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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
LUNCHEON HELD
 FOR MISS GREGG
Anking, China, Resident Spoke at Christian
 Unity Meeting

Naugatuck, April l6--A luncheon was held for Miss Alice E, Gregg oi Anking, China. Wednesday at Strat' tons restaurant preceding her talk at q Christian unity meeting at St MichaelS parish house, Guests Nt tho luncheon included: Rev. and Mrs. T. l., Sinclair of All SCI 5 church, Waterbury, co-workers with Miss Gregg in Anking for iA years; Mrs. William J, Noble, Mrs, John J. Jones and Mrs. Seabury Hunger ford, president and vice-president respectively, of the Church Helpers
 officers and members of the Wom- ans Auxiliary study class who at- tended were: Mrs. J. w. Briggs, Miss Jane Mitchell. Mrs. George Cur rier, Mrs. Arthur F. Lewis, Mrs. Al- fred E. Huband. Mrs, Jesse Howell, Mrs. Clarence E. Finniman, Miss Mary Emerson, Mrs. Margaret E, Richards, Mrs. George Barwick and Miss Emily Sophie Brown.
 Red Cross Contributions
 Chairman Charles l.. Berger aIl- nounced today that contributions of $222. .l8 have increased the Red Gross war fund total to $S6, ,276.72. This means Naugatuck is $2,776.72 above it's quota of $33,500.
 The largest contribution reported yesterday was $l76.l8 received from the Gem theater collections. The Ladies' Aid of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church donated $5 and an additional g contribution was re- ceived from Naugatuck Chemical Co. employes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Mrs. Arthur Kinab0U
 ReceiOes Reports

Mrs, Arthur Reed Kimball, chair man of the local chapter of Bundles for Britain, has received thanks for bundles reaching American troops in England, through Rear Adm. Sir Wilfred F. French of the British Admiralty delegation in Washing ton, D. c. The organizations ware house in New York City has shipped 225 cases of civilian and knitted garments, hospital supplies and af- ghans, valuedNat $42,2S7,60, Eighteen of the cases contained knitted gar- mentS, and among the hospital cas- eS were 20 cases of Bedding and one of emergency kits.
 Mrs. Robert Bingham, national president also reported eight cases of knitted garments distributed to seamen along our shores, including 100 MohammeSianS who survived re- cent Axis submarine attacks in the South Atlantic. Members of the British Merchant Marine, these men represent Q part of the 10000 Indian seamen now serving on Allied mer- chant ships.
 A letter of appreciation for the gifts which have been presented to British men-of-wer who have been serviced in United States ports was received by Mrs, Bingham from Rear Admr, French,
 The local office will receive dona- tiouS of clothing in good condition on week-days at 2ll West Main street. Chapter volunteer workers will make minor repairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Adjutant Ditn1er
 To Visit Waterbury

Adjutant Thelma Ditmer, the ter ritorial Girl Scout organizer Of the Salvation Army, with headquarters in New York, is visiting the South ern New England division of the or- gani2ation on Saturday and Sun day.
 Mrs. Roberta Spohrer, the Girl Scout leader of the troop attached to the local corps, will attend two sessions in Hartford tomorrow, and will be accompanied by three of her patrol-leaders. Sunday morning fifteen of the girls will participate in a service at the Meriden Corps, when Adjutant Ditmer will speak to the members of several troops.
 Mrs. Major Hugo Wiberg, wife Of the commanding officer, announced this morning that the next "Servica of Remembrance" for the families of the men, whose names are in- scribed in the Book of Remem- brance" of the Women's Home League of the Corps, is to be held on Thursday. April 29th at 8.
 Major Wiberg has just received word that the annual young peoples councils for the division will be held in Meriden this year Saturday and Sunday, May 22nd and 2Srd. Colonel and Mrs. Claude E. Bates of territorial headquarters in New York will be the principal speakers, On Saturday night several young people will participate in speak CTS contest, the topic for which is Christ is the Answer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Weddings
REED.ALLEN

Spring flowers, ferns and palms decorated the First Baptist church for the wedding last evening ot Miss Elizabeth Averill Allen, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Hil- gurde Allen, to Sergeant Allen Stet- son Reed, son of Mrs, Tracy Lee Reed of Jacksonville, Vermont.
 The Rev. David P. Gaines off. ciateei at the seven o'clock ceremony, Mrs. Frances Beach Carlson, played e nuptial program, with Harold M, Seymour as soloiSt, and the senior and intermediate choirs singing a hymn.
 Mrs. William R, Costen attended her sister, with Miss Doris Nichols her cousin, and Miss Berniee prill- wits as bridesmaids. Ralph s, Grain served as best man, with Jared R, LaDow, Nn uncle of the bride, and Robert Nichols, her cousin, aS uSherS.
 Escorted to the altar by heI father, the bride wore a classic gown of ivory duchess satin with chantilly lace. Tho full skirt end. Ing in 0 long train, Her illusion veil was draped from her mothers halo of heirloom lace, and she car. ried Q shower bouquet of whitC roses, orchids and stephanotiS
 The heirloom gown of the matror of honor was fashioned with a fitted bodice of taffeta and net, and Q bouffant skirt in striped orchid an6 grey taffeta, Her bouquet consisted of yellow marguerites. Miss Nichols wore Q poudrc blue mouSseline dc sole with yoke, collar and long full sleeves in lace. Yellow roses formed her tiara, and she carried Rapture roses. Miss PrillwitE was dressed in maize nlnon with a tai feta bodice having three quarter sleeves; and a taffeta underSkirt, She wore blue roses In her hair, and carried Rapture roses,
 At tho reception which followed In the Blue Room of the church, Mrs. Allen received in dusty pink crepe with fuchsia accessories, and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Reed wore aqua crepe with harmonizing access sories, and corsage of orchids.
 For travel the bride chose a suit, coat and accessories of blue and tan checked wool,
 Sergeant Reed is with the U. S, Army Air Corps, stationed in Miami Beach, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16

able. If steak could be had, the price would be $50; If veal, $4; lamb, $S,50, and chicken, 8,
 CuCH gaiety is not for the famous, O who are now far more discreet about Splurging, Cary Grant and Barbara Hutton, vacationing in New York, pleaded with photographers not to take their pictures in night clubs, Tho Hutton restraint was observed in hair Q shade darker and failure to wear more jewelry than Q diamond ring and diamond ear rings, Night club photographers, in fact, are having Q hard time using up their allotment of flash bulbs Where they used to be greeted with smiles and obliging poses, they are waved away from tables now with looks of horror-unleSS, of course, some ot the party are in uniform.
 HOTELS in the midtown area AA frequently have to turn late ar- rivals away, Ire result has been a new source of revenue for hotel clerks, When he has no more rooms left the clerk will obligingly direct the customer to a less well-known hosiery, far uptown, He collects a commission from the rival hotel, which adds the charge to the GUS. toner's bill by lacking up the room rate.
 nESPlTE pleas of government and
 I railroads that pleasure travel be curtailed to the utmoSt,particularly duringw eek ends, incoming trains are jammed and often seatless. Shrewd coach travellers have been overworEing an ancient device. As soon as they enter the train they grab seats in the diner, order a couple of bottles of beer and finger over 1t, thus assuring themselves of pleasant dining car surroundings for the trip, Result: some roads close the dining car bar during meal hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
St. Johns Guild
 Sponsors Bridge

The Mothers Qulld of st. Johns Episcopal church sponsored Q deS. Sert bridge this week, with Mrs. George Espelin and Mrs, William o'Neill in charge.
 Among the players were Mrs, Mary LorenR, Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Russell Hickman, Mrs. Daniel lime, Mrs. Ethel Leece, Mrs. Ella Logan, Mrs. Jennie Blanchard, Mrs. William Mercy, Mrs. Morton Fagg, Mrs. J. J. Goodrich, Miss Nellie Ames Browne, Mrs, Frank Lieber, Mrs. Robert Sch. lander, Mrs. Clifford Conrad, Mrs, Arthur Warfel, Mrs. Frank T. San. tora, Mrs. Arthur R. Lambert, Mrs, George Reed, Mrs. Jeremiah Nolan, Mrs. Harrison Worth, Mrs. James Morsehead, Mrs. John Clark,
 Mrs. J. Russell Putnam, Mrs. Ed- mund Chapel, Mrs. Archie Man son, Mrs. Alfred King, Mrs. Wal ter Brandt, Mrs, Abner Schoield, Mrs, John Jones, Mrs. John Lynch, Mrs, Louise Taylor, Mrs. William Dorr, Mrs, L. J. Skelly, Mrs. William WeSson, Mrs. Fred A. Jackie, Mrs, Louis F, Brandley, Mrs. William Carew, ST, Mrs. William Barlow, Mrs, Leo Niekerk, Mrs. Edward Molin, Mrs. John Brennan, Mrs, Emmett N. Shuts, Mrs. P. l., Ken- ney, Mrs, William Lasher. Mrs, Ma. thaniel 0ault, Mrs, w, S. Messenger, Mrs. Giles R. Anderson, Mrs. Mary Brightman, Mrs, Curt Kiessling, Mrs, Fannie Single, Mrs, Morris Remker Mrs. Oscar Espelin, Mrs. William O'Nelll and Mrs, Frances Archer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Weddings
Former Resident
 Murvied Sunday

The wedding of Miss Celia Press ok Allddletown to George Levin. also Ok Middletown, son of Mir. and NlrA Samuel M. Levin of Cooke street. took place last Sunday. The care- mony was performed at the homo of the bride.
 The bride Is 6 member of the faculty of the Middletown High school. The groom, former state rep- resentatlve from Marlboro, Is a so- ciated with the Pratt & Whitney co. in Hartford.
 Among those attending the wed- ding were Mir. and Mrs. Sanauei Levin, parents of the groom; his sister, Mrs. Paul Ravis of New Ha. ven; and his brother-in-law and sis- ter, Mir. and Mrs. Francis Offsay oe Middletown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Captain PeGsIey
 Weeds TOnaOrrOw

A wedding of local interest win take place in Stamford tomorrow afternoon when Miss Elizabeth Me- Kie Howes, the daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Edward Townsend Howes of that city, becomes the bride of Captain Paul Anderson Peasley, son of Mrs. James 4. Peasley of Elm wood avenue,
 Mrs. John R. Wallace Of Cam bridge, Mass. will attend her cou- sin with Curtiss M. Peasley of Startford, as his brothers best man.
 The four o'clock ceremony will be followed by reception at the home of the brides uncle and aunt, Mir and Mrs, Thomas Pringle Milligan of Shippan Point, Stamford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Personal

Mrs. Charles McBurney is conva- leScing at her home on Ray street after being patient at the Wa terbury hospital.
 MT, and Mrs. Walter Wilson oe Woodtick Road are entertaining their son, Private Phillip Wilson of the Harbor Coast Guard, Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. Joseph Neagle of Farnham avenue is entertaining her son, Sea- man John J, Neagle of Newport R. |.
 Twin daughters were born on April 5 at the Waterbury Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Earl Robinson of Bethlehem. Mrs. Robinson is the former Mary Satula of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Current RatiOning Regulations

COUPONS will remain valid unougnout the will take effect April l8 must presented for purchases Of meats ia os Du hard cheese and canned fish.
 PROCESSED FOOD Bue used through purchases of canned and frozen vegetables baby food dry peas and other varieties of processed oodS
 CEILING PRICES to check prices or iooo the store the ration board snouo DC the Price Panel of the ration board
  h nerson will he allowed about three pairs valid purchase or one June Non-Ieather shoes not rationed
 FUEL OIL Coupon S. which is in may used to Sept 3o
 COFFEE Coupon until April 25
 SUGAR will be valid purchase o 'e pounds unt May S II weeks
  ~ and ~ coupons gallons worth five gallons. "A" books valid for three gallons but must last aruuxh July period previOs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Peggy Anne Kosko
 Has First Birthday

MT. and Mrs. John Rozdilski of Wolcott Road entertained at their homo in honor Of the first birthday of their granddaughter, Peggy Anne Kosko, the daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Frank Kosko of Naugatuck,
 Among the guests were MT. and Mrs. Vincent Forte, MT, and Mrs, Louis Kosko, Sr, MT, and Mrs, Frank Kosko, MT, and Mrs. John Rozdllski, Misses Eva PreslopSky, Helen Rozdilski, Mary RoEdilski, Rose Kosko, Julia Rozdilski, Mich- ael preslopsky, William preslopsky Michael Galiuelo, Joseph Rozdilski Jerry Preslopsky and Thomas RoE- dilSki,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16


 The crowds, though, are gay, The young men among them are all in uniform and seem to have no trouble getting escort duty, There are many older folks, however. and these seem to be people who used to sit at home with their youngsters who are now at war,
 They account for the long runs being accorded mediocre films and plays which, in more critical times, would be whisked in and out of the theaters on short order, The lesser bars mad night clubs which flourish off Times Square and the Spectac- lllar big-show joints which cater to out-of- town customers are jam med with SpenderS,
 Those among them who dine out are putting the restaurant keepers on a spot, particularly those places which have featured steaks and beef aS Specialties, BanquetS are a rare problem, One organization, seeking to arrange for staG din ner, was offered sliding Scale-- depending on what meat was NVail-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
TRIPLE GLAMOUR

Claudette Colbert, Paulette God. dard and Veronica Lake, three of Hollywood's most glaromous stars, are teamed as stars in the Mark Sandrich Bataan nurse drama, "So Proudly We Hailw
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Personal
Associates Fete
 Agnes v. Cuddy

Her associates in the packing room of the Waterbury Buckle company entertained Miss Agnes buddy ol Madison street at Q china shower at Harmon's restaurant.
 Among the guests wero Dernlce faguna, Norma Zell, Pearl sevigney, Edna Cromp, Mary Doran, Sadie Fitzpatrick, Ines Keefe, Rose Tao- lino, Sarah MacConnell, Anna Gas. tiiano, Katherine Boettner, Alice Roman, Lena Hayes, Josephine Gun. ninghaYn, Grace Martone and Mil. dred Rimakaitis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
R. M. SHEPHERD IS
 APPOINTED CHIEF
Pioneer in First Aid In- structiOn Named to Red
 Cross Unit

Naugatuck. April l6 - Robert M. Shepherd has been appointed chief of the first aid division of Naug- atuck Chapter, American Red Cross according to an announcement made by Chairman Carlisle B. Tut tie. MT. Shepherd is pioneer in first aid instruction in the borough and has been the director of the teachers group since it was organ ized. He is an engineer in the em- ploye of the Johns-Manville Corp oration at the new synthetic rubber plant here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
SECOND CHILDHOOD

Ginger Rogers, who impersonated @ child of twelve in The Major and the Minor" repeats the characteri- ration in Lady in the Dark" and is also seen as schoolgirl of seven- teen and a career woman in her thiritieS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
A. o. H. Ladies
 Sponsor Contest

Division 5, Ladies Auxiliary, A, O. H, met last night with Mrs, Catherine Marinan presiding.
 Miss Florence Cassidy, chairman of Irish history, reported on the essay being conducted by the A, O. H. in the high schools. The topic is Irish Advancement in Connecti- cut. John Reilly has donated the prize for the state contest which ends on May l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
MORRIS THE MAGICIAN

Chester Morris, star of Tornado" the new Pine-ThomaS production for Paramount, is the film colony'S ace magician. Between pictures he spends much time entertaining sol- diers at Army camps with his magic show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
HAI,E PICKED UP

Alan Hale, who had one of the leading roles In "Action In the North Atlantic, Humphrey Bogart starrer, and is currently before the cameras in Irving Berlln's This Is the Army, has had his contract re- neXed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
RIrCKNER RENEWED

Robert Buckner, who produced Mission to Moscow" for Warner Bros. has had his contract renewed for two years by Jack L. Warner, executive producer. "The Devil, George, and Rosie" Is next on his production schedule.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Scorers in the Thursday evening tournament under the direction oi Mrs. J, 0, Moriarty included: north- south, Dennis Moore, Miss Catherine Collins, l2i: Mrs, R, IT, Yaeger, Mrs James Meade, ii8; east-west, Miss Genevieve Carolan, Mrs, Franklin Johnson, ll8 i-2; Mir. and Mrs. Ro- bert Treat, i07,
 Tho official standing: Miss Caro- Ian, Mrs. Johnson, 230 i-2; MT Moore, Miss Collins, 220; MT, and Mrs. Robert Treat 2i4 i.2; Mrs Yaeger, Mrs, Meade, 2l0,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
GRIDDER NOW ACTOR

Bob Simpson, former star end on the U. c. L. A. football team, has joined the cast of Irving Berlin $ This Is the Army" Simpson, who will portray n soldier, will enter the United States Marine Corps shortly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
VARIETY IN TRAFFIC

Since the locale of Paramount'a "The Miracle of Morgans Greek" is a small town in l942 war time, traffic in scenes comprise autos, horses and buggieS and people on bicycles simultaneously.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-04-16
BIG TOWN MEDLEY
By MARTIN KANE United Press Stan Correspondent

crowds moving slowly through dimmed- 4N nights larger than who ockd to
 peacetme controlled the immense
 spectacular of days ceased faint at sight of an nevertheless dull anguish the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-04-12
Soldiers Letter
Inspires Home Folks
To Go 10 Church

KAUFMAN. Texas Because
Private First Class Paul J. Bryant
wrote letter. q back-to church
movement was started at kauf-
man. Pfc. Bryant wrote. in part;
AS a soldier, ! ask you point
blank: what are you, the church,
doing that will be of help to us
when we return 20
Inspired by this letter. back
to-church movement was started,
with the Lions club and other or
Eanizstions cooperating to fill
every Kaufman church, both
white and colored. on Easter Sun
day
Kaufman will be divided into
sections and contest will be
conducted. A member of the Lions
club will ring the bell at the city
hall at the appropriate hours for
church services on Sundays
throughout the year. Cards will
BE- printed and distributed to every
person in Kaufman and these will
be deposited at the respective
churches on Easter Sunday.
Every business firm IN the city,
including the cafes and hotels. will
be asked to close during the
church hour Easter Sunday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-04-12
New Translation
OF Bible Being
Made in Japan
Report Problem Is
To Meet Demand
For New Book
B, ReIIrlons News serrIc,

WASHINGTON. ID. c. The
Tokyo Radio. In an English
language beast monitored
here. announced that "revisions'
in the translation of the Old
Testament by the Church of Christ
in Japan (Protestant) are well
under way"
Describing this ~ further
progress Of Christianity"
the Japanese broadcast said
the Roman Catholic church In
Japan also II working on a
new translation of the Old
Testament. and has already
completed the Book of Gene
sis.
Concerning the Protestant prof.
ect. the Japanese broadcast added
The problem confronting the
Japanese Bible society Ia how 10
meet the ever increasing demand
for the new Bibles. Thus. copies
VIII be sold out as soon as they
are printed.
I'VE find thai the Bible has
now become the book of the
Japanese and that the new
translation of the Old Tesla
ment by Japanese scholars Il
most timely"
Mission leaders in New York,
while cautioning against placing
too much credence in the Japanese
report. declared that such a de-
velopment was mot at all impos-
sible."
For many years, they told Re-
ligious News Service, some sec
tions of the Japanese church have
been dissatisfied with the present
translation of the Old Testament.
For one thing, the name of God
as 1t appears in the Japanese YER
sion is identical with the word
"Shinto."
Current moves to modify the
Old Testament, however, are I'M
doubtedly being pushed by the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-04-12
Chaplain Not the
Only Prayerful One
On Batileship

ASKING TON, ID. C.-he-
hgious interest among men IN the
armed forces is greater after,
rather than before they have gone
into battle. according to several
navy chaplains. who report re-
cent experiences with their men
under fire.
on one warship. which took part
in the African campaign, subse-
auent church attendance was not
only twice that of an average Sun
day but greater than that on the
Sunday before battle, indicating,
according To the ship chaplain
"a feeling of profound gratitude IN
its deepest and most spiritua!
sense"
During our battles with the
Japanese" another chaplain
wrote, mot a man on board
lost his head. And afterwards
more than one lad came around
TO me and said: Chaplain, you
weren't doing the only pray
ing around here today"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1943-04-12

7:30 Christian Endeavor $50
North East Tacoma Friends Church
Sunday school, 10. Services, Il and
1880. Young peoples meeting, $50.
LUTHERAN
Bethlehem Lutheran Ia. Harrison
and G SITS. Burton W Smith, pastor
Sunday school. e:45. Morning wor-
Bethany Mountain highway at
Sunday schoolsi weyerhaeuser, 10;
Bethany 10. Benston. ! Services 8
Grace (sIissouri Synod)-So oath
and Lawrence w A. Schroeder, pas
tor. Services. II and g. Sermons.
HAS Christ Purged Nonr Conscience"
and God With Us Everywhere. We'd
mon. Christ Crucified. the Lord of
BetheI-so. 64tn ana Eye. E. A.
Larson pastor SUNDAY school 10.
Service. IL. Sermon, The Sinless
Christ. Our suffering savior" Lenten
service Thursday 8 p m Sermon,
"Calvary's Contribution"
Hoff, pastor Sunday school adult
Bible class. o :45. Morning service. Il,
Sermons. THE Three Crosses" and
"Do You Believe That: About the
Resurrection" Luther league. els
p. m
Faith Evangelical wisconsin synodl
--86th and Park r. Jaech. pastor
Sunday school, 10. Services. Il. Ser
mon. "BehOld the Man" Wednesday,
Lenten service. 7.30 p. m.
First-6th ave and Eye Carl r,
Rydeu. pastor Sunday school s:4b.
Service. Il. Sermon. Blood Cleans
ed" Lenten sermon. The Reconeil-
ing Christ" D. m. Confirmation
classes. Saturday. 10 a. m.
SO. Park H n. svinth, pastor sun
day school and Adult Bible class,
$3.50. Services 1890. Luther league s.
Sermon. HE shall Never see Death
Wednesday. Lenten service. 7;45 p. m.
Hope-So SD ana Warner ).
Johnson. pastor. sunday school, 9;4o.
Service. Il. Lenten service, Wednes-
day. 1870
immanueI-No t4th and Stevens.
Milton Nesvig pastor SUNDAY school
pas. Services II and 1880. Sermon,
NV soul Doth Magnify the Lord"
Spring festival in evening
Luther Memorial-So. 5th snd Eve
A. r NJ Kettner pastor Bible class,
Q as. Services, II and 7:3o. Sermons,
Just This and Nothing Else and
The Cross Has Message for Your
Fears"
Messiah-l2Oe SO Eve Q L Jensen,
pastor. SUNDAY school 9 :45. Service.
Il. Sermon. The Magnificent. We'd
nesday. Lenten service. 7.30
Mountain Niew-Near Puyallup z
S Tollefson pastor SUNDAY school
GAS Services. II
Falkland Trinity - So Park and
Wheeler Nordahl 3 Thorpe pastor
SUNDAY school Gas Service Il.
Service flag will be presented by the
Junior guild