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The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
FUR-5EAL HERD OF pRIBIL0F5 E
 MOST VALUABLE

The famous fur-seal herd of the Pribilof Islands has so increased in size that it now represents a cap- ital value of approximately $l00,- 000000, according to a report to Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes.
 At current prices, according to the report by Dr. Ira N. Gabriel son, Director of the Fish and Wild life Service, this years take of IT, l64 skins will be worth approxi- mately $5,000,0o0 after processing. The number of skins taken this year was the greatest for any year since Goveinment operation of the sealing went into effect in 1910.
 When the United States pur- chased Alaska in 1867 the herd had an estimated population of some 4 100000 animals. Sealing rights were leased to private firms for
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05

two-year periods, ending in 1910. At that time the herd had been reduced to only 130,000 animals and it was feared that it might soon face extinction. Treaties which stopped pelagic sealing and the fol- lowing of sound conservation prac- tices since that time resulted in the growth of the herd to figure somewhere between 2,500,000 and 2.75OO00 animals today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
FAULKNER TALKS ON WAR FUND AT
 6:30 p. M. TODAY

H. L. Faulkner, well-known Ju- neau attorney, will speak over KIMY this evening at 6:30 o'clock in be- half of the National War Fund campaign.
 MT. Faulkner will frame his talk around the objections which have been given to solicitors by Juneau ties during the drive to raise funds for the IT war service organizations.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
DOUGLAS
 NEWS
SENIOR BALL SATURDAY

The Douglas Senior Class is giving the Annual Fall dance tomorrow evening at the Douglas School. The An-GiA orchestra is engaged for the evening. Dancing is to start at 10 o'clock and during intermission a special entertainment program will feature Sergeant Earl Terry in vocal selections and also several accordion numbers by a Juneau girl.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
MOTHERS CLASS MEET

The regular meeting of the Mo- ther's Class will be Monday at 2:30 o'clock in the Public Health Center of the Territorial Building. Miss Helen Johnson. public health nurse and instructor of the course, today urged all members to attend.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
oAMPBELLs VISIT HERE

MT. and Mrs Frank Campbell spent last evening in Douglas visit ing their friends here. They are making preparations for a trip Out side, planning to leave on the first available boat.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
c. A. McMIcKLEs LEAVES

c. A. McMickles is leaving today for employment on the Strawberry Point construction job. He is em- ployed as cat mechanic.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
B.1M Bs6sznlA e Q0k/Cv H7CE /667

The 'Figurative Map of 1914" by the Dutch navigator Adriaen Block was the first detailed map of New England to show Long Island and Manhattan as separate islands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
FIREMfN HOLD REGULAR
 MONTHLY BUSINESS MEET

The Juneau Volunteer Fire De- partment held a regular monthly meeting last night at the Fire Hall, with Chief V. w. Mulvilhill pre- siding.
 A crab feed followed the business session.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
YOUR BROKEN LENSES

Replaced in our own shop Eyes Examined. Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson Blomgren Bldg. Phone 636. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
NOTICE

I will not be responsible for any obligations contracted by Helen Phillip.
 adv, JOHNNY PHILLIP.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
AT BARANoF

Mrs. Jack McConkey and Mrs. Al Sulinger are guests at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
FROM THE INLET

Ernest Mechanism of Excursion Inlet is registered at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05

Linda Jackson was admitted to the Government Hospital yesterday for medical care.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05

SONS OF NORWAY CARD PARTY
 Saturday, Nov. 6, at 8 D. m. IOOF Hall. Pinochle and bridge. adv.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05

Mildred Jacobs was discharged from the Government Hospital yes- terday after treatment.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1943-11-05
Other Knox Hats $5-$l0
Ho5p'IIAL NOES

Mrs. Roman Ellers and baby boy were discharged from St. Ann's Hospital yesterday. .t
 Jean Aekerson, Douglas school teacher, was discharged from St. Arln's Hospital on Thursday after medical care.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Date Night Repeated
 Monday, May 24th
Recently Staged Show Will Be Given for Benefit of
 Chidren's Center in tamden

Gem theatcr on Monday, May 24 at 8:l5 D. m. for the benefit Of the Chiloren's Center in Hamden. Date Night" features Barbara Green, president of the Junior Woman's Club, Donald Wisglesworth, officer of the St. Michaels Young Peoples Fellowship and Marjory Miller daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edwin Miller of Cliff street.
 Kenneth Barrett. who won first rank in this years musical contest will play MendelsSohn's Hunting Song" Rita Kapshevichof, also a winner of first rank in the l943 con test will play the violin, accompan- jed by Mrs. Charles D. McClcary.
 A Hawaiian dance will be given by two pupils of Andy Rau, Dianne Spadola and Beverly Klambt This dance proved an outstanding num- bcr at the Y exhibit.
 Numbers of men and boys form erly at the Childrens Center arc taking q creditable part in World War II. A sailor who knew no home but the Center, and who had visited his friends there annually over the years since his discharge from the institution, died at a navy hospital this winter. He left all Of his Scanty earnings to the organization which had given him all the love he had ever received. Naugatuck friends of the Children'S Center are aiding so- cial workers to give new hope to boys and girls who might otherwise be liabilities.
 Moving pictures of Panama Canal Zone will be shown by Harold w. Brown at the last meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to be held We'd nesday. May 18th at p. m. at St. Michael'S parish house. At 2:30 D. m, short business meeting of the organization will be held, at which plans will be made for next years course of study, reports of canvas serS for the Lenten Box given and delegates elected to the iodcesan convention of the Auxiliary, to be held in New Haven at Trinity Par ish house, Friday, May 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

More than 50 of the 58 Rangers responded to the summons at 7;05 and were on duty until 3:45 p. m at which time the maneuvers ended. They were stationed to block vari- ous roads, including the Naugatuck- Prospect highway the Middlebury Rd. near the arch (the Naugatuck section) and the Naugatuck- Water bury road,
 Stationed in outlying areas mainly were 56 members of the auxiliary police of the war council who were also on duty, acting as scouts. It was not their duty to stop any troops but they were ordered to re- port movements of troops sighted. They were under the direction of Auxiliary Head Thomas Nolan.
 Chief Air Raid Warden Harold Perry and other war council officials got reports of maneuvers through police headquarters to the report center.
 Comdr. Whittemore Sunday night expressed appreciation of the work done by the auxiliary police, He said he felt the games were excel lent practice for the units.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
MRS. FORD RITES
 TO BE WEDNESDAY
Lie Long Resident Dies After Long Illness at
 Her Home

Naugatuck, May l7-Mrs. Vera Ford. wife of Raymond Ford of 49 Andrew avenue. died Sunday after noon at her home after long ill- ness, She was born in Naugatuck and had resided here all of her life,
 She leaves. besides her husband, her mother. Mrs. Margaret Sullivan, ard an uncle John O'Conncl, all of Naugatuck.
 The funeral will be held at 8:30 Wednesday morning from the Me Carthy funeral home. 2l Cedar street to st. Francis church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in St. James cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- night from ' to 10 and Tuesday kR0na 2 ta tn Il. m
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
DR. SHARPE WILL
 CONDUCT COURSE
During Week of May A Course of Accident Pre-
 ventiOn to Be Held

Naugatuck, May IT It was an- nounced today by the Naugatuck Chapter, American Red Cross, that Dr. Albert H, Sharpe, former foot ball coach at Yale, Cornell and Washington University. st. Louis, Mo, will conduct a home and acci- dent prevention course during the week of May 24th
 The course will be conducted at the Maple street fire house, Those wishing to attend the classes, are requested to register at once at the Red Cross house.
 Dr. Sharpe has been connected with the Red Cross since 1886 after turning out winning football teams at Yale, Cornell and Washington University. He Is a graduate ol Yale Medical school. He was direc- tor of physical education at Cor nell and also conducted first aid classes. During World War ], he was director of athletics at Camp Mer- ritt, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Nauagtuck, May l7. - Warden Leo J. Brophy stressed the value of citizenship, in talk Sunday eve ming at the q Am An American Day" program given by the night school classes at the high school auditorium.
 The founders of the country were wise In granting equal rights to all citizens, whether naturalized or not, MT. Brophy said, He reminded that, although citizenship carries with 1t many privileges, 1t also has duties.
 These include taking an interest and otherwise participating in gov ernment, community, state and na- tional, he added. A citizen is part of the government and should be conversant with affairs of his com munity and assist in working for the interests of his community, he declared. Tn addition to taking part in the social life of his town he should devote his talents If nec- essary to aid the government of his community, he stated and he should never fail to exercise his right to vote.
 Superintendent Of Schools Harold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
GRAND LODGE HAD
 ANNUAL SESSION
Was Held in Ridgefield Saturday, Quitting Usual
 Large Banquet

Naugatuck, May l7-The l03rd annual session of the Grand Lodge l, o, o. F. of Connecticut was held in Ridgelield on Saturday, May 18th, The delegates from Centennial Lodge were Prank Warehouse. Harold F, Newman and Warren D. Abel
 Due to war conditions, the usual banquet reception and entertain ment of the night before were omit ted with simply the business session on Saturday, The meeting next year will be held in New Haven, at the home of the incoming Grand Mas ter Arthur F. Zollin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
OFFICERS WERE NAMED AT MEETING
Nominated for Election at Session Wednesday
 Night, May 10

Naugatuck, May IT Several officers of the Uaugatuck Post squad ron, Sons Of American Legion, were nominated at recent meeting and will be held at session Wednesday night in Pythan hall. The group nominated includes William Sim mons, captain; Thomas Gunnoud, first lieutenant; Vernon Maxwell, second lieutenant; Fred Radcliffe, adiutant; John Fitzpatrick, finance officer; Edward Mccarthy, sergeant at-arms: George Dinkle, chaplain i; William Davison, historian.
 The unit voted to issue member ship cards to the following who are now in the armed forces; Prank TyburSki. David Maxwell, Howard Walsh, George Baylis, Edward Con nelly, William Jepson, Harold Lewis John Simmons, Phil Madame, John DavSon. Albert Robinson, and Ed ward Gerber, Other members of the squadron in the service include: Marvin Norris, James and. John Braziel, Marin Schluensscn, Henry Bagley, Lester WigglcsWorth, Jr, Harris Whittemore, Jr., John How ard Whittemore Jr.. Robert Whit temore, Howard Hubbell and George Ashford.
 Mrs Robert w. Brown of Rochest- CT, N. Y, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Anthony Lupo, g Salem street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
FUTURE BRIDE
 IS ENTERTAINED
Funeral of Mrs. Annette Peterson Was Held To-
 day, at 2 p. M.
BEACON FALLS Correspondent. Larry Shepley Phone Nauagtuck 3945

Beacon Falls, May l7--A party in honor of Miss Eva Fitzpatrick was given recently at White Swan inn by a group of associates at the Homer D, Bronson Co., Miss Fitz- patrick who is the daughter of MT and Mrs. Thomas Fitzpatrick Of Highland avenue, will become the bride of Richard Zollo. son of Al bert zollo of Wolfe avenue, May 22. MT. Zollo is member of the Coast Guard.
 The funeral Of Mrs. Annette Peter son. widow oi Oscar Peterson of Main street who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Ernest Loren son of Gross street, Nauagtuck, was held at the Lorenson home at D. m. today. Rev. William R. Frendberg, pastor Of the Salem Lutheran church. ofnclated Burial @AA ta OAr0uA @AnAAAry, AAalEatalnk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Over 50 Rangers Answer Call

| bury, where a solemn high Mas1 of requiem was celebrated at \ o'clock. Burial was in St. James, cemetery, Waterbury.
 The funeral of Mrs. Annette Pes terson, widow of Oscar Peterson o( Main street, Beacon Falls, who died Friday, was held at 9 D. m. today from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ernest Lorenson, Cross street. Naugatuck. Rev. William R. F'rend- berg, pastor of the Salem Lutheran church, officiated. Interment waA in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
BIG ATTENDANCE
 AT OBSERVANCE

Naugatuck, May l7-Many local residents attended the Polish ob- Scrvance Sunday night at St, He'd wigs pavilion Rev. Stanislaus r. Nalewajk. pastor of St Hedwig $ church and Rev John Wanat, as sistant pastor, were among the speakers,
 A Mass was celebrated at II a. m in the church for suffering Poles in occupied Europe Mrs, George Kogut. Mrs Martin LilliS, Mrs I N KisielewSki Alec Grabowsky and Miss Mary Sodlosky had charge oI arrangements.
 Returns on tickets for the St Mary's musical revue, held recently, will bc made at a meeting of mem bers of the cast at 7:30 tonight In thA ahAArnh AAAAxaAnA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
MEMBERS HELD
 DINNER SATURDAY
Boat Department Group Observed First Anniver4
 sary at Sullivan's

Naugatuck, May 1T--Members of the boat department of the U, S, Rubber Go. observed the first anni- yersary of the department Sunday, with a dinner at Sullivan's inn, starting at l30 D. m.
 There was an entertainment pro- gram with dancing following, John Banno headed the general commit tee and Bernie Sullivan was honor ary chairman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Naugatuck, May IT -- EIghty-s children of St. Francis parish re- ceived First Communion Saturday morning at St, Francis church at 8 q. m. Miss. The children went by pairs, one boy and one girl, to the altar rail.
 Rev. Albert Taylor, assistant pas tor celebrated the Mass and gave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Annual PODpy Sale

James T. Farren, chairman, an- nounces the annual poppy sale of Naugatuck Post, American Legion, will start Thursday and continue until Memorial Day. May 30, Mem bers of the Legion Auxiliary and high school students will assist,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Glass Of 86 Children
 Had First Communion
Rev. Albert Taylor Addressed Group at St Francis
 Saturday at the O'Clock Mass

q short talk following the Mass, The youngsters then enjoyed a Communion breakfast in st. Cece- Has hall, sponsored by Ojeda Coun- ell, Knights of Columbus, Prior to this they were enrolled in the Mir aculous Medal
 At the breakfast, Father Taylor said grace and thanked the Mothers Club and Ojeda Council for their work in connection with the breakfast,
 Next Saturday at 10 A. m. class of 250 children and adults will re- ceive the sacrament of Confirmation at the church with Rt. Rev. Henry OBrien, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Connecticut, officiating
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, May 17--The funeral of Neil P. Callahan, Jr,, l2-year- old son of MT. and Mrs. Neil P. Callahan of l6l Robbins street, Wa
 terbury. former residents, who was killed in fall from tree Thurs day was held this morning at 8;3O from the residence to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament Water
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
CATHOLIC WOMEN
 HOLDING DRIVE
Annual Membership Can- vass of Local Group of
 Waterbury Council On

Naugatuck, May l7.--The mem- bership drive of the Waterbury Council of Catholic women is being assisted by the following committee from St. Francis parish, Naugatuck Rev. Albert Taylor, chairman; Mrs Stephen Sitar, Miss Mae Cullen, Miss Mary Donahue, Miss Agnes Jack son, Miss Margaret McGuire. Miss Helen Moroncy. Miss Florence O. Loughlin, Mrs. Margaret Shannahan Miss Mary E. Smith, Mrs. John Ia tigian and Mrs. William Thurston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Naugatuck, May l7-Harold w.. Roy. Jr., son of MT, and Mrs Harold w. Roy of Wooster street, has re- turned from New York city, where he enlisted in the Army Air corps. He is a senior in the Naugatuck high school and a member of the school band.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Warden Spoke On
 Night School Program
Classes Observed q Am An American Day" at High
 School Auditorium

F. Chittenden also gave a short talk, The program included orchestra selections by high school students, 8 playlet, "The First Flag" by the evening school students, recitation by Alebrta Fulton; baton twirling by Donald Hermonat, Joseph Con- molly, Jane Hubbell, Ruth Watson, Ellen Donnelly Helen Unis and Evelyn Mariana; solos Anita Saffra, Mrs. Gertrude Madigan. adult edu- cation supervisor, had charge of the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Lively Day Was
 Spent Sunday
 In War Games
Maneuvers of Group and Officials Were Reported Through Police Headquarters to Report Center
 Commander WhittemOre in Charge
N 4 UG ATUCX Correspondent, Larry Shepley-PhOne Naugatuck 394S

Naugautck, May IT, - Although invaders failed to get into Naugatuck Sunday in the games conducted by the State Guard they did, however theoretically damage the Bristol Company and the Platts Brothers plant in the Patts Mills secton which just the Naugatuck line Commander Harris Whttemore Jr of the Rangers, said this morning that the Naugatuck Rangers and auxiliary police were on duty throughout the day but did not encounter any enemy troops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Naugatuck, May l7 Date Night from Cavalcade' recently staged by the Naugatuck High school will be repeated at the Com munitY Revue to be given at tho
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

omics at Naugatuck high school was elected vice. president of the organization Miss Alice Gallivan of West Hartford was named presi- dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
Miss Moss Elected

At the spring meeting of the Connecticut Home Economies as- sociation held at St. Joseph's col lege In Hartford recently, Miss Dor othy Moss teacher of home econ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
ANNUAL CONCERT
 HEARD SUNDAY
Leon COrIiss Conducted Combined High School
 Groups

Naugatuck, May 1.-The l4tt annual high school concert was presented Sunday afternoon. under | the direction Of Leon R. CorlisS music supervisor in public schools
 Tho school orchestra, choir anc band participated A vocal solo was given by Miss Anita Safran, so- prano. and violin solo by Miss Rita Kapsbevich, with Mrs. Charles Mc- Cleary acting aS accompanist.
 Supt. of Schools Harold F.. Chit tenden presented awards to last winters solo contest winners, these including Kenneth Barratt, Dean Berry Mary ane Corliss, Robert Hill and Misses Sa1ran and Rap SheViCh.
 A feature was an exhibition of baton twirling. Miss Phyllis Bohlin was accompanist for the choir and orchestra and Daniel Oemcke and Miss Dorothy Anderson assisted in the orchestra and band.
 The Nauagtuck War Council will be represented at the instructions Tuesday in Waterbury for the day light air raid test to be held here June 4th. Chief Air Raid Warden Harold R. Perry Miss Robert An derson, Miss Helen Moroney and Harold w. Brown will attend the session at 7:30 D. m. in the Water bury city hall.
 This test will be mutual aid test with towns taking cogniaznce Of others needs as the result of supposed damage done and supply ing whatever is necessary to fill these needs, MT Perry said.
 Pfc. Thomas Weaving has re- turned to Miami Beach, Fla, after having visited his father, John Weaving of Carroll St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17
FORMER RESIDENT
 TURNED A VALVE
George Graham Starts Flow of Britadiene at
 Rubber Plant in w. Va.

Naugatuck, May 17--George Gra- ham, former Naugatuck resident, turned a valve March 31 which started the flow of butadiene into the worlds largest operating syn thetic rubber plant, the U. s. Rub Der plant at Charleston, w. Va, ac- cording to a story in the U. s. Rub Der magazine. John P. Coe, also an ex-resident of the borough, assisted in the frenzied activity which pre- ceded the opening of the plant with many crews voluntarily working on a l4-hour-a- day shift during the last week of March and with all workers going without sleep the night of March 30 to complete the work. Ludwig Meuser. formerly of Naugatuck, participated in the work.
 Pictures of the three men arc contained in the magazine as are also shots" showing the plant lay out room at the Naueatuck loot wear plant with Frank Fitzerald, Richard Van Twisk. Edward Pet rllcelli. David Swett, Clin Cracauer, Leroy Moves. Henry Cieslewski' Ca. ble Starlings. Walter Peasc, Fred Zonino and Oscar Bentes in the photographs. The magazine shows some Of the synthetic tires made here.
 Ernest Schlagerait Of the U $, Navy, who hsfy been visiting his mother, Mrs. Augusta Schlagcralt Of 328 South Main street. has returned to New York. He recently returned from active service in the south Pa- -A@-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-17

Mrs Robert w. Brown of Rochest- CT, N. Y, is visiting her mother, Mrs Anthony Lupo, 23 Salem street.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-07-16
CHRISTMAS PARCELS MUST BE MAILED EARLY
 TO ARMED FORCES

The Post Office Department in cooperation with the War and Navy Departments has made arrange ments for the handling of Christmas mail for men in the armed forces overseas. Due to the urgent need for shipping space, Christmas mail transport has been arranged on a special schedule which is:
 Christmas parcels and Christmas cards for the Army personnel over seas must be mailed during the per iod beginning Sept. 15 and ending Oct. Is, the earlier the better, while parcels and Christmas cards for members of the naval forces may be mailed as late as November l. All parcels should be plainly marked Christmas parcel"
 This ruling applies to Armed Forces Overseas and is regarded al covering the personnel of the armed forces who receive their m a through an APO or Fleet Post Of flee in care of the Postmaster al New York, San Francisco New Or leans, Miami, Presque Isle, Maine or Seaftie- This includes Alazkz.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1943-07-16
RUSSIANS START FIRST
 SUMMER OFFENSIVE AT 0REL

LONDON - The Russians an- nounced today that their first sum- mer offensive, an offensive timed with the Sicilian invasion, was now three days old and said they had broken through heavily fortified German lines on the wide fronts north and east of Orel in a sector 200 miles south of Moscow. More than 110 populated places toppled to the Soviet army's hot weather drive, said the special announce ment broadcast from Moscow and recorded by the Soviet monitor Twelve thousand German officers and men were said to have been killed and 2,000 captured. Wrest- ing the initiative from Hitler's war machine after it had failed to gain important results in its own often siye in the Orel-Kursk-Belgo sec, tor which was launched July 5, the Russians said they had penetrated the German lines up to a depth oi 2S miles in the last three days. The announcement was repeated over and over in Moscow broadcasts with Soviet army's marching songs as triumphant prelude.
 The 2S mile advance was made 1T the drive north of Orel and about the same distance northeast oi Bryansk. Battering at the bulgine Orel salient also from the east ths Russians advanced from 12 to IL miles on an 1S-mile front agains stubborn resistance and captured more than 60 populated places. tn aanonnecInsne deelacsd