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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
Many Weddings Scheduled Here OUer Next Week End

Marriage intentions filed over the weekend took an unusually heavy jump as couples are preparing for weddings during the Labor Day weekend, Miss Lillian Connor, as- sistant registrar in the bureau of vital statistics, said today. Ten in- tentions of marriage were filed yes- terday and 12 on Saturday.
 Couples who filed yesterday were Allen Jackson, Jr., 2l37 Main Street, Hartford, and Inez Alexander, 34 Hopkins Street; Basil w. Schwarz, Matthew Street, Prospect, and Doris E Murphy, 225 southmayd Road; Francesca DeBlasio, 1058 Bank Street, and Virginia Calo, 39 Coe Street; Salvatore J. DeBiasse, 8 Park Avenue, Madison, N. J., and Eleanor M. Russo, AT Stephena Lane; Vernon H. Russeco, 30 Mid land Road, and Sylvia L. Pierpont, 3172 East Main Street; Morris Cherney, 275 Cooke Street, and Evelyn R. Dibner, 25 Amaryllis Ave- nue; John J. Sullivan, 149 South Main Street, and Ellen T. Mcclure, l69 South Elm Street; Michael San- tol, 72 New Haven Avenue, and Angeline Palmieri, 246 Plank Road; George H Light, 174o East Main Street, and Yvonne Sefa, 25 Engle- wood Avenue; Harold L. Slocum, 34 Wooster Street, and Julia E. Lynch, ll08 East Main Street.
 Those filing marriage intentions Saturday: John Stanescki, 221 Eas-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
oIbot s Acts DefendedB By Boyee
Also Believes Congressman Friend of Lobor

Harold V. Boyce, former president Of the Waterbury Aerie of Eagles and prominent in local political circles for number of years, has issued statement declaring that labor "has nothing to fear if Joe Talbot is elected governor of Con- necticut." MT. Boyce's letter was inspired by recent criticism of Con- gressman Talbot'S labor record and his stand on the OPA. He is of the opinion that all the criticism is not justified in MT. Talbot's case. His letter follows:
 There seems to be some opposi- tion, especially from labor leaders, to the gubernatorial aspirations of Joe Talbot. Whether this is justi- fled is something to be given seri- ous thought.
 I have been a member of Local 329 Typographical Union (Print- ers), for over 20 years. This union is affiliated with the AFL.
 Labor, or at least local labor of- ficers, claim MT. Talbot had voted against some labor measures at Washington that was detrimental to its interests.
 Mir. Talbot supported the Case Bill which was later vetoed by the President. The Case Bill would have made labor and management equally responsible for fulfllment of its contracts. Surely no fair minded person, in or out of organ ized labor's ranks, could be opposed to that.
 MT. Talbot is accused of voting against some OPA provisions. Look at your newspaper any day within the past few weeks and you will find OPA itself handing out price in- creases right and left.
 The A.FL. and the C.I.O. have a place in our way of living The C.1O., especially in Waterbury, went into the factories where the A.FL. could not, or would not, go to or ganize the so-called unskilled work CT. have vivid memory of work ing during World War in the factory for which I was paid the princely sum of St6.50 for 55 hours work. The C.IO. has corrected this situation.
 If MT. Talbot is given the nom- ination for governor, his election IS assured I don't think labor will lind Talbot a very hard governor to get along with. On the contrary he will be willing end eager to listen to the claims of all laboring groups in Connecticut.
 It is the policy of organized labor to help it's friends and defeat Its enemies" When man is found to be hostile to labor, this policy is Justified. But in the case of MT. Talbot, this does not seem to be the case.
 MT. Talbot, while in Congress was the representative of not only labor but other classes of people in Con- nectlcut. Their views must also oe respected.
 Labor has nothing to fear if Joe 1aloot IS nominated and elected.
 HAROLD V. BOYCE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
Camp Leader Is Accused

West Poland, Me, Aug. 27 CUP) Philip Sheridan, 26-year-old New York camp counselor was released in s5,0O0 bail today for a hearing next Tuesday in Portland Municipal Court on a manslaughter charge in the drowning in Lake Thompson here of l3-year-old Boston news boy.
 Sheridan, who entered no plea at the arraignment, was in charge of waterfront activities at the Bur- roughs Newsboys Foundation camp here where Alphonse De Marco was vacationing when he drowned last Tuesday.
 Authorities said Sheridan ordered De Marco and four other youths to jump overheard while crossing the lake as punishment for re- belling against something he had told them to do earlier" Sheridan did this, police said, even though De Marco was clad in dungarees and heavy boots.
 Sheridan claimed the boat struck a rock and sank. De Marcos body was recovered yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

ton Avenue, and Eleanor M. Fer rucci, 119 Railroad Hill Street; Louis F. DeRienzo, Jr., 463 Wilson Street, and, -Antoinette M. Lembo, 12 Third Street; William Slywka, Seymour. and Irene Clifford, POP South Elm Street; Edward Pagan, 63 Union Street, and Rosemarie Miro, II Greermount Terrace; Will liam Mott, New York, and Marion c. Koslowski, 110 East Farm Street; Gloria DalNelgro, 986 South Main Street, and Hugo Paoloni, l9 Orange Street; John Ferreira, New York and Clara Correia, 394 South Leo- nard Street; Richard O'Neil, 73 Knoll Street, and Mary Foley, 147 Beecher Avenue; Richard R. Dun bar, 8 Patterson Avenue, and Anita Champagne TOT Tudor Street; Ar thur J Smith, TIP East Main Street. and Lena Guarino, 90 Ward Street; Raimondo Petrarca, Rhode Island, and Pierna Mazzetti, 78 Dougherty Street; Michael Cagginao, 82 North Elm Street, and Catherine L. Wood ruff, 27 Cedar Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
Kohn Blomes Indian Chief For roubIes
 Cornivoi Worker
 Ran Off With Wife
 Stamford Man Says

Stamford, Aug 27.-(UP)-Weary from pacing his cell all night, Abra- ham Kohn, 45-year old accountant who faked the drowning of him. self his four sons and a three years old Chinese lad in the ho~o of finding his wife, blamed his predicament today on an l.. 4-- chieftain. Came the Dawn. ]"
 Kohn was brought back here last night from Milford, Pa, where he was located 24 hours after a row boat in which he and the boys ostensibly went fishing last Friday was found overturned in Long Island Sound.
 He said that the hoax, through which he believed Mrs. Kohn would make known her whereabouts af- ter a disappearance of a month, wasn't worth it" and that he be- lieved Chief Game the Down" was at the bottom of his troubles.
 Mental Test Planned
 I'll take care of that when I get out" he told jailers. who said he spent a restless night pacing up and down in his cell
 Kohn was expected to be exam ined by psychiatrists at the city lookup today. Meanwhile, he was charged with endangering the life of a minor and held without bond. No one visited him at the jail, and the probation officer cared for the four boys. He was uncommunica- tive except to declare that the h. dian, whom he met at a carnival some months ago and who lived at his home for several weeks, had become infatuated with Mrs. Kohn and persuaded her to run away with him.
 The Chinese boy, Jim Sing Lai, son of laundryman Lai Linn, went home to his father when Kohn and the boys were returned here from Milford
 Lai Linn, who filed the complaint against Kohn. said he was reluct- ant to press the charges.
 Car Registered to Chinese
 "Kohn has been. good to my boy all these months" he said. Why should I make trouble for him?"
 One of the difficulties police met in tracing Kohn to Pennsylvania was the fact the automobile he used was registered in the name of the Chinese laundryman.
 Authorities said they had found and is now on terminal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
Red Cross Drama
 On WATR Tonight

Noah Beery, Jr., plays the lead in this weeks drama in the You Were There" series, presented by the Waterbury Chapter of the American Red Cross, over Station WATR this evening at 10 P. M. and over Station VERY on Friday Aug. 30 at 2:15 P. M.
 It was easy for the ether fellows
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

The remains of the old mill wheel, one of Waterbury's most his- toric landmarks, stand idle and neg lected in Hamilton Park and there are no present plans to rebuild or restore it. The wheel, in a fenced enclosure off IdylWood Avenue, has been crumbling for years but the death blow came from severe elec- trical storm early in the Summer.
 Superintendent of Parks James J. Curtin said today that no funds for repairing the wheel are available in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
TtUo Diuorce Suits Placed on Record

Divorce actions were filed in Su- perlor Court yesterday afternoon as follows: "'
 Ann Stankus Ruoff of Waterbury against Alfred Ruoff of New York City; married March 1. 1880; deser- tlon on Dec. 10, 1883 alleged.
 Gertrude Hazard Fraley of Wa terbury against William A. Fralev of New York City; married Sept. IS, 1885; cruelty since Janpary, 194O alleged; use of maiden name sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

The wheel, associated with the earliest days of the brass industry in the United States, had long been suffering from dry rot, said Supt. Curtin, and could not have lasted much longer even had not the storm given the decisive blow.
 During the days of the WPA, the superintendent recalled, there was talk of rebuilding the wheel. Esti- mates showed that lumber would cost from $2,000 to s2,50O at that time. and this WAS considered too
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

no definite trace of Mrs. Kol1n, who reportedly consulted lawyer before her disappearance. It was presumed she planned a divorce &C., tion.
 Now, Kohn said he would bring divorce action himself, charging assertion. The Kohns have been married 21 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

his departments budget for this year nor has the department any present idea of asking for an ap- propriation for this purpose in the 1947 city budget.
 Perhaps, thinks MT. Curtin, the city's brass industries will come for ward with an offer to finance the restoration of the old landmark. Or the Mattatuck Historical Society might arrange to provide the neces- sary funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

to rib Bill about giving up his Sat-' urday afternoons to take the Red Cross first aid course at the shop. Things began to happen later on, however, and Bill could show why he wanted that training. Hear how first aid training can be useful in plain, ordinary everyday life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
CPL. FRANCOIS o. BIBEAU

cpl. Francois O. Bibeau. 6 Glen Street, and Pfc. William E. Mucci
 l8 Irion Street, were discharged from the Army Sunday at the Fort Dix, N. J., separation center. Also dis charged was ShSgt. Lawrence O. Le- Page, 57 Falls Avenue, Oakville. It. Lillian A. Bodnar, 354 North Elm Street, Torrington, was released from active duty with the Army
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
JOHN BRIDGE,
 723 Congress Ave. Ext, Sixth Grade Pitcher

"Joltin' |" Joe DiMaggio h a 5 been my favor ite since I was three years old and no matter what a yo II e says I think he is the best all- around outfeld- CT in the Amer ican League. If I had my choice of meeting any
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

high in view of the amount then available.
 It had been proposed before that time, said MT. Curtin, that the city's major brass factories join in paying the cost of erecting a shelter over the wheel but nothing came of this plan.
 Meantime the wheel, which help ed lay the foundation of the indus try that brought Waterbury world wide prominence as a brass center, stands in ruins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

If I had my choice of meet ing one Yankee or one Detroit ball-p l a yer I would lik to m e e t H a n k Greenberg be- cause I consider him one of the best sluggers in t h e American l. e a g u e. Of cOIlrSp Joe Df.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
Men Tn the Seruice
;/SGT. PAUL W. HUNGER

Okinawa, Delayed)-SfSgt. Paul W. Hunger has been stationed on Okinawa since June 1945 and will soon return to the United States. He entered the service in July 1914 and has been the lst Sergeant of Company A, 311st Signal Service Battalion for the past several months. Prior to induction he was with the Bristol Instrument Con- pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

his footsteps when I get older. I have been pitching for Town Plot and also for St. Joseph's Grammar School in the past season. Halls record of 21 wins against seven defeats is something to brag about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
DICK GRIFFIN. 155 Congress Ave,
 Third baseman)

Maggie and Ted Williams rank high with me too, but Greenberg is my favorite. l have been playing third base for St. Joe's during the past season and would like to make baseball my career and maybe be as famous as Hank" some day.p
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
FRANK CALABRESE, 643 Highland Ave, Left Fielder)

If l had my choice I would like to shake hands with Joe DIM a g g 1 o be- cause I think he is the best field and hitter in tn e M a j 0 r Leagues. I think that he is a better all- player than Ted Williams of BoS-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
JANE B. LEWIS S2/C

Veteran of almost two years serv- ice in the WAVES, Jane B. Lewis, specialist Pc, daughter of MT. and Mrs. LeRoy P. Lewis, "A Knowlton Street, Watertown, was recently dis charged at the separation center, Boston, Mass. A graduate of Wa tertown High School and Perry School of Business, she was former ly employed by the Scovill Manufac- turing Company. Miss Lewis was last assigned to the U. S. Naval Sta- ton, Newport, R. l.. where did con- munications work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

While if I ever get in the Big Leagues l would like to play under Mel Ott of the Giants. The biggest thing that gave us the League championship was our fighting spirit. We never gave up when we were losing but kept on fighting. The Leopards and the Marvels gave us the best competition. New York, Oh boy!'
 ITS MY OPINION" will again
 appear in the Waterbury Demo- crat on Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

Big League player it would be he. My second choice would be Dick Wakefield of the Tigers, because l like his fight have been pitching with the Sixth Grade Baseball Team from B. w. Tinker for the past season and hope to be Big Leaguer some day"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

The War Damage Commission will meet part of the estimated ex- pense of over $400,000. Donations furnish the remainder of the funds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
It $ MY
 OPINION"

Question; Which Major League Player on the Yankees or the Tigers would you prefer to meet should you be given the chance?
 Where asked? Democrat Sports Department: The young sters interviewed are members of the Town Plot Crusaders s who were the winners of the Roger Connor Conference (10- 12) of the Democrats s Sandlot Federation.
 LEON GILLIS, 233 Chipman St. Ext, (Pitcher)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
LOUIS BRUNELLI, 700 Highland Ave, Second Baseman)

Phil RizZuto would be the Big L e a g u e r that l would like to meet. if I had a chance to meet a Big League player. He is one of the fastest b a s e. runners in the League as well as being one of [ h e snartest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
North Star Wave" Blankets Size 7auso$16.95 each

This North Star blanket is made from 100f6 strong fine kinky wool. Lovely solid colors of Rosedust, Monte Blue, Green, Gold, Peach Pink, Cedar, and all White. Bound with glossy rayon satin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

Largest bauxite-producing state in the Union is Arkansas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

ton and in years to come will have a better batting average than Will Hams. Yes, I would like to meet Joe DiMaggio"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

HI a l N e W = h o u s e T always has been my fa- vorite pitcher and I think if I had my choice of meeting a Big L e a g u e player, he would be it. He has always been my idol and if pos sible I would like to follow in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
North Stor "Devon" Blankets Size 7as,o s27.5o pair

A lovely pair of blankets made from the finest quality wools. Light weight, closely woven and loftily mapped for utmost warmth and beau- ty. In Rosedust, Delft Blue, Peach Pink, Green, Gold, and White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
HowIond-Hughes 'Broodmor' Blankets Size 7s,,o S1O.9Ss. each
o. P. 4. Price S12.98

U. F. A. Pr1ce SIZ.J0
 Our own blanket made to our own specifications. Large bed size 72x90. Made from 1009o new wool with lofty and woolly nap. It weighs 5 pounds comes in solid col ors of Rosedust, Blue, Green, and Cedar. Bound with f" rayon satin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
North Star Zephyr" Blonkets Sig. 7s.,o S25.oo

Feather light, eye pleasing, and oh, so warm. Luxurious all wool blan- ket weighs 4 pounds each. Colors of Peach Pink, Green, Gold, Rose dust. Delft Blue, and White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
North Star ",Shosto" Blankets $14.95 each

An amazing blanket value at this low price. Semi-brushed billowy wool, deeply and expertly mapped for strength, warmth, and beauty. Solid colors of Rosedust, Monte Blue, Green, Gold, Cedar and White. Bound with matching satin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

Sunday and is now on terminal leave.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27
"BrookdoIe" 1OOG Wool Blankets Size 7aAso $8.9S each
o. P. A. Price 5000

A product of American Woolen Mills Full four pound weight all wool blanket with extra long tuck in. Solid colors of Rose, Blue, Green, and Winter Rose. Bound with 8" satin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-27

LEON GILLIS, 233 Chipman St. Ext. (Pitcher)
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-24

for a short stay to say hello to all their friends they didn't see. MT. Irwin Richardson and Mrs.
 Ruth Barbosa of New Haven, vis- tied friends and relatives here re- gently. Their presence made all
 most a family reunion for the Ri chardsons and the Worthingtons. l-Mesdames Dorothy Stewart,
 Lillian Johnson, Florence Kille-
 brew, Elizabeth Caples and Miss Geraldine Wells, left Sunday on a motor trip to Ogunquit, Maine, where they will spend their vaca- tion at Ethel Goode Franklin's
 nationally known "Vacation
 House."
 MT. Samuel Filler has as his house guests his brother, MT. M.
 M. Tiller and wife of Chicago.
 During the past war, MT. Filler was awarded a citation from the war department for his activities in behalf of the USO as an en- tertainer. Mrs. Filler is very ac- tive in the civic, fraternal and so- cial life of Chicago.
 MT. Tiller's work as an enter taining magician takes him to all parts of the country.
 The couple are here for short visit as they have an extensive schedule arranged throughout the country. Their two daughters, Dolores and Wanda, are very prominent in the younger set in Chicago. Dolores is a teacher in the school system.
 MT. Samuel Filler, their host expects to pay them a return visit after attending the Elks conven- tion in Buffalo, New York. Mrs. E.. M. Jenkins, secretary of the Treble Choir, is visiting in Detroit, her former home. Mrs. Mary Parkman was host ess at beach party last week at Savin Rock. Her guests were Mrs. Florence Williams, Mrs. F. D. Oats, Mrs. Craig and daughter, Joyce.
 Mrs. Florence Williams of De- troit, Mich, spent her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. Villa Lowe of Bellevue Sq. Enroute home, she spent two days in New York City. Mrs. Ethel Barlow Haynes worth of 53 Russell St., enter tained a group of people at her home in Blanford, Mass, IS. Present among the guests were: Miss Josephine Browning of Arcadia, Fla, Miss Ruby Walker of Newport News,
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-24

1 Va, Messrs Johnny Baker ane Charles Martin of New Yorl City. Local folks present wer MT. and Mrs. Raymond Dowdel of Russell Street, MT. and Mrs. Q. w. Williams and daughter, Ca, rol of Main St., MT. and Mrs. Will liam Stewart of Russell St., Mrs. Rose McCaskill, Miss Della Bar low, Miss Marie Giles, Miss Te- zelle Taylor, Miss Eva Mae liar ris, MT. Billy Ware, Mrs. Alberta Wilson, MT. and Mrs. James Will jams of Fla, Mrs. Pearl Henry and MT. James McGarath.
 Mrs. Pearl Henry spent a weeks vacation in Blandford, Mass, with her sister, Mrs. Ethel Barlow Haynesworth.
 Miss Josephine Browning and Mrs. Rose McCaskill left for Flor ida Monday after spending a lengthy vacation in Hartford. They were accompanied by MT. Johnny Lewis.
 -Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stephens of 1734 Main Street had as their house guest for a month, Miss Jo- sephine Browning, pianist and so- loist of Arcadia, Fla. While in Hartford, Miss Browning was en- tertained by MT. and Mrs. Wal lace Henderson of 796 Blue Hills Ave-, Bloomfield, and with MT. and Mrs. Stephens and MT. and Mrs. l.. c. Thomas visited Ocean Beach, New London, where she broadcasted from Tiny's Heat Wave, Riverside Park, Spring field, Savin Rock, New Haven and Lake Compounce in Bristol.
 Also she appearded as guest ar tist of the Four Keys in a musical program Friday night at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church.
 Miss Browning, who is a teach CT in Arcadia, left Monday for her home.
 *********
 Mrs. A. Hawkins of St. Bene- dict, 2194 Main St., left Tuesday for Chicago and Pittsburgh, where she will spend two weeks visiting relatives and friends.
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 Mrs. Emily Braithwaite of the Bronx, N. Y, is spending a week with MT. and Mrs. Mitchell (Mike) Jackson of Mahl Avenue. Also as house guests, the Jacksons have MT. Allen Jackson and son, Mike" of New York.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-24
Doiin!gs Of The Teens
By Barbara Murray

Coed Nights As on every Thursday night tn, teenagers gathered at the Nortl End Community Center. LsRA Thursday, August 15, they trippec to Lake Compounce.
 The bus was met at 7:3O by those who enjoy picnicking anc Lake Compounce. The Wildcats Shooters, and Train Ride offered thrills for all. Those who went made several Bristol friends and this made the trip more interesting and enjoy able.
 The fireworks were very color full and easy on the eyes. The bus made it's departure at 1 80 and reached Hartford at |12:1O.
 There will be announcement of future coed nights. Look for it!
 ***#***** Drum Corps Holds Formal
 In spite of rain, Bellevue Sq. held it's semi-forma1 at the Y. w. c. A. on Friday, August 16.
 Music was played by Bell Lump kin. Kamac Pranston, who is new in the vocalist field, sang "Prison- CT of Love-" He has that fine voice that most males pretend to have.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-24
CALIFORNIAN LIKES OUR e "

Mrs. Corinne Kendrick of Los Angeles, Calif., is the house guest of her brother and sister-in-law. MT. and Mrs. Leroy Thomas of 53 Pliny Street.
 This is the occasion of Mrs. Hendricks first visit to the east, and she expresses delight at the natural scenic beauty of New England. Before returning to the coast, she will also visit Springfield, Mass, where another brother and sister-in-law, MT. and Mrs. Robert Thomas, reside.
Hartford chronicle., 1946-08-24
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By R. Bruce Mussenden, Jr. FREE BIDS

hEE b1DS
 The desire of keeping the bid open requires a minimum of one and half honor tricks (and, of course, there are exceptions) in most responses. A bid of one heart by your partner makes you obli- gated to keep the bidding open for one round if you have the mini mum response.
 The opposition's bid of two clubs gives partner a chance to rebid if he desires and also relieves him of playing the hand. Now you con- sider the hand for safety measures. There is no need to bid a weak hand. If a bid is made by you, there is no doubt that you have ample strength to respond to your partners one heart. A bid made in this position is a free bid. Re quirements to raise your partners suit should be four card trump SUD- port and one and a half honor tricks of two honor tricks and three card trump suit.
 For one no trump, two honor tricks and s'toppers in three suits. To bid one in your own suit, one and half honor tricks, with a five card suit.
 To bid two in a suit, you must have two honor tricks and a six card suit or longer.