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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Our Subs Sink
 Mony Ships

Washington, Jan. 31-(UP)-U. S submarines have sunk IA more Japanese ships in their deadly war of attrition against the enemy sup ply lines, the Navy announced to- day.
 A communique said two large transports were included among the latest enemy ships sent to the bot tom by U. s. undersea craft.
 Other vessels sunk were one medium transport, one medium tan- ker, one medium naval auxiliary, one small freighter, one medium cargo transport and seven medium freighters.
 These sinkings brought to 572 the number of enemy ships sunk, prob ably sunk or damaged by U. s. submarines operating in the Pacific and for eastren waters
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
General Assembly Urges Support Of Fourth Loan Drive

The Connecticut State Legisla- ture, in its special session last week, unanimously adopted 8 resolution endorsing the Fourth War Loan. This is the first state legislative body to report such action.
 The resolution follows:
 "WhereaS, thousands of Con- necticut men and women on the fighting fronts of the world are risking their lives to serve their country; and
 "Whereas, we at home must keep them adequately supplied with the equipment and weapons of war;
 Be it resolved: that members of the General Assembly heart- fly endorse the Fourth War Loan drive and give assurance of their support in the reaching of Con- necticut's quota of $426, ,0O0, 900, of which $6O,O0O, 900 is to be in Series E bonds; and
 Be it further resolved: that each member of this Assembly pledges himself to buy an extra War Bond in this drive to serve as a testimonial of his faith in the high patriotism and courage of the men and women of this state and to hasten their victor ious return to peaceful life at home"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

it is called "83 Days--The Survival of Seaman Izzi'. It is the most ex- traordinary book about shipWreck to come out of the war--an unfor- gettable account of supreme endur- ance and the desire to live. His com ing visit has been the talk of the mills since It. Commander L. H. Brandal, U. s. N. R., offered to make arrangements to bring him here so that all could see and hear him.
 There will be ten rallies held dur ing the day-each lasting about a half an hour. On Wednesday night a large "open house. rally will be staged at Temple Hall at 8:15 p. m The Labor Management Committees have named the evening program '"The American Brass Company s Parade To Victory Rally. It. Com mander Brendel will present mes sage direct from the U. s. Navy De- partment while Seaman Izzi will be given more time to explain his life on the raft-the terror and beauty of nature, and the fundamental qualities of Navy men who fight death.
 An added feature will be the lat est War Departments official report on the military situation directly to the war workers of America. It is not a pep talk-it is a report by the General Staff. War Department Re- port" includes confidential material, poOficna tpd CSnrr1oop opd Tapopaco films showing where some of the tremendous quantities of Brass and Copper war materials made in Wa terbury are used on the battlefronts.
 Carl E. Woodward a member of the Labor Management Committee at the American Metal Hose Branch will act as master of ceremonies.
 William V. Hawkes., Special Trea- sury Department Representative,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
President

James E. Moran of the local bond committee was among the other speakers. Others who spoke includ- ed: Rev. Frank Tishkins, Arthur E. Zollin, Thomas Matas, John Kon- taut and Joseph Wedge. Following the ceremonies. dedi- cation dinner was held at the Elton, with Dr. Colney serving as toast master. Rev. Rogert B. T. Anderson was among the guests who ad- dressed the group.
 Those attending included: MT. and Mrs. James Moran, MT. and Mrs Jacob Treciokas, Dr. and Mrs. Michael Deyenis, MT and Mrs. George Barstis, MT. and Mrs. An- thony Orantas, MT. and Mrs. An- thony Lazdauskas, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Snyder, MT. and Mrs. Peter Steponevich, MT. and Mrs. Peter Krugelis. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Matas, MT. and Mrs. Peter Wasilauskas. Dr. and Mrs. Matthew J. Colney, MT. and Mrs. Frank Pen- evich, MT. and Mrs. George Silkus, Miss Marie Lee Angelo, Joseph Wedge, Ernest Hallenberg, William Wilkaviskas, Mrs. Stanley Colney. Mrs. Nina Rushinskas, Mrs. An- thony Dichkus, J. Motiecius, Miss Marion Pranaitis, Mrs Edward Pranaitis, Miss Ann Hill, Private John R. Darbe, Private Lee L. Les ley, Arthur zollin, Miss Ella Ko- piczh, Mrs. Joana Bukauskas, Mrs. Thomas Cheplinskas, Attorney AL bert Bronsky, George zemaitis, Jos eph Dander and Mrs. Margaret Bebrin.
 Entertainment at the ceremonies was provided by Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Stanley Colney. Miss Marion Pranaitis and Ann Hill.
 The ambulance was taken today by Privates Leslie and Darbe to its field base.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Capacity Audience Expected For War Bond Show Tonight
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Albert DiMuzio of Baldwin street has been promoted to corporal at an Italian post, according to word received by his parents. MT. and Mrs. Guerino DiMuzio.
 Private Louis Kunofsky of II Ward street is spending a furlough here from Camp Wheeler, Ga. where he recently completed basic train ing.
 Staff Sergeant Frank w. Bernls- ky of g Pearl Lake road has ar rived in the southwest Pacific area, according to word received here.
 Leon H. Manheimer of Torrington has been advanced from first lieu tenant to captain in the Medical corps, according to 8 War Depart ment announcement.
 Hugh Lewis of 116 Cutler street and Joseph A. Bennette of 69 Ridge street are spending leaves here from the Naval training station at Sampson, N. Y. where they recently completed basic training. Sampson, N. F., Jan. 3L-Such 8 wealth of talent was uncovered in additions held at this Naval Train ing Station by representatives of Major BOwes that the judges Se- lected 5luejackets and WAVES to appear on two programs. Five blue jackets and one WAVE were selected for the coast t-tO-coaSt broadcast of the program which will be on the Columbia network at 800 D. m., February 3. Eight additional enlisted men and another WAVE were chosen for appearance on a subsequent broadcast, tentatively set for March 2. Final additions were held last week in Sullivan Auditorium, and prizes were awarded thirteen other contestants who were not selected for the trip to New York.
 Four sons of MT. and Mrs. Simone Mencio of BOA Hamilton avenue spent furloughS with their parents JliLS hCCh cllo' NALSClIl, HAIO IIdS completed IT months service in New Caledonia, arrived here after re- ceiving a temporary disability dis charge. Raymond is stationed in Iowa City, Iowa. Arthur is with an engineer corps unit at Camp Pick cit, Va. Frank is serving at Camp Campbell. Ky. The reunion of the brothers was the first in nearly two years.
 With large number of additional sea billets for officers opened up by the great increase in vessels of the U. s. Fleet, the Office of Naval Officer Procurement, 8 Pine Street. New York 5, N. Y., yesterday an- nOunced applications will be ac- cepted from college graduates up to 5 years old.
 College graduates who are not performing work essential to the war effort and can meet the physi- cal requirements for general sea duty are desired, according to Cap tain Kenneth G. Castleman, U. S. N. (Ret.) director of the Office of Naval Officer Procurement. Mini mum eye requirements are 15-2O vision in each eye corrected to 20-2O.
 l Qualified men are urged to ap- ply at B Pine Street, Captain Cas- tleman said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Lithuanian Societies Give Army Ambulance
War Bond Sales Total S4O,O5O in Brief Campaign;
 Special Ceremonies for Two Events

by the Lithuanian group in the war bond drive and for the efforts made to obtain an additional ambulance for Army use.
 Mayor John s. Monagan opened the ceremonies with brief address, expressing gratitude for the groups contributions in the war effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

will reveal facts and figures telling why the U. s. Treasury Department relies on the men and women of America to finance the war costs and why the 4th War Loan Drive in The American Brass Company must not fail.
 The Parade to Victory Rally" is open to all employees of the American Brass Company and their wives, husbands or friends. No tickets are required but the committee warns the capacity of the hall is limited and advises everyone to get there early.
 12 Bonds, 12 Blasts! Twelve blasts of the whistle at Scovill Company plant this morn- ing signified 12 purchases of $1,000 bonds. The plant employees have already exceeded half their $700,000 quota with present figures totaling over $35O,OO0
 Employee of the plants milling and grinding department were the first to exceed individual depart mental quotas when they went over the top of their $16,800 quota. A to- tai of $20600 in bonds has been pur- chased, to date, by this latter de- partment it was announced by David Moreland. chairman of the plants drive. The companys whistle was sounded 43 times last week.
 Bond buying all over the city con- tinued steadily over the weekend . religious organizations as well as other divisions of the city's general committee pressing on toward as- surance of the city's over the top drive in its $14 million quota.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

MISS Julia Smith, manager of the theater and chairman of the theater division of the Fourth War Loan Drive stated today that there was every assurance of complette sell out for tonight's premiere and bond rally. Persons who wish to purchase seat tickets will be sold at the box office tonight. All pulchases must be in the nature of war bond. Sev- eral patriotic citizens making sub stantial investments took but two or three tickets each directed that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
KIWANIS TO HEAR
 PRISON SECRETARY

The Kiwanis Club will hear Will liam D. Barnes. executive secretary of the Connecticut Prison AsSocia- tion speak on Problems of Alcohol ism at their weekly noon luncheon meeting at The Elton Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
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Of Course You Naturally Expect Dobbs To Do The UnusuoI In Men's s Hats And Dobbs Does It For $5. 100. Dobbs with his creative genius takes quality tweeds brown and grey shades = transforms these tweeds into smort telescope hots that ride the head easily = Sun shine - rain or snow = with oll the grace and good style you know a Dobbs hat is born with. It's a rokish tweed felt hot ot $500 = Telescope block streomIine slope fore 10 aft = moderately broad of beam = stitched brim = the profile of thoroughbred = portside = ond storboord.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Johnston, S. c. - (UP) = Ger man war prisoners helped relieve severe fuel shortage here by ac- cepting employment, cutting wood on nearby plantations for John stonions to burn for fuel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31
Patriotic Citizens
 Manifest Splendid
 Spirit Of Support
Mayor MOnagan to Greet Captain Glenn Miller and Band at State Theater; Splendid Bill of Enter-
 tainment to Highlght Event

Captain Glenn Miller, his Army Cadet Air Force band and accompanying entertainers will play before packed house at the State Theater tonight when thousands of Waterbury bondpurchasers will crowd the heater part of the citVs out drive toward it's $14 million goal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Leslie T. Engrall of Cheshire is receiving Army training at Camr Plauche, New Orleans, La. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. G. EngraII of 81 Delaware avenue.
 Dr. Edmund J. Gelinas, former Waterburian, has been commits stoned a lieutenant G. g. in the Naval Reserve and is now stationed at Frankfort, Pa. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Gelinas oi New London.
 Private First Class Joseph P Emons of 283 Fairlawn avenue is at Jeferenson Barracks, Mo, where he will take preliminary examinations as an aviation cadet.
 Margaret J. Tracy and Edith J Rogers, both of this city, and Vol anda P. DeAngelo of Torrington will leave for Fort Oglethorpe, Ga, tomorrow to start basic training in the WAC.
 Margaret Veilleux, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Veilleux of Er- nest street has completed basic training in the WAVES at Hunter college, New York city.
 Captain William J. Roach, who is on leave as local police superin- tendent, has arrived in England where he will serve with a military police unit. Previously he was sta- tioned at Fort Custer, Mich.
 Staff Sergeant Clifford Waugh, son of MT. and Mrs. David Waugh of Temple street, is spending a fur tough here from the Blythe Air base, California.
 George Aston of 366 Willow street has been promoted to staff serg- cant at a southwest Pacific post His brother, Robert, is serving as a pharmacists mate with 8 Maya, unit in the Pacific. Thy are the sons of Police Sergeant and Mrs Edward Aston.
 Daniel Laneville of Oakville, who has completed a years service over seas with a Navy Seabees unit, is spending a leave with his parents. He will report next to Camp En- dicott, R. I.
 Myrtle and Muriel FandilIer twin daughters of MT. and Mrs. A. Fandiller of 219 Cooke street, are spending a furlough here from the Naval Air Technical Training center at Norman, Okla. Enlisting eight mOnths ago in the WAVES and now serving as seamen first class, the twins will leave Thurs day for an assignment at an un- disclosed Naval post.
 Both of the WAVES are special izing in aviation machinists work. The first twins from Connecticut to enlist in the service, they re- ceived their basic training at Hunter college, New York city and then were sent to the Oklahoma station.
 Both are graduates of Crosby High school and attended the University of Connecticut Before enlisting they were employed by the U. s. Time Corp in Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

ne war ICpdEGuiCHt dhAOu1pCcS the promotion of 1st Lieutenant Morris COShak to the rank of Cap tain in the Medical Corps of the United States Army.
 Capt. COshak formerly was in practice in Waterbury prior to his entrance into the Army Medical Corps in November 1942. Captain Coshak is stationed with the Med icaE Department of Fort Devens Mass.
 Capt. COshak is graduate of Boston University School of Medi- cine, Harvard School of Public Health and did post graduate work in internal medicine at the Boston City Hospital. He was attached to the Medical Dispsnsary staff of the Waterbury Hospital.
 Corporal Matthew J. Ricci of l54 Orange street is serving at Camp Shelby, Miss, as an army radio technician.
 Private First Glass Peter Flam- miS of TT Rose street has completed furlough here and has returned to the Richmond Air Base, Va.
 First Lieutenant Sidney B. Luria of "A Woodlawn Terrace is at Car lisle Barracks, Pa, for an indoctri- nation course in the Army Medical Field Service school He is a gradu- ate of Crosby High school, Middle bury College and the Harvard Med ical School.
 A report that Corporal Joseph A, Hricko of Torrington was wounded while in action in the Mediterran- can area was confirmed yesterday in an official War Department re- lease.
 Private John P. Greblunas of North Riverside street is spending a furlough here from Camp Wheeler, Ga.
 An important meeting of Wa terbury Chapter No. g of the Dis abled American Veterans will be
 held on Tuesday evening, Feb ruary 1St in Knights of Pythias hall, II East Main street. This meeting is of special inn pOrtance to veterans of World War 2 who were wounded, in jured or received Medical Dis charges as the Service Officer of the chapter will discuss procedure in prosecuting claims before the Veterans Administration at New
 ington, and general information about the laws and regulations as they affect men who were dis abled in the service.
 Discharged veterans who have claims pending over long period of time will learn why it takes so long before a claim is adjudi- cated. Information will be given relative to applying for discharge buttons.
 Commander Hickey invites and urges every veteran who has a dibability or an aggravatiOn of a disability due to service, to attend this meeting. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER or THE CHAPTER.
 The Chapter now has a Re- mobilization Office in Room POT, at 42 Bank street where dis charged veterans may obtain as- sistance with their claim, and 2 full time National Kehabilita- ton Officer at NewingtOn who appears before the Rating Agencies on all our claims.
 Four sons of MT. and Mrs. John Clark of Naugatuck are in the selv- ice. Emmet is serving with an Army Air Corps ground crew in Alaska. John is in the South Pa cific. Charles is overseas with a Marine Corps amphibian tractor unit. Arthur has just been trans ferred from the Marine center at New River, N. c. to California. = f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

Keesler Field, Biloxi. Miss, Jan. 30 - Private First Class Thomas Francis Boiano, has reported at Keesler Field, unit of the Army Air Forces Training Command, to begin training as a pre-aviation cadet.
 The son of Mir. and Mrs. Salva- tore Boiano, 89 Woodward avenue, Waterbury, Conn, Private Boiano will spend 28 days here before go- ing to college or university for five months of further work pre- paratory to becoming an air cadet While at Keesler Field he will be instructed in military fundamen- tals, drill and craftsmanship, first aid, military sanitation, camouf1age and defense against air attack.
 Chanute Field. III, Jan. 30 - Private First Class Allen Franken, of 26 Delaware avenue, Waterbury was one of 200 soldiers and Air WACS stationed at this post of the Army Air Forces Training Con- mand who recently gave their blood to help prolong the life of 4-year- old Billy MeerS, of Seymour, Tex. The blood was flown from Chanute Field to a Dallas, Tex, hospital where the child is ill with a kid ney ailment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-31

War bond sales at Victory House on the Green on Lithuanian day" Saturday totaled $35,500, and an additional sum of $5,050 was added last night when the Lithuanian Council for the Defense of America held it's ambulance dedication exer- ciseS at NemunaS hall.
 Pledges for purchase of $1,000 more were made last night and stamp sales totaled $10.60. A toal of $128 worth of stamps was sold Saturday.
 The Army field ambulance, pur- chased with funds of the Lithuanian Council for the Defense of Amer ica and donated to the government, was on exhibition at Victory house Saturday, and last night was dis played in front of the Brooklyn hall. The keys to the vehicle were presented to Major Charles Yer Standig, field medical director, dur ing the ceremonies.
 Speakers at the exercises ex- pressed praise for the interest shown
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-17
CORW|N CHOSEN AS
c. D. P. DELEGATE
Park City Man One Of Eight
To Attend Chicago COnven-
ton and Vote For Dewey

J. w. Corwin of Park City,
for many years prominent in state
affairs of the Republican party, was
chosen Tuesday at the Montana G.
0. p. convention in Helena as one
of eight delegates from this state
to attend the party's national con-
v%ention at Chicago. The delegates
were instructed to vote for Govern
or Thomas E. Dewey of New York
for the presidential nomination.
In addition to Corwin, others Of
the Montana delegation of eight are
Mrs. Percy Dodds of Helena, Mrs.
Carl Brattin of Sidney, Fred Rob-
ertson of Malta, Fred Gibson of
Livingston, Winifred Page of Mis-
soula, Sylvan Pauly of Deer Lodge
and Ashton Jones of Broadus. AL
~ternates are Harry Sparkling of Med
icine Lake, w. P. Lakin of Miles
o. j. Armstrong of Kalispell,
Arthur Watson of White Sulphur
Springs, Mrs. Fay Miller of Mis-
soula, Mrs. c.. F. Ullman of Big
G. S. Frary of Cut Bank
and Enrol Gault of Great Falls.
Presidential electors selected by
the state convention of delegates
are George Sinton of Manhattan,
Mrs. Vanette Parish of Lewistown,
DR.. j. w. Craig of Circle and Mrs.
Thomas G. Oakland of Great Falls.
At a session of the Republican
state committee Monday night, Dan
Milestone of Cut Bank was re-
national committeeman.
By reclamation the convention
approved a move by George O'Con-
Tor of Fromberg to send a Dewey
instructed delegation to Chicago,
md the following telegram was sent
Dewey:
"The Republicans of Mon
ana . have unanimously select
d you as their nominee for the
presidency of the United States, and
heir delegates to the Chicago con
are instructed to vote and
raft you as the candidate of the
Republican party for president"
One of the speakers Tuesday
fternoon at the Helena convention
vas Mrs. r. c.. Dillavou of Billings.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-17
PoyaI Theatre
PROGRAM

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
May IS, 10 20
Here's a grand story of a Soldier
and his Sweetheart! No mar yer
faced greater shame for the love of
his country and no woman ever
made a greater sacrifice for the
mar she loved. Entertainment to
make you swell with pride.
With
Tom Neal Evelyn Keyes
Bruce Bennett John Hubbard
Jeff DOnnell Lewis Wilson
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-17

Mrs. A. w. H~ambidge entertain
ed at a dinner Thursday for PFC.
G. E. Sigsworth, who is on fur
Tough from Camp Beale, Calf, and
his mother, Mrs. Frances Sigsworth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Reiter were
hosts at a dinner Thursday honoring
Mrs. Refers son, Harold Propp, a
private in the army at Camp Shell
by, Miss. Other guests were Rud-
olph Frank of the marines who
later left for San Francisco, and
Pvt. and Mrs. Edward Barthuly.
Private Barthuly arrived here from
a camp in New York and left for
Camp Stewart, Ga, at the end of
his furlough.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-17

Mrs. William Gerke has been a
patient the past week at the st,
Vincent hospital in Billings. She
expected to return to her home this
week.
Mrs. Jessie Hurzler of Billings,
who is spending several days here,
reports that her daughter, Mrs.
George Miller, returned to her home
in Los Angeles, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Hertoghe are
the parents of a son, born Tuesday,
May IS, at a Billings hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. McGonegaI
were hosts at a picnic dinner at
their home Sunday when guests
we're Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. McGone.
gal and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Pow
ers, all of Billings.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Brickman
have as guests their daughter, Mrs.
Calvin Barthuly and daughter Bev-
erly Ann, of Caldwell.
Mrs. Alethea Hoppel of Anaconda
was honored at a Mothers day din
ner at the home of her son and
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
r. Hoppel. Present were Mr.. and
Mrs. John M. Hoppel and sons, Jack
and Joe of Anaconda, Mr.. and Mrs.
d. ]. Hoppel, Mr.. and Mrs. M. r.
Hoppel and son Gary and the honor
guest.
Laurel outlook., 1944-05-17
CITY MAN IS
HEAD Of SOUTHEAST
SP0RTSMEN'S BODY
Pearsall Named President At
Meeting In Hardin-Price
Is Principal Speaker

Stanley Pearsall of Park CITY,
who is in the armed services, was
elected president of the Southeast
ern Montana Sportsmens a~ssocia-
ton at the twenty-first annual
meeting Sunday at Hardin. Alex
Fox of Park City was elected vice
president and as such will discharge
the duties of president during Pear,
SAILS absence. Sam Flood, also of
Park City, was elected secretary
treasurer. B. L. Price of Laurel.
for many years a prominent leader
of sportsmen, was the principal
speaker at the dinner Sunday eve
ming. He was accompanied to Har-
din by President Peter D. Thomson
of the Laurel Rod and Gun club,
and Capt. Byron Price of Portland,
Ore.
The Southeastern was formed at
Laurel more than 20 years ago and
is composed of sportsmen's clubs of
the area. At the Hardin meeting
representatives were present from
Columbus, Park City, Laurel, Bill
lings, Fromberg, Bridger, Red
Lodge and Hardin.
Date of the next annual meeting
was set for the last Sunday in April
1915.
At the business meeting, discus
sions and reports were presented
by executives of the fish and game
department of the state on the con-
dition of game in the southeastern
area.
In his address Price pointed to
the need for conservation of wild
life resources and the preservation
of fish and game for the benefit
and pleasure of service men when
they return.
A subject discussed was the pro-
pOsal to organize regional associa-
tiOns in the eastern and northeast
ern sections of the state, with two
representatives from each of the
associations forming a council to
promote needed state Legislation.