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Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17

Well. I'm glad the election is over
Maybe now the people will remember
we have a little war on over here that
we think is important-lst Army sefg-
cant i'm Germany.
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
ON SALE BEER AND VINE
ON SALE DISTILLED SPIRITS
OFF SALE DISTILLED SPIRITS

Anyone desiring to protest the is
suance of such license ts) may file
a verified protest with the State
Board of Equalization at Sacrament
to, California, stating grounds for
denial as provided by law. The
premises are now licensed for the
sale of alcoholic beverages.
AGNES GILBERT.
mo, 34) tNlD
Imperial Valley press., 1944-11-17
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO EN- =
GAGE IN THE SALE OF ALCO-
uoIIC BEVERAGES.

November ID, lSf4
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that fiji
teen days after the date posted,
the undersigned proposes to sell
alcoholic beverages at these prem
ises, described as follows.
lao Second ST., CaleXicO
Pursuant to such intention, the
undersigned is applying to the State
Board of Equalization for issuance
of an alcoholic beverage license tor
licenses) for these premises as fol-
lows:
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
HalUkerS BuStle in
Bethlehem at Xmas

In Bethlehem, the place of the Ma
tivity, Christmas is also observed
on January 6, and in peaceful years,
it has one of the most picturesque
of all celebrations. Tourists do not
see in Bethlehem the reverence they
logically expect to see. On the con
trary, the most sacred spot in the
Christian world on one of the most
sacred days in the Christian year
becomes a virtual Playground.
Sellers Of miscellany cry their
wares at the very door of the Church
of the Nativity, built on the sight
of the Manger. Hucksters of moth
er-of-pearl crosses hawk their goods
among the throng of visitors. One
eyed beggars tell their tales of woe
to would-be contributors while Mos
lens persuade pilgrims to buy
bright colored and sticky sweets
brought from Damascus. In the
throngs are Jews, hundreds Of them.
The legend is that the Moslems
left this church standing when they
destroyed or converted all others in
the Holy Land because of the legend
of the Three Kings which was
worked over the main door. When
these Arabs saw the Arab-looking
king bringing presents to the Infant
Jesus they refrained from laying
sacrilegious hands on the edifce
built where He was born.
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
IREA'S PROGRAM FOR
ELECTRIFICATION

A five-year rural electrification pro-
gram which would bring electric power
to 3,655,O0O rural homes and farms has
been drawn up by the REA and reported
to the USA interbureau committee on
postwar planning. REA estimates that
the program would provide 2,750,0O0 man
years of employment and would create
a S., SAC, ,28S,OOO outlet for goods and
services.
At present there are 6,344,OO0 dwell
ings, farm and rural, that do not have
central station electric service. Some
of these are located close to larger
cities and can probably best be served
by extensions from urban power sys-
tems," the REA report states. Others
are located in areas Of sparse population
or cut off from normal development by
physical barriers and probably cannot
be reached within the five-year period.
REA'S Objectives
The REA sets as postwar objectives;
| % electric service to all rural people,
} 02) full use of electricity on the farm
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nifty welfare, and "a its use in develop
ing rural industries.
In submitting its report, the REA
declared, This is a preliminary report
of the national job still to be done in
rural electrification. Its proposals do
not compete with u rule out the need
for develoling the seven TWAS.
Wickard's Formulation
The REA'S report was drawn up at
the request of Secretary Wickard, who
laid down these guiding principles:
"First-Rural homes need electricity
as much-if not more-than city homes.
We can't have a decent standard of rural
living without the things which electric
ity provides for the farm homes. In ad-
dition electricity increases the efficiency
of farm production.
"Second-We must look upon the fur
nishing Of electricity as an opportunity
for service to agriculture rather than a
means for making profit.
"Third-REA co-operatiyes are the best
means for getting electric service to
the maximum number Of rural people at
the earliest date"
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
FARMS FOR VETERANS

More than million members Of the
armed forces have already indicated
their desire to take up farming or
ranching after the war. President Roose-
welt has instructed Brig.-Gen Hines, ad-
ministrator of veterans affairs, to study
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
Boxing Day in England
Dia de Refs in Brazil

Christmas is the Day Of Days in
America, but in many countries
Christmas is primarily commemo-
rated as a religious festival and the
gift-giving and festivities of the holi-
day season come later.
In England, Christmas eve is quiz
etly observed in the churches and
private homes; on Christmas day,
families gather around festive ta-
bles, and December 26 is Boxing
day. Friends exchange Boxes, chill
dren receive their presents; servant
girls, porters, paper venders, and
the like expect and receive tips.
Towards evening groups Of merry
makers gather on street corners and
ride about Londontown dancing on
the "fats" of trucks.
In France, January lie jour de
la bonne annee-is a day for ex-
changing greetings, calls, and small
gifts. AS in other Catholic coun-
tries, the children receive their pres
ents on Epiphany. The Feast Of
Epiphany commentaries the arriv-
al Of the Wise Men at Bethlehem
and is now celebrated on January 6
by the Roman, Anglican, Protestant
and Greek churches-the Greek Or
thodox church, however, continues
to observe the feast on January 19.
In Brazil, where Santa Claus and
modern North American customs
now stand side by side with ancient
traditions originally imported from
Portugal, gifts and greeting cards
may be sent and received right on
up to January 15-and this without
any apologetic implication sugges-
tive of attempts to amend omissions
made at Christmas.
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21

the whole question together with Secre-
tary Wickard
The G. l. bill of rights allows a loan
OF $4,000 toward the purchase of farm.
Wickard has warned against ill-consid-
cred placement of veterans on land. The
President declared:
Adequate credit upon reasonable
terms must be assured. Further, it will
not do merely to see that the veteran
settles on some piece of land. The lands
for veteran should constitute an eco
nomically sound farm or ranch from
which he can earn sufficient income
to keep his family in comfort and health
educate his children, and integrate him
self and his family into the community
as happy and useful citizens"
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
St. Francis Was First
To Popularize Custom
Of Christmas Carols

St. Francis Of Assist is accredited
as having been one of the first to
popularize the custom Of singing car
OILS at Christmastime. He taught the
faithful simple and tuneful melodies,
and the saying goes that, overjoyed
by the success attending his pres
entation of the first Christmas Crib
in 1923, he burst into joyous vocal
recitation of the gospel story.
Hymns in honor of the nativity
were written as early as the 4th
century, but these monotonous
church chants neither properly nor
musically ante-date our modern car
OILS. Experimentation with modal
and intervallic relationships during
the 18th century, together with the
folk songs and minstrelsy of the
times, made definite contributions
to the traditions and popularity of
Christmas music.
Puritan England forbade public
performance Of carols; so for a
while they travelled Underground"
by word of mouth, and "broard
Sheets" printed annually, served to
preserve the texts with a variance
of accuracy.
When the restoration Of English
royalty voided the Roundhead Par
liaments abolition of Christmas fes-
tivities, residents of colonial Boston
placed lighted candles in their win
dows to welcome the Waits who, re-
suming the Old English tradition,
went about the city singing carols
on Christmas Eve;
''It came upon the midnight clear
That glorious song of old
The world in solemn stiffness lay
To hear the angels sing"
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
Christmas Haggis

Haggis is a dish commonly made
in a sleeps NAV or stomach, of it's
lungs, heart and liver, mixed with
suet, onions, salt and pepper. It
can be made Of oatmeal mixed with
suet, onions and spices, without ami
NAL good.
While it has not become extreme
ly popular in America, the use of
calves instead of sheep are often
used. The mixture is placed in the
stomach and then boiled.
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
Old Carols

Not few of our carols have been
traced to the mystery plays of the
18th and 18th centuries. In these
primitive times, the church, in or
der to entertain the people, indulged
in extraordinary representations of
the events associated with the birth
Of Christ.
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21

CHICAGO FP) S. l.. Avery, die
hard Republican boss of Montgomery
Ward, ignored an appeal by the union of
his own workers, Local 20, United Re
tail Wholesale & Dept Store Employees
OClo), to join Gov. Dewey in pledging
support to Pres. Roosevelt.
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
Rear Gifis

Angels, sent by the Christ Child,
bring presents to Hungarian chill
dren-that is, if they have been good.
They believe the angels are listen
ing long before Christmas. If the
youngsters happen to find bits of
tinsel on the floor they are certain of
It. as this is angels hair
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21
Red and Green Decorations

The use of green at Christmas
time is understandable when it is re-
called that the idea of decking
churches, houses, shops, ETC., cen
ters around the use of evergreen.
This custom antedates the Christian
era and apparently is a survival of
the Roman Saturnalia when inhabi-
tants Of Rome ornamented their tenn
pies and dwellings with green
boughs.
Red, which is regarded as the
most cheerful of all colors, is said
to react most quickly on the optic
nerve. Decorations available at the
winter solstice include holly, the ber-
ries of which are red.
Montana labor news., 1944-12-21

"McTavish gets tight after one drink.
Il ken. After one, he won't buy any
more"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
NAVY PRAISES
 STANLEY BAKER
North Main Street Resident Commended for Action
 in Mediterranean

Naugatuck, Feb - Stanley J. (Bogusavich) Baker, coXswain. USNR, son of Mrs. Emilia Bogusa- vich, 381 North Main street, has been commented by Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of naval per- sonnel of the third naval district, for his courage and efficiency in action.
 The letter to Coxswain Baker, a member of the armed guahd crew aboard 8 merchantmen during a hazardous voyage through the Med- iterranean in June, 1943, in part follows:
 "A report of the experience re- veals your convoy was subjected to repeated attacks by enemy aircraft, as well as numerous alertS, which included submarine alarms. On every occasion the Navy gun crew valiantly manned their batle sta- tionS, throwing up such an accurate barrage of shellfire the enemy was repeatedly driven of. On one par ticular assault three hostile planes crashed flaming into the sea, vic- tins of your precision gunnery. Be- ing the largest ship in the convoy. your vessel bore the full brunt of the German raids and your sur vival is eloquent testimony to your skill and fighting spirit. In addi- tion, the protection you afforded the convoy as a whole was one of inestimable value to the operation in which you are engaged.
 The sailor has two brothers in the armed services, Frank in the Navy and John in the Army Prior to his enlistment in the naval reserve in November, 1922, he was employed at Peter Paul, Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
INCOME TAX MEN
 KEPT VERY BUSY
Three Internal Revenue Men Assist Many in File
 ing Returns

Naugatuck, Feb. 3.-The number of persons seeking assistance in fill- ing out income tax return forms is increasing.
 The three agents of the Internal Revenue bureau in Waterbury who are in the civil service room at the local post offioe are kept busy each day helping residents make out the forms.
 In the past, one or two agents have been here fore a comparative ly brief period and have usually returned to Waterbury about March 1.
 But the present amount of busi- ness, according to tentative plans, warrants all three agents remain ing here until March IS. the final date for filing the returns, an of- f1cial said today.
 The agents stress residents should bring all figures concerning sources of income, interest payments on mortgages and other necessary data.
 Residents are advised not to wait until the last week or two for the number seeking assistance might be too large to handle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Feb. 3.-Miss Adelaide Clayton, chief clerk of selective service board 14-A, urges all To- cal men recently inducted into the Navy to call at draft headquarters for their farewell gifts. Those inducted into the Army will receive the gifts the day they leave.
 Intentions of marriage have been filed at the office of town clerk, Raymond St. John, by Howard WeIch, 21 Forrest avenue, Ansonia, and Olga Schieman, 290 High St.
 George H. and Helen E. Legault have bought house and lot on Cherry street extension from Cat thew Karbowicz according to war ranty deed filed at the town clerks office.
 Dr. Joseph Reynolds, IT,, in the U. s. Public Health Service, at Cleveland, Ohio has resumed his duties after a visit with his wife, the former Helen Brennan, and in fant daughter.
 Miss Mary Cronin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George Cronin of Rockwell avenue, has been elected treasurer of the junior class at the Mary A. Burnham school, Mass.
 The Ways and Means Committee of Evergreen Chapter, o. E. s. will sponsor dessert bridge, February lS at 2 D. m in Masnnie hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
S4O2 NEEDED
 FOR HONOR ROLL
$2,59S Subscribed AL ready; Valley Players
 Come Through With $50

Naugatuck, Feb. 3-Recent don- ations to the Naugatuck honor roll fund have brought the total to $25980O, Borough Clerk Charles F. Daly said today. The quota is $3,- 900.
 Recent contributors are:
 MT. and Mrs. George P. Johnson, $1.00; Christian Krampetz, $1O0; Louis Rihin, $500; Mrs. Adella Tay- Tor, $1.00; MT. and Mrs. Joseph Er- rico, $2.00; Arthur Ludgewait. 5000; Seabury s. Hungerford, $1.00; Matthew KaninsH, $100; Mrs. Walter Baker, $200; Harold c. Schofield, $100; c. H. Grant, $500; Beacon Valley Grange, 5000: Rus sell Dow, $1.O0; William Morsen, $100; Joseph Galuccia, $2.OO; MT. and Mrs. Christiansen, $200; Name w. Paul, $100; Anna W. Gibbud, $100; The Valley Players, $50.oO; Andrew O'Toole, $1.O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
Whittemore Retaining Library Chairmanship
Carlisle Futile Renamed Secretary Treasurer; Books
 About War Head Popularity List

Naugatuck, Feb. 3-HarriS Whitte- more, Jr.. was reelected chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Howard Whittemore Memorial Library at their annual meeting Monday at the library. Carlisle B. Futile were re- elected Secretary-treasurer. Reports were submitted by the treasurer and by the librarian, Miss Jessie F. De- Shong.
 A growing interest in books about the war, with 30 per cent increase in their circulation, was reported by the librarian. Personal experiences, such as Guadalcanal Diary, by Rich ard TregaSkiS, John Scott's God Is My Co-pilot, Etta Shiber's Paris Underground, and Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo, by Ted Lawson, were especially popular.
 The Children's Library reported lesser interest in books of this type but an overwhelming deman n d among the boys for books about warships, military aircraft, and the armed services.
 There was, during 1943, nation wide decrease in circulation in which the local library shared. Widespread employment and longer working hours leave many people with little time off reading. The steady demand for war books, and an increase of 2 per cent in the use of periodicals in- dicate an interest in various phases of the war and in current affairs, while recreational reading showed considerable loss.
 A large increase in the use of the Children's Library for supplement tary school work was reported. Ref erence books received more use than in previous years, and books on variety of subjects were loaned in connection with school assignments. Travel books on Latin America, Af- rica, and Asia were especially in de- mand.
 The librarian reported the addi- ton of approximately forty books about music and nearly eighty piano, violin, and vocal scores, given by the Women'S Study Club in memory of Miss Gertrude B. Whittemore and Mrs. Justine B. Whittemore. The collection is shelved in the Reading Room and is marked by 8 carved oak plaque which was given also by the club. The best musicians, from classical to modern. are represented by their works.
 The following is summary of the librarians statistical report:
 Number of adult borrowers regist- cred during 1943, 361. Total number of adult borrowers, December 31. 1943, 37O4 Number of juvenile bor- rowers registered during 1943, 274. Total number of juvenile borrowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

December 31, 1943, 1349. Total num- Der of borrowers, adult and juvenile, 5053.
 Adult books added during 1943:
 Fiction, 180, fiction, 610, total, 79O.
 Number of adult books in the li- brary, December 31, 1943, 14028.
 Juvenile books added during 1943. Fiction, PTS; non-fiction, 292. total 570.
 Number of juvenile books in the library December 31, 1943, 5222. Total number of bokos, adult and juvenile, December 31, 1943, 1925O.
 Adult circulation, Fiction, 20540, fiction, 11222; total 31762.
 Juvenile circulation, Fiction, 1857, non-f fiction 1881, total 27438, pictures 5118, school deposits, 1287. Total number of books loaned, adult and juvenile, 592O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

Naugatuck, Feb. 3 = The 18th Annual Solo Contest will be held in the Naugatuck High school au- ditorium Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Admission will be free. Judges will be:
 Daniel Oemcke, Fred Aoele. Nor man Mertelmeyer; and judges for the baton twirlers will be Major Harvey of Hartford, Terry O'Con- nor of Naugatuck and Miss Flor ence Wotczik of New Britain.
 Soloists follow: Ruth Matson, ba- ton; Robert Hill, clarinet; Ruth Watson, piano from Salem Cram mar school. The High School solo, ists are: Henry Almeida, clarinet; Thelma Andersen, soprano; Ken- meth Barratt, piano; Dean Berry, trumpet; Dorothy Brown, baton; Justine Brophy, flute; Joseph Con- nelly, baton; Robert Cooke, clar- inet; Joseph Coppola, baritone horn; Mary Jane Corliss, cello; Jo- seph Coppola, violin; Mary Jane Corliss, piccolo; Jeanne DeCarlo, baton; Raymond Hotchkiss, trom- bone; Dorothy Hut, baton; Irene Kuraitis, violin; Lorraine Lafo, ba- ton; Dorothy Smith, Oboe; Evelyn Mariana, baton; John Montanari, trumpet; Nellie Oldakowski, baton: Jean Royle, cornet; Howard Vagt, French horn; Stuart Weiss, trum- pet: Donald Hermonat, baton and Phyllis Bohlin, piano.
 The Music Parents Club, to which all parents of the high school music students are invited, will have its first meeting of this year previous to the Contest at 2. All parents interested in the mu- sical advancement of their children
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
NO DEVELOPMENTS
 IN SCHOOL BREAK

Nauagtuck, February 3. = Super intendent of Schools Harold E. Chit tenden announces there was no damage done to the Futile Music shed, although there were evidence of 8 break. Doors and windows were found open but actually no harm was done.
 A window perhaps afforded an entrance for whoever entered the building, MT. Chittenden said.
 The superintendent informed local police authorities, but stated there was no clue to help in catching the prowler or providers.
 Nothing has developed in the Mill vile school break.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
Co-EDs COMPETE IN KNITTING

Seattle-UP)-War has brought forth another new type of collegiate etition-knitting contests. Co., eds at the Chi Omega house at the University of Washington won the fall quarter knitting contest by making 6O9 squares for afghans for wounded serYicemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
CITES CANCER DEATHS

Chicago, - U.P) o the 160,- 900 cancer deaths in the nation last year, 5000 occurred in the Chi cago area, announced Dr. Ludwig Hektoen, chairman of the Chicago Cancer Committee. Inc. He said there are 15,0O0 cases in the Chi cago area. The committees files contain records of 5000 cures.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
Soldier ShOWnL Leniency ByJudge

the curtailment IS not made each day.
 The post oflce is the bond supply center for local factories and this additional work of filling out bonds has made the clerical work much heavier, MT. Green explained.
 MT. Green added he does not know how soon it will be possible to secure another workers in view of the present manpower shortage.
 It is possible more postal employees may be taken by the draft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
DRAFT HURTS
 POSTAL WORK
Part-Tin1e Clerical Em- plOye Starts Today; Oc-
 CasiOnaI Deliveries Hit

Naugatuck, Feb. 3A part-time clerical employe started work at the post office today as a partial re- placement for two clerical workers who have been inducted, PostmaS- ter Frank T. Green said today.
 It has been necessary to curtail deliveries occasionally on some city routes as the result of the clerical situation, MT. Green explained. On days when the need for clerical help is heavy, it has been necessary to drop one delivery on certain routes, although each route has at least one daily delivery. MT. Green added
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
Free Solo Contest
 Sunday Starts At 3
High School Auditorium Scene of 18th Annual COnl-
 petition; Music Parents Club PIaA Farley

and the well-being of the school music program are especially urged to attend. Election of officers and a discussion of plans for this year will be in order. Mrs. Franklin Hubbell will preside. Any unflnish- ed business will be taken up after the contest has ended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

Naugatuck, February = Judge Thomas Eeary in borough court this morning offered lenency to Private Michael Stakum of the Army visiting relatives in Oxford furlough, when he appeared to charge of violating the motor vehicle law.
 Private Stakum arrested at 210 m this morning sideswiped the of Dr. David H. Bluestone, Meadow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
FINDS THINGS CHANGED

Pittsburgh, Things sure have changed in Pittsburg. I never expected to see women butch ers-that's one field I thought the women would not be able to ham, dle', said John Jogojulos, former meat market manager, as he donned a uniform and stepped behind a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
CHS GO FOR SOFT DRINKS

Camp Ellis, III. -(UP)-A total of 5,499.OO6 soft drinks, milk, cho- colate milk and 32 beer was sold to soldiers training here by the Post Exchange from April 12 to Dec. 31, 1943, announced Maj. Ralph Q. Manuel, camp exechange officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

market counter to lend a hand" on a visit here recently.
 Jogopulos, employed as a butcher by the givornment at Pearl Harbor, is on his first visit to the mainland in IS months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

street, which was parked on Church street. Private Stakum failed to stop. Police obtained the number of his plates and his arrest followed several hours later.
 Judge Neary after imposing fine of $50, remitted it and warned the young man against violating the law in the future.