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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
Fowl Invade N. Y. Garden
By JOAN YOUNGER

Limited Press stan COrrespOndent)
 New York, Dec 2s CUP0 = Five thousand fowl, mostly chickens, are a lot of poultry, and Madison Square Garden is a strange place to find them, but there they were to- day strutting their stun at the poul- try show--tlae fanciest, juciest lock- ing birds in existence.
 The Garden, home of the prize light, the ice frolic and the swanky horse show, was a cackling, gobbling missing, squawking barnyard. And among the exhibits was one Rhode Island Red hen, which wouldn't have brought $40 roasted, which couldn't be bought for. $ 900 on the hoof, in manner of speaking.
 She's dscribed as "a good mother, for a chicken, and ] fine layer by her owner Harold Tompkins of Concord, Mass, who maintains he put all of his children through cole 1ege cultivating chickens.
 She's just one prize pet that will never see an oven. With her, there t1AC JuA ACyoS kt4ACeSoNA4top 0uChAoS 6CCoS peafowl, game birds, swans, and l. 500 pigeons, none of which is of the street. or rank and file, variety. Not a one flew in. They all came in the best crates, by plane, train, and farm truck. The swans brought their own private pool along, and in case any chicken shouldn't feel quite up to scratch there are instructions on every cage such as ''for revitalizer, go to the double diamond (informa- tion) booth"
 The birds are housed on the base ment floor and the cock-a-d doodle- doos at times drowne dout the hockey fans in the Arena above last night. The racket was something only . farmer could stand, but spe- cial white wing atendants will take away the old fashioned hencoop Odor aS it accumulates.
 We are happy to report the fol- lowing information about chickens: Fighting cocks aren't called fighting cocks anymore except in whispers and they no longer fight because it's illegal.
 Chickens with red ear lobes lay brown eggs and chickens with white ear lobeS lay white eggs, except for Larnonas, which have white ear lobes and lay white eggs, and are therefore, something.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

days after the fal lof Wake Island in December, 1941. the Navy's youngest service has consistently lived up to tradition of getting things done.
 Growing from an original nucleus of $500 men to more than 234. .000- more than three-fourths of whom are now overseas with thousands more scheduled to go in the near future -the Seabees have followed close on the heels of the invasion waves to build airstrips and bases as fast as the fighting troops se- cured the land.
 Secretary of Navy Jams E. For restal, in a message to the Seabees, said: "On this third birthday of the Seabees, I extend my congratu- lations to an organization which chose for its motto the words, Can Do,' and then proceeded, by cour- age, skill and hard work to live up to it."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
WORLD WAR II A YEAR AGO
BY UNITED PRESS


 In Italy, American 5th Army gains complete control of Mount SammucrO; Berlin reports Ger man evacuation of devastated town of OrtOna.
 On New Britain. U. s. Marines push to within 116 miles of the Cape Gloucester airfieId; Austra- Hans in New Guinea capture Wall ingai and Ago.
 I'm the United States, the Army takes ever full pOssessiO nOf the railroads.
 Secretary of Navy Frank Knox announces loss of Q U. S. destroyer in the successful Marine invasion at Cape Gloucester, New Britain. On the Russian front, Soviet troops capture KorOstyshev and 60 other places in push 12 miles of ZhltOmir.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

Cosmetics are being made from monillo seed grown in Mexico.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
The Army Knolus All The AnslDers--AnyQ Questions?

O. My son is overseas. He left a box with his personal belongings in Kansas City Warehouse for storage before he left. Now he would like me to have that box. How can l get 1t? Mrs. E. S., ,Holyoke, Mass.
 A. It is suggested that you have your son write letter to the Ware house giving instructions for the shipment of the box to you. As he stored the articles himself, they can be released only at his request.
 Q. What is the rate of pay per month of a Pfc, Infantry, overseas? W. S., Manchester, N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28

In one instance, the Japanese made their last desperate effort to drive American forces of Bougain- vile and their success depended on whether or not they could knock out the airfields the Seabees had built. Mortars and bombs poured down on the fields for nearly two weeks. But as fast as they fell, the Seabees repaired the damage. At no time were the fields out of opera ton for more than 30 minutes, and not once were flights interrupted.
 On another occasion, the 10th Battalion was assigned to build an airstrip in No-Man's Land on Los Negros. From the seats of their bulldozers and power shovels, the NaYy's builders answered sniper fire with carbineS, then proceeded to finish their assignment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
JEWISH VETERANS IN
 ANNUAL ELECTIONS

Election of officers will be held by the David L.. F'annick post. Jew ish War Veterans. next Wednesday night at 0:30 at the American Le- glon Home. with the installation to take place next month.
 The auxiliary is completing plans for Q bridge party to take place Jan. 8. Details will be discussed at Q spec- iai meeting Wednesday night at e:s0 at the homo of Miss Sarah Freeman Of 100 Bishop street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-28
SEABEES THREE
 YEARS OLD TODAY.
Nays Youngest Service Follows Tradition of Get-
 ling Things Done

Washington, Dec. 2S S-(UP) -The Navy's Seabees, who fight with one hand and build with the other, cel- ebrate their third anniversary to- day with record of participation in every major ambitious invasion in this war.
 Since the first naval construction regiment was authorized just four
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
Guest Hour Party
Entertaining To All

Can you whistle. dance. play an
instrumen, or sing II SO. then put
YOU talent into training and Join
in the fun al the Cues, i.~-r party
heli very Monday IN !? HorScmen
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
fine COCKTAIL
LOUNGE OPENS
AT SKIES CLUB

The new cocktail lounge at Club
Three 666 is becoming the mecca
for those who like their favorite
drinks in the early afternoon in
an atmosphere conducive to good
fellowship and refinement
The new show to be produced by
Betty Taylor will premiere at this
nitery on Monday. June l9 and
promises TO be an outstanding mite
club production.
In New Show
Included in the lineup Will be
Lillian Fitzgerald. Arts Duke.
Dorothy Derrick. Rae and Ray, and
other outstanding theatre and mite
club attractions along with the
Taylorettes and the music of Teddy
Buckner'S band.
The current show is high,ighted
by the jump style singing OF Lillian
Fitzgerald doing Murder, He Says"
"Milkman Keep Those Bottles
Quiet; the sweet singing of Doro-
thy Derrick on III Get By; the
1--WE and tap steps OF Billy Byrd and
the solid boogie-woogie playing OF
blind Arts Duke, on his interpreta-
tons Of Upstairs Boogie' a riSque
bit which he vocalizes and gains
much applause
The Taylorettes come in for their
share OF the plaudits with a mum
Der called mo 1--WE" in a torso
swaying and soft shoe dancing rou-
tine 10 the tune Of mo Name 1--WE"
as DlaVed nv Teddy RucLpar'e hand
The finale finds Duke playing the
boogie and the chorines falling in
with the rest OF the cast to end the
hoorshow on wave of mitt clap
ping from the mite clubbers present
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
Talent Show On
Parade Now AT
Club B & 6 Spot

II IT'S blues singing, some hearty
laughs and fine entertainment you
want then the current show at Club
B. and c., is sure to be just the
thing TO make your evening
Emcee Horace i-ayne gets the
show of TO a good start by singing
Happy as Day is Long" and goes
into dance Smith Sisters, a trio
of intricate and fash dancers, are
next and win plsudits for their
give-out.
Gertrude Saunders, a newcomer
from New York gay spots. goes
risque on such tunes as "Oh, Baby"
and ice Man" to score with the
patrons.
For comedy the team Of Ash Can
Larue and Payne offer a laugh get
ting skit, sure to amuse you with
its jokes and Larues comic antics
The climax Of the buildup is worth
laughing at and makes a hit.
Ford and Walker, two flne dane
ers, are solid in their laying down
OF educated feet. especially when
one executes a semi-ballet routine
on his toes and the other dances on
a chair bottom while lying on his
back.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17

dawn engagement, This small but
fascinating aggregation is declared
BY many TO be The Greatest Little
Bard in America Pleasure seekers
from far and near are expected to
welcome them on this engagement.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17

come Detrots favorite dancer, too
Song Stylist
Bringing some novel arrange
ments and a good voice TO the mike,
Marian Alternately, song stylist,
takes the vocal honors in the gala
new production Exquisitely gown
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17

The Studio which produced the great
Mrs. Miniver" continues tradition
making Of The White Cliffs of Dover"
another great and important picture.
4 r 4 r
This is magnificent MGM entertain
ment-but it is also a contribution to
the hope OF the future in the partner
ship Of nations, especially those which
share a common language.
4 r 4 4
For it is a story of way Of life and
shows how that way of life dovetails
with the American Way.
r 4 r r
The canvas is large-the story is simple
and personal. Centering around an
American girl-played by the charming
Irene Dunno and the love she finds
among the stately homes Of Britain,
in the person Of Alan Marshal.
\ 4 r r
Adventure. excitement. bravery, action
and infinite tenderness are all woven
into The White Cliffs OF Dove" -.
in the screen play BY Claudine West,
Jan Lustig and George FroesChel.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
CIubZombieShow
Opens To Host OF
Mite Club LOVERS

Joe "Ziggy" Johnson, famed Chi
cago producer. scored an unques-
tionable hit Monday night In his
new show presented at Broad's Club
Zombie. Cosmopolites will remem-
Der "Ziggy" on their visits to the
mite spots of ST. Louis and the
Rhumb oogie in Chicago. where he
gained the rep" of producing the
finest shows in the middle west.
Burst Of Song and Color
The show comes on with burst
Of song and color, featuring those
whirlwind dancers the Miller
Brothers and Lois. stars OF stage
and mite club renown.
Twisting mean torso Is the
shapely and lovely lady known as
LOWE Lane She practically steals
the show with her interpretative
dancing LOWE has already been
acclaimed the toast OF New York
and Chicago, and now bids TO be-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
Grand Fun For All

This grand entertainment is
planned for the amusement OF the
many u Horsemen members and
their friends and is a gala affair.
Make plans now and enjoy the gay
city II Guest Hour party on Mon
day IN Sky Room. 323 Erskine
street
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
Ella Fitzgerald
Pleases Troops

The biggest prize package OF en-
tertainment ever opened at the Tus-
kegee Army Air Field was united
last week at the formal dedication
Of the New Post Amphitheater and
out stepped the Queen Of Swing
Song Stylists, Ella Fitzgerald,
heading an all-star show which fea-
tured Cootie Williams and band. the
Four Ink Spots, Moke and Poke,
Ralph Brown, and Eddie Vinson.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17

Sky Room. 500 Erskine street.
Any professional or amateur en-
;ertainer I eligible 10 enter the fun
jamboree and perhaps win the
weekly contests given al the Sky
Room
Winners Of contests FOR four weeks
VII compete against each other for
a grand prize OF ten dollars offer
Cd by the party sponsorer
Entertainers who wish 10 become
guests OF the club on Mondays will
oe given courtesy card which en-
';leS them e special consideration
FOR the evening They will slso be
gwen an opportunity TO participate
n the entertainment at the Guest
Hour affair
Winner OF the weekly contest will
have their picture publicly display
ed IN The Horsemcn Club. a local
and al the Civic Cen
ter.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17

The cast Of supporting players con-
tains names that in themselves deserve
supporting casts Among them are.
Roddy McDowall, Frank Morgan,
Van Johnson, &. Aubrey Smith. Dame
May Witty and Gladys Cooper.
4
Primary credit should 60 TO Clarence
Brown who gratified a strong ambition
in planning and directing this produc-
ton. lie was admirably spuned on by
the able cooperation OF man who has
emerged as the screens greatest pro-
Queer, Sidney Franklin.
Together. they have shovered loving
care on this new, momentous MGM
enterprise.
Just ig,, a. Mrs: O. ~
Miniver = l.L
moved us. so Wa ~
will THE A [-l-0O
White Cliffs OF w i NJ
Dover A N,D/k-o-~ IL.
heart-warming - ( ~ =:
reception is its 81
sincere due. Pau, acrou ilsDs-Zao
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
Raymond Taylor
Plays For Dance

Raymord Tav.or and his Brown
BON oers O! Rhythm. nationally
famous o1terta .ncrS. who have
thrilled dance goerS throughout the
United States with their fascinating
tunes. arc coring here on Saturday
for one-nigat engagement al the
Forest Club, for a midnight I'll
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17
Fish Dock Open
To Food Lovers

Folks who have a disc 1.ratInc
taste for fine. fresh Ash dinners and
well seasoned Barbecue ave find
ing tina; they arc pleased Win the
food served ~ courteous MATTRESSES
,, 1913 81 Antoine street. tho r.
EnG B Fish Dock. owned by Ben
OrmSby
Prompt attention 10 each Gus
toner and nc serving o. dch-IoGS
snd sppe;iz.nc foods and drinks
makes this sroi an ideal place 10
satisfy that craving for jusi.r.te RIBS
snc fish dinners
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-06-17

cd, Miss ADernathy makes a delight
full addition 10 the show.
Girls Galore
Boosting the longest line in town,
"Ziggy" brings 10 dancing darlings
TO the Zombie floor in some OF the
hottest dancing rortines
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
By LOUIS F. KEEAILE Limited Press War EdiaoRD

British forces driving headlong behind the rocket bomb coast of France reached the outskirts Of Amiens on the Somme river today in an advance of Go miles in the last 48 hours. fianking a iO0-mile stretch of the coast.
 The American First Army far to the east pushed on beyond captured Laon to within 90 miles of the Bel- gian frontier, rapidly extending an even wider arc around the Germans in the Channel coast area.
 In southern France the Americans herded the broken German 18th Army northward along the Rhone valley toward Lyon, and on the Mediterranean coast took Nice with out opposition.
 The Russians smashed ahead from the captured Plocsti oil fields in Romania into the suburbs of Bucharest and in the Black Sea area reached the border of Dobruja, an- nexed by Bulgaria in 1890.
 Germanys Balkan front was col- lapsing as Bulgarian and ROmanian delegations prepared to sign Allied peace terms in Cairo and Moscow, while armed revolt broke out in a third satellite country, the puppet state of Slovakia.
 Encouraging Pieture
 Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower. Allied supreme commander, presented an encouraging picture of the situation in western Europe to correspondents at press conference. He said his Armies are more than five days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
RIVAL FIREMEN CLASH TONIGHT Waterbury, Naugatuck k SOftball Contest Set for
 Linden Park

Naugatuck, Aug. 3i--A softball game win be held this evening at 6:30 at Linden park between the Naugatuck fire department and the Waterbury fire departmnet. It. John Philips will pitch for the local team.
 Coach Garry Grand predicted this morning that the Naugatuck team will continue it's winning streak by trocncing the Brass City depart ment. The Waterbury squad is un- defeated this summer.
 Winner of the tilt win be award cd the Garry Grant Memorial tro- phy, a cup donated by Kerry Dolan in honor of Naugatuck Departments coach. eter Brennan win call the balls and strikes and Mike Shea will umpire on passes.
 Mgr. Prank Moroney of the Post Office softball team Issued a chal- lenge to the Nougatuck Hose Co. Wednesday. The challenge remains unanswered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
BLAZE AT GOLF
 COURSE QUELLED
CareIessIy Discarded Sig. agarette Believed Re.
 spOle for Brush Fire

Naugatuck. Aug. 3i-Fire Chief John J. Sheridan issued q warning today to residents Of Naugatuck to Secure written permits from fire Marshal Michael P. Shea before attempting to burn brush. Such permits are issued only if the fire marshal sees fit. he explained.
 Chief Sheridan reminded that perBons who set fire to brush with sut permission can be summoned to .ourt for criminal action. While brush fires are usually brought un- der control promptly, there is ale wa!B the possibility of their creat- ing considerable damage, he pointed out.
 The majority of brush fires are caused accidentally. Chief Sheridan said and warned persons to be care ful in extingulshing cigars and cig- arettes during this time of the year when dry grass and leaves ignite easily. He also urged persons with permits to avoid setting fires when there are strong winds.
 4 brush fire "Wednesday at D. n. on Porter avenue, near the Hop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
V-DAY VIEWS
 ARE EXCHANGED

Naugatnck, Aug. sl--Tsse indus. trial division of the Naugatnck War Council held a meeting Wednesday night at the offlce of the J. H. WhiA- temore CO. to begin preparations for an observance of v-dny tn the event of a declaration of an arusss- tice with Germany. Philip '. Rice. chairman of the division. revealed today.
 Although v-day plans are being formulated by borough merchants. detailed information cannot be 6is- closed at present. Miss Irene B. Squires of the Chamber of Com- merce said today.
 Eo definite overall program can be divulged because plants are draw ing up individual plans. Asr. Rice explained. It may be a few weeks before all firms are ready to Issue instructions to employees concerning the preparations. he pointed Uuf. "Wednesday nights session was called for the exchange of views. he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
ARMY DISCHARGES
 WILLIAM JEPSON
German Street Soldier Spent IS Months in U. s.
 Hospitals

Naugatuck, Aug. 3i.-William E Jepson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P, Jepson. 70 German street. received an honorable discharge August 2i from the Army at the Stark General hospital. Charleston. S. C.
 The local soldier was wounded Feb. 2. ie43. on Guadalcanal. He spent the past le months in varg- Olis hospitals throughout the coun- try.
 The local guardsman received a wound in the leg as he was making his way to an outpost on Canal. The bullet shattered the bone and he vas not evacuated for about 36 hours. He was serving as a runner.
 He left with the National Guard fin January, isao. and after spending some time in Camp Blanding. Fla, his unit was sent overseas to the South Pacific area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
FACTORY GOLF
 MEET PLANNED
Handicap Tourney Satur day and Sunday at Hop
 Brook Club

Naugatuck. Aug. sl-Tne United states Rubber Individual Handicap tournament will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Hep Brock Cols club.
 All employes Of the Naugatnek Footwear plant are urged Co cone pete for the individual trophy.
 Eighteen holes Of medal score. us. ing the Galloway system e hanai- capping will determine the winner. All details Of tlle tournament Wt1 be posted at the club house.
 There xiIl be an entry fee of twenty-five cents, to be used as pEise money.
 All participants should register with the club manager. Ralph Han. son. before starting play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
ARTHUR HOLM, WIFE,
 COON ROAST HOSTS

Naugatuck, August 3i. - 4 hot dog and corn roast vas held recently at the home of Mfr. and Mrs. Arthur Holm of Oxford after which singing. dancing and out-d0or sports were enjoyed.
 Attending were: Mir. and Mrs Raymond Stauffer and family. Mil- dred C. Calvin. Dorothy Callahan. Mary Strosn. Mary Ruccio. Agnes MeNamara. Olive Aslle. Bobby Hub- bell, Thomas Reilly. Danny Pasani Clara Russell and Jane NeNamara
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
REAGAN 4. (. OUTING
 PROGRAM COMPLETED

Naugatuek, Aug. 3I-Plans for the RJsagan 4. c. outing at Kelly's farm in Prospect have been eom- pleted
 The elambake gill le held SuD- day with a varied menu being pre- pared. Francis Calvin, chairman, said. 4 program Of athletics has been arranged with a s0ftball game between the ReaganS and the Post Ofllee Of Naugatuek the feature at- traction.
 Refreshments gill be served until the bake is ready,
 D0uneament of l7 Japanese ships. including three destr0yers, sunk by United States submarines,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
REPUBLICANS WILL
 NAME ' DELEGATES

Naugatuck. Aug. 3l-Seven deie- gates to the Republican town con- vention will be selected at ward cau- cuses of the Republican electors which will be held Sept. C at 8 D. m. at the town hall. the ]. c. Rayt- kwich office. i06 South Main street and in the Polish-American club building. i99 Bridge street. Chair man Charles P. Rodenbach an- nounoed today.
 At the convention. delegates will elect four delegates to the iath dis- titct senatorial convention. Date Of the senatorial session has not been selected.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
RATION OFFICE WILL
 CLOSE MONDAY NIGHT

Naugjatucn. Aug. 3i.-The Nau- gatuek Ration board on Church street viii be open Monday, Labor Day. for usual business, but Eill be closed Monday evening. Tuesday, the regular closing day, the 0silces will remain open all day including 7 t0 Q D. m.
 The office will be closed Wednes- day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Aug. 3i - Funeral services for Rev. Howard H. Shell ley, pastor of the Full Gospel Taber- nacle. Prospect St., Union City. was held today at 2 D. m. from the Ta- bernaele. Rev. Roy Enuland of the New England Assemblies of God ofIlciated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31

While the selectees were waiting to leave by bus for New Haven. cof- fee and donuts were distributed by the Red Gross canteen committee in charge of Miss Hazel Penrose.
 The names of the selectees will not be revealed until the local board receives information as to which branch of service they were accepted for duty. The reason was believed to be the new regulations which went into effect recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31

Naugatuck, August 3l. Another group of selectees from Board l4A left Naugatuck this morning for the New Haven induction center to be assigned to duty in either the Army or Navy.
 The roll call read by Chairman Harris Whittemore, IT, of the local board Superintendent Schools Harold E. Chtenden presented the Rotary Club money belts to the seecees and aso pocket editions of The New Testa ment gifts of the Gideons of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-08-31
PROPERTY BASIS
 OF $S,OOO ACTION

An alleged violation of an agree ment involving property on Clougr road and Joseph street is the basis of an s8.OOO civil action filed in su- perior court by Mary and Sadie Mecca of Waterbury against Frank Slonowitz Of Waterbury and Nathan ". Rowley of Harwlnton.
 The plaintiffs claim they placed the property in the hands Of MT. Rowley. to whom they owed money for lumber and materials, with the understanding he would complete the homes which they started 10 build. and sell them. They allege he sold the houses to the other de- fendant below Q reasonable value before they were completed. Brook golf course, caused little dam- age and is believed q cigarette care- lessly thrown away was the cause.
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