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The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-12-10

strength, the great
strides the nation has made
since Dec. Z, 1941.
The story of these bombers all
over the world, or of ships nearly
like them, is the story of what has
happened to America in the last
year. Last December, many of them
were blackened hulls lying on Hick-
ham field in Hawaii or Clark field
near Manila. A year ago, they were
too few and the tired, surviving
men who flew them heroically we're
too few.
We Were Losing Then
Then we heard the stories like
that of Colin Kelly. great stories
of great achievements at heavy
odds, tragic odds. We were losing
every day.
Better news came more quickly
than we might have expected 1t.
We remember what happened to
the Japs at Midway; land = based
bombers deserved a big share #
credit there. Then we heard opin-
ions from some experts" that the
American bomber wasn't quite the
thing for the European front. The
answer came soon, when scores CT
the American big boys flew over
France in the biggest daylight raid
up to that time. 1t was the most
successful, too. Allied filters were
astounded at the fire power CT the
Flying Fcrtresses. at the way in
which they moved down enemy
fighter opposition, at their ability
to take punishment and return
home.
northeastern Montana is o see
ing the type of ship that has been
tried time and again in actual ccm-
bat and has not been found want
ing.
Sound Brings Thrill
We suppose that every small boy
in Glasgow ran out in the snowy
night when he first heard that
mighty roar. Perhaps his elders
weren't SO impulsive, but they too
were thrilled and heartened by the
A year ago is a long time. A year
ago we were still working on an
enlargement for our comparatively
tiny municipal airport. We had
pretty good hopes that the CAA
authorize such a field. A
local committee and city and coun-
ty officials we're on the job. 1t was
the hope that we might see an
expansion that would provide S.
10O-foot runways.
We get the CAA approval. The
corps of engineers called and opened
bids last spring and work began.
Then came a new plan of the air
forces. We began to hear Of work
IN the great new base at Great
falls and ON its satellites at Cut
Bank, Glasgow and Lewistcwn.
Contract extensions came, many
buildings, longer and wider run
Ways surfaced to withstand the i'm
,act of anything that flew, taxi
trips, many more acres Of land.
AS was to be expected, official
Information about these new devel-
was meagre. 1t had to be
n wartime. But the general plan
vas clear.
Here this skilled air force per-
onnel will be made up into teams
o nan the bombers. Each team
will have practice. The ships are
God, we know that. But the air
orce knows they are no better
han the crews that man them.
is just as essential as it
$ on the football field or the
asketball court.
When these squadrons attain that
eamwork they will be assigned.
hen new crews will move in to
earn the job.
With the plane teams come many
theirs. The ground crews are COM
osed of skilled men. They must
e housed, must have facilities fer
Continued on Page A.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-12-10
Mother Of Project:
Man Passes on at
I~Plentywood Home
BY Courier CORRESPONDENT

FORT PECK-Mr. and MIS-. ROD
ert j. Van Hee left Monday morn
ing for Plentywood where they were
called by the death of Mr. Van
Hee's mcther, who died at 49,
30 Sunday morning after an ex-
tended illness.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1942-12-10
"RED DEVIL"
DOINCS
BY staff Serg. John ]. McWeeney

BY Staff Serg. John j.. McWeeney
Editors Note: This news contri-
button comes from a member OF
the air forces ION the hill" 1t will
be a regular part of The Courier
and is designed for both the men
and officers at the airdrome and for
our local people.
Right now, we're locking for a
permanent name for the new col
umn All service men are welcome
to leave their suggestions at the
orderly room. The name should be
characteristic of the outfit, the air
forces or the locality. All sugges-
tions will be turned over to a
special committee for final selection.
The man who suggests the best
name will receive a carton CT Gig
arets. The contest is open to any
man at the airdrcme. Be sure your
own name accompanies your sug-
gestion.
Here's tn our new home here in
northeast Montana. 1t certainly is
a pleasing change considering our
last stOpOver.
Getting into the news of the week
we find the loquaclouS private La
Rock recently appointing himself
a third lieutenant, and receiving as
his reward for such a noble gesture,
a week on night KIP.
When Private Charles Quinn was
on night duty he committed the
error of requesting Private Robert
Skaters company. AT l, said PHI
vate Quinn began to doubt the Wis
dom of his choice due to some sand
papering and boondoggling don't by
Shafer. the wise man.
The k%indhearted co" who tip
toed through barracks at 6 a. m,
drew hearty maledictions from as
sorted men who had visions OF KIP
and restrictions to the post Tor
missing roll call; not forgetting
their Cooked forward to- break
fast.
The arrival of the planes caused
a great furore in Glasgow. A re-
percussion at the PIX was the abJect
service given members of combat
crews who blandly accepted all TINS
as their just due.
one section was treated to some
of the finest Grade A gripping that
has been heard west of the MlsSiS,
sippi. Even Saulnier complimented
ICE Stars performance.
THIS HURTS ! 1t is al
legged that the master minds OF the
squadron have been segregated at
meal time so the men can see IN
digestion creep upon them in all OF
It's various stages.
II seems to be an unwritten law
TO Joke about army chow, ever since
General Washington crossed tne
I'm sure the rather OF
our country would be well pleased
to eat in our mess.
What was the significance of the
more or less choice cigars being
around in a certain depart
? ? No elections are in pros
pect.
HIDDEN TALENT.
The army has been Known TO
oring forth many hidden talents
n the rank which was proven when
Iipshitz gave out with his lmper-
OF Al JOlSOIl dLiu OItiSA
theatrical highlightS, amid the
,hcrus of bOOs and well directed
comments, in barracks at 3 sun
lay morning. Reidy, McWeeney,
2ichshitz and our man Kelley were
he principal critics.
WANTED !!!!!
ONE MESS SERGEANT, AMBI-
VERY. WHO IS WILL
NC TO WORK, JUST FOR THE
EXPERIENCE. TAKING CHARGE
)F OUR OWN CORPORAL MILL
IRIS DELICATESSON AND FRUIT
RESERVE; WHICH IS SAFELY
HIDDEN IN THE ORDERLY {
Room. $50 he thinkSD !
Here is something to test your
Continued on Page a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
RED MEN PLAN
VICTORY BALL
Eight Waterburians Placed
on Reception Committee
for State Social Event

Eight residents of this city have
been asked to serve on the recep-
ton committee for the Victory Ball
which will follow the Seth Great
Sun Council session of the Improved
Order of Red Men, in the Hotel
Stratfield, Bridgeport, May 8 and g.
Local Red Men who will assist are:
Howard Neal, Arthur Lewis, Cliff
ford A. Peck, John Perch, Paul
Richards, Morgan j. Cannon, Earl
Hotchkiss and Joseph w. Caovete.
Among the more than 600 expect
ed to attend the affair will be ma
tional and state officers. Former
mayor of Bridgeport, Past Great
Sachem Edward T. Buckingham, is
honorary chairman of the Victory
Ball, an innovation this year.
Members of the local order who
hold state posts are: William Saun-
ders, great chief of records; Frank
lin Wells, president of the orphans
board; Albert Kistner, secretary OF
the board; Edward Schoeck, deputy
great sachem; Franklin A. Wells, Jr
member of the printing committee
and Joseph Williams, member OF
the charter committee. Carl w
Thompson OF Naugatuck is mem
Der of the aged members commit
tee, and Edward Jentzel, also Of
Naugatuck, is deputy great
Sachem.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

requirements set down by the Uni
Yersity, it was announced this MORN
ing by Ambrose G. Egan, a men,
Der OF the Wildly high school fac
ulty who is chairman of the schol-
arship fund locally.
These scholarships amount to
over $500 year per student and
at the present time the Alumni
group has about nine students en-
joying the fruits Of these annual
awards.
waterbury candidates for these
scholarships must have all Gre
dentials, photos, letters, marks and
so forth ready for presentation in
person for final interview by the
scholarship committee at the office
Of Attorney Pasquale DeCicco, %
Leavenworth street, Thursday even
ing of this week at 7:30 o'clock.
All applications for candidates
selected Thursday night will be
mailed to university authorities by
TIE first of next month. Local
students interested in this offer are
urged to contact either Mr. .Egan
Or Arthur ;! Bowling at Wildly high
school, Thelma Zackin, North Elm
street, or Harold Post on Central
avenue. Assisting on the committee
for Derby students is DR.. Bernard
Shield. Torrington students may
register with Judge D. Cramer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

were married fifty years ago at st.
Patrick's church, have been life
long residents of this city. Their
family includes, besides the Rev.
erend Fathers, three other sons,
Walter j. Hutchinson of NewtoWn
and New York City, director of
foreign distribution for Twentieth
Century Fox Film Corporation;
William T. and Vincent Hutchin-
son, both of Newark, N. j., and
two daughters. Misses Mary and
Gertrude Hutchinson, teachers at
Wildly high school. They also have
two grandchildren, Elizabeth and
William T. Hutchinson OF Newark,
N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
DISTRICT SESSIONS
in SCOUT CAMPAIGN
Drive Here for $16,868 to
Close Officially Next
Saturday

Scout Executive David F. Babson
announced five district committee
meetings which are participating in
the financial campaign to raise
$16,868 for the Mattatuck Boy
Scouts, will be held. The drive will
end on Feb. %. A total of $5,810.1O
was reported received Friday at a
luncheon meeting in the Waterbury
club by William T. Jebb, chairman
of the budget drive.
Tonight George Gaugler, chair
man, will meet with the south dis
trict at 1880 o'clock and tomorrow
he will meet with the Washington
Hill committee at the same time
in the Washington Park Commun-
ity club.
The east district will meet to-
morrow night at o'clock in SIS.
Peter and Paul church with Laur-
ence Kenney, chairman.
The central district. headed nv
William H. Feeter, vii Inject We'd
nesday afternoon at Sis o'clock at
the Waterbury club.
Oscar Warner, chairman Of the
west district committee, will as
senble with the group on March 2
at 7:30 o'clock in the evening at
the Bunker Hill church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

A very enthusiastic meeting of
Air Raid Sector B-33 was held at
Washington Park Community House,
Sunday afternoon at o'clock, I'M
der the craftsmanship Of Edward
Brown. About 80 people attended,
and Mr.. Brown gave a drill which
will be carried out at each meeting,
adding to it from time to time in
formation necessary for each per-
son to have and make use of, in
case of an air raid.
These meetings will be held at
least once a Week-and Mr. Brown
by careful planning, intends to have
the meetings of one duration, with
a speaker, who will be allowed ten
minutes to cover the topic assigned
to them.
One half Of the meeting will be
devoted to questions and answers
with a view TO helping each and
every one in the sector to become
familiar with the work, the balance
of the time will be taken up with
the drill
A meeting will be held next Sun
day, at the same time, namedw 2
o'clock at Washington Park Com
munity House and anyone living in
Sector 1888 is invited to attend.
The streets included in Sector B.
80 at Luke strete. south side from
Baldwin street to Sylvan avenue,
thence on Sylvan avenue, both sides
as far as the Community House;
Paramount street, both sides from
Luke to Lounsbury street, Rye street
between Fairmount and Baldwin
streets, Baldwin street from Luke
to Lounsbury street, north side of
Lounsbury street from Baldwin to
Mulcahy school.
The regular business meeting Of
the Washington Park Community
club will be held this evening at
8:l5 at Washington Park Community
House. There will be a short bust
ness meeting-followed by social
which the new officers will enter
tain the outgoing officers. Refresh
| ments viii lbe served. Guests will be
Abner Richar dson, retiring vice
| president; Mrs. +. A. McGrath, Mrs.
Evelyn Dzick, Mrs. Ellen Scadden,
F.. A. McGrath, John Dzick and
Burton Walker.
A discussion will be held on plans
! to erect an honor roll perpetuating
the names Of young men and women
of the district who have answered
| tba call tn the cOlOrS Parents rela-
tives of friends Of those in the SER
vice are asked to cooperate by
| sending the names and addresses
of those who answered the call.
| Mrs. Edith M. Plankey Is secre-
tary of the club and chairman of
the committee in charge OF the
honor roll. She is being assisted by
Henry Hayden, Sr, and Mrs. Alfred
Linden.
There will be no basketball games
at Washington Park Community
House this evening. The CYO games
have been postponed.
Lenten devotions will be held at
st. Francis Xavier church, Sunday,
Wednesday and Friday evenings at
7::3O o'clok. Bcnediction on Sunday
EVENINGS, and Stations of the Cross
! On Wednesday and Friday evenings
ct 1880, and ON Friday and Satur-
day of this week are Ember days,
and for those required to do so. are
fast days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
American Brass Co. Wage Farley To Resume Thursda!
FATHER SHANAHAN
lis REPORTED SAFE

Local relatives of Rev. Thomas A.
Shanahan, S. j.. have received word
that he is safe and Is serving as
chaplain among American wounded
at Darwin, Australia. The news
came from missionary headquarters
of the Jesuit order.
Father Shanahan, formerly a pro-
fessor at Holy Cross college. was
among those evacuated from the
Philippines after the japanese at
tack, according to earlier word re-
ceived here.
The son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John T.
Shanahan of LOT Lounsbury ave-
nue.. Father Shanahan had been
serving as professor at the Jesuit
school in Manila when the Japanese
began their attack.
The Manila school formerly oper-
ated by the Jesuits is now serving as
Red Cross hospital. 1t is believed
that Father Shanahan and other
priests were evacuated to Australia
in Red Cross vessels.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
&,s~H%1yn>vt%
ESTABLISHED 1885

These Rogers-Peet 0vercoots, $49-
From SIS and $6O-Are Hand Done
To The Last Stitch And Good To The
Last Thread. -
They'll return unexpected divi-
dends Of comfort, service, good
looks, fit and style, long after the
price is forgotten.
The fobrics had gone through
srueIlins laboratory test long be-
fore there was yord used-ond
Rosers-Peet laboratory tests neon
fabric must be oil wool-oll vir-
gin wool-before it's good enough
to be used in Rosers-Peet cloth
ing.
The man who buys one Of these
coots will pot himself on the back
later when he realizes how thrifty
he wos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
TESTIMONIAL FOR
CAPT. A. H. MURTHA

More than 100 attended testi-
monial dinner in honor of Capt. A.
H. Murtha, officer in charge of the
Waterbury sub-office of the Hart
ford ordnance district, in the Chase
Country club last night.
The affair. at which were present
employees of the Waterbury sub
office, was held in recognition of
Capt. Murtha's promotion Saturday
from the rank of Lieutenant to a
captains rating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
SCHOOLS RESUME
WINTER SESSION
Holiday Fails to Interrupt
Work in Essential
Plants

Stores, offices and schools were
open today after being closed yes
terday in observance of Washing
tons birthday.
Defense plants operated as usual
despite the holiday. Mail carriers
made one complete delivery. The
state motor vehicle department Of
flee was open, as was the Office Of
the U. S. Employment Service.
The city hall and other public
buildings were closed for the day.
Flags flew in front of public build
ings, also in front of many stores
and homes.
Trains, BUSES and private cars
last night brought home many who
had taken advantage of the long
weekend to enjoy a mid-winter va
cation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
RECREATION CLUB
SPONSORS DANCE

The annual dance of the Romag-
nolo Recreation club attracted
more than 300 persons to Concordia
hall Sunday night. Proceeds from
the affair will be turned over to
the organization, treasury, and will
be used in part for the purchase
of defense bonds.
Chairman and assistant chair
man, resectively, were Agostino
CALI and Albert Tamburini, Henry
Marchini and Ottorino Martinelli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

Friday. Both raises are retroactive
to February 16.
The Waterbury Brass Workers
Union, which has contracts with
both the aforementioned plants,
will resume negotiations toward a
new contract with the American
Brass Company, with which 1t also
has a contract, at conference
Thursday. The union is seeking a
wage increase of Is cents an hour. a
closed shop and other benefits. Sim
liar demands are being made Of the
American Brass Company by the
Torrington and Ansonia Brass
Workers Unions, which are affiliates
of the Waterbury local in the Inter
national Union of Mine, Mill and
Smelter Workers, CLIO.
The raise at Mattatuck will bene-
fit more than 400 workers. The raise
at the Oakville Company will affect
about 750 workers.
The offer by the Mattatuck Manu-
featuring Company involves a
waiver by the company management
of contract provision requiring a
30-day notice of attempts to change
the wage provisions in the contract,
which was signed in December.
The Oakville Company contract
also includes contract change.
These two raises follow similar
raises at other plants in Water
bury and Naugatuck. The Scovill
Manufacturing Company, Chase
Brass and Copper Company, Water
bury Buckle Company, and Water
bury Button Company recently an
nounced increases of six cents an
hour for hourly and piece workers.
Raises have also been announced by
the Risdon Manufacturing Company
of Naugatuck and Waterbury and
the Eastern Malleable Iron Com
pany of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

Francis Parish hall last evening
with the following scores: Fitzmaur-
ice Is VS. Conway II; O'Donnell %
VS. Goggin 1s; O'Neil Is, VS. Nc
Hugh 26; Coughlin Is, VS. Cusick
| II.
Standing OF the teams
O'Neil 443; Fitzmaurice AL; Nc
Hugh 435; Conway. 416; ODonnell
Ala; Coughlin 414; Cusick 408; Cog
gin 1856.
Washington Park Community
House Midget League at the game
Saturday afternoon between the
Flashes Jrs. and the Midgets gave
the game to the Midgets with
score of 48 to the Flash JrS. co.
Simpson and Dzick Wer ethe stars
for the Midgets while Abindola and
Hayden, did the honors for the
Flash Jrs. Hanlon was the referee.
Briefs
John Norton of South street is
patient at st. Mary's hospital.
Friends of Miss Helen Joyce will
be glad to learn she is reclfperating
from a very serious illness at her
home on South street.
Fred Arab, son = Mr.. and Mrs
Asid Arab OF Sylvan avenue, after
finishing his training course at Paris
Island is now stationed at Quantico
Va, air base. Mr.. Arab enlisted in
the Marine Corps.
Jackie Cuddy OF Sylvan avenue is
i'll at his home with all attack OF
the grippe.
The Y Ski club had a skiing party
over the week end to Franconia
Notch, N. H., leaving Friday even
ing at 7 O'Clock, they travelled by
bus to New Hampshire. They re-
turned early Sunday morning and
report a wonderful trip. Miss Eileen
Whalen and Dorothy Kendrick were
among those from Washington Hill
who made the trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
New Contract Sought
To Replace Agreement
Presently In Effect
Two More Factories Announce Increases in Wages
Today Affecting More Than 1000 Employees;
Oalville CO. to Ratify Offer Thursday

The Mattatuck Manufacturing
Company and the Oakville Com
pany, division of the Scoyill Manu-
featuring Company have offered
wage increases of six cents an hour
to their employees, it was an
nouced today by Executive Secretary
John j. Driscoll Of the Waterbury
Brass Workers Union. The union
unit at the Mattatuck plant, he said
has voted to accept the company
offer, while the union membership
at the Oakville Company will vote on
the management offer at meeting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

In honor of the Golden Jubilee
of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James M. Hutchinson, Reverend
John M. Hutchinson, S. j., of
Holy Cross College, Worcester,
Mass, celebrated Mass this morn
inf at their home on Hillside ave-
nue.. Rev. Gerald F. Hutchinson,
S. j., of the faculty OF Weston
College, Weston, Mass, attended
with the other members of the
family. Most Rev. Maurice F. Nc
Auliffe, Bishop of Hartford, grant,
ed permission for the unusual
privilege.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson. who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

Helium gas gets its name from
Helios, the Greek sun god, since
this gas was discovered on the sun
before it was found on earth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24

The Red Gross unit held meet
ing at the Parish hall this after
noon.
Collection list for 1941 were dis
tributed at all the Masses Sunday at
st. Francis Xavier If there are any
errors or omissions, the pastor would
eb glad to make corrections, If the
parishioners will make same known
to him.
The annual noVena OF grace held
at st. Francis Xavier church dur
ing the month of March, will be
held starting Sunday, April 10th in
stead, it was announced at all the
Masses on Sunday. 1t was deemed
advisable owing to the unusual hard
weather we experience during the
month of March and in all prob
ability more people would be able
to attend the novena if it were held
in April The Passionate Fathers
will conduct the Novena this year
The Holy Name As tournament
played their weekly game at ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
Enthusiastic Meeting
Held By Air Raid Class
Several Sessions Planned for Each Week; COnl=
munity Club Discusses Program OF Activities
WASHINGTON HILL

Owing to yesterday being holi-
day, there was no religious confer
ence held for the high school pu-
pills but instructions for the gram
mar school pupils will lbe held as
usual on Thursday afternoon at
2:3O in the school, Saturday at 9
o'cloc, and on Sunday after the $3.50
o'clock Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-02-24
NYU INTERVIEWS
CLOSE THURSDAY
Naugatuck Valley Alumni
Offering Four Scholar
ships to Students

The Naugatuck Valley club Of
New York University Alumni is Of
fering scholarships in all its under
graduate schools to deserving stu
dents who are able to meet the
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-09-17

Of runaway girls have turned to
her for advice and counsel. A salts
factory solution of their problems
was almost always reached, she
declares with satisfaction. In sew
eral instances the recipients never
forgotten and have corresponded
with her over a period of years.
A heart that is overflowing with
good will toward her fellow men is
evidenced in her winning smile
which cheers every one who comes
within it's sphere. Besides mother
ing thousands of persons far from
home, who have turned to her for
aid, Miss Yopp has reared four OF
her sisters children
"Often times friendly word to
a lonely soldier waiting to make
train connections will do more for
him than a anything else," Miss
Yopp declares.
People are generally courteous
when seeking information she re
veals. Sometimes they become ir
rated by delays but friendly word
or two soon cures that"
Soldiers and civilians alike are
taken under Miss Yopp's wing, and
thousands of persons scattered al
over the country have found her tt
be that "friend in need"
The Wilmington morning star., 1942-09-17
SELL -0U1' SEEN
FOR BOND DINNER

be the last for the pair, who have
been on a Today bond selling tour
throughout the south. They will
leave for Washington, D. c. at $40
o'clock Sunday night after, appear
ing at a special war bond rally at
the New Hanover high school at
o'clock. They will then board a
plane for Hollywood, Mr.. Grist said.
Mayor Hargrove Bellamy, chair
man of the reception mmittee, will
meet the film stars, who are trav-
cling by automobile, at the city
limits and accompany them with a
police escort to the Cape Fear Ho'
tel.
Final arrangements for the dinner
were completed at a meeting of the
dinner. and menu committees yes.
terday at the country club.
Tickets are available for the din.
ner at $3.50 to all persons who pur.
chase war bond of $500 maturity
value or more. Accommodations for
200 have been arranged.