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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
More RumorS On
 Peace Movements

London, Jan. 20. (UP)-A Swiss report said today that Baron Franz von Papen, German ambassador to Turkey, has been ordered to negio- tiate a separate peace with Russia.
 The Geneva newspaper La Suisse reported that courier had left for Ankara with special instructions for Papen following an important meet ing in Berlin over which Adolf Hit Ter presided.
 Papan was said to have been ordered to negotiate a separate peace with Russia.
 The Geneva newspaper La Suisse reported that a courier had left for Ankara with special instructions for Papen following an important meet ing in Berlin over which Adolf Hitler presided.
 Papan was said to have been authorized to hold out certain con- sessions to Russia in return for quit ting her western allies. Hitler and his henchmen also drafted plans for German diplomatic activity in l944, the dispatch said.
 Radio Berlin early today denied the Cairo dispatch carried in Mos cows Pravda reporting a meeting of British and German authorities to discuss separate peace terms as pure invention"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Purple Heart AlUarded P1Uate John D. Barnes
-NEA Telephoto.

and loyalty.
 The Citation of Honor reads: Private John D. Barnes, who gave his life in the per- formance of his duty, November 10, l943.
 He loved to bear his country's arms He died to save its honor. He was soldier and he knew a soldiers duty. His sacrifice will help to keep aglow the flaming torch that lights our lives, that millions yet unborn may know the priceless joy of liberty. And we who pay him homage and revere his memory, in solemn pride rededicate ourselves to a complete fulfillment of the task for which he so gallantly has placed his life upon the altar of mans freedom.
 H. H. ARNOLD,
 General, U. s. Army, Commanding General Army Air
 Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
FUNERALS

The funeral of John Joseph Luddy, 5 Roland street, will be held tomorrow at S:30 a, m. from the residence to St. Francis Xavier church at g Burial will be in new St. JoSeph's cemetery. Friends may call at the residence, 3 Roland street, this afternoon and evening.
 The funeral of Mrs. Helen E. Car mody, 77 Walnut street, widow of Thomas Carmody, was held this morning at S:30 o'clock from the Bergin funeral home, 200 East Main street, to the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception at 9 where Q solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Donald O'Leary, assisted by Rev. George Reilley as deacon and Rev. Phillip Hussey, sub-deacon. Professor Frederick Harmon was or- ganist and Miss Elizabeth Maher soloist. Burial was in new St. Jo- seph's cemetery with committal prayers by Father OLeary. The bearers were: Harold Connolly, Peter De Vito, William Noonan, James Ryan. Bernard Dressel and Charles Lewis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

The Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to Private John Barnes, Waterbury youth, who was recently reported killed in action while serving with the United States Army Air Corps in the South Pacific. The War De- partment has also presented to the young hero's fsther, James J. Barnes of 494 Wilson street, an engraved Citation of Honor cer- tificate.
 Private John Barnes was widely known locally as member of the supernumerary force of the Wa terbury Police department and as an outstanding athlete.
 Formal notification of the award of the Purple Heart was contained in an official letter from Henry L. Stimson, secretary of war. It expressed the governments deep est sympathy over his death and paid high tribute to his courage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
APPEAL BOARD
 SET UP HERE
AIl Types of Draft Cases tO Be Reviewed; Traurig
 Chairman

A new Selective Service appeal board with headquarters in the Far rington building. here, and which will be known as Board of Appeal No. 6-B2 has been established for the purpose of reviewing all type of draft appeal cases that evolve throughout the 5th congressional district of Connecticut.
 AS stated here yesterday three prominent local men will be among the members of the man board, Atty. Edward Traurig will be chair man of the board which is compris- ed of pr. P. J. Brennan, prominent local physician and surgeon; Lewis J. Hart, president and treasurer of the Patent Button Co.,; all of Water bury and Edward P. Rowland, ON- ford, Connecticut past master of the oxford Grange and former select man of the town and John Walkin- shaw, of Ansonia, president of the c. I. O., Brass Workers union in that town.
 Lieut. -Comdr. John F. Robinson, state director of selective service to- day made known the names of the board as recommended by Governor Raymond E. Baldwin.
 Selective Service regulations re- uuire that a Board of Appeal should be a composite board, representative of all activities of it's district. and as such should include one member from labor, one member from in- dustry, one member from agriculture one physician and one lawyer. MT, Hart is the member representing industry, Mir Rowland represents agriculture, and MT. Walkinshaw represents labor.
 Colonel William l.. Larash, Sel- ,ectiye Service Systems coordinator for all Boards of Appeal, stated the new group will hold its initial meet ing within few days in Waterbury at which he will be present.
 The announcement of the newly formed board is concurrent with the announcement by local draft ottic- ials that the first contingent oi Wa terbury's pre-Pearl Harbor fathers will leave tomorrow for New Haven i for induction examinations. At least half of the contingents leaving Tor . the latter center within the next few days will be made up of these fath- CTS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

Permission to sell the American Mills property at SIS Min street for S70,0o0 will be sought by Attor- ney Alfred l.. Finklestein, receiver of Industrial Properties, me- at a short calendar session of superior court tomorrow morning before Judge Frank P, McEvoy.
 The prospective purchaser, whose identity has not been disclosed, has offered a cash payment of $20,000, A purchase money mortgage of $5o,- 900, with interest at four per cent and amortization at the rate of S2,- 800 per year, also IS proposed in the offer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Tottooed Lody SteoIs a Boby

Los Angeles, Jan. 2o-UP)-The tattooed lady was in jail today for stealing a baby.
 Red-haired, 18. and tired of being stared at, Diana Pauloski quit a travelling carnival in New York. fell In love with baby which reminded her Of her son who died as an in- fant, and took him, police said.
 Detectives had no trouble in find ing her. With her was 15-months- old Frankie Campos, son of an Ox- nard, Cal, longshoreman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
SoIv0ged 5 Bucks Returned 10 Cob

Leominster, Mass, Jan. 20 - (U. P.) - When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, machinist Mate Ro- bert Legault, 24, of Leominster managed to escape from the bomb ed Battleship West Virginia but had to leave all his possessions be- hind.
 Today while on leave here he told friends how five months later he received a small package re- covered from the ship during sal- wage operations. It was his bill fold containing a $5 bill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Legal Notice
NOTICE

sTATB of CONNECTICUT, DIs- TRIcT of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- BATE COURT, Jan. 18th, 1914 EsTATE of GIUSEPPE aka. 2 JOSEPH CAPRIO, late of the town of Waterbury, in said dis rho Court of Probate for the Dis. krIcf of Waterbury, hath limited and Allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said tsfafe to exhibit their claims for Ht'tflement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly att t#sfed, within said time, will be de- barred n recovery. All persons tn 6thfed to said estate are requested tr make immediate payment to
 JULIA MORROW,
 Administratrix. xGSf North Main Street.
 Waterbury. Conn.
 #oF oFNer of Court
 sfAnoUERrTE M. PATTY. z1s*k &esl. Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
REACH DECISION
 ON COMMISSION

A settlement out of court was reached today in the civil action brought by Emma V. Blanchard of Waterbury against Hormidas Vogel and Walter H. Hart, both of this city, to determine which of the Ge- fendants should be paid $3l0 com- mission for sale of her property at 27 Mason avenue. It was in- dicated the commission would be divided but terms were not disclosed.
 he plaintiff in her common pleas court writ stated that she is ready to pay the commission, but both parties have made claims and she desired court instruction on the rights of the two defendants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
F actory Property
 May Go For $7O, ,OOO
Unidentified Prospective Purchaser Offers $zO,OOO
 Cash Payment for American Mills

The jurlst also will be asked to decide on the bids for purchase of property owned by the Merchants Trust co. at a74-47e North Main street, The highest formal bid made at last weeks hearing was for &il,- 250 and the matter was continued at that time until tomorrow, pend- ing receipt of further offers.
 Uncontested divorce actions scheduled for hearings tomorrow are. Pauline Harrison against George J. Harrison, Bertha w Thornley against Howard R. Thorn ley, and Nancy DiAngelo Vernale against Sebastian Varnale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Full Weather Report

fNgIDE-FuII Weather Report ...
 Boston, Jan. 70 (UP)-Weather forecasts
 CONNECTICUT, RHODE Is- LAND and MAINE-COnsldera erabIe cl0udiness tonight. Friday fair. Little change in temperature.
 MASSACHUSETTS - Consider able elOudineaa tonight with In- fermittent light snow in the BeFkshlEes ending tonight. Fplday faiF. Little change in tempera- tures
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Noxis Claim Rome Bombed By Allies

London, Jan. 20-(UP)-The Ger man DNB News Agency reported that Allied planes raided Rome in the early morning hours today and many persons were killed.
 An Allied communique from AL giers had reported raids by Ameri- can heavy and medium bombers on seven air bases in the outskirts of Rome and north of the capital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
OBITUARY

RUEDE-Mrs. Rose (Jachimczyk) Ruede, wife of Carl Ruede and a sis- ter of Mrs. stephen Charamut, Waterbury, died at her home, Oak street. Meriden, Monday. The fu- neral was held today at 8:30 a. m. from the E. J. Stempien funeral home, 450 Broad street, Meriden, to St. Stanislaus church at 9. Burial was in Walnut Grove cemetery, Meriden.
 HARDT--Mrs. Mary Jane Newis) Hardt, widow of George P. Hardt, died last evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna H. White of Bristol Terrace, Naugatuck. She was born July 20, 1858 in Philadel- phia, Pa, the daughter of the late Joseph and Annie Connors Lewis. Mrs. Hardt was a lifelong resident of this city. She is survived by four sons, George P. of Waterbury. Frederick J. of West Haven. William G. of New York City, and Carl T. of Waterbury; two daughters, Mrs. Anna H. White of Naugatuck, and Mrs. Fdererick c. Ovens of Water bury, seven grandchildren and si1; great.grandchildren.
 At the time of her death Mrs. Hardt was the oldest member of the Second Congregational Church. She was also o charter member of Marian Rebecca Lodge, Order of Eastern Star of Cheshire, the Mary Caswell Tent, Daughters of Union Veterans.
 The funeral will be held from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, Saturday afternoon, at 200 o'clock. Rev. pr. John o. Walker officiating. Burial will be In new North cemetery, Woodbury. Friends may call ct the funeral home to- night from . to 9 and Friday after noon from Co S, and Friday eve- ming from q to 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
Warning Flashed To Merchants On
 Payroll Checks

New Haven, Conn, Jan. so- (UP) - The WAIker-Rackilff printing CO. reported Co police today that more than S,ooe pay- ron checks D Tlnted for Che Homer ID. Bronson O., Beacon Falls. and stamped with the name of Che Naugatnck Nation. al bank, were stolen from its plant last night.
 The checks we're numbered from one tO SeAS and police broadcast a warning they might be filled In and passed on un. suspecting merchants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
ULTIMATE CHIEF DEAD

The death of General Walther Wecke of the Luftwaffe, former chief of one of the most notorious Nazi purge units, was disclosed to- day in a German DNB announce ment of his burial.
 The announcement did not men, ton the circumstances of Wecke's death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

center, 5S Spencer avenue. The question Co be considered from vaEi- ous angles will be The demand of the American Jewish committee Co abolish the Palestine White paped,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
WORKMEN'S FORUM
 TOMORROW EVENING

The workmens Circle Forum has selected it's subject Cor general dis cussion at its meeting tomorrow night, ssS0 o'clock, at Workmen's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
IN MEMORIAM

Tn memory our beloved children, Virginia and Robert Roberts, who departed this life, Jan. goth. 1888.
 The ROBERTS FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, especially Tho American Brass Go. The American Metal Hose md The Waterbury Button Co.,, for sym pathY and kindness shown during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved mother and sister, Nellie Keller.
 (Slgned)
 BILL and EDWARD KELLER, MIR. and MRS. WILLIAM MEEHAN, MIR. and MRS. ANTHONY KLEIN, MIR and MRS. ARTHUR MERGER
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

Ratlon-weary housewives in Aus tralla say they now have to mind their peas and queues for beans,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
DIED

Naugatuck. Jan. 18th, 1914, Mrs. Mary Jane (Lewis) Hardt, of this city. Funeral Saturday. afternoon, at 2
 o'clock, from Alderson Funeral Home 70 Central Avenue. Burial in new North cemetery, Woodbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

Argentina will ship all It's surplus shelied peanuts to the United States lhI1 season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors, presslons of sympathy and kind ness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of Raffaela Tortora.
 (Signed)
 MRS. LOUISA TORTORA and
 FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

The funeral of Antolnette Napoli- tano, wife of Felice Napoitano, BPS Wall street, was held this morn- ing at 8 o'clock from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church at g where solemn high Mass was cel- ehrated by Right Rev. Joseph Val dambrini. assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell as deacon, and Rev. Rocco Nadile as subdeacon. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with commital prayers by Father Farrell.
 The bearers were Pasquale, James and Joseph Fasano, Angelo DIeo, Charles Gugliotti and Anthony Di- Carlo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20
MASSES

CARBONE-Month's Solemn High Mass of requiem will be celebrated Saturday morning, Jan. 22nd. at S:00 o'clock, at the St. Lucy's Church, for tho repose of the soul of the late Carmela Carbone. A months mind Mass of requiem will be celebrated Sat turday morning, at 7:S0 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Annie Guilfoile Sullivan, of Marion, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

The funeral of Mrs. Anna (Heal- ey) Collette, wife of Arthur J. Col lette, 35 Mitchell avenue, was held this morning from the Mulville fu- neral home, 270 West Main street, at 9:15 to the Church of the Im- maculate Conception at 9:45. Rev, Paul Spodnik celebrated the requiem high Mass. Frederick Harmon was organist and soloist. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal prayers by Rev. Philip Hussey. The bearers were Harry Barrett, John Barrett Damase Legasse and Aime Beauregard.
 The funeral of James Minnehan. 605 North Riverside street, was held this morning at 8:l5 from the Null vile funeral home to St. Patrick's church at g where a requiem high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Thomas Dignam. Burial was in St. James cemetery, Watertown. The bearers were James Grenier, Lauren Gra- ham, James and Francis Gallagher, John Burns and Alfred Reed. Mrs Thomas Healey was organist, and Mrs. Marie Barnes Murphy soloist.
 The funeral of Michael F. Lynch, g Orange street, will be held tomor- row at 8:15 a. m. from the Mulville funeral home. 270 West Main St., to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at g. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-01-20

The funeral of James F. Kilmar- tin, former steward of the Elks' Club, was largely attended this morning at st. Margaret's church, at 9 o'clock, from the Bereln Funeral Home, 29o East Main street at S:S0, Rev. James Kane of Clinton was cele- brant of the solemn high Mass, as- sisted by Rev. J. Oliver Cronan as deacon and Rev. Henry Dullard as sub deacon. Rev. Michael McVerry was seated in the sanctuary. The music for the Mass was in charge of Professor John L.. Bonn, organist, and was sung by the quartet.
 An honorary delegation represent ing the Elks included Walter E. Monagan, Harry Spellman, Edward J. Mcdonald, and Dr. Edward J. Godfrey. The active bearers, all Elks, were Thomas McDonald, James Rowley, Angelo Rosa, Will liam Corbett, Frank Monahan, Ed ward ODonnell.
 Burial was in the family plot in old St. Joseph's cemetery with com initial prayers by Father DulIaro, assisted by Father Kane.
 The funeral of oscar LaCroix, well known contractor, was held this morning at 8:15 from the Belleville Funeral Home, 66 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church at g where solemn high Mass was celebrated by Rev. Uhald Laurion, assisted by Rev. Benedict GauranSkus as deacon and Rev. Alfred Cabitor as subdeacon. The music for the Mass was in charge of Professor George Per reault, organist, with Miss Marie Jarvis as soloist.
 The bearers were Serge A. Be- langer, Harvey Pelletier, Joseph Harpin, Homer Bernier, Hector Bernier and Thomas F. Keenan. Honorary bearers were Thomas G. Smith, Joseph Beaulieu. Joseph Montambeault, and William Jarvais. Burial was in Calvary cemetery with committal prayers by Father Laurion.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-12-07
Stub With "a" Gas
Ration Book Valuable

Residents of Montgomery County
were warned that the mileage ra.
tioning record stub which they re-
ceived with the "A' gasoline ra-
tions are valuable and take the
place of the tire record formerly
sent to secure additional rations
in an announcement by Rationing
Administrator Julius P. Stadler.
The stub must accompany all
applications for additional gasoline
and considerable delay has been oc.
casioned by failure of many motor.
lists to send the stub with their ap.
plications, Stadler said. 1t no long.
er is necessary to send the tire re.
cord slip with applications but the
tire record should be kept for use
in applying for tires.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-12-07
Bronze Star Medal To
Col. Haskell Allison

Colonel Haskell Allison of Rock
vile, now with the Signal Corps in
France, has been awarded the
Bronze Star Medal for meritorious
service in connection with military
operations in the European Thea
ter.
Colonel Allison, native of Brc-
ward, N. c., is Signal Officer for
the Forward Communications Zone
Headquarters and personally coor-
dinated plans for the overseas
Communication Zone Signal Net
work from D-Day until the begin
ming of the final phase of liberia
ton. He also directed the installa-
ton of the communication facilities
for his Headquarters in War torn
Normandy.
His wife, Mrs. Rose A. Allison
is making her home for the dura-
ton with her brother-in4law anf
sister, Maj. and Mrs. Joseph NJ
White at IL Williams Street, Rock
vile. His son, William H. Allison
is serving with an Armored Divi-
sion in France.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-12-07

the end of the first week Of the
seal sale campaign in the amount
of $6,254.25 which is about 1890 OF
the amount needed to carry on the
planned program Of the County
Association.
Mrs. Dexter Bullard, president os
the Association, urges residents Of
Montgomery County to make
prompt return on seals, pointing
out that these gifts are returned
many times over in the protection
of the County's health.
Governor Herbert R. O'Conor has
proclaimed December 10th as
Christmas Seal Sunday, it has been
revealed by William B. Matthews,
Managing Director of the Mary
land tuberculosis Association.
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-12-07
Blood Donors May
Dedicate Gift
TO Men Overseas
New Rel Cross Arrange.
ment Provides For Donor j
Name To Be Attached 70
PIasma

In response to requests from
blood donors throughout the
country, new Red Cross blood
plasma label has been designed
which enables d donor to sign his
name on the label that goes on the
plasma package to the troops over
seas and to dedicate his blood in hos
nor Of a friend or loved one in the
armed forces. The new plan be.
comes effective December 7 and Fiji
each pint Of blood donated there
after the donor win be allowed q
inscribe a label in his oxn hand
writing with his name and The
name Of the serviceman or woman
in whose honor the donation was
made. The labels will be pasted or
the outside Of standard Army
Navy packages Of pIasma and ship
ped overseas. Inscribing label is
Of course, optional on the part Of
the donors.
The plan has been adopted as
the result Of numerous requests bs
friends and relatives Of servicemen
that some method be devis5s
whereby their blood could be deli.
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Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-12-07
COUNTY SENDS
THREE TO THE
'sNATIONAI"

Montgomery County has three
representatives at the National
All Congress which Is being hold
in Chicago this week. December
TO the 9th, Roscoe N. Whip. as-
sistant county agent. Edwin Fry
Of LaytonsvilIe and Marian Linthi-
cum Of Gaithersburg. Because Of
the outstanding boys work thai
has been done III Montgomery
County, Mr.. Whip was chosen to
accompany the boys and girls Of
the State.
Miss Linthicuin was awarded
the trip BY the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company for her work
in Leadership. Marian has been
an outstanding member Of the
Senior Council and Is serving as
secretary this year; n
In August, Miss Linthieum at
tended the work shop conference
at College Park and in October
represented the county At the
Youth Session Of the Country Life
Association conference, at FREEDOM
la, New York. She has been an
active 4-H member for 10 years,
has completed many projects and
this fall became member Of the
All stars.
Edwin Fry was awarded his
trip for his outstanding dairy
work. He Is = state winner Of the
Kraft Dairy Production Award.
Throughout the year, young Fry
has placed high with his exhibits
1T the various fairs. He Il presi-
dent Of both The Jersey All Calf
Club and the District 2 Jersey Calf
Club Association,
Montgomery County sentinel., 1944-12-07
S2.5OO,OOO s1.77OAe6.9e

the various organizations taking part in the Campaign
te Board Of Trade headed by John Fagan Chairman still
ned the lead reported This announced sales Of
$46000 following its bond rally held at the Indian Spng Country
Club Silver Spring weekend The quota for this Is
s2Oo 00c.0O. H
public schools by Edwin W. Bfoom continue
lead in sales Of Series Bonds although number Of the schools
have held their scheduled bond rallies The Chevy Chase
Elementary School, the Takona Park Elementary School, the Genmont
School held rallies Wednesday The Bur
and Kenngton Elementary Schools held rallies Thursday
Spring Intermediate School will its bond
gram December H.
County WarsBo Committee today expressed the
belief that the Motor Caravan Of the u Signal Corps which viii
December 49, will stimulate interest the
Sale Series Bonds This mammoth display entire city
Rockville from 1900 A. NJ; Bethesda
p NJ and Silver Spring from 700 to 900 p NJ
w Wrghtson State Chairman Of Maylands War Finance
that the State Department Of the American
Legion sponsor Bombers 100000 each Joseph
Cntre County Chairman Of the American Legion
activities, is assisting on the program locally.