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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Watert0wn, January 31. = At the home of H. H. Heninway of the Green a committee met Saturday to discuss the program for the coming Red Gross War Fund Campaign. Present at the meeting, in addition to MT. Heminway were c. Raymond Ganung, chairman of the 1924 War Fund Drive; Arthur P. Hickcox, newly elected chairman of the Wa tertown Chapter, American Red Gross: and Roland Tyler was ap- pointed to take charge of publicity for the War Fund Campaign. MT. Heminway, who has taken an m- portant part in past drives, outlined suggestions for the 1914 program.
 Today and tomorrow local repre- sentatives will attend the Red Cross conference for the North Atlantic area in New York City for the pur- pose of discussing the preliminary program for starting the 1914 drive.
 Those who are attending the con- ference today are Mrs. Merritt Hem tnway, vice chairman of the Water town Chapter; Mrs. Robert Leather, of Bethlehem, chairman of the Bethlehem branch of the local Red- Cross chapter and Mrs. Harold Ash worth, Junior Red Cross chairman. Those who will attend the confer ence Tuesday are c. Raymond Ganung, local War Fund Drive chairman, and Mrs. William Bart lett, production chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
MlDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone 4-6A1O
GUN CLUB PLANS
 FARLEY TONIGHT
New Members Invited to Town Hall Meeting; Lieu=
 tenant Foster Home

Middlebury News-Jan. 31-Fi- nal plans for the organization of the newly formed Middlebury Rod and Gun club will be made at the meeting to be held this evening at the town hall. Anyone interest ed is invited to attend as this is the final night for new membership.
 Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Pyle, have had their daughter, Mrs. Vaughn Kendall of New York City with them.
 Red Cross sewing will be done on Wednesday from 10:30 to 3 o'clock at the town hall.
 Mrs. Chris Riley of Yale avenue spent Sunday in New London visit ing her sister, Sister Mary Thomas Aquinas at Mary's Convent.
 Dr. and Mrs. John Foster of Pro- ter Hill had with them for the weekend their son and daughter in law, Lieut.. and Mrs. John T. Foster. Lieut.. Foster, A. U. s. is stationed at Yale University.
 Harold Peterson, who is stationed with the U. s. Naval forces in Long Island has been spending 8 short leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Bernard Peterson, Yale avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
TerryviIIe Faces Morris Toniqhf

Terryville, January 31 - W h a promises to be an outstanding bas- ketball game will be played tonight in St. Casimir's Hall, when the strong Morris high school team, winners of thirteen straight games, including several victories over Class B teams, will make their appearance against Coach Joe Jablonowski' s Terryville high team, winners in five of eight games.
 Morris will invade Terryville with the championship of the Housatonic Valley league sewed up. They are undefeated in this league and boast ing of a team with plenty of re- serve material. Terryville high which earlier in the season was given lit tie chance of winning few contests, due to the lack of experience, has proven one of the scrappieSt teams in several seasons.
 Terryville's outstanding feat this season was in holding Ellsworth high schools crack team to the low est and closest score of any high school team in the state. Terryville went down to defeat in Ellsworth by a five point margin and in their re- turn game at Terryville, after lead ing for more than three quarters of the way, finally went down to de- feat by three point margin, losing from the free throw line.
 The entire proceeds tonight will be turned over to the Infantile Paraly- sis fund. A prelim will start at 7:30
 A third attractive game has been scheduled with ThomaSton high school alumni, representing the Seth Thomas Clock Co.,, in the Waterbury Industrial League meeting the Ter ryville Alumni.
 The Terryville Alumni five will show the following stars of former years in their line up: GoScinski, Freimuth and Ukaseski of last years outstanding team; Wroblewsd, now playing with the New Departure five of Bristol; Keijns and Bobula. Joe Jablonowski will referee the contest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
LITCHFlElD Mary FiOlek, Correspondent telephone 55S-12
BENEFIT CAGE
 GAME TUESDAY
InfantiIe Paralysis Fund to Get Receipts of Center
 School Program

Litchfield, Jan. 31-A basketball game for the benefit of the Infantile Paralysis campaign will be held Tuesday evening at Center school.
 Lieut. Frederick Korr has been spending 8 furlough with his fam fly.
 Fred Da Ross has been spending leave with his family. He is sta- toned at Sampson, N. Y.
 Victor Anderson, stationed with the Army Air Forces at Fort Worth, Texas is spending a furlough at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs. Jurana Haas and son, Jurana, of Montclair, N. J., are visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. Andrew Fiolek of East road.
 The funeral of Albert Luca took place at St. Anthony's church this morning at 10 o'clock. Burial was in the family plot at St. Anthony's cemetery.
 The funeral of Miss Mary KerwiIl will be held from her home Tuesday morning and from St. Anthony $ church. 1nterment will be in St Anthony'S cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
TERRYVILLE Correspondents: J Ryan, M V. st-TA Brssol
Laser, Ashton Jap
 Prisoners At Zentsuiii
Bowling Tourney Nets SIS for TnfantiIe Drive; Ser
 geant KucharsId Arrives in England

Terryville, Jan. 3l.-Two Terryville youths are being held prisoners of war by the Japanese according to word received from the War de- partment. They are Marine Staff Sergt. Henry F. Laser of East Church District who served at Guam and is reported 8 prisoner at ZentSuJi Island of Shikoku, Japan.
 Henry J. Ashton, sailor son of John Chmielewski of Beach avenue, captured at Guam is also held at zentsuji. Word has been received from both youths recently stating they are cultivating land in a Jap- aneSe prison camp.
 Drive SpurtS
 J. P. Hannon, district manager Of the Connecticut Light and Power Co.,, announces Plymouth would re- ceive credit for $15,000 in War Bonds which the company would purchase during the Fourth War Loan drive. Approximately 50 percent of the towns quota of $251, 1,0O0 has been purchased to date.
 $15.20 has been turned over to the Infantile Paralysis fund by Carlton Austin as proceeds from the bowling tournament Wednesday night at the Center Alleys. Nearly $500 has been raised to date in the drive.
 Cnm Rr.rN
 A son was born Thursday at Bris- tol Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Frank J. Lass of 24 Burnham street.
 Annual Report
 The annual report of the Eagle Lock Employees Federal Credit Union shows the Union has total assets of $12,243 as follows: Cash in bank, $2,263; invested in Bristol Federal Savings and Loan Assn. $8,500; in- vested in U. s. Defense bonds, $1, ,480. There are no liabilities with the union having 278 members. A total of 607 bonds have been sold by the Union with a maturity value of $21,725.
 Stephen Tompkins, chairman of the 1nfanttle Paralysis fund, an- nounces over $350 has been received to date. Of this amount he re- ceived to date. Of this amount he received $106.87 from the employees of the Eagle Lock O., and a $25 donation from the eighth grade of Prospect street school. Grade 6 of East Main street school donated $11 and the Holt District school sent in $3.30.
 MT. Tompkins requests all resi- dents who plan to do 50, to make their donations not later than to- night when the drive locally will be brought to a close. Returns from the birthday cards sent out, have been encouraging.
 Arrives Overseas
 Mrs. Lucille Kurcharski of this
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town has received word of the safe arrival in England of her husband. Sgt. K. J. Kucharski.
 The Study Group of the Woman's Club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Arthur s. Stan ton on Main street. Mrs. Terry Bald win will be co-hoStess.
 Physical Check Up
 A physical check up for pre-school children will be held at the Ply mouth Center School Friday after noon with Mrs. Van Meter of the Sate Board of Health in attendance Miss Rosemary O'Neill, local publie health nurse, will also be in attend ance.
 A meeting of workers who assisteo in the third war loan drive will be held in the Town Hall Wed- nesday night with all who assisted in the previous drive being asked to attend to make plans for a house to house drive in the present drive A meeting of the Plymouth canvass CTS will be held ill the Plymouth Center school Thursday night with Mrs. George AsSard, chairman of tie Plymouth division, in charge.
 Air Raid Success
 John Gibb, chairman of the Ply mouth War Council, stated he was greatly pleased with the result of the air raid test Sunday. All divi- Sions of the civilian defense coun- cil reported at their respectful cen ters, but no incidents took place
 A meeting of the Eagles will be held in their rooms Tuesday night.
 Welcome Home Committee
 Various methods of raising funds for a welcome home celebration for servicemen and servicewomen when they return to this town follow ing the end of the war were dis cussed at meeting of the welcome home committee of Plymouth in the Lions club rooms in Scott's block Sunday afternoon. Several differ ent events are planned to raise funds for such an event, which will in clude dances and a big carnival June 13, IA and IS with J. Francis Ryan as chairman. The committee also plans to include in their un- dertaking the care of servicemen and their families upon their return from the service, until such time that they enter work.
 The welcome home committee also desires to compile an up-to-date record of all Servicemen and Serv- icewomen, with addresses, so in- dividualS and organizations are asked to file their names with J. Francis Ryan.
 Mrs. Rollo Hungerford of North street, Plymouth, has organized a sponsoring committee for q Girl Scout troop in Plymouth. The com- mittee will meet Thursday night to discuss plans for formation. The Plymouth troop would be non-de- nominational. Home sn Furiough
 Corp. Teddy Gosinski, stationed at Westover Field, Mass, Is spend- ing a furlough at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Stanley Gos- insh of Hillside Park.
 A gift of $25 to the World War IT Memorial fund was received by J. Francis Ryan, secretary of the Memorial fund committee, Sunday from Lieut.. and Mrs. Haydeon R. Marsh of this town. Lieut.. Marsh a former well known athlete, is sta- toned at Naples, Italy. where he has been for several months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
BILL VALENTINE
 REPORTED KILLED

Naugatuck, Jan. 3l-Lieut. Wil- liam Valentine, Jr., former local res- ident, has been killed. Details are lacking. He lived in Naugatuck 8 short time. working at the Chemical Co. He later resided in New York and his father is head of purchases for the New York office of the Chemical division of the U. S. Rub- Der Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
CHESHIRE
 Hubert RigneJ Cheshire Phone Ss4
TOWN FINANCES
 GOOD FOR YEAR
School Bonds Only Indebt= edness; ROtarians Enjoy
 Submarine Description

Cheshire, Jan. 31 Cheshire'S financial condition is quite favor able according to the annual re- port. The balance on hand at the start of the fiscal year was $26,- 922.96 while the balance at the end of the fiscal year Septembr 10,1943 vase $32, ,240.25, an incrase amount ing to $5,317.29.
 Total expenditures for the year amounted to $178,62817 while re- srve from all sources amounted to $183, 945.46. The towns outstanding indebtedness is but $10,000 in school bonds while the debt limit allowed by law is $507 .923. 40.
 The school bonds aer being re- tired at the rate of $5,0OO each year, the bonds representing the only indebtedness of the town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
St. Johns Church News


 A high Mass was sung In St. Johns church this morning for the spiritual and temporal welfare Of Joseph Hymel of the U. s. Navy, who was reported missing in action a year ago.
 Tonight at ' o'clock the C.Y.O. will meet in the church for an in- struction period, after which they will hold their social meeting in the Community House.
 Wednesday, the Feast of the Puri- rcation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commonly known as Candlemas Day, the candles will be blessed fol- lowing the 2 a. m. Mass.
 At 8 Wednesday evening there will be a meeting of the Council of Catholic Women in St. Johns School Hall.
 Thursday, the Feast of St. Blase, threats will be blessed after the 2 and 8 o'clock Masses; at o'clock in the afternoon and after the devo- tions in the evening. The devo- dons which will start at 7:30 will consist of the Rosary and Benedic- ion of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
 Az Thursday IS the day preceding he first Friday of the month, con- 'eSSlons will be heard Thursday af- ternoon from 4 until 6 and in the evening from 2 until g.
 Masses Friday; the first Friday will be at and a. m. The 2 o'clock Mass will be a high Mass in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary for the protection of his Holiness Pope Plus XII. This Mass has been requested by Mrs. Gelinas. Sriday evening at 7:30 there will be devotions in honor of the Sacred Haapf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
WARRINGTON GETS
 PURSE AT DINNER
Mir. and Mrs. Fred Megin Entertain for Nephew,
 Navy Enlistee

Wolcott, Jan. 31..-Mr. and Mrs Frederick Megin of Munson road entertained at a farewell party re- gently for MT. Megin's nephew, George Warrington, of Waterbury who has enlisted in the Navy and will start his training at Sampson, N. Y, soon.
 The party was held at the club house of the Wolcott Protective as- sociation on the Woodtick road. Supper was served followed by games, singing and dancing. MT. Warrington was presented a purse.
 Those present were MT. and Mrs. Walter Northrop, MT. and Mrs. Cliff ford Aspinall, MT. and Mrs. Francis Copes, MT. and Mrs. Martin Han- son, MT. and Mrs. Frank Hotchkiss, MT. and Mrs. William McCristle, the Misses Betty Carew. Margaret Rotella, Lorraine German, Marie Carpenter, Barbara Warrington, Betty Megin, Carolyn Copes, Lois Copes, June Hotchkiss, Joan Hotch- kiss, and Terry Cocca, Frederick Megin, Jr., Eugene Megin, Robert Warrington, Franklin Hotchkiss, Jr., and MT. and Mrs. Frederick Megin.
 Thanks From Tanks
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Vol colt volunteer fire department held their January meeting at the fire house on Central avenue Tuesday night. Mrs. Edward Therrault, vice president, presided. Several letters were read from boys in the service thanking the auxiliary for Christmas packages they received.
 Mrs. Charles Tyrell, Mrs. Joseph Winkler and Mrs. William Ayotte were appointed to have charge of refreshments for the February meet ing.
 Several ladies from Prospect in- terested in forming an auxiliary in conjunction with the Prospect vol- unteer fire department were present to talk over organizing an auxiliary there.
 Charles D. Gibson of the board of education gave short talk on the proposed regional high school. The board is sponsoring 8 movement to have the town affiliate with Pros pect, Bethany and Cheshire with this proposed high school.
 Town Farley
 At the special town meeting Fri- day night at the Town Hall, 1t was voted to make application for Vol cott's allotment of $17.750 appro- priated by the state for the im- provement of highways and dirt roads and to instruct selectmen to enter into agreements necessary for the expenditure of the funds.
 The board of tax review will be in session at the Town Hall to- ,,.o,.~o,,, fro,,o fo R n m On fhe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Mrs. PsnderEast Sneaker

Mrs. John Pendergast of the Men, al Hygiene Society, Waterbury, will % guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the World Service group of Christ church, Thursday. The meeting will open with celebra- ion of Holy Communion at Il a. m.
 Luncheon will be served with Mrs. Hobart Montague and Mrs. Wads- worth Doster in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
PROSPECT RudeIIa c. DriscoIl, Core. spOndent-TeIephOne 5-O92l

Banns of marriage were announc- ed yesterday at st. Anthony's church for James RuSco of Union City Road and Lucy Curd of Wa terbury. The wedding will take place Wednesday morning, Febru- ary 9th.
 Candles will be blessed at St. An. thony's church Wednesday morn- ing, February End, Candlemas Day, and distributed at the close of the 8 o'clock Mass.
 Thursday, St. Blase Day, will wit ness the annual ceremony of bleS- sing of threats at the 8 o'clock Mass, Friday. the first Friday of the month, Mass will be at 8 o'clock. from St. Mary's hospital where she underwent an operation.
 Mrs. Charles CowIes of East street is a patient at St. Mary's hospital where she is a surgical patient.
 Arthur Boulanger of Lewis ave- nue is a patient at the Veterans hospital in Newington.
 Buy War Bonds ( Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Anniversary Party

Mir. and Mrs. James Hearn, Bris- tol street were hosts for an anni- versary party at their home Satur- day evening. The couples honored were MT. and Mrs. John Kalircowskt who celebratel their 24th anniver- sary and MT. and Mrs. Anthony Couch who were celebrating thier twelfth. Both couples reside in Tor rington and Mrs. Kalinousd and Mrs. Couch are sisters of Mrs. Hearn. Refreshments were served and a large wedding cake was the centerpIece of the table. Both ccu- ples were given presents.
 Attending were MT. and Mrs. Ray-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Ann Donston Elected

Ann UOnStOn Elected
 Ann Donston was elected presi- dent of the Nova Scotia Hill All club at meeting Saturday at the home of Bessie Peck. Other officers elected were secretary and reporter Bessie Peck; treasurer and recrea- tional chairman, Beatrice Peck; leader. Mrs. Harold Latin.
 The members voted to make a contribution of g to the paralysis fund drive. During the year the members plan to work on three pro- jects; clothing, gardening and can- ming. The group also plans to en- joy picnics, hikes and overnight camping trips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Leaders to Meet There will be meeting of the Watertown Girl Scout leaders at the home of Mrs. Herbert s. Dayton of Wilder street, Wednesday evening at 8.
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Volunteer Workers

Volunteers who will assist in the Baldwin school cafeteria afternoons during this week have been an- nounced as follows:
 Monday-Mrs. John Caldwell and Mrs. Gordon Keller; Tuesday, Mrs. Floyd N. Barlow and Mrs. Frank Mcdonald; Wednesday, Mrs. Joseph Pintoff and Mrs. Foster c. Woods; Thursday, Mrs. Walter Ashborn and Mrs. Paul Dayton; Friday, Mrs. John Starry and Mrs. James Nail Imith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
WATERToMN
WATERTOWN Red Cross War Fund Plans For 1914 Set
Roland Tyr to Handle Publicity; ThOats to Be Blessed
 Thursday After and O'Clock Masses

tertown Grange, Mrs. Raymond Gil- lette, lecturer, and Miss Marion Gil- lette were visitors at last weeks meeting of Beacon Valley Grange attended by about 150. The local grangers presented one number on the evenings program.
 Mrs. Roy Young, the former Miss Amy Gibson, who has been staying with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Lee Gibson since her marriage to Sergt. Roy Young, A. U. s. which took place December 29, left Sunday to reside in Taunton, Mass, where her husband is stationed at Camp Miles StandiSh.
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Rotary Farley At the meeting of the Rotary Club Thursday evening, Gilman M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Arthur Boulanger of Lewis ave- nue is a patient at the Veterans hospital in Newingtcn.
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NeRN NofM

Mrs. o. s. Ook of Litchfield road who has been patient at the Wa terbury hospital for several weeks will observe her birthday, Thursday, February 3. Friends of Mrs. Cook are planning shower of birthday cards to be sent in time to reach her at the hospital February 3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Home Nursing Class

Mrs. Francis H. Geoghegan will be the instruction of the new home nursing class which vii lstart in Watertown High school tonight at 7:30. If attendance is gerat enough, this class will be held each Mon day night for twelve weeks. The class is sponsored jointly by the Watertown Red Cross and the Adult Education Department, under the Board of Education.
 Applicants for the class may reg ister at the high school this evening at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Home From Hospital

Miss GertrrA4 Campbell has re- turned to her h0lne on Todd road
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

MT. and Mrs. A. s. Phillips of Woodbury, proprietors of Phillips Coffee Shop, Main street, have with them their daughter, Mrs. Jack Bliven, Mrs. Bliven, the former Miss Audrey Phillips has been with her husband at his station, Maxwell Field, Ala.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Buy War Bonds ( Stamps
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Meeting Tuesday

Chairmen in charge of the house. to-house canvass conducted by the air raid wardens in the Fourth War Loan campaign will meet Tuesday evening to check reports.
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THoMAsToN
THOMASTON Final Tribute Paid
 World War 1 Veteran
John w. Haggerty Laid to Rest This Morning; Ella
 Parker Birthday Party Guest

mond Marshall, MT. and Mrs. An thony Sabotka, Mir. and Mrs. Peter Cisowsl1i, MT. and Mrs. John Kalin- ouSki, Anthony ouch and MT. and Mrs. James Hearn.
 Surprise Party
 A surprise birthday prty ian hon or of Miss Ella Parker was held Sat- urday evening at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Park CT of East Main street. A chicken supper was served and dancing was enjoyed. The guest of honor received many beautiful presents. Guests in- cluded:
 Alice Oleshko, Audrey Rupenski, Ethel Sanford, Mary Dayton, Mary Monahan, Edith Parker, Lillina Lee, Eleanor Nadeau, Patsy Winters, Joan Anderson, June Lee, Anna Chesnik, Mary Lou Klaneski, Barbara Park er
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

The board of tax review will be in session at the Town Hall to- morrow from 1 to 6 p. m. On the board are Lyman Atwood O. Nelson Cole and Ernest D. Peterson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Robert 1Ats's,chu, Master Of wa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Pvt. Robert Sheldon also of Camp Wheeler is spending Q furlough at tke home of his pa-cSHs MT. and Mrs. Willard c-'1on ef Gilbert street.
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The sale of War Stamps at the Grove street school for the week of January 27 amounted to $l86.40. The total to date Is $3494.40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

A WAC demonstration will be held Thursday, February at the high school at 8 p. m. to which the pub lie is invited.
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Drill Tomorrow

Capt. Peter Koops orders all mem- berS of the Thomaston Guards to report for drill tomorrow evening at the high school gymnasium. The company will put on a close order drill at the initiation of a class of candidates by the American Legion Wednesday evening at the gymnas- ium.
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The Thomaston Democratic Wom- ems Tub will meet this evening at 8:15 at the home of Mary Doyle of Tracy street.
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Arrives Overseas Mrs. Lucille KurcharSkl of this
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Sunday guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Harry Lynch of High street were Mrs. Martin Sweeney of New Haven, MT. and Mrs. Leon- ard Carney and son, Edward of New Haven, Margaret Sweeney, Patrick Sweeney and Miss Mary Keefe of Winsted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

PC Seaman Harry Thomson sta tloned at Bainbrdige, Md, spent the week end at his home on Pros- pect street.
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from St. Mary's hospital where sh, underwent an operation. \
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Banquet

The T'homaston Democratic Wom- ems Club will meet this evening at the home of Mary Doyle, Tracy street at Sis Final returns for the Infantile Paralysis fund will be made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Pvt. George 1nnes, U. s. Army, Camp Edwards, Mass, spent the week end at his home on Clay St.
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Pvt. Frank Crosse, U. s. Army stationed in Boston is spending furlough at his home on North Main street. @