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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-21
HOLLYWOOD GOSSIP
BOB MONTGOMERY CITED

For heroism during the Allied in- yasion of France, Lieutenant Com n1ander Robert Montgomery re- ceived the Navys Bronze Star Medal at-San Pedro last week. Citation was reed and medal awarded by Commodore Hime, senior naval of- ficer in charge of the San Pedro 6istr.ct.
 To assist in the filming of a series of Navy short, It. G.g) Richard Carlson arrived in Hollywood this week from his headquarters in Washington, D. c. Carlson, ers- while Metro Goldwyn-Maye actor, enlisted in the Navy almost two year1 ago.
 Sonia Henie. has been signed by William Goetz,. head of Interpa- tional Pictures, to star in a second elaborate Technicolor production to succeed Its a Pleasure"
 Binnie Barnes has been signed by RKO Radio to play Anne Bonny in Robert Fellows Technicolor pro- duction, The Spanish Main" She plays a historically notorious female pirate of the Seventeenth Century who fought side by side with the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-21

Orson Welles has been signed to co-star with Claudette Colbert in International Pictures Tomorrow Is Forever"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-21

'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" will be produced by RKO Radio as star-studded musical.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
COMMITTEE PLANS
 MEETING TONIGHT
Community Club to COnis plete Final Arrangements
 for New Years Party
Washington HI

The New Years party committee sponsored by Washington Park Community club with Miss Maf. guerite Tierney as chairman viii meet tonight at the Community House at g. Miss Tierney hopes all on the committee will make q special effort t6 attend. Assisting arrangements completed. Assisting on the committee are Mir. afld Ms. George Lynch, Mir. and Mrs. Gus Muce1ni, MT. and Mrs. T, Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. r. 4. MGGfatil, Ms. Rose Lynch, Anna Johns, Mrs, Loretta Brick, Mrs, T. 0D6hRell, Mrs. II, A. Hayden, Miss Catherine Morris, and Miss Mary Cullen
 The children Of this section afe watching the Washington P&Tk skating rink as closely aS the lest watches the mouse" ff3 hopes Of being able t6 skate soon. Every noon hour on their WAy home f6ffl school, you will see them stopping to test the ice, One young lad was heard t0 lfStafINttf, "O9y TAl afraid thiS viii only be q E4ySp6ESG' again this year"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Christ Chapel Has
 Benefit Program

More than 100 persons attended a special program last night at Christ chapel, proceeds from which will go to the restoration fund of the chapel.
 William B. E1well, principal and chairman of the English de- partment at Crosby high school read several selections, including Katherine Mansfield's short story, "A Cup of Tea" and Russell Da- venport's My Country.
 Mrs. Stanley Lucas sang seven songs, including "The Lords Pray er," 'The Virgins Slumber Song and Cuckoo Song She was acc companied by Mrs. Adeline Russell.
 Concluding the program, which was presided over by Rev. Samuel A. Budde, vicar, 25 students from English classes at Crosby high de- livered several choral readings Among their renditions were Grow ing Up and "Hoppity" by A. A. Milne. "The Potatoes Dance" by Vachel Lindsay and "The Sea Ser pent Chanty."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Students To
 ReceiVe Degrees

Three local students at Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y, are can- didates for baccalameate degrees to be awarded at commencement exercises December 12. They are: Miss Corrine R. Hennick, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Rudolph Hennick, Avalon Circle; Miss Jeanne L. Greenblatt, daughter of MT. ant Mrs. Samuel Greenblatt, Leffingwell avenue; and It. Hugo Ruggiero, u s. Army, son of Mrs. Rose Rug giero, East Main street.
 Miss Hennick, who has majored in political science in the College of Liberal Arts, has been a man. ager of the debate squad and a member of Phi Sigma Sigma sor- ority. She was recently elected to Phi Beta Kappa, national honor ary society.
 Miss Greenblatt is enrolled in the School of Speech and Dramatic Art, and has majored in speech She is a member of hte Interna- tional Relations club and Phi Sigma Sigma sorority.
 It. Ruggiero, stationed in Detroit work att he College of Law before Mich, completed his first years entering the service, and is can- didate for degree from the College of Business Administration
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Miss keckefoth
 Resigns Position

Miss Rleise Keekefeth, who has been associated with the WateF= bury Nutrition eeHAeil since ANg- ust 8, lA4S, has submitted her Feslgs hatieA 1t was announced teaa$ eS the eFgahi8atieh's president, Ray. mend J, Tanning, She has accepted a position as nutrition eehStAtaht witht he Connecticut State bez paFtmeht of Health and will assume her duties February l, l94S, A committee consisting ef HeWaFa Hart Mrs, Fhenaas P, Meefe, MISS Alice Peak and Mrs, JehA A, eeea Jf., has been named te select MISS Keekefeths successor,
 Miss KiekefeFth RFieF te eemlhg to Waterbury was associated with the Visiting Nurse association ei Boston, a position which she held for six years. She Is a native el Winena, Minhu and a graduate el University of Minnesota, l95B, She accepted a position as dietitian at Massachusetts General hospital, Boston, in lese, and the following year with the BesteA V. N. A,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15

Miss Janice Tappin, daughter of Clarence L. Tappin, Fairlawn ave- nue, was married this afternoon to It. Walter Wood Lowell, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Lowell, New ton Terrace. The 4:30 o'clock cere- mony took place in the chapel of the Second Congregational church, Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, officiating. Palms and white flowers were used in decoration and Mrs. Adeline Russell served as organist.
 The bride, who was presented in marriage by her father, was att tired in a white wool crepe after noon dress, white feather hat and a corsage or orchids. Her sister. Miss Priscilla Tappin, a student at the University of Connecticut, was maid of honor. She was dressed in coral wool, a brown velveteen hat silver Sequin trim and 8 corsage of brown orchids. Ensign Robert ". Lowell, U. s. N. R., served as gest man and guests were ushered by Ensign Shelley Croft, NAG, and Sgt. James Wells.
 An apple green crepe dress, black accessories and a corsage or orchids was worn by the bridegroom mother. Following a dinner for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
QuOtavidstS Hold Christmas Partv

Forty-four members and la ehn- dren, who were guests Of members attended the Christmas party el the Waterbury Quota club recently in the Colonial Room of The El- ton. Among those present were tive honorary members, Mrs, Katherine Pomeroy and Miss Jennie 0'Nenl,
 Greetings were read from DF, Hannah Simmons, Worcester, Mass, international president of Quota clubs, and from Miss Wanda Jeih- CT, Los Angeles, cal, founder Of the organization. Christmas carols were sung and gifts were distributed,
 The committee in charge ihelud- ed; Miss Grace Wolff, chairman, Miss Josephine ManRo, Mrs. BeF= othy Budde, Miss Catherine Burns and Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, The next meeting will be held Thursday, December 2S, at B!50 at The Elton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Girl Scouts To
 Hold Yule Log Hunt

The annual Yuls log hunt of the Girl Scouts of Waterbury will De held tomorrow. The girls are te meet at the bottom of the hill en the road to Camp Weauapauset, where each one will receive q team tag. Traditional bright red caps viii be awarded to the team that finds the Yule log and drasl 1t to the eafnp- fire, where q hot drink will De sefV- cd and carols sung.
 A strenuous afternoon is iii press pect and Scouts are advised t6 dress warmly. If the weather is ex- tteme1" cold, the smaller Brownies should not attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Club Notes

Election of officers of Pine Rock Circle, Lady Foresters, will be held tonight at 8:15 at Mchanics hall. Commander Mary Franklin will preside.
 Corporal Coyle Post Auxiliary, No. 1, American Legion, will hold Christmas party and grab bag De- cember 20 at 8 D. III. at the home of Mrs. John Burke, Highland ave- nue.
 The Bunker Hill Parent-Teacher Association will sponsor a Christmas carol program Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. in the school gymnasium in which pupils of the Bunker Hill school will participate. A tea and social will follow the sing. Residents of the section have been invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
College Chapter
 Supper Meeting

The Waterbury Chapter GeAAeSe ef Saint Elizabeth held a supper meet ing last night in , Ae HNAt ReeM 9f the Hotel Elton, Miss MaEgalet Kil- martin, president, presided, A gFAA sSs .S. Sss sa'sSssS' Ss aas,ss1s as MH A,s5sSs As were named to take charge ef the distFibNtleA of the gifts iA the hFAstFAas charities pFSgfAlA,
 These attending were the Misses Alice HAteAlnsaA, Mary &eFaeA H0tehihseA, MaFjeFie BiPietFe, BeFis ana Frances BzlAsky, Aeletta 0BFien, Mary Hesey, Nancy Be- laAe$, Mary Louise PaFseAs, Alice MehiAaeA, Margaret KlmaFtlA, elaFe AaWleF Ms, JehA MeafeEa, ana Mrs, Henry BegAal,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

Winners in the Thursday evening tournament of the Cornell Bridge club, conducted by Mrs. john 6, Moriarty, 60 Linden street, which closed last night were; Mir. and Mrs Robert Treat, GOT; Mrs. John Kfuse and Mrs. James Meade, 5Bsla Miss Alice Walden and Miss Helen Bartseh, 575; Mir. and Mrs, Frank Garrity, 5721s. Top scores for the evening were North and South, Mir. and Mrs. Robert Treat, l07; Mrs, David Seopiho and Miss Lillian Ranando, D5; east and west, Mrs. . Carlton Stevens and Mrs. Henry Lange, 97; Miss Eileen 5yhott and Mrs. Arthur Parent. 94th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
SOCIETY
AMertttS MagNssS
 Concert Tonight

MEs Mary V, MHBeMAAS, &ANsAAeE Of MI, ana ME&, AENMNN MNReAAA& West Nam SRe&A, a Ste6eAe Ae All eeENaS MA&ANS GNAae2N New HANsA class Of 4t, VIII serve as Ao00ARAAN & at the Gee GFaA concert tN De presented tonight at $$SS NIAdgeE NAA direction of Mz& a9A0A DONOVAN,
 The N4N8FAM %AA MesNde ReSSsE known 6AEasSAAS eAEN& 15oM the French English, Flemish, ana Italian, eoFsAlAaEA& With the &A9lS GleAAl Va Come An Ye FAtsAfNAk" 1" MISS Nina AEAltA, 4S Of New HAs ven, S@aS4s6 %M sM8 eN3ezNeS HNHA HAAaelS Messiah, and also MSzAfes AMelNiA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Ladies' AuxiLiary
 He0rs Reports

Division 5, Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H., met last night at Mechanics hall. The quarterly financial report which showed a financial gain" and report by Miss Nellie Me- Carthy on the 50th anniversary celebration held earlier this month were held.
 Election of officers will be held December 28, it was announced. Miss Elizabeth Savage, vice presi- dent, conducted the meeting in the absence of Mrs. Catherine Mari- nan, president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
SocsaE @ a NAMEss

THE SITUATION: You meet a woman you haven't seen in some time, and notice that she seems to have gained weight, though she didn't need to gain.
 WRONG WAY: Say T believe you've put on weight since I saw you last"
 RIGHT WAY: Say, ~ICs eeT1 tainIy good to see you again (That is q much n10fet aeSfuE way of showing interest in the other pess0nJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
NEEDS F0R FATS

Farmers, responding t6 tke e0v4 efnmentS p9ea for lAl0fe fists AAa 0gIs, jumped their 1S4S 6ASeed eF05 production 73.S per cent Aaeaa e 194f. Used cooking fat G6a f6F flsf nations housewives f6E 19f4 fE z30y- 0o0000 p6eMdS-6F 6a1e 60eRlA Del famlH 1sH MleAea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
Nurses Aides
 Party Tonight

A party for all nurses aides of the city will be held this evening at 7:3O at the Red Cross chapter house, Grove street. Those attending are urged to bring wrapped Christmas gifts for distribution among chil- dren who are patients at St. Mary's and Waterbury hospitals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-15
CLUB NOTES
Miss Janice Iappin WedS Lt Walter ". LOwelb Jr

immediate families at the Water bury Country club, It. and Mrs. Lowell left for 8 wedding trip to New York city.
 The bride, a member of Kappa Kap- pa Gamma, was graduated in June from the University of Connecticut. It. Lowell attended the University of Connecticut and was graduated from the Roosevelt Aeronautical school. He was commissioned on Dec. g at Hondo, Texas.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24
A LITTLE DUZ A LOT. i.

that's why it's easy to make DUZ
do more for you'll Soap uses vital
war materials, so use all you need
but don't waste anyl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-24

Want a soap that can't be beat
for getting the dirtiest wash
clean3 Get DUZl Want a soap
that gets towels as white as
soap can get them? Get DUZi
Want a soap that's safer, too?
Get DUETS safer for colors
than any other leading wash
day soapl DUZ does more for
you'll DUZ does everythingl
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Row Over Chill
Nets Jail Term

For the lack Of a half a bowl
of chill a restaurant was wrecked
and closed for three days, Nick
Greikas of 1858 Holden took a
beating, and two other men were
sent TO jail for 10 days each.
Ray A. Morris. 1865 Fort. or
dcrcd a bowl of chill in Greikas
restaurant. He complained the
bowl was only half fun An argu-
ment ensued. He went out and
came back with Richard Brown,
$751; Brooklyn.
They pleaded guilty in recorders
court 10 Slapplng Greikas and to
breaking up his restaurant, which
was closed three days for repairs.
Recorders Judge John Maher sem
fenced each to 10 days in the
Detroit House of Correction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Churches Observe
Maundy Thursday

BY JACK KOEHLER
Detroit Times Church Editor

service and address at noon with
Holy Communion at 7:45 tonight.
The Sacrament Of Holy Conn
munion is celebrated in Synodfeal
Conference Lutheran churches
during services tonight.
Several Presbyterian parishes
have arranged candle-light COM
munion services. Included In this
group are Grace Presbyterian,
where doyotionS VIII begin a. rs
tonight. and Ohvct Presbyterian
with services at Z 80.
Bushnell Congregational Church
will have special Holy Thursday
services. the reception of new
members and Holy Communion
during a program opening AZ 1.40
p m. while jefferson Avenue
Baptist has scheduled the last Of
? series Of Lcnten preaching ScrV-
ices for 745 tonight with Dr.
Lynn Fl HOugh Of Drew Semi
nary formerly pastor OF Central
Methodist Church, Detroit the
guest preacher
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06

4 member Of the Detroit News
H4ers Unit No. - revealed a
ready sense of news values last
SUNDAY Whc' she was the first 10
call he Times on the discovery Of
the headless body OF woman IN
a field near Utica
She IS the winner OF the SO
first prize in the Times weekly
news TIP contest
Winner OF the second award Of
$40 is a reader who phoned the
Times information on the arrest
Of policy slip statesmen IN a res
taurant across from the Packard
plant.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Byrd-FdrIey Ticket
Suggested by Senator

WASHINGTON, April s tINS)
Senator Bailey CD of North
Carolina said today that he
doubted that President Roosevelt
would run again and proposed a
Byrd Farley ticket for the No
vember election.
Bailey said he thought James A.
Farley, former Democratic ma
tional chairman, would be fine
running mate" for Senator Byrd
CD of Virginia.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Union Asks End
Of Bendix Strike

Officials Of JAW Go Local STA
Of the Wayne plant Of the Bendix
Aviation Corp. today appealed TO
500 workers, who took part in a
wildcat strike over the disciplin-
ing of women workers for plant
rule violation, to return to work
Immediately.
According 10 AL Williams, local
president, the walkout was en-
tirely unauthorized. Production at
the Wayne plant has been virtu-
ally at standsull since the walk
out early Tuesday.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Bracelet Presented
Wa9ner's Kin. Now
Refugee in U. S.

Adolf Hitler's Christmas gift to
the true Nordic woman is on
display in Detroit today.
On view at the Eaton Tower
store of Meyer Jewelry Co. IS a
solid gold bracelet, set with a
topaz Of approximately Is karats.
Hitler gave it 10 Frledeland
Wagner, granddaughter of the
noted composer. at Christmas IN
1885.
Miss Wagner is now a refugee
in this country In an affidavit eX-
ecutcd Jan. 81, she attests the
validity of Hitler'S gift. In 1898
she was being pointed out, through
no fault of her own, as the true
Nordic type
Luckier than most Of the super
race. she was informed by England
in 1910. later released and eventu-
ally arrived in New York. During
the Fourth War Loan drive she
offered the bracelet as an auction
piece.
Benrus Watch Co. won the
bracelet with an offer of Sl75. 900
in war bonds. The local jewelry
firm requested it for display pur-
poses and the owner offered 10
forward il for a weeks showing,
provided it were guarded like a
prewar tire.
Charles II. Gold. general man.
ager Of Meyers. said.
THE bracelet Is not too good
piece of craftsmanship. Why,
our American jewelers. could do
better than this, and not half
try. But it's not the value of
the gem that counts. Just re-
member that il raised enough
money to buy two tanks"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Edison Electricians
To File Strike Notice

More than 500 members Of local
BIZ international Brotherhood
OF Electrical Workers lAFL). en-
ployed by the Detroit Edison>C Co.
voted las, night 10 file notice with
the state labor board Of intention
10 strike a copy viii be sent 70
the War Labor Board also
At the meeting al $40 Trum-
bull ~ which the strike vote was
taken. Gerald 4 Ballus inierna-
uonal representative OF the union,
said the action was on the Little
Steel formula.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
OVERSEAS IN 1913

He Joined the army in 1913 and
served six months overseas as a
lieutenant attached TO a construc-
tiOn unit.
Returning from the war he ran
for the job of county auditor and
was elected by a large majority.
From that time on he was re-
elected regularly.
COWan was a member Of nu-
merouS clubs and service societies.
Surviving are two nieces, Betty
and Catherine Cowan.
Funcra arrangements will be
made by the Harold Todd Post
No. liO Of the American Legion
of which Cowan was the first
commander.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Women Strike
At Parke-Ddvis

Dissatisfied because they consid-
cred tie promotion OF a junior
cmpioyc unjustifed. l79 women in
the capsule department al the
Parko, DAVIS e Co, Joseph Cam
pau and River. staged a sitdown
strike today, according 10 the
state labor mediation board.
II vas The second sitdown strike
at the company this week d, vas
learned 45'Women in the same de-
partncnt having staged similar
demonstration last Tuesday.
The strikers are members OF. the
United Gas. Coke and Chemical
Workers Union Go.
Company cpokesmen refused 10
discuss the situation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Mother Asks Help
In Locating Daughter

The Detroit Times has been
asked 20 help locate Gloria Betty
RozanSki. II. Who has been miss
ing from her home AZ 1923 Scot
ten since last Dec II. when she
told her mother Mrs Josephine
Moravo. that She was going 10
work az Deuola
When she left home Gloria was
dressed in a green plaid reversible
coat. Brown oXlords and blue
slacks She has brown eyes and
HAIR weighs ll5 pounds and IS )
feet \ inches tall
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06

Catholic and Protestant churches
OF Detroit were today conducting
traditional Maundy Thursday
services in commemoratlon Of
Christs Last Supper with His
disciples on the night Of His be-
trayal.
Al Of the liturgical churches
and many Of the evangelical
parishes mark the observance
with services OF Holy Communion.
Other congregations have special
evening deVOtiOns.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Baby Deaths Studied

LANSING. April 6-An inten-
sive study of causes underlying
diarrhea outbreaks IN hospital
nurseries which have claimed the
lives Of many newborn infants, is
under way State Health Com
missioner Deklclne rcve a lie q
today
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
ENTERS POLITICS

Meantime, he became interested
in politics, which shaped his career
until his custer from office after
setting "A record for serving p
years on the county board of
auditors,
At the age Of 81 Cowan was a
member Of the old board of esti-
mates and at Al he was elected
an alderman in the old Detroit
council
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
John COWdn
Dies at Farm

Former County Auditor John c.
Cowan died today at his farm
home an the age of 6S,
Death came 10 the long time
leader of Republican politics in
the county at $40 a. m. after a
long illness.
A county auditor p years
Cowan was -ouSted from office on
June 10, 1912, by former Gov.
Murray ID. VanWagoner for irregu-
larities uncovered by the Ferguson
one-man grand Jury.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Extra Gas for Gardeners

BATTLE CREEK. April 6-Bat-
tie Creek victory gardeners will
get extra gas 10 the amount Of
300 miles this summer, according
TO the local OPA.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
BLESSING OF OILS

Another Catholic service on
Naundy Thursday Is the solemn
blessing Of the holy oils, which
takes place IN the cathedral
churches. These oils are used for
baptismS. combinations and the
administering OF Holy Orders.
Archbishop Edward Mooney was
20 celebrate tho mass and cOnSe-
crate the holy oils tins morning m
the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
Episcopal churches. where there
is resident clergyman. have al
least one service OF Holy Com
munion today with many Of the
larger parishes having celebrations
of Holy Communion both morning
and evening
ST. PaulS Cathedral was 10 have
Holy Communion al noon today
and al s o'clock tonight. while ST.
Johns Episcopal was 10 have a
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
ADDITIONAL SERVICE

In addition 20 the usual mass
and communion on Holy Thurs
day in the Catholic churches, an
extra Host Is consecrated for the
mass Of the Pre-sanctIfed on
Good Friday.
The earlier portion Of the mass
today resembles that of a joyful
festival. The organ pealS forth
triumphantly when the Gloria rs
intoncd. but the deepest desoia-
ton is expressed hy the remainder
Of the liturgy. When Tho second
Host IS cOnSeCratcd IL is carried
10 another alter. whore 1t re-
mains until the mass Of the Pre-
sancItfed on Good Friday
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-06
Detroit News Hiker
TIPS Times. Wins SD

The third prize Of s. goes TO
the tipstcr who called in news Of
a fire at Van Born and Cherokee
AS usual 10 others are rewarded
with one dollar IN war savings
stamps each sor news tips Of
value