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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
By Cyril E. Cain
No. 4
Who Among Early Settlers

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This weeks discussion of the
men whose names have appeared
SO far does not attempt to take
up every name on these lists be-
cause so little is known concern
ing some. II is hoped that read
ers will send in anything and
everything they know. If this is
done later on additional infor-
nation will be published.
Walter Denny. The father of
the Walter Denny who founded
the Denny lumber business in
Moss Point He held many coun-
ty offices during the early his
tory of the county. Later moved
to Greene county. A genealogy
of the Dennys has recently been
completed.
John. George. and William Eu-
banks. Note the spelling, Hugh
banks, on both election lists,
probably a hangover from the
British period. All these had
land claims dating back TO 1907.
This family has furnished state
representatives and senators, a
county superintendent of educa-
ton, and other Offices. They have
a elan organization which meets
annually at Lucedale.
Ellis Fairbanks. Sheriff of the
short-lived Mobile county; a
continued citizen of jackson
county till 1887.
David Havard. This is a COM
mon name in George county, the
first land entry being by John
Hazard, but the connection be-
tween these men and the pres
ent family remains TO be worked
out.
John. Joseph. and James Ha-
vents). Three brothers in a fam
lily of eleven or twelve children.
Their parents came from Vir-
ginia during Spanish occupation
and their father. John Havens
also, was buried at Mobile and
their mother, later, at Portica.
John, the Oldest son. entered land
at Portiea, near Mt Pleasant, in
1902 which he sold to Pierre
Ladnier IN 1911. He married SUI
san FURRY and became the
founder Of the Havens families
in this area and in Calcasieu
in Louisiana. James fought
in West Florida revolution as
we'll as the War of 1872. He en-
tered land near Graham's Ferry
and was taxpayer as late as 1925.
Joseph evidently moved on as
he does not appear on any later
lists. Other brothers ia this FAM
lily were Stephen, Howard,
Thomas, and possibly Edward.
Sisters We're Sally Henry, Polly
Hall, Massie Ballard, and Betsy
FURRY. A genealogy of the Ha-
vens family is being completed.
Peter Helvesion. Hardly a gen.
Grafton IN Jackson county has
been without a Peter Helveston.
His name appeared on many
commissions in the early his
tory of the county and is listed
as a taxpayer for many years.
The George county WPA history
says that Peter had a son Geof-
frey born in 1916 who married
Sarah Reeves and that they had
nine children, one of whom was
named Peter. There was a Peter
Helveston deputy clerk in the
Americas office in 1882, after the
court house had been moved to
Scranton.
Perry King. Entered land on
Bayou Ward, southeast from Mt.
Pleasant, was the first sheriff of
Jackson county, held other coun-
ty offices, but does not appear
on tax lists or census reports af-
ter 1920.
Edwin Lewis. Had land claims
above the 3lst parallel as early
as 1902 and had several land
claims in Jackson and George
counties. He was a lawyer by
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
Be Quick TO Treat
Bronchitis /.

Chronic bronchitis may develop Il
your cough, chest cold, or acute bron-
chitis Is not treated and you cannot
affordt0takeachanc with anyme6i
cine less potent than Creonulsion
which goes right TO the seat Of the
trouble to help loosen and expel germ
laden phlegm end aid nature to
soothe and healraW, tender. infiamed
bronchial mucous membranes.
Circumcision blends lockwood
creosote byspecial process with other
time tested medicines for coughs.
It contains no narcotics. 4
No matter how many medicines
you have tried, tell your druggist to
sell you q bottle OF Circumcision with
the understanding you must like the
way it quickly allays the cough, per-
hitting rest and sleep, or you are to
have your money back. (Adv.)
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
Many Names In Early History OF County
Are Still Prominent In This Section


ton, If any, between these fami-
lies is not known.
Henry. Wells. Had large hold
ings andbcontinued as a taxpay-
er till 1850.
Benjamin Youngblood. Had
land entry dated 1912 and was
in the Wal o. 1912, was an early
county and militia officer, but
very little else is known.
James. Lard. and William
Ware. James Ware was an uncle
OF Johnson Ware and his broth
er James, Entered at Wares
Bluff Martins Bluff in 1903 and
after this rea came under Mis-
sissippi secured permission from
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

profession and represented his
father-in-law, j. B. Boudreaux,
in his claims for restitution of
property taken by Sterling Du-
pree during the West Florida
revolution. He was a vitriolic
writer as evidenced by letters to
the United States Secretary of
State published in Carriers Ter
ritorial Papers.
Moses. Patrick. and Tarltcn
Ward. Had land entries as early
as 1907 and continued to be tax
payers and slave owners in this
county. John, Benjamin, and
Daniel Ward had land entries as
early as 1888, but the connec-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

ton office by Friday, Jan. 5.
Games scheduled for the OPP
ensng weeks will feature the
following teams: Medical depart
ments VS. another women's team
from Ingalls, will meet at 8 pm.
Jan, 9th and Department IL VS.
Department 8 will play at 9 pm.
the same night.
The Coast Guard team will
meet the Wooden Mill team on
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 8 pm.
That game will be preceded by
one between the Feathercuts
and the Wooden Mill at 8 pm.
On Thursday night, March 8,
Department q will play Depart
ment % and the Featercuts viii
meet another team from ingalls,.
Warriors of ancient China and
Peru were the first people to use
nickel.
Fermented palm wine is often
used as a yeast substitute for
bread making in Liberia.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

Mount Whitney in California is
the highest mountain in the
United States.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22
Basketball Teens
To Begin League
Play On January 8

The Pascagoula Basketball as
ISOLATION will begin league play
on Monday, January 9, and will
finish the season March 18th.
The games will be played on
Monday, Wednesday and Thurs
day night. All the girls games
will be played at 8 pm. and the
men will take the courts at 8
pm. The women will play two
rounds and women CD will play
five.
G.. NJ. Matlack,pa scagoula rec
reation director, announced that
all entrance fees and players
contracts must be in the recrea.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

The season of gift giving finds us oil most
grateful to our men and women in uniform
for the gift Of peace and VicotrY which they
have striven for. To them go our fondest
Christmds wishes.
Next to those in the uniforms of war
plunts and forms. go our equollY sincere
greetings and appreciation for the great
contribution made through the sweet of
their brow and the strength of their brown.
in speeding the day when those in fighting
dress may return home.
FinollY-to everyone in our community.
whom we call friend and neighbor" go o
heartfelt expressions of the seasons cheer
lest sentiments! MoY each Christmas and
New Yeor to follow find your Joys increased
and oil your loved ones ever near.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1944-12-22

the legislature to lay off a own
on his land to be called Jackson
borough. He was still a county
officer in 1874.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
LOST AND FOUND

LOST - Ration BOOKS Nar Arm
stead SO & EsrIean Armstead
So 9 Binder please return 30 6ss
Leland Ant
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
Cardinal S Arrest
By Nazis Probed

LONDON, March s QNS)-The
Polish Telegraph Agency CORE
Spondent In Berne reported today
that the Vatican had asked the
German ambassador 10 the Holy
See for an explanation of the sF-
rest OF Cardinal Hlond, Polish pri-
mate The cardinal was seized by
the Nazis IN France two weeks
ago The Papal Nuncio IN Berlin
also has been instructed 10 make
inquiries the dispatch said
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
WAC2S Bonus Sends
SOIdier-SOn 10 Dad

The first Detroit WAC TO re-
ceive mustering-out pay OF 500
is going TO buy a $50 war bond
and send the rest TO her soldier
son at Fort Bliss, Tex, so that he
can come 10 see his father, who
is i'll.
Mrs. Dolores Ennes 3s Of 764s
Plainview, who joined the, WACs
oct. 18. 1943. and left with the
first sll-stste troops for Daytona
Beach, Fla, was given medical
discharge due to an injured back
81 hated 60 leave the service"
she said. every one was ~
nice. When l left the girls at
camp Clipped in and bought me
an onyx WAC ring. Why,
even wear some WAC clothes,
now" she laughed. lifting a
well-booted foot 10 show of her
CT shoes. They're really com
Portable"
Adjusting her khaki knit scarf,
she continued to tell how. upon
her return 10 Detroit, she i'm
mediately joined the American
Legion.
ALT ough I'm the only
woman among over 800 men,
I'm sure other girls returning
from the service will join up.
They'll never regret IT,"
A grandmother OF two tiny tots
Mrs Ennes has two sons In the
army The oldest, Pvt. Fred
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
Death Aotitts

Boo LEk-Anth0r-y beloved HUSBAND
IN Anna dear faiher az Mrs
Joanna pcrsondck, Mr. EuTanern
81 ALAN 1aseph. Mrs barbara
Kie-s.hke and Theodore brother rf
John Frank. Ms victoria FGrf-
'owief Mrs AIMS Nowak. Nfs
Veronica Elon and MIS- Mary NfA.
four Erandchildren Funersi from
residence. 6iis Mitchell eaturdaF
SD 10 81 Hyacintn Cnurch a. TO-
CIANCIARTLO-Asrch q Peruari
husband ~ Louise. Funerai from
f1fcatrrra Funeral Home isef fr7r-
Grand Blvd Thursday ~ 10. m
toNkLlN- March : 1851 tIhr1U
q 1882 Brngard dr'vs husband
90 ne late Nellie, dear taiher q NJ
Eva AUsn. grandfsiher ~ Glora
Robert and James - A X Peters
Mueral Home l2OS7 Gratlot Inter.
NEST Bovine rails. Mich
AI0TTE-March ietf Mar &
vifr Of Walter l. Nal0tte rr1
sister ~ W W Campbell Funera
from residence e2p Virginia Park sf
O'Clock Friday
CLARIAK-Msrch 3. Henri 81
loved husband Of Mar. dear
fafher uf jerry rfr Leonard T.
10y William pfc norman q
Arwf dear brother ot hrs PAN
Wertan grandfather NJ three gland
rh Idren Funeral FRIDAY from re-
douce s46s Grsndy ~ $50 a.
and a. Alhsrtus Church a. 30 ~.
fsrmenf NJ OIlNef
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
Thomas Trial Juror
Changes Court Rules

Jurors for tho spring term Of
federal court were asked by the
Judges whether thciT religious be-
lletS would influence their iudg-
ment in a case. and whether they
had beliefs which would prevent
them from indicting OF convicting
This, II was stated, resulted
from the attitude Of a woman
juror in the Dr. Thomas case who
held out for acquittal for some
time because Of her religious be-
lief.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
If You Suffer PERIODIC
FEMALE
PAIN
WIN US Weakg
Cranky, Nervous Feelings

II ~ Tuch times you. Ike so many
women and girls suffer from cramps.
headaches. backache, nervous tired
feelings. are bit biue-dHe TO fune-
tional monthly distuIaawces--
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hams Vegetable Compound % relieve
such symptoms. It's famous not only
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accompanying tired, weak. nervous feel
iaFs ef tf1f- rIaturE. TnIB Is because Of
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MOST IMPORTANT ORGANS Taken regl-
tHTiy - PiuEham's Compound helps
build up resistance against such Bymp-
tonA. FOLLOW label directions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
TRADE scHooLs--MALE
TRADE scHooLS-FEMALE
Expert Service Directory
and Buyers Guide
KDvEHTtStNa DISPLAY
ALTERATIONS, REPAIRs

CARLSON sTUDlOs-Adverti 81 4 n z
displays. posters. 1909 Brush 81
Telephone PA. ell4
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
LYDIA {. PINKHAM' S S S6aSUUs5
NEW kind of
ASPIRIN tablet
doesn't upset stomach

WYHEN you need quick relief from
w pain do YOU hesitate 10 take aspirin
because II leaves you with an upset
stomach II so, this new medical dis.
coveD. SUPERIN, Is Just MIA, the
doctor ordered" for you
svpsrin 10 aspirin Plus contain, the
same pure, safe aspirin you have long
knSVn-buI mpOunded ~ medical
NO in special way for those upset by
aspirin IN us ordinary form
This new kind oi aspirin ,abler dissolves
more quickly, lets ths aspirin gct RI ght
al the job Of relieving pain, reduces the
aUduy ~ ordinary aspirin. add does
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08

YOUR CREDIT rs GOOD
Use our budget payment plan for
building repair. maintenance. insula-
ton storm saEh or anything we sell
REsTRiCk LUMBER co.
1900 Wyoming HOEsrih 2f2l
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08

Ennes. %. is in Italy and has
taken part IN all the invasions
since June The other boy. Pvt.
Robert Lee. Is, is at Fort Bliss,
Tex and II is 10 HIM Mrs. Ennes,
now a shipping clerk az Micro
matte Hone Co, is sending money
for a trip home 20 see his dad.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
FEARED RUSSIA

"She has never allied herself
with the AXIS powers but she
feared Russia more than she did
Germany. She has repeatedly
declared that she wants peace
rs soon as II can be had in CON
formlty with the purely defcn-
alive position she has taken.
:. I'VE now know the srmlstice
terms that the Soviet Union has
handed Finland. Finland II in
vited to risk new war without
being informed about the final
peace which would be 'negotl-
ated in the future and only after
Finland has fulfilled the other
conditions OF the armistice.
Among them are the probably
Impossible ones of informing
German army of 100000 men
and OF giving up places in parts
of the country vital 10 Finland's
own defense.
THE terms Indicate. too. that
Finland may have 90 eede once
more at hast the territory OF
which she was forcibly deprived
In 1910. What further she will
be forced to cede, l cannot tell.
II also appears that Finland may
be forced to give up the only
ice-free port she has on the
Arctic Ocean.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08

not iftitate or upset stomach - even
after repeated doses
rsur This eUt 10 remind YOU 20 get
Superin to-day, so you can have It on
hand when headaches, colds, etc, strike.
See how quickly II
relieves pain-how -
fine YOU feel after tax. ssGros'sst h y
ing Atyour Druggists ~ ~ ! Ss'S>.. -.
s. and 39s.
km!J-T
R4f4
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
Russia Terms
Sell Finland
Down The River
BY DAVID sENTNER

WASHINGTON. March S-The
Marsh peace tearms offered Fin
land by Soviet Russia indicate
that this little democracy OF tho
Battles is about to be sold down
the river" in violation of the
principles OF the Atlantic Charter
Senator Styles Bridges lRl-ni
New Hampshire declared before
the Senate.
"Finland's case II a test case"
he said. eff Finland II sold down
the river. II will set a precedent
for all nations and all peoples
In the future, IL will mean
turning our backs on the prin-
ciples OF the Atlantic Charter.
IL will confirm the already deep
ening fears that Russia has in
tentions other than have been
publicly revealed"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-03-08
EFFECT ON WORLD

Bridges asserted the kind Of
peace terms offered Finland will
have an important bearing the
world over and maintained some
OF the Moscow demands were
probably impossible 10 conform
with and others were unjust
ct will be the first instance
In which a small sovereign ma
ton will be called upon TO sub
nit Its own Interests into the
hands OF the guarantorS of the
integrity of such states, "@hr
said.
FINLAND In democracy a.
pure "a any nation. She j. At
war because she was attacked.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
BOROUGH SCHOOLS
 CLOSE TOMORROW
One Weeks Vacation Will Start, Final Term
 Opens May I

Naugatuck, April 20.-Naugatuck schools will close tomorrow after noon for a weeks vacation. This is the periodical recess after eight weeks of schooling.
 The final term of school will start Monday, May 1. Supt. of Schools Harold E. Chittenden said the school year will end slightly earlier than usualthis year, June 16.
 Announcement of the dates for the Naugatuck high school class day exercises and of the grammar and high school graduations will be made next month. The board of education will be- gin in May, its new policy of meet ing on the second Thursday of each month instead of the first Thurs day. This plan was approved by the board in March because some members found it difficult to at- end meetiengs on the first Thurs day.
 The boards next meeting date is May g.
 pr. George Mayo
 Rev. Dr. George P. Mayo, princi- pal of the Blue Ridge Industrial school, Beacon Hollow, Green County, Va, spoke at St. MichaelS parish house this afternoon at 3 o'clock under the auspices of St. Michael's Auxiliary. He discussed the lives of mountain whites. Clergymen and members of churches in Naugatuck and Water bury attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
PATRICK SUCRUE
 HEADS COMMITTEE
Annual Convention of Con- neCtiCut Rural Letter Car.
 riers to Be May z

Naugatuck. April 20. - The an- nual convention of the Connecticut Rural Letter Carriers Association will be held Sunday, May 7th, open ing at 10 a. m. at Grange hall in Straitsville.
 Patrick F. Sugrue of the Nauga- tuck post office is chairman of the arrangements committee for the event, which also will include the annual meeting of the Women's auxiliary branch of the association
 MT. Sugrue is also chairman of the Heavy Route Committee of the National Association of Rural Let ter Carriers.
 Among the officers who will be in attendance are National President Thomas c. Walters of Toccoa, Ga. New Haven County president. Clar- ence Hubbard and State President Charles Hodge of Waterbury.
 An invitation has been issued tC Postmaster Frank T. Green as the host postal official for the con- Vention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
TWO MORE GOLD
 STARS FOR CITY
War Dept. Lists Deaths of Two Waterbury Boys
 Killed in Action

Two local servicemen died in ac- tion overseas last month, according to telegrams received by their fam lilies yesterday. Private Samuel J Markese of 8 Drake street died ir Italy March 9, while Corporal Ed mund D. Mitchell received fatal in. juries in action in Los Nigros Marct 5th.
 Private Markese, son of MT. anG Mrs. Nicholas MarkeSe, entered tht Army year ago today, and served at Camp Croft, s. C., before going overseas eight months ago. He wa stationed in North Africa and latel sent to Italy with an infantry unit He was 19 years old.
 Last word received from the young private came in February. His letter was dated Jan. 30. The War De- partment yesterday informed hi; parents details on his death would follow shortly in 8 letter. In addi- tion to his parents he leaves three sisters, Mrs. Lena Sannizzaro, Angie and Catherine.
 Corporal Mitchell, son of Mrs. Ag- nes Mitchell of 82 Chambers street received the War Department com munication after she sought infor- nation about her son. Another To- cal soldier in 8 letter home com mented about the corporal in way which indicated something had hap pened to him, and Mrs. Mitchell then wrote to Washington.
 The corporal, who was 26-years old, was the husband of the former Lenore JanusauSkas of $50 North Riverside street. He was sent over- seas February IS, 1942, serving first in Australia and later in New Guinea.
 Survivors in addition to his mother and wife are two brothers Captain John Mitchell, who is witt the Ferry Command, and Staff Sergeant Vincent Mitchell, who k at the Curtis Wright school in Pat erson, N. J., and 8 sister, Mrs. Stan ley CheSnaS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
HAROLD PERRY
 IS CHAIRMAN
Named to Head Committee for tooth Anniversary
 of Borough

r Naugatuck, April 20 = It was ar- nounced today by the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce that Harold R. Perry has been appointed as chairman of the committee arrang- ing for the tooth anniversary cele- Mation of the borough which will be held June IT. No definite deci- sion has been reached with regard to the nature of the program.
 Other members of the committee are Warden Leo J. Brophy, Harold w. Brown, Harold E. Chittenden Leo R. Corliss, Mrs. w. G. Kirby Harold P. Baldwin, William M Chittenden, Judge Thomas Nearyl Victor N. Peterson, P. E. Rice, Ed ward J. Sodlosky, Claremont | TolleS and Harris Whittemore, Jr.
 Tho board of warden and burg esses at their budget meeting Fri day night, appropriated $500 to de- fray some of the expenses of the celebration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20

Naugatuck, April 20-Willard H. Cobb, George H. Tisdale, George P. Edmonds, and Harry s. Lewis were elected to the board of direc- tors of United States Rubber Con- pany at the annual stockholers meeting in Passaic, N. J. Tuesday By action of the stockholders, the board was increased from 15 to IS members.
 MT. Cobb has been employed by the rubber company more than 3C years, and is general manager of the mechanical goods, general products, and "Lastex" yarn and rubber thread divisions.
 MT. Tisdale has been employed by the company since 1920, and since 1929 has been director of pur- chaseS.
 MT. Edmonds is president and director of Bond Crown & Cork Company of Wilmington, Delaware He is also director and member of the executive committee of Will mington Trust Company and of Warner Company, both of Whining ton, Delaware.
 MT. Lewis is president of the J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
GEORGE WASDO IS NAMED SERGEANT
Squad Leader in Army E 10th Infantry Serving Since l94l

Naugatuck, April 20-George Was do, son of Alex Wasdo, 10 Cotton Hollow, has been promoted from corporal to sergeant in the infan- try.
 Seargeant Wasdo is a squad lead CT in the Army's 10th infantry div ision. He has served in the Army since Feb. A. 1941, and in the Pa cific area since Jan. l, l942. A for mer student of Naugatuck High school, he was 8 truck driver in civ- Tian life.
 The Cotton Hollow youth enlisted . in Go. 1 of the old 102nd regiment, Connecticut National Guard, before the war broke out. With him were his chums, John DiFran2o, Clarence Gcheithe and George Barto. All four shipped out to the South West Pacific war zone early in 1922, and only one has been home since, sergt. scheithe, new in California All four of the youths are now ser- ReantS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-04-20
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, April 2O.-Evergreen chapter, O. E. S., will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in Masonic hall. Motion pictures of the Masonic Service Center in New London VIII be shown after the meeting.
 Wedding intentions were filed re- centlv at the town clerks office by Dominic J. Gentle, USA, and Sophie A. KOzicki, Prospect street.
 The wedding will take place Sat- urday, April 22.
 Harry Churchill is convalescing at his home on Greenwood street after being a patient in St. Mary's hospital where he underwent a serl- ous operation.
 A delegation of women Of tne Naugatuck Methodist church at tended the meeting of the District WOmen's society of Christian Serv. ice today at the First Methodist church In Hartford.
 Among those making the trip are: Mrs. MertIe Donovan, Mrs. c. Van VlandFen, Mrs. Chester BOswOrth' Mrs. Fred Mowrey, Mrs. Roy R0mlg' Mrs. George Bell. Mrs. Edna Clad ding, Mrs. T. B. LOngstaff, and MTs' Frank Valentine.
 Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John and Borough Assessor Luke Coini- skey, attended Q meeting of munl- cipai town clerks and assessors m Hartford, Wednesday.
 Charles p. williams, passenger agent of the New Haven Railroad, addressed the Naugatuck Rotary Club Wednesday night at stratt0n's restaurant. His subject was "The New Haven Railroad. Roy M. Johnson, president. presided.
 4 bakery sale was held by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Hillside Congregational church today from il Q. m. to 3 D. m. at Hawleys Hardware Store. Church street. Mrs Carl Erickson headed the coii' mIttee.