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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
Truman Gets Carrier PIeo
 Trucking Strike
 Hits New EnqIond

New Haven, Sept. 12-OP)-The Motor Carriers Council, Inc, today called upon President Truman to intervene in the general truck strike which was causing "com- plete breakdown" in shipments to and from New England and points south.
 Embargoes imposed in New Jer- sey and New York, said Executive Secretary Frank J. Whelan, com- pelled the Council to take similar action because New England drivers, who have tried to deliver the goods" were being prevented from doing so by actual violence threats of violence, intimidation and physi- cal obstacles by way of road blocks even a considerable distance from the disputed areas"
 Whelan said the New England drivers were not involved in the controversy and that i've are com- pelled to call these facts and these fragrant violations of Federal law to your attention so that some &C., tion may be taken to avoid further violence, industrial stoppage and suffering and privation for the resi- dents of these areas"
 The running time between New Haven and Philadelphia, he said, was heightened by from eight to 24 hours because of the New York and New Jersey embargoes inas- much as some trucks had to go as far north as Albany to skirt the restricted zones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
Isle Service Is Resumed
 Steamers Dock
 At Woods Hole

Boston, Sept. 12-(UP)-Steamer service to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island resumed today ending the three day isolation of 10000 residents and summer guests.
 Resumption of service was agreed upon yesterday under condition that the vessels ddi not dock at New Bedford for the duration of the Seafarers International Union (A.FL.) National Maritime strike.
 The necessity for crossing picket lines as well as dispute over wages had caused the strike by members of the Federal Labor Union. Nego- tiations on the wage question con- tinued while the steamers used Woods Hole as the mainland ter- minus for the shipment of food to the islands and the movements of persons stranded since Monday.
 Another tie-up ended in New Bed- ford where 45O crew members of 60 fishing vessels agreed to put to sea again after a A-hour work stoppage. They gave no reason for the days idlenesS other than to say 1t was not connected with the na- tional strike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
ToIbotCIub ToContinue
 Program of Action
 Outlined at Meetinc

The former Talbot For Governor Club which succeeded in enrolling membership of 4,300 prior to the staging of the state COP. conven- tion in Hartford last Monday has voted to make the organization a permanent one in respect to it's pro- gram of activities. A new name will be adopted shortly and plans made for the publication of monthly re- port on current political activities.
 The decision of the membership to remain active and to carry on a program of educational value and interest to young women was reach ed last evening at meeting of the executive committee in Hartford. Waterbury was well represented at the gathering.
 Mrs. Gertrude Swirda, one of the original promoters of the club, an- nounced today that each member will be asked to enroll five new members, boosting the roster to more than 10000.
 It is planned to reduce the mini mum age limit to 18 years, so that the club would be in a position to educate younger members.
 The club took no action last even- ing on endorsing any party or can- dldate in the coming state elections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
JudgeWoII To Preside Here Friday
 Court of Common
 PIeos to Open
 For Brief Session


 Twelve uncontested divorce ac- tions and motions in 35 civil suits or divorce cases have been sched- uled for hearings tomorrow at the first Superior Court short calendar session of the Fall term.
 Presiding at the session will be Judge Thomas E. Troland' of New London, who succeeded the late Judge Frank P. McEvoy of Water bury on the bench. It will be his first assignment in this city.
 The Superior Court criminal term will open next Tuesday and hear ings in civil actions will follow.
 Common Pleas Court also will hold its first short calendar ses- sion of the Fall term tomorrow, with Judge Thomas J. Wall of Tor rington presiding.
 Divorce actions scheduled for final hearings tomorrow are: Ilse Ellsworth against Wesley Ellsworth, Marian Irene Greene against Harry T. Greene, Eleanor Denunzio Cac- ciano against Frank Cacciano, Mar ion Foster Brooks against Richard Brooks, Joseph James Mulligan against Ann Syrotchen Mulligan, William Miller Stafford against Madeline McEnnery Stafford.
 Gladys Wallace Elliott against WitherS Thornton Elliott, Kenneth c. Allderige against Constance All- der1ge, Elizabeth Sheehy Monaghan against James Monaghan, DJanira Fernandes against James Fernan- des, Joseph R. Barbieri against Rose Ann Barbieri, and Barbara Worthen Clarke against Rollin Clarke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
Hospital Bulletins

The condition of 16-year-old Justine Hunter of IA Vine Street was reported to be fair today at St. Mary's Hospital where she was admitted early this morning after she swallowed poison at her home.
 John Yakubaitis, SO, of Nova Scotia Road, Watertown, an em- ploye of the Largay Brewing Com pany was reported to be resting comfortably" today at St. Mary's Hospital. The man, admitted yeS- terday, was overcome by fermen- tation fumes at the brewery.
 The condition of John Cosgriff 21, of Is Watson Court was re- ported to be good today at Wa terbury Hospital where he is be- ing treated for an amputated f1n- ger of the right hand which he caught in 8 machine while work ing at the Waterbury Corrugated Container Company yesterday.
 John Waitkevich, 58, of 275 Washington Avenue, under treat ment at Waterbury Hospital for an eye injury, was reported to be in good condition today. The man, authorities said, was injured when wire. slipped from a coil while he U0r1xoH in tha Wire Mill rf fho Scovill Manufacturing Company yesterday.
 The condition of Ronald La- Rosa, 10, of 45 Houston Street was reported to be good today at Wa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
CaUanaugh Takes
 Refresher Course

Joseph P. Cavanaugh, 37 Mac Arthur Drive, Waterbury, is one of fifteen fieldmen attending the final refresher course at New England Mutual Life Insurance Company's home office in Boston.
 MT. Cavanaugh, a New England Mutual representative for the past seven years, is a member of the Waterbury Life Underwriters Asso- ciation and the Bunker Hill Esquire Athletic Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
FormerLocoI
 Business Men Now on TrioI

Trial of JosegA H. Polish of New York on charges arising from the bankruptcy action of Leeds Furs Company of Waterbury opened yes- terday before Judge J. Joseph Smith and a jury in the Federal Court in Hartford. Polish is charged with concealing assets, destroying records, and conspiracy.
 Presentation of the Government case is expected to be concluded to- day. m
 Abraham Englebach, a co-defendS ant in the action, had pleaded guilty and will be sentenced following the completion of the jury trial of his former associate. v
 A check by the F.BI. disclosed a. shortage of $19,007.82 in the assets of the company, according to teSti- mony presented for the Government yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
UER Returns Incumbents
 Fitzgerald Tops Block in Landslide

Milwaukee, Wis, Sept. 12 - (UP) Albert J. Fitzgerald, Lynn, Mass, general president of the United Electrical Workers Union, third largest of the C.I.O affiliates, began another term as JEW. chief today, following his election over Harry Block by a vote of 2,029 to 525.
 Block, a member of a Philadel- phia local, was the leader of an in- surgent group which had accused the incumbent officers of the union of Communists leaningS.
 Other officials returned to office in yesterdays balloting at the con- vention were Julius Emspak, Tuck ahoe, N. Y, who was reelected gen. eral secretary, post he had held 10 years, over James Click, St. Louis, Mo-, 2,994 votes to 554, and James J. Matles of Brooklyn who was re- elected director of organization over Bartholomew Enright, Jersey City, N. J. Matles has been director of or ganization for the union since 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
FormerArny Chaplain Joins J.W.V.
 Rabbi Brill
 Urges Strong
 Lobor Movement

"A strong labor movement in America or elsewhere is one of the strongest defenses against Fascism, , Rabbi Mordecai Brill told members of David L. Fannick Post, Jewish War Veterans, at their first Fall meeting held last night at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute.
 The rabbi emphasized that i've must stand behind the laboring man." He has right to a full life, adequate home, food and cloth ing, Rabbi Brill explained. He then added that we are committed to stand for a fair deal for man who has only the weapon of collective bargaining to use to obtain a. full life.
 The veterans were told that it was their duty to see that the men elected to government offices are the best possible. You must pro- tect your right to the ballots, for which you risked your lives" Rabbi Brill said. You must not suf- fer a defeat because you are not interested"
 At the conclusion of his talk, Rabbi Brill, a veteran of three years service with the Army Chap lain Corps, was accepted for mem bership in the post. Others accept ed for membership were George B. Cohen, Norman H. Plus, Philip L. Pintoff, Harry Schnier, Joseph Schulman, Arthur P. Greenblatt. Dr. Herbert Pasternak, Dr. Jacob Saltzman, Joseph M. Adler and Lawrence Strauss.
 Rudolph Hennick was. named general chairman of the Armistice Day Military Ball committee by Comdr. Samuel Lipetz. Dr. Morris Coshak will be co-chairman; Israel Greenblatt, program chairman; William Schneer, entertainment chairman, and Aaron Berman, ticket chairman.
 William Schneer, Dr. Coshak and Commander Lipetz will represent the post tonight at the meeting Of the Waterbury Veterans Day Committee. A post firing squad se~sted last night includes Jacob Maran, Maurice Jackson, Aaron Ma ran, William Kramer, George Da- vldson, Bert Herbert and Jacques Margolis.
 Members of the post observed a moment of silent prayer in honor Of Morris L. Shapiro who died last week.
 The next general meeting of the post will be held Tuesday, Sept "A, at the Waterbury Hebrew Ins stitute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
Portland, Me-, Catholics Get |AuxiIior Bishop

Portland, Me, Sept. 12-(UP)- On his 52d birthday, the Most Rev. Daniel J. Feeney of Presque Isle was consecrated as the first auxi- lary bishop of Portland today in impressive ceremonies attended by four archbishops, 12 bishops and more than 250 priests.
 The ceremony of consecration was conducted by the Most Rev. Amleto G. Cicognani, apostolic delegate to the United States, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. He was assisted by the Most Rev. Louis F. Kelleher, auxiliary bishop of Boston, and Bishop Matthew F. Brady of Manchester, N. H.
 The Most Rev. Richard J. Cush- ing, archbishop of Boston, delivered the sermon at the colorful ceremon- ies.
 In New Guinea, every woman ts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
'McLevyUrses Congress Act On nHousino
 Socialist Leader
 Demonds Special
 Session Now
Special to The Democratl


 Washington, Sept. 12-Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport, So- cialist candidate for Governor of Connecticut, today declared it is imperative that Congress be called into immediate session for swift practical action on the housing problem"
 McLevy, in an address delivered today before the National Housing Conference at the Hotel Statler, here, charged members of the 79th Congress with deliberately refusing to face the facts" and choosing ito avert their eyes from the misery of this country's millions of home less"
 The colorful Bridgeport Socialist leader urged immediate enactment of the Wagner E1lender-T Taft hous- ing bill providing 1t contained an amendment permitting ceilings on the cost of public housing to con- form to increased costs of con- tractors.
 He also demanded an immediate survey of the materials on the mar ket. "The importance of housing transcends all challenges in the field of international affairs and diplomacy" McLevy said. It is silly to think in terms of preventing trouble abroad while paying no heed to trouble brewing on our very threshold. I believe that we should do everything humanly pos sible to relieve human suffering everywhere, but I am ready to take criticism by admitting that I am old-fashioned enough to believe that charity begins at home. Our motto must be: Homes for the homeless Arnericans-first"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
LItoIien May Win Pardon

Augusta, Me, Sept. 12-CUP)-A renewed attempt to seek pardon for Archie J. LTtalien, 45-year-old slayer, was in prospect today after Mrs. James A. Barry of Sacramen- to, Cal, expressed a willingness to take the life term prisoner into her home.
 LItalien's fourth pardon petition was tabled yesterday by Gov. Horace A. Hildreth and his council.
 Mrs. Barry said she and her hus- band had become interested in L'Itaien, who was convicted in 1925
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12

terbury Hospital where he was admitted Tuesday afternoon after he fell from the running board of a car which he was riding home from school. The youth is under treatment for a head injury.
 Two local men who were in- jured in fall from a scaffold at the Naugatuck Chemical Com pany Monday, were still on the danger list at St. Mary's Hospital today, and a third workman was described as being in a good" condition. On the danger list, but reported improved, are Jo- seph Gugliotti, 39, of 27 South Elm Street and Domenic Rinaldi, 32, of 578 Wilson Street. The other man is Michael Castagna, 39, of 69 Geddes Terrace.
 The condition of MEs. Oscar Choiniere, 9, of 187 Willow Street was reported to be good today at St. Mary's Hospital, where she Was admitted at 12:30 P. M. Tuesday after she lacerated the index finger of her right hand when she caught it in an electric fan.
 Mrs. Mary Gillis, 83, of 45 Idylwood Avenue, was reported to be in a fair condition today at Waterbury Hospital where she was admitted Tuesday after she sustained a possible fracture of the left hip in fall while shop ping in New Haven. Authorities said the woman was brought to the hospital by her daughter.
 Employed at the Chase Metal Works in Waterville, Frank Vais- wauskas, 62, of 535 North River side Street, was admitted to Wa terbury Hospital at 10 A. M. yes- terday after he fractured his right leg in fall at the factory. The man, who tripped over a hand truck he was pushing, was reported to be in fair condition.
 Gabriel Marabilio, 52, of 27 Car yer Street, a junk dealer, sustained a lacerated scalp in fall from his truck on Thomaston Avenue Tuesday. The man was dis charged after treatment at Water bury Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
CAN'T KEEP GRANDMA IN HER. CHAIR
one az Lively as a Youngstee-
 Now her Backache is better

SA0 dS AAVeAy aS Q 1ounEeteT-
 Now her Backache is better
 Many sufferers relieve nagging backache quickly. once they discover that the real cause of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
 The kidneys are Natures chief way of talk ing the excess acids and waste out of the blood. They help most people pass about 8 pints day.
 When disorder of kidney function permits poisonous matter to remain in your blood. it may cause engaging backache, rheumatic pains. leg pains, loss of pep and energy, getting up nights, swelling. pufiness under the eyes, headaches and dizziness. Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and burning some times shows there is something wrong with your kidneys or bladder.
 Don't waiti Ask your druggist for Doan's Pills, a stimulant diuretic, used successfully py mllnons Tor over 40 years. Doan's give happy relief and will help the 15 miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous waste from your blood. Get Doan's Pills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
Irish-Americar1s
 Arrange Meeting

The Irish-American Social Club Inc, will hold a meeting tomorrow night at SIS at 109 Bank Street. William Fitzell, president, will pre- side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12
Meat Price Lists NolU Being Reused

RevisionS have been made by the O.P.A. on new meat price lists for stores in the 3B and 4B category according to notification received at the local ration board. New lists will be forwarded here shortly, it was re- ported. No indication was given ot the extent of the changes.
 Guadalupe Peak, which rears to an altitude of 8751 feet, is the highest point in Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12

"The Duties Of A Policewoman" will be the topic of discussion by Wat erbury Policewoman Mrs. Mary Norgren when she addresses members of the Waterbury Lions Club at their weekly noon-time meeting today at the Hotel Elton.
 Mrs. Norgren will be introduced to members by Alderman Harold A. Ashley, past district president.
 Plans will be completed for the 100-percent meeting for President Charles E. Manganaro to be held Sept. 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12

of murdering fellow lumber camp worker. after his name had been sent her by a religious society.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-09-12

In New Guinea, every woman Is named Mary.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-26

The average of number OF socKooers was 52
earners in the iron'a md steel indus IN.
try last year 4s6 800. The
Smyrna times., 1946-12-26

town, and Mr.. Samuel Naylor of
New Castle and Miss Elsie Palmer
and Mr.. William Wilt, both of this
town went to Camden, N. ]. and
were united in Marriage.
On Christmas, solitary sleigh
made its entrance into town. Out
in the country there was more
snow. The colored Band came out
in the afternoon, and besides sere-
nading several parties, marched
through the principle streets pay
ing some popuar airs. But for the
snow that fell two nights before
the skating would have been good
on the pond, but as it was a num-
ber of persons repaired there to en-
joy this exhilarating sport.
A very amusing as well as in
teresting entertainment in the
form of "Curio Party was given
by Miss Bertha Hoffecker last
evening in honor of her guests.
Masculine Foreacres of Bombay
Hook, ran into and smashed the
Smyrna times., 1946-12-26

Miss Jeannette McElwee, of Elk
ton is visiting Miss Lille Lower,
near town.
Miss Helen McCaulley and Miss
Carrie Hoffecker, Wilmington are
being entertained by Miss Bertha
Hoffecker.
Miss Elizabeth Parker, of Mid
dletown, is visiting Mrs. L. o. Wal
ler.
Charles Skipper of Baltimore is
spending the Christmas holidays in
Smyrna.
Miss Beth Denney who has been
visiting Miss Claire Cooper in Will
mington since they moved from
Kenton there, returned home
Christmas.
Enoch Turner and Miss Marian
Boyer, of Philadelphia, spent
Christmas with his parents.
John Barnes and friend, Mr..
Stricker, of Holmesburg, Pa, were
among the list of former Smyrn-
ians home Christmas.
Cards have been issued announc-
ing the marriage of Frank B. Cam
eron, son of John Cameron, of
this town to Miss May B. Westhall
which took place in Lakewood, N.
j., Christmas Day.
Ex-State Senator John Mustard,
now in his 92nd year, is i'll at his
home on Mt. Vernon Street.
John Spruance of Philadelphia
was the guest of his aunt, Mrs.
John M. Voshell on Christmas.
Misses Mary and Emily Spru-
ance are spending their Christmas
with their uncle, Rev. John A.
Roche in New York.
A double wedding has been
feature of the holidays-suspected
but not positively known. The date
of the marriage was really the IL,
when Miss Florence Palmer of this
Smyrna times., 1946-12-26
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Mr.. Edgar Wright and children
and Mrs. Elmer Taylor and wife, of
Philadelphia joined the annual
Christmas reunion with their faith
er Joseph Wright.
Rev. c.. o. Stengle and wife,
Dover, and Editor George E. M.
Stengle, of Port Deposit spent
Christmas with Rev. and Mrs.
Adam Stengle.
L. Irving Handy, wife and child
ren of Newark, Del, have been
guests of her parents, w. M. Bell
and wife.
Mrs. Mary Stubbs, widow of the
late Rev. Enoch Stubs, and her
daughter Miss Mary of Philadel-
phia are the guests of Mrs. William
FAIRIES.
Miss BERTHE Hand of Washington
and Mr.. Willard F. Weldon of
Brooklyne are guests of Mrs. Bent
on v. Weldon.
Miss Estelle Boyd, of Philadel-
phia is visiting Miss Margaret
FAIRIES.
w. M. Busteed spent his Christ.
mas with his parents in Sudlers'
vile, Md, and James Harry Hurt
Jr., spent his at his home in Ches
tertown, Md.
Miss Hattie Yayton of Bridge
vile, is being entertained by Mis-:
Lizzie Hail.
Miss Florence Gildea HAZEL, wht
has been for a season at Peters
burg, Va, is home.
DR.. Clarence T. FAIRIES, of Mar
beth, Pa, spent Christmas with hi
mother, Mrs. Rebecca FAIRIES.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-26

globe of the arc light at the four
corners on Christmas eve while
the electricians had it pulled down
to renew the carbons. Mr.. Foreacre
was in a condition to neither see
or care much for the lamp that
was pulled down in the road
We are very much interested in
finding out how many of our sub
scribers read this column. If you
are interested in having it contin-
Continued on Page Five)
Smyrna times., 1946-12-26

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The staff of The Smyrna
Times joins in wishing you,
our friends, a happy and pros
porous New Year. The past
year has been a good one for
the residents of the Smyrna
vicinity, but much has been
left unfinished. Let us, at the
beginning of this New Year,
resolve to work together to
make our town a more desir-
able place in which to live and
work. 1t seems to us that
the Town Employees, last Sat-
urday took a very decided
step in that direction, by CIV
ing a party for children who
would otherwise have had no
opportunity to see Santa
Claus.
1t is our hope that we can
serve you better during the
coming year.
Smyrna times., 1946-12-26
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Fifty Years Ago. This column,
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How's Your |. O.?

Can you answer seven of these
quiz questions? Turn to Page four
for the correct answers.
!. Tomatoes were originally call
ed love apples: true or false?
2. Flcas, can, or cannot, fly.
3. The recently enacted Sweet
hearts Bill" permits all fiancCcs of
Servicemcn or veterans to enter the
U. >. on nonquota status: true or
false?
D. Diamonds are so hard that ihnv
may be scratched only with anOth .
or diamond true OF false?
s. Who was Prime Minister dur
ing World War II when Britain dc
clared state of war between Bri-
tain and Germany?
7. A new electricity operated Chi
nese language typewriter types B.
400, 4.4OO. or 5.400 characters hori-
zontally or vertically?
8. What are the eldest living forms
OF animals on earth today?
y. What was the verdict of the 10
doctors who examined the rovaI
body of the late SiameSc king who
was found shot in the head?
10: Name the author of "Uncln
Toms Cabin