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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03
WAVELETS
By ED LEAMY

Jack Armstrong, the All-Amer- ican Boy, has come to the rescue of war-harassed parents with his nationwide physical fitness pro- gram, Fanture Champions of Amer lea.
 Designed to furnish interesting and exciting fun which will not only build boys and girls physically but also keep them SO busy that they won't find time for mischief. The FCA Is being haiTed by prominent authorities aS a potent factor in stemniing juvenile delinquency.
 Already the Q. s. Junior Associa- tion of Commerce, Girl Scouts, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars have given the move ment oflcial sanction. Major Grif- filth, Glenn Cunningham and @rantland Rice are among the per sonalities in the field of athletics who have endorsed the aims and purposes of the Future Champions of America.
 Membership in the F'CA is free. Jack Armstrong listeners have only to write to Jack Armstrong, De- partment 100, Minneapolis IS, MiTin. The one writing in gives his name and address and the names of seven team m-mates. A manual, with insigna and all working materials, is then sent free. Boys and girls from g to 16 are eligible for membership. Jack Armstrong is carried Mondays through Fridays over WATR at GAS p. m.
 Leonard Keller, the composer maestro playwright -crankshaft in- spector, says it's hard dating women war workers. "They aren't satisfied with god time. They want time and a halfI"
 Headnners Make Smart Diners: Muriel Angelus looking like an an- gel as she gazes down on a cloud from the 65th floor of Radio City's Rainbow Lounge A trio of geniuses dining on ordinary pie beian ham sandwiches at the Eng hsh Grill-Billy Rose, Orson Welles and William Saroyan At the Village Barn, Jimmy Durante des- cribes a certain actor who plays cowboy villains: Hes so tempera- mental, the dust he bites must be favored With Yehudi Menu hin, Meyer Davis and Fritz Kreisler already in attendance at Leone's, genial Gene Leone offers to get out his fiddle if another violinist enters the restaurant At Cerutti'S, Willie Howard gazeS at the evening headlines and exclaims: "Ah, the Poles have at last turned on the dogSl" Joan Fontaine gigglng with dignity at the Hartmans' des- cription of their own daffy dancing at the Waldorf: Grace and Paul TwerpSichoreans" Ginny Simms who just arrived from Holly wood gives Ralph Bellmay the lat est Talkietown gossip at Spivys Roof.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Dr. John M. Bozzuto Jr., former Bank Street molar extractor and now a captain in Uncle Sam'S Armed Forces at Camp Mackal walked up the middle aisle with comedy Angene Farno threee years ago yesterday morning John J. Gormley, lkeable Naugatuck police che celebrated 28 years of faithful service Rubber Town bluecoat yesterday. Mrs. Fred Quatrano of MorningSide Avenue the former Alvina Srca of Frank lin Street, will be year older tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

MT. and Mrs. George Putnam are keralding the praises of Long Legs Stork who left them daughter Deborah Alden Christmas morning Ann Reinhold of Watertown and Ralph Swift of Middebury will be among the 53 Connecticut people who will receive special Con- necticut Development Commission youth awards for showing exceptional leadership and talent in agriculture and homemaking during 1943 in Ha. tford next Thurs day. Governor Raymond Baldwin will make the pres entations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Gunther E. H. Mathes of Marine Street. Thomaston, demon East Main Street photographer is elated with the result of the ball patriotic organizations of the Clock Town sponsored recently for the benefit of the United War Fund. AS chairman of that event Ee turned
 check for $448 to the fund this morning Cooperation on the part everyone concerned netted this tidy for this worthwhile cause.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

The Boy Scouts of the Nation will be headed by Dr. George J. Fisher National Scout Commissioner, succeeding the late Daniel Carter Beard who died in 1941. Dr. Fisher has been acting Deputy Chief Scout Executive since 1919 and is one of the higher uppers in scouting. He will be in next May at the national annual meeting in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Rev. William M. Botticelli of Torrington, former assistant at the Church of Our Lady of Loures here ordained to the priesthood g years ago last Sat urday morning. {. Mary Elaine Abrams of Washing ton Street. movie contract pOssessOl ceIebrat ing another birthday today in Hollywood. Jack Hahn of South Elm Street, display advertising genfus year older yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Author of the article below is a sailor aboard a warship somewhere in the South Pacific. The story was first published just the other day in his home town newspaper, the Muncie, Ind, Press and now has been distributed na- tiOnally by NEA Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03
Captain c. Edwin DeIinks

Captain c. Edwin Delinks ; somewhere in the Southwest Pacific. William Wallace is an Army private somewhere in Italy with the 21st Engineers. Carlo J. PalOmba and Dorothy Mae Currer mar ried by Rev David P Gaines at the First Baptist par sOnage the night before Christmas. MT. and Mrs. Roger Bryson have christened their daughter of December 6, Bonnie Elizabeth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Friendly competition marks two . the U. s. services, the Army am the Navy, but both apparently aere on not liking military police. SfSga James Long, of the Medical Corpi and Navy man were battling tos a date with Actress Marjorie Davies on Blind Date," Blue network pro. gram this week (27). All went web until Long revealed he was a former MPO. A groan went up from tht first four rows of the studio audi ence, reserved for service men, ana when Miss Davies chose Long over his Navy competition, a chorus os cat-calls and boos greeted then both.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03
YOUNG PEOPLE ENJOY MOVIES
St. PauI's Audience Sees Army Films !; Altar Guild
 Meets Wednesday
WATERvILLE
Correspondent, Alice AEacNHul-
 len, Phone S-72l7

WaterVllle, Jan. S.-Ine Young Peoples Fellowship of St. Paul's church presented movies last night to members and friends of the parish. The movies given were Mission Accomplished" A showing of preparation of a bomber for bombings over Japan Germany and Italy; of the schooling of pilots, navigator, bombardier, radiomen and other members of the crew of B-l7 so they may get the target and destroy it. A War News Survey showing what we have done on pro- duction line and of combating of child care problems to allow women to work in factories. "Our enemy the Japanese" showing their preparation of youth for war and of uniting people to put effort forward for the war of conquest.
 The pictures were good and plainly showed what the war is over there. A discussion of the Christian attitude toward war and the enemy was then held.
 I AC <A1OoI Odu4AQ VI GObs Edul 5 will hold meeting Wednesday evening at 800 at the home of Mrs. Clifford Clark.
 Farley Tonight
 The annual meeting of the of- ficial board of the Grace Methodist church will be held at 8 tonight at the church. A meeting of the Tith- are ACc0cia fioy1 xr,il1 t1a haId hnforo
 William Gagain, A. U. s. is spending a few days with his par- entS on DriggS street.
 Pharmacist Mate Ray Buckley, stationed in Boston spent the holi- days at his home on Huntingdon avenue.
 Jimmy Clark of the Navy Is spending leave here from his sta- ton in Virginia.
 Waterville residents were treated to 8 grand thrill yesterday when 16 B-24 Liberator bombers flew over in perfect formation. There are more planes now than ever be- fore but the people still run out side when a great number like that go over.
 MT. and Mrs. stephen Boroway and MT. and Mrs. Harold Brown spent the holidays in Thomaston.
 The Evanston of Thomaston ave- nue spent the holidays in New York.
 Farley Wednesday
 The Fairmount Community club will hold its regular monthly busi- ness meeting Wednesday at o'clock in their rooms on Essex avenue. The meeting will be followed by cards.
 Mrs. Johanna Ryan of Byron street widow of the late Daniel Ryan and long time resident of the vile was buried today in Calvary ceme- tery. Funeral services were held at the Bergin funeral home to St. Mi chael's church where a high Mass of requiem was celebrated. Mrs Ryan was a member of St. Michael's church and the Ladies Aid so- ciety.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03
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3:OO-Mary Malin 3:15-Elizabeth Bemis--News 3:80-Columbia Masterworks of
 Music 4:00--Broadway Matinee A:25-Biil Costello, News 4:30-Golden Gate Quartet 4:45-The Raymond Scott Show 5:00-Fun with Dunn 5;30--The Euppertimers 5:45--American Women 6:00--Between the Lines 6:1O-To Whom It May Concern 6:iS-To Your Good Health 6:3O--News by E. Christy Erk 6:46-The World Today 6:65--The Meaning of the News T:00--service Unlimited 7:15-Ed Sullivan Entertains T:3O-Blondie s:00-Vox Pop e:sc-Concert Hall of the Air 8:55~--News--BlIl Henry 0.00-Lux Radio Theater i0:00-Screen Child Players l0.S0--B Showtin1e--
 Featuring William Gaxton,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03
BY KENNETH WALSH

I want to show you a bit of hal- lowed ground-it is the Arlington Cemetery of the South Pacific; it is the Valhalla of American service men. I'm going to show you this bit of ground, but it will be done
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Sergeant Tony SantOrO sent V-mal Christmas
 cards from China which featured a drawing of the Three Wise Men going toward the Star of Bethlehem
 -. Pfc Dom COcca, wounded in the battle of Sal maura in New Guinea is h0c-itazet at McClOS-
 key Army Hospital in Texas Lieutenant Art Bailey
 has completed training at Stockton Field California.
 Winnie Chick Toletti of South Main Street head of the Scovi Cigarette Fund Committee for Servicemen, has received letter from Major General John Marston of the U S. Marines, thanking the Scovi Company and s employees for the cigarettes recently donated to the
 Marines in the Pacific Area General Marstons letter reads follows "On behalf of the U B. Marine Corps and it's fighting forces in he combat zones desire to acknowledge your donation of five cases of cigarettes been received at this headquarters Your gift will be for Warded to Marine Corps Units the fighting fronts q take this opportunity to thank you for your interest which Is appreciated by every marine. who will be benefited by your warmhearted kindness"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Latest popularity figures for Sum- day programs show America Cell ing Unlimited" with Joseph Cotter and Constance Moore, high on ths list-and climbing fast.
 Milo Boulton, em cee of the CBS We. the People" program. gave oii. diI lomaS to the fifty members of the graduating class at the U. s. Msrf- time Service Upgrade School in New York City. recently. Graduates will be qualified to serve as cooks and bakers on U. s. merchant ships.
 Gertie and Victor Jory in Night Must Fall": Victor Jory, originally scheduled to appear on the Cert rude Lawrence show a few weeks back, will guestar on the Blue net work program Sunday night, De- cember l2. Emlyn Williams thrilling Night Must Fall'' is the vehicle, with Jory playing the psychological murderer, Danny (the part Robert Montgomery had on the screen) and Gertie as the young woman in constant fear of her life. Happy shuddering!
 The Hartmans know an actress who's so ugly that if she played Lady Godiva, the horse would steal the scene!
 A rising radio actor asked Meyer Davis if he thought him stuck Up No" answer Davis, "Why?" Re. torted the actor: People as goods looking as I am usually arel"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Jan Peerce, Metropolitan Opera tenor, sings Amarillo" from They Met in Argentina when he makes his second appearance of the week on the ''Lyn Murray Show" on Fri day, Jan. ', at 6:l5 p. m., e. V. [. over CBS. He'll also sing Victor Her. bert's When YC,rre Away The chorus sings Gershwin's Who Cares.' and the orchestra plays another Gershwin composition, 'Embraceable You
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

A diamond ring set in sun-spray of rubies was the Christmas gift received by Claudia Morgan, star Q CBS' We Love and Learn," fron her husband, Ernest Chapel Claudia gave her spouse an identi fication bracelet which turns int. a watch by pressing a small lever.
 Prom among the twelve young American singers who have been soloists since Nov. 2s on the Met ropoitan Opera Additions of the Air." two will be chosen for the firsl of the semi final additions on Sun day, Jan. g. This means that the two lucky singers win be step nearer 10 the coveted goal of Met contract Two more of tho twelve will sing on the second semi-final addition on Jan. 16 and the winners of the latter half of the series in the early spring. Since it is impossible to decide fairly on the four winners of the semi finals until all the sing CTS of the first six programs havt been heard on the air, the Metropol- itan Opera Committee of Judges cannot decide on the Semi-finaliSta until after the Jan 2 broednasg heard from 4:30 to p. TO- .. v. ..s over the Blue networK.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Funniest gag in a long time con- cernS Lou Clayton. agent and ex. partner of Jimmy Durante. He V1ree the Friday night CES comedian. Send me some pocket money. $2,0OO." D:.rante wired back, "No- body has pockets that size"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-03

Good Nlght
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Methodis+s Plan
Old Timers Day
Service Sunday

Members of the Methodist church
for 25 years or more will be hon
ored Sunday at special services for
Old Timers Day. All who have been
members of the church since 1923
have been asked to be at the church
at 10:45 am. Sunday to sit in the
special section.
The guest speaker at Sunday
morning services will be the Rev
Arthur Schultz, who was pastor
here from 1921 to 1923, and is now
pastor of the First Methodist church
in Burbank. The Rev. Hayden
Sears will preach the junior SER
men on What We owe" Musi C
will be provided by the senior choir
directed by Mrs. Eugene Waterman
and the Junior choir, under the dir
ection of Mrs. George Washburn.
Sunday night at 7:45 the Rev
Sears will preach on Our Great
est Gift, Our Heritage Rev
Schultz, who will be remembered
for his singing, will sing the offera-
tory solo.
Following the evening services
reception will be held in the social
hall for Rev. and Mrs. Schultz, at
which their old friends are welcome
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Churches
Schools
Harding P.T.A.
To Hear of Cubs,
Camp Fire Girls

Activities for young people will be
featured on the program CT the
Harding School P. T. A. at 2 o'clock
meeting Friday in the school audi
torium, with Mrs. Clarence McFad-
din as program chairman.
A business meeting, conducted by
Mrs. Guy Scott, president, will pre-
cede the program.
Ken Thornton, cubmaster of Pack
IT'S, will speak on the activities and
plans CT cub scouts, telling what
clubbing has to offer boys of pre-
scout age.
Kiloha Camp Fire group will pre-
sent demonstration of some of the
things they have learned in their
organization, followed by a talk by
Mrs. Leo Magee, executive secretary
cf Camp Fire.
Musical selections will be pre-
sented by Mrs. Laura Mcfarland.
Following the program tea will be
served by the fourth grade room
mothers, including MesdameS Basil
Berthiaume, Fred Hix, Carl Bceson
Esther Cassel, Raymond Dessert
and Everett r. Shaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Society
Clubs
300 Young People
Attend C.y.O.
Halloween Dance

A crowd of nearly 300 young peo-
pie filled the Ten Thousand Club
Tuesday night for the Halloween
dance given by the Catholic Youth
Organization, the first in a series
planned for the year.
Halloween figures and colors dec
Grated the hall and punch and
cookies were served during the eve
ming by Mrs. j. p. Eyer and Mrs
Harold Brame. Music was provided
by Chuck Castles orchestra and
several prize dances featured the
evening.
Officers OF the club had charge
of the dance, including Bcb and
Loretta Eyer, Ben Adamek and Vir-
ginia McNeece. Father Barry of st
Mary's and Father Lynch of the
marine base we're present for the
affair.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Ministers Plan
Union Services
Fer Thanksqivino

Plans for the union church serv-
ices to be held Thanksgiving eve
November % in the Baptist church
were made at a committee meeting
Tuesday at the home of Rev. r. C
Rogers.
Starting at O'Clock, the program
will include songs by the high
school and junior college glee club
The Rev. Hayden Sears will preach
the sermon and other pastors will
cooperate in the program.
The committee in charge includes
the Revs. Rogers, w. r. Allen and
David Houghton.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Assembly Of God
Church Has Elk
Barbecue Monday

Members and friends of the As
sembly of God church attended an
elk barbecue Monday night at the
Ira Aten ranch, the elk having been
bagged by Rev. Kenneth Schmidt on
his recent vacation to Colorado.
Among the guests were the Rev.
and Mrs. Charles E. Shields, a for
mer pastor here. Salads, desserts
and other trimmings fer the dinner
were provided by the women of the
church with Lester Patton and
Kerly Patton in charge of serving.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
CALENDAR
THURSDAY

Surgical dressings, ga, 10000 club.
CAP and CAPC, 1880, high school.
Night school, Z, high school.
Jr. Toastmasters, 6:15, California
Hotel.
RAM No. 100, 1880, Masonic
Temple.
Motor corps. 8, 419 SandalwOod.
B.P.O.E., s, Elks club.
Building Trades, 8, Labor Temple.
Church board, 1880, Methodist
social hall.
Gypsum Workers, 1880, Labor
Temple.
FRIDAY
Surgical dressings, "a, 10000 club.
Christian church rummage sale,
all day, next to ice Bowl.
Kiwanis, IL, Barbara Worth hotel.
Harding p. T. A., 2, school.
Painters, 1880, Labor Temple.
Rural recreation dance, Q, Vet
Grams Hall.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Washington P.T.A.
Has HaIIowe en-
Celebration

Games, dancing and fun booths
provided entertainment at the Hal
lowe'en carnival given Tuesday
night by Washington School P. T. A.
on the school grounds.
Douglass Girl Reserves assisted
the P, t, A. in planning for the
carnival and members of the senior
class of the high school served re-
freshments.
Mrs. Daisy Dundee, P. T. A. presi-
dent, was chairman of the affair,
assisted by Mesdames Emily Basana,
Thelma Smith, Helen Nelson and
Charlesetta German. Leslie Stew
art and the Rev. f. Vaughn were
in charge of patrol duty.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Chapter CIV
Meets Saturday
At Sones Home

Mrs. C. E. Sones and Mrs. George
Washburn will be co-hostesseS for
the luncheon meeting at the Sones
home Saturday of Chapter CIV,
PE.O.
After luncheon. which will be
served at 1890, Mrs. J. L. House
will conduct a quiz on the Constitu-
ton and Miss Frances Foulds will
give Roberts Rules of Order"
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Iss"sa ssaoa' OF Interest to Women
Edited Marjorie Hovey Under
Friday DeadIine Set for
Bridge Party Reservations

the grocery stores and interested
friends.
Red, white and blue decorations,
planned by Betty Free, will carry
out the patriotic theme of Armistice
Day and the coming election.
Dessert will be served by the
clubs Camp Fire group under the
direction of Norma Craven, food
chairman. After dessert, guests will
play bridge, rotating in groups or at
one table, as they desire.
Those who will assist Mrs. Vaughn
are Julia Henderson, Adeline Fraser,
Norma Craven, Betty Free. Ruth
Timothy, Eugenia Henry, Ernestine
Wagner and Janet Bradshaw.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Mrs. Jeff Mills
Ends Visit Here

Mrs. Jeff Mills. former FL Centran
now living in Compton, and Mrs.
Fola Wood of Riverside have been
visiting friends in Ell Centre for the
past week.
Mrs. George Paskle was among
those entertaining them, giving
Greek luncheon Monday at her
home. Mrs. Will ven Fluss was also
present. Other hostesses have been
Mesdames Frank Bowles. Glen Wire
and Don Damron.
They returned to the coast We'd
nesday morning.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Negro University
Club Has Party

Members Of the Negro University
Club enjoyed a Halloween party
last Thursday with Miss Mercedes
Betancourt, Mrs. Helen Nelson and
Arthur f. Prince as hosts.
Plans were made to assist the
Douglass Girl Reserves in their ef-
forts to provide recreation for young
people. The group will continue to
sponsor the Boy Scouts.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02

Friday noon is the deadline set for
reservations for the dessert bridge
party to be given at l o'clock Satur-
day by the Junior Ten Thousand
Club in the clubhouse, according to
Mrs Leo Vaughn, chairman.
All those wishing to make reser-
vations may do so by calling Mrs
Vaughn at 1929; Mrs. John Fraser,
1694-W, or Mrs. Don Bradshaw,
427-W.
Proceeds from the party will GO TO
the community war chest and Red
Cross. Prizes have been donated by
local merchants and places of rec
reation, and food has been given by
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02

Dessert doesn't carry its full
measure of the days food require
ment for health. Being sweet and
flavorsome isn't enough, they must
abound in good wholesome nutri-
ents. Peanut confections are an
purposes.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Mystic Shrine Has
Dinner for Wives

Mobiles of the Negro Mystic Shrine,
Temple No. 5, were hosts to their
wives for turkey dinner Tuesday
night at the Elks Temple.
The wives will be initiated Satur-
day in Los Angeles into Egyptian
Court. No. 5, Of Daughters of Isis.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02

SHOES

SHOES
Ration book ), airplane stamrs
|, 2 and 3. good indefinitely fer one
pair rationed shoes each.
CANNED GOODS
Book 4-Blue A8 To Z8 inclusive
and AS through WIS, each good for
10 points, valid indefinitely.
MEAT, BUTTER. CHEESE
Book 4-Red stamps A8 to Z8, AS
through P5 (each good for 1G
points, valid indefinitely.
(Greasc Bonus - Butchers will
give 2 red tokens and 4 cents for
every pourd Of salvaged kitchen
fats received)
SUGAR
Stamps /, !. 80, 81, 80 and 33 In
Book No. each valid for five
pounds, expiration date not set.
Stamp No. 40, five pounds sugar
for canning, valid thrcuh Feb. 28
l945.
Send spare stamp No. 81 with
application for additional canning
sugar certificate to your local ra-
tioning board.
GASOLINE
"a" coupon 13 good through De-
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Church States
Rummage Sale

A two-day rummage sale will be
held Friday and Saturday next to
the Rice Bowl sponsored by the
women of the Christian church,
with Mrs. H. T. Frost as chairman.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-02
Episcop Guild
Plans Food Sale

A food sale will be held by st.
Paul's Episcopal Guild Saturday in
front Of Kings, Mrs. George Buck
lin has announced The sale will
open at 10 am.