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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-27
AUSSIE LAND

This is the land down under
Where things work in reverse,
And you're apt to make blunder.
In ways that I'll rehearse.
Where winter comes in summer
And spring appears in fall,
Don't ever ask for spirits"
The military's got it all.
Where cobber is buddy"
And a streetcar is tram"
Where the favorite word is bloody"
And it's equal TO our damn"
Where a druggist is Chemist"
And tavern is pub"
Where a "smoogie" is kiss
And the women call you "loye. Z"
Where they always say fair dinkum'
When they mean things OK
Where they say twill be fortnight"
When they mean two weeks away.
In the language Of the Aussies,
a Yank's bonner bloke"
II he reaches in his pocket.
And says Digger have a smoke"
a Digger" is soldier
And he drinks his beer from kegs;
! guess haven't told you.
That they all eat "stke and eggs"
Where a stranger must be careful
For his life's in dangerous plight
And to add 10 his confusion
What should be left is right.
Where pleasant surprise awaits you
Though astonishing it might be
They'll give you seven-course dinner
When they ask you in for tea.
Roughly, that's the land down under,
Please don't misunderstood;
But you're apt to make blunder
When you come to Aussieland
Norman Bull HoIN
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-27

In foot race. small boy breasted
the tape scant two inches ahead Of
his closest rival. Later a bystander
Observed Boy, ! noticed you were
talking while you ran"
Il was prayin', mister"
What were you saying in your
prayer"
IL was saying, Please cooperate,
Lord. YOU pick EN- up and I'll lay EN-
down"
Orlando Tao
Breathes there a CT with soul so dead
Who never to himself has said;
ITO hell with reveille-
It's not for me-"
Then crawled from bed.
Camp Livingston Communiqus
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-08-27

Yes, she is beautiful and like
hose Biblical gowns she wears"
What are Biblical gowns"
The low and behold kind"
GrfDrHe lNisS.) Post
Doctor: Sergeant, you must stop
|aking your troubles to bed with you"
"But, doctor my wife won't sleep
lone"
McljHe SkcCto
eY, fellows-iet propulsion"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20
Lawrence @. Toomey

Funeral services for Lawrence
G. Toomey, 81. who died in Los
Angeles Oct. IS, will be held at
10 a. m. Monday in ST. Anne's
Church. Burial will be in Wood
mere Cemetery.
Born in Cashel, Ireland, June
10, 1863, Mr.. Toomey was brought
to Detroit by his father at the
age of six months and lived here
until he retired from business in
1889. He was a pioneer in the De-
troit coal business, having entered
that field in 1888.
He married Susan GreuSel in
1893. She died in 1927. He is sur
vived by two sons, Lawrence J.
Toomey of Los Angeles and Har-
vey Toomey of Detroit and three
grandchildren.
Mr.. Toomey was a member of
the Holy Name Society and for
many years was active in the
Knights Of ST. John and the De-
troit Grays, prominent military
organization at the turn of the
century.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20
Stein S
Rites Held
Obituaries
Mrs. Lena Stein

More than 1000 persons, includ-
ing Mayor Jeffries. city officials
and judges, attended funeral
services for Mrs. Lena Neuman
Stein, wife of Recorders Judge
Christopher E. Stein, yesterday.
Mrs. Stein, who died Tuesday
of a heart attack in her home at
ITO w. Grand Blvd, would have
celebrated her 50th wedding an
niversary on Christmas Eve.
Pallbearers we're Charles Oak
man, city controller; Edgar o.
Eek, city engineers office; T. E.
Stinson, recorder of Moslem
Shrine; T. Mel Rinehart, president
Of Detroit Board of Commerce;
Cliff Bell and Normile BayllS.
Services were conducted by
the Rev. John Wellington Hoag,
pastor of the Woodward Avenue
Baptist Church. Burial was in
Woodmere Cemetery.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20

You'd know this sailor any place,
especially if you'd meet his wife.
She keeps well dressed and so do
thousands OF smart shopping De
troit women who've seen the beau
tiful Fur Coats OF Luxurious Mink
or Sable-dyed Coney FRANKLIN s
feature for only SO lied tax extra). .
Every one full length with the sea.
sons newest styling in full turn.
back cuffs and wide sleeves, in At.
ted, boxy or swagger styles to
choose from. What's more, right
now FRANKLIN'S give YOU a smart
new pair of Shoes or a chic Hat
value 5000 ABSOLUTELY FREE
with your purchase OF a new Fur
Coat al $40, or any Fur Coat you
buy. Just 50 reserves your new
coat. Take the choice OF friendly
FRANKLIN credit plans that suit
YOU best, with up TO 81 weeks TO
pay - or CHARGE 1T with NO
DOWN PAYMENT. No red tape.
no delay Get your FREE Hat or
Shoes. Use your credit as always
at FRANKLIN'S DEPARTMENT
STORE, 316 Michigan. Open Mon,
Fri. Sat ewes till 3.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20
Boer Leader Dies

LONDON. Oct. 20 CINS)-Col.
Deneys Reitz. 81, who fought
against Britain in the Boer War
but later rose TO the post of high
commissioner for south Africa, is
dead here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20
D 0 Y \ | 0 Y \ | H.
i VEL 81 ORE
NJ { / B ] R HI I'D.

TO-DAY Meyer Treasure Chest stores make
history It's gala day for Detroit =,
memorable day for US. Todoy-we open the
doors OF our magnificent new structure -.
one Of the FINEST and MOST BEAUTIFUL
ieweIry stores between New York and Chi
cogo -. right in the heart Of one Of the most
popuIous sections Of Detroit =. Grand River
and Joy Road. II is the GROWING achieve
rent Of our "a years Of progress in Detroit.
You are all invited 10 come -. TO look -. TO
see -. 10 admire.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20
ALL 3 MEYER TREASURE CHEST" STORES
JOIN IN THIS OPENING CELEBRATION

The Meyer T,e,sure Crest Stores tate pride in
their NEW store d. ara JON in the O6e009
celebration festivities by Offering The some
remarkable vaues e.. in every department.
Meyer Treasure Chest Stores have amply Illus
irated their compete iait7 in the ely Of Detroit
and is future. This elaborate new store Of down.
town proportions located in ire thriving area Of
Grand River and Joy Road 'oe.t 70 The Annex
Thestre) IS concrete proof o. our confidence.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20
Rep. FuImer Dies

WASHINGTON. Oct. 20 (UP)
Rep. Hampton P. Fulmer CD
Of South Carolina. chairman of
the House agriculture committee,
is dead of a heart attack here.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-10-20
Beware Coughs
Following Flu

After the flu Is over and gone, the
cough that follows may develop
into chronic bronchitis IL neglected.
Creomulsion relieves promptly be-
cause it goes right TO the seat Of the
trouble TO help loosen and expel germ
laden phlegm, and aid nature TO
Soothe and heal raw, tender, infiamed
bronchial mucous membranes. No
matter how many medicines you
have tried, tell your druggist TO sell
you bottle Of CreomulSion with the
understanding you must like the way
1t quickly allays the cough or you are
TO have your money back.
CIRCUMCISION
for Coughs. Chest Colds. Bronchitis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
WATERBURY DRIVER
 IN NEAR TRAGEDY

Partially overcome by gas fumes that leaked into his trucks cab, Si- mon T. Cleary, 35, 3 Englewood ave- nue, driver for Aero Motor Lines, Railroad Hill street, lost control of his machine off Colebrook River road, in New Boston, Mass. last night. The truck went off the east shoulder of the road, knocked down 30 feet of guard fence, smashed into 8 large tree, and tipped over an embankment of the Pennington river where it burst into flames.
 The driver was thrown from the cab but lay in the wreckage of the demolished vehicle until a passing motorist, Andrew Chotnicky, of Dalton, Mass, pulled hi mout.
 Cleary was admitted to Litchfield County hospital in Winsted for treatment of shock and burns of both feet, right hand, and abrasions of the right leg and back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
RENATO RICCIUTI
 RETAINS OFFICE

Members of the Greater Water bury Industrial Union Council, c. I. O. last night elected Renato Ric- ciuti president at a meeting in state council headquarters. A reso- lution urging continued participa- tion of the Council in the Poli- tical Action Committe was returned for reconsideration to the commit tee.
 Others elected were Bronic val- ciulus, Waterbury Brass Workers, Local 251, secretary-treasurer; Frank Wood, United Rubber Work CTS of America; Local 45; Joseph Dunn, Scovill Brass Workers, Lo- cal 569; and Edson Brown, United Rubber Workers, Local 190, trustees. MT. Ricciuti is a member of Local 565, Chase Brass & Copper Work CTS.
 Betty Reilly was re-chosen to rep resent the CIO on the board of di- rectorS of the Red Cross.
 Officers of the Council will be in stalled at supper-meeting Janu- ary 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
Waterbury Hospital
 Re-Elects Officers
4Oz Patients, Increase of 25S Over Preceding Year,
 Admitted; Executive Committee Comments Supt.

CTS have been employed, many on an hourly basis. The total number of hours given by volunteers are 36,- 2S4, an average of 241 workers per month.
 The report reveals that the num- Der of births showed 8 decrease from 1,562 to 1875 Emergency eases treated totaled 57S, an increase of 100. The total number of patients treated during the year was 10,285, an increase of 169 over the proceed ing year.
 The net profit for the year was $a, ,897.22. Acknowledgement was made of 8 trust fund of $25, 900 es- tablished by the will of I. Kent Full ton; a gift of $10,0OO from the es- tate of Jared E. Gaylord, and free bed fund of $5OC0 established by Miss Harriet Kirk il. memory of her sister, Miss Beth Kirk.
 The hospital operating revenue was $644, 4,898.66 in i944 compared to $6O3, ,425. Fl in 1943.' The average cost per patient, including depreciation or equipment and automobiles and dispensary expenses showed an in- crease during the year from $7.10 to SYST.
 The work of the Hospital Aid so- ciety was cited as outstanding. There are BPS active members with many serving vaEious volunteer groups through the hospital. The work committee made 12,124 articles as against 11,328 for 1943, an in- crease of 796 articles. An annual book fund of $10o, for the school of nursing was established and a fund of $500 for post graduate work for Waterbury hospital nurs- es to be known as the '"The Wa terbury Hospital Aid society post graduate fund"
 Thirty-eight of the institutions doctors are in the armed services. 4 large number of the class of 24 nurses graduated ept. 20 will soon be leaving for military duty. Stu dents enrolled in the school of nurs- ing on Oct. 1, numbered 140, of whom 104 are members of the U. S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
WOMAN VICTIM OF MENINGITIS
Resident of North End Is Taken to New Haven for
 Treatment

One case of meningitis has been reported for Waterbury for the week ending December II, according to the health report of the State De- pertinent of Health.
 The case is that of a 34 year old woman residing in the North End of the city who is now confined to the New Haven Hospital and re- ported to be. doing we'll
 Other cases reported locally in- cluded eight of measles and four of scarlet fever. No cases of infantile paralysis have have been reported for the entire state.
 State totals on illnesses prevalent last week are: whooping cough, 90; measles, 16; scarlet fever, 34; ty- phoid fever, 1; pneumonia. 31; diph- theria, 3; meningitis, 3; chickenpox, 1s2; humps, 86: gonorrhea, total of 28 comprised of g acute and 3 chronic; and syphilis, 28, made up of 3 primary and IS in other stages and remainder undefined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
FED HOTKOWSKI
 | IN BELGIUM
Former Local Postal Clerk Is Now Distributing
 Army's Mail

With U. s. Supply Forces in France-A former Waterbury postal clerk, Cpl. Edward Hotkowski, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Hotkowski of IA Stanrod avenue, Waterbury, Connecticut, is serving as company clerk with an Army postal unit at headquarters, Advance Section, Communications Zone in Belgium.
 T keep the personnel and organi- rational records of the unit" said Cpl. HotkowSki, land we are hay- ing 8 Christmas rush that is. far beyond anything I have ever seen in civilian life. Our mail flow de- pendS on the transportation avail able and the changes and delays caused by the military movement. All the men look forward to their mail, and it plays a mighty irn- portant part in their lives. Let ters mean everything to them Everyone at home should write as often as he can no matter how brief the letter or note may be-" Cpl. Hotkowski was inducted inc to the Army at New Haven in May 1943 and was processed at the re- ception. center at Fort Devens, Massachusetts,. He took his basic training at Camp Lee, Virginia and was oriented in Army postal work at West Chester, Pennsylvania later being transferred to Camp Breckenbridge, Ky.
 He worked as a clerk for 2 years in the Waterbury post office be- fore entering the service. He landed in England in December 194S and came to Normandy on July 2, 1944. He has served in the military mail service across France and is now in Belgium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

Present officers and board mem- bars of the Waterbury hospital were all reelected at the annual meeting of the directors yesterday.
 President, Elton S. Wayland; {; Nice-president, Leon Fl. French; secretary, Barrow L. Heminway; treasurer, Edwin 0. Northrop.
 Directors: william P. Arnold, Frederick s. Chase, John A. Coe, John A. Coe, Jr., John P. Elton, Leon H. French, David c. Griggs, Howard P. Hart, Bartow L. Hemin- way, Edwin O.. Northrop, Roger 8. Sperry, Alexander J. Thomson. Walter F. Torrance, Carlisle B. Tuttle, Elton s. Wayland.
 Paul Fenton replaced John A. Coe, Jr., on the executive com nnittee which is headed by Chair man Leon H. French. Chauncey P. GosS, 3d, Howard P. Hart and Bartow L. HeminWay are the other members. The advisory commit te e is composed of Miss Edith M. Chase, Mrs. Charles E. Hart and Mrs. Charles A. Templeton.
 The 55th annual report given yesterday by Supt. Aida Greer to the board, revealed that during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, the hos pital admitted 8,402 patients, an increase of 252 over the preceding year. However, the patient days showed 8 decrease of 3,547 indicat- ing shorter patient stays, or an average stay of 8.7 days.
 The report of the executive com- nitte commended. Miss Greer and pointed out her position has be- come increasingly burdensome due to war conditions including the shortage of personnel.
 The superintendent's report was dedicated to Dr. Frank Reichenbach, a lieutenant in the Medical Corps who was killed in action somewhere an France Nov. 6. He was the first member of the medical staff to die in the service.
 The report stated due to the man. power shortage ard rapid turnover, 6 large number of part-time work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
RUSSELL PAYS S
 FOR COURT NOLLE

Peter Russell, 25, 9S Arnold street, paid $6 for a nolle on 8 road rules charge when his case was called before Judge T. E. Conway in City Court this morning. Prosecutor Frederick w. Palomba said Russelrs machine struck and slightly dam aged a truck on West Main at North Riverside street last night.
 Other cases: John Horan, 36, 63 East Liberty street, intoxication and breach of the peace, 60 days in jail; Edward Miller, A, 236 Cherry sreet, non-support, continued to Decem- Der 12; Ettori Calori, 53, Hartford,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
U s Block On Nozi Assets
(Continued from Page D

will result in severe penalties being imposed upon all persons who take part in such transactions .''
 "The blocking controls make pro- vision for normal operations, per- sonal living expenses and the pay- ment of taxes.
 Tt is the aim of the military gov- ernment to preserve and protect property and property rights so that questions of rightful ownership and proper use of property seized or ac- quired by the Nazi party or persons or organizations affiliated with it may be settled and determined in an orSerly manner and in accordance with equity and justice"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

At their regular monthly meet ing last night the Holy Name SO- ciety of Our Lady of LOurdeS held election of officers for 1945.
 Marty MannelIo was unani- mOusly reelected president; Paul Merluzzi was elected vice-presi- dent; John Petricone, recording secretary; Anthony Farina, treas urer; Albert Spagnolo, Leonard POsa, Felix Guarini, Samuel Man hello and Carmine BarOne, trus- tees; Felix Guarini, chairman of entertainment; and John Petri- cone, publicity agent.
 Installation of officers will take place Monday, January 8, in the parish hall with a special pro- gram of entertainment and re- treatments.
 The society accepted an invita- tiOn from the Senior Holy Name Society of the parish to their annual Christmas party, Sunday afternoon, Dec. 17.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
OBITUARY

McLEAN-Mrs. Mae CThackery) Mclean died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Michael Foley, % Canal street, Plainville. She was the widow of John F. Mclean, this city, who died Nov. IT.
 Born in Waterbury April %, 1883, Mrs. Mclean resided here all her life until she moved to Plainville last month.
 Besides her daughter. she is survived by a son. Charles H. Beckerhouse, Plainville; a sister, Mrs. Betty Murphy, Bridgeport; and two grandchildren, George and Noel Foley, Plainville.
 The funeral was held at 2:30 D. m. today at the Bailey funeral home, Plainville, Rev. Lincoln Frye officiating. Burial was in West cem- etery. Plainville.
 BERUBE-Mrs. Evon (Audet) Berube, AT, of 772 west 50th street, New York city, died Sunday evening in Bridgeport where she was visit ing. Mrs. Berube, who was born in Canada, was the wife of Joseph Berube, this city. She moved to New York city from the North End section of Waterbury 14 years ago.
 Surviving, besides her husband, are four daughters, Mrs. William Belmiere and Mrs. George La- throp, both of this city. Mrs. Emma Maud and Mrs Philip Pelletier, both of New York city; three sons, Leon and Daniel, both serving with the U. s. Army in Sicily, and George of Westerly, R. l.; and IA grand children.
 The funeral will be held from the home of Mrs. Lathrop, 516 North Main street, at 8:15 a. m. Thursday to St. Ann's church at g. Buria Twill be in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the home from to 10 p. m. today and tomorrow.
 OETTTNGER - Aaron Oettinger, Philadelphia, Pa, died December 2, at the Waterbury Hospital. MT. Oettinger had been visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Perry Cohen, 142 Euclid avenue. He is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Louis B. Paris, Philadelphia. Fun eral services and burial were held Sunday in Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

lnon-support ,nolled; Faartunato D'Angelo, 8, 285 Bank street. road rules violation, nolled for s6; Joseph Jacovini, IT, 79 Division street Antonio Lafrenier. 57, Vol colt street, Wolcott, parking within 25 feet of an intersection, bonds called.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our beloved son, John who departed this life Dec. 12, 1887: You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be As life and memory last We will remember thee.
 MR. and MRS. FRED PERUGINL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
DIED

BERUBE-In Bridgeport, Dec. 10th, 1914, Mrs. Evon (Audet) Berube, 772 West 50th Street, New York City.
 Funeral Thursday at 8:15 a. m., from the home of Mrs. George Lathrop, 516 North Main Street, to St. Ann's Church at g a. m. Burial in Calvary cemetery. HARRIs-In this city, Dec. 10th, 1944, Mrs. Anna Marie Harris, wife of Arthur J. Harris, of Glenridge Street.
 Funeral Wednesday at S:15 a. m., from Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, to St. Margarets Church, at g a. m. Burial in St. Michaefs cemetery, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of our dear sister, Josephine Salinardi, who de- parted this life, Dec. 12, 1886: Today in sad memories We think of you
 Where loneliness never dies. (Signed)
 SISTERS and BROTHERS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

will be in St. Michael's cemetery, Bridgeport. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permit has been issued:
 John IOrOr, Herkimer street, one family dwelling $5,OOO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

Cadet Nurse corps. In 194S the to- tai number of student nurses was 113, and in 1942, 96.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-12

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Marie Harris, Glenridge street, will be held from the Mulyille Funeral Home. 27O West Main street, tomorrow at 8:l5 a. m. to St. Margaret's church for solemn high Mass at 9. Burial
Bradley beam., 1944-02-05

ices of some of the best talent available on the Base.
 # Pvt. Lyle Button will tangle with Pvt. Dave Salustri to deter mine the super-heayyweight cham pionship. Button, a former mem Der of the University of Illinois boxing team, held the Illinois Anna teur heavyweight title, while Sal ustri, formerly of Bowling Green College, Ohio, won IA out of 15 bouts while a student there. This match was sought by the two above named schools to decide the Ohio and Illinois State championship, but both men were inducted into the service. By coincidence, they are both at Bradley and will settle the championship here.
 Other pugilists are, Alvin Hicks, Charles Leach, Alphin Martin, Lowell Robinson, James Tobin, Samuel Bacco, John Stevens, Paul Mahon, Frank Orland and Fred Moreno.
Bradley beam., 1944-02-05
A Combat Report .

It. Tom Harmon, who turns up the darndest places, is in Washing ton now. Someone peeked into a corridor in the Pentagon Building and there he was-safe and sound.
 Harmon, who always turns up safe and sound, had just returned from China where he spent a month wandering around in the jungles after his plane was shot down near Kiukiang, which is a Yangtze riv- CT port and not heavyweight wrestler. Earlier last year, he had spent a week wandering around in the jungles of Brazil after his plane had crashed into the Mato Crosse.
 Touchdown Thomas has shown a remarkable adaptability to jungles, considering the fact that he's pret- ty new at the game. During his athletic career at the University of Michigan, the only jungles Tom ever saw were those Fritz Crisler used to map on the blackboard while diagramming plays for his team.
 Harmon wouldn't talk about his escape from the jungles of China. "It would just mean reprisal by the Japs," he explained. "And maybe it would put a rope around some other pilots neck"
 He had plenty to say, however, about the dog fight he had with two Zeros which cost him his plane, his pants, and 32 days in the wilderness.
 "It all began" said Harmon, "with four P-38's going out to dive bomb target and four more fly ing top cover. I flew tail-end Char lie for the top-cover men. Pretty soon six Zeros appeared, then six more, and then some others, which made about 20.
 "I turned back into these Zeros, busted right in between two of their three-plane formations. I hit one with my cannon and the whole thing exploded. Then I saw a Zero
Bradley beam., 1944-02-05

up ahead, came in beneath him, tore chunk off his left wing near the fuselage, closed in to about 50 yards and let everything go. He went up like a matchstick."
 Three shells hit Toms plane, the third landing right between his legs.
 "It started fire in the cock pitt" said Tom. "And blew the pants leg off above my knees. I tried to smother the flames with my hands but it was no good, so I loosened my safety belt and pet tisoned the cockpit cover. I was going at such a speed that it pull ed me right out of the plane.
 "I didn't know the altitude so I opened my chute immediately. That wasn't good. I was at about 5000 feet and two Zeros started circling me. I was afraid they would turn into me and let go, so I folded over and played dead. Af- ter I landed in a lake they came over three or four times and each time they did, I'd duck under my chute. Finally they went back to their airport and I swam ashore. Harmon leaned back in his chair. "That's all, I guess," he said. "Say did you see any Michigan games Hast November