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The messenger., 1944-06-01
S-SGT. BENTON KEPT BUSY
 DURING RECENT FURLOUCH

The popular Sergeant Andy Fenton found himself involved in a continuous string of engage ments during his recent 26 day furlough, home. In the opinion of his family, it was almost a case of the little man who wasn't here.
 Sealed considerably in weight, bronzed by the Mediterranean sun, only slightly matured by the ex- perience of his fifty rough shod battle missions over enemy ter titory, and seemingly in perfect health, the still youthful aerial gunner made a natty appearance and was much in demand.
 Included in his engagements were visits to the high school; a banquet at the Heublein Rath skeller, arranged in his honor by the remaining members of his graduating class, and an extended interview broadcast over WDRC; an address to the employees of the small tool division of Pratt & Whitney; and another talk at luncheon meeting of the State Re- tailers Association.
 The Sergeant left Monday, June 5, for Atlantic City to resume his service with the Air Forces. It is believed, however, he may be as signed to on instructionship in this country.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
F. (. BIDWELL IGNORED
 BY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP

The 18th birthday of Frederick c. Bidwell of Woodland Avenue was celebrated at a gathering of more than 200 at the Parish House, Thursday evening, May 25.
 Ostensibly it was the occasion of the regular annual meeting staged by the Board of Deacons for the entertainment of the Federated Church families and their friends and not until the late arrival and presentation of a huge birthday cake did MT. Bidwell realize that the affair which he, as chairman of the Board of Deacons, had so painstakingly arranged was being held in his honor.
 First on the program of enter tainment came Mrs. Henry Lyman of Siimsbury Road, a talented new conner to the community, who re- galed the gathering with series of monoluges. Next was lecture on native wild flowers and birds delivered by John s. Cunning of Granby, son of s. H. Cunning of Cold Spring Drive. The lecture was illustrated by colored pictures taken by MT. Cunning in tramps over the countryside. Following refreshments served under the supervision of Mrs. Henry E.. Holcombe, and the disclosure to MT. Bidwell of the real purpose of the evening, Mrs. Cunning pre- sented a musical program. Rev. erend Foxall was master of cere- monies.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
LOCAL GIRL COMPOSED
 MUSIC FOR SCHOOL PLAY

Jill Steiner of Bloomfield Av- enue wrote the music used during the Greek Game exercises, an an- nual reorganization festivity at Oxford School, Hartford.
 Miss Steiner is member of the junior class of the school and pre- sented her composition in compe- tition with a number of others. She is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jackson Steiner.
 Participating in the presentation of the production on Decoration Day were the three other resi- dents of Bloomfield who attend the school. They are Barbara New ton, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Theo Newton of Gabb Road; Ruth Finch, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lewis Finch, Bloomfield Avenue; and Pembroke Donegan, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. H. H. Donegan of Cold Spring Drive. Miss New ton is a member of the 1914 grad uating class.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
MISS CHEESMAN MARRIES RADIO TECHNICIAN

Miss Eleanor E. Cheesman. daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Cheesman of Emerson Street, be- came the bride of Chief Radio Technician Herbert D. Carlson of the Naval Air Station, Quonset, Rhode Island and Saturday, June 10.
 The ceremony occurred at Cal vary Temple with the Reverend A. Thurwald Johnson officiating. Mrs. Herbert w. Carlson of Rocky Hill, sister of the bride, was mat ron of honor. The bridesmaids were Mrs. C. Frederick Johansson of West Hartford, sister of the bride groom and Miss Alice G. Mag nuson. c. Frederick Johansson, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, served as best man. A reception in the church parlors followed the ceremony.
 The bridegroom is the son of MT. Milton Carlson of Hazel Street, Hartford.
The messenger., 1944-06-01

Club, and the Art Club. Archery has been her favorite sport.
 Miss Bestor prepared for her college course at the Bloomfield High School where she was gradu- uated with the class of 194O.
 Announcement of her engage ment to Staff Sergeant Herbert s. Messenger of the US. Army Air Forces was made last October.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
HUBBARD FLIES 'ROWDY ANN" ON HIS FIFTH MISSION

In a letter to his mother, Mrs, William c. Hubbard, Cottage Grove Road, It. Norman Hubbard advises that he had the honor of using the "Rowdy Ann' the famous B-24 in making his fifth mission over enemy territory.
 It was the tooth trip for the plane on foreign combat service and the last trip the big ship will make in any theater of war. The plane is being returned to the US. to be sent on local publicity tour.
 It. Hubbard was sent overseas only a short while ago. He is sta- toned in Italy.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
SGT. CLIFFORD SAYS HE IS UNINJURED
Local Air Man Now Nazi Prisoner Assures Family He Is Safe

Two communications have been received from Sergeant Victor Ii. Clifford since he was taken pris oner by the Germans. Mrs. Clifford has had a brief letter and her mother has received post card from him.
 "Not injured and we'll treated" is the good news that the Sergeant sends to local relatives. There was little else in his message beyond the inference he was then located in a temporary camp and expected to be moved soon. There were directions as to how to address him.
 The card was post marked Frankfort and since it was known he was engaged on an air mission in that neighborhood at the time, it is assumed he was probably near that place when captured on March 6. Except for the fact that he reveals no knowledge as to what happened to the rest of his crew, and even hints he does not know anything of them, It might De as sumed they all made a forced but safe landing. It is said it would be considered miraculous if he ne gotiated a parachute landing un- der the probable circumstances without suffering some injury.
 Clifford was serving as an aeial gunner on an American Flying Fortress operating from an Eng fish base at the time of his capture First word of his difficulty reach ed his family late in March in the form of telegram from the War Department stating he was missing in action. A letter from the office of the Secretary of War explained he had failed to return from an air bombardment over Germany. The good news of Sergeant Cliff ford's safety came to his wife more than month later from represen- tatives of the Red Criss.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
ORPHA ASHWELL IS BRIDE OF PETTY OFFICER BRUCE

Miss Orpha Ashwell, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harrison Barnard Ashwell of Tunxis Ave-, and Petty Officer 2/c Wilbur A. Bruce, IT,, USNR, son of MT. and Mrs. Wilbur A Bruce of Ambrose Ter, East Hartford, were married Saturday at 2 pm. in the Bloomfield Fed erated Church. The Rev. Thomas Foxall officiated.
 Miss Caroline Ashwell was her sisters maid of honor, James Stanley Forbes of Forbes St., East Hartford, brother-in-law of the bridegroom-elect, was best man.
 A reception followed the cere- mony at the home of the bride.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
VERONICA M. ROSKA MARRIES ARMY MAN

Miss Veronica M. Roska, dau- ghter of MT. and Mrs. Jerry Roska, 284 Cottage Grove Road, became the bride of Andrew S. Federko of the US. Army on Sat- urday, May 27.
 The ceremony took place at St.. Cyril and St. Methodius Roman Catholic Church in Hartford with the Reverend Marion T. Karwacki officiating.
 The bride was member of the 1885 graduating class of the local high school and is well known here The groom is the son of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Federko of 154 Seymour Street, Hartford. He has been in the army for some time and is now assigned to the Ord finance Division and stationed at Port Dix.
The messenger., 1944-06-01
RUTH BESTOR RECEIVES DEGREE AT WHEATON
Ruth L. Bestor, daughter of Doctor and Mrs. Eugene L. Bas-

tor, Mountain Avenue, receiv- ed the Bachelor of Arts degree at Wheaton Col l e g e, Sunday, May, 25, at the ? celebration of the s c h o o r S 1O9th COmmen- cement.
 Miss B e S t or m a j o r e d in C II C III l . l. 1 yo Throughout her years at Wheat on she has been active in the $ C le n C e Club, the C a m e r a
The messenger., 1944-06-01

James Garfield has been the rsa4pleat of much publicity of late. Following his participation in the battles Of the Narshalls, he was made q Sergeant, At one stage of faas invasion Of the Marshalls he sessa1aai.ef 4 Life reporter on a fa,ps 6f gae battle front-got his ,;etspss a4 fse Dig time weekly.
The messenger., 1944-06-01

James M. Miller, who enlisted in the Marines, is getting his boot training at Paris Island, sc.
The Valley settler., 1944-05-05

MA HNUoNli HUOF III ID UboENVE
 NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY
 National Hospital Day, Lay l2, is the anniversary of Florence Nj 5ht ting9le's birthday and IS celebrated by hospitals everywhere, Tn keeping with the day the Matanuska Valley Eosrttel will celebrate it this year or Monday May F. Fri and neignbors in the Valley are cordially invited to visit the hospiteA during open house between the hours of lC; % to 12:OO AIM. and from l:3O t 5:OO P.Mo and 6:o0 to 800 P.Ms 1t goo P.M. lr. Hoehn will give a talk and demonstrati on on adequate diet. it AGO P.M. and $500 P.M. other dcAonstra- tions and talks will be given r. vari ous staff n 2mbers. It six, dinner will oe ser ved the Coop. Board and dosptt8 Rotrds
The Valley settler., 1944-05-05
HOSPITAL NEWS NOTES

Mrs. V. R. Boblenz of Copper Center Is convalescing from recent tor surgery. Ruth, daughter of the Francis Henrys, was hospi talized this Teek due to an ear infection. Alberta Ezi of Eklutna was hosp1tallzed for few days for medt cal treatment. Mir. Bert McClarity of Wasilla is receiv- ina medical treatment for 8 badly infect ed leg.
 Will lam Laack of Jonesville Mine received treatment for an in jured foot.
  On May l2, ational Hospital Day, Doctor Hoehn will give talk over radio station F D at l:45.
  The g1ish Department of the local high school took part in an essay contest on thz toPtc mH2lt ns Our HosPital Means to this -Irtttca by CacQlYL- Johnaon.- ----.-------.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29
POLES

There's fun and drama and spec tacle at the Loew Poli theater, added up, it's superb entertain- ment. For "Kismet' will arrive to- morrow and will bring with it the wonderful story of the beggar-ma- gician, who plots many things and consorts as facilely with royalty as he does with her fellow-beggars. It's the story of his beautiful daughter whom he wants to marry of to royalty and the scheme he has for accomplishing this-all the time not knowing that his daugh- ter loves and is loved by the Caliph himself!
 Metro Goldwyn-Mayer has filmed "Kismet" in glorious technicolor and with superb cast headed by Ronald Colman and Marlene Diet rich, as the beggar-rascal and queen of the dancing girls. In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29

This play E adapted from her
 gel Of the same title that came rss late last winter and achieved
 t@selier status, although most
 the book reviewers were a bit
 sfified as to why this could be. " drama form it is an even less
 cessful venture. The story is the |azne. but there are less smart
 scks and when the idea is re- ealed in its skeleton form, as any, hing must be on the stage, it is nown to be a very meatless skele- cn indeed.
 afiss Chase plays the role of Devon Elliott wainwright, one of 1lose 4abulous1y successful coS- netic and beauty salon females Va0 is rolling in it. Her sex life aas been pretty hectic in its time, but for the past seven years she has been married to 8 nice guy 'rftin scientific leanings who par 'icipates in the business. Then he |e bitten with the bug to go oil and aO some research on 8 certain un- Identified something that will be a big help in curing equally uniden- aified ailments. She's true to him Turing his months-long absence, but rg1en he comes back he tells her sInat although he still does and al- Ways will love her, he's got to live away from her for awhile in order fo complete his work. Seems he ob- Aects to being surrounded by her, Among other things.
 After this separation Devon takes Hap with a refugee gigolo and falls 'nadly in love with him in spite of kl1e fact that she knows he's cheat |ng on the side. However, he finally Fants to marry her, she gets Reno Iivorce and then discovers that he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29
STRAND

The razzle-dazzle era of vaude- vile, musical comedy and Tin Pan Alley just prior to the first World War is the exciting setting for Damon Runyons 'Iriish Eyes Are Smiling" the new 2Oth Century Fox technicolor musicl, starring Monty Woolley, June Haver and Dick Haynes. whic hcloses tonight at the Strand theater.
 The riotous films tells of the roc nance of two hot-headed Irish sweethearts, and the flaming melo- dies that have always topped the nations lit parade.
 Starting tomorrow for another full week in Waterbury, the Strand will present hold-over of "MrS. Parkington," M-G-Ms great finn izatiQn of the book of the same name and starring Greer Carson and Walter Pidgeon. Mrs. Park ington" is reputed to be this great teams best picture since Mrs. Mi- niver,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29

Lucille Ball caused a mild sensa- tion this week when she entered the Metro Glodwyn-Mayer commits sary wearing new chapeau crea- tion by Eric of Paris. The hat is aQuamarine tulle and black velvet. Lucille purchased six new creations while the New York designer was in Hollywood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29

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 has been two-timing with an em- ploye of hers whom she has be- friended. She's still uncertain about what to do until she receives word that her ex-husband, who mean while had joined the Army, had died of wounds abroad. Ror some reason this frees her from the hold the gigolo has on her.
 For anything written and acted in by Miss Chase this play has an unaccountable lack of sparkle. Once in long while 8 bright line comes though, but other attempts fall flat. The story itself is hackneyed and Miss Chase contributes nothing new as the author. As an actress she hit one good emotional spot late in the play, but mostly her character was in a rut along with the others. Such actors as Paul McGratn, Fran cis DeSales and Frederic Tozere had nothing into which to sink their teeth. Elena Karam had an effec- tice bit.
 John c. wilson directed and produced the play. It was mounted handsomely in sets by Joseph B. Platt and Adrian of Hollywood provided Miss Chase with half-a- dozen outfits that created talk.
 ELLIOTT NUGENT, who is still playing along as one of the three people in the ever-popular 'The Voice of the Turtle," has employed his spare time in the past year writing 8 play with a Mid-Western locale that he and Robert Mont gomery of the films and more re- gently of the Navy will produce in association with John Golden. No title yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29
HOLLYWOOD
 GOSSIP

Laraine Day reckons that now that the election is over she can tell interviewers what her old home town in Utah was. without starting a political argument. The o.l1.t. was the town of Rooseveltl
 Kathleen Lockhart. mother of Metro . Goldwyn Mayer starlet, June Iockhart, who appeared with Margaret O'Brien in '@The Lost Angel" returns to that studio to play the mother of Phyllis Thaxter in "Alter Ego" to be directed by Arch Oboler and produced by Jerry Bresler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29

my brains and figurde that g and 6 is 14'."
 Hollywood's search for new tal- ent has new wrinkle. Ted Lesser of Rudy Vallee's theatrical agency is now making his own screen tests before offering new personalities to the casting offices.
 Virginia Weidler may file suit against a nationally advertised brand of cigarets that she claims is using an unauthorized endorse ment. Virginia doesn't smoke.
 Fans seldom recognize Ruth Hus- sey off stage. She attributes it to the fact that she always charac- terizeS 8 role. Says she's never playe da role approaching her real self on the screen.
 Overheard: "She thought a joint account was one where did the depositing and she did the with drawing"
 MAKEUP DEPARTMENT
 Sgt. Edmund OBrien and his ex, Nancy Kelly are still crazy about each other and friends are hoping for 8 reconciliation.
 Andy Devine's Swear old is very definite about his school classifica- ton. He asks Andy to tell people he goes to thigh kindergarten"
 Fan letetr to Alexis Smith. ''You are my favorite actress. Please send me an autographed picture of your husband, Craig Stevens"
 When Bill Marshall, husband of Michele Morgan, told the new maid that his dress shirt had not been returned from the laundry,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29

Charles Ruggles, one of an array of stars and featured players who commote in Warner Brothers The Doughgirls'' is Hollywood's out- standing dog fancier. Tis real major regret in ''The Doughgirls" was not that he failed to win Jane Wyman, but that he couldn't buy Ann Sheri- dams French poodle, which also had a part in the picture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29
Jp And Down Broadway
BX JACK GAvER United Press Drama Editor

Chase nenysbe position She Identified long being of those sophisticated with that when she fails feeling of ledown multiplied far beyond what failed right isef author actress with Tn lei We
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29
M Hollywood
BY ERsKINE JOHNSON NEA Staff Correspondent

NEA starr correspondent
 Short Takes: Deanna Durbin, who turned blonde for her first techni- color film, Cant Help Singing" will be hitting the peroxide bottle indefinitely. She likes those gold en dresses.
 Dorothy LaInour and her agent, Wynn Rocamora, are bankrolling sporting wear manufacturing company called "Sarong Fashions.
 Don AmeChe is having trouble finding a good story for his first independent film IS prOducer-star. You can be certain, though, that it will not be 8 filmusical. He's tired of 'em.
 Merle Oberon can take a bow. When her former stand-in, Dorothy Crider, debuted on the stage Ill Chi- cago, Merle flew to the Windy City for the first performance.
 A new Cheta is making her debut as the pal of Johnny Weissmuller in the latest jungle thriller, Tar gan and the Amazons". Old age finally ended the career of the orig inal chimp, who appeared in more than ten Tarzan films. The new Cheta was the house pet of an An- geleno whose hobby is animals. She had been taught simple tricks which she did for the delight of the neighborhood kids, but the thought of a film career never entered her head until studio scout introduced her to Al Antonucci, former trainer for the St. Louis Zoo. It was love at first sight.
 ONE FOR THE DREAM BOOK
 Between scenes of Diamond Horseshoe,'' singer Dick Haynes was telling Betty Grable: q never could understand the theory that because man makes a lot of money, he has a lot of brains. Take a certain producer I kpow. Last week he won $10,000 at roulette on the number IA. When r asked him why he picked that number, he said, ''I had 8 dream a great big g, and next I saw 6, so used their support are such outstand- ing players as James Craig, who plays the Caliph; Edward Arnold, as the Grand Vizier; Hugh Herbert, as one of the beggar's henchmen, and newcomer, Joy Ann Page, who does an outstanding piece of acting in this, only her second, film appearance. You'll be hearing of her.
 'Kismet," one of the most de- lightful tales ever told, is a merry melance of romance and intrigue which finds Colman and Dietrich at their very best. You will enjoy every moment of its running time. The film has been most handsomely produced by Everett Riskin and Superbly directed by William Diet erie. Our advice is to be sure to see it-and bring the family with youl
 Of course on this program of hits there will be latest news of the day and Selected Short Sub- | jectS.
 Ends Tonite: Parkington" with Greer Carson and Waited Pid- ] geon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-29

the girl said "Ahn check again, MT. Marshall. And hate to think you lost yo' coffin shirt"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1944-03-11

WASHINGTON, DC. - George Goodman Red Gross
club director back in this country for speaking tour
checks his schedule of engagements with c. IA. Patrick,
director of the national speakers bureau of the Red
Cross prior setting out from Washington MIR. Good
who has been director of the Great George Street
club in Bristol will tell the story of Red Cross service to
servcemen leave audiences in all parts of the
country. Former executive secretary of the Urban
league in Washington DC, Mr. Goodman OF the
many Negro Red Cross workers working in Red Cross
clubs European Theater of Operations and the South
Pacihc-Dan Riordan photo Red Cross photogra pher)
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16
Nothing Too Good

a year AGO she said "fhc
simple ceremony was the thing
Many boys were rushing off TO
Val and lIlllS seemed out Of
place But now, many boys are
coming back after overseas ScrV-
ice and the girls they marry
want beautiful. traditional we'd
dings
Right now we're planning a
wedding for a girl whose
fiance was announced as missing
IN action Later he was found
and Is here on leave The bride
to-be IS so happy she's going all
out for tulle and lace Nothing
Is TOO good for this almost
dldnt-happen event. she says
Its surprising TOO, how
many brIdeEroomS-to-be want
their brides 10 don tho trade
uonal gown and veil Miss
Dresser continued 1T may bee
the influence Of the military
the boys want their girls 10 ape
pear a1.1hGlE- GaaSt- tensas.Ea-al,s
appealing best or perhaps i'S
our own respect and feeling for
the important things OF hgc.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16
Dream Dresses

New arrivals IN the bridal de-
partment of this local shop n-
clude dream dresses 10 make
beauty of every bride. The
gowns 1-dT1-C TT0W TdTcSt lace
and oTganza creations 10 simple
but lovely budget froCkS.
There is also a wide range Of
bridal headdreSSes. newest Of
which are the appealing little
flower curvetteS. Made entirely
Of bridal blooms. they frame
your face with a wide owed
charm. form A Vlatterine foun-
dat,on for a Svtoosh of bridal
illusion yelling.
And whether you have two
months or two weeks In which
10 plan te4if- wedding. tre shops
bridal secretary viii be happy 70
help YOU With your problems.
from gown 10 rousseau for The
leading lady and frocks for her
maids on through to the house
hold linens.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16

4 ouiCE, efficient way 70 clean
dresses, rugs woodwork and almost
anything. 80 heavy after odor.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-16

shopping Dean CHeyy $500 347
betueen m. and $50 m. Saturday., TO $50