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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
THREE CHILDREN
 PERISH IN FIRE
Their Mother Severely Burned, Two Other CEiiI-
 dren Are Rescued

Weymouth, Mass, Jan. 31 = CU. P.) - Three children perished, their mother was burned severely in a vain attempt to save them and two other children were rescued as fire destroyed their wooden dwelling early today. Embers fired the home of neignbors who aided in the reS- cues.
 The bodies of Richard Gould, 3, James, 4, and Janet, 5, were recover ed at 3 a. m. after f1remen battled the flames for an hour. Their half brother, Gordon Roberts, 12, and his sister Evelyn, 10, were saved.
 Their motht Hilda, 30, was hos pitalized but will recover, doctors believed, from burns suffered when she re-entered the flaming structure after saving Develyn. Mrs. Gould leaped from hillside on to the roof and was kneeling there in hope of pulling the other children out a window when flames engulfed her.
 lShe was saved with ladder by a neighbor, James Boudreau and his son, James, Jr., IT.
 The father, James Gould, and another neighbor, Walter Blake, made several futile attempts to leap from the hillside through a second floor window to reach the three younger children but were beaten back by flames. The fire started in the basement and was raging when the parents awoke. The oldest boy collapsed as he approached the baby's crib and was dragged out with his sister by the parents.
 During the height of the fire, em- bers ignited the roof of Boudreau's home, forcing his wife and four children to flee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
FIRST OUTBREAKS
 PLAN MAY SOCIAL
Church to Observe 5Oth Anniversary; Install
 Officers Sunday

The First Lutheran church of this city will celebrate its 50th anniver- sary next May, it was announced to- day by Rev. Martin J. I.orenz, pas tor, almost the same time as the 50th anniversary of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church o fthis city will be observed.
 Installation of newly elected mem- bers of the First Lutheran church board will be held at the services next Sunday morning.
 Elected for three year terms as members of the boaro were Rudolph Folgman, Gustav Gesneiser, Erwin Haase, Edward A. Koslosky, and Robert Litf1n. George Mausolf was named to fill the unexpired term of the late R. c. Roeske.
 At the annual meeting the church adopted a budget of $6,174 for oper- ating expenses during the coming year. Other reports were given by the Sunday school, the Ladies Aid, the Missionary society, the Luther league, the Mems league, the Inter mediate league and the Scout troop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
President

tions or pledges. The cooperation of everyone is needed to make the campaign a success
 As Dr. John N. Lewis, the late beloved rector of St. Johns Church, often said, S"The appeal of the Wis., iting Nurse Association is personal to every one of us. Everybody in Waterbury has a definite interest in this nursing association. We are all related to it directly or indi- rectly. It is doing our work. Not many of us can do bedside nursing for those who cannot affor da per- sonal nurse, but we can afford to give a small amount each year."
 A unique opportunity is offered again to Waterbury individuals to take out what is called a Memmor- ial Day subscription. A payment of $8 will finance the work of one nurse for one day. Any person or organization wishing to set aside one day as a memorial may do so by contributing $8 and requesting that a certain day be named. The nurse will keep a detailed record of all her accomplishments on that day and forward it to the person or group making the request. The Visiting Nurse Association hopes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
POPULAR COUPLE
 CELEBRATE TODAY

In celebration of their fortieth wedding anniversary, MT. and Mrs. Michael Wallace of Laval street are holding open house today. They were married in the old Immaculate Conception Church, on East Main street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wallace are tho parents of fuor children, all well known in this city. They include 6 daughter, Mary, and three sons. Patrick. state 0. Y. O. president: John, and Michael.
 The couple have been the recip- tents of many tokens of esteem and good wl&hes from their many friends throughout the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

The first round of the Knights of Columbus Catholic Youth Organiza- tion's third annual debating tourna- ment was concluded last evening with victory being registered by St. Francis Xavier unit over speak CTS representing St. Michael's chap ter of Waterville. The question de- bated was: Resolved, That the Right of Labor to Strike Should be Suspended During the Present En- ergency" The winners supported the negative side.
 The judges of the evening, Mrs. Anna Hadden, commissioner of the board of education, Judge John L.. Gaffney of the City Court and Jim- mic Parker, studio manager of Sta tion WATR spent some time in de- liberation before returning their 2 to 1 decision, indicating how close the contest really was. Both sides
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Initial Reports Fall Below Expectations
 Of Team Captains
Waterburians Invited to Participate in Memorial Day" Subscriptions; Words of Late Rev. Dr.
 Lewis in Praise of Nurses Recalled

that a great many will adopt this memorial day idea, thereby sub- stantially supporting the associa- tion's work.
 Arrangements to participate in this plan may be made by getting in touch with Miss Alice G. Peak, director of the Visiting Nurse As- sociation, 37 Central avenue.
 At yesterdays first report meet ing the various captains accounted for collections totaling $6,5O2.15. The following official. totals were supplied by Mrs. Arthur Rowbot- ton, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Greater Cooperation Needed for W N A. Campaign
Judge AffeIdt' Name Proposed E General Assembly

By Democrat Legislative Repsrfnf)
 State Capitol, Hartford, Jan. q -AIt t AffeIdt would be appoinf~ cd jl ! e of the town court of W0I> colt under the terms of a resOlu@ tion filed today by Rep Daniel 7 Mahaney of Waterbury. Mr. Afs feldt is now deputy judge of the court, having been appointed by former Gov. Raymind E. BaIdwii,
 Several candidates for the WOl~ colt judgeship have already been nominated, the list including both Republicans and Democrats.
 MT. AffeIdt, long active in WOl- colt Democratic circles, Is eIl4- pIoyed as a stereOtyper at Tho Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

1ICSAUCMb
 university was well pleased with the progress of the scholarship students from this section and are willing to continue to award schol- arships for the successful candi- dates proposed by the alumni club.
 At present there are eight stu dents from Waterbury and sur rounding towns enjoying the financial benefits of four-year scholarships to various schools in New York university. East stu dent is awarded approximately $40O annually toward his tuition and living expenses. MT. Egan is quite anxious to spread the word
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
LOTS ON AIRPLANEs

More than thousand airplanes of. all types and models will form the background for Paramount's q Wanted Wings" million dollar epic of army air corps training, for most of these scenes have been made at Randolph and Kelly fields near San Antonio, Texas, and March field. near Riverside, Calf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
HAROLD POST Vice-President

The annual meeting of the New York University Alumni club of the Naugatuck valley was held at the Elton Hotel Wednesday eve- ming. Election of officers and des- ignation of chairmen for the various committees was completed. The following officers were elected for the coming year: Arthur J. Bowling president; Harold Post, vice president; Miss Florence Turnbull, treasurer; Attorney Sid- ney Cantor, secretary.
 Ambrose G. Egan was again ap- pointed to act as chairman of the scholarship committee. The schol- arship committe reported that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

Attorney J. Warren Upson, presi- dent of the Visiting Nurse Associa- ton, issued an urgent appeal this morning to the people of Water bury to oversubscribe the $20,O00 which is needed to carry on the full program of the Visiting Nurses for the coming year. He said, 'Less than one-third of the $20,000 goal has been raised to date. With only 3 days to the closing luncheon, it is obvious that great many people have not yet sent in their contribu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Checker Champ

Martin O'Brien, the checker champ, will match his skill against the eight-five boys of St. Thomas Boys Brigade this evening in the Church Hall The boys have been planning and preparing for his visit and they do not expect to let him off to easily. All the boys will have an opportunity to match their ability against the Champ and they do not expect to let him have too great a kill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
NEW HAVEN FREES
 ARNOLD STREET MAN

Anthony Stasiulaitis, "A, of 89 Arnold street, Waterbury, wa s granted a nolle when arraigned in New Haven city court this morning on a technical violation of the mo- tor vehicle law resulting from the first automobile fatality of the year in New Haven.
 Stasiulaitis, according to New Ha- ven police, struck Salvatore Rega, 72, of Amith road, New Haven, on Whalley avenue. The injured man died later in Grace hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

will follow, "Paul's Appeal to Caesar.
 Friday, February ?:
 5:00-Junior choir rehearsal. 8:00-Senior choir rehearsal. Saturday, February g.:
 4 to g p. m.-The Bishops Mis- Sionary Institute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Grand total

President J. Warren Upson pre- sided at yesterdays meeting. The various captains and aides were exhorted to make a supreme effort during the remaining days of the campaign to reach as many Water burians as possible and enlist their support, both moral and financial.
 The meeting was addressed by General Chairman Milton W. Goss, Mrs. Marjorie Chase Sheldon, and Charles J. Allen, director. Rabbi William Greenfield gave the invoca- tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

ed hockey, Kiernan replied:
 "The governor once played for Harvard and scored the winning goal in the third overtime period against Hobie Bakers Princeton team in 1914"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

Treasurer
 to students of Crosby, Wilby, Leavenworth and Catholic high that they are eligible for these scholarships and, if interested, should get in touch with him within the next month.
 Attorney Pasquale DeCicco was elected chairman of the publicity committee, assisted by Miss Hilda Dibner and Maurice Griffin. Dr. John Wertheimer was appointed chairman of the ways and means committee to act with ex-Presi- dent James Neagle in providing an active program for the coming year. After the business meet ing members of the club enjoyed delightful social hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
d@n4Md1yo~t ESTABLISHED 1883
ESTABLISHED 1883

o see Whot 4Z4.I0 VIII 10 ! UT Prep Shop "-Second FIoo Sizes to 4O-Is A Study l lodern Merchandising. There's "Sompeek" famous two trousers "Crogmoor" tweed suits -o $24.75 curtain raiser thot brings down the house.
 Then some men like the new things as soon as they leave the toilor's beneh-new spring Dobe tan covert suits, $24.75. Three different popular shades of ton, brown and green covert top coots, SAYS.
 Zip in and out wool lined top- coots-two coats in one at the price of a single coot-you can beat the weather, whatever the temperoture-ifi it rises-zip out the wool Iining-if it drops-zip in the wool Iining-$24.75. Then e glorious tux suit ot SAYS thot's great aid 10 any man who vents to meet his social obliga- tions correctly.
 Correct accessories, too-tip to foe.
 "Choote" model khaki green felt hot, puggoree scarf, $3.50. "Roemoe" shoes $3.95 - others Go $7.00.
 Granite cloth shirts with tie to moteh-o spring shirt sensation $1.95.
 Charge purchases todoy-biIled March one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
LATE REALTY NOTES

WARRANTY DEED Thomas ColOsantO, ST, to JO- seph and Francis DiOriO, French and Gilbert streets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

MORTGAGE Joseph and Frances DiOriO to Henry E. StOughtOn, French and Gilbert streets, $1,6O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
HERsHoLT GUEST SPEAKER

Jean Hersholt, who stars in Melody for Three" for RKO Radio, was guest speaker at the Interna- tional Song Festival Lets Sing for China" at New York's Town Hall on Friday, January 24th. He des- cribed his experiences with the Dionne quintuplets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31
Hospital
 Bulletins

Slight improvement was noted this morning in the condition of Hyman Pfeffer, 48, of 136 Fulton Park avenue, as reported by the Waterbury hospital. Pfeffer was seriously injured Tuesday morn ing when he was struck by an au- tomobiIe at Willow street and Wo0dIawn terrace. He is still listed on the danger list.
 Hospital attendants at the St. Mary's described the condition of Police Sergt. John Hayes as flair" with slight change. He has been confined at the institution several weeks and his condition is con- sidered critical PatrOlman Henry Hayes who is at the same hOspi- taly was also reported as "fair" today.
 Adam Zadhuk, 51, of Watertown was admitted to St. Mary's hOspi- taly early today after he sustained first degree burns about the face and forehead. He was burned when an overflow from an oil bur- ner caused a fire in a small one room cottage where he lived To- cated in the rear of the Philip Dairy cottage on the main high way between Watertown and Wa terbury. The cottage was ex- tensively damaged.
 James Brennan, Az, of 5O4 Bunker Hill avenue was treated for a crushed thumb at Waterbury hospital after he caught his thumb in the door of the truck he was driving. After treatment he was discharged.
 Charles R. Schnitman, former alderman, was transferred from the St. Mary's hospital last week and taken to the United States Veterans hospital at NewingtOn, it was reported last night, and was said to be doing welr'. He collapsed at his home and was admitted to the St. Mary's insti- tuition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-01-31

Charged with smuggling flour from Northern Ireland on donkeys, IT young men were fined $4OO each in Dpblin, Fire.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-06

International ~
A three-picture story of how a police
emergency squad dug through brick Chin
ney Clipped out yeping, three-months-old
Skippy and returned him to the arms of his
eight-year-old owner, Marion Fletcher, who
was so distressed that even this didn't stop
her from crying in New York City street.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-11-06

The Detroit Times pays
from S. to $25 each for
NEWSWORTHY pictures
by amateur photographers.
Pictures must be deliv-
cred promptly after they
are made TO the Times
Picture Editor, sixth floor
of the Times Building. No
prints or films returned.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Spoden and
daughters, Romano and Ruth, of
st. Cloud, were visitors Sunday in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. G..
Schwarzbauer.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Adams, of St.
Paul, stopped for a short visit Mon
day with Mr.. and Mrs. S. G.. Sch
warzbauer. They were enroute to
Saskatchewan, Canada.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. F.. Dubois re-
turned Monday from Elgin, Hin
OILS, where they had been called by
the serious illness or Mrs. Dubois
brother, Harry Mattocks.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Jackson auto
ed to Fergus Falls Monday to spend
the evening attending a meeting of
the northwestern Minnesota Watch
makers and jewelers. Guild.
AL Hesse, of Comfry, purchased
the o. r. Harrington poultry farm
near the Home School and has TAX
en- possession. Mr.. Hesse is a broth
err of Charles Hesse Of this city.
Joe A. jackson, University of
Minnesota, spent the weekend in
this city with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. N. Jackson. Joe is a student
in the college of chemical engineer
ing.
Mrs. Ben Dubois and daughter,
Mary, accompanied Nipp and Terry
Tom to Redwood Falls last Thurs
day. They are children Of Mr.. and
xytctf
ing with their grandparents here.
Gerald Vandesteeg, Jr., machin-
list student at Dunwoody Institute,
Minneapolis. spent the weekend in
this city with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. G. H. Vandesteeg and sons.
His brother, DR.. Bob Vandesteeg,
returned to Minneapolis with him
Sunday and is this week on vac
alton visiting with friends and rel
atives in several southern Mime
sofa points.
Mrs. George Rasmussen, Of War
road, arrived here Saturday to
join her son, Willard, just arrived
on furlough from Camp HAN,
California. Mrs. Rasmussen was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Ross
and visited with other friends
during her stay. Monday Mrs. Ras-
mussen and son left for Warroad.
Willard expects to return here be-
fore his leaving for the coast.
Rosetta Kind, 13-year-old daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Kind,
Of Cuba, New York, was chosen for
her hula hula dancing in a contest
sponsored by a national screen
test corporation. This contest was
held in the Cuba theatre on Sept
ember 80. 1941. Miss Kind Is now
enabled to compete in a state con-
test to be held later. Rosetta is the
granddaughter of George Kind, Of
Sank Centre, and Mrs. Gottlieb
Ramp of BELGRADE
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
p E R e1 nsr QUIZ

NOTE-To buy Defense Bonds
and Stamps, go to the nearest post
office. bank, or savings and loan
association; or write to the Treas
urer of the United States, WASH
ington, d. c. Also Stamps now are
on sale at most retail stores.
800
@. How many Defense Savings
Stamps does 1t take to I'LL an al
bum?
A. Seventy-five 25-cent stamps;
seventy-five 50-cent stamps; seven
ty-five 81 stamps; or fifteen IS
stamps. The completed albums are
Immediately exchangeable for De-
Tense Bonds (Series Ed at your
post office, or through your bank.
@. Who directs the National
movement to sell Defense Savings
Stamps in retail stores?
A. The Treasury's Retail Advis'
DRY Committee, Of which Benjamin
H. Namm, Of the National Retail
Dry Goods Association, is chair
man. Officers of Is other great
national retail organizations COM
prise the committee.
80
Q. Just what is initiation and
how can it be minimized?
A. Initiation is a decrease in the
buying power of the dollar caused
by a rising cost of living. This,
in turn, is brought about by a
heavy public demand, resulting
from a rapid increase in the nation
al income, for things which can
not be produced in large enough
quantities. Every citizen can help
minimize initiation by buying De
Tense Bonds and Stamps.
@. How can I get cash for my
Defense Savings Stamps if should
need to redeem them?
A. Go to any post office.
@. cannot find the word "De-
Tense" anywhere on the Defense
Savings Stamps have bought Are
they merely Postal Savings Stamps.
or does my money invested in these
Stamps go into the Defense Pro
gram?
A. The money you use to pur-
chase these Stamps goes definitely
into the Defense Program. The
Stamps bear the words America
on Guard" which indicates that
they are an integral part of the
Defense Program.
@. What is the Treasury's pur-
pose in putting Defense Savings
Stamps on sale in retail stores
throughout the Nation?
A. To make it as easy as pos
sible for Americans everywhere to
buy these Stamps, which, as every
one knows, may be exchanged at
many post offices and banks for
Defense Savings Bonds.
@. What can I do to help my
son who has just entered military
service?
A. Your boy must be clothed,
fed, and supplied with the latest
This requires money.
Buy a Defense Savings Bond and
help the Government to equip your
son.
@. What is labor's attitude tow
ard the Treasury's Defense Savings
Program?
A. Strongly cooperative. The A.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
WANT ROAD EQUIP
MENT OPERATORS

The Civil Service Commission
announced today that applications
are being accepted for operators
Of various types of road building
equipment for duty in the Repub-
lie Of Panama. Various types of
operators needed include Tractor
Scraper, Bulldozer, Caterpillar
Tractor and Power Shovel opera
tors. Salaries range from 5000 to
$500 per month. Transportation
will be furnished from the home
of the applicant to Panama with
return transportation guaranteed
in the event that the employee re-
mains for the duration of the job,
which is estimated to be one year.
Food and lodging will be furnished
in government camps for a charge
of $1.00 per day. Further informal
ton and applications may be OBJ
tanned from the Local Secretary,
U. S. Civil Service Commission, at
the post office.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09

Harry Higbie. Jr., son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Higbie, of this city, en-
listed in the U. s. Navy, 1t was
this week, and left
for Iowa, induction station.
Monday he was enroute to San
Diego training station. Harry's
choice Of the Navy differs from
that of his brother, Thomas, who
is in the Federally inducted Ma
tional Guard at Camp HAN. But
the brothers in two different
of the service-will be
stationed ultimately only 100 miles
apart. This week Thomas Is home
on leave with his parents.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
ANNUAL LAKE REGION
MEETING OCTOBER DIST

Members of the Lake Region
Firemen's association will attend
the annual meeting to be held in
Sank Centre this year on Tuesday,
October 21st, instead of the Goth,
as announced two weeks ago. The
error occurred in the invitations.
so we do not have to make an
apology for this one. Further de-
tails of the meeting will be pub
lished in later edition of the
Herald. "
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
NEW RED CROSS
CHAIRMAN

Ward Roberts, of this city, has
been appointed as Red Cross chair
man to take the place Of M. j.
Fleming, who resigned to go to
Albuquerque. New Mexico. The
Red Cross chapter in this city has
been a very successful unit, and
under its new leader will continue
as such. Announcement of the
coming Red Cross drive will be
made in the near future.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
PURCHASED FORMER
CREAMERY BUILDING
ON THIRD STREET

Jos. Dirnberger ON Tuesday pur-
chased the brick building on Third
Street. formerly occupied by the
Sank Lake Cooperative creamery,
and recently occupied by the late
M. Wernig. Mr.. Dirnberger plans
to rent the lower floor for a locker
system and the upstairs rooms will
be made into modern apartments.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
AOUw SPONSORS DANCE
FOR VISITING SOLDIERS

With q group of dozen visiting
soldiers from Camp Haan in the
city, some Of them members of the
organization, the AOUW lodge an
nounced this week dance to be
held in the Sank Centre Armory
Thursday evening, October 10th.
The visiting soldiers are to be
special guests of the group and
the general public is invited to
attend. 1t is sponsored jointly by
the AOUW and Company c, Home
Defense.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
DOG BITES BOY

Louis Rachey, young son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Rachey, who re-
side just west of this city, was
bit by dog Friday noon. His left
leg was lacerated. The lad, who
attends school in this city, was
taken to the doctors office for
immediate care.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-10-09
BIDS OPEN

BIDS OPEN
Town Board of Sank Centre
will let contract on Oct. IL, 1941,
for hauling and screening gravel
for approximately 20 miles of
road located in the township.
Sealed bids will be received by
Evert Borgmann. Town Clerk.
Sank Centre. Minnesota. up to 8
p. m, Oct. IL, 1871. Specifications
can be had upon application to
the Clerk.
The right is reserved to reject
any and all bids and to waive
any defects. Bids must be accom-
panied by a certified check pay
able to the Town Treasurer of
Sank Centre Township for at
least SO of the amount of the
bid.
Emil Polipnick, Chairman.
Evert Borgmann, Clerk.
1920