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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Butter Used As Missile
 Plaintiff ln Divorce
 Case Claims Me
 Was Mii in Face

There was too much butter a few years ago to please a Naugatuck pur- chaser, it was indicated in Superior Court today when the borough resi- dent aInplified his claim of cruelty at a divorce hearing.
 The plaintiff, Alexander Brzozow- ski, whose regular profession is con- tracting, testified that his wife once threw a pound of butter smack in his face. At other times she threw eggs, stove iron, and various other articles, according to his testimony.
 Suing Stefania Kiedyl BrzozowSki, also of Naugatuck, for divorce after more than 30 years of marriage, the plaintiff said he had to stop his bible preaching in 1928 because his wife tried to make his name black"
 The plaintiff said he began to preach for the Polish Bible aSSocia- ton in 1918 and his preaching took him to large cities all over t.le coun- try. His contracting business also took him away from home, and his wife mistook the purposes of his business" he testified. He said he plans to resume preaching as soon as he gets Q decree.
 On cross-examination, the peti- tioned admitted his bible associa- ton frowns upon divorce, and also prohibits drinking. He testified he sometimes takes "a beer or two"
 The hearing in the suit, which is contested, was scheduled to continue this afternoon before Judge Francis A. Pallotti. The couple married Oct. 30. 1915 in Philadelphia, and have two children, one of whom is a minor. The father seeks custody of the child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Injured M0n Firms For r$5O,000
 Crushed Against
 Building by Truck;
 Painfully Injured

Injured when he was pinned against a New Departure Company building in Bristol by a truck Jan. 22, lS45, Domenic Mannarino of Bristol has instituted a &50,Oo0 civil action in the Hartford Superior Court against the owners and oper- ator of the truck.
 Defendants in the suit, which will be returned to the court Feb. 5 by Atty. Edward Mascolo and Francis B. Feeley of awterbury, are Frank and Peter D'Aprile of Bristol, who do business as D'Aprile & Son, and Edward Courchaine of Bristol.
 The complaint states the D'Apriles furnished trucks and drivers to the New Departure division of the Gen. eral Motors Corp, for removal of snow and ice from the company premises and for sanding work.
 On the day of the accident a truck operated by Courchaine had backed eight feet away from a building on the premises, while workers poured out sand, the writ states. The plaintiff, an employe of the corporation, was leaning against the wall, when the truck was back ed up and pinned him against the building, 1t is alleged.
 Extensive spine and back injuries are listed in the complaint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Time Extension Voted Compony

The CleYerock Inc, construction company now engaged in work on the Darlington Brook sanitary and storm-water conduits was gran'ed an extension of time in contract today by the Board of Works which held a special lend of the fiscal year" meeting at noon.
 John DiCorpo assistant city clerk and clerk of the Works Board re- ported that the bard granted the extension because of satisfactory proof that the concern was held dp by lack of skilled help and 70 lesser degree by poor weather" |" About 60 to 70 per cent of the con- struction is already finished, he said.
 Supt. of Streets Herbert Scott Smith was authorized to purchase new al-metal street signs for ihe city to the limit of his current appropriation. About 500 or TOO signs will be purchased 1t was said. Stan- dards will also be purchased for the signs. The signs will cost $500 each.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
|Lt. Werner Assigned To District
 World War Veteran
 On Seleetlve Service
 Staff

Commander John r. Robinson, State Director of Selective Service, announced today the assignment of Lieutenant Lucian D. Warner to Connecticut State Selectlve Service Headquarters stan of the Veterans Personnel Division.
 Lieutenant Warner served with the B7th Mountain Infantry in the Aleutians and in March, iel5 was assigned to the Quartermaster School. Camp Lee, Virginia, as an instructor In weapons. Tn Novem. Der, loi5, he was transferred to Ma. tionAl Headquarters, Selectlve Serv- ice, Washington, D. C., for indoc- trination and orientation in veter. ans personnel work.
 A native of Connecticut, Lieu. tenant Warner was formerly As- sistant Trust ofElcer of the colonial Trust Company in Waterbury be- fore entering the armed forces.
 He has been assigned by Com. mander Robinson to Veterans Per- sonnel District No. 3. Lieutenant Warner will be supervisor of Group c, New London, which includes, New London, Poquonock Bridge, and Old Lyme; Group L. Middle town, which includes East Hampton and Middletown. In addition, he will supervise local boards in Wind- sor Locks, Norwich, Stonlngton, Putnam, Willimantic and Rockville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
VA Mud Pay
 F Woman Vet Desires To Study Strip-te0se

niaue of the lump and the grind.
 Two days later the Ad~,inlslfa@ ton said that it was not, either, footing the bills Of any ladies learn. Ing how to stand in front of sp0t~ light and keep time to the music while taking off their dresses and underwear. No strip-teasers among the wACS. the ve.t.sns' Admlnis- tration said.
 Congress Gets Brunl
 Where there's smoke there's fire. always say The Veterans Admin- istration fills a i2-story building, damned full of people. working hard. dropped in. located the man who knows about strip-teaslng, and well. 1 guess it's Congress fault.
 Congress never did say what Q veteran. male or female, should study. It said, simply, that f any former member of the armed serv~ ices wanted to improve himself, the government would put up $500 a year for his tuition and give him s65 a month for room and board.
 So aoout 100000 men and women discharged from the services have taken up this offer from their Uncle Samuel. The Veterans Administra- tion thought 1t would be good idea to take a poll and learn what they were studying.
 Law study Leads
 Ii checked 2l,8o5 of its students against the Department of Labor's occupational catalogue. This Is a big book. which lists all the honest ways there are. to earn living. in~ cluding strip-teasing Catalogue No. "453D
 The Veterans Administration made a chart, with occupations on the left. and students on the right. and came up with 79 architects, 69 actors, l57 newspaper reporters, 54S lawyers, two ZOO managers, 53 nar- tenders. IFS preachers, l9 chiropos dists, one waiter, eight nagnes winders, and several thousands others studying several hundred other jobs.
 About half way down the list. just after embalmers, l46. and dress~ makers. 3, was occupation No. 0453l.
 Error Caught Quickly
 Yes sir. there it was: strip-teas~ ing. On the right side of the page was a goose-egg, like this: o. That indicated no w.A.C.s had expressed interest in this profession and so far. so good. Only somebody. ob@ viously in need of bifocals misread the chart. got 0t53l confused with glass benders, and came up with the idea that the Government was stib~ sidizing two strip-tease students.
 That was bad. The VeteranS Administration rushed out the corr rection and all way we'll Now the Administration and have cur fiE1s gers crossed.
 What" I wondered, would haIs pen if a lady got out of the Army and said she wanted to learn how to be a strip-tease artist?"
 The man said he didn't like Go think about 1t. said the LanA Department saw nothing wrong with strip-teasing. He said thaS was the trouble. He said he s1E,s posed if any lady from the WAC or the WAVE. wanted to u1dre8 publicly for a salary, the Adminis> tration's councillor would try Co disSuade her. But if she is stub~ born?" I insisted.
 Shed get her tuition paid in q strip-tease school" he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Archbishop Not Much Surprised

New York, Jan. 2o-(UP)-Arch. bishop Francis J. Spellman. target Of an attack in the official Soviet publication Izvestia, is not surprised "at renewed baseless attacks by the puppets of the pretenders to peace. !" the chanceryy office said in state ment today.
 The statement said:
 Tn response to queries for com ment regarding the article in Izvestia attacking Archbishop Speil- man the Chancery offices answers that archbishop has been accus- toned ot attack by enemies of re. ligion. of American and of world peace.
 He has been assailed by the minionS of Hitler, Mussolini and other tyrants and is not surprised at renewed baseless attacks by the puppets of the pretenders to peace"
 Izvestia accused Archbishop Spell- man, cardinal-designate, of being friendly with the Spanish Franco regime.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Anniversary  Plans Made
 Lithuanian Citizens
 Political Club
 Names Committee

The 53rd annual anniversary din- ner of the Lithuanian Citizens Poli- tical Club, the oldest Lithuanian benefit organization in the country, will be held Feb. l6 in the club hall at 103 Green street, Staley E. We'd zunas, president, will be toastmast- CT.
 Alderman Edward Lasky is chair man of the committee in charge. He is being assisted by Bolius Petraus- kas, Frank Romanaylskas, Joseph Svinkunas and Joseph Strizauskas.
 The affair will begin at 8:30 p. m. and continue until the early hours of the morning. Gabriel Wiggins will cater for the dinner which will be served at midnight. Music for dancing will be furnished by Vic- tor Zembruski's orchestra.
 Other officers of the club are: vice-president, Charles V. Lasky; treasurer, Edward Lusas; recording secretary, MT. Romanauskas; and financial secretary, MT. Svinkunas. Edward Book is business manager for the clubs property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Peddie Honors StonIey Petty

Hightstown, N. J., Jan. 29-Stan- icy W. Petty, Jr.. son of MT. and Mrs. Stanley W. Petty of Southbury Training School, Sonthbury, Conn, has been awarded first honors at Peddie School for Public Speaking and second honors for mechanical drawing, physics, English and math- ematics during December. These awards were on the basis of recetv- ing a mark higher than 90 for first honors and from 85 to 90 for second hOnors in these subjects.
 Petty entered Peddie in Septem- ber i942, having previously attended Woodbury grammar school.
 While at Peddie his extra-curric- ular activities have included: Halls council, junior varsity football. be- ing a letterman on the team. wrest- ling, varsity wrestling letter. captain of junior varsity baseball. also a letterman, house committee, Gold Key society, president of senior class, football letter award, monitor iE his dormitory and prom commit tee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29

(Continued from Page D maintenance during the strike, Mankowski said. Yesterdays con- ference was held in New York City. A similar conference on strike details was held by the CIO today with Chase Brass and Copper man. agement, and another one for the same purpose was scheduled for this afternoon at the Scovill Manufact- uring Company.
 State Board to Act
 The State Board of Mediation, meanwhile. notified the CIO that 1t would attempt to settle the brass disputes. No conference date has ben set as yet, however. The state board stepped into the controversy yesterday, after the union informed the Governor and State Labor De- partment of the strike deadline set for Monday.
 Local union officials joined others from the state today in meeting in Hartford, arranged to protest de- nial of unemployment compensa- tion to strikers.
 A meeting with the Mayor and other local officials has been slated by the CIO for tomorrow. The prob- lems of relief for striking workers will be taken up. Red Cross, City Welfare Department, and Commun- ity Chest representatives also will be consulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Late ReaLtyNeOs

The following documents have been filed in the town clerks of- fice:-
 Warranty Deeds
 Walter W. and Augusta Belle Clark to Milo and Emily Gauthier property north side Bellevue street. Edmund Diana to Paul and Laura Tortorici, property east side North Main street
 Theresa Tata to Edmund Diana, property west side Gloves terrace. Elizabeth Scarvata to Alfred and Jennie Christofferson, property south side Summer street.
 Richard E. Tessier, Dit Lavigne to Edith T. Shore, property on West Main street.
 Paul Reed to Naim A. Rizk, Fuad A. Rizk, and Hassib A. Rizk, property on Cherry street.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 Mae L. Carroll to Roger and El- eanor Carroll, property north side Hallock street.
 Mary Blumen to Bessie Alexan- der, property on Cooke street. Emma T. LounsbuTy and Ella F. Slater to William F. and Edith Nj. Purdy. property on Hamilton ave- nle.
 Edith M. Purdy and Emma T. L0unsbuTy to Peter and Ella F. Slater. property on Prospect road. Edith M. Purdy and Ella F. Slater to Emma T. Lounsbury, property on Farrell road. and Prospect road.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Alfred and Jennie Christofferson to Elizabeth Scarvata, property south side Summer street, s4,5OO. Paul and Laura Tortorici to Ed- mund Diana. property east side North Main street, $3,000.
 Mae l.. Carroll to First Federal Savings & Loan Association, $0.- Milo and Emily Gauthier to Wa. terbury Savings Bank. property north side Bellevue street, Sl,OO0 Naim A. Rizk. Fuad A. Rizk. and Hassib 4. Rizk to Paul Reed, property on Cherry strete, e7,000.
 Releases
 The Colonial Trust Co, to Paul Reed.
 First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Waterbury to Gall F. Merritt.
 Waterbury Savings Bank to Thomas Bonvislto and Joseph Saouoaaa'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
COL0red Pictures At " Forum

Ex-Sgt. Joseph B. KuShlis showed colored movies last night at the Central Y. M. c. A. forum. These depicted Nazi atrocities in the con. centration camp at Ohrdruf, Ger many, taken by Kushlis overseas. Kushlis took the pictures a few hours after the Germans left Ohrd- ruff.
 He also showed pictures of Berch- tesgaden, the town of Linz, after it was bombed by the AAF; street scenes, and suffering civilians.
 Pictures of less gruesome nature were of CT boat rides on the Dan. ube. While overseas Kushlis photo- graphed many interesting scenes with his own film and camera. He served with the 8Srd. Chemical Bat talion, and was discharged in No- vember. l045, after two and a hals years service. He recently returned to his position at the Chase Brass & Copper Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29

i8 in which a car was damaged by a truck driven by the accused. Tie charge of evading responsibility arose because Johnson left the scene following the collision, but the charge was nolled this morning when 1t was learned that the man left the truck at the scene and therefore had not attempted to hide his identity.
 Other cases: John McEvoy, 4i, of l54 Grand Street. breach of t1t peace, S10 fine: Joseph Rimkus, %, of 289 Riverside Street, Oakv.lle, breach of the peace, S5 fine, and intoxication, nolled: Charles Butler g, of l98 Wolcott Street, breach of the peace, suspended sentence; Rd- ben Thomas, B, of 972 North Main Street, non support, continued to February 26; Henry Dvorak, 35, of 76 Elton Street, breach of the peace, nolled; Willie Stinson, 30, Bridgeport, operating motor ve- hicle without a license.
 Also William McCarragher, g, of l07 Cherry street; non support; or- dered to pay SIS weekly under a SlOO0 security bond; Daniel Staino, Jr., 24, Torrington, speeding, Nolled for SIP; Edwin Nagei, 45, Meriden; illegal parking; S6 bond called: Vin- cent McKeoun, 3i, of 72 Rose Street: violation of the rules of the road; nolled; George LeMay, 47, of 100 Central avenue; breach of the peace and assault, both charges dismissed; Josepl Paiva, 35, Naugatuck, failure to grant the right of way; nolled for $6; Grudo Boschele, 35, Naugatuck: defective brakes; continued to Feb ruary l2.
 Also three drivers charged with violation of the rules of the road: Joseph zemak, 40, Thomaston; con- tinued to February l2; Leland Smith, 66, of Adelaide avene; nolled for $9 and John F7inter, 40, of 288 Wal nut Street: nolled for SIP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Bids on City's $500, 900 Loan Opened TOnaorroW

City Controller Neil E. Maloney win open bids on Che cltyB seoo,ooe tax anticipation loAn ln his offlce tomorrow. Present VIII be representatives os local banks and John P. kltemAuFlce executive secretary Co Che Mayor. Low bidder win be awarded che contract.
 The Board of Finance will meet tomorrow afternoon Co receive Che controller's recon. memdatlons and pass upon Che lean. The beard has already authorized Che loan In antlcipa- ton Of taxes due In May. The loan and interest ls payable in June.
 The Police and Works boards win meet tomorrow noon and che Fire Board tomorrow after. noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
ln Mans Deuth Requested
 Sleeping POwdeTs
 Reported Taken
 With Fetal ResulIs

Medical Examiner pr. Edward H. Kirschbaum has ordered an autopsy into the death of Frederick Reyher, 3S, of g Catherine avenue, who died at 8 Q. fl1. today at St. Mary's Hospital after he was admitted early Monday morning for treat ment of what Is believed to be an overdose of sleeping powders.
 He was born Nov 2l, 1911, in this city, the son of Mrs. Anna (Rees) Reyher, and the late Frederick Rey- her.
 He was a member of st. Johns Church, and was employed ct the Waterbury Companies, Inc.
 Survivors are his mother of Oak vile; his wife, Mrs. Mary (Moriar- ty) Reyher; one son, Frederick A. Reyher, Jr., one daughter, Marlene Reyher, both of this city; one sister, Mrs. Herbert Brown of Oakville,
 Funeral services will be held Thursday at il a. m. ct the Alder son Funeral Home, 70 Central ave- nue, Rev. Francis o. Ayers offa- ciating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Arabian Prince Lands in Jail

Jersey City, N. J., Jan. 2e-(UP) Roland A. Sava1d, Groverton, N. H., who said he was an Arabian Prince, was held in lieu of $2,S0O bail today following his arraign- ment for illegally wearing an Army uniform.
 Savard was arraigned before U. s. Commissioner M. Lester Lynch last night and ordered held for the Federal Grand Jury.
 He admitted that his name was Savard and the Army uniform he was wearing had been stolen from Fort DevenS, Mass.
 At the time of his arrest last Tuesday, Savard said he was an Arabian Prince who came to this country on a U. s. troopship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Naug0tuck DriUer Fined $IOO Here
Arraigned on Charge of Operating Auto With License Suspended; $25 of Fine Reunited

Anthony Johnson, 4i, Pond Hill, Naugatuck, received a fine of Si00 on a charge of operating nctor vehicle while his license was under suspension when he was arraigued before Judge John L. Gaffney in City Court this morning. Juoge 0affney remitted S25 of the fine and granted an absolute nolle on . charge of evading responsibility.
 Johnson was taken into cussody by Motor Patrolmen John Dolan and Joseph Tierney after collision on South Leonard Street December
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
J. M. Bailey Named Assistant to Mcclure

Hartford, Jan. g - (UP) - John M. Bailey, Hartford Democrat and claimant to the offlce of State Stat ute Revision Commissioner, today was named executive assistant to Democratic State Chairman John A. Mcclure. Wallingford.
 Bailey, long active in Democratic circles, was appointed Statute Re- vision Commissioner by Democratic Governor Robert A. Hurley and is holding over in that office pending a court decision as to whether he or Republican Elmer ". Ryan, New Haven. is entitled to the $7,500 year post.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Litigation M
 Local Courts

Michael Spak, 25-year-old dis charged veteran who has applied for an appointment as a super numerary policeman, filed an ap- plication in Superior Court today for permission to change his Sur- name to Anderson. The application states his parents were separated when he was young and he was placed in a home. After he left the home he assumed the name of An- derson and has used 1t for some time, the petition states.
 Charges of cruelty and desertion are the basis of divorce action filed by Gertrude Newton Vallee Marcus of Waterbury against Joe seph Marcus of Glen Cove, L. l., in Superior Court yesterday after noon. The marriage was performed Dec. IT, 1889. at Wingdale, N. Y, and the plaintiff claims her hus- band deserted her in June, l94l.
 Mabel Miller Kline (also known as Klein) of New Haven filed a divorce action in Superior Court against Wallace Bernard Kline (Klein), formerly of Wallingford and now of parts unknown to the petitioner. The couple were mar ried Oct. 1, 1916, at Hoboken, N. J., and the plaintiff claims her hus- band became intolerably cruel the following year. They have no minor children. Alimony is sought by the petitioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Locust St. Woman Finds Lost Wallet

Police said today that the owner of a waiiett lost Saturday in the Motican Market. North Man street. could have the same by c0n- tacting headquarters. Mrs. May Kukenas. l04 Locust street. found the wallet containing $i7.02 in caAh and Identification cards bearing the names of Cora and Marion pease, 3S Bethel street. Hartford.
 Mrs. KukemAs turned the Waiiett oyer e pollee his morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
Reuther to Address
 Bristol JAW Local

Bristol, Jan. 29 - (UP) The New Departure Local, CIO United Automobile Workers, announced to- day that Walter P. Reuther, inter- national vice-president of the JAW, will speak at an open meeting here Feb. 6.
 The New Departure Plant, an afiiliate of General Motors, has been strike-bound since Nov. '2l, idling 5000 here and an approxi- mateiy 5000 others ct a Meriden dEs.si5a which was forced to nlose because Of a lack Of materials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29

GRANNIS-Miss Mime Elizabeth GranniS died this morning at her home, 76 Nottingham terrace. She was born October IA. 1884, in Wa terbury. the daughter Of the late George N. and Mary (Ainsworth) GranniSS.
 She is survived by four cousins, Mrs. Edith c. Walker of Water bury; Miss Sylvia c. Bates of New York city; Judge Chatfield P. Bates, and Mrs. Pauline A. Brown. both of Schenectady, N. Y.
 The funeral will be held Friday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Trinity church, Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson officiating. Burial will be in River side cemetery. Friends may call Thursday from ' to 9 p. rn.. at the Alderson funeral home. 70 Central avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
VA Must Pay
nY FRfsDERfCK C, OTHAIAN

Washington, Jan. 2o-tuP) The Federal Government agrees with the Misses Gypsy Rose Lee, linda Nassau and Mareie Hart that take ing off clothes in public is an art. Or at least a craft, And an honest living for @ girl who feels smother cd In a dress,
 That much I've got ia black and white. It's official. You1l have to judge for yourself about the rest of this dispatch. You may remember a story in the papers a couple Of weeks ago about the Veterans Ad- ministration paying for the school- ing o. some ex-wACS in the tech-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-29
OBITUARY

WHEELER-Julia Ann Christ ian) Wheeler, widow of Frederick L. Wheeler. 25 Knoll street, died today. She was born August 6. 1861 in Prattsville, N. Y, the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Miller) Christian.
 She is survived by one son, Les ter E. Wheeler of Waterbury; two brothers, William Christian of Wa terbury. and Charles P. Christian of Hartford; three sisters, Mrs. James Muus of Stamford, Mrs. Rose Hadden Of Hartford, and Mrs. Nathan B. Richards of Hartford |; one granddaughter, Mrs. George P. Neale. and one great grandson, Richard. Hastings Neale. both of Waterbury.
 She was a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and was active in church work and societies, elso a member Of Naomi Chapter. O. E. s.
 The funeral will be held Thurs day afternoon at 3:30 from the Alderson Funeral Home, pr. John J. Snavely officiating. Burial win be in Philmont, N. Y. in the spring Friends may call Wednesday from ' to 9 p. m.