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Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

If one ever doubted the statement
that nature in the raw is seldom
mild ones opinion is definitely al
tered after witnessing the so-called
strip-please shows that were given
at the station theater in October,
l943, and then again in May, 1874,
by a troupe of entertainers from
one Of the local night clubs.
In both shows bevy Of beautiful
babes beamed broadly at the flab-
bergasted audience as they put their
motions before the house. Everyone
unanimously agreed that they had
never seen anything quite like it
before Except maybe those ad-
dicted to keyhole peekingD The
hula dancers, tap dancers, Spanish
dancers, and can can dancers all
capably demonstrated what fine
form they were in. The audience
agreed, too, that the dance presented
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

hEy wl- Gratis Cl-ee. Julie
B-yr- . -a. -= sErw v.-r plenty
Ci lEl-- a-a talent Also, tea-
tlreG ra-- -i tae r-cErnm were the
aCrCta-.l 1a--l-E Drwey sisters.
Coed support
Mrs. Edna Shelton. manager and
a. writer t1- ha- former husband,
appeared with Etl in several kits.
The SHOW was ablv supported by
the Point Lena C1ast Guard Swing
Band, Under -t-e direction of Bill
Marcus. --e taHd was one Of the
most outstanding ever heard in
these PARIS.
Acting and singing Der Fuehr-
er's Face" Red Harper and the
Coast Guard bCys produced an ex-
cellent novelty number that was
rousingly accepted. Harper did his
part in true Skelton style.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06
Marines PLAY Host
Continued from Page 81

tCOnllnueQ from rage ~
'ChatterboX' Arlene Harris, beauti-
ful Helen Parrish, and the Point
Iona Coast Guard Band
Red is in the army now, but
Meas Marines will long remember
and laugh at his very super enter
tanning show.
Tennis enthusiasts were next
treated when Big Bill Tilden
brought troupe Of amateur and
professional net stars to the Fl
Centre courts for exhibition match
es. Big Bill" has been one Of the
best in the business for more than
a decade and a half. Despite the
fact he played on a very windy day,
his excellent playing form and abil-
ity were very noticeable.
Mexico Is Closed
Things quieted down for some
time after Tilden, and during the
entertainment lull Mexico was
closed 10 FL Centro Marines. No
more nylon stockings for girl friends
and wives, no more inch-thick
steaks, and no more, just Mexico.
The Marines had to 60 back to the
village bars and local MOO clubs.
Even the Tropics night club was
closed.
The USO briught some more stage
shows and the station cinema kept
getting better and better. We even
ha da couple Of movies here before
they appeared at Grauman's Chin
ese Theater in Los Angeles.
Then the Tropics opened again
and they brought their second very
revealing floorshow to Meas.
About this time. Bob Hope de-
cided to put El Centro Meas Oh
his long list of camps -visited-all-
over r-the-world" and he made 4
stop at the "Oven with a runway"
as he called it. He brought his
whole radio show with him. in
Guiding breathtaking Frances Lang
ford and funny Jerry Colonna. Stan
Kentons band also came along with
him, and as has been said, bands
around here are popular.
They were all tops, and it's easy
to see why soldiers followed them
all over and sat out in the rain
for hours to watch them when the
show was touring the battle areas.
New Building for USO
More USO variety shows came
along, but the biggest piece Of rec
rsation news to come out OF the
valley since the start Of Meas was
the obtaining and renovating Of the
new USO building in FL Centre. Tie
building is large enough to accom-
modate both girls and fellows
lounges, rest rooms, snack bar and a
lounge for dancing writing letters.
ana playing games. Right now,
were anXiously awaiting The ntfi-
cisl opening Of the serviCamen's
center I'LL Imperial Valley.
That Just about winds up what's
happened in the way Of entertain
ment hero III the past year that
there's been a Desert Diggins. -t
looks like a fairly eventful year from
where were sitting. and due to th6
success ana pleasure these events
have brought, and the resoUrceful-
ness 0f the persCnenl themselves
were looking forward to another
year that will pass as quickly.
Taxi-Dnver: l thought I heard
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06
Beautiful Babes Stage Tevo
Revealing Shows at Station

by the Hollywood team, the Satan
and the Virgin, was something that
they had net--r seen before (or ex-
pect to see AGAIN.
The comedy team enthralled
veryone with some Of the rawerest
jokes heard in many e day.
The cast must be complimented
for their wholeheartec efforts. They
certainly put everything they had
into the show.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

Taxi-Dtlver: l thought I heard
somebody tell me to stop.
Passenger: Drive on: She wasn't
talking to you.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

Sweetheart, If Id known that
tunnel was 50 long. Id have given
you a kiss"
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

Pardon me, may I cut in?" asked
the young surgeon as the operation
began.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

End of the month song favorite
I Wish I Had A Paper Dollar !
Could Call My Own.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

What's the difference between
shillings and pence?
You can walk cCwn the street
without shiIlings.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-08-06

The fellow offered his girl a scotch
and sofa. she reclined.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-18
Salt Combats
Oily Scalp

To COMBAT an on, scalp.
Eleanor Parker resorts 10
common table salt
The recipe Is easy Rub salt
into the hair and scalp and ne
on hspdanns for the night.
Shampoo thoroughly the follow
inc morning. and use a brisk
massage for renewed circuia-
tor This treatment leaves The
scalp tuclne alive ana Immac-
ulately clean
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-18
Electric Fan
Hair Ire atment

ONE REASON Jean Sulli-
vans hair is 50 healthy and
lustfous Is that she gives II a
windhlown treatment twice a
week.
Jean. who Is featured IN I'm
certain Glory learned once
that a WINDY day works Won
ders for har and scalp
Since that Nme Jean has fur
niShed her own breeze Via an
electric fan and lets 10 blow
through her hair for - minutes
a session twice a week
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-18
Chocolate Treat

WITH A few milk chocolate
bars returning to the market,
the old-time picnic favorite.
"S'Mores," comes back. Toast a
marshmallow until soft and put
between a graham cracker and
chocolate bar sandwich. Heat
of the marshmallow melts the
chocolate and makes them good
enough to bring requests for
many more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10

Bishop Frederick c. Budlong will make his biennial visit to St. Johns Episcopal Church Sunday morning at 1O:45 o'clock to confirm class of 40 boys and girls and a number ot adults. In addition to the candidates presented from St. Johns, Murray w. Dewart will present some from St. Paul's Church in Waterville and Mr. Riemenschneider some from All Saints church, Oakville.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship oi St. Johns will hold Valentine par ty tomorrow night at the parish hall at 8 o'clock. Members will at- tend the 5 o'clock service Sunday at the War Shrine after which they will report on the work of the Youth Recreation Committee.
 The Mothers Guild will hold ( dessert card party next Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock in the Guild Hall.
 The Junior Guild will hold ar evening meeting one week from to- night at 8 o'clock in the Guild Hall Rev. Leverett Davis will show slides and still pictures of his trip around the world in the Yankee.
 The MT. and Mrs. Club will meet next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the old parish house. The hosts will be MT. and Mrs. Ferguson anC MT. and Mrs. Murray.
 Holy Communion will be admin. 1stered at 7:25 a. m. Ash Wednes. day, Feb. g, followed by Holy Com.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
RED CROSS HOLDS
 CAMP PAICN FARLEY

Red Cross volunteer workers will mann the Victory House on the Green during the first week of the Red Cross war fund drive which will open March l, it was announced at a meeting of volunteer service chairmen yesterday. Mrs. Carl Wey- and, chairman of volunteer Spec5.l services, called the meeting to plan participation in the coming cam paing.
 It was disclosed national Red Cross expenses will be 50 per cent higher this year than last. Expenses of service clubs abroad have in- creased from IS to 27 million dol lars, of Army and Navy hospitals from 16 to 25 million; and of com bat zone camps from q to 31 mil lion.
 Volunteers of the various services will attend exercises at St. Johns church Feb. 27 at 7::30 in observance of 'Red Cross Sunday" Various other events will be conducted on that day.
 The thought behind the drive, the service chairmen were told, will be Don't do the job the best you can, do 1t better" The slogan of the campaign is 'The Red Cross at his side"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
All CLUBS RAISE
 WAR ESSENTIALS
Sufficient Food for 46l Soldiers for One Year
 Provided By Groups

Four hundred and forty-one mem- bers of the armed forces of the United States were completely main tained for year as far as food supplies are concerned by the pro- duction of food and work on farms by the 1864 members of the All Club in New Haven County. &C., cording to the annual report just released by Warren E. Crockett, county club agent.
 In terms of dollars, the total value of the produce grown by All Club members amounted to $39, ,969.56 In addition to this actual production of food, All Club members per- formed work on farms valued at $32, ,766.4O. Figures released by the U. S. Army show that $165 is the approximate amount necessary to feed one man for years time, and the STATES earned or produced by All members would support Al men.
 Receipts for poultry projects by club members were the greatest, with a total of $21, ,235. next were vegetable products with total re- ceipts of $9417 followed closely by dairy products with receipts of $6,- 393, other livestock contributed $2,- 923.
 All told some 33016 quarts of vegetables and fruits were canned. About half this total was put up at home by PAP girl members of the All clubs and the other half was done under the supervision of the food preservation department of the Farm Bureau in school demon stration classes.
 Other projects contributing to the war effort by club members were. the school lunch program, with hot lunches prepared and served by All Club members to some $50 students daily in North Haven. Mrs. Eliza beth M. Hayes of the homemaking department of the Farm Bureau worked with all rural schools on the school lunch project. Many par ents engaged in war work were ur1- able to furnish their children with hot meal a day, and these chil- dren were given particular atten- ton. The clothing project of the All Clubs enlisted Al girls and stressed the conservation and re- construction of clothing, and value of $lS07 was placed on the work done.
 4 positive health program wa carried out throughout the county
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
Bye ''Ernie"! "Big-Time" Manager and Proprietor of D'Angelo's Is Co.,
 ing to War.

Ernie" P. D'Angelo, the big restaurateur is going to war. The genial big time manager, who has a myriad of friends in town leaves for the front on Saturday. Dur ing the past ten days he has been wined and dined at numerous parties. Although he enters the service as a buck private, his wife and eight year old son Spike expect him to make short work of the war.
 Although his original business was on Bank street, where the D'Angelo building has stood for many years, recently he has de- voted most of his time to his spacious inn on Watertown ave- nue. Because of his charming personality and the up to the min- ute service, he did thriving busi- ness. The place has been closed for the duration and will not be reopened until Ernie comes marching home again."
 His younger brother, Victor is going to try to follow in the foot- steps of the "big timer", and is now doing business at the old stand on Bank street. Ernie loves to serve good food and it is his fervent wish that he is assigned as chef to some camp, where plenty of Waterbury boys are sta- tioned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
STATE FARMERS
 AWAIT RULING
4,7OO Shared $2OO, ,OOO in Milk Production Pay-
 ments; :; Extension Seen

The dairy production payment of the War Food Administration, under which Connecticut farmers will have received approximately $620, 900 as of February l, will be continued to February IT, or to later date If congress decides to extend the life of the Commodity Credit corpora ton, according to information re- ceived from Washington by the state Agriculture Adjustment Agency of- flee, Hartford. The rate of payment to February IT, Walter T. Clark state AAA executive assistant, ar- nounces, will continue at 50 cents per hundredweight of milk sold Producers selling to the New York city metropolitan pool who received 35 cents up to February 1 will also receive 50 cents per hundred for milk produced after that date. In addition, all farmers are paid six cents per pound of butterfat sold in the form of cream or butter.
 About 4700 Connecticut farmers are receiving the payment, MT Clark said, with their October pay ment amounting to about $220, ,000 on about A million pounds of milk Although final figures for November and December are not yet available payment for each of those months will be approximately $200,000.
 The continuation of the dairy pro- duction payment program, MT. Clark added, is recognition by the War Food Administration of in- creased milk production costs since the program was started last Oc- tober. Should congress extend the program after February IT, there will be an adjustment in the rate o1 payment to farmers for milk pro- duced from February IT until Apri 30.
 The payments, made through tht county AAA offices, are for mill sold at either wholesale or retai and not on the total quantity pro. duced, MT. Clark said. Of the tota milk eligible for payment in thu state, 95 per cent is included in thu l program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
SCOUTS PRESENTED RELIGIOUS MEDALS
Exercises Held in ConneC. ton With 34th Anniver-
 sary of Founding

Religious medals were presented by Mayor John s. Monagan to six Boy Scouts who have completed 250 hours service as altar boys at the Immaculate Conception church at joint exercises held last night at Mulcahy hall by Troop A and Enplorer Troop 1. The medals were blessed by Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, pastor.
 The honored scouts were James Kenney, George Costello James Brennan, John Maher, Peter Mar sella, and Neil Mackay. About 6O scouts were present for the cere- monies, which was planned in com memoration of the 34th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scout organization in this country.
 Speakers included Mayor Mona gan, Father O'Shea. Rev. George Reilly, James Hennessy, Louis A. Walsh, Rev. James Woods, Edmund McG Grath, Raymond J. Tanning, and
 put Executive David F. Babson. Accordion selections were rendered by Louis Montella%
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
|C. Y.O. DEBATERS.
 TO OPEN SERIES
St. Patrick's, St. Lucy's Speakers Meet in Sixth
 Annual Tournament

The opening debate in the sixth annual tournament sponsored by the Catholic Youth Organization Council and the Knights of Colum- bus of Waterbury will take place in Columbus hall Thursday evening February 24. The opposing teams will be St. Patrick's 0. Y. O. and St. Lucy's. The subject selected and the officiating judges will be an- nounced later.
 On March 2rld St. Francis speak CTS who competed in the finals last year will meet representatives of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parish.
 The following week will witness clash between St. Joseph's 1942 champions and the Church of the Immaculate Conception team, win ners of the first annual debating tournament.
 The joint committee of arrange ments headed by Miss Dorothy Sei- bert of the Catholic Youth council and Grand Knight Vincent Leroy will announce the details of the tournament shortly. Presentation of prizes to 1943 winners and an exhi- bition of the awards, the Bishop McAuliffe Trophy and the James F Arnold Memorial trophy will be fea- lures of the opening night.
 Invitations have been extended to several other c. Y. O. teams to com- pete. Watertown and Oakville chap ters which have debating teams may settle their district championship and enter the winner in the second round of the tournament.
 l St. Margaret's team is presently the defending city and state cham pions and will have the privilege o1 defending both trophies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10

reached their quota of $20O in "E" bonds for each employe.
 The Scovill company today had attained a total bond sale of $650,- GOO toward their newly increased quota of one million. The com- pany'S plant whistle was blown 2 times this morning signifying the purchase of an equal number of $1,OO0 bonds.
 Funeral Services
 A funeral march" of Axis leaders will feature the Fourth War Loan revenge" rallies at the Chase Metal Works and Rolling Mills tomorrow, climaxing a week-long drive for quota of $100,0O0 in war bonds for employees of the two plants Frederick s. Chase will be 8 guest speaker at the rallies.
 Chase employees who buy $100 bonds will be permitted to drive a nail into Hitler's or Tojo's coffins, while purchasers of $1,00O will be given ride in jeep which has been brought back from the South Pacific after carrying American sol- diers into the fight against the Japs.
 The rallies, sponsored by the Metal Works labor-management committee, will honor former en- poyes of the two plants who are serving overseas.
 A moments silence will be ob- served in tribute to the youths who have given their lives to guarantee American freedom and especially tc the thousands who died as the re- suit of Jap torture.
 A large book entitled "Chase Metal Works Fourth War Loan Drive Honor List, '" will be on dis play at the bond sales booth at the Metal Works. Names of bond pur- chasers will be inscribed in the book to serve as a lasting testimony tc the patriotism of Metal Works anc Rolling Mills emDloyeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
LATE REALTY NOTES

The following realty deeds are on file at the office of the Town Clerk:
 Release Of Mortgage Esther Bern to Lorenzo Cestar.
 Assignment Of Mortgage Naugatuck National Bank, ad- ministrator estate of Henry Schildgen to LOttie M. Kuhn.
 Mortgage Deeds Ralph Devino to the Waterbury Trust Company, lot 6, Crystal Terrace, $4,O0O.
 Ralph DevinO to the Waterbury Trust Company, lot !, Crystal Terrace, $4,O00.
 Quit Claim Deed Angelina Devino to Ralph De: vino, lots 6 and !, Crystal Ter race
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10

First Lieut.. Theodore Worcester Reed, IT,, of Chelmsford, Mass. grandson of the late MT. and Mrs. William T. Rodenbach and nephew of Charles P. Rodenbach of Ter race avenue, Naugatuck, has been reported killed in action.
 A farewell party was tendered Henry Andrejeski Monday night al the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Walter Andrewjeski, II Spring street, Naugatuck. He will enter the U. s. Army Feb. 19.
 Atetndnig were: MT. and Mrs Steve Andrewjeskie of Waterbury MT. and Mrs. Ralph Jeannetty .Oi Waterbury, MT. and Mrs. William Zguzinski, IT,, and family, MT. and Mrs. Frank WisinSki and family Mrs. Nellie NOvak and family, MT and Mrs. Cress Zg1lzinSki, Miss Ann ZgrizinsIxi, Edward Napier and Henry Andrewjeski all of Nauga- tuck.
 Harold W. Roy, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Harold Roy of Wooster street, Naugatuck, has been transferred from Fort Devens, Mass, to the Army Air Base at Greensboro, N. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10

Two divisions of the American Brass Company, the American Me- tai Hose and the Waterbury Brass Goods co. have both exceeded their individual quotas of the parent plants overall quota of $500,o0O.
 EmpIoyes of the American Metal Hose co. have now purchased $64,- 800 in bonds an excess of $4,500 over their original total while the Wa terbury Brass Goods employees are now more than $2,000 over their original quota of $53,625.
 City's Investment
 Waterbury'S Fourth War Loan Drive received substantial boost today when City Treasurer Serge Belanger presented checks to three local banks for the total purchase of $25O,O00 in U. s. Treasury notes which will be credited to the city's war bond effort.
 This in addition to yesterdays sales of bonds brings the city's over all total sales, to date, to approx imately $10,50O,00 towards its total quota of $14,662,0 900. Region No. 3 comprising Waterbury, Naugatuck and all of Litchfield county now has bond sales in the amount of $l6,270, 900 towards its total quota of $25.810,000.
 The city treasurer's purchases were authorized by the board of fi- nance last week and constitute a full investment of the aforemen- tioned amount. plus a total addi- tional payment of $5400 for ac- crued interest. The three local banks negotiating the sale, all of whom solicited the business are the First Federal Savings and Loan which transacted $100,000 of this mornings bond sale; Waterbury National Bank which accepted $75.- 900 and the Colonial Trust co. which handled $75,000.
 The notes purchased by the city are the same as those purchased during the last drive when $1OO,OOO was invested in these treasury cer- tificates which bear 7-8 per cent in- terest and mature in one year.
 The city funds from which the cash was derived and towards which these bonds will be credited as 1n- yestments are as follows; $175,OOO from the street and general lm- movement fund; $25,000 from the bridge fund; $50,o0O from the sewer fund. These funds having been idle 1t was deemed advisable to mako the investments. in the above manner.
 "Sales Barrage"
 Waterbury merchants who to date are duplicating their last war bond drive effort when they led the state in their division, this morning met in a special meeting with their chairman, Clyde M. Jennings for the purpose of laying doYh heavy "saies barrage" to sell $430O0O in series "E" bonds before next Tues day, February IS when the Fourth War Loan Drive closes officially. The merchants total bond quota is $1,140,00O0.
 Frank L. CaShman, Hartford. state war finance retail chairman, announced last night that Water bury merchants are today leading the state in their effort. MT. Cash man announced that out of the 913 merchants in Waterbury 40 have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage certifi- cateS are on file at the bureau of Vital Statistics:
 Vincent c. varelia, U. s. A., and Angeline M. Tedesco, 22 Elizabeth St.
 Augustus Poole, 254 Cherry street and Luciel Blanchard, 45 Chatfield avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10
Three Industrial Plants Go Over Top In War Bond DTys
Episcopalian Bishop
 At St. Johns Sunday
Rev. Frederick G. BudIOng to Confirm Class of 40 Boys
 and Girls and Number of Adults

munion and sermon at 10 .. m Evening prayer and sermon win Dc held at 8 p. m.
 Sunday Feb. 27 will be observed as Family Sunday. Sunday school will be omittr that day and al 10:45 a service for families of tha parish will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10

General Germany, Dr. Colton held that food conditions there are better than year ago. and the popula- ton is not greatly abashed by the bombings which are accepted as a necessary part of the war.
 Herbert s. Smith led discus- sion period after Dr. Colton'S address.
 Miss Margaret Michel led the singing program which preceded the address.
 Next weeks forum, which vii hear General Victor A. Yaka- hmontoff who led Russian Armies in the first World War will be held Monday night instead of Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-10

and All Club members were taught the elementary techniques of first aid practices.
 Fire fighting crews were organized in Ansonia and Cheshire under the supervision of the State Forest Fire Service.
 Nutrition played prominent role in rural schools v lth the emphasi placed on Keep Well Rather Than Get Well. ...-...I.....-.l.la...