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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
Engagement Announced

Mrs. F. w. SWenston of 39 High land avenue announces the engage ment and coming marriage of her daughter, Marjorie Olga, to Albert Erickson. Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Albert Erickson of Worcester, Mass. The wedding will take place on Sat- uday, June 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
JOHN B. GRIFFIN
 TO SHOW PICTURES

Oakville, June 4-John B. Griffin of 510 Main street, has placed two of his landscapes with the collec- ton of the Mattatuck Art society in Waterbury, to be exhibited from June ' to 20 at the Mattatuck His torical society. West Main street. The titles of the pictures are After the Storm, and "A Quiet Place"
 MT. Griffin is native of Water town, now of Oakville, and has been attending the Waterbury Art School for the past year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
I.eares The WAACS

Miss Lillian Morganstein who re- gently was accepted for enlistment in the WAACS, has been given an honorable medical discharge from the organization, and placed ln an inactive status. She is the dauSh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. David Morgan stein, 65 Dawes avenue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
Pay Increases For 19 Employees Assured
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, June 4. - Miss Anne Bristol, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carlton w. Bristol of 485 Hillside avenue, was graduated at the 140th Commencement of Bradford Junior College, Bradford, Mass, on May 31St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

Miss Swenston is a graduate of Nauagtuck High school and Sim mons College, Boston, Mass.
 MT. Erickson was graduated with a master degree in Chemical engi- neering from the Massachusetts h. stitute of Technology. He is con- nected with the Socony Refining Company in Paulsboro, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
Engagement Announced

MT. and Mrs. Benjamin H Brit ton, 52 sylvan avenue, announce the engagement of their daughter Marilyn E., to Pvt. Francis T. Ar mold. son of lIr. and Mrs. EdWard l. Arnold, Harwinton. Pvt. Arnold is stationed at Camp Lee, Va. with the ouartermaster Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

Staff Sergeant John Sullivan has returned to Denver, Col, where he is stationed, after spending fur tough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. James Sullivan of Barnum court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
pIanS Honor ROit

The North End Community asso. ciation at it's recent meeting voted to purchase a glaque for an honor roll.
 Dewitt H. Hotchkiss was appoint ed association bond chairman to represent the organization on the Torrington war bond committee. .,
 Social meetings will be omitted during June, July, and August, but regular meetings will be held as usual the first Wednesday Of each month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

Garms, Douglas Beveridge, Arthur Schreier, John Holclridge, Clemmons Blanchard Howard Krantz, Sumner Libbey, Richard Dains, Harry Hold ridge, Carl Anderson, Edward Shaw, James Sumner, Harold Slocum, Harold Markham, Shelton Over baugh, Robert Main. Alonze Thomp son, George Delevieleuse, Philip Hanson, Alvin Main, Harry Lindahl, Lewis Ande, Harry Hull, Harry Wolff, Nelson Corcoran, Irving Leach, Harry Hunter, Norton Deck CT, Donald Garthwait Joseph Cod dington, William Mcbride, and Ar mold Garms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, June 4-Helen c. Monahan, two-weeks-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Monahan, 2l3 Millville avenue, died late Thursday afternoon at s, Mary's hospital, Waterbury. Funeral serv- ices were held today at 1:30 D. m. from the Buckmiller funeral home. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 The funeral of William Leonard Krodel, Fl, former first ward burgess and president of the Krodel Found ry, Waterbury, who died suddenly Thursday at his home, Krodel road, Millville, will be held Saturday at 2 D. m. from the Buckmiller funeral home, g Park place.
 Rev. Arthur F Lewis. rector of St. Mlchaels Episcopal church, will ot- fciate. Interment will be in Gunn- town cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to , and from T to p. m.
 Funeral SerVlceS TOT MfS. Anllle Lutz Kuhn, former resident of Naugatuck who died at her home, 37 Mason avenue, Oakville, Wednes- day morning, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at All Saints Episcopal church in Oakville. Interment will be in Hillside ceme- tery, Naugatuck.
 Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue Waterbury, today from 3 to 5 and from to 9 p. m.
 The funral of Mrs. Mary (Strat- on) Cummings, who died Wednes- day morning at her home, PA North Main street, will be held Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock from the Ruckmiller funeral home, 9 Park place. to St. Mary's church, where solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at o'clock. Inter- ment will be in St James cemetery
 Friends may call at the funeral home today from ? to 10 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
CURTISS FIGHTER

Single engine, middle altitude, heavily armed fighter made fa- nous by Flying Tigers" in China. Different versions From ahawk" and "Kittyhawk" used in almost all theaters, includ- ing Russia. Mounts six 5O-cal. machine guns, can be rigged to carry bombs under wings and fuselage for use against ground troops and enemy installations Speed around 360 m.p.h., cell- ing 30,0O0 it., range 1900 miles.
 These are the fighter plane the Army uses to attack tn enemy and guard our bomb CTS on their many missions al over the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

Miss Dorothy McCollum of Will Transport, Pa, a former resident Of Naugatuck, is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Chester ISbell of Hillside avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

For beating Up woman 101 years old. young husky Jose Martinez has landed in the penitentiary at Mexico City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

Edward Shore of Bingham street is a patient at the Waterbury Hos pital where he recently underwent an operation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
MIN E QUALIFY AS INSTRUCTORS They Will Teach Accident Prevention in Near
 Future

Naugatuck, June 4.-Nine quali- fled as accident prevention instruc- tors in the course given here last week by Edmund J. Mongeon, Red Cross area field representative from New York it was announced to- day.
 These nine is expected to teach other classes in the near future Those who qualified are Misses Alice M. Briggs, Susan C. Cocchiola, Norene M. Fratesi, Mrs. Martha Her monat, Mrs. Bertha L. Koonz, Dan iel J. Koonz Miss Bertha E. Schil- Ter, Mahlon R. Sears and Robert M. Shepherd,
 A daughter, Francis Ellen, was born Tuesday in St. Mary's hospital to Lieutenant and Mrs. E. Berger of Little Neck, L. I. Mrs. Berger is the former Hazel Bowling of North Hoadley street, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
VULTEE FIGHTER

Single engine, fast, pursuit. interceptor, now used over China. Retractable landing gear, speed in excess of 400
 m.p.h., range of 1000 miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
BELL FIGHTER

BELL FIGHTER
 Single engine, highly maneu- verable middle altitude fighter, and powerful ground strafing weapon. Used by U. s. against Japs in Pacific and Aleutians, by RAF and Russians against Germans. Mounts 37-mra. can non and six 50-cal. machine guns. Speed about 400 m.p.h., ceiling 25,000 it., range 1900
 miles.
 o-4O---Wdrhawk .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04
ALBUM OF AMERICAN AIRCRAFT:
 KNOW YOUR FIGHTERS P-38---Lightninq P-45--Lo"ce'

LOCKHEED FIGHTER Twin engine, fast, high alti- tude, long range versatile fight CT. Used as interceptor, bomb- CT, reconnaissance plane, over Tunisia, Aleutians, Southwest Pacific and Europe. Heavily armed with 37-mm. cannon and four 50-cal. machine guns. Speed over 400 m.p.h., ceiling over 35,000 it., maximum range
 1900 miles.
 P-39---Airacobru
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-06-04

REPUBLIC FIGHTER Single engine, high altitude, heavy, fast fighter, with four blade propeller, now in action over Europe. Mounts eight 50- cal. machine guns. Speed in excess of 400 m.p.h., has done 680 in power dives, ceiling
 around 10000 it.
 P-5I---Mustdng
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24
FOUNTAIN GIRLS

GENERAL OFFICE work and tipping
Steady position. See Mr.. Miller I7i0s
Mack avenue.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

A BONA FIDE Observation-Disclosures rem.
ovAted like new 50; 4-hour service: free
delivery. Pillows renovated. Cleveland Mat.
ttress Co. i2335-31 Hamilton. TO. s-l13s
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

cOLORED car washers. experienced. in
side work, warm water. Full time regu-
lar work AT SOC hour 10 staEt,-i7433 Third
avenue. See Mitchell between 3 and 10 p. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

OLD established h;hoEraphng concern with
nationwide business desires connection
with travelling man who contacts food
products. manufacturers. tanners. drug
supply houses. etc, IN this territory. Tire
mendous field for autographed labels
make this a profitable line for full time
work or In conjunction with other products
Liberal commission. Address Box $50, De-
troit Times.
wANTED--SAIesmAn. steady employmeSt
Lakeside Biscuit Company. 1850 Third
avenue.
CONSULT the enlarged Real Estate list
ings in the big sunday Times Want Al
Section
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

ARE YOU ANXIOUS TO LOCATE
THE RIGHT OFFICE POSITION
SEE DETROIT BOND l2ip GRISWoI.D
CHURCH CIRCLE EMPLoYMENT-265s
West Forest Laundresses, days; wait.
resses, office cleaning, days. nights: coloreu
hotel. housemaids. Tyler s-6s43
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24
Q E R M A In E

EMPLOYMENT SERVICE
1918 DETROIT SAVINGS BANK BLDG
$3.50. bookkeepers, Sl30-S150; switchboard
oprs., SiI0-S135: H. 8. beginners, s90-S1lO.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24
WASHING MACHINE. CARPET sERVi6E
WASHING MACHINE RKPAIR
wAsTE PAPER. JrNE-rIcKTr

SELL scrap iron. metal. rags HTGHEsT
prices paid. Brady. Temple f.gT7i.
CONSULT the eniargsd Peal Estate hst-
ings In the bis sunday Times want A
sectlnnl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

BEAUTY oPERAToR-stesdy. 10 manage
shop; SIS guarantee and commission
must be Gf1-Around operator. Savoy Beauty
Salon, 1874 Essex. LenOx sisl
BEAUTY operator Experienced; good
wages. FIVE days. li0Os StrathmOor.
near Grand River. Vermont 1870.
BEAUTY OPERATOR TO GIVE
SCALP TREATMENTS EXCLUSIVELY
by largest scalp experts. Gail or see Mr..
Farrell. s26 David Stott Building. IL A. N.
10 y. NJ Randolph 1888
BEAUTY oPERAroR-Experien finger
waver. mAuicurist: good salary. SOS
David stott Building.
BEAUTY OPERATORS-All around good
salary, commission. good hours. Anna
Mae Beauty Shop, 500 Griswold Building
Cherry 7O4S
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24
INSULATION
MATTRESSES RENOVATED

ROCK wool blown In walls. attic: saves fu
adds comfort. Ty. 4-s36O. Ewes RE. ais
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24


Al LAUNDREss, cleaning; Mondays and
Wednesday; 81, -carfare: references
Townsend S-2s3S
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24
Employment Agencies
A BETTER POSITION

A BETTER POSITION
A PARTIAL LIST
CHEMISTS, MALE AND FEMALE
DIE DESIGNERS
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
ELECTRICiAN--EXP AND Apr
FACTORY AND MACHINE HANDS
tBOTH MALE AND FEMALE
INSPECTORS-MALE AND FEMALE
INDUSTRIAL CIVIL ENGs.
METALLURGIST
MECH. ENGINEERS-JR. AND SR
MAINTENANCE MEN
MACHINrSTS-FIRS CLASS
MECH. DESIGNERS AND DETAILERS
PROC ESsING AND ESTIMATING
SCHEDGLING AND FOLLOW Up
TIME STUDY MEN
CONE IN WRITE OR PHONE CA 1850
DETROIT SELECT SERVICE BUREAU
1918 LAFAYETTE RIfII. DING
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-01-24

We ALSO HAVE MANY OPENINGS FOR
INEXPERIENCED GIRLS TO TRAIN FOR
VARIOUS CLERICAL FosfffoSs.-f His
IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOX
SCHOOL AND WHO DESIRE EMPLOY
MENT IN THE WAR INDUSTRY. AP-
PLIcANTs MUST CONFORM TO THE
PLAN. APPLY IN PERSON IF POSSIBLE
AT PERSONNEL DIVISION ENTRANCE
ON RUSSELL STREET.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
VIEW. TO CHANGE
 ELECTION DATE
Past State Department Commander Invited to
 Talk on Chemical War

At a meeting of Wheeler Young Post, 20l, Veterans of Foreign Wars 1t was voted to hold next years election of officers on April 1, in order that installation ceremonies may take place on or before May l, aS previously scheduled. A com mittee, headed by Theodore Schro- alder, was appointed to arrange a Joint session on installation night, with tho ladies' auxiliary. His com- mittee was named As follows: Paul Reed, Francis Cullen and Edward c. Scholey. Tho meeting will be open to the public, with Q varied program of activities and festivi- ties.
 A suggestion was mNde to invite Colonel Edward Riley of Bridge. port, past state department com. nander, to visit the post on election night to demonstrate to tho large gathering that is kanticipated the various chemical warfare instru- ments and to enlighten tho group on the latest information concern ing close order drill.
 In order that the boys fighting In the present war may receive Q royal welcome and warm home- coming, several re.instatementS have been turned over to various members, 50 that many old-timers will soon Do back in the fold.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
DETACHED COUPONS HELD VALUELESS'
Holders of Ration Books Urged to Be on Alert;
 Expert Aid Promised

Wrongly detached coupons can- not Do replaced Nnd are vNluGless once they are removed from the rO- ton book, the OPA warned today urging consumers to watch carefully as retailers tear off points. Gro- cers arc allowed. Nt tho present time to remove only the blue A, B and C., eoupons, and turning over coupons from another series will mean a double cost" later, it was reited. ated.
 Approximately 100000 ration books are Ia circulation in Waterbury, ac. eortllng to m estimate by ration officials, md issuance will stop tein- porarily when the ration headquar- tcr8 close today. Next week will be devoted by officials to compiling statistics and StraiRhtenlng out files, and no definite date haS been Rn- nounced for resuming distribution Of books for late-comcrs, Persons who seek rcplaeementS of losses will be served next week, however, 1t was announced,
 As an aid to the many housewives who stop Into the ration board head quarters a nutrition information center will be set up. Trained vol- unteers will serve daily between 2 and 4:30 D. m, answering questions on menus under the point rationing system. Folders containing re- cipes likewise will be distributed through the newly. formed division, which will be seupervised by Miss Margaret Kennedy, nutritioniSt, Volunteers for the service will be selected on the basis of completed Red Gross nutrition training,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08

wild animal for his next meal. The other is 0 toggle rope. A toggle rope Is the Rangers pass key to the toughest terrain, It's Q thick rope about six feet long, has Q loop at one end, short wooden handle at the other end. Normally 1t Is worn around the waist. It can be used individually or woven with oth. CT toggle ropes into one long rope or bridge, It sees the Ranger up and down mountains, across rivers and gullieS,
 FAST FOOTWORK
 watched them take oil those obs staclos in their stride, None of na. lures hazards Is quite as tough as man's-assault courses with special. ly.built barbed wire crawls, and mud jumps, and log climbs, and uphill runs, "rhat really tears the guts out of you," said one company com mander with feeling. All Ranger officers do everything tho men do.
 The Rangers all agreed, however, that the toughest Job is the speed march, It Is Just that, With full equipment they've covered l6 miles In 2 hours, 20 Ia minutes.
 Of all drills the most speetacu. lar Is one made famous by British CommNndos in real raids, That is Q surprise landing on enemy coast, destruction of It's strong point and speedy withdrawal.
 The Rangers paddle their small landing craft silently across the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08

Scottish loch. The first boats effect a surprise landing, but then the enemy has become alert. A machine gun on shore manned by Q superbly accurate instructor opens up Q slap ping spray of slugs inches from the incoming boats. Red tracers Spatter near the paddles and skip in spec. tacular rlcochets across the hill. hemmed loch.
 KEEP 'EM LOW
 Tho attackers land in the face of mines and grenades, They quickly move up the slope, Their objective Is the hill top. Live bullets whine through the valley, with the in. StructorS' careful fire keeping the Rangers heads down and churnlng up the earth only 0 few inches from them. Rangers blast at the target, Bullets swooSh like rockets as they skip off the rock targets. Land mines and mortNrs shower the at- tackerS with mud and stones, Only battle itself Is more realistic,
 Who are these supermen2 Two years ago they were bank clerks and truckdriVerS, cigarmakers and mech- anicS from every part of the United States, They volunteered for tho Rangers mostly for "advonture," training" to get in e good outfit"
 Today they know they are in a good outfit.
 TOMORROW: How to become Ranger,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
RABBIT BREEDERS
 ATTEND BANQUET
Former National President BrOadcasts Address on
 Averting Meat Shortage

Raising of domestic rabbits to supplement the meat ration was urged in Q radio broadcast Satur- day night by oscar Schultz of Nor- walk, former president Of the Amer iean Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association. MT. Schultz talk was Q feature of the annual banquet Of the Connecticut Rabbit Breeders Association held at the Elton.
 Members of the association pre- pared the rabbit dinner, served to 7S guests, and pronounced excel lent, even by those who had never tasted rabbit before, Mir, Schultz said that for the average family of four or five persons, four or five does and q buck rabbit would yield through breeding, approximately @ pounds of dressed meat Q year.
 8, P. Jayne, Waterbury, secretary of the association, said that the de- mand for breeding rabbits has risen here with the advent of the meat shortage and that popular types for raising are New England white, chin ohillas and Flemish Giants. Garry A. Miles of the University of Con-, nectieut acted as interTogator on the radio program; Munson White Of Watertown was toast master at tho dinEer, and Mrs, Virginia Jayne headed tho arrangements com mittce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
IDIMOUT LIGHTS HERE OFFICIAL
Criticism of Alderman Kingston Answered By
 Defense Council

Darkenlng of Waterbury's street lights to meet with Army dimout regulations were carried out in ae- cordance with the interpretation of the regulations presented by the State Defense Council, W. T. Jebb, division manager of the Connectl. cut Light & Power O., declared the civilian Defense Planning board at Q recent meeting at City Hall.
 This statement was issued as the result of the criticism of the dimout arrangement expressed to the board of aldermen Thursday night by Alderman George l.. Kingston. MT. Kingston charged that the city went to extremes to conform with Army precautions. He also stated that If A similar system to that used in Providence, R. I. Q city on the coast, were applied, Waterbury would be better lighted and still Do within the regulation bounds.
 Mir. Jebb contended that the dim. out committee of the planning board studied several types of shades and consulted tho technical committed of the state council before the present shades were adopted.
 Supt. of Streets Herbert L. Scott. Smith recommended that the plan- nlng board consult with state Au. thorlties to learn whether signs warning motorists that they are nearing Q dimout area can be Se- cured for installation on roads lead- Ing into the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
DEMOCRATS IN
 MEETING SERIES
First Regional Session to Be. Held Tuesday Night
 in TOrringtOn

A series of regional meetings of the Democratic State Central Com- mtttee have been planned for this month, The Democrat learned to- day, These sessions will precede the general meeting of the entire committee to be held later in the spring.
 Local members of the committee will attend a meeting in Torrington, Tuesday night at which will be present members of the several sen- atornal districts within the Fifth Congressional district. The meet ing will convene at Conley Inn at 2 D, m,
 Attending from Waterbury: Mrs, Winlfred Mcdonald and Cornelius r, Maloney, 18th district; Mrs. Ger trude Gordon, 18th district.
 Town Chairman Maurice P. Tang ney, who Is State Central commit teeman of the 18th district, is expected to attend a meeting of al town chairmen and Democrat regls- traS of voters at the Hotel Bond, Hartford, the same night,
 Other sectional meeting scheduled include; Second Congressional Dls- trict, Tuesday, March 10, Wauregan, hotel, Norwich; Fourth CongreS. sional District, Thursday, March le, place to be designated; Third Con- gressional District, Tuesday, March g, place to bo designated; First Congressional District, Tuesday, March 90, place to be designated,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
MRS. DELLA TRUE
 ADMITS MURDERS
Kills Two Youngest Chil- dren By Poisoning Milk;
 Dependency Claimed

Albert Lea, Minn., March 8, (UP) Mrs. Della True. 34, widowed mother of seven children, confessed today that she had killed the two youngest by poisoning their milk because schoolmates taunted them about their tattered clothing.
 We were so poor" she told Sher- if H. B. Wulff as she admitted killing her daughter Ardit, 6, and her son, Merle, 9.
 Ardit died last Oct. IS and authorities then attributed her death to natural causes, Wulft started an investigation after the unexplained death of Merle early this week.
 Under questioning. Mrs. True con- fesSed. She said all of the children had been leased about their cloth ing. but the two youngest "com- plained the most about it."
 T didn't want to see them suf- fer" she said.
 She was held in jail today while Wulff conferred with county author tiles about the case. Her husband died six years ago. Her remaining children range in age from 10 to IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08

John J. Muccno son of MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Muc cino of 20 Edwin Avenue is first class private with Uncle Sams Marines somewhere overseas, He enlisted with 10 other local youths the day after the Japs attacked Pearl Harbor. Since then he has spent five months in the unges and hasn't had the opportunity to write to too many of hs acquantances here He hasn't been home since enistng and when he does come back you can bet your last hard earned dollar that he and his genial dad member of the Warehouse Furniture per- sonnel will paint the town red
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
POLICE BOARD MAY
 CHANGE BUS STAND

Downtown bus stops for two runs of the c. R. & L. Co. may be transferred as result of study undertaken by the traffic commit tee of the Board of Police Commis- sioners. Comsr. William Ramon. a member of the committee. said the committees proposed plan would transfer stops for the Highland Avenue and Robbins street trips to Liggett's corner on East Main St to relieve congestion on West Main Street.
 Buses now pick up passengers at the Green and then turn left across traffic up Leavenworth St. ComsT. Bannon said the committee may re- port on the proposal at the March n meeting of the police board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-08
A MARINE
.nSl BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

When everything Is peaceful And all is quite serene, Did you ever give thought To the United States Mariner Youn find hIm in the tropics Beneath the blazing sun He's always ready for Q fight You cannot make him run You1l find him in the Orient - Two thousand miles from home His two years foreign duty Will keep him on the roam, Youll find him in the islands Alone and sad and blue Away from home and Mother; He does 1t all for you. He sails across the ocean, He crosses every sea To make the world better place Safe for Democracy, So when you meet a leRther-neck Give him c friendly nod Cause he's the one that's for the Flag United states, and God,
 Local Marine Overseas,