The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-14
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 Fort Dix, No. J., August IA =
 Lieutenant Colonel Lewis R. Suss-
 man, post provost marshal, advises
 the families of soldiers planning to
 visit them here to make sure of the
 numbers of the mans company and
 regiment. If possible, they should
 arrange meeting place in advance,
 such as one of the service clubs.
 Surprise visits are not in order be-
 cause frequently the surprise is on
 the vsgitors themselves who find
 the man they seek has suddenly
 been transferred.
 All visitors entering Fort Dix are stopped and must be properly iden- tified before they are given passes to visit military personnel on the post. Only blood relatives, wives, and sweethearts of soldiers are al- lowed admittance. A limited num- Der of military police man the three information booths covering the thfee main entrances and handle crowds which on recent weekends, have been excessive.
 Parents and other relatives of servicemen were among the persons attending special Mass celebrated at 8 o'clock this morning at St. Lucy's church for the intention of men in the armed forces. Rev. Felix Scoglio officiated and prayers were offered to St. Rocco for victory and peace. Arrangements for the Mass were made by Mrs. Rose Filipelli and Mrs. Anthony Forina.
 Private Romeo c. Barbieri, son of Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Barbieri of 157 East Liberty street, has been pro- noted to the rank of corporal in the coast artillery unit with which he Is now serving in New Found- land. He has been in the army serv- ice since January 13, 1941.
 Four local men were enlisted in the US. Navy at New Haven head quarters yesterday, according to report received at the local recruit ing station where they applied. They are Richard c. Meo, 20, of Noble avenue, Robert c. Shumway, 20. of 52l Woodtick road, Roland c. LaPointe, r, of 53 East Dover street and Sherburne Rockwell of 173 Buckingham street.
 The following men have applied for enlistment and will be sent to the New Haven Navy headquarters for final examination: John Ernest Lush, 21, of Middlebury and Clemmons Blanchard, 42, of Oak vile.
 Blanchard who served in the Navy in the last World War will seek the rating of water tender first class which he formerly held. A step-son, Charles R. Delevieleuse, 25, of 34 State street, enlisted last month and another step-son has been in the Navy for some time.
 Francis T. Dee of 561 Piedmont street, Waterbury, has been accept ed for enlistment in the US. Marine Corps and is awaiting assignment to duty. Other Waterburians and residents of surrounding towns who applied for enlistment at the local recruiting station and have been sent to Springfield headquarters for final examination include: Rocco E. DeLoi of 599 Hamilton avenue, Clarence S. and Zebulah A. Hooker, brothers of 35 Center street, all of Waterbury, George c. Bares of Oakyille, Richard w. Phelps of Deep River, Robert J. Miller of Naugatuck and Robert J. Roper of Milford.
 Copies of the US. Marine hymn, as well as various car and window stickers, are available for distri- button ta the local station, Staff Sergeant Maxwell P. Dickerson an- nounced today. Various pamphlets on the service also may be secured by calling at the station.
 Private First Class Frank Rosa, son of Joseph Rosa of Hazel street, Waterbury, has been promoted to rank of corporal at the Army Air Forces Technical school at Madison, Wis. according to word received here.
 Captain Allan P. Wolcott, of 16l Bunker Hill avenue, Waterbury has completed 8 six-weeks training course at the Air Forces Officer Training School at Miami Beach, Fla. He will be given an assignment to executive duties in air force main tenance.
 Lieutenant Howard s. Hickcox of 229 Cooke street will take a course on guerrilla warfare at Middlesex College, Concord, Mass, from Aug list IS to 23. He is a member of Go. E. Third battalion, Connecticut State Guard.
 Physicians from Waterbury and towns who have volun- ]