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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18

formers, who snatch it out of the fire. So it's 8 good show because, of Ray Bolger, Constance Moore, Benay Venuta, Bertha Belmore and Vera Ellen.
 Claudia: A revival. Having toured after long run here, 1t hoped back to catch some of the Summer resort takings. It was born way back before the war and started out by making star out of Dorothy Mcclure. She came back with 1t, as did her capable colleagues, Don- aid Cook and Frances Starr.
 Guest in the House: Guest, hell gestapo. This fragile, helpless little cobra drifts in with her suitcases. and her neuroses, and what have you got? The invalid, stunningly portrayed by Mary Anderson, con- valesces by needing the wife versus the hubby, and vice versa, and educating their young 'un on how to be a hypochordriac. It must be remembered that the poor gal is sick. If she had her health she'd really think up something vicious.
 Junior Miss: Here's another stage full of 'teensters. They spring out of Sally Benson's short stories into one of the clickos of the year. The most precocious of the youngsters are Patricia Peardon and Lenore Lonergan. They are sweet kids, but when they start messing around with family matters they can louse up the parade worse than an iso- lationist trying to alibi his blun- ders.
 Let's Face It: Danny Kaye rock eted to stardom on this one, thanks to lot to his freak speciality songs supplied to him by his severest cri- tic, Mrs. K. The tale is 8 re- write of Cradle Snatchers" dressed in khaki and Cole Porter rnelodeis. It wears its fringes blue, but pshaw! we're grown up, aren't we? It is blessed with talent.
 Life With Father: Lindsay and Grouse struck this vein of gold three years ago. The map-makers are revising their prints hoping to find
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
MORE POUNDS FOR
 THE ARMY WOMEN

Del Monte, Cal. (UP)-Chief haz- ard facing women in the Auxil- iary Army Corps is that army life usually brings an increase in weight, Maj. Wesley Gritton of Fort Ord told the California Federation of Business and Professional Wo- men
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18

some towns that haven't played It. It has piled up run long enough to threaten Tobacco Road" which was the one that upset "Abie's Irish Rose," which upset Ben Hur."
 My Sister Eileen: Two gals from the sticks who have to fight off the males and hunger in a Green wich Village basement flat. It's broader than the Gulf of Mexico at its widest, but who gre you to be yelling for subtlety, at your age? Shirley Booth, who can wiring laughs out of 8 death scene, helped lug this entertaining item through a couple of tough Winters. The chase of the six Brazilian future admirals after 6 blonde is still the funniest sprint since the Keystone cops were chasing Chaplin.
 POrgy & Bess: The Gershwin opera brodied when 1t first showed its face a half dozen years ago. The present management scissored away a lot of its double talk and gave 1t some pace. Most of the performers, including Todd Duncan, the Porgy of the first try, reappear in 1t. They have improved in the interim which Is why they were able to sing 1t into the sugar. Not that the score doesn't aid, having such superbas as Summer Time" i've Got Plenty of Nothin'" and "Bess, You Is My Woman Now"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18

CAN'T PROVE HE'S AMERICAN
 Philadelphia (UP)-Chief Little Iron Boy of the Sioux Indian tribe wants to go to work in the Brook lyn Navy Yard, but thus far has not been able to prove citizenship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
IGNORING THE ADDAGE

Claude Rains, who played q doctor in Kings Row., also is 8 doctor in his new Warner Bros. picture, '.Now voyager." "But he eats 6ne apple 8 day for lunch" |" observed Director Irving Rapper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
Legal Contest Looms
 In Patrolman's Case
Counsel for Officer Cuney Indicates Boards Suspen-
 sion Notice Unconstitutional; Continuance Granted

Indication that the case of Pa- trol1nan Patrick Cluney will be taken into the courts if necessary, was given by Attorney John F. To- bin, counsel for the suspended pa- trolman at a session of the police board yesterday. The board con- vened to consider charges that pa- trolman Cluney has failed to sub- init proof of citizenship. A con- tinuance until August 5 was granted.
 Attorney Tobin asked the board to flle a more specific statement of charges against Patrolman Cluney. "He is unable to comprehend what offense he is charged with-apd he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
sprague Team Feted

Rev. James J. O,Brien was hon- ored guest at a dinner last evening given by Mrs. James Brown of Sprague street for members of Sprague school baseball lteam, minor league champions of 1942. Father OBrien is coach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
Hot Dog Roast


 Girl Scout Troop No. 16 held the last meeting of the year at the home of their leader, Mrs. Sidney Henchel last evening. After a short business meeting Q hot dog roast was enjoyed.
 Those present were Barbara Pol- lard, Nancylou Totten, Ethel Meri- viglia, Ruth Batchelder, Betsy Ann Grain, Shirley Cook, Shirley Leiser- ing, Lillian MacMullen, Mrs. Leon Totten, Mrs. Wilfred Pierpont Jr. Mrs. Frank Carney, Mrs. Sidney Henchel and Priscilla Henchel.
 Court Welch, ForeSterS of Amer .ica, will meet this evening at 6 o'clock. William Laonergon, chief ranger, will preside. Following the business meeting a social will be held in charge of Arnold Keith and Wall ter Clark.
 A meeting of the Junior Auxiliary of the Casper Davis Post will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Fraternity hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-18
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The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
LOCAL PLANTS
PRODUCE FOR
WAR EFFORT

In a recent issue, devoted mainly 70
the publicizing of Michigans import
ant role in the war effort, the MIGHT
gan Manufactures and Financial Re-
cord had the following 10 say regard.
ing WyandOtte's two most important
Industries:
Michigan Alkali's Services
Now entering ON the second half
century of its existence, the Michigan
Alkali Company, with its immense
plant located in WyandOtte, occupies
a commanding position in the chemi-
cal industry and is rated as one of the
largest in the country.
The company was founded in 1890
by Capt. j. Il. Ford and, ever since its
inception. affairs of the corporation
have been directed by members of the
Ford family. 1t was originally started
TO furnish soda ash to Mr.. FOrd's plate
glass mills in the Pittsburgh district
and was established on its present site
because of the availability of an In
eXhaustiblae supply of brine waters
and the close proximity Of limestone
deposits.
In its vast plant, the company man
ufactureS hundreds Of products that
have as their source of raw mate rial,
the brine waters that flow in continu.
Gus volume under that part Of the
state, and the lime stone that crops
out in Michigan. AS in the case with
all OF the chemical companies of Mich
lgan, the war is making unprecedented
demands on the company for its pro-
ducts and the company is running its
plant 10 capacity TO meet the situa-
ton.
Penn. Salts Vast Field
The plant Of the Pennsylvania Salt
Company is practically built over q
vast deposit of salt which the company
mines TO find raw materials for its
manufacture of variety Of chemical
products. From this salt the company
produces kryOuth (natural Greenland
cryOlite) chlorine, sodium Orthosili.
cate, carbon tetrachloride, carbon BIZ
sulphide, caustic soda, ammonia. Ives.
acid proof cements, ferric chloride, nv.
dr0gen peroxide, bleaching agents and
aclds. All OF these products are essen
nal TO industry or to households and
many or them, especially chlorine. are
necessary TO maintain public health.
pennsylvania Salt markets a large
numoer OF specialtieS in the chemical
line under its own trade marked names
such as Blk Liquid as a bactericide;
Blk Powder. used for the same pur-
pose; Blk Compound used for the
machine washing OF bottles; Blk Wash
ing compound. general purpose clean
er; In-dor, an insecticide for indoor
use; Knox Aut, a live stock spray !;
Lewis Old Hickory smoked salt and q
large number OF lye brands marketed
under special names.
Inc company produces fuxing agents,
neavy duty metal cleaners. industrial
cleaners. detergents and soap builders.
bleaching agents and many other pro.
ducts, for use in industry as well a.
Tor domestic household purposes.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
TEST BLACKOUT
GETS CITIZENS
COOPERATION

The first test blackOut in Wyandotte
held Sunday night proved to be near.
Iy 100 per cent effective. Citizens Of
the city cO-Operated splendidly- and
there were but few isolated instances
of lights burning during the test.
The blackOut started at 10 pm, at
ter air raid signals hard been sounded
by factory whistles and sirens on fire
engines Lights went out in homes aud
business establishments all over the
city. Street lights were turned of. as
were traffic signals. Cars caught in
the heavy Sunday night traffic pulled
ND to the curb and turned of their
lights.
Only one deliberate vialatiOn was re-
ported in the entire city. However,
blackOut ordinance passed Tuesday
night by the City Council provides
stiff penalties for violation Of blackout
regulations.
The test lasted for u minutes aud
when ii was over, the starting or trait
fic. the turning on of street lights and
those in homes. presented, perhaps, the
most impressive part of the test.
Civilian Defense Director Albert A,
Payette. and his corps or air raid war
denS are to be congratulated for their
efforts. which made the blackOut here
so successful The test, which covered
the entire metropolitan area. will prob.
ably be repeated in a few weeks.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
Recreation Beard
Issues Annual Rspert

T. g Recreation Commission HAS re
cent issued its annual report, which
reveals the many diversified activi
ties of the department. Receipts and
expenditures are tabulated. and many
pages are given to outlining the work
ot IAe Commission during the past
year.
T.. concluding its report the Com
MISSION makes the following recon-
nRndatiOnS for the future:
Playground areas should be fenced
in ~, that permanent equipment can
he paced without fear Of destruction
or Loss
Each playground should have a shell
ter
Shaded areas are needed Oh all play
grounds in the city.
Community civic center building that
will AXE care Of the many programs
ihat will he beneficial to organizations
aud individuals. regardless Of age or
working hours, SO that each person
may enter the building at any time
for diversified recreation. This build
ing should have a swimming pool.
game rooms. reading rooms, auditor
ium locker rooms, showers, cts.
IL l. hoped in the postwar project
division, that the Recreation Depart
mcntS recommendation will be realiz-
cd. The report concludes.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
Complete Issuance
Of Ration Books

Last night at 9 o'clock was the dead
line set for the issuing of war ration
books To consumers. In WyandOtte the
registration was held i'll various public
schools of the city. As every man. wO,
man and child must secure one of the
books. it is estimated that over 10000
persons registered here during the
week
The first four stamps in the book are
To be used for sugar purchases. After
that they may be used for other arti-
cleS which the government decides
should be- ratiOned. Stamps must not
be detached from the book. except in
the presence of the retailer or his re-
preventative.
Stores began the sale of sugar Tues
day with stamps only. The first stamp
is good from May to May IL. Stamp
No. is good from May II to May 80.
Other stamps will be good only as an
nOunced from time 10 time. Each stamp
is redeemable for one pound of sugar,
which must last the consumer for two
weeks.
The registration in WyandOtte was
held under the direction of r. w. Eros
tic. local administrator. Over 80 reg
iStrarS were needed 10 complete the
registration here.
Citizens registering were highly CO.
operative and calm about the whole
matter. There was little Or no attempt
TO conceal quantities Of sugar Oh hand.
Only about six per cent of the appli-
cants had sugar in such amounts as
cancel the issuance of books and these
amounts were not large. Registrars
were highly appreciative of the work
done by the school staff and the vOlun-
teer workers. Many of the school staff
and community workers refused to
take time out for dinner, in order to
give service to waiting citizens. In
several cases citizens went out and
brought food for workers. The River
bank Evangelical church took the job
of supplying the Woodruff staff with
food without profit. There was little
long waiting and citizens seemed per-
fectly willing to wait their turn. Re-
quired information was giveen freely.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
Fill Vacancies
on Teaching Staff

Al Monday nights meeting OF the
I:oard of Education, Superintendent
t. W. FroStic recommended the FOL
towing appointments to fill vacancies
un the teaching Staff
Lois Eileen McClary, $1,000 per year.
Josephine Ida MuffOlett, $l,JOO per
year.
Mary Johanne Russell, $500 per
year.
Clara Elizabeth Smith. $500 per
year.
lean II. Solar. $3.50 per year
hsichard Clark HOffeinS, $l,IO per
year.
Superintendent FrOStic informed
the Board that schools were being ais
missed at 3 30 pm, Monday through
Thursday. To permit furniture 10 De
moved to war ratiOning points ana the
necessary transfer Of perSOnnel DE-
tween buildings.
A communication WAS received Iroin
the Recreation Commission expressing
appreciation for the use OF chool
buildings for the winter program ahu
requesting the use Of Fairgrounds loi
The summer program.
The BOARD was notified or d neetlhe
Ot school administrators and shoo
board members. TO be held at Lahsins
May 8 and Q.
General bills and pay rolls totsilht
xS7. JA5.;2 were approved Tor pAyine"'
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
Blood Donors
Proclamation

Whereas. the American Red
Cross has been requested To secure
second voluntary blood donors
throughout the United States; and
Whereas. the defense committee
Of the local chapter of the Red
Gross has arranged with the mo-
bile unit Of the Red Cross to be in
WyandOtte on Friday, May II,
from II 80 until $50, and
Whereas. ii is the manifest duty
and desire of every citizen of Wy
andOtte, between the ages of 81
and 60 years to participate in this
worthy cause;
Therefore. /, Louis W. Benin,
mayor Of the city of WyandOtte.
Michigan. do hereby designate and
proclaim Friday, May 18th, as
WyandOtte blood donor day and
earnestly request and urge all cit
liens, male and female, between
the specified ages to sign a blood
donor registration blank as soon
as possible.
LOUIS W. BENIN, Mayor.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
l Am an American
Celebration May II

The words, Il am an American" will
take Oh IA new Importance. and will be
spoken with greater reverence and sin
certify in WyandOtDe after Sunday.
May II.
For 1T 3 pm. on that day, one Of the
most impressive programs i'll the city >
history will be held ut the Roosevelt
high school. The event will honor the
tI5J young people Of WyandOtte who.
during the past year, became Il years
of age. HonOred, also, will be those.
who. through naturalization in the
past Il months have adopted the Uni
ted States as their own country.
Il am an American day" is being
sponsored by Is organizations in Wy
andOtte. They are, American Legion
Auxiliary, American Legion, Blue Star
Mothers, Board of Education, Bust
hess and Professional WOmen'S club.
Daughters of Union Veterans Of the
Civil War, Exchange club, Jewish War
Veterans, Junior Chamber of Com
merce, kiwaniS club, Marine Corps
Auxiliary, Marine Corps League, Mil
itary Order Of the Purple Heart, Pol
i>h Legion Auxiliary, Polish Legion.
Rotary club, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign
Wars.
Such a program is being prepared as
will make the day long remembered,
for each program number is d head
liner.
The OrpheuS club will sing; the
Roosevelt high school band will play
in front of the assembly building
Judge Joseph \. MOynihan will give
the main address; Mrs. Norton III.
Pearl. Detroit, Americanism chairman
of the national American Legion Aux
Hilary will bring greetings. and Mayor
Louis w. Benin will give the formal
welcome. The American Legion will be
in charge Of advancing the cOlOrS.
At the close Of the program each
new citizen will be presented with a
certificate of citizenship.
Movies and still pictures will bp
taken Of the event. Arrangements arr
being made with City Clerk Lawrence
j. LaCOurse to have a registration
booth ut the school so that new citi-
Gems may be registered on the city's
voting lists.
Final details Of the program will be
completed at meeting next Monday
night at { o'clock at the Roosevelt high
school with representatives chosen by
the sponsoring organizations present.
Il am an American day" is observed
in accordance with an act Of Congress,
passed in April, 1910, and signed by
President Roosevelt May 3 Of thai
yea:.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
AIR RAID LAW
PASSED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL

Tn" City Council at lis meeting
II-~tJy hI%ht. passed an ordinance
providing tor blackuutS and air raid
p-"tt~fiOn regulations affecting tn
Cuuiue, Of persons. firms and corlor-
"'-pu~ during blaCkoutS and air raids .
authorizing the mayor To make certain
ru.-> aud regulations involving the
pghI. peace. health and safety: Il, fin
ir- onrrl>e> and prescribing penal
ties
uf'r The provisions of the ordin-
aI.-. -ir mayor j. authorized 10 carry
"U- hllohpNt and air raid protection
measures NJ such times and for such
pcriod> ~ are ordered by the army or
navy. This power of the mayor ex
tends ." practice blackOut> and air
raid drills
Th- ordinance provides that when
over any air raid warning is given.
that all persons, shall immediately
leave al Strt cts. parks and open spaces
and proceed To the nearest cover. IL i
unlawful, during the period of any air
raid for persons To cOngregate in
groups of five or more
All lights are required to be put out
n all homes. business places and man
I,acturing establishments except by
permission i'll writing. of the dir, ctor
a. civilian defense.
Drivers of ears are required To draw
/, the side nf the highway or street
:.-rd stop in such a manner and place
:, a. not to ObStruct the use of the
h. chway or street. All car lights must
h. eXtin@ui>hed.
'Olice and auxiliary police are per
H. ted to enter any building where Il
licnt i burning and turn it off.
iolaI0r> of the ordinance may be-
as>"SSerd fine of $JOO. or sentenced
t. serve ~ days in the Detroit hOuSe
of Correction.
Uyandotte is located in the vital
me ropolitan industrial district. and
re- tents should not believe that lit
ca. happen here"
Inc blackOut ordinance in full is
pr. ed on another page Of The Her
.k
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
Coanal DOlng5
TAesaay Night

The Council, at its meeting Tuesday
night, authorized the issuance Of a
res aurant' license to George Migoski,
1857 Ford avenue.
Permission to sell peoples on the
streets Of the city, May ~ and %, was
granted to the American Legion Aux
Hilary of Edward e. Hedman post, No
217, and Col. f. NJ. Alger post, Polish
Legion Of American Veterans.
The city engineer was authorized to
grant Il building permit to Fred Gen
the, for the remOdeling of u building
at 21T Elm street.
A request of the Board Of Plumbing
Examiners for approval Of a change in
permit fees, was referred to the city
attorney, with instructions that he pre-
pare the proper ordinance amendment
Department heads of the various city
offices were given permission to ar
range vacation schedules for. employees
under their jurisdiction.
Resolutions were adopted expressing
the city'S appreciation of the service
of Frank Simmons and Alex POmni-
chOwSki, former members of the Re
creation Commission.
Mayor Louis W. Benin announced
the appointment of pension commit
tee composed of the city attorney, city
clerk. city treasurer, city engineer, Il
member of the Police and Fire Com
mission. Municipal Service Commits
sion and Public Welfare Commission
The mayor and Council will serve as
eX-Off'iciO members Of the new commit
tee.
Councilman George &. Benin brought
up the subject of the lands conveyed
to the city by the state. through the
State Land Office Board, referring
especially to the dumping ground neal
EcorSe creek. He asked that q survey
be made and that the land be leveleG
and signs erecting prohibiting dump
ing on that property.
Mayor Benin appointed a committee
consisting Of the city engineer, stree
superintendent and assistant chief o.
police to investigate possibilities fOl
the use of this land.
The Wyandotte herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1879-1943, 1942-05-08
Mothers Day

Sunday, May 10. will be Observ-
ed rs Mothers Day with special
services in practically all churches.
and in most homes special tributes
will be paid to mothers in the
form of gifts and other means OF
hOnOring mothers.
Mothers OF the nation have al
ways borne their share of the bur
dens OF humanity with a spirit Of
devotion TO duty and a bravery
that has been truly ali inspiration
TO all the world.
In times OF war. depression and
strife. mothers particularly bear
heavy and burdenSome loads with
q silent. vet admirable manner.
It is. therefore. fitting and pro-
per that a day bet set aside when
we should pay tribute to them.
and since Sunday, May 10. 1912.
has been set aside as Mothers
Day" In many states OF the Land.
/. therefore. acclaim that day as
Mothers Day for Wyandotte and
ask that suitable public and pri.
vate efforts be put forth to honor
the mothers Of our city.
LOUIS w. BEHN. Mayor.