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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
TRAVEL BOARD
 COMING HERE
Flying Cadet Candidates to Be Interviewed; !; Attrac-
 tive Opportunities

A new army aviation cadet exam ming board has been established in Boston to afford more convenient facilities for the many young men making application, it was an- nounced last night by It. Col. John l.. Rice, corps area recruiting off, cer During the month of July alone, total of 1285 New England young men were examined
 The new examining board will be in session at the Hotel Lenox in Boston every day except Sunday. All young men interested in the op- portunity offered by the army air corps for aviation training and of- ficer's commission are invited to see the board at the Hotel Lenox if they meet the preliminary requirements.
 Eligible to be interviewed and examined by the board are unmar- ried male citizens who are between the ages of 20 and 26, inclusive. If an applicant has had two years of college, he may be exempt from the written examination to qualify as an army aviation cadet.
 Those who qualify will be given a seven- months training course val- ued at $25, 900. They will be paid $75 month during the training, in addition to food, lodging, clothing, medical and dental care, and a $10,000 life insurance policy. Upon completion of the course, an army aviation cadet is appointed a sec- ond lieutenant, air corps reserve, and goes on active duty at $245.50 a month in addition to uniform allowance of $150 and 8 bonus of $500 for each year of active duty.
 President of the new aviation cadet examining board at the Hotel Lenox is Captain William P. Tap lin of the air corps. The flight sur geon Is Captain Ewing Seligman of the medical corps. The assistant flight surgeon is First Lieutenant Alexander Zabin of the medical corps, and attached to the board as Specially-trained assistant is Ser geant George o. Buffin of the medi- cal corps.
 A travelling examination board will be in Waterbury from Sept. 16 to IS, at The Elton, to see local applicants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
DELEGATES REPORT
 TO BRASS WORKERS

Members of the Waterbury Brass Workers, Union, CIO afiiiiate, will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at Temple hall to hear reports from its i've delegates to the recent national convention of the International Union of iAgf,e. Mill g. Shelter Workers at Joplin, Mo.
 The delegates were John J. Dris- coll, Richard LeRoy, oJhn Mirfield, Thomas P. Heaiey and William Moriarty.
 The membership campaign now underway in local brass plants will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Tall Tower Topics
LATE SUMMER ASPECT
SESlIc32a a,i,l BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

It's nice to see the hydrangeas turning pink In top-heavy masses, but it makes us think Of the beginning of the end of lovely season All too short and for that very reason We roam the country for many hours Absorbing the beauty of late summer flowers It's nice to see goldenrod by the road Not planted by man. always there it just growed," Late season annualS have added charm, They'll soon be over-melowed by nights not SO warm It's nice to see Summer at the mellowing stage Before we reach the turning of Autumns bright page
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
To days Answers %
 RANlUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page)

Questions on Comic Page)
 i. Brenda Frazier married John Sims (Shipwreck) Kelly; Corneli>> Vanderbilt Whitney married Flea nor Searle. Both had relatively small weddings for society folk Whitney's being held in tiny Ply mouth, Ohio, the brides home.
 3. Martha Stephenson Kemp widow of the late Hal Kemp, married Victor Hature.
 3. Branda Marshall became en- gagged to William Holden; Nancy Kelly sued Edmund OBrien for di- vorce.
 4. Ex-Senator Rush Holt married Helen Froelich, Washington school teacher.
 5. Judy Canova married Army corporal, James Ripley, in Hawaii Two days later shereturned to U. s.; he was thrown in guardhouse for being A. w. o. L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
ABOvE:

ABOVEs
 Members of the RATS famous Polish unit, the KOSciuszko Squad ron, watch their colleagues aloft over an English airdrome. Stand ing on the plane is their English Wing Commander, R. G. Kellett. LEFT:
 The "Stars and Stripes" insignia of the K0sCiuSzkO Squadron, painted on the side of a Hurricane
 fighter. Chalked figure proudly tells the world of 126 German
 planes bagged. bagged 1t simultaneously and each got half credit"
 The Kosciuszko Squadron isn't letting anyone down. It has three other records to be proud of. It shot down 67 German raiders in five consecutive days, half the total months bag of the R. A. F. over Britain. It bagged 13 German raid- CTS in less than an hour one day W41AC xAA1S 1CO4SC, WA1O Woo f4oAt~ ing its headquarters, watched. RECORDS TO
 BE PROUD OF
 "The record of the Stars and Stripes Squadron which would make Fauntleroy and his comrades proudest, I think" said Captain O., twas made by one of our youngest pilots After downing three German raiders in an offensive sweep over France, he spotted a fourth attack ing 8 compatriot. He started to give chase, suddenly realized he was out of ammunition. Without a moments hesitation-he turned sharply dove on the Nazi machine and rammed it-cutting its tail of with his pro- pellor. Then, though badly wound ed by flying metal, he turned and brought his damaged plane safely back to Britain"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

Eleanor McCrary, blond bewitcher who pummels a typewriter at the sherfs office in the local court house is back again after three-Week vacation . Gertrude Miknaits pillar of James Meningitis pleas staff is on the second lap of twoweek respite from legal la bor Clerk Mcknight threatens to put her to work he finds her anywhere in the vicinity of the courthouse George Freeman superior court clerk has disappeared from view. Runor has it that he will return in time for the opening of court sessions in September tanned tr culent and ready to tackle the toughest writ.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

Mary Frances Driscon of LOunsbury Street, and Eleanor Marie Drllmm of South Main street. are toying themselves cruise to Norfolk and Virginia Beach The best none too good for this comedy pair MT. and Mrs Fritz Klambt of Naugatuck, and their cute curly haired daughter Beverly are vacationing this week and next at Misquamicut R. l. Rosemary Finn of this city, is at the Ritz Hotel in Allan tic City, N J. for the 59th annual convention of the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus The Ritz Carlton is headquarters for the convention and Francis P. Matthews, Supreme Knight from Omaha, Neb, and Judge John E. Swift Deputy Supreme Knight from Boston Mass, are among the tOpranking broth CTS present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Playground News
: iHOPEvIIlLLE |

An outing for the children of the Hopeville playground was held yes- terday at. Lake Quassapaug, under the direction of. the supervisors, and other young men of the Hopevills section. The affair was made pos. sible through the generosity Of sev. eral of the merchants of the South End. .s-
 Claude Pearson, Michael Battag. lia and John J. Early were in charge of the hot dog roast, while the sports program was managed by Domenic Celone, Harold 1entley, Lew Mac Burney and Merlin Mae. Burney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
CUCUMBER sA INCHES LONG

CUCUMBER sA INCHES LONG
 Du Quoin, IIl.-UP)-L. E. Cook of Du Quoin has two candidates for a museum. They are cucumbers 34 inches long and II inches around and radish s inches in diameter and ls Ia .rnhes in circumference. exists today she attributes to the machinations of Satan, and pre- diets that the world is fast ap- preaching ATmageddon. When the powers of evil, of whom Hitler is an agent, have been overcome, the good shall be Fesurrected, and the Millensuzn will commence on earth. That time. ehe prophecies, Is not faF distant.
 One of the outstanding traits of her piety is Q truly Christian tol- erance. There is not an lots of bigctyy or prejudice in her Tnake- up, and this conclusion is not drawn simply. from evidence that she believes there is good h even the most evil. Sister Belinda. charities extend to Gentle or Jew, Negro or Mongolian alike. Her do. votlon to mankind is genuine, sine csre, and stems from . heart that makes no dlskinetions among the suffering foE race, creed or color. Such a6igiem devotion fefIectn nrlv e sreateg derotlen to ood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

A manager getting billing? Jack Egan manager of Ayino Key and the King Sisters does. When the band opened the Stanley Theater, Pittsburgh last week. the ads carried billing for the featured sooists and also Egan He doubles in brass doing short monoogue introduc ing the bands burlesque opera number Justin Gordon Kermit Levinsky in Keys saxophone section Levinskys number is up and he goes into military service next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

Bob Mcdonald son of Attorney and Mrs. Edward J. Mcdonald of Randolph Avenue, passed the New York State Bar with flying colOrs last week and as he is sanctioned by the metropolitan ass0cia- tions qualifications committee will be fulfedged barrister Lena GugliOtti who assumes all the taral headaches for Gnther Mahes, is Block Island ing this week Edide Reilly, affiliated with the Dan- bury Internal Revenue office is enjoying two weeks vacation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

Madelyn Robb, of Buckingham Street, one of the Ctys most talented young musicians has been musical director at the Birehwoed Camp in T0rrlngton tms summer . Jerry KOrnreich, another Brass Citylte, was counsellor at the site Nothing but the bright smile of Nerve S. Robert assistant scout execu tive is adorning headquarters of Mattatuck Council these days Chief Executive David F. BabsOn and Sec retary Donna Platts both away enjoying the best two weeks of the year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

James J. Curtin, superintendent of parks, has re- turned to his city hall desk locking bronze and fit
 lifeguard During his vacation his brow was unfOr- rowed by the worries of looking after city parks MT. and Mrs. Cap Hauerwas pOstcarding friends from the scenic White Mountains in New Hampshire MT. and Mrs. John Giacin and daughter, Roberta Ann, have returned from weeks vacation at Lake George and Saratoga Springs, N Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
FULTON PARK

Fulton Park playground conclu. ded It's season'sl activities last eve. ming with g well-attended concert by the Hartford WPA orchestra
 under the baton of Henry Busse. The program, presented at the grandstand at the lower end of the park, included classical and musical selections and a number of marches Howard Everts contributed soTie piccolo solos, Fred Bredice perfor'l med on the guitar during inteETiis.I sion, and Michael Ball yeciteq
 Trees" and LincoIn's 0ettyshurl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
SWINGS, BREAKS LEG

coatsville, Pa.-(UP)-when Fred E. McKinsey, Coatsville business man, hits a golf ball he really winds up. Teeing off at Coatesville Coun- try Club, McKinsey swung - and broke his left leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
FORMER RESIDENT
 SEEKING DECREE

Ellie V. Davenport of MiddlebuzIl yesterday filed c petition off dlvcro| in superior court charging Mrs. tA9' mes ?. (xusnpf) Davenport, scFinel " Of Waterbury and now Of paFl unknown, with cruelty. The coslp wae married in fhla city in ip1A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
CHASE PARK

All children who participated iA any of the events of the season al Chase Park playground are invited to attend s hot dog roast at Lake Quassapaug Monday morning, in celebration of the end of the season. The supervisors express their thanks to all those who helped In the var ious activities. Ns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
FASHIONS ARE FUN

Fashions this fall going to be fm From the crown of the head with its tightly To the heel of the hose of bright nued cotton, Those fancy mesh stockings-has thou forgotten?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
/ By M. w. FISHERMAN


 New York, Aug. 22-Even before there was an Eagle Squadron of Americans fighting with the R. A. F., the Stars and Stripes were winging over Germany and the oc- cupied European coast, fighting for freedom.
 They form the background of the coat of arms of the famous Kos ciuszko Squadron, one of the worlds toughest fighter squadrons, com posed of Polish airmen who went to Britain to fight on after the fall of their country.
 The squadron Stars and Stripes" insignia is a circle with striped background and border of stars. On the background are superimposed two crossed scythes and the four -cornered cap of Kos ciuszka's peasant insurrectionists. LIVING UP TO TRADITIONS
 The American insignia on the squadron's planes is explained by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

Uruguay expoets ils la4a gut' flower aeed crop lD welshi pyes |cQo tens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22
Inspired By Stars And Stripes,
 RATS Polish Aces Blast Germany
AMERICAN SYMBOL FORMS PART OF
 SQUADRON DEVICE

M. W. Besterman, whose ar- tlcle on the RATS famed Kos CfusxkO Squadron of Polish pilots appears below, is a well-knOwn Polish journalist who recently ar- rived in the U. s. For many years Warsaw correspondent of the United Press, he covered the Ger man invasion from the Polish side of the front, later served as an officer with a Polish artillery regiment in the Battle of France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-22

A travelling examination board will be in Waterbury from Sept. 16 to 18, at The Elton, to see local applicants.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Fashion Trends
Described for
Mt. SiqnaI

Style trends, altering of patterns
to fit the individual figure require
ments, new finishes, were the sub
ject covered by Miss Florence Glenn,
home demonstration agent, in her
talk for Mt. Signal home depart
ment at the meeting Wednesday at
the home of Mrs. Alma Brandenberg.
Miss Glenn also displayed de-
monstration dress and one of the
new broomstick skirts, explaining in
detail how each was made.
Lucnheon was served at noon by
the hostesses: Mrs. Brandenberg,
Mrs. Rosa Burton, Mrs. Mary Clip
son and Mrs. Ruth Thompon, after
which project leaders and other dis
cuased bedroom furnishings and
the arrangement of bedroom.
Those present, in addition to Miss
Glenn and Mesdames Brandenberg
Gipson, Thompson and Burton,
were Pearl Waggoner, Lorene Feast
er, Lucy Sharp, Lula Springer, JOY
Gle Small, Gladys Clark, Jessie Lit
trell Violet Mccain, Eleanor Sones.
Mary Kennerson, Lula Kimberling,
Rebecca Kubler, Patricia Herrick,
Marguerite Arner. Dorothy Brock
man, Elma Brockman, Pauline West
moreland.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Mrs. Mead Elected Head Of
Pc. E.O.Reciprocity Bureau

Mrs. Ebert l.. Mead of Chapter
CIV, Calipatria. was chosen presi-
dent of the Imperial Valley Reel
procity Bureau at the semi annual
meeting held Wednesday in Hoober
hall, Calipatria, with members OF
her chapter as hostesses to the
other PEGS of Imperial Valley.
Mrs. Mead succeeds Mrs. j. d.
6. Adams of FL Centre and her fellow
officers are: Mrs. H. S. Cow OF
Chapter CIV, FL Centro, vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. Harry w. Horton Of
Chapter AV, Ell Centre, recording
secretary treasurer; Mrs. William
M. Corn of Chapter CIV, correspond
ing secretary.
The session began With a tempt
ing luncheon served by the Cali
patria members whose table ap-
pointments were strikingly beauti-
ful. Since an Hawaiian theme was
to be used in the program, the dec
orations repeatd this motif, each
table having an Hawaiian setting as
Its centerpiece; mirror sea sur
rounded by sand dunes with tropi-
cal trees, shells, Hawaiian figures.
Additional notes of color were con-
tributed by the leis which were
presented to the guests as they ell
tered the hall, and by big bou-
quet of bronze colored flowers.
Mrs. Mary Sinclair conducted
the devotional service and Mrs.
Helen Scott, the benediction, both
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Furnishings for
Bedrooms Study
For Acacia

Acacia home department complet-
ed considerable business and en-
joyed a talk on furnishings for bed
rooms, given by Mrs. Albert Leh-
mann. when the group met We'd
nesday at the home of Mrs. Cam
trell Walton.
This center planned cooked food
sale for Saturday, April IL, to be
held in front of the j. c. Penney
Co. store on Main street, and spec
ializing in home made cakes and
pies, decorated Easter eggs and bas-
kets filled with home made candies.
Door prizes were awarded to Mrs.
Schultz and Mrs. Walton, ST.
Plans were made for the next
meeting, April 16, at the club
house with Miss Florence Glenn,
home demonstration agent in charge.
The meeting was preceded by a
pot luch luncheon, those present
including: Mesdames z. T. Acker,
John f. Roberds, l.. 0. Willoughby.
N. l.. Wray. Albert Lchmann, Frank
Hood, Anna Crumrinc. CletuS Nor
ris, Bill Lyons, l., M. Backus, Can
trell Walton, Walton, ST., Ray
Schultz and A. p Baker.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Sorority Honors
Aones Huff

Agnes Huff, whose engagement
to Henry Johns was announced re-
Gently, was hon2yed by her fellow
members of Gamma Alpha chapter
of Beta Sigma Phi sorority when
that group met Wednesday night al
the home of Mrs. Robert Fussell,
231 South Sixth street.
The future bride received many
nice additions to her crystal set
and also a handsome brides cake
from the sorority members.
Marjorie Spear gave delightful
talk on Appreciation of Painting
and the chapter made plans for its
Founders day celebration on April
20 at the Hotel de ANA, Calexico.
Those present were: Mesdames
j. W. Beshears, Merwin Mccoy,
Mark McMahan, Robert FuSSell;
the Misses Josephine Eady, Louise
Chamlis, Lillian Shawley, Marjorie
Spear, Ada Besse Beynon, Rosalie
LaBrucherie. Jacqueline LaVine
Agnes Huff, Emogenc Blackard.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03

being members of CIV.
CIV presented the program. a
most delightful one, which opened
with group of Hawaiian songs by
a trio composed of Grace and
Blanche Writ and zesta Lee Greer
who we're accompanied by Phil
Benson.
With the proper atmosphere thus
provided, Betty B. Bush. president
of Chapter Us. Laguna Beach, told
Of 1.-The Hawaii that / Knew, de-
scribing her experiences as a school
teacher in one of the remote is
lands where no white people lived
Her talk was decidedly interesting
as was her informal discussion later
on PEG. matters. Mrs. Bush is
delegate from her district to Su-
preme Chapter and the chaplain of
her chapter is to serve in that cap
acity for the state convention.
The program concluded with Ha-
waiian melodies played on a steel
guitar by Gertrude Coulter, accom-
panied at the piano by Mrs. Frank
lin Garrett.
Ell Centrans who attended were:
Mesdames j. D. Adams, w. J. Glenn
ents, Elmer w. Head, c. E. Sprouse,
Forrest E. Kutz and Don c. Bitler
of AV and Mesdames H. S. Cow,
John B. McNeece, j. E. Brock, r.
C ClemonS, D. B. Roberts, M. j
Dowd, Donald l.. Young, J. L..
House and Louis Slee of Chapter
CIV
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Two Comp|imented at Rose
Brunch Given "Wednesday

One of the prettiest parties of
the week was the rose brunch, -
one of those happy combinations
of luncheon and breakfast, at which
Mrs. o. G. Horne entertained We'd
nesday at her home, 500 Len Rey
avenue.
This delightful affair compliment
ed two popular visitors, Mrs. Mary
E. Johnston who is visiting Mr..
and Mrs. Howard P. Meyer. and
Miss Adelaide Stoughton who is
the house guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Currier.
Roses everywhere, outdoors in the
garden and indoors in every room
In the house, carried out the theme
for the party, Mrs, Horne's skill in
flower arrangement being amply
demonstrated in these bouquets.
The table was particularly lovely
with its centerpiece of individual
holders each containing an ex-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Farewell PARTY
For |. Carys

As farewell courtesy to Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard Cary who are leav-
ing this weekend for Oakland
where they are to live in the fu-
ture, Mr.. and Mrs, Robert w. Ber-
ry, 851 He'll avenue. gave bridge
party wednesday night honoring
the Carys.
Mrs. Berry used pretty spring
flowers for her decorations, serv-
ing refreshments after the card
game at which Mrs. Reynolds won
high score prize; DR.. Heald, the
second; Mrs Lamont, the low, the
Carys receiving guest prize.
Invited guests we're: Mr.. and
Mrs. Cary, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan La
mont, Dr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Powers Heald, Mr. and Mrs. Herb
Baskins, Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Raucnzahn, Mr.. and Mrs. c. l.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Rey-
noldS.
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
bU ANNE HARDY DAVIS s.
Presbyterians in Annual
Dinner Meeting "Wednesday

Enthusiastic reports illustrative
Of the progress of church work,
were heard Wednesday night when
Presbyterians met in the church
for their annual meeting.
At the corporation meeting r.
p. Moore, president, and Ralph
Reynolds, treasure presented
heartening accounts of the finan-
cial progress and standing of the
church.
j. r. Fahs, George Adams, Rob-
ert r. Main, r. P. Moore, Ralph
Reynolds, Mrs. C. B. Collins, Mrs.
Stephen B. Tier were elected trus-
tee and Mr.. Reynolds was re-elect-
ed to the office of treasurer.
w. d. Carey presided at the
meeting of the corporation.
Reports were heard from every
department of the church; Mrs.
Stephen B. Iler, reelected superin-
tendent, and Robert McCaslin, sec
retary, for the school: Mrs. George
w. Thomas, the Junior church;
Mervin Walker, Patricia Jones,
Christian Endeavor: Virginia Hin
SON. youth synod at Occidental col
lege; A. j. Smaller, director of the
youth budget, financing of the
youth program; E. T. Clymonts. di-
rector of the penny-a-meal build
ing fund, OH the financing of the
new education building; Mrs. DON
ma j. Holloway, retiring guild presi-
dent, on the raising of 5000 by that
group: Mrs. I. j. Harris, Mrs. w.
D. Carey, on the work of the World
Friendship Circle.
Raymond C. Reeder, clerk of the
session made the report for the
session, showing gains in member
ship, a total of 238. with all bills
paid, all offices filled, and with
over $400 contributed in benevol-
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03

quisite rose, while at each place
was miniature florists box the
clever work of Othneil Horne, these
boxes holding beautiful roses for
the guests. Place cards bore verses
pertaining. to roses and while at
the table, each guest read her poem.
Covers were laid for Mrs. john
son, Miss Stoughton, Mrs. Meyer,
Mrs. Currier, Mrs. E. j. Macy, Mrs.
o. j. Bradshaw, Mrs. Ben Hulse.
Mrs. Allen P. Nuffer, Mrs. Roy E.
Breedlove.
After brunch the guests spent the
time in knitting or in sewing, while
Mrs. Horne read to them from q
scrapbook she has compiled which
contains interesting information in
regard to roses, and in particular
to the work of Father George Schoe-
ner, padre of the roses"
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Pretty Shower
Recent Affair

Pink and blue larkspur carried
out the color scheme for the shower
given Tuesday night at the Charles
Lott home with Mrs. C. O. johnson
as guest of honor.
The two hostesses were Mrs.
Lott and Mrs. Oscar Hill and the
guests present for this pleasant af-
fair we're: Mesdames H. c. Odell,
Dewey Smalling. Mamie Mullins,
Mary Hurst, w. D. Curry, Jr., Elsie
Curry. Lorraine Mayo, Esther
Sweeten, Scott Woodford. Ray jew
ell, M. Kinck, Martha Osborn. and
the guest of honor
Imperial Valley press., 1941-04-03
Clubs
Society
Valley Speec ch
Nee ct Saturday

Third annual speech meet for
high school students of Ell Centre,
Calexico, Brawley. HoltVille. I'M
Deltal and Calipatsia. will take
place in Ell Centre on Saturday
morning, being held from 9-12 in
Central high school auditorium.
Defamation, assigned and pre-
pared, and extemporaneous speak
ing will be featured with members
of the junior college and of the
toastmasters clubs acting as critics.
Corene Anderson will act as Cen
trail general chairman with Julia
Adams, Lenna Arnold. Barbara Bar
rett, Betty Ann Smith, as chair
men and timekeepers.
The meet is open to the general
public.