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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
Burgesses Delay Appointments Fifth Time
MAGNOLIA CARD
 TOURNEY PLANNED

Naugatuck, Aug. l7.-A card tournament will start soon at the first regular session of Magnolis encampment, Odd Fellows. The nrst session is scheduled in September Pinochle and other games will be played. Dart, baseball and quoit. are planned for those who do not play cards.
 At the end of the tourney, g turkey supper will be served those participating. Those wishing to en- ter the tournament are asked to notify the committee, Edgar J. Bick. ford Harold Newman and George l.. Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
FINES ANTILLES PARKER

Fort Smith, Ark. (UP) IT. A. Porter of Fort Smith is probably still wondering how he could have avoided getting that parking ticket, the circumstances being what they were. I'm guilty" he told the judge, but think I have a reason able excuse" What is it?" Judge J. A. Gallaher asked. Porter ex-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
LOS ANGELES JOB
 GIVEN J. M. MILLER

Naugatuck, Aug. disappointment of John M. Miller as factory man. ager of the Los Angeles plant of the United States Rubbc'' Company has been announced by William S. Long, operations manager of the muni- tions plans operated for the Gov ernmnt at Marion, Ohio, and pre- viously had been assistant factory manager of the company's general products plant at Providence, R. l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Aug. 17.-Claremont I. Tolles, chairman of the price panel of the Naugatuck Ration Board, an- rounced today that there will be no meeting of the board this week.
 Paul V. Daly of Derby, former em- ploye of Donovan's drug store, has been transferred from the U. $. Naval hospital, Norfolk, Va, to the mine depot at Yorktown, Va. He is a pharmacists mate, second class, in the Navy.
 Rev. O. H. Bertram, pastor of St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church. has announced special honor roll dedication service will be held this evening at 7:30 in the church.
 A meeting of the young people of the church will follow in the church hall.
 The Sunday school teachers and officers of Salem Lutheran church will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the church.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Burdon P. Hyde of Allerton Farms are registered at the Weekapaug Inn, Weekapaug, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. Leon R. COrliss of Park avenue are spending vacation in Maine.
 Mrs. Genie Dry has returned from the Waterbury hospital where she underwent an operation for appen- dicitis. She is convalescing at her home, 72 Aetna street.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lynch and children, Thomas and Mary, have returned after spending a vacation at Lake Quassapaug.
 Capt. Anthony Malone of the police department is on his annual vacation.
 Gladys Violet Lehr of 603 High street, and Herman Albert Treichel of 278 High street, recently filed wedding intentions at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. They will be married Sept. 1.
 James Wrinn, postal clerk here, ms returned from his annual vaca- Mon.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin Calvin of Bridge street. are vacati0ning In New York City.
 The second in series of outdoor photograph record concerts spon- sored by the Elks was held last night on Division street. There was a large attendance and dancing was enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

With shaggy hair and beard, and a pet bird perched on his shoulder, Staff Sergeant William Coffeen, Jr., U. s. M. C., looked the part of the Robinson CrusOe role he played before posing for the above photo, safe at Guadal- canal after being missing in action for 72 days. On April 13, pilOting 8 plane off Henderson Field, he was forced to bail out into the sea near held islands Padding with his hands, he rode a rubber raft to shore, lived for g days on cOcOanuts and wild fruit. The last 40 days of his won dering he was cared for by friendly natives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
FRANK w. EATON
 SELLS HOUSE, LOT

Naugatuck, Aug. 17-Frank. w. Eaton has sold house and lot on North Main street to Joseph and Mary Marcisz, according to war ranty deed filed recently at the of- flee of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John. Another realty transaction shows Wilson and Selma Jones have sold house and lot on Woodlawn street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
plained that he had parked his car

plained that he had parked his car at a meter, deposited a coin, and had gone to the cleaners to have his pants pressed. He was pants less" when the parking time ex. pired. T couldn't very we'll go back to the meter without my pants, Porter said. That is at least 8 unique excuse,' the judge said. "You'xe said guilty however, so the ne is $1."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
FUEL APPLICATION
 DEADLINE WEARS

Naugatuck, Aug. r - The Naug- atuck ration board wishes to re- mind local residents that Friday is the last day to return fuel oil ap- plicationS. Issuance of coupons to those who return such applications after Friday will be delayed for a number of weeks.
 Selective Service Board 14-A did not meet last night, but will con- vene this evening at o'clock at headquarters on Beebe street. Har- ris Whittemore, Jr., board chairman, attended meeting of the reemploy- ment commission in Waterbury last evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles F. Brown of Park avenue announce the birth of a son Tuesday at the Waterbury hospital.
 Corp. John Enamait of Westover Field, Mass, was a week -end visitor at the home of his mother. Mrs. John Enamait of German street.
 MT. and Mrs. John E. O'Donnell and family of Highland avenue are vacationing at Bay View, Milford.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

oner, brought in chains to Rome, humiliated a n d mocked in t h e V 1 c t o r y pro- sessions and fin ally put to death at the hands of the public execu- tioner. According to pagan stand ar6s, the Romans would h a V e thought Caesar a Heakling had he done otherwise.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17
TWO STANDARDS

When Hindenberg surrendered to Marshal Foch, when Lee surrend- cred to General Grant, when Corn wallis surrendered to Wast gton
 the victors treated the vanquished with respect, as gentlemen. In the Jays of Julius Caesars conquest of Gual, when Vercingetorix rode into Caesars camp and surrendered to his conquerer, he was made a pris-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

MT. and Mrs. Edwin Calvin of Bridge street, are vacationing in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

The second in a series of outdoor photograph record concerts spon- sored by the Elks was held last night on Division street. There was a large attendance and dancing was enjoyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-17

The eyes Of the other American prisoners blaSed tDith hate tUten this marine stepped fortDard and offered to shot0 the Japs the short route ooer the tiny Pacific Island. Y kno,o eoery inch of the Day," he told the Jap general. Good you drioe soon you De free mericdn. A score ot Jap officers hopped aboard. And as the truck roared to,uard the distant hills, the prisoners stood tn the road too disgusted to utter their contempt. But Inter, ,Dhen they learned the trtith, their hearts burned ,Dith shame. The marine had sent the truck hurtling (N ooer the first cliff, toriting death sen ~ tences for himself and bis Jap cargo.
  The sacrifices we make on the home II
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
US. Ups
AEF Air


LONDON, Dec. 3 INS)-U. s.
Eighth Air Force headquarters
announced today that the number
of Britain-based u. S. heavy
bombers sent over Europe in
November was more than 1000
greater than the previous months
attacking force
A total Of $40 tons OF bombs
was rained on Hitler's fortress by
u. s. planes during the month
and 257 German planes were
downed, an official review showed
lying F'ortreSses and Liberia
tors, attacking IS detectives on
IL missions, poured 1910 tons of
explosives on their targets, while
twin-motored Marauder bombers
dropped 1870 tons.
Tho heavy bombers looSed bomb
loads 30 per cent heavier than
those dropped on the continent
during October
- lpNdl VI III amer lNdN plhiles
was lost during the month, IN
GLIDING SO heavy bombers. six
Marauders and AZ fighters. But
the AXIS lost 257 planes destroyed
and another 70 probably destroyed
or damaged in attempting 10 pre-
vent he raiders from pulveriZing
their targets.
The four-engined bonn bers
knocked down l39 Nazi fighters;
Marauders accounted for 10, and
escorting l.. 8. fighters Light
nings and Thunderbolts 49, de-
stroyed los The fighters also
damaged 81 and probably de-
strOyed % Nazi interceptors.
The Thunderbolts ana Light
nings, said the review. gave the
Eighth Air Force fighter com
mand its best month. flying 3. 955
sorties while escorting bombers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
SALVAGE DRIVE LAGS

According TO Edwin J. Anderson.
chairman of the Wayne County
salvage committee. the early old
clothes pickups az the various
centers have been disappointing.
The first pickup at schools in
the northwest section netted only
S.273 pounds OF old clothes. This is
far from the needed amount, ac-
cording to Anderson. He said:
The discar ded clothing cam
paign, which got under way
Tuesday II continuing in the
schools and at the flrehall and
church stations and i want To
urge every family TO get to-
gether all old clothing which is
much needed In the poor sec
tons at home and by our Allies
abroad"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
What Gillian Can Do for You

Gillian contains the juices of Is
of Natures health-giving herbs.
roots and barks. These helpful
tural juices have brought
blessed relief TO mankind through
the ages. Gillian is taken shortly
before meals. Thus IL mixes with
food at once, helping to eliminate
the poisons that foster stomach
trouble, and aiding the liver, kid
neys and bowels 10 their proper
function. If you are now suffer
ing the torrents of bloating gas,
constipation, sleepleSS nights and
other disorders, due TO faulty
elimination, try this famous nat
ural" medicine.
Gillian Is recommended and
sold by all Cunningham's drug
stores. Help yourself to health.
Start today by buying a Bottle
Of Gillian. One bottle will CON
vince you.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
sTIMsoN's REASON

The letter, signed by Secretary
Of War Stimson, said such promo
tons might establish a reward
for being taken prisoner.
"Every one knows why those
boys had To surrender" Chavez
shouted.
at was because those who
had the power In Washington
were interested in going east
Instead of west.
where were the tanks and
planes:
THE tanks were in Tunisia
and the planes were In Europe
and the medicines were some
where else"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
SEWING TEACHERS

Sewing teachers are wanted al
the Franklin Settlement 1850
Charlevoix, $50 10 $50 p. M;
recreation leaders to assist in
games and two gym leaders, Luz
theran Settlement. 1885 Trumbull.
Z to 9 p. m; rhythm band leader
Tuesdays and Thursdays. 4 10 )
p. m, folk dancing teacher. 7 10
10 p. m. pianist and entertainers
$50 TO S and 9 TO II p. m. St
Peter Claver. $50 Mt. Elliott
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
Chavez BIdmes
Pacific Losses
On War Chiefs

, WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 QNS)
A-Senator Chavez Cd of New
Mexico charged on the Senate
floor yesterday that neglect of the
Pacific war by military leaders in
Washington was responsible for
loss of the Philippines. Wake and
Guam.
Chavez denounced the war de-
partment for a letter opposing his
bill 10 provide regular promotions
to Yanks captured in these early
Pacific defeats.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
ADVERTISEMENT
TORTURE D.
By STOMACH DISTRESS
and CONSTIPATION.

and l took laxatives continually.
Gillian put. stop 10 all my gas
misery and bloating. / now digest
food as well as l did years ago.
Gillian has had a wonderful action
on my liver and bowels also. /
no longer need laxatives. / en-
dorSe this medicine in the high
oct terms 4"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03

If you don't mail your gifts soon, you will overbvrden
the postoce and the transportation systems Your Gift
greeting may arrive too late and you will cause
disappointment instead Of happiness on Christmas day.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
Home Defense Notes:
Volunteers Aid
.0CDinCurbing
Delinquency
Home Defense Notes:
BY KEN HALL

There is a constant demand for
all sorts of volunteer workers in
many varieties of youth activities
at the OCD volunteer office which
has assigned thousands OF wartime
workers in many lines since Pearl
Harbor but now is faced by a
scarcity of talent. according 10
Miss Cecile NJ. Whalen. director.
Said Miss Whalen:
These Jobs offer a fine chance
for Detroit's citizens TO aid In
the war effort and the youth
delinquency movement. Many
OF them do not require a great
deal OF time and the hours can
be selected to suit any ones
convenience.
ALL TYPES NEEDED
1.-THE jobs include all types of
leaders and teachers In schools
and social centers throughout
the city and persons with
ability and n little spare time
can help out materially on. the
home front.
mo lengthy process OF regis
tratiOn Ii involved and those
who desire to lend assistance In
this worthy direction can call
CA. 5181 and they will be as
signed at once"
Some OF the jobs waiting 10 be
filled are craft group leaders at
the Dodge Community House, 620l
Farr, Tuesdays and Thursdays
from $3.50 to $50 or 7 p. m; three
canteen assistants at the Custer.
Ellis and Hutehins school day care
centers. Mondays $3.50 to $50
D. m; board of education nursery
school assistants at 81 day care
centers. each Wednesday and Sat
urday 7:30 to IL a. m; volunteers
10 work with handicapped children
AT the Detroit Orthopedic Clinic,
81 w. Warren, Fridays $50 TO
II 80 a. m: many nursery school
aides al the Sophie Wright Settle
ment, 4l4l Mitchell. afternoons,
and the Save the Children Fedora
ton, l41l Fourth, mornings and
afternoons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
Mr.. F. D. Leighty, Popular
Bus Driver, 206 Summer
Ave-, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Was Nervous, Restless and
Afraid to Eat-Endorses
Gillian in Highest Terms.

Don't give up
hope OF relief no
matter how long
gu have suf-
fered' In these
words, one might
5 u m up I h @
W h ole gist of
what this CRATE
full Michigan man
has TO say about
[ h c remarkable
natural" medi-
C n @, Gil jan.
Like so many,
many others. he
( Ound glorious
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
Col. Hare Son Cited
For SaIerno GaIIantry

A citation for gallantry at
Salerno, has been awarded LIST 1t.
Ray VI. Hare Jr.. son Of Col. Ray
NJ Hare, commanding officer at
Fort Wayne.
1t. Hare was acting command
ing officer Of the headquarters
squadron during landing opera
tions. He was graduated from the
Miami Beach air force school and
received his commission in Sep
TENDER. 1912.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
Sends Gifts 10 ENGLAND

MANSFIELD. Ill, Dec. 3 tUPD
III the kids in Mansfield Eng
have merry Christmas this year
that VIII make the children in this
small central Illinois town OF 693
persons happy, too Nearly every
family in town contributed some
thinc.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
I VERY RECIPE lacks ONE INGREDIENT

Two bakers may follow exactly
the same recipe i. but one has
'no light with cakes" while, the
other turns out a poem of feaeh-
cry lightness, topped with Creamy
rich icing.
In baking and in brewing :.
there's one intangible, but highly
important ingredient :. skill and
experience. To the traditional
ingredients for ale, exceptional
quality demands. the addition of
that pins of skill born of long
years of experience. For more
than 100 years Carvings brewers
have learned to bring out the best
in those ingredients. Today Red
Cap is recognized by discriminat-
ing tastes everywhere, as ale at
its best.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
LITTLE To EAT

Chavez declared the troops in
the Philippines and on the island
outposts had nothing TO eat but
monkeys and mules"
He said they had no ammuni-
ton. no shoes and no water.
The senator termed "a slur" the
war department letter saying
some OF the men might not have
resisted 10 the last.
He served notice he would fight
for passage Of his bill both i'm the
committee and on the Senate floor
despite the opposition OF the war
. depart meni.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-12-03
relief in Gillian. Mr.. Leighty says:
y Took Laxatives Continually

Il had indigestion and stomach
distress so bad l was almost
afraid TO eat. / was always
headachy, nervous. restless and
bloated with gas My liver and
bowels were in awful condition
Imperial Valley press., 1943-01-24
40 State Guard
Retired

in the remaining week of the first
half-session
Gov. Earl Warren indicated his
special message on defense next
week would take no the guard, in
addition to the defense council.
The latter agency will be the sub
ject for a one-day special session
at the end of next week. a device
to hasten the effective date of the
revamped and smaller war council.
There will be a joint committee
session next Tuesday to discuss the
defense picture and seek agree
ment on proposed legislation, Sc
that the actual passage of the new
war powers act will be a matter of
but a few hours at the special soS-
sion. A 13-mcmber council with
power to act is being substituted
for the unWieldly advisory defense
council of 30 members created by
the legislature in peacctime.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-01-24
Bombers DisIocate
German Transport
In North France
Nazi Troops Blasted
In Aerial Attack by
Raiding Raj Planes

LONDON, Jan. %. (UP)-
British bombers "considera-
bly, dislocated German trans
port in northern France" to-
day, attacking 27 locomotives
and inflicting heavy casualties on
a company of German troops, the
air ministry announced.
Speedy Mustang planes also at
tackled a dredger and five barges,
setting one afire.
The afternoon sweeps came only
few hours after Raj planes re-
turned from a night of reconnais-
SanCe and a raid on Cologne.
Berlin announced that a few Brit
iSh bombers dropped a few bombs
on western Germany and caused
some casualties and moderate dam
age.
The Germans struck back again
this morning by bombing and ma
chine cunning village in south
east England, causing many casual
ties including some killed and con-
siderable damage. Northeast Eng
land also reported night activity by
enemy planes and one enemy bomb
er was shot down off the northeast
coast.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-01-24


wa in the Whitewater section.
Centro officials of the Greyhound
line did not know whether an,
bridges we're washed away but were
taking no chances and Sendinf
their Los Angeles buses by way of
San Diego.
When a woman was reported miss
ing in Pomona it was feared the
death-toll for the state had reached
10.
The valley proper missed the
brunt of the wind and rain storm
however.
In Ell Centre at IL am. Saturday
when the rain stopped and the sur
broke through the clouds, total rain
fall figures were ,04 of an inch
Imperial received the smallest
amount of rain with .0l while BraW-
ley was touched by IL of an inch.
FAMILIES OUSTED
Twenty-Five families were remov-
ed from their homes near the Alta
dena flood control basin and spent
the night at the Elliott and Bur-
bank schoolhouses in Altadena. In
the San Gabriel river wash three
women were rescued from the roof
of their stalled automobile.
In the "a hours ending at 8 am.
Friday Los Ango.es received 257
inches of rain. Figures for other
southern California communities in
cluded Burbank 269. Mt. Wilson
5.98, Newport Beach l30, Riverside
l23, San Gabriel lbs, San Pedro
1.I9 and Santa Ba 3)ara 2.90.
Continuation of the storm Satur-
day was forecast in an authorized
report issued b" the weather bu-
reau Friday night. predicting rain
and strong winds over coastal and
mountain sections of southern Cali
fornia.
The bureau followed prediction
Saturday with an announcement
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Imperial Valley press., 1943-01-24
|U.S.Farm Bureau
Policy Recognized

Emphasizing the fact that many
national leaders are beginning to
advocate agricultural policies long
sponsored by the American Farm
Bureau, G. o. Hoober, vice-presi-
dent of the California Farm Bu-
reau Federation, reported on the
proceedings of the national CON-
vention for the members of Re-
gion No of the California Farm
Bureau in session here Saturday
morning.
Hoober spoke at the morning
meeting in Wilson school where
farm men and women from the
five southern counties assembled,
adjourning at noon to the Califor-
mia hotel for luncheon and pro-
gram.
Mrs. r. M. Sims of Fresno, state
farm home department chairman
spoke at the joint meeting that
morning, and later, at meeting of
farm home depar tment women. at
which she outlined state and ma
tional programs for farm women
Imperial Valley press., 1943-01-24
Rent Violations
Charqed in ST.

SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. %
UP>-Thc Office of Price Admin
stration today filed rent law vio-
alton charges against Harry Hand
'cry, prominent Vallejo and Rich
nond hotel operator, and obtained
federal order against Frank
Fowlcs. leader of Vallejo's so-called
landlords strike, to appear in
court
FoWleS, president of the greater
Vallejo Landlords association, was
ordered by Federal Judge A. F.. ST.
Sure to show cause why he should
not produce records, including a
list of members of the association,
and answer the OPA's questions.
Handlery is operator of the
Casa Del Vallejo and Georgion no.
tel, Vallejo. and the Carquinez no.
tel, Richmond The OPA charged
him with collecting excessive rents
false registration and posting of
false rates in hotel rooms.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-01-24

Front reports indicated that a
major battle was developing, pre-
sumably west of Tripoli, and Dun
kirk had been repeated on a minor
scale at Zuara, 10 miles west OF
Tripoli, when axis civilian officials
attempted to flee in small boats.
1t was a black day for the axis
on the African front. The German
twin thrust in the Pont Du FahS
area of Tunisia was halted when
British and American troops came
to the aid of hard-pressed French
forces.
FLAMES SWARM SKIES
American planes sWarmed through
the Tunisian skies, battering axis
bases.
Americas biggest and best bomb
ers pounded Tunis three times,
raided Bizerte and bombed axis
troops, trucks and installations at
wa stations on the Tunisian front.
Radio Morocco reported that Itai-
ian ships were being bombed merci-
lessly eff TuniSia when they were
deprived of a port by the rapid
British advance on Tripoli.
Gen. Sir Bernard L. Montgomery's
British Eighth Army climaxed its
brilliant. three month offensive
when the Union Jack was hoisted
over Tripoli, at am. Saturday.
BRIEF BATTLE
There was a brief, sharp fight be-
tween the British and German rear
action while the remainder of the
Efrika Korps tried to escape to
Tunisia. The Eighth Army over
came the last resistance quickly and
occupied the city.
Italian and German civilian Off
cialS attempted to escape in small
boats from Zuara, 10 miles west
of Tripoli, but Allied airplanes open
ed heavy attack on them and some
damage was done.
Italy, suffering still another blow
to its empire, admitted in a high
command communique that Tripoli
had been abandoned to the allies.
AXIS ARMIES TRAPPED
The fall of Tripoli trapped re-
naming axis forces in Africa be-
tween two Allied armieS-the Brit
iSh Eighth and the American Brit
iSh- French force in Tunisia. Eighth
Army units were operating we'll
west of Tripoli it was said, attempt
ing to cut off the retreat into Tuni-
sla. The uncontrolled Paris
radio admitted that a battle was
underWaT between encircled axis
forces and the allies, but claimed
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