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Evening star., 1944-09-25
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Closing In on
.latvian Capital
FuII-ScoIe Invasion
Of East Prussia
Appears Imminent
BY the Associated Press.

MOSCOW, Sept. 25.-The Red
Army closed in on the Latvian
capital of Riga today in the eli
max to successful Baltic Of
fensive, while front dispatches
telling of a local battle on the
Lithuanian frontier of East
Prussia heralded a possible large
scale invasion drive on the
Junker province.
A narrow land corridor still Of
fered chance of escape to the Ger
man garrison in Riga. but Red COL
umns approaching from the north
and east made large gains.
The mopup OF Estonia was nearly
completed as large part of Mar
shall Leonid A. Govorovs Leningrad
Army moved SouthWard along the
Gulf of Riga.
Soviet naval forces Yesterday cap
tured the Baltic seaport of Paldiski
on the EStonian west coast.
Patrols Raid East Prussia.
Gen. Ivan Cherniakhovsky. the
only Soviet commander as yet to
reach Prussian soil. has been held
in static trench warfare for more
than a month by the prologation OF
enemy resistance in the Baltic at
his flank and rear
His combat patrols have made
continual roiSs into Eaet Dr,,seio
but no permanent foothold has been
won inside the Reich.
With his divisions rested and a
large number of Red Army All
Force squardons concentrated in
support of his sector, Gen. Cher
niakhovsky is known to be ready fol-
powerful strike at an early mo-
ment.
"a Moscow broadcast said Rus
sian troops crossing from South
ern Poland through Lupkow Pass
into Czechoslovakia had captured
Humenne, IS miles inside the re-
public.
"A Bucharest communiQue
SAID Russian and Romanian
troops crossed the Southeastern
Hungarian frontier. They were
believed to be less than 35 miles
from Sgezed, Hungary's second
city.
The double push was develop
Ing into a big pincers movement
designed to knock weakening
Hungarian out of the war. All
German and Hungarian troops
strung out in Eastern Slovakia
and Northern Pennsylvania were
in danger of being trapped
Appeal for Revolt Reported.
Moscow newspapers published a
statement by l3 German generals
and three colonies captured in Ro-
mania appealing to the Wehrmacht
to revolt against Hitler and make
an immediate peace
The document was drafted by
Maj. Gen Count Hulzen, com
mander of the 370th Infantry Divi-
sion. the newspaper account said.
The appeal recalled a similar
message by II generals of the CEN
tral army group destroyed in Poland
early in the summer and declared
20 divisions have been lost in Ro-
mania by destruction of the 9Th and
9th Armies known as the South
Ukraine Army group.
Evening star., 1944-09-25
Nozi Forces Eliminated
On DoImotion Island
BY the Associated Press.

ROME. Sept. 25.-German forces
In the Central Dalmatian Island in
the Adriatic have been eliminated
with the wiping out of the garrison
OF Sofia. directly opposite the Bay
OF Split. An official announcement
SAID today the garrison of two COM
panies had been concentrated in the
islands towns.
A commando patrol landed Sep
tember II. They were reinforced five
nights Rater by an RAF regiment
unit and battery of 25-pounders.
while the navy frustrated an enemy
attempt to flee to the mainland.
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tSee AERIAL, Page A-5D
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tSee DEWEY. Page A-6D
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See PERSONNEL, Page A-l4D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
PLANS IN MAKING
 FOR NEXT SALVAGE
Borough Expects to Handle Waste Paper Collection
 Next Week

Naugatuck, July 10.-The paper salvage committee will make plans for the next collection of waste pa- pare tonight at a meeting at 7:30 at The Naugatuck News office, on Church street. 0. Arthur Pager, chairman, will preside.
 It is expected the next salvage campaign will be held next week. The boroughs quota is 50 tons. In one collection 43 tons were contri- buted but the last two drives have not equalled this figure.
 Other members of the committee are: Rev. Joseph Kochunas, Cliff ford Teeple, Sr., Cecil Watson, Rob- ert Mcfarland, Harold E. Chitten- dent, Leo J. Bropf1y, John J. Sheri- dan, Harold Murtha, Carl Moore, Anthony Farrar, James Kissane, Francis A. Clark, Edward and Ralph Tucker and William Davison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
City Is Still Short
 Of Bond Drive Quota
Merchants Drive to Attain $1, 100000 E' Bond Mark;
 Telephone Co. Boosts Sales

Waterbury remained about $2,- 750,000 short of its Fifth War Loan Drive quota of $2l ,550,000 today as city entered into the final phase of the current Fighting Fifth cam paign
 Local merchants continued a strenuous effort toward attainment of a $l,200,000 "E" bond quota with sales to date equaling $l,l2l ,45o bonds other than "E' bonds sold by the merchants constitute a total of $723. 900.
 The current campaign today re- ceived a tremendous boost upward with the announcement by repre- sentatives of American Tel. and Tel. that a purchase of $280, 1000 in bonds will be made here by the corporation and credited to the city. The com- pany purchases bonds throughout the nation and allocates various amounts to certain districts.
 Meanwhile the current overall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, July 10-Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ambrose of Brooklyn, New York spent the past week at the home of MT. Anthony ShepIey of Maple Hill road.
 Mrs. Irene Lortorice has returned to her home on Spring street after spending the past week in New York city.
 Miss Ann Biernacki of Prospect street has returned home after spending a week svacatiOn at At- Iantic City, N. J.
 Miss Wanda Hill of Cherry street has returned home after spending weeks vacation at Montours Vile, Penn.
 Miss Florence sz0Sut of Locust street., Union City and Miss Helen Z0nas of Aetna street and Eva San- tOs of Carroll street, have returned home after spending weeks vaca- tiOn at Bay View, Milford. Miss Marion Triano of Myrtle av- enue, and Miss Ruth Pelgro of Bar mum Court spend the past week at tn ehome of Miss Trianos' sister, Mrs. c. Sullivan, sherman avenue, New York.
 Miss Jeanne Harvey of Carroll street, and Miss Bunny LamprOn of Plymouth, formerly of Manners av- enue, have returned after spending the week at Falmouth Heights, Cape Cod, Mass.
 Mrs. Wanda Smegelski has re- turned to her home on Curtiss street after spending the week end in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
Property Owners Woes Aired Tuesday Night
Review of Petition to Be Heard at Meeting; Cherry
 Street Below Grade, It Is Said

the warden and board and was pre- sented by Atty. Timothy s. Sullivan of Waterbury. The street is said to be below grade and the next near est street having sewers is Spencer street, a short distance away. Sew age is reported to back up into the cellars of these houses presenting unlivable and unsanitary condi- tions."
 It is reported that recently .mem- bers of the state board of health under the supervision of MT. A.. Scott, head of the sanitary engi- neering department, viewed these reported conditions and recom- mended to the borough officials that this thoroughfare, Cherry street ex- tension, be accepted as a borough street and that sewers be installed. It was also recommended to the board that further building in that section be prohibited until such sewers are installed.
 Many of these property owners will be present with their counsel tomorrow night to substantiate their plea.
 St. Francis Outing
 Further plans concerning the an- nual outing of the St. Francis club will be discussed at a meeting of the committee at 8 p. m. Thursday in Hibernian hall.
 Various subcommittee will be named and definite date and site chosen for the outing.
 The group will also discuss plans for the clubs golf tourney to be held Sunday, July g, at the Hop Brook Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

Naugatuck, July 10-A special meeting of the warden and board of burgesses has been called for tomor- row night in Naugatuck to hear a review of the petition of property owners on Cherry street extension, Naugatuck, that the latter thor oughfare be accepted as a borough street and installation of sewers be made.
 The petition has been filed with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
Welfare Board
 Meeting To
 Discuss Subject
Ralph Pastor Expected to Address BOard Three-Year Lease Expired Feb. l. disappointment of
 Leo SCuly Is Slated
UGATUCK Correspondent. Larry shepley-PhOne Naugatuck SsaS

Naugatuck, July 10-The welfare board will meet tonight at o'clock at the town hall with the principal subject for discussion being the Gem theater lease.
 It Is expected Ralph Pasho, man. ager of the Gem theater, will ad- dress the board. The town hall com- mittee, consisting of Richard Durkin and John Finsel, was named last |. month to investigate the question of the rental charge for the Gem atheater.
 Mir. Finsel said he had heard re- ports that the town is losing money under the present rental fee in view . of the heat furnished by the town. +' A three-year lease expired last Feb. l and under 1t MT. Pasho had the option of renewing for another three years without increase in rental charge. This, however, was provided he gave 30 days advance , notice and some board members said he did not give the notice in the required time.
 It Is expected the board will reap pont Leo Scully as superintendent, When MT. Scully entered the Army two years ago he was given a leave of absence but in the meantime his , term of office expired and Miss Katherine Brennan has been acting superintendent.
 MT. Scully recently received his honorable discharge from the Army after overseas service and his reap pointment is expected to be secured with virtually no opposition tonight. (, MT. Scully will submit financial report showing expenses of the de- partment up to July and Miss Brennan will report on the case lead of the department.
 Eajkowski Case Continued
 The case of Leo Sajkowski, 54, of 42 City Hill street, proprietor of the Centsr Square package store, was continued until next Friday in bor- ough court Saturday. SajkoWsEi was arrested Friday night by Patrol man George Kogot and Liquor 1n- spectors s. w. Nichols and s. Broll, and is charged with violation of the 7StatD liquor laws. Bond was set at $l00. Judge Thomas Weary pre- sided.
 Auto Record
 No fatal auto accidents have oc- cured in Naugatuck for the past l7 months Police Chief John J. Gorm- ley said today.
 He declared that Naugatuck's rec ord Is one i've can well be proud of." and urged drivers here to con- tinue to drive carefully so that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
Gem Theater Lease Will Come Up For Discussion
Bristol Co.,. Adds Star To "T" Flag

The presentation of the second treasury star to be added to the Bristol companys Treasury "T'' flag for surpassing their Fifth War Loan quota was made by William V. Hawkes., chairman of the Pay- roll Savings division of the Water bury War Finance committee, at special exercises held this noon on the company grounds. MT. Hawkes. commended the employees on their excellent bond sales record not only in this Fifth War Loan campaign but ever since they were first awarded the Treasury TT" flag in October, 1942. Acceptance of the Star was made by H. Rooster, works manager, on behalf of the employees and management.
 Eric G. Gabrielson. chairman of the Employees War Savings Bond committee congratulated the em- ployes on their exceeding the $l35,. 900 cash quota by $15,0o0 and thanked the departmental solicitors and the War Bond committee for their cooperation in making Bris- tol's Fifth War Loan campaign success.
 J. A. H. Peterson, personnel man. ager, was master of ceremonies. The program for the Treasury Star presentation exercises was as follows:
 Band Selection
 Recorder Club Band,
 ID. Oemcke, Director. "Star Spangled Banner"
 Audience and Band Master of Ceremonies
 J. A. IT. Peterson Remarks
 E. c. GabrielsOn Presentation of Treasury TT" Flag Two Stars
 William V. Hawkes., chairman
 Payroll Savings Division,
 Waterbury Finance Committee Payroll Savings Division, Wa
 terbury Finance Committee. Acceptance of Flag
 Herman Rooster, Works
 Manager America
 Audience and Band Members of Bristol's Employees War Savings Bond committee in- clude E. G. Gabrielson, chairman, Paul F. Anderson, J. A. H. Peterson, 1 A. c. Sandin, G. P. Lonergan, c. A. Teeple, Mildred Reilly, and E. H. Mark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, July 10 - The funeral of Ignace Waitkevich, who died Fri day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Antanina Kunevich, "A Cur tiss street, was held this morning at 8 o'clock from the Mazaika Funeral Home, 10 Porter street, Waterbury, to St. Marys church where a re- quiem Mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

"E" bond sales total is at the $3,- 50o,000 mark toward a quota of $5,- 250,000, while the securities division of the local campaign is approxi- mately one million dollars short of its quota of $l6,300,000.
 Meanwhile local industrial organ izations and civic groups continued an unrelenting effort in support oi the current campaign. It seemed likely that the city will have little difficulty in attaining all quotas by the end of July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
PARKING METERS

Parking meter receipts for the first six months of l944 totaled $l4,- 30l47, as compared with $i4,l94.ii collected in the same period in l943. the city controllers office reported yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

Buy Bonds and Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
MRS. CANFIELDTO
 LEAD PROGRAM WOmen's Association Meet Tuesday at Mrs. Daryl
 Williams
PROSPECT Rudella c. DriscOll. Core. spOndent-TelephOne 6-OS21

Prospect. July 10-
 The Moments Association of the Congregational church will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Daryl Williams. A covered dish luncheon will be served, preceding the busi- ness meeting. Mrs. John Chatfield will be in charge of the program.
 The second in the series of chil- dren's story hours will be held We'd nesday at o'clock in the library. Miss Nellie Cowdell, librarian, will be the story teller.
 The Democratic Women's Club will hold their regular monthly meeting Wednesday evening in
 St. Anthony's church will sponsor a fife and drum corps in the near future.
 The annual carnival of St. An thony's church will be held July 31, August 1 and 2, at the church grounds.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Wallace all- nounce the birth of a daughter. Judith Ann. July 6, at the Water bury Hospital. MT. Wallace is the son of MT. and Mrs. Clifford Wal lace of the Center.
 ski, Mrs. Felix Kozylenski, Mrs. Catherine KosowicZ, Miss Gladys Syirski, Miss Irene Loman, Miss Virginia zapatka, Miss Sabina War anowscz, Mrs. Charles Waskowicz, The ticket committee includes: Mrs. Anna Lillis. chairman, Mrs. Stella Biernacki, Mrs. Helen Lubowiecka, Mrs. Rose Polakowska, Mrs. Eleanor Kisielewski. Mrs. Veronica Milko- wicz, Mrs. Mary zapatka heads the refreshment committee and her aides are: Mrs. Pauline Szazesiul, Mrs. Stella Klugokecka, Mrs. A. Kar- wacki, Mrs Hypolita Szaplicka, Mrs. Helen KrulikowslSi, Mrs. Mary P. Przbylowski and Mrs. Alexander Tarasiewski.
 Rev. John s. Wanat, assistant pastor, is general chairman.
 Returns To Duty
 Sergeant Stanley Urbelis has re- turned to combat duty aboard bomber after having been incapaci- tated for a long period because of machine gun wounds in his legs. The Olive street man participated in the early U. s. raids on Germany as a gunner-engineer on Fortress and at that time was wounded.
 He returned to this country where he spent several months recovering from his injuries. Sergeant Urbelis volunteered for active bombing serv. ice again and was sent overseas. He was at first with a ground crew but is now member of heavy bomber crew.
 MT. and Mrs Michael Barone and son Michael of Hill street spent the past week in Rutland, Vermont.
 Mrs. Mary Valentine Of New Hay. on road and Miss Lucille De Carlo of South Main street have returned after spending the week in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10
Summer Closing

Summer Closing
 Several stores in Naugatuck were closed today in observance of the summer closing schedule which will be in effect during July and August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

borought's safety record will con- tinue.
 The last auto crash which resulted in death here occurred February 2, 1943. The borough has only had one fatal auto crash since Novem- Der 5, 1941, Chief Gormley said.
 He pointed out that Naugatuck had no auto accidents over the Fourth of July weekend and said that residents have proved that an occasional auto traffic death is not inevitable. Cautious driving doesn't lose much time and means a longer life," Chief Gormley said.
 Recently the chief warned arrests would be made if speeding contin- ued here. The chiefs warning was apparently quickly needed, for no arrests have resulted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

Nearly 26.500 ponies are now at work in Britain's coal mines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

MT and Mrs, Michael Barone and son Michael of Hill street spent the past week in Rutland, Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

The annual bazaar of St. Hed- wigs church. which opened Satur- day night and continued Sunday evening, was largely attended. It will be held each week end at the church pavilion during the rest of the month.
 Mrs. Mary GTancia heads the re- freshment committee and assisting her are: Mrs. Nathalie Dominiczah, Mrs. Stella Biernackl, Mrs. Anna Lillls. Raymond Biernackie, Ray mond Kucznski, Edward Plelecki, William Ruzzy. Stanley Kulpa. ST.. Vincent heaseck, Joseph Kolakow-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-10

Mrs, Mary Valentine Of New Hav- on road and Miss Lucille De Carlo of South Main street have returned after spending the week in New York.
Evening star., 1944-02-07

CHERNERIZED CARS.
1a41 Ford Fordor sedan. r. and
1a4l Ford Tudor, r. and h.
1a41 Chevrolet coach.
1910 Mercury club convertible, r. and h.
1941 Dodge club convertible, r. and h.
1910 Chevrolet 4-door.
1q41 Chevrolet club coupe.
1910 Lincoln-Zephyr sedan with heater.
1910 Buick sedan, r. and h.
194 Mercury sedan, r. and h.
1941 Ford club convertible, and n.
1940 Plymouth sedan with heater.
1910 Pontiac coach, r. and h.
1889 Dodge sedan.
1910 De Luxe 2-door. r. and h.
CHERNER,
17s1 Fla. Ave. NV, Br. Conn. & Nebr. AYES.
HYATTSVILLE BUICK CO.
CALL WAKEFIELD ALL.
AZ Buick Roadmaster sedanette.
al Buick Special 4-door sedan.
40 Buick 4-door sedans 90.
'39 Buick Special 4-door sedan.
al Chevrolet station wagon.
al Dodge custom 4door sedans (2).
al Packard club coupe, 6-cyl.
al Ford convertible coupe.
Al Plymouth convertible coupe.
Al Chevrolet convertible coupe.
a Mercury sedanS CD.
'4G Pontiac club coupe, 6cyl.
al Plymouth 4-door sed, low mileage.
al Chrysler New Yorker sedan.
MANY OTHERS.
Cars all in excellent condition; most
have radios and heaters.
Evening star., 1944-02-07

those of other lizards. No real toad
has tail after it passes the tad
pole stage.
South America has animals which
come closer to being real horned
toads," though they also are called
horned frogs"
The largest South American
horned toads live in Brazil. They
are about the same size as bull
frogs. Each one has two horns on
its head.
Argentina also has horned toads.
They are not quite so large or thoss
of Brazil, but are more brightly
colored.
A traveller in Argentina brought
back an account of these toads. and
here is part of what he reported:
During the breeding season, they
gather in pools and do a great deal
OF croaking at night. Their notes
are so loud that they can be heard
a mile away.
In wet seasons, they 60 neal
houses and lie in wait for baby
chicks. Sometimes they capture
and try to swallow small furry
animals which are too large for
them to handle.
When a person leases one of these
creatures, it swells up so much that
1t might be expected to burst. It
will follow its tormentor with slow,
awkward leaps. with it's mouth wide
open. When it bites, it holds on like
bulldog"
Evening star., 1944-02-07

1t was apparent to West, who had
to make the opening lead, that
North-South were pretty well fixed
In spades and clubs. North prob
ably had the heart suit fairly pro-
tected, too, but because of Vests
extreme length in the suit there
was some chance that East might
be void and could trump if heart
were opened.
West finally decided that If East
held a void in hearts, plus an out
side trick, he would have doubled six
spades, If only to call attention to
the advisability of a heart open
ing. West, therefore, made the most
unusual lead of the six of diamonds.
The lead worked out perfectly.
Put yourself in South's position
and you will see why. To risk a
diamond finesse would appear to be
far less favorable than to put up
the diamond ace Immediately and
try to discard two diamonds from
the South hand on dummy's hearts.
So the diamond ace was played.
But when the second heart was
led from dummy, East rushed in
with the king of spades and led a
diamond. and Vests king took the
setting trick.
Saturday you were Oswald ia
coby's partner. Neither side was
vulnerable and you held:
4 10 9 4 2
y J 5 4
O 96 4
4 g
The bidding:
Schenken. You. Lightner. Jacoby
Pass Pass IA "a
Pass CD
Answer-Bid two no-trump. Your
Evening star., 1944-02-07
1N~eA iaa4

To obtain free copy o. the illus
trated leafiet on the Seven Wonders
OF the World" send a self-addressed
envelope bearing a three-cent stamp
TO Uncle Ray in care Of this newspaper.
Evening star., 1944-02-07
AUTOMOBILES WANIEp.

PRIVATE PARTY will pay spot cash for a
good used car. 1889 to 1912. Phone FIR.
PRIVATE party will pay cash for late s.
passenger Chevrolet or Plymouth. Call
Union OSS5 after pm.
WANT BEST PRICE for your car? See
Loving before you SELL We pay the high
cash price Loying Motors. 1919 NJ st. nv:
CHRfSLER sgh 5s4n nr,o l94o any ~ mode1 nravs we
wheeler; Inc, 4slo Wisconsin. OR. 1920.
for clean 1910 or Al We want this
s sF fS5 SS, 9 war worker sendall Pontiac
F0RD-Will pay top premium price for q
clean 1910 or Al. We want this car for
q war worker. Bendall Pontiac, TIE. 291s.
BUICK wanted; name your price. viii
try to meet It. Flood Pontiac. 4221 Con-
necticut WO. S400.
CADILLAC wanted; name your price. will
try to meet it. Flood Pontiac. 1921 Con-
necticut WO. S4O0.
CHEVROLET wanted; name your price, will
try to meet 1t. Flood Pontiac. 1921 Con-
necticut. WO. S4OO.
DODGE AND caRYsLER wanted; name
NC. A221 Connecticut Wo. az0o. ~,
Evening star., 1944-02-07
Uncle Rays Corner

People in Southwestern parts Of
the United States often call certain
lizards horned toads." Yet these
animals do not belong to the toad
family. They may better be called
horned lizards"
Wandering over dry, sandy plains.
these small creatures have tails like
Evening star., 1944-02-07

partner has made an immediate cue
bid In the opponents suit, thereby
showing tremendous hand. He
probably holds the ace of spades or
else Is void, and 1t is your duty to
show your distribution. However,
your own four-card suit Is In spades,
hence you should respond with two
no-trump. This does not indicate
any strength but does show your
distribution.
Score 100 per cent for two no.
trump, nothing for pass. (Your
partner might be void in spades, but
have a sure game in some other
suit.)
Question No. 1913.
Today Howard Schenken Is your
partner. Both sides are vulnerable,
and you hold:
4 QJ4
y A653
o5 "a
axis
The bidding:
Schenken. Jacoby. You. Lightner.
: 10 Pass Cd
What do you bid? (Answer to-
morrow)
Rsleased By the DsH evnd4eats, lne.)
Evening star., 1944-02-07
LETTER-OUT

Remove letter from each word spell
called for in the last column opposite
the word from which
correctly they keep control
Answer to Saturdays LETTER-OUT.
Letter. Out
CL) REPLY-PYRE Ca burning pie
Cd PENSILE-SPLEEN il temper.
(S) SIITTED-T1LTED dts
60 TRAPEZES-REPEATS i
(T) PSALTER-PEARIS their necks)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-20

Mrs. Nils M. Gssith- Peterson. the former Miss Priscilla Taylor. daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. George Taylor, Fairfield. formerly of this city, is visiting her grandmother. Mrs. A.. H. MeTriman, Prospect. Her hus- hand. Lieut.. Nils smith Peterson is stationed in South Carolina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-20

Farmers Of India have offered to feed many thousand destitute children.