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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Red Cross Donations
 Are Increasing Daily
Total Now $24,96O.l5 Which Is Beyond Halfway
 Mark; U. s. Rubber Gives $lOOOO

George Ravenscroft $1; Barlry and Karen Lockwood, $2; Mrs. Margaret Libby $1; MT. and Mrs. Al Painter $5; Mrs. Thomas St. John $1: Mrs. Harry Klies $5; Mrs. Margaret Yoerg $1; Miss Bessie Lenners $5; MT. and Mrs. Alfonso Meyers $l; John J. German $25.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Pope, $5; MT. and Mrs. David E. Rappe, $5 i; Mrs. Della M. Spadola, $1; MT. and Mrs. Robert J. Harvey, $1; George w. Wheeler, g; Friend, $2; MT. and Mrs. Joaquin, $2; MT. and Mrs. John P. Sveikauskas $5; Mrs. Stanley Alexander, $l; Mrs. Robert L. Weaving, $3; Bertha B. Swanson, $l; MT. and Mrs. August Swanson, $2; Miss Frances M. Jones, $3; Cru sader Auxiliary 1946 to Veterans of Foreign Wars, $5; MT. and Mrs. Henry Krell, $l0; Mr. and Mrs. George Paul, $10; The Ladies Mar chigian society, $l0; Harold Staple ton, g; Shepard Lodge, No. 78 A. F. & A. M., $10; MT. and Mrs. Edward Shank, $l; Mrs. Nellie Han- ley, $1; MT. and Mrs. John Drzoscz, g; MT. and Mrs. Frank Kosko, $5; MT. and Mrs. F. w. Stahl, g; MT. and Mrs. Charles Wasok, $2; MT. and Mrs. Henry Witkoski, $1; Church Helpers of St. Michaels Parish, $75; MT. and Mrs. William Long, $2; Wal ter R. Painter, $l; MT. and Mrs. Wm. K. Birdsall, $2; Michael CoZy. $5; MT. and Mrs. LeRoy Gibbs, $5; MT. and Mrs. Hyman R. Albert, $10; MT. and Mrs. Harry Upright, $1; MT. and Mrs. Edward G. LaPrise, $2; MT. and Mrs. Carlton l.. Nelson, $1: Mrs. Jennie s. Anderson, $1; Friend, g; MT. and Mrs. Howard R. Kamerzel. $3; Miss Vivian G. An- derson, g; MT. and Mrs. Hugo Braun, $5; MT. and Mrs. John G. Gisslander, $2; MT. and Mrs. Rocco Salinardi, $l0; Samuel R. Bristol, $100; William J. Neary, $100:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

Terryville, March 17.-Mrs. Mamie Mcdonnell of ThomaSton, formerly of Plymouth, proprietor of t he ThomaSton Bowling alleys and one of the outstanding women bowlers in the east, has been named price administration and is operating un- der the supervision of the Water bury District office. It will be her duty to survey all stores in the towns of Thomaston, Plymouth and Terryville to see that prices are properly posted and that regulations regarding ceiling prices are being ob- served.
 Furlough Ends
 Robert Tolles, Ph. M. sc has re- turned to the Naval hospital at Portsmouth, N. H., following fur lough spent at his home in East Plymouth.
 Contribute to Fund
 The Terryville Girl Scouts have contributed s to the Juliett Low fund, 1t has been announced.
 Boy Rangers Meet
 A meeting of the Boy Rangers will be held in the social rooms Of the Terryvilel Congregational church this afternoon at o'clock.
 In Hospital
 Pvt. Dean White of the U. s. Army who is taking 8 special course of study at Manhattan College, New York city is 8 patient at. the O'Hal- loran Army hospital, New York, where he underwent an operation, Thursday.
 Study Group
 The Study Group of Terryville Women's club will meet Wednesday evening, March 9 at the home of Mrs. Donald Plumb on Prospect St. Mrs. Emil Steinberg will be cohos- tess.
 Home on FurlOugh
 Arthur Moylan has completed his boot training at the Sampson Naval Training Station at Lake Seneca, N. Y, and is spending 15-day leave at his home here.
 Petition Heard
 Judge Howard Alcorn, presiding judge of Superior Court in Litch- field county held a hearing this morning at Il o'clock in Winsted on a petition of the City of Bris- tol to set aside state statute for bidding the establishment of a res- ervoir within 100 feet of ceme- tery.
 The petition of the City of Bris- told contended that the use of the Old Marsh Pond in East Plymouth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
|COMDR. CUNNOUD
 NAMES COMMITTEE
To Assist in Rehabilitation of Discharged Service
 men in Borough
(NEA Telephoto)

Naugatuck, March IT - Com mander Thomas Gunnoud of Naug- atuck Post, American Legion has named 8 committee to assist in the rehabilitation of discharged service men here. It includes: George Lewis, chairman, Joseph c. Raytk- wich, Jr., MT. Gunnoud, Thomas Nolan, Edward Gerber, Harris Whittemore, Jr., John Simmons and William Davlson.
 The committee is expected to meet soon with representatives of other veterans organizations and civic, industrial and labor officials. Plans will be made for reception, interview and classification of all discharged veterans with the in- tentiQn of offerig them assistance as to adjustment and employment.
 Miss Janet Evon, assistant town clerk, has begun her duties as as- sessors' clerk. Miss Evon was named to the post by Warden Leo J. Bro- phy recently after Mrs. John De- laney resigned the office.
 Miss Evon served as assessors clerk for five years until 1941. She will continue her duties as assistant town clerk, in addition to her new ones,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

Naugatuck, March 17-Further contributions of $l0,72825 to the Red Cross campaign have sent to- tai collections to SPA, ,960.15 far be- yond the halfway mark, 1t was an- nounced today by Norman H. Wood, treasurer The United States Rub- Der Co.,, donated check of $l0,00O which was 60 per cent higher than last years donation. The check was distributed to the company local plants as follows: Synthetic Rub- Der Division, $500; Naugatuck Chem ical Division, $2,000 and $7,500 to the footwear division.
 John H. Schmuck publicity chair man, declared that in spite of this large donation it would be neces- Sary for residents to act quickly If the goal of $40,000 was to be reach- ed before the end of the month.
 Other donations were as follows:
 United States Rubber Go. Synthe- tic Rubber Div. $500; Naugatuck Chemical Go. 5000; United States Rubber Go. Footwear Div. $7,500; Mrs. Mildred B. Hair, $1; Patrick E. Scully. $5; Miss Margaret E. Scully, $5; Alexander Baukus, g; Employees of Russell Mfg. $22.50; Russell Mfg. Co. $50; MT. and Mrs. John J. Malik; s; MT. and Mrs. Richard Lawrence, $1; MT. and Mrs. Stewart Luques, $l; MT. Fritz John- son, $5; MT. and Mrs. Elias Hadze- ga, $2; MT. and Mrs. w. Glenn Kir. by, $5; MT. and Mrs. Frederick w. Schaffer, $l0; Mrs. Harriet Squires, g; Mrs. Clementine Murawski, $1; Mrs. John Broadrick, $l; MT. and Mrs Martin Rozinski, g; Mrs. Hen- " Behlman, $3; Mrs. G. Liszkie- wicz, g; Mrs. Henry McCann. g; Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, $l; Ladies Aux of the Polish Army Veterans, $5; MT. and Mrs. Alexander Gra- bowski, g; Thadeus w. Grabow- ski, SOC; Paul R. Grabowski, Soc; MT. and Mrs. Raymond w. aul $4; Centennial Lodge No. 100 l. O. O. F. $5;
 C.P. Quackinbush $1: L. Quacken- bush $1; MT. and Mrs. H. Higgins $1; Mrs. M. Richards $2; MT. and Mrs. w. J. Davis $5; MT. and Mrs. J.. Quint. $2.50; MT. and Mrs. c. White g; D. Fitzgerald $2.
 The Bloom children $l: Edna M. House g; Harry Russell 25c; MT. and Mrs. Gaston LaFontaine $2; w. Stakum $1; Wm. Palamar $l; Mrs. Walter Zonas $1; Mrs. J. Shramiak 25c.
 Mrs. Margaret B. McAvoy $5; Miss Alice Breen $1; Mrs. Edward Brad shaw $1; MT. and Mrs. Howard Bow. en $lO; MT. and Mrs. Ernest Mutt $2; MT. and Mrs. Ray Wedin $1; MT. and Mrs. John Currier, $2; Mrs. Frank Carlson $2; Mrs. G. R. Ecen- 1 barger $1; Mrs. Joseph Hall $1; Miss Katherine Hall $1: Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Narducci $5; MT. and Mrs. J. MorriSsey $1; MT. and Mrs. P. Natalizio $2; MT. and Mrs. John Me- Keown g; MT. and Mrs. Arnold Southard SITS; Mrs. Dora Lieber- man $2; Michael Casey, $1; Miss Theresa Wilcox $1: Miss Theresa Brennan g; Miss Dorothy Moss $5; Miss Frances Moss $5; Miss Anna Breen $1.
 Edward Nolan $l; Corey Brothers $5; William Corey $5; Mrs. Hershel Neal $1; MT. and Mrs Andrew Nolan g; MT. and Mra. Victor Zembru. ski $3.
 Mrs. B. A 'lmes Walsh $5; MT. and \ Healy $1; Mr. and Mrs. James Healey $5; Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
TERRYVIlLE Correspondents W. Main St-Tel S55O Bristol Div. Mrs. O'Donnell Gets District Appointment
Named Price Clerk of ThOmastOn Office; To Check
 Price Regulations

this town, to supplement the Bristol water supply will not constitute 8 health hazard although the historic old East Plymouth cemetery is situ- ated in that section of the town and is within 100 feet of the watershed to be established if the City of Bris- tol takes over the Old Marsh pond for a reservoir.
 Name Plates eceived
 Thirty name plates were received by the Board of Selectmen, Thursday for the honor roll and will be placed on the roll over the week end. This group will bring the number of names on the Honor Roll to over 700.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
PUPILS KINGS FOR A DAY

Clinton, Ill. - (UP.) - Clinton High school pupils have proved they could assume responsibility when the need arises" as well as sell war bonds, according to Principal Ralph In their annual Student Control Day" recently, the pupils took over school administrative jobs after an election at which they voted for pupil candidates - at one 25 cent war stamp a vote. They raised $1,- 257. During the day, teachers re- versed places with their pupils Principal" Olin Arnold toured the classrooms giving brief talks in which he criticized the pupils" behavior. A terse note appeared on the attendance bulletin board. Mary Porter, 2nd hour skipt," 1t said. Miss Porter is home economies teacher. \
 It is said that Mary, Queen of Scots, bathed in wine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

Naugatuck. March F. - At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Connecticut Young Republi- cans, called by President Walter A.. Norwash of Naugatuck, held last evening at the Heublein Hotel in Hartford. it was voted to hold the Annual Convention of Connecticut Young Republicans next May 12th and 18th.
 In view of the fact that so many of the younger Republicans are in the armed services, there was some ques- tion as to whether or not a conven- tion should be held this year.
 Committee members reported So much enthusiasm by new members throughout the State there was every indication that the proposed Conven- ton would be the most successful yet held despite the difficulties of the times.
 President Norwash was empowered to appoint general chairman and to make the appointments to the various convention committees. He immediately appointed Fred zeller of Stonington, state controller, which appointment was unanimously approved by the executive commit tee. MT. Teller made arrangements to hold the convention at the Hotel Bond in Hartford. He was author ized to pick committee members to assist him end to draw on thE Young Republican treasury for the necessary funds to make the con- vention a success.
 The committee discussed the choice of a speaker for the banquet to be held in connection with the con- vention Saturday evening, the 18th. Among the names discussed were those of Governors Saltonstall, Dewey and Bricker, and It. Com mander StaSsen and Wendell Will kie. The final choice of the speaker was left to the discretion of the con- vention committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
MIND OVER MATTER

Kansas City, Mo. (UP)-Why the stomach-ache didn't cause a 15- year-old youth to confess break ing into local food market before five days had elapsed is something that Kansas City police can't figure out. The youth finally admitted spending two hours in the market eating several jars of cheese, a number of bags of potato chips and jars of olives, and drinking quart of beer, a qupart of milk and five bottles of soda pop. He said when he left the market he took 29 pen- nies from the cash register, a 15- pound ham, two boxes of cheese, four boxes of candy, 30 cartons of cigarettes and a box of cigars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
COMMANDO WILL
 BROADCAST STORY

Naugatuck, March 17-Commando Mary will broadcast the story of the Naugatuck footwear plant of the United States Rubber Company at War next Sunday, March 18th, at 9:15 a. m. over National Broad casting company hookup and will be heard locally over WEAF, New York and WTIC, Hartford.
 Commando Mary, Ernesta Barlow in private life, has been comInis- stoned by the Army ordnance de- partment to do diary of war in- duStries in living form by means of radio programs and she has already covered many very important com panies.
 The importance of waterproof footwear to our war effort is of special cncern to the Army ordnance division, and they want the entire country to know of the great serv- ice being rendered by this indus try and the need of the local plant of the United States Rubber com pany for additional help, both men and women to carry on their work.
 Mrs. Barlow has visited personal ly many of the European countries and has an excellent understanding of the needs and problems of Ow' armed forces.
 Miss Judy Bluestone, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. David H. Bluestone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, March 17-The funeral of Frederick Fullerton, who died suddenly Wednesday at his home on Beacon Valley road, will be held Saturday at the Nichols funeral home, Monticello. Maine. Burial will be in the Joe Smith cemetery, BridgeWater, Maine,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
PAYS s1O BET TO DARTMOUTH

Ithaca. N. Y. (UP)-A bet be-
 tween three shipmates serving in the Pacific has enriched Dartmouth Colleges 1924 alumni fund by $l0. A letter and check have reached the Hanover. N. H., school from c. c. Joys, III. a Cornell University graduate, who explained that he lost a bet on the Dartmouth- Cor nell football game last November to L. T. Merriam. Jr., and A. S. Eiseman, Jr., both Dartmouth men. They had agreed to pay the bet to the winning colleges alumni fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
MISS BETTY HALL
 VISITING AT HOME
Special Bus Will Pick Up
 Children for CateChism Class Saturday

Middlebury, March 17.-Ned Will kins, son of Mir and Mrs. T. Clar- ence Wilkins of North street, is spending a short recess with his parents from his studies at the Wooster school in Danbury.
 Mrs. Edward Jackson of South street who is the local representa- tive for St. Mary's hospital aid membership drive, will attend the annual St. Patrick's day tea and card party being held at the nurses home today.
 Patrick Dwyer, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Dwyer of South street, is celebrating his tenth birthday today.
 Miss Aida Bloodgood, senior at Denison UhiverSty, Granville, Ohio, was one of the 116 students honored at the annual mortar board dinner held recently. Miss Bloodgood is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alonzo Bloodgood of Breakneck Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Hall of Yale avenue. have had with them their daughter, Miss Betty Hall, and two of her claSsmates; Misses Carole Freidberger, of Syra cuse, N. Y. and Anne Spiers of Old Lyme. They attended the wedding of their class mate, Miss Rosemary McDonough, to Lieut.. Edward c. Lingenheld in Naugatuck [. last Saturday. The young ladies have since returned to their studies at the Katherine Gibbs school, Boston, Mass.
 Micheal Hychka, Jr., of Washing ton Drive, who recently completed his boot training at Sampson, N. r., has been spending leave with his wife and child here returned yesterday to Sampson.
 Miss Kay Forman. student at the Gardner" school in New York City, is spending this week with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Walter Forman of South street.
 Mrs. Harland Crooker of Yale avenue. left this morning for New Bloomfield, Pa, where she will att tend the parents week end festivi- ties at the Carson Long school where her son is a student.
 Frank Miller, 3d, a student at Choate school in Wallingford is spending a short recess with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Frank Miller 2d of South street.
 Catechism will be taught at St. John of the Cross church tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. The special bus will pick up the children from Bradleyville. along Yale avenue and on the main road as usual and will bring them back after instruction.
 The canvassers for Yale and White avenue have about finished solicit ing for the Rd Cross and up to yes terday have collected $l2l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
LOdne PIans COmnleted

Funeral arrangements for attend ing the past grand and neighbors night of the Ansonia lodge, March g, were made at a meeting of Gen. tennial lodge, odd Fellows. We'd nesday night in odd Fellows hall Mrs. Emma Vagt, noble grand, pre- sided.
 The ways and means committee, headed by Mrs. Josephine Mont rose. completed plans for a card party March 30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
lITCHFIELD Mary Fiolek, Correspondent Telephone 653-12
ST. PATRICK DAY
 PARTY IS TONIGHT
St. AnthOny's Church Sponsoring Event at the
 Community House

Litchfleld, March IT - This even- ing at 8:15 a St. Patrick'S entertain ment will take place at the Com munity House, sponsored by St. An- thony'S church. A play, under the direction of Father George McAn- drew will be given. Dancing will follow the play and the music will be furnished by the Blue Knights.
 Lenten devotionS consisting of stations of the Cross and Benedic- tion of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at St. Anthony's church at 7:l5 this evening.
 An assembly took place today atl Litchf1eld High school at 2:45. The topic discussed was Rental Care"
 Private Stanley Zabolusky Is ex- pected home to spend few days He is stationed in Virginia.
 Miss Bonnie Lee Nelson of Stan- ford is spending few weeks with her grandparents MT. and Mrs. George Bailey.
 - sg
 Gertrude Ryan, Treasurer
 Miss Gertrude Ryan has been named treasurer of the local Easter Seal Drive here for the benefit of the Connecticut Society for Crip- pied Children. She succeeds Carl F. Schlecht, treasurer for a number of years. Miss Margaret Beckwith is chairman of the drive. Letterg containing seals. will be sent out this week.
 Edward Wilson, president of the senior class at Litchf1eld high school was the winner of the elocution contest sponsored by Clifford R. French Post, American Legion of Thomaston, Wednesday afternoon at Thomaston High school audi toriun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Young GOP's s Plan To
 Be At May Session
Convention Scheduled at HeubIein Hotel in Hartford
 May l2 and l3

beginning this Saturday, March 18th, at the Falcon hall, at 8 p. m. A door prize will be given, also prizes at every table. Refreshments will be served. The public is in- vited to attend.
 The committee in charge includes Mrs. Walter GabrielSki, Miss Joan Tracy, Miss Sabina Zaleski, Miss Dolores Witkowski, Taddeus Gra- bowski and Miss Emma Gabrielski.
 Roll Call Sunday
 Service of Devine Worship will be observed as roll call Sunday, at the Naugatuck Methodist church, honor ing those who have been members over 45 years. Annual pledges to the church for the next year will also be received. The sermon by the pastor will be on the subject, ''The Gift for the Atonement. " This service is at Il a. m.
 Among the members who have been members over 45 years are: Mrs. Minnie Birdsall, Mrs. Clayton Osborn. Mrs. Samuel Sanford, Mrs. Susan Hinckley, Harold D. Gibbud Clayton Osborn, Mrs. Noble Austin. Mrs. Frank Taylor, Miss Lille Tit ley. Mrs. William ODonnell and Mrs. Jennie Hinman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
oAKVILLE Correspondent: Irene Slough Telephone l-oo93
LOCAL TEACHERS
 TO BE HOSTESSES
Dr. Helen P. Langner, Psychiatrist to Address
 Meeting

Oakville, March 17-The faculty members of the Polk and Falls avenue schools will be hostesses for the meeting of the Watertown Teachers Association to be held in the high school Monday at 4 o'clock.
 Miss Mabel Powell, president of the association, will introduce Dr. Helen P. Langner, phychiatrist for the Waterbury Society of Mental Hygiene, who will address the meet ing on the subject of psychoneuro- sis.
 Mrs. Daniel Fenton, executive sec- retary of the local Red Cross chap ter will speak to the gathering on the activities of the Watertown Chapter of the Red Cross.
 Board Warns Stockholders
 The Watertown War Price and Rationing Board warns all ration bookholders to guard their war ration booksk No. 3 very carefully.
 After March 20 the "airplane" stamp will be the only valid stamp in war book No. 3. But the remain ing stamps will become valid at a future date. The book is therefore, of great potential value and should be prudently kept in @ safe place. Oakville Sergeant Dies of Wounds
 John Kuligauskas, 133 Riverside street has been notified by the War department that his son, Tech. Sergt' Edmund Kulikauskas, died of wounds received in action in Italy, Feb. 4.
 He was born March 16, 1918 and entered the service in July, 1942. He has been overseas since January l943.
 He is survived by his father, two brothers John, who is stationed in England, and Albert who resides at home. Three sisters, Eleanore, Lil- Han and Mary, all of Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Duck Dinner Sunday

More than 200 are expected to att tend the 14th annual duck dinner of the First Ward Democratic club Sunday afternoon at Hibernian hall, J. Francis Cullen. president, said today. Democratic leaders of the Naugatuck Valley will speak.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17

Synthetic rubber has so much less tack tStickiness) than planta- ton rubber that the Germans add the natural product to the sym thetic to make 1t work well, but in this country many synthetic ''tacki- 1lers' have been suggested to do the job better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
CHESHIRE Hubert Rlgney Cheshire Phone 334
SUNSHINE GROUP
 MET RECENTLY
Donate Sum to Red Cross 1; Articles Provided for
 Children'S Center

Cheshire, March IT. - It was voted to contribute $50 to the Red Cross war fund drive at the meeting held at the home of Mrs. Ivan L. Coulter, of the members of the Sun shine Society. Amended reports of the benefit bridge indicated the sum realized amounted to $90. An other project has been added to the work of the Sunshine group as it was voted to provide the bags and toys for the Children's Center in Hamden. Members hope to secure toys and material with which bags may be made and all having either may assist the organization through contributing the use for this worthy project. While much of this project will be continued until the Christ mass period, the members are anx- ious to have materials for the work as soon as possible in order to provide the needed articles for the children. Reports of the work com- mittee indicate the making of chil- A1 Sll NASooCo AAOAAA pASSCo VI AAAdUC LAdAo donated for this purpose, is progress ing favorably.
 The condition of Superintendent George c. Erskine of the reforma- tory who is @ patient at the New Haven Hospital is reported to be good. He recently underwent surgi- cal treatment there.
 There will be a meeting of the Homemakers Club on Tuesday in Grange Hall at 10 a. m. and the subject will be Remodeling Dresses and Making Over Patterns. Miss Frances Whitcomb, county director will be in charge. A covered disli luncheon will be served at noon and members are asked to bring their sewing kits.
 Word has been received by the family of Private G. Stedmar Meade. that he has arrived safely overseas. He is the son of Mrs Nettie Meade, Wallingford Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-17
Student seWho,s Who"

The Student Council at the Wa 4ertown high school has decided to compile an alumni Who's Who" as a project for 1914. Former students at the high school who will be recog- nized in the Who's Who" will be those who have achieved outstand- ing records in the scholastic or ath- letic field or as war heroes.
 w. Donald Miller has been elect ed general chairman of all commit tees in charge of arrangements and his executive committee is made up of the chairmen of the other com mittees, namely: Thomas Keilty, Jane Atwood ard Jack Dewitt. Other committees are: Scholarship. Jane Atwood, chairman; Rita Lamy and Robert Goldberg; athletics - Thomas Keilty, chairman; John Nc