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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

the gun deck and kept edging for. ward unconsciously to see what he was doing.
 Just then there was gigantic ex- plosion and fragment of a shell hit behind my left eye. I spun around. There was a sharp pain Blood streamed down my face. ] could not see anything.
 Lean on me" man said. We stood there for about 10 or 15 min- utes. I felt giddy from smoke and fumes.
 The captain gave orders that all wounded and disabled men were to be moved to the forecastle. started forward, still leaning on one of the men.
 Our No. 1 turret had been hit and apparently all the men in it had been killed. We ducked between No. and No. turrets. Just then No. 2 turret went off and nearly blew us from the stip.
 Our last salvo went of, hitting the only remaining enemy search light, and the battle was over.
 The forecastle was crowded with wounded. Many of them joined the bucket brigades and the fires were put out. About a. m. downpeur of rain started, and helped.
 A brisk wind chilled us to the bone. sat on an anchor chain and someone washed my face and band aged my head. Later a destroyer took the wounded of. Then we were transferred to a relief vessel, where some of my shipmates were surprised to see me. They had given me up for lost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
HEALTH OFFICERS
 NEED COOPERATION
War Emergency Creating New Civic Responsible
 ities Says Administrator

Local health officers throughout the state will need the wholeheart- ed support of every individual and group in their community in order to carry on essential public health services and at the same time full fill new duties created by the war | emergency, Henry R. O'Brien, M. D., Chief, Division of Local Health Ad- ministration, pointed out in the weekly broadcast of the Stae De- partment of Health.
 Now is the time to review the whole community health program, cut out the less important and con- centrate on activities that are es- pecially vital, said Doctor O'Brien. Much illness in the days ahead can be prevented by having as many children as possible immunized against diphtheria, smallpox, scarlet fever and whooping cough = whether this is urged through the local health officer or his fellow physicians. New cases of syphilis should be followed up, increases in | tuberculosis watched for and defi- nite plan for community health ed- ucation on nutrition and in other fields made.
 Over half of Connecticut's health officers - full-time or part-time n head local Emergency Medical Serv- ices, according to Doctor O'Brien. Emergency Medical Service is con- cerned with plans for war disasters from bombing or sabotage. Water and milk supplies, particularly, need to be checked and prepared to meet any contingency. Plans for possible evacuations from cities to rural areas places added responsibilities on health officers at both ends of the contemplated movement.
 Despite the fact that there will be more to do and less with which to work, routine duties of these off cials must continue, he said. More physicians, nurses and sanitary in- spectors will be entering military services or industry. Yet, school houses, eating places, public toilets and trailer camps will need regular supervision; physical examinations and group immunizations scheduled and follow-up planned for getting defects corrected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

Rev. william V. Sullivan. q Bt|ds port.
 Religious education week is &es tenber 27 to October mo eHl. phasis this year is Oh the CIlufeI and the Home. There vii ibs an sI fort to contact each home repre- sented in our church. The proefa win cu1ninate in Church Family Day at the church, Sunday, October 4. Dinner will be served after the church school session and win bo followed by departmental and cibsx activities, Q special assembly pro~ gram, and . closing yesper service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

WOuuQeu py 8 jagged piece or shrapnel which struck behind my left eye I watched the battle from the deck of cruiser in the thick of She fight.
 It was like tennis match in hell when in the early morning darkness the fleets started to ex- change their laundering salvoes. Great balls of fire leaped from our guns and exploded with spurtS of flame against the enemy ships. Back came balls of fire from the enemy.
 Thin lines of tracer shells streaked from ship to ship.
 In the confusion of a close range battle 1t was almost impossible to tell friend from enemy. We gave and we took. I believe we hit at least two and perhaps three Jap anese ships. We suffered some damage, including the loss of a cruiser The Australian cruiser Canberra, operating with us, was sunk.
 (The sinking of the Canberra had been announced by the Australians. The Navy at Washington had an- nomced the loss of at least one cruiser. It was not clear whether the Navy had reference to the Canberra of an American cruiser.) We were in the Guadalcanal chan mel off Savo Island when the bat tie started. We had been sitting around idle during the evening of August 8, which was the day after the marine landings.
 Nearly All Downed
 We were discussing an attack that afternoon by 27 Japanese torpedo carrying planes in which we knocked dowr nearly all of them. It was a clear night, fairly warm.
 went to bed about 11:30 p. m. Tn the emergency cabin n the bridge. The fact that I was on the top side of the ship probably saved Iflv life.
 About 1:55 a. m. the shrill note of the bugle sounded general quar- ters. As I awoke I saw brilliant flash of yellow light bolt by the curtain of my cabin. knew that we were in action. We had met the Japanese fleet at last.
 slipped on a pair of khaki pants end a flame jacket. It took just 6 few seconds.
 There was another blast and the ship shook again. realized that our main batteries were firing, a1- though my first reaction had been that we were hit.
 stepped onto the signal bridge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
AUXILIARY FIREMEN
 TO SPONSOR OUTING

There will be an important meet ing of the unit delegates and all auxiliary flremen, Sunday, Septem- Der 20, at II a. m. at Engine 2. East Main and Orange streets.
 Plans for an outing, setting a date for general elections and dis cussion concerning advanced train ing will be taken up at this meet ing.
 Delegates are requested to bring lists of members wishing to take the advanced training course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

bring donations for the nursery.
 The first Workers conference of the season will be held Tuesday, September 2o, at the church. Sup per will be sreved at 6:30 D. m. and those who attend may be prepared for a feast of help from the speaker,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
TOMBsToNEs FOR THE AXIS

The Dalles, Ore.-(UP)-Nothing was said about Japan or Nazis, but Louis Comini may have had an idea In mind when he turned over 1,5OO pounds of steel to the salvage cam palgn. The donation consisted of chisels and drills used in cutting tombstones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

WILLIAM T. KEAVNEY, JR.
 Advanced to the rank of cap-. tain, Attorney William T. Keav- ney, Jr, of this city, has received official aOrders to report for active duty October 1 at the Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. For 8 number of years Attorney Keavney has held the rank of lieutenant and has attended various military training courses. He is presently associated in legal practice with Attorney Harold G. Green and has acted as legal advisor for selective service registrants. He is 8 member of the Reserved Officers Association of Waterbury. His promotion became public news to- day and Captain Keavney was shOwered with congratulations by numerous friends, legal associates and officials of the SeIective Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

F.laslll For q gay, red and green meat garnish, cut unpeeled cucuna- bers in one-incl1 lengths. Slice part way through, and insert a radish slice between each slice to give 8 striped effect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18

REV. WILLIAM FRENDBERG
 Mrs. Harry G. Ross, Mrs. Anna Thomas, and Rev. E. Einar KrOn represented Zion Lutheran church of Waterbury at the annual meet ing of the Hartford District We'd nesday in the Emanuel Lutheran Church of Hartford. Rev. William R. Frendberg, pastor of Salem Lutheran Church of Naugatuck was reelected president. and the Rev. MT. Kron was again chosen corresponding secretary. Salem Church was also represented by John G. GissIander of Naugatuck. The October meeting of the dis- trict will be held in Washington, Conn.,. at the invitation of Trinity Lutheran Church, which this year is celebrating its fiftieth anniver- Sary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
Eye Witness Account of Great Naval Fight
Took Place August 9, Off Solomon Islands; CIinched sN Success of U. s. Marines Landings

CThe eyewitness story Islands Aug which cnched the United states Marine landings given the following dispatch United Press with the the battle)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-18
BY JOE JAMES CUSTER United Press Staff COrrespOndent)

With the United States Pacific Fleet in the Southwest Pacific, August g. - (UP) - Delayed) - The United States and Japanese fleets fought their first pitched battle today at almost point blank range and side At one moment the Guadalcanal Channel was picture of tropic calm The next hell broke loose and until
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
Official Priorities

Instead at manitestjng bitter re-
sentiment over criticisms that have
been aimed at them because so many
of their number have sought pri-
vileged status, members of Congress
should be ashamed of the attitude
of grab in the matter of gasoline "a
tioning. Admitting that they are en-
gagged in service to the public, there
has not been As much spirit Of self
denial and sacrifice on their part as
has been asked and demanded Of
citizens in general, according to re-
ports out of the national capital.
Legislators in Washington should
not now or at any other time forget
the revulsion of public feeling that
was stirred by the abOrtive attempt
to feather their nests for the future
by Votiro themselves pensions to =
paid at the close of their service iE
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

Washington. Already there is Il feel
ing that these gentlemen are all too
willing to vote Inconvenience and
hardshIps upon the country but less
ready 10 accept those prIvation> IN
The same measure for themselves
After all, hardly any class of citizens
are in more favored position today
than are the inhabitants OF Capitol
Hill and cliff jewellers in general IN
the national capitol.
There IS today no total lack of con
vicjion that in spite of the soul
stirring pleas in the name of patriot
ism. large clements still are willing
that The other fellow accept the dil
I.cultles and make the sacrifices. L
Is perhaps too much to assume thai
this may always be the ass
Congressman can and should
economic in use of gasoline the same
us other Americans, and Will incur
the respect and ingratiate Themselves
IN the favor OF their constituents 20
larger extent if they play the game
by the same rules they have pre-
~cribcd for the great body OF the
people.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

State of North Carolina:
County Of Vance:
The undersigned having qualified
as administrator of the Estate Of
J. F. Strickland, late Of Vance Coun-
ty, North Carolina, this is notice to
all persons having claims agains:
said estate to present them to the
undersigned administrator in Hen
derson, North Carolina, on or before
the 10th day Of April, l943, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of any
recovery. All persons indebted 10
said estate will please make imme-
diate settlement.
This the 18th day Of April, 1912.
D. r. HALE,
Administrator Of the Estate of
J. F. Strickland.
l6-23-3o-7-l4-21
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
DEATHS-Tho division Of h

DEATHS-The division Of high
way safety's tentative total Of high
way deaths in April is 70 as COM
pared To 10 last year. (April, l94l,
had the lowest number Of any month";
The total number of au( omobile
fatalities for the first four months
of the year is 293, approximately IS
per cent below the 357 killed through
April last year.
Although there has been a reduc-
ton in the number Of deaths, the
reduction is not as great as the estl-
mated reduction IN highway traffic.
50 far neither the highway patrol.
the safety experts nor the drivers
have a thing to brag about. For one
time. war is actually saving lives.
MILKMAN-When a state sena-
tor starts driving a milk wagon dur
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
ADMINISTRATIONS NOTICE

] have this day qualified before
the Clerk of the Superior Court Of
Vance County as Administrator of
the estate of my father William II.
Best, deceased, this is to notify all
persons having claims against the
estate of SAID deceased to presen.
them to me duly verified, on or be-
fore the oath day of April, 1913. Or
this notice may be pleaded in BAY
of their recovery. All persons lndebt-
ed to said estate are requested to
make immediate settlement.
This oath day of April, 1912.
w. HOWARD BEST.
Administrator of the Estate
of w. II. Best.
A. A. Bum, Attorney.
24-l-3-l5-22-29
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

NOrth IafOIlnd:
Vance County:
The undersigned having qualified
as administrators of the estate OF
Julian G. Hoyle, deceased, late of
Vance County, this is to notify all
persons having claims against said
estate to present them to the under
signed, or my attorney on or before
the 18th day Of April, l943, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make imme-
dlate payment to the undersigned.
This the 18th day of April, 1912.
JEWEL B. HOYLE,
Administrative.
B. H. Hicks, Attorney.
l5-22
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

Junior had a perfect dream last
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

simple.
BY ~Self-denial and by accepting in
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

GOOD BUYS IN USED CANS a.
goodbye prices: 1881 Pontiac coa.'
at SlOO; 1881 Oldsmobile Seaaii.
500; 1880 Model "A Seoull' a.
1929 Model A Coach, good ules'
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cars at prices that Will appeal ,s W
close buyers. Gambler = la,"t -
Motor Co.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

REtO " VI E\DATIO\ Gil
whose department is directly under
the governor. admitted that he had
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

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fresh western meats ana "l,I
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

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space about 80 Y l25 feet and suit
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

OLD SHOES-LIkE OLD FRIENDS
always wear best. Let us rebuild
your old shoes without losing their
comfort. Phone All. We call for
and deliver. Norwich Shoe Repair
lit
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

HOME NEED MODERNIZING? YOU
can arrange a loan with us on con-
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

SEVERAL GOOD USED ELECTRIC
Ranges, Refrigerators and an
Stoves. New and used Battery and
Electric Radios. See us for vo,r
Electrical Needs. Henderson Book
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

FOR SANITARY DRINKING CUPS
and cup dispensers. Phone G..
Affords Printing & Office S0ppIy
Co. Agents for Lily Cups. 9-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

WE SPECIALIZE IN All
kinds of body and fender 70
pair work. Motor Sales Co,
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

YOUR INSURANCE IS on Tur
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your dividend fror Mutual lnsIr'
ance Premiums in War Savina-
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

VITA VAR HIGHEST QUALITY
paints at the lowest prices in town
See us before buying your paint.
Tanner Roofing Co, Prone COG
Wyche St. l-tf
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

FOR BEAUTIFUL WALLS, ISF
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Job, it dries III 10 minutes. beau
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

TRY US-CALL US. WE CALL FOR
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE.

a. A. Bum, Attorney.
24-l-8-l5-22-29
Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

WANTED: SECOND HAND BOY
Scout uniforms. Phone o55 Tue,
day or Wednesday, morning bt.
tween 8 and | p. m. MIS-. II. T..
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Henderson daily dispatch., 1942-05-15

WE WILL BUY DIN aus
graph records. Let Us repair W.,
radio. II years OF dcpcndabIo u''
vice. If we can't mis- it. ,bro, 'L,
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Evening star., 1942-02-01
First-Seeded Segura
Advances Easily al
West Florida Net
BY the Associated Press.

BY Int hooOIldtcu EIcos'
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Jan. 81
-Top-seeded Francisco Segura OF
Ecuador moved easily into the semi
finals of the Florida West Coast
tennis tournament today with q
es, SO victory over John Dennis,
youthful st. Petersburg city cham
pion.
Advancing in the same bracket
was Billy Gillespie OF Atlanta, Ga,
who beat Sam Vuille Of st. Peters
burg, 53, Ga, after Vuille had
ousted Claude Ashby Of Tampa,
IS, 60, in delayed third-round
match.
George Lyttleton-Rogers, second
seeded Irish Davis Cup veteran, de-
feated Tommy Kahler, Miami, Ga
60. and Jerry Crowther Of the
University of Miami eliminated Bill
Blake of Miami, 6-3. 8-6. in the
other bracket.
Adverse playing conditions caused
postponement of the semif1nals un-
til tomorrow when the final also
will be played. In the semif1nals
Segura will play Gillespie and Lyt-
Teton Rogers will meet Crowther
The women's semif1nals also were
delayed until tomorrow. Pauline
Betz Of Rollins College will meet
Marta Andrade of Miami and Dor
othy Mae Bundy of Rollins will play
Doris Hart of Miami. The final
also will be run of tomorrow.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Tribe Starts Effort i
February d 10 Fill :
Gap Fe|Ier Left
Six Rockies Among Is
HurIers Due to Report
At Clearwater Comp
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Jan. 81. Six
rockies, big league sophomore and
a veteran pitcher who has not
been very successful in recent years
will report with the Cleveland In
dians' batterymen at their Clear
water Fla) training camp Feb
ruary %.
Attempting to fill the hole opened
when Bob Feller joined the Navy
are Dewey Adkins, Millard Howell,
Marvin Center, Steven Gromek,
Charles (RedD Embree and Ray
Poat, all rockies; the sophomore
Tom Ferrick, and veteran Vernon
Kennedy.
They are listed on the American
League clubs 38-man player roster
which was released today and con-
tains 16 pitchers, 8 catchers, 10 in
felders and 9 outfielders.
Ferrick played semipro ball in
1910 and last year won eight while
losing 10 with the American League
tailenders, Philadelphia Athletics.
Kennedy, 80 years old, won three
and lost IL for St. Louis and Wash
ington last year.
Embree won q and lost five for
Wilkes-Barre, which won the East
ern League pennant last year, and
Poat captured II while losing six
for Cedar Rapids of the Three-Eye
League. Other rockies had spotty
records for l941.
Returning Indian veterans include
Jim Bagby, Clint Brown, Joe Hev-
ing, Al Milnar, Harry Eisenstat, Al
Smith and AL (Chubby) Dean, and
Joe Krakauskas who played for the
Tribe at the beginning and end OF
the season.
Freshmen catchers include Otto
Denning of Minneapolis and Jim
Hogan, who joined the Tribe in
the last few weeks Of l941. Gene
Desautels is the returning regular.
Evening star., 1942-02-01
Columbus Ring Team
Is Beaten, 43,3zz,
Al Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN, Pa, Jan. 31.-1n
boxing meet that was a thriller
all the way, Lock Haven Teachers
College defeated Columbus Uniyer-
sity of Washington. D. c., here to-
night by a 41a-3h count.
Lock Haven won three matches
by decisions and fourth, the hea-
vyweight bout, by forfeit. Columbus
won three, and one was called a
draw.
Bernie Jackson, the Explorers
145-pounder, pounded out a tech
nical knockout over Lock Haven's
Fred Hill in l minute 20 seconds
of the first round.
In probably the best bout on the
card, the homesters' Capt. Mike
Yelvick won a clean-cut decision
over Jack Cuddy Of Columbus.
Summaries:
O-pounds-Randall, Lockhaven and
Galomb, Columbus, draw.
27-pounds-aClees, Lockhaven. won BY
5-pounds-Barnes, Lockhaven, won BY
decision over T1tleman.
45-pounds-Jackson, Columbus, won oy
technical knockout over Hill. LocknaVeh'
in minute 20 sesonSs hrst stSsT 5ound; mo xon
by decision over Cuddy.
165-pounds-Cox. Columbus, won oy de-
''i i45-poundswdan.a, Columbus won BY
d'f1iiHn anfimipsd[ Gsdr winner by for
felt.