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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-08

She's typical of thousands OF other
mp In smart new clothes. It's no
secret how she got the new Fur
Coat she's wearing. Fact In you,
too. can get the smartest. warmest.
longest wearing Fur Coat in town.
at the low competitive cash price
OF only $500 on easy budget pay
ments at Franklin's during their
daring 18th Anniversary Sale. Here
is very special offer made in a
drive for 500 new customers. A
smart new pair Of shoes or a clever
new hat. value $500, absolutely
FREE. with your purchase OF a
new 1945 Luxury Fur Coat. priced
ut only $1,000. They're better. finer,
Luxury Furs, beautifully lined, tai
lored and styled TO the minute. And.
ladies, whether you're single or
married, whether you have lived in
/. Detroit all your life or you are a
NEWCOMER you can open a
vFranklin's budget account in two
minutes. Just $500 down reserves
your Fur Coat. Take your choice
OF the friendly Franklin credit plan
that suits you best. with up to 90
weeks TO pay, with payments as
little as $l25 weekly or a charge
account with NO DOWN PAY.
MENT. Right now your old out
NODDED Fur Coat is worth up to
$500 in trade. No red tape, no
delay. Hurry and get your FREE
hat or shoes during this drive. Use
your credit as always at FRANK
Inns DEPARTMENT STORE, 316
Michigan Ave. Open Monday, Fri
day and Saturday nights till 9
o'clock.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-08
Woodruff Demands
Upton Close Probe

WASHINGTON. Dec. 7 (UP)-
Rep. Woodruff (R) of Michigan
today called for House investiga-
ton of charges by radio common
tator Upton Close that he has
been driven from the air" by OPP
position to his program from Com
munist pressure groups.
Woodruff also asked for abridge-
ment of the Fees power to re-
woke radio and network licenses
arbitrarily"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03

rHERE comes time in the life
of every little girl when her teeth
} fall out and she looks like Hal
lowe'en pumpkins cousin.
That day came for Valerie Sims
one of the youngest and busiest art
lists and photographers models in
New York-ahead of schedule. Her
two front teeth were knocked out
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03
GeHing0 Oysters Drunk

Two scientists who tackled the practical problem Of
trying to find easier way to open oysters finally
] have worked out answer: Get EN- drunk"
The tough job of shucing the bivalves, they found
could be made IS cent simpler the molusks al
lowed go good oldfashioned bender just before
the operation.
The scientists Dr. H. r. Prytherch and DR.. w.
Koehring both of Beaufort NJ c. admit they swped their
idea from the sarfsh which undoubtedly is the cham
pon of shellfish eaters.
At the United States Fishery Laboratory at Beaufort
the doctors put Starfsh oysters into specially
structed The starfish, when hungry would wrap
their around the oysters and inject into their
unidentified aneshetc The doped creatures would
relax their muscles and open their shells.
Prytherch and Koehring reasoned that substance
similar the starfsh mickey finn would make the bvaves
give up easily. After of experiments they
discovered carbonc acid and is nothing
than just plain carbonated water would do the
trick.
The oysters dumped into tank of this water,
began drink, and got groggy In this condition they
let go their shells which easily pred apart with
a shucker knife
The carbonc acid bath, according to the scientists,
doesn't harm the meat, but actually improves it.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-12-03

when a taxi in which she was riding
smacked into another car.
At the time the model child had
several posing jobs ahead Of her
jobs that called for childish grins and
a full complement of teeth. a hurry
up trip to the dentist was indicated,
and made.
Being a normal youngster. Valerie
climbed into the padded chair with
a portent of unpleasant things 10
come. The cleaning. business-like
apparatus all around her offered no
comfort. But the man in the white
coat turned out to be a friend, not an
enemy.
Instead of hurting her, he took a
few impressions and, couple of days
later, sent Valerie back TO work with
a pair of phony teeth that looked
Just like the ones she'd lost So
pleased was the patient with the re-
suit that she spent hours taking them
out and putting them back for her
own amusement
The child model Is not the first
little girl to have "store teeth"-arti-
fetal dentures, as they say in the
profession. But her trip to the den
list did demonstrate that false teeth
for tots were practical.
Valerie's boss, being a smart bust
ness man, let it be known that he
had a youngster on his roster who.
for a short time, could supply
roguish set of feminine features
with or without teeth.
The news got around TO the right
people who saw an unusual oppoA
tunity to shoot" some pictures whichk
could be used in advertisements TO
boost proper care of the teeth for
the growing youngster.
Valerie keeps a scrapbook of the
pictures photographers take of her
and she has a special page for
those camera portraits that show her,
as she puts ii, without my teeth in"
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08

cers are several veterans of World War No. 3. Nearly Q score of mem- bers of the Waterbury Chapter have sons and daughters serving in the Armed Forces in various parts of the world. It is possible that several may be home to attend the festivi- ties.
 Present officers of the chapter inc clude: Thomas R. Hickey, com. inander: James F. Tucker, senior vice-commander: Albert Carignan, junior vice commander: Martin Mattson, treasurer; William Burns, chaplain; Joseph Cipriano, officer of the day: David Lebel, sergeant. at-arms; John P. Barry, service of- ficer; James r. Martone, adjutant.
 Auxiliary officers: Della Bushey, commander; Elizabeth Peters, sen- for e-co1nmander; Eileen Mac- Mullen, junior vice commander; Julia Conklin, chaplain; Isabelle Martone, treasurer; Delma D'An- gelo, patriotic instructor; Ruby Hickey and Anna Grish, executives for state: Lura Dutton, adjutant.
 Past Commanders: John J. Null ligan, James P. Marton, William B.. Aylward, Michael Callahan. Leon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
City's Cash Balance
 Officially Reported
Treasurer Serge Beanger Files Statement With
 Finance Board; Auditing Firm to Be Selected

The city's cash balance in its various depositofies aS of September l, 1914. was reported as S2,2i0, ,7S3. .43. according to the monthly report submitted to the Board of Finance yesterday afternonn by City Treab- irer Serge A. DelangeT.
 Expenditures during the past month amounted to S30i, ,77ebe, while receipts for the same period were 9lB3, ,200.46.
 The city had c balance on July 3i of e2.44e, ,20B.57.
 Deposits consist of the following: First National Bank of Boston (dcfl- eral Account, e0o4 4,B70Ye2; First Ma. tionai Bank of Boston (PItch Reser. voir). 923,0Se.le; Waterbury Trust, 9l66 900; Colonial Trust (9treet and General Improvement Fund). Si6.. Oe6.e9: Colonial Trust (QcneraD 5000 GOO: Colonial Trust( Taxes in advance of levy). eS2.20; Citizeni and Manufacturers, S277 7,07o.22; Wa. terbury National, e236 600.
 The Firemen's Pension Fund - U. g. e" Bonds, $500; Waterbury Trust, si2,0743S.
 The Police Pension Fund = U. 8. e" Bonds, $500; Waterbury Trust, 9l7.I00.O7.
 The Reserve Fund for Capital and Non- Recurring Expenditures - Colonial Trust, e6i ,30a.s .se. Iii addi- ton to this cash reserve, however the city has several hundred thous. a1ds Of dollars from this fund fin. vested in 7.e's Treasury Certifi- categ
 Town Deposit Tslnd-Waterb.ry SavirGs, 9e,003.03.
 Hamilton Park Bond Fund = Citi- gems and Manufacturers, 92,460.0S.
 City Controller Cornelius ?. Mai. ofiey and Budget Director Arnold E. Fuyiong indicated today thal they were inclined to believe tha, the contract for the audit of tho city's books fog iol4 might be awaYd- cd agalia to the current auditing firm, Barrow, Wade G Guthrie, fol. lowing appointment at yesterday afternoons Beard of Finance meet ing Of c committee Of three to make such deslgnatlon.
 Com. William Gerard was tho third fIieinbei of the committee named by Mayor john z. Monagasi and both the Controller and Bud. get Director expected to cOnfeI with Mf. 0erardi as early as pos. SibIe on the audit contract, So tbA' an early aWard Of the saiae nigh bs made aiid work actually startel em tho city'n books wialie they weE G1IM opeA
 BaFfow. wade & Guthrie iasl month eemnleted tlle 1ez2 eltV audi aa uN91. HaPp s.Ntsa iHA'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08

N
 For years D. A. V. units have kept alive memories of the struggle and have linked the annual observance with tho tribute reserved for past commanders of the local unit. Rep- resentatives of the state department and of various veteran organizations win be present for the ceremonies, Mayor John s. Monagan, Myer Schwolsky. manager Of the U. s, Veterans hospital at Newington and Rev. Roger B. T, Anderson, state chaplain of the Yankee division and American Legion, are among the guests to date who have notified the committee Of arrangements of thoir acceptance of the invitation extended them. If ofilcial business will permit, U. s. Senator Francis T, Maloney and Congressman Jos- eph r. Talbot may also attend. The dinner will be followed by a brief program of speaking, entertain inent and dancing. Frank Orencole Is chairman of the general committee of arrange ments. Subcommittee include: banquet tickets. Leon R Ham, James r. Martone and Della Bushey.
 Gold Star Mothers, Lura Duttoa, Ruby Hickey and Isabelle Martone,
 Invited guests. James r. Tucker. William Keaveney, Henry P. Barry and John J. Mulligan. Floor committee, Michael Dezin- no, William Aylward. John P. Barry. Michael Callahan. Eileen MaeMullen. Elizabeth Peters, Wil- liam Burns. Delma D'Angeio, Waiter F, Overton.
 Music, Walter overton and Joseph Cipriano.
 Banquet and menu, Thomas Hick- oy and James F. Martone.
 Finance, Leon Ham. Frank Oren- cole, James P. Martone and Martin Mattson.
 In cluded in the committee of ar- arrangements and list of present off.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08

Fort Monmouth, N. J., Sept. B. Promotion of Nils L. Larson, of Waterbury, Conn, to the rank of staff sergeant has been announced at the Eastern Signal Corps Unit Training Center here. Sergeant Larson is married to the former Doris F'eltman of Waterbury. He was formerly employed by the Southern New England Telephone Company, and is assigned as an inc structor In the Army wire school. His parents, MT. and Mrs. John Lar. son, make their home ct Oakvilie, Conn.
 Private Herman I. Solomon of i30 Fern street Is receiving training as c radio ator.mechanic at Sioux Falls, 8. D. The son of Mir. and Mrs. Israel Solomon, he entered the Army May IS.
 Lynn F. Atwood of Thomaston has been commissioned c second lieutenant ct selman Field, Monroe, La, where he recently completed training aS an aerial navigator.
 With the Fifth Army, Italy.-- Staff Sergeant Scott E. Smith, b2 Lexington avenue, Waterbury, Conn. has been cited by his regiment Of the eSth Infantry Division and awarded the Combat 1nfantryman Badge for actual participation in combat with the enemy on the Fifth Army front in Italy.
 Standards for the badge are high. Tho decoration, which was recently authorized by the War department, is awarded to the infantry soldier who has proved his fighting ability in combat.
 The handsome badge consists of Q silver rifle set against a back ground of infantry blue, enclosed in c silver wreath. wt ar1
 Harvey D. WalSton of North Woodbury has been promoted to sergeant ct his overseas post. He is serving with an Army combat engineers unit in France.
 Michael Iafifascia of 90 Vermont street has arrived in England with Q Navy unit, according to word re. ceived liere. He is the son of Mir. and Mrs. Nicholas IanfaScia of 90 Vermont street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
Disabled Veterans In Annual Q ObservanceO Of lArgonne Anniversary
Past Commanders of Waterbury Chapter to Be Paid N. Tribute at Annual Dinner; Various Committees IN Selected for Joint Event

The 26th anniversary of the battle of the Argonne will be commemorated at Past Commanders night cises to be held at Hotel Elton Saturday evening Spte Der 2Srd under the auspices of the Waterbury Chapter Disabled American Veterans and its auxiliary Gold Star Mothers of two World Wars will be among the guests of honor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
PATENTS GRANTED
 WATERBURY ME

Rene ?. Narcotic of Waterbury has been Issued a patent ols dis penslne container, and Paul Wus helm of Waterbury has been issuod . patent on Q lens grinding ma chine.
 Others from this area receiving patents are: Charles P. Ball, Jr, Torrington, forming seat mast cluti ters and like structures and pro. duets thereof, assigned to the Tor rington O.; Albert O. Heron, Cheshire, stove for burning soli- fled hydrocarbon fuel, arruigned to the Safety-Fuel O., West Chesli- ire; Lincoln Thompson, Cheshire. plck-up feed mechanism for phuno- graphs, assigned to The Sound scriber Corp, New Haven; Frank 6. zaica, Bethany, take-up block; Willis F. Machin, Mlddlebury, lip stick contained, assigned to thu Scovill Mig Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
INO BARBADOS
 COMING HERE
Factories Abandon Plan Owing to Feeding Stip.
 uIatiOn in Contract

Efforts to bring Barbados natives to the Waterbury area for work in war plants have been halted because of difficulties encountered in mak- ing feeding arrangements, it was disclosed today.
 First indications that the feeding factor was holding up the inporta- ton was given week ago by an official of the Eastern Malleable Iron company of Union City, which had been scheduled to hire 30 of the island residents. The spokeS- man ct that time stated that tho feeding problem proved Q difficult one and might hold up the project.
 It was reported today that the West Indies island government re- fused to send It's residents here un- less . contract was signed guaran- teeing them housing and meals. It Is understood the manufacturing concern would not consent to assume responsibility for making Feeding arrangements for tho workers.
 Area War Manpower Director Mary M. Dewey, when contacted to- day, said no other plant In the area had indicated interest In obtaining the West Indies natives. She said the War Manpower Commission had planned the importation but that oil arrangements have been left up to the individual concerns desiring the workers.
 Arrangements for housing the na. tives in southington at Federal Public Housing project were nearly completed when the question of feeding became . main issue.
 It Is reported that the need for additional workers at the Union City manufacturing concern iS still as great as 1t was when the i,ll- portation plans were first started Efforts to secure the needed heavy laborerS thorush state and regional clearance have proved unsuccessful
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08

the ie43 audit will be delivered to Mayor Monagan within [ few weeks. State law now prescribes that such audits shall be completed within six months of the close of the fi1u- nicipality's fiscal year. This would have been July 3i, but the local firm was granted an extension Of time by the State Tax Department.
 There were only two bidders for the audit contract last fali. the New Haven firm of Seward. Caiabrese O., being the unsuccessful bidder.
 Both Mir. Furlong and MT. Maioii. ey were of the impression that in seeking competitive bids from aud. iting firms the city might Dc fnrcs ins htern into violation of profes. sional ethics. However, the city charter states that for services and supplies in excess of Si,0o0 there must Do competitive bids. The two city officials pointed out that such conditions have excluded l0c9l Cers titled Public Accountants from Be- curing the city contract.
 The report of the Municipal Sta- dium Refectory, Hamilton Park Pavilion, and Municipal Golf Course oil submitted to the Board of FI- nance yesterday afternoon ct ita September meeting by Thomas r. Moore. indicated substantial bal. ances in oil instances.
 The frst-naned had balance of S0ee.60 on January 1 Of this year, showed receipts of t00700 through Sept. 4 and . net balance Of e4si.0o.
 The Hamilton Park Pavilion re. port showed q balance on July 5i Of eie7.70; receipts through Sept. 1 of 9e00; expenditures Of eiee.os and c net balance Of 9i06o.i0,
 Tho Golf Course financial state. ifnent indicated c present net bal. nnce Of se,i3i.eo. The balance ir this fund on July 2i was ee,4i0.e5; receipts amounted to e0,2O4.50; ex. ; pendltureg, e4,40e.3o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
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ESTABLISHED 1885

Top of Your Stacks With 4 Sport Jacket Thot's Tops Fabric B> Strooek - Tailoring By Freemon = And Good To Look At.
 Whot RoIIs-Royee is to the motor world - Strooek iS to the world Of fabrics -- GIoriousIy soft Pleosont to your touehs- pIeos- ing to your eye - They're thrifty and good to the lost threod - When it hes served its days as sports jacket ---- it willingly be- comes housseoot you cen get much comfort out of in your Isis- urs hours - $2s.So so $35. ! SIoeks - strs0mIins shope re- foining fabries - Hsoks up os many suits 0s you hove sIoeks $IOso SIS as .9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
Gold Star Mothers of Two World Wars 10 Be Honored

Westwood, Mrs charles Greene, Mrs. Allan Falrhurst, Mrs. Leo Laffertyl Mrs. William Brandt, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenny Mrs. Rhelnhold Lowe, Mrs. Harry Stride, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Miss Ruth Norton, Mrs. Mary Lowell, Mrs Clarence Barber, Mrs. Frank Fahey, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs. Nils Munson, Mrs, Emily Burger, Mrs. Fred zaugg, Mrs. J. M, E. Johnson, Mrs. Bertha Piatt, Mrs. Evan Bergwall, Mrs. D, Y. Wightman, Mrs. Harry LattimerI Mrs. Evelyn Niven, Miss Dorothy Leonard, and Mrs. John w. Platt, jr. Refreshments were served,
 s, Clift Butcher, fireman first class, stationed ct Little Greek, Va, is spending brief leave with his wife, Mrs. Marjorie Butcher md his mother, Mrs, Samuel Butcher at their home on Byron street,
 The TairIhount Community clut met Wednesday evening in theil club rooms on Essex avenue. Fred poudim presided at the business meeting which was followed by card playing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08

The battle of the Argonne of lo44 contrasts strangely with the historic fight that American troops fought in 1918. A few days ago American armored forces rolled through the sector that the A. E. F. of 26 years ago captured after bloody fighting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
BIRTHDAY CLUB
 HONORS MEMBER
Mrs. Edward Martin Guest at Dinner Last Night at
 Burns Restaurant
ERVILLE COFrespOndent's PhOne-3.eSli

WaterVille, Sept. 8.-The Birthday club met last evening to honor Mrs, Edward Martin, at Burns restau- rant. A delicious supper was served in the Pink room and Mrs. Martin received many lovely gifts. Those present were: Mrs. Louis DaddaFio Miss Helen Burns, Mrs. deorglanna drenler, Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs, Joseph Benoit, Mrs. Frederick Mac. Lelland, Mrs. Hugh Cunningham, Mrs. Joseph seePy, Mrs. James Ahfens, Mrs. Edward Martin, Mrs, Percy MaeMullen, Mrs. Prank seery, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. Mildred Robinson, Mrs. Vincent Carroll Mrs. Edith Platt, Mrs. Kay McDonough, and Mrs. Ethel Garfield.
 Tho Women's Society for Chris. tian Service of Grace Methodist church met Wednesday evening At the church. Plans were made to send Christmas boxes to the boys and girls in the service from the church. Any donation no matter how small will Do gladly received. [. Donors may call the student Secre- tary, Mrs. J. M. E. Johnson.
 On Sept. is, there will Dc . quilt ing party ia the church parlorg, and the same evening there will be q Missionary meeting.
 September l7 will Dc Founderi Day, when the church will celebrate It's 0oth anniversary. Rev. MT. Si. monSon will preach the evening ser' vice.
 On Sept. 2i, the Womens 50. eiety will hold an apron social at the church and au the ladies arc invited to come and bring theii aprons.
 October 3 will be family night ant Mir. and Mrs. John c. Walker will show some interesting movies. All are invited to attend this social time.
 Those present at tho meeting were Mrs. Russell Atherton, Mrs. Arthur
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08

Mrs. Richard PelletIer of 27 Grand street received c War Department telegram this week which disclosed that her son, Private Lawrence Cor. illier was seriously injured in action ln France on August IA A letter of further explanation will follow.
 Private Cormier, who came to Waterbury two years ago from Maine, entered the U. s. Army as m lnfantryman in March, l043, and has been overseas since last jan- uary.
 Edward D. Norville, Jr,, has been advanced to sfipltter, third class, at Pearl Harbor. He is the son of Mir and Mrs. Edward V. Norville of i2e Clinton street and the husband of the former Ann SpillaHe Of q Buck. inghanl street.
 Dante J. Petro of 20ol East Main street has completed training aS a torpedoman's mate ct the Naval training center ct Great Lake, III.
 Private Allan W. Bates of 278 Mill street iS oil furlough here from Fort Monroe. Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-08
NEW SELECTMAN APPOINTED TODAY

pr. vincent fl. ObuchOwski, local dentist, who was elected selectsng1 in the municipal elections Of 1883, today submitted his resignation e Mayor John 6. Mcnagan. He Wlu De succeeded by Anthony R. zls minsiEy of 1B7 East Farm street vel known resident Of the north end.
 pg. obuehoWskt,n EsDignation Wne prompted by the pressure os peSs aonnf bnsl1ew ft was announced at lIls cilt MsII lc4eS.