The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-06-09

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 Pic Frank GentiIe son of MT. and Mrs. SebastnO Gentle of 45 Harpers Ferry Road, has been made cornoral with the Ninth Air Force Service Command Group in England. He's clerk in the supply and pro- curement office of that group In civilian life he was employed by the Chase Metal Works. He is graduate | of Wilby High, class of 1941.
 Donenic Lombardo son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Lombardo of 219 Orange Street. has been promoted to corporal at an advanced base of the Fifth Air Force Service Command somewhere in New Guinea. He IS motor vehicle operator in quartermaster truck company which moves supplies for the Fifth Air Force Corporal Lombardo machine operator for the Chase Brass and Copper Company here before joining the Army at in the Southwest Pacific and entitled to wear the AsiatcPacifc ribbon with bronze stars for the New Guinea and East Indies campaigns, the Good Conduct Medal and the Drivers Badge.
 Private Peter J. SiIvestrO of Willow Street, fOrTn erly employed at Ralph BruscinOs West Main Street barber shop, unexpectedly met Captain William Dewey" Roach former superintendent of police here at his post in London recently. While renew ing acquaintances with Dewey who should come along but another WaterburianS, John Claffey The latter said he has been in the Brass City in 30 years Pete and Dewey gave him all the latest dope
 Earl skilton has just completed 25 years of service at Scovill'S. He first hired on June 2, 1919 as nachinist in the Waterville Division He was awarded the twenty-five year pin June 2 for continuous service Tn 1924 Earl transferred to tooseng in the Hand Screw and Drill Press Department and this the depart ent where you will find him today. Earl born in Plymouth, Connecticut June 28, 1889 He served in the Infantry in World War private first class for thirteen months year of this time overseas. Being modest sort of fellow he would rather tell you about the farm which he shares with his father than talk of the Argonne On his farm he has three COWS, couple of horses and few chickens He raises this hundred farm among other vegetables and fruits, potatoes and corn.
 William Strong devout communicant of the Advent Christian Church, is critically ill., Lieu tenant Ralph PaScucci received his mail these days at the BOrmingham General Hospital in Van Nuys, Cal nornia. George Alcott is with the Merchant Marines and receives his mail in care of the Fleet Postmaster in New York City.
 Onion sets may slow down due to the heat but they always back strong. If the Germans really want to avoid destruction they should give their army as they announced they did Rome. When you neglect to take of your lawn at regular intervals the unkndest cut of a Many people afraid to dive in shallow water. We need more like them |. . A common dog is the best watch dog, says animal trainer Buy one with pedigree and burglar is liable to steal him.
 The bearded Coast Guardsnan Thomas F. Griffin a Navy photo of whom appeared on the front page of Wednesdays Democrat, is the of Mr. and Mrs John F. Griffin of Prospect Veteran of six North Atlantic crossings Seaman 1c Griffin yesterday returned to his base at Boston after ten-day furlough at home. Wilby High school graduate Seaman Griffin employed by the Lux Clock Company before entering service two years ago. Since then he has taken part n several naval actions in the convoy service. brother, Sergeant John F. (Buddy) Griffin, is serving in the South Pacific National Guardsman, he has been overseas 28 months. Another brother Seaman 1-c Charles Griffin of the Navy has been stationed in Eng land the past nine months.
 The many friends of John Creel formerly of this city and the of F. H. Creel of Cherry Street all hoping for speedy recovery for him. he is critically i'll at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford By the way John will celebrate another birthday next week
 
 Good Night.