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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

tionalized by Hitler as November criminals for our parts in bring ing about the overthrow of Kali serdom in November, 1918.
 Most of our organization dur ing the past eight years has been through our parties. Our mem- bers belonged to the Social Demo- cratic, Catholic Center and Liberal parties the three groups which in coalition, held power in the free Reichstag.
 we were distributed in every corner of the earth some in Chi na, helping Gen. Chiang Kai-Shek, some in Czechoslovakia until Its fall, some in France until it's fall-- but we kept in touch through our party connections"
 The Free Germans also kept in touch with the underground move ment in their homeland, but it was unorganized. While we have never
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
FOUR SCORE YEARS AND FIVE

Birthdays along to all, And they just year All the great and all the small; Some elated, others fear. But other days will surely come, And my own birthday here, For 1t was Dec. 29 And greeted it with cheer It Is the rule OCT all the world, For Nature made the law, That all the wrong will fade away And all the good here to stay. So will thank my lucky stars For many happy day. And keep away from all the wars A-raging far away But there is bright and shining star Far beyond terrestrial scenes It is the blessed star hope, And 1t still in glory gleams know that We are passing right along On this terrestrial sphere: But we hope nothing will go wrong So there's very little that fear. l know that am somewhat older Than who read this lay, But believe that all will be well In future distant day. So let all be happy As pass along the way.
 -DANIE1. GILLETTE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

When Adolf Hitler learns of this
 recently dispatched telegram, here tofore unpublished, he will have good reason to throw one of his carpet-cheWing fits. It is the first
 public announcement that leading Free Germans consider the time at last ripe for the revolution within the Third Reich which will over throw Nazi tyranny and replace it with German Democracy,
 Hitler, as a careful student of the last World war, remembers
 only too well the part played dur
 ing World War I by an American
 organization, the Friends of Ger man Freedom, in bringing on the
 revolution which established the German republic.
 The Association of Free Germans, unlike many other German-Amer- ican organizations working against Hitler, is composed primarily, not of Americans, but of German lib- erals, editors and civic and social leaders of the Weimar Republic who fled Germany when Hitler came to power.
 It feels, therefore, that it, like the free representatives of nations un- der Hitler's heel, is the only group fitted to represent Free Germans in signing the Declaration of Ma tions. After that Declaration was signed Ey 26 nations, the State Department announced that the United States would receive statements in support of the De- claration by appropriate au- thorities which are not govern ments' Whether or not the State De- partment will accede to the Free
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
To days Ans~svs to
 0ANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

 l. Rangoon, Burma, is really the only British base on Asiatic main- land east of India. Sinpagore, Penang and Hong Kong bases are on islands off tf coast. 2. It is farther from Unalaska to Japan (2200 mi.) than from Ma nila, which is about 2000 miles from Tokio.
 g. U. s. Marines were stationed in Peiping, Tientsin and Shanghai. 4, Batavia on island of Java, is capital of Dutch East Indies. Bor- neo and Bali are islands. Resources include oil, tin, rubber, quinine, rice, spices, ccffee, tea, manganese, sug- ar.
 5. Saigon is in Indo-China, French territory occupied by Ja- pan; Burma Road runs from Bur ma into China; Bangkok is capi- tai of Thailand (Siam); Penang Is in British Malaga; Surbaya is Dutch base on island of Java.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

Sergeant Howard Gagain spent a pleasant furlough with his folks, Mr. and Mrs Bernard Gagan of "A East Farm Street. last week and right is back duty at Camp Banding. He's member of Co., G. Soft-drink vending machines catching it these days sental syrups hard to obtain in sufficient quantities Johnny Morrsey the pride and joy of the Democrat Cir culation Department tried to stick it out last week. but The island of Cebu in the Philippines, looming the American stronghold is where the Rev. William R. Mccarthy of this city is stationed He is Maryknol mis- sioner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

Eddie Hajjar competent auto mechanic, has laid aside carburetOrs clutches, brakes and the like for good He's now earning weekly stipend on defense project at ScOvills Have you heard about the two psychiatrsts who met Bank Street They looked at each other closely for moment. Finally of them said You're fne how am I?' Jean Grover and Ann Gabardella wearing diamonds they received as Christmas presents Bill EdmundsOn travels to New Haven to have his teeth fixed That's long way to go to get your feelings hurt, but the trip must have its compensations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

John J. DerWin was one of the countryS outStand- ing artists the plectoral instruments long per- iod of years All his old friends and acquaintances in the musical and sports world heard with regret the news of his death last week AS young MT. Derwin be- interested in the mandolin banjo and guitar and made extensive study of all three instruments He taught in his familiar studio Bank street where he coached pupils from all the city and state He or ganzed Strged orchesras and each presented at
 least large concert He appeared here and elsewhere as solo banoist He of the few banjosts who used the finger puckng not using pick except for the banjo-mandolin type of instrument. Mr. Derwn equally expert mandoinist and gutarst As the modern banjo type instruments used by orchestras introduced he famiarzed himself with them and also though he did not perform either of these latter two n struments. For long period of years Mr. Derwn was head of the American Guild for Electoral Instruments His methods used by leading banjoists and man. donists He was composer and was for some years associated with publishing house in New York City AS
 director and coach of sringed instrument clubs he was associated with Taft School, later Hotchkss School in Lakevle where he took entire charge of gee club tivities using his arrangements for the programs used on Glee Club tours He also identified with Yale Glee club for time John DerWin known Johnny" to his many friends in the sports world. He took up tennis and became skful player later going in for golf. He familiar figure at the Hamilton Park tennis courts and later at the Matatuck Country Club Golf course. He also constant tennis and golf player in the Salisbury and Lakevile country. AL
 though MT DerWn had retired from active participation in sports the last few years he still interested. He was credit to his chosen profession
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

Jackson Ryan, candidate of the American Progressive party in the election, Samuel Mihailoff, John de Pastino, Floyd Rasmussen, Repub- lican state central committee mem- Der, Frederick Rinaldi, Michael Giordano, J. Warren Upson, Salva- tore Puzzo, Patrick De Cicco, Atty William Secor, and Domenic Cas- taldo.
 Joseph Renzoni was master of ceremonies and Domenic Csataldo headed the arrangements commit tee. He was assisted by Peter and Carmen Rosato, John Sforza and Peter De Leo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

Albert G. Grzesinski, Free Much has been written of the various Free" nations Nazi domination. Free Germans Now believing the time action the
  Republic, the Nations The exclusive article telegrapic growing Free German" group.
 TOM
 NEA Service Staff Correspondent New 12--
 DEPARTMENT OF STATE WASHINGTON c. TON OF FREE GERMANS, RESENTAT1VES OF THE POLITICAL PARTIES WEIMAR COALITION WHO WERE GOVERNING REPUBLIC, HEREBY WISHES TO PRONOUNCE WASHINGTON DECLARATION UNITED NATIONS, STOP WE WISH DEPOSIT TO THE DECLARATION PERSONAL,
 ASSOCIATION FREE GERMANS. INC"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
TURPENTINE BIG CROP

Atlanta (UP) = Georgia account. for about 60 per cent of the total gum turpentine and rosin pro- duced in the United States. The state has approximately 10000 pro- ducers, who work from 300 to 750. GOO pine trees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS?
Good Evening.

We can't go down to the sea in ships, For none are sailing the seas The oceans are minus pleasure boats And one hundred-foot yachts on sprees We can't sign up for Mediterranean cruises Lasting all of ninety days, We can't sail off to the midnight sun Or see Norway's fjords and bays All the docks are empty, deserted Each pier minus it's particular boat, No great ocean palace is snugly ensconced, No head steward in well fitting coat. We can't go down to the sea in ships, At least not as we did before For all the ships that sail the seas Are mostly engaged in war.
 Em En.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12

George Chapin of Cheshire has been named a special constable to do police duty at the Atwater Manufacturing Company in Southington for six months. Mir. and Mrs Frank DOnahue of Willow street celebrating their third wedding anniversary today. She's the former Ruth MartinsOn of Griggs street Sammy Sirica, rotund Union Street butcher, is year older today. Private Bernard Winker had a grand time ill New York City before returning to Fort Bragg, N C. He took in the Phillip Morris broad cast, Sons of Fun, Jimmy Dorsey at the Strand and Lucille Ball and her Latjn-Amercan husband, Desi Arnas at the State.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-01-12
w O RL D w A R A YEAR AGO
 JAN. 12, 1941
(By United Press)

Roosevelt appointed Charles Palmer as chief of new division of Defense Housing Coordination.
 Premier Filoff reiterated Bull garia's intentions of avoiding war.
 Premier Teleki warned Hun gary to prepare for anything" to maintain independence.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
WAR OR NO WAR
YOUNGSTERS KEEP
FAITH IN ST. NICK

Throughout this nation, letters
from Riddles are beginning to pour
into the post offices. They eventu-
ally turn up at the postmasters'
desks, for they are addressed:
Santa Claus
North Pole
In New York City, San Francisco
New Orleans, Chicago and hundreds
of other cities such addressed let
tiers turn up-all testifying that, war
or no war, the simple and faithful
children have put their trust in San
ia Claus.
Such letters as the one following
are the kind that postmasters, call
ing upon local charities, and indi-
viduals, try to have answered on
Christmas morning:
Dear Santa Claus am
writing to you because I am
scared that you will miss me like
you did last year. I have five
sisters and four brothers, and,
they would like something for
Christmas too. Mama hasn't got
enough money to buy us any,
thing and daddy has light, gro
Gerry and other bills to pay.
Santa, we all hope and pray
that you can get to our house.
We live on the second floor"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24

December, then something over II
months vacation. 1t is good thing
1 am an electrician. I'd possibly
starve to DEATH (The kids should
have heard such heresyD
A few seconds followed while he
put on his dark green knit tie be-
fore he continued his slightly weary
talk: 1T was all right at first and
the pay was good-S4 for party
appearance or a club or lodge.
Or So for a private home call But
I guess I can't take it any more.
Anyhow, he kids won't miss me.
(Imagine that, the kids not miss
ing Santa ClausD
Comes next year there will be
one ex-Santa who isn't. filling
stockings, and putting presents I'M
der trees, or telling pop to take
it easy with sons electric train.
That retired Santa will be just Sit
ting in his own home-not,, defin-
itely not, at the North Pole-llsten-
ing to the Christmas carols on the
radio, and wiggling his toes. For
his shoes will be off.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24

Yule Gadgets Will Abound
For Toy-Minded Youngsters


structive, entertaining one-is that
which has miniature bricks, deco
rated in waterproof red paint. With
the bricks you can build all sorts OF
buildings by laying them as regu-
lar bricklayer would. For mortar a
trick type of stickum is used. After
you have built yourself house, or a
bombshelter, or garage and then
become tired of it, all that you
need do is set the whole business
in water. The water loosens the
sticlxum-mortar, the bricks fall
apart. and you are ready once again
to build another type of building.
This year a new toy-gadget for the
baby who is beginning to notice that
it has some mighty active arms and
legs has been fixed up by Santa for
distribution on Christmas morning.
It is a cradle gym. 1t has. a hori-
zontal bar strapped across the top
of the crib or play pen.
From the bar hangs a trapeze, a
climbing rope, and flying rings.
Even little, before-tot age creepers,
it has been said, can do marvellous
things on the "circus" equipment.
Even though the children of U.S.A.
1912 won't be getting the usual type
of toys for Christmas, they will
be getting some fine substitutes.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24

Despite the war, the kids want
toys at Christmas time. And Santa,
who has lived through many wars,
is going to see to it that his little
friends get them.
Because of war priorities, metal
and mechanical toys win be practi-
cally unobtainable. But wood and
plastics will take their place. The
type of toys that they are viii bring
fun and enjoyment to the children
getting them.
One of the new games seems, at
first glance, to be a jig-saw puzzle.
II is not exactly puzzle, but what
you make from it can be puzzling to
those who behold it.
This game consists of various
pieces Of colored and oddly shaped
cardboard. By using the various,
oddly cut pieces you can make a
realistic looking lion, or house, or
giraffe or even zoo house to keep
the "an-i-mules" in good condition.
The real fun comes in on this
game when you take the head Of
baboon and put it on a CRATES neck
which 10 attached TO an elephants
body with dog legs! To solve the
milk delivery problem you can put
horse legs on the body of cow.
Another interesting game-a con-
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
YULE CRIB

1t was st. Francis of Assist who
gave the Crib the tangible form
in which we now 1t today. In 1928
he visited Rome and told Pope
Honorius III his plans of making
a scenic representation OF the place
of the Nativity. The Pope gave
his sanction and on Christmas
eve, st. Francis constructed crib
and grouped round it the figures
of the blessed Virgin and st. Jo-
seph, the ass and OK, and tn e
shepherds. He used live animals in
a real stable.
The custom spread from Italy
to Spain, Portugal. France. the
Netherlands and Germany, and
from these countries it has spread
to all corners of the earth.
Museums throughout the world
possess very ancient cribs. The
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New
York, has a group which dates
from before 1478.
The custom OF placing cribs out
of doors as Christmas decorations
in the yard has become popular
the past few years.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
CHRISTMAS CARDS
ARE pERS0NALlzD
THROUGH PICTURES

Photographic Christmas greeting
cards have been gaining in popu-
larity during the past few years.
The possibilities are widespread
as far as the kind or type you
would wish to send. There can be
group pictures, individual pictures,
humorous ones, big and small types.
Even the greeting itself can be
included with the picture of the
person or persons through the use
of a large printed card. Humor is
injected into the cards by having
Santa Claus drawn on a large
background, with hole left in
the spot where the face should be.
Any young member of the family
need but put his head in through
the hole for the finished effect.
II you are not a good photogra-
pher, or have doubts as to whether
YOU could take such suitable pic
ture, you should know at least
three or four persons who are will
ing to take the picture for you
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
No Matter How You Say II.
It'sSiN Merry Christmas
AP Features


People of the United Nations
may say it differently, but they all
mean one thing: Merry Christmas!
Here are the seasons toasts in
foreign tongues:
Belgium tFlemish) vroolijke
Kerstmis
Brazil tPortuguese) Boas Festas
China: Gung Tsu Yeh Su Sun
Tau
Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Re-
public, Fl Salvador, Guatemala,
Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Pan
anna Spanish +: Felices Pascuas
Czechoslovakia Vesele Vanoce
Ethiopia: Enkwan Eberhan
Ledatoo Yaddarasawo
Fighting French Joyeux Noel
Greece: Gala Heistougena
Haiti FRENCH Joyeux Noel
India CHindustani) Christmas
Mubarik
Luxembourg: either French (Joy-
eux NoeD or German (Frohliche
Weihnachten)
Norway: Gledelig Jul
Poland: Wesolych SWAT
South Africa Geseende Kersfees
Soviet Union: Sc Rozhdestvom
Christovym
The Netherlands Vroolijk Kerst-
feest
Yugoslavia: Sretan Bozic
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24

strangers sharing our Christmas
with us. For. the very serious
ness of the times shows us the
need for healthy laughter and
merriment in order that we may
be better able to do our share to
Bring about a more permanent and
real happiness and security
AS we, this year exchange our
gay-voiced Merry Christmases" we
will be meaning:
Throughout the coming year
may you never for a moment forget
the three cardinal principles (best
known as gracesD of Faith, Hope
and Charity. May you always apply
these three principles to your ac-
tual everyday lives, your converse
tons and your thoughts"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
MERRY "A X!
I5A REAL ART
Ap Features


How to enjoy real Merry
Christmas this year:
Take it easy-and keep healthy.
Christmas brings excitement and
extra work. There's much to be
done before Santa comes hustling
down the chimney-presents to be
bought, cards to be mailed, shop
ping for the Christmas feast,
house cleaning and decorating.
The only way to do all these
chores in time to enable you to
enjoy Christmas is to do them
early. BY mid November, most
shops had put their Christmas
merchandise on sale. It's easy to
buy then; stores are less crowded,
there's a better selection.
With shopping and mailing done
early, you'll be able to decorate
your home leisurely. Stand on a
firm chair or ladder and make
buIc yOul ouPPOlO 'oii VA :" up
perry, waxey floor.
A balanced diet and plenty OF
rest will help ward off colds and
prevent that weary feeling that
creeps up on many around Christ
mas Eve.
If you intend to light a tree,
you'd better proceed with caution
electricity is treacherous. You
won't be shocked at what you find
if you let an electrician repair the
lighting system that always seems
to blow with Christmas lights.
Be wary of liquid merry-mak-
ing. There has been only one
method devised to drink repeated
toasts to Xmas and the New Year
and still feel tip-top the next
day. Just omit the alcohol and
take your highballs straight.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
HARD TO ANSWER

Boy-Mamma!
Tired Mother--What?
Boy-When Santa Claus was a
little boy, who filled his stock
ing?-(The Country Home)
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
{ RnI!STMAS
IS UNUSUAL
THIS YEAR
By ANNA ROOSEVELT
ROETTIGER


lis is a very special Christmas
s 51 orr fraught with til e
III h15t typ CT sentiment; one in
which each enc Of US tries to bring
the greatest s..25unt Of happiness
to to greatest number OF people;
one which 'has q b. -athless tone
Of expectancy auc uncertainty, and
one in which PRAYER, laughter and
tears will be clcs ,ly associated.
We will pray To- these far from
US who are facing grave dangers
and possible death, and for a hap
by future for those youn cnes who
are with US.
We viii laugh with all those
dear ones whom we can have near
US, and with the friends and
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24

1t is we'll to be benevolent and
to seek out the needy and dis
tressed and relieve their necessi-
ties. This is indeed a true spirit
of Christmas,
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
POINSETTIA LACKS
YULETIME TRADITION

The poinsettia has no Christmas
tradition. Possessing beautiful red
and green leaves the flowers
themselves being the small yellow
centers), and being available at
this season, the brilliance and col
or OF this plant add much to
Christmas decorations. The plant is
native to Central America and
Mexico and was adapted some
years ago to cultivation by DR..
Poinett of Charleston, sc. 1t is
distinctly modern and American.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
CHRISTMAS mANDKERCHIEFs

When all other gift IDEAS fail
you. there are always the old
standby handkcrchiefs There are
almost as many ways of making
them dainty and attractive as there
are friends to receive them. They
are very pretty with drawn threads
and touch of embroidery in the
corner, or plain. There are also
squares of colored linen, with
net footing of black or white.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
DISILLUSI0MED
SANTA TALKS OF
LAST APPEARANCE

PHILADELPHIA, Pain tired
now. In fact, every year around
this time I'm very tired" That is
what Santa Claus ca professional
one though, for the real one doesn't
ever get tired) had to say recently
as he was taking off his red and
white suit, preparatory to gong
home.
AS he pulled off his white whis-
kers YEARLY, he continued. Be
sides. this business of being a jolly
old fellow is highly seasonal work.
Just a couple of weeks work in
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
Hints for
Hostesses,
Xmas Time

A large, festive cake will con-
fer upon any Christmas banquet
Yuletide air that is quite dis
tinctive. Individual cakes help,
too.
When carving turkey first cut
through the leg, crack the joint,
and then disjoin the leg from the
turkey. Cut the breast in medium
thick slices, not in chunks. Use
a sharp knife.
Tirnips make an excellent gar
nish. Cook until tender, cool and
scoop out the insides. Spread with
butter and fill with cubed, sea-
soned beets. Reheat and surround
the fowl platter
If you spill pumpkin filling over
the edge of the crust it is likely
to burn during baking. Avoid this
by pouring only part of the filling
into the crust, put it in the oven
then pour in the balance of the
filling.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1942-12-24
CAMERA ALBUM

One of the new albums will be
a welcome gift for that person on
your list that is camera fierld.
This album may be obtained IN
artificial leather or in genuine
leather with upper closing. It's out
standing feature is the clear trans
parent protectors that keep the
contents clean.