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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

WGtertown, June 23-Miss Peggy Coon of woodruff avenue, was hon. ored by a group of her friends at Q surprise dinner party given Tues day evening at the Press club In celebration of her birthday. Miss Mabel Milot of Pythian avenue and Miss Doris Veillette of Middlebury were hostesses for the party. Follow ing the dinner the girls enjoyed 6 social evening.
 Miss Coon received many beauti- full gifts from her friends attending the party who were. The Misses Mabel Milot, Mary McGougth, Helen Shields, Jeanne Flynn, Genevieve Ryan, Virginia Bruneau, Aileen Ryan, all of Watertown; Peggy O'Connor, Catherine McElligott, Helene Hamel, Doris Hamel, Tess Patynick, Ann Lynch, Gertrude Col ligan, all of Waterbury; Rita Kear- ney of Naugatuck; Betty Parsons, Dorothy Elsner, Marion Parsons, Marjorie North, all of ThomaSton and Doris Veillette of Middlebury.
 Nurses Aides Hold Meeting
 The Watertown Red Cross Nurses Aid Corps, met at the town hall Wednesday evening to be finger printed and to take a civilian de- fense oath. The following aides were fingerprinted: Louise A.. Moore, Mrs. Ellen Killorin, Mrs. Mary Wicket, James Lewis, Florence PociuS, Mrs. Agnes Tumash, Elaine Cruikshank, Lindy Low, Gladys, Mrs. Julia Harrison and Ruth Rahn. Any Aide who was unable to be present, is urged to go at once to the town hall to have the finger printing done and to take the civil fan defense oath.
 Later the group adjourned to the Red Cross office for short business meeting and refreshments.
 Dr. M. Heminway Merriman urged the Nurses Aides to train to serve at the emergency medical unit sta- tions at the Watertown high school and at the South school, Oakville. The necessary Arrangements will be made very soon to farther this plan.
 Mrs. William D. Starr, chairman of the Nurses Aides committee read the list of hours of service given in the Waterbury and St. Mary'S hospitals during the month of May, which totaled 303 IA hours. Nineteen aides contributed this time.
 The following aides served as Nurses Aides at the .Watertown blood bank on June Is: Mrs. Flor enco Price, Mrs. Felicia Plusik, Mrs. Kathleen Smith, Miss Mary Lynn Miss Louise Moore and Mrs. Betty Welch. '
 Plans were discussed for summer and fall meetings. The next meet ing of the corps will be held We'd nesday, July l2.
 Visit Ice Cream Plant
 Members of the Spartan All club inads a visit to the ice cream plant at Old Hundred. Southbury, We'd nesday afternoon. On their return irc mtheir trip they went to the home of the leader, Mrs. Frank M, Reinhold of Litchfield Road where they rendered a shower to Miss Jean Hinman, assistant County All club agent whose marriage will take place in Burlington on July 8, later in the afternoon picnic supper was served
 Taaose attending were: Miss Jean Hinman, Mrs. Frank M. Reinhold. leader, Shirley Rice, Cora Rice, Grace Collins, Betty Woodward, Ann Reinhold, Nancy Linsky, mem bers, and Jean McDermid and Car olyn Durnphy, guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
EFBRRATORs ROLL OFF LINE

Tulsa, Okla. (UP)-Elght hun cred nberator bombers had been assembled in the Tulsa Douglas Aircraft co. plant up to June l.. Mni. Robert l.. gouthwitck. Army 1FoeuEement ofacer. announced re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
MARRIES IN HASTE

Cincinnati, O. (UP)-Miss Edith Smith,( Red Cross worker, seemed rather agitated, co-workers noticed one afternoon. They inquired why she was so out of breath. "Oh, I've been rushing around quite a bit was married jupst before lunch" " she told them casually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Georgia Bria, former reporter for The Democrat, this week sent his first Associated Press dispatch from Italy. After serving in the editorial rooms of The Hartford COurant and lated of the United Press in Boston, he took Q position on hte AP cable desk In New York city and from there was assigned . few weeks ago aS foreign cOF- respondent in Italy. He is sta- tioned at the present time in Rome.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

An astounding phosphorescent rock which glows so strongly at night it can be seen a hundred miles is to be found in Algeria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Fire is worried over the declining number of pigs sent to bacon Id, : OorleS' -,Ai 4AlkAi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Sergeant Floyd Hamm of l6 North Riverside street, who had been re- ported missing in action since March %, is a prisoner of war in Ger many, according to a War Depart ment announcement made last night. A graduate of Leavenworth high school and 8 former employe of the Scovill Mfg. CO, he was sent overseas last December.
 Corporal Sylvester Sborne of 25 St. Joseph street, who had been serving at a post in the Middle East, has been transferred to an undis- closed new post, according to word received by his parents, M. and Mrs. Palmino Sborne. Before entering the service in August, l94l, he was employed by the Waterbury Manu- featuring company.
 Clifford E. Baker of 45 Center street has been promoted to ser- geant at his post in the South Pa- cific. The son of MT. and Mrs. Will liam T. Baker, he is with former National Guard unit.
 Technical Sergeant George F. Erickson, son of MT. J. Erickson, 153 Arden road, and Corporal Lester G. Shepard, son of MT. c. Shepard, I45 Fairlawn avenue, are serving in a North African port with 6 serve ice company which controls im- mense supply and equipment depots for the Mediterranean area.
 Staff Sergeant Francis W. Dona- hue, son of MT. and Mrs. simon J. Donahue of Wolcott. is spending 6 furlough here after a period of serv- ice in Italy. He is a veteran or 70 missions over Europe, and was wounded in action over Austria. He served with the 18th Air Force m Italy for seven months.
 Captain William L. Burghoh Of $50 Robbins street has been awarded third Oak Leaf cluster to his Air Medal at his southeast Pacific post. He has been cited for meritorious achievement in offensive operations against the Japanese and for den- onstrating outstanding ability, courage, and devotion to duty" He entered the Army in March. i94l, and has been overseas since last October.
 Sgt. Joseph D. Hamel. 62 French street, Watertown, is a German pris- Sner of war, and S-Sgt Charles Isherwood, 40 Chestnut avenue is interned by Romania, the War De- pertinent announced last night.
 Lieut.. John L. Bonn, U. s. Navy chaplain, who is stationed at the U. s. Naval Air base at Ottumwa, Ia.. is visiting at the home of his father, John L. Bonn, 4T0 Willow street, for a brief furlough. Father Bonn will attend the first solemn high Mass Sunday of Rev. James J Deeley. s. J.. at the Sacred Heart church.
 Father Bonn. former professor of philosophy of literature at Bos- ton College. author and speaker of note. left Boston College about c year ago to become a Navy chap lain. He was first assigned to the Great Lakes Training station, and later assigned to 0ttumwa where he has since been.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

with his parents, MT. and Mrs John Wilson of Grand street.
 Sgt. Edward O'Connell of Tono' pah, Nevada, is spending a 10 day furlough at the home of his par. ents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas O'Con. nell of East Main street.
 Farley Tonight
 The recreational committee o the local War Council will mee this evening at 8 o'clock to make plans for summer recreation.
 Plume and Atwood softballers vii play the Seth Thomas All Star this evening at o'clock at thu Sanford avenue field. Rain forced the postponement of the gam scheduled Wednesday evening.
 Pvt. Lewis Tanner of the Arm, Air Transport command who hai been stationed in South Americt for some time is spending a thret weeks furlough with his wife or Maple street.
 Ryan Funeral
 The funeral of Miss Josephine Ryan who died Wednesday evening at the home of her sister, Mrs. Will bur Buckingham of South Ma!r street will be held from Mrs. Buck ingham's home Saturday morning at 9:15 to St. Thomas church at 1( where Mass of requiem will bt celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Johr McGrath. Burial will take place ir St. Thomas cemetery.
 Members of McGivney Circle Daughters of Isabella, will meet thi. evening at 7:45 in front of Sett Thomas Clocks from where they will go in body to the home o1 Mrs. Wilbur Buckingham to pax respects to the late Josephine Ryan secretary of the society fer a num- Der of years.
 Festival Tomorrow
 The Summer Festival of the Thomaston Women's Choral Cut will be held Saturday evening at the Rod and Gun Club. The club will sing several selections under the al. rection of William Wehrle who will also direct the Mems Choir in their contribution to the program. Fol- lowing the singing the Tick Took orchestra will play for dancing Tickets for the Festival may be pur. chased from any member of the Women'S Choral Club.
 Members are: Mrs. Emile Rich. ards, Mrs. Sherwood Fifield, Mrs James Duff. Mrs. Joseph Davis, Mrs Joseph Grano, Mrs. Hugh McColl Mrs. Gilbert Nase, Mrs. Alfred Wehrle, Mrs. Myron K. Sibley, Mrs Felix Mathews. Mrs. Lionel L Wright, Mrs. Martin Rogozsinski Mrs. Walter Turberg,, Mrs. Waltel French, Mrs. Maurice Boyce, Mrs Eugene Waters, Mrs. John Waters Mrs. Karl F. Fackler, Mrs. George P. Haas, Mrs. Kenneth c. Hamil. ton. Mrs. Harold Atwood, Mrs. Ro' bert Shearer, Mrs. William Wehrle Mrs. Joseph Johnston, Mrs. Walter Smith. Mrs. Edward Bigos.
 Also, Mrs. Frieda Miller, Mrs. Amy Poeschmann, Mrs. Hilda M. Berg Mrs. Geraldine Hutchinson, Mrs Florence Hosford, rMs. Grace Seery Mrs. Ann Rasche, Mrs. Ruth Carr and the Misses Myra Foster, Heller Tibbals, Inez Johnson, Ruth Sara sin, Cecelia Kokowski, Edith Poit Marion Sitkiewicz.
 Associate members are Mrs. Cert. rude Diemre. Mrs. John E. Waters and Mrs. Robert Robinson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
OUR NET IN 5 1;

Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss, June l7-Pvt. Pasquale Edward Coppolo. son of Mrs. Adele Schelevit4y 2T west Porter street, Waterbury, Conn, has reported at this unit of the Army Air Forces Training corn- mand to begin phase of processing designed to determine his qualtdca- tions as @ presentation cadet.
 Upon successful completion ot medical and psychological tests, classification and training, he will be sent to Q college or university for five months of further study. If 1t is found that he has sufficient academic background, he will be sent directly to a pre-fiight center for cadet training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
To Hnld Chicken Barbecue

To Hold Chicken Barbecue The Indian Heaven Rod and Gun Club will hold a chicken barbecue at its grounds in Allentown, Sunday with the public being invited to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Prisoner Of War Meeting
 A large Prisoner of aWr Meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Connecticut Light and Power
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Servicemen's Notes
 Private David L. Salisbury who has been spending To-day furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Fred erick Salisbury of Clover Acres has returned to the Army Air Base at Syracuse, N. Y, where he is radio mechanic.
 Private Salisbury received his training at Greensboro, N. O.; the University of Toledo, Ohio, and Trlax Field, Madison, Wisconsin.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert s. Dayton of Wilder street have with them for leave their son, Truman s. Day. ton, AS, U.S.N.R., and his guest John Hassuck, As, U.S.N.R.. of Montclair, N. J. Both boys are sta- toned at the Naval Training Unit, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

A Ninth Air Force Service Com mand Unit, ETO-The promotion of Pfc. Thomas Brophy of 1273 Bald- win street, Waterbury, 23, Conn, to the grade of corporal was an- nounced recently by headquarters of a TX Air Force Service Command Unit to which he is attached.
 Corporal Brophy, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas E. Brophy, 1273 Bald- win street, Waterbury, is a supply clerk in the headquarters squadron of an invasion-supporting service unit.
 He was employed by the Scovill Manufacturing company of Water bury, Conn.
 He graduated from Crosby high school in 194l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
l TERRYVIlLE Correspondent: J. F. Ryan, IA w.
 Main St.-Tel 05S9 Bristol Div.|
BERNARD PLOCA
 HURT IN ITALY
Pequabuck Private Over- seas Nine Months; Con-
 Stant Blum Promoted

'Terryville, June 23.-Mrs. Valeria Ploga of 21 Bushnell street, Pequa- buck, has received telegram from the War Department, stating her son, Pvt. Bernard Ploga was seri- ously wounded in action in the Ital- ian campaign on May 31. He has been in the service for nearly two years and has been stationed in Italy for overseas nine months.
 Promoted
 Constant W. Blum, one of four brothers in the service, son of MT. and Mrs. John Blum of West Main street has been raised in rank to private first class. Pvt. Blum is stationed at Fort Jackson, s. c.
 Scouts To Entertain
 The Girl Scouts will entertain their mothers at tea, this evening at 7:3O in their rooms ID the Main street school, with :he members of the Brownies and their mothers also being invited to attend. presenta- ton of efficiency badges for worE accompanied during the year will take place at the meeting.
 To Disband Union
 Announcement was made Thurs day that the Eagle Lock Federal Credit Union conducted by the ern- ployes of the company w'n dis solve August 1. The reasons given for dissolving the organization which was formed three years ago, is that during the Fourth War Bond drive the assets were reduced S4,- 900 due to the fact that members converted savings into War Bonds which directly reduced the source of future income and that the pay ment of services rendered to this organization by the clerk-treasurer and by the timekeepers who are bonded as collectors, has been gratis on the part of the Eagle Lock Com pany since this organization s founding. Both the company ana the Credit Union agreed that 1t would be unfair to expect the con. tinuance of such a dependency, and that if the Credit Union was to as- sune the responsibility of paying for the services rendered 1t, 1t would operate at 6 loss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Frank Passaro of 30 Edson ave- .nue has been advanced to master sergeant ct Presque Isle, Maine. A former employe of Diamond Gin ger Ale, Inc, he entered the Army May 19, 1942. His brother, Ralph, is with an airborne glider unit at Camp Mackail, N. c. They are the sons of MT. and Mrs. Henry Pas saro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Report On Bond Drive
 Lester W. Atwood, chairman Of the house toulouse canvass in the Fifth War Loan campaign announces that bonds totaling $26, 900 have been sold in the drive, up to Thurs day night,
 MT. Atwood urges all canvaSserS in the house e-to-house drive to com plete their canvass as soon as pos sible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
WATERToWN
WATERToWN S'sA'n C.n c''D'na'n . ss''' A''nua 1..DA'e. a.. Press Club Party Given Peggy Coon
Woodruff Ave. Resident Celebrates Birthday; Nurses
 Aide Corps Fingerprinted

company, @ Leavenworth street, Waterbury on. Tuesday evening, June 27 at 7:30 o'clock.
 Dr. wilson M. Hume, who re- turned on the Gripsholm will speak on conditions in Japanese prison camps. Miss Sadie James of the American Red Cross, North Atlantic area will speak of prison camps and will answer questions.
 All parents or next to kin of pris- oners of war are invited to attend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Clifford E. Baker of 45 Center street has been promoted to ser- geant at his post in the South Pa- cific. The son of MT. and Mrs. Will liam T. Baker, he is with a former National Guard unit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Fuel OH Notice
 The fuel oil division of the Office of Price Administration has found 1t necessary, in view of the severe national shortage of range oil to change the basis of issuance of this commodity for the coming season. Under the new regulations the amount of oil allowed per square foot has been cut.
 The fuel oil panel of the local ra- tioning board is obliged to comply with these regulations, and regrets that in many cases the fuel oil allot- ment for space heaters has been reduced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

with his parents, MT. and Mrs John Wilson of Grand street.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
ANKLE BONE SEVERED
BOARDS GRRsHOLM

From a hospital in Prussia, he
and others were loaded on the
repatriation train and eventually
found themselves aboard the
diplomatic steamer GripSholm
which brought the repatriates
back to this country. While they
waited in the harbor they re-
ceivcd word of the invasion OF
France.
Omagh, Ireland. is where Lewis
was quortered for spell before
the African action, and il was
there that a colleen, Ila Turbett,
captured his heart and she is
coming TO the United States fol-
lowing the war TO become Mrs.
Lewis.
--SoIdicrs RuV Mar Ropds Ton
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
SeditiOn Trial
Appeal Lost

WASHINGTON, July s up
The L. s. court Of appeals, with
four Justices dividing equally. to-
day denied the petition OF James
J. Lauchlin for reinstatement a =
defense attorney az the mass seii-
tor trial
Meanwhile Lauchlns Chert
Edward James STythe Bronx
publisher who let & fishing "trip
postpone ms appearance AZ the
opening Of the Seoiiion trial two
rays ana WIS JaIi0u Tor The delay,
was al last free or bond.
Smyiae tod reporters ycStcT-
day that when be sol out Of jail
he would set up national head
quarters Tor his Protestant War
Veterans Association where he
would sight President Roosevelt
and plug tor tho election Of Gov.
Dewey al New York.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09

NdIdN-
ono other location can be
made to provide comparable
amount of revenue because OF
its lakefront location and scenic
attraction.
Approaches 10 the site pro-
vide an ideal location for an
international exposition here
after the war and the entire
project is an ideal postwar OPP
GRAFTON although dredging could
be started Immediately.
Although location of the island
would require moving the present
shipping channel somewhat nearer
the international boundary, il IS
pointed out that the cost of this
is offset by acquisition of prop
erty on land. Too, the time re-
quired to develop the location
over the dumping grounds is no
greater than that needed TO ac-
quire property through condem-
nation.
The idea Of a fill-in airport is
not new-Idlewild in New York,
the new Boston airport and many
other municipal airports are on
reclaimed ground.
Nor is fog considered any great
problem. Experts claim that prob
lem has been largely solved by
war-developed instruments.
Airline pilots. with whom this
has been discussed, pointed out
that the advantage Of long run
ways and no Instructions more
than offsets the danger of low
ceiling.
OF the original reclamation
area, il is proposed that 200
acres, an area larger than Belle
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
Woman Escapes
Death in Plant
Loses Hair. Pieces
Of Scalp in Mishap

LANSING, July S-Mrs. Kath-
crime Morrison, %, Motor Wheel
Corp. worker, was recovering
today from a freak accident which
nearly cost her life.
The young woman was work
ing at the plant when-her hair
got caught in a machine. Before
the power could be turned off,
the machine had pulled bits of
hair and scalp from her head and
she fell unconscious to the floor.
She was rushed to the ST. Law
renee hospital, followed by fac
tory medical attendants who had
retrieved the pieces of scalp. A
physician fitted the pieces and
sewed them to her head. At
PENDANTS reported the victim was
progressing nicely today.
Several women workers IN the
same department where the accl-
dent occurred tainted as they
witnessed the near tragedy.
--Iuxest an luv-nSion. Rmv "A HOnd--
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
Greta Carlo Screams
AT Man Who Vdnishes

BEVERLY HILLS. Cal, July 8
I QNS)-VoiceS in the home in
which she supposed she was alone
early today awakened screen act
ress Greta Carlo. She arose,
opened the bedroom door and
promptly slammed it shut when
she saw the shadowy form of a
man, she reported to police.
Her screams for help aroused
A. J. Lehman. next door neigh
Dor. but a search of the grounds
disclosed no trace of the providers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
500 Enrolled
For Air Training

An air base camp at Selfridge
Field will be attended during July,
August and September by about
500 cadets in the Michigan Wing
Of the Civil Air Patrol, it was an
nounced Saturday.
The first class starts July 10
and continues for two weeks. The
cadets Will be subject TO military
regulations.
The aim OF the course is 10 pro-
vide basic military training, phys
ical training, basic instruction in
aeronautical subjects and general
preparation for future aviation
careers. All OF the cadets are just
under the minimum age for an
army air force cadet.
When DID You Last Buy a bond!--
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
Promote Fifteen
State Officers

WASHINGTON, July s CUP)-
The war department today an
nounced the temporary promo
tons of Is Michigan officers. They
are:
MAJOR To 1T. COLONEL
Frederick Lincoln Shaw, AUS, 1912
Roselswn avenue. Detroit.
CAPTAIN TO MAJOR
George Keith Shook. &C, 1850 Huron
River drive, Bell,viile.
Eugene Debs Flanagan. Cd. 41sO East
lawn, Detroit
FIRST 1T. To CAPTAIN
William Emory Wellman. SIG C., Box
S. Beulah.
Donald Charles McKenuy, AC, $50
Newport avenue Detroit
Joseph Andrew Hobart. &C. 1851 Mark
Twain.
william John Parsons. Cd. 1890 Cont
mental St, Muskegon.
florence Howard Mcfarland Jr. &C.
si6 Kings Highway. Wyandotte
SECOND 1T. To FIRST 1T.
Leonard Lawrence Mayer, CT 500 =.
Iron street Bessfmer
Charles Roy Emery. AC. 2l5il Francis,
Dearborn.
Gerald Herbert Amen. &C, 1886 Oakland
drive. Kalamazoo.
Bernard Louis Hasten, INF, 702
Rose street, Kalamazoo.
Frank Wincheil Rogers, &C, Third Ferry
ing Group. A.A.B., Romulus.
Clarence Jerome Adrian, &C. 25Ol Cen
esee avenue, Saginaw.
Bruce campion. &C. 43i Pontiac road,
Walled Lake
Inxest IN Inxasion. Ruv a Rond---
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09

In the mind and heart Of Pfc.
Carlton Lewis, GAO n. Saginaw,
there is a relationship.
Home on furlough before
being transferred TO Mayo Hos
pital in Galesburg, H., Lewis ex-
planned that in the inky darkness
of March II, 1913, he and his
company ran into German
machine gun nest near Tunis.
ANKLE BONE SEVERED
There he lost his right heel, the
work Of a bullet which severed
his ankle bone, leaving him with
compound fracture of the left
leg.
II was the only one picked
up by the ferries. The others
were dead or they got back to
our lines" Lewis said.
Doctors Of all nationalitieS, all
prisoners of war tried to help the
Flint soldier ''but they didn't
have much to do with" Con-
sequently. the bone in his left leg
did not knit properly, requiring
further attention.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
Guarded
Asks Court to Free Him
Of Wife's Valance

His wife was so jealous that she
even insisted on accompanying
him TO the barber shop Edward
NJ. Foster of 75421 Theisen, Dear
born. insisted today in his suit
for divorce against Lillian Foster
Foster said that, to convince his
wife he ignored other women, he
gave her all their bank money and
kept only SIS weekly for himself
When he stayed out of the
house for II minutes once. she
accused him OF calling another
woman, Foster said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-09
Artificial Isle Airport
Proposed for Detroit
lContinued from Page onel

appropriations committee for the department of
which includes CAA, said examining the plan:
I'll do everything possible to that the federal
government aids in the financing of airport for the
the entire nation providing perhaps the really key inter
national airport of the country.
I'VE would not be asking favor but rather, the
federal government would be fulfilling obligation to
the citizens of this state. Ill that the CAA makes
an immediate study of the proposition" he added.
The overall initial cost Is estimated at approximately
S25 100000 To S3O000000 which proponents contend
the cost of any adequate airport regardless of location
$10000000 federal grant and the REC loan of like
from other