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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
TERRYVILLE Correspondent: Ryan, W. s5Ss Bristol Div Two Drum Corps Set For Memorial Day
TOrringtOn Boy Scouts and Litchfield Junior Republic
 Musicians to Feature Plymouth Program

Terryville, May 1S-Herbert w. Cleveland, chairman of the Ply mouth Memorial Observance com mittee, announces a change has been made in the time of the Con- munity Memorial service in Ply mouth, Sunday, May 28, with the Memorial service in the Plymouth Congregational Church to start at 10 a. m. instead of II a. m. as or- iginally planned.
 The entire program has been ad- vanced one hour, which will allow those taking part in the Plymouth services to participate in the Mem orial Parade in Thomaston at 2 o'clock, the same day. MT. Cleveland also announced that Past Comman- der William Kelley of Plymouth Post, American Legion, will be mar shall of the parade, which will in- clude two drum corps, the Torring- ton Boy Scout Drum Corps of 30 pieces and the Junior Republic Band of Litchfield. ,...
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
OILINC PROJECT
 PLANS UNDERWAY

Naugatuck. May IS.-Street Supt. Harold Murtha announced today de- partment workers will begin oiling borough streets within two weeks. Patching work and necessary clean ing is now underway, Mir. Murtha said.
 Some difficulty was experienced last year in getting a supply Of oil but such is not the cases this year for there is a large supply. MT. Murtha said.
 Because the department has less workers this year an early start is planned. The oiliDg process will probably take as long as in past summer if not longer, Mir. Murtha said, because Of the scarcity of la- bor.
 Land which the welfare board re- gently turned over to the street de- partment for use in storing equip- ment is not large enough for the needs Of the department. MT. MuF. tina said.
 The department will seek more land from the welfare board in the Rubber avenue section for stoF- age of materials. It is planned ul. ttmateiy to erect a large garage on this land which wtli house the de. paFtment's trucks.
 At present the trucks are kept at various garages the rent Of which costs the borough more than eb0t annually.
 Work on the Andrew avenue bridge b stili being delayed aS stee material has not get arrived. Autf traffic on the bridge b barred buI pedestrian travel iS permitted.
 Nangatuck. May ies-Arthur c EageF. chairman Of the paper sal, Wage drive committee. announced to. day a total of si tons of papel vas collected in the paper saivags drive Nondas ard Tsaasdav. onls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone 4-6A1O
GEORGE P. NEALE
 ENDS FURLOUGH
Corporal Returns to Penn. syvania; Women Dem-
 mics Convene Tonight


 of the Women's Democratic Club will be held this evening at the home of Mrs. Richard Finley.
 c. Howard Shore, son of Mir. and Mrs. William Shore of South street. was recently pledged to Pi Lamda Phi fraternity at Brown University. He was graduated from Moses Brown School in Providence, R. l., and is now first semester student at the University where he is study ing for his A. B. degree.
 Private Donald Beebe who recent ly finished his basic training at Fort Knox, Ky, is spending a fur tough with his parents, MT. and Mrs. G. Fred Beebe of Country Club road. Following his leave, Private Beebe will return to Fort Knox as an instructor.
 Corporal George P. Neale has re- turned to his base at Olmstead Field, Middletown, Penn, after spending a furlough with his wife. Mrs. Neale is the former Lois Wheeler of Waterbury.
 Mass was celebrated at 7:30 at St. John of the Cross church this morning.
 Miss Florence Wurm of Yale ave- nue will leave on May A to begin her duties with U. s. Army Nurse Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Donald Fraser; Delphine Dunn, Ce- celia Kawowski: Elijah Dunn, Les ter Pratt: Mrs. Cadwallder-Smythe
 Mrs. Dorothy Shearer; Wynne Cad- wallder-Smythe, Miss Marion Sitkc- wicz; Calvin Ridgeway. James Duff; Maurice De Lanthe, Edward Peck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Some 37 employees of the Free Public Library system in New Ha- ven will benefit in varying amounts of salary increases under the newly adopted Griffenhagen & Associates
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
IITCAFIEID Mary Fiolek, Correspondent telephone 553-12
MUSICAL REVUE
 TONIGHT, FRIDAY
Community Players in Original Production at
 Playhouse

Litchfield, May 18. - The Com munity Players will present their original musical production, "The Wedding of Jam n Jive", at the Playhouse tonight and Friday eve ming at 8:45. The cast and music hase been directed by Elmer Schroe- der and he will conduct the orches- tra during the show.
 An effective set has been designed by Joan Schroder for the second act consisting of an attractive series G colored panels. The stage will kiSeulble a night club in this act and
 D 6rst act takes place in park
 S1aa. Alice Rauch has been in sarge of programs and was assisted R Mrs. Bertil Soderberg. Mrs. Gladys Korn is in charge of properties, Roger Lautier is electri- elan, and William Tyrrell is the stage manager. The usheretes will be Amelia Fabbri. and Carolyn Fabb1. Walter Korn has been general business manager, assisted by John Comporesi fin charge of tic- kets. and Anthony Casader in charge of publicity and advertising
 MT. and Mrs. Cortland l.. Horton, West Hartford. announce the en. gagement of their daughter. Diane, to Air Cadet Paul Hladick of Litch- field who is now stationed at Bly, theyille, Ark. No date has been set for the wedding.
 About 90 girls are expected to complete for prize during the 4-H dress revue at the Litchfeld Play- house Saturday.
 Judging wiil take place in the morning and modelling of the gaF- ments is scheduled for 2:3O D. m. All club leaders and friends are invited.
 MF. and Mrs. George 4. Wonder. muhii of New York City are at their home on Prospect street.
 sherman P. Haight, Jr.. Of New York and Litchfield and James Fusare of Litehfleld. both in the Army, have met in New Guinea, ace eordlng to word received here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
NEARLY LOSES HAY CARD

Knoxville, Tenn. (UP)-The judge was stumped for a while when a man was taken into custody re- gently, but he finally attributed 1t to the gasoline shortage ard charged him with driving mule while drunk A court attendant waggishly suggested that he might have taken up the animals h"A'y card.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Thomaston Thespians
 Repeat Show T Tonight
Robis Club Two-Act Musical Comedy Scores Decided
 Hit With Appreciative First-Nght Audience

Thomaston, May 18.-"Hearts and Gowns" a two-act musical comedy ably directed by Mrs. Esther Davis, hilariously entertained 6 capacity and appreciative audience last evening at the high school audi torium. Presented by the Robis club for the benefit of the towns permanent honor roll fund, and ap- proved by the Thomaston Welcome Home and Assistance to Veterans Committee. Inc, it will be repeated in the same hall this evening.
 Ralph Davis, as Bill Sheats. an office boy, really stole the show as he impersonated New York chorus damsel late in the second act. Had not the audience known the like able chap they would have sworn he was an importation from the Howdy Club in New York city.
 The play itself was very easy to follow, the soloists were fair, the comedy was unusually good, the chorus was exceptionally harmoni- ous and the fashion show was really staged with a professional tinge. though aech and every model was local resident. All in all, it's a must on eyeryone's social calendar.
 Models in the elaborate fashion show included the following lovely damsels: Mary conaghan Mar gaFet Hennessey, Jean Krotik, Mii- dred Menke, Mrs. Althea Norton and Jane Rogozinski. Soloist as the models displayed their wares was Cecilia Kakowski whose numbers were very apropos and well rec ceiyed.
 The chorus, whose harmony as q background for the soloistS was very much on the prosessional side, included: Mrs. Sherwood Flfield, Mrs. Joseph Grano, Mrs. Kenneth Hamilton, Inez Johnson, Mrs. Hen- Fy Hutchinson, Mrs. Walter Schmel- ter, Ruth 6aFasin. Mrs. Myrop sib- ley, Mrs. Eugene Waters and Mrs. Edna Wright.
 Mrs. James Duff proved . very capable pianist for the entire pros duction,
 The east included:
 Miss Miggs. Helen Tibbals; Bill skeats, Ralph Davis; Josie Dpgan. Mrs. Jane Donovan; Ella Jones, Mrs. Viola Heekend0rn; Don Ridge, nine tons were collected Monday en the east side but 2i tons were cons tFibuted by vest side residents Tues day.
 The record for . two.day eollee. ton here is e tons but the current collection is very gratifying. Ar Pager said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Streets For Paper Collection
 The truck engaged each Saturday afternoon by the Girl Scout Coun- Gill will collect waste paper this week on the following streets: Cut Ter Knoll Grove Hill road, Steele Brook road, Pythian avenue, At- wood Court, Woodruff avenue Academy Hill and Heminway Court Persons in other sections of town who wish to have waste paper col- lected Saturday are asked to call Mrs. Herbert Dayton or Mrs. Dud- ley Atwood.
 Last weeks collection of salvage paper totalled 3,700 pounds. Those who helped with the collection were Miss Gloria Cleveland, Mrs. Herbert Schatzki and Mrs. Dudley Atwood, assisted by Scouts Ruth Meyers, Mary Barton, Virginia Copes, Nina Ring, Grace Collins and Shirley Rice; Donald Miller gave his serv- ices as truck driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
WATERToWN M Stephen CantS CSrEondsn a scstt Avsnus Tephsns I
Spartan HMernbers
 In Litchfield Review
County Program to Be Held at Playhouse May 27;
 Girl Scouts Appeal for Tent for Camp

Hams of Middlebury road and Miss Barbara Beach of Oakville, Inem- bers of the Watertown Youths Temperance Council, accompanied by the counselor, Mrs. Daniel Lo- gue of the Puckshire district went to Plainville Monday night to at- tend the tri-council meeting in which the Forestville- -Plainville Y. T. c. the Mattatuck Y. T. O., of Waterbury and the local Y. T. c. participated.
 Miss Barbara Beach was in charge of the recreation preiod at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

sponsorship Of the Women'S Guild of the church. The treasure Chest which has been on display in the Lister store will be awarded during the evening.
 Members of the Parish Club of St. Peters Episcopal church will serve public baked pork chop supper tonight in the parish rooms of the church from 5:30 to 7:30 D. m.
 Allie L. Barnes
 Allie L. Barnes, 70, died at his home on East Main street, Ply mouth, Wednesday morning, fol- lowing a short illness. He was born in Prescott, Mass, July 3, 1873, son of the late James and Mary CUp- son) Barnes and had been a resi- dent of Plymouth the past 20 years.
 He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Laura (Pierce) Barnes, one daugh- ter, Mrs. Walter Dickinson and a grandson.
 I Funeral services will be held Fri day at 2 p. m. at the Hotchkiss Funeral Home, 46 High street, Thomaston, with Rev. Thomas Carlson officiating. Burial will be in Quabbin Park Cemetery, Ware, Mass. Friends may call at the fu- neral home this afternoon and eve- ming.
 Miss Mary Stashenko was guest of honor at shower Tuesday night in the Foremens rooms of the Eagle Lock Go. rendered by the Eagle Lock Office Girls Club of which she is president. It was given in honor of her approaching mar riage. Miss StaShenko was present. ed a purse.
 Receives Gift
 Rev. Joseph Federonko. pastor of SS Cyril and Methodius Russian Orthodox Church, received a let ter Wednesday from Lieut.. Joseph Bystry of Thomaston, a member of the parish, now in the Southwest Pacific area. He enclosed a money to use as he saw fit for the church. order for $25 for Father Federenko
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
ROBERT MERKLE
 IN TAFT PLAY
Waterburian POrtrays a Tragic Role in Water=
 town Offering Saturday

Watertown, May 18-"Where the Cross Is Made,' one-act play by Eugene O'Neill will be presented Saturday evening May 20 at 8:15 o'clock in the Bingham Auditorium at Taft School by the Masque and Dagger Society.
 Following this presentation there will be short musical program by the Oriocos, Taft's outstanding group of singers. This evenings pro- gram will climax a busy day at the school as it plays host to its alu- mni who are returning for the 53rd Annunal Alumni Day.
 Where The Cross Is Made" pro- duced once before in 1888, was one of the most successful! plays in re- cent years. As in most of O'Neills one-act plays, the plot is subor- dinated to the delineation of char acter ard creation of atmosphere. It is a psychological study of the members of sea-going family who ] we gone partially CT wholly in- sane through illusions of buried LIcdSuTc.
 Tie cast is an excellent one in- cluding Robert Merkle of Water bury and Chester Miller of Dan- bury. both of whom are well re- membered for their excellent York in "Charley's Aunt" This is Mar kle's first appearance in portray ing tragic role and he is expected to be fully as convincing in this as he -ias been in previous perform anceS.
 The cast is a. follows:
 Captain Isaiah Bartlett, Robert Merkle.
 Nat Bartlett .... Stephen Brown Sue Bartlett ..... Edward Collins Dr. Higgins ...... Chester Miller Jimmy Kanaker .. Howard Erskine Silas Horne ....... Andrew Smith Gates ............... Arthur Bliss
 The production is under the di- rect:on of Robert T. Olmstead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Co KTn0Ra UNDER lA

There aps approximately ib0 hiis- bands and e50 w1geS in Egypt who are under 70 years of age. Sixty of the "hahy@ wives are wi4oMs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
MANY COMPLAINTS OVER HONOR ROLL
Officials Decide to Paint Town Hall Memorial;
 VOegeli Place Sold

Cheshire, May IS, Tt has been decided to repaint the Honor Roll at the town hall. Many complaints have been received by the town of- ficials. It has been explained that this is a temporary Honor Roll which will be replaced with a per- manent one that will have names of all carried on individual tags which will allow for the listing of names alphabetically. The exhaust from busses which stop nearby and the thoughtlessness of people who rub the fresh paint has done a lot to mar the appearance of the sign. All are asked to cooperate to keep this sign as presentable as possible uItii the permanent one is erected after the war is over.
 The Cheshire Women's Club vii. be represented at the 18th annual convention Of the Connecticut State Federation of W0men's Clubs, We'd nesday and Thursday a tthe Hotel Griswold, 0r0ton by Mrs, Raymond Clause and Mrs. Arnold schroder.
 There wilI be Q joint sale Of annuals and perennials at the an. nual plant market of the Cheshire Garden club, which will be held in the Congregational church schools on May 2eth.
 The Honey Voegeli place on Maple avenue has been purchased by MF. and Mrs. c. Ralph Powell IT,, Of West Main street. They plan to move there sn the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Public BuppeFs Tonight

A public spaghetti supper will be served in the parish hall of the Inl- maculate Conception church this evening from . to [ ?. ua. under the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Special Meeting

At a special meeting of St. Johns School Association held in St. Johns school final reports were given on the rummage sale recently conducted by the Association. The committee wishes to thank all those persons who helped in any way tc make the affair such success. Ten tative plans were made to conduct another rummage sale in the early fall
 Members also voted to give the annual party for the boys and girls of this years first Communion class. Following the meeting those attend- ing went to the Colonial restaurant for refreshments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Westminster, England. viii in future address rat-eatcher M. Hop- per as Rodent Ofieer and has rais- cd his salary from tieAo to t22 . geek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Fishing clubs Of England will prO- hibit the use of patent spinning reels, which have been used with too deadly eysct 0n the trout.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Attend Meeting In Plainville
 Miss Clare Payne of Woodbury road, Miss Nancy Lynn of Straits Turnpike, Miss Gloria Cleveland of Candee Hill road, Miss Helen Will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

pieces and the Junior Republic Band of Litchfield. .....
 In order to complete the survey of available local labor, four Eagle Lock workers were loaned to the United States Employment Service to visit unemployed wome min Terry vile and Plymouth. Three hundred forty-four women were interviewed by these field visitors in order to locate all possible workers for olcal war industry.
 The four workers found 55 were already employed, 196 were not available for a variety of reasons and 20 were available for jobs now or would be in the near future.
 The survey was made by Selma Kosak. Victoria Grodecki, Regina Hotkoski and Chester Stevens.
 Card Party
 Leo XIII Council, Knights of Col umbus, will hold a stag forty five card party in their rooms in the Austin House, tonight with prizes to be awarded the winning team.
 Pfc. Michael Belonick of the Army Air Corps is spending a 10 day fur tough at his home in Tod dHollow.
 Scrap Paper Drive
 Scout Leader Jerry Latour of Boy Scout troop has announced the troop will conduct a scrap paper drive, Saturday, May 27.
 Miss Frances AXelby of South street, Plymouth. has resigned her position at Seth Thomas Clocks, Thomaston, and will enter the Women's Marine Corps next week. Miss Axelby was recently rendered a farewell party by her fellow work CTS and was presented purse. She has brother serving in the Navy.
 Leaves For Service
 Raymond smith. son of Mir. and Mrs. Carroll Smith of South street, Plymouth. left for service in the Navy this morning. A brother. Ber- nard, is a staff sergeant in Florida.
 Corp. William H. Brink, son of Mrs. William s. Brink. R. F. D. l, sent his mother a V-Mail Mothers Day card from the China Burma India theater. The card was re- ceiyed Tuesday. Now stationed somewhere in China with medical unit, Corp. Brink entered the sery- ice in August ie42 and went to In- dia last July, He has been in China since August.
 Good Collection
 Mrs, Ruby North. principal Of the Plymouth Center School. has an- nounced pupils have collected, i3 tons of paper for salvage since last September. The money raisei from the sale will beu sed for the pur- chase of school equipment.
 Collections for the remainder of the school year and during the summer ..lonths will be made by the Plymouth Boy Scout troop.
 
 Mrs. George Assard was Te-elect- cd president Of the Plymouth Par ent Teachers Association at the ans nnai meeting in the Plymouth Cen. ter School Tuesday night. Other of- fieers elected were: vice president Mrs, Henry Echineei; secretary, Mrs. Elwood Norton; treasurer. Mrs. Kenneth Yale. The PTA voted to wor with tn Welcome Home Committee and appointed . com. mittee headed by Mrs. Ernest Pre- neg 10 assist in the work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Novena To Start
 There will be devotions in honor of Mary, Queen of Peace in St. Johns church Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. At this time a Novena in honor of the Holy Ghost will start and will continue each even- ing at 7:30 o'clock through Saturday evening,( May 27, the eve of Penti- cost.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Rummage Sale

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church is conducting a rummage sale in Pin toff's vacant store on Main street, this afternoon and all day tomor- row.
 Members in charge of the sale are Mrs. Edwin Williams. Mrs. Dwight Goodwin. Mrs. Raymond J. Black, Mrs. Glenn Humiston, Mrs. B. P. Hudson and Mrs. Leon Squires.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Watertown, May 18 = Members of the Spartan 4-H Club are planning to participate in the annual Litch- field County 4-H dress review in the Litchfield play house Saturday, May 27.
 The purpose of the dress review Is to encourage 4-H Club girls to dress economically and becomingly though the construction of their own clothing, and to give them an opportunity to display their ability and workmanship at a public style show. The judges will be Miss Katn- erine Tingley, state clothing special dst and Mrs. Charlotte Neff, Wind- ham County All Club agent.
 Miss Virginia Hastings and Miss Marion Goodwin will act as host- esses. Miss Hastings and Miss Good- win attended the 1943 National Club Congress held in Chicago last wir- ter. Miss Hastings represented the state in her outstanding work in foods and Miss Goodwin was select ed to attend as the outstanding clothing club member in Connecti- cut.
 The CenCaClVe program TOT Jne dress review and home making day includes up to date food preserva- tion information to be given by Miss Eleanor s. Moss, county home dem- onstration agent; Movies of the Litchf1eld County 1943 dress review and greetings from Miss Elsie Ira bue, home-making state club leader.
 Tent Needed
 The Girl Scout camp committee is preparing the newly leased camp site at Smiths pond for occupation this summer. Several articles are needed for the cabin and campsite, one of the most necessary articles being tent.
 Anyone who has a tent, for which he has no use is asked to call a member of the camp committee. Members are Mrs. Dudley Atwood, Mrs. Herbert s. Dayton, Mrs. F. N. Meyer, Mrs. E. J. Barlow and Mrs Glenn Sweet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

LoST-My gas ration book. here- by make application for a new one. Walter peTbeck. Chapel Street. Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18
Card Party

Leo XIII Council. Knights of Col umbus, will hold a stag forty five card party in their rooms in the Austin House, tonight with prizes to be awarded the winning team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

sherman P. Haight. Jr., Of New York and Litchleid and James Fusare of Litchfleld. both in the Army, have met in New Guinea, ace cordlng to word received here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Pfc. Michael Belonick of the Army Air Corps is spending a 10 day fur tough at his home in Tod dHollow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Miss Frances Axelby of South street, Plymouth. has resigned her position at Seth Thomas Clocks, Thomaston, and will enter the Women's Marine Corps next week. Miss AXelby was recently rendered a farewell party by her fellow work CTS and was presented a purse. She has brother serving in the Navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Scrap Paper Drive Scout Leader Jerry Latour of Boy Scout troop 2 has announced the troop will conduct a scrap paper drive, Saturday, May 27.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Mr and Mrs, George 4. Wonder muhil of New York City are at their home on Prospect street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Mir. and Mrs. William Lyons have returned to their home on Bristol street after spending . vacation in Atlantic City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Judging sill take place in the morning and modelling of the gaF- ments k scheduled for 2:30 p. m. All club leaders and friends are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

ERuwehbe Fhrty
 The Herman Sisters Albina Lodge VII sponsor Q pinochle party at the LlederkFanz hall. Electric avenue, Wednesday evening at 6. The public IS invited. Mrs. Alfred WehFle and Mrs. Max Mueller are in charge Of arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

About 90 girls are expected to complete for prize during the 4-H dress revue at the Litchfield Play- house Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

Private Waiter Dickson, stationed at Indiantown Gap, Pa. is spending e iO-day furlough with his wife and son on East Main street, Plymouth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-05-18

sponsorship of the Women's Guild of the church. The treasure Chest
 which has been on display in the Lister store will be awarded during the evening.