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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
LOCAL AUTHORITY
 TO ACT AS AGENT
Newly Formed Group to Supervise All Federal
 Housing in Area

Waterbury's recently re-inStituted housing Authority which met last night was informed that it would act as an agent" in assuming jur- iSdiction over local federal hous- ing projects, Two representatives of the Boston office of the Federal Housing Authority met with the lo- cal committee and presented a copy of Q proposed contract to be en- tered into by the local and federal groups,
 Under terms of the proposed agreement the city would collect all rents which they would turn over to federal authorities, except that amount required for necessary maintenance expenses, While the city would have Jurisdiction over operation of the projects, 1t would not be held subject for any per sonal liabilities, The Authority would assume jurisdiction to pro- tAct local interests,
 The committee alSo was informed that the federal authorities would determine, after consultation with the local group budget needs for maintenance and operation of the projects, This will mean that the city will remit all collections over and above the budgetary appropri- ations,
 Representatives from the Boston office were Robert Wolff and Jo- seph Cohen, the latter counsel for the federal group, The local conn mittee of five Is headed by chair man, Lester Young, local realtor'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
NURSING COURSES
 OPEN THIS WEEK
Two New Units Being Or. ganized Under Red Cross
 Direction

Two new Red Cross home nursing courses will open this week, one to. morrow night under the instruction of Mrs. Howard Finkenzeller and the other Thursday night with Mrs. Fred Wheelahan as instructor, 1t was announced today.
 Mrs. Finkenzellers class will meet each Monday and Wednesday from 730 to 9:30 p. ITl,, while the other class will hold sessions each Tues day and Thursday night. Both groups will meet at the Chapter House at l66 Grove street.
 Mrs. John Dillon, chairman of the home nursing service, has an- nouneed that registration is still open for two new classes being ors ganized for afternoon sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Tuesdays and Thursdays. All in. structors of the home nursing courses are registered nurses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J, O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability:
 Alexander ZmudSky of l49 Hill street against Chase Brass & Cop per Co.,, Metal Works plant, $2S.75 beginning Oct, 6, injuries to chest and right forearm,
 John RuZinkovicz of 49 Hill street against Chase Brass SS Copper Co.,, Metal Works plant, $266S begin- ming Sept, 2s, injury to left foot,
 Henry Bouley of S4 Seeley street against Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, Waterbury Mfg. Go, plant, $50 be- ginning Sept. 2s, fracture of left wrist,
 Francesca Longo of l69 Citizen avenue against Scovill Mfg. Ct., $22,70 for five weeks, injury to right elbow, partial incapacity,
 Edward seaward of 2ls Capitol avenue against Seovill Mfg Co.,, $50 beginning Sept, 27, injury to left fourth finger.
 Augustinho Chased of Naugatuck against Wood Sanitation Co. of New Rochelle, N, F. $2860 beginning Aug. 5, wrenched back,
 Armand Hamel of lSe South Main street against Scovill Mfg. Go. $l2.22 for four weeks, injuries to left knee and hand, partial ineapacity.
 Thomas Kulesza of Thomastop against American Brass Co. of Torrington, $26,43 beginning Sept. g, injury to right wrist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
HOLY NAME GROUP
 TO HOLD SERVICES
Our Lady of LOurdes So. ciety to Receive Com.
 muni0n November l2

The Junior Holy Name society 0! Our Lady of Lourdes church to. gether with the invited members oi the senior Holy Name group eil' joyed movies last night shown by Felix duarini. Entertainment aiif refreshments followed.
 Plans for c piflochlo game with St. Peters Holy Name society oi Torrington were arranged.
 It was decided to send Christ mas cards to members of the Soc ciety who are now serving our country. Atty. John Greece with the assistance of Rev. Rocco Nadile, chaplain, were entrusted with the task of procuring the addresses from their immediate families.
 The members will rocieve Coms inunion for the departed members on Sunday, November 12, ct the Q o'clock Mass.
 It was also voted at last eyens lIig's meeting to donate ten doliafs to the current War Fund and Com inunity Chest drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Hospital Bulletins

Gerard ohaFlleF, io, 100 ors ange street, who suffered Q head Injury lF Q fall while plAying ln front Of hts home lest night, was reported ln good condition nt %. Mary's hospital thls morning.
 Lewis BeFkhardl, %, vas re- ported slightly Improved thln morning at Waterbury hospltAl where he was admitted Sunday for on emergency AppemdectOmy, Chief Inspector Joseph R. mends Ter recalled yesterday that neEks hArdt was wounded BuperslclAily when his gasoline station ln BOuthbury was held up by Q geaup Of Waterbury youths kneWn AD Che s'subuFban bandits" ln les5. The group was rounded up shoFts iy afterwards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
QUONSET QUARTET
 SERENADE CITY HALL

Members of the Quonset Naval Base choir today gave Q brief con. cert in the lobby of tho city hall following presentation Of . similar concert in front Of the Chase ofs flee building. The choir comprising 10 servIcemen, yesterday rendered 70 numbers ct the local hospitals. The group came to Waterbury over tho week end and were presented at the Second Congregational church forum Sunday night, They also were presented At yesterdays Community Chest dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
(. LIP. co APPEALS DECISION OF COURT

A decision that the Connecticut Light and Power Company is subs feet to the jurisdiction Of the Feds eral Power Commission will De Fes viewed by the U. S. Supreme court, it was announced yesterday. The decision was made by the .. 6. Court of Appeals, District Of Cos lumbta, which found thte the c, l.. and P. engaged in interstate diss tributioi1 of power and therefore was subject to control by the federal unit.
 The c. |. and ?. claims 1t does not operate on an interstate basis. 1t points out further that it would De difficult to operate under two cofIis missions because of the possibility Of conflicting orders. It is already under the Jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of Connecticut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
News Of Connecticut

Stamford, Conn, oot. e-(up)- Patrick geefy, 4-fnonths-old son ol Ms. and Mrs. John Beery, WIS found sniothered to death iF his carriage today. Volunteer firemen tried vain. " to revive the child with an in- hhiator.
 Hartford, Conn, Oct. D--CUp)-- Losing his balance while walking along o path on the Connecticut river bank, George D. Mackenzie, 40 West Hartford, fell into the water and drowned late Sunday. Two pos llcennea swam to his aid but he wal dead when they brought him ashore
 New Haven, Conn, oct. e-CuP)-- The FBr held John Hedwin lagley 20, Westport, on charges of illeg- nlly wearing an Army uniform to- day, charging he represented him. self as discharged veteran of Bev- ernl European battles. He was 70. manded to county jail in lieu Of 300 bond pending arraignfnent be. fore c U. g. commissioner.
 Hartford, Conn, Oct. o-(UP)-- Poisoned mushrooms were blamed today for the death of i0-yearso old Anthony Presti. His father, also treated for poisoning, recovered.
 Stamford, Conn.,, Oct. i0-(UP)- Four persons were hospitalized to- day, two in c serious condition, al result of on automobile accident ir which l6-years.old Robert Chiin. bole was killed when their car hil Q utility pole.
 seriously hurt were Donald O'ffara, i6, and Albert RosBi, 22 driver of the car. Others hurt were Salvatore Modesto, i4, and Leroy Ritchie, IS.
 New Haven, Conn, Oct. i0-(UP) Funeral services will be held wednesday for Frederick l.. Gro. nan, 04, deputy collector of internal revenue ct Hartford, who died late yesterday after an illness of two months. Ills widow and 6 brother survive.
 Hartford, Conn, Oct. i0.-(UP)-' Police searched for two men in con. nection with the theft of couponi worth 26.thousand gallons Of gaso' line from c ration board office las' night. The coupons had been placee in box on counter, waiting fol c policeman to take them to thC central office vault. Clerks furnished authorities with c description of thC men who were the last ones tC leave the office before 1t closed fol the day.
 Hartford, Conn, Oct. i0,-tUP)- Married to on East Hartford girl less than two weeks ago, Carl I'd. ward Durkhart, 2S, surrendered tc police las might aS c bigamiSt afie navy deSerter.
 Burkhart said ho married Bertha Flint, 2l, Lakeville. while having q wife and two children living ai Windsor. Both he and Miss Flint were held for police court. BuTk. hart said h0 ha dbeen due back al the Newport, R. l., naval training station, Sept. 90.
 Hartford. Conn, Oct. i0,-(UP)- Falling from c scaffold and through c firBtsfloor open window while plaStering c ceiling, Prank Toma- sino, 60, was injured fatally ltaC yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
TOWNSEND CLUBS
 STAGE MEETING

Patrick J. Ward, president Of Greater Hartford Industrial union, C1,0. was the principal speaker Sunday at the annual meeting of the Association Of Townsend clubs Of Connecticut held ct the Knights Of PythiaS hail, Hartford. Mir. Ward spoke on Tabor During War and Peacetimes."
 4 state meeting Of the associas ton viii Dc held Nov. i2 same place, at 2:30 and [ D, fn. Mrs. Esther Esther AckeF, chairman has an- nounc6d.
 The New Britain Choral club, under direction Of Miss Grace Baum entertined at an informal concert Sunday preceding the btiss mess meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
OPA COMMISSIONER REVIEWS CHARGES

A decision is expected to De handed down shortly by oPA Hear. Ing Commissioner Frank Bruno ot Hartford on charges made against Michael Akoury of Waterbury, who was fined $250 in the New Haven federal court last month on charges of violating OPA rationing regula- tons,
 The hearing commissioner who heard the case yesterday, said the case was the most fragrant he had heard, The OPA recommended q duration suspension of the defend- ants business rights, The local man was former operator of the Shell Tower Service station, Sll West Main street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
MVESTTdATTON ASKED

Boston, Oct. 10-(Up)-MiSs Flor. efice Birmingham, president Of the Massachusetts W0fnen's Political Club, has announced inst her group vii ask the House Campaign Exs penditures Committee to investigate the sponsors Of "Dandwagon'', Afl anti-bewey musical comedy,
 The political show had It's world premiere in Boston Friday gpoTis sOF0d by the Communist Political Association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following marriage cestIA. cates have been filed with the office Of vital statistlcSi
 John w. Pettibone, 0xford and Clara M. BaFt0, $50 WOleott street.
 William F. Sullivan, New Haven and Frances J. Bhopis, 3e0 Sylvan avenue.
 6aetanO FOrte, 34 Aver street and Hazel H, Mills, 013 North Riverside street.
 Joseph Leone, lO4 WateFtOwn avenue and YOtanda LeYanel, S7 Lamont street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
LIEUTENANT RUSSELL
 GIVEN REASSIGNMEN1

First Lieut.. James '. Russell 70. cently returned from overseas duty with the Army Afr Forces has 70. Ceived notice Of consignment it was reported today, It, Russell, 10. cal attorney, B said to have been assigned to FecOnYeFsi0n work at tho General Electric company in Bridge. port
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Current Rationing Regulations
MRATR AMn RUTTER

Red stamps through "zS and SA6 through " each worth 10 points, valid indefinitely.
 RROCKSGED FOODS Due stamps "AS through "Ze and "Aw through 1W in Book " each worth 70 points vaid indefinitely. Blue tokens gre no longer vaN
 Sugar stamps 90 B. s and in Beck " gre each vad dssns' for five pounds Of sugar.
 Sugar stamp Mo % n Book viii bO Vand five pounds home canning through Feb g. ielb maximum 70 pounds Of sugsI PCT person M hons canning win be granted 10 addition on application to the ocai ration bosEd.
 AFpene stamps NO and N0 n Ra0D Do0k 1T vaia ndOf' neeW toS one pair of kboa& tH Nov, c.
 D Cl B-6 and csS coupons vald gallons Applications fcf new "A copone which bc0mO vad November c. gre now ayaabe et the o ration board Factory employees ay secure them from plant transportation committees
 HyEL OIL yetcd Ous an1 po1 five coupons Of the ie Issue WB Dc Ea nl August s. fe according Q extension announced bv the oDA Period one coupons o te telf9 isao vaiA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
f. N. s. TO RECEIVE
 MEMBERSHIP REPORT

Reports on tho progress of c membership campaign will Do filed tonight at Q meeting of tho Holy Name Society of the Church Of the Blessed Sacrament. The event will take place in the parish hall At . o'clock. Rev. Francis Barrett, chaps lain, urges all members to attend and participate in . discussion Of activities for the fail and winter months. President Michael CaputU will preside,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
WORLD WAR T A YEAR AGO
Dx United Rraaal

Tn Italy, Allied troops advance fFOm 1K Co Q miles ln spite ef heavy rains anA feeds.
 Allied forces occupy Japanese base ct Via, on KeI0mbaneaFa Island, ln the NOI0m0ns.
 BOmbers based im North AfFiea attack German positions in Greece anG adjoining islands eight times.
 XugosIaV RaFtlSams drive Ger mans back into Trieste, eBelFeilmg ZamgFeb, puppet capital ok Croatia.
 On tile Russian front, eev1et tFeeps ilbefate mere thaa 1se places fa the Vitobsk ana Nevel aFsas, closing in on 0emsL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
COURT CASES

All cases assigned in superior court for today and tomorrow were heIA over for new assignments, and the court will not Do in session until Friday, when c short calendar session will Do conducted before Judge Robert |. Munger.
 The offices in the county eouFts house building will Do closed on Thursday, Columbus Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Fire Record

FIFemen responded at 2iB2 this morning tO . blaze caused by . short circuit at Woods Gift Shop, 21S North Main street, and at Oill to 2 cellar fire at i26 Plaza avenue. FiFemen were also called out on tive false alarms, one at l2i24 from . box opposite 2l7O North Main and at 124B from . box at Hawkins and Pearl streets,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
BUMPER WHEAT CROP

Amarillo, Texas, (UP)-The rec- ords show that Ochiltree County near here has produced this yea the largest crop of wheat ever to be grown in a single county In the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

has returned to her duties in Wash- Ingt0n, D. C., after spending the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs, George Sengstockcn of Park avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

Lieutenant (j.g) Olive Seng. stacken, Q member of the WAVES,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Town Hall Repair Cost. Estimated At $25, ,OOO|

Voted to Have Committee Investigate Emergency" Repairs; Gem Theater Improvements Would Run Into
 Biz Money and Could Be Used Only for Movies
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
CAMPAIGN HEADS

William 4. Buckley, chairman Of fiac Industrial committee Of the Maugatuck War Fund, announced today the names of those heading a|D fhe campaign in each of the #nrgntuck Industries.
 g eoaj Of @ for each worker has een announced, and Mfr. Buckley nfesged confidence that the Naus Nek workers would respond asaFtodIy to the campaign.
 gnFioug plant chaiFmen Of &IVH are ag follows:
 MIlHHeiI Mfg. Co., Miss Dor- Srns6s q. v. Butterfield, Inc, MtteFaela, Eastern Malleable M NN. Otto 1Gnaen; Lewis Ens ND.. John Hfeoroary; Naus
 |Nr6 WiHHN 4WitheTwax; NE N4f1. No| x'''Rn Bushnell
 M4 E 'Ean; Bie-
 1f v. !,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

lMegin O., William Noble; Nauga> tuck Lumber CO, William Nearyl Blaw-Knox CO, Mir. McNair; u, s, Rubber (Footwear), John Wrinn; U, s, Rubber (ChemioaO, Pat Kelly: U, s, Rubber (Synthetic), James MonNhNn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10
Young Republicans Meet

The Naugatuck Young Republi. can club will meet this evening at s;l5 in Pythian hall, Franklyn president, will preside Henry zzwlok will have charge of refreshments,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-10

Naugatuck, Oct. l0-A meeting of the Ladies Aid of the 1mmanuel Lutheran church will be held Thurs day ct 2;30 p. m. Plans will be made at this time for Q rummage sale Go be held Oct. i8 and 20, Donations of clothing, books, furnishings or other articles may be left at parsonage or at the church hail.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
~ W do SUIIN.
STEAK BARBECUE
PICNICS HONOR SOLDIER ON
FIJRI0IISH

Cpl. Thos. Costich was guest of
honor at Glen lake Friday evening
when Mrs. Pat Quaintance, Mrs. L.
Purdy, Mrs. Jean Grovac, Mrs. r.
Zook and Maurice Crowley, togetn-
er with the Costich family, spent a
pleasant evening picnicking and
swimming.
On Tuesday evening family pic
mic was held at the Badgley home
in honor of the Corporal with the
Zook, Brown. Crowley, Purdy, and
Costich families present. Neil Fer
guson was also present. Cpl. Cos
itch returned to Camp Swift, Texas,
Saturday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
EPISCOPAL CHURCH SCHOOL
NOTES

The vacation school is progressing
nicely and to date there have been
no voluntary absences-several OF
the children left but otherwise the
record is perfect. Enthusiasm by
those attending was climaxed by The
suggestion of one class that they
bring their lunch so they could stay
longer. A pageant will be given
Friday evening at 84o'clock at The
church.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
CHANGE NEWS

Tobacco Valley Grange met in
regular session Tuesday evening,
July IL, with Master Orval West
presiding.
Committee chairmen reported on
the financial results of the dance
given in the Community Hall on
July 4. Jennie Alverson stated that
$13.65 had been cleared on the
lunch; Fred Anderson reported that
$4,000 had been cleared on the tick
cts and Mabel Peltier had 1888 prof
it on the pop and ice cream sales.
Brother Mackey read and com
mented on letter he had, quoting
ceiling prices on hay.
Brother Klinke reported that
grasshopper poison is being mixed
and distributed at the county ga
rage and warehouse.
Home Economics Chairman Jen-
ME Alverson, suggested that people
having currants, can the juice which
could be used in making mince meat
later.
We were sorry to hear that Reva
Shea's son has been ILL.,
In the absence of our worthy
Flora (Hazel SMITH who is visiting
her grandmother in Iowa this sum-
mer, Mabel Peltier presented tie
literary program. The program was
opened by the group singing Tent
ing on the Old Camp Ground"
Sister Lucy West read a prayer
which had been written by Frede-
rick Brown Harris, chaplain of the
United States senate.
The Legend of Flora was given by
Sister Mary Moses.
1.-THE Meaning of the American
Flag and THE Significance of the
American Flag were given by Sis
tiers Mary Jackson and Rachael
Helms respectively.
An article, Coop Plant Makes
History" was reported on by Broth
er Zelmer Moses.
A skit entitled, There is a Limit
was given by Nell and Orval West
Brother Fred Knott read an ar
ticle "A Bond to Prevent Initiation
He ended with the statement Bonds
spell Victory and Prosperity
A story, Johnny and the Wooe
Chuck was told by Ray Frost Il
was much enjoyed by everyone ane
I'm sure we all are convinced that
it's not what we say. but how We
say it that really counts.
Poems entitled To-day" and ITS
YOU" were given by Sister Roose
and Brother Klinke, respectively.
A short play, Red Flannels, was
given by Lon Mackey, Winton Wey-
demeyer, Jennie Alverson and Hell
en- Shelly. We all admit the title was
somewhat misleading.
The part-time county agent, Mr.
Morrison. was introduced by Zelmel
Moses. He gave short talk stat
ing that when here he would make
the AAA office his headquarters
He plans to be here the first Grange
meeting Of each month and spenc
the remainder of that week here ir
this end of the county. The frs
Grange meeting each month is the
second Tuesday of the month.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
AMERICAN WOMEN IN ENG
LAND JOIN WACS

Three hundred American women
residing in England have enlisted
in the Women's Army Corps and are
now receiving basic training prior to
duty assignment in the European
Theater OF Operations, the director
OF the Ninth Service Command WAC
Branch announced today.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
NAVY MAN MARRIED

Thornton V. Bunner, Woman
lie, U. S. N, from the Marshall
Islands spent the past two weeks
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. julius
Berg at Stryker. Mrs. Berg is the
yeoman's mother. On Friday Yeo-
man Bunner was married to Miss
Adine A. Beller of Whitefish. The
marriage ceremony was performed
at the home of the bride in the
presence Of immediate relatives and
few friends. The Rev. Paul NJ
Pease of the Methodist church Of
ficiated. After the wedding dinner
the couple left for Spokane where
they will visit couple of days and
then go on to Oakland, Calf, where
they will spend the remainder of
the yeoman's leave. At the end of
his leave, Yeoman Bunner expects
TO be returned to duty in the South
Pacific area. Yeoman Bunner has
been in the service several years
and has participated in a number
of naval battles, and in one instance
his ship was sunk.
STEAK BARBECUE
A. G. Erickson was host on Sat-
urday evening at a steak barbecue
IN the Hotel gardens with the fol-
lowing guests: Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A.
Riley, and Laurie, H. w. Rick Of
Hamilton, D. r. Crawford of Bill
ings, R. c. Mcconnell, of Hamil-
ton and R. L. Moshier After the
sumptous supper the men compler-
ed the evening by fishing and bring
ing in Is fine trout from the To-
bacco river which they consumed at
fish fry on Sunday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
EUREKA
Observation-Disclosures
WITH OUR BOYS

Donald Williams and Jas. R,lsk
are home on leave after completing
their boot training at Farragut.
Pvt. Robert Triplett is home on
furlough.
Pvt. Donald Gilden, former Eu-
reka resident, is stationed at FIT
Riley, Kans.
Fred Gilden, former resident
here, is chief petty officer in the
navy and was on destroyer that
took part in the invasion on D-Day
at Normandy.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
CHURCH OF GOD NOTES

Following the regular Sunday
service Sunday morning, members
and friends went to Glen lake for a
picnic dinner. After dinner the
children gave q program and the
day was finished with swimming
by those so inclined.
Several from the local church ex-
pect to attend the camp meeting TO
be held in Libby July 22-29.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-07-20
RED CROSS NOTES

Four needle knitting is on hand
for any who are able to knit with
four needles.
The kits are going out nicely-l50
have been taken out with $50 re-
naming.