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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
WILLIAM MOONEY
 BOUND FOR CAMP
Marine Private Returns to Carolina After Seven=
 Day FurlOugh

Litchfield, Feb. 18-Pvt. William Mooney left yesterday for a Marine Base in South Carolina. He has been visiting his parents MT. and Mrs. William Mooney for the past week.
 Corp. Jack Fiolek has returned to Camp Crowder, Missouri, after visit ing his parents MT. and Mrs. An drew Ffolek, East Road.
 Joseph Murphy, a student at Conn. State Pharmacy in New Haven is spending the week end with his par ents MT. and Mrs. William Murphy, East street.
 Litchfield Center schools closed this noon at 12 for a spring vaca- ton. They will reopen Wednesday morning at g o'clock.
 James Finan, Bradford Griffin, and Manley zande, former coach of Litchfield High school left for Fort Devens, yesterday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
LAND OWNERS
 ENJOY PARTY Another Planned Later This Month; Wm. Pritt,
 Wife HOnOred
W0LcoTT Correspondent: Alma ?. Co1o
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Wolcott, Feb. IS - The Wolcott Land Owners Protective Association sponsored a card party at the club rooms on Woodtick road Tuesday night with. Ransom Branson and Clifford Warner in charge. Cake and coffee were served. The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Bella MacMil- lin.
 High score at bridge went to ;ller- man Watkins and at pinochle to Mrs. William Klitka, Albert Grant, Mrs. Harry Cole and Mrs. Charles Tyren. Another card party will be held Feb. % at p. m.
 Those present were; MT. and Mrs. James Bergen, MT. and Mrs. Ly- man Atwood, MT. and Mrs. Albert Grant, MT. and Mrs. c. Nelson Cole, MT. and Mrs. Frank Lockhart, MT. and Mrs. Harry Cole, MT. and Mrs. Harry Bergen. MT. and Mrs. Wat kinS, Miss Esther Branson, Mrs. Charles Tyrell, Mrs. William Klitka, Mrs. Bella MacMillin, Charles Win terS, Edward Garthwait,, Edward Bergen. Clifford Warner and Ran som Bronson.
 Valentine Party
 MT. and Mrs. William Pritt were honor guests at a surprise valentine party at the club house of the Land Owners Protective Association on Saturday night. A covered dish sup per was served and valentines ex- changed. Games and dancing were enjoyed. An occasional chair and a coffee table were presented to MT. and Mrs. Pritt by the guests present with Raymond King and Henry Traver making the presentation. MT. and Mrs. Pritt will move to their new home in Marion soon.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Claude Link, MT. and Mrs. Carl Mat tson, MT. and Mrs. Sherman Wat kins, MT. and Mrs. Harold Hadley, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Norton, MT. and Mrs. Francis Clark, MT. and Mrs. Richard Cotter, MT. and Mrs. Norman Schmid, MT. and Mrs. John Kulman, MT. and Mrs. Henry B. Traver, MT. and Mrs. Raymond King adn MT. and Mrs. Pritt.
 Returns To Camp
 Staff Sergt. William A. Dumschatt left yesterday for Camp Van Dorn, Miss. after spending week with his family on the Woodtick road. A family party was held Sunday night in Staff Sergt. Dumshatt's honor.
 Those present were: Mrs. John Dumschatt and Miss Ednah Dunn schatt of Middlebury, MT. and Mrs. Leigh Hunt, Cynthia Hunt of Ham, den, MT. and Mrs. Fred Frenzel of Waterbury, MT. and Mrs. Jack Sath- ory, Jacquiline and Johnny Dum- Schatt.
 Nirgo On FurlOugh
 Staff Sergeant desmond Nigro of the Columbia Army Air Base, s. C., is spending furlough with his par entS MT. and Mrs: Biagio Nigro of Woodtick road.
 John Washburne of Barker Ter race is a patient at a New York Hospital where he will undergo sur gical treatment.
 Miss Joan Wakelee Of Wolcott
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Red Cross Meeting

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 A meeting was held last evening at South School to organize Oakville as a district in the Watertown Red Cross War Fund drive. The chair man for the drive in the Oakville district is William McGowan.
 The meeting was opened by Ar thur Hickcox, chairman of the Wa tertown chapter. The quota is $19.- 200. 50 per cent of the amount raised last year.
 Raymond Ganung, chairman of the War Fund drive, who told of his plans and outlined the fact this is not a drive such as would be con- ducted in peace time, but a war fund drive, and people are urged to con- tribute generously.
 Raymond Tyler, publicity director, outlined steps which would be taken. He stressed one point that there would be no soliciting from workers in factories. An effort will be made to reach every member of the family who is a wage earner in the house to house canvass.
 Other members of the committee are: Mrs. Raymond Beach, Miss Mary Kilbride, Miss Frances Grif- fin. Mrs. Charles Kelly, Mrs. Melvin Freeman and Rev. Oscar |. Locke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Your Federal Income Tax
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or committee, for a ward or a minor, if they are ordinary and necessary expenses relating to the production or collection of the income belong ing to the ward or minor, or to the management, conservation and main- tenance of his income-producing property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
STUDENTS ON 7O-HOUR WEEK

Worcester. Mass. (UP)-Reducing collegiate activities to the impress sive decimal point, the Worcesteh Polythechnic Institute News figures that war-busy students are work ing Q 7O.6 hour week under the accelerated program. "H However. such a program keeps life from becoming mon o tonous,', philoso- phizes the News.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
HOSPITAL BULLETINS

For the second day no change was reported in the condition of Rose Ann Eichman, 3, who was ad- mitted to Waterbury hospital We'd nesday after suffering severe burns when her clothes were ignited by 2 stove at her home. Her name is stilD on the danger list.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
SOUTH MAIN BLAZE

Firemen were called to a blaze caused by an overflow of oil in a range burner at the home of Diva Bournival. 436 South Main street. last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
You Can Order Postwar Home By Phone, Live In It That Night
BY MARY LU HOUGH United Press Staff COrreSpondent)

FLINT Mich Feb 8UP)fter the you'll be able to e phone arnee
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Hummingbirds once were believed by many persons to be poisonous and to carry Stingers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Waste Paper Collection

Waste Paper Collection
 Attendants will be at the Union Congregational church hall again tomorrow from 2 to 4 to receive waste paper. The waste paper drive in Oakville is being sponsored by the building fund for the Union Con- gregational church. Mrs. Charles Olson is chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Farley Tomorrow

Farley Tomorrow
 The Litchfield County Council of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held Saturday evening at the club rooms on the "Old Center School Green" Mrs. Sandell, county presi- dent of New Milford will be in charge of the meeting. State Com mander William Murphy, will be present and Mrs. Murphy who is state president of the auxiliary will have charge of the auxiliary meet ing. Supper will be served with Mrs. Helen Furtin in charge of arrange ments. A social hour will follow.
 Troop No. 1 Boy Scouts accepted seven new members at the meeting Wednesday evening in the Congre- gational church parlors new mem bers are Robert McQuaine, William Sanford, Richard and Robert Cair, Walter Weeks, Ida Chamberlin and Leon Galpin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Contest Today Eight Students of the High school participated in the National Amer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Manv Rnnk I.nsses

Mauy BOOK Losses
 With the increasing number of car owners reporting gasoline books as lost, Chairman Ralph H. North of the War Price and Ra- tion board today warned persons to guard more closely against pos sible loss. 'These books should be guarded as carefully as money" he added.
 If losses continue at the pres ent rate Chairman North indicat- ed that the board would be con- pelled to impose h e required waiting period" before replace ment books are issued.
 Mrs. Bernice A. Sanford has been named second clerk of the lo- cal War Price and Rationing board, filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Francis Davis who moved recently to Southington.
 Pending clarification of the con- flicting price schedules established by OPA and the State Milk Admin istrator, affecting both wholesale and retail sales of milk, no action will be taken by the local War Price and Ration board. When such clarification is made the local board will so advise producers and retailers.
 Supplemental gasoline allowances for the purpose of visiting relatives or friends in hospitals or Sanitar- iumS cannot be granted by the To- cal War Price and Ration board because of the following official OPA ruling: Special rations may not be issued in the following cases; to visit friends or relatives in hospitals ar sanitariums, even though such visits might be benefi- cial to the patient
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Duy War Bends ( Stamps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
THoMASToN
Bremen Hold Annual
 Ball Tomorrow Night
Wes Billings Orchestra to Be Featured; House Warm
 ing Held at Schnieder's New Home

ican Legion contest which was held at the High school at 10:45 this morning. The essays were entitled. 'The Constitution the guardian of the peoples rights" Those who parti- cipated were Mildred Menke, Eliza beth Saider, Dorothy O'Brien, How ard Palmer, Charles Potter, Dorothy Elsner, Jane Martin and Helene Kakowski. The winner of the local contest will compete with other win nerS in the county for the opportun- ity to enter into state competitor.
 Pvt. William Kane has been trans ferred from Fort Sheridan, H., to Camp Ellis, Ill.
 The Congregational Church Aid will meet Monday evening. At mys- tery supper at 6:30 will proceed the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Family Party

Family Party
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Gangloff Jr. were hosts at family party at their home Tuesday evening, in honor of the 72 birthday of MT. Gangloff's father. Attending were MT. and Mrs. Edwin Gangloff and son William of Waterville, MT. and Mrs. Harold Gangloff, Plymouth, MT. and Mrs. Frank Gangloff Jrr and children, Francis, Harriet, Marion, Lois and Raymond and the guests of honor Frank Gangloff ST.
 A house warming was given MT. and Mrs. Carl Schnieder at their new home on Marine street recently. They were presented mirror. Guests included MT. and Mrs. w. Roach, MT. and Mrs. Eugene Miller, MT. and Mrs. Alvin Poesvmman, and MT. and Mrs. Anton Berg. Refreshments were served and social hour fol- lowed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Thomaston. Feb. Manifestations are that a large crowd will attend ThomaStons most colorful social event, the Fire Department ball in the High school gymnasium tomor- row night. Arrangements have been made to handle parking which will be in the rear of the High school with officers Cyr, Rein and Bellmay on duty.
 The gym has been gaily decorated and music will be furnished by Wes- ly Ceilings Conn. Cavaliers who will have an augmented band for the oc- caSion.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold D. Fowler announce the birth of a son born Wednesday at the Bristol hospital. MT. and Mrs. Fowler are former res idents of this town. MT. and Mrs. Lewis Fowler of Elm street are grandparents to the child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

John Washburne of Barker Ter race is a patient at a New York Hospital where he will undergo sur gical treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Miss Joan Wakelee of Wolcott road is recovering from the grippe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18
Guards Convene

Gu9T@S convene
 Capt. Peter Koops and It. Harry Lynch of the local State Guard company attended 8 meeting of of- ficers of the guard at the State Armory in Hartford last evening.
 The meeting was called by order of General De Lacour and was in charge of Col. Nolan, chiaf of staff. The purpose of the meeting was to train units of the guard to act as forest fire fighters in case of ser iouS emergency.
 Instructors from the state fire brigade will be sent to each unit to instruct the members in the art of fighting forest fires. Guard compan- ies will only be called out in case of an emergency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Terryville, Feb. 18.-Schools in Plymouth will close today for a weeks vacation, reopening on Feb- ruary 28. The eight week system is in effect in this town, following the Christmas recess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-18

Pvt. Leon Hauser, who has been spending a 20-day furlough visiting his sister in Watertown, and friends in Middlebury after returning from 24 months overseas, has reported for duty at Camp Mccoy, Wisconsin.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24
BAN TO BE 29th.

The diphtheria epidemic now appears to be under control, and it was reported today that the ban will be lifted on the 29th if no new cases develop.
 Dr. Thomas Morcom, Public Health Officer, warned the public however to maintain the quaran- tine until that time, unless other wise notified.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24
THE GOOD DIE YOUNG
Anchorage Times)

Somehow it was rather frightening to read of the death of Mitsuru Toyama because so few of us had ever heard of him. He died in his 9Oth. year, carrying to. his grave the unchallenged distinction of having been one of the most evil men in recorded history.
 It is impossible to cat alog all hs crimes here. Toyama was a professional assassin, a man who com bined bloody ruthlessness of a Black Hand leader and gangster chief. He founded the Black Dragon Society. He planned and engineered every Japanese war for the past 50 years. He control led the courts, terrified the press, dominated the emp eror. He arranged the al- liance with Germany. He wiped out the peace-loving officials in the cabinet ass assinations of 1882 and 1886. He was the autror of the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere. To- jo was his protege, his hand picked choice for war pre- mier.
 Toyama was the man who decreed Pearl Hahbor. His murders, direct and in- direct, must surpass those of a Hitler or a Himmler.
 The evil that he did lives after him, and the last war he started will cost yet more innocent live before it grinds his country to de- feat. But at least the prime source of the Japan csc poison seems to have been removed.
 And millions of Ameri- cans who never before heard the name of Mitsuru Toyama can breathe a sigh of relief that the is at last rid of him.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24
NORVIN LEWIS .Jr MAKES RATING TN NAVY

MT. and Mrs. Norvin w, Lewis are in receipt of a letter from their eldese son, Norvin w. Lewis Jr. stationed somewhere in New Guinea, that he took his examin- ation for the rating of Pharmacist
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24

Let us be grateful for the service they have rend- cred and not be disgrunt- led at therestrictions nec- essarily placed upon our community.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24
Doctor and Nurse Go To Wales With Serum

Captain Edward Anderson and MD. Miss Mildred Keaton, nurse, eft this morning on an emergency trip to Wales with diphtheria ser um, as five cases were reported in that northern village.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24
THANKFUL

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 People of Nome had a special something tn be thankful for this Thanks giving.
 An epidemic threatened our community and could very easily, have caused death and grief in many homes, were it not for the vigilant and untiring eff forts of our doctor and his assistants, who worked day and night to control and stop the feared disease diphtheria.
 At the close of World War l. in 1918, influenza struck Nome, and in a very short time, 27 white por- sons and hundreds of na- lives were dead.
 This could have happen ed again
 Doctor Thomas Morcom our local physician, was aided by the medicel offic- CTS of Nome garrison, Ma jor Raymond w. Owens, Captain Edward Andenson Captain Kendall Gregory, Captain Charles L. Ringe, and Captain Frank B. Nit chell, who not only assisted in town, carried serum to outlying districts.
 In the post laboratory, Captain John Hurnmel in charge, made the tests.
 Territorial Health Nurse Annette Kitzmiller worked continuously, as did Mar garet Mozee, and Alice Baker and Mildred Keaton of the Bureau of Indian Af- fairs. Major Paul Lind quist USPHS officer sta toned at Anchorage, and Mabel Morgan, of the Bur eau of Indian Affairs at Juneau also gave welcome assistance.
 Christine Sorrel, Indian Affairs nurse from Unala- kleet, was sent to Shish- maref where three cases were reported.
 Assisting with the re- cords is Miss Eunice Logan Bureau of Indian Affairs teacher at Nome.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24

Around the World News in Pictures" appears regularly in The Nugget.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24

Mate First Class, and had just received his new rating.
 It will be remembered that Norvin was studying pre-medics at Wilmington State College when he was inducted.
 With his new rating, he writes, comes added responsibilities in the laboratory and hospital where he is stationed.
The Nome nugget., 1944-11-24

People of Nome had a special something tn be thankful for this Thanks giving.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Homestead Groys Next For Brosccos

Champions of the National Pro- fessional Colored Baseball league, Homestead Grays of Pittsburgh. have been booked to show against the Waterbury Brasscos next Satur- day night under lights at the Muni- cipal Stadium. Bridgeport Johnny Pezzulo was named today by Man. ager Fred Davis and Coach Larry Mullen to pitch against the visitors. who have one of the best outfits in the east for the past ten years.
 Last Saturday. Brasscos won a l3 to II decision over the New York Black Yankees, in a game that lasted well over three hours. Cy Bl.k. Brassco inflelder, batted 1000 with four hits in four trips ,Rehia doing a neat job as pitcher and shortstop for the Brasscos.
 Bill Johnson, New York Yankees rookie star of last season, and Daev Barnhlll. Black Yankee mound ace, did not put in an appearance, while Goose" Rossomondo of West Ha- ven and Tommy Sheehan. Notre Dame baseball captain showed with the local combine for the first time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
Testimonial For C. Fl. PIott Sot.

Loyal and friendly co-Workers in the Waterbury Post Office have ar ranged a testimonial dinner for Charles H. Platt, superintendent of mails for 28 years and recently re- tired as of July 1. Lester Coughlm and Patrick Slattery, co-chairmen of the committee on arrangements for the affair have set the date for Saturday night of this week at the Hotel Elton (July 8) with scores of friends of the guest of honor sure to be on hand. MT. Platt has been a government employe for 43 years and has one of the finest records of service in the postal history of the nation.
 In addition to the co-chairmen, other committee members include Tom Phelan. Harold Quinn, w. J. Dillon, Jack Daly, Jim Sheehan. and Herbert Gardner, who will preside as toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
HILLS AND AVICS EASY WINNERS OF CITY GAMES

Plenty of margin was established between winners and losers of City Amateur League baseball games Sunday afternoon at Hamilton Park though the Ayiglianese A. c. had to struggle in the early innings liefore they come through with a to4 win over Brooklyn A. c. as the Wash ington Hills coasted to 12-l cleci- sion over the North End Thomas Club -Naugautck Zephyrs.
 Tribune A. c. which drew a bye in the league yesterday, played in Mer- iden, where the Meriden Endees de- feated the Tribs 3-2, a on run score in the fifth inning deciding the game, which went eight innings.
 Washington Hills led go in the third inning, and in the sixth put the game on ice, with four run splurge that brokwe up a pitchers duel between Smoky Joe Dennis and Ray Decker, the Hills closing out in the ninth with five more runs. La- tino's hitting of a three-bagger and pair of singles, highlighted the Hills closing out in the ninth
 Hills attack on Dennis; the latter also pitching no-hit ball for the last two innings after relieving Decker. Score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
(Reg. U. S. Pat. O5) By JACK CUDDY

United Press Staff COrrespndent)
 New York, July g. (UP)-As major league clubs take the field tomorrow for holiday doubleheaderS the old saw regarding July Fourth standings would indicate a one-park world series in St. Louis between the Cardinals and Browns. But the old saw may be blastedl to mole cules before October, in the Arneri- can circuit at least.
 The adage says: The club that the club that wins the pennant.
 This maxim, while by not means infallibie, has the percentage riding with 1t. Of the 58 pennant winners since 1914 33 were in the lead on Independe nee Day. Tteams in sec- only place on July Furth provided 10 nag victories; third-place out- fits, three winners; and fourth place clubs also three.
 When the proverb was given re- verse English and applied to sec- ond-division clubs, 1t proved air tight. No major league club occupy ing a seconud division berth on July Fourth has won a penannt since the Boston Braves miracle team" of 1914 'rocketed from last place on Independence Day to the world championship. That was 30 years ago. The achievement still stands out as one of the most nota- ble featS in baseball history.
 It verged on the miraculous be- cause the Braves of 1914, skippered by the late George Stallings, actu- ally was not a great all-round club. Only three regulars in the lineup ever garnered much lustre later Hank Gowdy, Johnny Evrs and Rab- bit Maranville. But Stallings had three corking pitchers that year Dick Rudolph, who won 27 games; Big Bill James, who took 26; and Lefty Tyler. who wound up with IS victories. The three moundsmen acc counted for 69 games. Stallings, a spouting volcano in a baseball uni- form, provided the inspiration; and Johnny Evers sprinkled the pepper afield. They packed such momen- tum when they reached the world series that they knocked of the supposedly invincible Athletics in four straight contests.
 After 30 years, club in second division tomorrow easily might go on to win the pennant. Such vic- tory by Washington. Detroit. Cleve- land or last-place Philadelphia would fiabbergast no one. because the American league struggle for the flag continues in such chaotic condition-with only eight games separating the leading St. Louis Browns and the Athletics in the bomb shelter.
 However. in the National league
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-03
N. E. Boxinq

Boston, July 3. (UP)-Following i@ lists of main boxing bout scheduled this week in New Eng land:
 TONIGHT
 West Springfield, Mass.-Dog track-Joey Peralta of Tamaqua, Pa. vs. Oscar Lewis of New York, 10 rounds, l35 pounds.
 Thursday
 Fall River, Mass.-Casino-Oscar St. Pierre of Fall River vs. Al Sforza of Boston, l40 pounds: and Frankie Ross of Boston vs. Al F'reda of Worcester, l45 pounds; both 8 rounds.
 Friday
 Worcester, Mass. Mechanic Hall Tommy Reardon of Brockton vs Cocky Davis of Worcester. l35 pounds: Benny Andy of Providence. R. l., vs. Willie Valentine of Hol- yoke. l2S pounds; both 8 rounds.