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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
.HOPEVILLE SCHOOL
 POOL RENOVATED
Public May Frequent Site After ToriOrrOw; Many
 Repairs Made

The Hopeyille School swimming pool, which has not been used for the past 10 years, was declared ready today by school officials. Raymond Stone, chairman of the broad of ed- ucation, announced today that the pool had been completely repaired and put in good shape and would be available for public use after tomcr- row.
 The Hopeville pool is one of the best in the city and was extremely popular both among children and adults when use of 1t was allowed. It is in the same building which houses the gymnasium, both being in an annex to the school proper
 According to school officials, groups making regular use of the pool and dressing room facilities will be obliged to pay for lights and janitor service. It is expected that a charge of $1 an hour will be es- tablished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

have an odd sound alongside the Sandy MacTavishes and the Donald MacGregors. Only few of the marriages have gone on the rocks.
 The Scottish girls too, have suc- ceeded where classroom instructors have failed, in teaching the Poles the English language. In turn the soldiers have wooed the girls away from their traditional Scotch reels and are instructing them in the graceful art of the Mazur and Obe- rek dances.
 In many ways the Poles have tried to be good Seotsmen." They have found time to help the hardpressed local farmers with their hay-making and the sowing and harvesting of potatoes. A Polish officers choir is ln demand throughout Scotland. Po- fish youths whose educations were interrupted by the war have entered into the Scottish university life, spending an equal number of days for their studies and for military training. Polish football teams play local teams.
 In the:r British-built Nissen huts and in their swietlicas (canteens) and recreation rooms, the artistic and nostalgia Poles have sought to recreate their native land.
 Delicate water colors of Polish landscapes, the works of Polish sol- dier-artists adorn many of the walls. A straw matched Polish hut was built as the setting for a small store at one end of a mess hall. On the opposite wall there is an altar. In another dining room, the castle of the last king of Poland has been cut out of colored paper by Second Lieu tenant Haupt zygmunt, once not ed Warsaw artist.
 NATIVE FOOD
 SERVED WHEN POSSIBLE
 On other walls are such varied decorations as news photographs of the fighting in Poland; paintings of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

vice-president, Carmine Caruso; secretary, Frank Varanelli; assist ant secretary, Ralph Minervino; fi- nancial secretary, Anthony Napoli and treasurer, Thomas Lepore.
 Besides MT. Perriello, the direc- tors board consists of Salvatore Puzzo, Albert Pelosi, Rocco Genua, John Ciullo, Frank Rossi, Agostino Agostini, Pasquale DeCicco, Joseph Renzoni, Joseph Falcone, Nicholas Orlando, James Bruno, Frederick Siracusa, Ralph Zampelli, George J. Crocicchia, Samuel and Martin Mannello, Sabino Perriello and Michael Testa.
 The finance committee consists of Patrick M. Perriello, Mrs Schiavone, Mrs. Puzzo, MT. Varanelli, MT. Le- pore and Frank Rossi.
 Samuel Mannello, MT. Rossi and MT. Migliaro are on the entertain ment committee.
 MT. Minervino and Mrs. Bruno are on the publicity committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Horse and buggy days. Remember how the ice
 man would weigh your hunk of ice on the scales dangling from the rear of his big horse-drawn truck. Swim ming in the Naugatuck River at Browns Meadows was
 popular pasme for youngsters but samping fruit in the nearby orchard was pretty hazardous. You could tell the time of day by the teams going into Benams stable just below North Square Bradleys lower down on Pollack's on Phoenix Avenue Shepards and Partrees on Brook Street. Hank Laucks South Main or George Regan,s also South Main. Incidentally Mr. Began died only short time ago. . 1O-cent college-ice was treat for which you'd fast all day. Every kid waited long hours the trolley sprinkler to pass along probably their pants, too
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
COP. OFFICERS
 TOBE INDUCTED
Albert SchiavOne to Sue. ceed Patrick PerrieIIO
 as Local President

Albert Schiavone. president-elect, and other new officers of the Young Mems Italian Republican club will be installed at exercises scheduled for Aug. 21. MT. Schiavone succeeds ex-Mayor Patrick M. Perriello, who will serve as chairman of the finance committee and as a member of the board of directors.
 Other officers are: First vice. president, Eugene Migliaro; second
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Top-hat, white tie, and
Marjorie

Top-hat white tie and tails. . Marjorie Schrumm a lovely de-icer and local hardresser has that gleam in her eyes and informs that import ant announcement will be forthcoming on the society nages. Evelyn Smith is true American patriot. After spending considerable time at dress designers school she cancelled her studies to enter the employ ment of the Bristol Company. 5000, gals, you'll have to wait until the ends for this pretty miss to design your frocks! .. HOLD TIGHT! Stop presses!! Hollywood is in search of young man to portray the life of Rudolph Valentino. Well, here in Water bury, Conn, a young man that bears a striking seblance to the former idol is Victor "Sheik" COlela who would prove on the screen. Holly wood, New York, and Miss LOuelIa Parsons, please copy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

They tell me- That sweet and lovely Violet Capone is exercising daily by pumping bicycle around breath. So, V that's the secret of your charming beauty, eh! The night owls will miss Joe Solury's smiling features around the Waldorf the lad ia packing his grip for Albany N. Y to manage shoe store. :. . That young lady who uses the name of 'HETTY" writes very interesting pillar of gossip in the Scovi Bulletin and she rates orchid from this department Jerry Kenney, the dawn patroler, is
 missing from his police beat and is enjoying few days of resting his footsies at his secret summer resort
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Guy Russo, now in Uncle Sam's Army is home from southern camp on furlough. He's buster than he ever was at camp, for the cigars are going out right and left It was son born week ago yesterday his lovely issus the former Edith Barbieri of South Elm Street at St. Mary's Hospital. The newcomer will be christened GaetanO Arthur Russo H. Francis Bedell of South Elm Street isn't telling what natal day he's celebrating today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Fast flashes Remember that handsome football captain, Danny Romanello of LeavenWorth? We'll the a swell job at his training station in North Carolina. The the womens hearts are beating faster IS the addition of Jon Pachinok, handsome singing writer at Stanleys nocturnal ho-spot pet diversion reclining in the cool beer garden of Bill Langs Casino with favore chair set under spreading elm tree Sergeant Marco Maccarea of Battery G, 208th CA
 nder but in letter to your correspondent he reports he had downed the enemy George Dillon of our staff with the Brass City of society at the Connecticut Yankee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Tn the bulletin. Behind the cover of the July issue of the Telephone Companys monthly bulletin, respendant with its glorious reproduction of the Amer Flag, gleaned the following: Recent enlist nentS nductons included those of Theodore Durey ard Edward F. Mosel, the Army; Thomas Carmichael and Edwin Watson the Navy. Retired employees of the local office aiding in civilian defense work include Ida M. Henry and Cora Rich Service anniversaries include - Carl E. Carlson and John F. F1ammia, 25 years; Charles T. Steck 20 years; Veronica K Fitz- gerald and Marion C. Powers IS years Messrs Carlson and F1amma among the 25year employees pictured in the Bulletin. Agnes D. Carroll has been made
 junior supervisor previously serving as an operator Society golf championship with "A scored at the Wall ingford c. C. on June 2O David Rossiter of this city was winner of the Class tourney played the same day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Recapped passenger car tires that will travel as much as 10000 miles and give motorists two years service under wartime driving restrictions are the aim of the gov- ernment's most recent tire conserv- ation program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

the lazy Vistula and of smoke belching industries; colorful regi. mental banners; Gdynia mermaidS; the crest of Warsaw; wooden reli- gious carvings. Atop a sentry pos, at one of the camps, a hand painted tin stork-which rivals the eagles az Poland's national bird-swings ir the breezes as 1t stands one-leggec in a nest of twigs.
 Polish food and drink, too, are served at messes insofar as the Scot tish market and British rationinQ will permit. Klops Ca chopped beef bigos (sauerkrauD, beet-root and lentil soups and garclic-scented cream cheeses appear on the menus Polish vodka is unobtainable an6 mourned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
Good Evening.
CAPTAINS QUARTERS
a331 BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

,let Aleyn Storey in the Christian Science MonVor Now some preferred the sun-room; Some the deck-but, as for me, found the captains quarters Quite the gayest place to be. He asked me up there often He'd lad my own age, so He favored me a little.
 He was British, stout and slow Of motion but quick-witted; And one glimpsed the sea and sky Through the porthole of his cabin And reflected in his eye Much more than milk he served me And by that, I'm meaning tales Of strange places and odd people Tidal waves and mammoth whales. A China boy stood by him, And, upon his high bunk, lay A cat called Maharajah,
 Who had joined ship in Bombay. On all four walls were pictures Of old sailing vessels which Seemed suddenly to start seaward As our ship began to pitch. Then fresh- poured milk split over But the China boy brought more While sleep-sated Maharajah Skunk in silence through the door, Now some preferred the sun-room; Some the deck-but as for me- found the captains quarters Quite the gayest place to bel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
JONES MAY VISIT
 CITY TO LECTURE

Capt. Robert T. Jones of the First Fighter Command, better known as Bobby" Jones, famous golfer, may come to Waterbury to address local members of the army aircraft warning service. He will be invited here by Chief Observer Wallace J. Inglis.
 Capt. Jones is now taking a course in New York. Later he will recruit and train volunteers for the air warning service.
 Local observation posts are manned 24 hours day by a crew of men and women volunteers.
 Postwar automobiles are expect ed to have smaller engines-both in n&v I~IA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
MEETING PLANNED
 BY SECTOR B-39

There will be householders meeting of Sector B-39 tonight at 8:15 o'clock at which all members are requested to be present. It will be held at the sector post at 136 Baldwin Avenue with Gordon Somers to preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27
FIRST REPORTSON
 RELIEFCAMPAICN

The first official report meeting of workers of the local Allied Relief drive will take place tonight at 6:15 at the Y. M. 0. A. Individual workers have experienced good re- ception in their campaign, Heroert S. Smith, executive secretary, stated today, and 8 satisfactory showing is expected at tonight's meeting The final meeting will be held Fri day night.
 The drive is being conducted among industrial and commercial workers, and commercial corporate gifts as well as other private gifts are being received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

Tire shortages are begging trans lands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-07-27

A vanished race, called the "BlufJ Dwellers," once lived in caverns ano under granite cliffs bordering Ozark streams.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
DOCTOR WINS EXCITING
RACE WITH THE STORK

Mother and daughter are reported
to be doing nicely" while three
cars are the worse for wear as the
result Of the arrival of a stork at
the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn
Johneon here Monday morning.
Mrs. Johnson had arranged to
enter a Wenatchee hospital, and Mr..
Johnson WAS preparing to take her
there about 2 a. m. Monday morn
ing when the bearings on his car
burned out
A friend started to tow the JON u
son car to q garage, and the friend S
car caught fire. The volunteer fire
department faced sub-zero blasts to
quench the flames.
1t became too late for the Wenat-
chez trip and DR.. Anderson was call
ed from Wilbur. There is no doctor
in Coulee City. His car froze up en-
route. The doctor hitch-hiked on an
oil truck to Hartline, where he OBJ
tanned a car and drove to Coulee
City, arriving 10 minutes before the
baby was born.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
DRY FALLS PARK NEWS

Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Giezentanner
were surprised and pleased. when
the young people of Coulee City
came out and sang carols on Christ
mas Eve.
Callers at the park at the little
stone house by the side Of the road"
were Mr.. and Mrs. P. c.. Patterson of
Salem, Oregon Mrs. Ruth Kari Nc
Kee and sister, Miss Eunice Karr of
Delano, Wash: Mr. and Mrs. Kelley
Seattle; Mrs. Ruby Siegel of Sultan
Wash; Mr. and Mrs. G Siegel, Cou.
lee Dam.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
OTTO OLESEN PASSES AWAY
SUDDENLY AT HOME

Otto Olcsen,, pioneer st. Andrews
rancher, died early this morning at
his home here. Death came suddenly
from heart ailment.
MIR. Olesen moved to Coulee City
about two months ago, when in
health forced his retirement from
active farming.
+ Surviving members of his. irnme
date family are his wife, and two
daughters. Mrs. Margaret Mutt and
Mrs. Edith Gilbert, all of whom re-
side in Coulee City.
Funeral arrangements were IN.
known early today.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
BAND TO PLAY

What is bad news for the basket.
ball team is good news for the
band. Due to the fact that four band
members have given up basketball,
it. will now be possible for the band
to play a few pieces at the remain
ing games 1t should be remembered
that there Is no time provided either
in or out of school, for a pep band
to rehearse, SO the music will have
to be much the same as what was
played the last two years. However,
the band intends to do all 1t can to
promote interest and enthusiasm
for the games and the school. March
ing maneuvers and flag swinging
exhibitions will be staged 1t prac-
tice time can be found.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
Emergency Quota
Drive Is Successful

The extra quota of $4,000 asked
from Coulee City by the Red Cross
for use in the emergency brought
about by the inception OF the war,
was subscribed this week, it was
announced by Tom Twininc, local
Rcd Gross chairman.
One hundred nineteen individuals
Az firms contributed a total of
$3.50. he revealed. This was ID
addition to Coulee City's regular
quota, and is believed to be the
largest amount ever contributed In
one drive by this community to the
red Cross.
Mr.. Twlning wishes to express his
thanks to Mrs. Frank Borst, MIS-.
Art Lewis, Miss Thelma Pugh, Mrs
Paul Neihart and Mrs. Sam Barlow
Tor their aid as solicitors in the
successful drive.
Persons in this community are re-
quested by Mrs. A. j. Dodd, Red
Cross defense committee chairman,
to check through their households
for extra bedding, kitchen utensils
etc., which could be made available
in case of an emergency. Question
naires will be taken around later as
soon as they are received from the
state headquarters, Mrs. Dodd said
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
SCOUTS HOLD INITIATION

Monday evening at regular meet
ing of the Cub Scouts under the
leadership of Kenneth Bombelg, the
following boys were initiated as
Bob Cats, the beginning of clubbing:
Bobby and Donald Fields, Tommy
and Jimmy Guam, Laverne Smelt-
ger, Fred Learner, David Bellas and
Warren Scheibner Mr.. Arnold Smelt.
ger, a Cub committeeman, assisted
in the initiation and mothers of the
boys were guests of the evening. The
meeting ended with the group sing
ing of "God Bless America"
Tuesday evening the group went
to Blue Lake for skating and q
weinie roast.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
PARK REGISTRATION
SETS ALL.TIME RECORD

Registrations by tourists at Dry
to 160,178, an al time record for
any year, 1T was disclosed by Lee
lurer Charles Giezentanner.
In December total Of 4,0Ol
iersons signed the lark register, as
compared to 1862 in December Of
year previous.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
CONDUCT PAPER DRIVE

The Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and
Cub Scouts are conducting a paper
drive collecting any kind of old
or waste paper, magazines, news
papers, cartons, or any other kind
Anyone having such materials is ur-
gently requested to get in touch with
Dave Nelson or Rev. Bomberg, or
call the school and it will be picked
up by the boys. Scouts everywhere
are doing this work to aid in con-
servation of paper. AT the same time
1t helps them get a little money for
troup expenses.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
St. Andrews News

Grange was held last Saturday
afternoon with the new Master Iial-
old Jensen in the chair. 1t was vot-
90 to purchase q $lQ0 Bond. Com
mittees are to be appointed by the
Master at the next meeting, January
H. to do al they can in helping III
tho- defense Sprogranl.~ ALI members
are urged to attend these meetings
as they prove to be very interesting
Pot luck dinner at noon, Grange 70
follow Immediately after.
Dinner guests last Wednesday at
the home of Mr.. and MIS-. Harold
Jensen were Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Nc
Lean and son and Mr. and Mrs. o.
/. Frederick and girls
Dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Jorgensen Sunday were Mr..
and Mrs. Edwin Mickelsen and child
rem, Chris Nicholson and Bob Vim.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Tanneberg
and Pat, Mr.. and Mrs. Ras Tame
berg, Nadeen and Ward MIR. and
Mrs. Elmo Tanneberg, Willis Jolly,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Wogensen, and
Guy Watkins were dinner guests
Sunday Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank len
kins,
Dinner guests New Years Day of
MI. and Mrs. Edwin Nicholson were
Mr. and Mrs. Ras Tanneberg and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. c. X. Jolly
and son Willis Jolly, Chris Nickel.
sen and Bob VIM.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Jorgensen
and jeanne visited Friday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Miller.
Ted Rice, who has spent the Christ
mas vacation with his folks, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Rice, returned to Pull
man Sunday,
Mrs. M. Kjersgaard, Jutta and
Arnold were dinner guests Sunday OF
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jensen.
Dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Bishop last Thursday were
Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence Harden and
family of Almira. Their youngest
daughter, Bonnie had been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop since Christ
mas. She returned home Thursday.
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Jorgensen
ed Mr.. nd Mrs. Howard Jorgesen
put on wall paper Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Graham and
Florence were dinner guests last
Thursday at the Harold Isaak home
in Maritime.
Mr.. and Mrs C. X. jolly and son,
Mr.. and Mrs Ras Tanneberg and
family, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Mick
olsen and family, Chris Micke1sen
and Bob VIM took pot luck dinner
and spent the evening with Willis
Jolly, which was his 65th birthday
last Friday.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
LOANS REACH NEW HIGH

Nearly twenty million bushels of
Washington's 1941 wheat crop have
been placed under government. loan
20 date according to Henry B. Ram
sey, chairman of the state AAA
committee.
This total is far greater than ~
any previous year of the programs
operation and is expected to reach
100000 bushels before the clos
ing date. December 81. Loans ag-
gregating s16.63S.90O have BEEN ap
proved and functioned to date, Ram
sey reports. with two and one-half
million dollars of this amount 60
ing to farmers who stored their
~rops on their own farms under the
government seal of ever-normaI
oranary.
Whitman County, leading wheat
producing county in the United
counties both with re pect TO nuuI-
Der of loans approved and amount
# wheat and money involved ac-
cording to Ramsey. Nearly half OF
hat county's crop, million bushels
vent under the governments wing.
letting 1900 operators over four
nd one-half million dollars.
The unprecedented participation
attributed to recent compression.
Il amendment to the AAA act
which provides for government
loans at IS per cent of parity. about
81 cents per bushel in this area.
This il approximately 80 cents
bushel more than was loaned last
year.
Under the government loan pro-
gram, which Is function OF the
Commodity Credit corporation, fan
mers have until April 80, 1912 to
redeem their wheat If the marl1t
prize falls te'ow the loan value at
any time before the expiration dnte,
the farmer con satisfy the loan by
turning the wheat over to the co.
vernment
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
TO. COLLECT CLOTHES

Girl Scouts will collect babies and
small childreps clothes. Will be
cleaned up and repaired hers for
emergency. In case not needed here
they will be sent to- Red Cross. /.
II not called on get in touch with
any Girl Scout or Mrs, Nelson
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
CHURCH TO HOLD
FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Members and friends of the Pres
byterian church are invited to the
January Fellowship dinner in the
Parlors this Monday evening at 6
o'clock.6 Unless otherwise notified
by the serving committee, guests
may bring dishes of their choice, pot
luck style
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
large enough to encircle an averag

large enough to encircle an average
house,
The entire assembly weighs about
1,750 tons, as much, for Instance
as three of the worlds largasi loco
motives. At full head, lao tons Of
water per second will lombard the
waterwheel The volums chat will
stock every "a hours will he suffi-
cienb to provide every man, woman
and child in the United States with
daily bath.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
LOSES TO WILBUR

In game played here Tuesday
night. the Coulee City Town team
was defeated by a score OF 51-2S by
the Wilbur town team.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08

Mr.. and MS. Michael Weimer-
skirch spent last Sunday in Mans
field, guests at the John Weinler-
shirch home.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Lloyd Mclean and
family of st. Andrews were New
Years guests at the Del Mclean
home.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08

Nv and Yrs. ION wilson are
parents Of a son born recently.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1942-01-08
Mold Activities

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Firdley and
daughter. Shasan and Mr.. and Mrs
J. Findley Of Portland spent New
Years at the NJ r Struutz nome