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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

The news that pleaseS It's a far cry rom Radio City, New York, to Bagdad lraq but every night at o'clock (Bagdad time) the tremendous distance, the great bodies of water intervening the many lands to be crossed are nothing when NEG short-waves the news of the day American Jesuit missionaries at Bagdad College recently wrote to NEG in New Xork to tell them of the keen satisfaction of hearing familiar American voice. Mails to Iraq slow these
 days so the shorwave brOadcasts really letters to all the Americans who in the capital The actual broadcast in Eastern War Time is at p. m via WRCA, WNBI, and WBOS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

Mr. and Mrs C. w. Alderman of GA Wall Street are celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary tonight ana The Tower would like to extend hearty greeting and busel of good wishes Mr. Adermans native of Glouces ter where usually the men go down to the sea in ships but he decided he'd prefer Waterbury, Mrs Alderman IS an active lodge and church worker and only recently re- turned home from siege of hospitats Jackie Spa daro son of Patrolman and Mrs. John Spadaro of Bald last Saturday but managed to get through the happy oc- casion nicely Mrs M, J. Dantno of Edgewood Avenue and her sister, Mrs. J. Perela of Greenmount Terrace nave just returned from few days stay in Washington D. C. They just beat the floods out of the city, but en- loved everything despite all the rain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
BY THOMAS M. JOHNSON NEA Service Military Writer

Washington, Oct. 20 = It becomes palmer daily that the war effort of the United Nations is being dis- united by friction among those na- tions. This friction is striking sparks as Britain, Russia, China, Australia, and Latin America crowd to sharp en their swords on the gridstone of our lend-lease, and elbow the crank turner, Uncle Sam.
 Relations among allies have been headache since military history was first daubed on a caveman's wall, headache that, like a defer red pain, often appears where least expected. When 1t appears in rela- tions with the Britinsh, treatment is delicate, for reason not gener- ally comprehended.
 WIN TOGETHER
 OR FIGHT ALONE
 We have more in common with the British than with any of our Allies and depend more upon them. If they go out of the war, the war comes to America.
 But, while informed opinion here holds that Russia will stick in the war as long as Stalin sticks in the Kremlin - ie., indefinitely yet about Britain there turks in the mind of responsible authori- ties this question: If Churchill falls, who succeeds him?
 Some appeaserp And then, how long will Britain stickp So the President goes far to satisfy Britain'S one inspiring popular leader. Which means, sometimes, pretty far, for the Prime Minister is still an amateur strategist and likes to influence Allied strategy.
 Before last December Churchill said: Give us the tools; we'll do the job" At that time we could spare them a good deal of lend- lease aid. But Pearl Harbor also meant Singapore; the job had doubled; the demand for tools had quadrupled. Also the demand on British manpower. And the very moment they needed more arms, SO did we.
 So, fairly, enough, they appealed to us not only for more tools but for more men. Despite some propaganda criticisms, they are using on or near fighting fronts or in armed services and war industries, a higher proportion of their man-power than we. Yet if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
SIX FIRMS HIRE
 NEGRO WORKERS
Wat. Clock Co. Credited By Commission as Em-
 pIOying COIOred Women

Hartford Oct. 20 = Six Connec- ticut firms are among those report ing increased use of Negro women as production workers, it was an- nounced today by the War Man power Commission through the Connecticut News Bureau, Office of War Information. A list of GA im- portant war production plants who are employing Negro women in vari- ous capacities was made public.
 The Connecticut plants include the Chase Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, the High Standard Company and Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Rem ington Arms Company of Bridgeport and Waterbury Clock Company of Waterbury, who use the women as machine tool operators, and the Cheney Silk Company of Manches- ter, where they are employed as power sewing machine operators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
JOHNSON CITES BRITISH DEMANDS u DOUBTS SECRECY

show more commence m the pood-wiil of American ofEiceH who are under strict orders tC play fair, to seek the greater good of the greater number. Both need to insist less on winning the way in the British way or the Amerts can way and more on just winning the war by compromise and team work.
 General Marshall understanda this. The Arny's Chief of Stan was extremely close to General Pershing, and knows the difticul' ties of the A. E. F. commander had when, In a situation strikingly similar, his Allies tried to absork hsi young American manpower.
 General Marshall has been more of a compromiser than General Pershing was, and hence has song British support for the post o1 Allied Generalissimo. This may be partly because the British think then they would get mora American tools, but still 1t is proof that the British are anxious to conciliate and cooperate, and the rumors that make it diflcult are largely malicious or idle. When exposed to truth they melt away like slush in sunshine.
 RUSSIA KEEPS CONDITION SECRET
 The difficulty about getting to. gether with Russia is suspicion largely on one side --p Russia's. Some Americans still look our gift-ally in the mouth and see red revolution. There have been ate tempts here to delay arms ships ments to Murmansk.
 But the Russians themselveA have more effectively handicap- ped our aid to them via Siberia by forcing us to get elsewhere information they should gladly have been given about location and capacity of their Asiatic airs fields. Right now we are spend, ing time and money gathering other information they should give us freely.
 The same suspicion denies fuD cooperation to our military oo- servers in Russia, though their head, Brigadier General Phillip R Fayonville, long ago proved him. self honest and friendly. T11a Russians have let our observers" observe the front only sketchily, and then on sectors where the Red Army had counterattacked successfully. Yet Russian officers here are allowed to observe pretty freely, and very hard-boiled they have been about 1t. sometimes, Which facts help explain why our Ambassador, Admiral Standley, is coming home.
 The Chinese have pressed foH more aid, especially in airplanes, through publicity agencies aid lately by sending Us new Ans bassador more gifted in public relations. And behind Sumner Welless speech urging Argentina and Chile to break with Germany is the fact that both have been begging us for arms.
 They are not allies, but we are fighting their fight, just as we are fighting China's and Russia's and Britain's: just as Britain, Russia and China are fighting our fight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
FAMILIES SUFFER
 LOSSES IN FIRE
Property Damages Placed at $5,OOO By Fire Off-
 cials; Sparks Cause

Damage caused by yesterdays S Pemberton street fire which gutted a six-tenement building and dam aged several other buildings was es- timated at over $5,00o today by fire department officials. The last com pany did not leave the scene until more than five hours after the first alarm had been received at l1:48 a. m.
 Fire Marshal Dennis J. Lahey said that sparks from a backyard fire, igniting coal and wood under the rear stairway, caused the blaze The fire for a time threatened the entire neighborhood.
 The families in the building lost most of their furniture and personal effects.
 As flremen arrived, flames were shooting high above the rear stair way and roof, and the blaze avs al- ready spreading to nearby buildings. They had difficult task saving the other buildings, and were praised for their work by Fire Board Chair man Finton J. Phelan, who was at the scene.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

The Alma Claire Clark degree team of this city tied for first place drill team exhibition competition at the national convention of the Companions of the Forest of America at the Benjamin Franklin Hotel in Philadelphia last week. Knoted for top honors with Waterbury was the Bronx team of New York City Each team received War bonds for their efforts Comprising the Brass City champions were Captain Dolores Paoni Bertha Paoini Rae Guido Adell Vann Josephine Acquareli Carmella Petricone, Elizabeth Coitt Tina Barone Isura Tambr ni Mary Pozzaglini, Rae Datee Ann DeSants and Mill dred Sylvestro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
O srALINGRAD

O stallngrad, men will extol your name When all is quiet - when the grim bazaars Of war are shut forever. when the flame Of peaceful brotherhood salutes the stars O Stallngrad, when ever did the seFibes Define the meanings Of the things you do. All courage, Valor, greatness. Reason bflbes T1ae dictionary but the word Is you. o 6tklingrad. such men ag hold your streets Red Army men. such heroes as inspire UnnumbeFed men on fields. in camps, in fleets In factories, 10 work, to never tire 0 stallngFad. symbol of the right, o symphony, poem of the brave o point of daylight in the fascist night, You dig the outline Of the enemy's grave.
 By Nakhoma.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
Community Chest Plan Adopted 25 Years Ago Cleveland Made First Experiment With Chest Fund, War Chest = Deserving Organiza-
 tions Bene6ciaries of Public's
 Generosity. Generation
Generosity, Cooperation.

other cities, go back to the orig inal fund title. Goals have been boosted to meet the urgent need of additional war-horn relief.
 Everyone Co-Operates
 Donations are listed in three di- visions: Large donors or concerns; industrial collections from workers and professionals, and individual contributions from small firms housewives, farmers, etc. The aver age individual donation runs from $3 to $10.
 At the close of the campaign, funds will be distributed by the Welfare Federation to the differ ent receiving agencies, according to their needs. All collecting will be done by unpaid volunteer work CTS.
 An intensive advance campaign is already under way, with nation ally-known radio stage and screen personalities donating time ano services toward publicizing the huge mobilization. George Raft and Marlene Dietrich are appear ing in a movie short urging nation wide participation in the drive.
 The slogan of this years cam. paign, ht-Work-Give." has spurred cities throughout the na. tion toward higher goals than evel before in their efforts to countetr- attack the enemies sickness, de. formity, poverty, and war. Anc citizens of this community and ot the 500 other fund centers art rallying in universal support anc acclaim:
 "We must not neglect our own at home or abroad. We must bt good neighbors, and good allies to win the fight against the axis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

Thousands of miles from home, surrounded by barbed wire and bay onets in an axis concentration camp, an American prisoner of war waits eagerly for news from home for a childish scraWl, Dear Daddy are all well pray for you each night your son :" bringing ray of hope and cheer. Without your help this let ter will never come.
 Here at home the nimble, sensl- tive fingers of trained blind worker keep war production run ming at top speed, turning out planes, tanks, and guns. Without your help he is doomed to idle days.
 A pair of tiny shoes lies in a closet because crippled little feet cannot wear them. Without your help a small child will never run, jump and play with other chil- dren.
 A small army of men and women is refused work in munitions plants. Each wants to help, but little slip of paper-a birth certif1cate-must be found first. Without your help the shells and bombs these potential workers might make will never reach our soldiers.
 Agencies Stand Ready
 The War Prisoners Aid supplies food and medical supplies to Amer jeans in axis concentration camps, sees that prisoners get their mail.
 The Society for the Blind trains helpless men and women for useful jobs, gives them new life.
 The Children's Hospital mends crippled little bodies. making them straight and healthy.
 The Legal Aid Society proves citizenship of much-needed war workers, gives them much other valuable help.
 These and many other impor- tant and deserving societies are supported by the Community Chest Fund. They are unable to carry on their work. so important to you, your family - and your country-without your help.
 More than 600 cities are join ing this nationwide mobilization of human needs this year. Thou sands of volunteer workers will collect from housewife, office worker. laborer, and industrial concern the donations we must have to care for our suffering and needy.
 The Home Front will play an | important part in this years cam paign. The regular Community Fund agencies must meet the de- mand of Civilian Defense pro. grams, providing health services. family services, hospitalizatlon, child care and morale building.
 UsO Needs Help. Toe
 Wartime economy demands the addition Of several new orgaflza- tiOns to fund benefits: The U6O must be enable tO continue its iTl- pcrtant work for our men in the service. The British War Relief, and United China Relief. are two Of the war agencies sharing in the Chest. Thus Is a single united ef- fort we will strengthen our city. our country and our allies in the fight against the axis.
 Just 2S years ago the CoFnFau. nity Chest Fund was born sn Cleveland. O.. as the "War Chest" [" So successful was the plan, 90 great the social needs taken care of. that other cities adopted the Idea.
 The Idea grew and became na- tionwide. Each year more cities participate. Each year the dona. tlons grow larger. Each year Americans make it possible for more Of their fellow citizens to lead healthy and happy lives. This gear cleveland, and many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

Cleveland Ohio has extended warm welcome to two former Waterburians, Mr. and Mrs. James Brady,
 who have selected that city for their permanent place residence Jimmie" and his little family, Jackie and Barbara, will be missed by legion of friends He was formerly instructor at Leavenworth High School trar ing youth for employment in industries. He was popular figure among the Knights of Columbus and the Mt Manresa Retreaant band just to mention two of his many contacts Having been offered very responsible position in a nationally known concern "Jimme and the Mrs decided that the Cleveland offered several very alluring prospects and with mingled sentiments they decided to accept Best of luck to Mr. and Mrs Jimmie Brady and family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
NEW RADIO SYSTEM
 TO AID FIREMEN

Installation of the fire depart. ment's new radio system, which will llnkA the cars of ranking offl- cers with all police cars is planned. It Is expected to prove of great value ln serious fires or in situations where there are two or more alarms at once.
 The system operates through the police radio transmltter. It will con- meet fire headquarters and the cars of Che chief. deputy chief and fire maFShal with police headquarters and al police cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

Several Waterburians heard Mass at the Holy Cross Church in New York City last Sunday and were taken away with the innovation at Father DuffyS old church. Two flags old Glory the other the Papal Flag were located close to the main altar At the conservation
 breeze from somewhere the flags to until the officiating clergyman leaves the altar Vince A. MenciO, former Democrat newsbOy, is with the 6Oth Quartermaster Battalion sOmewhereS overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

where the danger was remote, in- stead of here. and there, where 1t was immediate. Often here-and- there turned out to be the British Isles, or parts of the Empire.
 And they are saying now, "in- stead of supplying Brazil, Bolivia, or Bogota, think of Belfast. Basra, Bombay. There is where the shooting Is or will be, now, to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
Good Evening.
RUBBER, TIN AND FATl

The scrap metal drive is over,
 It was good fight at that, But don't sit back, anothers startlng Featuring rubber, tin and fat. No rest for the weary,
 You might as well fall in line, No discrimination today
 It's your war and mine. Tin, fat and rubberl
 Rubber fat and tin! Start looking around again
 And may the best man win. We others that are concerned,
 But are staying quietly at home, Should not mind straining fat,
 We haven't got to roam. While the boys are all over the country Far off in unpronounceabe lands, It's up to us to scrap the tin
 And lead the home town bands. The big metal drive is over,
 We're glad you all got in, Now they're out for lighter stun
 Such as rags, rubber and tin!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

Aside to Mrs Goldsmith Sorry but no can do m broadcast requests for special musical numbers to honor birthdays anniversaries, etc. Jimmy Parker at WATR tells me that government regulations now forbid all radio stations to engage in such type Of brOadcaSting [. for the duration Sorry!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
Q ANSWERS
 TO WAR QUIZ
Questions on Want Page

Questions on Want Page
 1. Gen. Field Marshal Fedor von Book, who led the German drive into the Caucasus.
 2. Handling of the rifle. passing it by prescribed motions and 1n prescribed cadence to the various positions.
 3. Luxembourg. The move inn mediately touched of wave Of strikes and sabotage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

they wanted more of ou rmen to help, we had to train and equip those men. Also the President de- cided, usually for valid reasons, though sometimes against mili- tary advice, that to protect our in- terestS we must scatter our forces over the globe.
 Especially, bemoan the British, over the Western Hemisphere,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
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 WAR BONDS k \

Telephone communication still plays a vital role in the Army's communication system and the field telephone operating from hastily laid wires is essential for transpor' tation of messages and orders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20
LEAGUE PLANNING
 CAMP PAICN RALLY

The Wolcott Republican league, meeting last night at the Copper Kettle, made plans to get out a heavy vote for the party ticket on election day, November 3.
 President George c. Williams was authorized to appoint a committee to make plans for rally at which prominent G. O. P. leaders will be invited to speak.
 It was reported that the leagues scrap metal collection had netted 30tons Sunday, with more yet to be gathered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

More prisoners are escaping from German prison camps because of the shortage of guards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-10-20

Cesls Of telephone equipment runs into many thousands of dollars and the communication may be by . single phone or lip so more than . twelve.line switchboard. Your purchase of War Bonds cen help pay for our lines of communication co vital to the safety and the success of our soldiers in battle. INVEST AT LEAST TEN PERCENT of your income ln WsE Bonds every payday.
 q. C. Trsaswy DetarimsHs
Milford chronicle., 1942-04-24
WARWICK

Funeral services were held at
2. o'clock Sunday afternoon at In
dian River Mission Church for
Luther B. Norwood, well-known
resident of this section, who died
on Thursday in an automobile en-
route to Georgetown to visit DIR. G..
M. Van Valkenburgh. Interment
was in the adjoining church-yard.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rust spent
Sunday in Chester, Pa, with Mr..
and Mrs. John Hickman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wilson and
family, of Kentucky, spent last
week with Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Lingo
near Long Neck.
Miss Florence Wilson was a re-
cent guest of her mother, Mrs.
May MeGee.
Mrs. L. r. Lingo and daughter,
Mrs. F. W, Wilson, were George
town visitors Monday.
James Short spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. p.
M. Short.
Milford chronicle., 1942-04-24


Mrs Wilbur Hurley, Mrs. Harry
T. Williams were guest sof Mrs
James e. Bounds on Tuesday.
Charles q. Cordrey, Jr., who is
employed In Baltimore, spent the
weekend with, his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Spence at
tended the funeral of Theodore
Morris at Watson's Funeral Par
lor in Seaford on Sunday.
Mrs. Helen Eskridge entertain
ed the members of the count On
Me Club" at her home on Tuesday
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brewster, Mrs.
Charles Morris of Camden, N. j.,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Morris and sons
of Chester, Pa, were Sunday
guests of Mrs. Ella Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uric L. Smith Wis
tied Mr. and Mrs. William e. Pusey
near Georgetown ON Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Phillips
and daughters of Middletown spent
Sunday with. Mrs. r. P. Quillen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Garrett of
Wilmington spent the weekend at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Garrett and wa accompanied home
with their. nephew, Wallace Tur-
pin Garrett to spend two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Bell and
children motored to Philadelphia
on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence E. Gar
rett are receiving congratulations
on the arrival of a fine daughter
The little Miss has been named
Sharon Elizabeth.
Mrs. Florence Furniss returned
to her home last week after spend
ing the winter in Clayton with her
daughter, Mrs. Raymond Mabrey.
Miss Mary Ann Phillips Of Lau-
rel was recent guest of Miss
Peggy Furniss.
Mrs. Jean Fowler Colby and
children of Marblehead, Mass, are
visiting with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leighton Fowler.
Wilbur Eskridge who is employ
ed in Wilmington spent the week.
end with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter e. Esllridge.
Milford chronicle., 1942-04-24
FIremen Elect

Flremen Elect
The Milton Fire Department has
elected the following officers for
the ensuing year: President, Owen
L. Davis; first vice-president, A. W.
Jefferson; second vice-president,
Harold Clendaniel; Linwood Rog-
ers, secretary; Harold Clendaniel,
secretary; Louis v. Spencer, chief;
Ralton Webb, chief engineer; Owen
4 L. Davis, fire recorder; Louis v.
Spencer, superintendent of sup
plies; Ralph Walls, fire marshal.
The firemen report they now have
one of the three water-hauling
trucks they ordered some time
ago. II has a capacity of more
than a thousand gallons, They
hope to raise enough money from
the present campaign TO pay for
two more such trucks.
Grace Church
Rev. j.. J. VonHagel, the pastor
of Grace Methodist Church, an
nounces the following services for
Sunday: Church School at 1O:O0 A.
NJ, followed by morning worship
and sermon. Christian Endeavor
meeting at 1900 p. NJ, and evening
worship and sermon at 1880.
Goshen Methodist Church News
Services next Sunday as follows:
10:30-Morning worship. Mess
age by pastor, Rev. J. B. Vaughn.
Music by Jubilee Choir.
Church school. Program in
observance of the annual World
Friendship Day. Each class is ask
ed to hand: in its missionary quota.
The preparatory class in member
ship will meet at the study hour.
6:SO-Methodist Youth Fellow.
ship. Subject, Can We Pray With
out Ceasing?" Leaders, Lillian Cal
loway and Leora Moore.
7:45-Vesper service.
Activities of the week will be:
Tuesday evening, April 2S.
monthly meeting of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service. The
president, Mrs. Henry Clendaniel.
will preside. The Dadeleine Dennis
Circle will present a comic skit at
the close of the meeting.
Thursday evening, April 30-Ju-
bilee Choir practice. 8 o'clock, pray
er meeting.
Milford chronicle., 1942-04-24

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Branch of The First Church of
Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
Services every Sunday at II a. m.
Sunday School at same hour.
Wednesday evening meeting, first
Wednesday in each month at p. m.
in Grange Hall; Milford, Del.
Milford chronicle., 1942-04-24
ST. JOHNS r. G. CHURCH
Rev. T.. ]. Mccarthy, Ph. D., Pastor

Sunday, April 26
Milford (St. Johns church, $50.
seaford (St. Mary's church, 800.
Rehoboth (St. Agnes church, IL.
Georgetown (Redden Camp) IL.
Confessions-Before Mass.
Religious Instruction-After Mass
Holy Day and Other Services.