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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

ulO1AoA1c0 SsA10 kkAC SIA41 E%AAQ 4SAAApAo Q of the truck were smashed The state police were called in to in- vestigate. The identity of the truck was not learned at the time of the accident.
 A large crowd is expected to att tend the first basketball game of the season this evening at the High School gym when the Thomaston High Bears play hosts to the Terry vile High School Five. The Jay V's of obth schools will play in the pre- liminary. Terryville has two games under its belt having played Bris- tol and Windham High schools being defeated in both games. Thomas tons team is green and inexperi- enced and too much is not expected of it. although Coach Stuart hopes as the season progresses that the team will give good account of it. self.
 Mrs. Ida Miller has returned to her home in New Haven after spending few days with her daughter, Hauckensen of Meadow street.
 Pfc. Steven Tyczenski who has been spending 30 day furlough at his home on Pleasant street has re- turned to duty at Fort Devens, Mass. Pfc. Tyczenski has had three years service in the Aleutians and Hawai- ian Islands.
 Miss Maud Bailey daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Bailey of Sanford avenue is recuperating at St. Mary's hospital after x recent operation.
 Ensign James Wilson, U. s. Navy returned to duty today at Washing ton, D. O., after spending a leave with his parents MT. and Mrs. Rob- ert Wilson of Electric avenue. En- sign Wilson recently completed a course of training at the Naval base at Hollywood, Fla.
 Mrs. John Savage, Elm street un- derwent an operation at St. Mary's hospital Thursday morning.
 The Democratic Town Committee will meet in tht court room of the town hall at o'clock this evening. All members are urged to be present.
 The Hi-Y Club met Wednesday evening in the High School. Presi- dent Robert Brown reported that the committee selling war stamps to the students o fthe high school had sales amountin gto $110.00 for the past week. Chester Paczkow- ski and Silvio Pecco will have charge of the sale for the coming week.
 Mrs. Margaret Conoghan has re- ceived word that her son Pvt. James Conaghan, U.. s. Army Air Corps has been transferred from Santa Monica, Air Field, California, to AL bany, Georgia.
 It. Stuart Chalifoux, U. s. Mar inc Corps and his father Ernest Chalifoux is sper.ding a few days at the home of Miss Lillian and Will liam Stuart, Center street. It. Chalifoux whose home is in Cald- well, N. J., is nephew of the Stuarts.
 Mrs. John Dwyer of Reynolds Bridge is 8 patient at St. Mary's hospital.
 Bernard Lynch has returned to his home here after spending the past week in Canaan, visiting with his Son-in-law and daughter MT. and Mrs. Lewis Foley.
 Miss Edyth Keno has closed her home on Elm street and has left to spend the winter in Florida.
 Arthur Woods who underwent a nasal operation at the Waterbury hospital recently has returned to his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

mysterious circumstances oy Law son, cleverest of detectives.
 The play is not without its humor as Dinah, the Gid maid, and Os- wald, the butler, match wits during the evening.
 For an enjoyable evening of en- tertainment see the Felton Mystery for suspense and humor.
 The Naugatuck Rangers will re- port at Futile school grounds Sum- day morning at o:30 They will hold competitive rifle shoot at the Ar- mory in Waterbury.
 The Rangers will sponsor a show ing of military movies at the Bristol Company auditorium Tuesday, Dec. 5. Rangers will report in dress uni- form at 7:30 p. m. at Futile school grounds. The pictures will be shown at 8 p. m. Rangers may bring friends.
 James P. Weaving, aviation radio man 3-c, Navy stationed in Brazil during the past year, is visiting his father, John T. Weaving, Carroll street. This is his first leave since September 1943. He has been in the Navy since July 1942. Kids Are Happy
 Schools will be closed from De- cember g, 1914 to January 8, 1945 for tn. Christmas recess. Harold E. c h 1t enden, superintendent of schools, announced this morning.
 MT. Chittenden said the school board will meet December IA.
 Three vacancies in the high school faculty and one in grammar schools may be filled, if full attendance comes about. Some action may be taken on the recent marriage of Elma Nyberg to H lgh Flames. Mrs. Flames has continusd her duties at at the high school.
 The Naugatuck Fuel O., has sold a garage and gas station on North Main street to Harold L. Free, Jr., according to a deed filed Thursday at the office of Town Clerk Ray nond J. St. Jo, n.
 The sale price was a2 oximately 13,400, according to tax stamps on the deed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Naugatuck, Dec. Two Nauga- tuck residents and two policemen escaped injury Thursday morning when the borough'S community arn- bulance collided with a truck en- route to St. Mary's hospital.
 They were Capt. Anthony Ma lone, Patrolman Harris Burke and MT. and Mrs. E. Kramptz of 34 Aetna street. Mrs. Krampetz was being taken to the hospital when the accident occurred at Baldwin and East Liberty streets, Water bury.
 The rear of the ambulance and fender were damaged.
 Mrs. Krampetz was taken to the hospital after temporary repairs were made on the ambulance.
 The truck, owned by the J. E.. Smith Lumber O., Waterbury, was driven by Filippo Ciriello, 155 Syl- van avenue, Waterbury, Motor Pa- trolman Walter Ogrisek of Water bury said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
iERRYVILLE ICorraspondent: ]. '. Ryan, lA W Main St.-1'eL e659 Bristol Dis BREMEN STAGE DANCE TONIGHT
TERRYVILLE
Kaceys Convene Sunday; Frances Krajewski Weds
 TOrringtOn Soldier

Terryville, Dec. LA record crowd is expected to be in attend ance at the annual dance sponsored by the Terryville Fire department in St. Casimir's Hall tonight with music to be furnished by Joe La zarz'S broadcaSting orchestra. Sev- eral hundred tickets have been sold, with the entire proceeds to be placed in the volunteer fire departments treasury, to enable them to carry out some of their projects during the coming year.
 Special Meeting
 Grand Knight Jerry LeTour has announced a special meeting of Leo XIII Council, Knights of Columbus, will be held in their rooms in the Austin House, Sunday at Il a. m.
 The annual meeting of the Terry vile branch of the American Red Cross will be held in the Red Cross rooms in the Main street school, Wednesday night, Dec. 6.
 Boy Rangers
 A meeting of the Boy Rangers will be held in the social rooms of the Congregational church this after noon at 4 o'clock with Horace Whit tier, leader in charges.
 Em1-c and Mrs. Henry Batholo- new announce the birth of daugh- ter, Susan Helen, November 9 at the Hartford Hospital. Mrs. Bat tholomew is the former Neda Shew- chyk, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Metro S11ewchyk of 24 Beach Ave.
 Wedding Thursdday
 Miss Frances Krajewski of 147 North Main street and Pfc. Stephen P. Chotnicky of Kinney street, Tor rington, were married in St. Casi- mfrs church. Thursday at g a. m. with Rev. Peter Sroka, officiating and celebrating the nuptial high Mass which followed Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Blue Lantern, Forestville, for members of the wedding party.
 The Terryville High school basket ball teams will journey to Thomas ton tonight to meet Thomaston high schools teams at the Clock Town gym. Terryville dropped their two opening games last week to Bristol and Ellsworth High in Windsor.
 Practically the entire student body will accompany the team to T'hom- aston, with the nattily attired cheer leaders, promising to steal the show as they did in Bristol last week.
 Pomona Grange
 A meeting of Pomona grange will be held in the Plymouth Grange hall, December 6, with the program to start at 10:30 a. m. with Win chester, Harwinton, Plymouth Oranges in charge of the program. Dinner will be served by the social committee of Plymouth Grange.
 The Alethea Society of the Ply mouth Congregational church will hold their annual Christmas sale. December 13 in the Park street rooms, instead of December 6, as originally planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
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CHURCH GROUP
 ENJOYS DANCE Pastor, Wife ChaperOns at Pilgrim Fellowship
 Social Tuesday
Corrospoudent: Alice stafstrOm
 Phone ess-

oakvilIe, Dec. 1-The Pilgrim Fellowship of the Union Congrega- tional church held a dance Tues day evening in the church hall. Rev. and Mrs. Oscar Locke were chaperones. Charlotte Andrews was in charge of the program. Nancy Roger and Horace Gibson won the sport dance.
 Refreshments were served in charge of the social committee. During the interrnission Jean Am derson sang several popular songs.
 The Pilgrim Fellowship will hold their meet Sunday evening at 7:30. Nancy Roger will be in charge of the worship and Alice Stafstrom the discussion on the South in the world situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
WATERTOWM sphen Cahy Correspondent @ Scott Avenue Telphons lo
World Service Group
 Convenes Next Week
Mrs. Thais WassiII of SOuthbury Guest Speaker
 Thursday; Women Voters Meet Monday

WatertoWn, Dec. 1--The monthly meeting of the World Service Group will be held in Christ Episcopal church, Thursday, Decent er 6. The women will meet for 1oon-day inter sessions in the church at 12 o'clock, and luncheon vii lbe served at l o'clock.
 At 2 o'clock the regular meeting vii, be held. Mrs. Thais Wassill of Southbury, who will be the guest speaker will talk on the subject Christmas in Old Russia" and there will be an exhibit of Russian articles.
 All women of the parish are in- yited to attend. The women are ask ed to bring gifts which will be sent to the Church Mission of Help to be distributed at Christmas.
 Mrs. Morgan Hostess
 A benefit bridge for the Water town League of Women Voters was held on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Barry Morgan of War ren Way. Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Charles Curry were the hostesses.
 There were three tables of bridge in play and at the conclusion of the card playing, Mrs. Arthur G. Evans and Mrs. Lee Smalley poured at tea. Tn addition to the group who played
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Evangelistic Meetings

eyengelist of Cleveland Ohio, is the guest speaker at serie sof special meetings which started Tuesday night at the Full Gospel Taber- nacle in Union City. MT. Prick IS native of New England. He Is or Swedish decent and just before en- tering school to study for the min istry spent three years in Sweden.
 He is graduate of Central Bible Institute, Springfield, Mo, finishing his tudies in 938. During the time he was attending school he also accumulated experience in prison syork at the Missouri State penl- t4ntiary, and the Olga State farm jl;st outside of Jefferson City. He will relate some of the experiences that he has had in his contracts with some criminals; some upon their release from prison have en- tered schools to study for the mln- istry. The services will continue every night at 7:30 except Monday and Saturdays. He will be the guest speaker at statewide Youth TOT Christ Rally" December 9 at the Glad Tidings Tabernacle. South Elm and Union streets, Waterbury.
 Brown Commissioned
 gheran H. Brown of New York city. son of Harold w. Brown of North Church street. was recently commissioned second lieutenant E. the Army Air Force. He is an s.erial navigator stationed at Sel- eaRn Field, La. His wife is the for ner Catherine Murphy, daughter of Jere J. Murphy, Walnut street.
 MT. and Mrs. Ritter Hughes of AT4 South Main street, attended ceremonies Sunday in Brooklyn, N. r. where the new aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard was accepted by the Navy. Their son, Charles, machinist's mate /c, will be sta- tioned on the ship.
 EIks Memorial Rites
 George T. Ryan of Waterbury, past district deputy, will deliver the euIogy ct the annual memorial ex- ercises of the Elks Sunday at 7:30 D. m. in the lodge rooms. He Is a past exalted ruler of Waterbury lodge. Rev. Edward R. Hance. pastor of the Congregational church, will de- liver the invocation and Rev. Albert 5. Taylor, assistant pastor of St.. Francis church, will give benedic- ton.
 Lodge members will sing '"The Star spangled Banner" and a quartet will render the hymn, ssrhe Lords Prayer"
 A memorial service will be con. ducted by the lodge officers and tho quartet will render selections.
 Nxalted Ruler Edgar Leach will be ln charge and the public is in- Vited.
 oniy a tons of salvaged paper Nns collected here Tuesday and Wednesdny, O. Arthur Pager, chair ann of the paper salvage, said to- 6aY. This ia very poor showing Ffe local quota was 60 tons. The collection Has about 70 tons under he efeEnea. hr. Nager sald 4 the collection on 11a eastern sfcllou h4o
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01


 As a part of this years club pro- ject, the girls prepared and served supper, which took place preced- ing the meeting. Mrs. Jean Him. man Barftman, Litchfield County leader, was a guest at the supper and meeting.
 The next meeting to be held on Thursday evening, December 2 will be new member meeting and the girls will invite prospective All club members to attend.
 Chef de Care to Preside
 Chef de Care Howard Whear of Terryville will preside at a meet ing of Voiture Locale 684 40-8 of Litchfield County, whcih will be held at the Legion club rooms, Com munity building Saturday evening at 8 o'clock.
 A social time will follow the meeting.
 Mrs. SIxiItOn, Chairman
 Mrs. Harry Skilton of Scott ave- nue, a member of the Connecticut Artists and Writers, who was Con- necticut satte chairman of the ra- tionwide poetry contest sponsored by the National Thanksgiving As Sociation, has received word from the national chairman, Mrs. Ber- tha Bruck that Mrs. Maude Cha teauneuf Overton of Torrington won fourth Dlace in the national contest. Mrs. Overton who also won the Connecticut state prize was the only Connecticut entry to place in the contest.
 Board Meeting
 The regular monthly board meet ing of the Watertown League of Women Voters will be held in the library room Monday afternoon, De- cember 1 at 2:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

The annual church fair of the Naugatuck Methodist church will be held in the church hall Thursday and Friday, December 2 and 8. Booths with a variety of articles will be open both days from 2 p. m. on. A chicken shortcake supper will be served by the Women's So- ciety, Thursday from 5 to p. m. The Woman's Society will hold a bakery sale Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 Due to the church fair the adult choir will not rehearse next week.
 The Youth class will meet at 0:3o D. n. Sunday at the church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

bridge, there were 6 number oi league members who attended the tea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Mrs, Charles Abrahameon ls q pa- ilent at et. MaFy's Hospital, WafeFs bury, WAeFe alla nnafINsal aa spfF. alton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Memorial Service
 A memorial service in honor of Lieut.. F. Shepard Shove of the U, s. Army Air Force who was killed in action over Germany, April 2e will be held in Christ Episcopal, church wednesday evening, December at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Arrests Follow Argument

Arrests Follow Argument
 Judge Thomas Neary, in borough court today, continued the cases of Carl Durazza, 26, 138 Minor street, and Emilio Ferucci, 29, 53 Farren avenue, both of New Haven, charg- ed with breach of the peace, to Dec. 8th. They were arrested yesterday afternon after an argument with William Oldakowski, proprietor of a package store in Bridge street, Union City
 Police said during the argument, the two New Haven men, truck dr1V CTS who were leaving merchandise at the Oldakowsk store, attacked the proprietor and blackened his eyes. Dr. Edwin R. Curran treated Oldakowski.
 Other cases continued in court to- day were: Joseph A. Cody, 36, 30 Hoadley St., charged with passing red light; Henry Stankowicz, IT, B Division street, Ansonia, passing stop sign and Richard H. Lee, 27, Sycaromer road, Middlebury, charg- ed with a motor vehicle law viola tion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Notice IL Truck Owners
 All truck owners holding 2 certi- ficate of war nece sity for this year are warned to keep tn iscertificate as there will not be g new one is- sued for 1946.
 The l944 certificate of war neces- sity must be presented by the truck owners when they call at the ra- tioning board office for their quart. erly allotments of gasoline, during 1945.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01
Ration Board News

Ration Board News
 The Ration Board has announced all truck owners holding a certifi- cate of war necessity for this year are warned to keep them as there will not be a new one issued for 1945. These 194R certificates must be presented by the truck owners when they call at the Ration Board office for their 1945 quarterly allot- ment of gas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Mrs. Ralph F1orian of Main street is a patient of the Waterbury Hospital where she underwent an operation.
 l,-rs. Ernest Wilson of Main street is 8 patient at the Water bury Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Ensign Jane E. Richter, Navy Nurse Corps, is resting comfortably following an appendectomy per- formed last Friday at the U. s. Naval hospital, Brooklyn. N. Y.
 Miss Richter is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harold Richter, Wolfe avenue, Beacon Falls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Card Party
 A car dparty under the auspices of the Millville Library association will be held this evening at 8:30 in Library hall. There will be tables for bridge, pinochle and setback. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Mrs, ITthuF scotleld and infant daughter, MaTllyn Jean, have 70. turned to their home at Hitchcock Lake from the Waterbury hospital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

enlisted 10 ths aiF forces while livlna here,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Officers Elected
 Nancy Linsky was elected presi- dent of the Spartan All club at ths meeting held at the home of the leader, Mrs. Frank Reinhold ot Litchfield road on Thursday eve ming. Other officers elected for the year were: Grace Collins, vice-pres- ident; -oan Sullivan, secretary; Shirley Rice, treasurer; Joan Sulli- van,. reporter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

EUIbUU WyUU1fy
 The Felton Mystery, Q play of mystery and thrills in two acts is to be presented at the Methodist church Thursday and Friday even- ings December 7th and eth ct s;ib D. m.
 Inc play eenlers araund the myn- iorlous death ol one Harloy keiton EhIIe 6 guest co lho home oG q #&N|EHs col.eaon1. John CIId Rno i'A eltFs9eHi VnEap1'||nE nI tnt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

MT. and Mrs. Ritter Hughes of AT4 South Main street, attended ceremonies Sunday in Brooklyn, N. r. where the new aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard was accepted by the Navy. Their son, Charles, machinist's mate /c, will be sta- &t~mrAA ,.. fha chin
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

The Alethea Society of the Ply mouth Congregational church will hold their annual Christmas sale. December 13 in the Park street rooms, instead of December 6, as originally planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

The annual corporate Communion of the men and boys of St. Mich- ael's Episcopal church will take place Sunday, December 3, at the 7:30 a. m. service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

A meeting of the Ladies Aid of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church will be held this evening at 8 at the home of Mrs. A. Mikelenas, 50 Cherry street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Mrs. Ida Miller has returned to her home in New Haven after spending few days with her daughter, Hauckensen of Meadow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Plans for the annual New Years eve celebration of Naugatuck lodge of Elks, will be made at the meet4 ing Tuesday night at in the lodge home, exalted Ruler Edgar Leach announced today.
 The lodge will take action on several applications for member ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Dance IOnlgnt
 The Parish Players of the Congre- gational church will hold "Coun- try Dance" this evening at 8:15 in the parish house. There will be an orchestra and "caller" for square dancing.
 Each lady attending will bring a box lunch. The public is invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Robert Kelly, Seaman second class, son of MT. and Mrs. Richard Kelly of Woodbine street, has been transferred to a Naval Training center at Jacksonville, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

molished and the grill and lenders
 of the truck were smashed. The state police were called in to in- vestigate. The identity of the truck was not learned at the time of the accident.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-01

Timothy Ryan of 373 East Main street. Waterbury. will receive $50 weekly compensation beginning Oc- toher i4th, from W. J. Megin, Inc, Naugatuck. for fracture of right seventh rib, according to agreement approved recently by Commissioner J. ]. 0'Connell.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-25
Critics AssdiI
Churchill S Talk

WASHINGTON, May % tuP)
Prime Minister Churchilrs sur
prise defense Of Generalissimo
Franco of Spain was believed in
some quarters today TO be a
British attempt 10 protect the
Allied flank during the invasion
of France.
But anti-Franco sources de-
nounced ii as "appeasement" and
charged that the Allied flank s
greatest danger was Francois
Spain itself.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-25
Stamp Commentaries.
Invention Of telegraph

WASHINGTON. May Is (INS)
"A new three-cent stamp COM
memorating the centennial Of the
sending Of the first telegraph
message was issued today, the
White House announced
The stamp. the same size as the
special delivery stamp. is printed
in purple.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-25

Utai information 10 the Amer.
can people who thereby learn
that there is one less cruiser or
other battle craft TO fight the
Jdps.
1T In absurd To presume that
such information would make
any difference 10 the Nazis. In
fact, President Roosevelt him
self revealed some time ago that
one-third OF the Italian fleet or
Its equivalent was being con-
sidered for consignment To
Russia.
PUBLIC SHOULD KNOW
However. when any portion
Of the American fleet il given
10 Russia at a time when every
fighting ship il needed In Our
naval war against Japan-a
struggle In which Russia is
neutral-the American people
are certainly entitled To know
about Il.
"Furthermors, the macy is the
property of the American pso-
pie, and none of its units
should be troded like bicycle
at the whim of political lead
srs."
In interpreting the comment o
Early as confirmation of the re-
ported transfer 10 Russia of fight
ne ships. Bridges said.
II cannot see how the firing
Of "A brOadside from an American
cruiser by the Russians would
he any more effective than II IL
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-25
Bridges Pushes
Warship Fight
BY DAVID sENTNER

] WASHINGTON, May rs
Other than the security of
the American people, no
question of military safety
is involved in his disclosure
of the reported transfer To
Russia of fighting ships of the
u. S. Navy, Senator Bridges
'(R) of New Hampshire, MEM
Der of the Senate military
affairs committee, insisted to-
day.
Bridges countered the accusa-
ton directed at him yesterday by
White House Secretary Stephen
Early that he was revealing mill
tary information with the charge
that criticism Of the conduct Of
the war was being stifled under
the cenSoring device OF military
security"
ISSUE IN SENATE
Bridges revealed that he in
tended pressing on the Senate
floor for Qualification of regula-
tons governing military security.
"Who decides what affects
military security In the matter
Of news and free discussion ?"
Bridges asked "Is IL the White
House. the secretary Of war, the
secretary OF the navy, or the
chiefs of staff Of the army and
navy:
Amy transfer Of fighting
naUai vessels to Russia is only
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-05-25
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