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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
MRS. HELEN BROPHY
 AT TWISTED FARLEY

Mrs. Mae Dempsey of Derby, state department musician for the past three years, was presented jewel in recognition of her services at the quarterly meeting of the auxil- iary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars held recently in Winsted. Mrs. Helen Brophy of Waterbury pre- sided.
 Among those attending were Mrs. Catherine Dibble of Meriden, mem- Der of the V. F. w. auxiliary coun- cil from the Second district, and Mrs. Lillian Reed of Waterbury, state department publicity chair man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
COURSE IN WAR CONTRACTS

Chicago - (UP). = The first war contract termination course in the Chicago area has been inaugurated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Glasses meet two evenings week for 10 weeks and are designed especially for contract officers, ac- countants and persons responSlpie for war contract negotiation and termination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
ChennouIt DeoIs Blows

Chungking, Nov. 1.-(UP)-Maj. Gen. Claire L. Chenault's 14th Air Force fighter plans and Chinese American troops dealt heavy blows to Japanese troops and supply lines in the Kweilin- Chunahsien area to- day, communiQue announced.
 The combined assault destroyed 51 trucks and damaged 69 others. Twelve bridges on enemy supply lines along the Japanese advance toward Kweilin were bombed.
 Plans bombed the Changsha, Hengyang, Chuanhsien and Kiyang sectors behind Japanese spear1neads pointed toward Kwangsi. A Japa nese-held town southeast of Kwangsi was attacked repeatedly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
AIMm1nae ASSn.
 Plans Food Sale

An all-day food sale for the bene- fit of the College of St. Elizabeth Alumnae association scholarship fund will be held Saturday at the Miller & Peck Go. by the local chap ter.
 Miss Mary Jane Hayes and Miss Margaret Sheey are co-chairmen for the affair, assisted by Misses Marjorie DiPietro, Polly Fleming and Mary Elizabeth Donnelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01

and eight Jananese Iccorlo tiT1f destroyed in the Yellow rle1f aret in northern China, the conlnDliIqia said.
 arlier, Japanese troops crossed tho Kwei river, one of the last natural barriers before Kweilin and rea a1liee the eastern suburbs of the tifeats er1ed city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
Mrs. CoughHn
 Heads Society

Mrs. Edward Coughlin was elected president of the Rosary society of St. Thomas church at recent meeting of the group. Other off, cers named include: Miss Beatrice Carney, vice-president; and Mrs Edward Thibodeau, secretary.
 The society will hold a Halloween masquerade party this evening at 8 o'clock in the parish hall for members and guests.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01

noon, followed by similar talks al Marion, Upper sandusky, Carey and Fostoria.
 Tonight he delivers Q speech in Toledo's public auditorium.
 Tomorrow he makes two speeches at Paterson, N. J., at 9:30 D. m. and at Queens, N. Y., immediately after- ward. Bricker ends his campaign next Saturday with a major speech to be broadcast nationally over the Blue Network from Cleveland Music hall at 8:30 D. r1., EWT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
TROUBLE OVER DISHES

Cleveland - (UP.) U Mrs. Anna Rubish, 45, was haled into police court the other day on a charge of assaulting her husband, John. 36 because he failed to wash the dishes while she was out shopping The case was dismissed however, when the husband decided to drop the charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
sSectaE 9 G &azzso''A

THE SITUATION: You think two of your friends would like each other if they. ever met.
 WRONG WAY: Keep telling each of them about the other and saying, I'm sure you two would get along fine together"
 RIGHT WAY: Arrange for the two to meet, by inviting them to your house at the same time, or meeting them both for lunch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
Contract Bridge

CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB
 The Tuesday evening tournament of the Cornell Bridge club, con ducted by Mrs. John C. Moriarty, 60 Linden street, resulted in the following top scores: north and south. MT. and Mrs. Edward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01

Lily of the Valley lodge will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in Me- char1ic hall. East Main street. The lodge will celebrate it's 30th anni- versary with a banquet on Nov. 16. Those interested in attending are asked to contact Mrs. B. MacCas- land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
Bricker On Road Again
Bv CHARLEs ID. DEGGES

ny ONN4AAV11E1O
 United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Aboard Bricker Campaign Train En Route to Toledo, Ohio, Nov. - (UP0 - Governor John w. Bricker of Ohio was on the road again today carrying his campaign through his home state before swinging east in an attempt to assure capture of New York and Pennsylvania electoral votes for his party.
 The COP nominee visited his state house office yesterday for the first time in more than a month. He re- Sumes his drive with a rear platform talk at Delaware, Ohio, this after
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
Lodge To Hold
 Rehearsal Tonight

Rehearsal for all officers and de- gree characters of Winona Rebekah lodge will be held tonight at Odd Fellows Hall. Preparation will be made for conferring of degrees on 3 new class of candidates.
 The next meeting will be held November in Odd Fellows hall. Members are invited to be the guests Of Columbian Lodge of Naugatuck tonight to take part in the Neigh borS' Night program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
.sogBs s5gz : SOCIETY -::-
Women mSGubTO Hold Bridge

Members of the Waterbury Women's club will hold dessert bridge tomorrow afternoon at l:3O o'clock in the cIubrooms.
 The Civic committee in charge of the affair includes: Mrs. Fred er1ck B. Webster, Mrs. Theodore Breithaupt, MT, Howard 0. Miller, Mrs. John O. Walker, Mrs. Jesse B. Kelsey, Mrs. Clair Hollister and Mrs. Walter w. Lowell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01
.wTN4a, sAVE FI1ER

Chicago = CU.P.) = Second Lieu. tenant Edward L. Harris. 20. . B-17 navigator in Italy, owes his life to his silver wings. He wrote his par- ents, MT. and Mrs. Roy E. Harrss. Chicago, that on a mission to Oder tai, Germany, a piece of flax NeAlt through his side of the plane. through his heavy flying suit and hit his pair of wings. It bounced of the wings and he was unhurt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-01

has marriage FandiLe AASc S. Navy daughter of Mir and Mrs Abraham Fander Cooke street and Lieut. Edward Rubenste Morris Rbensten and the late Mrs Rubense West Hartford which took place Friday Oct 2 Spokane bride stationed sister Miss Myrtle Fandier
 graduate of the University bride has 943 Lieut. Rubeisten graduated from the University of Connecticut class of 940 He been the August 1940 with in the Aleuians years after short
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
MISSlUND WED AT ANCHORAGE
 TO ARMY MAN

Announcement has been made of the marriage at Anchorage, Sep tember 23, of Miss Dorothy Iund, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Lund of Juneau to Pvt. Edwin E. Gunst U. s. Army Signal Corps.
 The candlelight ceremony was per formed at 6:30 o'clock in the Cath olic Church by the Rev. O'Flan- nagan.
 For her marriage the bride wore gown of pink and she carried a bridal bouquet of matching roses Miss Amy Marek, as bridesmaid, se- lected a gown of lavender and she also carried shower bouquet of roses.
 Corp. Russel E. Green acted as best man for the bridegroom.
 The newlyweds are making theil home in Anchorage at 8tn and ( streets.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
WOMEN OF MOOSE
 HOLD BUSINESS MEET

At the regular meeting last Sat urday of the Women of the Moose it was decided to have rummage sale and also a bake sale next month. Volunteer helpers for the Iummage sale are Mary Haas, chairman; Myrtle Limb, Phyllis Lesher and Lydia Museth. Grace Skaiet is chairman of the bake sale, assisted by Virginia Pugel and Billie Jaegel
 Recorder Leona McKinnon was installed by Graduate Regent Mary Haas during the evening, after the retirement of Hazel Burkette be- cause of ill health
 An interesting fact brought out
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
NOTICE OF ANNUAL CONVENTION

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the 32nd Annual Convention of the Grand Camp ALASKA NATIVE BROTHERHOOD and SISTER HOOD, the annual meeting of the ALASKA FISHERMEN COOPER ATIVE ASSOCIATION, and the an- nual meeting of the TLINGIT AND HAIDA INDIANS OF ALASKA Gland Suit, will meet at Rake, AL aska, in the ANB Hall, beginning 10 m Monday, November 13, l944, and ending at l2 midnight Saturday, Mo- vember Is, 1914 In which meetings of each of the above-named organi- zations, each camp is entitled to participate after having shown itself in good standing as to membership and finances, by means of dele gates, which delegates must also be in good standing and been regularly elected by their respective local camps Forms for camp reports and for credentials of delegates are avail able from the ANB Grand Secretary, Box 8l, Juneau, Alaska. < i Business to be discussed and acted upon will include among such other business as delegates regularly in- troduced the following:
 l. Reports of Grand Officers and Executive Committee.
 2. Financial reports of local camps and Grand Camp.
 B. Bargaining Agency instruction of business delegates, and elections called by ANB and CIO.
 4 Resolutions and orders for the coming year on any appropriate sub ject with Constitutions and Bylaws, including Citizenship. Fisheries and Native Fishing Rights, Health and Sanitation Conditions in villages. towns, and canneries, etc.
 5. Reports of attorneys and others on legal proceedings. stt
 6. Amendments to ANB Consti- tutions, revision of dues payment system, increase of dues, revision of size of Executive Committee
 WILLIAM L. PAUL, JR.,
 Grand Secretary. First publication, Oct II, 1914. Last publication, Oct. 12, 1944f
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all those who were so kind and thoughtful during the illness and the loss of our be- loved husband, son and brother, Frank Winthers ;also for the many beautiful floral offerings.
 Mrs. Frank Winthers,
 MT. and Mrs. Lynn Winthers
 MT. and Mrs. Earle BarcuS,
 Mrs. Martha Nichols,
 Mrs. Edgar Plroy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
WORLD SERVICE CLUB
 WILL HEAR SANF0RD

The World Service Club of the Northern Light Pres byte 1T la n Church will meet tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock and the subject will be Alaska Missions. This topic will be further emphasized by R. S. Sanford, of the United States Mine Bureau, who will talk on his trip to the Arctic regions and give first hand information. He will also bring a message from the Presby- terian Mission at Point Barrow.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
 HOSPITAL NOTES

Joseph F. Kramolisch has been admitted to St. Ann's Hospital for medical treatment.
 Master Michael Bocatch entered St. Ann's on "Wednesday for medi- cal attention
 Robert Burrell has been dis charged from St. Ann's Hospital following treatment.
 Anne Borve is medical patient in St. Anns Hospital, having been admitted on Wednesday.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12

at the meeting was that this Chapter, No. 439, Women of the Moose, was 24 years old on last August 24.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
LAST RITES FOR FRED
 GETSO ON FRIDAY F. M.

Last rites for Fred Getso, who jumped from window of St. Anns Hospital last Sunday morning and died soon after, will be held at the Charles w. Carter Mortuary to- morrow afternoon at o'clock. The Rev. Ralph E. Baker will deliver the eulogy and interment will be in Evergreen cemeteryy.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12

LOST-G Glasses with light blue
 frames. Phone Blue 565. Reward.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12

LOST-Billfold containing Canada an currency ana identification papers. Return to Empire, No. 4590, John D. Burke.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
ARDETH GnLIS HERE

Ardeth Rogers Gillis, of the h. dian Service, is here from Hoonah and a guest at the Baranof Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12

WILL CARE for children by day or hour. Call Blue 130.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
ATS MEN HERE

Wallace Kurt, of Boston, Massa- chusetts, and Howard Sheer, both of the Alaska Transport Service, are guests at the Gastineau Hotel
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-10-12
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Glasses With pink shell frames in brown open leather case. Phone 364 No. l, Nugget Apts. Reward.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21

his fight give coIored seVeemen square deal He has
not flnched in his stawsrt battle.
No rosy promises pe-in heky pledges by the Repub
iean reaetonsries investigate Jim the Army will
fool the Negro voter They know the will probably be
over before the COP investigators" get started.
President Roosevelt has done than investigate. His
deeds written in presidential DEGREES
speak volumes more than any promises"
Make the sacrifices Of the Negro soldier, sailor,
pilot and marine shall not be in vain.
Make your a vote for democracy by placing your
cross next TO the name Of President Roosevelt.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21

groes from combat Jobs in the Navy and reduced all who
stayed in the Navy to the rank Of messmen.
1t was President Hoover Republican, who Jim erowed
Negro Gold Star mothers and sent them to visit their
sons graves in France a cattle boat.
Since 1882 the Negro soldier and sailor have made historic
strides Today Negroes in every single branch OF the
armed services.
Under President Roosevelt the Negro soldier and sailor
have Jared better than under other President in history
including Abraham Lincoln.
President Roosevelt has made bitter enemies because OF
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-10-21

Under President Roosevelt's wise, courageous leader
ship, these historic presidents SET
For the FIRST time, Negro and white army officer
candidates trained and lived in the same barracks.
For the FIRST time in its 176year history Negroes
we're admitted into the u. S. Marine Corps.
For the FIRST time, Negro officers were commits
stoned in the u. S. Navy.
For the FIRST time, Negro pilots, navigators and
bombarders were trained for the Army Air Corps.
For the FIRST time, three Negro captains e
named to skipper Liberty ships.
For the FIRST time, Negro war correspondents are
covering the in all parts of the world.
For the FIRST time, Negro nurses serving in the
Army equal footing with white nurses
For the FIRST time, Negro general was appointed
in the u. S. Army.
The Valley settler., 1944-06-09

CHURCH SERVICES, JUNE II
 Nasilla Community Church Rev. Herman Fever, Pastor Sunday Tvenin> Services---e:o mI
 The Valley Chapel Rev. & Mrs. +. F. Beyer, Pas tors Church Schoo1-----------lO:OO a. m. Morning Worship 100 a. m. Preaching Servi ice------- e:OO p. m. Wed. Evenih.. Service---- 8:OO P. n.
 St. Johns Luthern Church Rev. Woodrow K,1rth, Pastor Sunday crool----------l a. m. Morning Worshj hjp---------ll:OO a. m.
 United Protestant Church Rev. Victor Alfsen, Pastor Sunday Sch ool-- a. m. l Morning Worshi hip------l1:OO a. m. Young People's s Meetin1 - 7:OO p. m. Fv enint. Iorship--------- e:OO D. m. St. Micheal's Catholic Church Rev. Father Snead, Pastor Sunday Mass % a. n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

One British air squadron &C
counted for 400 enemy aircraft in
1917-18.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
GUARDS PROMOTE
DAVID JOHNSTON
Local Man Elevated From
Sergeantcy to Infantry
Lieutenancy

Hartford, Jan. 25.-Promotions
and appointments in the Connec-
ticut State Guard were announced
Monday by Brigadier General R. B.
DeLacour.
Advanced from first lieutenant to
captain in the infantry were Ken
meth G. Clark, IL lakewood street,
East Hartford; Edward J. Tremblay,
70 Garden street, and Conrad w.
KasSack, Hamden.
Two men, Second Lieutenant
Donald Colburn of 226 South Mar
shall street, and Second Lieutenant
Frank M. Beisler of New Haven,
were promoted to first lieutenant.
The following were appointed Sec
ond neutenants in the infantry:
Sergeant Frank j. Stickney, 95 Park
Henry A. Bedard, 81 Victoria road;
Sergeant Clarence r. Hillman, Is
Clark street, East Hartford; Ser
geant Salvatore M. Gilberto, 81 Ire
deau street; Sergeant George j
Koch, New Haven; Sergeant David
3. Johnston, Waterbury; Sergeant
Bcrtram Frankenberg, New Haven;
Sergeant Godfrey J. L. Parker, New
Britain, and Private Irwin T.
Haight, Mt. Carmel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
MOSCOW-NEW YORK
FLIGHT PROBABLE
Eunice Avery Predicts
Flying Time Will Average
Chicago=N. Y. Time

Naugatuck, Jan. 25-Miss Eunice
H. Avery told large audience in
the Congregational parish house
yesterday afternoon that mo place
in the world is more than so hours
plane travel distance away. She said
the boom in aviation not only poses
huge commercial problems but also
the problem of defense is more SER
ious.
She pointed out Stain recently
credited production by American
factories with being a very vital fac
tor in the success of the Allies in
the present war. She said because
Of this fact, the enemy would strike
first at American manufacturing
centers. Miss Avery said control of
essential air lanes will be the aim of
the nations. She estimated there
will be the aim Of the nations. She
flying in this country afr thetee
estimated there will be 100000
planes flying in this country after
the war. Also that travelling to Mos
cow from New York will be done in
the same time that train travels
from New York to Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
FACTORY DRIVE
WILL AID FUND
Athletic Program Also
Planned for Infantile Par
aIysis Campaign

Naugatuck, Jan. 25-A drive In
local factories in connection with
the infantile paralysis campaign is
planned to start soon, according to
an announcement today by Frank
T. Green, chairman of the commit
tee in charge.
Plans are also being made for an
athletic event for the benefit of the
fund, Mr.. Green said. Boxes in
which donations may be left have
been placed in all stores and other
commercial establishments.
Nine dollars have been contributed
by employees of the Kievman store,
Church street, and similar contribu-
tons from other store employees as
well as from individuals are well
come.
Contributions may be mailed to
Mr.. Green or to Roy johnson, cam
paign treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
war COUNCIL
BACKS drive
Assistance Voted in House,
toulouse Canvass for
Fourth War Loan

Naugatuck, Jan. 25.-Harold F.
Perry, Naugatuck War Council Of
fetal, announced today the coun-
Gil will assist in the ouse-to-house-
canvass here in connection with the
Fourth War Loan drive.
A meeting of heads OF all divisions
of the defense corps will be held this
evening at at the Maple street
headquarters and plans for the can
vass will be made.
Another meeting in the same con-
nection will be held Friday at p.
m. at st. Michae1s parish house
and all members of any unit Of the
war council are urged to attend.
Mr.. Perry said.
Instructions on the canvass and
subscription blanks will be distrib-
uted at the session Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Jan. 25.-Funeral
services for Joseph J. Moss, a resi-
dent of Naugatuck for As years who
died at the home Of his daughter,
Mrs. william j. O'Connor, 81 VOL
colt street, Waterbury, Saturday
night, were held this morning at
8:l5 from the Mulville funeral
kc.ae, Waterbury to the Sacred
Heart church where a solemn high
Mass was celebrated at 8 o'clock.
Burial was in st. James cemetery,
Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

Although no arrests have yet been
made, police will quiz two Water
bury youths arrested on breaking
and entering charges in Ansonia
early Monday. They are James
Stewart, 10, of SO Locut street, Wa
terbury, and Homer Tillman, II, of
So Canal street, Waterbury, both
colored. A box of cigars and a
raincoat were found in their car,
Police Chief John j. Gormley said,
and a raincoat and box of cigars
were taken in the local gas station
break, Mr.. Morris said.
January 10 the home of Henry
zmyewski, City Hill street, pro-
prietor of Henry's gas station, North
Main street, was broken into and
coupons worth $500 gallons of gas
were taken. This case, as yet, has
not been solved.
The burglars had a difficult time
entering Mr.. Morris station, he said,
for attempts to jimmy two windows
proved unsuccessful because of
special precautions taken, he said.
The thieves finally smashed the
rear window.
Mr.. Morris also said Huffman
measure was taken by the thieves.
He estimated damage to his estab-
lishment at $25 in addition to the
loss Of the coupons and other ar
ticleS.
This was the fourth break at
his station, he said, the last previ-
GUS one having occurred less than
year ago. No ration coupons were
taken in previous attempts, he
said.
The two youths, who will be
quizzed were pound over Monday
to New Haven superior court
from Ansonia court with bond be-
ing set at $4,000 each. They are
also wanted in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
No Arrests On Gas Coupons Theft

morning p Erik Emily Sophie
Naugatuck resi- Brown and William Ayers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

gatuck were united in marriage on
Saturday at st. Mary's church at 9
o'clock. Rev. Thomas Griffin, pas
tor, officiated.
The attendants were Miss Mary
Lou Mackenzie, a sister of the
bride, and Edwin Alexander.
An aqual wool dress with match
ing hat was worn by the bride
and she carried a prayer book
marked with two orchids. The
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
Weddings

Naugatuck, Jan. 25.-Miss Cath
crime Ann Mackenzie, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Mackenzie
of Bloomfield, N. j., and Warren
Booth, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
fred G. Booth of Mill street, Maui
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

The site of the Army Ordnance
arsenal in Philadelphia was part
of a tract sold in 1742 by John Penn,
grandson of William Penn, to Alex
ander Hamilton for one shilling per
hundred acres. Since the site cow
ers 81 acres. it's cost at that time
was less than a shilling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

bridesmaid was attired in an old
rose wool dress with brown Access
series and carried talisman roses.
A wedding breakfast was served
at the Hotel Elton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Booth will reside in New Jersey on
return from their wedding trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

Naugatuck January Is. - No arrests have yet been
made on the second theft of ration coupons here within
week which took place time Sunday night at Juans
gas station 157 North Main Street Ration coupons worth
45O gallons of gasoline taken proprietor Julian w.
Morris of 81 Walnut Street, said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25
ERIK, BROWN, AYERS
SERVING AS JURORS

Naugatuck, Jan. 25-The list Of
the jury panel for the January civil
and criminal session of Waterbury
superior court which reported this
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

analytical work
MO exactly what conditions will be- but many
IN people thinking ahead about their for live
We've been thinking ahead and that's why want you
consider coming Naugauck Chemical and Synthetic Rubber
Plants and taking job.
At Naugatuck you build security for postwar years.
We manufacturing reclaimed rubber and heavy chem
Gals for nearly century, We manufacture of the basic
production rubber products We make synthetic
rubber markets for rubber and peaceme civilian
demands will give unlimited production.
Why taking job with today? See represents
the United States Employment Office Waterbury You
experience We you well while learn All need
of security for your future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-25

New ealard may shorten radio
broadcasting hours to save electric
power.