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The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05

along Bulgaria's southern front fer with Turkey, 10 which the President has extended American lend-lease aid. The broadcast said Nazi military preparations all along the frontier were step ped up, with the Germans tight ening control on Bulgarian ports and air fields. There was no inn mediate indication whether Ger many feared that the British, al jed with Turkey, and encou- ragged by Russias weeping coun- ter offensive in the Ukraine, might open a new back door" front in the Balkans, or whether Hitler planed to move into Fur key himself.
 A Serb communique issued at Cairo said the Germans launch ed what appears to be a general offensive" against positions held by the unconquered guerilla forces of General Mihailovic, in a valley of a western MoraVia river. The comunique said "our forces are resisting successfully in the face of furious onslaughts, although in the sector of Uzice, enemy tank attacks obliged one of our units to withdraw" Uzice is a battle-torn town of about l2,000 population and is about 80 miles southeast of Belgrade. Ger man troops in Yugoslavia are estimated at about 75,000 men, while Mihailovic is said to have 80,000 who have sworn to wipe out the Nazi conquerors.
 A Havas dispatches said 1900 persons were killed in a muni- tions dump explosion at Oujitza, Serbia, in a fight between guer- fila and government troopsf Of- ficial London announcements re- gently reported that 350,000 per sons have been killed in mass executions in Yugoslavia since the country'S fall, last spring.
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05

Torpedoed Tanker Damages One of Attacking Subs

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 lP) - The Navy reported that the tor pedoed and damaged naval tank CT Sa inas which made port with out less of life, counterattacked and apparently damaged one of the submarines which launched a total of five torpedoes at the vessel in the north Atlantic on October 30.
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05
U. To Keep
 Burma Road Open

UNDATED, Dec. 4 (P1 - In the far east crisis, the Japanese press sizzled anew over alleged "encirclement" of Japan by Am erica, Britain, China and the Dutch East Indies.
 New Japanese military man. euvers increased the tension and in Chungking, the Chinese army spokesman said that 40 Japanese warships, including an aircraft carrier with 45 planes aboard, was spotted in Camrahn Bay on the southeast coast of French Indo-China, potential spring board for attacks on Singapore and the Dutch Beast Indies or the Philippines. The spokesman said Chinese secret service op- orators also discovered that the Japanese are hastily building an air base in western Indo-China, near the Gulf of Siam and inn pressed 5000 native workers to do the job.
 In the meantime, dispatches from Manila reported the arrival there of the first group of Am erican transportation men, en- route to the Far East to keep war supplies rolling on the Burma Road. Included were American planes and pilots to guard them from air attacks on the long road.
 As the United States still wait ed for the Japanese answer to Hull's terms for peace in the Pac- fife, in Tokyo, the privy council, the Emperor's highest advisory organ discussed American-Japan- csc relations in two and half hour session. Premier Tojo and
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05
New $l,90O,OOO Conn. Bridge Collapses--3 Dead

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. 4 (P) - At least three men were kill ed and 19 injured and an unde- termined number of others miss ing, as a section of a new million
 nine hundred thousand dollar Connecticut River bridge, con meeting Hartford with East Hart ford, collapsed, tossing them 90 feet into the water. A number of the injured were serViously hurt.
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (4) - Japan's government informed President Roosevelt that Japan ese troops in Indo China were there by agreement with the French government and that their presence is required because of the Chinese menace to the French colony. The Japanese communication declared that a treaty between Japan and the Vjchy government provided for the joint defense" of Indo China and that the Japanese troops now there did not exceed those speci- fled in the pact.
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05
Recapture 4,OOO Square Miles In Donets R. Basin

UNDATED, Dec. 5 (4l - Rus sian Ukraine armies are reported to have captured 4000 square miles of territory in the Rostov and DonetS River basin front wrestling "a hundred villages" from the fleeing Germans, while in the north, Soviet dispatches admitted the Nazis opening of a violent new onslaught northeast of Moscow. The German push, it was reported, broke through the Red army defenses just below Kiln. 50 miles north of Moscow, and continued eastward toward Dimitrov, 40 miles due north of Moscow.
 On the southern front, the So- viet radio said Marshal Timoshen kos armies driving west through the Donets River basin and along the Sea of Azov, reached the Mus River, where the Germans are trying to form a new front" Two Red army spearheads are reported racing ahead in an at- tempt to hem up the Germans, retreating toward Maruipole. a hundred miles west of Rostov. Soviet dispatches acknowledged that German rear guard detach- ments are still holding out in parts of Taganrog, 40 miles west of Rostov, but said the Russian flag is flying again over the city.
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05

foreign minister Togo reported to the Council in detail, it was an- nounced, and active opinions exchanged"
 Portugal is reported to have joined the rush to defense mea- sures among Europe's colonies in the Orient. The Vichy radio said the Portuguese minister of col onies ordered to active service all reserve officers in the colony of Timor, on the eastern tip of the Malayan Peninsula.
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05
Serb Cuerillas
 Stand Off Nazis

UNDATED, Dec. 4 tF) - Hit ler's ivasnion armies, hard press ed in the sands of north Africa, were flung into headlong retreat in the Russian Ukraine with a new fight on their hands as Serb guerillas were reported battling three Axis divisions in old Yugo- Slavia.
 At the same time, a London broadcast reported fresh German troops were rushed to points
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05

surgent Laborite amendment which would also have conscript ed wealth. The Labor amend ment also would have national ized many industries and was beaten 336 to 40. It was previous ly disapproved in caucus, and which will smooth over the threat ened Laborite split on the issue.
The Nome nugget., 1941-12-05
Maximum Mobil- iization British Is Approved

LONDON, Dec. 1 iP) - The House of Commons gave its gen. eral approval to Churchills plan for maximum mobilization of men and women by vote of 326 to 10 after putting down an in
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-06
PITFALLS OF LOVE :: By Adele Garrison

the paper ! had taken from Mary.
with IT'S cabalistic characters. and
for half an hour / turned and
tossed. following my memories
Through tOrtuouS channels. before
sinking into a Slumher so fitful
50 disturbed by dreams. that the
expected knock upon the door out
side 49, the knock which ! knew
heralded my fathers arrival -
brought me b o. I upright in an
instant
eyes. I'm awake" ! called
"Wait a second"
l stopped for my slippers and
started for the front room, 10
meet MARY coming swiftly toward
me
I'll camp In the bedroom"
she SAID. while YOU do the
hOn0rs. Are We going 10 dress 80
Indeed. no." | decided That
would only delay matters. These
negIigees are perfectly all right.
A. long as we DO not have to
leave these rooms. Time Ia
change then"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-06

"Okay," she said IN groom
my hair a bit" and she departed
for the bathroom. while / went
20 the outer door and spoke
through il, mindful of my
father caution never 70 open a
door unless l recognized the
voice outside
Father" I quorlcd
"Yes, my darling, his dear
voice answered. and Mr.. VERT
rem with me"
] threw the door open ami va
in my father arms He drew mt
inside the door. and Philip Yer
itzen followed us Iu
us Mary here ." ms fs'har
asked when my welcoming kiss
had been given and warmly rec
turned
YES, in the neNt room" I said
Ready TO work o" he asked
Yes"
Then please get her. have
the black notebook with nae,
he said criSply
Continued Monday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-06

st n < est ADELE GARRISON
proof Of that I have u that Red
field asked me the same queS-
ton about Jack Bicketts where
abouts that Marion put 10 me.
Yet neither Of them knows Jack.
However. they both put the
same question. eV dent y
prompted. about him. Nhy?"
eff were Aunt Katherine"
Mary said thoughtfully, ignor-
ing my rhetorical query I'D be
gin To worry with a hig W
about my husbands safety. But
what can she do about -"
MUST AWAIT FATHER
Just what we can do" ! Tc-
turned. exactly nothing. until
Father gets here. 80 here's All
revoir for an hour. I'll lie down
on the couch here"
Nothing doing" Mary sal d
determinedly. You're simply
dead, and you're going to have
the nlOTf tOIliNFNdDlt Utus Otif
along. now. before 1 have 10
carry YOU"
have taken The initiative for
so many years that | found my.
self Unexpectedly yielding gladly
TO her Compulsion
"HOw do YOU like being
bossed? ." she a X e q me mis-
chievously a. she stopped and
kissed me goodnight
avery much" / told her. re-
turning her kiss. For once, at
least" | added mcaningly.
"Oh. I'm not planning 10 draw
Simon Legree's mantle over my
shoulders very often" she re-
torted. But I do want you 10
get few minutes good sleep
before Grandpa Spencer comes.
Me? I'll be saving wood before
YOU can count fifty"
MADGE'S FATHER ARRIVES
But 7 could not follow her ex
ample. Before my minds eye was
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-06

b n n e q I
stephen, b ut
that WAS all.
I'll o wever.
I ere - "A
strong posi-
bility Z h a I
they II be
long 10 I n =
same family,
snd that they
are all MIXED
up in I h .
mysteri . " =
d = a p pear
Ance of Ma
rion.
T h 9
a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-09-06

I'm SURE he isn't" I told
Mary. you said the man In the
restaurant was Redfieid's exact
double. The man on the train
was not. He had "A strong resem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Summer Wedding At St. John $

At Il o'clock this morning Miss Mary Cicchitto, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Cicchitto of Dikeman street, became the bride of Michael A. Devino, son of Mrs. Rose Devino of Bennett street.
 Rev. Francis o. Ayres of1ciated at the ceremony at St. Johns Epis- copal church, during which Miles "A Martin played special nuptial program.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Devino, cousins of the groom, were the attending couple.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore gown of white mousseline de Soie, the fitted bodice having a sweetheart neck line and long sleeves. The full skirt terminated in long train. A net cap with clusters of orange blossoms held her fingertip veil of tulle. She carried cascade bouquet of Amer ican Bride roses, with gardenias and swansonia.
 The matNon of honor wore frock of dusty pink chiffon, with V neckline, short sleeves, and flowing skirt. Her bonnet of dusty pink net was adorned with clusters of vio- lets, and she carried pink roses with swansonia
 The mother of the bride was dressed in pale pink sheer crepe with white accessories, and a cor sage of yellow and sweetheart roS- es. The groom's mother wore black chiffon with matching accessories and corsage of, gardenias.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides parents, from which the couple left on an unannounced wedding trip. The bride travelled in a dress of poudre blue crepe with blue and white accessories
 The bride is 8 graduate of Wilby high school. The groom is an alum nus of Wilby high and Post Business College.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs. Devino will reside at IA Grove street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
.Sten1nl-FOurnier
 NuptiaLs Today

Palms and cut flowers were at- tractively arranged this morning on the altar of St. Ann's church for the wedding of Miss Juliet Four nier, daughter of Mrs. John Fournier of Willow street to John Fl. Stemm. son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Stemm of Clematis avenue.
 Rev. Ubald IIaurien performed the ceremony at eight-forty-five o'clock. The bridal party included Miss Blanche Fournier, a sister of the bride, as maid of honor, Miss Lulu Pondolf and Miss Ann Spordet, as bridesmaids. Joseph Conlan attended as best man, with Louis and Edward Stemm, twin brothers of the groom, as ushers.
 Escorted to the altar by her uncle, Morbid Vallee, the bride was gowned in white lace, the fitted bodice hav- ing a square neckline and long sleeves with shoulder fullness. The full skirt fell into 8 long train. A crown of net with small flowers fastened her full length veil of tulle. She carried a shower bouquet of roses with white orchids.
 The frock of the maid of honor was of cornhower blue net with a fitted bodice and full skirt. A floral tiara held her shoulder length veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of assorted flowers.
 The bridesmaids were attired in frocks similar to that of the maid of honor, one in pink, one in yellow. Each wore 8 floral tiara, and car- ried colonial bouquet.
 The mother of the bride was dressed in an orchid ensemble with white accessories, and corsage. The groom's mother also wore orchid crepe, with white accessories, and a corsage.
 Guests from New Hampshire, Oakville and this city attended the reception at Guertin's Inn on Thom- aston avenue. When leaving on an unannounced trip, the bride travel led in pink gabardine suit with white accessories.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs. Stemm will reside temporarily on Willow street.
 The bride is @ graduate of St. Ann's school. The groom is an alum- nus of Leavenworth High School, and is afflliated with the Eyelet Speciality Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Personal

Miss Margaret Jackson of Willow street, who has been vacationing at Madison, entertained there recently.
 Her guests included Miss Mary Crona1, James Wagner, Mir. and Mrs. B. A. Collins, Miss Anne Milan, Miss Katherine Mahoney, and Kenneth Sanford.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Cassin of New York City are visiting with MT. Cassirl's sister and brother-in-law, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Tanning of Central avenue. Mir. Cassin, a former en1ploye of the Waterbury Demo- crat, is member of the staff of the Daily Mirror of New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Canning, and daughters, Peggy and Betty, of Waterville street, and Miss Kay O'Rourke of Wyman street have returned from a trip to the Adiron- dacks.
 Miss Mary Mazzarella of South Main stret has returned after spend- ing a weeks vacation at Atlantic City, N. J.
 Misses Margaret Jackson of Will low street, Agnes and Margaret Cro- nan of Pennington avenue, returned yesterday from a two weeks stay at Madison, Conn.
 Rev. Arthur O. McN1ahon, o. P, of St. Mary's Seminary in Hartford visited here for few days last week with his sisters, Misses Marie and Helen McMahon of Ridgewood street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rodney Chase, of Watertown, are at the Ambassador Hotel in New York City for so- journ.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Jones and family, of Baltimore, Md, have been spending the week as guests of MT. Jones' sister, Mrs. William Wood, and MT. Wood, of Highland avenue.
 xMiss Annabelle Wood, of Highland avenue, has returned from a sev- eral weeks visit with Mrs. John Irish, of Bantam, Conn.
 MT. and Mrs. Ludwell Larzelere, and daughter, Nancy Lou, are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Du- Bois of Circular avenue.
 Miss Ida Yannetta of Norwalk is spending the week at the home of Mrs. Rae Datelle of West Burton street.
 Mrs. Anna B. Daly of Hillside avenue, and Charles Bennett of Worcester, Mass, have joined their sisters, Misses Mary Bennett and Sarah Bennett of Cherry street, at the Breakers Hotel, Narragansett Pier, R. I.
 Mfr. and Mrs. James w. Hamilton, Jr., of Willow street, announce the birth of a daughter. Charlotte Eliza beth, on July 25 at St. Mary's hos pital. Mrs. Hamilton is the former Miss Genevieve Morgan of Plaza aVenne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Girl Scouts Named
 As Camp Hostsses

Miss Janet Elwin, 26 Woodruff Ave-, and Miss Betty Ann Bryan, 28 Grove Hill road, Watertown, will be official Girl Scout hostesses at the Girl Scout Western Hemis- phere Encampment which will open August II at Camp Bonnie Brae, near Springfield, Mass, and con- tinue through August 25.
 As official delegate Of the United States Girl Scouts, Miss Elwin and Miss Bryan will meet with Girl Scouts and Girl Guides from the following countries: Argentina, Har- bados, Bermuda. Brazil, British Guiana, British Honduras, Canada, Cuba, Guatemala, Jamaica, Mex leo, Newfoundland, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and the Virgin Islands. Scouts throughout the United States to the Juliette Low Memor- iai Fund make possible the West ern Hemisphere Encampment which was established to promote inter- national friendship and good will.
 Twentyisour GlrI Guides from il Western Hemisphere countries, and l3e 0lrl Scouts from every section Of the United States will attend tho Encampment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Engagements
MONICO-MIELE

MONICO-MIELE
 Mrs. Michael Miele of French street announces the engagement and coming marriage of her daugh- ter, Betty, to Nicholas William Monico, son of Mrs. Domenic Monico of Giles street.
 The wedding will take place on August Is at 8 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
] NlI IsII1lFI IfI !R& l AL IA

church.
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride will be attended by her sister, Mrs. Jerry Cepelak, as ma tron of honor, with Miss Thelma Kruse, 8 sister of the groom, and Miss Myrtle Peterson of West Ha- ven, a cousin of the groom, as bridesmaids. Ebert Williams will attend as bestman, with John Col- lins, a brother of the bride, and Charles DeBisschop as ushers.
 A reception will follow at Guer- tins for guests from Pennsylvania, Stamford, Utica, N. Y, Ansonia, West Haven, Torrington, and this city.
 Upon their return from a trip to Canada, the couple will reside on Bradley avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Committees Named
 For Benefit Party

Members of the committees who are arranging the benefit card party to be given for the Chinese Mission of the Sisters of Charity include: Miss Mary Campion, general chair man; tickets: Miss Rose Balfe, Miss Margaret Coughlin, Miss Winifred Dugay, Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, Mrs. George Grimes, Mrs. Mary Madden and Mrs. Bernard Reilly.
 Members of the "45" committee: Edward Goggins, James Cusick and Thomas Conway.
 The affair vii lbe held on Tues day evening, July 29, at St. Francis Xavier Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Jessie Collins Becomes Bride OF John Kruse, L.

At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, Rev. John c. Walker will unite in marriage, Miss Jessie Collins, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Collins of State street and John Andrew Kruse, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. John Kruse of Woodtic road. The ceremony will be performed at the Second Congregational
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26

Adolphus Bedore. Those wishing to attend may call any of these ladies. Buses will leave at c o'clock from the school yard.
 Mrs. Margaret Stanton and Miss Pearl Graves of Laurel street will leave tomorrow to spend several days at Narragansett Pier, R. I.
 Miss Lulu Murphy of Cooke street has returned after spending sev- eral days as the guest of her neph- ew, Desmond McCann and Mrs. McCann at Larchmont, N. F.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
SIOeefbriar Member
 ObserUes Birthday

The regular monthly meeting of the Sweetbriar Sorority was held recently at the home of Mrs. Rae Datalle of West Burton street.
 Plans were made for a Dinner Dance to be held in the fali. After the business meeting was adjourned a birthday party was held in honor of Miss Anna Polonics who was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Members attending the meeting were: Bertha Paolor1i, Rae B. Da- talle, Anna Polonics, Marie Leon, Tina c. Raundo, Jennie M. Doyon, s. Dolores Paoloni, Ida Yanetta, Connie Meora.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Confraternity Plans
 Quassapaug Outing

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Flanagan of Sandy Beach, Quassapaug, will entertain the members of the Ros- ary Confraternity of St. Margaret's Parish at its annual summer outing. The party will be held on Tuesday, July 29.
 The arrangements committee is headed by Mrs. Robert Berg, assisted by Mrs. Harold Brennan, and Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Sodality Arr0nges
 Picnic Al Beach

The annual outing of the Chill dren of Mary of St. Lucy's Church will take place tomorrow at Pleas ure Beach, Bridgeport
 The committee in charge include the Misses Ann Genovese, Grace D'Agostino, Mary Stolfi, Carmella DeLeo, and Antoinette Tiso.
 Busses will meet at the corner of Branch and Grant street for those wishing to attend. In case of rain the outing will be postponed until further notice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26

A tea in honor of the Gold Star Mothers was held yesterday after noon at the American Legion home, under the direction of the Auxiliary of Corporal Coyle Post.
 Among the mothers who were honored were Mrs. Julia Conklin, Mrs. Ellen Fallowell, Mrs. Mary Mellon, Mrs. Elizabeth Phelan, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
MODEL INDIAN VILLAGE

AnadaFkO, Okla. luP)-Csvlc leAds CTS and etate Budget ofslcer v. R. Owens afe considering plans for construction of a model Indian vils iaGo ln this eellfhH1gieFn Oklahoma capital ~ Alle KIaana lfobe. Tho vlle IAEa would he q reproduction 0l 7ive InE ausFlNEH 6f EIalns ANGiana AIilo NEsH 'NsAMHH' fllss NfH
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-07-26
Weddings
NEILY-HERMANN

At { o'clock this afternoon, Miss Lydia Hermann, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Fred Hermann of Racine, Wis. will become the bride of Joe seph Whitman Nelly of Spring field, Ohio, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Elliot Nelly of Oak Hill avenue, this city.
 The ceremony will be performed at St. Johns Lutheran church in Racine,
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1941-10-23

THE UNDERSIGNED will offer
Tor sale at public auction, two miles
below Stockport, on the farm for
merly known as the Chas. Chase
farm, on Saturday, Oct 25, begin
ming at 10 o'clock a. M, the fol-
lowing property, to-wit: New Home
Comfort coal range stove: Vitrola
heating stove; radio, 1910 model:
organ; 2 cupboards; stand; 2 day-
exports; writing desk; dresser: din
Ing room suite; head year old
Jersey cows, freshened about three
weeks; Holstein COW, years old.
freshened; Holstein COW, 4 years
old, to freshen within the next two
or three weeks; Jersey heifer, 8
years old; Guernsey COW, 6 years
old, freshened in August; JERSEY
COW, 6 years old, fresh; Jersey COW,
. years old, to freshen soon; black
Jersey COW, years old, to freshen
soon; Jersey COW, years old, to
freshen soon; gray team of horses.
years old, weight 1900; double set
work harness; Mccormick moving
machine; Mccormick hay rake; disc
harrow; spike tooth harrow: spring
tooth harrow; 2 breaking plows; q
horse riding cultivator; walking
cultivators; cabbage setter; wagon:
2-Wheel cabbage cart; lot of hay; rs
hot bed sashes; $50 ft. galvanized
irrigation pipe; 1900 tomato
stakes; one 1 u ton Dodge truck,
model 1885; DeLaval separator; De-
Laval milking machine; 700 or 500
bu. corn; other articles too numer-
out to mention. Terms of sale All
sums of $40 and under, cash. All
over $40, six months time with
bankable note. Dinner served ON
grounds by East Windsor grange
ROSS BAKER. Clyde McElfresh.
Auctioneer. 1902