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Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-22
By Congressman John Phillips

This is the halfway point in the
recess. I have just looked up the
definition of that word in Web
ster's dictionary. 1t says, "a remis-
sion or suspension of business for
comparatively short time" I
shall have to stop calling this re-
cess. There has been no "suspen-
sion of business. I have never
been buster in campaign, nor have
l carried a tighter schedule. I am
going back to Washington for a
rest!
1t is a good sign. 1t means the
arrival, however belated, of the
rising tide of interest in their gov
ernment, on the part. of the people
who are the government, which
will save us from otherwise sure
Capitalization, dictatorship, nation
al socialism, or whatever you pre-
fer at the moment to call it. 1t is
the goal of the bright young men
who feel SO competent to regulate
us from the womb to the tomb, as
the English say. Why not; didn't
they learn all about running gov
ernment, and regulating business,
when they were in College?
There is another word in Web
sters dictionary, the definition of
which is The actual living through
an event or events; the real life
as contrasted with the ideal or
imaginary; personal acquaintance
"
ience."
WRITES BOOK
The president of Brown Un.vers-
ity, Henry M. Wriston, recently
made a speech on the subject of
the Challenge to Freedom" and
then put it into a small book under
the same title. He says, among
other things, "the principal duty
of democratic government is the
maintenance and expansion of free
dom" He mentions the feeling
among some people, even business
men, that this movement to gov
ernment control is inevitable" and
says, You can hear it every time
yOd SO W washing bOll, you can
hear it in Congress. Capitalization
is the inescapable end of man. the
state is the receiver in bankruptcy
of impotent individualism. 1t is a
strictly modern form of predestina-
tion-going to hell on a statistical
curve"
That is why this recess will have
been valuable. All members of
Congress report themselves equally
busy, their people equally interested
and anxious to express themselves.
The people are aroused against in
competence, waste, duplication:
Capitalization; RECOMMENDATION: i'm
maturity in government. 1t is a
good sign.
MANY QUESTIONS
Speaking from one months ex-
perience, the most questions and
comments are about the OPA: the
next are about the surrender of the
Constitutional rights of Congress,
which are the rights of the people.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-22
BY UNITED PRESS

The Allied sea and air campaign
in the Mediterranean punished Italy
relentlessly today, driving her to-
ward the promised end of devasta-
ton and defeat.
American and British Warships
and planes raked the mainland lines
of communications with steady
fire, cutting off the Axis lines of
retreat and obviously looking to the
day when Allied troops will go
ashore.
American vessels bombarded the
Gulf of Gioia on the top of the toe
of the Italian boot for the second
time in 36 hours Thursday, setting
fires at Gioia Tauro, ON the coastal
railroad which had been worked
over Wednesday.
LINK CRAFT
Up the coast toward Naples Brit
ish warships were reported to have
sunk seven landing craft of Scalea
while the Allied bombing attack
ranged from the railway network
in Southern Italy to the yards in
the Naples area. Fourteen enemy
fighters were shot down.
Significance of these continuous
attacks was shown in a statement
from Gen. Sir Harold r. L. G..
Alexander, Allied ground command
er in the Sicilian campaign, who
told a Press conference that the
Sicilian conquest put Germany in a
lam and clinched the ultimate de-
feat of the Axis.
The Germans know now, he said
that they face an onslaught slowly
closing down on them-an onslaught
that will take time but will have
definite victory as the end He
said the Sicilian campaign, which
he originally figured at three
months instead of the five weeks it
took, cost 7400 Americans, Il 1,835
British and 1900 Canadian casual
ties. The Axis lost 30, 900 dead and
$4,000 prisoners.
CRACKS APPEAR
Cracks appeared in the shaky
Nazi facade of Europe. Indirect re-
ports from Helsinki said prominent
Finland leaders We're demanding
that the government seek separate
peace with Russia.
On the heels of new unrest re-
ports from Denmark, King Christian
was said to have arranged to see
Werner Best, Hitler's representa-
tive, to work out some method of
preventing German relations with
conquered Denmark from Worser,-
ing.
The big British bombers that have
pounded the continent with increas-
ing fury from Britain took a night
off last night, presumably because
of bad weather.
On the Soviet front, Russian
planes and artillery loosed a hail of
shells and bombs into a 13-mile
wide corridor through which the
Nazis are trying to escape a trap
at Kharkov. Ground forces pound
ed both flanks of the corridor.
Sunny German base 100 miles
Northwest of Kharkov, appeared to
have been doomed by capture of
Lebedin, 27 miles to Southwest. as
the Red army drove forward in an
apparent attempt to split the Nazi
central and Southern front armies.
The seizure of Lebedin put the
Russians at the Westernmost point
of their advance last winter.
For the second time in a week. in
direct European reports told of
German efforts to build defenses
as far back as Poland against the
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-22
MEDICATED POWDER
40 YEAR FAvORITE

with thousands of families, as it relieves
itching irritation of minor skin rashes-
heat rash, baby's diaper RASH Sprinkle
on Mexsana. formerly Mexican Heat Pow
der. The kind of powder many specialists
often use. Costs little. Demand Mexsana.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-22
ltoly Punished by
Seo-Air Campaign

chance that the Russian drive will
turn their defeats into a rout.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-08-22

Among the men who recently
completed basic training prepara-
tory for combat duty with an
armored unit of the army is Pvt
B. b. Gray, son of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Gray of Holtville. He took the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
CONSERVE FOOD
 PUBLIC URGED
Mayor MOnagan in Official Appeal Asks Coopera=
 ton to Win War

Consistent with the current cam paign to make food fight for free dom" Mayor John s. Monagan. il cooperation with the Chamber Cl Commerce, today issued a Statenlci;s urging the people of Waterbury :. save food to help shorten the WE The Mayors statement is as fol- lows: Whereas, we have learrs d that our food resources are just a3 vital as arms and ammunition n properly equipping our armies arg, in maintaining the health of civil lanS at home who must supply u . necessary supplies; and Where the demand on our food supplies ay1 such that even with this yea :, record shattering production V; must appropriate every last poul4.i in order that none is wasted - l., John s. Monagan, as Mayor of Wa terbury, do hereby declare tha Food Fights for Freedom and earnestly urge the citizens of the community to conserve food in ever way possible, to share and play square with food, to observe price and rationing rules, and as 8 gocd citizen of American fighting for our democratic way of life, to avoid in every way possible, any waste of thif vital weapon.
 Frank J. Green, executive secre- tary of the local Chamber of Com merce, joined with the Mayor in to, days urgent appeal, citing the neeo for backing up the twin guards of the food flght-rationing ana price control.
 Pointing out that statistics reYes that we waste one pound of food i four. Mir. Green urged the curtail ment of this waste that We may safely meet the requirements of IL per cent of our food that must ba sent to our allies as means of wa support.
 In peace times, it was pointed out, 100 per cent of our food supply was used by civilians while today at least 13 per cent must go to our arme i forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09

cussed for the ~ormation of a bas- ketball team to represent the c. Y. O. It was also decided that the annual Christmas dance would be given Monday evening, December 27.
 Important Meeting of Legion Post
 All members of LeRoy G. Wood ward Post American Legion are asked to attend the meeting to be held in the Legion Club rooms in the Community building, Friday evening, at SIS o'clock.
 At this meeting plans will be dis cussed for obtaining better attend ance at meetings, of officers and members, and for possible replace ment of some of the officers for lack of cooperation and attendance Important routine matters will also be brought up. It has been due tc the lack of attendance at the laJ few meetings that membership re- newals have Jagged and many ac- tivitieS save slowed down.
 The committee hopes to equal last years membership and this years quota before December IS, and all members are urged to renew their Legion membership as soon as pos sible. Paid up membership cards will be in the mail within a few days.
 Plans for drive to raise funds to purchase several thousands cigarettes to be sent to various overseas theatres of war, through the cooperation of manufacturers of cigarettes will be made at Fri days meeting.
 The local post is carrying on an active program of service work, in cluding rehabilitation for veterans of both wars and their dependents.
 Daughter Born
 A daughter, Mary Ann, was born at St. Mary's Hospital Friday, De- cember 3 to MT. and Mrs. Edward Steponaitis of Bucks Hill, Water bury. Mrs. Steponaitis is the for mer Miss Marcella Neverdauski, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Neverdauski of Porter St.
 Leaves For Army
 Robert James O'Neil, son of MT. and Mrs. Gerald O'Neil of 9 Steele Brook Road, recently resigned his position at the Cameo Theater and left today to begin service in the U. s Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Irene Slough Telephone 4-8993
MRS. JOHN ENNIS WOMEN'S HOSTESS
St. Mary Magdalen Ladies Aid Plan Next Meeting
 January 4

Oakville, Dec. 9.-Tuesday eve ming the Ladies Aid society of St. Mary Magdalen's church met in the church nall. A business meeting was held and a social followed. The hostess was Mrs. John Ennis.
 Attending were. Mrs. Milton Gar dner, Mrs. John Ennis, Mrs. Morgan Duell, Mrs. Gibbons, Mrs. Frank Whitney, Mrs. Joseph Dick, Mrs. Isabelle Holman, Mrs. LeRoy Eos ter, Mrs. Charles Kelly, Mrs. Louis Pierce and Mrs. Henry Stella.
 The next meeting will be held the first Tuesday of next month. Mrs. Louis Pierce and Mrs. Morgan Buell. will be hostesses.
 Briefs
 Pfc. August Rovero, son of Mrs. Rose Rovero, of Park avenue, has returned to Randolph Field, Texas, after spending IS day furlough at home.
 T-3 Wilson H. Lindsay, son of MT. and Mrs. John J. Lindsay of State street. Waterbury, has ar- rived in Italy, with unit of engi- neers, according to word received here by his wife, Mrs Evelyn Lind say of Whittier avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
THoMASToN Csrrespondents Harry Lyneh-Phons Thsmasioo l6s
Group Life Insurance
 Adopted By Factory
SI,5OO,OOO to Be Placed on Lives of Seth Thomas Employees; MendelssOhn Chorus Concert Sunday

Frank Mattoon oi Meadow street.
 Schools Close Dec. Is
 Local schools will close for Christ mas vacation December 16 and will reopen December 28. A Christmas party sponsored by the American Legion will be held at the Grove street school December Is.
 Miss Agnes Sullivan, first grade teacher, is i'll at her home in Springfield, Mass. Mrs. Francis Con- way of Plymouth is substituting fol her.
 Lieut.. Nicholas Serduk of the To- cal guard company received card last Tuesday from his brother, Mike Japanese prisoner in the Philip pines. The card states he Is in ex- cellent health and is being treated fine. This is the second such caro which Lieut.. Serduk has received.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
MIDDIEBURY CoETesDonAest: Nancy Rlls1
 Telephone l-eile
HARRY MILAN
 PARTY GUEST
Army Private in Florida HOnOred on FurIOugh By
 Conrad Ranneys

Middlebury, December g - Mir ard Mrs. Conrad Ranney enter tained recently in honor of Mrs. Ranney's brother, Private Harry H. Mclean, A. U. S., who is home on furlough from Fort Myers, Fla.
 Guests present were Fife. Thomas Ranney, U. s. M C., and Mrs. Ran ney of Washington ID. O., MT. and Mrs. Burton G. Nicholas, MT. and Mrs. Harry Mclean, MT. and Mrs. Leonard PassicH, Mrs. Thomas Ran ney, Burton Nicholas, Misses Edna, Alma and Pauline Mclean, Helen Passick, Theresa Nicholas, Con- stance and Ellen Ranney.
 Officers Seated
 A meeting of the Middlebury Grange was held Tuesday evening in the town hal lat which time in- stallation of officers took place.
 A business meeting and Christmas party will be held at the home of MAo' Fl dA1A 4CA4Al VI W1lAIC dtCl1uC Friday evening by the members of the Women'S Democratic Club.
 Supper Tonight
 A covered dish supper will be held this evening in the Congregational church rooms at 6 o'clock. Mrs. Charles Miner, Mrs. John Borinski, and Mrs. Ross Salisbury will be ir charge.
 A sale of Christmas articles and home cooked food will follow with Mrs. Francis Earl, chairman of the ways and means committee in charge.
 Rev. Raymond Kennedy left yes- terday to take up his new duties at Woodstock. The new pastor, Rev. Hubert Carrig, will start his duties at St. John of the Cross Church this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
CHESHIRE Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 334
SENIOR AID NOON
 LUNCHEON SERVED
Christmas Party for Meth. OdiSt Church Members
 Follows Meal

Cheshire, Dec. g An all day meeting will be held today by members of the Senior Aid Society of the Methods Church in the home of the president, Mrs. Chester Henion, of Mitchell Ave. A covered dish luncheon will be served at noon and 8 Christmas party will follow:
 Emil Yorker is confined to his home on Main St., by illness.
 Appointment of the following committees has been male by Ken meth J. Hale, master of the Grange War activities, Miss Louise Peck Patrick Bisson, Miss Lillian An dreWs. Phillip R. Bates, Miss Vir- gnia Remback, Euseen DeVine, Mrs. Vincent DeVine, Hans Harder, Mrs. Ruth Jean Aucher, Miss Janice Moon! defense committee, Mrs Charles Eugler, ordon Bain, Rev. F. Waldo Savage, Mrs. Jenning Cowdrey, Raymond w. Hine and Miss Edna P. Hall; home economics Mrs. Merton Foskett, chairman; Mrs. Robert Thompson, Miss Emma Andrews and Mrs. Ralph T. Clark /; charity, Mrs. Ella Peters, chair man; Mrs. Harold JudSon, Mrs. Stephen Prentice, Rev. Albert H. Howell; dramatics, Mrs. Clifford Terrell, chairman; Vincent DeVine and Miss Edna Podgewaite.
 There will be meeting of Mar ion Rebekah Lodge tonight in Odd Fellows Hall and a Christmas party will follow the business session. Members are asked to bring an in- expensive gift for the grab bag.
 Members of tho Garden Club were told at board meeting on Tues day. of the word of the Red Cross in collecting funds for wounded soldiers in hospitals and it was voted to accept donations at the meeting this afternoon in the Methodist Church. Member are asked to come prepared to contribute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
KARAKAS' "GOLF DOGS" INVITED TO HERSHEY

Hershey, Pa., tUP)-Mike Kara kas, goalie for the Providence, R. l. ice hockey team, which opened the season here, was invited to bring with him on future visits his three spaniel dogs which he taught to re- trieve lost golf balls.
 HersheyS five golf courses would provide happy hunting grounds for the canines, which retrieved 100 dozen golf pellets the past summer at the Providence Municipal golt course. Karakas claims the dogs once found 63 balls in two hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
News Of
 Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Dec. g. (UP)- Industrial accidents in Connecticut showed a sharp decline during the first eleven months of the year be- cause workers, making high wages, preferred to stay on the job rather than file claims for injuries, work mems compensation director Leo J. Noonan said today.
 Normally, said Noonan, workers would file claims for anything from slivers to backaches," but de- spite the greatest employment in history, fewer bene -ts were asked this year than in any other cores bonding period.
 Now, he said, unless an injury was worth bothering about workers continued at their tasks because "it obviously pays them to stay on."
 The director pointed out that the reduction in accidents also was partly due to the employment of many women who. he said. "were careful
 East Hampton, Conn.,, Dec. g. (UP) Lionel E. Robinson, 22, who admitted slashing the tires on a State POliceman's automobile and driving 8 car through a riping field of corn Con dare", was held in $500 bond today, faced with severe punishment if convicted. Robinson was charged with car rying a dangerous weapon, tamper- ing with a motor vehicle and will fully destroying crops. The crop ruining incident occurred last Sep tember, police said. Robinson is a deferred agricultural worker. Hartford, Conn.,, Dec. 9-UP)-
 Charged with obstructing the war
 effort by wilfully destroying a
 milling machine, George J. Wrin,
 New Haven, entered 8 guilty plea in Federal Court late yesterday
 and will be resented for sem
 tence Dec. 20.
 Wrin was employed by the Win
 chester Repeating Arms Co.,, New
 Haven. The machine was used in
 making carbines.
 Hartford, Conn.,, Dec 9-(UP)- Expert supervision of inexperienced harvest labor was suggested as a solution to farmers labor problems byb State Farm Labor Bureau Su- pervisor Paul Putnam at the closing session of the Connecticut Pomolog- ical Society's 53rd annual conven- ton last night.
 Lack of skill and irresponsibility of pickerS were blamed by farmers for crop spoilage. Boys and girls re- cruited for picking during the peak of the season would "come in for two or three days, earn some money and that was the last we saw of them," one operator said, adding the labor turnover was so rapid it was difficult to provide enough su- pervisors to train the pickers.
 Randolph Whaples, All club agent, urged growers to determine their labor needs well in advance of the picking season, so that his of- flee could recruit help of the right sort.'
 An increase in the supply of nitro gen and phosphorus next year was predicted by J, s. Owen, Extension Argonomist at University of Con- necticut.
 'This, however, vii not justify careless or extensive use since every pound can be used on increased crop production" he said. Owens said the supply of potash will be approximately 10 per cent less in 1914 than this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
CHUTIsT LANDS, EN ROUTE

Holldaysburg, Pa. CUP)-Parents of Paratroop Sgt. John Woodcock Jr, have disclosed how he rode through space atop a fellow troop er's chute
 In recent mass maneuver at FL Benning, Ga. Woodcock descended so rapidly that he lande don an- other jumpers chute, but before his own silk collapsed Woodcock leapeG off into space again and both he and his buddy landed safely, to the relief of thousands of spectators.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
Stute's Top All Meat Producer
GREENWOOD RAYMOND, q, of O Norwich, has been named by the

SSsseS SAtAO OAiA%C 0o Connecticut's win ner in the 1o43 na- tional All meat animal contest. As a reward, the boy receives a 17-jewel gold watch from
 Thomas E. Will son, Chicago. .. The youths out standing record of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
Funeral Friday

The funeral of Wladyslaw Orze- choWski will be held from his home on East Church road lFriday at 8:3O and at 9 o'clock in St. Casimir S church with requiem high Mass celebrated by Rev. Peter Sroka Burial vii lbe in St. Mary's ceme- tery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
Real Estate

Real estate transactions record ed in the town clerks office Wednes- day follow: Paul Pastyrnack has sold a. house, barn and tract of land in the Town Hill section to Theo- dore Porucnick of Plymouth; Fall Mountain Associates have sold a lot at Fall Mountain lake to Will liam F. Sortino of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09

BAOWHIB anu 1dI~ tening farm animals according to wartime demands was achieved in eleven years of club work, during which he handled 1 baby beef, 2 hogs. and S4 sheep. His total in- come from all projects was $s3s.0o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
PROSPECT Rudella c. Driscoll, COrre- sp0ndent-Telephone 5-0921
RICHARD BIELER JOINS BENEDICTS
Jack Bridge Road Resident Weds Roberta GilchriSt
 of West Cheshire
-NEA Telephotl

Prospect, Dec. 9-Rev. T. D. Price rector, read the marriage service uniting Miss Roberta Gilchrist daughter of MT. and Mrs Herbert Gilchrist of West Cheshire, te Richard Bieler, son of MT. and Mrs Barton Bieler of Jack Bridge road yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock al Hull Memorial Baptist church Cheshire. Rev. Valentine Wilson presented an organ prelude and ac- companied the soloist, Miss Anr Petruzello of Meriden, who sang T Love You Truly" and 70 Prom. ise Me-
 The bride wore a gown of whitt brocaded satin and veil of illu- sion which fell to f1ngertip length She carried white roses and sweet peas. Miss Bernice Koralis, brides maid, wore a gown of turquoise blue satin and a tiara veil to match and her bouquet was pink roses and sweet peas.
 Edward Hazabin of Cheshire served as best man.
 A reception for 75 guests was held at the home of MT. and Mrs Barton Bieler. The couple will be at home on Harpers Ferry road after December 15.
 Skating Rink Planned
 Rev. John F. McTeague, pastor of St. Anthnoy's church is planning pl ,i,1+a months. The north side of the lawn will be flooded from the tran scept of the church to the high way.
 The ping pong tables, dart games and all recreational facilities of the church will be available to those not caring to skate.
 Father McTeague is making ar appeal for used feed bags to be useo in forming the rink. Anyone wish 1ngto donate bags may contact him
 Regional High Meeting Tonight
 The regional high school com mittee will hold an open meeting on the regional high school plar this evening at o'clock in the Community school. The purpose o1 this hearing is give Prospect residents opportunity to become acquainted with the facts of the plan and to bring up any questions they may have pertaining to it.
 Grange to Hold Hobby Night
 The Grange will hold hobby meeting Friday evening at 8 o'clock in Grange hall. Juvenile members are urged to attend and display their hobbies Mrs. Emerson Leon- ard of Wallingford will exhibit hel interesting button collection. There will be a roll call on hobbies.
 Chief Petty Officer George R Brewster has returned to Camp Perry, Williamsburg, Va, after spending five-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Mary Brewster o1 Spring road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09

Arnold Wellman, U. s. N., sur vlvor of a destroyer sunk in the Pacific, is spending a furlough at the home of his mother, Mrs. Harry Borg of Hillside avenue, Plymouth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
PITCHING MARVEL

Cy Young won 20 or more games In fourteen seasons and topped the 30 mark five years during his major league pitching career
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09

Manufacture of surgical instru-
 ments has just been started in Southern Rhodesia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09

On her 102nd birthday, Mrs. J. Title of Great Plumstead, England. helped with the housework as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
Food Sale

A food sale will be held at Gate s store, Plymouth, Friday afternoon under the direction of the Parish club of St. Peters church. Mrs. Irving L. White and Mrs. Lewis Mattoon will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09

Vital statistics for Plymouth for November, according to records in the town clerks office, show no births, four marriages and one death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09
Card Party Tonight
Alethea Society

The annuGl Christmas sale and party including card games vii lbe held by the Alethea society of the Plymouth Congregational church in the Park stree tromS, December 15 Candy, fancy work, home prepared food and Christmas greens will be among the items for sale.
 The committee in charge consists of Mrs. Raymond Palmer, Miss Edith Sutliffe, Mrs. Clarence Pratt Mrs. Mamie Chapman, Mrs. James Wheeler, Mrs. Edgar Brown, Jr.. and Mrs. George Langdon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-12-09

Edward Stuart, high school coach, is i'll at his home on Jackson street, Principal Albert Ebner is filling in as physical director until his re- turn.