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The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
MELONS SOUTH

To join his wife and child in Se- attle, H. M. Wellons, City Light Superintendent, sailed south on the Princess Norah Wednesday evening. He will spend several weeks vacation in the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
SUMPTION SOUTH

George Sumption, we'll known Wrangell shrimp cannery operator, left Wednesday evening on the Prin- cess Norah to join his wife in Seat tie on a vacation trip during the closed shrimp season.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
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 HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

.,. :. :. :. :. :. z. :. :. :. :. <. :: The Sentinel extends birthday greetings this week to the follow ing:
 Cara Lou Lewis, March '.
 Chipper Champlin, March g.
 Bernard Iverson, March 9.
 Eugene Nelson, March 10.
 Robin Ferguson, March 13.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
ON N0RAH

Neil Christensen, Robert Forrest, Lee Harbaugh and Don c. Seeman were passengers arriving in Wran- gell this week on the Princess Norah from the States.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
Japs Take Batavia; Fall Of Dutch Java
 Appears Imminent
#tByZAssoeiated Pressl

Batavia has fallen to the Jap anese. A Dutch Communlque said the Java capital has been evacuated. Tokyo previously claimed its capture. Bandoeng, main army headquarters and site of a huge arsenal, is under seize and the Japs are said to be within a few miles of it. Ob- servers said the fall of Java to the enemy appeared imminent although the Dutch were pre- pairing for an all-out resistance to the last.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
TO VISIT IN EAST

Mrs. Harry c. Williams, wife of a Wrangell high school teacher, and daughter Judy Pat, left on the Prin- cess Norah for the States, She will visit relatives in the middle west and east and expects to be gone indefin- itely.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
OPERETTA AT SCHOOL

An operetta, featuring the child ren of the lower grades, will be giv- en at the high school auditorium to- night at 8 o'clock Parents and friends are invited to attend.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
MRS. FISHER TO STATES

Mrs. J. E. Fisher and two young daughters, family of Jack Fisher, of Royal Blue Taxi, sailed for the States aboard the Princess Norah Tuesday evening.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1942-03-06
SOUTH BOUND

Mrs. I. P. Nore, wife of the Wran- gell dairy operator, sailed south on the Princess Norah this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
RUTH |. BRIGGS
 PRETTY BRIDE
Long Island Resident Weds Frank Walker in Ape
 pOnaug, R. l.

Naugatuck, December II. - Ruth Lester Briggs, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clarence L. Briggs, of Green wich, L. l., and Frank Henry Walker, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Walker. of Melbourne street, Nau- gatuck, were united in marriage Sat urday, December 5, at a ceremony performed at St. Barnabas church in Apponaug. R. I. Rev. Nelsie w. MacKie officiated.
 Miss Phyllis c. Arnold was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Misses Anna A. Moskalyk and Haven c. Joyce, Mrs. J. Richard Leon, and Miss Edith Whitaker. Best man was Jonh A. Hill and serving as ushers were Lambert L. Lind, Thomas F. Edmonds, George R. Walker and Robert F. Hull.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attired in an ivory satin gown made with a yoke of bridal illusion outlined with cart ridge pleating. Her fingertip veil was caught with a latticework crown and she carried bouquet of Eucharistic lilies, orchids and bou- vardia.
 A ruby velvet gown was worn by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Papers Recorded In Realty Deals

The following late realty records have been filed with the town clerks office:
 Warranty Deeds
 Eagle Realty Go, to Helen E. Veillette, property in Bellewood park.
 Oscar Peterson to Albert and Ernest Peterson.
 Generoso zollo to Joseph B. Vuolo, property on Shelley street. Trustees Head
 Colonial Trust Co.,, trustee for Bridget Kelly, to Rev. Charles M. Kelly, administrator of the esate of Bridget Kelly, property on Cher ry street.
 Administrators Decd
 Rev. Charles M. Kelly, admins trator of the estate of Bridget Key ly, to Joseph Chiucarello. prop erty on Cherry street.
 Quit Claim Deeds
 City of Waterbury to Helen Walsh Famiglietti land on Nelson street. City of Waterbury to David All man, property on Sheldon srteet. William McGrath to the city of Waterbury, land on Platt and Brewster streets.
 Albert and Alpherie Delage, Cor rine Delage Corrivean, Albertine Delage Cipriano, Antoinette Delage Barre, to Laura, Dolores, Noela, Os- car, and Armand Delage. Mortgage Releases
 .Vat~- oury Savings bank to Anna DeStefano.
 Waterbury Savings bank to Gen. eroSo Zollo.
 Colonial Trust Co, trustee under the will of Charles H. Harrub, to Esther Simon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Dec. 11.-As 8 result of a collision between a jeep and two army trucks Pvt. William E. Darlington of Naugatuck, is pa tient in an army hospital. The &C., cident occurred on Friday the 18th last month and the local soldier sustained a broken arm and a frac- tured knee. He was severely shaken up.
 Chief John J. Sheridan of the Naugatuck fire department returned to his home on North Main street yesterday afternoon from St. Mary's hospital where he recently under went an operation.
 MT and Mrs. Stephen Harper of 35 Cliff street announce the mar riage of their daughter, Jean, to Corporal Nicholas Perugini, former ly of Waterbury. The wedding took place in Muskogee, Okla, on Nov. A. '''.
 Stewart Dahlin, ST., of Hillside avenue, is patient in the Water bury hospital.
 Patrolman Timothy Reardon of City Hill street was reported in a very weak condition by authorities at St, Mary's hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
WILLIAM BORG LAID TO REST Beacon Falls Resident In= tered in Pine Bridge
 Cemetery

Beacon Falls, Dec. 11.-Funeral services for William Andrew Borg, of Felspar avenue, Beacon Falls, who died at his home Wednesday after a lingering illness were held this afternoon at 2:30 D. m., from his late residence. Rev. Willard J.. Stevens, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Pine Bridge cemetery.
 About $139 has been realized in the Red Cross Christmas seal drive so far.
 The committee wishes to thank the following for remittances re- ceived the past week: Ralph Brad ley, MT. and Mrs. William c. Hoad- ley, Wilfred Swan, MT. and Mrs. David Gehnini, MT. and Mrs. John Cymbala, MT. and Mrs. Gideon TomlinSon, A. Archambault, William H. Worrell, MT. and Mrs. Dennis Nolan, MT. and Mrs. Walter Dobosz, Henry French, Chicoskis Market, John O'Connell, MT. and Mrs Will liam Dumschott, William Gurber, George Ruppe, MT. and Mrs. Clay ton DuBois, MT. and Mrs. Louis Mather, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Par sio, MT. and Mrs. Charles Pike wich and MT. and Mrs. Frank Wynn.
 Also. MT. and Mrs. Harold Rich ter, William Brennan, Louis Kram- petz, Russell Sherry, MT. and Mrs. George Leeper, MT. and Mrs. Albert Mennillo, MT. and Mrs. Theodore Heller, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Scheithe, MT. and Mrs. Stanley Wis niewski, Mrs. George Clark, Mrs. Caroline Astrom, MT. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell, Mrs. Cyrus Wilcox, MT. and Mrs. Edward Gruber, MT. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson, MT. and Mrs. Wilfred Russell, Miss Ruth Carroll and MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fisher, ST.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
PARENT-TEACHERS
 WILL DINE MONDAY

Naugatuck, Dec. 1.-The Decem- Der meeting ct the Parent-Teachers' association will be heid Monday. December IA at 8 p. m., in the high school auditorium.
 The speaker will be Mrs. Leslie R. Mathews of Fairfield, state presl- dert If .he P. T. A. Her topic will be Opportunities of a Parent Teacher Association" The public is invited.
 Previous to the meteing, the board of the PafeEt-Teachers' associa- ton will entertain Mrs. Mathew at q dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

oNPSAAAeCAHNClib, ". O. F TOId, oGpCA . intendent of pontoons and boots; V. Hastings, assistant superintend- ent of pontoons and boots; Robert Lowell, industrial relations depart ment; and Harry Ingram, in charge of male employment.
 Committees in charge follow:
 Patsy Mastropietro, general chair man of the committee.
 Place and food committee-John Manno, chairman; Ernest Guclakis, Sam Tummarello. Al Paivo, Mary Racano. V. Creddo.
 Enteftainment-Joe Kaczkowsky chairman; Ceil Saunders, Louis Gambardella, Mary Vito, Ruth La- guna.
 Decoration-Nick Mariana, chair man: Mae Siteber, Mary Grant, Frieda Kozlowsky, Mary Nasatka, Ann Lovas, Eleanor Staskowicz, Anna Sinegrist, Kay Bartoletti Ann Aruch.
 Grabbag-Dora Capodonni, chair man; Ray Deegan, Tessie Calda- .one. Alvina Bredice, Lucille Silio, Margery Miller.
 Publicity committee-Carl Moore and c. Waskowicz, co-chairmen, Margaret Coy, Estelle Kolakowski, Winnie Creddo, Gilda Nichou, Shir- ley Fetterman.
 TranSportation-Ernest Guclakis, chairman; Chris Gambardella, Louis iambardella, Mary Pandiani, Mary Nasaatka.
 Ticket committee committee-Joe Kac5kowski, c hartman, Ann Tug, Mary Misto, Cell Saunders, Lydia Nitkowski, Mary St. Angelo, Ziggy Oonlbroski.
 Parents Invited
 An invitation to visit a busy war factory has been extended to all parents of the Naugatuck High School Victory corps by the Nauga- tuck Footwear plant.
 The Victory corps has become an important unit in the production of :his plant and officials of the com oany believe mothers and fathers of these students will be interested in visiting their place of work and observing their contribution to our war effort.
 All parents are urged to. be pres ent at the employment office on Rubber avenue December l5 at 4 o'clock.
 After a trip through the plant, refreshments will be served in the oewly decorated cafeteria.
 Steeplejack Needed
 The people of Nauagtuck are probably wondering why the flag on the town hall has not been flying the past week. Warden Brophy an- uouced today the reason is that the rope on the pole is broken and they have been unable to hire a steeplejack with insurance to re- place it. Warden Brophy said. how ever. 1t will be repaired in a day or two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Dec. 11-Funeral serv- ices for Hugh Hearns. of 28 Good year avenue. who died early Wed- nesday morning at his home were held this morning from his residence at 8:30 a. m.. to St. Francis church where solemn high Mass was cele- brated at g o'clock Burial was in St. James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
No Auditor Named,
 Deadline Dec. 31
Quorum Lacking at Burgesses Farley; Policemen
 Seek Extra Work in War Plants

Naugatuck, Dec. 1.-The naming of aduitors for the town was delayed Thursday night when quorum failed to show up for the special meeting of the Board of Warden and Burgesses called by Warden Leo J. Brophy. An effort will be made to hold such session next week as action on this matter must be taken quickly to comply with state regulations.
 Some months ago, Naugatuck had engaged the auditing firm of Clark & Turnblom. Recently MT. Clark in- formed the warden his firm would be unable to do the work this year as MT. Turnblom has enlisted in the Navy.
 According to Warden Brophy, the state regulation demands auditors be named three months before the end of the fiscal year. The borough s fiscal year ends March 31. Warden Brophy said it would be better to have the affair cleared at this time because in the next few weeks it may not be possible to get the bur gesses around because of the holi- days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

the maid of honor and emerald green velvet frocks by the brides- maids. All wore headdresses of ostrich plumes and carried cascade bouquets of chrysanthemums in fan shades.
 Following a wedding trip to New York the couple will reside in Nau- gatuck upon their return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Rubber Shop Xmas Party Dec. 70

the Bristol company as an appren- tice machinist.
 Roberts is the son of Mrs. Val- mar Roberts and attended Nauga- tuck high school Before enlisting he was employed at the New Ha- ven Trap Rock CO, in Cheshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
FUEL PLANT GONG
 RINGS CONSISTENTLY

Naugatuck, December Il. = Pe- destrians on lower Church street were attracted yesterday afternoon by the ringing of gong at the plant of the Naugatuck Fuel Con- pany. The gong alarm rang contin- uously for some time and resulted from the breaking of cap on the sprinkling system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Celebrated Birthday

Wallace G. Plumb of North Main street, who retired from his position in the office of the Eagle Lock company last March after more than 50 years of service, celebrated his 84th birthday Thursday enter taining members of his family. Mir. Plumb is treasurer of Plymouth, an an office he has held for A years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
TwoDepartments To Hold Program
 For Plant Staff
Norton, Kenishea, Carter, Knapik, Bushnell, Ford Lowell, and Hastings Invited as Guests; Patsy Mas
 trOpietrO Chairman; Sullivan's Secured for Dinner


Naugatuck, December II. - Arrangements have been completed for the Christmas Party to be held by depart Inn December 20 Invited guesed will be w. H. Norton general factory manager Joseph Kenishea president of noca 4o ontee RnDper a umGa Harry Carter
 United Rubber Workers Union; Les Bushnell production
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
RATS oUTNUMBER HUMANS

There are two rats for every human in the United States, and each of these rats does about S2 worth of damage a year, or more than $520,000, 600 annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Office to Be Opened

Postmaster Daniel P. Hurley an- noUnces the Terryyille Post office will be open Saturday afternoons December 12 and 19 to take care of the heavy Christmas business. The windows will close at 6 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Meeting Tonight

Mrs. Vene Smith of Orchard street, chairman of the Defense Council Educational committee, will speak at an opening meeting in the Plymouth Community Hall this eve- ing on incendiary bombs and other facts vital to civilian defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Basketball Tonight

Two of the greatest school rivals in the state will meet in St. Cas- imirs Hall tonight wh2n Thomaston high invades this town to give bat tie to Terryville high. Both teams
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

of Warden and Burgesses soon.
 Although it is not known definite ly whether or not such permission from the burgesses is legally neces- sary, it is felt advisable to secure it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
FACTORIES AWAIT
 BLACKOUT PERIOD
Rubber Company Not Com= pelled to Do So Until
 After Christmas

Naugatuck, December II. = The United States Rubber Company, plant is not compelled to blackout in air raid tests, according to an announcement made by Harcld R. Perry, chief air raid warden, until December 27. After the 27th the company plants will observe black out tests for 10-minute period. The plant and that of Naugatuck Chem ical Company have been designated as defense factories and will only have to blackout for 10 minutes.
 MT. Perry announced the Con necticut On the Alert" program which had been broadcast every Sunday afternoon at 4::30 o'clock over station WTIC will be heard starting Sunday at 2 o'clock. The program will be rebroadcast each Sunday night at 10:30 o'clock over station WICC. All air raid wardens, auxiliary fire and police wardens and deputies are especially request ed to listen to the broadcast because of important messages given.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Promoted

Word has been received from London, England, that Lieut.. Col onel Walter M. Scott, U. s. A. has been promoted to the rank of Col onel and is now chief of the Tech nical Division of Chemical Warfare ill England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
In HOsDital

Cyrus Skilton of Mount Tobe dis trict is a patient at the Waterbury Hospital where he has undergone an operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Cops Make Plea

VUpS MaKt FIea
 Werden Brophy disclosed today several policemen here wish permis- sion to do other work during their hours off duty. They wish to seek employment for four-hour periods in the war plants here. The warden indicated he plans to bring the re- quest to the attention of the Board
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
GUARDS ELECT
 JOSEPH STAR Doctor Chosen Recruiting Officer for Proposed COn-
 nectieut Unit

Naugatuck, Dec. 11.-At meet ing of the Naugatuck Fish and Game club Wednesday evening in the borough court room, Dr. Joseph J. Sitar was named recruiting of ficer for the proposed unit of the Connecticut State Guard in Nauga- tuck. The purposes of the unit were explained to the group by Capt. H. Needham of the Guard. It will be designated as the "Nauga- tuck Rangers"
 A large number of members of the association applied for member ship in the guard which will be composed of B men who will elect commanding officers. The unit will be officially organized at a meeting in the near future. Each guard must pass a physical examination and obtain the approval of the state police department.
 The guards will protect local manufacturing plants and reservoirs and act as paratroops in case of an enemy attack. They will be pre- pared to resist any invasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Eagles Activities

Terryville Eagles will hold their annual Christmas party for children of members ill their hall Saturday afternoon: December 19 with a pro- gram of entertainment for POO chil- dren each of whom will be pre- sented gifts from a Christmas tree.
 The Eagles, now conducting a membership drivc, will observe Past Presidents night January 19 at which time Past Presidents will oc- cupy the chairs and confer degrees On class of candidates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

opened their seasons last week with close victories.
 Coach Joe Jazlonowski has put the Orange and Black quintet through several workouts during the week and has endeavored to iron out the weak points which showed up in last weeks victory over Nor ris High.
 A prelim between the second teams of the two schools will start at 7:30 with the main attraction scheduled fer 8:30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
District Meeting

Michael Harbert, commander of Plymouth Post, American Legion, announces the local post will be hostess to the December meeting of the Sixth District, American Legion, here Wednesday night. December l6. A meeting of the Sixth District Auxiliary will be held here the same night. The Legion meeting will be in the Legion rooms in the town hall while the women will meet at Eagles Hall.
 Following the separate meetings joint Christmas party will be held at Eagles Hall where gifts will be exchanged and a donation of cigarettes for Newington Hospital will be taken up. Refreshments will be served at Eagles Hal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Marine EnliSteeS

Marine EnliSteeS
 Robert J. Miller of East Water bury road and Louis Roberts also of East Waterbury road were among those who enlisted in the U. s. Ma rines att he recruiting station on Wednesday.
 Miller is the son of MT. and Mrs. Fred Miller and attended Naugatuck high school. He was employed at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
Christmas Sale

The annual Christmas sale spon- sored by the Alethea Society of the Pl. mouth Congregational Church will be held Wednesday, December 16 in the church rooms on Park street. A silver tea will be held in connection with the sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11
VICTORY JALOPY
 DRIVE STARTED
Plymouth Legion Backs National Campaign; Cy-
 rus SkiltOn Is III
TERRYVlLLE Correspondent: ,. F. Ryan, l4 W Main SG-Tel 8559 Bristol Oiv

Terryville, Dec. Il - Plymouth Post, American Legion, will partici- pate in the Victory Jalopy Junk ing Roundup" which will be con- ducted throughout the country. Anyone having an old car which they are not driving are asked to turn the car over to the Legion who in turn will sell it to a reputable auto graveway dealer. The pro- ceeds received from the sale of old cars by the Legion will be turned over to the Plymouth Memorial Fund. The committee in charge of the drive includes: Michael Har- bert, chairman, Howard Whear, William Whear, William Kelley, Jay White, John Gibb, Fred Creelman and Lawrence Bates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-11

The following late realty records have been filed with the town ola
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-05
Josephine Baker Finds
Refuge in Casab|anca

By the Associated Press
CASABLANCA, Morocco, Dec. S.
Josephine Baker. colored dancer and
singer in Paris music halls. is now in
this war port living in the native
quarter of Marrakech In a typical
Arabian house. She has been in bad
health but friends now say her con-
dition is quite good"
Miss Baker, formerly from ST.
Louis, married a French manufac-
trrer, Jean Leon, in 1887. She has
been enormously reported dead sew
eral times recently.
An uninhibited performer on the
stage, she sang and danced and dis
robed on the Partisan stage to a
fame that made her as noted in the
Folies Bergere as Mistinguette and
other French stars. This was in the
1905 and 1905.
She was exploited for such odd
eccentricities as walking along the
Partisan boulevard with perfumed
pig and with two white swans
In Casablanca, in the midst of her
flight from Nazi invaders, she lives
alone in quite a splendid house for
this African port. She is seen riding
in the best of carriages drawn by
two bay horses and followed by at
tendants through the market place,
but she says she lives simply and
with no telephone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1942-12-05
Russia Says Finland
kedrs War With u. 5.

The Soviet government, through
the Embassy here, declared today
that Finland has virtually" gone
to war against the United States.
This marked the first Russian COM
ment on Finland in two months.
The Embassys information bulle-
tin carried a note from the Soviet
Information Bureau Moscow which
said in part:
From Finnish territory united
German and Finnish forces treach-
erously attacked the Soviet Union,
while from Finnish naval bases the
German armed forces began sys-
tematically to act against the naval
forces of Great Britain and
America.
"Finlands action in thus virtually
starting a war against Great Britain
and the United States was duly
assessed as such in these countries.
Great Britain declared war on
Finland"
The United States maintains
diplomatic relations with Finland
and has resisted Russian sugges-
tons for break.