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Evening star., 1942-09-13
Drugstore g Dream

had ever beheld, in a sheared beaver
- coat and beany pushed back on her
red-gold curIs, walked spang into the drug
store Right then was when Egbert, who was
sounding off on what Cragwood High should
be doing for the rally, started things. And
right then was when Freddy decided that he
was fed up over his ears with Egbert Smythe,
and that something had to be done.
Disgusting" said Egbert. Here we
should be thinking how we can help the
war and ALL and a girl walks in and right
away Freddy has to forget he's an American.
Egbert's soda straw made faint gurgling
noise in the bottom of his glass He glanced
at the girl in the beaver coat. "As though
anyway" he went on crushingly, "a girl like
that would even look at Freddy"
Instantly all eyes in the crowded soda
booth turned on Freddy. "You heard hun
insult you, Martin, was suggested pointedly.
Freddy managed the finest sound effect in
his last bit of soda that he had ever been
able to achieve That, said he, lis my friend
Egbert talking A lot of gas or something
Takes more than gas to insult me-
The gang looked at Egbert. They looked
at the dream. Then they looked at Freddy.
Freddy stared back at them. Listen" he
said scornfully, ''if it wasn't Egbert heard
talking, I'd show you guys thing or SIX.
I'd have that girl right here in the booth
drinking soda with us inside of half min
ute"
The gang merely shrugged. You wouldn't
dare"
Freddy got to his feet and yanked up the
collar of his old tweed coat. Jeepers! A dare
was matter of honor. What do you mean
wouldn't dare? never walked out on dare
in all my life
Nobody answered, but heads tilted IN
silent eloquence toward the dream in the
beany. My gosh Egbert exploded, his face
turning scandalized pink "A nice looking
girl like that and all. It's shame.
"Aw, shut up, Lacy-Pants,' someone
grunted ''Okay, Martin, we heard you talk
ing"
Freddy sent his bright red hair on end
Like walking a plank, he thought wildly
was what this was, but he had to do it on
account of he was dared and on account OF
that fatheaded Egbert Smythe was the
dumbest, sorriest apple he had ever run
across in all his fifteen years of life Imagine
him getting perfectly innocent guy into
spot like this, could you?
What you waiting for Martini
So Freddy walked up to the dream and
desperately he plunged Look" he fairly
shouted, and his voice. to his horror, cracked,
I'm Freddy Martin. and guess maybe you
don't know on account of you're new here,
/ guess, that this store has the biggest and
best chocolate sodas in town - " He choked
and grinned and couldn't go on.
] HE dream just stood and stared for mo-
ment Then she raised her eyebrows.
Really" she said, so the whole store could
hear Isn't it pity | particularly loathe
chocolate sodas and drugstore gallants who
forget themselves"
"Wait minute" Freddy gasped, I'm
not -"
Evening star., 1942-09-13

figure out what we could do to help. So you
see"
Mr. Martin knocked the ashes from his
pipe, and refilled it slowly. Perhaps I'm mis-
Judging you," he conceded at length
Freddy's red head jerked up "Sure Won
are, Dad. Why good gosh, any one of us
would be glad to do all we could Why, I'd
get up and do a solo if | thought it would
really help out, only, of course. can't sing"
His eyes widened guilelessly. But, gee, Dad.
Just happened to think. Eggie Smythe can
sing. Boy, he's got one swell voice, when
come to think about it. bet if you were to
tell this new teacher, Miss Owen about
Eggie. she'd make him do solo"
Seems odd Mr. Martin reflected, that
haven't heard of Bgbert's voice before"
I REDDY agreed solemnly but inwardly he
chuckled 1t would be odder he thought, if
his father had. The only one who thought
Egbert could sing was Egbert himself. And
as good luck would have it, he Loued to sing.
Honest, Dad. if you could get Eggie to
do The r-Spangled Banner, say, or, maybe
Onward, Christian Soldiers you'd really have
something"
Mr.. Martin rose Well" he said, 1--we a
pile of papers to correct right now but I'll
talk to Miss Owen in the morning. There's
no time for rehearsal, I'm afraid"
Good night, Dad what's anybody need to
rehearse Onward Christian Soldiers for?
Why, any of the kids could sing it standing
on his head"
A paroxysm of mirth seized Freddy as his
father left the room. Murderation! Did he
have Egbert right where he wanted him? All
he had to do now was get busy on the tele-
phone and tip off the gang just little bit
of the good old organizing stuff was all he'd
have to pull. and tomorrow night at the rally.
when his good friend Egbert got up to sing.
there'd be catcall here and whistle there
and boos galore; and fat-faced Egbert would
be standing in the same kind of spot that ne
had been in at the drugstore. Only much,
much worse, thank you.
Il must say" Freddy told himself IN Eg-
bert's perennially reproachful voice, its
dirty low-down trick, but you got 1t coming
to you. Mr. Stinko Smythe"
OUTSIDE the auditorium along with the
War-Bonds-Rally poster, was notice
of the Glee Club tryout. Freddy grlnned at II
triumphantly as Egbert joined him.
"Hiyah, Smellerino." he said to Egbert,
That's nice name to call anyone, must
say" Egbert's voice was offended.
Showing open the auditorium doors, they
began their march down 'front.' when Freddy
suddenly froze to the aisle and his throat gave
out such a hideous squawk that he hao 70
cough his head off to cover himself There az
the center of the platform, introducing hersen
to the boys, was his drugstore dream.
Come right down front boys, please, sne
said, and queer little gleam came into ner
eyes as Freddy dragged down front IN Eg-
bert's wake
Gee" Egbert whispered. as they to0h
their seats in the empty fourth row. look
Evening star., 1942-09-13

said, and queer little gleam came INTO nei
eyes as Freddy dragged down front IN Es-
bert's wake.
Gee" Egbert whispered. as they took
their seats in the empty fourth row, looA
who it is. would you?" He turned reprovine
eyes on Freddy 'What'd you have to go anu
cough like that for? Wasn't it bad enough
what happened to her yesterday without you
got to make it worse?'
Freddy, for once, had no answer. ne ie,.
sick and empty down to his feet. he naoh
meant to come in the first place. on accoun,
of the way things were with hm, OUT nc i''1
to know, for sure. that Egbert got solo,
Miss Owen was looking at a list in her manu-.
"A few names have been suggested 10 n'e :,
the faculty." she said. "as possible soio'''''
Tw-s-i3-4z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

watertown, Dec. l The con- Sumer committee issues an appeal to townspeople for donations of toys books, puzzles, ornaments. costume iewelry and household articles as well as out-grown clothing and foot wear, for the Thrift shop in the ByrneS building.
 Many persons have made inquiries concerning the Thrift shop and m answer to these inquiries the Wa lertown Consumer Committee which sponsors the shop. wishes 10 give the following explanation,
 The Thrift Shop which is open or each Tuesday and Friday afternoon from until o'clock is not pro 1t making concern. as the proceeds are to be given 10 charitable or ganiEationS. The shop is wartime activity and is run as all other con- sumer sponsored thrift shops throughout the state are run. for the good of the community ard in compliance with the pledge of Amer ican consumers. 10 waste nothing.
 The shop is not a semi weekly rlImmage sale. but rather a next to new shop and anyone interested Is invited to come in and inspect the place. Articles are given 10 the Thrift Shop and are sold 10 custom CTS at a low price.
 There must be many children IT. watertown who have books which they have read. or toys. games and puzzles which they have out grown. The Consumer Committee would appreciate it very much il these articles might be given to the shop before Christmas. Costume jeweliy. pictures. ornamentS and small household articles are also very acceptable. Possessions of this sort. although in perfect condition are sometimes Of no use 10 the or iginal owner but may fill the needs of some one else exactly. If these articles are given to the Thrift Shop they will be sold 10 purchasers al 3 reasonable price. Oatgrown cloth ing and footwear for men, women and children. is always in demand at the shop.
 Persons who have any of tine above mentioned articles which they may wish to donate are asked to bring them to the Thrift Shop in the Byrnes building. DepOt street entrance) Tuesday or Friday after moons or to call Mrs. Tnayer Balc- win. Cutler Knoll. telepll3re 3s3: Mrs. William D. Starr. Be4-~h ave nue. telephone 349: or Mrs. Richard Hunt, Cottage Place. Oakvtlle. tele- phone l0ss. and articles will be col lected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

loves it, "It seems natural" she said, II have an aunt who works for the War Department, and ever since I can remember my family and I talked Of the time when I'd so to Washington too. OWI is a temporary organization. but I don't feel that I'm here only for the duration; at least hope not.'
 One of her jobs is attending to war bond pledge cards among OwI employees, and Muriel is good example. She has pledged l2is per cent of her salary. T guess the reason I'm investing little more than I can afford" she explained. lis that I go regularly to dances and parties for service men. and know many of them, and realize little better than most people how much those men are giving up. I'd be ashamed not to try 10 make some extra sacrifice
 Muriel is a member of the Wo- mems Battalion-which means that twice a week she pretties up, pins on her badge, and catches char tered bus for Fort Belvoir, Va, and a soldiers dance. It's lot of eff fort after long days work, but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
Airlines' Strength
 Features Market
Trading Quiet Irregular This Morning; New Highs
 Made By Several Department Leaders :.

Eastern Airlines 32 1-S up l-S.' Northwest Airlines 16 3-8 up 5-8: Pan American Airways 24 1-2 up S-8y Transcontinental 6sWestern Air l6 up 5-S, and United Air Lines 18 S-S up 5-8.
 New highs we're made by Sidney Blumenthal preferred at 75 up 5; Commercial Investment Trust 32 3-4 up 3-4: Austin Nichols preferred 26 up 2: Cream of Wheat IS 7-8 up 5-8: Fqintkote IS 7-8 up 5-8; Pepsi- Cola 28 1-8 up 3-8; and Scott Pa- per preferred 113 up 2:34; Mont- gomery Ward and Dow Chemical euualed their highs. Phelps Dodge and Kaufmarin Department Stores preferred made new 1922 lows.
 Bethlehem Steel was at 53 3-4 ufi-' changed; U. s. Steel 48 IA off 3-S; Chrysler 64 1-2 off 1-4; General Mo- tors 40 3-4 up 1-4; Consolidated Edison IS 1-8 off 1-8; American Telephone 129 7-8 up IA; Douglas Aircraft 56 up 1; New York Central Il 3-4 up Is; Standard Oil (N. J0 43 3-S up 1-8; and Woolworth 28 7-8 unchanged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

she has a grand time. None of the girls may leave the dance floor with a soldier, and all must return to Washington on the same buj; other wise they'd lose their badges.
 On evenings when she isn't dancing, Muriel drops in at the USO and chats with service men. Or plays games. Or joins them around a piano for singing.
 The office afraid warden for OWI is Muriel Rourke. She's cool but very busy when the alarm sounds, and she's forceful with lag gards. Admits she can boss 'em around when she has to.
 Another thing that makes Mu- riel a 100 per center is that she and the thre other girls who share three-room apartment diligently save every ounce of fat left over from cooking. Miss Rourke saves most of it because her chief house. hold job is getting breakfast for all of them-"and four hungry gals can eat an awful lot of ba- con-" She also smashes tin cans for salvaging.
 Shes war thrifty in other ways, too-such as never wearing stock ingS. Just slaps on some paint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
MANY VIOLATE
 RATION RULES
Gas Coupons Must Have Registration Number and
 State on Back
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone 334 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, Dec. = Coupons for gasoline should have the regiStra- tion number and the state of registration, Connecticut, written in ink on the backs. Many have failed to obey the order, 1t is reported and this has resulted in considerable loss of time to operators of filling Sta- tions. Holders of all E, B and R coupons are required to have their names and addresses on their gaso- line coupons and this has also caus- ed some confusion. officials of the Rationing Board feel that the writ ing of car registrations on the backs of all coupons give added protection in the event their books are stolen or lost. Motorists here may assure themselves of protection through writing the registration number and Conn" on the backs of coupons before arriving at filling stations, since this will prevent any others from using the same coupon books in the event they are lost.
 At the meeting of the Grange Wednesday evening, 'Neighbor's Night" will be observed and guests from Plainville, Wallingford and Hamden, will be present. Visiting members will furnish the entertain ment program which will be present. ed under the direction of MT. and Mrs. Amos Dayton and MT. and Mrs. Robert Owen, Miss Doris Weiss and Miss Baer.
 On Thursday afternoon and even- ing confessions will be heard at St. Bdigid's Church in preparation for the first Friday in December.
 Thanks are extended by Herman A. Linke, general chairman of the committee in charge of the annual fire department ball, to all who helped making the event the best ever held by the department. Over 300 attended the affair and all agreed the event proned to be the most successful ever staged by the firemen. Proceeds of the event are used to purchase necessary equip ment and comforts for the flremen who work all through the year with out remuneration. The excellent support given the firemen by the general public is greatly appreciated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
Oil Shortage Is No Joke,
 So Start Conserving Now

CTS refuse to realize that some
 thing 10 relieve the shortage iSn't
 going to come along.
 Actual homeowners are prov irg to be the most cooperative Some officials feel that OPA should have made provisions for an agreement between owners and tenants 10 split the cost of installing heat-conserving storm windows and other insulation.
 As it is, few tenants have been willing to install storm windows at their own expense because of the temporary aspect of renting. Landlords haven't done it because Of frozen rents.
 OPA urges you If you live in a rationed area to take the shortage seriously. Pull down the shades in all rooms not used dur ing the day. This alone will save up to 10 per cent Of your fuel oil Turn of the heat for at least hours a night 1f you turn it of for less you'n use more oil getting your home warm again than you'll save) And make sure your home is as well insulated as you can make it.
 Odds and Ends
 During the last cold spell in Washington. D. C. the consumption Of gas increased 25 per cent. This goes to prove that many homes are using the kitchen ovens as an auxil- iary heating unit to save fuel. Ofr- cialS frown on this idea Don't be fabbergasted by the seasonal mark-ups on turkeys. potatoes and onions. Sure, there's a price ceiling
 but prices on these foods always vary with the season. They'll remain static during November, December and January. Then they'll increase and reach their peak by August when they'll start decreasing again
 Cocoa beans are pretty short and it's a fair bet that the hardest t0-get ice cream will soon be the chocolate favored variety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

manufacture of explosives and ex- plosives are needed for victory.
 Boy Bitten By Dog
 John Dillon, son of Bernard Dil- lon, and grandson of Echo Lake Road with whom he makes his home, was bitten by dog while rollerskating on Main street, not far from his home Saturday.
 Mrs. Rita Pickette of Depot street administered First Aid and the child was later treated by pr. Edwin G.. Reade. The dog warden was notified and the dog which bit the boy on the ankle was to be placed under observation.
 Mems Club Meeting
 The Mems Club of the Methodist Church will meet in the church Wednesday evening December 2. Following the election Of officer a social hour will take place.
 Auxiliary Meeting
 LeRoy G. Woodward oPst, Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
Compensation Agreements

John MraE of SI Church street, Waterbury will receive S4Ss.69 and Columbia MorrOnc Of 200 Hill street will receive SS20.SS as the result of injuries sustained while employed by the American Brass Company, according to agree mentS approved today hy Com penSation Commissioner John J, O'Sonnell.
 Mir. Mraz will receive payments of Sls.OS for 2S and l.S weeks aS the result of two- thirds loss of the index finger Of his right hand, while the other claimant will re- ceive $I6.Ss for ls.6 weeks for 10 per cent loss of the thumb. % per cent loss of the index finger, and 20 per cent loss of the second finger of his left hand,
 Other agreements, all for week ly payments during disability were approved today as follows:
 Raffaelo Casadei of Litchfaeld against American Brass Company of TorringtOn, SeS beginning No- vember g, confusion and lacera- tion of left first finger.
 :. Mario Sanguetolce of 42S North Main street Waterbury, against American Brass Company. Sss be- ginning November lS, back injury,
 Anthony !. Cairelli Of 2S4 Con- gress avenue, Waterbury. against American Brass Company, $2S beginning November l9, burn to right eye.
 Walter Senk of Thomaston against Plume and Atwood Manu- featuring Company of ThomaSton, Sls.46 beginning October 2S, con tusion of chest and fractured rib.
 Raymond Blakeslee of North field against Plume and AtwooS Manufacturing Company of Thomaston. S24.2s beginning Oc- tOber g, fracture of right foot.
 George MaEEaferra of Torring- ton against American Brass Com pany. ToFrington branch, S25. be- eining November g, burn to right foot.
 Joseph Steina Of TorTington against American Brass Company, Torrington branch, S25 beginning November 19, confusion of right hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
Consumer Committee
 Asks Toy Donations
Thrift Shop to Be Conducted: Stephen Curtis, Future
 Serviceman, HOnOred at Party
WATERToWN
Correspondent Mrs Stephen Canty

Torrington. Mrs. Edith Hoard and Miss Ruth Hoard of Waterbury; MT. and Mrs. Edward Curtis of Bethlehem: MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Barlow. Meredith Beebe. Mrs. Mary C. GuStafson. Clayton H. Gustaf- son. Donald Curtis. Stephen Curtis and John Curtis, Jr.. all of Water town.
 D. \. E. Cooking School
 Sarah Whitman Trumbull Chap ter, Daughters Of the American Revolution will sponsor a cooking school in the Town Hall. Friday afternoon December Huh at 2:30 o'clock. Miss Kathleen Crow from the Spry kitchen in Cambridge. Mass. will conduct the school.
 Miss Crow. a specialist in her line is a practical cook. as well as a trained home economist and eXper- fenced lecturer. She will demon- strate teh fact that sugar rationing does not mean that no mere cakes can be baked. In Miss Crows opinion it is all question of per sons adjusting themselves to new conditions and making the best Of what is available.
 She will demonstrate .he fact that fine cakes can be made with very little sugar and that frostings also can be made with little or no sugar. Miss Crow will also demon strate many other recipes which are practical and helpful and con- tain just the suggestions needed to enable homemakers to serve good meals full of nourishment and en- ergy and yet easy On the budget.
 Taxes still Unpaid
 A list of motor vehicle owners who nave not paid their automobile taxes due May lst. l942 is being prepared Dy Tax Collector Irving F. Smith, to De sent 10 the Motor Vehicle De- partment:
 Renewals of registration will not Oe issued to those persons who have rot paid their taxes on their auto- mobiles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
Marriage
 Intentions

The following intentions of marriage have been filed with the registrar of vital statistics at the town clerks office.
 George F. Young, S5 Clifton ave- nue, AnsOnia, and Catherine San- done, S5 Clifton avenue, AnsOnia.
 George s. Walters, Shelton, and Alice Kinney, 48 Temple street.
 William M. SharpleSs, A East Hopkins street, and Pernelle Pet teway, B Bishop street.
 Constantine Como, 19 BOuffard avenue, and Rita C. Sheehan, 915 South Main street.
 John J. Breen. RED. 1 Meriden road. and Christine Dingfelder, REQ. No. Meriden road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

The condition of seven persons injured in head-On collision on North Main street, remained un- changed this noon at St. Marys Hospital. Richard Kielty, l9, oi Hamilton avenue. WatertOwn, is still on the danger list. while his two companions, Donald Buckingham IS, of S9 WoOlson street, and Thomas Canfield, IS. of 2S Catherine street both of WatertOwn, were said to he fair. The condition of four others; Arthur Dew. 2S, of NOrthfield; his wife. Helen, 26: Madeline SenziOla, i9, of 2I3 Chase avenue; and Joanne Resato, IS, of 49 Sheffield street, was reported substantially unchanged from yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
Washington Bay

p pAILR0ADS may not pass N on to shippers the new 3 per cent transportation tax, . All eating places must keep full records of persons served, foods consumed and cash receipts for December as . guide for future raticNlng policies. . . . Sale of knock down parts which can be as Sembled into a complete unit is forbidden if sale of the unit itself Is restricted. . . . Golf fec Is the l2th item to be ra~ tioned. . . . Six universities are giving short courses in cl- viiian defense. . . . Over half a million names are now reg iStered with the National ReS- ter of Scientific Personnel, . They Still need more chemists, physicists, engineers,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
By ANN FRANCE WILSON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

Washington. Dec. 1 TT Unless the .uel-oil users of the 30 ratloned oPA warnings about conserving fuel il. it looks as though the situation night get as bad as it did during he last war when there were coal .iots n some parts of the United Ste tes.
 A confidential survey shows that a very small percentage ot the go million people in the rationed area are following OPA hints on how to make the available fuel oil go forth sst.
 According to some oPA officials, he average consumer hasn't vet -ealized that when there isn't any nore fuel oil there just isn't any ncre. The result is that fuel oil con- sumed during the past two months slready is far over the quota.
 Before the winter is over, offi- cials fear that there may be a tremendous amount of grumbling
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
Farewell Party

John Curtis. Jr-. entertained at his home in the Linkfieid district, Sat urday night in honor Of his twin brother, stephen. who will leave soon for service in the U. s. Army.
 The guest of honor was presented with a purse and many other gifts from his friends and relatives.
 Guests present at the party were Mfr. and Mrs. Francis Jones. Nr. ana Mrs. John Cotos and their son John Cotos, IT,, all of shelton: Mrs. En- ma Braxee. Mrs. Helen zontOk and Miss Dorothy zontok of Morris; AEr. and Mrs. Joseph Battistoni Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
TAX ABATEMENT
 FOR SERVlCEMEN

Mayor Vincent A. Scully win Sug- gest an abatement of taxes on auto- mobiles Of 500 local men in the armed services, tomorrow evening at the board of finance meeting, Most of the taxes are owed on last years tax list, and since the men are Scat~ tered over the world In various SelV- ice training stations and fighting fronts, collection of the taxes would be practically impossible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01
WOOL MARKET

Boston, Dec. 1-CUP)-Sales of consigned lots of wool were made in Boston, the U. s. Agriculture Department reported today.
 Original bag wool running bulk to French combing was sold at clean price of $1.15. Territory three -eights grade wool sold at a clean price of $1.05. Some purchas- ing of wool was recorded in Monte video at in bond grease prices of 371s cents for super-types.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-01

New York, Dec. 1.-CUP)- Strength in airline sotcks and few leaders in various departments fea- tured quiet, irregular stock market during morning trading today.
 New highs were made by Amert- can Atrlines at 48 1-2 up l 1-4;