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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14
BY LARRY CHISM

Since publication OF our article
last week in which we took local
musicians 10 task and called them
"a bunch Of lazy and scared men,"
we have received several letters
agreeing with us.
The best letter reads as follows:
Il read your fine article in Thurs
days paper and ? flnd it interest
ing and very much true Your ar
ticle was about the lazy and scared
musicians we have here in Detroit.
Il agree very much with the
friend you mentioned in saying
that out OF the 800 musicians here,
you couldn't get 10 men that are
willing TO chance the hardships OF
travelling organization And orr
does have TO take that chance il
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14

Paclhc pln-up
gal SO all you
chsrmcrS W it h
the FBBS Zine
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and BGs Chg
gsms) who want
10 do u r
p tri oti c bit
send in 20 u r
photos 10 this
colymnist. The
5 o ierS VIII
make their Sc
lection from
photos run IN
this paper. Send
in that glamor-
Gus pix now.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14

Broad Street USO club with stimu-
lsting music by his orchestra.
Playing to capacity crowd In
the beautiful ballroom OF the club,
Raw thrilled the audience with his
stimulating Interpretation OF the
seasons popular tunes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14
PLAYS UsO CLUB

PHILADELPHIA-The California
Maestro. Floyd Ray. who did two
years In khaki before he was dis
charged six months ago. thrilled
the uniform gents OF the South
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14

SObI. nun
X X X
MOSTLY STUFF
Met good friend w. w McGill
to,her pyem at Civic Center with
his friends. Carrie Thomas and Hat
tie Mack They had fine time.
McGll is a mailman thuhD. g.
Overseas mail From Sgt Mayeo
w. Riley asking for mail from folks
here His address: 76l Tank Bat
talon. 6 c.. APO 655. CO PM,
New York. N. Y He's somewhere in
England. Prefers our beer and ale
10 England's stout n ale. -. Pvt.
Lawrence Powell writes: Am in
hospital somewhere in South Paci-
&c. doing fairly well. Sure miss
the Valleye Asks about Fred Allen
(his old boss). Johnny Hill. Lang
ford James. and all his old cronies.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14
KING kodak IN TEXAS

DALLAS. Texas Following q
week of one-nighters which will
take him into Beaumont, Galveston
and Houston. King kodak and his
orchestra will stop of at the Rose
Room. here Friday and Saturday.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14
NAVY LIEUT.. ON AIR

Featured on Men O. War" Sat-
urdsy. October IA. is an interview
with the Nays first Negro doctor.
1t. q. a. Arthur Thompson OF De-
troit. Michigan. Each week Men
O. War" presents a program Of
music, news and interviews from
Camp Robert Smalls over Chs ll:05
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14
MIsTREATED MANS LAMENT

MISTKEATED MANS LAMENT
All | do the whole mite thru
Is search for you
With the dawn stu go on
And search for you.
You PROMISED meath the stars above
To always keep sacred our love.
You prom sed TO love me forever
In spite OF stormy weather
When ! come home al mite
The house is cold and bare;
! call out for you
But darling you aren't there.
So all ] do the whole nHe thru
Is search for YOU.
Il, ChiSm
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-14

OK. GIRLS?
A group Of De'roltcrs somewhere
IN the Pacific are ANXIOUS TO select
some local lovely as their Miss
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-26

DALM SPRINGS Cal. Oct 26-One of the strangest by.
products of the the unusual business partnership
of Serna Berna These long distance partners deal in
conch she'll catseye and Australian and New Guinea coin
costume ewelry and novelty pieces. -
The United half Of the queer partnership, Pvt
Raw Serna patient Torney General Hospital here holds
down the manufacturing end Of the deal
Somewhere in the South Pacific his buddy, Cpl Manuel
Berna, is furnishing the materials
CERNA and are old friends first met him al kirHana
- Island Hospital South Pacific Serna had just been
brought there suffering serious hip wounds from Jap
machine gun bullets in New Guinea.
THE Japs picked funny day to give II to me-
philosophical Serna of Captain. n NJ population
2OOO) happened 18th birthday. We were sur
rounded the Jungle and they clipped me
Just I you in that hospital at krwhna'
1t touching appreciation for what ms nurse
had done for ORC Bay Hospital that helped fashion
firm of Serna & BernaL
TIVE nurse is 1t Fanny Halderman Of Lawton Okla one
day overheard the hope somebody wold
send stainless steel wrist watch band Bedtast ana
handicapped though Serna showed it's mighty hard
keep American lad down. -.
Calling the technique he was perfectng at Captain
High Schools when he drafted Serna
with knife and sandpaper soon LII ftaioe-
mans coveted band grazing her wrist
That got started The idea he could make other
things and offer them for sale Immediately hit hlIn
THROUGH 1t Haderman Serna got hold OF Bernal And
with handful of shells from South Pacific sea life ana
coins from Australia and New Guinea plus his promise 10 keep
sending same Bernal bought his way into the Serna hr
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-26
Racial Relations
Expert TO Talk

DR.. Robert c. Weaver, director
of the Chicago interracial COM
mittee and for 10 years a con-
sultant on racial affairs. will speak
on THE Negro and Postwar
EMPLOYMENT at $50 p. m. Sun.
day in Ebenezer A. M. E. Church,
Willis and Brush.
DR.. Weaver has been in govern
ment service since 1884, when he
was appointed associate advisor
on Negro affairs in the depart
ment of interior. In 1888, he was
made special assistant TO the adj
ministrator of the u. S. Housing
Authority. For two years before
heading the Chicago committee,
DR.. Weaver was chief of the Negro
Manpower Service division of the
VINO.
The meeting will be sponsored
by the National Association for
the Advancement of Colored
People. Cluster G. Current, ex-
ecutive secretary of the associa-
ton, will speak on Local Condi-
tons and the NAACP."
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-26
Crippled Tots Play

Steam rises out Of the big cleo
trically driven washing machine
which stands in the middle of the
ward at the convalescent home of
the Children's Hospital at Farm
ington.
The children are receiving hot
packs after the Sister Kenny
treatment for polio.
II is a happy ward for the chill
dren know that, at a not so dis
tant date, they will run and play
again.
Tiny Judy is playing with her
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-26
Times Photo

doll. Polio crippled her legs but,
before long, she's going home and
will be able to go to kindergarten
next year.
Barbara, when the packing is
finished. is getting all dressed up.
She's going home. Just watch her
jump around her bed. Nobody
can keep her still, now that she
can move freely.
The Children's Hospital and the
convalescent home, gifts of the
late Senator Couzens are sup
ported by Detroit's War Chest.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-26
FLIERS' SEA RESCUE.

two-man English Beaufghter plane who
forced mission and dd about the North Sea for eight
looking launch sailors
lift the aboard the ship of the Dutch coast
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-26
KENNETH
AT HOME

Kenneth Barry Maloney.
whose soldier-father was
killed in England, gurgling
happily in his new home
with his loving grand
parents in Grand Rapids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
CHEMICAL OUTING
 PLANS COMPLETED
Entertainment at Linden Park Listed at 3 p. m.
 Sunday; Dancing After

Naugatuck, Sept. l4,-A varied and entertaining program has been arranged for employees of the Nau- gatuck Chemical and Synthetic Ruh- Der plants at their family outing, sponsored by the Alembie assoeia- ton, scheduled for Sunday, Sept l7 at Linden Park.
 Patrick IT, Kelley, assistant in- dustrial relations manager, will be master of ceremonies.
 The entertainment will he pre-. sented at 3 D. m, and music for the program and dancing to follow will be furnished by Jim Corti and his band.
 The complete program of enter. tainment follows Pat Kelley, mas. ter of ceremonies; Eddie Urashka, roller skating exhibition; Ed skoron. ski, accordion selections; Bill Me- 0uirk and his guitar; Marie Mar rello, vocal selection; M. J. Cza- plicki, vocal selection; Elaine Poulin and Evelyn Emery, dance speciality; Marie Marello and Olive Alberta, duet; Lucy Stakum, vocal selection; Doris Pisehette and Domenic Como jitterbug dance; 0enevieve Pazel vocal selection, Doris Pisehette, tap dance; Pat Kelley, songs and Jim Corti and his hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
FRANK BRISTOL
 HOME ON LEAVE
Hillside Ave. Lieutenant Completes SO Missions
 as B.24 Navigator

Naugatuek, Sept, i4,-Lt. Franklin F, Bristol, a, son of Mir. and Mrs, Howard Bristol of Hillside avenue, who recently completed 30 missions as a navigator on a H-24, is home on leave.
 It, Bristol served in Italy and had been overseas since January, His closest call came when e Ger. man plane shot out part Of the twin-fin assembly on the homher'S tail, he said He said he Is In exc cellent health,
 Before coming to Naugatuek, It. Bristol stopped at Houghton, N. Y. where his wife, tho former Bar bara Cronk, resides. While there he saw for the first time his baby daughter. Carolyn, who was born while he was overseas. Ills wife and daughter accompanied hin here.
 It. Bristol entered the Army Ali Force in December, ls42,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14

Naugatuck Sept. IA shipment of pheasantS will be sent to the Naugatuck Fish and Game associa- ton Oct. 27, Fred Baker, president announced ct c meeting of the club in the town hall Wednesday night, Several months ago the association ordered 100 preasants and these will arrive in weekly shipments of 25 each, starting Oct. 27th, The hunt. ing season begins Oct, 2i.
 The pheasantS will be placed In nearby wooded areas and should provide good hunting, Mir. Baker said.
 All the phesaants arc males, Mir Baker said the association expects an additional 100 pheaSants from the state. This number is 2S less than the state gave last year but the state has reduced the total to be distributed this year,
 Several sites were suggested Tor Q club headquarters asd the com. mlttee in charge will inspect them, Since the war the club has not been able to use the former site owned by the Naugatuvk Water Co and located near New Haven road
 Plans are progressing for forlna- ton of Q junior association here. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
LARGE REALTY
 DEAL PENDING
Transaction Involves Sul- Iivan Property on South
 Main Street

Naugatuck, Sept. l4 - Oe of the largest realty deals in Naugatuck in recent years is now nearing com- pletion 1t was learned today. The transaction involves the Sullivan property on the west side of South Main street, numbers 20 to 30 ex- elusive.
 Two clients have placed c deposit for the purchase of the property, which, 1t was indicated will be sold in all probability for Q sum close to S3o,000.
 The property is owned by John F. Sullivan of Hazel street, Manches- ter, formerly Of Naugatuck, very wenn-known among older residents of the borough.
 The property consists of two sep- arate buildings, one consisting of daudenzl's tavern and Edward Duffy's restaurant, with four tene- ments on its second and third floors The second building houses drah- hams restaurant and dining room, with . rooming house on the second floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
JACKSON HEARD
 IN JAIL PROBE
Naugatuck Resident Are Among I3 Testifying in
 New Haven Past 2 Days

Naugatuck, Sept. i4.--Nine wlts neSses were called yesterday hy States Attorney Abraham 6. ulls man in the County Jail probe being conducted by State Referee Carl Foster. With the four who went "a Monday, the total now known Co have been questions is iS, Q much larger number being expected be- fore the hearings are over.
 Yesterdays witnesses were Fred, William and Ralph DeMartino, brothers, of this city; Thomas Jack- son of Naugatuck, Charles Mons tano of this city, Frank Rulll Of Morgan Lane, West Haven: Nathan Jacobson of i04 sherman avenue, Thomas DeMayo of 10 Hemlock street, West Haven; and Louis P. Kaleisky of 2b Dwight street.
 William and Ralph DeMartlno and Montanno had served % days In jail on charges of conspiracy In connection with horseirace bettingi and police classified Jackson as "a former race bookie."
 Admitting to the press that he was Q former inmate of the jaii, Kaletslsyl stated while he was there, he "saw nohting wrong an devery- thing was run as it ought to he," He was questioned by ullman for only Ave minutes, All witnesses were extremely reluctant to talk. DeAayos q don't know anything anyhow" being typical of their re- action to approaches from the press
 State Referee Tester has called recess for today. but hearings VIII be resumed tomorro wat 10 .. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
OVERSEAS BOXES
 GO OUT FRIDAY

Naugatuek, Sept. i4-Maliing of Christmas packages to men overseas Wjll begin Friday, Postmaster Frank T. Green announced this morning, Packages to be sent do not need written requests from servicemen during tho period from September IS Co october IS, MT. Green said, But only one package b allowed to be sent by any one person each week.
 The size of the parcel is limited to 38 inches in length and girth combined the size of the average Ihoe box and five pounds in weight, Inc postmaster said. The container, shouid be strong enough to with stand long shipping and frequent handling, and should be secuasly tied. with the address placed theron to last the entire journey. Many packages are not delivered, MT, Green said, because the address has been lost or destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
Education Board Appoints High School Teacher Tonight
Seek Milkweed Pods
 For Aviator's Suits
Navy Greatly Interested in Collections University of
 Connecticut Assisting in Statewide Campaign

Instructions for collecting milk weed pods to secure floss urgently needed for filling life jackets and aviator's suits Issued to members of the armed forces are announced by Owen s. Trask of the Agricultural Extension Service, University of Connecticut, state supervisor of the collection campaign, Collection Is expected to start about September 10th in the southern part of the state and e few days later in the northern part. The campaign will continue through the first part of october, or until after the first heavy frost,
 MT, Trask stresses the import ance of waiting until the seeds in the pods have turned brown before pcikins, as floss from immature pods lacks buoyaney and 's worthless for usC In life saving jackets, He also reminds all pickerS to secure per- mission from property owners be- fore going on private property,
 Only the pods should be picked, said MT, TTaSk, as none of the other portions of the milkweed plant can be utilized, Pickers are cautioned not te take the floss out of tho pods, When harvesting starts, all mature pods should be picked the first time over an area so that Q return visit will not be necessary. Pods may be collected even after they have open cd and some of the floss has flown away.
 Although any kind of Q container can be used for picking, the pods should be placed In ope nmesh onion bags to insure proper drying, and hung out to dry within 24 hours after picking Bags will be furnish- cd to school children. They can also be secured from the county farm bureau offices or from MT. Trask at Storrs. Drying can be done at home or at school or other designated eol- lection stations. PickerS are asked to fill the bags, leaving enough space at the top for tying, but not to cram them full as the pods will not cure satisfactorily. The bags should be hung out of doors on Q fence from a heavy elothesline or other suitable support, with the bottoms Ot least Q foot from the ground. A payment of 20 cents will he made for each bag of cured pods, Later they will be collected and shipped to the processing plant in Michigan
 To thoroughly dry, the bags oi pods should be exposed to the wind and the sun from two to six weeks depending upon the weather. I'm bags can Do left out of doors dur ing rainy weather, but should b' shaken occasionally so that the pod! in the center will Le sure to dry When thoroughly dry, the pods will eraekle when the bags are squeezed
 Adult and junior groups through out the state which have indicated their intention of participating ir the milkweed collection campaign include the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts 4-H clubs, the State Grange, Junior Red Cross, the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, iner the Bloomfield Junior Fish and Game
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
V.DAY OBSERVANCE
 TO BE WELL ORGANIZED

Naugatuek, Sept. l4-A meeting to plan the observance of V-Day here will be held Friday ct 8 p. m, in court room, George B. Lewis, Legion post commander, announced today. Committees of industry, fra. ternitieS, churches. businesses, etc., are urged to attend,
 The Legion favors an organized observance rather than Init and miss" affari. Plans for guarding against undue celebration will Do discussed. Tentative proposals in- clude two parades with clergymen giving talks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
TAlMULONTS CASE
 CONTINUED TODAY

Naugatuek, Sept. l4y-Judge Thomas Neary, in borough court this morning, continued the case of Anthony Tamulonis, 24, Pond Hill, who Is charged with acusing the delinquency of Q minor, receiv- Ing stolen poultry and receiving stolen goods. TamuloniS was rrest. cd by Patrolman Raymond Carlson, George Smith and Joseph Kenney, after it was alleged he induced Q minor boy to steal five chickens and 6 ring from the home of his par. entS. While the offenSe, Sgt. An. thony Farrar said, was committed two weeks ago, it was not known until c few days ago Q ring was missing. He also said that four Of the chickens were returned to the owner,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
INDUSTRIAL PIN
 LOOP OPENS FRIDAY

Naugatuek, Sept. i4-The Nauga. tuck Industrial bowling got under. way Friday night at AnnenbergS g alleys for organization purposes. The official opening will be held the following week, September 22.
 The league will be made up of eight teams T, ? .Butterfield, East ern Malleable Iron Co.,, United States Rubber Co.,, Risden Mfg. Co.,, Hemer D. Bronson O., Naugatuck Chemical and Synthetic O., Bristol and the Beacon Falls Warehouse.
 A championship playoff will be held at the end of the season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Sept. i4-Plans for It's annual outing will be discussed by the Naugatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder Go. at Q meeting tonight ct 8 in the firehouse. Herbert Cockroft, foreman, will preside.
 Members of St. Francis club who are golfers will meet tonight at 6 at the Naugatuck News office, Church street, when plans for . One.day golf tournament and roast will be discussed. Ernest Allen is chairman of the program commit tee. The club will staFtit bowling season in october.
 The Ladies' auxiliary of the Hill. side Congregational church will hold c bakery sale Sept. q at Il Q. m. at Hawley's store, Church street. Mrs. Donatus Anderson Is chairman of the committee.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edmund Blondis Of CuFtiss street annOunce the birth of . son Sept. Ii at St. Mary's hos pitaI, Waterbury.
 Natatuc tribe, Red Men, will meet tonight ct 6 in Pythian hall.
 Miss Jean Fruln, Scott street, who has been visiting relatives in New York city, has returned.
 Pvt. Robert L. Mcdowan, 20 Olive street, Naugatuck, was award- ed the Purple Heart Wednesday ct special exercises ct Lowell General hospital. Fort Devens, Mass. He was one of six veterans receiving awards.
 Pfc. Mcoowan is convalescing at the hospital after having been wounded ct LeSsay, France.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
DOROTHY ABELE SHOWER GUEST
Eastern Malleable Iron Co. Workers Honor Future
 Bride.tO.Be

Naugatuok, Sept, l4--Miss Dor othy Abele of Hillside avenue, who will be married to Lloyd Nolan of Walnut street In the near future, was guest of honor at Q shower Tuesday night at The Elton, Wa terhury, rendered by eo-workers at the Eastern Malleable Iron Go, She was given a set of crystal.
 Attending were; Helen Backlund, Helen Blackwell, Margaret Norris, Virginia KruliRowsli, Charlotte Heidkamp, Eleanor Book, Marie Gonsalves, Mildred Brown, Patty Quay, Helen SwolinSki, Blanche Thurston, Lorraine Theroux, Eve. lyn Norman dwendolyn Jackson, Margaret Bowers, Jean Grumman and Dorothy Roberts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14


 It was reported the Republican side of the board may back Miss Della Nyberg for the vacancy caused by the resignation of Lauriston Moves. The Democratic members have supported Miss Elizabeth Meegan, Central avenue, school pgin- cipal. Miss Nyberg teaches eighth grade in Salem school and applied for Q high school teaching berth some time ago.
 The board Is expected to approve . request from Miss Elizabeth Cass, nigh school librarian, for a years leave of absence to permit her to get Q master of arts degree.
 supt, of Schools Harold F. Chit tenden will report on school snroil- nient. The enrolment was Slight- iy higher last Friday than on the opening day, totaling 1889 children as compared to 1, 1927 last We'd nesday. Of the 1889, 1910 were registered in public grammar schools, c drop of five from tho opening day,
 But hgih school registration last Friday was 020 aS compared to 0l2 last Wednesday. Last year, 1903 were enrolled of whom 1917 were in grammar schools and 076 in the high school,
 The board will appoint Joseph Noal, Sr, to take the school enum- eration. MT. Chittenden will subs init his financial report and other matters will be discussed,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14

Club, and the Bristol Boys Club Associations, Other groups are also expected to take part, It is antl- cipated that many of them will or- ganize collection expeditions for weekend hikes, Twenty-eight other states are also conducting collection campaigns,
 Extension Service, University of Connecticut and U, s, Dept, of Ag- riculture cooperating. Raymond K, ClOpp, Acting Director. Acts of Congress and May and June 30, 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
By United Press

Bitter battle rageS in Salerno area below Naples; In southern Italy, British capture port of CrO- tone.
 Additional units of the italian fleet reach Allied ports; In Greece, Italian troops joln patriots against NaElS.
 German forces, under Field Marshal Erwin ROmmel, break an agreement by which they had pledged not to occupy Milan and move into that city, arresting the commander of the Italian garri- son, Gen. VittoriO Ruggiero.
 Russian troops drive across the Desna River to bring Bryansk under siege; other Soviet units advance to within N miles of Kiev.
 Allied troops capture Salamaua, in New Guinea.
 Gen. Chiang Kal-shek succeeds late Dr. Lin Sen as President of China.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
ANOTHER PAPER
 COLLECTION SEPT. 25

Naugatuek, Sept, l4 The next paper salvage collection in NauR- atuek will take place september 25
 All residents of the borought are asked to do their utmost to make the drive successful, The pnper sfl- wage committee, under the leader- ship of c. Arthur Pager, has made four attempts in the borouTh since last year, and the net results aver- aged about SO tons per collections. The quota in each case was 50 tons, BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-14
HUGHES TOOL co.
 GETS CERTIFICATE

The office of secretary of state has issued 6 certificate of crganiza- ton to the Hughes Tool Go. in Tor rlngtcn, i0-i2 Pleasant street. The l1leinbers Of the organization sub- scribed for e26 6,0O0. There are 260 shares of q par value of ei0O each. Howard 0. Hughes is president; Gladys ?. Hughes, vice-pFeeident and assistant treasurer; John A.. Ncttllng, treasurer and secretary,