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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
New Crisis
 In BuIquriu
(By United Press)

A United Press Bern dispatch, quoting Balkan diplomatic circles, reported today that the Germans have closed the Bulgarian Turkish frontier and were moving heavy Wehrmacht endorsements into Bull garia. .
 The, dispatch. which came amid other reports of a mounting Bulgar- ian crisis. also said that the Bull garian regent and former Premier Bogdan Filoff had left for Berchtes- gaden by plane in answer to an urgent summons from Adolf Hitler.
 The dispatch said that German headquarters had been set up at Burgas on the Black Sea,
 Reports from other sources told of increasing tension and guerrilla fighting in Bulgaria, the appoint ment of a new pro- German cabinet and strained Russo Bulgarian diplo- matic relations.
 The Soviet Tass Agency, in a broadcast heard by the U.' s. Fed eral Communications Commission, said that Bulgarian guerrilla de- tachments had routed about a regiment" of Bulgarian militia in the district of Ttryn, in the western part of the country.
 Quoting unofficial Berlin sources. the Stockholm newspaper Morgon- tidningen announced the appoint ment of the new Bulgarian cabinet, headed by new Premier Christo Kal- foff, known to be pro- German. Ber- lin. sources. the dispatch said, de- nied that there was any crisis in Bulgaria. x
 Radio France at Algiers, also heard by the EGG. said that "diplo- matic relations between Moscow and Sofia are daily becoming more strained" and added that Soviet ambassador to Turkey Serge Vino- gradox met today at Ankara with Foreign Minister Numan Menemen- cioglu. presumably to discuss Rus sian-Turkish relations. Soviet lead CTS want to assure Turkey. the broadcast said. that their relations would remain friendly even If Rus sia broke with Bulgaria.
 German sources quoted by Nor gontidningen said that conditions in Bulgaria did not resemble the state of affairs in Hungary when German troops marched into that country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
Hospital Bulletins

Gail Shute, two-year-Old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. John Schute, Crest Road, Middlebury, who suf- fered 8 skull fracture in a fall down the cellar stairs at her home last night, was reported in fairly good condition at Waterbury Hos- uital this morning. The girls father is now serving in the Navy.
 Kittie Parsons, 216 Main Street, Naugatuck, was admitted to Wa terbury Hospital for treatment of decorations of the hand suffered in a fall while she was gathering eggs from her chicken coop this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
COOKE ST. BLOCK
 DAMAGED BY FIRE

Two families were routed when fire of undetermined origin broke out in the basement of a large busi- ness and residential apartment building at 495 Cooke street last night.
 Anna Schoenfield, second floor tenant, discovered the fire and awakened her brother Meyer, and the first floor tenants, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Garston and their daughter, Mae.
 Firemen led by Deputy Chief Martin J. Campion confined the blaze largely to the cellar, but dam- age was listed as considerable. Mrs James Tracy, who operates variety store on the ground floor is the owner of the ubliding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

A photo of a proud, young Mar inc registering a snappy salute serves as part of the preface of the 1914 Glass Book of the graduating class of Wilby High School with pride and reveSence", we dedicate this book to Private First Glass Biagio Pandclfi, U. s. M. c. who died in action at Guadalcanal Oc- tober g, 1042" reads the caption. Private Pandolfi was former Wilby student.
 The photo ands dedicatory mes sage serve as realistic introduc- tory to the Green and White" war time class book. Stars account for members of the Glass of 1914 who will receive their diplomas in abseI1- tia for. at the hour of commence ment they will be carrying on for Uncle Sam in wi0eiy-spaced spots
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

to hospitals were reported in critical condition from burns. shock and ira- juries suffered when they leaped from second story windows to a con- crete runway.
 The body of one of the five dead was recovered shortly after the blaze destroyed the building, which had no fire escape. Four others died Of pital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
BUSINESS DELAYED
 BY AMMONIA FUMES

Operations were suspended at the Cudahy Packing Co, 51 Sperry street, today as a switch inadver- tently left on last night filled the plant with ammonia fumes.
 Workers arriving this morning were unable to enter the building, and plumbers in gas masks went to work to remedy the damage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell today approved the following agreements for weekly payments during disability
 Henry G. Flint of Lakeville against American Brass Go. of Tor rington, $S0 beginning May s, injury.
 Joseph Serbek of Winsted against American Brass Co. of Torrington, $27.52 beginning May l, injuries to right hand and thumb.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
DRISCOLL AGAIN
 SUFFERS ATTACK

John J. Driscoll executive secre- tary of the 0. I. O. was today strick. en with another attack of the illness suffered by him at recent labor management conference in Boston. At the latter time Mir. Driscoli was hospitalized for a few days and un- derwent surgical treatment. It was stated today that he may submit to an operation to correct the ill- ness. He s ct present confined to his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
5 Dead, A Hurt In Dance Fire

Hamilton. Ont, May 24-(UP)- At least five persons were known dead today as the result of a fire which destroyed the Moose dance hall and police searched the ruins for a possible 75 persons who, 1t was believed, may have been trap- ped when flames swept the wooden structure early today.
 Six of A injured persons taken
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
FARRARA LOSES
 TOMATO PLANTS

Charles Farrara, 150 Longhill Road. reported to police the theft during the night of two dozen to- mato plants he planted yesterday in his victory garden. Detective Sergt. Anthony Mariana and Detective Joseph Dunphy are Investigating.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
DOCTOR DIES

Waltham. Mass, May 24 - UP) --Dr. Frederick l.. Mcdonald, 62, Waltham and Boston physician and mayor of this city for two terms from 1884 through 1888, died at his home today after a long illness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
LOCAL OFFICIALS
 TO ATTEND DINNER

City officials will tonight attend the 2nd anniversary dinner of the Connecticut State Public Expendi- ture Council to be held at the Ho- tel Bond, Hartford. Mayor John S.. Monagan, City Controller Neil F. Maloney and Budget Director T. E. Olsen will be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
Women Specializing
 In Dairy Farm Work
Land Army Recruits to Be Given Special Instructions
 to Fill Immediate Needs; New Course Starting

student at Wellesley College; Helen Butcher, Stamford, file clerk in a New York office; Jane Futile, Holt, Mo, high school teacher; and Ma rie Sullivan, New London, variety store sales clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
GARCEAU, SMITH
 AT LABOR FARLEY

A mediation conference was to be conducted this afternoon be- fore James E. Hayes of the state labor commissioners office between representatives of the C.. I. O. and the Seymour Smith Mfg. Go.
 According to statements issued on the matter certain grievances are now pending relative to labor management relations which will be opened for discussion at the meeting.
 Ovide Garceau representative of the c. I. O. and Harold Smith of the management will be present.
 Argentina will provide postal serv-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
May 25 Earliest Date
 For Planting TomatoS

Sorrs 25 the earliest 1t A E. Wilkinson vegetable specialist University cut for setting out tomato plants While had killing frosts after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

Several French ships are report cd 70 bs operating on producer gas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
MRS. LATTIMER
 FETES WEAVERS
Swedish Members Enter tained at Thofnaston Ave.
 Residents Home
FAYETTEVILLE Correspondents Phone-S-651l

Waterville, May 2A-The Swedish Weaving Club met last evening with Mrs. Harry Lattimer at her home on Thomaston avenue. Those at- tending were: Mrs. John w.. Platt Jr., Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. J. M. E. Johnson, Mrs. Ralph Benson, Mrs. Bertha Platt and Mrs. Harry Lat timer.
 Bernard Lawshe, son of MT. and Mrs. Thurston Lawshe of 232 Boy den street has been graduated from the Naval Training School for mid- shipmen at Abbott Hall, Northwest University, Chicago, Ill.,, and has been commissioned an Ensign in the U. s. Naval Reserve. He took a three months course consisting of naviga- ton, seamanship and gunnery. and will now go into active duty with the fleet as a deck officer.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Mudano and daughters Connie and Marilyn of Southington visited friends and rel atives in. town recently. The Mu- danos are former residents at 20 Fort Hill avenue.
 Staff Sgt. Wesley Rood recently returned from % months in the Southwest Pacific is now at the I R. T. C.. School at Camp Banding, Fla, after completing this course this week he will be assigned to 6 company as an instructor.
 Prayer Farley
 The weekly Prayer meeting vii be held tomorrow evening at Water. vile Union Church with Rev. Mil. ton Nilsson conducting the service.
 One of the most beautiful trees in the vile this year was the crab- apple tree in the front yard of the Ford home on Thomaston avenue The tree is reported to be the larg- est of its kind in the State of Con- necticut and possibly in New Eng land. At one time it measured 60 foot across. It was the pride and joy of the late George Ford who owned the property. MT. Ford will be re- membered as the postmaster, the position which he held for 52 years until his retirement at the age of 72 His daughter Miss Maude Ford still lives at the family residence. 
 Mrs. Vincent Leonard and infant son Vincent Ernest Jr., of l9 Ash ford street have returned home from Waterbury Hospital. Supper Friday
 The senior choir of Grace Meth odist church will be guests of the Official Board of the Church, Fri day evening at 6:30 at which time a supper will be served. A program o1 entertainment will follow. The SUD- per is being arranged by the Wom- ems Society for Christian Service The committee in charge of the en- tertainment consists of Mrs. Harry Stride, Mrs. S. c. Butcher, Elmer Thorpe and George Francis.
 At meeting of the Casper Davi: auxiliary held recently, Mrs. Johr Byrnes and Mrs. Russell Anterior were named as delegates to the state convention to be held June 23, 24 and 25th at Hotel Griswold, Eastor Point, Mrs. Georgianna Grenier anc Mrs. Everett Cook were named a. alternates.
 | Mrs. Frank Smith will be ir charge of the annual memorial serv- ice for deceased members being helt this evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

MT. and Mrs. Carl Mudano and daughters Connie and Marilyn of Southington visited friends and rel atives in. town recently. The Mu- danos are former residents at 20 Fort Hill avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

Argentina will provide postal serv. ice for prisoners of war in Europe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

Staff Sgt. Wesley Rood recently returned from % months in the Southwest Pacific is now at the I. R. T. c. School at Camp Blanding, Fla, after completing this course this week he will be assigned to a company as an instructor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24
Prayer Farley

The weekly Prayer meeting will be held tomorrow evening at Water vile Union Church with Rev. Mill ton Nilsson conducting the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-24

Mrs. Vincent Leonard and infant son Vincent Ernest Jr., of l9 Ash ford street have returned home from Waterbury Hospital. .,
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
SHIPS:
Allied Might

Recognized naval manual of the
world, the 1894 edition of James
Fighting Ships noted the increasing
strength of Allied might on the high
seas and the continued decline of
Axis strength.
Indicative of the growing power
of the U. S. navy, "Jane's" revealed
that it numbered 4,167 ships last
January, exclusive of thousands of
landing craft, with high watermarks
including the scheduled launching of
two new IS, 000-ton b~attleships this
year, the development of a fleet of
100 aircraft carriers, and the con-
struction of new 2,200-ton fiotilla
leaders.
Referring to Axis naval strength,
James" reported that disablement
of Germany's Tirpitz and G%neisenau
removed its last big capital ships
from service, and despite the launch
ing of two new As, 000-ton ~battleships.
Japanese shipbuilding facilities were
running behind demands.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
Recruiting Office
Announces Program
For Boys IL To 18

Army recruiting office represen-
tatives have announced that the
army has a new program attractive
to 17-year-old boys. 1t is divided
into four definite divisions for those
II to 10 years of age, and is given
as follows:
Cd Enlisted reserve corps of
the army.
(2) Enlisted reserve corps of the
army with army specialized train
ing program, by which a boy who
enlists now and comes under edu-
cational requirements can continue
on to college at government ex-
pense.
60 Air corps enlisted reserve
for boys to receive training as
bombardiers, navigators and pilots.
az Air corps enlisted reserve,
ASTRP, with advantages for ed
ucation as described in section No.
2.
The recruiting office suggests
that anyone interested should con-
tact the army recruiting office at
2822h First Avenue North in Bill
lings.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
PACIFIC:
No Pause

Even as U. S. marines and dough
boys cleaned up resistance in the
Pala islands, 600 miles east of the
Philippines, American airmen were
on the 60 s~oftening up other enemy
strong-points.
Again the Philippines were the
principal targets. Hopping off from
New Guinea, army bombers blasted
the southern port of Davao, shuttle
point for enemy troops and supplies
in the area, and carrier planes OPP
Grating in the Third fleet hammered
shipping, airfields and military in
stallations around Manila bay, nerve
center of the islands.
In striking the southern Palaus,
whose conquest placed U. S. forces
closer to the vital enemy water route
from the Indies to Japan, American
troops encountered fanatical resist
ance, more than 1000 Nipponese SOL
diers out of a force of 10000 fighting
to the death on the main island of
Peleliu.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
CONGRESS:
Charts RecOnUersiOn

With the fall elections rapidly ap-
preaching and congressional leaders
pressed to assemble sufficient quor-
ums, the house and senate made
preparations for handling the post
war economic crisis and then moved
toward a recess until November.
First bill to get an OK. and be
sent up to the White House for the
Presidents signature was the n
providing for a three-man admins
trative board to supervise the dis
posal of an estimated 100 billion dol
lars of surplus war goods, with no
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
OUR SAVIOR'S LUTHERAN
CHURCH
A. H. Hanson, Pastor.
Tel. 221-W

A. H. Hanson, Pastor.
Tel. 221-W
Sunday school and Bible classes
at 9:45 a. m.
Divine service at HOO a. m.
Sermon topic: "He That Humbleth
Himself Shall Be Exhaulted." Luke
14:1-11.
Sunday evening at 1880 o'clock
We will start our evening services
with Holy Communion.
Topic: The warfare of Spirit
filled believers.
(a) The Warriors Power.
(b) The Warriors Armour.
(c) The Warriors Foes.
(d) The Warriors Resource.
Services in Joliet at 2:30 p. m.
Monday at 2:30 the Sunday school
teachers meeting.
Wednesday at 2:30 the ladies' aid.
Thursday at 200 the Women's
Mission Society with Mrs. Roy
Lamb and Mrs. Edward Barthuly as
h~ostesses.
Topic: erich and Successful but
a Fool"
Thursday at 7:45 the Lutheran
brotherhood.
Saturday at 1920 a. m. the con-
class.
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d. NJ. WO co.
LaurePs Own Store Since 1909

sister of religion; Charlene Gass,
sister of nature; Betty Jean Stief,
sister of Immortality; Margaret
Void, sister of fidelity; Doris Wink
Ter, sister of patriotism; Betty 10
Murray, sister of service; Shirley
Gibson, confidential observer; Joyce
Bradford, outer observer; Marilyn
Albertus, musician and Doris Mae
Gibson, choir director.
Fall flowers decorated the tables
when refreshments were served.
H~ostesses were Nancy Bennett,
Charlene Gass and Irene Sherrow.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27

leader of the Montana assembly,
and Irene Sherrow, past worthy
advisor, were in charge of the cere-
monies. Assisting were Margery
Lou Hartley, installing chaplain;
Billielou Braswell, installing record
er and Mrs. F. M. Braswell, install
ing musician.
The new officers are Nan Wilcox,
worthy advisor; Adelpha Vaught,
associate worthy advisor; Patsy
Johnston, charity; Beverly Gunter,
hope; Dorothy Hilgert, faith; Lois
Crawford, chaplain; Shirley Wilson,
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
EUROPE:
Battles Rage

In some of the bloodiest fighting
since D-Day, the whole western front
from Holland down to Switzerland
was af1ame, with Allied forces slug
ging through stubborn enemy de-
lenses and then holding their own
against German counter-attacks.
Especially bitter fighting occurred
on Lieut.. Gen. George S. Patton's
Third army front, where U. S. tanks
spearheaded a drive on Germany's
famed coal and industrial Saar ba-
sin, and the enemy lashed back with
strong armored forces. AS Patton's
men edged forward, the enemy fell
back on the rugged and wooded
slopes of the Vosges mountains,
where they were expected to make a
stand before retiring to the Siegfried
line to their rear.
Stiff German resistance and
repeated armored counter
attacks also slowed progress of
Lieut.. Gen. Courtney Hodges
First army to the north of Pat
toms Third. In this sector, enc
my strength concentrated about
Trier and Stolberg in an effort
to throttle Hodges drives TO the
great Rhineland industrial cities
of Cologne and COblenZ.
In Holland, an estimated 100, 900
Germans fought against entrapment
by Allied ground forces driving up
the eastern border of the country to-
ward the Zuider Zee, and paratroop-
ers dropped in their rear.
Effect of the Allies drive not only
was to threaten the pocketing of
these six divisions in western Hol-
land, but also to put them into posi-
ton to drive around the Siegfried
line ending to the south of this
sector and burst out into the Ruhr
valley.
Clawing through the battered
"GOthic line" under the cover
OF the rolling barrage of their
massed artillery, Allied forces
looked out onto the rich Pc val
ley in northern Italy, as German
armOred formations sought to
stem their rolling advance in
this great agricultural and in
duStrial region,
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27

discrimination to be shown against
little business and sale of all war
plants over $1,000, 1000 subject to con-
gressional approval.
The second bill passed called for
establishment of an office of re-
conversion, which would coordinate
the work of all government agen
cles In the sWitch-back to peace
time conditions, and also authorized
the lending of funds to states if need
ed to meet unemployment compen-
sation payments.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
MISCELLANY

NELSON: Having concluded con-
terences in China looking toward the
reorganization of the rickety Chi
nese industrial machine, Donald Mel
son was scheduled to head for home
to Worh out Americas participation
in the project.
BULLETS: Army ordnance ex-
perts have developed a new incendi-
airy bullet capable of penetrating
~self-sealinc gae anks.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
THE METHODIST CHURCH
M. j. Wilcox, Minister.
At Laurel:

AT Laurel:
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship at IL a. m.
Anthem by the choir. S~ermonette,
I"God and l." Brief Communication
Meditation. Worldwide Commun-
ion Sunday. (Note: All over the
world, wherever at all possible, min
listers and chaplains will be observ-
ing the Lords Supper for everyone
in their services. We invite you to
be present Sunday, and kneel at the
Lords Table as your loved ones are
doing around the world, regardless
of your church affiliation-or lack
of it, Those who have them, bring
your special gift envelopes.
Methodist Youth Fellowships at
$50 p. M, Junior high at parlor
and high school at sanctuary.
Calendar for this next week:
Thursday: Boy Scouts at Scout hall,
leave church at 7 p. m. Tuesday:
Rotary club at 1915 at church par
Tor. Young Peoples Bible Class
pitch-in supper at church parlor at
$3.50 p. m. Choir at church sanct-
uary at 8 p. m. Wednesday: Regu-
lar meeting of official board at
church parlor at 8 p. m.
At Park City:
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7
p. m.
Evening worship at 8 p. m. An
them by the choir. Sermonette "God
and l." Brief Communion Medita-
ton. Holy Communion service.
special gift envelopes.
Calendar for this next week:
Thursday (today): Woman's Society
of Christian Service at Harmony
hall at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday:
Choir rehearsal at the church at
1870 p. m.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27

As The first major step to enable the
automobile industry to prepare for
pedcetime manufacture, the Var Pro-
ductiOn Board authorised Chrysler,
Ford and General Motors to permit
technicians to plan correction Of weak-
nesses in 1912 modelS; bring material
specifications to date; map plant lay
out, and design minor changes in 1912
models. None Of the companies are
permitted 10 spend more than s25,O 900
monthly for labor or material in this
WOrk.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Lewis LaMance, Pastor.

Notice of Special Revival Meetings.
The residents of Laurel and vi
cinity are all cordially invited to at
tend the revival services being con-
Quoted next door to the Chuck
Wagon cafe. Come and bring a
friend. You will enjoy the blessing
of the Lord and the gospel in song
and word. Services each night ex-
cept Monday at 8 p. m.
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ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
H. E. Vomhof, Pas

II. e. Vomhof, Pastor.
Regular services Sunday, Oct. 1.
German at 10 o'clock, English 11:05.
You are welcome at these SER
vices.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Do
send your children regularly.
Walther League meets on Tues
day at 8 o'clock.
The aid meets on Thursday at 8
o'clock.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
CHURCH OF THE NAZAREN]

OAACiNCi1 VI ldE NALAHENE
Fifth at Penn.
James H. Haueter, Pastor.
Sunday school at 9:45 a. m, Man
Gil Morrison, superintendent.
Morning worship II a. M, SER
mon by the pastor
N. Y. P. S. z p. M, Mrs. Octavia
Bondurant, president.
Evening evangelistic service at 8
p. m.
Midweek prayer services Wednes-
day at 8 p. m.
Everyone is cordially invited to
attend all of these services.
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
1.-The Church of the Lutheran Hour"
Park City, Mont.
A. M. Bachanz, Pastor.
The Lutheran hour over KGHL
Sunday, 9 a. m.
Sunday school and Bible class at
9:45 a. m.
Divine services at 9:45 and II
a. m.
Sunday school teachers Monday
evening, 8 p. m.
instruction class on Monday, We'd
nesday, Friday, Ais p. m.
Voters quarterly meeting Oct. 6,
s p. m.
Mission society at Mrs. S. Pear
sail, Oct. a..
If you are without a church home
we cordially invite you to come and
worship with us.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
GAS TEST

Five hundred officers and en-
listed men have been commended
by the chemical warfare service of
the army services forces for volun-
tarily exposing themselves to lethal
gases in order to test a new anti
gas protective ointment.
AS a result of the tests, during
which men entered gas-hlled cham
bers and contaminated areas, medi-
cal officers and research scientists
have conclusive evidence that the
Ms protective ointment will be eff
fective against gas warfare.
Laurel outlook., 1944-09-27
Russ Break-ThrOugh

Heaviest fighting on the eastern
front conferred in the north, where
the Germans claimed more than
600,0 900 Russian troops were attack
ing to clear out the Baltic states of
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Despite the Germans hard de-
tense of their lines, built up in the
swampy lake country of Estonia and
Latvia, the Reds punched out size
able gains.
The old Polish capital of Warsaw
was a fiery inferno as the Reds
pumped shells into the German de-
lenses of the city, and Red troops
surging across the Vistula river
came to grips with enemy units.