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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

Judge Frank P. McEvoy will pre- side at the special session this month, while Judge Edward J. Quinlan of Norfolk, who will pre- side at the spring term of superior court, will off1ciate at the exercises in April.
 A regular session for naturaliza- ton is scheduled for May 2, with close to thousand persons expect ed to become citizens during the three sessions.
 Calling for the extra naturaliza- tion proceedings resulted because of the large amount of persons on the local waiting list. Most of the persons now eligible for citizenship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

huge red cross set-up on the Green will be painted red this afternoon as representative of the progress of the drive.
 Members of the camp and hospital committee of the local branch man. ned the Victory House this after noon as part of the campaign. Var ious articles were on display.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
THREE=ACT COMEDY
 TO BE PRESENTED

'Homin Birds" a comedy in three acts, will be presented by Beth Israel Mems Club at the Hebrew Institute Auditorium tonight at SIS.
 President Murray Grossman is director of the play, which includes in its cast Jack Freedman, Robert H. Riback, Harry Grllskay, Harry Slatnick, Nathan Daven, Iring Freedman, Edwin Arnold, Moe Co., hen and Joseph Kerz1er.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

A London railway station broad casts three times day a warning to passengers not to play cards with strangers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
VETERANS MATTERS
 TO BE EXPLAINED

A general discussion of matters concerning all veterans of this war will be held tonight at 8:30 p. m. at the Field Street, Armory. Major J. Peter Costigan will conduct the ses- sion to which all veterans of this war are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
Scout Executive

Gertown reported nine sponsors con-
 acted and desirous of sponsoring units with one already actually reg !stered and three others in process of organization. Asst. Executive A. z. Hirsch reported for the New Mill ford district, seven prospective spon- vors and two units now under way.
 Scout Executive David F. Babson stated that his monthly report to the Community Chest of which the council is member agency re- vealed the highest membership yet reached by the council, with 1892 scouts and PAS cubs registered in 6(
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
SERVICEMEN'S GROUP
 IN MONTHLY SESSION

The local Servicemen's committee will meet tonight ct 8:30 p. m. in the probate court rooms in the city hall. The time appointed for the meeting it is to be noted is one-half hour earlier than usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08

are expected to be sworn in at one of the three spring sessions. An extra session also was held last Jan- uary here.
 This week naturalization exam iners are conducting interviews in Waterbury, with large numbers of applicants expected to be questioned during the five-day questioning ses- sion at the county courthouse build ing on Kendrick avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-08
Scout Council Here Reports Record Membership R&1S
Naturalization Court
 ToHold Extra Session
Numerous Applications Filed By Prospective Citizens;
 375 Aliens Listed for March Session

In order to aid disposition of the large number of citizenship pending two extra naturalization sessions of superior court have been scheduled for March 2 and the other for April H. it disclosed today Approx imatey 375 aliens will take the oath of allegiance at ciseS scheduled for this months session.
Evening star., 1944-01-23
IrThe Air!

The Navy "E" with three White Star Renewal Ga
tions flies from the Defoe flagstaff along with the
treasury departments special Bulls-eye flag awarded
because Defoe employees regularly take more than
l0e6 of their pay in War Bonds And when Peace
returns, the experience and ingenuity of this organi-
zation will play important part in building new
and better products for America.
A BAY CITY, MI H
~ 3acM White decorate
TE\ the Nsr, Il" AWSrd
Evening star., 1944-01-23

For the development Of Boom
town" most Of the credit goes to
Col. Raymond E. Hopper, COM
mondcr Of the DIR bose Eight yeors
in the Morne Corps gave him his
ideos.
Evening star., 1944-01-23
On Land!

Defoe is now building l7OO-ton Navy Destroyer
Escort ships-the largest warships ever launched on
the Great Lakes. Through its unique "rol-over"
process Defoe is able deliver fuIce The production
per man bo"r, resulting in double the number of ships
built at half the labor cost per resell And all without
dollar of government financing.
Evening star., 1944-01-23
Sea!

With depth bombs, she'll fire and ripping knifelike
prows, hard-hittng DE ships, such as Defoe builds
smashing Uboat packs and clearing the sea lanes
for Americas conveys. BY releasing more and more
destroyers for other combat duty these battleworthy
craft have added tremendously to the mobility,
striking power and defensive strength of our Navy.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20
- TRIED EVERY LAXATIVE
! COULD FIND!'
Happy at Finding Relief
With Cereal Food!

II you've often despaired Of find
ing lasting relief-read this I'M
solicited letter!
Il cannot forgive myself 'or not trying
your kELLOGG'S ALl-BRAN many
years ago. My constipation kept me busy
digging in for money 10 pay for lsxa-
tiveS | tried every one | could find. but
got only slight relief. have been eating
kELLOGG'S ALL-BRA for three weeks
now. and am as regular as can be- Mr..
Thomas Lewis s05l3 Fourth Avenue. N.
St. Petersburg. Fla.
Scientists say one common cause
Of constipation is lack of sufficient
"cellulosic" elements in the diet!
But Nature has made KELLOGG'S
ALL-BRAN one of her most efec-
the sources Of, these important
elements! They help the friendly
colorc fora fluff up and prepare
the colonic contents for easy, nat
ursl evacuation. KELLOGG'S
ALL-BRAN is not a purgativel
Doesn't sweep you out"l It's a
gentle-acting, regulating" foodl
II you have constipation of this
type. eat KELL0GG'S ALL
BRAN regularly with milk and
fruit, or mixed with other cereals.
Drink plenty Of water. See il you,
too, don't get real help! Insist on
genuine ALL.BRAN, made only
by kellogg'S in Battle Greek.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20

ADVERTISEMENT
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20

the fatal doctor before it is too
late.
There are over hundred
southern delegates who think it
is high time for a change. They
think the Democratic party can
find among its millions more than
one man TO be president who
could really move us away from
the edge of the cliff
The sublime and the ridiculous
are VIGOROUSLY close together, but
Mayor Kelly telescoped them into
one word "subliculous' it
rhymes with "pediculous' -when
he let il out that the supreme
reason for clinging to the present
the ver-present-President is
that after four more years of his
great experience and wisdom, we
are still in a state of chronic
collapse
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20

Instead Of appearing in new
radios for your home, however,
these Improvements have been
damned up and must continue
10 be as long as Majestic has a war
Job 10 do. But when that job is
done when the dam is broken
with a "go-ahead" on peacetime
production then Majestic will
bring you the full food Of war-born
Improvements in advance-en-
gineered radios that promise new
standards Of listening pleasure.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20
YugOslaVs "a Get
Frozen S3O.O0O.OOO

WASHINGTON, July 20 tINS)
Frozen" Yugoslav funds and
property in the United States
valued at S30,O00,0O0 will Shortly
be placed at the disposal of the
new Yugoslav government in Lon
don, an authoritative source re-
Vealed here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20
Better Ra0ios Ahead

When war halted the manufac-
ture of civilian radios. 1t did an
other thing. too. 1t shut of from
public view the steady flow Of radio
Improvements that ordinarily ap-
pear in new models year after year.
But since l94l there have been no
new peacetime models. Majestic's
facilities, for example, have been de-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20
RHtz Wis Hit

The war certainly upsets lot Of
traditions :. the one, for instance,
about the British being slow 70
catch on TO a joke Americans in
London say the fastest = moving.
funniest radio show they have ever
heard is TINA OTIS That Man
AgainD the half-hour variety show
broadcast twice a week. Conceived
especially as an antidote for war
nerves, the program kept people
laughing turing the blitzeS and for
three yeats afterward.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20

voted 10 making
electronic devil
ceS and commu-
nication equip
ment for the
armed forces.
Yet improve
mentS in radio
have continued
at Ma jestic, as
inevitable by =
products Of war
work.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20

and instructive.
The Army finds
that soldiers will
learnmuchfaSte
when they can
actually see a
problem or eX-
pertinent, as well
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20

Summer may be vacation time
for some people, but not for Hi,
10, Jack and the Dame. This
popular quartette is appearing
in three shows, has two more
programs pending-and Is max
ing personal appearances, too.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20
Flash! WincheH No. I

As Walter WincheIl jumps 10 lst
in this weeks HooperatingS, four
other shows break into your "Fa-
vorite IS" Edward Everett Horton,
a brand-newcomer. ranks 18th 9th
erS arc Your Hit Parade. Sih; Al
bum Of Familiar Music, 10th,
Jimmy Fiddler. l5tl..
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20

as hear about it--and School-teach-
ers say what's true OF @. l. Joe
ought 10 hold true Of his kid brother,
p. S. public SCHOOL, Pete
cSvynSst- nsl,.us E.es . I.l.-,sss Corpsuuss iS.s
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-20
Profs' Prophecy

Many educators are predicting
that postwar television will make
Schoolwork far more interesting,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
Mrs. Grace Pich0rd
 Enteratined Group

Mrs. Grace Richard of Highland avenue was hostess Friday night at her home to WiIIona Rebekah Past Noble Grand Association. Mrs. Mabel Clarke presided at the busi- ness meeting. An invitation was received from Past Noble Grand Club, Columbian Lodge, No, 35 to be supper and evening guests Fri- day, May I2. at odd Fellows hall, Naugatuck. Mrs. Ida Bradford, Jr., past noble grand, gave a report as delegate to the 44th annual session in Hartford recently of the Rebekat assembly, I. O. O. F. Following the meeting bridge and pinochle were played and refreshments served.
 High scores were won by Mrs Hilda Rosevear, Mrs. Julia Granger Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. Alice Nell son and Mrs. Nelson also received the mystery prize.
 Those attending were Mrs. Mabel Clark, Mrs. Hilda Roseyear, Mrs Lettie Flood, Mrs. Alice Nelson, Mrs. George Manyille, Mrs. Mary Good row, Mrs. Marguerite Maxwell. Mrs. Cetise Hardwick. Mrs. Grave Weay- ing, Mrs. Agnes Bristol, Mrs. Anna Book. Mrs. Julia Granger. Mrs. Mae Manyille, Mrs. Ida Bradford and Mrs. Grace Pichard.
 The next meeting will be held Friday, May 26. Mrs. Anna Book of clematis avenue to be hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
ArchdeGcOnry Meets
 Friday To Ne1C H1Uen

The annual meeting of the New Haven Archdeaconry Wotln o ms Auxiliary to the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church will be held Friday, May 5th in St. Peters Church, Milford.
 There will be a celebration of The Holy Communion at 10:30 followed by a business meeting at 1l:30 with Miss Florence M. Redfleld as chair- man. The reports will be given by the following archdeaconry officers and chairmen; Church Periodical Club. Mrs. Richard B. Bayard, Wa terbury; Supply Work, Fred Ebel: United Thank Offering, Mrs. How ard R. Weir, Devotional, Mrs. Crit tenden, treasurer, Miss Helen L. Smith, New Haven; Altar Guild, Mrs. P. H. B. Fowler, Milford; Edu- cation, Mrs. Harry E. Fry, Walling- ford,
 Monday prayers by Mrs. Critten- den.
 Archdeacon Clifton Brewer will extend greetings.
 At one o'clock there will be a re- cess for box lunch in the parish house, tea and coffee will be served by the women of St. Peters Church,
 The afternoon sesson will con- vene at 2 o'clock with The Right Rev. William P. Roberts as speaker
 Bishop Roberts was born in Sum- merdean, Virginia and spent most of his boyhood in Garden City, L. [. attending St. Pauls Church. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
CLUB NOTES
State WomenS Clubs WiH Meet May v, IS

The Connecticut State Federation of Wonen's Clubs will hold the 18th Annual Convention at the Hotel Griswold, Groton, New London, May 17th and 18th, and will be called to order by Mrs. Robert T. Baldwin, President of the Federation at l:3O D. m.
 The program of speakers includes an address by Lieut.. Governor Wil- liam l.. Hadden; Mir. Williams Hay nes, Scientist and Editor, who will speak on Chemistry in War and Peace"; Professor Marshall Barthol- ornew of the Yale School of Music, whose topic will be why Bother About Music2"; Aims and Policies of the two major political parties will be given by Mrs. Charles W. Tillett, Democrat and Miss Marion D. Martin, Republican: Dean Rose- mary Parks, of Connecticut College, has chosen "Women's Responsibil- ities in the Post-War World" as her subject; "Let us make Physical Fit-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
Club Notes

The regular meeting of the Lilly of the Valley will be held Wednes- day, May at 8 o'clock at Mechan- ics hall. Initiation of new members will be held. On May 6 the district convention will take place at For esters hall in Bridgeport.
 A rummage sale to be sponsored by Lieut.. Shea Auxiliary, V. F. w., will be held tomorrow from g a. m. to 6 D. m. at 147 East Main street, for the benefit of the rehabilitation fund for servicemen. The sale will be directed by Mrs. Helen Brophy, department senior vice-president in charge of the fund, assisted by Helen Shanahan, Anna Cinitis, Gussie Espelin, Pauline Conlan and Margaret Clark. Those wishing to donate articles may call 4-9972.
 Santa Maria Circle, National Daughter of Isabelle, will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the K. of c. hall, at which time plans will be discussed for the annual Communion breakfast of the society. Mrs. Marion Miller will perside.
 A crowd of 570 persons including 70 servicemen attended the weekly USO dance Saturday at the Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. The regular tug- o'-war between the Army and Navy was won by the Navy team.
 The Women's society of ChriSten service of St. Paul's Methodist church will meet Wednesday after noon, May 3 at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Theodore Kirsch of 49 East Main street.
 The class of candidates for initia- tion in Naomi Chapter, No. g, Or der of the Eastern Star will be held Tuesday night at o'clock at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Charlotte Stell, worthy matron. will preside
 The Chapter will hold a rum. mage sale at Masonic Temple, Park Place entrance, Thursday. May II, from to g. Mrs. Louise Clarke is ir charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01

ness Q Major School Objective" will be the theme of the talk by Dr. Charles Prohaska of the State Board of. Education. MT. Philip CumnsingS address is entitled Democracy and Sovereignty in the Post-War World"
 The choir from Connecticut col. lege will present Q musical program, and during the Convention selec- tions will be sung by the Connectl- cut State Chorus under the direction of Mrs. Edmund s. Male, State Chairman of Music.
 May 17th at TOO D. m. @ banquet honoring Service Men from Long Island Forts will be believed by a Victory Review by the Drama De- partment of the Westport Woman's Club and guests.
 A Round Table of Past Presi- dents, Miss Emily Louise Plumley, Mrs. Robert F. Gadd, Miss Flor ence L. Sutton, Mrs. Laura Hale Gorton and Mrs. Eric V. Johnson will be of much interest.
 Anne Mcclure Hellman will pre- sent group of readings.
 Mrs. David Hays, State Chairman of Literature has arranged an ex- hbiition of British Childlren's Books. An exhibit of paintings by Connec- ticut Artists will reeve much at. tenton, and the annual award to the club whose yearly report shows the most interest in Art will be pre- sented.
 All clubs in the State have re- ceived rules for the Press Book Competition, compiled by Mrs. Will liam Borchert, aiGi winning clubs will receive trophies.
 The Presidents Council will hold a business meeting and election of officers at 11:00 a. m, May l7th, fol- lowed by a luncheon at 12:30. Mrs. c. Whitfield Gowrie will preside.
 The President, Mrs. Robert T.. Baldwin of Westport, has called a State Board Meeting to be held May l7th at 1l:30 o'clock.
 Reservations for rooms are to be made direct with the Hotel Gris- wold. Reservations for meals are to be mailed to Mrs. Christopher Case, Willimantic, Conn.
 Mrs. Frank B. Engley of Stafford Springs is General Chairman of the Convention, assisted by Committee Chairmen and the Hostess Clubs, Holland and Windham Counties.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
ShOzCe7" Gz'e11 At MaYtinSOn Home

Mrs. William Martinson of wood- land avenue was hostess recently at a miscellaneous shower given in honor of Miss Lillian Brennan of North Main street, who will become the bride of Ralph Drescher on May 5. Supper was served with daffadils and old fashioned flowers as table decorations.
 Guests included the Misses Mary c. Ricci, Bertha Rousseau, Nancy Grilla, Edith Attrato, Helen Tarase- wicz, Louise Gerard, Catherine Lap- man, Angie Rondinara, Dorothy Maxwell and Mrs. Jeanette Frank lin, Mrs. Antoinette Veneziano, Mrs. Irene Mueller, Mrs. Mary Minnella Mrs. Laura Mistura, Mrs. Hulds Holmes. Mrs. Alice Oracle, Mrs Blanch Hebert, and IS. Agnes La- Rose.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
LUTHERAN SYNOD
 ENDS CONFERENCE
FOur-Day Manchester SeS. sion Climaxed By Youth
 Service

Manchester, May l - The New England Conference of the Eyan- gelical Lutheran Augustana Synod closed it's four-day session Sunday with a New England Youth Service
 Rev. Dr. P. O. Bersell, president of the Lutheran Augustana Synod and president of the National Luth- eran Council, said in his sermon which highlighted the service. This time We want victory that leads to peace, and divine justice and hu- man freedom"
 The Christian forces of America are praying and working for victory in the present war effort. But vic- tory in arms is not the great con summation we desier. From time immemorial conquerors have prom ised their people victory and have built their arches of triumph, bui almost without fail victory has been accompanied by tragbedy, enslave- ment, increased burdens. and en- larging ambitions leading to vel other human tragedies.
 Do not believe those who say that after this war the golden era of humanity gill come. It will not be so. Humanity will be like a sick man. conyalescing after a terrible siege of mortal sickness, weak, and almost impotent. And what is more he will be lying by the side of an open grave wherein cruel man has laid many of his dearest and most halAx1aA Tf srtffl faka a Uanara fia.. to heal the heaFt-wounds. Then there ill be only one Balm of oilead' for humanity. and that will be what the Christian Church has to offer, the one cure for the worlds ills that God has provided. the everlasting gospel of love and life. wherein is power to have"
 Rev. DT. Bersell added: T feel very much encouraged by the eyi- denee Of q resurgenee of power and faith In the Christian church throughout the world. Yes, even in Russia. There is a return to the flrst principles, to the essentials of the Gospel, for we have found out how terrible sin is, and to what depth 1t well lead us. Therefore the church must preach repentance and forgiveness Of sins with Increasing emphasis and power, and live and work with a passion for true right- eonsness that will convince the world of the true sincerity Of our confession and the divinity Of our
 ITO that the Lutheran chuFe hin America k dedicated. Throughout teh length and breadth Of our land the i've million Lutherans have girded themselves for spiritual, pa- triotic action. We are giving our eaeEinciai contribution to the God of our salvation, and to the country Of our adoption. Because we be- liey in God. We are confident Of a victory that shall bring toy and peace: We know w'hither we are
 The combined ehoirs of the Emanuel Lutheran churches ol Hartford and Manchester sang under the direction of e. Albert Pearson, accompanied on the organ by Raymond A. LAndstrom.
 Rev. v. Einar Kron, pastor of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church Of Waterbury was elected conference Historian. and Rev. Henning 1nhn- son Of NriAtol Was named to the board of dlre1lokz e uWala collaHe
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
Parents Honor Marie EccelIente

MT. and Mfrs. Domenic Eccellente entertained recently In honor of their daughter, Marie Angela, who celebrated her sixth birthday. Games were played and refresh. ments were served.
 Those attending we're: Judith Lahey, Carmela and Rosalie Petro, Leonore and Nicholas Diorio, John and Cathleer Parlapiano, Bette Lynn, Fred Meisner, Nancy Cleave- land, Angela Braico, Johanna and Sophie Vuolo, Barbara Oviatt, Rosemary LaPorta, Anthony Ma- rano, Robert Eccellente, Esther 0i- annelli, Benny Finnegan and John Crane.
 Also Teresa Oiannelli, Mir. and Mrs. Salvatore oiannelli, Mrs. Lucy DeVito, Mrs. Angeline Marano, Mrs. Mary Parlapiano, Mrs. W. Lutz, Mrs Margaret Braico, Mrs. Florence Petro, Anna Passerella, Mrs. Violet Diorio and Mir. and Mrs. Domenic Eccellente.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-01
ScOOiU Girls
 Hold Banquet

Cleo Dawson, dramatist, lecturer lecturer and author from Kentucky, reviewed about 200 plays Saturday night at the 21st annual banquet ot the Scovill Girls Club at The El- ton. Mayor John s. Monagan, in an address, praised the club for its activities and also the work being done by women in industry. About 250 members and guests attended.
 Ofiicers and council members who were installed included: Ethel M. Johnson. president; Lucy Guerrera, vice-president; Linda Corby, treas- urer; Ruth Osborne, secretary; Dorothy Espelin, chairman of en- tertainment: Bertha Moskovitz, Eleanor Dowd, Frances Lane, Marg- aret OLoughlin, Mollie Collins, Bertha Thornley, Mary Robinson, Barbara Gedraitis, Ann Drago, Gertrude Swirda and Margaret Phelan.