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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-09
GI HELPFULNESS

So constantly is our USO the beneficiary of acts of helpfulness by seryicemen that we fear that they may seem to be accepted as matter of course. Quite the con- trary, however. is the case. The only trouble is that there just
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will
liam Stahl, formerly of Grantsville,
for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Holder, Sipes-
ville, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Nc
Kcnzie and children were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jason Wlbun, at Jcn-
Inings, on Sunday
Mrs, Helen Henderson,, of Han
cock, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Har-
old Miller and family
Mrs. Helen Miller Walderman has
returned to Roanoke, Va, after spend
ing the past week with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Miller.
Robert Broadwater, Of Baltimore,
spent the weekend here with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs H. f. Broadwater.
His mother accompanied him back to
Baltimore and will visit relatives in
Washington, d. c., this week.
Mrs Ollie Lcochel has been staying
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Kcim, at Salisbury, Pa. while her
daughter is visiting relatives in De
troit, Mich
Mrs. Chester Henry and children
have returned to their home in De
troit, Mich.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

Salisbury, Pa, and Bill Bender,
Grantsville.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Miller and son,
/ Richard, and Miss Lena Miller, of Ac-
cident, were Sunday dinner guests of
Mrs. Barbara Younilin and Nj and
Mrs. Ralph Glotfelty
Mr., and Mrs. Benny McWewee. Of
Cumberland were weekend guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Glotfelty.
Misses Viola Broadwater and Velora
Swauger attended a Valentine Bridge
party at the home of Mrs. R. E..
Guard FriendsvilIe
Personals
Mrs. John Baum, of near here, is
suffering from a sprained ankle, due
to fall.
Doris Hummell New Germany, is
| spending some time with her grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Irwin Shu-
maker.
Mrs a. +. Waterman and daugh-
ter, of Roanoke, Va, are visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Miller.
Mrs. Harlene Brodon and children
Washington, D. c., are visiting her
mother, Mrs. Wise Bittinger.
Miss 10 Percell has been visiting
relatives in South Boston, Va.
Mrs Mollie Turner has returned to
Baltimore after spending several days
with Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Stanton.
Mrs. Joseph Paul and son, Phila-
delphia Pa, arrived Monday to spend
sometime with Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Livengood
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Younkin and
! daughter returned to Baltimore after
visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Thomas Younkin. Mrs. Younkin is
home from Memorial hospital, where
she had been a surgical patient the
past four weeks.
Mrs. Lottie Quinn has returned
from Wilmerding, Pa, where she was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

Donald Nelson, chairman Of the War Production
Board, says the situation is critical for Natural Gas
and will be for the next 60 days.
Here's how you can help save it in your t2~-c,
office, store or factory;
] Don't use your kitchen range for heating.
Close Oft rooms or space not in use, and don't
use Gas room heaters to supplement- other fuel
2 Don't waste Gas by washing dishes or hands
IN hot running water. Battle with minimum
hot water.
5 Avoid excessive room temperatures.
q Cook with low fame and minimum amount Of
water. Turn off burners promptly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17
| SEE BY THE DAILIES THAT

Each schoolboy in Germany is being
given planned war education and those
1G and II are encouraged to join a
group for war training.
Some twelve million foreigners are
working in German factories as forced
labor.
OPA authorized an increase of 50
to $40 ton in ceiling prices on four
grades of wood pulp.
A half block of business houses in
Huntington, W Va, was destroyed
by fire, with an estimated loss of half
million
Civilians are in for a % percent
cut in canned fruits and 10 percent
cut in canned vegetables this year,
WA declared.
Internal Revenue officials estimate
that some Is million taxpayers will
get refunds aggregating about 400
million this year.
Most of minority party candidates
will be missing from ballot this year,
according to a survey.
The New Yorker ended its agree
mcnt with the Readers Digest to re-
print New Yorker material, contend
ing it objected to the Digest's indirect
creative function.
Governor Bricker, of Ohio, called
for a constitutional amendment limit
ing White House tenure to maxi
mum of eight years.
An American airlines plane crashed
into the Mississippi river, carrying
twenty-four persons to death.
Fighting has ceased between two
leading bands of Greek guerrillas.
The Senate asked that food be sent
to Nazi victims in Europe.
Willkic called for a Termination
Of the present lease of power in
Washington.
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., Al, Re
publican Senator from Massachusetts,
gave up his Senate scat and became
am army major,
a group of anti-administration
Democrats at Chicago formed an
American Democratic National Com
mittee and said it would hold con-
vention to adopt d platform and nomi-
nate Democratic candidates for Pres
ident and vice president.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

Grantsville, postoffice, February 81.
Kitzmiller, American Legion Hall.
February %, %.
Westernport, postoffice, February
p, %.
Cumberland, postoffice, February
to March IS. ....
in letter received at The Repub,
lican office Tuesday, a taxpayer de-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

DR.. Alexander Soloska, of Salisbury,
gave an address on RUSSIA, at the
Rotary dinner meeting, February 8.
Other guests included John Lichliter,
Ernest Livcngood and the Rev. a. Jay
RcplogIe, Salisbury, Pa, and Stewart
Rodamcr, Grantsvilc.
Mrs. O. J. Glotfclty entertained the
Womcn's Guild in the social room of
the Evangelical and Reformed church,
Wednesday evening. Following the
business and dcvotionals, conducted by
Mrs. Hobcrt Spcichcr and Mrs. Benny
Epstein, refreshments were served.
+. +, Rathbun, county supcrintcnd-
cnt Of schools, visited Grantsvlle High
school last week. The purpose of his
visit was to observe the installing of
a movie projection booth in the audi
torium.
The Junior Valentine dance was
postponed until February 24th due
to a conflict in schedule.
Rotary Club Meeting
The Rotary club met Tuesday eve
ming at the Ljvengood Tourist Home.
Kenneth +. Jackson, Of Cumberland,
Scout executive of Potomac council,
was the guest speaker, taking Scout
ing for his subject There were 10
members present and the following
guests, Pvt, Harry Huff, Camp SUIT
ton, ~ c.; Mr.. Baker, William
Gnagey, Of Meyersdale; Rev. Sigler,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

s Replace or clean furnace filters, insulate your
water heater, install storm sash and insulation.
Natural Gas long ago went to war in our war
plants to make parts for tanks, guns, planes,
ships for our fighting forces The next 90 days are
critical ones While the emergency exists, please
help all you can None of the above points may
seem important in itself, but in the aggregate
they all count
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

,,o CONSUMPTION OF GAS so THAT We WILL 0t N0-N ~
o,rc cu,pn nFllvsRles TO VIAL WAR PLANTS
~, cam CHAIRMAN WAR PRODUCTION BOARD.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

clared that a number of people in the
county did not know just where to
send their income tax returns and
that it would be appreciated if the
address of the collector from this Sec
ton would be published.
Returns. and payments may be made
to the Collector of Internal Revenue,
Baltimore, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17
EVANSVILLE
World Day of Prayc

World Day of Prayer will be oh
served by the Evangelical and Re-
formed churches here on the first Fri
day Of Lent, February 25. All dcnomi-
nations may take part in the observ-
ance which viii be in charge of min
listers from various church organiza-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17
Turning Over An
Old Leaf
BY PHILLIP 4. GLADHEIM

There were sparks of recognition that
are not FORGOTTEN vet"
! One afternoon recently | trudged
thru a wet snow to the home Of Mr.
and Mrs. John Mason. John was alone;
his wife had suffered a fall, breaking
hip and arm and was confined to a
hospital.
well, come in; sure glad to see
you"
We lighted our pipes, and after
learning that Izurah, his wife, was
much improved and would soon be
home, we commenced talking about
oldon times
) Our conversation ccntered around
two personalities who have a perma-
nent place in local folklore. Because
Of their close association they were
often referred to as "Unclc Il" and
"Fiddlin' Abel"
! Uncle L. was Israel Benson, famous
eunsmith of Terra Alta, West Va.
whose whole career centered in his
az, and who not only became famous,
hut well to do. He was the uncle Of
Izurah Benson, the wife of John
Mason, my host.
| Fiddlin' Abel was none other than
Abel Browning grandson Of Meshach.
ABEL also became a gunsmith, serving
his anDrpnticpShiD with Uncle II Bllt
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17

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which he had also made, and went out
into the yard. He carefully prepared
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1944-02-17
AND gets about twice as much electricity
for lis money os II did IS years osol

SrAT1snCs are tricky things around.
Obviously, q of a bathtub wouldn't hold
very WE'LL That figure merely that
of American homes have bathubs
Obviously, also the electric figure applies only
to homes that haze electric service. But
nationwide average of all those homes, it is fact
and perhaps surprising many people
Most families electric appliances
than they did in 1929 Over the years,
they used more electricity, they earned lower
- and the rates, too steadily reduced
So though your bill today may be much
it in 1929-or you're probably
getting 0ice much for 0hat you pay. And
remember that the price of electricity has stayed
dozen while most other prices going up.
That makes it just about the biggest bargain
in your wartime budget!
For this you credit the electric companies,
manned and managed by business people, under
public regulation. Their hard work has made
electric service dependable and cheap.
Hear Report the Nation" outstanding program
the geek, every Tuesday evening, $50, E.W.Ty CB&
DON'T Electricity JUST Because 1t Isn't Rationed!
M0N0NGAHELA SYSTEM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

is still considering the scovill hir- ing, and no final decision has been forthcoming.
 The Jamaicans will fill in heavy labor posts which have been lying idle because of the critical man power shortage. Plans to bring them here were formulated at the outset of the government an- nounce that ammunitions manufac- turing would be accelerated at local plants.
 Public meetings have been ar- ranged for the towns where the barracks are located to obtain sentiments of the residents on the program.
 Organizations of the city will be visited by job recruiters starting next week, according to plans formulated by the War Manpower Commission and U. s. Employment Service as a phase of their pro- gram to staff essential industrial jobs in the Waterbury area.
 Members of the speakers bureau of "Minutemen" will attend various clubs meetings and will give brief talks in behalf of the recruiting drive. The house-to-house recruit ing drive meanwhile will continue with a larger recruiting staff to be organized later in all probability.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Questions and Answers On Servicemen's
 Problems
Your q Rights
Allotment Problems Discussed

manding officer sees fit, and doesn't have too much other urgent un- finished business on his mind, he can make it tough for an officer who refuses such obligation. If you're not past the point of per- suasion you can get your local Red Cross Home Service Unit to send the field representative located near your husband to try to influence him.
 Q. Can get home loan under
 the GI Bill of Rights while my
 husband is overseas? I'd like to
 have our new home ready when
 he gets back.
 A. No, the CT Bill of Rights 50 per cent guaranteed home loans are specifically for veterans dis charged other than dishonorably. you'll have to wait till your hus- band is a veteran to get in on it. Copyright, 1914, NEA Service, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

Pvt. William Sullivan, son of MT. and Mrs. Dennis Sullivan of Marion and Waterbury, returned home for the weekend from Eng land where he had been confined at a hospital for the past six months as result of wounds suf- fered tn the invasion of Europe.
 Pvt. Sullivan returned today to Camp Devens for further hOs- pitalization but expects to return here for the Christmas holidays. Another brother, Jack, recently was slightly wounded in action in Italy but has returned to the front it has been learned. A brother, Roger, is now in the Philippines with the U. s. Marine while an older brother, Joseph, is 8 lieu tenant with the U. s. Army now in Germany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

Headquarters Eleventh Army Air Force-T/5 John P. Cammisa, 1246 Bank street, Waterbury Conn, now serving as an ordnance motor me- chanic at an air base in the Aleu- tian Islands, has been awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for ex- emplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity, according to an announce Uent from his overseas station.
 Ti5 Cammisa entered the service It Fort Devens, Massachusetts, and received his basic training at Camp Lee, Virginia After completing )asic training he attended an Army technical school at Holabird Ord aance Depot, Baltimore, Maryland.
 Prior to entering the Army TI5 Cammisa managed the Crichetd Service Station, Bank street, Wa Ierbury.
 MT. and Mrs. Vincent Cammisa, parents, reside at 1246 Bank street, Waterbury.
 Three brothers in the armed forces are S/Sgt. Romeo A. Cammisa, New Guinea, Pfc. Patsy Cammisa, Eng land, and Ensign Frank P. Cam misa, Portsmouth, Virginia.
 ReviIl J. Fox, son of Mrs. Edith Fox of 35 Mitchell avenue, has been advanced from lieutenant, junior grade, to lieutenant, senior grade. He is serving with Navy unit on Q ship in the Pacific and west coast areas. His wife, the former Doro- thea Goodman of Denver, resides now at Long Beach, Calf.
 John Carmody, son of Mrs. Ver- Onica Carmody of 8 Middle street, is spending leave here after serv- ing for eight months with a Navy unit in the Pacific area. He is an aviation machinist'S mate, first class.
 Marine Private First Class Donald Lyons, son of MT. and Mrs. Ray mond E. Lyons of 1416 ThomaSton avenue, arrived here unxpectedly for a furlough Saturday night, night, after serving for 8 year and c half in the Southwest and Gen. tral Pacific area. In the service since January 28, 1943, he will report nxt to New River, N, 0.
 Sergeant John J. Joyce has been transferred from Keeslera Field, Miss. to Detroit, Mich. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick Joyce of 40 Sylcamore lane, and the husband of the former Christine Martin of 1702 Thomaston avenue.
 Rudolph Folio of Burton street is serving with Navy Seabees unit at Camp Endicott, R. I. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Folio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
LOCAL MAC GROUP
 MEETING TONIGHT

Mrs. Constance ODell will to- night address the local members of the National Association for Ad- vancement of Colored People at the regular monthly meeting at S:30 p. m., this evening, to be held at House Mrs. O'Dell, a member of the Pearl Street Neighborh House. Mrs. O'Dell, a member of the delegation recently returned New York convention will tell of the method used by Gov. Baldwin in recently refusing extradition to Georgia of a colored by of that state.
 Dr. J. M. Lee, president of the local group asks that all members be present at tonight's meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
CITY HALL TO DON
 HOLIDAY TRIMMINGS

Christmas decorations in the form of a tree and wreatlls are being set up in the city hall, today. The tree, as usual, is to be placed at the landing of the central stairs.
 AS reported recently the Nativity creche will again be installed on the Green for the second time instead of the large Christmas tree placed there for years. The creche de- picts the birth of Christ and the surrounding scenic display and was made by Atty. John Greco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Underway
 For Jamaican Workers
WING Regional Office Expected to Give Approval to
 Local Employment Plans Today

for 50 or more to be available as flooring in renovated, it has been reported. Additional accommodations will be secured at Meriden and Shelton, with a total of 300 of the Jamaicans to be brought there from their temporary residence in Virginia, according to present plans.
 The local unions of the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, the American Brass Co.,, and the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, concerns where the natives will be employed, have voiced approval of the hiring. It is reported, how ever, that the international union
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

Approval from the War Man. power Commission regional head quarters in Boston is expected to be secured today on the hiring of Jamaican workers for local muni- tion manufacturing plants, and the program is expected to be placed into operation by the beginning of the year. Area WING Director Mary M. Dewey will be in Boston today, and contracts on hiring of the Jamaicans will be among the subjects to be discussed.
 The barracks in Plantsville are now ready for 100 men, with room
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
BY ANN STEVICK NEA Staff COrrespOndent


 Washington, Dec. 18.-Mrs. B. R. of this city, sends in this question, which may be puzzling other serv- ice wives:
 Q. am married to an Army officer, and am expecting baby in March. My husband refuses to make out an allotment. How can
 l. get one?
 A. Army commissioned personnel are assumed tobe officers, gentle men, and good providers. There is no direct way their wives can force them to hand out the living expense mnoey that an enlisted mans wife gets automatically.
 You can take your plea to your husbands commanding officer, how ever, by sending your request to the Adjutant General, U. s. Army, Washington 25, D. c. If the com
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

Corporal Richard Dumschat of Middlebury is serving with the 135th Infantry Regiment, which recently marked its 338th day in combat, according to an Army release from the Fifth Army headquarters in Italy. The regiment is a unit of the 34th Red Bull" division of Lieutenant General Clark's Army
 Private First Class Henry Dzied- zic of Terryville has been wounded in action second time, accord ing to a War Department telegram received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Stanley Dziedzic. He was re- ported wounded in action in Ger many in the latest communication. Previously he was wounded while serving in France.
 Private Charles N. Leas, son of MT. and Mrs. Newton c. Leas, 236 Orange street, Waterbury, Conn, is stationed at the AG and ST Redis- tribution Station, Camp Butner, N. C., and is assigned to a Processing Company.
 Private Leas was recently return ed after 48 months overseas in the Southwest Pacific theater of opera tionS where he served as a Supply Clerk and Truck Driver. He holds the Good Conduct Ribbon-Pre- Pearl Harbor Ribbon and SW Paci- flc Ribbon with three stars.
 Technical Sergeant Charles S. Sherwood, husband of the former Louise Trenka, of 40 Chestnut ave- nue, is now patient at the con- valescent hospital at Fort Thomas, Ky. A veteran of six months of service as a gunner engineer on 8 Loberator in the European area, he is holder of the Air Medal.
 Aviation Cadet Edward L. Augus- tauskas of 626 Washington avenue has completed training at the gum nery school at Tyndall Field, Fla.
 Major Edo Pasetto, former Water bury X-ray specialist, is now sta- tiond at Asheville, N. C., after com- pleting 9 months ofg service in the southwest Pacific area. He entered the Army medical corps in Septem- Der, 1942.
 Corporal Kenneth Fowler of Thomaston has arrived at San Francisco, Calf, after serving for 35 months in the Pacific area, and will come here for furlough short ly.
 Private First Class Michael De. Socio of 66 Tracy avenue wan wounded in action in France No. 26, according to War Department noti- fication received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. Alexander DeSocio. He entered the Army in February, 1943 and was sent overseas last March.
 John A. Mastroianni of A East Liberty street has been promoted tu pharmacists mate, second class, at his post in the Pacific area. He ia the son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Mastroianni of 143 South Elm street street, and the husband of the for mer Elizabeth Palomba.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

Staff Sergeant Thomas Reidy, son of Mrs. Ellen Reidy, 31 Second ave- nue, and fromer city fireman, has been honorably discharged after 13 months servic as fire fighter at a bomber base in England.
 Working in cooperation with the National Fire Service of Britain, a civilian defense organization, Serg- cant Reidy spent his time overseas extingiushing airplane f1rse result ing from crash landings and burn ing motors. He expects to return to work here shortly.
 Private First Class Bernard J. Burns, son of Police Lieutenant and Mrs. Bernard J. Burns of 133 Pearl street, was wounded in action in Grmany, December 3, according to War Department notification re- ceived by his parents. In the service since March, 1943, he was sent over- seas last September. He has been serving with an infantry unit.
 Lieutenant Walter w. Lowell, Jr., of 43 Newton Terrace is spending leave here. He was recently commis- stoned at Hondo Field, Texas.
 Thomas w. Macdonald, son of MT. and Mrs. John Macdonald of l82 Chestnut avenue, has been ad- vanced to first lieutenant at Kelly Field, Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE


 Red River Ordnance Depot, Tex arkana, Texas = Private First Class Armand J. Fratesi, Naugatuck, Conn, has been romoted to Tech nician Fifth Grade at the Ordnance Unit Training Center here, accord ing to 8 release from the Depot Pulp lie Relations Offlce.
 Formerly employed by the Wa terbury Tool Division, Vic, Inc, Corporal Fratesi is now a tire re- pairman at Red River.
 Prior to his induction in March, 1944, Copropal Fratesi resided with his wife, Helen at 84 Coen street, Naugatuck His parents, MT. and Mrs. Andrew, Naugatuck, live at 43 Coen street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
BOARD TO MEET

The Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting to- night at 7:30 at Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

This is business's program for the future. To bring it about as quickly as possible will require your help. For it's accomplishment will need legislative action action that you can encour- age. Postwar tax policies that leave sufficient funds for expansion. Laws that clearly prevent unregulated monopoly. Labor policies that es- tablish the responsibilities of both labor ard management. And business operation under law instead of by unpredictable directive"
 If you wish to know more about this program, write for the free booklet, HOW Americans CGn Earn More, Buy More, HGoe More. Address: National Industrial Information Committee, IA West 49th Street, New York 20, N Y.