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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-21
Adventists To Hold
Special Ceren,onles

Special services arg being held
this weekend ut the Seventh-day
Advent church, Of Ninth and Mar.
ket streets, in observance OF the
Tooth anniversary OF the Seven
day Adventist movement.
On Sabbath, Saturday morning
at II o'clock, the subject will DO
'The Challenge Of a Century,"
and for Sunday night, : Pm.
Gods Lons-Suffering Love"
Visitors are welcome.
The program, to be carried eat
nationally, according 10 d<nonni.
national plan. features the pro-
gress that the church has made
during 100 years, and calls for
special prayer and conservation
in behalf Of the work Of the Al-
ture.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-21
170.-Wanted

170.-Wanted
TYPEWRITER WANTED, OFFICE OR
portable model, also house trailer,
kindly state details and price. Write
P. NJ, care of Star-News. Wilmington.
N. c.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-21
FERTILIZERS

Small pots for young plants; large
pots for those overSrown plants need
ing bigger ones, 80 sizes, pots and
saucers Sc to 46e.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-21
TOBACCO PRICES y
SLIGHTLY HIGHER
By THE AsSoCIATED PRESS


Prices were steady to slightly
higher on North Carolina and vir-
ginia flue-cured tobacco markets
yesterday. the War Food Admins
istration reported, with Old Belt
markets on both states reporting
advances Of from 81 to a for prac-
tically all good grades Of leaf.
All markets will 50 back to .
four-day 4 week sales schedule
beginning next Tuesday. The Nom
day sale on all markets was eli.
minated by the sales cornmittse
Of the u. S. Tobacco Association
in an effort to relieve congestion
in warehouses and factories. AL
markets were limited to three
days Of selling this week 1T the
order Of Governors Broughton at
North Carolina and Darden Of Wiz.
ginia.
Old Belt markets reported con-
tinued heavy sales yesterday, but
VIA said there was some indica-
ton that market and buying com.
pany officials were able now to
handle the heavy volume Of ID.
ferings. Virginia markets sold b.
1913, 800 pounds Thursday at an av-
erage Of 9.8S( while North Caro-.
lima markets in the same belt sold
2,297,ls2 pounds at an average Of
$3s.47. -. n
Middle Belt auction eenters re-
ported their average prices ~ stsa.
dy yesterday, although Some
markets reported = decline Of W
to 81 per hundred pounds for .
few lug and nondescript grades.
Sales continued heavy. with North
Carolina markets selling 3,o7z,Slo
pounds At an average Of $41.0o.
Virginia centers sold 405.1l0
pounds at an average OF @40.86
pounds for = total Of 3,827, 40
pounds for the day on al mar
kets and an average OF $41.37. Sea-
son sales totaled 62,l95,648 pounds
which has averaged $41.40.
On the eastern North Carolina
belt, VIA said an increase Of 81
a hundred for best quality offer
ings was noted, but that green lsaf
and nondescript grades lost up 70
So. However, the general average
remained about the same a. that
Of Thursday.
The IA markets in the belt sold
1858, 229 pounds at an average Of
Sal, ~, bringing the season total
through Thursday to 231 ,sS4, CSC
pounds at an average of $4l.96.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-10-21
JOY FOR MOTHERS

SALINAS. CALF. Oct. 20 In
The Salinas area, which sent 105
young soldiers to Manila shortly
before the Japanese invasion, re-
joiced today with the news that
Gen. Douglas Macarthur had re.
turned to the Philippines.
"Our hearts are overwhelmed
with JOY" said Mrs. S. A. Dolk,
former president Of the Bataan
Mothers club. '"This thing We have
been expecting has come to pass
at last. We just hope it won't be
too long until our boys are releas.
ed and can come home"
Her son, Cpl. Myron Dolk, is a
prisoner.
Mrs. c. r. Lang, president Of the
club, whose son, Staff Sgt. Sidney
G. Lang, is n prisoner, said:
There is a dreadful mixture
Of fear and happiness lump in
my throat I cannot swallow. Its
good news-yes. But I am afraid
its too late for some Of the boys. :"
OF the Jos Salinas boys who ar.
rived at Manila in October, 1871.
two were reported killed in action;
IS died in Japanese prison camps,
81 were reported held prisoners,
and no word ever was received OF
~. =; -.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
LENTEN RITES
 TONIGHT AT s
St. AnthOny's Choir Meets Hour Earlier; Mrs. Good.
 house HOspitalized

Litchfeld, March 8 -- There will be Lenten devotions including Rosary, sermon and Benediction at St. Anthony's church this evening at 8 o'clock.
 St. Anthonys Choir will meet this evening at o'clock this evening at St. Anthony's church. All members are urged to attend.
 Corporal Tech Leslie Siddell is visiting at his home on Torrington road. He is stationed in Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. John DaRoss, Spen- cer street are spending few weeks in Florida.
 Private Julius Guinchi Is spend ing @ furlough at his home on East street.
 Mrs. Joseph Goodhouse Is pa- tient at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital.
 A St. Patrick'S program with Charles Morgan as chairman will be presented at the Litchfleld Grange meeting Thursday evening
 Improvement is reported in the condition of Mrs. Elford Doolittle who has been i'll at her home on Meadow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
WOMEN COLLECT
 MISSION BOXES
Mrs. Charles Hodges En- tertains Congregational
 Association Members

Prospect, March 8-The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Association of the Congregational church was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Hodges. Letters from Theresa Buck, a missionary stationed in China, were read by Mrs. Erskirne Russell, and the cent-a-meal missionary boxes were collected. Entertain ment was furnished by Mrs. John Schweizer. A delicious pot luck luncheon was served. Mrs. clifford Wallace, president. presided at the business meeting.
 Among those present were: Mrs. John Chatfleld. Mrs. John Schweizer and son James, Mrs. William Vins ing, Mrs. Lillian Wallace, Miss Nel- lie Cowdell. Mrs. Daryl Williams, Mrs. William Warner. Mrs. August Voss and Robert Fournier. Mrs. Alfred Peach, ST.. Mrs. William Morrison, Mrs. Clifford Wallace, Mrs. Arthur Dusseault and son Arr thur, Mrs. Joseph Bird, Mrs. Ava Cinq-Mars and son Clark, Mrs. Arthur Davis, Mrs. Robert Van Wagner and daughter Judy, Mrs. Frank Plumb and Mrs. Carl Spell man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
GEN. CARDENAS NAMED TO MEXICO WAR POST

Mexico City (UP) -G Gen. Cristo. bal Guzman Cardenas, former Mex ican military attache in Washing ton, was named chief Of stan Of the ministry of defense to replace Gen. Tomsa Sanchez Hernandez. who recently became sub-secretary of education.
 Gen. Cardenas' nomination to the fourth-ranking post in the minis try of defense revived talk here htat the ministry of defense and presidential staffs soon will be con. solidated into one, thus streamlin- ing direction of the army.
 Cardenas went to Washington three years ago with the rank of colonel. He rapidly learned English and held 6 key position on the U, S. Mexican lend-lease commission. He was promoted to general when he returned to Mexico and headed the first motorized divlsion hero.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
$500 MORE SET
 FOR FIRE HOSE
Special Town Meeting Votes Extra Sum to Vol.
 unteer Department

Wolcott, March S-A special town meeting was held Monday night at the town hall previous to the ad- journed annual town meeting. Carl MattSon was moderator at the spec ial meeting. It was voted to give the North End Volunteer fire depart ment an additional $500 for the pur- chase of fire hose. Carl Aiattson was also moderator of the adjourned an- nual town meeting. It was voted to accept the reports of all officers as printed in the town 4Sport. A peti- tion asking for $60 annually for Memorial Day services to the Wol- colt Memorial Services was favor ably voted on.
 The revised budget of tt.e board of selectlnen totaling $3007l was accepted, also the budget of the board of education totaling $50,lS5 was accepted. The police budget of $l700 was accepted at the October meeting. The grand list of the town is $3,157.06. An 18 mill tax on the 1943 tax list was voted and is due April and July 1, 1944. The chair man of the board of education rec commended that the West school property he sold as 1t will not be used for school purposes.
 Memorial Sunday May 28
 The Board of Directors of the Wolcott Memorial association met at the Y. M. c. A. in Waterbury Sunday at 3 p. m. Those of the Vol colt Congregational church, treas- urer, Mansfield Gillette of the Mat tatuck Drum Band and w. E. Peck of the Sons of Veterans.
 A petition was adopted requesting the town defray expenses of the ar- nual Memorial Sunday services. Mansfield Gillette will have entire charge of instrumental music. Mrs. Howard Kraft was requested to serve as song leader and Mrs. Alfred J. German as pianist.
 MT. Peck was authorized to invite Louis Moon to deliver Lincoln's Gettshury address. Mrs. Walter P. Wilson was selected to call the Roll of Honor. Mansfield Gillette and AL fred J. German were given charge of the flag raising exercises. Judge Edward Pracny was requested to serve as liaison officer for the town officiary and Mrs. R. A. King was asked to serve as the delegation committee.
 Ransom Bronson was named as chief usher and MT. Peck was auth orized to select the parade marshal, Soloists were to be invited by the Sons of Veterans and the Mattatuck Drum Band. An offering for the Wolcott church was sanctioned, Memorial Sunday will be observed May 28.
 Plans were made for Q supper conference of those taking parts in the program to be held one week previous to the Memorial Sunday service. The board adjourned to meet again at the call of the presi- dent,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

held Saturday evening at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of St. Anthony's church under the auspices of Pros- pect Grange. MT. and Mrs. John Davies and Mrs. Mary Geary will be in charge of arrangements. A door prize will be awarded and re- treatments will be served. Players are asked to furnish their own cards.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Womens Democratic club will be held this evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Catherine Coughlan, Morris road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
CHESHIRE
 Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 334
PTA HELPS SOLVE
 YOUTHS PROBLEMS
Much Progress Reported to Date; Frederick Porter
 Shows Improvement

Cheshire, March 8EThe Parent Teacher association has made excel lent progress in aiding the youth problem in Cheshire. It is sponsor ing the Boy Scout troop and is now organizing Cub packs. The need for this work has been emphasized throughout the nation and the as- sociation took the lead in providing worthwhile endeavors for the chil- dren.
 Improvement is reported in the condition of Frederick J. Porter of Highland avenue, who has been i'll for several weeks.
 There will be a special meeting tomorrow evening in the church recreation rooms at 8 o'clock, of members of the evening group of the Aid society of the Congrega- tional church.
 4 grass fire on Warren street on Monday afternoon necessitated the sending of the fire department. 6ev- eral times the flames threatened to get beyond control. Considerable ground was burned but several small buildings in the path of the flames were saved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
sO-YEAR-OLD KOREAN A PVT.

Camp Adair, Ore. (UP)-vhe oid- est buck private in the roth Division stationed here is Q 50-year-old na- tive Of Korea-Pvt. 6hur Nook who Is fighting his seond var on the side of the United ptates. 4 veteran of the first world war, in this one he is a cook. He says, T no like iJaps. They take my native county. I wish I was Q young man. I'd Kill them all."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
JEAILED FOR CIGARETTE FIRE

Berkeley. Cal. (UP)-A tenant i.l a Berkeley hotel fell asleep while smoking and fire started by the cigarette caused e750 damage to the room. The tenant was uninjured. but was jailed for violating a city ordinance prohibiting carelessness with fire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
New Guard Recruits

Several new recruits were enlist ed in the local company of the State Guard last evening at the weekly drill conducted at the High school. Captain Peter Hoops in structed the company in reconnais- sar1ce patrol work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
stuAania Aaalet nrive

A very fine display of Red Gross posters done by art students 1t the Igasertovn high school under the direction of the art teacher, Miss Louise Johnson, have been ar- ranged in the window of Sullivan's Drug store. Main street, by Miss Alice Sullivan. Mrs. Harold e. Ash worth. chairman of the c;Inior Red
 e MaaAa ths aEEAn0smsnts 2ug
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
CONVERT SPORES TO HOUSES

San Francisco lUP)-A city-fed- eral program to provide war hous- ing In converted stores is underway in San Francisco, Robert c. Newell director of the city's war housing center, reported a family of six was quartered in the first converted store. He said approximately 100 vacant store owners had asked per- mission to convert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
OAKVIILE Correspondent: Irene slough Telephone 4.8993
All GARDEN CLUB
 MEETS NEXT WEEK
Farley Called for Mar. l6; D. A. K. Gives Junior
 Citizenship Club $8

Oakvllle, March 8. - The second meeting of the All Garden Club was held recently at South School. The meeting opened with the pledge of allegiance to the flag and the All pledge. Mrs. Thomas Kelly, leader, and George Musser, Litchfield county leader, were among those present. MT. Musser gave talk on garden and seeds.
 During the business meeting, Bet ty Johnson, Alan Carlson and Ed- ward Schrier were elected to the recreation committee. The next meeting will be held March IS. The latter part of the meeting was devoted to playing games.
 Members present were, Betty Johnson, Joan Kelly, George Shaw, Buddy Veil, Thomas Kelly, Pelle- grino Mancini. Tommy Travers, Russell Pope, Wallace Palmer, Rob- ert Vosburgh. Carl Hillman, John Hillman, Richard Czarsty, Edward Schrier, Alan Carlson, Warren Shaw, Nazareno Franzese, Alfred Comtois, Stanley Masayda, Arthur Booth and Donald Dwyer.
 Junior Citizenship Club
 The Junior Citizenship club of South school has received $8 from Sarah Whitman Trumbull Chapter. Daughters of American Revolution, of Watertown.
 This money was put in the fund which has been created by present. ing operettas and was used in pur- chasing set of instructional rec ords, portraying the development of the U. s. Government. The records are presented in story form.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
LOCKS VICTIM
 IN WRONG ROOM

San Francisco (UP)-A holdup man who used shotgun to take $4o0 from bay area hotels-over- looking several thousand dollars beneath the counters-scored con- plete failure in his most recent ef- fort. He locked the proprietor In an anteroom containing a telephone to cab company. The proprietor used the telephone and the bandit ran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
WATGRToWN
Roderick Fitch, 80,
 Still Works Daily
Atwood Street Resident nOnOred at Birthday Party
 Sunday; SOdalltes Plan ParIeys Tonight

the student pOsters. Several pos- teRs of World War I have also been placed ln the exhibition.
 High school students who made the various posters are: Patty Gen. trella, Dolores Meskum. Joseph Stockno, Muriel Andrews, Alma Bosas, JnliA Lancaster and Grace Peck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

The manufacture of jewelry re quireS more gold than does any other purpose in normal times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
THoMASToN
TH0MASTON 4th War Loan Sales
 Hit $748,325 Mark
$l64,975 Realized Through E Purchases; Towns
 people Fail to Reach $85O,OOO Quota

Thomaston basketball fans were disappointed today in learning that Morris High was defeated by Bloomfield High in the class CD state tournament conducted at Weaver High, Hartford, If Morris had won a large delegation plan ned to attend the semi-finals Thursday evening.
 Ladder Company No, l, Thomas ton Fire Department voted at its meeting Monday evening to donate $10 to the Red Gross War, Fund Drive.
 Awaits Transfer
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Young of North Main street have received word their son Private Eugene Young, stationed at the Army Air Forces Technical school, Greens boro, N. O., has qualified for sharp shooter with the 30 Caliber Carbine. He expects to be transferred soon to the aerial gunner school.
 Music lovers will be treated to some excellent chorus singing when the Herman Sohnes Liederkranz Singing Society renders It's concert St. Patrick's night, March 17 at the High school gymnasium. An added feature is the women's chorus which has come along splendidly under the able tutelige of Director Will liam A. Wehrle. Both groups are made up entirely of local talent. The concert Is being staged for the benefit of the Red Cross War Fund
 Hospitalixed
 Mrs. Stanley Wisneski Of Bristol street is patient at the Water bury hospital.
 The Thomaston Welcome Home and Advisory Committee for Vet erans. Inc. will meet Saturday evening at the V. F. w. hall on the Old Center School Green. This is the final meeting before the char ter closes. Veterans who wish to be enrolled as charter members must do so before this meeting. Randall F. Pathway, president of the organ ization, will preside.
 Mrs. George Taylor, North Main street has received word that her husband Private George Taylor stationed at Camp Cook, California, has departed for overseas duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
Thrift shop Appeal

Because of spring house cleaning, the Consumer Thrift Shop on De- pot street will be closed to custom CTS Friday afternoon, March 10. However the shop will be open for contributions, for which members of the Thrift Shop committee are making an urgent appeal at this time.
 Persons who have good wearable clothing or footwear, which they can TO longer use, or who have glass year dishes, pictures, ornaments or o.hey household articles which they are planning to replace or discard, a.e asked to contribute these to the Thrift Shop in time for its spring aopening on St. Patrick's day March IT,
 Persons who have contributions, which they find 1t impossible to de- liver to the Thrift Shop on Friday afternoon, March 10, may contact Mrs. ThayAr Baldwin, chairman of Inc Thrift Shop committee (tel. 3S3) or Mrs. William D. S.arr, chairman of the Consumer |o:.l- lylittee (tel. 349) afld collection will Ee made.
 The Thrift Shop which is under t',e sponsorship of the Consumer Colnrnitte is ncn-pront making. Articles contributed to the c':op arc soid at a nominal price and pro- coeds are contributed to patriotic cr charitable organizations. From time to time the Thrift Shop com l.. tee announces the list of organ iZatlons to which contrib ltions have been made and the amount of the contribution made to each re- spective organization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

Wa1RsOWa, AaAEch O-RodeE1ck Nltch e Atwood street was honorod MA O pagty Sunday by o number of hlB vsaataVes and friends, who gath- cred ae the Log Cabin in Waterbury tO help him celebrate his eightieth biEthday. T1Ae party was arranged by AGE. EltchN son. Harris Fitch, of AtWood street. Frank Gerciere Of WabegbuEy end A6rs. James Delaney
 1Gr. Fitch e in good health and goes Co bis work at the waterbury Tool co. each day.
 Study Group
 Paua GTnflEshank, headmasteF of Taft school, will speak on ''Educat- inn Our Young People for Govern. uient Administration" at the first meeting of the Eenten Study group to bo held in Christ Episcopal church tonight ct Q o'clock.
 AEeetlngs Tonight
 The junior branch of the children of Nay sodality win meet in St. Jol1n's school tonight at 7:30 o'clock The senior branch of the sOdality will meet at the home of Miss Vir. ginia O'Neill of Scott avenue tonight at Q o'clock.
 Radio Programs
 Red Gross subjects will be the topic oe talks to be given over station VERY Thursday at I:S0 ?. m., by Mrs. Merritt Heminway, vice-chair- man of Watertown chapter and Roland Tyler. chairman of the local Red Gross War Fund drive and of the speakers bureau.
 At 8 ?. m. Thursday afternoon, Rev. Oscar L. Locke, pastor of the Union Congregational church, Oak" vile, will speak of the Red Gross over station WATR. The Rev. MT Locke has been speaking in behalf of the Red Gross at the Community theater, Oakville, during the week At the present time q program of speakers is being arranged for Red Gross week, to be held at the Cameo tlleater, Watertown, March g to March 90.
 Council To Meet
 Watertown Council, Girl Scouts will meet ct the home of Mrs. Dud- ley Atwood, Steele Brook road, Thursday afternoon at 3 ?. m.
 Personals
 Corp. Francis White and Corp Howard J. White, sons of MT. and Mrs. Frank White of Hartford, have been recent visitors of relatives and friends in town. Corp. Francis White is stationed in North Carolina and liis hgother, Corp. Howard J. White Is at Camp Shelby, Miss. Both ,oung men are former local resi-. dents.
 Gerald O'Neil, ST., of Steele Brook road Is a patient at the U. s. Vet erarV' hospital in New1ngton, where nc vii undergo an operation.
 Edward Woodruff, Jr., who At- tends school in Newark, N J., 1s spending 6 weeks vacation with his rareuts, Mir. and Mrs. Edward VyoodrIIn of Candee Hill road,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

Lenten Devotions will be held in St. Thomas church this evening at '. Services will consist of rosary, sermon and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

Mid week Lenten services will be held Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church. Rev. Leonard Smith will be in charge of the services and will preach the sermon. Beginning next week Rev. Smith plans to have a visiting cler- gylnan in charge of the mid-weck services. The organist and choir master requests all choir members to be present Thursday evening at 2 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
Parents Night"

Tunis Lodge of Boy Rangers will hold Parents Night" Friday night at their clubroons at the old Marsh Pond at which time colored picture of outdoor activities will be Whittier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
Donnellys Get Purse

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 A get-together for firemen of the Wolcott volunteer fire department and their wives was held at the fire house on Central avenue Sunday afternoon and evening. John J. Ber- gen and William Ayotte entertained with songs in keeping with St. Pat rick's day, with Joseph Tram &C., companying them at the piano, Cards were played and supper serv- cd.
 A purse of money was presented to MT. and Mrs. Matthew Donnelly by Mrs. Joseph Winkler, president of the Ladies Auxiliary. MT. and Mrs. Donnelly lost their home and furnishings a few weeks ago by fire. They wish to thank everyone who has assisted them with money and many kindnesses during this trying period. Those present were; MT. and Mrs. William Klitka, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Winkler, MT. and Mrs. Her bert Hayes, MT. and Mrs. Feero, MT. and Mrs. Homer Prime, MT. and Mrs. Morris Relyea, MT. and Mrs. Louis Archambault, MT. and Mrs. Albert Affeldt. MT. and Mrs. Fred Megin, ST., MT. and Mrs. Matthew Donnelly, MT. and Mrs, Kenneth Tooker, MT. and Mrs. William Ay- otte, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Tram. Charles Mott, MT. and Mrs. John Carlson, Miss Marie Carpenter. Miss Betty Megin, Charles D. Gib- son, Horace Read, John J. Bergin and Fred Megin, Jr.
 Returns To Florida
 Petty Officer 3-C Raymond Hor- ton, and his wife, who have been spending a leave with MT. and Mrs Harvey Horton of Lewis avenue left Sunday as Petty Officer Horton was to report at Tampa, Flarida.
 Mrs. Berkeley Frisbie of Woodtick road entertained the Kings Daugh- ter Circle at a tea at her home on Thursday afternoon.
 Second Lieut.. William J. Gray Army pilot has returned to Clovis N. M. after spending Q leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs. William J. Gray of East street. Lieut.. Gray has just returned home four months service in the Caribbean area. He entered the service in May 1922 and received his commission in October 1943.
 Mrs. Rose E. Wakelee, tax collec- tor, reports lO55 persons paid their old age assistance tax during Feb ruary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
Grange Card Party

A card party for the benefit of the Grange building fund will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

Troop No. 2, Girl Scouts, met Tuesday afternoon in St. Thomas Hall. The troop conducted a quiz session. Miss Rosa Gangloff. scout leader, was in charge.