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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-14
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Feb. 14-Funeral serv- ices for Mary Squatriglio, infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. P. Wil- liam Squatriglio of 360 High street, who died Friday night at St. Mary's hospital, were held Saturday at 2 p. m. from the Buckmiller funeral home, 2 Park place. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-14

Abe Lincoln's birthday on Feb. 18th reminds me that he wuz the feller who said tn good Lord must prefer common-lookin' peo- ple-that is tn reason he makes so many suv them. Uv course Honest Abe said lot uv other things that waz more important but allus remember this when I git dissatisfied with my own re- hection in a mirror"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-14
:DOIN'S ROUND TOWN MONDAY, February 14th:

MONDAY, February 14th:
 Unico club war bond rally at the Victory House on the Green. Butter and nylon stockings will f-e suctioned for war bonds.
 Lions Club bingo at Temple nall for the benefit of the Crip- pled Children's fund. Playing starts at 7:30 o'clock.
 WEDNESDAY, February 18th: z The women's auxiliary of All , Saints Episcopal church will serve a corned beef hash lunch con at the parish hall from 11:30 until o'clock.
 The Mothers guild of St. Johns Episcopal church will sponsor i. a dessert card party at 1:S0 in ? guild hall.
 FRIDAY, February 18th: , Meeting of Battery E. 2Osth \ c. A. GA. Al club at o'clock at Christ Chapel. Patrick r Green, who was recently dis charged from the Army after several months of service in z the south Pacific will be the speaker.
 .s "Yep, Abe Lincoln put some uv our deepest American thoughts inta words-an' tn things he wuz fightin' for are th' things we're fightin' for t'day. Tuh do tn best job possible we got to stay strong am healthy that's why [ keep tellin' you folks tuh use plenty uv Cashin's Dairy Milk. All Cashin's Dairy Products are as pure as you kin possibly buy --an' Cashins Milk is packed with tn vitamins an minerals necessary fer strong nerves an muscles an quick energy"
 ZEKE .. r r4z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-14
PACIFIC WAR HERO

Bernie Golding is back in running competition for New York Univer- sity, wearing a Purple Heart won in New Guinea fighting. critics on which assessment com plaints have been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-14
TAKES LOT OF COAL

It requires 2,60O pounds of coal to generate the power to light night game at the Polo Grounds. The cost is about $325.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-14

There are 500 species of animals in India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-14

tnaI men may
 to build a better world Sometimes nothing happens in a convoy. Men stand watch on machinery crowded decks, eye9 seeing over the horizon high up into the black s, ears tuned to the comfort of the ship working In the water.
 Nothing else but that sound. And the sea and air most innocent. Then like change of wind comes the feeling Feae sneaks into every face. Nerves come out on top of the skin.
 The men know enemy eyes are watching beneath ths water.
 They hope it won't happen. Maybe the enemy will miss, or an ash-can will do its work Arst. But 1t happens. Not one of them knows how-but there is . ecxsam, flash of hot red Rht shaking all and the air sck with the smell of explosion. They don't hear It, but they know the order comes, Abandon Ship!" and they are in the water In thsr life-savin& suits.
 Their shoulder liahts extend crooked glowing ine h the black oil that covers the walls of waves. Their suits keep them up until the beam of che rsas craft finds them. Then there will be coMce-and warmth and light again.
 Later ship job to be done. war to be WoA for Peace co that all may sAl the seas in freedom So that all men may live h Peace to bud bess3 wesA
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14
CIRCUS TO OPEN
HERE TOMORROW

ALI the circus glitter and glamour
which will be laid in front of the
Lesion stadium when the Hippod-
rome Thrill Circus opens tomor-
row night at $3.50 o'clock will be
.+own in a special II o'clock mat
inca performance next Wednesday
morning for the second shift of
,,orkers at the N. C. Shipbuilding
company.
The stars of the big top will ar
rive today for their weeks pro-
nv nam of performances brought to
Wilmington by the Junior Chamber
" commerce. In explanation to
,,I,rnerous questions as to the rea-
ron for not having the circus under
+snt Jaycee officials explained
.bat the act of Sensational Marion,
thrilling act 120 feet in the air
,lithollt a net, would no have been
nossible under a tent.
Among the stars are Mailikove,
voung lady performing on tight
wire 40 feet above the ground with
WV a net, the famous Rudynoff
family with their dancing stations,
mo a Blonde Troupe known as
AMERICAS outstanding horizontal
har nerformers, and the flying Ro-
n,as' in their daring and reckless
Giving trapeze act.
other acts which have been star
I'D in the largest circuses are
Harrison's educated dogs, ponies
and leaping greyhounds merry
taking clowns with Sunny Gerber
and Happy Jack Darlin; the Guth-
,,ioa on the double trap with their
be1 and toe catchers; and Sny-
der's performing bears riding BIZ
cvcles and skating.
The Junior Chamber executives
said yesterday that individuals
and dealers have given wonder
full support to provide tickets for
service men and women as well
90 blocks for their employees.
The circus is being supported by
the Junior Chamber to provide emp
tertainmant for every member of
tbe family, and to serve as home
front morale and goodwill builder.
The proceeds will go to the Boy
Scouts and to other civic and char
table institutions.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14
S2,l34 DONATED
IN SEALS DRIVE

Contributions to the North Caro-
lima League for Crippled Children
by the citizens of New Hanover
county have reached a total of
s2134.61 it was announced here
yesterday.
In letter to teachers, school
children, clubs and citizens Miss
Dorothy Forbes, of North Carolina
Junior Sorosis and Mrs. Don M.
Hyatt, chairman of Seal campaign,
expressed appreciation for the
hearty support given the Easter
Seal drive and extended an invi-
tation to interested persons to visit
the clinic for crippled children held
at 10 o'clock on the last Satur-
day morning of each month at
James Walker Memorial hospital
in the Mcclure building.
The letter read in part:
Although we would like to, it
is impossible to list each individ-
ual contribution; however, we do
wish to list the schools, which rep
resent many families, as follows:
New Hanover High, STA SO;
Hemenway, CLOS; Tileston, $4,000;
Chestnut St., 5000; Cornelius Har-
nett, 24.65; Lake Forest, 1878; Will
liam Hooper, 42O3; Sunset Park,
1921; Catlett, 1916; Wrightsboro,
1910; Forest Hills, 1905; Bradley
Crek, 1898; Winter Park, 7O.4O;
Carolina Beach, 41.69; Williston
Industrial, 1850; Peabody, SOIL;
Williston Primer, 57O5.
The Committee of New Hanover
County Unit for Crippled Children
again thanks each one for what
has ben done for this noble work,
both in this County and throughout
the state, and commends the man
agement of each school upon its
efficiency in this undertaking.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14
VESPER SERVICE

The Woman's Missionary Socie-
ty Of Chestnut Street Presbyterian
church will sponsor a Mothers Day
vesper tribute on it's church lawn
this afternoon at $50 pm. Special
feature of the gathering will be
the appearance of Chaplain James
A. Cox and service men of the 56th
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14
OIL RATIONING RULE

WASHINGTON, Hay 10. - G -
The Office Of Price Administration
ruled today that beginning Monday
ana continuing through September
81 householders can obtain fuel oil
IatIoAs for oil cooking stoves and
not water heaters even though they
nave coal or wood burning stove
available. A similar rule was in
effect last summer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14
CIRCUS FACTS

What: Hippodrome Thrill
circus with several interna-
tional circus stars in Is exclt-
ing performances.
Where: Legion stadium In
Wilmington.
When: Beginning tomorrow
night at $3.50 o'clock and con-
tinuing for six nights and
Saturday matinee.
Admission: Tickets are 81
tax included) from Boy Scouts
or members of Junior Cham
Der of Commerce. Reserved
and box seats available.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14

the Bremen Pass In raid today.
The broadcast was recorded by
the Federal Communications Com
mission.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14

Group OF Camp Davis, who will
present the program. The meet
ing is open to the public.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14

There are 1856 American Red
Cross chapters in the United
States.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14
RAILROAD CUT

hA1LhOAD CUI
NEW YORK, May 13.-(P)-Radio
France at Algiers reported tonight
that Allied bombers in Italy had
cut the Nazi used railway through
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-05-14

Wherever you 60, whatever you do this summer wear
cotton. We have anticipated every occasion that may
into your life and have the perfect cotton for It.
Our tailored ryy cottons their modest little way
win plaudts from all Sides They have the fresh Amerl-
look everyone likes and theirs is the range every
afford. Choose two piece styles in
sucker, chambray bingham.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
ROYAL NEIGHBORS HONOR
MATRON

On Friday evening number Of
Royal Neighbor friends of Mrs.
Daisy Metcalf met at the home Of
Mrs. Fred johnson with Mesdames
Fred Rock, Perl Zook and Jas. Bro
derrick as assisting hostesses and
played pinochle. The occasion was a
farewell for Mrs. Metcalf who left
Saturday for her home in Portland
after spending several months at the
home OF her brother, Gordon Lyons.
The Fortine Neighbors carried away
all the prizes. Those attending in
addition to hostesses and guest of
honor were: Mesdames Abe John
son, Olga Peterson, and Louise
Aemseigger of Fortine, Dell Pike,
Burr Alverson, Roy Livengood, VIM.
Huffman, Gordon Lyons, B. Drake
and Schermerhorn of this commun-
ity.
Following the meeting of the
lodge on Wednesday evening, Mrs.
Metcalf was honored with a hand
kerchief shower during the lunch
hour when Mrs. j. Filiatreau and
Mrs. L. Douglas were hostesses.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28

from somewhere in France, the first
letter since leaving North Africa,
that he has the best living quarters
SO far. They are quartered in an old
flour mill and have showers. How
ever, the place is filled with bed
bugs, fleas, lice, mice and rats and
the accompanying filth. These had
been occupied by the Germans and
the boys are busy cleaning up and
delousing, with modern equipment.
Back of their station is an under
ground hospital used for bomb vic
Tins. 1t is well equipped with tile
floors, electric lights, and running
water. The Christmas package which
1t. Fetterly will receive from home
will contain children's hose and a
few toys to gladden. the hearts of a
few war-saddened children Bob may
play Santa to.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
EUREKA
WITH OUR BOYS

Cpl. Robert r. Rhodes, with the
Marines, is somewhere in the South
Pacific. He has taken part in several
raids including Saipan and Guam.
1t. Jas. Rhodes is stationed at
Huston, Texas. AS an instructor in
the air corps, he flies bomber to
various air fields in the southwest.
His experience in Hollywood has
taught him it takes money to take
the girls out there as they "all or
der big steaks"
Pvt. Herbert Wilkie is in Eng
land and has been shooting down
buzz bombs. He says they are do
ing a good job but will be glad to
be back in the good old USA.
Pvt. Glen E. Knudson is in Fort
Knox, KY. He has graduated from
radar school and is now training
with the tank forces.
Frank Rambosek is home on
leave. Frank is in the Chs and is
on the alert. 80
Pvt. Lester Roose, who spent a
furlough here, left Friday for Sc
attic.
1t. Edward Arnold, who is flying
PPM evacuating wounded in the
South Pacific, underwent an emer-
gency appendectomy recently.
Kenneth Graves, Fireman lie,
writes that he has arrived in the
HaWaiians.
Pvt. Darwin Stevens left Friday
for Washington, D. c., after COM
ing here from Beckley Field, Colo,
for furlough. Pvt. Stevens is in
the army air corps.
Pvt. Bob Davis returned to Camp
Maxy. Texas on last Wednesday
after furlough here.
Cpl Orrin F. Crank Frost left
Thursday for Bradley Field, Conn,
after furlough at home. Frank is
an army air mechanic.
Pfc. Randall Richmond writes
from France where he is in the
armored infantry.
Ronald Williams, S &c, writes
from New Guinea where he just ar
rived that he likes it very much
He also reports that chiefs sell their
wives for rs pounds Of sugar-but
he hasn't ordered any sugar sent!
Cpl Victor Chalcraft flew recent
ly from Corvallis, Ore, to Santa
Barbara, Calf, where a new squad
ron of Marine air corps in radar and
gunnery is being made up
1t. Robert Fetterly, M p, writes
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
ROOSEVELT GRADE SCHOOL
NOTES


The first grade tots have cut out
and colored autumn leaves as room
decoration. One class IS eagerly
waiting their pre-primers and all
are learning to write their names.
Mrs. Guernsey reports the first IT,
midity has been replaced with ag-
gressiveness-a normal reaction for
beginners.
The second graders have some
good looking free hand sunflowers
climbing their windows and new
floor adds much to this room in
charge of Mrs Swing.
The fifth graders have begun
making relief maps and their bull
etin board is filled with ladders to
show spelling progress and mott
vate that subject. Mrs. Sicily,
teacher.
Bi-monthly teachers meetings are
the custom at which time the teach
ers and Mr.. Culver iron out their
problems and plan work for mutual
benefit to pupil and school. We can
vouch for the big table and all par
ties in one room but we didn't wait
to see if the Other. requirements
quoted by President Roosevelt from
Al Smith at Dumbarton Oaks we're
fulfilled. Anyway they get results.
The Russian Relief is being plan
ned at the Grade School, also. Next
week is the time to send in all
disable clothing you do not need.
Read the literature you get on the
subject--then get busy and act.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The Victory Corps was started
Monday morning with 54 reported
out. Walter Chalcraft is in charge.
Miss Maudine Troop of Kansas
has arrived to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Miss
Label Miss Troop is Commercial
major and a Home &c. minor. AS
soon as Home &c. major can be Sc
cured, Miss Troop will take over
the commercial work which Mrs.
Korn is doing temporarily.
The Sophomores were fine hosts
to the Freshmen on Friday evening
and served delicious refreshments.
DR.. c. A. Clark examined the
boys on Monday for participation in
athletics.
Miss Jordis Erie returned to
school Monday after spending the
summer working in North Dakota.
Lewis Gordon, music instructor,
went to Kalispell Saturday looking
up Instruments. He found several.
More are needed. Have you any not
in use? See him if you have.
The high school and the grade
school are taking over the gather
ing of used clothing and shoes for
Russian relief. Factories in Rus
STA have been closed for some time
making clothing for civilian pur-
poses. Anything you have that has
wear in it is disable = especially
wooden goods and blankets. All
clothing is renovated SO it is ac-
ceptable, though slightly soiled.
State papers inform us that needles
and thread are scarce in Russia SO
everyone is asked to make any need
ed repairs All clothing should be
turned in at either the high school
Tor grade school some time next
week. Mr.. Culver and Mr.. Korn
will see about the shipment. A
minimum of 1a-pound per child has
been assigned the state. Remember
many children will have none to
take, SO let us all try to make up
for them.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
VICTOR PELTIER TAKES OVER
CREAMERY

On October l, Victor Peltier, a
young man born and brought up in
this community and holding the re-
spect and admiration of everyone,
will take over Eureka Valley Cream
cry. The present manager, Henry
Lenarz, who has been so ably as
sisted by his wife, will return to
farming. Mr.. Lenarz has proven an
excellent manager during the past
two years and the community re-
grets to have him give it up but
best wishes for success is extended
to both these fine people in their
new work.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
EUREKA NUGGETS

Billy Bierley returned to his home
in KenneWick after spending sew
eral weeks here.
Mrs. Chauncey Shuey and daugh-
ter Charts, with her husband and
baby, accompanied Miss Irene Oh
son home and were guests at the
Lulo Olson home several days last
week While here Mrs. Shuey sold
the furniture she had stored here
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
PARTY HONORS GUEST

Miss Alice Downing sister Of Mrs.
Emmett Quirk, was guest of honor
on Tuesday evening at party given
by Mrs. Quirk at her ranch home.
The following ladies played bridge:
Mesdames Clara Fleming, Ray
Moore, Marie Sailing, Frank Sabin,
VERNE Peltier, A. S. Erickson, L..
A. Riley, Dode Beman, Ethel Long,
Byron Olson, and Jack Pachico.
Prizes were won by Mesdames
Fleming and Moore and Miss Down.
ing was presented with a guest
prize. Miss Downing returned to
her home in Great Falls on Sat
urday.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
HOSPITAL NOTES

Mrs. Joe Stoken and baby were
dismissed on September 49,
James Perry was admitted on
September 20 and dismissed on
September "a
Mrs. Rudy Peck was admitted on
September "a and a baby daughter
was born that day named Trudy
Rae.
Mrs. Dale Osler was admitted
September 26.
Mrs. Loretta Voem was admitted
September Is and dismissed the fol-
lowing day.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY

James Moses was honored recent
ly at party given at his home by
his sister, Miss Mary Moses, the oc-
casion being his birthday The even
ing was pleasantly spent by the fol-
lowing: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. West
family and house guests, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ray Frost, Mrs. A. M. Frost
and Marion and Mrs. Thos. Sicily
and family.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
BUFFET SUPPER

Mrs. Norman Korn entertained
the high school teachers and few
friends at buffet supper on Sun
day night. Following the supper the
evening was spent socially by the
following: Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Bar
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Culver, DR..
and Mrs. c. A. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs.
B. Drake, Miss Maudine Troop, MIR.
and Mrs. A. S. Erickson and Lewis
Gordon
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
BAPTIST AID MEETS

The Baptist Aid met on Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. Louis
Yoppe as hostess assisted by Mrs.
Garrison. Five visitors and good
number of Aid members enjoyed
review of the book, "A Missionary
Warrior" given by Mrs. c. A. Clark.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
HEAR FROM SON IN PHILIPPINE
PRISON CAMP

Mrs. W. c. Albee received an un-
dated card on August is from her
son, Dean, who is in Prison Camp
No. in the Philippines Health is
marked excellent" on the card and
the following message was typed.
MY regards to both you and Dad
whom | trust are both we'll. Do not
worry about me at all as | am all
right Signed Dean w. Albee.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28

All returned to their home Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Dumbolton re-
turned Sunday from Froid where
she spent her week of vacation.
Mrs. Anna Ambrose and sons
spent Sunday afternoon at the rest
full Glen Lake home of Mrs Guern-
sey.
Continued on Page "
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
RNA SOCIAL NIGHT

On Wednesday night the Royal
Neighbors held their social meet
ing with Mrs. Winfield Scott of
Columbia Falls as visitor. A grab
bag furnished entertainment and
funds toward next years state con-
vention.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
TOWNSEND CLUB HOLDS
SOCIAL MEETING

The Townsend Club met for its
monthly social meeting on Saturday
evening at the Pike home and cele-
brated the birthday of one of its
members, Mrs. Robt. Green A tasty
supper was served and Mrs. Green
was presented with gift.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR CLUB

The Friendly Neighbor Club held
their monthly meeting Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. Geo.
Shea Seventeen members were
present. The meeting was called to
order by the new president, Mrs.
Verne Startling. Other new officers
taking over their duties were: Mrs.
Geo. Shea, vice president; Mrs. Ada
Pluid secretary; Mrs. John Quilting,
treasurer; and Mrs. Manuel Kautz-
man, club reporter. Appreciation is
extended to officers of the past
year: Mrs. Mary Jackson, Mrs. Ma
bel Peltier, Mrs. Hubert Helms, and
Mrs Elsie Helms, for their faithful
work done in the Club.
Roll call was answered by telling
how many cans of fruit and vegeta-
bles were canned this year. Many
busy housewives were found, some
canning as many as 500 quarts Past
presidents chose their pins and these
will be ordered The Club voted to
follow the program planned by the
Several Club members received
lovely birthday gifts from their
Club pal. Mrs Ethel Johnson
brought the birthday cake and Mrs.
Bert Snyder won the penny for the
next cake. The next meeting will
be held October Is at the nome of
Mrs. Chef Pluid Lunch committee
will be: Mrs. Bert Roe, Mrs. Star
ling, Mrs. Bert Fergerson and Mrs.
Reva Shea.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
BUD TITCHBOURNE IMPROVING

Bud Titchbourne, who had his
hand and part of his arm re-
moved recently in Kalispell as
result of hunting accident the first
day of duck season, is reported to
be getting along as we'll as can be
expected. Some of the shot came
near enough his face to break his
glasses, it is said.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
DINNER PARTY

DIR. and Mrs. G. A. Clark and Mr..
and Mrs. J. r. Culver entertained
at three course dinner on Satur-
day evening with Mr.. and Mrs. A.
]. Barney and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Norman Korn and family as guests.
Following dinner, the children went
to the show and the elders played
pinochle with Mrs. Barney carry
ing home both the high and travel
ing prize for ladies and Mr. Korn
the high for men.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
GRANGE SUPPER

Don't forget the chicken noodle
supper to be given by the Grange
men on September 80. All you can
eat between and o'clock. Dance
following at Community Hall.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
RED CROSS NOTES

Many kits are still not taken out.
Another appeal for sewers is made.
Four needle Notwithstanding and
knee caps-are also needed.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
BAPTIST CHURCH NOTES

DR.. C. A. Clark will speak Sunday
morning at II o'clock. There will be
special singing.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1944-09-28
FIRST ELK HUNTERS RETURN

The first elk hunters Of the sea-
son, Larry Riley, Joe Terpstra and
Oscar West, returned Saturday ev-
ening with two fine elk. The men
went UP the South Fork ,-
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Evening star., 1944-09-07

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