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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-09

I STARED at Jack. Mortified.
~0ive that back 70 met" I said
nilitantly. and there must have
been something compelling tn
my voice, for he meekly handed
over the ivory cube.
'Have you gone out Of your
mind 2" / demanded. Even "
yeu should 70 out Of the world,
this should belong 30 Katharine.
And you darccd 70 think Of
crushing &C."
sBettcr that than 90 leave n
for Katharine, and have her
torn between her loyalty 90 n
dead past which would bid her
preserve It. and that TO q Nv
Ing future which would urge her
20 destroy t."
AN OLD ROMANCE
I girded myself for combat anc
spoke truculently.
"where did you get this hea
sbcut . living fsture fos Ksth-
Arinef Are you just sounding
o rhetorical note, or have you
something specific In minds
Frankly, ! do not like your
tone"
FL told you could not
blame her." he reiterated. APP
parently unmoved by my gibe.
-wm You kindly tell me what
you meant"
II mean Hal Meredith" he
said.
81 thought that would be
the answer" / said with pur-
poseful scorn In my voice.
what have you heard about
Hal Meredith And who told
youf The ever-solicitous Ruth
Hayes, sympathetic wilderness
woman I suppose
He gave a violent start and tn
blood rushed to his face, then re
ceded again, leaving him ashen.
I'VE are talking at cross pur-
poses, Madge," he said quietly
at last. let ms put our cards on
the table"
THAT In what I am anxious
% do" / told him.
Then, 70 begin with" he
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-09
Fighting Mans Friend
Tell Draft Board
When You Move

L. II. B.: OF move and take
UP residence, with my family. In
another part Of the state. does my
draft board automatically upon
notificaton) send my credentials.
etc, to the draft board of the new
locationf How does this affect my
order In which ! win be called for
service
A--No matter where you
move, you win remain registered
with tho original board and you
win b called IN the Same order
In which you would have been
called had you not moved. You
should Of oourse notify yuur
board Of any change Of address. /.
Then, IN the event you have
moved 90 q different community,
when your order number II up,
the board In that locality will be
notified by your original local
board 20 call you I'm for cxami-
nation. But al your papers win
remain with tho original board,
which receives credit In It's
quota II and when you are
indicted.
WORRIED MOTHER: Q-My
son was drafted In January and II
has been two weeks since I have
heard from him. His letters 70 to
New York In care of the post
master. Where can I find out
where he Isl Do you think It is
possible ne ceAild have gone over
seasf II we send him things will
he receive themf
A--There n no way you can
lind out &C tho moment exactly
whore no h. Walt until you hear
from him, remembering that II
anything has happeued 70 your
con, the government VIII notify
you. It b possible he may have
gone overseas, In which case you
WIN know IN duo time. You
should address things TO him In
care Of the last address ct which
you wrote him, marking them
~Piease Forward
MRS. H J. A. R.f A-You
should report IN these facts 30
your husbands local draft board
immediately, otherwise both you
and your husband win b violat-
Ing the Selective Service Act
and win b liable 20 severe pen
altfes-
r. M, A--Only the mans
local draft board can determine
his classification after q review
Of these dacts.
WILL II AFFECT yoBf
+. b. o.: O. am q factory
worker and we are having our fin
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-09

Connolly Answers
Ia, Since lisa; q, 172s; e,
1910.
2(a) Two-footed 'animal; (b)
four-footed animal: (c) AMI
msl with many feet.
@(a) Beef; (b) beer; te) but
termilk.
4-ta) Meter; (b) liter: Cd
gram.
Sal Cardiac: (b) motor; (e)
hynotic, soporific-
6-Oxygen, hydrogen. carbon.
nitrogen. phosphorus, cal
cium. fuorine, chlorine
podium, iron, potsssizuxI
magnesium. silicon
World Famous Comiosl Ihsss
pages every day m Daily D.
IOIt IuUea- yt
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-06-09

placed In Class 4-F. How long
win It be before they call me
I have q defense Job In an air
craft shop.
A-Your <-F classification n
not based upon your defense
plant joh, but rather upon ply
steal, mental or moral defects.
It h not likely you win be
called soon, n at al.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
DIMOUT VIOLATORS TO BE PROSECUTED
Time for Patient Instruc= ton Past States Mayor;
 Army Officials to Act

Police action regarding dimout vi- olators will be deferred until Mon- day or Tuesday, 1t was decided yes- terday at meeting of the black out committee of the Waterbury De- fense Council. Representatives of the committee stated that they wished to discuss the matter of dim- out regulations with Raymond o. Mills, Connecticut Light & Power Co. engineer and member of the State Defense Councils special dim- out committee. Early next week, however, policemen are expected to be given instructions to issue com- plaints against vio1ators.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully told committee members at yesterdays session that the time for patient instruction is past, and said that in this case the Army is in the drivers seat, and their orders must be obeyed. Said the mayor:
 Many persons have not yet re- sponded to our appeals. want to make it clear that the dimout has been ordered by the Army. It is not due to ahy move by the state or local defense councils but an Army order. We are merely agents and if the Army sees fit, it will enforce the law in drastic way which might not be to the liking of those accused.'
 We must have increased super vision in regard to headlights. A great many motorists have fixed their headlights but they have not gone far enough. The law requires that one-half of the headlight lens be covered with opaque or black paint, tape or shield and the low est beam only be used. Many per- sons have simply covered one third of their headlights which is not sufficient. Others have used white tape or light paint. Again that does not comply. Relatively few have made no effort at all to comply but many have not done the job properly and we must now take measures to get them to comply.
 He also called attention of motor ists to the fact that all cars with. out exception must carry dimout shields on their headlights. even though the car is never used foi night driving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Despite the connmendable showing which the school children through out the city have made. pr. conuon has been eager for suggestions on how the sale of stamps can be in- creased, and a teachers committee is working on the project at present.
 Teachers have employed novel schemes to heighten interest in the War Savings Stamp campaign. A grammar school teacher has a huge cardboard fashioned bomb suspend ed from the ceiling of the class room, and each time one of the pupils purchases a stamp, a weight Is placed in the bomb. When the sale in the class reaches 100 per cent, the bomb will fall on the Japs. Many of the teachers have been using graphs to indicate the increase or decrease of class investments, and bulletin board notices are likewise prominent in schools throughout the city.
 In one room, each purchase adds so much to the construction of a fleet to sink the Japs, drawn on the blackboard. The pupils began by building destroyer, and followed up with a battleship, several cruisers, and a submarine. When the response is 100 per cent, the ship can be built in a week, but if 1t Is but 50 per cent, then only half the ship will be constructed.
 Tn one school, a booth has been erected for the selling of War Saw ings Stamps, and boys and girls take turns in promoting the sale. Most teachers spent a short time one day a week telling their classes what the purpose of the drive is, and explaining hiw their contribu- tions make them almost as useful as the men who are engaged in the actual warfare.
 The three high schools, Crosby, Wilby, and Leavenworth lead in the sale, although the grammar and parochial schools are doing excel lent work. It was estimated that the returns from the public schools and from the parochial institutions were about the same.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
FIRE-F|CHTI 6
 EQUIPMENT HERE
Six Auxiliary Pumps Are rive; Trailers, Hose, Lad.
 ders Coming

Fire Chief Thomas F. Cavanaugh told the planning board of the Wa terbury Defense Council yesterday afternoon that the city now has six auxiliary fire pumps for which trail- CTS have been ordered, 7,200 feet of two-an -one- half inch rubber hose. 90 rubber coats, 20 ladders and a quantity of other equipment for auxiliary firemen. The hose will be distributed to the various stations as soon as it has been unpacked.
 Chief Cavanaugh announced that 1t is necessary to purchase trailers on which to mount the fire pumps, the search for trucks having been futile. He pointed out that the trailers could be attached to cars and drawn to the scene of the fire.
 Some 3,200 stirrup pumps have been received by the city according to Chief Air Raid Warden James J. Curtin, and they are being put to- gether by firemen at the present time. He said that the pumps must be stenciled with marking to indi- cate that they are the property of the Federal government before they are put into use.
 Chief Curtin said that the plan is to distribute them among city build tngs and schools, and perhaps to send some to the various zone head quarters throughout the city.
 He said that the insignia for the helmets have been received, and these have been distributed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

Extra help is already working at the postoffice and the number of holiday workers will be increased to more than 300 by the height of the seasonal rush, the postmaster stated. Several additional trucks were placed in service this week and as many as Is may be used Christmas week, it was indicated.
 Large patches of Christmas cards have been handled already at the local post office, indicating residents are needing the postmaster's plea to mail early. Once again Postmaster Babin requests senders to use first class mail service for cards. AL though one and one-half postage is allowed for unsealed mail, the post master points to the disadvantages involved. He states forwarding or return service cannot be rendered and in the event addresses are in- correct directory service cannot be given unless the mail contains a two-cent stamp for local delivery or three for out-of-town.
 Shipments to servicemen have been very great, and postoffice of- ficials have been gratified at the large amount of early mailing of parcels. Today was set as the last safe date for mailing of parcels to the west coast, the postoffice in- surfing delivery by Christmas of all packages mailed by tonight. Parcel post service later will depend upon the amount of late-senders. A large amount of packages addressed to nearby military camps is expected during the coming week.
 The distributing staff at the office will be increased to several dozen for night work shortly, the postmaster stated. Work will be conducted on 24-hour day basis.
 Persons sending parcels have been warned not to enclose personal mes- sages. Greetings such as Merry Christmas" or Best Wishes" are permitted in writing, but if lengthier messages are desired. senders have been asked to enclose them in separ- ate stamped envelops which may be glued to the packages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
lsLsLN FRONT FORECAST Pops Favorite Chair Is Latest Object Of Domestic ''Make-It-Do" Campaign

for you to purchase sheet of glass the size of your window and fasten it in place with a nailed-on moulding.
 Of course this means that with the first breath of spring you'll have to climb around and "un- nail" the sash windows. And youIl also have the problem of storing some large and extremely breakable panes of glass. But at least they should keep you warm this winter.
 Ration Recipes
 What this country needs, &C., cprding to OPA, is a really good recipe for making one cup of cof- fee. And in case you never tried brewing 8 single portion of java. be it known that the task is next to impossible-provided you care about what the result tastes like.
 However, it's a problem that's got to be faced by many persons who live alone and liked 1t when the only limit on coffee was their budget and their capacity.
 OPA is offering no prizes for the winning recipe. But a simple. tasty and fool-proof brewing method would cetrainly come un- der the head of . rsihIic service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
8 STATE BOYS
 DIE IN ACTION
Two Marine Casualties From Waterbury; Bris-
 tol Youth Injured
(NEA Radiophoto)

Washington, December l2. = (UP) = The Navy Departments lat est casualty list, released today, re- ports the names of 8 Connecticut men killed in action, another 12 wounded, and 9 men missing. The list covers a period from November 30, inclusive.
 The dead:
 Prentice M. Hatch, Jr., Stamford, second lieutenant Marine Corps Re- serves.
 Everett F. Larson, Stamford, Marine Corps, private first class.
 Frederick Loveland, Jr., Stamford, Mainre Corps corporal.
 Harold E. Mcfarland, Danbury, Marine Corps, private, first class.
 Walter Stanley Gorka, Windsor Locks, Naval Reserve, aviation ord, nanceman, third class.
 Arthu Normandie, Plainf1eld, sea- man. first class.
 Albert J. Boulanger, Waterbury, Marine Corps, private, first class.
 Biagio F. Pandolfi, Waterbury, Marine Corps, private, first class.
 The wounded:
 Morris E. Snyder, Norwalk, Marine Corps, corporal.
 Emil s. Hliva, East Portchester. Maine Corps, private, first class.
 Francis H. Blakeley, Hartford, Marine Corps, sergeant:
 Michael c. Martin, Hartford, Mar inc Corps, private.
 Charles Konopka. Collinsville, Marine Corps, private.
 Paul F. Shedd, Manchester, Mar inc Corps, private.
 George A. Simmons, Windsor. Marine Corps, private, first class.
 Mitchell F. Swanek, Shelton, Marine Corps, private.
 James R. Dudley, Deep River, Marine Corps. private, first class.
 Charles J. Euskolitz. New Haven, Marine Corps, private, first class.
 Howard Everett Carlquist, East Haven, Navy, storekeeper. second class.
 Missing:
 Wallace William Dutka, Hartford, Naval Reserve, seaman, first class.
 Joseph Albert Comtois, Danielson, Naval Reserve. seaman, second class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
It happens everywhere.

It happens everywhere. Not so long ago group of college alunnae from the College of St. Elizabeth in New Jersey held luncheon and bridge at New York named Father Belanger recently returned from North Africa gave talk during the afternoon He looked trim and alert in his uniform and spoke briefly about some o1 arrived the day previous in New York His boat had been tolpedoed and he lost all of his belongings His only clothes bedraggled ones that he was wearing when the ship was torpedoed He arrived at the party 1n DOT rowed clothes After he had left the room some of these things were told the group by the national president to outfit him and secure all that needed for personal
 se Before leaving the chaplain was presented with an altar outfit realized from the proceeds The Mission guests present made very szabe personal donation of the altar linens and vestments. These things are hap pening the time in communities where groups are gathered for social affairs It happens everyWhere
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
SPECIAL BOND DRIVE CLOSING
"Avenge December 2" Week Observed By l4,-
 900 Theaters in U. s.

The staff of the city's Victory House, in charge this week of Miss Mollie Stickles, manager of the Strand theater, is hoping for rec ord number of bond and stamp sales today as this weeks "Avenge De- cember 7th" drive comes to close.
 The latest movie war activity the "Avenge Dec. I" war-bond drive in which all local movie houses are uniting with some 14,000 other the aters from coast to coast, for seven day campaign (Dec. 7-13) to help the U. S. Treasury War Savings staff pile up the nine billions of war dollars wanted in December, has shown promise of being highly suc- cessful.
 The citizens of Waterbury are coming through by buying bonds to 'Avenge Dec. 7th" just as they have come through on every other war demand made upon them.
 Complacency--that plague of an unprepared nation-seems on the way out completely, according to optimistic expressions of the movie committee heads.
 Commenting, as an example of growing public fervor. on the loca. and national drives led by the movie industry, Miss Stickles points out:
 'The first war appeal to the moviegoers of this city and the na- ton was that for the USO The film fans dropped $997 GOO into the col- lection baskets, with a Hollywood committee contributing $200, 900 more That seemed pretty good. Then came the appeal for infantile par alysis sufferers, sponsored by our war president-and $1,4500o0 was piled up by moviegoers. Then, more recently, the Army and Navy Elmer gency Relief appealed through the theaters to the American filmgoers. And $2, ,126,000 was raised! Note how the. response quickened and rose despite increasing demands on the public. And there were countless other drives, sectional and local. Tn every one of them-everyone came through magnif1cently."
 It is sincerely hoped that this same enthusiasm will be shown in the current war bond drive. Bonds of all denominations are now being sold at the Victory House, and 1t is earnestly hoped that the city's pop ulation will respond to the appeal to buy more bonds, as they did in these other drives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Boy Friends Are a Problem An s. o. S From Mothers and Daughters.

when the gal is born, and evenI how to act at her wedding. butI not a word on how to entertainl her boy friend.
 Prowling around the kitchen atl ? a. m.. nursing bottle in hand [ used to console myself, "WhenV they are grown I'll be able to get' a nights sleep"
 But, do I? Nol Just as I doze off, a car pulls up with a loud toot. and from its radio comes "Myl mother done tole me-" while al male voice says, Well. so long-l be good-r1l be seeing you"
 The boy friends, arrive at in-| tervals from 7:30 p. m. on. None of them has a name. apparently. Tell her Skippy wants to sec her" Just say Steamboat's waiting, She'll know who it is." At least three identify themselves as Chick.
 But the part that gets me down is the long wait. while "she" chang es her dress and refreshes her lip. stick. The boy friends slump into the nearest chair. apparently too tired to make conversation. My mind scurries around. trying to think of something to say. My timid efforts bring forth no more than Q bored, "Yeah." If only a lady could growl, "So you won't talk. eh?" and lay them cold with a we'll aimed book end.
 Once I tried that old standby, "What is your hobby?" Believe 1t or not, the answer was, "Swi2zle sticks"
 Those who talk are even worse. One brash young man, on being introduced to my husband, stuck out his paw and breezed, well, guess you've heard 8 lot about me?" 't.,t4s
 Another. during Q lull, inquired "How's the fat boy?"
 "Yes. you know the old man. MT. H."
 Now ask youl The things I've written actually happened. I laughed at them; but I'm uneasy, too. Have courtesy and the art Of conversation vanished? Or am l crazy?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
w O RL D w A R A YEAR AGO
 DEC. 12, 1941
(By United Press)

American forces battle Japanese attacks on three sides of Luzon Island.
 U. S. Navy announces Japanese thrusts at Wake and Midway Isl- ands have been checked.
 U. s. authorities seize IA French merchantmen, including the liner Normandie.
 Netherlands Indies Navy an- nounces the sinking of Japanese schooner Nuya Maru by Australian aircraft Dec. 8.
 Japanese military quarters re- port capture of Kowloon on main- land facing Hong Kong.
 Russians report recapture of more than 400 towns and villages north and south of Moscow; report almost half of 51 original German divisions crushed, encircled or in retreat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Good Evening.
PACING A CRISIS

Today think I'll buy carrots and beets .a.. But what really need is percale sheets What with my budget and ceiling prlces' I really feel am facing crisis! - Nv card says I've got pound of sugar coming, If don't get this straight the wnole works h. gus' Then there's my coffee tea and oil, Oh managing today is worry, fuss ana Ioii Tets see Should I get five pounds of flolrP Should do my marketing at a different nourF Is cabbage as nutrtitious as Brussels sprouVSF About all these things have my doupts I'm advised to buy less than need, 1s hard to know with children and chickens to teeo wonder if I should buy winter supply Of potatoes Or if it's too much lay in dozen cans of tomaVoeS' Oh goodness gracous and Oh dear mel If I had the time I'd be able to see
 What all these little folders are about, And what do care about the open season for trout! T press I'll just fish a quarter in my jeans And buy a loaf of bread and can of beans I just can't compete with rules and prices I really feel facing crisis!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12

hes returned to Camp Gruber, Oklahoma after spend ing 1O-day furlough at his home here Sergeant Luke Piazza an Air Corps member is spending two days in this city, Private James Morrotto plans nice weekend at his home here. :. Private (fc.) Frank Donofro is in town for few days All the above are West End boys Postcarding to friends and relatives one the first local boys to be nducted from faraway Africa Also Sergeant Joseph Ceriello of the 9th Divs ion whose present location is somewhere in Africa" From England came cards from Nicholas Baritone and Michael Vicario, both of Manhan Street. . |. Armand Brunitto sends greeting from Florida while Rocco Baron
 brother of Nick and Ernest Testa postcard via the Postmaster in San Francisco
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
Elm Elm.

Editor Tall Tower Topics Being resident of Water hrrv onlv short time and just becoming used to your bus routes may ask question? would like to know what the significance of the large I when appears guessing as to what and we would like to know What it really stands for Main Liner lEos been thoroughly servced at the garage before leaving on it's initial trip In reality it's time saver for com pany mechanics who otherwise might service the same van twice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
THE HILLSIDE HOME

Once lived upon a hillside, surrounded by the wood, I could houses very far away,
 Then would not live elsewhere by could, always pleasant the darkest stormy day Once was looking window in heavy electric shower. A thunderbolt came down not very far away And 1t struck spot of very mellow earth, Near a heap of new mown hay.
 Bits of earth flew all around therr. But soon a calm of noiseless silence Pervaded all that splendid air Soon all things around, There's many hillside where I've been while travelling here and everywhere, f3ut the very first which I trod Seems best of all there may go back there sometime Just to take more good look, want to see the grand old spring, And ti1e ever gurgling little brook. And that splendid spring, the best of any water AwAy LID there in the cooling shade, Ys t.,e 0est have tasted And the best that yet was ever made - - DANIEL, GILLETTE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-12
By ANN FRANCE WILSON NEA Service Staff Correspondent

9NEA CbVbCC 0s@A OvAAScPVA1Shs Washington, Dec. 12-Don't throw away Pops favorite upholstered chair, even if the covers ragged and the springs have a sad, dispirited look. If you don't want to patch it or slip-cover it yourself, you'll find plenty of opportunity to have it re- upholstered.
 There are a good many furni- ture manufacturers who are doing these jobs, now that their supply of such things as kapok, metal hinges and springs, needed for new furniture, is getting low. Tn fact, you'll probably see big pro- motional activity in the 'make-it- do" field shortly, impressing the householder that he's lucky If he has a few extra dollars. and wise if he uses them to improve what he already has, rather than spend- ing them on something new.
 Insula tionlsts
 OPA reports that America is
 taking to home insulation like a
 duck t0 water. Those industries
 that manufacture insulating pred
 ucts are already up to their teeth
 sM contracts. and it appears that