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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
Government Aiding
Child Care Center
Continues to Meet Half Of Operating Costs Of Water.
bury Site; Kingsbury Spot Inadequate Is Claim

The federal government will con-
tinue 10 meet SO per cent Of the OPP
Grating costs Of the local Child
Care Center, It was stated yesterday
~ o general conference Of Center
ofiicials, by Miss Alice Hutchinson.
field representative Of the FWA
once In Boston.
A recent federal directive reduced
the daily fee charged TO parents
from $1.O0 to SO cents at which time
II was stated any resultant financial
difference would be met by the gov
eminent.
Child Care officials stated today,
however, this fifty cents charge
would be q minimum standard fee
and would cover the cost Of one
principal meal Quncheon) and two
servings Of "snacks." Previous to
the fee reduction the center served
two meals breakfast and luncheon)
and three servings Of Snacks. Under
the present fee any servings beyond
the three will be charged for ac-
cordingly.
Child Care center officials, pre-
sided over by Miss Marie Hunt,
chairman, met yesterday with fed
eral and state board Of education
officials, and with representatives OF
local war industries.
Factory representative were Of
the opinion the location Of Kings
bury center was inadequate In that
mothers working the I a. m. to 8
p. m. shift in factories found 1t ex-
tremely inconvenient to arouse their
children at $50 a. m. or so and pre-
pare them In time to get them to
the center.
A plan was suggested whereby a
station wagon would be acquired
which would make the rounds OF
picking up all children.
Another proposed plan called for
the establishment Of the Kingsbury
center as clearing house whereby
local women who would be inter
eSted in taking care Of children in
various neighborhoods could be
contacted through the center. This
would facilitate matters for the
mothers who lived In the respective
neighborhoods.
Army officials have been at the
local center the past couple OF days
engaged in taking movies of activi-
ties and operations Of the place.
These will be compiled together
with other photographs Of home
front activities about the country,
and will be shown to the service
men overseas. Waterbury was
chosen as q model center of this
type.
Factory representatives present
included Stuart Judd, Miss Mary
Hoison Of the Waterbury Tool Co.,
Mis- Barone Of the Lux Clock Co.,
Roger Rose and Frederick Wilson
Of the Waterbury Button Co., Mrs
Faith Diver Of the American Metal
Hose Co., Mrs. Joel Butler, Miss
Lydia Potter of the Waterbury
Mig. Co., Melville Bennett Of the
Shoe Hardware Co., Edwin G.
Bradley Of the Scovill Mfg. Co.
and Miss Stella Mccain Of the
U. 8. Rubber Co., Naugatuck. Mis-;
Harriet Nash Of the state depart.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
NURSING INSTITUTE
STARTS NEXT WEEK

Members Of the local Red Cross
chapter will be among those at
tending a nurses aide institute in
New York City next Tuesday and
wednesday, Mrs. Howard Hart, To-
cal chairman, has announced. Mrs.
Hart, Mrs. Edith Ladd. Mrs.
Charles Audet. and Mrs. Madge
Pierce will represent the local or
ganization.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

ment Of education also attended.
Lieut.. Theodore Markovic, a
graduate Of the University Of Con-
necticut, was In charge OF the staff
Of Army signal corps photographers,
assisted by Pfc. Dcon DeTitta, Pfc.
James Fitzsimons and Harold
Dodge, electrician. AL we're movie
camera men In civilian life. They
are staying at the Y. M. c. A. and
will take additional pictures at the
center today. The children have al
ready selected them for their sides"
in various games to be held when
the picture taking is over.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

Of Haddam Neck Federated church
will off1ciate. Burial will be In
Rock Landing cemetery, Haddam
Neck.
Mr.. Durr, father Of Arthur ].
DUR and grandfather Of Mrs. H.
Stanley Hanson, both Of Water
bury, died Monday at his home.
Other survivors include his wife,
Annie; two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Kruger, Glendale, l.. l., and Mrs.
Rose Sherer, Brooklyn, N. Y; two
brothers, Anthony and Leonard
DUR, both Of Brooklyn and sew
eral nieces and nephews.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
A TRIBUTE

(To Neville j. German who died
suddenly on November 20, 194S).
In the death of Neville J. Cor
man, the community has lost an
exemplary Christian gentleman,
the world Of labor a skilful me-
chanic, and his family circle, a
devoted brother and uncle.
We who have known him over
the years since his childhood feel
keenly his untime1y and sudden
passing, which is .softened only
by resignation to the Divine
VIII, and humanity comforted In
that we know "to live in hearts
we leave behind, Is not to die"
FRIEND.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
Full Weather Report

Bostsn. Dee. %OPD--w Gather
forecasts
MASSACHUSETTS and con-
Cloudy and NOS 80
cold tonight with light snow Iva
Berkshires. Partly cloudy a"d
slightly warmer Thursday.
RHODE ISLAND Cloudy aud
not 80 cold tonight. Party cloudy
and slightly warmer ThurSdny.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
OBSERVE HOLY DAY
in LOCAL CHURCHES

The Feast of the Immaculate Con-
ception, a holy day of obligation,
was observed in the Catholic
churches throughout the city today.
Masses in the churches were sched-
uled from $50 to II o'clock accord
ing to announcement.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Catherine
B. Ryerson of Guilford, mother Of
Mrs. Raymond C. Graves OF this
city, will be held tomorrow at 8
a. m. at st. Georges church In
Guilford. Burial will be In KILL
ingworth. Friends may call at
the Sullivan funeral home In Gull
ford this afternoon and evening.
Funeral services for William
Henry Penney of Cheshire road, were
held at the Anderson funeral home,
10 Central avenue, today at 2 p. m,
Rev. David p. Gaines, odlciating.
Burial was in Hillside cemetery,
Naugatuck.
The funeral Of Joseph John Kush-
lis Of "a Ward street, will be held
tomorrow from the Deliniks funeral
home, II Congress avenue, at 9:15
a. m. to st. Joseph's church at $50
a. m. Burial will be in new st.
Joseph'S cemetery. Friends may call
at the funeral home today until
10 p. m.
The funeral of Henry J. Ken
naugh of "a Chestnut avenue, will
be held tomorrow from the Bergin
funeral home, 200 East Main street,
at $3.50 a. m. to st. Margarets
church at 9 a. m. Burial will be
in Calvary cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral home this aft
ernoon until 5 and this evening from
to 10.
The funeral of George A. Evans
Of 80 Canal street was held from the
Keyes funeral home, SO Pearl street,
today at 3 p. m. Burial was in
new Pine Grove cemetery.
The funeral Of Charles Labutis,
ST., Of Chestnut Tree Hill road, OK
ford, will be held from the Mazaika
funeral home, 10 Porter street, Fri
day at 8 a. m. to st. Joseph's church
at $50 a. m. Burial will be In Cal
vary cemetery. Friends may call at
the funeral home today until 10
p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 10
p. m.
The funeral Of Andrew DUR Of
Cove Meadow road, Haddam Neck,
will be held today at the Spencer
funeral home, Haddam Neck, at
$3.50 p. m. Rev. Robert Hoffman
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends. relatives and neighbors,
especially Scovill Automatic Screw
Dept, Scovilrs Industrial Hospital,
Steamfltter's Union, Local 20; and
Carolina Club, for floral offerings
and the expressions of sympathy
and Kindness shown during our re-
cent bereavement. the death of our
beloved father. Patrick J. O'Neill.
(Signed)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

VIRBUTUS - Joseph Anthony
Virbutus of Paxton street, Oakville
died suddenly this morning. He had
been employed for IL years in the
Rod Mill at the Chase Mfg. Co., and
for the past six months has oper-
ated a chicken farm in Oakville. A
native of Lithuania, Mr.. Virbutus
had lived In Waterbury about 50
years. Survivors include one son,
Joseph Of Oakville; five daughters,
Mrs. James Horrigan and Anna,
Lucy, Elizabeth and Albina Virbutus
all of Waterbury. The funeral will
be held from the Snyder funeral
home, "a Willow street, Friday aft
ernoon, time and other arrange
ments to be announced. Friends
may call at the funeral home to-
morrow from 2 to 10 p. m.
LATHROP-Mrs. Bertha Mack
ey) Lathrop, 81, wife Of William
Lathrop of 299 Meriden Road, died
In St. Mary's hospital yesterday.
She was born Feb. 6, 1882 in Pine
Plains, N. Y, daughter of the late
John and Phoebe (Kilner) Mackey.
Besides her husband, she leaves
two sons, Roy and Harold Lathrop,
both of Waterbury; two daughters,
Mrs. Perley Bradshaw Of Oakville
and Mrs. Erma Bradley Of Water
bury; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie
Hahn, Mrs. Jessie Cook and Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

requiem will be celebrated Friday
morning, at 1880 o'clock, at the
SIS. Peter and Paul Church, for the
repose of the soul of the late Bart
Quilter.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of my beloved
mother who departed this life De-
cember Sth, 1910.
(Signed)
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

REYNOLDS-In this city, Dec. 9TH,
1943, Harry George Reynolds. OF
229 Circular Ave.
Funeral Friday afternoon, at 2:0C
o'clock, from Anderson Funeral
Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in
old Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

O'NEILL In this city, Dec. 7th,
1913, Michael H. O'Neill, of 139
Grandview Ave.
Funeral Friday morning, at S:15
o'clock, from Mulville Funeral
Home, 270 West Main st., to
Blessed Sacrament Church, at 500
o'clock. Burial in Calvary ceme-
terry.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

LEBUs-In this city, Dec. 9TH, 1913,
Joseph Lebus, of 1877 Bank st.
Funeral Friday morning, at S:15
o'clock, from Colasanto Funera!
Home, 932 Bank St., to Lady of
Mount Carmel Church, at 9 o'clock.
Burial in New Rochelle, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

SENFTMAN--In this city, Dec. 9TH,
1943, Mrs. Bertha (Strumpf) Senft-
man, of Sc Center st.
Funeral tomorrow afternoon, at 200
o'clock, from Anderson Funeral
Home, 20 Central Ave. Burial at
convenience Of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-08

VIRBUTUS-In this city, Dec. Sth,
1913, Joseph Anthony Virbutus.
of Paxton ST., Oakyille.
Funeral Friday afternoon, from
St., time and arrangements to be
announced.
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DIED

LATHROP-In this city, Dec. 9TH,
1913, Mrs. Bertha (Mackey) La
throp, of 299 Meriden Road.
Funeral Friday morning, at 1900
o'clock, from Anderson Funeral
Home, 70 Central Ave. Burial in
old Pine Grove cemetery.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23

After diligent and persevering investigation, we have to admit de- feat in our search for some choice bit of gossip concerning Cpl. Geo. rge G. Wimberly, Chemical Mach mist. However, we shall wait.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
ION THE BEAM'

What is the name of that song which is heard continually through out the Photo outfit? It just echo es out through the barracks, he Photo Lab, Day Room, and you will never fail to hear it as you pass the WAC area. OH YES-"I TOLD A LIE TO YOU" It's the song composed of two of the Photo boys, Cpl. John Witcowich and Sgt. W. Hughes-TH ;. BONG RAY M;kIN- LEY has taken from the boys to pass judgment on and perhaps play on some future program. The song is great number and Cpl. Witco- wich can be heard during leisure hours pounding on the day room piano while Sgt. Hughes renders the song in voice. Yes the song has just become habit with the Photo gang.
 It was very disappointing at the Gym Dedication not to hear the boys put on their number after be- ing promised that they could, how ever nothing was lost due to the continued efforts of It. Benson. He made it known to Ray Mckinley that the boys had scDg in their possession, so it was turned over to Cpl Burgen, arranger for the Band, who has already passed judgment on the number saying "It has fine melody" So who knows, the Photo may blossom forth with two famous song writers we hope. Major Welsh, Com manding Officer, of the Squadron is greatly pleased with the song and believes it has great possibilities.
 You want to hear it /? You're in terested? Go to the Photo day room or keep alistening to Ray McK1fI- ley at 7:30 Wednesday evenings, WTIC, Hartford, he'll play it some time. REMEMBER-"I TOLD A LIE TO YOU"-Composers- Wit cowich, Sgt. Hughes-Keep alisten- ing. (Ed. note-Can We use an ADVT. slug.)
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
An Open Letter

sitting hole eamins infested jungle neither I a waiting for Jap make the first But waiting and wondering the folks back home really how it is with eign You chance for home and the of being loved and cared for became of army the place of that he mi&h do the only he foundation because has been ban ished from the earth.
 heart for all the things we have beent right Anne
 worked Joly sickness of heart when word We won't Johnnie more"
 trained I home of That the and of fe knew has changed.
 Pm sitting waiting for Jap But know why thoset there
 You l a WAC
 S/sGT. GENEvIEVE STODDARD WAC.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23

that sneeze of his. We expect to see all blown out of the office any day, and for her own safety we would like to suggest that she get some heavier shoes.
 Chattering magpies have noth- ing on the Irish lass of the main tenance office, or so I am told by the other girls of same office.
 We're all sorry to be losing Cap tain Bessom, but let's hope our new officer is as nice as he is, and to your new job, lots of luck Russ, and may we see you again real soon.
 Another inspection tour has just been completed by Capt. Byrd, but it is our own opinion that Thomp- sonville has much more attraction for our favorite captain than the sub-depot. .
 According to J. G. a certain blonde has the best figure in the hangar, but Steve seems to prefer Bangor's brunette. Just stick to air craft inspecting boys.
 We're all wondering if Russ's heart attack is really so severe that he had to ask for sick leave.
 Red seems to have an awful time trying to get out of Pennsyl- vania. Must be that the local gals have spotted him. When do you get to Kansas though, be sure you don't mistake one of the corn fields for the landing field now. Stick to po- tatOes.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
SUB-DEPOT
By "YOU GUESS"

Congratulations to our new cap- tain on his recent promotion, and we know his new bar won't be to heavy for him. We'd also like to inform "Red' that certain Suf- field brunette believes in being true-tough luck.
 Just what is it that the Tow Target men have that appeals so to our Sub-Depot girls, could it be Docs curly hair, Poppy? Also what caused Pauline to abandon the floor and coveralls for the of flee and skirts, could it be that Bob didn't like you in coveralls, Pauline?
 Sorry Shorty, H. D., but Cor poral Jackson is we'll taken care of.
 We'd like to suggest that Lieut.. Fallon get himself a silencer for
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
OFFICERS

The 1st Squadron has lost sew eral officers recently who are miss ed, but the remainder make up for it. We SALUTE YOU OFFICERS of the Squadron. No place could group of officers be more liked or respected as the officers of the Pho to Outfit. Again we SALUTE you You are SWELL.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
Our Aircraft Safety Record

We becoming used to hearing of the destruction o of nvol advance would unarranted false mod to side of the while
 astonishing the fiscal accidents of all the 19O That record of which we'll be And from the of final victory accident avered mean that much attacking saved
 form the of this military accomplishments omentari general plan things wreck aircraft irksome bein a is but of all
 is praised It and rivalry live itn barracks the field and everywhere
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
: WACS

We praise our WACS for the swell job they are doing in the Photo Lab. They sure have brought life and merriment to the Squad ron. Speaking of WACS I must mention ROMANCE-since several "Steadies" have been formed, not to mention several cases of "Mr. and Mrs." Keep up the good work girls.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
CHEMICAL
 REPORTS
By Pfc. I. Goldfracht

We extend greetings and good wishes to the new officer in our section, It. Herbert J. Harris. Congratulations Lieutenant upon your transfer here; it isn't all Chemical Warfare officers who can be as fortunate as you.
 Chemical Warfare was we'll re- presented at the dedication of the new Base Gym by one officer, two staff sergeants, and our corporal. A swell time was had by all, for which We must, shall, and hereby do, thank those delightful and friendly gals who attended the dance,
 Many are the applicants for, but few the recipients of, the honor of being Saturdays Room Orderly. Two of our boys seem to catch the coveted honor Saturday after Sat urday. Could it be a desire for PIX coffee and an unwillingness to rush to work that causes such rush for the position of Room Orderly that the Bay Chief has often thought of selling the privelege on Saturdays to the highest bidder.
 Dated thoughts of Pvt. Hinck: Monday-I'd like to ask for day off because I am going overseas soon. Tuesday-I'd like to go home because I am going overseas soon. Wednesday, am going overseas soon. Thursday-No one is on pass now, and l am going overseas soon. Friday-"Captain, may I have a pass to go home tomorrow and Sunday" PS-He did.
 Has S/Sgt. Boulanger stopped going to the Windsor Locks USO? If so, why? If not, why have we seen no mention of him in the USO column? Are you mad at him, girls?
 After diligent and persevering investigation, we have to admit de- feat in our search for some choice bit of gossip concerning Cpl. Geo. rge G. Wimberly, Chemical Mach mist. However, we shall wait.
 Congratulations to the Chemical Section of the 77th upon their high l morale.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
POST EXCHANGE

We boys of the Photo Squadron must take our hats off to the girls of the PIX. They should be men toned as they sure are ON THE BEAM. It is always a pleasure to make purchase at the Bradley PIX. The girls always have a smile for the boys and what service! Whoever hired these girls sure can pick lem. Take that 5 fit 2, sandy haired venus "Carol" on the sou venir counter and boy, you sho' have got something. No wonder the cigarette, cigar, and candy sales are great with such beauties as Stacy" and "Romie" dishing them out. Then there is "Ann" who keeps us good soldiers with her sales of shoe polish, blitz cloths, soap, and stationery, the things that make a good soldier. Yes girls, we in the Photo gang adore you.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
JOE PRIVATE

Its getting kind of cold" says Joe, "to hitch-hike into town. Guess I'll go to the Library and see what they have around" Joe came, Joe saw, Joe stayed awhile, and glanced at book or two. We think the books that interested Joe might well appeal to you.
 So here they are:
 Book-of- -the-month selections for October
 Paris-underground by Etta Shib-
 co Postmaster, by Corporal Thomas St. George. Current best-sellers-
 The Robe, by Lloyd c. Douglas
 So Little Time, by John P. Mar quand
 The Human Comedy, by William Saroyan
 The Strange Woman, by Ben A. Williams
 Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, by Bert Lawson One World, by Wendell Willkie Journey Among Warriors, by Eve Curie
 George Washington Carver, by Rackham Holt
 U. s. Foreign Policy, by Walter Lippmann
 Also recent "Who done it's" by Erie Stanley Gardner, Ellery Queen, Leslie Ford, etc., and many rip-roaring Westerns by Zane Grey, Jackson Gregory, Max Brand and others.
 You'll find them in the Base & Technical Library located next to the Main P. X.
 THERE'S MUSIC IN THE AIR!
 Have you missed hearing class ical music?
 If so, you will be glad to know that your old friends, Bach, Bee thoven, Brahms, Grieg, Tscaikov- sky and other favorites are in the Army now, as well as new com posers with whom you may not be so well acquainted. Whats more they're at Bradley Field and avail able to you in a series of Tuesday evening concerts of recorded music which will be held at the Base Li- brary (T214) at 7:30 P. M.
 The first concert in the series will be heard Tuesday, October 26 and the program is as follows:
 Wagner-Rienzi Overture
 Brahms s-Symphony No. 4 Boyce-Prospect Before Us
 Beethoven Contra Dances Future programs will include re- quest numbers. Any suggestions or requests may be noted on the "sign up" sheet posted on the Li- brary Bulletin Board.
 Remember the date and the time-October 26 at 7:3O P. M.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
RECREATION

Do we have recreation? I'll say we do. A 21a ton truck can always be seen leaving every Tuesday night for the dance at the Windsor Locks U.S.O. What a time! Then there is Friday night at the Meth odist Windsor Church Dance, and again to the U.S.O. or "Y" dances in Hartford on a Saturday night. What could give higher morale than recreation for the boys. Mo rale is just the thing and we sure have it. Yes the Photo boys are ON THE BEAM.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23

Congratulations to the Chemical Section of the 77th upon their high morale.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23
Iibrary

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 500 A. M.- 10:00 P. M.
 Sunday-1:OO P. M. to 5 P. M. and 6P. M. to 10 P. M.
Bradley beam., 1943-10-23

"I TOLD A LIE TO YOU"? NO SIR! "IT'S THE TRUTH"
, 1943-05-27

tional unity, the war effort and
the trade unions has the solid
backing of the poll-tax bloc. Such
demagogic measures as typified by
the Hobbs Misunderstanding bill';
the Johnson "Work or Fight BILL"
the Byrd Bill to draft strikers,
the Connally bill to seize plants
on strike. So we see the congress
sional poll takers are doing their
utmost to carry out the "Divide
and Conquer" tactics of Hitler.
Particularly notorious in this re-
gard is the fascist Representative
John Rankin of Mississippi, arch
Negro batter, anti-Semite, and
Soviet-hater.
, 1943-05-27

Just why is the immediate re-
peal of the poll tax such an eco
nomic necessity? Why is its repeal
SO necessary in aiding our COM
mander-in-chie to prosecute the
win-the-war policies to which this
nation has committed itself? Be-
cause the Southern Bourbons con-
troll a majority of key congress
sional committees and, with a dis
franchised electorate, uses this
power to obstruct vital win-the-
war measures. Working hand in
glove with the reactionary coali-
ton Of Hoover Republicans and
Wheeler Democrats, the poll-tax
bloc is now engaged in a most
brazen attempt to wreck the Of
fensive of the nations war pro-
gram.
, 1943-05-27

Are You Eligible to Vote?-
, 1943-05-27
Looking At The
Scoreboord
with Russ RiclaesoRl

The semi-feudalistc poll tax defranchises ten million Americans,
six million whites and four million Negroes, in seven southern states
The abolition of the poll tax not only gravely concerns the southern
people alone, but all American people who are truly democratic, both
north and south. Passage of HR I, the Marcantonio Anti-Po1 Tax bill,
is of vital importance as a win-the-war necessity, by strengthening
national unity, politically and economically.
, 1943-05-27
Fascist D~enaagogues

The poll takers also yield a high
quota of professional labor bait
ers, such as Representatives Sam
Hobbs, Alabama; Howard Smith,
Virginia; z. z. Cox and Carl Vim
son of Georgia; John Rankin, of
Mississippi, as well as Senator W,
Lee O'Daniel of Texas. A whole
series Of defeatist measures con-
stituting q serious meanace to ma