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The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08

SPECIAL NOTICE is hereby given that the Commissioner of Customs, under date of February 1, 1944, gave authority to change the name of each of the following vessels owned by Lomen Commercial Company, a corporation, Nome, Alaska
 Scow Chinik, officia number 163589, 25 gross tons, built 1907 at Nome, Alaska, to new name Lomen Commercial Go. No. 16.
 Barge Nome No. l, official number 1o7150. 21 gross tons, built 1928 at Nome, Alaska, to new name Lomen Commercial Co. No. IT.
 ScoW Nome No. 3, official number 17Ol62, 20 gross tons, built 1928 at Nome, Alaska, to new name Lomen Commercial Co. No. Is. 1. Scow Solomon, official number 162l90, 27 gross tons, built 1904 at Seattle, Wash, to new name Lomen Commercial Co No 19.
 The home port of each of the four vessels is Juneau, Alaska.
 JAMES J. CONNORS, Collector of Customs. First publication, Feb. T, 1914. Last publication, Feb. 10, 1944
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08

YOUR BROKEN LENSES
 Replaced in our own shop. sEyae Examined. Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson, Blomgren Bldg. Phone 636. riadv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08
RUMMAGE SALE

Gastineau Cafe Bldg. Feb. and 10, starting 10 am. adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08
FLANAGAN .l, 0KEH SAYS
 JIM DAVIS
sEsylO Reports New Demolrafit Chairman Is Great 7 Improvement

Capt. James V. Davis, who re-, presented Alaska at the Democratic National Committee meeting in Washington, D. C., January g, res ports that the new national chair man, Robert E. Hannegan, will be 8 great improvement for the Dem ocratic Party, stating that Hanne-' gan is competent and loyal or ganization Democrat. atf
 Davis, candidate for the Senate from the First Division and Speak CT of the House of Representatives at the last session of the Territor- ial Legislature, said he met Presi- dent Roosevelt at a reception at the White House for Demo Com, mitteemen and their proxies and that he is happy to report that the President is in very good health and good spirits. ICE
 Committeeman, Davis said, unan- imously endorsed Roosevelt as the only choice for President for the Democratic Party and unanimously requested that the President be a candidate at the Chicago nominat- ing convention late in July.
 It was also reported at the meet ing, Davis said, that the Demo cratic Party is entirely out of debt.
 Capt. Davis was the only repre- sentative from Alaska, the territor- ial national committeeWoman hav- ing sent her proxie to Frank s. Walker, retiring national chairman.
 At the recent Territorial Demo- cratic Convention, a unanimous vote of thanks was extended to Davis for winning fight at the last national convention to retads six delegates from Alaska as the, delegation from the Territory to the national meeting. skn
 Territorial Treasurer Oscar c. Olson, national committeeman who was unable to attend the national meeting due to business reasons, appointed Davis his proxie to at tend. c
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08
0. S. SULLIVAN TAKES
 OVER NEW POSITION

o. s. Sullivan, formerly with the Internal Revenue Department in Alaska, arrived last night from the states to accept, for the duration, the position of Chief of Field Op- erations in the Unemployment Compensation Commission Agency.
 At present MT. Sullivan is at the Gastineau Hotel and is in hopes Of securing an apartment before the arrival of Mrs. Sullivan from Seattle. Sullivan is now retired from Federal service.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08
TIRES, TUBES ISSUED
 DURING LAST MONTH

Following is list of the tires and tubes issued under the quota for the month of January, 1944, ty the Juneau War Price and Ration ing Board:
 Henry Behrends, two tires, two tubes.
 A. L. Calame, two tires, two tubes. Yellow Cab Company, six tires, six tubes.
 Royal Blue Cab Company, six tires, six tubes.
 Carl E Hardin, two tires, two tubes. Francis T. Sterling, one tire, one tube.
 Ed Anderson, one tire, two tubes.
 Territory of Alaska CE. M Botel- ho), two tires, two tubes.
 Lloyd N. Green, one tire.
 Clarence w. Whittanen, two tires.
 Thomas A. Morgan, one new pas senger automobile.
 Since the new Alaska tire ra- tioning regulations became effec- tive December IS, 1943, tires for merly considered as obsolete and not deductible from Juneau quotas are now rationed the same as the standard sizes and deducted from the monthly quotas. The next regular meeting of the Juneau Board will be on Thursday February 10 according to Carol M Carlson, Chief Clerk, Juneau War Price and Rationing Board No. T.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08

he was sent abroad to superintend in Europe. Subsequent ly, he became Manager of Libby, McNeill & Libby-.S. A. Antwerp, Belgium. He returned to Chicago in 1938 and was elected Vice President in 1889.
 In addition to plant operations in the Eastern Division, Willkie has charge of Libby's Milk and Salmon Divisions. He has made several trips to Alasxa.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08
POSTWAR PLANNING
 NOW FOR KETCHIkAN

Dr. Rae Lillian Carlson, local optometrist, returned last night from a short business trip to Ketch- ikan
 Dr. Carlson reports that business in the first city is good and that their local planning board has drawn up set of plans for post
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08
EDWARD E. WIllkIE : ElE(TED DIRECTOR OF
 LIBBY, MeNElLL & |.

Edward E. Willkie has been elect ed a Director of Libby, McNeill & Libby. food canners.
 MT Willkie has been an employee of Libby, MeNeill & Libby for 20 years. After early training in Libby's evaporated milk business,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-02-08

war reconstruction there. Onesibf the most important plans, she be- lieves, is that for tearing out the old buildings along the Ketchikafs creek and turning the whole area
 into recreation park and center.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15

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and has many uses. The double
strand of string works up fast.
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in time or money. Pattern 891
contains directions for scarfs,
mats; stitches; list of materials.
This pattern, together with a
needlework pattern of useful
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Send Is cents in coins for
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Write name and address plainly.
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craft Catalog 1873 illustra-
tons of designs for embroidery,
knitting. crochet, quilts, home
decorations and toys.
Send your order to the Laura
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Fete New Members

A WARM spirit of hospitality
prevailed yesterday at the
Women's City Club when mem
bers of the board and hundreds
of old members turned out &.
10 welcome the new members
al the tea given in their honor.
Mrs. Orison White. chairman,
cool and attractive IN a white
crepe frock set off by a corSage
bouquet of red, white and blue
flowers circulated in the
lounge where the tea table was
set and the patio where punch
was served
Mrs. s. Wells Utley, the club
president smart in a navy
and white print and small navy
hat with white flowers edglng
the hrim >. ladled punch after
her turn pouring tea -.
Others who poured were 1.
Mrs. Howard Baldwin =. Mrs.
Wilbur Awrey Mrs. John
V. Brennan Mrs. Robert l..
Stimson Mrs. Richard Ste
kete and Miss Ella Drebes.
The tea table, which was in
white and silver. and the punch
table, decked with orange lilies,
were arranged by Mrs. George
Laning and Mrs. Gordon Adams.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15

lectures in memory OF Elsie
Sibley Peabody
Mrs. Walter Reese O'Hair
commissioner of parks and
houlevardS welcomed the
delegates 10 the Garden Center
on Belle Isle ..
Others at the speakers table
were . Mrs. Frederick Gift
ford Ford. Mrs. Howard Free
man Smith. Mrs. Beresford
Palmer and Mrs. Dexter M.
Ferr Jr.. representing the Gar
den Club of Michigan Mrs.
Thomas Y. Leonard of Crosse
lie. president of the Federated
Garden Clubs Mrs. Lloyd
Hughes. who made the lunch
con arrangements Mrs.
David Dunlop. in charge of pub
lcity Mrs. Clarence John
son, who got up the booklet
Mrs. w. d. Thompson OF
Bloomfield Hills, chairman of
hospitality Mrs. Charlton
Newborn, in charge of registra-
ton Mrs. Frederick j.
Schumann, the new president of
the Garden Center, who also
fills the Office of treasurer Of
the Federated Garden Clubs =.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Others Attending

MRS. EMERSON FRANTZ
and Mrs. John II. French were
checking reservations Among
other enthusiastic gardeners
present were Mrs. Allan Sheldon
Mrs. Henry Sheldon 3.
Mrs. Rothe Farr Mrs. Wood
Williams Mrs. Edwin =.
Barbour Mrs. Frederick w.
Campbell Mrs. Ford Ballan-
tyne Mrs. Wallace Mac
kenzie Mrs. Walter o.
Briggs Mrs. K. T. Keller f.. =.
Mrs. George Fredericks =.
Mrs. Alexander Blain Mrs.
Clarence Avery Mrs. John
V. Redheld and Mrs. Cyrus
Kinsman of Crosse lie.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Surgical Dressing
Help Is Needed

THE A ERICAN RED
CROSS is calling for volunteer
workers 10 do surgical dressing
and asks that trained workers
please report to their stations.
Still more workers are needed
10 take care of the new demand
for dressings. so if you are an
American citizen but have not
been trained, inquire at Red
Cross Chapter House, 2l63 f.
Jefferson, or to stations in your
neighborhood where teaching
classes will be held.
The Red Cross Chapter House
in f. jefferson is open evenings
from s 10 9, Monday through
Friday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Fl TO APRIL 20

MARCH Fl TO APRIL 20
AriCs-Good day to syndicate
your activities. There are so
m any fine chances that this
method can better serve you, get
greater coverage. Keep fingers
on key problems; much you can
do!
APRIL Fl TO MAY 20
TauruS-No time TO cover up
errors or stand on the side lines
making suggestions. Get in
there with all you have. Pros
poets not as bad as may look.
MAY Fl TO JUNE II
g c IN nj f. Planetary rays
greatly spon 'sor your efforts.
Carry through determinedly
whatever your tasks. Corral any
and all favorable vibrations to
facilitate commendable sue
cess.
JUNE 22 TO JULY %
CaRcer-Excellent aspects.
Opportunities aplenty. Catch on
quick ~ these unpredictable
times. An upward trend due IN
work matters. Scale all activi-
ties TO conform in order with
demands.
JULY % TO AUG. %
L,eo-Hold back desire To eX-
pand. A happy medium in mat
tiers Of money. real estate better.
Check carefully regardless of
any present benefic outlook, it'll
help later to achieve quicker.
AUG. % TO SEPT. %
Vngo-Analyzing prospective
will certainly help this rather
bleak day, Differentiate con-
flicting aspects, thus taking def
mite steps to accomplishment.
SEPT. ~ TO OCT. 90
Libra - Influences generous.
Stabilize days duties, taking
sufficient time to know your
ground. This is imperative to
get maximum results, rightly
coming 70 you. Time out when
possible Tor family, romance.
OCT. % TO NOV. %
Scorpio-Straws in the wind
forecast irritation. Ascertain
your real needs then present
solid front with no disposition
to recede and the quarry is yours
mostly because of sheer grit
you can show.
NOV. 2S TO DEC. 22
.Sagittdrius - No one has a
monopoly on opportunity. AS
poets are favorable. Avail your
self of possibilities. You re-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Clubhouse CoIorfuI

UNITED NATIONS flags
placed by Mrs. w. W. McGregor
and Mrs. Warren CookSIe and
British. Russian and peace
tables designed by the flower
and garden committee, headed
by Mrs. Stanley Whittee .
made the clubhouse colorful.
Among those seen were .
Mrs. Stephen Stackpole .
Mrs John r Decker Mrs.
Uedloy V. Richardson Edna
and Vera APPEL Miss Harriet
Thomas Mrs Benjamin
Addison Mrs. Charles Cas-
par SimonS. who has returned
from Cincinnati for the summer
Mrs. Alex Pepin Mrs.
Louis Dunn 60. Mrs Max Balm
Mrs Samuel Mumford and
Hope Written
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
How Lives Are Saved
By PHILOMENE EZACK

How blood plasma is admin
istered in the field by using the
soldiers rifle is shown in a life-
like exhibit of wounded serv-
iceman and nurse. Adjoining
this is a Red Cross blood donor
station where you may register
for blood donations.
At 11;30 every morning re-
turned wounded heroes are in
terviewed and at Up. m. a Red
Cross representative tells more
about the care of the wounded
overseas and the recreation otr
servicemen over there have.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Horoscope By Frances Drake
Look Section Which Your Birthday Comes aud Find
What Your Outlook Is According to the Stars,
For FTiddV june 6 1871.
For Friday, June TO- 1871.

sourceful folks can gain many.
advantages.
DEC. % TO JAN. Fl
Cdpricorn-Confidence is your
strongest ally. Don't compro-
mise with questionable schemes
or people. Don't become car
rier of hearsay; not conducive
TO good citizenship and gets you
nothing.
JAN. % TO FEB. 20
A9udrits Sort Of breezy,
happy day. First admit there
are other smart people in the
boat, thus cooperation will prove
best policy. Amicable surround
ings helpful to your advance
ment.
FEB. 21 TO MARCH 20
Pisce Star signs are in
tensely interesting for you deep
thinkers. You'll gain appreci-
ably; others who remain merely
onlookers will get just that,
a looking results.
YOU. BORN on this d0te:
Plenty of adaptability, you can
fit in many types of occupation.
But concentrate especially on a
chosen work. Noted teachers,
philosophers, also business peo-
pie found in this sign.
Copyright 1914, by King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
+ Jane Cole
To Be Feted

MR.. AND MRS. WILLARD F.
GRUSCHOW of Muirland ave-
nue. and Allan c. Gruschow will
be co-hosts at a dinner in the
DAG tonight to honor theiyN
niece, Jane Cole, and her fisnce.>
Robert M. Brown. whose mar
riage will take place Saturday
in Wesley Chapel. Metropolitan
M. E. Church.
Miss Cole is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Gail II. Cole OF
Parkside avenue and the BRIDE
groom-elect is the son of Mr..
and Mrs. Dudley G. Brown Of
Santa Rosa drive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Tee Committee Feted

MRS. WINFIELD SCOTT
JEWELL JR. entertained AZ a
luncheon in the Women's CRY
Club for the members Of
the special committee which Is
working on plans for the musi-
Gale and tea 10 be held next
Thursday from 2:30 10 $50
p. m. IN Mrs. Walter O.
Briggs garden in W. Boston
boulevard
The party is being given 10
sugment the maintenance fund
81 the Detroit Symphony Or
chestra. H.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Oakland Hills Women
Buy Bonds at Party.
By FRANCES OVENS

Stuart A. Cogsdill, Mrs. Her
man Koestlin. Mrs. w, A. Falls,
Mrs. John O'Hara, Mrs. A. w,
Wibel, Mrs. Harold Snyder. Mrs.
Carl Racquet. Mrs. Michael
Kearns,. Mrs. Ernest Liebold,
Mrs. Waldso Turner. Mrs. Earl
Thompson. Mrs. c. z. Jameson.
Mrs. Robert Drysdale, Mrs.
William Cronin, Mrs. George
Miller of Warren. O.. Mrs.
Joseph Sweeney and Mrs. Will
liam Morse.
Mrs. Dostal wore one of the
days outstanding costumes-of
dove gray with chartreuse and
a large chartreuse hat.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15

Oakland Hills Country Club
women held one of the most
pleasant and profitable bridge
luncheons in the long history OF
the club, yesterday.
Mrs. M. M. Burgess was
chairman of the day. She turned
il into a acknowledgements
and, during the afternoon, sold
war bonds and stamps to every
bridge player. The days prizes
were bonds and stamps. too.
Mrs. c. w. Wacker sold bonds
and stamps, also, and she and
Mrs. Burgess were assisted by
four.little uniformed Girl Scouts
from Troop 5. Birmingham.
They were Imogene Powri,
Norma Lee Kass, Amy Lou
Strunek and Nancy Abbott.
Wears silk Suit
Mrs. John c. Calhoun, in a
silk suit of rosy beige and a
huge burgundy straw hat, and
Mrs. George Quigley. who wore
a hand embroidered suit Of
heaven blue and a white hat,
were hostesses to one of the
days largest parties.
Their guests were Mrs. T. D.
Colman, Mrs. Lester Colman,
Mrs. Joseph Dostal, Mrs.
Charles Miller, Mrs. George T.
Trumbull. Mrs. William S. Lore.
Mrs. w. j. Williams. Mrs. John
Moore, Mrs. Otto Hamlin, Mrs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15

MRS LYNN McNAUGITON introduced the luncheon speaker
Rutherford Plat of Philadelphia whose illustrated lecture
the first of annual lectures nauguracd by the
Garden Michigan known the Garden Center
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Mrs. BRYANT Presides at Fete

MRS f. ROY BRYANT and Mrs. Jamie Johnson. both OF
Dearborn cochairmen convention had great
be proud way which the meeting went of and OF
the program
Mrs Bryant presided al the luncheon
As would garden club uncheon the floWer
arrangements al the tables especially lovely
They designed the Trowe Garden Club Of which
Mrs Vance is president
had charge of transportation Of out-of-town
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15

HOW LIFE is sustained at
the battle fronts, an exhibit that
should help ease the worries of
every woman who hasfa son,
brother or husband in service,
is currently being held at the
third floor Victory Center OF
Crowley-Milner'S.
Designed to show what your
war bond dollars buy in the
way of life saving equipment,
the exhibit will continue
through next week and is shown
in cooperation with the Fifth
War Loan Drive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
1idmu Attend Garden Club Lunc heon
In NNONt4IH with
| VI M cSeotaa>teo7

THERE IS something gardening and discussions Of
gardening that tranquility and happiness
For tranquility and happiness reflected IN the faces OF
luncheon Yesterday az me Dero
Roa Cluh which cnaXed wo-day annual meeting of the
Federated Garden Clubs
Most other interests. many OF them
srendnr their DAYS doing Red Cross patriotic work
and turn 10 gardening for relaxation
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
V-Meil Letters

Against a colorful panorama
Of unfurled United Nations
flags, Red Cross volunteers cut,
fold and prepare surgical dress
ings and near them is an army
tent where you may write a
V-mail letter TO any one in
service. Crowley-Milners will
furnish the paper, pen and ink,
stamp and mail it for you.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15
Field Hospital

Chief among the displays is
a field hospital - mobile, COM
pact and complete - the same
kind that follows the boys to
the battle front.
1t is equipped TO handle any
casualty from major surgery to
tranSfusions or first aid and
contains a bed, operating table,
sterilizers. surgical instruments,
cartons of dressings. Every
thing in it is collapsible and the
entire hospital can be folded up
and moved in - minutes.
Twin exhibit is the air corps
medical station that includes a
crash splint unit that contains
every device needed for crash
victim. from tools to rescue the
flier from a wrecked plane to
giving flight medical eXamina-
tons and all emergency treat
ment.
A hospital bed, complete with
tropic mosquito screen, adJoinS
this display.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-06-15

.Amy Az Show Is Free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
SOCIETY
Society Holds Luncheon Bridge

The Ladies Aid society of the Third Congregational church held luncheon bridge yesterday in the parish hall.
 Spreading bouquets of yellow forsy- thia decorated the room. Mrs. Jo- seph Smith was general chairman.
 In charge of the kitchen were: Mrs. George Moeller, assisted by Mrs. Louis Won Lott, Mrs. Albert Harris, Mrs. George Knowles, Mrs. William Barnes, Mrs. Dan Hine, Mrs. James Donnelly, Mrs. Julian Baranauskas, Mrs. Arthur Nichols and Mrs. Harold Fogg.
 Mrs. Robert Jones was in charge of the dining room and her commit tee included: Mrs. Henry Tooker, Mrs. Harry Pritchard, Mrs. Clifford Tlney, Mrs. Frank wilson, Mrs. B. w. Erk and Mrs. John Casey. High scorers for the afternoon were: Mrs. Henry Pritchard, Mrs. John Aud, Mrs. Nelson Holcomb, Mrs. w. F. Steinmetz, Mrs. George Lloyd, Mrs. Fred Jackie, Mrs. Ed- ward B. Lopez, Mrs. Philip Reuter-, Mrs. Edward Leonard, Mrs. Harry Church, Mrs. Frank P. Santoro, Mrs. Henry Light, Mrs. Arthur H. Hill, Mrs. Seth Bailey, Mrs. Robert Kamack, Mrs. Jennie Blanchard, Mrs. c. Ketchen, Mrs. Albert France Mrs. Edward M. Stetson, Mrs. Frank Miller, Mrs. Louis Butterfield and Mrs. Frank Halock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
o. K. T. Meets At
 Finklestein Home

David Stein was guest speaker Monday afternoon at the meeting of the Women's American O. R. T. at the home of Mrs Samuel Finkle- stein. A report was given on the annual statement and the Yugo Slavs Refugee, Youth Alyah, who are being trained in O. R. T. schools in Switzerland, was discussed.
 It was announced that O. R. T. trade schools are at present func- tioning in Switzerland, France, Hun gary, Canada, Cuba, Bolivia, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, North Africa and South Africa. There is also school in New York city.
 Guests present from the New Ha- ven chapter of the organization were: Mrs. A. Brother, Mrs. J. Set low, Mrs. D. Reskin, Mrs. D. Green berg and Mrs. V. RuSsotta.
 Plans were made for the annual state convention May 9 at the Ho- tel Astor in New York city. Sev- eral, mebberS of the local organiza- tion are planning to atetnd.
 HostesseS for the afternoon in. cluded: Mrs. A. Henry Weisman, Mrs. Isaac Greenberg, Mrs. Jacob KarnofSky. Mrs. Morris Cooper and Mrs. Samuel Bisnovich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Missionary Society
 Holds Meetine

Mrs. John Master gave a report on the annual convention of the Hartford District Women's Mission ary society at the recent meeting of the Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran church held in the So- cial rooms Oh Cherry street. Mrs. WeSter was delegate of the local society to the convention recently held in Meriden.
 Plans were made for a Silver Tea to be held on May 24th. The fol- lowing volunteered to serve on the committee: Mrs. Wester, Mrs. Axel ForSell, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg, Mrs. Carl Olander, and Mrs. E. Einar Kron. As delegate to the New Eng land Conference Women's Mission ary society convention to be held in Manchester next week, Mrs. Robert Lagerquits was elected. Mrs. Forsell was chosen as alternate.
 At the close of the meeting coffee was served by Mrs. Fred Larson and Mrs. Olander.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Theln1a Nuremberg
 To Address Rally

Thelma Nuremberg, New York newspaperwoman, and American cor- respondent for "Rot2otnitza. largest Russian woman's magazine, will ad- dress 8 rally launching a campaign to equip and send to the Soviet Russian War Relief Kits at Wilby high school this Sunday.
 Also at the rally. Florence JafHe of New Britain, will give a violin recital, accompanied by Ecor Rosen- berg.
 Mayor John s. Monagan will pre- sent service pins to several workers for the local Russian War Relief chapter. Empty cardboard kits will be distributed to persons attending the rally, each kit specifying the articles needed to be returned to Russian War Relief at 1o6 Cooke street.
 Miss Blanch Divigard of North Main street, student of the class of Lucia Durham at the Institute of Musical Art of the Juilliard School of Music, New York City. participated in A song recital at the Institute recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Mattie Holmes
 Elected President

Miss Mattie Holmes was elected president at the 17th annual meet ing of the Halle club alumni last night at Pearl Street Neigfborhood House. Ninety-six members were present. A special resolution was voted in memory of Mrs. Mamie B. Halle, who recently died. Mrs. Halle was donor of the Hale cup for high school English. Miss Ann Coger led the group in a current event quiz and Negro history.
 Other new officers include: Vice. president, Calvin Rhinehart: sec retary, Miss Bernice Wolfrey; as- sistant secretary, Miss Callie Har- rison; treasurer, Fletcher Graves; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Grace Petteway, and publicity chairman, George Butler.