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The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-25
FIRST ARMY FIGHTS
INTO W'EISWEILLER,
A HOUSE AT A TIME
By DON WHITEHEAD

WITH THE U. 5. FIRST Atm Z
IN GERMANY, Nov. "a Up -
Doughboys of 1t. Gen. Courtney
H. Hodges First Army fought into
Weisweiller today a house at a
time amid indications that the Ma
zis were pulling out Of the town
under cover Of strong rear
guard action.
Hard fighting continued all along
the First Army front. The infantry
slogged forward under dismal.
dripping skies in a slow progress
which a staff officer described as
'"tree-to-tree'' fighting.
The German withdrawal fr m
Weisweiller was indicated by the
movement of trucks and horse =
drawn vehicles along highways
leading to the northeast.
Heavy artillery pounded the Ger
mans escape routes cut Of Esci,-
weller, two miles west Of Weis-
weller, over which more heavy
German traffic was seen moving.
Both Allied and German move
ment was complicated by driving
rain which sent small streams
flooding from their banks and ov.
erfloWing onto the highways.
The Germans threw in fresh re.
serves in an effort to stem the
arny's advance. West Of WeisWei-
Ter the doughboys encountered
Storm Troops ordered into the at
tack to try to save deterioratina
position.
''The enemy's resistance is Stub
born and the going is slow and
difficult" staff officer said IN
summing up the days operations.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-25
Allies Reported Across
Rhine River In Germany;
BIOS Leave Tokyo Attire
-Four Jap Vessels Trying
To Reinforce Leyte Sunk

or, below Lim0n, and contin-
ued driving southwark. The d.
visions veteran infantrymen
occupied bitterly-defended Lii
mon and reached the river
Wednesday in an important
break through at the northern
end Of Ormoc corridor
Behind the forward line,
south Of Capoocan on Carigara
bay, the enemy's forces have
"been broken up into many
small groups which are fight
ing desperately" the commu-
nique said. Other American
forces are reducing enemy
strong points in the vicinity Of
Hill SIS on the east flank Of the
main battle along the Ormoc
road south of Limon.
With improving weather, jap
anese aerial activity increased
sharply In "a series Of despe'
rate air combats," AZ Nippon
csc planes were shot down., in
Guiding seven by anti-aircraf'
fire
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-25

GENERAL MacARTHUR'S
HEADQUARTERS, PHILIP
PINES, Saturday, Nov. 25.-R
Low flying American fighter
planes destroyed a four-ship
troop-laden Japanese convoy,
bound for Leyte island, yester-
day and brought to approx
mately $1,000 the toll of Nip
ponese reinforcements killed
before they could reach the
embattIed island.
Headquarters announced to-
day that approximately $500
of an estimated 5000 troops
aboard three transports and =
destroyer escort were killed or
drowned during the assault.
Two transports, 1900 and
1900 tons, and a destroyer es-
cort were sunk. A third 5000
ton transport was set afire and
beached. The destroyer sank
with all hands.
Ashore, the American S2nd
Division crossed the Leyte rlv-
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-25
HOUSE TO CONSIDER
PLEA FOR FREEZE
ON SOCIAL SECURITY

WASHINGTON. Nov. "a -tR--
BacaeIs Of freezing" Social Secur-
It taxes at present levels for an
Cher year Won agreement from the
House Ways and Means commit
laf today 10 consider such legisla-
ton.
With the decision, storm signals
were hoistered again on Capitol
I'LL, indicating the oft-embattled
Nth Cong ess will not quietly fold
lis tent and 90 home-not without
ore more Big fight.
for passage OF such a measure
ASely would bring a Presidential
ye'o The Administration is insist
i.s mat the tax be allowed to rise
'FAuary l from to 2 percent-on
e-poyer and employers provided
IL me basic Social Security law.
.01gfeSS thrice already has refused
" allow the automatic increase.
moreover, the committee brushed
e'-" a Presidential recommends
.a on another issue, balloting Il
W. wv against consideration of legis'
, ,aaua Feviving federal minimum
nile regulation III the bituminous
w, tgal industry. The committee killed
~ s'I program last year by refusing
IL, OFlng out a bill to prolong it.
+. A9 p Knuston (R-Min4), commit
H.. republican leader, predicted
s s-a; me group would bring out :
rs siay Security freeze" mex
n 's s he said, however, he'd have
NJ. make check of members be
t5s s Venturing a guess whether
sr.is VIE We're sufficient votes to ov
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-25
RussiansClearL aStNaZiS
From Isle In Gulf OfRiga

LONDON, Saturday, Nov. 25.-1F)-Russian army
and naval units yesterday cleared the last Germans from
the fortified Estonian island of Saare OseD dominating
the Gulf Riga and supporting Red armen sank four Nal
warshp offshore and damaged four Others including
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-25
County Bond Sales Reach
$3.50, 127In First Week

Bond sales in New Hanover county have reached
1926 as the Sixth War Loan drive the end of
first week report by J. G. Thornton and Walter j. Car
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-11-25
FORECAST

-. Carolina: Saturday cloudy and
:, with light rain during afternoon.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
THoMASToN
VIEW. Carnival Ends
 On Green Tomorrow
Band Concert Features Program Tonight; Mrs. LeROy
 Cooley Resigns at Park Hotel

Thomaston, June 23-A large crowd attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carnival on the Old Cenetr school Green last evening. The feature attraction this evening will be a band concert by the Thomaston Marine Band. The Carnival will conclude Saturday evening with drawing of the hope chest and contents.
 Mrs. Helen Scott Leavy and son Scott left Thursday for Fryburg, Me-, where Mrs. Leavy will be counselor at Forest Acres Camp. Her son Scott will be enrolled at Indian Acres Camp.
 Mrs. LeRoy Cooley has resignged her position at the Park street ho- tel.
 Chicken Fox
 George Stuart, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Stuart of Jackson street, is confined to his home with the chicken pox
 Roger Gangloff, son of MT. and Mrs. Carl Gangloff of Marine street, sprained his ankle quite badly while at play Thursday.
 Seaman 1-c James Wilson, U. s. Coast Guard is spending a leave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
LAD
 HELD FOR MURDER
Judge MCEvOy Calls Grand Jury Into Session to
 Hear Evidence

Bridgeport Conn, June 23.-(UP) Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvxoy
 McEvoy today ordered a grand jury to convene next Tuesday to deter mine whether 17-years old William Sanders, New York, should be indict- ed for murder in connection with the staying of Josephine Medina, IT, also of New York. last Septem- Der in an unoccupied cottage at Lake Candlewood. near Danbury.
 Sanders, reported by state police ha have confessed shooting the girl, burying her body in the celalr of the cottage and setting fire to the place, has been held on a techni- cal manslaughter charge since his arrest early this month-several days after the body was discovered Memorial day.
 States Atty. Lorin W. Willis ap- piled to the court toda oily rp- mission to convene the jury, and said he would ask for a true bill, charging murder in the first de- gree.
 The court has assigned the pub- lie defender, and an assistant, as counsel for the youth who is held without bond.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23

Private First Glass James V. Laviana, IT,, son of MT. and Mrs. James Layiana, 39 Orange street, writes from somewhere in the South Pacific that he Is anxious tO hear from his Waterbury friends.
 A former ScoviII emplOye, Prt- vate First Class Laviana studied radio in Kentucky and Fort Ben- ming, Ga. Letters to him should be addressed to Private First Class James ". Laviana, IT,, S1195S9e, Regt, Hu. Co.,, SSOth Infantry GO Post Office or F. O. SS Unit !, San Francisco, Calf.
 Eight men from Waterbury have been transferred to the Sheepsheao Bay training station by the U. s Maritime Service it was announced yesterday by Ensign Alfred H. Smith, Jr., enrolling ofilcer at New Haven.
 The eight are: Kenneth Franzon. 229 Ledgeside avenue; James w. Cooke, 79 Elliott street; William Snovitch, 29 Lawrence street: Cor don Rupf, Al Johnson street: Robert A. Foster, 40 North Riverside street; Thomas R. Fitzgerald, 7l Railroad Hall street; James W. Kumpas, 5S Bronson street; Gordon R. Jones. 150 Meriden road.
 Eight additional men from the Waterbury area also were trans ferred. They are:
 Naugatuck-Alfred D. Hopkins, 01 Rubber avenue, Richard L. Keller, 167 Maple street.
 Bristol-Donald G. Auhut, 1lO Henderson street; John J. Geegan II Summer street; and Francisco Tescano. IT Summer street. Also Samuel Gioia, IS Wilmot street; Torrington; and Edward G. Lord, North Main street, and Ernest E. Wright, PTS Main street, both of WinSted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
LlTcHFIELD Mary Fiolsk, Correspondent telephone BSS-12
TAPPING REEVE
 HOUSE TOOPEN
Tony Bergin HOspitaIized 1; Mrs. Robert Goodwin to
 Entertain Tuesday

The Tapping Reeve house will open for the season Saturday. It will be open to visitors on satur- days and Sundays until further noe tice.
 Aldo Casadei, son of MT. and Mrs. Raffaele Casadei, has been signed by the Allentown, Pa, Car dinal baseball team and left today to play outfleld with the club. Casa dei was signed by LeRoy Dessinger, St. Louis Cardinal scout, after the recent tryouts in Torrington. He was a member of the graduating class of the Litchfield high school this year and was awarded the Eskay club trophy for an outstand- ing record in sports for his four years in high school. He earned letter in four sports at the school playing, soccer, basketball, and baseball and being a member of the track team. He was captain of the varsity basketball team of the 1943-4A season.
 Tony Bergin is a patient at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital.
 Mrs. Grace Staples of Danbury is the guest of Mrs. Charles Barber, Norfork road.
 Staff Sgt. Upton Morse has re- turned to the Richmond, Va, Army air base after a visit at his home,
 Mir. and Mrs. Kenneth Driscoll and children and MT. and Mrs. Roger Iantier are at their summer cottage at Bantam Lake.
 The B.C.K. club will meet Tues- day night at the home of Mrs Robert Goodwin.
 A daughter was born at the Char 1otte Hungerford hospital to MT. and Mrs. George Bassett, East street, yesterday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Alice StafstrOm. Phone WatertOwn 68S
PLAYGROUND SET
 TO OPEN MONDAY
Mary Kilbride Arranges Program for South
 School Youngsters

Oakville, June 23-The play ground at South school will oper on Monday at g o'clock 8. m. It VII be open each day, Monday through Friday from a. m. to { p. m There will be someone on duty dur ing the lunch hour so that the chil- dren may carry their lunch. Begin ming Tuesday, playground activities will also be carried on at Polk schoo on Tuesdays and Thursdays, tht hours are from g a. m. to { p. m and lunch hours will also be super vised.
 The following schedule of event. has been announced by Miss Mary Kilbride.
 Monday-A hop scotch contest.
 Tuesday-Jump rope contests.
 Wednesday-racing contests.
 Thursday-A doll show at Polk school, and
 Friday-A doll show at South school.
 Miss Jean Menetrey, daughter oi Mir. and Mrs. Frank Menetrey, Cot tage place, is spending a three-week vacation at her home from the stud- ies at Rhode Island School of De. sign, Providence. R. I.
 Pasquale A. Palomba, S %, leS Riverside street, has completed his boot training at Sampson, N. Y, and has been given leave.
 An invitation is extended to Oak. vile residents to attend the Prisoner of War meeting Tuesday at 7:3( o'clock in the auditorium of the Connecticut Light and Power Com- pany, 49 Leavenworth street, Wa. terbury. Dr. William M. Hume, who returned on the Gripsholm, vii speak on conditions in Japanese pri- son camps.
 Miss Sadie James, ARC, North Atlantic Areas, will speak on prison camps and answer question. All par ents or next of kin of prisoners oi war are invited to attend.
 Miss Jeanie Stafstrom of Yale street left Wednesday afternoon t' attend the Pilgrim Fellowship Young Peoples Conference, held al Washington, Conn.,, as Juniol Councillor. Miss Irene Carter ol Sunset avenue, and James Locke. O Buckingham street. left Thursday to attend the same conference, ai delegates from the Union Congre. gational church group. from June 22nd to June 29th.
 Miss Avian Relyea and Alice Staf' strom will go to the conference al Greenwich June 26th to July 5th Nancy Roger and Charlotte An drews will go to Yu Chang at Wood stock, August 20th to August 27th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
HEARING SLATED
 ON RECEIVERSHIP

Permission to pay certain admin istration expenses involved in the Kamco of Waterbury receivership was granted by Superior Court Judge Edward J. Quinlan today at the request of Attorney Alfred L. Finklestein. receiver. A hearing of the proceedings is scheduled to be held before Judge Quinlan completes his current assignment here. but no definite date has been set. Counsel in the case agreed today to meet with the judge early next week for a conference.
 The case of the Connecticut The porting co. against Joseph Janowitz et al was restored to the docket, subject to disposition during the next jury session in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
MlDDlEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone 4-6410
WHITTEMORE ROAD
 COUPLE IGNORED
MT. and Mrs. John Was serbach Feted on Silver
 Wedding Anniversary

Middlebury, June 23.-Mr. and Mrs. Edward Strohaker, former residents of Corona Drive have moved to North street Middlebury
 The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered to the children of St. John of the Cross church on Saturday afternoon at 3:3O.
 Friends and members of the fam- flies of MT. and Mrs. John Wasser- bach gathered at their home, Whit temore road on Wednesday eve- ming to celebrate their 18th wed- ding anniversary. The occasion was also Mrs. Wasserbach's birth day. The couple were the recip- tents of many gifts including silver. a purse and flowers.
 The annual Congregational church picnic will be held this evening at Lake Quassapaug with supepr at o'clock. Mrs. Helen Bates and Rev. James Whitaker are in charge of the program.
 Miss Bertha Welte. junior at Con- necticut University. storrs, has re- turned to spend the summer with her parents. MT. and Mrs. Ernest Welte. She will enter her senior year in September.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
"THE NEGRO SOLDIER"
 INTERESTING FILM

"The Negro Soldier" a War De- partment film outlining the extra- ordinary part played by men of the colored race in defense of this coun- try from the Revolution down to the present, was viewed by several hun- dred persons in the parish hall of St. Johns church last night.
 The film showed shots of infantry. anti-aircraft. and aircraft groups composed of Negro soldiers in the thick of action. as well as pictures of a colored WAC regiment.
 Members of the colored citizens group presenting the film were Er- nest M. Bush, Hampton Steward. Lacey Names, Mrs. Arelen Harvey, Mrs. Belton Antrum, Mrs. Sadie Carethers and Miss Genevieve Wil- Hams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
CORPORAL SEES STARS

technician Sec who cheeks officers rations in a camp mess hall re- gently noticed strange officeT with a star on his collar. Pardon me, sir" said the corporal. but iE that Q new insignia you are weAr- ing and what does it stand forf'' T am Q Drigadier general" the of- ! iicer replied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
HESHIRE
 Hubert Rlgney Cheshire Phone 3SS
SHELTON FAMILY
 PLANS REUNION
Annual Event Scheduled in Watertown; Bond Drive
 Progress Slow

MT. and Mrs. George Parson, of Plainville were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Hubert M. Rigney of Brooksvale Road. MT. Parsons is in the air force of the Q. S. Army,
 Tomorrow the annual reunion of the Skilton Family Association will be held in Watertown and atten- dance is planned by local members.
 Forty hours devotion opened this morning at St. Brigid,s Church, at ' o'clock. It will continue to Sum day morning. Friday and Saturday mornings. Masses are to be held at 2 o'clock. '
 Two Cheshire young men are in the same hospital in Italy. Lieuts. Norman Crochetiere and Lieut. Daniel Talmadge, members of the me infantry regiment were wounded about the same time on the Anzio beachhead and are now in the same hospital. Lieut.. Crochetiere was wounded in the leg and Lieut.. Talmadge in the neck. Both young men chose the infantry as their branch of service. Lieut.. Crocketiere enlisted in the l02d In- fantry and served in the South Pacific with 1t and was sent from there to Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Lieut.. Talmadge on graduation from col- lege, (where he had been a mem Der of the Reserve Officers Training Corps). selected the infantry. Great credit is due these young men for entering a branch of the service which 1t is well known bears the brunt of combat in war. It has been very noticeable in this war that the number of men, who enlist in the infantry from this part of the country is very small. However a large number of young men here enlisted in the Marine Corps. which is another branch that is well known for the tough assignments its receives.
 Only $l6,000 of Cheshires quota in the fifth war bond drive has been raised thus far. $il3,OO0 more must be raised in order that the quota be filled. The drive will have to be speeded up in order that the required. Additional amount be forthcoming. Those who make pur- chases outside Of Cheshire, not part of payroll deduction should get in touch with the chairman of the local committee and inform him of the fact.
 Among the Leayenworth High school students, who received their diplomes on Wednesday evening was Miss Mary Faro of Paul Ney Road. She plans to enter a hospital nurs- ing school in the fall.
 Nome than the usual number of rabbits have been seen in the fields and woods of the town this year. This should mean good hunting for those who prefer this sport when the hunting season begins in the fall. Many of the landowners. however will not permit hunting on their property because of the acts of vandalism that have occurred in the past. Many rabbit hunters fin order 10 secure their quarry have pulled down farmers stonewalls and left them scattered.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
DETAIL FOR TODAY
 Sand Founder

When a Navy man is on beach patrol duty he is a SAND FOUNDER. When of duty, the stars and sun shine brightly but as soon as he dons working gear, foul weather appears. 4 SAND FOUNDER works almost contin- ually in either rain. fog, cold or snow. He usually develops two definite characteristics - knotty calves and a burning desire for cities, night clubs and sidewalks. A SAND FOUNDERS station usu- ally is some isolated spot. where he feels he has been forgotten by the world and left to his lonely vigil for the duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
FAMILY COMPETITION

Camp Roberts. Cal. CUP)-sgt. Andrew F. Nelson breathed a sigh of relief when his mother was tenn porarily rejected for overseas duty because of 6 swollen ankle. The sergeant feared that his mother who enlisted fin the WAcS four months ago. would beat him over seas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
WOLCOTT Correspondent: Alma P. Gels
 Tel 3-28O3
ELMER SYMONDS
 TO BUILD SHED
Several Others Receive Permits to RenOvate or
 Add to Homes

Wolcott, June 23-The following applications were approved for is- Suance of permits by the town clerk, at meeting of the zoning com mission: Julia Alleva, Ledgeside drive, toilet and washroom; Clifford E. Andrews, Spindle Hill road, re- place roof on barn; T. Beaudoin, route 69, four-room house and garage; T. Beaudoin, route 69, con- vert tool shed to chicken coop; Mrs. Isabelle Ingram, Cedar ave- nue, addition to dwelling; w. Green, Boundline road, alteration to dwelling; Arthur L Bates, route 69, alteration to dwelling; E. J. and Mary Ann Nezir, Woodtick road, dwelling; Mrs. E. H. Oliver, Potucco Ring road, addition to building to convert to dwelling; Elmer Symonds, Woodtick road, storage shed; Cecile A. Martin, Warren road, addition to a dwell- ing
 At the meeting of the Wolcottettes held recently in the dance hall on the fair grounds plans were com- pleted for the ten-age dance to be given tomorrow night in the hall from 8:30 to 'l1:30 p. m. An &C., cordionist will furnish music and refreshments will be served. All par ents are invited to attend. MT. and Mrs. Frederick Megin, ST., have do- mated ping pong table to the club, MT. and Mrs. Alfred German a basketball basket and John E.. Carlson several pieces of furniture. Marie Doucette was accepted as a new member. Plans were discussed for visit to Hartford in July to visit Station WTIC and other places Of interest. Twenty-one members were present and two guests, also Mrs. Raymond King, leader; Mrs. Howard Kraft. Mrs. George. Hall and Mrs. Alfred German of the ad- visory committee. The two other members of the committee, Mrs. Alfred Bells and Mrs. Henry B. Traver were unable to be present. Almazor Hamel. president of the Wolcott Agricultural society, was present as a guest of the club. Re- treatments were served after the meeting.
 The Church Committee of the Wolcott Congregational church met recently at the home of MT. and Mrs. George Hall at the Center and discussed the suppers that have been given all winter and spring. It was decided to hold another supper August g in charge of Walter Will son. Howard Lynch and Prank Lockart. The guest speaker will be Mrs. John Currey Walker of Wa trbury.
 The Center Sunday school will hold a picnic at Scovills reservoir June 28, from 10 a. m. to { p. m. Everyone is to take box lunch and cold drinks will be furnished by the Sunday school.
 Henry Bradley Trayer. Jr., Of Nichols road is spending a few days in Bolton, Mass, with Mir and Mrs. John Swanson.
 Miss Justine Ames Browne Of the Brownmoor school for girls in San- ta Fe. New Mexico. is visiting reia- tiyes in town.
 Miss Lorraine Jay of shelton ave- nue is vacationing at Silver Lake. Mass. with her aunt, Mrs. Thomas Costello.
 Robert Tyrell of Grafton, N. H.. is spending several days with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. William F TyTell os Beach road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-23
Seriously Injured

Sef1OUSly ADJuECu
 Mrs. George s. Brezensh of South Eagle street has been notified that her husband, Pvt. BreSenski IS a patient at the state hospital. at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds in ser- ious condition as 8 result of an electric shock. Pvt. Brezenski is stationed at the proving grounds. Mrs. Brezenski has not been noti- fled as to the method her husband was injured.
 Meet in England
 MT. and Mrs. Alex Krenicky of Harwinton road received a letter from their son. Corp. Maxine Kren- icky, stating that he had recently met Lieut.. Myron Borawiak, son of MT. and Mrs. John Borawiak of Em- melt street, somewhere in England Lieut.. Borawiak, who had the dis tinction two years ago of being one of the youngest commissioned off, cers in the Army is now judge ad- vocate of the district and also trial judge advocate of the court marshal in England.