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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-17

Petite Gabriel Winston is certainly doing her part in the allout war effort She has four real good winding room inspector Three are her brothers in Uncle Sams Army doing foreign duty; and Reason No is her husband Tech. Sergt Everett G. Winston who recently cited with Oak Leaf Clusters and air medal for completing 50 bombing missions. The Tower sautes her and her husband typical Americans who are doing their part.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-17

Mexico hsg just discbarged 100 tn- spectors l~ - grnfttng.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-17

Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-17

MT. and Mrs. Dan Grish of 863 Bank Street received many lovely presents Monday in compliment of their 22nd wedding anniversary, but pleased them as much the unique token of remembrances from their son. Daniel now seaman first class with the Navy at Treasure Island, California. The former Leavenworth High student sent them three silver dollars dated 1922 when his parents middle eaiSledit another dated 1926 when he first the light of day, and third dated on the head and believe you me dad and nom were tickled pink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
oAKVlLLE Correspondent: Alice StafstrOm|
 Phone 68S-
PARISH SUPPER
 FRIDAY NIGHT
Rev. Alan Fairbank and Mrs. Wm. Leggette COn-
 gregatiOnal Speakers

Oakville, Nov. 13.-The memorial flowers at the Union Congregational church were presented by MT. and Mrs. Ralph Clinton in memory of Mrs. Clinton's father, Charles H. Saylor.
 The Junior Fellowship held their meeting Sunday evening at 6:30. A lobby exhibit was arranged by Carol Greason and Gwendlyn Locke.
 The Pilgrim Fellowship held their meeting Sunday evening at 7:30. The worship was lead by Richard Gil- christ, and the discussion by Joan Henderson on The Place of Youth in the Church.
 Monday the School of Religion, at St. Johns church in Waterbury, will hold their final session.
 Tuesday the mems cribbage teams will meet at the parish house at 7:3O.
 Mrs. John Mclean, 145 Westbury Park road, Watertown, will be the hostess to the Ladies' society We'd nesday at 2:30.
 Thursday the junior choir will meet at 3:45 and the senior choir at 7:30.
 The Fellowship supper for all members of the parish will be held Friday evening at 2. It will be a cover-diSh supper. ach person is asked to bring something. Mrs. w. T. Legett and Rev. Alan Fairbank of Bunker Hill will be guest speak CTS. Mrs. George Pelzer will lead the group in singing.
 The victorious church is the medi- tation for next Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
NEWS 5 

Tt isn't success that matters so much as how you came by it., what YOU intend to do with 1t stated Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, Second Con gregational church pastor, yester- day morning in his sermon entltieo, l, 'There Was No Profit Under the Sun
 Dr. Walker said in part:
 We shall win the victory, never fear. Whether we shall make any good use of our success is quite an other question. Whether our states men really mean peace when they say peace remains to be seen. We have too little evidence to that effect.
 It isn't success that matters so much as how you came b y1t, what YOU intend to do with it. It isn't the prizes you gather in life but whether you have gained the one great prize of the high calling i'll Jesus Christ. It is not whether men call you a success; it is what you feel in your heart. There is profit under the sun but it is found in ways of unselfishness, generosity and willing service.
 Two lectures were presented and enjoyed at the Second church forum last evening. Harold E. Richardson, naturalist and ranger, gave an H. Iustrated talk on Camera Charm of Yellowstone while Rev. and Mrs. John c. Walker offered Cuba a sequel to the film they presented at a month ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
(Navy photo from NEA)

were Mrs. Alice Mcleod and Mrs. Violet Dilger.
 Lester Lumpkin, chaplain of the American Legion opened the Legion ritual with a short prayer followed by eulogy by Commander Axel Nielsen. Harry Lynch read the poem "On Flanders Fields the Topples Grow" and three volleys were fired by the firing squad of the Veterans of Foreign Wars which consisted of Arthur Lord, Peter Rein, Fred Mcleod and Andrew Serensen. The exercises were concluded by the sounding of taps by Miss Eleanor Delemeter.
 Kane Wounded
 Miss Margaret Kane, South Main street, received letter Friday from her brother Private Wm Kane, U. s. Army somewhere in France, stat- ing he had been wounded in the back by shrapnel and is patient at a hospital somewhere in France Pvt. Kane is member of a combat engineers outfit and has served two years in the armed forces, 8 months of which have been spent overseas in the Italian campaign and the invasion of southern France. Prior to army service he was employed by Innes Bros.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Young re- ceived a telegram from the War Department Friday evening which stated that their son, Pvt. John Young had been wounded in ac- ton somewhere in France. Pvt Young is a tank driver and has been over seas 20 months. He took part in the Italian campaign where he was slightly wounded and and the inaysion of southern France. He has been a member of the armed forces for the past two years ano during all this time was never aple to get home on a furlough. Prior tc his army service he was employed at the plant of the Plume and AG- wood Mfg. Co. A brother, Sgt. Eu- gene Young is tail gunner on 2 Flying Fortress and is stationeo somewhere in France.
 The Thomaston Womens Dem. ocratic Club will be the guests ol Mrs Francis Teevan 132 Schooi street. Bristol, Monday evening a' & o'clock. Members planning to at- tend will leave at six o'clock on the Bristol bus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
CHESHIRE
 Hubert Rlgney Cheshire Phone SSA
MRS FIG. CARDER
 NEW CITY GUEST
Maple Avenue Resident to Address TOrringtOn WO-
 mems Club Today

Cheshire, Nov. 13 - The Torring- ton Woman's Club will be addressed this afternoon by Mrs. Frederick c. n. Carder of Maple avenue. Her sub- feet sChristmas Decorations. The talk is illustrated with demonstra- tons of door and window decora- tions.
 Judge Leroy H. Carpenter, bound over Richard Baldwin, 1T, second of the pair of reformatory inmates who escaped after beating a guard, John Dolan of Southington. Baldwin pleaded guilty to charges of aggra- vated assault and escape from the reformatory. He was arrested in Stamford by State Police who charged he played a part in 6 series of crimes after escaping from the institution.
 Bonds were set at $10.00O. Bonds for Frank Smith, the other prisoner who escaped with Baldwin, were also increased from $3,00O to $10,0 900. The testimony of the guard indicat- ca Baldwin had used monkey wrench in striking Dolan.
 At the next meeting of the Grange "wednesday. election of officers will Do held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
HOMEWOOD PLANS
 POULTRY HOUSE
Other Building Permit Ap= pIicatiOns Approved by
 Coming Group

Wolcott, Nov. 13-The following applications were approved for 1S- suance of permits by the town clerk at a meeting of the zoning commis- sion: Florence Di Ambrosi, Nichols road, garage; James Lear, route 69 alteration to dwelling; William Mel lilo, route 69, addition to dwelling; James Homewood, Center street. poultry house; Mrs. Florence At- wood, Woodtick road, temporary shelter for stock; Harry Doolittle Woodtick road, three car garage; Clarence MacKay, East street, re- shingle roof. The zoning commits sion will meet on the first Monday of each month only from now on.
 Mrs. John Blake of Capital ave rue and Mrs. Leonard Bond of Oak street, entertained recently for Mrs Leonard Bond of Garrigus court who left today to join her husband Chief Petty Officers Raymond Bond now stationed in Washington, D. 0 Many gifts were presented the gues' of honor. Supper was served at 6 late hour.
 Those present were: Mrs. Charles Royce, Mrs. Richard Altman, Mrs William Cahill, Mrs. Trudie Royce Mrs. Harold Bond, Mrs. Raymond Bond, Mrs. John T. Blake. Mrs Ralph Shove, Mrs. Charles Reilly Mrs. Gertrude Confer, Miss Mary Hayes, Miss Jeanette Blake, Mis: Arlene Blake, Miss Frances Blake Mrs. John M. Blake and Mrs. Leon ard Bond.
 At Rest Camp
 Staff Sgt. Sherman Grant anc Corporal Edward Theriault, sons ol MT. and Mrs. Robert Grant of Shel' ton avenue and MT. and Mrs. Ed ward Theriault of East street. have gone to a rest camp, Asheville, N 0. after spending furloughs wltr their parents. Both soldiers have just returned from g months serv' ice overseas and participated 1T four major battles. While home or furlough, Corporal Theriault wa! married to Miss Eleanor Rinald and Staff Sgt. Grant was married to Miss Marjorie Lucian. Mrs. Gran' and Mrs. Theriault have gone tt Asheville, N. C., with their hus' bands.
 Jay On Leave
 Daniel Jay of the Merchant Mar ines is spending leave with hl' parents, MT. and Mrs. Harry Jay oi Shelton avenue. He has made sev' eral trips overseas since being home on his last leave.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Ranslow art now living in their new home or Center seetrt, ,123456 zto =? =? Center street. which they purchased from WinterhalderS. Mrs. Rochor of Waterbury has purchased tht former home of MT. and Mrs. Rans' low on Lewis avenue.
 Farley Tomorrow
 The board of education will meet at the Woodtick school tomorrow night at 8.
 Mrs. Howard Lynch of Woodtick road is a patient at St. Mary's hos pital where she underwent an op- eratn, Wednesday.
 The Wolcott Volunteer Fire de- partment band will rehearse al the fire house on Central avenue Tuesday night.
 Mrs. Bella MacNlillin returned tC her home on Center street. Sunday from St. Mary's hospital, where she has been several weeks a patient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone 4-641O
JOHN M'NELLIS
 ENJOYS LEAVE
Navy Lieutenant Home for Weekend ; Novena Serv-
 ices Tonight

Middlebury Nov. 13 - Lieutenant John McNellis, U. s. Navy, spent the weekend with his family.
 Novena services at St. John of the Cross church will be held this even- ing at 7:30.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Lawson of Whittemore road, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Eleanor Lawson to George A. Walker is now stationed at the Ma N. R., son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Walker, Christian road. Seaman Walker ish now stationed at the Ma val Air Base, Pensacola, Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. Paul Fenton have had with them their daughter, Miss Lois Fenton, student at Connecticut College, New London.
 Miss Norma LaVigne with Miss Barbara Bailey has been in NeW York City visiting Miss Jean Philips former local resident.
 Miss Jean Copp. daughter of MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
WATERFOWL gphn CAny Correspondent a Scott Avenue Telephone loA
Rev. Hugh Shields
 Mems Dinner Guest
RdgefeId Clergyman Speaker at Congregational Par- ley Tomorrow; St. Johns to Dedicate Honor Roll

Watertown, Nov. 13-A dinner, sponsored by the Mems Coopera- tive Club will be given for men ot the Congregational church parish, in the Congregational church house, Tuesday evening at 6:45 o'clock.
 The guest speaker will be the Rev. Hugh Shields of Ridgefield. < Personals
 Mrs. PIailo Sperry and her daugh- ter Mrs. Norman Payne of Wood- bury road entertained at fam ily dinner at their home Sunday, in honor of Mrs. Sperry's son-in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs. B. B. Skilton of the Guernseytown dis trick, who are leaving Tuesday for Lakeland, Fla, where they plan to spend the winter.
 Miss Marin Moseley of the Cor nell Medical center, New York City snent the week end with her par ents. MT. and Mrs. George E. Nosely of Hillcrest avenue. MISS Moseley had as her guest, her class mate Miss Gladys Jones.
 Pvt. Wilfred D. Miller who has been studying under the Army specialized training program re- serve at Norwich University w. S1as been visiting his parents, MT, and Mrs. John T. Miller ot Scott
 Pvt Miller will report at Fort Devens. Mass. to receive further school assignment.
 Armistice Observance
 A simple but impressive ooserva. tion of Armistice Day was sponsoreS Sunday by LeRoy G. Wooo"aFo Post. American Legion.
 Ceremonies at the memoria ho,,lder on the green opposite the Town Hall were preceded oy par. ade, which started at French ano Main. streets, and marched nortn on Main street, to the Memorial Boulder. Included in the line oi march were: Corporal Coyle Posl Flfe and Drum Corps, Waterbury! George Junior Republic Fife ano Drum Corps, Litchfield; Gold Stai Mothers; members of LeRoy G woodward Post, including Veterans of world Wars I and II; members of Corporal Coyle Post; servlceineI home on furlough or leave; mem be-s of Watertown Fire Department Watertown Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts ano Brownies.
 The ceremonies at the Boulder included: The Governors Armistlce Day Proclamation read by F1rs' Selectman Warren A. Parker; Arm istlce Day address, Lieutenant Col orel Charles s. Shons; placing ol wreaths in memory of departed comrades, by members of the Leglor Post and of the Fire Department Taps, by Corporal Coyle Post bugler' echo. by Legion trumpeter; Bene ICiiction, Rev. Thomas s. Cline, DD. National Anthem.
 After the ceremonies, members O Legion Auxiliary unit served sand wiches and soda to members of thu Corporal Coyle Post Fire and Drum Corps and the George Junior Re public Fife and Drum Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

and Benjamin Truskowski, now stationed in Florida.
 Annual Christmas Party
 Plymouth Grange will hold its annual Christmas party for chil- dren of Grange members Decem- Der 20. The Grange will present a Thanksgiving program, November 2 while December 6, the order will have an anniversary party.
 A meeting of the Alethea Society of the Plymouth Congregational church will be held in the social rooms of the church Wednesday with Mrs. Wallace BlakeSlee as chairman of arrangements.
 Named Chairman
 R. L. Hungerord is chairman ot arrangements for the program tc be presented at the meeting of the Plymouth Community Club at Com munity hall Thursday night. Oth- CT members of the committee are Mercy Bradley and NelliS F. Rood.
 kAD1 x4Q1IlLoLO11 NA1dHVCAp ASs &As AS' will meet at the home of Mrs. Ran dall Pathway, North Main street Thomaston, Thursday afternoon Members are requested to bring do- nations for the Ellis Island box.
 New Years Party
 John Wagner has been named chairman of the committee in charge of arrangements for the an- nual New Years party sponsored by the Terryville Aerie of Eagles. Other members of the committee are Pat rick Parugino and John Andrson. The event will be held in Eagles hall.
 Thomas Pfaefflin was elected master of Plymouth Grange at the annual meeting in Grange hall. Other officers elected were: Over seer, Edna Chesney; lecturer, Sarah Pfaefflin; steward, Albert Read, Jr., chaplain, Andrew Wilson; treasurer, James Kelly; secretary, Anna Thompson; assistant steward, Ar thur Hine; lady assistant steward. Norma Blakeslee; gatekeeper, Ray mond Adkins; Ceres, Doris Pratt; Pomona, Noreen Scopino; Flora Claire Read; pianist, Marion Blum; member of executive committee, Walter zeiner.
 To Confer Degrees
 Leo XIII Council, K. of C., will confer the third degree on a large class of candidates Sunday, Decem- Der IT, it was decided at a meet ing Sunday morning.
 The first degree will be confer red on a class November 28 to be followed by the working of the sec ond degree in December.
 Leo XIII Council voted to parti- cipate in the United War Fund drive in this town by holding a pub lie card party early in December.
 ChmielewSki Promoted
 Dover Army Air Field, Dover, Del, Nov. 13-Promotion to the rank of corporal of Walter w. Chmielewski, of Terryville, Conn.,, engineer assigned to Dover Army Air Field, has been announced by Col. Edwin M. Dixon, commanding officer.
 Cpl. Chmielewski is the son of Alexander Chmielewski, IA Pearl street, Terryville, Conn.
 He entered the service March 26, 1943, and received recruit training at Miami Beach, FNdla. He attend ed Airplane Mechanics Schools at Roosevelt Field, N. Y, Seymour Johnson Field, N. C., and Farming dale, L. l., before being assigned to Dover Field Jan. 8, 1944.
 Cpl. Chmielewski attended Ter ryville High School. He was em- ployed by the Sessions Foundry Co.,, Bristol, Conn, prior to entering the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

and Mrs. Earl Copp, Porter Hill is spending some time with friends on a ranch at Wolsenburg, Colorado.
 Miss Pamela Stillman, daughter of Df. and Mrs. Edgar Stillman of New York and Middlebury, has re- turned to Miss Porter's School, Pennington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
Conference Arranged
 On Social Activities
Nationally Known Speakers Announced for POst-War
 Discussions at New Haven Meeting This Week

Two nationally known educators and lecturers, Frank Kingdom, DD., LL.D., president of Newark Uni versity, New Jerfsey, and Eduard c. Lindeman, B.S., Hum.M., LID, professor of Social Philosopsy, New York School of Social Work, Col umbia University, will talk on post war conditions at the 34th annual session of the Connecticut Confer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
LITcHFIElD Mary Fiolek. Correspondent telephone 55S-12
OAR CONFINES
 NOVEMBER E
Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter to Entertain
 Three Other Groups

Litchfield, Nov. 13-Mary Floyd be host to the Marana Norton Brooks, Judea and Roger Sherman chapters for the Nov. IS meeting at the Congregational church parish house at 2:30 p. m. The state re- gent, Miss Katherine Matthies and state vice regent, Mrs. Arthur B. Iffland, vii lbe guest speakers.
 The local regent, Mrs. James A. Doyle, ST., will preside at the short business meeting and brief reports will be read by all chapter regents who are present.
 The date of the meeting falls organization day, Nov. IT and a birthday party will follow the meeting. The regent and past re- gents, Mrs. Donald Gaylord, Mrs. Louis B. Wilson, and Mrs. James F. Grover, with their vic eregentS, will serve as hostess for the after noon, assisted by other members of the chapter.
 It. Carl J. GoodhouSe, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph Goodhouse, is spending a 21-day furlough at his home after serving as navigator with the Army Air Forces in the European theater of operations for about a year. He was wounded in action and has been awarded the purple heart and air medal.
 Pvt. Bradford O. Griffin, son of Dr. and Mrs. O. B. Griffin, is spending a 12-day furlough at his home.
 St. Anthony's High School club will meet tomorrow evening in the Community Center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

Australian soldiers now call a four-day furlough back home "QIM leave" which means "a quick look at Num-"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

tow l.. HemlnWay.
 Flowers for the altar are donated as follows: November 1, All Saints Day, Mrs. Wadsworts DoSter; No vember 5, Mrs. William Foote an6 Mrs. A. Copeland Gin memory o1 Abbie Foote); November II, Arrnis- tice Day, Mrs. E. G. Reade; Novem- Der 12, Mrs. A. V. s. Lindsley (ir memory of Maurice T. Rowland) November 19, Mrs. Thomas s. Cline Gin memory of Katherine Mills Clutz); November 26, Miss Julie M. Lockwood Gin memory of Ells Marie Lockwood).
 Dedication of Honor Roll
 Members of the Holy Name So- ciety are urged to attend the meet ing in St. Johns school Wednesday evening at 8.
 At this meeting the dedication of the Holy Name honor roll will take place. Also at this time there will be report from the commit tee in charge of arrangements fol the Military Mass which the society is planning to offer for all the men and boys in the service.
 The drawing for the turkeys vii. take place Wednesday evening.
 Freeman Gets Medal
 Camp Lee, Va, Nov. 13-Sgt. Aug ustuS S. Freeman, son of Mrs. Fan nie Freeman, Woodruff avenue Watertown, Conn, has been award ed the Army's Good Conduct Meda for demonstrated fidelity through faithful and exact performance O. duty, efficiency through capacity to produce results and behavior worthy of emulation"
 He is an instructor in automot1v' mechanics and is assigned to Head quarters, First Quartermastel Training Group of the Army Serv' ice Forces Training Center, Caml Lee.
 A graduate of Hampton Institute Hampton, Va, he was 8 mechanic before entering the Army, April 22 1942.
 Assigned to the AsFC, the Guar termaster Corps largest installation Sgt. Freeman is part of the train ing force which is turning ou thousands of soldiers skilled in on' of the many fields of technical spe' cialiaztion required in the Army vast network of service and supply
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
Funeral Services

Funeral services for Miss Sarah Norton who died at her home, Mid dlebury road, Saturday evening will be held at, Christ, Episcopal church Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with the rector, Rev. Thomas S. Cline, DD., officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
 Miss Norton was the daughter of the late David and Julia Gibson Norton. Survivors are a brother. Edgar G. Norton of Middlebury road and several nieces and ne- phews.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
Annual Supper. Sale

Annual Supper, Sale
 The Woman's Society of Chris tian Service will sponsor the an- nual sale and supper in the Meth odist church on Wednesday, No vember IS. The sale will open at 3 o'clock and supper will be served at 5, 6 and o'clock.
 Tickets for the supper may be- secured from members of the church school or from Miss Erma Scott, Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

Altar Committee
 The November Altar Committee at Christ Episcopal church has been announced as follows: Mrs. Wadsworth Doster and Mrs. Bar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

St. Anthony's High School club will meet tomorrow evening in the Community Center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

The recreation committee of the Thomaston War Council will meet Tuesday evening in the high school. Plans will be formulated for play ground activities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

Pvt. Bradford O. Griffin, son of pr. and Mrs. O. B. Griffin, is spending 12-day furlough at his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13
TERRYVILLE Correspondent: ,. '. Ryan, l4 W, Main St-1el. 6sS9 BFistol DlV.
CLUB
 PLANS SUPPER
Lions Donate 40 Pounds of Candy to NewingtOn Grips
 pied Children

Terryville, Nov. 13-The Terryvillt Fishing Club will hold their annual turkey supper for members of the club at the club house Saturday night, November 18.
 Donate Candy
 The Terryville Lions Club have donated 40 pounds of candy to the Newington Home for Cripled chill dren which will be distributed. among the children at the home fol Thanksgiving.
 George Anderson, radioman, third class of the U. s. N. R., has been commended by the commander in chief of the U. s. Pacific fleet, Ad miral Nimitz. The citation and serv- ice for which Anderson received the award reads as follows: For ,meri. toriouS service in the line of his profession as a member of the crew of a landing craft control boat under heavy enemy fire during the assault on an enemy held island h. the West Central Pacific area during the per: for of June 15-24, 1914. By his in. itative, energy and steadfast devo. tion. His conduct was at all times in keeping with the highest tradi. tions of the Naval service.
 Anderson is son of Mrs. Addie Anderson of West Main street, Ply mouth. His wife, Margaret and in- fant son also reside on West Maip street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

Mrs. Catherine Drumm, East Main street, is a patient at St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

Mss Jean COpp. daughter oe Mr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

The Wolcott Volunteer Fire de- partment band will rehearse at the fire house on Central avenue Tuesday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-13

Mrs. Bella MacMillin returned to her home on Center street. Sunday, from St. Mary's hospital, where she has been several weeks . patient.