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Evening star., 1943-08-17
Stories of Veterans
Wanted by Star
For Publication

This is the first OF a series of
interviews with men from the
Washington area who have re-
turned from overseas duty.
Friends and relatives of service
men returning from battle zones
are urged to write or telephone
the city editor of The Star at
National 5000. The Star wants
to give these men Of the armed
forces a chance to tell their
stories to the thousands of
interested Washingtonians.
Evening star., 1943-08-17
SuitIund Gardeners
To Receive Prizes

Prizes for the best Victory gardens
grown In the 14-acre grounds Of
the Census Building at Suitland,
Md, will be awarded at 4 pm. to-
morrow in the lobby Of the build
ing, 1t was announced today.
The awards will be presented by
p. E. Clark, Prince Georges County
agent, who judged the gardens, and
j. G. Gait, director of the Census
Bureau. Admiral G. s. Bryan,
chief OF the Navy photographic
ONCE, located In Suitland, also will
participate in making awards.
Evening star., 1943-08-17
Woman RuruI Carrier
Will Sturt Rounds

BY the Associated Press.
ANNAPOLIS, Aug. 17.-Mrs. Isa-
bel S. Shaw, Anne Arundel Coun-
ty's first woman RID carrier, will
start on her rounds this week.
She will cover two rural routes in
the vicinity of Iglehart, Bay Ridge,
Arundel-on-the-Bay. West Annapo-
lis and Weems Creek. william A.
Strohm, Annapolis postmaster. said.
Evening star., 1943-08-17

MmD1a r0a d
NV, now at
tached to the
headquarters of
the I'd Air Force
at Col orado
Springs, Colo,
was advanced to
ajor. A mem
Der Of the Dis.
trict Bar before
his appointment a
as captain in the
Engineer Corps
on July 80, 1912,
he practiced be-
fore the Su-
preme Court,
Evening star., 1943-08-17

IA LILY All odSS
at Alexandria,
La. has received
his majority at
the age of %.
Maj. Gibson
W a s commits
stoned first lieu
tenant in the
Medical Corps
on November /,
1910, and for 10
months served
at Walter Reed
Hospital, part of
which time he
was a member
Evening star., 1943-08-17

1t was just lucky shot" that hit
his tank during the Tunisian cam
paign, staff Sergt. Charles Whitmer
maintains. In spite of the fact
that 1t cost him his right foot, he
would like to 60 back-that is, If he
could be with the same outfit.
"A native of Washington, although
his home now is in Hampton, Va,
Sergt. Whitmer is recuperating at
Walter Reed Hospital from wounds
he received December when a
shell from a German 8S-mm. anti
Evening star., 1943-08-17
Irish Work in Britoin

Remittances by money order from
the United Kingdom to Fire in
creased from $2,580, 900 in 1940 to
$l3, $40 900 last year and may exceed
$40, 600, 900 this year, most of 1t repre-
senting money sent home by Fire
workers employed In British war
plants.
Evening star., 1943-08-17
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WAR BONDS
Birdssys View

Fighting over Africa and Europe
means our soldiers will need more
and more "eyes" to keep them safe
from Nazi ambush. Best OF all
eyes is the observation balloon op-
Grating from mobile trucks.
The deeper we cut into the Nazi
columns the more "eyes" will be
needed. One of them costs from
80 900 upward.
Evening star., 1943-08-17

Also advanced to major was Capt.
Wilfred Paul Champlain. 1915
Morris road Sc. He has been in
the Army Air Forces since August
8, 1912, when he was commissioned
captain and since has been at the
Pentagon Building.
Capt. Gibson Advanced.
Capt. Frank Eugene Gibson, IT.,
instructor and flight surgeon at the
Araaat1 Ar. IA "a
Evening star., 1943-08-17
LonsdoIe PIons Bineo Porty

The Lansdale (Md.) Citizens AS
sociation will hold a benefit bingo
party in the Boulevard Heights
Firehouse at pm. Friday. Pro-
ceeds will be used for road repairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
COSGRIFF CHOSEN
 BY POSTAL CLERKS
Waterbury Man Is New Chairman of Organiza-
 ton Committee

At the annual convention of the Monnecticut State Federation of <ost Office Clerks held In Hartford yesterday under the auspices of Hartford local. Thomas Cosgriff of this city was elected chairman of the organization committee. Sue ceeding Edward Baker of Stamford, Frank Little of New Haven was elec- president of the organlzatiotn
 Due to food and gasoline restric- tions, the meeting was confined to business. the annual usual banquet being eliminated. Over 60 delegates, who represented 666 members, were present. An authorization was made by the delegates to send a resolution of protest to Congress against the ruling of the postmaster general which orders postal employees to work on the Mondays following Dec oration day and Independence Day Tn former years, they explained, en- ployes were allowed Mondays off following q legal holiday that falls on Sunday.
 Other elected officers include Ralph Nelson, of Bridgeport vice. president; Arthur O'Brasky, of New Haven, treasurer; John Sullivan, of Meriden, secretary. James Feeley, of Bridgeport, was named a dele gate from the Connecticut organiza- ton to represent the group at national federation of post office clerks to be held Labor day week at Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
S. Marine Base Corps photo from NET.

tian fellowship which now extends into almost every nation, and binds citizens of them all together in unity and mutual love. It is the great new fact of our time This worldwide Christian fellowship is the one great ground of hope for the coming days"
 Everyone of adult years remem- 5ers the sorry trend of events during the ten years from 1929 to l930 First there came the stock market debacle and then the depths of the depression. IL was soon discovered that the depression was world wide and unemployment was world problem. Under the impact of that world wide depression all the tilmsy framework of economic and political unity so far erected collapsed like the proverbial house of cards. The very phrases world peace" world culture" world unity" fell in dis repute. In the half-dozen fevered tragic years between 1883 and 1889 all mems hopes for unity or any semblance of sanity in international relations disappeared. The world or der broke up into national frag- ments waiting only for the fatal word of some dlctators command to start Q new world war But what many people do not realize, even many in our churches, is that dur ing those fateful years the leaders of the churches forged a new Christian unity the like of which has not been known since the Mid de Ages. The Church of Christ bids fair to be the new core of unity and power in the modern world. Chris tian unity seems to have to come to It's kingdom for the time like this.
 But the Church has done and is doing something equally remarkable In the mission churches, what we are better advised 10 call, "the younger churches" of our fellow ship. If you have given of your sub- stance and of your prayers to the support of Christian missions you have a part and share in one of the greatest enterprises the world has ever know. When the war broke out in the European sector on Septem- Der 3, 1889 the Protestant and mis- sionary enterprise was activley at work in one hundred different coun- tries. It will be of interest to Ameri- can Christians and 1t is a source of pride to many of us that the total missionary outreach Of the Protes- tant Churches across the world ap- proximately one-half of the mission ary enterprise was sponsored and supported from the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Rev.Dr. Walker Speaks
 On Church Action
Work of Missionary Forces in All Sections of World Viewed as Remarkable; Many Achievements Noted

My first answer to the question, What Is the Church Doing would be brief and to the point and the answer for 99 out of 100 would be Far More Than You Think stated Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, Second Congregational Church pastor. yes- terday morning in his sermon, What Is the Church Doing?'
 Rev. MT. Walker said in part: That answer would be valid for the friends of the church as well as those who are inclined to be critical. The great Bishop Brent of the Phil ippines said a generation ago. "The world is too strong for a divided Church" By the grace of God we are able to say that we arc forging an answer to his plea. We have q World Council of Churches and the unity of which we dreamed Is com ing to pass. As the Archbishop of Canterbury said, "As though in preparation for such a time as this, God has been building up Chris
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Compensation Agreements

The following weekly agreements for weekly payments to be made during disability were approved to- day at the office of Compensation Commissioner John ]. O'COnneIl:
 Wilbur Keith of Naugatuck, against W. ]. Mcgin, Inc, of Nau- gatuck, S25 beginning May 14, am putation of third finger right.
 Ernest ]. WeidhaaS of Torrington against American Brass Co.,. of Tor rington, S22.22 beginning April 26, abdominal injury.
 Nicoli Dcnofrio of Spring street, Waterbury, against Cr0dcl Foundry. Inc, of Waterbury, S25 beginning Feb. 6 infctcd wound of right thigh.
 George Yergcr of IS WatcrtOwn avenue, Waterbury, against DanfOrth C. Shattuck of 10l COniston avenue, S25 beginning May2, first and third degree burns of chest, abdomen, right side, both arms and wrists, and fracture of left knee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
GAMBLERS OBTAIN
 NOLLES IN COURT
Proprietor Fined $50 and Costs; Patrons Assessed
 S Each

The. case of Pasquale Scalo, 25 og 35 Ward street, charged with keep ing bambling house, was granted q noIe on payment Of $50 and costs of $7.92 in municipal court Satur- day. Salvatore Boiano, 42 of 89 Woodward avenue charged with renting property for gambling pur- poses, and 13 others, charged with frequentying the gambling house, were each granted nolles on pay ment of $5 and costs of $792.
 Sergt. Joseph Petit and his aides arrested the group shortly before noon Friday jn one of the outstand- Ing raids in many months, with a surprise entrance in Spring street garage.
 Fined as frequenters were Phil ID Sulgoski 36, Union City; Sam kramer, 31, of 176 East Main street: Caesar Angelone, 30 of 92 South Elm street; Edmund Vanzolini 42, of 100 Fairfax street; Joseph LaSel- "a, 36. of Wet Porter street: Vim cente Monserrat, 46, of 60 Jefferson street; Joseph Stanevichc, 32, of 187 North Main street; Harold Shea, 42. of 97 South Main street; Joseph
 ssi, 24, of 15 Easton avenue; AL suzs HaScAk, 32, of 75 Cole street; John Perugini, 29, of IA Meadow street; Gaetano LaSelva 32. of 52 Bcovil street. and Basilo Hhldoni, 3l, sf B Hill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
FLAG DEDICATION
 TUESDAY EVENING
East End Community Club to Honor Men, Women
 in Armed Forces

In honor of East End men and women who have entered the armed forces, a service flag will be un- furled at 8.l5 Tuesday evening at exercises in Anderson school gym naslum on East Main street. under the auspices of the East End Com munity club. Speakers will be Rev. James r. Woods. Rev. Samuel A. Budde and Rev. Maurice J. Ander- son.
 The flag will be turned over to the club president, Benjamin Mover, during the services by James J. Green, representing the committee which compiled the clubs war serv- ice statistics.
 The field of the flag will contain 161 blue and three gold stars, the latter in memory of Walter Blanch- ard, Quentin Santoro. and Joseph Teach, who died in action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

What does nutrition mean to you? You have read many times that a nation is only as strong as its people. Certainly one essential rung on the ladder of good health and strength is that of good nutri- tion. Without proper and intelli- gent food habits you can't be strong. Yes, you might be feeling all right, not sick, but perhaps you, along with millions of other Americans are suffering from hidden hunger. It does make a difference what you eat how you feel. Eating is such a habit that 1t is necessary to make good habits of your eating rather than careless indifferent ones.
 Good food habits are a part of in- telligent living. Burning a candle at both ends may give a bright light while it lasts, but 1t does not last the night. You may not feel great difference at present as you indulge in improper food habits, but harvest time will come and you will have to reap only what you have sown. In busy crowded days when everyone is trying to put forth his best ef- forts, 1t is essential that the right foods be kept as a guide in choosing meals. The right food builds and re- pairs the body. keeps it in good run ming order, gives energy for work and other activities, and helps pro- long the prime of life. Is that not enough reason to follow the Guide to Good Eating'p
 "A Guide to Good Eating"
 Milk-2 or more glasses daily for adults; to 4 or more glasses daily for children. To drink, combined with other foods, in ice cream and in cheese.
 Vegetables-2 or more servings daily besides potato. green or yellow: greens" often.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
ALTAR GUILD PLAN RUMMACE SALE To Be Held June 2, Articles May Be Sent
 10 Church
WATERVILLE Correspondent: Mvs. William E. Rooney. 19O Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-8476

Waterville, May 24 The Altar Guild of st. Pauls will hold rum mage sale on June 2nd. Donations of any articles suitable for sale will be welcomed. If you are unable to bring your contributions to the church, call Mrs. Clifford Clark at 3-8785 or Miss Alice MacMullen at 4-7394, and arrangements will be made to send for them.
 Briefs
 Goodwille Lodge, No. 54 Knights of PythiaS will meet this evening at o'clock at Fraternity hall, Chancellor Commander Frank Ter Till will preside.
 Auxiliary firemen of Civilian De- o'clock at WaterVille fire house. Charles Rasmussen, chairman in charge.
 The Ladies Aid Society of St. Michaels church will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the church hall.
 Sergeant Casper s. Davis Post, No. 136, American Legion will meet tomorrow evening at o'clock at Fraternity hall. Plans for Memorial Day will be made. Commander Will liam Rooney will be in charge.
 The Weavers of St. Pauls Bpisco- pal church will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday evening, May 26th at eight o'clock in the parish hall.
 The Women's Society for Chris tian Service of Grace Methodist church will hold a sewing meeting Wednesday evening at the home Of Mrs. Harry Lattimer on Thomas ton avenue
 MT. and Mrs. George Deary of Wheeler street announce the birth of a son, Sunday may 23rd, at St. Mary's hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
COUNCIL ARRANCES FOR MASS MEETING
Attache of Lithuanian Con- sulate Office Coming
 Here for Occasion
BROOKLYN NEWS

Rev Joseph J. Valantlejus, pas tor of St. Joseph's church, was named honorary chairman of the Lithuanian American Council at a meeting yesterday afternoon at Me- munas hall. The session was de- voted to discussion of Red Cross activities and completion of plans for the mass meeting to take place June 27.
 A committee recently named to take charge of registration Of blood donors will serve as a stand ing unit for Red Cross activities, It consists of Mrs. Clarence Balan- da, Mrs. John Barkauskas, Mrs. William Jenusaitis. Mrs. John " Lasky, Mrs. Joseph Kanapka, Mrs. Michael Devenis, Mrs. Nell Mes kunas, Mrs. Thomas Matas, Mrs. Anthony Lazdauskas, Mrs. Steph- ania Sapranas, Mrs. John zailc- kas and Mrs. August Kankel.
 Rev. Dr. Joseph Bogusas, presi- dent, said guest speakers at the mass meeting will include Lithu- anian consulate attaches. Persons prominent in local and state CIVIC activities also will be invited.
 Many persons have already regis tered to donate blood when the Red Cross plasma unit comes here from Hartford June IA, 1t was an nounced, and a large representation of Lithuanian residents is expected during the session. designated by the Red Cross as Lithuanian day"
 Pupils of Duggan and Begnal schools purchased a total Of $391 worth of defense savings stamps last week. according to a report bv Miss E. Mae Keefe, principal, Rooms participating 100 per cent were those of Miss Grady, Miss Me Carthy, Miss Delaney, Miss McDon- nell Miss Connor, Miss Alishausky, Miss Wheelahan and Miss Dezinno.
 Miss McDonne1l's room led, with sales amounting to $l88 Other leading rooms were; Miss Grady, $35 90; and Miss Mccarthy, $29.20,
 The regular weekly rehearsal Of the Women's Alliance Choir of St, JoSeph's church will take place to- night at o'clock at the choir ~~A'a tn the old St. JoSenh's school,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
BANKERS BACK
 COUPON BONDS
Idle Funds Must Be In- vested to Avert Forced
 Savings-MOrgenthau
By HELEN ASHBY 'nited Press Staff Correspondent

United Press Staff COrreSpOndent)
 Washington, May 24.-(UP)-Sec- ;etary of Treasury Henry Morgen- thau, Jr., appealed today to "the average worker"- those earning less than 5000 a year-to avert com- pulsory savings plan by buying War Bonds voluntarily with their idle lunds.
 His statement came in report on the recently completed second var loan drive, "America's greatest var loan," during which Americans oversubscribed the $13000,000 900 Soal by buying $18,50o, 100000 worth of bonds.
 That drive proves" Morgenthau's report said that the American people are not going to sit back and wait for any forced savings plan In order to finance the most expen- sive war in all history"
 However, Morgenthau pointed out that seven-eighths of current in come after taxes is in the hands of the average worker-the Shipyard worker, the machinist, the woman war worker, the White collar em- ploye-earning less than $5,000.
 ITO this group" he said. "a special appeal must be made for the pur- chase of war bonds with idle funds remaining after payment of the necessities of life, insurance prem iums, old debts, and other obliga- tions. The Treasury's tentative pro- gram calls for aiming at 65 per cent of the idle money in the present four months, and at 75 per cent in the last four months of this year"
 Some $30,o00, ,0oo, 900 of the $100.- 000000.0 needed this year will come from present taxes. Of the remainder, $25,000 100000 has been raised through war bonds, leaving $45 GOO 100000 to get from new taxes and sale of more war bonds
 Morgenthaus report coincided with revelation that the federal reserve board is pressing the Treasury to include w-denomination coupon bonds in the third war loan drive Proponents of the plan, supported by bankers, believe they will attract greater public participation in war loans.
 Bankers contend that coupon bonds would appeal to the public because they would draw interest every six months instead of matur- ing 10 years from date of purchase as in the case of the present type of war bond. In addition to being negotiable they could be used as col lateral for emergency loans with out the possessor forleiting owner ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
FITNESS COURSE
 OPENS AT YMCA
Youths to Be Prepared for War Service Under Co.,
 operation Plan

Tonight starting at 2 D. m. at the Y. M. c. A, "The War Cooperation" program will get underway. It is six weeks physocial fitness course for all young men, particularly 16-l7 years of age. The theme of this program will be to build future war riorS and crusaders of America. The activity program consists of '. Gen eral conditioning. 2, Health Talks, in which discussions will center around things to avoid and do to promote good health. 3. The Am erican Ranger program will be stressed, rough and tumble fighting and combativeS will be taught. 1. All those enrolling in the course will be exposed to the latest military marching techniques. 5. Warfare aquatcs and endurance swimming will wind up the two hour session which will be conducted for the next six weeks, Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 The following is the general schedule of program for this week;
 WOHuhy
 7:00-7 :30-General Conditioning. 7:30-7 :45--Health Talk.
 7:45-8:l5- A erican Ranger Rough and Tumble Fighting.
 8;l5-9:00-Warfare AquaticS.
 Wednesday
 7:00-7:30-General Conditioning, 7:30-7:45--Health Talk
 7:45-8:l5-Obstacle Run.
 8:l5-8: :30-Combati
 30-9:00-!Swim to Toyko (En- durance SWim).
 Friday
 00-7:30-General Conditioning. 7.30-7 45-Health Talk
 7:45-8 00-Army Mass GameA 0-840--Military Tactics. R'd0-O Warfarn Auuatirg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
Good Nutrition Essential Rung On Ladder Of Health Good Food Habits Interpreted as Part of Intel ligent Living - Guides to Good Eating
 Provided by State Nutrition Council.

at least raw; citrus fruit or toma- to often.
 Eggs-3 to a week; daily pre- ferred.
 Meat Cheese, fish, fowl -- 1 or more servings daily; dried beans, peas, peanuts occasionally. Cereal and bread-2 or more serv- ings daily; whole grain value or enriched.
 Butter - 3 or more tablespoons daily.
 With less food to choose from there Is a greater need than ever fo reach individual to put to work every sound fact about nutrition that can be mustered
 Beatrice Hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
BUS SERVICE
 WILL BE CUT
New England Hit By Gas Order; One Firm Drop
 ping l7I Busses

Boston, May 4.2-(UP)-Bus serv- ice throughout New England will be slaShed 20 per cent effective tomor- row morning as result of an Office of Defense Transportation order to save gasoline.
 The ODT directive ordered a 40 per cent overall reduction in mile age which will be effected by elim- ination of trucks, taXiS and other gasoline-driven vehicles.
 Meanwhile, Boston elevated rail- way officials announced a reduc- tion of bus service totaling 45,000 miles week. President Edward Dana said approximately I'll busses would be dropped from the daily schedules. He sNid "A busses would be taken from the 2 to g a. m. rush hours, 24 from the g a. m. to 4 D. m. schedule and 73 from the to 6:30 p. m. after-work rush hours.
 No bus line will be wholly discon- tinued," Dana said. "As much bus service as possible will be operated in those sections which arc wholly dependent on bus transportation.
 Dana added that the 20 per cent reduction in bus service would save approximately 15,oo0 gallons of gaso- line weekly.
 Officials of the Boston & Maine Transportation Co.,, and the Maine Central Transportation Co.,, said regular bus service would be con tinued in Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts pending receipt of new orders from the ODT."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
A.0.H. AUXILIARY TO HONOR WINNERS

Students who participated in the local essay contest sponsored by the Ladies' Auxiliary, Ancient Order of Hibernians, will be entertained at social June 3 at Florio post hall. Local winners of the competition will be announced later this week, according to an announcement by Miss Florence Cassidy, chairman of the committee.
 State and national prizes have al- ready been awarded. Mary E. Mo- Carthy of 53 Englewood avenue won second national prize for an essay on General Philip Sheriden." John J. ORourke won second place in thN xtAtA ccuteS'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
DEMAND FOR USED
 CARS INCREASING

Watcrbury's market supply of used cars is quickly dwindling, deal CTS report, and three and four-year old models which previously sold slowly. are in great demand, 1t was revealed. Prices on used cars have increased considerably since sale of new cars was restricted and setting of ceiling prices by the OPA is predicted.
 Many used cars from the state are moved to the south or west, further decreasing supplies here, 1t is report ed, and the outside competition Is becoming serious. Effectiveness of recent ceiling regulations on sale of trucks is expected to lead to similar action for passenger cars.
 American tourists annually spend more than S3 GOO GOO 000 on their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

Surinam has started a program v giving plots of land to Javanese .6G British Indian plantation la nrers and loaning them funds to ~r~"' '''aA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24
TOWNSEND LODGE
 HONORS VETERANS

The following members of Town send lodge of Odd Fellows, will be awarded jewels for unbroken mem bership for 50 years or more at the meeting tonight: John Pole, Will liam Kunde, Joseph A. Taller, John Meth, Jr., Carper Richter, Bernat Holczer, Franklin B. Daniels. Karl L. Winter. Edward J. Thebo, Frank w. Wilder.
 A supper will be served at 2 p. m, Nollowed by a short entertainment. The lodge will open at D. m. under Noble Grand Howard Branch, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-24

As result of what the aviation industry is learning In this war, civ ilian transport planes capable of cruising at least 400 miles per hour wi. be available in postwar times,