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berland, State Senate president and
candidate for the Republican guber-
material nomination, told the same
group that Gov. Dewey was perhaps
the man on whom Republicans may
pin their greatest hopes ="
Victor T. johnson told newspaper
men he was here ito meet as many
people as possible" In the interests
of 1t. Comdr. Harold E. Stassen,
former Minnesota Governor.
House Minority Leader Martin
keynoted the convention last night
and mentioned no candidates by
name when he said the Republican
party had in its ranks "a number Of
good men qualified to meet, as
President, the serious demands Of
the hour"
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"A. P. Wirephoto.

j. Heaton. Sidney attorney and
member of the State Democratic
Central Committee. Outcome Of the
race must await the official canvass.
Mr.. Olsen contends he has q for
mula for squaring the circle, but no
one will recognize 1t.
Mr.. Olsen's job at the Martin
Nebraska aircraft plant is in the
internal transportation department,
and he conveys foodstuffs from the
storeroons to the kitchens.
He had his first fling at politics
in 1912. He said he thought he
ran for State senator at that time,
but he wasn't certain because he
had made 30 many races since then.
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Connecticut Republicans
To Otter BaIdwin's Name

HARTFORD, Conn, April IA (P).
The Connecticut Republican Con-
vention unanimously proposed today
that Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin's
name be presented to the national
convention ''for consideration as
nominee for President" and then
quickly elected slate of l6 un-
pledged delegates.
The Governor was named a men,
ber Of the delegation and is expect
ed to be it's chairman.
Besides Gov. Baldwin, members OF
the delegation included Senator
Danaher and Representative Glare
Boothe Luce. The latter was named
despite a suggestion by the State
Central Committee that only Gov.
Baldwin and Senator Danaher
among Connecticut's State officials
and members of Congress be eligible.
Leaders agreed to make an excep-
ton in Mrs. Luce's case because she
has been mentioned in some quar-
ters as a possible national conven-
ton keynoter.
Baldwin Is i'm Maine.
Gov. Baldwin is at Bangor, Me,
today, keynoting the Republican
Convention there.
While official expressions of SEN
timent were lacking, the name of
Gov. Thomas e. Dewey of New York
was the one most frequently heard
in informal discussions among the
some 900 delegates at the State con-
vention.
The first avowed bid for the State
delegation's favor came from a rep,
resentative of the Stassen Volunteer
Committee of st. Paul, MINI.
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Cherry Point FLYER Killed

MOREHEAD CITY, N. C., April
IA P1.--Lt. Olin Dilworth Cooksey
23, based at the Cherry Point Ma
rine Base, was killed in an air
plane crash in Carteret County yes
terday. He was unmarried. His
father is James Robert Cooksey, jr.
of Monticello, Fla.
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BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OMAHA, April 14.-George W.
Olsen, 62-year-old hauler of food
stuffs at an aircraft plant. was closer
to victory yesterday in the field of
politics than he has ever been in
the % years he has been running
unsuccessfully for public Office.
But Mr.. Olsen, who is leading
slightly in the close race for the
Democratic gubernatorial nomina-
tion, would rather talk about his
hobby -squaring the circle.
Nearly complete unofficial returns
from Nebraska's primary election
Tuesday show Mr. Olsen's total as
1869, compared with 1928 for Pat
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Uncle Sam needs your waste bacon
grease, drippings, vegetable shorten
ing. Take them TO your meat dealer.
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Illinois Democrats Stalled
Over GubernotorioI Choice

DETROIT, April IA P.-Dele-
gates to today's Democratic State
Convention still hoped to draft" a
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and respect for the present Secre-
tary."
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0obordine shrugs It's shoulders at
changing temperatures. Thot's why
it makes the perfect Woshington-
weight toPcoot! It's light, COM
Portable, easy on your shoulders.
It's the fobric every man can wear.
This handsome coat of all wool
worsted eobordine (exclusive With
us) is toilored for q long future!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Alice ZiellO, S1
 sMerriman St.; Phone 1130-W
PVT. MCGOWAN
 WOUNDED JUNE 8
Enlisted August IS, l943, Going Overseas in
 March, l944

Oakville, July 13-Mr. and Mrs. William G. McGowan, 40 Ball Farm road, have received word from the War Department that their son, Pvt. James E. McGowan was slightly wounded by shrapnel in battle on Biak Island, north of New Guinea, June 8. Pvt. McGowan enlisted Aug. IS, 1943 and received his basic train- ing at Camp Croft, s. c
 He went overseas in March, 1944 and was in his first battle engage ment in May. He is a graduate of Watertown High school, class of 1942 and before enlisting was em- ployed at the main plant of the Scovill Mfg. Co.
 Pvt. McGowan has three brothers in the service, William F. McGowan, a lieutenant in the landing vehicles outfit, stationed at Camp Ord. Calif., Francis E. McGowan. of the Cavalry stationed in New Guinea; and John D. McGowan of the Astrp.; station ed at University of Maine, Orono.
 Their were flowers given to the All Saints church by Mrs. Fred Fra vel in memory of her mother Mrs. William Clark.
 There will be hot-dog roast next Wednesday at Miss Carrie Wood- ruff's home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
YOUR GARDEN
Helpful Hints For HarveSterS
By HENRY l.. FREE Written for NEA

Cultivation in the corn patch must be quite shallow to avoid tIl- fury to the roots of plants. Killing corn Is unnecessary except tn poorly drained areas. DO NOT pull out any of the sO-calIed sucker growth which deye.ops at the main stalks Of the corn; to do SO invites fewer and smaller ears,
 Guard your dwarf fruit trees from breaking of at the graft by tying to . sturdy stake set rather close 10 the trunk. Use a stout rope. tying tight to the stake but loose about the trunk to avoid chaflng the bark, 4 piece Of old garden hose lOoped about the tree trunk and nailed to the stake about three feet from the ground. provides . satlss factory tie.
 Seeds Of snap beans. tuFnips, car. rota, beetS, kale, spinach and Ghls nese cabbage may be s0Wn now, All will mature within co days, But be sure 10 SOW seed twice as deep ae when sown in spring. An inch Of eoil should cover beet and splnahe seed; 0De-hale inch Of s0ii over car. E0t, Chinese cabbage and turnip eeed, and about two Inches over A0En and beans. Be sure to work fertilizer in the soil before sowing med and to firm the soil gently Hiih the back Of the hoe after GOV. Wing the seed.
 caullnower, eggplant, celery and late cabbage plants can still be set
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
TERRYVILLE Correspondent: J. F. Ryan, 14 WI Main St.-1el. 855y Bristol DiV.
PVT. VALENTINE
 IS HOSPITALIZED
Somewhere in England, In- juries Not Stated; John
 ChmieIeWSki Cited

Terryville, July 13.-Mr. anad Mrs Lucien Valetine, B Main street Pequabuck have received word that their son. Pvt. Edward M. Valentine is a patient in Hospital somewhere in England. The first word that the parents received was in letter from their son stating that he had been in the front lines in France and recently returned to the hospital for treatment. In the letter he did not state the extent of his injuries In Hospital
 June Gaskin, daughter of MT. ano Mrs. George Gaskin of III Main street is a patient at Bristol Hos- pital.
 FurlOugh Ends Lieut.. Annabelle Duff, A. N. C.. has returned to Fort Williams after spending a furlough at her home on Maple Avenue, Plymouth. Gold Star Citation A gold star citation from Ply mouth Post. American Legion will be presented to John Chmielewski of Beach avenue in honor of Alex ander w. Dzielinski who lost his life in service on April 3, l044. MT Chmielewski, an uncle of the dead soldier, was named next of kin. This is the first Gold Star citation but others will be presented to the next of kin of the other local youths who have given their Hives. Card Party
 Leo XIII. Council. Knights. Of Columbus will hold a stag forty-five card party in their rooms in the Austin House, tonight.
 Home on FuFIOugh
 S-6gt. John Gudaitis stationed at Camp Mccoy, Wise. is spending l4-day furlough at the home of his father, stephen Gudaitis of Meadow street
 Annual Meeting
 The annual meeting and election of officers of the Sixth District, American Legion will take place at a meeting to be held in Goshen, July 22.
 Fifth Son Enters Service
 John c. Blum, the fifth son of MF, and Mrs. John Blum of West Main street to enter the armed services, left Monday for the Brook, lyn Navy Yard where he is to re- eeiye his prelimafy training. The latest member of the family to en- ter the service has been employed in Washington, D, c. He is married and the father Of tWo-year-old child. The other members Of the family in the service are, Curtis. Navy. stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard; Eugene. Of the U, s, Ar Corps; Arthur of the Navy stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas, and Con- stant stationed in the Army ip South Carolina,
 Wedding Takes Place
 Rev. Dr. Cromwell ?, Kirby 0fbs eIated at the wedding of Miss DoFs 0thy Victoria R0ssiteT, daughter Of Mrs. Victoria R0Ssiter Of Thomas ton and Pfc. Burton Erwin CuTtiss, son Of MF. and Mrs, Erwin CuTtlss also 0f ThOnlRstOn which took place ln the Terfyyille Congregational church. Monday evening. The couple left for Q wedding trip 10 Seattle. Wash. where Pvt. cuFtiks will be assigned t0 duty shortly, He re. gently returned after serving % months with the Marines in the Pacilc area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
By s. J. WOOLF NEA Staff COrrespOndent

NEA StaH Correspondent
 With The American Army In Normandy, July l3 For 38 years Emile Levenue has been the cure of little village about three miles behind the German lines. He Is a little man with a large goitre which gives him an almost grotesque ap- pearance. As he toddles along the one street of which the village boasts, wearing a long cassock, a large cape and biretta on his wav- ing gray hair, he might be mistaken for one of the sturdy women of the town.
 I caught my first glimpse of him when he was coming across the fields to this camp in order to listen to the radio news in French. For, as is to be expected of priest, whose small church has suffered from the shells of opposing armies, M. le Cure is deeply concerned with the outcome of the war.
 He lives in a tiny house beside the church with a peasant family. He has a small room off the kit chen. A large table occupies much of the floor space but its walls are filled with books. photographs, statues and bas reliefs. A hanging clock ticked loudly and two cats walked in and out when I was there. It is not a tidy room. The table was filtered with papers and tomato cans in which flowers were growing and old papers were piled high on shelves. But the confusion apparently did not bother him.
 INDUSTRIOUS PEOPLE
 Born near Caen, he came here when he was 30 years old. Since then he has held daily masses, baptized the babies, officiated at marriages and recited the burial service over the graves in the church yard. The 200 members of his parish have whispered their sins to him and consulted him when they were troubled. He regrets that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

most of them are not more re- ligious and that they turn to God only when they are in trouble.
 Although, like most French vil- lages this one gives the impression of extreme poverty, M. le Cure says, No we were not poor people. Up to the time the Germans took the town we had no poverty here. This lard Is the richest in France. We had more meat. butter, eggs and milk than we could use. Our people are hard working and industrious and we lived well of our land. Our needs were small and they were more than filled.
 Then the Boche arrived and took most of what we had. They occupied the best rooms in our houses and lived well on what we produced. What they did not eat themselves they shipped off-where I do not know.
 Sometimes they went through the motions of paying for what they took but we could do nothing with the money they gave us. There was almost nothing to buy and one cannot eat money.
 KEPT TO THEMSELVES
 ''They were not cruel to us. For the most part they kept much to themselves. Some did attempt to become friendly with our young women but am happily to say with but few exceptions our girls would have nothing to do with them. There was one poor little orphan whom one of the Germans wanted to marry. He was willing to have me perform the ceremony, but I re- fused and showed the girl how foolish she was. After that the Germans viewed me with suspicion. and even those who were Catholics stayed away from church."
 The Cure wanted me to see the interior of his church. a part of which was built in the 18th century. Although shells pass over it nightly, it has escaped damage except for a few small hits in its belfry. He pointed out its architectural pecu- iarities, and called attention to the fact that its stained glass windows on the north side were smaller than those on the south. He remarked on the beauty of the choir as com- pared with the nave and said. This is as it should be, for it is in the choir of a church that God resides; the nave is for the people"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
Optimism Riding High Among
 Generals For Early Victory
Initial Tests of Invasion Plans Give Rise to Hopes of Success in European, South Pacific War Theaters General Pic
 ture Scrutinzed.
ture Scrutinized.

bombers and fighters were there. Our ships and our planes were nov ing on timetables as exact as rail- road schedules.
 The pilot of our bomber had his own schedule propped up in front of him, and he checked off each transit point as he passed it. We reached our target precisely to the minute. That was not an exception It was the rule"
 MT. BeSs quotes one newspaper correspondent as observing that the unhappiest men in Europe are the Japanese observers with the Ger man army. "They are not fight ing; they are just looking on. But what they see is the approaching doom of their own country"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
IITcHEIELD Mary Flolek. Correspondent telephone 55S.12
JAMES A. FYFFE
 IS WOUNDED
Veteran of Eight Years in Pacific Was Overseas
 Two Years

Litchfleld, July l3.-Lt. James A, Fyffe of the Marine Corps, son of Mrs. George W.'Maughmer, Meadow street. was wounded in action in the Pacific June IS, his mother has been informed by the War Depart ment. No details were given as to nature or seriousness of the wound.
 It. Fyffe, who is a veteran of eight years service in the Marines, has been overseas the past two years. He is veteran of Guadal- canal and other Pacific engage ments. A resident of Tampa, Fla, he has visited his mother here on several occasions, the last in Novem- Der, 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
SGT MEETS TKE'S' SCOTTY

Salina, Kan. (UP)-When S/Sgt. Erwin Rydstrom, stationed at the Smoky Hill Army Air Field here, recently made visit to Manhattan, Kan, he stopped in park where he met a child of about five play ing with a black Scotty. After Sgt. Rydstrom had poined the child in playing with the pet, he noticed a pair of "dog-tags' attached to the dogs collar. The soldier looked and read, "Telek Jr. care of M. F. Eisen- hover" The sergeant learned that the child was Gen. Dwight Eisen- hower's niece and the Scotty. be. longing to "Ike," was being cared for by his brother, M. F. Eisen- hover, president of Kansas State College in Manhattan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
HoMASToN
l MASTON Boy Scouts ToCollect
 Paper During August
William J. Moran Chairman; General Cooperation of All Asked in Saving Cardboard Cartons and Paper

Harry Screen of East Main street is patient at the Waterbury hos pal
 Mrs. Elizabeth McAdams of East Main street is visiting in Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
Winners at Doll Show

Winners at Doll Show
 A doll show, the special event oi the first feature day at the Civic Union playground was held on We'd nesday afternoon and proved great success. Proud owners exhibited dolls of all kinds and prizes in the several classes were awarded as fol- Iowa:
 Smallest doll: Carol Koslosky and Sandra Chesson tied for first prize; Nancy Alexander and Judy Cum mings tied for second prize; most original doll, Sandra Shaw and Mary Giruux tied for first prize. Pauline Lersay, second prize; Irene Yeager
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Sundays attraction at McGrath's field will be the Central Conn. league leader the c. I. O. Club of Bristol. The seasons largest crowd is expected to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Ernest Fritz of East street is on a weeks vacation from his duties at the Waterbury Tool plant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley Telephone 4.641O
HOT DOG ROAST
 HELD LAST NIGHT
Democratic Women Had Picnic at Sandy Beach;
 Fred Staudt Home

Middlebury, July l3.-The Middle bury Women'S Democratic Club held hot dog roast and picnic last eve ming at Sandy Beach.
 Charles Burrows of Middlebury road fell on Monday and broke his arm.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Puffer Of Crest Drive are spending the next two weeks at Edgartown, Martha'S Vineyard.
 Mrs. George Cess is visiting her son, Lieut.. George A. Goss, Jr., who is stationed in North Carolina.
 Fred Staudt, U. s. Navy is spend- ing three-day leave with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Stephen Staudt, Began road
 It is believed that Middlebury will reach the quota which is $780, 900 for the Fifth War Loan Drive.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
WATERToWN M stephen CAny Correspondent Avsnue Telephone loO
Paper Salvage Routine Has Been Announced
Saturday Magazines, Paper and Cartons to Be Col
 Iected on Specified Streets; Rules for Handling

second prize; prettiest doll, Betsy Alexander, first prize, Barbara Va luckas, second prize; best dressed doll, Joan Dillon, first prize; Elma Whittle, second prize; largest baby doll, Judy Donahue and Janet Had dad, tied for first prize; Alice Lamj- ron, second prize; smallest baby doll -Sheila Jones, first prize, Dolores Grenier, second prize; best stuffed doll, Dickie Marhi, first prize; Lois Knox, second prize; oldest doll Marcia Cook, who exhibite da doll IS years old; best dressed boy doll Lorraine Marens, first prize. A pjrize was also awarded to Terrence Far rell, who exhibited twin soldied dolls.
 Today, children attending the playground were invited to bring their lunch and stay through both morning and afternoon sessions il they desired. Another feature day will be held at the playground or next Wednesday, July l9.
 Vacation School Program
 Pupils of the Vacation Bible school which is being conducted ir the Congregational church house will give a program in the church house Friday evening, July IA, al 7:30 o'clock. The school will close on Friday.
 The program for the evening will be prepared and presented by the children who have been attending the school and there will be an ex- hibit of handiwork.
 Birth Announcement
 A son was born at the Waterbury hospital on "wednesday, July 12 tc MT. and Mrs. Ray Henderson oi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
Linesman EIectrocuted

Linesman ElectrOcuted
 J. Homer Wilder of Sterling, Mass, met death Monday by elec- troduction in Sterling, Mass, where he was employed as a linesman by a power company in that vicinity, He leaves a wife and a daughter. MT. and Mrs. Jack Wilder have gone to Sterling to attend the funeral which was held Wednesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

A son was born to Chief Special ist and Mrs. Peter Dranginis of Torrington, at the Porter Hospital, Middlebury. Vt. Chief Dranginis is serving with the Navy at Middle bury College. His wife is the former Katherine Bergin of Litchield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Mrs. Louise B. Wilson is visiting MT. and Mrs. Roger Stevens and family in Woodbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Sulphur is now being produced from narrow beds on the sides of the extinct volcano of Tacora in Peru.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Miss Nancy Doyle of Stratford is spending several weeks with her grandfather, Lawrence Doyle and aunt Miss Jennie Doyle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Commander Norman J. Sampson, U. s. Navy, and his mother, Mrs R. '. Sampson, Miss Doris Samp- son and Mrs. R. F. Morris of Spring Glen were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Sampson, Power House ROaA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

out. Plant ln the early evening, U possible. and water them thoroughly before and after transplanting. 4 -dresGing Of either dry or lignld fertilizer should be made every niree or four weeks to encourage healthy growth. Work dry fertilizer into the soil by shallow cultivation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Birth Announcement A son was born at the Waterbury hospital on Wednesday, July 12 to MT. and Mrs. Ray Henderson of Chestnut avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Mrs. Bernard M. Allen is con- fined by illness to her home on Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Watertown, July 13 - Watertown Council, Girl Scouts has announced the names of the following streets on which salvage paper, magazines and cardboard will be collected Sat- urday afternoon: Middlebury road from Woodbury road to BalmoraI Farm; Prospect street; Center street; Atwood street, Highland ave- nue; Scott avenue; Catherine street and Hillcrest avenue.
 Residents are asked to have their collections placed in plain sight on the porch or near the roadway to facilitate collections. Persons i n other parts of town who wish salv- age paper picked up Saturday are asked to notify Mrs. Herbert s. Dayton or Mrs. Dudley Atwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Louis DaigIe of Marion Road who recently underwent surgical treat ment at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford where he is still patient.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
DUANE BRISTOL
 PRESIDES TONIGHT
Weekly Meeting Rotary
 Club Will Have Ray- mOnd Mead

Cheshire, July l3. - At the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club at Waverly Inn this evening, Raymond E. Mead, regional price director in the state OPA will be the speaker His subject will be Holding the Line". He has, been in charge of the New Haven price division and was recently transferred to Litch- field County. For several years he has been connected with the OPA and has been in several branches in Connecticut. Duane s. Bristol will preside at the meeting which will open at 6:l5 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Fire Uepaftment Flcnlc
 Members of the Watertown Fire Department and their families are invited to attend the first annual picnic of the fire department which will be held at Lilac Farm, Davis street, Oakville on Sunday, July 30. Tickets for the picnic are in the hands of members of the depart nent, Bernard Marcoux is chairman of the committee on arrangements.
 The event will be an all-day af- fair, with games, dancing and mu- sic, features of the program. Re- treatments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13
Flower Donors

EAOWGE OOhVkO
 Donors of flowers for the altar of Christ Episcopal church during the month of July have been announced as follows: July ?, Miss Helen M. Atwood Gin memory of MT. and Mrs. B. o. Atwood); July 9, Mrs. James Floyd Magee Gin memory of James Floyd Magee); July 16, Mrs. John K. Ottley, Gin memory of MT. and Mrs. David Woodward); July 23, Miss Elsie G. Randall Gin memory of Mrs. Charles H. RandalD; July 30, MT. and Mrs. Frederick G. Ma son Gin memory of Mrs. Clara D. Mason.)
 Members of the July altar com- mittee are Mrs. Edgar G. Norton and Mrs. William B. Knapp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

MT. and Mrs. Mcleod Of Bristol street have returned from q yaca. ton spent in Bennington. Vt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Paul Adams. High street haf taken a position with the Pan. American Air Lines at La0uaFdia Field, V, Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

Mrs. Irving Felladore spent the week lend at Brooklyn. V. Y. where she vas registered at the hotel St. George.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-07-13

The Th0maston Women's Choral Club will hold a get-togetheF Mon- day evening July i7th at LiedeF. kranE Hall on Electric avenue.