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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
Legion Bill Affects
 1,5OO In Thomaston
Omnibus Veterans Measure Supported By COmmand-
 CT AxeI Nelson of Clifford R. French Post

Thomaston, Jan. 20-Enactment of the American Legion's omnibus veterans bill now pending in cone gress will affect vitally an estimated 150O residents of this community, declared Commander Axel Nielsen of the Clifford R. French post No. 22 here today in commenting on this legislation hailed as the "G. l. Bill of Rights" Commander Nielsen pointed out that 750 men and women from Thomaston are serv- ing in the armed forces today whose future welfare will be materially shaped by this measure. Multiply this figure by the number of their dependents, such as parents, wives and children, using the conservative family ratio of 21A per individual and you have the total number of residents of this community to whom this legislation will be of in- estimable aid," Commander Nielsen said.
 The American Legion measure sets up 8 master plan for dealing with the whole veterans problem of this war. It would unify all gov ernment functions for veterans un- der the U. s. Veterans Administra- tion, simplify procedure by elim- mating red tape and assure fairness for both the veterans and the tax payers, the legion head stated. Into this bill the legion has written the lessons of its 25 years of experience in dealing with every problem of rehabilitating ex-service men and women. At present more than a dozen government agencies are competing with each other for the honor of serving the returning vet erans," Commander Nielsen said. "The result is lot of confusion, overlapping services, red tape which delays settlement of disability claims, divided responsibility and often outright neglect of the veteran who needs prompt and adequate care. The legion would remedy all that. It would replace chaos with system and red tape with sympa- thetic and intelligent efficiency"
 Every citizen of Thomaston is urged by local legionnaires to sup port the American Legion omnibus bill. It is known as H. R. 39l7 and Senate Bill 1917. Our fighting men and women must be given square deal" Commander Nielsen empha- sized. T think every good American agrees with that. It is high time that this country organized its plans for de1nobilization day. We must do it now, because already thou sands of members of the armed forces are being discharged each
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29

Miss Julia Smith, manager of the State theater, announced as chair man that there were very few seats remaining and that without ques- tion a capacity audience would be in attendance. It will be one of the greatest events in local thea trical history.
 Uniformed members of the Amer ican Legion will assemble in front of the court house at Kendrick ave nue Monday evening at 7:3O o'clock. Accompanied by the posts drum corps and with a police escort de- tailed by Superintendent Daniel J. Carson the legion will march to the State theater and participate in flag presentation ceremonies. The drum corps will give a brief, impromptu concert in front of the theater.
 It was announced this morning by Miss Smith that Mayor John s. Monagan will extend the city's greetings and will introduce Cap tain Glenn Miller. The latter's pro- gram will start promptly at 8:15 o'clock. A special motion picture feature, the New England premier, His Buffers Sister" will be the film attraction. Deanna Durbin, Fran chot Tone and Patrick O'Brien are the featured stars.
 AS of yesterday Waterbury's ef- fort in the Fourth War Loan Drive had stimulated the sale of 12 mil lion 150 thousand dollars worth of bonds and stamps of which one million, 100 thousand was in series "E" bonds. The city's overall quota is $14 million while quota of $4 and one-half million has been set for the sale of E bonds.
 David s. Moreland, chairman of the Scovill Bond drive stated this morning that over 50 per cent of the plants $700,000 quota has al ready been realized. Personnel of the bond office, at the plant, were compiling the figures this morning. Three blasts of the companys whis- tie heard this morning signif1ed that another $3,000 in bonds had been purchased.
 A total of $8,625 in bonds was sold yesterday at the Victory House under the auspices of the Women's Civic League of Waterbury. Enter tainment and rally talks were given during the day. Despite the rain yesterdays sale there was splen- did one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
ican officers.
department with that of the police board and the latter department.
 Park Commission

department with that of the police board and the latter department. Park Commission
 Other city boards are as follows Park Commissioners; a self perpe- tuating board made up of the fol- lowing members; Irving s. Chase William Shirley Fulton; Thomas F. Moore, John P. Elton, Edmund J. Daly, Jr., Dr. Andrew J. Jackson, Henry Minicucci (aldermanic mem ber), Patrick s. Bergin, William H. White.
 Board of zoning Appea1s-C. F. G. Schirmer, Fred Czarsty, Ralph Tremaglio, T. G. Smith, and John Hutchinson.
 City Planning Commission: Fred erick s. Chase, Julius B. Smith, Thomas F. Moore, Frank Pope, M J. Daly, ST., Charles A. Root Getty engineer), and L. T. Scott Smith Getty planning engineer).
 Retirement Commissioners - Ad- dison A. Ashborn, Henry F. Lough- rin and John Morrissey. RevaluatiOn Committee
 Revaluation Committees new committee just appointed by the Mayor to assist in the revaluation program for all real property in Wa terbury scheduled to be inaugural ed soon. Members are: John P Brophy, finance board; Orton P Camp, finance board; Patrick M Shea, James W. Abercrombie (the latter two of the board of alder men; c. Arthur Dubois, and Lester E. Young.
 Bureau of ASsessment--Miss Mary Hennessey, Vincent Coates and John E. Porzenheim.
 These six latter boards are all appointive with some subject to ap- proval by the board of aldermen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
MAYOR SELECTS
 FRED CzARSTY

Fred Czarsty, 773 Cooke street, prominent druggist, has been ap- pointed member of the city's board of zoning appeals to replace John T. Sterling. The appointment was an- nounced by the office of Mayor Monagan this morning.
 Other members are Thomas C.. Smith, Ralph Tremaglio, John Hut chinson, George Richmond. The board hears appeals of taxpayers claiming to be aggrieved by the do- ings of the board of tax apportion- ment and commissioners. The board meets on the 2nd day of January, or If the latter be Sunday then on the first business day of the month after giving ten days notice of the time and place of such meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
GEORGE W. SMITH SUCCUMBS AT 70

Naugatuck, Jan. 2o.-George w Smith, 70, of 426 Andrew avenue died early this morning at his home. Born in Beacon Falls he was employed by the Borough oi Naugatuck on the street department He is survived by his wife, Nellie Nee) Smith; a daughter, Pearl sister, Mrs. Alice Webber of Nauga. tuck; and a son, Alfred.
 The funeral will be held iron the Buckmiller funeral home, 2 Park Place, Monday morning at il o'clock with Rev. Bradley T. Long, staff, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
 Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 2 to g o'clock and Sunday from 2 to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29

the scene, according to Father Hub bard, and remarked:
 Too many ships. Too many tanks. Too many planes. America got too many everything"
 And from Tojo's standpoint, this Nip could have added, Too many War Bonds"
 From your own standpoint and from the standpoint of every Ameri. can, both in or out of uniform, we can't have too many of anything which wN bring victory nearer.
 Your War Bonds were mighty fac- tors in ending the miserable days of too little" It's long road from battered Corregidor to the Solomons and the Marshall and Gilbert Islands, but that road was paved with Extra War Bonds. "Lst,s GN Back the Attack" until Old Glory flies over Tokyo and Berlin.
 THE EDITOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
Compensation Agreements

Compen sation Commissioner John J. O'Connell has approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disabil- ity:
 Jarry L. Hearn of Watertown against John Innes Go. of Terry vile. $28 beginning Dec. 16, sprain of right ankle.
 Harold Seymour of Watertown against Platt Bros, $50 beginning Dec. 31, back strain.
 John Adamick of Wolcott against Faulkner Construction Co. of Detroit, $S0 beginning Jan. IA, back injury.
 Harry Brown of Lakeville against Turner & Seymour Mfg. Go. of Torrington, $2025 beginning Dec. Il, injury to left arm.
 Harold Simmons of Torrington against Turner & Seymour Mfg. O., of Torrington, $28.O4 begin ming Dec. IA, injury to right leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
News Of Connecticut

Hartford, Conn, Jan. 29-(UP)- Almon B., and Louis c. Hall, opera tors of the Hall Brothers Hatchery Inc. Wallingford, entering nolo con- tendere pleas to federal indictments charging they withheld income taxes totaling more than $104,500 between 1886 and 1940, will be presented be- fore Judge J. Joseph Smith for sen tencing Feb. '.
 Originally the Halls had pleaded guilty, but changed to nolo late yes terday. Judge Smith, in accepting the pleas, pointed out that "as fal as criminal action is concerned" the revised pleading was exactly the same as plea of guilty"
 Louis Hall was accused of with holding approximately $17,000 on hi income tax, while Almon was charg- ed with withholding approximately $29,OOO. Together, they were charged with failing to report about $57,54: of the tax on income and exces! profits of the hatchery.
 The hatchery is one of the larges independent concerns of its kind II the country.
 Hartford, Conn, Jan. 2o-(UP)- Nicholas Rossi, tried with his broth CT, Robert, for the bludgeon-murdel of Mrs. Hedwig Wegner in hel Plainville home last September, wa. under sentence of three superiil court judges today to die in tht electric chair June 27, or within five days thereafter.
 The judges acquitted Robert finding him guilty only of having taken part in the robbery of tht Wegner home.
 Robert worked at the Wegnel place for several months in the dis guise of 8 woman, and represented himself as Nicholas wife.
 The state charged that on Sep. tember 9, the brothers carried through a plan to rob Mrs. Wegnel and escape in her automobile. Mich olas was directly accused of thu murder.
 After taking her body to a garage at the rear of the house and cover. ing 1t with a blanket, the brothers drove off in the automobile ane later were picked up by Missour state police. Robert still was II womanIs clothing, and the pair rep resented themselves as MT. and Mrs Williams.
 Hartford, Jan. 29-(UP)--Don- aid Meade, 19, critically burned when an overheated oil burner started 8 fire in his bedroom. died at a hospital last night after fall
 ing from 8 third story window while attempting to escape the flames.
 His S-years old sister, Mariland, discovering the fire, was unsuc- cessful in trying to arouse him from sleep, and she ran to her
 parents bedroom and awakened
 them. By then the flames were
 intense in Donald's room they
 were unable to reach him.
 Bremen saw the boy leaning
 out of a window waiting for res cuers, and said he apparently
 lost his balance and pitched to the ground.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
Glenn Miller's Visit Results In ''SelI-O Out''
Mayor to Greet Outstanding Band Leader at Monster
 Bond Rally at State Theater Monday Night

complete "Sel Out" looms at the State Theater for Monday evening for the scheduled appearance of Captain Glenn Miller and his AAFTC band from Yale University
 special cast of entertainers will accompany Americas outstanding orchestra to Waterbury to participate in the monster band sales rally arranged special patriotic feature by the theaer division of the local campaign committee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
STATE JUDGES IN CONFERENCE TODAY

Judges of the state will hold their regular meeting in Hartford Monday, with the naturalization Set- up in Waterbury expected to be among the matters discussed. Ap- pointments in connection with the new naturalization division of su- perior court, to be set up here short ly, are expected to be made at Mon- days session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
To inc People of this Community

BONDS MIGHTY FACTORS
 Father Bernard J. Hubbard, the noted Glacier Priest" went to recon quered Attu with a battalion of Navy Seabees. A captured Japanese soldier
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
DEGREES SEPARATE
 BRISTOL COUPLES

Edward G. Nelson has been granted a divorce by the Hartford superior court from Margaret N. Nelson of Bristol on the ground of intolerable cruelty. Laura D.
 Mazrolle, also of Bristol, was award- ed a divorce from Noah Mazrolle, as the result of claims of cruelty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29

was brought in1 to oaompw which the Seabees were converting into q powerful military base.
 The Jap, who spoke English, eIumlysurveyed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29

Longest railway line in the world is from Riga to Vladivostok more than $500 miles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
GRANGE HALL
 DAMAGED BY FIRE
.$2,5OO Loss Estimated as Cheshire Bremen As.
 Sist Locals
PROSPECT Rudella 0. Driscoll, COrre- spOndent-Telephone 6-OS21

Prospect, Jan. 29-Fire believed to have been caused by an over heated oil burning space heater, badly damaged the interior of Grange hall last evening. The blaze was discovered at about 6:30 by four youngsters who notified Rev Daryl Williams, pastor of the the Congregational parish, who sounded the alarm. The switch for the fire siren is located in the town hall, which was locked at the time, and MT. Williams had to break win dow to sound the alarm.
 Damage was estimated at about $2,500, large part of which was caused by smoke and water. The upper story was badly burned and some damage was done to the roof
 The local flremen were assisted in fighting the fire by the Cheshire fire department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29

Honey keeps better in 6 warn room rather than in 6 refrigera tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-29
St. Anthony's Church

St. Anthony's Church
 Rev. John F. McTeague, pastor. The Masses Sunday morning in St. Anthony's church will be cele- brated at and 10:30 o'clock. Sum- day school will be held after each Mass,
 Congregational Church
 Rev. Daryl E. Williams, pastor. Due to the fire in Grange hall Friday evening, Sunday services will be held in Chapel school.
 Sunday school classes will meet at 10 a. m.
 "Our Religious Community" will be the topic of 8 sermon by Rev. MT Williams at the II o'clock service. The January Sunday night fam fly service will be held at 7:30 p. m The debate on Specialized Medi- cine" originally schdeuled to be held in Grange hall Sunday eve- ming under the auspices of the Scovill Employees Recreation As sociation forum, will be held ir Chapel school.
Evening star., 1944-10-15

Honey and Almond Fragrance
Cream to keep your skin soft
and smooth. Also Complete
Facial Cream-a cleaner, soft
ner, and powder base. A real
bargain!
Evening star., 1944-10-15

To aid in the immuniZation
for acute upper respiratory in
fections, specifically the COM
mon colds.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03
SALUTE TO YOUTH

This is a salute to youth, a tribute to the millions of young
rericans who are infusing new life into agriculture through
/ clubs and chapters of Future Farmers of America-to the
VS. and girls whose prize-winning livestock has been the mar
of exhibitions throughout the nation, whose projects III
me-making have made living conditions on the farm more
{. ioyable and thrilling says the ndependent-Record
Typical of these millions of youngsters is Ivan Jansen OF
Garfield county, Oklahoma. His story can be duplicated in
cgery state in the union, which in no way lessons its interest
,r Importance. He is 16 years old, a Junior in the CARRIER high
chool. Since he was Is he has engaged in various livestock
projects, starting with a single steer. Since then he has includ-
d sheep and swine in his activities, and has won prizes all the
way from county fairs to the American royalty.
The real Importance of VANS activities is not reflected In
prize money received or in glOries of the show ring. 1t is in
contributions he has made to improved livestock production,
and the additions to the nations food supply. In the past three
wears he has produced $500 pounds of prize beef, 1892 pounds
of pork, 1852 pounds of mutton, 632 pounds of poultry, and
1910 pounds of milk, or nearly Is tons of food of highest
quality.
In Montana, All activities has long been a base factor in
the success of our agricultural program. Many Montanans who
started in Al club programs have graduated to fun-fledged
ranchers. They were ready to produce when the need for peak
production came with the war. The Oklahoma boy has gained
more recognition than some Woodworking youngsters in other
states. But he is typical of the children engaged in this i'm
portant work. America is greatly in their debt.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03
A TAX ON THE TAX

We have always believed that an income tax was the fair
est of all taxes, as it was assumed to be based on the ability
to pay. The more you get the more you pay. And that IS fair
enough. But if the wartime rate is continued after the wal
it will result in the stagnaton of capital, and a growing capital
is necessary in an industrial society.
But in the present tax set-up it is rubbed in a bit, In that
you pay a tax on what you pay as a tax. For example, II you
pay say $500, in income taxes, that $500 that you paid was
reckoned as a part of your income earning for the year, and
you paid the regular levy on it, or you would have paid roughly
$40 in taxes on the $500 that you paid as a tax. We do not
know just how this could be adjusted but it hardly looks like q
fair shake
The income tax, even with modification that will follow
the wal, has practically eliminated the rich man of the future.
He may be able to make it, but he won't be able to keep it.
Most of us who have a million dollar income now, are obliged
to use a portion of our capital to get by-odd as it may seem.
if we have the establishments and the obligations that men of
wealth usually acquire.
If you happen to find a gold mine that nets you a million
dollars a year-better be careful and not take on any extra
obligations. or you won't have the money for your quarterly
settlements with Uncle Sam. This isn't a joke but a fact, says
G. M. Moss in the Whtefish Pilot.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03
New Officers For
WOman's Club Are
Installed Monday

The Laurel Woman's club met
May l at the E. L.. Fenton home,
with Mrs. S. S. Bliss as hostess.
Mrs. Marion GRAVEYARD presided.
Relative to the program for pre-
vention of tuberculosis, Mrs. Harry
Penninger reported that "early dia-
gnosis" literature had been received
and distributed in the high school.
A letter from Mrs. Henrietta Crock
EFT, state executive secretary, was
read. 1t said that two itinerant
nurses are working in the state and
that one of them may be available
to conduct the skin testing program
this fall for high school students.
Mrs. Hugh Dickson reported that
1850 had been realized from the
canned food sale of April %. The
money will be used to complete the
Laurel Woman's clubs share of the
student nurse scholarship fund.
Delegates elected to the county
fe0eraIlOn meeting III DlllAHSS way
II were Mrs. H. M. Larson and
Mrs. Campbell Calvert, with Mrs.
M. ]. Wilcox and Mrs. H. A. Car
Isle as alternates.
Because of her illness, the resig-
nation of Mrs. Charles chart as sec
ond vice president was accepted
with regret. Mrs. Joe Marcue was
elected to fill the vacancy.
The custom of placing cut flow
ers in each classroom for the open
ing day of school will be continued
by the following volunteers: Mrs.
Crawford, East school; Mrs. Rosso-
let, North school; Mrs. Burdett and
Mrs. Ferguson, South school, and
Mrs. Marcure, Mrs. Price and Mrs.
p. A. Johnston, junior and senior
high schools.
Mrs. Hugh Dickson installed the
following officers for 1944-45: Mrs.
Harry Penninger, president; Mrs.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03

X. A. McCracken, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Joe Marcure, second vice
president; Mrs. o. R. Burdett, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. c.. c. Fer
guson, financial secretary; Mrs. B.
l.. Price, treasurer, and Mrs. H. A.
Carlisle, historian.
Following the business meeting,
Mrs. L. w. Hageman and Mrs. F.
Braswell sang mighty Like a Rose"
and ga May Morning" Mrs. B. v.
Friedman was accompanist.
From a beautifully appointed
table bearing a centerpiece of spring
flowers, tea was served by a COM
mittee composed of Mrs. Fred Hill
CERT, Mrs. R. w. Easton, Mrs. ].
O. Void, Mrs. o. R. Burdett, Mrs.
Roy Rosselot and Mrs. H. M. Lar
son.
Mrs. J.. E. Thorne was appointed
chairman of a Red Cross sewing
course. Club members who al are
asked to meet with Mrs. r. A. Nc
Cracker at 1870 p. m. May 9 to
make a quilt.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03
Plane Motors Protected
BY Sowing Grass in Italy

WASHINGTON. - The army air
forces has entered the field of soil
conservation in Italy to protect air.
plane motors from volcanic dust, the
war department announced.
The AAF air service command,
the department said, will seed Eek
tensive areas" in Italy during the
current rainy season to provide a
protective cover of grass, thus keep
ing the volcanic dust out of the air.
The first of so tons of seed was
delivered to Italy by transport after
consultation with agricultural ex-
perts in this country. Subsequent
shipments of seed and four grain
sewers have been sent by cargo
vessels.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03
New War Stoves Show
No Smoke Nor Flames

JERSEY CITY, N. 1.-THE mod
ern soldier has sacrificed the COM
partnership of a campfire for the
safety of the new war stove which
operates without inviting enemy
fire or bombs.
The quartermaster corps revealed
that several types of gasoline stoves
which give off neither smoke nor
visible flame are now in use in all
areas of combat.
A one-burner is designed to be
carried on ski pack over snowfelds,
the quartermaster corps said, while
another is small enough to be bal
anced on the head of a native car
rier inching his way through a
jungle.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03
Laurel Happenings

Mr.. and Mrs. Jake Frank arc
moving this week to their recently
purchased home on Wyoming ave
nue..
Out of town guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Teeters who returned
tc their homes this week were Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Teeters, who with
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Teeters, Jr.,
left for Springfield, S. D.; Mrs.
Martin Bech of Rapid City, S. D.
and Mrs. w. H. Cole of Los
Angeles.
The Laurel Outlook is in receipt
of an announcement from Salt Lake
City, which says: 81. B. Heinz an
nounces the formal opening on We'd
nesday, May 8, of the Heinz Phar-
macy, 222 East South Temple street,
Salt Lake City 2, Utah" Appended
are lines that say: Exclusive pre-
scription service; complete line of
pediatric and diabetic supplies.V
Heinz was in the drug business in
Laurel before going to Salt Lake
City several years ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mao H. Hessel re-
turned last week from California
where they had spent about two
weeks. At Beethoven, near Los
Angeles, they were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Haase, and at
Los Angeles they visited Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Potts. Haase is a
instructor in agriculture at
Laurel high school and is now en-
gagged in that work in California.
Potts formerly taught here and is
now an instructor in the schools
there.
Mrs. Kate Griffith and son Glen
we're guests from Reed Point Satur-
day of Mrs. Griffith's daughter,
Mrs. w. w. Teeters and family.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-03
New Blood Treatment
For Wounds Is Found

MOSCOW. - A new method of
treating wounds by adding blood to
them has been discovered by a 49,
year-old Russian scientist - Prof.
Olga Lepeshinskaya-through study
of the role of live substance in the
process of healing, Tass news agen-
cy reported. Professor Lepeshin-
skaya is head of the histology de-
partment of Moscow state university.
She is the author of 88 scientific
works.