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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

collection will be taken up Satur- day afternoon:
 Scott avenue; Highland avenue; Prospect street; Center Street; Att wood street, Catherine street, Hil- crest avenue, Wheeler street and Sunset avenue. The paper salvage station in the lower hall of the Community building will be open from 9 until 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
 Persons in other parts of town, other than those named above, who wish to have salvage paper picked up Saturday, may contact Mrs. Herbert s. Dayton or Mrs. Dudley Atwood,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Women Meet Monday

 Fairfield, poet, contralto, and au. thor of the poetry books, "Stal Holiday and "Spangled Horizons, , will be guest artist before members of the Naugatuck Womans club al their meeting Monday afternoon November 20, at the Futile school Music shed at 800 p. m.
 Mrs. Hellmann will present he1 original program called Poets Are People" The author will take he1 audience behind the scenes, ano show how she writes many of he1 poems. She will illustrate her talk with dramatic readings from he, own books. Mrs. Hellmann, a for mer teacher, is also state counselo, Tor all junior and juvenile Music clubs of Connecticut, and record Ing secretary of the Bridpeport branch, League of American Pen women. She is composer of seyera, songs.
 The author will bring with he, autographed copies of her books which will be available followine tne program.
 4O-HourS End
 The closing exercises at the 4n- Hour devotion at St. Hedwig's church Tuesday night were attend ca by forty priests. Rev. Theopilus kotoWSki of Moodus conducted the exercises with Rev. Anthony Smi- alowski of New Britain as deacon and Rev. Felix Papsiak of New London officiating.
 The Rosary society, Our Lady's sodality, priests, school children and altar boys took part in the closing procession. More than 700 received Communion during the devotion which started Sunday at Il a. m The church was colorfully dec orated with flowers.
 Priests at Tuesday nights exer- cises were: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Stanis- laus MuSiel of Hartford; Rt. Rev. Msgr. John s. Ceppa of Meriden; Rev. Anthony Mazurkewicz, Rev. Stanislaus Wlodarczyk, Rev. Stan islaus Czekala and Rev. Charles Pacherski, all of New Haven; Rev. Joseph Swaltek. Rev. Casimer Kic- zuk and Rev. Michael Sryglak of Derby; Rev. Casimer Kwiatkowski Rev. Anthony KozlowSki and Rev. Louis Kallner of Ansonia; Rev John Balaska and Rev. John Zy- kowski of Waterbury; Rev. George Bartlewski of Bristol; Rev. Edward Radzewicz of Seymour; Rev. John Sroka of Terryville; Rev. John Rzasa of Thomaston; Rev. Joseph David of Wallingford; Rev. Alex ander Tanski of Southington; Rev Marion Karwacki of Hartford, for mer Naugatuck resident; Rev. -Lu- elan Bojnowski, Rev. Stephen Bart kowSki. Rev. Hyacinth of New Brit ain. Rev. zygmund Woroniecki, Rev. Eugene Solega of Rockville: Rev. Walter Nowakowski of Nor wich; Rev William Topor of Glen vile; Rev. John Kolen and Rev. Joseph Kukuc of Middletown and Rev. Louis Blecharczyk of Suffield, Rev. Peter Olsbowka of White stone. N. Y, member of the Vim centian order, conducted the devo- tionS.
 Kennedy Circle, D. of l., will meet this evening at in Hibernian hall. There will be election of officers. 
 The carol and adult choirS of the Congregational church will sing a Thanksgiving Vesper service at p. m. next Sunday. There will be an- thems by the ichoirs and organ mu- sic.
 Funeral services for Carl M. An- dersen. who djad suddenly Aonday
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Naugatuck, Nov. 16 - A new five room hospital in the Fabric Shoe Mill of the Naugatuck footwear plant of the United States Rubber Company has just been opened.
 This hospital replaces one that has been in use for number of years and is thoroughly modern if every respect. It is centrally located, has recessed f1ourescent lighting, and excellent ventilation, with the outside walls composed entirely of windows.
 A scientific color scheme develop ed by DuPont color experts greatly adds to the attractiveness of the several rooms which are waiting room, doctors office, clinic, labora- tory, and bedroom. Two all-t1le toilets complete the installation which has been designed to provide the utmost in efficiency.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

The residents at Plymouth Town Farm will be remembered at Christ mas with the Terryville Lions Club planning to send a box of gifts to the farm, according to plans made by the club at a meeting Tuesday night.
 The Lions Club will hold an auc- tion in connection with its Novem- Der 28 meeting, at which time the entire proceeds realized will be turned over to the United War fund drive in this town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
LITcHEIELD Mary FlOlek, Correspondent Telephone SSS-H
JUNIOR CLASS STAGES DANCE
Kraus Twins Orchestra to Furnish Music TOmOr-
 row Night

Litchf1eld, Nov. 16-IThe Junior class of Litchfield High school will hold their first dance Friday eve ming at the Center school audi torium. The committees are as fol- lows: Decorations, Lorraine Ber- trand, chairman; Barbara Burke Arlene Weik, Lois Ongley, Carolyn Roberg, Betty Lou Kent, Jerry Shumway, Paul Zonowich, Henry Swanson, Francis Fiolek and Car mella Collioni; tickets, Robert Dore and Paul Zenowich; refreshments Dorothy Karl, Irene Carey, Jean Knox, Mary, Beach and Louise Pedrone; publicity, Carolyn Roberg Arthur and Mary Tenders, Irene Carey and Charles Jacquith; music Jack Cahill. Music will be supplied by The Kraus Twins and theil orchestra.
 Mrs. Margaret Curry of Litchf1eld sustained a possible fracture of the back Tuesday afternoon at hel home. She was removedl to the Charlotte Hungerford hospital in the ambulance.
 The Litchfield Community Play CTS will sponsor 8 dance Saturday evening for the benefit of St. An thony'S church fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
More Voting

Members of the Mutual Benefit Association of the Naugatuck foot wear plant of the United States Rubber Company are voting today to determine whether or not the group should be dissolved with the money refunded on a pro-rate basis.
 A check is also being made to find out whether or not it is desired to replace the Mutual Benefit Assoeia- tion with hospitalization plan.
 Ballots are being mailed to those pensioners who are members of the association as well as those mem bers who are on leave of absence. It has been requested to have all ballots returned by November 22nd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Food Sale Friday

A food sale will be held at Gates Store, Plymouth, Friday afternoon by the Plymouth Parent-Teachers Association with the entire proceeds to be turned over to the United War Fund. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. Ernest Pre- neg, Mrs. Paul Harrigan and Mrs. Eugene Alley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Miss Ann F. smith Of Melbourne street was guest-of-honor at a Sur- prise miscellaneous shower held re- gently at the home of Mrs. Joseph Celello of High street. She received many love1y gifts. A buffet supper was enjoyed by all present who were Mrs. Kate Nardello, Mrs. Mary Pi- chulo, Mrs. Jennie Nardello, Mrs. Loretta Spadola, Mrs. Lena Chieffo Mrs. Rose Tangredi, Mrs. Joseph Nardello, Mrs. Peter Masone, Mrs Eleanor Himmelein, Mrs. Evelyn Wolcin, Mrs. Antonette Toievi, Mrs Catherine Mulinesdy, Mrs. Joseph Pichulo, Mrs. Blanche Pichulo, Mrs Amelia Pichulo, Mrs. Barbara Rado Mrs. Rose Rado, Mrs. Lester Fol- lett, Mrs. Anna Gargonia, Mrs Mary Aquavia, Mrs. George Hub bell, Mrs. Marcella Pape, Mrs. Ray Schultz, Miss Rose Reale, Mrs. John Celello, Mrs. Della Mariana, Mrs George Guthrie.
 Also, Mrs. Antoinette Sabia, Mrs. Bob Harvey, Mrs. Della Spadola, Mrs. John Fedychak, Mrs. Charles Fedychak, Mrs. Mary Laskey, Miss Anne LaSkey, Miss Aurea Alves, Miss Eleanor Kamacki, Miss Dor othy Darlington, Miss Anne Meligan Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Joseph Way ciak, Mrs. A. Brosseau, Mrs. Terry Dulina, Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. Louis DeCarlo, Mrs. Joseph DeCarlo Mrs. Sadie Schwartz, and Mrs. Jo- Seph Celello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Mexico will open many new schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Precautionary Move

Street Department trucks are be- ing Equipped with snowplow frames so they will be ready in case of an unexpected SnoWstorm, Warden Leo J. Brophy said this morning. The blows can be put on the frames on short notice. The department also has its winter supply of sand for use in icy weather.
 Election expense reports have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John by two Republican candidates for the rep geSentative posts.
 Mrs. Anna P. Erk reported a $20 donation to the Republican state central committee and Clarence w. Hubbell reported $5 expense for advertising. Both were defeated.
 The successful Democratic nom- sneeS for representative, Daniel walsh and Joseph Rosko, have not vet listed expenses. Neither town committe has filed expense reports yet. Next Wednesday is the dead- line for making such reports.
 Rev. Thomas M. Griffin, pastor Of St. Mary's church announced to- day a class of 110 will receive the sacrament of confirmation Tuesday ct 4 D. m. at the church.
 It is expected Auxiliary Bishop Henry J. O'Brien of Hartford will administer the sacrament and de- liver the sermon.
 The class is one of the largest to receive confirmation at St. Mary's church in number of years, it was said.
 Preparations for the ceremony are nearing completion, Father Griffin said. The local pastor and his assistant, Rev. Joseph Kochunas, win assist in the exercises.
 Parents and other parishioners are invited to the exercises. It Is believed other priests from Nauga- tuck and surrounding communities Eill attend.
 Party Tomorrow
 A card party under the auspices of the Millville Library Association
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Miss Clare Payne of Woodbury road, president of the local Y. T. c. and Miss Williams plan to attend the Y. T. c. state board meeting in Hartford, Friday.
 Annual Every Member Canvass
 The annual Every Member can vas at Christ Episcopal church will be made during the week of Mo- vember 19 to November 26. There will be an important meeting of canvaSSers at the church Sunday afternoon, November 19 at o'clock. The Objectives of the canvass will be set forth and canvasSers will receive their instructions and be provided with materials. The sound film. we Too, Receive" will be shown and tea will be served.
 Already careful preparations for the cancaSs have been made by the committee under the leadrship of Roger Rose and Mrs. E. c. Reade. Leaders from the parishes and Missions of Litchfleld Arch deaconry attended an interesting and enlightening pre-canvass sup per meeting in Christ church, Oct ober 19. Reuel Kaighn of the Con- netcicut Department of Program and Budget gave an instructive talk and showed the motion pie ture illustrating the fruits of Christian missions. Bishop Ludlow followed with a clear and compre- hensive account of the church's work at home and abroad.
 A series fo leaflets are being sent out to their parishioners of Christ church, giving information about the work in the parish, the diocese and the world and 1t is hoped every one will take time to read and ponder these messages.
 Personals
 MT. and Mrs. Max Tagan and their finally, who have been occupy ing the second floor apartment in the Wheeler house on Highland avenue, have moved to the Frank Judd house in the GuernSeytown district.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl Benway and their family of Naugatuck moved this week into the apartment re- gently vacated by the Tagan family.
 Mir. and Mrs. Christrjsher J. Ryan who wero y,norrind iy, Nou,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
RummaRe Sale

The Alethea Society of the Ply mouth Congregational church is conducting a rummage sale in Grange hall, Plymouth, which opened this morning and continues until Friday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Pauer DriTe

George Sheldon leader of troop No. 3 Boy Scouts announced a paper drive will be staged here Saturday, November 1S. Every street in town and the Reynolds Bridge district vSSl be canvassed. Persons who have newspapers, magazines or cardboard ire requested to tie it into bundles and place 1t on the curb or sidewalk in front of their homes and mem- bers of the troop will make collec- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Decision Tuesday

whether or not the Naugatuck Y. M. c. A., will affiliate with the state and national Y. M. c. A. will be de- cided at the annual meeting of the stY" Tuesday at p. m.
 as 0 community club with the aid of public subscription and has never affiliated with the state or national ssY".
 Proponents of the plan contend the local institution would benefit in 9n athletic way and otherwise through utilization with the nation al '. M. c. A.
 Frank w. Eaton, president, said Wednesday that it is not expected a successor to the late Albert s. Cox executive secretary will be appoint ed at Tuesdays meeting. The type of secretary required will hinge or whether or not the local organiza- tion decision is reached one way or the other, the choice of the Secre- tary cannot be made, he said
 Terms of four directors expire and four will be chosen to fill these vacancies. Directors whose terms ex- pire are: John E. Caskey, no longer resident, William G. Boies, Cong. Joseph E. Talbot and Hiding N. Ol- son.
 There are F other directors. An nual reports will be made at the meeting at future meeting the di- rectors will elect officers.
 MT. Eaton urges large attend ance of members at Tuesdays meet ing.
 Hiding Olson, treasurer, today re- ported collections of $24,013.90 in the Naugatuck National War Fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Attend Council Meetine

Attend Council Meeting
 Miss Nancy Lynn of Straits Turn pike and Miss Helen Williams of Middlebury road, attended the Y. T. c. council meeting held at the Mill Plain church, Waterbury, Tues day evening.
 Miss Lynn and Miss Williams, members of the Watertown Youths Temperance Council were in charge of the devotional services of the meeting. The tri-council includes the Mattatuck, Waterbury, the Forest will -Plainville and the Watertown Youths Temperance Councils.
 Miss Clare Payne of Woodbury road, president of the local Y. T. c. and Miss Williams plan to attend the Y. T. c. state board meeting in Hartford, Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

MT. and Mrs. Carl Benway and their family of Naugatuck moved this week into the apartment re- gently vacated by the Tagan family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Plans for Charter Night will be completed at meeting of the Sea Scout Ship, Sea Lion. in their rooms in the Main street school tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Exercises Dec. 6
 The American Legion met last evening at the Legion home or Elm street with Commander Axel Nielsen presiding. The Post voted to hold Pearl Harbor Day Memor- ial exercises December 6 at the Legion home on Elm street, an in- yitation to attend the memorial ex- ercises has been extended to Alex ander Gregorak Post, SIP, V. F. w and auxiliary, the American Legion and auxiliary and the board o1 se- lectmen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

MT. and Mrs. Christrjsher J. Ryan, who were married in New Hartford, November 4, have return ed from their wedding trip and are living at 65 Cutler street. Mrs. Ryan was the former Miss Marie Roberge of Main street, daughter of Philip Roberge of New Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Sheldon, parents of Pvt. Robert Sheldon who was killed in action in Italy, June 4, 1944. To Mrs. Seth E. Thomas, ST., and the late Seth E. Thomas parents of Capt. Roger Thomas, Army Air force pilot who was killed in a plane accident in Italy, July g, 1944. To MT. and Mrs Stanley Nowakowski, parents of Sgt. Henry Nowakowski, who lost his life Jan. 3, 1944 when an army bomber crashed into the sea on 8 flight from North Carolina to Cuba To Mrs. Holici;: Railroad street mother of Pvt. John Marsok, who died Dec. 31, 1943 in hospital in New Guinea. To Mrs. Fisco. Rail- road Hill street, grandmother o1 Edward zigmund Fisco, who en- listed in New York city and whc was killed in Italy.
 The committee in charge of the program were chairman, Claude Thompson, Commander Axel Mel sen and adjutant, Sheldon Koops
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

The annual Thanksgiving Day Union service will be held at 10 a. m. in the Methodist church. Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector of St. Mich aels Episcopal church, will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Hiding Olson, treasurer, today re- ported collections of $24,O1390 in the Naugatuck National War Fund Campaign.
 Approximately $500 is still need ed to reach the borough goal to $25, 5,580.
 There is still time to contribute, and those who have not done so are urged to contact MT. Olson at the Naugatuck Savings Bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
To Observe Holiday

10 UDStrVe HOUuay
 Announcement was made at the Eagle Lock Go. Wednesday that the plant would close down in observ- ance of Thanksgiving Day, Novem- Der g, but would operate all day the following Saturday.
 Pfc. Charles w. Thomas stationed at the Reno Army Air Base, Reno Nev., is spending 10 day fur tough at the home of his father William H. Thomas of "A Harwin- | ton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16

Inez Giancari, Ph. M. 3-c, of the WAVES has returned to her duties in Maryland after short visit with her mother, Mrs. Palma Giancarli of 541 South Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Card Party

Leo XIII Council, Knights of Col umbus will hold stag forty-five card party in their rooms in the Austin House tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-16
Borough YMCA May Hook Up With State
 And National Units
I,5OO Still Needed to Reach War Fund Quota; Snow
 blow Frames Put on Street Dept. Trucks; 10 to Be < Confirmed Next Tuesday at St. Mary's Church
NAUGATUCK
Correspondent Larry shepley-PhOne Naugatuck SS4s

will be held Friday evening at 8:3O
 in Library hall. The officers will be
 in charge of the affair. There will
 be prizes and refreshments. Jane Collins of New York City
 was recent visitor at her home on CurtisS street.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-20
Local Worker Wants
To Get It Over With;
Asks Qualification

To-day you have as much time
as any man on earth-24 hours,
however. one Wilmingtonian is all
lowing his present draft status to
crowd and cloud his time with in
cessant worry.
The following letter was re-
ceived by local Draft Board No. l
yesterday:
Dear Sirs:
"To make a long story short,
the draft situation is getting on
my nerves. The suspense Of not
knowing what is what is worse
than being drafted 1 am steel
foreman on the local Dry Docks.
My present deferment is out May
16, but what l would like to do is
90 to Fort Bragg for my physical
and get it over. If I pass, than
the company could, if they wanted
me enough, put in for another de-
ferment; if 1 didn't pass, then I
wouldn't need a deferment. Ar i
in eithe., case my mind would be
put at ease, so if it be possible,
call me for my physical at once
and let's get it over
Eventually Yours"
Named not revealed)
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-20

ficulty of the German position, the
righteousness of NaZi war aims
and the necessity for sticking to-
gether in the hour of trial.
On the theme that things are
not as bad as they seem, Goebbels
said:
'''It will not be possible to form
an accurate and just idea of the
war until the war is over. st needs
a well-trained eye to discern the
trend of historical developments
while wa. is still going on"
Suggesting that many Germans
may not approve of Hitler, Goeb-
bells recalled contemporary oppo-
sition to Frederick the Great.
OF the damage caused by the
Allied air raids on Germany,
Goebbels remarked that ''ten
years after the peace has been
declared there will hardly be any
signs left Of the destruction caused
by the enemys terror raids"
"All of u.s. Goebbels said,
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-20
NEW FOOD POLICY
BEING UNF0LDED
Fewer Controls Seen, Less
Stockpiling, Liberal AL
lowances Seen

WASHINGTON, April 19,-R-A
new policy of government food
management involving fewer con-
trolls, less stockpiling for emergen-
CIV war reserves and for postwar
foreign relief uses, and more lib
eral ration allowances for civilians
is gradually being unfolded by op-
erations of war food agencies.
There is less tendency at the
War Food Administration to be
concerned about supplies a year
or so hence and more to limit
distribution planning to a short
range future. Less and less en-
phasis is being placed upon re-
serves for future, underlined needs.
The new policy has been reflect
ed in action of the Office of Price
Administration in liberalizing ra-
tioning of meat, lard, shortening,
processed fruits and vegetables
during March and April.
The more liberal rations were
explained in official announce
ments as representing a Temporal
ny expedient to move greater guam
titles into consumption because Of
crowded storage facilities.
Plans call for the continuance
of present low ration values fol
an indefinite period.
Given another favorable farm
production season this year, off
cials believe it would be possible
to avoid return to rigid ration
ing during the next twelve months
BY that time, the war in Europe
may be over and direct war de-
mands lighter.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-04-20
Army Reveals
!; 5 ssscond Loss.
<1O PLANES DOWNED
IA Officers And Men Miss
ing After Incident In
Sicily Fight

WASHINGTON, April 19.-R-A
second instance of American troop
transport planes coming under fire
from Allied as we'll as enemy anti
aircraft guns-with 10 planes shot
down and A officers and men
missing-Was reported tonight by
the War Department.
Reporting on the incident which
occurred at Catania, Sicily, last
July 1914, the department said
it was estimated that so per cent
of the loss was due to friendly"
anti-aircraft fire.
The Department did not say
who manned the Allied guns, but
a Navy spokesman emphasized
that the fire did not come from
United States naval vessels.
Recently, the Department has
acknowledged that % transport
planes were shot down with the
loss of 40 men on July IL off
Celia, on the southern Sicilian
coast, when Allied anti-aircraft
gunners opened fire on them.
Today's announcement, as did
the first, followed previous publ
cation of unofficial reports of such
losses.
Drew Pearson said in mis- Wash
ington column today that after the
Celia incident 1--WE lost a second
wave of 81 planes with almost 40(
three days later-also shot down
by Allied naval gunnecs.
Obviously in reply, the Depart
ment issued this brief statement:
while the War Department nor
mally does not discuss operations
in British area, it may be said
in this instance the United States
loss in the Catania operation on
the night of July 1914, as taken
from official records, was 10 trans
port planes and A officers and
men missing, of which so per cent
were estimated as having been
caused by friendly anti-aircraft
fire.