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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-01-27
HOW BORIS DIED
BY Frank Gervasi

BY Frank Gervasi
(WNU Feature-Through special arrange
ment with Golfers Weekly.)
Here is the inside story Of how
King Boris of Bulgaria died last
August, as told to me by Vassih
Dimitroff, a young secretary of the
Bulgarian legation in Istanbul.
The death of Boris was mysteri-
Gus. Some said he died suddenly
after too many bullets, and others
insisted that his death was from nat
ural causes. The truth seems to lie
somewhere in between, according to
our informant.
Bulgaria, the first to abandon Ger
many in the last war, apparently
was about to repeat the perform
ance just before Italy surrendered.
Hitler knows that there is a strong
pro-Russian element within Bull
garia, which had gained power and
prestige with Soviet successes.
One day, two Bulgarian doctors"
arrived i'm Istanbul. These men, sur
prisingly, had diplomatic passports.
They visited the Russian ambassa-
dor, with whom they lunched and
had long talk, and returned to
Sofia the same evening. The next
day, Won Papen talked to Nazi For
eign Minister Won Ribbentrop on the
telephone, and a day later Boris
was summoned to Berchtesgaden.
Hitler saluted lean, nervous Boris
co1dly. It had been Hitler's custom
to greet Boris with kisses on pre-
vious meetings. Now there were
none. In the room with Boris and
Hitler were Won Ribbentrop and
translator Schmidt, whose services
weren't required, for Boris spoke
German. Hitler began talking calm
ly about the German grand strategy,
and the benefits which would accrue
to Bulgaria in the ultimate victory
of the Reich, but Boris looked TIM
idly unimpresSed.
Hitler Gets Eloquent.
Hitler talked for two hours. By
the time he was halfway through his
grafton, he had worked himself up
into a fury. He pounded his desk
with his clenched white fists, shout
ing that Germany would not tolerate
any treachery,. that Germany was
not only fighting for its own saliva
ton but also for that of all Europe.
Sofia, he yelled, would be smashed
like Belgrade if Bulgaria's Irritation
with Russia continued.
In the finale, Hitler showed a pa
per under Boris nose with the
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-01-27
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Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-01-27
Monkey Receptionists

Monkey ReceptiOnistS
Trains that stop at way stations
near Udaipur, India, are always
met by troops of monkeys that
emerge from the jungle to chatter
at the passengers.
Dickenson County herald. [volume] (Clintwood, Va.) 1939-195?, 1944-01-27
TRY OVERNIGHT CARE
FOR miserable COLDS

the way grandma did. She used mutton
suet she medicated herself to relieve
colds coughing and muscle aches. Now
mothers just rub on Penetro. Has base
containing old reliable mutton suet, with
modern scientific medication added.
25c, double supply 35c. Get Penetro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
MRS. ALEXANDER
 ON JOB 20 YEARS

Rev. Jonathan Reed and Rev. M. Webb Wright were named co-chair- men of the Inter-Racial committee of Pearl street, Neighborhood House at 8 meeting yesterday af- ternoon. MT. Wright succeeds Dr. John c. Walker who presided over yesterdays conference.
 A report of the planning program committee, headed by Mrs. Leila T. Alexander, social director of the Neighborhood House, introduced a discussion on the re-evaluation of the purpose and program of the group. The promotion of good will and understanding in the commit nity on the basis of equal oppor- tunity for all, and the study of problems arising in connection with inter racial and minority groups, it was agreed, are the ma jor purposes of the Neighborhood House. The active prominent of constructive measures to remedy spheres was also stated as an aim problems that arise in these of the institution.
 Mrs. Richard Ely was elected vice. chairman and Herbert S. Smith secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Alexander celebrates here 20th anniversary today as social director of the Pearl St. House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
War On Many Fronts

was attempting to py-pass and per- hapS encircle the fortress rather than to try to take it by frontal assault.
 Berlin reported that the first armored battle of the four-day old American offensive had broken out near Define, II miles southeast of Metz. The broadcast said Patton had put the Sixth Armored Divi- sion into acton and was trying to break through with 600 tanks.
 North of the Third Arrny's front, the American First Army made small advances in the rain-soaked Hurtgen forest area southeast of Aachen after repulsing another German counter attack. The Eev- enth Army towards the VoSges mountains also made minor gains.
 The American superfortress att tack on Nanking, which was an- nounced in Washington, was accom- panide by Japanese reports that the big planes also bombed the Shang- hai area of China as well as the Japanese main islands.
 A Tokyo broadcast said the super fortresses had hit Kyusiu, south- ernmost of the islands, and Saishl1, 175 miles to the west.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
Times Suggests Allied Pool

London, Nov. 11.-(UP)~The Times recommended today that the Allies pool their military resources at joint bases in western Europe as safeguard against Germany after the war.
 A strongly worded editorial urged that Britain take the lead in the formation of a western bloc during the current Paris visit of Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden.
 A complete economic security or ganization of westren Europe "is a necessary complement to the sys- tenn of security which Soviet Russia is building up in eastern Europe" !" the editorial said.
 Nothing short of common mili- tary organization and planning with pooled and coordinated military re- soources and joint bases serving the needs of all the United Nations has sufficed to make the strategy of the United Nations decisive in the war;" it said.
 Nothing short of this will suf- flee to meet the lasting requirements of security in every part of the world, Europe = and Germany = included"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
By LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press War EditOr)


 The American Third Army, after making general gains of up to seven miles yesterday, pushed ahead to- ward the German border on each side of Metz today. Two tank col- umns southeast of Metz advanced to within 25 miles of the frontier bastion of Saarbrucken, while in the Koenigsmacher area north of Metz the Americans widened and deepen ed their new bridgehead across the Moselle within 2 1-2 miles of the burder.
 On the eastern front Russian ar- tillery maintained a bombardment of German positions in ast Prussia in possible preparation for re- newed offensive, while in Hungary Soviet forces advanced westward to- ward Budapest after cutting the main rail supply line between Ger man troops in northeastern Hun- gary and those defending the capi- tai.
 British Eighth Army troops in Italy pushed northwestward toward Bologna from newly-captured Forli on the Rimini-B Bologna highway.
 The Germans sent an armistice day barrage of robot bombs against London and southern England, al- though censorship prevented dis closing whether any of the new V-2 rockets were included in the attack.
 In the Pacific, a large force of B-29 Superfortresses bombed Man. king, puppet capital of occupied China, for the first time, and Tokyo said 30 of the big aircraft also at- tackled Shanghai and southwest apan proper.
 Gen. George S. Patton's Third American Army in France was tightening its acr around Metz and threatening the Metz-Saarebourg railway on the southeast. Front dispatches indicated that Patton
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
GRACE METHODIST
 WaterYille

Evan H. Bergwall, minister.
 Sunday, November 12 9:45 a. m. Sunday school, Charles T. Probert in charge. 11:00 a. m. Morning worship. Christian Advocate Sunday. Prelude
 Ida Lowell Hymn, "Praice my soul, the King of Heaven" Call to Worship, the Invocation Anthem
 Women's Chorus Scripture Lesson, Matthew 25:31-46 Pastoral Prayer, Prayer Response Remarks by representative of the Gideon Society Announcements Hymn, From all the dark places" Presentation of TitheS and Offerings Ofertory Anthem
 Junior Choir Sermon, ''The Crusade for Christ: War Relief and Reconstruction"
 Rev. Bergwall Hymn, %, Zion, haste" Benediction, Threefold Amen Silent Meditation, Postlude FOO D. m. Bible Hour. Study of the book of Galatians preceded by song service led by Charles T. Probert.
 Advance Notices Monday, Nov. 18th Sunday school board at 7:45 p. m. Tuesday, Nov. 14th-Local church council for the Crusade for Christ at the church at 7:30 p. m. Wednesday, Nov. 15th-7:45 p. m. Everyman's Bible class. 8 p. m. Woman's Society of Christian Serv- ice Thanksgiving party in the church. Talent dollars will be turned in by the members.
 Thursday, Nov. 16th-Methodist Youth Fellowship at p. m. Friday, Nov. 17th-3:30 p. m. Junior choir. 7:30 p. m. Women's chorus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
'Hexer' Returned To Stote HospitoI

Buffalo, N. F., Nov. 11.-(UP)- William Alfrets, ST, whose land- lady complained that he "hexed" her into wearing @ padlocked chastity belt and remaining locked in her room for three months on pretense of curing her illnesses, was recom- mitted today to Gowanda State hos pital.
 The woman, who with Alfrets, had been placed under observation, was released from City hospital in charge of her husband.
 Police said that Alfrets, under New York laws, was free of any charges in connection with Imprisonment" |" by recommitment to the state hos pital, where he was 8 patient several years ago.
 Alfrets, a barber and self-styled healer, was arrested October 20, with Mrs. Gertrude Roof. 37, and her husband, Paul, 3s, in whose home Alfrets had been living.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

possibly uofr steam engines. They are about the size of 8 switch en- zine in the United States. Respon- sible for this work are Cpl. John G. Szymoniak, Whiting, Ind, and Cpl. Charles M. Lesson, Asheville, N. c.
 Szymoniak, nicknamed Daniel Boone" has sworn that he will not shave or get a haircut until they get one of the engines running. His beard and hair are progressing nicely-but not for long. These two men, with the aid of @ crew of Chinese and Indian soldiers, are about ready to unveil their first job of reconditioned engines. From about 2 wrecks they have scraped parts for the M and M Limited No. One"
 On that eventful day, the Irish are going to be in the back seat. A clean-shaven Polish lad will be at the throttle when the Limited" goes steaming down the line toward Mogaung.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
WATERVILLE UNION 24O Dwight Street
Milton S. Nilsson Pastor ,

Milton $. Nilsson, Pastor.
 Saturday 7:30 p. m.-Saturday Evening Bible Study. Rev. Edward Hanson of New Britain and Rev. Milton s. Nilsson of Waterville are teachers.
 Sunday 10 a. m.-Morning wor- ship. Message by pastor, Rev. Mil- ton S. Nilsson. Subject: "Regenera- tion."
 Il a. m. Sunday School. Carl Froelich, Supt.
 7:S0 p. m.-Evening Evangelistic service. Subject of message: Where Does the Soul Go at Death?"
 3 p. m.-Missionary prayer. Fel- lowship meeting at home of Mir. and Mrs. Martin 1ffland, East Litch- field.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
CATHOLIC STUDY CLUB
 CONVENED LAST NIGHT

The Catholic Study Club met last night at the Diocesan Bureau of So- cial Service, 56 hurch street, Miss Mary Sheehan, chairman, conduct ing.
 Mrs. John G. Gilmarti nreviewed '.Fast by the Road, by John Moody. Miss Miriam Herr discussed "Now With the Morning Star, by Thomas Herman. A discussion period was in charge of Miss Mary Mccarthy, the subject, "Thirty-One Months Be- hind the Jap Line, by George Ray Tweed, U. s. M,
 Miss Lucille Vailitis led the open ing prayer. Mrs. Statia Guiltoile Was chairman of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
Air Medal Awards

Air Medal Awards
 Sgt. Lewis c. Warner, 216 E1ill- sted avenue, Naugatuck, B-17 Fly ing Fortress waist gunner in the 351st Bombardment Group, has been awarded the Air Medal for ''meritorious achievement" on conn., bat missions over enemy Europe.
 The citation accompanying the award read in part: '"The courage, coolness and skill displayed by this enlisted man upon these occasions reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United Sttaes."
 Sgt. Warner, A years old, son of George A. Warner, has taken part in six bombing attacks on enemy installations. A graduate of Hill school at Pottstown, Pa, he attend ed Wesleyan university at Middle town.
 T.-Sgt. Edward TruSaewlcZ, g, of 177 Andrew avenue, Naugatuck, has been awarded the Air Medal by the 18th Army Air Force.
 The award was made "tor meri- torious achievement in aerial flight while participating in sustained op- erational activities against the en- emy."
 Sgt. Trusiwiecz is an aerial gun- ner on 8 B-24 Liberator bomber. He is a member of a veteran group, commanded by Col. Thomas w. Steed of Etowah, Tenn. The group has completed over 120 combat mis- sions and has received a War De- partment unit citation for its aerial assault against the aircraft factor ies at Weiner- -Neustadt, Austria on May 10th, 1944
 He enlisted in the service, Sept. 2, 1922.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy R1s3
 Telephone 4-641O

MT. and Mrs. George Schuster are spending the weekend in Hartford.
 Masses at St. John of the Cross church will be celebrated tomorrow morning at 8:30 and 10:30 @. m.
 Both the local post office and ra- tion board will be closed today in observance of Armistice Day.
 Rev. James Whitaker will lead the services at Bradleyville School Sum- day night at 7:3o, 36 persons were present last week and if the inter- est in these meetings continues they will be held each week.
 A requiem high Mass will be held on Monday morning at 8 o'clock at St. John of the Gross church for the repose of the soul of Pvt. George Morgan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11

flowers for any of these Sundays please call Mrs. Clark, 3-S785.
 The Women of St. Paul's will hold an all-day work meeting on Tuesday November 14th, at the parish hall.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship of St. Paul's will meet on Sunday evening, November 12th at TOO o'clock.
 The Earvet Festival will be given by the combined organizations of St. Paul's on November 18th and 17th. The Festival will begin with the Sale on the afternoon of the 16th--that evening the organizations will give supper from live to eight o'clock. On the 17th the Sale and Fair will continue and that evening there win be a dance with enter tainrnent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
22SND LIBERTY SHIP

South Portland, Me, Nov. h. (UP)-The New England Shipbuild- ing Co. today launched its 222nd Liberty ship-the s. s. Frederick Bouchard.
 The craft was sponsored by Mrs. Frederick Bouchard of Brooklyn, N. r., widow of the founder of the Bouchard Transportation Go. The firm operates tugs and barges be- tween New York and Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
STATE VFW AUXILIARY
 TO HONOR WAR VETS

Gifts will be distributed to pa- tients at the Veterans hospital at Newington this afternoon on behalf of the state auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, by Mrs. Helen M. Brophy, president.
 Tonight, Mrs. Brophy will attend organization ceremonies of a new V. F. w. post at Bethel, and to- morrow Mrs. Brophy will attend the Gold Star Mothers dinner at the Hotel Bond, Hartford. as the rep- resentative of the state v. r. w. auxiliary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
ST. PAUL's <wrT-L---.s11N

Rev. Thomas Shannon will be at St. Paul's tomorrow for the service of Holy Communion at eleven o'clock. The Church School will meet 9:30 o'clock.
 The Altar Guild announces that as yet flowers have not been supp piled for the altar for Sundays from November 18th up until December 17th. If anyone would Ike to give
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
GRADE HONORS ARE ANNOUNCED Mrs. John L. Scheiffer ChairIady for Turkey
 BingO
PROSPECT Rudell1 c. DrlscOll, CoFre- SpOndent-TelephOne 5-O921

Prospect, Nov. 11.-Honors for fall term of the eighth grade of Pros- pect Community school have been announced by Miss Regina Wroz; high honors Aldora F1gueredo and Lois Keiper. Adelaide Trafford and William Vining are tied for third place, with Nancy Reader, Roberta Goldstein, and Betty Spenelli.
 Miss Rose Matthews class, sev- enth grade, high honors. Alphonse Beauregard; honors, Harry Coughlan Dorothy Salvatore, Thomas Sulli- van, Lavinia Cocchiola, Gladys Brit tan, Eva Rozum, Janet Graham, AL fred Strumf, Ann Kinsella and Mary RaudiS.
 High honors in sixth grade: Bar bara Bender, Carlene Bird; honors: Beverley Bernier, Eraine Genest, Judith Bennett, Catherine Sugrue and Frank Mocuo. Honors in fifth grade: Virginia Gazarian and Her. bert Richardson.
 Lieut.. Arland A. Dirlan, U. s. N.. consulting architect of the Congre- gational church will meet with the building committee this afternoon at the parsonage.
 Mrs. John L. Scheiffer will serve as general chair1ady of the turkey bingo to be held November 16 in St. Anthony's auditorium. Mrs. Scheiffer's committee members will be: Mrs. Joseph Membrino, Mrs. Thomas Sullivan, Mrs. Edward Morin, Mrs. Eugene Lewis, Miss Susan Cochiola, Mrs. Clarence Bennett, Mrs. William Bonneville, Mrs. Daniel Connor, Mrs. Elizabeth Shine, Mrs. Francis Duigan, Mrs. Haven Brewster, Mrs. Domenic Schavone, Mrs. Wallace Finke, Mrs. James Doyle, Mrs. Harry Coughlan, Mrs. Aimee Beauregard, Mrs. Har- old Steiler.
 John J. Bergin is general chair man and will be assisted by Daniel B. Connor, Emil Tascano, treas urer, and William J. Driscoll, as- sistant to MT. Tascano.
 MOntnly MectluS
 The Women's association of the Congregational church will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday. at the home of Mrs. Wil- liam Vining, Cook road.
 Mrs. Carl Spellman will be in charge of the program, and has ar- ranged for Miss Alice Peake, of the Waterbury V. N. A. to address the group.
 A. missionary box will be packed and members are requested to do- nate soap, wash clothes and baby clothes for the box.
 St. AnthOny's Church
 Pastor, Rev. John F. McTeague. Mass will be celebrated at 9 and 10:30 o'clock. Sunday school after g o'clock Mass.
 Mass will be celebrated in Bethany ta 9:30 o'clock.
 Congregational Church
 Pastor, Rev. Daryl E. Williams. Sunday school 10 8. m. in Chapel Schoolhouse and Sunday service at II a. m. Rev. MT. Williams ser- mon topic will be "Our We'll Spring of Faith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
MRS. MARY LA ROUX
 AT ELTON MONDAY

Mrs. Mary La Roux, former resident of Paris, will be speaker at a meeting of the Junior league Monday evening at The lton. Mrs. La Roux was in Paris during the German occupation. Dinner will be served at 6:45, and the speaking program will follow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
Miss Avery's Lecture

Miss Eunice Avery has announced the subject of her next lecture as At the Crossroads of the War and the Story of Dumbarton Oaks" For the last two years the tentative blueprints for Dumbarton have been growing and Miss Avery's contacts with her own government and with the English, Dutch and Latin Americans have given her first hand knowledge of steps taken so far toward world organization.
 Miss Avery will give her next talk on November 27 at 3:45 p. m. in the Congregational parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
Junior Activities

The ten members of the junior class of the Naugatuck high school selected by fellow classmates to form the membership of the Junior Activities committee, the group that will formulate the various events that the class will carry on during the year are as follows: Miss Emer- sons room, James Bovay and Ther- esq Acquavia; Miss Dinney's room: Calvin Hoadley and Betty Culver; Miss Moss's room: Robert Lynn, and Doris Monaghan were selected, from MT. Leary's room, Dominick Narducci and Lillian Quirke and Miss Miss Dady'S room, Donald Swanson and Celia SzczeSiul.
 Lieut.. Edward Gerber of the Army Air Corps, is visiting with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Ger Der of Millville avenue.
 On completion of his fIrlough, he will report at Lincoln, Neb.
 A meeting of the official board of the Naugatuck Methodist church will be held Modnay, Nov. 13, at 8 D. m. at the church.
 The Mems division, A. O. H. will hold an important meeting Tues. day, Nov. IA, at 8 p. m. in Hibern- ian hall.
 All members are urged to attend as matters om importance will be discussed.
 Everyone in Naugatuck. who plays 8 stringed instrument, is requested to meet Monday, Nov. 20, at the of- flee of Service for Veterans. 295 Church street, at p. m. for the purpose of organizing a Naugatuck Civic orchestra,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
Mrs. Finnie Dies

Mrs. Emma Durfee Finnie, 77. widow of Robert Finnie, Pond Hill, died Friday.
 Mrs. Finnie was born May g, 1867, in Ashland, Mass. She was a member of the Naugatuck Col. gregational church.
 Surviving is a niece, Mrs. Emma Bryant, California.
 Private funeral services will be held at the Alderson funeral home, POI Meadok St., Monday. Burial will be in Grove cemetery, Naugatuck. Rev. Edward R. Hance of the Nau. .gatuck Congregational church will offlciate.
 Holiday Decorations"
 A meeting of the Garden depart ment of the Naugatuck Women's Club will be held Monday, November 13, at 3 p. m. in the children's lib- rary. The subject for the afternoon will be Holiday decorations"
 Members are asked to bring any material or illustrations they may have of either one that could be used for Thanksgiving or Chridst- mas decorations.
 Edward Hanley, Petty Officer, U. S. Navy, stationed at the Fleet Post Off1ce, New York, was a recent visi- tor at his home on North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-11
Ex-Railroad GIs' In Myitkyina Fight Off "WiId West" Attacks
By JOHN J. ANDREW United Press Staff COrrespOndent

MY1TKYINA Burma 11-(UPIhe time that seeing of those western movies where the Indians path attack American kill the out of action think American soldiers
 the past few weeks they have lived through the real of S1ch affankS