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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, March 3l UP)~-,,,st crnment expenses and receipts tor the current fiscal year through Mar. goth, compared with n year ago. ThIs Year Expenses Lnst Year $54, 1863, ,52?, ,fG2.37 $20.i6S,5Sl,0 ,073.se
 War Spending s5O,Oi4.796,O79,tG $i5,29S,310, ,f0G.ft
 Receipts 9.oOi,o77.556 os
 Net Deficit $39, ,92G, sOO.s5S.O6 silOG9.iio.9G7i7
 Cash Balance : 4,1S5, ,29G.20 5 3.tG6,2i9. .sC3.A1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
BUILDING PERMITS

The following permit was issuc6 today by Building Inspector John n Hartley:
 Mary Barry, repair after fire, 43S Willow street, cost $500.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
POPE RECOvERS

London, March 3l-(UP)--Pope Plus XII has recovered completely from influenza and is holding his regular audiences today, radio Vichy reported,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
By JAMES TTIRASIEER NEA Stan Correspondent

Chester, Pa, March 3l.-A Heu- tenant colonel Who mad been tank soldier in the first World War stood on a platform overlooking a 30-acre field of armored vehicles at the chester Tank Depot.
 "You know" he said at last, that's more tanks than saw in all of France and England during the last war"
 He was one of a group of Army officers and press representatives making the first tour of what in peacetime is one of the Ford Mo- tor Company assembly plants. Be- low us 4O00 tanks, gun carriers and arrnored cars were lined up in rows. Thirty types of vehicles assembled there existed two years ago only in drawings or in the minds of their designers. Now they were only the current supply of thousands that have passed through here and three other depots in the United States. SHERMANs PRAISED
 They are the best aS1nored vehicles in the world, the Army says proudly. Their armament rang es from Q great selflpropelling l6S- nm. gun all the way down to Q .45 caliber tommy gun.
 There were the mighty General ShermanA which an English major in the party said were the British Army's most reliable armcred wea- p0n and had made the push across Africa possible. There were tank retrievers and aInphibian tractors. carries mounting high-velocity g. inch guns and smaller weapons, small tanks and various armored cars as well as other vehicles that the Axis will hear of at first hand.
 The Chester tank depot is known as a modification center" Here the vehicles receive their final adjust ments to special needs. These arc made necessary by the differing specifications of the U. S., British, Russian and Chinese armies; by the requirements of fighting in desert. jungle or mountain, on muddy plains or frozen stcppes: and by the re- ports from tank crews at the front which dictate constant impove- ments.
 PLENTY OF SPARES
 There are two main types of operation at the Chester plant. One is the actual work on the vehicles. The other is the packaging of sup plies that go in 1t, and of main. tenance parts which include enough replacements for years normal service.
 The modification processes are as varied as the cavalcade that passes through the factory. Twenty-two different types of radio are installed. Holders for flares. batteries and maps arc welded on. There arc countless processes of alteration and conversion that aim toward inc creasingly better performance under special conditions. All these changes cannot be told. but almost as soon as
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
Hanson Hale
Killed When
Car Leaves Road

Hanson Hale. well known and
respected citizen of Nealy Ridge,
was killed early Friday when his
car went over the edge of the
narrow road leading from FREE
mont to Nealy Ridge and down
the mountain a hundred yards or
more.
MIR. Hale had taken his son to
work at Clinchco and was return
ing home when the accident oc-
Cured. No one was with him
and it is surmised that the car
engine went "dead" and that the
car backed over the road. He
was found short time later
dead.
The deceased was about so
years old and a farmer. He was
a member of the Regular Baptist
church and funeral services will
be conducted by ministers of that
church. 1t is understood that bur
;o1 will L>o oao,. 4Ioa Ha1o hoyoo
on Nealy Ridge Saturday or Sum
day
He was son of Ira and Lydia
Hale and is survived by his par
ents, his wife, and the following
children: Hazen, Nasbie. Carl,
Vayard, Ivory, Marjorie and Rad
ford.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
SECOND PERIOD OF HUNTING
SEASON OPENS SATURDAY

The second period of the gen.
eral hunting season for all of Vir
ginia west of the Blue Ridge OPP
ened last Saturday. Fewer hunt
ers were in the fields and woods
than ever known. because of the
scarcity of ammunition, because
of the absence of so many peo-
pie and because of the. extreme
dry weather.
Squirrels, grouse and quail are
reported fairly plentiful. During
the past summer rabbits were
almost as thick as grasshoppers,
but with the coming of fall and
the hunting season they appear
to have disappeared almost en-
tirely. Some say they have gone
to hole and in other hiding plac-
es, others think that foxes have
played havoc with them. Anyway
hunters say they are not to be
found.
The hunting season will re-
main open until the 5th day of
January.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
Court Ends; Two
Given Prison
Terms

Circuit court closed here last
week upon completion Of the
criminal docket. Two. cases OF
special interest were the Com
monwealth against Roy Taylor
and the Commonwealth against
Bill Willis alleged to have GRIM
inally assaulted Flora Barton, IS,
of the Martha Gap section. The
assault took place in Haysi and
on the road leading to her home
near the Turner School, it was
said.
Taylor was sentenced to s.
year prison term, and Willis was
given five years. Taylor was rep
resented by c. Mark French.
Willis had as his counsel Fred
Greer. AM. Phipps and G. Mark
French. NJ. M. Long assisted Han
sci Fleming in prosecuting both
defendants.
Jack Willis indicted on SIM
liar charge, will be tried at the
next term of court.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
DESERTERS ARE ROUNDED
UP BY SHERIFF AND
DEPUTIES

The Sheriff's office here states
that during the month of Novem-
Der six alleged deserters from
the u. S. Army have been appre-
hended in Dickinson county.
Some of these men had been alb
sent without leave for several
months while few had only ov-
erstayed their leaves.
Arrested and returned to their
camps this month were the fol-
lowing persons: Frank Dowdney,
Estil Conley, Albert Lewis, Lonza
Ashby, Otis A. Fleming and Ed
ward L. Stanley.
1t is thought that this leaves
only four deserters in hiding in
the county but its was stated that
others on whom no report has
been received may also be at
large. Officers and citizens who
made the arrests were C.. S. Col
ley, Node Sutherland. Howard
Long and Dallas Mullins.
Deputy Sheriff C. S. Colley
and others during night raid
apprehended Lonza Ashby on
Smith Ridge. Ashby was found
with his wife sound asleep in
small dugout in the vicinity Of
his home.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
Mrs. Eunice Deel
Dies At Age
Of 90

Mrs. Eunice Dyer Deel died
late last week at the Deel home
on Bear Ridge at the age of 60.
Death was due to complications
resulting from advanced age.
Burial was in the family grave
yard on Bear Ridge Sunday. Ed
ers Rean Singleton, German B.
Sutherland and Hadley Edwards
conducted religious services at
the home and at the grave.
Mrs. Deel was the widow Of
the late Noah Deel and spent her
entire life in the Mcclure and
Bear Ridge sections. She joined
the Primitive Baptist church at
the age Of Is and was faithful
memer for 72 years.
She was the mother of S. W..
Deel of Clintwood and Ira Deel
of near Nora.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
BRUSH CREEK BOY
GOING PLACES

Berea, KY. Nov. 10-Kermln
Fleming, former senior OF Berea
College, was one Of eleven stu
dents chosen by an anonymous
faculty committee to appear IN
students "Who's Who" on Col
lege Campuses, DR.. Lawrence
Baker dean of the college, an
nounced recently. The students
were chosen on the primary bas-
es of scholarship, leadership and
future promise.
Mr.. Fleming, now in Midship-
man School at Columbia Univer-
sity, completed requirements for
his degree at Berea College, as
of Oct. 27. He is a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Luther Fleming of Isom.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
BODY OF MRS. FLORENCE
MULLINS TO BE MOVED

Mrs. Florence Mullins, wife OF
Lindsay Mullins, who died about
two months ago after short i'll
ness, had some time prior to her
death selected and made known
a burial site for herself near the
Mullins home. But in some way
her wishes were not complied
with and she was buried in the
Flemingtown cemetery.
The family grew dissatisfied
because she was not buried where
she wished to be and this week
decided to exhume the body and
bury at the point selected. At
the time of going to press the
grave has been competed and the
body will be removed from the
first burying place Saturday and
placed in the new made grave.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
JOE ARLINGTON PASSES
AT HOME IN HAYSI

Joe Arlington, prominent coun
ty citizen, died at his home at
Haysi on Thanksgiving day. The
cause of his death has not yet
been learned. 1t is thought that
funeral services will be held at
his home tomorrow and burial
will be in the family cemetery.
Mr.. Arlington has long been
identified with public affairs, TAX
ing an active part in the upbuild
ing of his community. He had
been for several years in the
mercantile business and served
his district several terms as a
justice of the peace.
He is survived by his wife and
several children.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
SEED POTATO PRICES

To correct inequalities which
existed last spring in seed po-
totoe prices, OPA has set maxi
mum prices which are from 10
to 20 per cent lower than the
levels at which prices were froz-
en- last spring. Both certified"
seed potatoes and war approved
seed potatoes are covered by
OPA's action. The latter clasSifi-
cation is new, established by the
War Food Administration in con
junction with state certification
agencies.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
GRADUATES FROM AVIATION
RADIO SCHOOL

Jacksonville, Fla.-James Cor
bet Powers, son of Mr. and Mrs.
B. S. Powers of Clinchco, Va, re
Gently graduated from the avia-
ton radio school here as a sea-
man first class in the u. S. Navy
Entering the service March %,
1913, he received his recruit train
ing at cambridge, Md. before en-
tering the naval air technical
training center here.
Powers is now a qualified avi-
alton radioman and will probab-
ly see service with a naval air
unit.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
RATION CALENDAR FOR
WEEK OF NOV. %

Processed Foods-Green A, 2
and c (book ~ expire Dec. 20.
Meats And Fats Brown G. H, J..
and K (book 81 expire Dec. 4.
Brown L valid Nov. Fl, ex-
pires an. il.
Sugar-No. 20 (book A. good for
pounds thru Jan. Is.
Shoes-No. 18 valid indefinitely.
Airplane Stamp No. / (book 81
now valid.
Gasoline-A-8 coupons expire on
Feb. 9th.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
Wins Appointment AS
Aviation Cadet.

Springfield, Ohio Hershel
Sheldon Elan, Fl, Of Haysi, Va.
has arrived at Wittenberg Col
lasting approximately 5 months
prior to his appointment as an
aviation cadet in the army air
forces flying training command.
Upon completion of the course
he will be classified as a naviga-
tor, pilot or bombardier and go
on to schools of the flying train
ing command for training in
these specialties.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
GIVEN LEAVE

Sampson, N. Y. Bluejacket
Henry Rose, of Dickinson county,
has completed his recruit train
ing at this model naval training
station on the shores of Seneca
Lake and has been granted leave.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25

LOST-One Gasoline Ration A
book. Finder plese return to
Kemper Fields. Haysi, Va.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
Finishes Aircraft Repair


Seymour Johnson Field, N. c..
Completing a months course
in aircraft maintenance and re-
pair, Pvt. Ruey S. Owens was
graduated this week as an air.
craft mechanic from this technic-
al school of the army air force.
The son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. C.
Owens of Breaks, Va, he enter
ed the army September Z 1912,
and is a graduate of HiWassee
College. jacksonville, Tenn.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25
DEMOCRATS PREPARE
ANSWERS TO CHARGES
FILED BY OPPONENTS

Potential Democratic office
holders have been busily engag-
ed this week. preparing answers
to the complaints filed by Repub
licans contesting their election at
the county election Nov. 2. In
addition to filing an answer the
Democrats are charging their OPP
ponents with various alleged ir-
Irregularities before and on the
day of election. According to our
information, the Democrats al
lege that their opponents used
money to influence voters in
various ways. and the use of
marked ballots. In fact both par
ties are charged with practically
the same practices.
1t is thought that M. M. Long,
Fred Greear and possibly anoth-
er prominent attorney will assist
E. j. Sutherland and Hansel
Fleming in representing the sue
cessful Democratic candidates.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1943-11-25

LOST-One War Ration Book No.
8. Finder please return to Sam
Turner, Clinchco, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12
DRASTIC MEASURES
TO CONSERVE OIL
Only Essential Buildings
May Be Served Two
Days Supply Reported

Delivery of fuel oil to non-essen-
tial establishments may be stopped
in an effort to conserve the local
oil supply, 1t was indicated today
by Fred A. Webb, local administra-
tor. It is believed only hospitals
and other essential buildings will
be allowed deliveries unless the oil
supply increases.
Meanwhile plans are underway for
setting UP emergency. shelters for
families whose oil supplies give out
completely. Lawrence L. Lewis
ration board chairman, states the
need does not exist. at the present
time but it may develop In the near
future. .-h
Several downtown stores are re.
ported to have nearly used up all
oil and to be on the verge Of clos
ing down or cllrtailing hours for the
remainder Of the winter. Tenpera-
lures In numerous large stores and
buildings have been greatly reduced.
Waterways present retail supply
is expected to last for two days.
Many oil dealers have refused to
sell to. consumers who are not regu-
lar customers despite warnings from
the ration board.
At a meeting Of the ration board
yesterday, G. F. Cross was assigned
as heating expert to take the place
of William Gallagher, who recently
resigned. Mrs. Warren r. Kaynor
and Mrs. Samuel L. Budde were
named to the food panel.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12

Today is day of mourning for the city of Water
bury Never has there been such spontaneous express
sion of general sorrow from our entire ctlzeny
from the moment the sad was announced Satur.
day afternoon Vincent Sculy is dead In all walks OF
life the best was said of him. No sentiments expressed
were forced built up to suit the occasion The utter
sadness of ALL his nopportune death coming at the
HEIGHT of his career-there nothing one could say
except in the words that often uttered at such time
IT was Gods will 1t would that with all his &C
complishments among us all he was more needed else
where The thing about Vincent Sculy that stands out
most strongly is that he made his impression and ms
mark so quietly and unobtrusivey His personality you
gradually absorbed He had a quiet way and quiet
smile lie was an exceptional speaker, and just how
would you express his mode of oratory No fiery OMAN
les not what you would call Svertongued orator. He
simply said what he had to say simply and ntelgenty'
He was good radio material and his voice registered I'M
usually we'll But you liked to watch Vincent Scuy when
he spoke to the quiet amused smile You Listened TO
him and liked what he said All were agreed on this.
These are some of the known things about Vincent Soul
ly The many little things that one doesn't know are
concerned with his personal fe the nice things he did
that will ever know He never advertised himself
so he has reaped reward that is gained only In death
the many many fine things said about him. and the very
definite grief Of all in his passing.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12

ing to the Russian armies In show
windows all-ifnportant appearances
were kept, up, the windows were full
Of fine shirts, red pajamas, striped
socks and real wooden sweaters. But
the give-away as an incomspicuous
little card down In the. corner. Of
the window which stated the con-
tents of the window might not be
sold until decorations were changed.
Decorations, simply did not change.
In June, put in bid at one shop
for a. pair Of those red pajamas.
When left Germany six months
later. In December, .194l, decorations
T. Q. my pajanias - still had not
changed. ,r.H@
Inside, shops were empty. Shelves
were Stune-hare. There was moth
ing, except lone, worried salesman
who was always sorry but If you
would come back next week, perhaps
new stocks which had been ordered
would have arrived. About shoes,
the Nazis. were frank. At the very
beginning of the campaign, they Is
sued q leaflet to each family in
Berlin explaining that civilians could
expect no more shoes; all leather
was needed for the soldiers. The
leaflets did state, however, that "spe-
cial conditions" might justify the
granting Of a permit to buy shoes,
but nobody in my rather large cir
Gle Of acquaintance ever discover
ed what these special conditions
were. My charwoman who walked
in shoes held together by packing
cord whose bottoms were stuffed
with cardboard - her only shoes -
could not discover the conditions
after three applications to the au-
thorities for new pair.
SHELTER NOW IN
PRE- CRISIS STAGE
The third traditional category Of
things essential to man after food
and clothing shelter - too, has
entered q pre-crisis stage. Like the
potato shortage the housing short
age. which has now become acute
was not a result Of the Russian
campaign in particular but a fea-
ture. whose appearance had beer
delayed. of the war in general. and
Just circumstance. It has become
extremely difflcult to get a single
room and impossible to get an
apartment anywhere In the entire
city. The leasing Of apartments has
been taken out Of the hands Of the
rental agencies and put under the
supervision Of the MAIL party which
deals out the few periodic vacancies
TO families on the basis Of theil
party loyalty and the number Of
recent children In them. Tex Fish.
er. q correspondent Of the Asso'
ciated Press, was forced to set "
living quarters in the corner Of thu
A. p. once In central Berlin wher
the lease on his apartment IN ths
residential district ran out. HOTEL
are miVerahly oveTcrowded. A Ger
man know, who came 10 Berlin
from Leipzig. had 10 spend half hi
FIRST night visiting twenty dtfieren
hotels before he finally found
room--a bathroom with . cot Il
the bath.tubl The Crown Prince o
sweden came TO Berlin unan
nounced and was turnsd down b.
four big hotels before fifth man
aged 70 vacate q single room for III
royal guest.
Berlin had one Of the best mu
niclpal transport SYSTEMS IN On
world. It Is now a crippled shadoI
OF It's former self. Buses whicl
had groaned successfully througl
wears Of hard labor suddenly stoppel
running en masae. There vas no
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12
YOUNG SEAMAN
REPORTED LOST
Daniel Belcher Of Water
bury Regarded OEfcialIy
as Naval Casualty

The naval destroyer Monsseii, re.
ported sunk yesterday IN o Navy
dispatch, carried Second Glass Sea-
man Daniel Belcher, 10, Of this city
TO his death, 1t IS believed. The
youths death was announced or
December 20.
In one Of his last letters, Belchel
said that he was stationed on the
Monssen, the youngest crew mem
Der aboard. He reported that the
ship was on duty in the Solomon
Islands, at the time.
Three Of Belcher's brothers are
now in the armed forces: Samuel
in the Army, James in the Navy,
and william, the Merchant Marines
Their father, Samuel, of 331 North
Main street, is a British veteran Of
the first World War, and received
medals for conspicuous service.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12
w RID w AR
..''. "A YEAR AGO
JAN. IL, 1912
(By United Press) q

(By United Press)
Japanese reported to be $50
miles from Singapore.
U. s. War Department an
nounces destruction Of the Army
transport ClevedlOn by fire in
Alaskan waters.
In the Philippines, Gen. Doug
las Macarthur reports heavy ar
til!ery action and bombing Of his
Notifications.
President Roosevelt creates q
National War Labor Board, with
william H. Davis as chairman.
Washington announces forma-
ton Of a joint Mexican-U. s. De-
Tense Commission.
Russians report continued adj
vanceS north and south Of Moscow
front. ..,
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12
STOP BEEFING

When you think you're in tough spot,
And you feel you're in the dumps,
And the odds are all against you
AS Your head Is filled with bumps
When the house Is very chilly,
And the oil tanks very low,
Turl. your thoughts to far-oh islands
And you1l cease to beef and blow.
When your ration stamps are finished
And your tires are smooth as glass;
And your legs and bones are aching
As you stand In line for gas.
When you rush and run for buses,
or wait til you're almost stih,
Turn your thoughts TO distant waters
And you'll cease 10 beef and whih.
When your breads without its butter,
And the meat man says mo chops"
And you ind there isn't sugar
As your percolator stops.
When your paper boy Is tardy,
And the toasteg just won't toast
Turn your thoughts 70 blistertng deserts
And you1 cease 70 beef and goast.
When you say your nelghbor gets IT,
And he rolls by with q O,
And he boasts about his heating
A his house Is eishty-three.
When he talks about his travels,
And the shows you ought 70 see,
Turn his thoughts 10 echicklegruber
And hen cease 70 beef and nee.
PATRIOT
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12
News
Oddities
BY United Press

BY United Press
New York, January IL. - (UP)-
When lightweight boxer joey Peralta
is in good condition, his manager,
Lester Krell, knows 1t. Krell is
Peralta's regular sparring partner.
Los Angeles, January IL. - (UPl
- Henry JordOn, 16, whose cigaret
started fire that destroyed 500, 900
worth Of Christmas mail December
II, gave up smoking for life today
under an order Of Superior Judge
Robert H. Scott. JOrdon admitted
flicking a cigaret ON top Of the tent
which was protecting the mail.
Pittsheld, Mass, January ~. -
(UP) - Policeman Frank Dwyer
answered telephone in police head
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12
MEDICAL SOCIETY
4 TO NAME OFFICERS

The election and. installation Of
officers Of the Waterbury Medical
association will take place Thurs
day evening at { he associations
headquarters on Central avenue, An
oyster bar buffet viii be served and
entertainment furnished.
Annual reports and balloting on
the application for membership of
DR.. John e. Harty will also be
among the features Of the business
meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-01-12

What are the wild saying? On January IS
the Cities Service concert will be heard from Houston
Texas. It's unusual for this outfit to leave the NBC
studios out they will be deep in the Heart OF Texas on
that night. Dick Powell is going to sing Happy Go
Lucky" Saturday night, January 16 at 1915. John
Charles Thomas baritone going to sing several good
second appearance with the Westinghouse program