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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
LARGE GATHERING
 AT HOLIDAY SHOW
Recreation Assn. Spon- sOred Athletic Event
 Sunday
PROSPECT Rudella c. Driscoll. Core spondent - Telephone 5.092l

Prospect, July 5-Approximately 400 people attended the athletic and horse show program sponsored by the Prospect Recreation associa- ton, held Sunday afternoon on Spellman's field.
 Activities started immediately after church services Sunday moln- ing with flag raising ceremonies CT the Green. This service consisted of raising the flag by the Boy Scout troop, Eugene Lewis, scoutnaSter; the salute by the volunteer rcse:VIa. and members of the volunteer fire men, and patriotic songs by t..s glee club.
 Following the flag raising service, the parade was assembled under tte direction of Constable Albert A. len and the march to the field was under way.
 The committee in charge of ar- engagements was: John Blake, chair man; sports program, Merritt Wal- ters; refreshments, Joseph Mem- primo; prizes, Mrs. William Daley water and Lloyd Perry; pony ride committee, Jack Miller; bugler, Robert Spellman; first aid, Mrs. Carl Spelman and Miss Nellie Cow dell. MT. Miller also supervised the horse racing contests conducted by members of the Prospect Boot and Saddle club.
 William Kurtz, of Waterbury, won the $25 war bond special prize.
 Other prize winners:
 Best costumed rider, Miss Bar- bara Boisvert; children's class, Miss Ann Kinsella.
 100-yard dash for men-Aifred Crandall; for women-Miss LaVerne Avery; for boys-Ray Durham; for girls-Miss Edna Martin.
 Sack race-for boys, Leo Gonne- vile; for men, John Schweizer; for girls, Miss Jackie Miller; for women. Miss Jeanette Chatfield.
 WheelbarroW - Boys, Raymond Burnham and Leo Bonneville; men. Alfred Crandall and Daryl Will iiams; girls. Helen Rozum and Rose- mary Bernier.
 Three-legged race-Women, Janet Chatfield and Lavenre Avery; girls. Jacqueline Miller and Elaine Pur- dy; men, William Morrison and John
 Egg throwing contest-Daryl Will Hams.
 Throwing ball for distance-M Figueredo
 Schweitzer.
 The novena to St. Anthony will be held this evening in St. Anthony's church at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
66 SERVICEMEN AT
 WEEKLY US0 DANCE

Jack Suffa, chairman of the use war workers committee, announced today that 66 servicemen, two WAVES and a WAC were among the persons at the weekly use dance Saturday night at the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A.
 Sergeant Ralph J. Florian, U. s Marine Corps, of Oakville, home on leave from the South Pacific, enter tained the group with many songs accompanied by Don Lowe's USO orchestra.
 The serviceWomen at the dance were Ensigns Frances Leopold ot Waterbury and M. Louise Hoffman of Los Angeles, both stationed at a Navy hospital at Chelsea, Mass, in the WAVES, and Private Penny Mccarthy of WatertoWn, a mem Der of the WACS. Eight states were represented among the guests including Massachusetts, Pennsyl- vania, Colorado, California, Kansas, Georgia, New York and North Cal olina.
 Servicemen from Waterbury and vincinity included Francis Estlin, A. Gualteri, Joseph Coddington, Joseph Poulx, William J. Evans, Joseph J. Shea, Joseph E. Schiaroli, Anthony zatto, John McKenna, James M. Carroll, Joseph L. Longo, Joseph Kovaleski, Robert Gauvin, Joe Ma deo, Fred Guisti, Lou Costa, Theo- dore Vandurski, all of the Navy.
 Also, N, Cristello, Anthony Ga- briel, Both of the Merchant Ma rine; Victor Pagliari, Joseph J. Santa Lucia, Richard Carrangelo, Arthur Veiga, Anthony J. Sillio, Angela Grasso, George McDuff, F. Caliola, Ben Angelis, Walter Garrity, R. Scanlon, John Harri- man, T. F. Donahue, c. J. Caligan, Edward Gagan, Henry LaPlante, Hayden A. Nichols, Thomas Boiano, Sherman Hickox, and Anthony Onalfo, all of the Army; Sergeant Ralph J. Florian and Stanley Jau- bisen of the Marines; Armand Guertin, Gene Thierreault, Coast Guard, and Michael Costagon and T. A. Thomas of the Army Air Force.
 Next Saturdays USO dance will be sponsored by a local industry in cooperation with the loca USO committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
GENERAL, FORREST
 BELIEVED KILLED

London, July 6.-UP)-Only one Grewman was saved in the crash of a United States flying fortress which carried Brig. Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest on a raid on Kiel, the German DNB News Agency claimed today.
 The dispatch implied that For rest, who was acting as observer on the mission, was killed. He had been listed as missing"
 The report said the fortress was hit many times by fighter plane fire and flax and that only two of the crew had time to bail out and of these, only one was saved. He was not named.
 The survivor was quoted that Forrest was not piloting but mere ly was observing the results of American daylight precision bomb- ing. The action was termed the greatest aerial battle in the history of the U. s. Eight Air Force.
 Reports later from crews of other bombers on the mission said several parachutes were seen to open as the stricken fortress spiraled downward smoking. giving rise to the hope one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Terryville, July 6 - MT. and Mrs. William Berg of Al Orchard street will quietly observe their Sand wed- ding anniversary, Thursday, July 8. The couple both enjoying splendid health were married July 8, 1891 at the Immaculate Conception church, the late Rev. John Crowley, off, ciating.
 MT. Berg has been business man. ager of the Terryville Fuel Corp oration, since 1921. He is charter member and assistant chief of the Terryville Fire Department. MT Berg not only helped organize the first hand drawn apparatus volun- teers, but took ken interest in sports and helped to collect the hundreds of trophies that are now on display at the local fire house.
 MT. and Mrs. Berg have three children, Mrs. Stephen Teller of Cromwell, Leo and William Jr, of Terryville.
 Engagement Announced
 MT. and Mrs. Graziano Mucci of North Main street, Waterbury an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Eleanor Helen Mucci of Willow street, to Vincent Edward Serra of South street, Plymouth, son of the lac MT. and Mrs. Fred erick Serra. A fall wedding is planned.
 Supper Meeting
 The Terryville Lions Club will hold a supper meeting in their rooms in Scotts Block, Tuesday night ot be followed by the installa- tion of newly elected officers and the naming of committees for the ensuing year.
 A meeting of the Plymouth Chapter of the w. c. T. U., will be held at the home of Mrs. D. B Simpson of Hillside avenue, Ply mouth, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. J Preusser of Waterbury will show moving pictures.
 Visiting In Plymouth
 Miss Lue Vera Moore of Fountain City, Tenn. is guest of Miss Gen. evieve Langdon of North street Plymouth. Miss Moore was SOlO1St at the Sunday service in the Ply niouth Congregational church. Opens Summer Home Miss Jennie Thompson of New , York City has opened her summer home on North Street, Plymouth and is spending the summer here. Home On Furlough Private Thomas Williams of the , U. s. Army Air Corps stationed at Amherst Colleg, Mass, is spending a tive-day furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Bernard Williams of Eagle street.
 At Atlantic City
 MT. and Mrs. John J. Ryan of South street, Plymouth, spent the weekend at Atlantic City, N. J.. where they visited their son. Pri- ! 9ate Joseph Ryan who is stationed with the Army Air Corps in that city.
 New Construction
 Michael o. Hazo is erecting a new home on High street. l Ground has been broken for ?;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
FIRE DEPARTMENT
 MEMBERS MEETING
Session to Be Held To- night at Clubrooms;
 Observe Quiet Holiday
CHESHIRE Cheshire Phone S3l l, Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, July 6, - There will be meeting of the Fire Department in the town hall clubrooms at 7:30 o'clock tonight with Chief Richard Williams in charge.
 This was one of the quieteSt h. dependence Days in the history of Cheshire. The ban on fireworks and the shortage of gasoline had lot to do with it. In years past there were numerous accidents as the result of handling fireworks and fire caused by them caused con- siderable damage. Always some one was badly burned by inspecting a giant firecracker to determine why it did not explode when the fuse was ignited. Also skyrockets some times landed in hay stacks or on barns and houses and the usual dryress at this season of the year soon caused blaze which often times did considerable damage. The piece known as a flower pot some times was overturned while turning and shot stream of fire quite some distance into born or house caus- ing considerable damage. Now we wonder why we put up with such things for so long.
 Mrs. Helen Ripley and Mrs. Theresa McAvoy of Waterbury, were guests over the weekend of MT. and Mrs. Hubert M. Rigney Of Maple avenue.
 Mrs. George Parson of Plainville was a recent guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs Hubert M Rigney of Maple avenue.
 Lieutenant Rudyard Wilson, U. s. Army, spent the holiday with his mother, Mrs. Margaret Wilson of Wallingford Road. Lieutenant Will son is stationed at Fort Beloir. Vlr- ginia.
 A mystery program will be pre- scented at the meeting of the grange +~->s ~~~rs- AVAStrR
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
MT. And Mrs. Lynn Are Fourth Of July Hosts Family Party Held Sunday; Vacation School Opened !. Monday, 25 Attending
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at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clar- ence Booth of Scott avenue.

at the home of MT. and Mrs. Clar- ence Booth of Scott avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Victor Jameson and their son, Floyd and daughter, Ann spent the holiday week end at the home of Mrs. Jameson's sister, Mrs Harold Johnson ard Mrs. Johnson in Rye, N. Y. MT and Mrs. John- son are former residents of Pine street, Watertown.
 MT. and Mrs. Munson White of Northfield road, have moved into th- Tuverson house on Woodbury road.
 Miss Novella Fisher of Middle bury road spent the holiday week end at the home of MT. and Mrs Aurel Haitch of Danbury. Mrs Haitch is the former Miss Ethel Smith of Watertown.
 Pvt. Sterling Goodwin, U. s. army who has been visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs Dwight Goodwin of Woodbury road has returned to Camp Edwards, Mass.
 William Bartlett of Heminway Park road is visiting his son, En- sign Robert Bartlett in Atlantic City, N. J. Ensign Bartlett is soon to leave for active sea duty.
 Edward Brouette of Roberts street and Gerard Canty of Scott avenue, were visitors in New Haven, Mon day.
 War Stamps
 The aim of the U. s. Treasury, through local chairman and Com mittees on sales of War Bonds and Stamps, is to sell $1.00 worth of stamps to every American during July, to make it a record month in sales.
 War Savings Stamps are on sale at the Bank and at all merchants, theaters, post offices, garages and factories in WatertoWn and Oak vile.
 Miss Muriel Webster of Boston, was the week end guest of Miss Thelma Dayton of Rockville and WatertoWn, at the home of Miss Dayton's parents, MT. and Mrs. Her bert Dayton of Wilder street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
WEST CHESHIRE
 MAN IS MISSING

Washington, July 6 U.P) - The War Department made public today the names of 246 United States soldiers missing in action in the European area. The list, with next of kin, included:
 (Missing in European area)
 Connecticut:
 Anderson. Second Lieutenant Harry R.-Mrs. Hilda T. Anderson (motheD Honey Pot Glen, West Cheshire.
 Broch, Staff Sergeant Clayton E. Charles E. Broch (father) Route 2, Westport.
 Gorsuch, Staff Sergeant William E.-William S. Gorsuch (father) Marlboro road, East Hampton.
 McInnis, Staff Sergeant Daniel H.-Miss Vicki Lavin friend) 594 Howard avenue, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
DEFEAT OF ITALY
 TO OPEN BALKANS

Boston. July 6.-UP)-U. S. Rep John w. Mccormack, D., Mass, House majority leader, predicts that Italy's impending defeat will result in the liberation of the Balkans.
 In Independence Day address yes terday at Faneuil Hall, Mccormack said that every indication points tc the elimination of Italy from the war in the near future"
 Mccormack added that with Italy under ocntrol of the United Nations German soldiers in good part of the Balkans states would be open to a flank attack" He also said that conquest of Italy would force the Germans to withdraw part ot their forces from the Balkan States thus enabling those of the con- quered lands to more openly battle the Nazi conqueror."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
POULTRY BLACK
 MARKET SMASHED

Boston, July 6. (UP)-Sub- stantial progress in the campaign against the New England poultry black market was reported today by OPA enforcement division head, Ralph Alexander.
 Poultry supply increases as result of black market shutdoWns are counter -blanced by increased public consumption and ceiling price ef- fleets, however, Alexander told press conference.
 He said the OPA has prosecuted 27 defendants for New England poultry black market operations within the last few months and of these 12 were disposed of by the courts, two are serving sentences of less than a year and the others are serving more than year sentences and have been fined total pf$l3,- 875. Fifteen cases are now Waiting disposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Thomaston, July 6-Thomastor experienced the quietest Fourth of July in a number of years. No fire works, no automobile traffic and no accidents is the way Chief of Police James P. Ryan reported. Although their las been ban on fire crack CTS for the past few years there would at least be few brave souls who would celebrate the day by shooting off fire crackers but this year all was exceedingly quiet. Black Rock park which was in past years the scene of large crowds on the Fourth of July was practically de- serted. The pleasure driving ban has left visitors away from the park this year which in ordinary times was visited by to thousand people on holiday or Sunday.
 Personals
 Mrs. Clara Wade of New Haven has been visiting at the home of her sister Mrs. William Bradshaw of Prospect street, MT. and Mrs. Will liam Bradshaw and Mrs. Wade at tended the funeral of their nephew Alfred Van Anburgh of Walden, N. Y.
 Tho Thomaston Guards of the Conn. State Guard will drill this evening promptly at p. m. All members are ordered to be present Capt Peter Koops will give report on $ weeks training at Sturbridge, Mass.
 Robert Reed of Prospect street is enjoying weeks vacation from his duties at the Chase Brass & Copper Co. plant in Waterville.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Fracasso and daughter. Dolores, are spending a weeks vacation in Winsted.
 Clifford R. French Post, No. 22, American Legion, will meet this evening at 8 p. m. at the club rooms on Elm street, All members are re- quested to attend.
 The Herman Sisters will meet this evening at 8:30 D. m. at the Lieder- kranz Hall on Eltctric Avenue.
 Pvt. George Innes, U. s. Army, spent the weekend at his home here.
 Mrs. F. H. Mattoon spent the weekend at the home Of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Clement Holbrook, of Torington.
 Corbett Higgins of Litchfield street, is on a weeks vacation from his duties at the Chase Brass & Copper Go. in Waterville.
 Raymond Ryan, Mario DePecol and Frank DiFiore are spending a weeks vacation at Peekskill, N. Y.
 Giarard Bradshaw of East Main street, is spending weeks vacation from his duties at the Hayden Mfg Go. in Forestville, on a fishing trip in upper New York state.
 The children of Marine street realized the sum of $76 from the three nights carnival, which was recently held at the site of the old Marine shop. This money will be turned over to the Red Cross War fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
LiederkranZ Outing

A small group attended the picnic given by the Liederkranz Singing Society at Lees Grove the 4th. The usual large program of sports events was omitted this year due to the fact that many members are vacationing out-of town and also number of merbers were unable to attend be- cause of the ban on pleasure driv- ing. The committee in charge of the picnic were: Anton Berg, Willie Wehrle and Stephen Grosch.
 In Automobile Accident
 MT. and Mrs. Alvin Poeschmann of WatertoWn Road were admitted to Waterbury hospital last night for t. -eatment of injuries which hospi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Observers Notice

The Army identification cards of several Watertown observers have been stamped and returned to the chief observer. These cards have been placed at the WatertoWn observation post and the following observers are asked to get their cards when they go on duty at the post this week.
 Josephine Perry, Maxwell Tagan, Ruth Morse, Roderick Beebe, Alvin W. Coolidge, Arthur H. Evans and Roger Ross, Jr.
 First Session
 The first session of the vacation scho0l conducted for the junior de- partment of the Congregational chursh school and their friends was held in the Congregational church house Monday morning with 25 children in attendance.
 Th0 sessions will be held from g until Il o'clock five mornings week ly during this week and next. On Monday morning the children be- gan the construction of bird houses. This class will be instructed by Martin Kopp.
 Special features to be enjoyed will include nature hike, trip through the Princeton Knitting Mills and 8 visit to the Watertown fire house. In addition to bird house construction there will be classes in painting, fun with stars, leadership in worship, and Know ing China's Children
 Home on Leave
 John Marens, Jr., U. s. N son of MT. and Mrs. John Marens of Ham, llton avenue, who has completed his basic training at the Great Lakes Naval training station, Great Lakes, H., and is now awaiting or ders to attend school, is spending a leave at his home.
 While at the training station he was commanding officer of his con- pany and was appointed apprentice petty officer, first class.
 No Meeting Tonight
 There will be no meeting of LeRoy G. Woodward post, American Le- zion Auxiliary, tonight, but on next Tuesday evening, July 13, there will be meeting which will be held in the form of a picnic at the home of Mrs. Harry Bronson on Middle bury road at ' o'clock.
 Personals
 Miss Alice Hurley of Waterbury spent the holiday weekend with Miss Shirley ONeil at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Gerald O'Neil of Steele Brook road.
 Mrs. Frank Smith of Stratford, formerly of Watertown, is visiting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Thomaston Had Quiet
 Holiday Weekend
Black Rock Park Deserted as We'll as Other Outing
 Places Due to Driving Ban
I'll o M ASTON

tai authorities said resulted from an accident near Warmers cornerr The couple were walking home when a car driven by Peter Rayder of Thomaston struck and knocked them down. Neither were reported in serious condition.
 Capt. Peter Hoops of the local State Guard unit, has returned to his home on Randolph avenue, af- ter spending a week at the Train- ing school for officers at Sturbridgs. Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
HARRY HASSEL
 IS ENTERTAINED
To Leave Tomorrow for Service in the Armed
 Forces
OAKVILLE Correspondent, Irene Slough. Telephone 4-8993

Oakville, July 6 - Last evening members of the Hassel family con- vened at the home of MT. and Mrs. Harry J. Hassel of Henry street in honor of Harry Hassel, who will leave for the armed forces Wednes- day morning.
 Harry, son of MT. and Mrs. Harry Hassel, Is a graduate of Water town High school.
 A hot dog roast was enjoyed. Among those present were: Miss Jean Schneider, Mrs. John Hassel, and son John, Jr., MT. and Mrs Leo Romaine, Mrs. Jannette Me- Gee, Miss Julie McGee, Robert Hassel, Dorothy Dains, MT. and Mrs Raymond Dains, Lester Hassel, Miss Irene Slough and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hassel.
 William Hassel is confined to his home on Henry street with slight illness.
 Miss Jean Schneider of Stratford Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Harry Hassel of Henry street.
 Florence White, Helen Fittsm, Helen Kross, Eleanor Kross and Anna Kross, are vacationing at Lake Zoar.
 Annual Roast
 All Scouts will attend the annual hot dog roast to be held Wednes- day evening at the home of Albert Pope at ' o'clock. This is the last meeting for the summer months. This roast is usually held at Black Rock, but due to the transportat ton difficulties the committee voted to hold it at the home of MT. Pope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Observe Sand Wedding
 Anniversary Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. William Berg Will Celebrate Occasion
 Quietly at Home
TERRY Correspondent IA Main st-Tel s55s Bristol Div

new cottages at Fall Mountain Lake, making over 40 cottages which have been erected at this resort, this year. Most of the cottages are for year around occupancy.
 Home On Furlough
 Sergeant Homer Norton, stationed at Camp Shelby is spending twen- ty day furlough at his home on Ag- ney avenue.
 A meeting of Court Freedom, For esters of America will be held in the Leg on rooms, tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
GAS EXPLOSION
 SKATERS HOUSE

Dennisport, Mass, July 6. -. (UP) - A defective water heater was blamed today for a gas explosion yesterday in which boy and his nurse were injured severely and a two-story house shattered.
 Charles w. Appleton, 6, of Scars dale, N. Y, was at breakfast with his nursemaid, Miss Eleanor Sund- holm, 20, of New York City when the blast blew out one side of the Appleton summer home. Both were hospitalized at Hyannis. The boy is a son of It. and Mrs. Oliver s. Appleton of ScarSdale
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

of them may have been that of Forrest.
 Forrest, at 38, was one of the youngest American Ganarals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Watertown. July - MT. and Mrs. Francis Lynn entertained at an annual Fourth of July family party at their home on Straits Turnpike Sunday. Early in the evening the guests enjoyed a picnic supper served on the lawn.
 Those attending the party were: MT. and Mrs. J. o. Kanny, MT. and Mrs. Harold Ford, and their daugh- ter, Miss Betty Jane Ford, and MT. and Mrs. Fred Houghtaling of Wa terbury; Mrs. Sarah Warrington, MT. and Mrs. Harry Branson, MT. and Ms. Howad Williams, and their daughter, Miss Helen Williams, MT. and Mrs. Francis Lynn and their daughters, the Misses Caroline, Mary and Nancy Lynn all of Wa tertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06
Local Boys At Camp


 Among local boys who left Sun day for a vacation at Camp Matau- cha, Y. M. c. A. camp at Smiths pond were Harry Williams, son of MT. and Mrs. Howard Williams, son of MT. and Mrs. Howard Williams of Middlebury road, John Bartlett, son of MT. and Mrs. Wallace Bart lett of Litchfield road; David Matt son, son of MT. and Mrs. George Mattson of Hillcrest avenue; John Barlow, son of MT. and Mrs. F. N. Barlow of North street; William Starr, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Will liam D. Starr of Beach avenue; John Swift, son of MT and Mrs. Gordon c. Swift of North street; Robert Ward, son of MT. and Mrs. Leslie Ward of Thomaston road; Willard Bascom, son of MT. and Mrs. Dean Bascom of Hawley street, Billy Judd, son of MT and Mrs. Charles Judd of Northfield road and Skippy Fisher, son of Mrs. Dorothy Fisher of Baldwin street.
 Also included in the group leav- ing Sunday was: Bruce Wadhams, son of MT. and Mrs. Clifford Wad- hams of Stamford, formerly of Wa tertown. Mrs. Wadhams was the former Miss Frances Damery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Florence White, Helen Fittsm, Helen Kross, Eleanor Kross and Anna Kross, are vacationing at Lake Zoar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Mrs. Frank Smith of Stratford, formerly of Watertown, is visiting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Miss Jean Schneider of Stratford Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Harry HaSsel of Henry street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

The novena to St. Anthony will be held this evening in St. Anthony's church at 7:30 o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-06

Miss Alice Hurley of Waterbury spent the holiday weekend with Miss Shirley O'Neil at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Gerald O'Neil of Steele Brook road
 MrA Frank Smith of Stratfnrd