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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
I HOMASTON Correspondent: Harry Lynch; Novelty Sholv Heads Playground Program
 Raymond Smith Wins Most
Patriotic Vehicle

Thomaston, Aug 14-The chil- dren of the Community playground held a novelty show Friday. Prizes were awarded for decorated vehi- cles, stuffed animals, dolls and hob- bies.
 Raymond Smith was awarded first prize for the most patriotic vehicle, Mary Ann Howan, 2nd., and William O'Brien, third. Y
 The award for prettiest vehicle went to Barbara Smith. Best dec- orated, James Matthews, honorable mention, Peter Rayder and William Heffernan. Prettiest doll carriage, Beatrice Kentana, honorable men, ton, Joyce Matthews. Prizes for the stuffed animal show were awarded as follows: First prize, cutest stuffed lamb, Richard Matthews; smallest dog, Anna Mae Hardness. Prizes for the doll show were awarded as follows: First prize, Martha Ned- derman. Funniest, first prize, Rob- ert Small, second prize, Anna Mae Hardness.
 A parents night program will be staged Thursday evening with the program getting underway at 6:45 p. m. Awards will be presented to children for perfect attendance and outstanding cooperation. The play ground will officially close Friday with all children taking part in a treasure hunt.
 The equipment which was ordered some time ago for the playground will arrive here soon and will be installed though the playground will not be in operation.
 Ludwick Sz0ka Dies
 Ludwick Szoka, aged 65, died at his home on Bristol street Monday morning after a heart attack. He was born in Grotnow, Poland, May 18, 1880, coming to Holyoke, Mass, in 1911, when he resided for some time. He came to ThomaSton in 1924 and was employed at the plant of the Plume & Aatwood Mfg. CO. until the time of his death.
 Survivors include three daughters Miss Helen c. Szoka, Miss Edna Szoka, and Miss Jean Tessier-Dil Lavigne. Four Sons, Frank, Stan- ley, Thomas and Senny, one brother Anthony, of West Sufheld, Conn.,, one granddaughter. Carol Ann and two grandsons, Robert and Gerald Szoke. He was a communicant of St. Thomas church and a member
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TERRYVILLE Correspondent: J. F. Ryan, IA w. Main St.; Tel.
 Bristol 8559.
 To Plan New 
 Factory States
 Victory Will Be
 Greeted by Whistles

Terryville, Aug. 14-George Curtis, secretary of the Plymouth Commun- ity Club has stated that the club has under consideration the possi- hility of replacing the Community Club building which was recently destroyed by fire by either purchase or by erecting large building for the benefit of Plymouth residents. It is expected that other Plymouth groups will support plan for com- munity use in which 8 number of organizations could hold meetings and other activities.
 The Community Club have named a committee consisting of Joseph Blakeslee Irving L. White and Lynn A.sRowlson to meet with representa- tives of other Plymouth organiza- tions interested in securing a water supply for the Plymouth section of the town for both home and fire protection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
Millions Paid Out In Social Security

Boston, Aug. l4-(UP)-On the tenth anniversary of the Social &c., curity act, regional SS director John F. Hardy revealed today $7l0.090. .000 has been paid New Englanders be- tween 1887, when the first allot- ments were made, and last Jan. 1.
 The totals by states include Mass achusetts. $454, All, ,000; Connecticut. $94, ,129.000; Rhode Island. $50, ,463.- 900: Maine. $55. 5.l76. 900; New Hamp- shire. $29644. 900: Vermont, $16,267.- 900.
 Hardy said nearly l36.O00 New England beneficiaries currently are receiving more than $2.6o0,00O month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
Jenks UnobIe
 To Find Home

Aldro Jenks, recently appointed the assessor for the city in place of the former five-man board of as- sessors. may have some difficulty in finding living quarters in the city. but he is well qualified in evaluating prospective purchases. The new as- sessor, who was granted a leave of absence from the University of Tex as in January, i94s. to become the tax research director of the state of Connecticut. resigned both jobs to come to Waterbury. He Is pres ently seeking r house. not to assess. but to live in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
BUILDING PERMITS

The following building permits have been issued by Inspector John T. Hartley;
 Eva Paluskas, enclosure Co front porch at ll2 Geddes Terrace, ez0o.
 Lena A. Platt. chicken coop cor. ner Grassy HilI and Bucks hill road, $500.
 Aksenty 0aIetkc, finish three rooms and laboratory at lle Tudor street. <1e9.
 niass8 sannIszarp. chicken coop n4 XheManla~ =Yeaue. 3eso.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
MIDDLEBURY Corresondent: Nancy Riley;
 Telephone 4-641O.

Middlebury, Aug. 14-Novena serv- ices will be held this evening at St. John of the Cross church at 7::30.
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer Crowley and son Elmer Crowley, Jr., are spend ing a vacation with relatives in Maine.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. M. atchelor, Yale avenue are entertaining MT. Batch elor's mother of Bridgeport.
 India now has 40,50 0miles of rail- road track and it's railroads carried 789. DOC, 900 passengers in 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
OKLAHOMA RAISES PAY

Oklahoma City (UP) - Most of the Oklahoma state employees in the lower salary brackets received pay raises up to ei0 per month starting July 1. lDl5, the state audi- tors oftIco reported Tho Inst iee- itIa.urc authorized ihc Iuereasr If paN Cor lHe bow bracket fnarleycS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
Church Program

Church Program
 In Trinity Episcopal church on Sundays, August 19, and 26, the Rev. Charles Norman Shepard will con- duct the church services at 10:45 a. m. On Sunday, September 2, the Rev. Richard Baxter of Middlebury will offciate, and on September 9, the Rev. Ralph Read, assistant Sec retary fthe Diocese of Connecticut will be in charge. During the four Sundays the Rev. Leonard Smith will be absent, the early Sunday service will be omitted, but the main morning service will be conducted by the visiting preachers. The Rev. Leonard Smith will reopen Sunday school and take charge of services on September 19.
 The Rev. and Mrs. Leonard Smith and hteir daughter wiN be away from Thomaston on holidays.
 Briefly Noted
 The West Sides will play the strong Northf1eld entry in the American Legion Twilight League, this evening at six o'clock at Mo- Grath's field. Tripaldi and Cyr will do the umpiring.
 Robert P. Lecko, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Lecko of East Main street, has enlisted in the U. S.. Marine Corps. He is graduate of Thomaston High school and was employed at the Scovill Mfg. Co.,, prior to entering the service.
 James Kennedy, Jr.. Bucky Strong and Robert McQuarrie, attended the Grants Training Camp held at Tor rington, Monday. Strong has been ordered to report for further try out which was held today.
 MT. and Mrs. William Smith have returned to their home in Norwalk, after spending the past week at the home of MT. and Mrs. Tyler Stuart of Hillside avenue.
 Clifford R. French Post, No. 22, American Legion will meet WedneS- day evening at the Legion home on Elm street. The annual election of officers will take place at this meeting. All members are requested to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14

companied his award of the Bronze Star Medal for "meritorious Serv- ice under combat from the period March 4, 1924, until May ?, 1945. He was member of the 350th in- fantry, the 88th Blue Devil divi- sion.
 In addition to the Bronze Star Medal, he holds a Presidential Unit Citation, the Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.
 While a student at the Watertown high school from which he gradu- ated in 1942 and at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., where he was studying before he entered the Army, Sgt. Milot was much inter- ested in the subject of art, and aft- CT successfully passing the required examination, was enrolled in the University of Florence, under the Army Education program.
 He entered the Army in Decem- her, 1942, and trained at Camp Gruber, Okla, and Ft. Sam Hous- ton, Texas, before going overseas.
 Grange Picnic
 Members of Watertown Grange enjoyed a picnic at Hurlbut's Grove, Roxbury on Sunday. The group left Masonic hall Sunday morning and had a covered dish picnic dinner at the grove. Games were played and later in the day the younger members of the group went swim ming.
 Thrift Shop to Close
 The consumer thrift shop conn., mittee announces that the Thrift Shop in the Byrnes building, Depot street, will terminate business be- fore September 1.
 A war memorial" rummage sale will take place Friday afternoon, i August IT from 2 until 5 o'clock, to close out all articles in the shop. Private Funeral Services Private funeral services for Mer- ton Homer Lamphier of 35 Cutler street, who died Friday were held at the Hickcox funeral home Mon- day. with Rev. John Maurice Deyo, pastor of the Watertown Congrega- tional church officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery.
 Playground Winners
 Winners of the races held at the Civic Union playgrounds Monday afternoon have been announced as follows: cranberry race (children l. 10 years old), Charles ONeil, first; Jimmy ONeill. second; Kenneth Depew. third; (chlldren 10-13 years old), Patricia Hotchkiss. first; Irene Yeager, second; Roland Boucher, thirdl piggy-back race, Patricia Hotchkiss and Billy H., first; Roland Boucher and Charles O'Neil second; Jacqueline Lafreniere and Richard Delaine, third.
 On Wednesday 6 hot dog roast will be held ct noon. The children will bring their own rolls. hot dogs and whatever else they wish for lunch. The drinks will be furnished and the hot dogs roasted ct the playground.
 Leave For Florida
 Mrs. Arthur Gillette, the former Miss Christine Butterfield, who has been spending some time with her parents. Mir. and Mira. 0. Edward Butterfield of Prospect street and Lake zoar. left Monday for her home ln Pensacola, Fla.
 She was accompanied by her ais ter-sn-law, Miss Marion Gillette. ol Linkfield road who has resigned hei position ln the office of the Prince. ton Knitting Mills. Inc. and planl to remain in Florida. for some tin| with hof brother and his wife. Mrs. oiiIeIfo'a hnshand. krihul 1|lIoito ol the Q. s. v. H.. ~1o [ .elaIIen1a at E10n1HH N.Ni4. EN&11'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
CHESHIRE Correspondent: Hubert Rigney. Cheshire: Phone 334
Storrs Post Set For VI Celebration
 General, Assembly
 On Town Green
 Eagerly Awaited

Cheshire, Aug. 14.-Announce- ment has been made by Commander Sherman A. Taylor of R. A. Storrs post, American Legion that the post will cooperate in the celebrating of V-J Day with a group7of citizens. As soon as the official word of the Jap surrender is received there will be a general assembly at the Chesln- ire Green. Rev. Alvin N. Bailey, Cheshire Academy chaplain will hold a short prayer service here. Gordon Bain will furnish music by amplifier for the block dance which will be held on Main street, be- tween Wallinger,s store and the Plaza block.
 Returns to R. I.
 After spending a leave at his home with his parents. MT. and Mrs. George c. Erskine of Milldale road, It. John Erskine, USNR, has re- turned to Quonset, R. l.
 Tomorrow the Feast of the As- sumption will be observed at St. Brigid's church and Masses will be said at 6, 2 and 8 a. m. This after noon confessions will be heard and also this evening.
 After spending vacation at East River, Madison, Duane S. Bristol, tax collector, is at his office at the Town Hall.
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NAUGATUCK Correspondent: Larry shepley Phone Naugatuck ss1s.
Correspondents:

Naugatuck Aug 14-Members of the Fraternal Order of Eagles from 30 cities and towns will assemble Sun day for the dedication of the Aere home in the Web Ster Block
 One of the features will class initiation with Cong Joseph E. Talbot heading class of at least 85 bers inatory work will be exemplified by the state officers crack degree team at Odd Fellows Ha
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of the National Polish Alliance. The funeral will be held from his home arrangements to be announced later. Friends may call at the home Tuesday afternoon and evening. The Lyons mortuary is in charge of ar- arrangements.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14

Confessions Heard
 Confessions will be heard in st. Johns church this afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock and tonight from to g o'clock.
 Masses Wednesday, the Feast oI the Assumption will be at 5:3O, and 8 a. m. There will be Mass in Bethlehem at g a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
Kills R.attleSnake

Earl Skilton owner of large farm adjoining Plymouth airport stated Monday that he had killed a four foot rattlesnake in his horse barn, located across the street from his house. A rattlesnake was killed on farm adjoining his, two weeks ago. Hundreds of the reptiles have been killed on Mount Tobe in re- cent years
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14

When a huge deep-sea game fish such as a marlin or tuna. Is hooked, it often hits . 45-mile-an-hellz speed in attempting to escape Special reels fitted with hlgh-Speec anti-friction ball bearings pcrInli the spool to revolve at &,6oo rcYo- lutions per minute to keep p41< with the seq giant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14

MT, and Mrs. H. Roy DepeW and their family who have been visiting in Pennsylvania have returned to their home on Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
Announce V-J Service

Rev. Arnold D. Johnson, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church has announced. that com bined worship service will be held in the church the evening of V-J Day, if official announcement is made in the evening, the service will be held the following night at 8. All residents of the village are invited to attend
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
Personals

Personals Peter Morell, who spent the week end with his parents MT. and Mrs. P. J. Morell of Prospect street has returned to his studies at Hamilton College, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-14
LITcHFIELD Correspondent: Mary Fioiek;
 Telephone 553-l2
Dave Deacon Up 30
 Day FurIough
Corporal Returns to Fort Devens, Massachusetts

Litchfield, Aug. l4-Cpl. Davlt Deacon returned yesterday to roLt Devens, Mass, after spending 2 ~ day furlough with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Deacon.
 Miss Mary Jane Saylor has re turned from a visit in New Y0Tk.
 Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wollen have returned from vacation at Owls head Harbor, Va.
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end evening; at St. Mary's at 4 to 5 in the afternoon and at 2 to 8 in the evening and at St. Hedwig's at and p. m.
 A special service will be held at 7:3O at St. Mary's the evening of v-J Day, in addition to the special Mass the following morning.
 Funeral
 The funeral of Mrs. Julia Svahn Olson, wife of John Victor Olson. z72 South Main street, who died Monday morning at Waterbury hos pital after a long illness, will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at Salem Lutheran church. Burial will be in Grove cemetery, Rev. William R. Frendberg officiating. Friends may call at the Alderson funeral home, POI Meadow street to- day from 3 to 5 and to g p. m. The funeral of Mrs. Dora s. Sta kich, Beacon Falls, who died Sat- urday at Waterbury hospital, was held this morning at 8:15 from the residence in Beacon Falls to the Three Saints Russian Orthodox church, Ansonia at 900. Burial was in Three Saints Russian Or thodox cemetery. Ansonia, Rev. J. F.. Grigieroff officiating. Bearers were Joseph Moran, Walter Mis, George Alderman, Carl Ackberg, Harry Molyneaux and Charles Glo- yer.
 Frank Butcher Home
 Y/1c, Frank Butcher, son of Mir. and MT. Lester Butcher, 367 High street, spent the week end with his family. Yeoman Butcher, member of & PIT boat crew, is now stationed at Melville, R. l., following his re- turn from the European theater. He participated in the landings at Salerno, Anzio, MelEe island, south ern France, during more than a years service overseas. His brother, Pvt. William Butcher, Army, has been sent to the Pacific. He has served with the Army for year and a half.
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Mrs. Mary Skubi has been visitina friends in Bridgeport.

A boxing show and entertainment will be held on Friday evening. Aug IT at the Bantam Fire house grounds for the benefit of tAe Ban+ tam chapel fund. Ten bouts nAxs been planned, featuring boxers from the vicinity. It is hoped that tNt additional bouts win be featurec between representatives from m U. s. maritime base at Fort TfaM bun and from the naval base in Lon don.
 Miss Mary Renders has taken q position in Franks Drug store.
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Mrs. James Hook and daughterS, Sally and Carolyn. are the guests of Col. and Mrs. s. A. Beckwisn.
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cola has recently been promoted to Aviation Machinist Mate, second class. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gillette of Linkfield read, He entered the Navy, May 2D, 1e44 and since completing his recruit training at Sampson, N. Y., has been stationed at Bronson Field.
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Mrs. c. B. Henderson and daugn- ter, Joan and Karen are spenulns three weeks with Mrs. Anderson< mother, Mrs. Hugh Stalker.
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St. Anthony's Notes


 Wednesday vii be the Feast oi the Assumption, a Holy Day Of op- ligation. Masses will be celebrates in the Center school auditorium q 6, 7:30 and g a. m. and at the Fed- eral Housing Project in Bantam Al 8 a. m. Confessions will be hearc this afternoon and evening.
 There vii be 8 high Mass 0l Thanksgiving in the rectory chapel at 8 o'clock the morning after the announcement of V-J Day.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward zeigler have returned to Bloomfield after spending week with Frank zeigier and Miss Lizzie Zeigler.
 Mrs. Howard Dunn, South street is at Nantucket.
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Meeting Tonight Friendship Temple Pythian sis~ ters will meet at Masonic hall to- night at 8 o'clock.
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Factory To Announce Victory

B. L. Hansek, personnel manager announced Monday that R.. B. Plumb general manager of the Eagle Lock O., had approved the official announcement of V-J Day will be heralded by the company whistles, the signal to be the v-three short blasts of the small factory whistle and one long blast of the large whistle, repeated several times. When the factory whistles blow, the employees are requested to leave the plant immediately. The factory will close down and will reopen the following day if news of the victory is received before noon. Should news of the victory be received after 1 o'clock or during the night. the fac tory will remain closed the balance of that day and all of the following day.
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Supper Meeting

A supper meeting of the Terry vile Lions Club will be held in their rooms, Tuesday at 6:30 p. m. at which time final plans for. the three night carnival which opens Thurs day night will be made. A full at- tendance Is requested at this meet- ing, SO that all arrangements in con- nection with the carnival may be made.
 The entire proceeds of the carniv- ai will be used for boys and girls activities in this town.
 Legion 10 Meet
 A meeting of Plymouth Post, American Legion will be held in their rooms ln the town hall. to- night to elect delegates to tho State Convention lo be held in LekeVllle. September f4 I1 cpd lf'
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Attend County Meeting

Chief c. J. Carrigan. W. H. Hoff- man, Paul Malley, John Gibb, Wells Bramble and John Witick repre- sented the Terryville Fire Depart ment at a meeting of the Litchfield County Fire Chiefs Emergency Plan which was held in Falls Village. Monday night.
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A special BeFVlce of IhanksgiVlng XII be held at St. Francis church u~z:30 D. m. on v-J Day. At St. Mary's church on the day follow lne Vel Day c special Mass will be held at Q D. m.
 The Feast of the Assumption of ,lie Blessed Virgin will be observed pn wednesday. which will be iset sx.de as e Holy Day ol Obligation Nasses will bo celebrated .nt 9k grancls' at 6:15. 6:30. 7s30 and Q h.. et sl MefyA at s. and a. n tf ft H1l#|E's.
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Briefs

Mrs. Howard Dunn. South street. is at Nantucket.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-21
COIIecfiViZatiOn us "a
Tax bod sc

the utility revenues, instead of its
total credit.
Mr.. Carlson charged that pro-
moters are causing private interests
to sell out to municipalities in order
to give the latter an opportunity to
capitalize on their tax exemption
subsidy, rather than to compete on
the basis of efficiency and economy
in serving customers.
The resultant new securities are
then bought by wealthy individuals,
who are attracted by the lure of tax
exemption which municipal and state
bonds enjoy.
Such utilities" Mr.. Carlson
declared, "are oWned and operated
IN NAME ONLY by the cities, and
the operation is primarily FOR TAX
EVASION"
SIMILARLY so.called co operative
- associations, for marketing farm
products and for distribution, ARE
SUBSIDIZED WITH TAX EX-
EMPT PRIVILEGES, which give
them an edge on business companies
subject to taxation.
Such widespread handing out to
favored groups of free ride on the
cost of government in turn subjects
citizens and business corporations to
confiscatory rates of taxation, and
threatens the survival of the Ameri-
can system of private enterprise.
1t confuses the public, giving the
fallacious impression that such spe-
cial pets of politicians give some
thing for nothing.
The Carlson bill should be
adopted, and it's philosophy should
be extended to the whole field of
collectivized business activities.
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-21

HIDDEN subsidies to utilities
IL owned by governmental agencies
tend to vitiate their value as yard.
stick.
For example, part Of the capital
cost of power projects, such as the
Tennessee Valley Authority, has
been concealed through the device Of
writing off part of the outlay as
"Aood control
In the case of local government
owned public utilities, an invisible
subsidy is granted in the form Of tax
exemption,
For example, in Washington
state, special tax privileges enjoyed
by collectivized utilities owned by
public utility districts require them
to pay out 5 cents out of every dollar
of gross income in taxes, whereas
comparable private utilities are COM
PEELED to pay out 20 cents out OF
every dollar of gross income IN taxes
OUCH illegitimate discrimination
- transfers the burden Of support
ing government to private individual
and corporate taxpayers.
In the circumstances, Rep. Carl
son, Kansas Republican, has rem
dered a useful public service in
introducing a bill designed to break
up what he properly describes as a
"giant tax evasion racket.
Intended to stop the issuance of
tax-free utility bonds under the guise
of public ownership, Mr. Carlson's
bill proposes that there shall be no
federal tax exemption on interest on
bonds issued to finance a utility
where a city pledges as security only
Detroit evening times., 1945-02-21
Another Call for HeID

ASKED to see that every night club,
theater, bar, sports arena, bowling
alley, dance hall or any other place
of amusement or recreation is
DARKENED by midnight
This means midnight, and not 10
minutes after.
This means private clubs, as we'll
as public places.
And there is only one exemption
places serving food exclusively.
MIR. BYRNES explains that this
WI curfew will save fuel, save
transportation and save manpower.
Once more, he has asked for
voluntary compliance.
II there are among us any
Uho do not ruant to comply, fed
eral agencies Will deal Uith them.
Mr.. Byrnes has ordered VINO to
withdraw all workers from such
places, and he has ordered WPB,
ODT and OPA to lend VINO their
help "to the fullest extent"
There are no lights BEFORE
midnight or AFTER in the foxholes.