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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21
Highland Grange Meets
Thursday Night

MISUNDERSTANDING grange met
Thursday for $50 pot luck dinner
and regular meeting at 800. A
general discussion Of farm or agri-
culture measures. The program
hour consisted of Resolutions Of
the Marines" Mrs. II. E. Reymore.
History Of the Star Spangled Ban
ner." by Mrs. Guy Story. Poem,
DAY After Christmas" Mrs. Harvey
Ray, A number Of group songs
concluded the program.
Verdine Foraker and Tommy Sim
melink were dinner guests Of Mona
Monroe Of Kennewick Tuesday mite.
The Highland Community club
extends sympathy to Mrs. Boyd.
Mrs. Bob Mcintyre Of Puyallup
was a visitor from Sunday til Tues
day with her mother Mrs. Nelson
Lewis.
Wayne Stallcop and family and
Doris Stallcop We're Monday after
noon and overnight visitors at the
Lee Boutelle home.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21
Balancing Act Will
Save Wear on Tires

AUSTIN, TEXAS.-Homer Gar
rison Jr., state police director,
came up with a formula to make
tires last a lot longer.
ALI you need is a milk bottle
full of water. ~ IT i
'Just place the bottle on the
floor of your car and drive so 1t
doesn't turn over. It's a good
test of smooth driving"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21
FIRST ENGLISH LUTHERAN
Second and Auburn q
p. ]. Luvaas, Minister r
Res. 6O4 Kennewick Avenue ::

Sunday school 1915 am. Mrs
w. F. Hanson, supt. -. -.
Morning service 11:15. Sermon
topic: "The Ministry of Suffer
ing" 8 -.
Confirmation class Saturday am
at 1000. ....-.s.. ...~~...
A cordial welcome to all. Z !
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21
WANT KNIVES

: The japs are dirty fighters and
the soldiers who are mixing it with
them in the islands are asking for
knives, which are not supplied to
the army men in issue. ALI over
the West the call has gone out for
donations of knives with blades four
and one half inches or longer to
sent to the men fighting in the
jungles. Hunting knives in particu-
lar-the kind that have Sfeaths--
are wanted. They may be left at
the printing office, where arrange
ments will be made for forwarding
them to the army headquarters in
San Francisco. Z - .:-.s.~s,T 2
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21
BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN
.t.s CHURCH
Bird and Benton st.
NJ. G.. Kauth, pastor

Divine services Sunday at 1920
am. Sunday school at $50 am.
You are cordially invited to our
services. 4 s-.y.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21
Tony Mayer Moves to
New Home Saturday.

Highlands-Mrs. Tony Mayer and
infant daughter Carol Suzanne,
came. home Saturday from the
Pasco hospital. The Mayors moved
into their new home Saturday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21
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WAotHo4R4xN'i'Al!'s
WA.R BINDS ]!
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The ordinary machine gun is too
cumbersome for our Marines, espe-
cially for parachute troops. So the
Marines have adopted new models
of the Reising sub-machine gun,
.45-caliber weapon. 7s'
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1943-01-21

The new gun used by the para
troops is a compact model with
pistol grip and a steel-frame stock
which folds out of the way when
not in use. You can help buy these
for our Boys in the Solomons and
elsewhere with your purchase of
War Bonds. Join the Payroll Saw
ings Plan and let's 'Top that ten
percent. US. Treasury Department
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
Torrington In
 Need Of In Factories

Washington, July 29 - (U.PD - The War Manpower Commission in its monthly revision of labor mar keting areas, announced today that nine new cities will be classified i'll acute shortage areas, effective Aug uSt l.
 New Bedford, Mass, was trans ferred to Group I. or the acute shortage areas. from Group II, areas where labor stringenceis exist and where a shortage is anticipated within six months. Greenfield, Mass. was shifted from Group II, to Group III, areas where shortages may occur after teh next six months.
 Also moved to Group III were Lewiston, Me, and Taunton, Mass. They were transferred from Group IV-areas where labor supply IS adequate to meet present require ments. Lowell and Lawrence, Mass. now are considered as separate areas but both remain in Group w, the commission said.
 Cities classified for the first time included:
 Group -Middletown, Conn.
 Group III - Norwich, Conn.,;
 Group IV-Danbury and Torring- | ton, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
OBITUARY

CULLITON - Frank J. Culliton, 60, of 51 Merriman street, Bristol, father of Captain John F. Culliton, former assistant at St. Thomas church here who is now an Army chaplain serving in the southwest Pacific, died yesterday at the Bris- tol hospital.
 Born in Waterbury September 2, 1882, son of James and Elizabeth Carey Culliton, MT. Culliton went to Bristol 21 years ago and was em- ployed as Watchman by the Bris- tol Brass Corporation. He was a member of the Bristol Brass Mu- tual Aid and St. Joseph's church.
 Besides Father Culliton, he leaves his wife, Catherine Connolly Culli- ton: five daughters, Mrs. Harry w. Holdsworth, Lillian, Alice. Gladys and Rosemary Culliton, all of Bris- tol; a brother, John Culliton of Hillsdale, N. Y; sister, Mrs. Hugh Toomey of Pittsfield, Mass; three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held tomor- q. Home and at o'clock at St. Jo- seph's church in Bristol. Burial will be in new St. Josephs cemetery, Waterbury.
 PELCHAT-Mrs. Adele (Emmons) Pelchat, 67, wife of Cyrille Pelchat of 452 West Main street. Torrington, died Wednesday at her home. Born in St. Lazare, Canada, she had lived in New Hartford for Is years be- fore going to Torrington fl years ago. She was a member of the French Rosary society.
 Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Homer and Emile Pel- chat, both of Torrington; broth CT, Homer Emmons of Waterbury; a sister, Mrs. Alevina Cadoret of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Sctur- day at 8;30 a. m. at the Gleeson | mortuary and at 9 o'clock at St. Francis church. Burial will be in new St. Francis cemetery in Tor rington.
 CURTISS-Marilyn J. Curtiss, T, daughter of Carl and Margaret Cunningham, Curtiss of 500 Coun- try Club Road died yesterday at Waterbury hospital after a brief ill., ness. Private funeral services will be held from the Lunny funeral
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
Sergeant

possible to visit the office during the day. Candidates will be interviewed by Sergeant Murphy and applica- tions will be distributed to those interested.
 Lieut. General T. Holcomb, com mandant of the U. s. Marine Corps says of the service:
 "T1ie Marine Corps helped win American freedom in TITS and has fought in it's protection ever since The present conflict confronts the Marine Corps with the most severe challenge in it's history.
 "In order to meet that challenge fighting men, thoroughly prepared by Marine training, are needed at the front. But there are essential duties that must be performed by Americans in uniform here within the United States. Many of these duties you-are women of America can fulfill. The tasks are not sln- ple-industry, ingenuity and vigor are needed to do them with tradl- tional Marine efficiency. But the inspiring part played by women in the nations war effort to date leaves no doubt as to your ability and de- termination to achieve whatever must be done.
 we of the corps invite you to join us, to wear our uniform, to share our trials and triumphs, to march with US to victory.
 We believe that in volunteering for the Marine Corps Women's Re- serve you will be taking a step oi which you will always be proud and for which your nation will always be grateful"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
CASH, FREE TRIPS
 HIS SPECIALITY

Utica, N. Y, July 29.-UP)- Floyd P. Collis, 29, factory hand, pleaded guilty before U. s. Com missioner Ernest Derosa today to an attempt to extort money from the Mexican ambassador.
 Collis was accused of writing a letter to the Mexican embassy in Washington demanding Sl,0OO and a free trip to Mexico
 Arthur Cornelius, Jr., in charge of the Albany FBI office, said he had also sent a threatening let ter to the Mexican consul in New York city demanding Sl00000 and signed with a skull and crossbones drawn in blood.
 The letter to the Mexican consul, Cornelius said, was dated March IT and followed one written on Jan. B to the Russian ambassador in Washington in which Collis demand ed money and a free trip to Rus cia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29

Democratic leaders were inclined to discount today the elaborate stories and reports being circulated about the local assessors office and property revaluation made during the year 1929.
 This is election year." remarked a Democratic spokesman, "and it is obvious to everybody that the Re- publicans have begun their cam- paign and are using the assessors office and the criticisms expressed by Governor Baldwin as a means to arouse the Democrats.
 "The Republicans are furious be- cause they didn't expect Mayor John s. Monagan to act immediate ly upon the suggestion of Governor Baldwin that something be done about the local office of assessment The Republicans thought the mayor would ignore his recommendation, which would have automatically given the R's some unrationed meat to bite into.
 "Waterburians are fully aware of the fact that Mayor John s. Mon- agan is doing everything in his power to iron out the present mis- understanding in the assessors office. He has already invited State Tax Commissioner Walter w. Walsh to Waterbury to make survey of our present system for the purpose of making recommendations and changes.
 And wasn't 1t ridiculous this week when Republicans wrote the second chapter of their campaign last Tuesday when they tried to capitalize on the local property as sessments?
 Burton H. Walker, Republican leader, who had the past several years in which to try to better the assessment situation in Waterbury, but didn't bother to do so until now with the rekindling of his party at stake. MT. Walker wanted to im- press the public that Mayor Mona gan was trying to withhold any in- formation from the public's eye such as the revaluation records.
 But Mayor Monagan's democratic reaction stunned the R's when he declared the 1929 revaluation rec ords as public property-as if the public didn't already know that what is city halls is the public's. Doesn't the public pay the taxes? The Rs, obviously, wish to give the public the impression that John Doe Smith is a moron.
 And when the elections are over, the Republicans will forget, as in the past, all about the wonderful efforts they made to help the citi- Zens of this city. They'll wash their
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Arthur Des- aulniers of 16 Chase Park avenue, will be held Saturday at 8 a. m. from the residence, to St. Ann's church at 9. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call at the home this afternoon and eve ming.
 The funeral of Nicola Zello of Hubbell avenue, Oakville, will be held at o'clock from the home Saturday morning to St. Mary Magdalen church, Oakville, at 9 for a solemn high Mass of requiem Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the home this evening.
 The funeral of Michael Siperas 95 South Leonard street, will be held tomorrow morning at 9:45 from the Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street, to St. Joseph's church at 10. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery
 Friends may call at the funeral home today until 10 D. m.
 The funeral of Siegfried Engert, 495 WatertoWn avenue, was held at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue today at 2 p. m. with Rev. Francis o. Ayres, rector of St. Johns church, officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. Bearers were: F. w. Burnes of the American Brass, F. B. Williams, William F'rizell, Emil Rufleth, A. L. Williams and F. R. Book.
 The funeral of Mrs. Ella Crosby Yenzel, 30 Edwards street will be held from the Deliniks' funeral home, IT Congress avenue, tomor- row at 8:45 a. m. to St. Joseph'S church at 9. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today until 10 p. m.
 Funeral services Tor Mrs. ,Anas- tasia Wujcik, 100 High street, will be held tomorrow at 9:15 a. m. from the Deliniks funeral home, IT Con- gress avenue to St. Stanislaus Kostka church at 9:30. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home today until 10 p. m. The funeral of Frank Giannini, 8-months old son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Giannini of Hillcrest avenue, Oakville, was held this afternoon at the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Will low street, Rev. Edward Farrell of Our Lady of Lourdes church offici- ating. Burial was in Calvary ceme- tery.
 Funeral services for Harry Robert Walsh of 168 Columbia Boulevard were held today at II a. m. at the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev John Franzen of the West Side Hill Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery.
 Members of Emerson H. Liscum camp. Spanish War Veterans at tended the funeral in body. The veterans held service at last night at the funeral home. Com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
Plan Survey
 Of Assessors Office Here

A survey will be started in the To- cal office of assessment by a repre- sentative from the office of the State Tax Commission. according to a letter received today by Mayor John s. Monagan from Tax Commission CT Walter w. Walsh.
 After the commissioners repre- sentative has had an opportunity to study the present setup, the mayor will request a special meeting with Comsr. Walsh for the purpose of adopting recommendations Tn d changes that will benefit the people of Waterbury, said Mayor Monagan.
 This survey is being conducted in accordance with the mayors cooper ative reply to the governors recom- mendation when he vetoed the fa- nous assessors bill during the re- cent legislature, said the Executive Secretary John FitZmaurice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29

mander Benjamin Johnson directed the service which was read by AL bert Portman. The Waterbury lodge of Elks, under Exalted Ruler Harry Spellman, held a ritual service at 3:3O o'clock.
 | Rev. John FranZen of West Side Methodist Church officiated at the service. Bearers were Martin Ther- kildsen and Charles Rudolph, rep resenting the Spanish American War Veterans, James Lynch and c. M. Dechent, representing Water bury Lodge of Elks and Raymond Leggett and Clarence Obermpt, representing Hadl ey's Furniture Store.
 A delegation from the Elks Lodge included Edward F. Callahan and James Kelly.
 The funeral of Paul Gallo of 489 Congress avenue was held this morning at 8:45 o'clock from the Calosanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank street, to the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at 9:30 o'clock where a solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated by Rev. Robert Chagnon, assisted by Rev. Patrick w. Flynn, deacon, and Rev. Paul J. Rivard, subdeacon. Bearers were Salvatore DeSomma, Ralph Coppo- la, Albert and Henry Aurigemma, Thomas Moran and Benjamin Milo. Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery, with the com- initial by Father Rivard.
 The funeral of John Rosa of 9 Barnes street, was held today at 8 a. m. from the Colasanto Funeral Home, 932 Bank street, to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at g o'clock for a solemn high Mass of requiem by Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdambrini, assisted by Rev. Ed ward Farrell, deacon, and Rev. Ge- lasio Palladino, subdeacon. Burial was in the family plot at Calvary cemetery with the committal by Father Farrell. Bearers were Sen- ator Frank Summa, Vincent Marti nelli, Joseph Mecia, Vincent Mecca, Daniel Fumme and Domenic Rosa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
Democratic Leaders
 Discount Complaints
Spokesman Declares Republicans Attempting to Make
 Political Capital of Governors Criticism

hands of their present gallantry.
 "The public is aware that the Democrats are not opposed to any changes that will better the situa- tion in the present methods of as- sessment of the local office.
 The public knows that Mayon tax commissioner in Hartford to pay Monagan has been contacting the us visit for the purpose of obtain ing his advice and recommendations.
 And the public is aware that the R's are making this their introduc- tory campaign issue"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
Former City Official,
 Thomas Wagner, Dies
Served as Assistant Supt. of Streets for Years Fam lily Name Prominent for Years in Ctys Activities

senior residents From" Wagner will be recalled as an outstanding ath- lete of the days when volunteer firemen, Roee Hills and Brass Citys met to quench their spirit of rivlary on the baseball diamond. Parishon. CTS of St. Margaret's parish will bear testimony of his loyalty and devout membership in the Holy Name Society. All will mourn his death as a community loss for he was indeed an exemplary resident.
 The deceased was native of County Tipperary, Ireland. His fam fly came to Waterbury over sixty years ago and the name Wagner has been associated since with many notable events in the city's history, events associated with unusual ath- letic ability, sterling citizenship, service in the various municipal de- partments and boards and in neigh borhood activities. Through births and marriages the family developed into one of the largest and most highly respected in the city.
 Tom" Magners friends and ad- mirers in Waterbury were legion. His personality and his disposition were such to merit the respect and best wishes of everyone. He was an efficient employe of the city for many years and the contributions his own personal contacts brought to the Democratic party were in valuable. He was warmly esteemed by his associates. He retired from active service with the city in 1889.
 MT. Wagner is survived by his wife, Mrs. Helen Kiely Wagner; of 53 Wildwood avenue, two sons, Rev. James F. Wagner, s. s. of St. Pat rick's Seminary, Menlo Park, Calif., and Joseph T. Wagner of Chicago; one daughter, Mrs. Bernard J. Du- quay of NorWalk; two grandsons, John and James Duguay, also of NorWalk; two brothers, Lieutenant James Wagner of the Police Dept, and Michael Wagner of Windsor; three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Travis of Hartford, Mrs. Ellen Moore of Miamii, Fla, and Mrs. Patrick Dunn of this city; and a number of nieces and nepheWs.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street, at 9:l5 to St. Margarets church at 10, where a solemn high Mass will be celebrated. Internment will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to 10 to- morrow from to 10 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29

Thomas Wagner, former assistant superintendent of the Waterbury Street Department, and for many years . recognized leader in local civic and political activities died this morning at St. Mary's hospital. His death climaxed several weeks of illness. MT. Wagner served Wat erbury in the capacity of selectman anG as alderman during his public career. However. there are scores of well known Waterburians, whose memories of MT. Wagner will be linked by their personal knowledge of him as an outstanding citizen of excellent character to many of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29

It seems to make little difference that the invaders and the Sicilians don't speak the same language. American troops now sweeping across the island have found that the residents understand and re- spond to smiles. And to music, too. The Tanks pictured above, manning one of the "hsatys" or pill boxes from which Axis defenders have been routed, put on a jam session with accordian and guitar that sounded a lot better to the natives than machine-gun fire The scene at right represents a wordless friendship-unless it was "Saluto" and "Hiya, kid.' Anyway, the Sici- Han youngster has trusting arm around the neck of the grinning American identified as a Private Hampton), and her gesture means pal in any language.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
Building Permits

The following permits were issued today by Building Inspec- tor John T. Hartley:
 Thomas Crow, finish ? rooms, Tanning strete, S175.
 Robert KOsersky, lots 122, 128, 160, all One-family houses on Highlawn strete, cost S3,800..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
NEW RECRUITER
 LAUNCHES DRIVE
Young Women Invited to Volunteer for Marine
 Reserve 0Crps

Sergeant George w. Murphy. Marine recruiting officer in this city, has commenced a drive for the recruitment of women for the women's reserve of the Marine corps. The officve will be open until g o'clock each evening this week for those women who find it i'm
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
ALLIES SHIPS
 PASS BIC ROCK

London, July 29-(UP)-The Ger man official news agency DNB re- ported from La Linea today that 75 Allied ships, ;1cluding tankers, mer- chantmen and transports, had pass ed through the Straits of Gibraltar into the Mediterranean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
Waterbury Boy
 Listed Missing

Washington, July 29.-UP)- The Navy announced today 38 ad- ditional naval casualties. In ad- dition, it listed the names of two men whose casualty status has changed. The list included:
 Connecticut:
 Covelli, Nicholas, carpenters mate, SC, missing. Mother, Mrs. RaffaeIa Covelli, 58 Hill street, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29

Cincinnati - U.P0 - Pitcher Elmer Riddle of the Cincinnati Reds has surled 96 games for the Redlegs without committing fielding error. He had made 21 putouts and 106 assists for a total of 127 chances without an error
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29

home, 25 Central avenue, at the convenience of the family. She is survived by her mother and father.
 William Brown of ? Pearl street died Tuesday at St. Mary's hospital after brief ill., ness. A native of Alexandria, Va, he came to this city more than 50 years ago, and was for more than 25 years employed at the Chatfield and Chatfield Mason Supply Go. here He was communicant of the A. M. E. Zion church.
 He leaves a niece, Mrs. Harriet Eggleston Hill, New York City; and a nephew, William Eggleston, Oak vile.
 Funeral services will be held Saturday at p. m. at the Reyes funeral home, 69 Pearl St, Rev. s. w. Weller, pastor of the Zion church, officiating. Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home to- day after 6 p. m, all day Friday, and Saturday morning.
 REILLY-Accordin to word re- ceived here, Patrick J. Reilly died yesterday in Bridgeport. MT. Reilly formerally lived in Waterbury, con- ing here 50 years ago from Ireland. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. George Duefrene, Mrs. Ervien Tent zien, and Mrs. Thomas Fullien, all of Bridgeport.
 Funeral services will be held from the Lunny funeral home, 25 Central Ave, at 8:30 Saturday morning to Sacred Heart church at 9. Burial will be in Calvary cem- etery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to 10 and to- morrow from to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors for floral offerings and the expres' sions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent be- reavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mrs. Mary Stada- Illus.
 (SiGned)
 MIR. ANTHONY STADALIUS
 and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-29
U. S. TRAINS BRAZILIANS

To free United States pilots now patrolling the Brazilian bulge the U. S. is training increasing numbers of native Brazilian army ayiatOrS.