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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
zAHNKE GIVEN
 BRISTOL POST
Elected to City Council in Contested Republican
 Ward Caucus

Bristol, Feb. 15-G. Theodore Zahnke of 53 Westminster road, purchasing agent for the Wallace Barnes company, was overVhelm- ingly elected to the city council on the first ballot in a three-cornered contest at a fifth ward Republican caucus Monday night in the Farm ingtcn avenue firehouse.
 MT. Zahnke received II votes; Emil A. Redman. Jr., 19; and Ar- thur J. Walsey, 13. Of the 103 votes cast, 52, a majority, were needed for election.
 More than 125 filled the small f1rehouse, but score was kept from voting when a caucus list was used. Despite the protest of Edwin H. Goodridge, Julius Pellegrini, dis trict chairman and caucus moderat- or, ruled the list in order after a petition signed by 26 registered Re- publicans in the ward requested 1t.
 The new councilman, who was nominated by Judge Frederick W. Beach, a former Republican town chairman, will i'll the unexpired term of Lawrence BuSkey, who re- signed February 1 to become full time assessor. In his acceptance speech, MT. zahnke said that if he made mistakes it would be because he was green on the job," and he pledged to work for the interests of the district as well as the com- munity at large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

Mrs. Santina Testa, Peggy Rosa, Elizabeth Seaver, Helen Lahey, Ruth H. Zdanowicz, Steve Musante, Mrs. Edith Loverin, Mrs. Marjorie Langevin, Walter Clark, Philip Houle, Harry Mayo, Curtiss Judson, James Sullivan and Mrs. Suzanne Calvin.
 John Bunevich, Patrick Sgrillo, Mrs. Georgia Woodbury, Mrs. Mary Santasiero, Anna Natale, Mrs. Lois Kay, James Fisher, Wi- liam c. Sexton, Walter Commer- ford, Robert Litf1n, Michelin Pos- senate, Joseph Lumia, Kenneth Rappe, Milton Burgoyne, Mrs. Marie Stevens and Mrs. Eileen Dunn.
 Gustava Miner, Henry Burghoh, Michael Cipriano, Leo Dubay, Thomas Feeley, Charles Russo, Mrs. Mary Lorrusso, Anne Kuper- man, Mrs. Mary Zilaro, Martha Naismith, James Doran and liar old Connolly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
ALLIES ATTACKED
 ON WAR STRATEGY
Former Russian General Critical of Delay in Open-
 ing Second Front

Victor A. Yakhontoff, former ofn- cer and statesman in the Russian cZarist government, speaking at the Women's club auditorium before $50 persons at the Y. M. c. A. Win the War forum last night, assailed the delay of the English and Amer jeans in opening a second front in western Europe.
 Hitler is being defeated on the Russian front" MT. Yakhontoh de- clared. but to win victory others have to fight. The longer the delay in opening 8 second front. the higher the price the Allies will have to pay"
 MT. Yakhontoh, who is now an American citizen, blamed activities of American fascists" for misun- derstandings between the Soviet Union and the United States.
 Herbert S. Smith led question period after the address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
REPORTS FILED ON
 V. A. ACTIVITIES

A total of 29500 visits were made to more than 5000 patients who re- ceived care from the Visiting Nurse Association last year, Miss Alice Peak, nursing director reported to the Community Chest at the 10th annual meeting of the incorpora- tors and directors yesterday.
 Edwin s. Wotkyns was elected president of the association, succeed ing Daniel T. Harrington, Jr.
 Other new officers are MT. Far rington. vice-president; John K. Pratt, secretary. and Robert H. Leach, treasurer. New members of the board of directors are J. Warren Upson, MT. Leach, Mrs. John B. Goss. Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr, Mrs. Forrest G. Purinton and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Valdam- brini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
25O Volunteers Give
 Blood For Servicemen
200 Employees of Chase Brass & Copper Company Are
 Contributors; Miss BabcOck Makes 9th Donation

Dominic Eccellente, xrma Vara- nese, Walter Heckelman and Louis Foley.
 Also, Margaret Brennan, Mrs. Rosalie Boisvert, Charles Gallag- her, Joseph Duguay, Lydia Pot ter, Beatrice Bringmann, Elaine Misevez and Mrs. Josephine Leg gett.
 First-time donors were Donald Mccarthy, Daniel Perillo. Lau- renee Moran, Mrs. Emily Dileone, Mrs. Eva Derouin, Mrs. Lillian Bergin, Mrs. Rose Mary Spagnolo, Sabin Smith, Harold Began, John Robenko, Willard LeLong, Mrs. Alice Moran, GuStave Grandpre, George Miller and Ann Lonergan.
 Also, Charlotte Grofut, Beatrice Geigle, Eleanofe Kemp, Hazel Book, William Leonard, Daniel Brennan, Alfred Donofrio, Ruth Brennan, Harold Goodridge, Allan Armstrong, Newell w. Mitchell. Marie Watson, Walter BirZell, Adam J. Olson and Mrs. Alice Nor ling.
 Others were G. H. Reihl, Stephen Madigan, Grace Kelly, Richard Tice, Henry Wagner, Mrs. Gather inc Miller, Kenneth Johnson, Mrs. Mary Thompson, Georgette Leon ardi, Mrs. Sally Clancy, Edward Farley, Mary Joy, Earl Norman, Henry Burgey, Robert Lawton and Raymond Coughlna.
 Also, Louis J. DeSena, Joseph A. Bowen, Robert Homphrey, Earl Fenn, Herman A. Manuel, Paul Pe- tersen, Mary Ann Boldysh, Con- stance Kazlauskas, Robert Morri- son, Maurice F. Fitzgerald, Ro- land Busher, John Porter, Anna Rabushko, Ann Murphy and John Cam.
 Also, Lillian Baer, William John- ston, Frances Sawicki, Richard Leon, Frank Kleist, John Lally. Ann Mccarthy, Carolyn Mustac- chic, Ralph BlaiS, Patrick Shea. Domenic Reno, Mrs. Karloas John sky, Florence Charette, Sally Dor gan, Mrs. Hannah Bengston, Ethel Victor, Harry Block, Eugene Fortier and Mrs. Ruth Uram.
 Edith Rogers, Mrs. Ann Thorns, Emily Jannetto, Gertrude Milia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

Sixty tons of rtubarb travel b
 train from Yorkshire to LondoI England. every night during tn normal rhubarb season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

A sham and corrupt plebiscite. in- cidentally. is not Q free expression of the wishes of the people.
 Should the decision in regard to the Baltic States be anything but moral and honorable and in accord with the wishes of the peo- pie of that region, I slaudder for the future not alone for the fu- trre of the EStonians, the L,ativans and the Lithuanians but for all mankind"
 However, l cannot believe that the bitter lesson of the last decade, the lesson of Ethiopia and Nun ich, of China and Indo- China, can be so lightly and easily forgotten when we have completed the en- tire ardouS and bloody course of this war;"
 Today you celebrate lithuanian independence as a historic anni- versary. Next year, or as soon there after as it is militarily pos- sible, I hope you WI celebrate the liberation and self determination of the Lithuanian people as an &C., tual and present reality
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
Tragedy Of Nations 7
No People Can Remain Indifferent to oppressiOn, States Congressman Clare Booth Luce in Urging Liberation of Lithuania,
 Baltic States.

A hope for liberation of Lithuania and other Baltic states is expressed by Congressman Clare Booth Luce in a statement sent to Dr. Peter vil- eisis, president of the Waterbury Lithuanian American council. The message was written in connection with the local observance of the 18th anniversary of the founding of the republic of Lithuania, and was read at a mass meeting sponsored by the council last Sunday. The text fol- lows:
 ''In the last decade we have learned-if we have learned any, thing-that the tragedy of one na- tion is the tragedy of all nations. No people, however geographically remote or Strategically secure, can remain indifferent to oppression or to the use of superior might against any other people"
 '"The Atlantic Charter was drafted when suffering and des- pair had driven home to us and to our Allies the full significance of this fact. I hope that the lesson which 1941 taught us was not for gotten with the passage of that year.
 '"There may be few persons who can predict with accuracy the fu- ture of Lithuania and the other Baltic countries. If 50, I am not one of them. cannot predict whether each of these countries will resume it's pre- World War IT status, its unhappy pre- World War I status, be united in a regional confederation or become part of a world government or world fed eration."
 "All I can do is join those who hope fervently that the hideous structure of another World War will not be built from the ruins of this one. With you I hope and pray that the future of the Baltic States and all small nations, will be determined on a moral and hon orable basis, in keeping with pro- vision two of the Atlantic Charter which states that the signatory United Nations" desire to see no territorial changes that do not &C., cord with the freely expressed wishes of the peoples concerned"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

Blood was donated by 200 eTn- ployes of the Chase Brass and Cop per Company for use of the armed forces during 8 session conducted yesterday at St. Johns parish house by the Red Cross mobile blood unit from Hartford. More than 250 persons have registered as donors for another session today.
 Mrs. Norman Neale, blood donor director for the local chapter, was in charge of the volunteer workers. who assisted the staff of techni- clans yesterday. The next trips here will DC made March 13 and IA.
 An eighth time donor, Miss Helen Babcock, was among those who re- ported yesterday. Miss Cecile Char boneau donated blood for the fifth time. F'ourth-time donors were: Harry Gordon, Sherman H. Perry, Almarie Hickey, Mrs. Blanche Cos tigan and Mrs. Geraldine Gunnar- son.
 Third-time donors were Arthur J. Hart, V. c. Dixon, Alfonso Dir gincius, Thurston Merriman, Ruth Taylor, Mrs. Dadie Carpenter, Richard Foulois, Mrs. Sophie Per nerefski, and Mrs. Myretta Robens.
 Those who donated for the sec ond time were Gideon Tomlinson, Nichola LaStoria, George Evaon, Anthony Silva, Hugo Bohlin, Sylvia DeSRochers, Edward Faber, Mi- chael Roach, Anthony Dulskis, Will lard Shepard. Allan Armstrong, James Bates, Alex Campbell, Mar ths McNaught and Victoria Sch. mollinger.
 Also, Elmer Coe, Jr., Arthur Weir, Charles Denehy, Thomas J. Miller, Kemper Collins, Mrs. Nora HirSch, Albert Blank, William Sor- tino, Jennette Trrcotte, Stanley Stankus. Mrs. Jane Duff, Paul Deichtie, Clayton Lynch, John Ross, Joseph LeBreaux, Edward Martin, Roselind Trupe, Norman Reed, Mrs. Maude McChriStie and Mrs. Dorothy priffy.
 Others were Catherine Phillips, Harriet Edelberg, Richard Abati, Patrick Shanahan, Frank Snir- punas, Donald McRae, Mrs. Mill dred Orsini, Frank Learned, Ro- bert Greatorex, Peter Hrombley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

So.
 MT. Hart, in a statement to em- ployes, pointed out that few indus tries have received four production ''E" stars, and told then that every one of us, who feels he has done his best work these last six months. can be proud of this achievement. Let us all resolve to continue this fine record, and do nothing that will prevent the Army, Navy, and Mer- chant Marine from getting the brass and copper products they have on order in our mills and factory, as they want 1t, and when they want it."
 No special ceremonies will mark the presentation of the flags, com- pany officials said.
 The letter announcing the award follows:
 MT. Charles E. Hart, President Chase Brass & Copper Company 236 Grand Street
 Waterbury. Connecticut Dear Mir. Hart:
 It is a pleasure to inform you that the Navy Board for Produc- tion Awards has granted the Chase Metal Works Plant, Water bury Manufacturing Company Plant, and Chase Holling Mill. of the Chase Brass SS Copper Company a fourth renewal of the Army Navy "E"' Production Award for meritorious services on the production front.
 The men and women of your plants have continued to maintain the high standards they set for themselves when they were orig finally awarded the Army Navy "E." They may well be proud of their achievement.
 There are being forwared to you four new pennants with four stars affixed to each. which should be received in the noor future.
 The addition" 'ite star, which the rent is to your Army Navy "E' the sym bol of appreci from our Armed Forces for your continued and determined effort and support so necessary for victory.
 Sincerely yours,
 c. c. BLOCH
 Admiral, USN (Ret.)
 Chairman, Navy Board for
 Production Awards
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

the Governor explained. "You can see that there's lot of hog-wash connected with pig raising"
 The City of Portland is ready to throw the Governors pig in the town BaStille, or whever 1t keeps pigs who won't pay their rent. To boot, the pig has been accused of loud snoring and just plain smelling up the Portland zoo.
 The city has slapped a lien on the aniaml because of the unpaid rent, and the other zoo denizens have developed nasty tempers be- cause of the piggy smell.
 Would one of you gentlemen care for pig as a birthday pres ent? And don't forget, an Oregon pig was sold at $7 a hundredweight on the Portland market last week. How would you like a 1,000-pound pig?" the Governor asked.
 Nobody answered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15

CACOuVAtS AACo0s
 In fact, the porker started right of being a headache. Oregon's first family couldn't have 1t butchered for available bacon and pigs knuckles because the OPA would take all the Shells red stamps. The prospect of eating only ham all win- ter, however, well done, also stopped the butchering plans.
 To-day I can see eye to eye with Oregon's pig growers" the governor said. we have lot in common, and I understand better than ever before the problems Oregon farmers face. I, too, am 8 pig grower.
 The capitol newspapermen's as- Sociation, which had experience raising chickens, but none with pigs, was unable to sympathize with the governors plight.
 Aren't pigs able to take care of themselves pretty much?" reporter asked.
 The Govrenor lifted pile of docu- ments from his desk and handed them to the reporter. The top item was a pamphlet on "The Care and Feeding of Pigs" Beneath were half A-dozen federal forms to be made out in quintupEcate showing the pedigree of the hog to its third cousins and a statement of vaccina- ton for hog cholera. In addition, there was a market report showing that there were too many hogs, any, way. and declaring something should be done about 1t.
 Governor Shells pig had had the best in veterinary treatment but somehow 1t caught hog dandyuff. That isn't serious, but the yorker acted shamed of it.
 Hes quite a sensitive animal, D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
Reporters Decline To Relieve Oregon Governor Of Prize Pig
By JERRY HANNIFIN

15(UP)Tne which Gov Earl Shell gentemens during drive bringing hair to the execu head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
President

tinued and determined effort and support so necessary for victory"
 The original award was made December 31. 194l, twenty-four days after Pearl Harbor; the first renew al on July 18, 1942; and the third on December 31, 1942. The fourth renewal represents the maintenance of the high wartime productive levels during the last six months of 1943.
 New 'E' flags with four stars each will be raised on flagpoles at the Chase Metal Works plant, the Waterbury Manufacturing Go. plant the Chase Rolling Mills, and atop the Grand Street office of the Chase
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
CITE OFFERS BLOOD
 FOR EIGHTH TIME

Edward Otte, a World War I vet eran and father of an Army aWa- ton cadet, has donated blood for use of the armed forces seven times and has registered again for the session to be conducted by the Red Cross March 13 at St. Johns parish house, 1t was disclosed today.
 A bartender at the Elton, the local donor is holder of the Purple Herat. He was gassed while serving with the American forces in the Arsonne drive.
 His son. Edward Otte, Jr., is sta toned at Blytheville Air Field, Ark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
DIVORCE GRANTED
 WATERBURY WOMAN

Ida Moe Aldercon Gordon of Waterbury was granted a divorce from Nathan B. Gordon of Bristol in a judgment handed down yesterday afternoon by Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy. Provision was made for payment of $20 weekly as alimony and $20 weekly for the sup port of two minor children. The marriage was performed September IS, 1880. Desertion was the ground for the decree,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-15
Four Stars Now Adorn Chase Company's Flags
Navy Board Announces Fourth Renewal of Army-Navy E Award for Outstanding Production of War Needs

The Chase Brass & Copper Co. today became the first industry in Waterbury to receive fourth re- newal of an Army-Navy "E" award for outstanding production of war materials.
 Admiral c. c. Blch, chairman of the Navy Board for Production Awards. informed Charles E. Hart, Chase Co. president, that the re- newal "is the symbol of appreciation from our armed forces for your con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-08

Miss Leona Frances Raphelson
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. Max
Ralphelson, became the bride Sun
day of Aviation Cadet Sidney Fried
man, son OF Mrs, Louis Friedman
of New York and the late MI Fried
man. The ceremony was held al
Adas Israel Synagogue Rabbi Solo
mon Metz officiating, and a recep-
ton followed in the vestry rooms,
The bride. who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore white
satin gown and a finger-tip veil
which fell from Juliet cap trimmed
with orange blossoms. She carried
a prayer book, which had been uSec
by her mother at her wedding.
Miss Lillian kaufman attended
the bride as maid of honor. wearing
"a rose colored gown and a Juliet
cap with veil. and Harriet Gitel.
son was the flower girl Mr.. Ma
Ratovsky of New York was hes
man.
The bride is a graduate Of Cen.
trial High School and she has beer
employed at the War Production
Board The bridegroom attended
Long Island University and Colum.
bia University and was in the Gov.
eminent service before entering The
Army. He now is stationed in Sar
Antonio.
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Miss Jane Oren1
Becomes Bride
OF Lieutenant

Simply but attractively arranged
was the wedding of Miss Jane Resi-
Orem and 1t. Harry White William
son, medical corps, A. U. S., which
took place Thursday evening. Plans
were hastily arranged because of
military orders and an informal
reception was held at the back of
the church preceding buffet supper
for members of the two families and
the wedding party, in the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Luther Orem, jr. 1t. Will
hanson is son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Williamson of Washington. The
ceremony took place in the Chevy
Chase Methodist Church, the Rev
Edward Gardner Latch, pastor of
the Metropolitan Methodist Church,
officiating at o'clock, assisted by
the pastor of the Chevy Chase
Church, the Rev. DR.. Clifford Homer
Richmond.
Mr. Orem gave his daughter in
marriage and her wedding gown was
of white satin trimmed with Irish
point lace which was worn by her
mother on her wedding gown
Similar lace formed the tiara which
held her veil and she carried white
orchids and roses.
Miss Averill Wirgman was maid
Of honor. wearing powder blue chif-
fon and carrying American Beauty
roses. Cadet Norman Burch, a
student at the Dental college at
Georgetown University, was best
man, and the ushers were Mr.. David
Simpson Orem, brother of the bride,
and Mr.. William Cotton Palmer.
1t. and Mrs. Williamson are hav-
ing a short wedding trip before
going to Fort Benjamin Harrison,
where the former will be on duty at
the Billings General Hospital. He
attended George Washington Uni
versity and received his doctors
degree from the dental college at
Georgetown University in December,
1943, where he was commissioned.
He recently completed his course at
the Medical Field School at Carlisle,
Pa. His bride attended Oberlin Col
lege and received her degree from
George Washington University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-08
Camp Fire Girls
VIII Hold Spring
|PIay.day Monday

Spring Payday will be held by
Camp Fire Girls Monday in Rock
Greek Park.
Miss Suzanne Voorhees,, Carol
Shanklin, Nancy WetZel, Jean K.
Davis and Bargara Wait, assisted by
Peggy Summers, Doris Morrette and
Margaret Clausen, will conduct a
planned program of. games. Songs
and folk dancing will be featured.
Lunch will be prepared over out
door fires. Mrs. Peggy Melcher. IL
brarian at the Anacostia SUBJ
branch Library, Is planning to be
present for the storytelling hour.
Girls from the District, Arlington,
Falls Church and Vienna will par
ticipate. Members of three new
groups of Blue Birds, little sisters
of Campfire Girls, will be special
guests. They are from Rudolph
School, Chevy Chase Elementary
School and elsewhere. Others plan
ming TO attend are sponsors, men,
bers of the Council and Mrs. F. o.
Hagle. Mrs. Doris Swain, Mrs. M.
E. Jansson, Mrs. Dorothy Frazier
and Mrs. P. G. Marshall are in
charge of arrangements.
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Mr.. BrezUer " eds
Miss Pratber

Announcement is made of the
marriage of Miss Sara Margaret
Prather, daughter of Mrs. Elbridge
Crawford Prather of Arlington, to
Mr.. Robert Brewer, A. U. S., son of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Brewer of Cof-
feeville, Miss The wedding took
place March II in the First Presby-
terrain Church of Salina, Kans., the
Rev. DR.. Raymond V. Kearns Off
ciating at the double-ring ceremony
Miss Mary Louise Prather at
tended her sister as maid of honor
and Mr.. Felix Fry of Nashville
Tenn, was best man. A small re-
ception was held following the cere-
mony at the home of Mr., and Mrs
John G. Sealey in Salina.
The bride attended the University
of Oklahoma and Southeastern Uni
versity in the District, and was grad
uated from the University of Ala
bama She is an auditor in the
General Accounting Office. Mr.
Brewer also is a graduate of the
University of Alabama and he for
merly was employed in the General
Accounting Office.
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THE EVENING STAR, Washington, D. c.
SATURDAY APRIL
Nicaragnan Embassy Reception
H0n0rs Gen. Frank Z. Meow

The government Nicaragua bestowed
can general its Presidential Medal of
representative presented Frank Mccoy
the gold medal which suspended white
senaon made at the Embassy before who
Gen Mccoy, who with Mrs Mccoy presently resides York
Chevy Club
1927 he under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-04-08

An important meeting is sched-
uled for Monday by the Business
and Professional Women's Club.
Among matters to be considered
will be the election of Nominating
Committee to draw up a slate of
candidates for officers and COM
mittee chairmen for next year.
A tentative legislative program
for member clubs for next year
has been drawn up by the Legisla-
tive Recommendation Committee
of the National Federation of Bust
ness and Professional Women's
Clubs. 1t proposes extension and
improvement of the merit system
in Government without regard to
sex, support of the equal rights
amendment and opposition to dis
examinations against women.
The legislative program suggests
also support of the principle that
the right to work for compensa-
ton shall not be denied by reason
of race, religion, sex, economic or
marital status. Adequate appropria-
lions are urged for the Women's
Bureau of the Labor Department
and Federal aid in support of pub
lie education with State control of
funds and policies guaranteed.
The legislative program con-
tinued support of participation by
the United States in international
organization with adequate en-
forcerent machinery for the
maintenance of peace and security
and support of a foreign policy
embracing international economic
and financial stability and the
peaceful settlement of interna-
tional disputes.
In addition to consideration of
business, the program will include
a skit presented by the Potomac
Area Camp Fire Girls. The meet
ing will be held at 7:30 pm. at the
Washington Club, Seventeenth and
K streets NV. Announcement has
peen made that the annual con-
vention of the National Federation
of Business and Professional
Women's Clubs will be held July
Ia to Is in New York City.