davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23
COAST GUARDS HERE FOR SOFTBALL GAME

Naugatuck, June g - Manager Ray Deegan's fire-departnent soft ball team will play the b. s. Coast Guard team, Thursday night at 6:15 at Linden park, 1t was, announced today. The Guards are now sta- tioned at the state police barracks in Bethany and their team is com posed of stars from various parts of the country. A fine game is ex- pected.
 The entertainment committee, con- sisting of Maurice Scanlon, John Phillips and John Weaving, prom ises plenty of fun for all those att tending,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, June g Private Domenic Gentle of Brooklyn, N. Y, was a visitor Sunday at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Silvio Gentle of South Main street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert ScOlIay of Waterbury have announced the birth of a daughter Friday at st. Mary's hospital, Waterbury. Mrs. ScOllay is the former Miss Jennie Staunczk of Ward street.
 Mrs. Charles Jackman of Wor- cester, Mass, was recent visitor at the home of MT and Mrs. Thomas Burns of Ward street.
 Ada Payne has sold two lots on Highland avenue to Charles Evan cha, according to a warranty deed filed recently at the office of Town Clerk Raymond ]. st. John.
 Sidney Weiss was recently re- elected president of the Congrega- tional Beth Israel. Others elected were: Lawrence Matzkin, vice-pres-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23
First Services In New Beacon Falls Church Sunday
WASHINGTON INSURANCE

HERE the rates the H War Damage Insurance which in effect July Growing crops Sc on %lVO Farm buildings dwellings, rural and urban including
  No C0nurance will be required farm buildings dwellings, but all other property coinsuane will required with fixed credits the established COnsuranCe above 50 per cent
 Fire
 Resstlve Ordinary On Nom
 Construction Construction Churches hospitals, public  Apartments office buildings, warehouses l5c 2Oc Manufacturing plants whaFves
  Railroads public utilities Rolling stock ..E. 25c ROadbeds and >trackage 1Oc FlOaters for movable prop erty with 100 per cO-insurance mandatOry) Property in transit Vessels under construction 37kc devoted storage industrial soc 75c Ferries, commercial hulls storage cargo pleasure t.s Pleasure watercraft and Pleasure aircraft (when  For the real inside facts the biggest Fire business scheduled Peter Spotlight on Page of todays Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23
Memorable. Program
 To Feature Initial
 St. Michael's Rites
Reception of Cdrens First Communion Class Set for 9:lS Mass-BOys to Wear Military Capes and
 Girls White Dresses and VeiIs
NAUGAT UcK Correspondent: Wm ,. Baxter--PhOne NaugatuCk sS4S

Beacon Falls, June g. - Sunday will be a memorable day in the new St. Michaels church here, for the parishioners will attend services for She first time at the church then, Rev. Jerome Cook, pastor, has an- nounced. The interior is not yet wholly done, but it will be put into shape so that parishioners can be comfortable.
 A feature of the day will be re- ception of first Communion by chill dren of class at the 9:15 Mass. Father Cook has been preparing the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23
ODD FELLOWS ELECT
 OFFICERS ON WED.

Naugatuck, June 23-Nomination and election of officers will take place at the meeting of Magnolia Encampment, odd Fellows, tomor- row night in odd Fellows hall. All Encampment Odd Fellows are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

ident; Morris Rosenblatt, treasurer; Miriam Rubin, secretary; Louis Ru- bin, sergeant at arms and Hyman Albert, trustee. The Congregation voted to buy an additional 5000 worth of defense bonds, which cou- pied with the $500 already bought by this society, will bring its hold ings in such bonds to $2,400
 Donald Lutze, a student at Har- yard University, is visiting his father, James M. Lutze of Cliff street.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold P. Baldwin of Hoadley stret have as their guest, Miss Mildred Baldwin of Waltham, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Fitzgerald of MillviIle avenue. have returned after recently attending commence ment exercises at Princeton, N. J., where their son, Leonard, was grad uated.
 John Somers of George ave- nue is a patient at St. Mary's hos pital, Waterbury, having under sone an operation there recently.
 Edward Gerber, Jr., a student at Colgate University, Hamilton, N. Y, is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Gerber of MiIlville avenue.
 Mir. and Mrs. Leo T. Smith of North Main street have announced the birth of son, born at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury June 20.
 Larry Caulfield, Joseph Neal. JO- seph Mcclure, organizer Bill Kelly, Edward and Frank Jones represent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

The "soldiers' Guide Go Warsaw" Issued by the German Military Con- mander Of the city states that War saw is not especially worth seeing"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23
SuOper Thursday

Supper Thursday
 A public strawberry supper will held by the Beacon Valley Grange at Grange hall Thursday night from 6 to 8 o'clock, 1t was announced to- day. The Golden Cleaners will prepare and serve the supper and the public is invited. Mrs. Reva Knott heads the committee in charge.
 The Cleaners will hold an all- day meeting tomorrow at the home of Mrs. Ruth Obst, New Haven road. Friday night the Grange will hold its regular meeting at o'clock in Grange hall with Mrs. Amy Bott, new lecturer, in charge of the pro- gram. The subject will be, "Time and the Teacher"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

r VERYoNE of us must 6 keep ourselves in tip 0op shape regardless of what our tasks may be. Your eyes are very impor- Cant. Have them checked periodically. df you need glusses you can get them on cosy credit at Rays. There is no extra charge for the convenience.
 TFICTORY demqnds thoe
 v we keep in top phYsi. cal condition at oll times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23
tolen Forms Data

of the town. The YMCA already is equipped for such a hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

Edward Gerber, Jr., student at Colgate University, Hamilton, N. Y, is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Gerber of MiIlville avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

Stolen Forms Data
 The Chamber of Commerce has announced that information regard ing stolen money order forms is at hand at the office of the Cham" Der as well as at the post office and police department.
 It is announced it is to the ad- vantage of Naugatuck merchants to consult one of these offices before cashing any money orders. Money order blanks and some stamps were stolen in another state, it was ex- plained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

Mir. and Mrs. Leo T. Smith of North Main street have announced the birth of a son, born at St. Mary's hospital, Waterbury June 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

Larry CaulfieId, Joseph Neal. JO- seph Mcclure, organizer Bill Kelly, Edward and Frank Jones represent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

biggest business
  Page 6 of tOdays Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-23

John Somers of George ave- nue is patient at St. Mary's hos pital, Waterbury, having under gone an operation there recently.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
rraiIers for Hire

TRAILER for rent-StOve. refrigerator,
nicely furnished. Adults only. 642 Con-
ners
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
A Automobiles for Sale

PLYMOUTH 1871 super de luxe f-door
sedan. dark blue finish motor and
tires perfect. every extra, FUN price, only
5000, terms
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
A automobiles Wanted

AAA-Cars for junk: we pay more. Best
smelling. 537 +. Garfield. co. 1882
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
Automobiles Wanted

CARS. any kind. highest prices mlscel-
laneous Junk. Trinity 1881. SOL Nor
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21

CARS for junk keep your urts, pay more
Jeffs Auto Parts. 1915 Humboldt Tyler
4-NO3S
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
Camp Trailers

lamp TutteTS
acknowledgement COACHES
ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES
DAVIS TRAILER SALES
1909 W. Warren $50 Ecorse kd.. fpsl
il ALI. SIZES. MODELS. PRICES
Streamlite-Wayne-L Luxor
Indian thinner
TRAILER TRAVEL go.
East--29il East Jefferson
West-2al4l Grand River. at 1-Mile road
$1,000 Mich. ave, nr fpsllanu
Big Selection Used rraHers 1898 w
CAMP TRAILERS-Vacatio special. SO,
full price. Shamrock, 13ii7 schaefer
highway.
CLosEoUT OF GOOD CSED COACHES
lO64O GRATlOT OPP. CITY AIRPORT
CUSTOM MADE new trailer. birch finish,
sleeps A. bargain. 1925 Mack.
GLIDER Covered Wagon, 80 trallers TO
select from SlJO down. $50 per month.
EAST SIDE-S-MlLE AT GRATlOT
W. s --ls649 w. Warren-l4567 Livernois
KOZY COACH. like new. custom built; 20
feet Tuxedo 1-l5l9
LoANS--Refnd mouse trailers. Lloyd X.
Fast. Inc. 1000 L. cd Blvd MA hl42
NEW Covered Wagons complete line.
Watson Trailer Sales 5S2s East Smile.
TRAILER parts. accessories .aisu repair
parts many other useful articles. Fed
era! Trailer. 1908 West warren, open
daily and sunday. 90. =
THINNER Sleeps A.. good condition, 500
/ fun price. Shamrock Trailers. 1oi41
FSchaefer
90 F'T. glider; Al condition storm porch;
$3.50 Riverside Trailer lOdre- Lot %,
1927 West outer Drive, Dearborn.
j
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
CREAM OF THE BARGAINS OVER TO-DAY
Wanted

LATE MODEL CARS WANTED
JERRY MCCARTHY. 6iil CAsS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21
Wanted Miscellaneous

a FrRNTCRE hgytr Nar's lnod iuir
tire a, once rNLER es-M
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-07-21

tnre a. once TNl,th oe.-M
A PARTY wants all kinds OF
furniture. VIII pay highest
cash price. Farrls. Temple 2-53'3'
FURNITURE NAMED. "l.t pa5 Gee.
prices yoke, Bros Telrpis
EJTAN out your attic JACKS A1gltH ra1-
snishest prres Pr1up' r.gk 80 b l'''
RINGERS Whites ssr,icr0 others - 20
.-homes Free estimates Nine"''a l-'f'V
ySrD refriEerators washers Nstualn
s,ewlnc machine wanted highest prices
IsnoN $3.50
WANTED - SECOND nand plumbing SID
plies. Highest prices inis 2raii"' 'her'N
2s14
WI pay more Tor furniture and rtl'
MOON BROS FURN1Ti EE III l-l-'H
witt ruv rrrr'v IN f7fr 1'r ~
Telephone Stro" TrHt' .aha-
CONSUL me enlarged Rfal Estate lIs'.
inrs IN the biz sunday Times Wan, 40
Section
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12

girls in an innocent way bet sweet
meats on the result, and two OF
them went so far as to wager their
beaux.
Among the many wagers on the
election was a novel one between
two of our young fellows, viz: the
losing one should wheel the winner
in a wheelbarrow from upper Main
Street to the Millpond, accompan-
led by the brass band. The pay
ment of the debt will doubtless
prove an amusing event to the
young people.
The election has dominated
everything else this week, and
there is consequently little news
outside of that of political favor.
The Democrats are of course jubil-
ant; their victory is larger than
they expected in the nation. In
Duck Creek it fell below their ex-
lpectations. Their was much hur-
raining from IL o'clock on, and the
band was out serenading citizens
from three to five o'clock this
morning.
Plans for pleasant time on
Thanksgiving evening are an
nounced for the Opera House. The
Ladies' Mite Society of the Meth
odist Church have perfected their
arrangements for a bautiful and
unique entertainment, in which the
very small children will be prom
inent in part first. Part second
will consist of the Festival of
lMondamen." This festival is ap-
lpropriate to the day and season,
and will be participated in by the
ladies and gentlemen, and will con-
sist of music, solos, marching, etc.
The fire at Cedar Swamp, near
Collins Beach, which seemed to be
burning beneath the surface, was
not extinguished by the recent
rains. The first week it swept over
a large surface, involving with the
destruction on the uplands, several
thousands of dollars. The loss in
the cattaoils on the marshes alone,
is placed at S1,800. The marsh is
leased to certain persons at so
much prescribed section, for the
cattails which are gathered and
shipped to the city, as it is to the
trappers, for muskrat furs.
AS a mark of respect for the
memory of Mrs. Harrison, the
wives of the Cabinet offices have
agreed to wear mourning for thirty
days, and to decline invitations to
entertainments or public amuse-
ments of any kind in the meantime.
A train on the Chicago & Alton
Railroad on Saturday, made the
run from Bloomington, ILL.,, to Chi
cago, distance of 131 miles, in 155
minutes.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

The patriotism of the man who
wants office and never gets it, says
in the middle.
Mrs. Chas. Boyer received a Sc
we're fall at noon yesterday, by the
cellar step giving away, causing Sc
we're bruises but fortunately no
broken bones.
The w. c. T. U. Temperance
room in the Cooper building, has
been nicely repapered and the
monthly bible reading, conducted
by Mrs. R. H. Matlack, was held
there Monday afternoon.
The rain last Thursday and early
Friday morning has broken the
long drought. The rainfall in Oc-
tober as recorded at thte bureau,
was O.36 of an inch, when it ought
to have been at least 3 inches.
Rev. w. H. Thomas, pastor of
Centennial Church, is expecting to
leave for another field, and will
preach his closing sermon on Sun
day evening. A number of persons,
not of his congregation, have ex-
pressed a desire to hear him, and
can avail themselves of this oppor-
tunity.
The hoiesry factory took a holi
iday yesterday afternoon, because
of the general interest in the cleo
tion the feeling SEEMING to run as
high with tn girls as the boys. The
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12

Congratulations Bill on your
steady advancement since you en-
tered the Service. Dribbles hopes
that you will continue on and make
a c. P. o. grade by the time you
are ready to shove off. From all
indications, when you put out to
ca the next time, you'll be pacing
over new decks. Here's wishing
the U. S. S. Bunker Hill the very
best of good sailing throughout her
time in service. Your spell ashore
will be quite a pleasant change for
you after all the North Atlantic
weather. The average person does
not know what this means until
they have gone through it. Of
course, Quincy, Mass, is quite a
few miles away from Smyrna, and
yet it is not so far away that you
could not make it down home dur
ing the holidays if you were grant
ed few days extra leave. 1t would
be mighty nice for the folks to
have you with them for Christmas.
Dribbles is still looking forward to
the day when those pictures will be
coming along. 1t can't be that
you've handed them around up in
Quincey-could it Bill. That is not
at all like the boys in the U. S.
Navy. Or could it be? Best of
luck Bill
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
The ELECTION

The poll at the election yester-
day was the largest ever held in
Duck Creek Hundred 1865, against
800, in 1890, and 831 in 1888. The
day was beautiful and spring-like
and nobody thus hindered from
casting his vote.
The Democratic Legislature is
chosen, insuring the reelection of
Senator Gray. In Wilmington the
Republican majority was 13.
Later-According to the best I'M
official news received at noon to-
day, the Democratic majorities in
the counties are as follows: New
Castle County, $50; Kent, 176;
Sussex, 143; total in the state, 500.
John Bedwell, residing on what
is called the "Joe Lavender farm,
some two miles from Clayton, had
Continued on Page Four)
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
u. S. M. G. Unit No. 100
Care of Postmaster
San Francisco, Cal.

OeiAl l. eihNiDSOJ SSiis
Dear Mr.. and Mrs. Burrows:
Hello folks Sorry 1 have not
been able to write sooner, but since
we left 1 have not had much time
to do anything.
We are now in the Solomon
Islands, on Guadacanal, and we are
giving the Japs plenty of what
they deserve. Old Glory is flying
high. We are seeing plenty of ac-
ton, but 1 can't tell you any more
because the censors would only cut
it out. 1, or rather, we received
mail yesterday, the first since leav-
ing the states. 1 believe that was
one of the happiest days of my life.
I want to congratulate the Ameri-
can Legion on the column "Drib-
bles" because it really makes us
happy to know what our Buddies
are doing.
Well folks, we are only allowed
to write on one side of one sheet
of paper, so will have to close.
Give my regards to all.
Sincerely,
Ray.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
DIR bibles
FROM
Our Boys in Service
David C. Harrison Post, No. Ia,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
by

Elsewhere in the preent issue of
The Smyrna Times will be found a
full account of the Service Flag
raising program, which took place
last Sunay afternoon at 2 o'clock.
In passing, Dribbles would like to
remark, however, that the words
which issued from the mouths of
the several speakers on this solemn
occasion, wire unable to express
adequately the deep feeling known
to exist in the hearts of those as
sembled. Fathers, Mothers, Sisters
and Brothers of Our Boys In The
Service were present to watch the
new Service Flag slowly ascend the
pole. A hushed silence prevailed
throughout, while this was in pro-
gress. No one but God will ever
know of many silent, fervent, pray
ers which were being offered up at
this time. No doubt, in the hearts
of all was the plea of God spare
my boy-bring him back to me
when this war of wars is over"
Each star in the Service Flag rep
resented an active life, tetmporar-
lily loaned to the civilized world, in
an effort to restore liberty, freedom
and justice to millions of oppressed
people. Now, if never before, is
the time for the citizens of Smyrna
to ask themselves this one question
What am doing towards the
War Effort to porve that I am
worthy of the sacrifices now being
made to assure a safe future for us
all 2" If we all felt that the stars
in the new Service Flag were the
deep piercing eyes of Our Boys In
The Service, gazing down upon us
and acting as the silent judge,
wouldn't we all want to gain the
nod of approval? Dribbles believes
that this idea is worth much serious
thought.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12

so you should be. All branches of
the United States armed forces are
giving a good account of them
selves whenever, or wherever, they
meet the Axis foe. We wish your
son all the very best of good for
tune in his new adventure, and feel
sure that he will return to you at
the close of this war standing high
er in your esteem than ever before.
Good luck Coleman. The u. S.
Navy is large, and still growing.
Announcements can be made rather
rapidly if you will apply yourself.
Go to it boy. You'll make the
grade.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12

The above letter was written to
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Burrous
by PFC. Ray E. Smith, U. S. Ma
rine Corps, Unit No. 120, care of
Postmaster, San Francisco, Cal.
Thanks Charlie for sharing your
letter with this column. Dribbles
thinks the publishing of this letter
very timely. In view of what is
now happening over there among
the Solomon Islands, particularly
at Guadacanal, it is indeed inspir-
ing to know just how One Of Our
Fighting Boys feels. Folks, you
will note that there are two high
points in Rays letter. From Drib-
bles observation they are first, the
Japs are being taken care of in
proper style-second, the value
placed on receiving mail. One thing
plenty sure, that is we can all dc
our bit in this direction without
exerting undue effort. And, if the
receipt of mail means so much to
Our Boys In The Service, why moi
resolve right now to fill the bags
from now on throughout the dura.
ton of this war. Here's pulling
for you Ray boy. All the way
through. incidentally. we're glac
you enjoy reading this column.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
SMYRNA DOINGS|
OF so YEARS AGO
Notes of Marriages, Deaths
and Matters of Interest
of Half Century Ago
ISSUE OF NOV. 9TH, 1892

Taken from our old files of
corresponding week, as near
date of this issue as possible
Fifty Years Ago. This column,
now a regular feature Of the
Times, will call to mind people
and events of the older genera
ton.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
Service Honor Roll

Pvt. Everett l.. Foxwell
1929 Reception Center
Fort Dix, New Jersey
Paul B. Grier
Co. A, Bin. Al
Platoon 1
Camp Bradford
Norfolk, Virginia
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
SERVICE HONOR ROLL
Sgt. Paul L. Coverdale
ASH. 32O72562
APO. No. 81
Care of Postmaster
San Francisco, California
Pvt. Carl Davis, Sr.
Bly,. I, 606th c. A. (A.A.)
Camp Edwards, Mass.
Pvt. Calvin E. Foxwell
ASH. 32269899
Co. A, 61st Quartermaster
Bird Platoon, Brks. T1968
Camp Edwards Mass.
Charles Coleman Hardesty, AS.
us. Naval Air Station
Box x
Banana River, Florida
ave Milton F. Maloney
Airforce Prefiight School Pilot
Group Is, Squadron 2, Flight A
San Antonio Aviation Cadet
Center
San Antonio, Texas
William F. Melvin, SIX &c
U.S.S. Bunker Hill
Fore River Yard
Bethlehem Steel Company
Quincy, Mass.
Pvt. Leon A. Pierce
Bly,. B, 3rd Bn.
list Regt,, F.A.R.T.C.
Fort Bragg, N. C.
Candidate Charles Stewart Bird
LIST Co. O,C.S. Reet.
Tank Destroyer School
Camp Hood, Texas
LIST Lieut.. John M. Talbot
Bly,. F, 606th c. A. (A.A.)
Camp Edwards, Mass.
Smyrna times., 1942-11-12
U.S.S. Bunker Hill CV17
Fore River Yard,
bethlehem Steel Co..
Quincey. Mass.
"Dribbles".

"Dribbles":
After many months of North At
lantic Sub" lodging, this New
England weather really hits the
spot. My recent change of duty
has stationed me here in the vicin-
Iity of Boston It'll approximately
March or April. After that, We'll
probably take a short "cruise," or
fishing trip, to Japan. Well! You
know what 1 mean.
My new address is: William F.
Melvin, SIX 1c, USS Bunker Hill,
Fore River Yard, Bethlehem Steel
Co., Quincy, Mass.
When you read in the paper that
a u. S. Aircraft Carrier was sunk,
don't worry too much because
there's plenty more where she came
from.
Hello to all my teammates" in
this fracus, and white Xmas" to
all at home.
So long,
Bill Melvin, USN.