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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Is Rented By
 Borough For Winter Months
Warden States PIOw Accomplished in Few Hours What Would Keep Many Men Busy for Several Days; Sanding Streets Now Going On
NAUGATUcK
Correspondent Larry Shepley-PhOne Naugatuck Ss4s

who has returned home after 51 bombing missions over Europe, was honored Tuesday night at the Christmas party of the Eastern Malleable Iron Go. at the White Eagle Restaurant, Bridge street.
 Sgt. Mai is former employe of the factory. About 75 attended the dinner and the sergeant related some of his experiences.
 Albert Mai, Waterville. His Liber- ator bomber in its last mission flew over Vienna. "The flak was thick enough to walk on,' he said. When the mission was over the crew kissed the ground and the propel- lors of the bomber in their joy al returning safely.
 Sgt. Mai suffered slight injuries in September when his bomber made a forced landing in Italy. He was a gunner on the bomber. He has been in the AAF more than two years and was overseas nine months. He wears the Air medal with three Oak Leaf Clus- ters, and the. Purple Heart. He is a former president of the Nauga- tuck Young Republican club and of the Millville Library association Sgt. Mai was presented a gift at the banquet. A turkey dinner was served and the committee in charlie included Wallace Noble, John Fin sel, Catherine Carey and Dorothy Roberts. Conrad s. Ham was mas ter of ceremonies.
 Red Cross Quota Set
 The quota for the 1945 American Red Cross war fund has been set at $40, 0,OOO, Charles L. Berger, chair man of the Naugatuck Chapter, an- nounced this morning. The cam paign will start March l.
 The sum of $22,000 or 55 per cent of the fund will go to the Ameri- can National Red Cross and the balance of $18,OoO or 45 per cent will be retained for local chapter use, MT. Berger said.
 The chapter area consists of Naugatuck, Beacon Falls and Beth any.
 
 A midnight Christmas Eve Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Savior Polish National Catholic Church North Main street, Rev. Louis Kac- zorowski, pastor, announced today
 Masses will be celebrated at 8 and 10:30 8. m., Christmas day. Mass will be celebrated December %, St. Stephens day at 8:30 a. m. and De- cember 27, St. Johns Day, Mass will be celebrated at the same hour.
 Special Christmas music is plan ned by the choir for the Christmas and Christmas Eve services. Air Cadet c. Bushnell Rodenbach who is training to be a pilot, is ex- pected home by plane from Sher- man, Texas, on Sunday, for a two- day enroute leave. He will return for advanced training.
 A. c. Rodenbach is the son of MT and Mrs. Charles P. Rodenbach of Terrace avenue.
 Miss Janice Hubbell, a student at Maryland CO11epe for Women
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Christmas Party

SAA AOSAA1SO OA y
 The Brownies will hold a Christ mas party in their rooms in the Main street school, Thursday after noon.
 The Brownies are in need Of table in their meeting rooms with anyone wishing to donate one, being asked to notify either Mrs. Elmer Hoffman or Mrs. Augustus Poole.
 Meeting Tonight
 Plymouth Boy Scout Troop No l will meet tonight in the Commun- ity building on Main street with an investiture ceremony to be held. All members of the troop are asked to wear their uniforms.
 Time Changed
 Announcement has been made that the Ration Board will meet on Wednesday nights at 7:3O until fur their notice. The price clerk will be in the ration office Mondays and Thursdays for anyone wishing in- formation on price ceilings.
 Annual Christmas Party
 The annual children'S program will be presented at the meeting of Plymouth Grange tonight with a Christmas tree and presentation of gifts being planned. During the business meeting which will follow sheaves will be presented to mem bers who have belonged to the or the program golden and silver ganization for the past 50 and 9 years.
 POtIuck Supper
 A potluck supper will be served tonight at 6 for members of the Parish Club, following which the members will hold their annual members will hold their annual Christmas party in the parish rooms of St. Peters Episcopal church.
 Wounded in Action
 Dominick Palmisano of Schultz street has been notified by the Navy Department that his son, Corporal James A. Palmisano, USMCR has been wounded in action in the Southwest Pacific.
 Snow Storm
 Traffic was badly tied up and scores of cars unable to climb the steep hills in the town, following an eight-inch fall of snow. The storm which started early Monday night continued through the night and through Tuesday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
BUMPS WAY INTO $1OO

Chicago, - (UP9 -J. M. Peter son, A. an employe of the Pullman Company shops, bumped his way into $100. Peterson got tired of. pumping his head against the free
 swinging door of medicine cabinet
 at the shop and finally devised a
 hinge on the automobile brak prin-. ciple which held the cabinet door in fixed position and eliminated the
 free-swinging which was cracking; his fellow workers skulls. He drop-l ped his idea in the company sug-, gestion box and the bosses thought
 SO we'll of it they paid Peterson $l00..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
SOLEMN HIGH MASS
 FOR PVT. FEDUZI
Offered at St. Francis Church Saturday at
 8 O'Clock

Naugatuck, Dec. 20.-A solemn high Mass for the late Private John F'eduI, local soldier who lost his life on the battle front in France will be offered at St. Francis church on Saturday morning at 8 o'clock.
 The Mass has been requested by the Coen Street club of which the lost soldier was member during his civilian life in Naugatuck. Pri- vate FeduI lived on Coen street at the time he entered the service.
 It. ROdenbach Home
 It. William Rodenbach, an Army Air Force flyer, is home on Terrace avenue. delayed in route to his new base in Meridian, Miss, where he will take up training in aerial reconnaissance, flying in P-51 Mus tang planes.
 The local officer recently scored the highest in his class for ground gunnery and aerial gunnery at Way cross, Ga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Riley
 Telephone 4-641O
MARY BROSNAN IS
 HOME FOR RECESS
S=Sgt. Clark Has Three- Week FurlOugh From
 California

Middlebury, Dec. 20.-Miss Mary Brosnan, student at Columbia uni- versity, ts spending the Christmas recess with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Brosnan, Tucker Hill
 Howard Salisbury is patient at the Waterbury hospital.
 S/Sgt. Wallace Clark, son of Harry E. Clark is spending three week furlough from his duties at Cali fornia.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Sands, South street, have as their guest their daughter in-law Mrs. Donald Sands of Walpole, N. H.
 Sgt. John Collins who has been spending ten day furlough with his parents, has returned to his post at Freeman Field, Ind.
 MT and Mrs. Arthur Judd have received word that their son, S/Sgt Henry Judd. who has been serving overseas will arrive home shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
BELIEVED OLDEST PRIEST

Natick, Mass. - UP) The Rev. Michael F. Delaney, pastor of St. Patrick'S Roman Catholic church who celebrated his 94th birthday re- gently, is believed to be the oldest catholic priest in America. He has been pastor of St. Patrick's for 54 years, longer than any other priest in the Boston archdiocese.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
OAKVILlE Correspondent: Alice 6tafstrOu Phone eSS-
OFFICERS CHOSEN
 OF NEW CLUB
Italian Society Elects Ans thOny MOnterOse
 President

Oakville, December 20. = At the recent meeting of the First Italian Society held at the Community House, the following officers for the coming year were elected: President, Anthony Monterose; vice-president Frank Stance; treasurer, Vincent Martin; corresponding secretary, Joseph Perugini; sick committee Vido Capone and Anthony Perugini: outer guard, Pasqual Baritone; board of directors, PaSqual Aveletti, Nich- las Rinaldi, Joseph Stance. Nicholas PaternoSter, Salvatore Daddona John Vozza, Alphonse Cieriello. and Salvatore Bosco.
 The society sponsors, Troop 2 Boy Scouts of Oakville, and at the meeting the socitey voted to pur- chase an American Flag and @ troop flag for the troop.
 The next meeting of the society will be held January 14th.
 All Saints Episcopal Church
 The Parish Social Club will hold their Christmas party Wednesday December 20, at the Parish Hall. The party will start with a Pot-Luck Supper at 6:30 p. m.
 The choir will hold rehearsal Wednesday evening at o'clock.
 Anyone who wishes to give flow CTS for Christmas is asked to call Mrs. Clifford Glenning, Watertown 315.
 Saint Mary Magdalen
 Thursday morning at 800 o'clock a Sixth Anniversary High Mass will be celebrated for Joseph Noreikas and his four sons.
 The months mind Mass to be held for Mrs. Vaichakaskas Friday morning has been postponed until December 26th at 8:30 o'clock on account of funeral.
 Pageant Friday
 "Adoration of the Kings and Shepards," a Christmas pageant will be presented by the choirs and members of the Church School of the Union Congregational church at 7:30 p. m. Friday. Under the direc- tion of Mrs. George Pelzer. Those taking part are Mary. Irene Carter Joseph, James Locke; Kings, Ed ward Schreier, Charley Krantz and Richard GilchriSt; ShepardS. Will liam Hassell, Russell Pope, Louis La Page, Willard Fenn; Angels, Joan Menetrey, Eleanor Reiss, Carol Greason, Gwendolyn Locke, Beverly Larraway, Shirley Fenn; Priscilla Roger, Martha Rank, Marilyn Shaw Clair Sutherland, and Alice Dres- cher. Costumes, Mrs. Harris Scott Mrs. Alfred Traver and Mrs. Ear Overbaugh; lighting, MT. Ralpt Florian, Stage setting, MT. DaviC Roger and MT. Walter Krantz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Junior Federation

The Junior Federation of the Congregational church will meet in the social rooms of the church, Thursday evening. A social hour will follow the business meeting with the hostesses to be Mrs. Philip Pond, Mrs. Maynard Sandman, Mrs. Charles Castle and Mrs. Burdett OelSchlegel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
BILL PUZZLES CHAMBER

Indianapolis - U.P) - The h. diana State Chamber of Commerce remains puzzled about purchase charged to 1t. From a downtown de- partment store came $10 bill for a corset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Red Cross Closed

The Red Cross rooms in the Main street school will be closed during the holiday season, re-opening, Jan- uary 3. The Terryville branch has completed 220 articles, including kit bags, sweaters and similar articles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
ENJOYABLE PARTY
 HELD RECENTLY
Eastern MaIleabIe Office Girls Celebrated at .WayerIy. Inn

Naugatuck, Dec. 20-The annual Christmas party of the office girl employees of the Eastern Malleable Iron Co. was held, recently at Wa verly Inn with IT members of the office force in attendance.
 The committee in charge of the very successful event included Miss Virginia Krulikowsh as chairman assisted by the Misses Margaret North, Helen Zwolinski and Dor- othy Roberts.
 The holiday program included a grab bag and other events of this nature.
 In addition to the members of the committee, others in attendance in- cluded Helen Backlund, Alice Hughes, Mary Daly, Gwendolyn Jackson, Mildred Brown, Tira Carl son, Jean ,Grumman, Charlotte Heidekamp, Helen Blackwell, Elean or Book, Marjorie Bowers, Helen Mai, and Blanche Thurston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

Naugatuck, Dec. 21-The new sidewalk blow, rented for the win- ter by the borough, proved its worth in its first test after the eight-inch snowfall Monday night and early Tuesday. The blow was used in re- moving snow from borough-owned CrosSwalks and elsewhere.
 Warden Leo J. Brophy said the blow did inSa few hours what it would take many men days to ac- c0mplish and he said Is an added and important winter service to the people.
 Street department workers were kept busy this morning sanding streets where icy conditions caused autos to skid.
 Working since 12:30 a. m. Tues day, workers had ploughed most borough streets by 6 p. m. Tuesday. The mercury started dropping Tuesday afternoon and by midnight had plUnneted to zero here.
 Richard P. Dumschott of Stan- ley street, suffered a broken leg in an accident, primarily caused by the storm.
 The injured man was taken to the office of Dr. E. R. Duran where treatment was given and the in- jureA man was taken to St. Maryls hospital, Waterbury for X-rays.
 The X-rays revealed a break in Mr. DVmschott's lower left leg. The injured memoer was placed in 8 cast and Mir. Dunschott returned to his home.
 MT. Dumschott, who is manager of the e. c. Murphy Go. store, in Ansonia, is said to have been walk ing in the road on Prospect street, on his way to catch a train for Ansonia from the Naugatuck rail- road station, when he is alleged to have been struck by an auto driven by John F. Stein of Clark Hill road, Prospect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

NAsSS%oAAONA MT. and Mrs. John J. Wrinn of Ward street, a student at Pembroke college, Providence, R. l., is expect ed home today.
 Naugatuck, Dec. 20.-Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warehouse of Pleasant ave- nue and MT. and Mrs. Walter Long of Middlebury spent Sunday in New York City.
 Mrs. Harry Peterson of Millville avenue has returned from Washing ton, D. C., where she spent the past three weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur York.
 Edmund Yeaton, student at Taft school, Watertown, is with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Philip Yeaton of Homestead avenue for the holi- days.
 The board of trustees of the Salem Lutheran church met last evening at the home of Edward Gerber, POT Millville avenue.
 Miss Sophie Christiansen has re- turned to her home in Millville, Mass, after visiting her brother, John Christiansen of Church street for the past several days.
 Rev. Albert Taylor, superintendent of St. Francis Parochial school, an- nounced today that the school will close for the Christmas recess period on Friday of this week and will not reopen until Tuesday, January 2.
 Various events in connection with the Christmas season are being held in the schocol this week, Father Taylor stated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

Terryville, Dec. 20 - Walter Pas tyrnak was elected president of the Eagle Lock Local, CIO, at the an- nual meeting held in Union hall on South Main street, Monday night, succeeding Miss Mollie Schultz, who has served as president for the past four years, but who declined re- nomination. Other officers elected were: vice-president, Benjamin Ko- lakowski; financial secretary, w. J. Sadoski; recording secretary, Mollie Schultz; treasurer, Samuel Russell. Trustee, Casimir Mackiewicz; shop steward, Gus Schultz; shop secre- tary, Robert Metcalf; mutual aid chairman, Lawrence Bates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20
Officers Elected

OENECOED N1NCVVON Miss Mary Reynolds was elected president of the Woman's Guild of the Immaculate Conception church at the annual meeting held in the
 parish hall. Monday night. Other officers elected were: vice-president, Mrs. Mary Stanton; secretary, Mrs. Mary Mattoon; and treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth Sheehan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

spending the Christmas recess with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Howard K. Hubbell of Pleasant avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

Miss Agnes Wrinn, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John J. Wrinn of Ward street, a student at Pembroke college, Providence, R. T., is expect ed home today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

Miss Janice Hubbell, a student at Maryland College for Women,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-20

Howard Salisbury is a patient a the Waterbury hospital.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-23

operation. Under the new system, the IA hours
formerly required for a single chassis assembly
were cut TO hour and 33 minutes.
Before 19l 3 was over, more than 100 600 Ford
cars had been built. All records for the mass
production of automobiles had been broken.
Remarkable as this achievement was, it
meant more than just saving in production
time. 1t meant more than creating new meth
DDS for industry everywhere. TO Mr.. Ford and
his associates, this was another step in their
endeavor to make life easier for millions.
From the first, the assembly line technique
OF production eased working conditions. Along
with other modern advances, it helped to in
crease the life span of workers. At Ford it soon
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-23

HARLY in 1913, Henry Ford had his techni-
T. clans try new production idea which
had come to him as he observed watch fac
tory in operation. The idea was this: instead of
having single group Of men make the entire as
semby on each flywheel magnetic the unit was
TO be moved from one worker to another. The
experiment resulted in 500 saving in time
''Why not apply this idea to the whole
chassis" Mr.. Ford next suggested well test
it during the summer" So now, along ele-
waited creased rails, each chassis was being
pushed by hand as workers added the various
parts in sequence. There and then, the assembly
line WdS born!
A chain-driven line was soon after put into
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-23

made possible the Inauguration of the 8-hour
day. And with unsklled labor in many places
earning as little as 81 day, Ford basic pay
was raised to So
The assembly line also brought price reduc-
tons on Ford cars. This placed the pleasure
and convenience of the motor car within the
reach of more people than ever. This policy of
sharing production savings with the buying
public has remained fundamental with Ford.
Today, in the creation of equipment that is
vital to victory, Ford men continue their
search for new ideas :. for better ways of
doing things. And what they are learning
now, you are certain to find reflected in the
improved Ford transportation of tomorrow
Bradley beam., 1944-08-19
Mental Fog

Most accidents occur when the mind and body aren't working to- gether. A workers hands may be going through the motions of the particular operation to be complet- ed but his mind may be on the par ty attended last night, the fishing trip planned for tomorrow or the weekend pass in town. Then again he may not be thinking of anything in particular, his mind being total {; blank. The unexpected happens and another accident occurs. Usually, after such an accident the injured cannot give a clear story of what actually took place. He was thinking about one thing and doing something else and then it happened.
 Overindulgence of alcoholic bev- erages is sure way to cause men, tai fog. It isn't necessary to be- come completely intoxicated for often only one or two drinks are sufficient to cause lassitude. Over eating, lack of exercise, insufficient sleep, poor ventilation and even faulty digestion may have the same effect.
 Of the seven lost-time accidents to civilian employees during the month of July, six can definitely be attributed to the fact that the mind of the injured was not entirely on the operation being performed.
 The accident frequency rate for July for civilian employees was 32.1 as compared with a rate of ,, 11.5 for military personnel. Judging from the analysis of accident caus- es, it would appear that military training is conducive to clear think ing and keeping the mind on the objective to be accomplished.
 However, everyone has these mental lapses at some time or oth- CT. Whenever you feel the urge to day dream, put if off if possible un- til you can find a comfortable shady spot away from mechanical opera tions of all kinds.
Bradley beam., 1944-08-19

NCO Dance, the outdoor pavilion .resounded to the scintillating rhythms of Johnny Mucky's lower Skunk Hollow ?-tet. The fair guests from the USO did much to make the evening the success that it was and our favorite Wacs, dressed in their crisp, new dresses were present to lend sparkling touch to this popular affair.
 Your reporter hopes to see all members and their guests at the dance next Wednesday night.
Bradley beam., 1944-08-19
OFFICE OF THE FINANCE OFFICER
 ARMY AIR BASE BRADLEY FIELD, CONNECTICUT
Dear Bob,
19 August 1914.

Dear Bob
 Sorry that didn't have few lines last week. letterng detail This week. how Jack is suffering from the effects of the heat That's his pet for his gofng difficulties And the difficulties in the account section And other place which bad light
 Mike realizes that he lucky break when Nails joined outfit Until that time Mike always Low Man the Totem Pole" (wth apologies H. Allen Smith, When Mike left for school loss for good butt for needlng Then Fate Nails So when Mike back from school he found that he going picked all the tme In appreciation for this service rendered Mike has agreed share NonComs with Nails
 Bud Brandt hasn't been tme We kept close him during the days but he strictly his best behavior He still hard live down his antics of the Congamond party.
 lot of old skeletons dragged the closet evening when Fred aided and abetted by Price, did little remnscin loud His theme usual that there nothing like the good old days all ended when Fred remember of Prices escapades, and Price advised q wouldn't talk remember plenty you'd like to forget"
 It's funny how easily into Every time change barracks find spend the few minutes have after chow At first the PX then moved and period of bunk gue another and back the PX the Rec Ha and pooling There hree-way between Dick Vn and Smtty for King of the Cue, but would go to Dick
 since have been writing Bob the fellows have been getting and secretive when around They didn't know what they did last night Their general at that tell you Bob why should they care if tell a old friend?
 Francis back from school It certainly sight him standing the office He looks 6ne and got lot of his in Indiana
 That's all for this time, Bob.
Bradley beam., 1944-08-19
The Men Behind the Engines

In your head high have to have backbone
 high good deal of the back bone splendid of the behind the engnes-he mechanics
 monkeys maer they that flying safe and sound Without mechanic plane would be grounded Complicated and needs attention to carry out of the ground work His take this word that his plane shows the of mechanic ne know their responsibility the shape of aane and thanha the of fellow and soldier
 It's long day for the of the hd dirty work Few enlisted branch or responsibility the corporal sergeant h- life Weather, holidays time nothing An engine knows for being left condition
 At Bradley mechanics perfect Recently heard ot two hnemen from their they might work No need explain G what kind his baby his kid take hitting h aesting to eoodco s
 Knowing things the absolute necessity the Air Forces-to them we a salute.
Bradley beam., 1944-08-19

At the regular monthly me bers' meeting held Thursday nig it was decided to have a clamba at Riverside for members a their civilian guests. The date V be announced in. next wee BEAM. 4 . The slate of officers in the co ing election was nominated fir the floor. Candidates are as f lows: FOR PRESIDENT: M/Sgt. Heller M/Sgt. Young M/Sgt. Ochmanski M/Sgt. Jones FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: S/Sgt. Stowe M/Sgt. Gennerella S/Sgt. Stork SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Cpl. Terwilliger Sgt. Brennan S/Sgt. Hill SECRETARY-TREASURER: S/Sgt. w. s. Morrison Sgt. Lawson T/Sgt. Hannigan ASST SEC'Y-TREAS.: Sgt. Greenbaum 1stSgt. Anderson MEMBERS AT LARGE: Section A:
 S/Sgt. Bridgham
 Sgt. Lawson Section B:
 S/Sgt. Friedman
 S/Sgt. Hagan
 TISgt. ,Kollar
 Cpl. Reichert Section G:
 T/Sgt. St. Mauro
 S/Sgt. P. Luddy
 Sgt. J. Luddy Section H:
 S/Sgt. Boulanger
 T/Sgt. Hammond Section |:
 T/Sgt. Albritton
 Cpl. Cromwell Section K:
 SSgt. Hill
 1s/Sgt. Anderson
 M/Sgt. Jones
 S/Sgt. Pilon 18th Photo:
 Sgt. Palco
 Sgt. Benker Band:
 T/Sgt. Frank R. Hall Weather:
 M/Sgt. Lutz
 T/Sgt. David Hall Communications:
 S/Sgt. Hannigan
 S/Sgt. Hamlin Wednesday night at the reguI