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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-01
By Rsnsl s. Moore

United Press Staff Correspondent
 Washington, Sept. l--(UP)-With the collapse of German resistance, the exodus of hundreds of thousands of American troops from Europe will begin and today. five years after the war started. the army Is perfecting plans for it.
 Some of the Americans in Europe will come home fairly soon after Germany Quitss some will 90 directly to the Far East to fight the Jkpan- ese. aa.d sonae win remain abroad c enforce tne first phases of European peace as mamhsrs of an army af no- clapaflon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-01
Lote Bulletins
By United Press


 The Bgltish radio said today that Canadian troops have captured Dieppe, scene ef the great Allied eemlmando raid Of Aug. l9. lsas, when s,eoe to l,Doe Canadians were Killed CT wounded.
 The broadcast said Dieppe fell wiGheHt 6 fight, in sharp contrast e Che bloedy battle which took ulaoe when tfze Cameron Hlgh- flanders es Winnipeg poured ento the benches with pipes skirling ssThe Hundred Pipers" in the AI- Hes greatest combined operation on tlss French coast pEior to the Jane 6 invasion ef Normandy.
 Lonaan, Sept. 1.-UPl-The United Nntions Radie aA AagleEs aaid aoamy shmt American troops kava reached lhs nelsiaa frentlsr m1sih ~ Sedan
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

 CONVENE TONIGHT

Naugatuck, June 2-Many inter- esting motion pictures will be shown at the meeting of the Naugatuck Parent-Teachers association tonight at SIS at Central avenue school.
 President Francis Clark announc- es the following program of mo- tion pictures for the meeting.
 Roots of Plants-should be a spec ial interest to all who are planting victory gardens or who love flow CTS.
 Pattern of Rural American Art, This picture shows and explains many examples of artists works and will demonstrate how the machine can be used to make an art course more alive"
 Care of Children of Working Mothers. This is one of the latest government releases and should arouse local personnel to the pos- abilities of child care where par ents are helping along the war ef- fort in industry.
 The Good Little Monkeys. This is a new color film and should prove very interesting.
 The Star Spangled Banner. Pic lures. words and music, make the National Anthem much more than just song.
 The committee in charge is anti. cipating a large turnout of the par ents and invites all Naugatuck adults who are interested to attend and inspect the machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
Fairgrounds May Be Curtailed
Borough Briefs

toned in the South Pacific war zone for the past some months. He is graduate of Naugatuck High school and was very well known in Naugatuck prior to his enlistment.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jack Marine of New York City, who spent the past sev- eral days with Mir. and Mrs. Carmine Bazzano of High street, blyc re- turned to their home.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hill- side Congregational church held q meeting Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Henry ePtersoii, 20 Smith avenue, Waterbury. Mrs. Roy Nelson assisted Mrs. Peterson as hostess.
 A One-act play. My Cousin From Sweden, directed by Miss EeIanOr Stull, will be presented this eve- ming under the auspices of the Evangeline Circle of the Salem Lutheran church. The perfornl- ance will start at S:15 p. m. in the church hall.
 A display of articles made in Sweden will be in evidence and there will be musical selections and re- treatments served following the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
NEED COSTUMES OF
 l84O-l86O PERIOD
Centennial Celebration to Take Place June l7; COs=
 tune Committee to Meet

Naugatuck, June 2.-Men's and womens costumes for the period 1840 to 1860 are needed for the Centennial celebration to be pre- sntd Jun 17th on tn Tuttl high school lawn, it was announcd to- day by Mrs. W. c. Kirby, chairman of the committee in charge of the pageant. Those having such cos- tunes who wish to loan them, are asked to notify Mrs. P. E. Rice, chairman, or any other members of the committee.
 They include Mrs. Lawrence Roth, Miss Mona Culver, Miss Emily s. Brown, H. P. Baldwin, Mrs. Nor man Wood, Mrs. filling Squires, Mrs. Harold Brown, Mrs. John w Hayes, Jr., and Miss Dorothy Moss
 A meeting of the costume com mittee will be held Monday night at 800 in the Congregational parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
Associates Commend
 Mrs. Elizabeth Hogan
Rubber Co. Employees Honor Retiring CO-WOrker at
 Dinner; Ends 46 Years of Service

presented to the gueSt-of -honor from the department.
 Entertainment consisted of a duet sung by Mrs. Ernestine Ferreira and Mrs. Emma Avcollie of Hillside ave- nue. A Portuguese solo was sung by Mrs. Mary Cabeceires, and much merriment was caused by the per- forming of Mrs. Ferreira in g hoochie- -koochie dance.
 Attending were: Kathryn Francis and Helen Bowling, Mary Lewis Edward J. Mason, Mary Alves, Mary Cabeceires, Angeline Medeiros, Clara Del Prete, Lucy Mates, Jennie Wheeler, Dagmar Swanson, Chris tine Joyce.
 Also Ernestine Ferreira, Vichie Miller, Emma Avcollie, Burnetts Reed, Viola Baumer, Ethel Ryan Anna Longfellow, Carol Savard Betty Chism, Annette Pace, Marg- aret Morris, Mary Sousi, Eleanor De Maria, Rachel Vertuli, Rose Gag Hone, Norma Borgnis, Mabel Salin- ardi and Francis Sanford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
90 ATTENDED
 CLUB MEETING Joseph F. Smith, Editor, Was Principal Speaker
 This Afternoon

Naugatuck, June 2-Joseph F. Smith, Naugatuck Daily News edi- tor, was the principal speaker at the annual social of the Junior Or ators club and the Junior Rhetori- cal club of Grades TIA and 7-B of St. Francis school today at 2:15 p. m., in St. Cecelia's hall. About 90 attended, including pupils and mothers.
 John Leary heads the Orators club and Robert Vanasse is presi- dent of the rhetorical unit. Rev. Albert Taylor, principal of St. Francis school and Rev. George Dunn, assistant pastor, attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
EDMOND VALOIS
 WINS PROMOTION

Naugatuck, June 2-Edmond J.. Valois of Galipin street, who for the past several years has been foreman of the laboratory of the United States Rubber company, has been promoted to the post of mill room quality supervisor, MT. Valois is a graduate of the Naugatuck High school and although comparatively young is rated an expert in the rub Der field. He is understood to have a fine understanding of not only synthetic rubber but plastics, both fields in which the United States Rubber Co.,, is showing great deal of interest due not only to war con- ditions, but as the results of various experimental workings in the local laboratories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
POLICE SCHOOL IS
 TO BE IN SESSION

Naugatuck, June 1Police Chief John J. Gornley attended the an- nual meeting of the Connecticut Police Chiefs association today in West Haven.
 Before leaving he announced that a police school will be conducted this month, starting next Monday, in Woodbridge by the FBI. Several members of the local department will attend the school, he said, but as yet, they have not been selected. The school is for police of the Naugatuck Valley and towns along the shore. Arrangements for the school, were completed at a meet ing recently in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

ling a sanitary sewer to eliminate an unpleasant and unhealthy con- dition.
 Plans on the project will be pre- sented to the board at next Tues day nights meeting for decision Warden Brophy said. It is planned to start installing the sewer this summer so property owners car have respite from worry, Warden Brophy said.
 Borough Engineer Curtiss is also busy preparing a layout for side walks and curbing in Curtiss street.
 At next Tuesday nights meeting, action is expected to be taken on the resignation of Fireman Maurice Scanlon who plans to move to New York. The resignation was submit ted Monday to Fire Chief John J Sheridan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

Naugatuck, June 2.-WiIliam J. O'Brien of Waterbury, will be the featured sOl0ist at the annual flag day exercises of the Naugatuck lodge of Elks which will be held June IA at p. m. in the lodge room, Paul E. Buckmiller, chair man, announced today.
 Grammar school students will take part in the program.
 The Naugatuck High school orchestra will furnish music under the direction of Leon R. COrliss.
 Rev. Albert Taylor, assistant pastor of St. Francis church, will give invocation and benediction will be given by Rev. Edward R. Hance, pastor of the COngrega- ti0nal church.
 The exercises will be dedicated to all members of the armed forces and will be open to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

Last year there were four play grounds here but in view of the wave of juvenile delinquency sweep ing the country it was felt an in- crease in the number of such recre- ation places would be advisable. A school department request for 'addi- tional funds for playground facili- ties has been approved by the bor- ough board.
 Last year Edward c. Kehoe was instructor at the Hop Brook play ground, Mrs. Charles F. Daly at Salem School, Peter J. Foley at Recreation Field and Raymond Foley at Central Avenue School.
 MT. Chittenden added today that he still hopes to secure enough in- structors and indicated prospective applicants for these posts will be welcomed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
Sanitary Sewers Are
 Planned In Borough
To Extend From Sheffield Lane Locust Street to Pros
 pect Street Sewer, to Start This Summer

Naugatuck, June 2 - Engi in e IT Charles D. Curtiss is working on plans for the installation of a sani- tary sewer from Sheffield lane and Locust street, across the Prospect street brook to the Prospect street sewer, it was learned today.
 Warden Leo J. Brophy recently received complaints, from owners of Sheffield lane and Locust street, that septic tanks were causing trouble and that something would soon have to be done about install
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

Naugatuck, June 2 = Mrs. Eliza beth Hogan was honored at party Wednesday afternoon by employees of the Stitching Department of the U. s. Rubber Company. The party was held at Fred's restaurant. Mrs. Hogan is retiring after 46 years at the plant.
 A brief talk was given by Edward Mason and fights, including beau- tiful set of earrings and a pin, were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
JULIA MCCARTHY
 RENDERED PARTY

Naugatuck, June PA miscellan- eous shower was given Monday night by Miss Catherine Duffy at her home on Fairview avenue, in honor of Miss Julia Mccarthy of Southview street, who will be mar ried in the near future to Raymond Hughes of Meadow street.
 Those present were the Misses Mary Mccarthy, Anna Bowling, Alice Hughes, Frances Jones, Ceil Reynolds, Ethel Jones, Florence Mo- Carthy, Virginia Smith, Mary J. Sullivan, Mary D. Sullivan. Mary Donahue, Genevieve German. Sally Beardsley. Florence OLoughlin, Helen Balinski, Ethelmae Kenney. Mae Cullen, Mazie Callahan, Cath crime Brooks, Ellen and Catherine Duffy.
 Also Mrs. Josephine Shea, Mrs, Mary Neal, Mrs. Ellen Duffy, Mrs. Nonie Mann, Mrs. Helen Mccarthy, Mrs. Anna Flanigan, Mrs. Loretta Duffy, Mrs. Florence Duffy. Mrs. Hazel Duffy and Mrs. Josephine Brazil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
Heavy Stamp Sale

Naugatuck, June 2 - Supt. of Schools, Harold E. Chittenden an- nounced today that this weeks sale of war stamps and bonds, at local public schools was heavier than previous weeks. The total sale was $l,17260, well over the weekly aver age and surprising in view of the fact that no school sessions were held Tuesday.
 Little Oak street school jumped to the top of the list this week, with sales of $346.8O. Salem was next with $310.20 and Central avenue third with $255.25.
 Other schools sales were: Prospect $ll6.65; Hop Brook, $5280; Rubber avenue. $47.70; high school, $50; Groveside, $l3S0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

Toledo, O. CUP)-The sun never sets on the family of MT. and Mrs Dale Miller, whose two daughters, nine and seven, mark time of with their names-Dawn and Eve. The Millers say that to keep things simpel Eve goes to bed with Dawn and Dawn gets up with Eve. But the neighbors report that it's just little confusing to hear Mrs Miller call, Dawn is here, it's time for dinner"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
Father Dullard Changed

Rev. Henry Dullard, Naugatuck native, who has been serving at St. Margaret's church, Waterbury has been transferred to St. Patricks church, Hartford, as assistant pastor it was announced today. Father Dull lard had previously served in New London and Windsor Locks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

Naugatuck, June 2. - Miss Mary Margaret Donovan has completed her Freshman year at the College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, N. Y, and is spending the summer at her home on Park avenue.
 Mrs. Edna Gladding has charge of the Memorial Day program to be presented by Beacon Valley Grange tonight at 8 o'clock in Grange Hall.
 Charles Messner, Master, will pre- side at the business meeting.
 Mrs. Joseph G. Grant and son, Robert, of Olive street, are visiting Mrs. Grants parents, MT. and Mrs. Clarence Osborne of Woonsocket, R. I.
 Donald Zehnder of the U. S. Navy has completed his ''boot" training at the Great Lakes Training Station and is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Zehnder of Hillcrest avenue.
 Mary Lynch, six-year-old daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lynch of West street, is improving at St. Marys Hospital where she is re- cuperating from a recent appendi- citis operation. Miss Lynch is a member of the first grade at St. Francis school.
 Mrs. George Follett and children of Charleston, West Virginia, are visiting Mrs. FolIett's mother, Mrs. Oscar Carlson of New street, for several days.
 MT. and Mrs. John Minicucci of German street have been notified that their son, John Minicucci, Jr., fthe United States Navy has been promoted to petty officer, second class.
 The local sailor is gunners mate on a destroyer and has been sta-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

Naugatuck, June 2. = Although it had been planned to open six playgrounds here this summer the plan may be abolished due to lack of qualified instructors Super ntendent of Schools Harold E. Chtenden said today that he has not yet secured instructors for all of them.
 It had been planned to have recreation spots at Salem Central Avenue Hop Brook and Prospect Street Schools and also at the Recreation field and at Scott Street field
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
SCHOOL ROUNDUP.
 SET FOR TUESDAY
Child Specialist to Exam- inc Children So COrreC-
 tiOns May Be Made
WOLCOTT
 Correspondent: Alma F. Cola Tel 3-2803

Wolcott, June 2.-The pre-school roundup of all children who will be six years of age before Jan. 1, will be held at the South school, Tues day. The children should be regis tered between g and l0:30 a. m. They will be examined by a child specialist and all defects noted so that corrections may be made by the time schools open in September. The doctor will be assisted by Miss Margaret Lewis, R. N., and Mrs. Rose Klitka. R. N. The chairman of the roundup is Mrs. Alfred M. Winchell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02


 MT. and Mrs. Arthur w. Peterson of Mad River road entertained at a hot dog roast at their home Sum day afternoon and evening. Croquet and softball were played followed by the roast. Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Albert Peterson, Mir. and Mrs. Carlton Lockart. Mir. and Mrs. William Peal. MT. and Mrs. Stanley Stephens, MT. and Mrs. Byron Fleming. MT. and Mrs. Clarence German, Mir. and Mrs. Carl Peter sonu, MT. and Mrs. George Hall, Mir. German. Marjorie German, Marjorie Peterson. Christine Peter son.
 Also. Wayne Peal Martin Powell, William Fowler Stanley Stephens, Jr., Byron Fleming. Jr.. Charles Kraft, Robert Kraft, David Kraft and Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Peter son,
 The Girl Scout troop will meet at T:30 D. m, Miss Lydia Young, | t@sa@A NAs " FtNaFhtt AAAAA tNAAts Attt laying and following of trails. At a o'clock, Mrs, Elizabeth Hayes of the Farm Bureau will give a demonsta- ton on canning to which all inter. ested in canning are invited.
 Sergeant Robert c. Wilson has returned to Newfoundland, after spending a fnFlOugh with his par. ents, MT and Mrs. Wilson Of the Woodtiek road.
 Master Elmer synonds and lee- turer, Mrs. Henry Norton have re- eeived an invitation to attend Mas teFs and Lecturers night at Water town Grange tonight.
 The Junior Woleottettes will meet in the hall on the Fair grounds at e:46 o'clock tonight. At 7:a0 o'clock a bingo party will be held to which the public is invited. Prizes win be forwarded and refreshments served. The officers assisted hy Betty Bergen. corFine Habeock and Eleanor Mcverry will be in charge Of the party.
 hGrs. c. Nelson Cole of Todd road has returned Co her home from st. AaFy's hospital where she waa a patient for four weeks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02

The Australian dingo, a curious dog. exists in that country both as a domestic and a wild animal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-02
Not Enough
 Instructors
 It Is Said
Superintendent Chittenden Planned for Six at Salem
 Central Avenue, Hop Brook and Prospect Street b Schools; Hopes for Applications

Correspondent. Larry shepley-Phone Naugatuck ss4s
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-06
Fifty Percent
Start School

Lansing, Sept. 6--AP-The school
bell will ring for less than half OF
Michigan's youngsters today, DIT.
Eugene b. Elliott, state superinten-
dent OF public instruction, estimat-
ed.
On the traditional opening day
OF the fall semester, Elliott said,
probably not more than 100000 Of
the states 1000. 900 school children
will be back at their desks.
The remainder. he said. Will not
go back to school until about Sep
TENDER IS. They reside in seven
populous counties In which a SER
ious outbreak OF infantile paralysis
has moved public health officials
to request the start OF classes be
delayed. Those counties are
Wayne, Oakland. Macon, Monroe,
Lenawee, Washtenaw and Genesee.
Toll at IS
The death toll in Michigan's in
fantile paralysis outbreak has ris-
en- TO Is, the state health depart
ment reported Tuesday, with two
new fatalities in Detroit over the
Labor Day week end.
Thirty eight new cases OF the dis
ease brought the total for the out
break to 4S2. the department said,
OF which 230 have been in Detroit.
The metropolitan city has exper-
fenced 10 OF the states Is deaths.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-06
Two Pedestrians
Struck by Car

A mother and her seven-year-old
daughter were injured at 10:45 p.
m. Tuesday when they were side
swiped by a car as they were walk
ing on Haggerty Rd. near Van Blu
rem.
The mother, Mrs. Georgina Os-
trowski, 1925 Haggerty Rd,, Belle
Vile, received shoulder injury.
while the daughter, Beverly Ann.
received bruises on the face and a
slight conclusion. Both were taken
to Romulus for treatment. A third
pedestrian involved in the accident,
Vonna Ellis, 1925 Haggerty Rd..
was not injured.
Florence Gleason, $40 High ST.,
Belleville, the driver OF the car
which was travelling west on Hag-
gerty Rd., said she was blinded by
bright lights OF oncoming traffic
and failed TO see the three pedes-
TRANS who we're walking towards
her on the north side OF the road.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-06
Sgt. M. Meyer
Dies Overseas

Mrs. Ivah Meyer, 625 Campbell
Ave, received word from the War
Department today that her son.
Staff Sgt. Matthew Ne Meyer.
first engineer on a B-24 Liberia
tor plane. was killed in action in
India, Aug. Is.
He was the son OF Lewis and
Ivah Meyer and was born In Lo-
gansport, Ind, Oct. 4, 1923. He
finished school in Logansport be
fore the family moved back here
and for a time was employed In
the market OF his uncle, Matthew
Sinkule.
He was indicted into the Army
Air Corps, March IS. 1913, and
was trained at Fort Benjamin Har-
rison, Ind, Clearwater, Fla, and
the ground mechanics school at
Keesler Field, Miss. He was then
sent to the aerial gunners' school
at Loredo, Tex, then 10 Salt
Lake City. Utah. and TO FL Paso,
Tex. After being assigned to the
embarkation center at Topeka.
Kan, he was sent overseas TO In
dia in May, 1914 He was an only
son
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-06
U.S.. Takes Over
Cleveland Plants

Cleveland. Sept. ZAP Pro-
duc:ion OF bearings for B-29 Super
fortresses and other war equip
ment was resumed at two plants OF
the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co.
today after the War Department
acted on an executive order from
President Roosevelt and took pos
session OF facilities.
Members OF the Mechanics Edu.
cational Society OF America re-
ported for work in mounting mum.
bers last night, ending a six day
walkout precipitated by discharge
OF a worker accused OF breaking
lick on a company owned locker.
Approximately 1000 are employed
at the two plants.
Matthew l.. smith. national sec
rotary OF the unaffiliated union,
ornered the strikers TO go back to
work and claimed "a great victory.
After the Army took possession,
Smith climbed to the shoulders Of
two unionists on the picket line
and shouted:
You have VOL a great victory.
Go back TO work tomorrow. We
mad dispute with the manage
ment. That MANAGEMENT no longer
exists. Don't celebrate here
Later Smith told reporters the
union would not continue the
strike "as long as the Army re-
tsins control OF the plant
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-06
Proposal Of
Force Certain

Washington, Sept. G--AP-A pro-
posal that the United States agree
to use force automatically at the
direction OF world organization
10 preserve peace now appears GER
tain 10 result from the Dumbarton
Oaks security conference.
Eventually this idea. developed
by postwar planners at the State
Department. may prove to be the
key piece in congressional debate
over American participation in a
world peace agency.
The plan has undergone exhaus-
tive British and Russian examina-
ton during the conference but has
stood up unchanged. In the pro-
cess Russian representatives ap.
parently have relinquished their no.
ton for an international air force
and accepted instead the idea that
the use OF force can be made Ger.
tain and quick by quota system,
operating under sort OF world
high command.
Under this system each country
would agree TO make available ade-
quate forces TO suppress aggressor
nations when the proposed world
council decided the time for action
had come.
In the United States. this would
take the form of a proposal to Con-
gress TO guarantee 10 have def
mite number OF Army. Navy and
airmen ready for instant action.
without recourse TO Congress-con-
gressional authority for such use Of
this limited force would have been
obtained in advance.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-09-06
Authoress Gives
Dali Broadside

New York, Sept. 6-AP-Salva-
dor Dali, who paints dreams and
recently sounded on ION the artistic
ability of women, drew a broadside
today from Marcia Davenport, auth
or of The Valley of Decision, and
n great admirer Of vocal or visual
surrealism.
THE average woman artist"
Miss Davenport said gently, has
human and personal responsible
ties which prevent her from max
ing a public spectacle of herself"
Without referring to the paint
er's recent foray into novel-writing
Hidden Faces"-or his an
nouncement he planned to write
and produce, singlehanded. an
opera as soon as he studied music
a little, Miss Davenport continued:
THE average woman artist
sticks to her line and knows better
than to operate in several fields at
once"
The beginning Of this verbal duel
was Dalis statement in Hollywood
Monday.
Women" he said: They can't
paint. They can't compose music.
They can't write. They can't even
play the piano"