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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
WAR COUNCIL WINS PRAISE
Governor Says No Equal Can Be Found in United
 States

Hridg0port Oct, 20-The Connec- ticut War Council has no equal In the United States, Governor Bald win declared here lNst night in Q campaign address In which he pointed to tho diversified activities of the council as another proof of the efforts of his administration in behalf of the people of the state, The Governors address was hroNd- cast over statewide network Of eight stations.
 The War council was created dur inR Governor BaldwinS first torm and was reorgNnixed Nt tho outset ot his second term In lo4S, The Gov. ornor said It's work hos been so of. fectiVe and successful that lt de- serves c major share Of "the glory for outstanding war service that has been Conneetieuts In World War IT."
 Tt hos met every occasion, 1t has risen to every emergency" he as. serted, "in c manner that eVokes not only high praise but genuine ad- nllratlon. To list all thes services t has provided would he to compile m encyclopedia of war activities From protective services to home ana personal services, from mNn- power and manufacturing to fuel, food, war gardens and recreation the wide range Of lt program hos touched every home, person ane business in tho state, More than that, it has been Q tremendous fao- tor of war morale, Q stimulant to greater and greater war oftort' without it, l am frank to admit Connecticut never could have es. tablishod It's magnificent record of eoordinated activity l. a time or na' tlonal emergency
 Ho said tho story Of the War Council Is a story Of cooperative endoayor and iikened 1t to the friendly relationships that the Re. publican party has encouraged be- tween labor and management in ln- duStry,
 "It has not been on operating agency, in the strict sense of that word" the governor explained, Father, It's function hos been to coordinate, to bring order and prog ress out of chaos and confusion, And In that it has ben eminently successful"
 Referring to the protective Serv. Ices, the governor revealed that since the start of the program bl l78 men and women were trained as air wardons, i2,000 auxiliary Ire. men were recruited, as well as l,200 auxiliary state policemen and 4,O00 local auxiliary policemen, He said that more than 10000, 900 hours Of work were performed by volunteers in connection with this activity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
DANAHER TAKES
 POP AT ED, R,
Minces No Words in Cam. paign Speech Last Night
 in Washington

Washington, Oct. 20 -- United states Senator John A, DanRher, Republican candidate for re-elee- ton, minced no words last night in addressing a Litehfield county rally here when he charged the present national administration with con- stant failure Co keep the public In. formed of agreements with foreign nations, particularly agreements Of an economic nature,
 The president, Danaher charged, created ono agency alone which spent over one billion dollars in eight months without any Con. grossionai authorization whatever, This was the Bureau of Economic Warfare,
 Futher the senator asserted, this agency overlapped the work Of i00 other government agencies ln South America alone, drawing funds dl. reetly from the Reeenstruetion ". nance Corporation not one cent of Whikh was bubloet to huult py tac comptroller general,
 "ft was developed by typical bu- reaueFats," he said, after calling at- tention to "one Of the important promises of the Republican party in Its platform which reads We Ahah keep the American people in- formed concerning all agreements with foreign natlons',"
 Danaher told his audience that after gathering what evidence he could concerning this agency, he discussed tho matter with Secretary Of Atate CoFdeli Hull who said, "Tht situation would require Congress slonAi action unless eorreetlVeS could be applied"
 The situation over the Bureau oi Economic Warfare finally became 90 serious, said DanaheF that Secs retAgy Jones and Vice President Wallace became involved in open verbal conflict and confusion which resulted in damage to American interests almost without limit"
 Shortly after this conflict, he told his audience, tho president Issued another order transferring the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

The Chapter maintains Q service ofIleo at 42 Bank street an dare prejared to help Rll needy veterans and their families after the war Is over, To do this, they must put this drive over.
 Organized in 1920, the Disabled American Veterans is c Congres. slonally chartered organization of veterans who have been wounded, gassed, Injured or disabled As Q rec suit of their honorable service in defense of our country, Knowing that tho lack Of experienced serV- Ice officers, to advise and to aid disabled veterans In tho years im- mediatoly following World War resulted in much suffering, and wishing to avoid, or At least to minimize, such calamity as to fu- turo veterans, the D, A, V, decided at It's National Convention In August ie4i, that the best eontribu- ton to tho National Defense program would be to make It's en. tire national service setup available to those defenders of America who become disabled, Since that time, the great need for, and value Of, this nationwide service has grown each day,
 The primary purpose Of the D, A, V, iS to restore, insofar RS pos. slble, the war disabled veterans to as good q position NS they would have enjoyed had they not been disabled and to make them better and happier citizens through sym pathetic understanding and com- radely assistance la solving their problems, Toward this end, the D. A. V endeaVorS to obtain fair and Just compensation, adequate and sympathetic medical care, and honest and profitable employment for those who arc employable,
 The Forget. .Me.Not drive should Do q reminder not only Of those who were willing to go into the dark ness of death that liberty might live but of the labor Of love which youl organi2a ton 70 unselhshly sponsors It Is worthy of Q place in our TO. membFance from year to year, Tho thoughts which it keeps alive if the hearts Of our people arc tht finest the human mind can cherish and are indicative of an order oi brotherly helpfulness, It carries a message worthy of the finest atten' ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
COUNTY CLOTHING
 DRIVE GOES WELL

Rev. George M, Grady of Hart- ford, director of the Connecticut Catholics contribution to the recent nation wide drive conducted by the United Nations Relief RehNbilita- ton, has announced that Hartford County had contributed about 7S,- 900 pounds of packed clothing, This was loaded this past week for ship- ment in two freight ears Ut the Hartford railroad station,
 This amount does not Include the Waterbury contribution which amounted to over twelve tons, as stated by Rev, Eugene o, Cryne chairman ia thiS city. Entire state figures are still incomplete, but it Is expected the figures for the Catholic diocese of Hartford may Do 200 900 pounds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
Building Materials
 Restrictions Based

that very little additional hQualn8 is expected Go b0 built under tNls categofy In New England.
 The H-a program is % cover housing to relieve congestion in war production areas and lt is under thls program that any new houAs ing In New England an the mle mediate future iS to be anticipated. The regional office of tho National Housing Agency also must aet Nn quotas in specific localities to allow such construction.
 The H-S program provides for housing Co relieve individual OaseH of hardship or for returning vel$ erans of this war who are unable to find suitable accommodations and under this category the MIA regional offico is not required Co set up any quota,
 We arc anxious to see that there is no misunderstanding of these relaxatlons on the part of orgAllls Eations and individuals interegtel in building" Mir. Dohhs concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

The annual Catholic Literary award presented by the Gallery of Living Catholic Authors will be given this year tO Dr, William Thomas Walsh, professor at Man- hattanvlll aC0llege of the Sacred Heart In New York city, and author of many widely read books.
 Dr. Walsh, . native Of this city, ls the son Of Mrs. William T. Walsh, Wildwood avenue,
 The award will be made October 2S, the eve of the Feast of Christ the King at Manhattanville, cole lege, One of the purposes of the Gallery ls to give recognition to living writers, and Catholic authors are elected to member ship on the basis of literary merit, their original manuscripts pre- served.
 Or. Walsh k the author of Isabella of Spaln," SC. Teresa of AVila," volumes of poetry and other biographical works, Rev. James M. Glllls, C, s, P, will give the principal address on Oct, 2S, and the presentation af the award will be made by Rev. Francis x, Talbot, $, ],
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

Relaxatlons of restrictions on the use of materials for housing oon- struetlon recently announced by the War Production Board and the Na- tlonal Housing Agency do not mean unrestricted freedom to build, ace eording to a warning issued by John M, Dobbs, New England Re- gional Representative of the Ma. tional Housing Agency.
 The relaxation were announced, Mir. Dobbs said, as Q result of an easing of shortages in certain critl- cal materials and to allow tho con. struction of houses approxlmating pre-war standards. However, the new regulations operate only within the framework of wartime hous. ing construction which is confined to three different oategorles,
 The H-l program Is limited to housing for essential war workers with quotas established by the re- guional office of the National Hous. Ing Agency. Mir. Dobhs pointed out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

Good Conduct Medal at his post in tho South Pacific area, where he Is serving as e truck driver with on in- fantry unit, He has been in the army since February, lo4l, and was sent oyerSeas In January, io42.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

agency in question to the State De. paFtment where proper supervision was available,
 Danaher said many other similar casese were on record but lt "ls Sutii' elent for now that wo realize the importance of the Republican promise to keep tho American peo. pie fully informed"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

talion, State Guard, whose com mander, Lieutenant Colonel Peter E. Fox, added in formation of the mu. sieians' unit,
 Mir, Gentle said that openings still exist for about 10 more muSi- clans, and men from the Waterbury area who play e wind instrument will be welcomed at the rehearsal sessions.
 The band will meet each Sunday morning from 10 o'clock until noon for the practice sessions,
 The band leader who is well. known in local musical circles, has boen organizer of many bands in the area, At one time conductor of the Second Congregational Church Symphony Orchestra, he also has been conductor of the Boys Club band and the Cheshire Reformatory band,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

Private Themlstoclcs Jonldls of Bantam has received hls paratr0op. CTS wings and boots at Fort Bcns ming, Ga, where hc recently com. pleted jump training, He ls Vet- Oran of service In Alaska and the Aleutlans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
MILITARY BAND
 TO HOLD DRILL
George Gentle to Conduct 3rd Battalion RehearsaIS
 Starting Oct. go

RehearsalS will be started by the newly organized Third Battalion Military Band Sunday, october % at tho State Armory on Field street, it was announced today by George Gentle, band leader, The band will be atiiliated with the Third Bat-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
BRIEF MILD SPELL
 FORECAST TUESDAY

Boston, oct. 20-(UP)-The New England extended weather forecast
 The temperature during the next fiyO days will average from two to seven degrees below the seasonal normal. Rather cold weather will prevail during tho period with only . brief mild spell about Monday or Tuesday,
 The normal temperature for thlS period at Boston and New Haven, Conn, is 6i degrees; Burlington, Vt.. Concord, N, H., and Portland,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20

Corporal John V. LaNauei of 37 Lamont street has been awarded the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
Waterbury Chapter
 To Continue Sales . Up To November III
Receipts Help Maintain Service Oice on Bank Street
 to Aid All Needy Veterans and Families After Pres. ent World Conflict; Need for Great Service Grows

The annual Forget-Me-Not drive of the Disabled American Veterans, Waterbury Chapter, Mo- g. will get underway Monday, october S6 and carry through to Armistlce Day, November IT, 1t announced this chapter.
 This is the only means the chapter has of raising funds to operate monies collected for dues are sent National and State chapters for members membership
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-10-20
SONS SPANK MOTHERS

Champaign, I'll. (UP) -- sevora' hundred persons watched nine boys of tho SwitEer park neighborhood here beat their mothers, i4 to {, In Q game of softball.
 Me, ~; Nantucket, B2; and EaSt- port, Me, 45,
 Rainfall will average between one-quarter and two-thlrds inch occurring mainly tomorrow with scattered light showers again about Tuesday.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
Richmond Couple Pledge Vows
in Cand|e|iqh hit Service

TRINITY LUTHERAN church
in Richmond was the scene of a
pretty wedding Saturday eve
ming when Agnes Lench, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lench
became the bride of Private
First Glass Stuart Earle, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Reiter, of
Richmond.
The ceremony was read in
candlelight by Rev. Edmund
Schleicher. The bride, who was
given in marriage by her father,
was goWned in white satin fash
Toned with tight bodice, sweet
heart neckline, long pointed
sleeves and long train. Her fin
gertip veil was draped TO Jul
liet cap.
The matron of honor, Mrs.
Stanley Losch, sister of the
bride, wore blue satin gown,
floor length. made with heart
shaped neckline, fitted bodice
and short puffed sleeves. The
bridesmaids, Rhea Whof and
Evelyn Belhorn wore white and
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
X Ukh the Color, X

st. Joseph hospital. While here
on his furlough Pvt. Picker.
met his cousin, Corp. Harvey
Picker of Roseville, who is sta
toned with the u. S. Medical
Corp at Fort Bliss, Texas. The
two cousins had not seen one
another for several years and
strange as it seems" happened
to meet when both got fur
Tough from their commanders
many miles apart.
JOHN VAN DAM, S &c is
home from Northwestern Uni
versity at Evanston, Illinois for
three days, visiting relatives
and friends. Seaman Van Dam
is taking a radio course at the
University.
MR.. AND MRS. RALPH
RICHIE, 1l9 New street re-
ceived word from Pvt. Ralph
Richie, Jr. of the U. S. Army,
that he has arrived safety
somewhere in England.
MRS. GEORGE EMARSACK
of 10 Dorothea avenue received
word that her son Harold is at
the Great Lakes Naval Training
station in Great Lakes, Illinois.
BLUEJACKET ARD
BLY,, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Theo-
dore BLY,, 22624 Euclid avenue,
st. Clair Shores, has graduated
from the service school of the
u. S. Naval Training Station at
Great Lakes, Illinois as a petty
officer, rate of Fire Control
man sc.
SERGT. ROBERT ELSO, who
has been stationed in Mountain
Home, Idaho, has been transfer
wv w Oil <hiiiy All DdSG III
Tonopah, Nevada. He is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Elso,
81 Gibbs street.
STAFF SERGT. ME
MITCHELL and wife (former
Barbara McWilliams) left for
Greenville, South Caroline Air
Base this morning after spendf
ing 15-day furlough with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w.
Mitchell, 173 Elizabeth street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Wright
entertained for them last eve
ming.
PVT. CLARE A. KINGSLEY
of the Medical Corps, has ar
rived safely in England accord
ing TO word received by his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clare A.
Kingsley, al Englewood avenue.
A/C FELIX WEESER-KRELL
has been transferred from Max
we'll Field, Alabama to Harrell
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
Nurse Points to Urgent
Need for More Funds

a large percentage of them have
never had enough"
Letters have been sent TO all
group contributors of last year, ="
says Miss Mccall, 1--WE beg them
not to forsake us and ask new
groups to consider the cause.
We could solve our problem by
charging two cents per bottle.
We would rather keep it on. the
penny basis, we can do so only
by greater participation"
Following is a report of con-
tributions submitted by the Milk
Fund Committee:
Outright donations, Good Fell
lows $1O0, Grace church Guild
So, Young Women's Episcopal
League SIS, Oskar T. Andreas
Auxiliary $45, Lions Club SIPS,
Fidelis Circle of Zion Evangeli-
cal church SIS, Knights of Col
umbus Is, Girl Reserves $35,
Business and Professional Wo-
men $40, Civilian Defense, SAL
wage Circle S36, Golden Rule
Circle SIS, Silver Lining Circle
SO, Silver Cross Circle SIS, Ever
Onward Circle SO, Margaret
Bottome Circle SIS, Charles
Glefke Junk Yard 2.
Monthly pledges, Trinity Luz
theran Ladies Aid So, B. T. M.
Sisterhood SIS, Lady Margaret
Knitting Club 81, Patriotic
Daughters 81, Clemens p. T. A.
SIS, Dickinson p. T. A. SIS, Don
aldson p. T. A. IS, Grant p. 7.
A. IS, Lincoln p. T. A. SIS, Will
son p. T. A. SIS, st. Peters N. c.
c. w. SIS, st. Vincents DePaul
SIS, Samaritan Circle 81, United
Workers ST., Girls Own Circle
81, KiWanis Club $25.
Send all checks to Miss Nor
ma Jean Anderson, Milk Fund
Treasurer, High School, Mount
Clemens.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25

rose gowns respectively, fash
toned in the same style as that
of the matron of honor. Ruth
Ann Lench and Beverly Reiter
were flower girls and were
gowned in aqua and blue, made
floor length. Roy Lench was
ring bearer.
bridegroom's attendants
were Stanley and David Lench
and Milford Benis. The ushers
were Donald Ernst and Fred
Ebcrhardt, Jr. A wedding din
ner for the bridal party and inn
mediate families was given at
the Eberhardt Inn, in Mutton
Vile, following the ceremony.
The bridal couple left for
short wedding trip after which
they will go to Fort Custer
where Pfc. Earle is stationed.
Pfc. Earle was employed in the
office Of the Richmond Review
before bein. indicted into the
service.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
Baby Baptized
on Sunday

ELIZABETH ANN, b by
daughter of Tech. Sergt. and
Mrs. Edward Jobse, was christ
ened at the Trinity Lutheran
church on Sunday. The sponsors
were, Mrs. Mabel Graham, Lii
liam Schultz and William Jobse.
The christening dress worn by
the baby was made by her great
great-aunt about IS years ago.
Mrs. Oscar Jobse, the baby's
grandmother entertained at dim
ner for the two families and
sponsors at her home at 1870
Gallup avenue.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
Two Members
HOnOred at Meeting

SUNDAY AFTERNOON THE
d. A. Y. l.. Club met at the
home of Pauline Luchtman on
Kendrick avenue. Two of the
members, Mrs. Norman Sauer
and Mrs. Alma Peoples were
honored at a surprise shower.
Airplane Bunco was played and
prizes were awarded to: Mrs.
Norman Sauer, Mrs. Albert
Kimmel and Wilma Behrendt.
The club also observed its
9th anniversary. The first COM
pleted club book was presented
at the meeting.
Mrs. Albert Kimmel will be
the hostess at the February
meeting.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25

SHIRLEY KRAATZ A N D
JOHNE ROCKS are the Good
Citizens chosen in the annual
contest by the Alexander Ma
comb Chapter, Daughters Of the
A meri lean Revolution. Both
girls are Seniors in High school.
Shirley is from Mount Glenn
ems High school, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs, Alphonso kraatz
of 40 Kendrick avenue. She is
II years old, the high school
treasurer and active in Girl
Reserves.
Johne is from the Utica High
school, a senior, l6 years old,
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
Executive Board
of 2. T. A. Meet

AN EXECUTIVE MEETING
of the Herman Xix PIT A. was
held last evening at the home of
Mrs Thomas L. May.
Plans were made for the
location Of the honor roll of
the service men and women who
attended the Herman Xix
school. More details on the dedi-
cation Will be announced later.
MADGE BLANK. Gwen AL.
len and Dorothy Stroup spent
the weekend in Fort Wayne,
Indiana, visiting Mrs. Louis Fa-
bian.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
Mrs. Henry TV|off Heads
USO Senior Hostess Group

A MEETING OF THE USO
SENIOR HOSTESSES was held
at the USO club on East Broad
way on Friday, January 81 at
$3.50 o'clock.
Barber, the club director, was
introduced to the ladies, he
thanked them for their coopera-
ton in the past and made sug-
gestions for future activities of
the group. Carmen Hickey, the
assistant director, outlined the
organization and presented
plans of the Junior hostesses of
the club.
During the brief business
meeting which followed, Mrs.
Henry Tryloff was elected pres
ident of the Senior hostesses and
Carmen Hickey was chosen Sc
cretary. 1t was decided that flu
ture meetings of the group
would take place on the first
Friday of each month at 2 o.
clock.
After the meeting adjourned
Mar. Bcnbrnhck and Mrs.
Henry Tryloff assisted the staff
members in serving refresh
ments.
The Tuesday night dances are
sponsored by the Jewish We'll
fare Board of Mount Clemens.
Selfridge Field orchestra fur
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
P. T. A. Meeting
at Wilson School

THE WILSON p. T. A. held
their regular meeting last eve
ming with the fathers in charge
and Robert Shepherd the chair
man. Ralph Peterson conducted
the meeting and John Nunneley
introduced the speaker, Arthur
Scheiffle, executive secretary of
the Huron Clinton Metropolitan
Authority of Detroit.
Bill Mason, Jr., played two
piano selections and accompan-
led the singing led by Harry
Halter.
MRS. WILLARD c. STIEF
and son, H. Kirwin attended
the light opera "Bittersweet" at
the Masonic auditorium on Sat-
urday evening while Mr.. Stief
attended a dinner and heard Mr..
Bales. president of American
Creamic Society Of America,
speak. Tom Place and William
Scragg also attended the dinner
which was held at the Rackham
Foundation in Detroit.
c H a r l. f S CHAPMAN. As
Grove Park avenue. is at his
home recovering from a serious
operation performed week
ago in the Osteopath Hospital in
Detroit. He returned last eve
ming.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-01-25
BridetO-be
HOnOred

PHYLLIS STANLEY was hon
ored at a surprise bridal shower
at the home of Mrs. Mervin
Repp on Stapleton street last
evening.
Games were played and priz-
es were awarded to: Doris Leon,
Lillian Rosso, Elizabeth Spen-
Ger, Sheila Wise and Leila Dob
beroWski. Mrs. Isabel Chalfant
and Mrs Charlotte Schultz as
sisted the hostess.
MR.. AND MRS. ARTHUR
EHRKE entertained at dinner on
Sunday honor of the birthday
anniversary of Mr.. Ehrke. The
guests present We're; Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Drechsler, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Havel, Sr., Mr.. and
Mrs. William Havel, Jr. and son.
MRS. ROBERT G.. PELTIER
entertained the members Of the
Tripoii Club at luncheon today
at her home.
MRS. Edo A r BRUSSEAU
has invited the members Of her
bridge club for luncheon at her
home Thursday at l o'clock.