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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Deenon

Mrs. Mary Degnan, widow of Pat rick Degnan of 28l0 East Main Street. died at her home last night after a brief illness.
 Born in County Cavan, Ireland, daughter of the late James and Mary (Gillen) Brady, Mrs. Degnan came to Waterbury 65 years ago. She was communicant of SS. Peter and Paul Church and a member of the Royal Neighbors of America.
 She is survived by seven daugh- ters, Mrs. Catherine Prosser of Mi- ami, Fla, Mrs. Winfield Smith of Milford. Mrs. Robert Robinson of Hartford, Mrs. Delmar Dunn. Mrs. Charles Connell. Miss Margaret Degnan and Miss Christine Degnan of Waterbury; a son. Patrick F Degnan of Waterbury: a brother Terrence Brady of Chicago, H.; q sister, Mrs. Alice Horan of Water bury; six grandchildren: i've great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held wednes- day from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street. to SS Peter and Paul Church for a sol emn high Mass at 9. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 P. M. and tomorrow from 2 to 10 P. M. and are asked to omit flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Comptroller ToOfficiote AtMeetinq

Carl Chatters, Comptroller of the Port of New York Authority and former executive director of the Municipal Finance Officers Associa- tion of the United States and Can. ada, will be the principal speaker at the quarterly meeting of the Con- necticut Association of Municipal Fi- nance Officers, which will be held at the Hotel Sheraton, New Britain, Wednesday, at l2:3O P. M. City Comptroller Cornelius P. Maloney of Waterbury will preside at the session MT. Charters served with the U. S. Army Finance Division in Germany
 Tn charge of the New Britain meeting next Wednesday will be the officers of the Association and Con- troller William Day of the host city. Other officers in addition to Mir. Maloney are vice-president, Allen B. Versnilya, Finance Director, Strat- ford: Secretary, Francis Hotoslki, City Treasurer, Bristol: and Treas- urer. Fred E. Hayes, Chief Account ant, West Hartford.
 The Connecticut Association of the MF.O.A., is composed of finance of- ficers of cities and towns, as well as public accountants, business machine company representatives, and others interested in this field of govern ment. It meets four times year and participates in e school for finance officers at the University of connec- ticut in June each year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Boy Scouts
 ToConvene

Mattatuck Council will be hosts at a Boy Scout Executive Conference to be held at the Waterbury Club to- morrow. Thirty executives from councils in Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Vermont will att tend. David F. Babson, local ex- ecutive, is in charge of arrange ments.
 H. c. Nagel of New York City, as- ststant director of personal of the Boy Scouts of America, will address the group on Staff Management.
 Plans and Programs for l947" will be discussed by Don W. Mover of Boston, New England Regional scout executive. Gordon H. Williams of Boston, New England deputy ex- ecutive, will also speak at the session.
 Executive conferences are held an. nually in various parts of the re- zion. This is the first time such a conference is being sponsored by the Mattatuck Council, Babson said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
L,5OO Scouts
 At Roundup

Over 1900 Boy Scouts. Cub Scouts Sea. Air and Explorer Scouts repre- sentinR co units of the Mattatuck Council participated in the mass roundup program of competitive and display events at the State Armory Saturday night.
 Troop l, Thomaston; Troop l, Wolcott; Troop 1, Waterbury. and Troop IS, Naugatuck, were the win- ners of the log-drag relay. The flint and steel relay was captured by Troops Q, Naugatuck. and IS. Wa terbury. In the log-sawing contest, the victors were Troops 2s and 35, Waterbury, and Troop 1, Prospect.
 The stan for the roundup con- sisted of Comsrs. Carlton c. Cha pin, Lee Rowley, Alfred Hensel, An- thony 0uastferri all of Waterbury; Clifford Temple, and William Mag eneau, Naugatuck: William Cleve- land. watertown; Charles Good win. Plymouth.
 Directors of special events were Carl Woodward, Watertown; Rob- ert Sturges. James Burke and Alex ander Bryan, Waterbury. Ernest Christoferson and Explorer Scouts of Post 2l were in charge of admis- sions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
'Messiuh' In AnnuoI Performance

Ezandels Messiah" was presented lest night at the First Congreg. tlonal Church by the Waterbury Industrial Chorus, c. Loring Burr well directing the first perform ance of the group. An audience of 700 were present to hear the well rendered oratorlo sung by e mixed chorus of lb0 voices.
 Sololsts for the occasion were: Gertrude Sherwill, soprano; Carmen Congdon, contralto: Lloyd Linder, tenor, and Earle Stylem, baritone. Waldo Newberry was at the organ. and Helen fleebner, piano accom-. panist. Mario Oi Cecco acted as concert master with a string en ensemble.
 First produced in Dublin the ore atorio is sung repeatedly, usually at the Christmas season. It has been heard many times in Waterbury in the past with world famous solo- ists, and for several years by the chorus who made such a splendid showing last night, capably conduct ed by L. Loring Burwell, a leading choral conductor here for many years.
 Christmas carols were sung by the chorus and audience during inc termission.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Carl 4. Wester

Carl August wester died Satur- day morning at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Charles Cook. Lake- view Avenue. West Cheshire.
 Mir. Wester was born April %, 1882 in Sweden and came to this country and Waterbury in 1902. He was employed by the Mattatuck Manufacturing Go. until his retire ment in July. l0l5.
 Besides Mrs. Cook, he is survived by two sons, Carl R. Wester, West Cheshire. Arthur '. Wester of Wa terbury; two brothers, Bernard Wester, Bantam. and John wester of Wolcott: two sisters. Mrs. Au- gusta Baest, Brooklyn, N. Y- and Miss Hannah Wester. Sweden. and five grandchildren.
 Funeral services were held today at 3 P. M. ct the Alderson Funeral Home. 70 Central Avenue. with the Rev. Samuel A. Budde of Christ Chapel, ofiiciating. Burial was in old Pine Grove Cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
iE WATERBURY DnocAr wkInUUEY co MODAx DEcEBER le4t
Big Smoker Arranged By WoFVeteFCns
 SC. Francis Unit
 To Stose ProsFom
 Thuvsdav Nloht

An old-faslaloned ''smoker" such as Washington Hill has not witnessed or enjoyed ln years, 10 being ars ranged for next Thursday evening ln Xavier Hall on Washington Street, The program will be hlghllghted by several boxing bouts, vaudeville acts, specialties, refreshments and the customary features essential Co the success of such on undertaking. The event will De sponsored by the St, Francis xavler's chapter of Catholic War Veterans. 1t Is expected that several hundred young exsservice. men of World War Ii will make the occasion c happy reunion.
 Harry x. Cashln will bring his famous Milky Way" four to the party. The Rev James T. Butler of Portland, Conn, formerly curate at St. Ffancis' will be present and will sponsor the appearance of e talent- cd singer, a state trooper if you please. There will be several other outstanding acts,
 The smoker Is expected to mark the definite start of c movement to enroll oil eligible veterans of the par- Ish in the proposed C.w.V. chapter Some 300 are eligible and an appeal will be made to have all file appllca- tions for membership as quickly as possible 60 that the organization oi Q unit will be completed.
 St. Francis Xavier parish is hold Ing 70 Hour Devotlons--startlng at the Ii o'clock Mass yesterday. Clos ing exercises will be held Tuesday morning after the S:3o o'clock Mass Children of the parochial school took Q prominent part fin the process sion yesterday, end will also be in the closing tomorrow.
 Confessions for those who wish to obtain plenary indulgence dur ing the 70 hours, will be held this afternoon at { o'clock, and at 7:3C this evening.
 Masses on Tuesday. will be at 5:3C A. M. Holy Communion given oui ct 6:S0, Masses at 7.30, and the closing at 8:30 o'clock.
 St. Francis Holy Name 45 tourna. ment will play their reular game of cards tonight in the basement oi the parochial school at 8 o'clock
 Instruction Dates
 Religious instructions for the grammar school children of the par. ish will be held at 2:3o Thursday afternoon ard at 10 o'clock on Sat. lrday morning.
 Instructions for the High Schoo children will be held on Wednesday night at 7o'ciock in the Parish Hall followed immediately afterward witf meeting of the C.YO. Prepara. tions for the Christmas Dance O. the C.Y.O. to be held in the Parisf Hall on December 27th, will be com. pleted at this meeting. All member are asked to be on hand. St. Pat. rick's C.Y.O. will be invited as guest. for this dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Six Captured In Roid Pay
 NoIles Today

Six men, arrested late Saturday night following Q raid on Q pool room on South Main Ssrete near Clay Street were granted nolles when arraigned before Judge John l.. oaffney in City Court today on gambling charges,
 A nolle on payment of sS0 was granted John Baiocchio, S2, of eS Central Avenue, charged with keep- ing c gambling house,
 The other five. all charged with being freuuenters Of gambling house. were granted nolles on pay- ment of el0 each.
 The five are. John Romano, 60, of ces Bank Street; Francesca Di- Steyano. sS, of 10 South Leonard Street. Florino Guerrero, 46. of 2Se Plank Road. Joseph F'ontana, g, of 4e west Liberty Street. and Aug ustino 0iampaola, S4, of l7 Mea- dow Street,
 Sat. Joseph Mccarthy who led the raid, said the men were playing cards for money. Others in the raid were It. John Calvin, Sgt. Paul Moynihan, Motor Patrolman James Sweeney and Patrolman James Jor- don.
 Other cases: Charles MobLll, 5S of sa South Main Street, Nauga- tuck. violation of the city dumping orsiance, nolled for el0: Thomas White, 80. of 0Thompson Street assault and breach of the peace continued to Jan. 6; Lucian Airing ton, 90. of Bs Canal Street intoxica. ton and breach of the peace, con- tinued to Dec. 8; Raymond Suck lev, a. of 44S South Main Street non-support, nolled, and George Glrouard. i8, of 70 Yale Street. dis chcarging firearmse within the city limits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Incinerasor Plan Revived

Residents of Washington Hill have noted with pleasure that the city officials have at last acknow- ledged the great need of an incin- orator to take care of the vast amount of dump fires" in the dif- ferent sections of the city. Wash- ington Park Community Club can take credit if anyone should, for making @ city-wide campaign be- fore the war for such an improve nent. Tn fact, because the city authorities at that time did not deem it the opportune time to un- dertake this project, made a lot of hard feelings Cor the administra- ton. It would entail a large amount of money to be spent, and the fi- nancial affairs did not warrant it. Then. again, while we were not at war at that time the clouds" were forming, and the tin can collec- tions were going to be something for the wartime regulations.
 Now 1t seems, the incinerator will be one of the post war projects and one of the major improvements for our flair city" to enjoy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
StreetLish In Readiness ForHoIidoys
 Full Service By
 Tomorrow Night
 Now Expected

workmen today were speeding the installation of connections neces. eary lo allow the turning on Of lighted holiday decorations in the downtown shopping district, but k ls not expected that all the lights will be on until tomorrow night,
 '"rhe work b going on co rapidly as possible and through Q near-nair- acle some of the lights may be ready for tonight" said Secretary Frank ]. Green of the Chamber of Com. meree. However, we are definitely hopeful that all will be ready for illumination tomorrow night"
 switchlng-on of the lights, sched. uled for Nov. 90, he'd to be delayed because of dlmout regulations rec sultlng from the soft coal strike, The greenery and lights along and across downtown streets were all in place on schedule, but the dimout rules kept the lights dark.
 Display and advertising lights ell over Waterbury were oil alight again within hours after announce ment of the end of the coal strike Saturday. The New Haven Rail- road announced the cancellation of orders which would have discon- tinued four Waterbury trains be- ginning today. Layoff orders by the railroad and by the Railway Ex- press Agency were rescinded. Inc dustry believes that some of it's shipments and deliveries may be held up somewhat until the effects of the freight embargo are over but expect normal freight schedules soon. The layoff of 75 workers at the Benrus Watch Company, caused by shortage of steel and gold plate, will remain in effect until materials are available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Holy Name Group
 To Name Officers

The members of St. Thomas Holy Name Society will hold their regular monthly meeting, Tuesday, Decem- Der. 10th, at 8 P. M.. in their Club rooms on Beacon Street. Election of oficers for the coming year will be held.
 Joseph Delaney. of the Veterans Advisory Center will be the guest speaker. Remarks will be given by the Rev. John Crawford, chaplain, Bernard Burns. president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
AIeksis Again Heads Group

Alexander J. Aleksis was re-elect- ed president of the Waterbury Lith- uariian-American Council at a meeting yesterday afternoon at Ne- munas Hall.
 Others named were: honorary president, the Rev. Joseph J. val- antiejus, pastor of St. Joseph's Church; vice-presidents. Jacob Tre- ciokas and Michael Devenis; re- cording secretary, Mrs. John zailc- kas; treasurer, Mrs. Stephania Sap- ranas; financial secretary, Anthony Orantas; trustees, Peter Jokubau- skas, Joseph Bernotas and John Kairys: sergeant-at-arms, Anthony Shambaris and Peter Motiecus; publicity chairman. Miss Marcelle Andrikis.
 It was announced that pr. Pranas Padalskis, a Lithuanian refugee, will give a liceure sponsored by the council Jan. s. The lecture will be one of a series planned to raise funds for work to restore Lithu- ania's independence. Other lectures will be given Jan. 26. and also on the 2oth anniversary of Lithuania's $ original independence, Feb. i6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Rabbi Levenberq Addresses Club

Rabbi Samuel Levenberg of Con- gregation Beth Medrosh Hagodol in New Haven was the guest speaker at the breakfast meeting of the Beth Israel Mems Club yesterday morning. He discussed Jews by Choice or by Accident"
 Committee chairmen will be an- nounced at the next meeting by the newly elected president. Paul Vein. stein. Murray L. 0rossman, the out going president. presided. Several thousand pounds of clothing have been sorted and packed and will be sent to New York this week for over seas shipment. Milton Persky, chair man of the clothing drive announc- ed.
 The newly formed adult Hebrew class will meet Wednesday evening at 1:SO at the Waterbury Hebrew Institute. Rabbi Seymour oewirtz reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Community Chest Budgets Reuised

The budget committee of the Community Chest met this noon to review revised budgets for the local Red Feather agencies for l947, Ed- ward Graham, executive secretary reported. Edwin c. Northrup, chair- man of the committee presided.
 The Red Feather agencies were asked to submit revised budgets when the Community Chest drive failed to meet the quota set for the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Royal Neighbors Meet Toniqht

The Royal Neighhors of America will meet tonight at 6 in Mechanics Hall, il East Main Street. with Mrs. Mary Doyle presiding. Following the business meeting an entertainment will be presented under the direc- tion of Mrs. Helen Talbot. Refresh ments will be served. Members are asked to bring a 50-cents gift for the grabbag exchange.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
R.O.A. to Meet
 tomorrow Niqht

Waterbury Chapter. Reserve Of. Iicers Association. will hold its reg uiar business meeting tomorrow eve. ming at 8 ct the State Armory. All officers of this area who have not vet affiliated themselves with the organ. isation have been invited to attend by Col. William St. John, president of the chapter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
$3,75O Aworded For Hand Injury

Payment of $3,750 will be made to Vincent DeStefano of l0l Wood Street for a severe hand injury sus- tained May i7, i944, while employed by the Waterbury Companies, acc cording to a stipulation approved today by Compensation Commis- sioner Harry Krasow.
 The worker suffered amputation of the right little finger, and sus- tained burns and scars to the other fingers and the back of his right hand. The payment will be in full settlement of the workers claims against the concern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Hospital Bulletins

me condition or 34-year-oId Joseph Keefe of South Plain Road. Litchfield, injured Saturday when he was thrown from a horse in Watertown. was reported to be good today at Waterbury Hospital where he was admitted at l2:S0 D. M. The man is under treatment for fractured EihA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

The new loudspeaker system was put in use at all the Masses in St. Francis Xavier Church yesterday morning. and from the comments heard from the people leaving the church, was very satisfactory in- deed. It is 6 wonderful improve ment.
 The Angelus Chimes have also been put in operation. having been played at the funeral services for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Unicos To Hear MiddIetown Mayor

Mayor Emilio e. Daddari0 of Mid- dletown. former captain with the Office of Strategic Services, will be speaker at a meeting of the Unico Cub tomorrow night at 7:30 at The Elton.
 Mayor Daddario was decorated by the Italian government for captur. ing German secret service head quarters at Cernobbio. Italy. He is 2 former Wesleyan University ath-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Earbenders' Scores

The ninth session of the Earbend- CTS "45" tournament ended with the following scores: Grimes IS vs. Murphy 26; Fitmaurice 22 vs. Cuddy 20; ODonnell g vs. Rey- holds l9.
 The standing of the teams to date is: Murphy POP; O'Donnell l96; Cuddy lS8; Reynolds ls8; Fitz- maurice l8S; Grimes l77.
 The schedule for Sunday, Dec. 18th is: Grimes vs. Reynolds; Fitz- maurice vs. oDonnell; Murphy vs. Cuddy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Forenen Sponsoring L.adies' Night at "

Ladies Night. will be held by the Waterbury Fotemen's Association to- night at 7:l5 P. M. at the Central Y.M.C.A. It is expected that 250 members and guests will attend.
 Entertainment will be provided by George w. Campbell of Cincinnati and by group from the Waterbury Civic Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Party PIonned For Children

The North End Community Club will make plans at a meeting toe morrow night at Webster School for a Christmas party for children of the community. The event will take place Dec. 2i at the Alhanbra Theatar. Paul Barone is chairman of the arrangements committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
CANNED CoNeuMPTToN uP

Portland, Me, Dec. e-CUP)-- Consumption of canned foods has nearly doubled in the United states since the beginning of the war. Secretary Carlos Campbell of the National Gamers Association said today,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
BED ANsWERs ALARM

Hammond. Ind. - (UP) = Care takers of a takers of a Hammond firehouse set their bed on the fire truck while cleaning house. When they wanted to go to sleep they found the bed had gone to a fire IL hn&r>sA G--~->A hAaa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Brandeis Chapter in
 Senai-Annuol Meeting

Louis D. Brandeis Chapter, Junior B'nai B'rith, will hold semi-annual elections tomo'nw night at at the Waterbury He ew Institute. A pro- gram for the coming year will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Etaliar, Baptist Church Host fo War Vets

Veterans of the Italian Baptist Church were honored at an anni- rersary dinner yesterday following he II A. M. service. The dinner vas served by women of the parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Washington. Dec. 9-(UP)-Presi- dent Truman has approved promo tion of Arthur H. Dearing, South Portland, Me, to the rank of rear admiral in the Medical Corps, the Navy announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Many Heor SouIsbury Choir

Over POO persons enjoyed Q per. formance by the Salisbury Choir Sunday afternoon at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House. The voices, well trained, were especially effec- tive in Negro spirituals, in three chorales by Bach, and Schtiberts "Omnipotence." with Mrs. Edith Powers, soprano soloist. Wesley Clapp. tenor, sang "Chillen Come on Home. and James Mitchell, bari- tone, sang Home on the Range"
 The concert was presented under the auspices of the Waterbury Chap- ter of the National Association for the Advancement of the Colored People, of which Dr. James Lee is president. Co-chairmen for the con- cert were Mrs. Ella Mckinney and William Clapp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
Treasury Balance

Washington, Dec. 9 - (UP) - Tor the current fiscal year through Dec. 5, compared with a year ago; Thtn Year Expenses Last Year sib.40i.770,362.92 $33, 759, 9,s7s, 200. .Oi
 Receipts
 $l4,747,l44,2S4.07 ,162.9s s s54,s2s. .O7s.s5 sl7ss1.7ss,Sss.Os
 Cash Balance 6,256.0OS.550.99 $20.993,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Mrs. Margaret Carroll on Saturday morning. The organist played the chimes, with the special attach- ment, as the body was entering and leaving the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Babe Leece, coach. is calling prac- tice for St. Francis C.Y.O. basket ball team on Thursday evening at 7.30 at Washington Park gym.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09

Tuesday evening is regular busi- ness meeting of Washington Park Community Club to be held at S:15 in the Community House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-09
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Evening star., 1946-01-09

State Legislature for various county
improvements.
A representative of the Union Sc.
curities Corp. sold 100000 of tn,
bonds within five minutes after the
award. The sale was made by tele.
phone from the commissioner,
Office in Rockville. The bid was al
the lowest interest rate in the his.
tory of the county.
Reports on Civil Service.
Civil Service Commissioner 10 v
Morgan submitted a report to the
board on the progress of his office
He stated classification of all
county employees would be completed
by February l and first draft of
rules for examinaticrs would be
submitted soon. His report also said
that it would be necessary to redraft
the police manual to cover changes
made necessary by the merit system
law.
A request by the county health
department for an increase of $500