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Evening star., 1945-04-26
Children Get Beehive

A new beehive which Will afford
close observation of the small
winged insects will be installed at
the Children's Museum, 4215 Massa-
chusetts avenue NV, Saturday
afternoon by Its maker, Frank H.
Schleer.
Evening star., 1945-04-26
Lost Tire Holds 81 500

SANDY, Greg. R.-Thieves broke
into Bob Smiths garage, blew the
safe, stole $65 They lost one of
their tires as they drove away. In
side it were $1,000 and a $500 War
Bond.
Evening star., 1945-04-26

eratlonS against
the enemy while
serving as COM
manding officer
of a cruiser dur
ing the period
from October IA
to "a, 1914"
His cit a ton
said that during
a heavy enemy
torpedo pla n e
attack on our
t or ce s, Capt.
A | e x a n d e r
fought his ship
so effec t lively
Evening star., 1945-04-26

that she shot Can't Alexander.
down six torpedo planes" During
another operation he maneuvered
his ship so as to repel attacking
enemy aircraft and destroyed at
least two.
Capt. Alexander's wife lives at the
Washington address. They have two
sons also serving in the Navy: 1t
u. g. William H. and Ensign Rich
ard G.
Col. John F. Holland, A, who was
killed in action last January on
Leyte, has been awarded the Legion
of Merit posthumously for excep-
tional contributions to training of
infantry units. The award was pre-
sented at the Army War College re-
Gently by Gen. Joseph W. Stilwell
to Col. Hollands widow, Mrs. Bea-
trice Holland of 1925 Southern ave-
nue. Sc.
Col. Holland was charged with
training matters of a normal and
specialized nature pertaining to in
fantry units and to various impor-
tant specialized types of training,
much of a highly secret nature" :"
the citation said "He was respon-
sible for material improvements in
the infantry battalion combat firing
tests"
A native Of Savannah, Ga, Col.
Holland was graduated from West
Point in 1925. Besides his widow he
| leaves three children who also at.
tended the presentation ceremonies.
They are Ruth, l6; James. IA, and
John, II.
S/Sergt. Arthur n. Pett, killed last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
Camp Mataucha Holds Formal Opening Today
Experienced Staff of Supervisors Named for Season at Smiths Pond; City Camp Staff Also Organized
this summer at Camp Mataucha.

this summer at Camp Matauoha. City Camp
 Over 150 boy are participating in the daily program of the Water bury Y. M. c. A. City Camp. This program operates from g a. m. to 5:3O p. m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays with a program of gymnastic games, swims, and 8 lobby social program. On Tuedays in July the boys will take a trip to Camp Mataucha, leaving at 9:30 a. m. On Thursdays, beginning July 5, visitation will be made to various local concerns such as Cashin'S Dairy, Waterbury Savings Bank, Eastern Color Printing Company, Police Station and Station VERY.
 The director of City Camp this year is Richard I. Hansen who was given an honorable discharge on the point system from the U. S. Army last May. Dick Hansen was inducted into the army February 25, 1922 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Less than three months later he was in Hawaii. In 1943 he was sent to Aus tralia and in April 1914 he partici- pated in the 24th Division invasion of Holandia, Dutch New Guinea. On October 20 he was in the invasion of the Philippines at Leyte and on De- cember IS at Mindoro.
 On March g he returned to the West Coast from which he went to Fort Devens. After a 45-day fur tough he returned to Fort Devens where he received his discharge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
Salvation Army Units Mark 8Oth Anniversary
Special Services in Commemoration of Founding of
 Great Organization to Be Held Here Tomorrow

described as "the first international Army, with its heart to God and its hand to man."
 As countless persons know from experience, the social service agen- cies and institutions of The Salva- tion Army aid those in need of help regardless of race, color or creed. Lodgings and meals are supplied at Mems Social Service Centers; meals and care are given children at day nurseries; beds and meals provided at children's homes; pris- oners are visited and assisted when once released from prison; mothers and children are given vacations at fresh air camps; boys clubs are established in needed areas to pro- vide recreation and character building activities; and maternity homes and hospitals assist in so- cial service cases.
 War Service
 During the first World War, The Salvation Army gained an excellent record for its service to the men at the front and from the hundreds of letters received since this war began, the servicemen and women have been given the same generous service by way of the 5000 War Service Units including 1000 mobile canteens operated by Salvationists. In just the South Pacific area alone, there are 845 War Service Centers.
 From the obscure corner in Mile End Waste, London. to the earth's far corners from the doctrine of one man and his loyal wife, pil- grims in the religious and social service principle of the counsel: Thou shalt love the Lord Thy God and Love thy neighbor as myself" The Salvation Army has become an international, human itarian force.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
BOY SCOUT CAMP
 OPENS JULY 1.
Eighty Youngsters Sched= uled to Report; Butler
 Camp Director

Eighty Boy Scouts of the Matta- tuck Council will report at Camp Mattatuck Sunday afternoon to start the 1945 Camping Season. A work party consisting chiefly of the Junior staff has been at Camp this past week getting everything in readiness for the opening Sunday.
 Assistant Scout Executive Edward F. Butler will serve as resident Camp Director and will be assisted by popular Joe Sergeant of Naug- atuck who will again have charge of the waterfront activities, while Charles Daniels the genial chef of last years season will again preside over the kitchen. A staff of 20 selected Senior Scouts will help Scouts with their Scoutcraft Train ing and Camping skills.
 Napoleon Charbonneau, chairman of the Camping Committee assisted by William J. Lovett and members of the Camp Staff have been busy during this spring on various camp improvements the chief of which is the reopening of Camp ca and the extension of a water line through this area. In all three provisional Troop Campites will be used.
 Camp Mattatuck will operate un- til August 19 and the camp will be filled to capacity most of the sea- son. The second period July 8-15 is already closed as is the last week, August 12-19 although there are still some rooms for Scouts other weeks. In addition to those camping in the provisional troops at least threo of the Council Troops will conduct their own camp during the season namely Troop 1. Plymouth Troop 13 Of Waterbury and Troop South Britain. When Scouts report at Camp Sunday afternoon they will receive physical recheck from Dr. Richard C. Meo and following that will be classified according to their swimming ability. After Retreat and supper the opening Campfire of the season will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

Colonel Richard F. Stretton, chief executive for The Salvation Army in New England, announces the observance of the 80th anniversary of the founding of The Salvation Army by General William Booth in all corps centers on Sunday, July l.
 On July 2, 1865, an ordained Methodist clergyman, the Rev. Will liam Booth, began his unique min istry when he preached the gospel of Christ from the street corners in crowded slum districts of East London. AS the movement gathered force, and when converts and work CTS were refused membership in established churches, he united them in a non-sectarian organiza- tion known as The Christial Revival association which later became The Christian Mission. In May 1878, the term Salvation Army" was adopted.
 Became General"
 Rev. Booth, who became known as General" when The Salvation Army was organized along semi military lines with ranks, strict training, discipline and in 1879, with the addition of uniforms-app sociology with his preaching by set ting up soup kitchens to satisfy the physical hunger of those he preach ed to. Although such a practice was considered radical in those days when illiterate masses were scorned, General Booth gradually expanded his social service, work to aid the homeless, sick and unemployed, un- married mothers, criminals and other unfortunates.
 His first headquarters was opened in Whitechapel road, London, in 1867 and today, The Salvation Army has 17,816 corps and outposts, 27,- AT officers and cadets and is es- abolished in 97 countries and col onies.
 The purpose of The Salvation Army is to inspire humans to Chris tian living and besides considering the spiritual welfare of man, it be- lieves in alleviating human needs. Their theme-"a man may be down gut never out"-was more recently
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

An Air Service Command Depot, England-The promotion of John G. Griffin from Pfc. to Corporal was announced today in England by Brig. Gen. J. H. Houghton, com manding general Base Air Depot Area, Air Service Command.
 Cpl. Griffin is serving as a n En- zine Mechanic with the Air Service Command, the organization that backs the air war in Europe by readying new front-line planes for action, speeding tons of supplies to forward air bases, delivering bombs and ammunition to combat stations and repairing battle-damaged air craft.
 He is the son of MT. and Mrs Dennis Griffin of 82 Walnut street Waterbury, Conn.
 Before entering the army in May 16, 1942 he was employed by Amer ican Brass Go. He attended Crosby High school.
 The engine mechanic has two other brothers in the service, Sgt. Joseph Griffin, in England; and Pfc. Thomas Griffin, now stationed in Louisiana.
 Arthur E. Somma, Aviation Ma chinist's Mate Second Class, U. S. N. R. of 146 Bridge street, Water bury, Conn.,, has returned after 9 tour of duty with search plane squadron operating from Navy bases in the Caribbean.
 Attached to Navy Patrol Bombing Squadron 147, Somma was a gunner aboard Navy Ventura search plane. His squadron carried out long range day and night search flights, in all kinds of weather, on the lookout for enemy submarines and other threats to our surface forces.
 The 23-year old combat aircrew- man is the son of Mrs. Anna Ju- liano of the Waterbury address.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

The staff of Camp Mataucha, the Waterbury Y. M. c. A. camp To- cated on Smiths Pond, in Water town has completed an extremely busy and interesting training week program. Camp has been readied and all personnel are waiting the arrival of the campers Saturday, June 30th, the opening day of the camp season which runs through August 18th.
 Among the key staff personnel are Gordon Gentles, Associate Camp Director with seventeen years of camping experience. Pat Famiglietti Health Director is junior at Julius Hartt College of Music. Pat has a fine background in health and safety. George Bosylius, a former State Life Guard, will head up the waterfront program, assisted by Jo- seph Reilly, former Crosby swim ming and diving star. Camp clerk will be Dario Breata, third year man at Pace Institute of New York, college of accounting. Mrs. Arthur Feeley, 8 former Southern New England Telephone supervisor. will be in charge of the Health and Sanitation of the dining hall.
 Guest Speakers
 Among the guest speakers to ad- dress the Camp Staff was Bill Briggs, former Camp Mataucha di- rector who, during his dictatorship, did much toward putting the " camp in the forefront of Connec- ticut camps. Bills topic was the philosophy behind camping and he stressed the fact that all boys must be treated as individuals and that a counselor must be on the alert to the needs of the individual. Joe Ri- many. physical director of the Gen. tral ", talked on health and safety in camping. Clayton Brown of the North End Branch conducted a Ses- sion on camp behavior problems. Herbert Smith, general secretary of the Waterbury ", wound up the series with a discussion on the phil osophy of Camp Mataucha. Bill Carr camp director, $ looking forward to a fine experience for the more than 120 campers who will participate in this wondenlul all round progAam
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
v Surpasses Quota In Seventh War Bond Drive
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

With U. s. Forces in Belgium Men of the 3268th Ordnance Base Depot Company, who helped operate an ordnance depot here while under v-bomb attack, have been awarded battle stars for the campaigns Of Northern France and Germany.
 Among the men receiving battle stars were two Waterbury service men: Pfc. Michael F. Moote, 302 Wilson street, and Pfc. John F. Parker, 2548 East Main street.
 Last December, counter-attack- ing German forces were within a few miles of the depot and V-bombS crashed into the depot area many times. The men worked on, load ing ordnance material into conveys for shipment to front-line units. Their weapons were at hand and preparations for destruction of sup plies on hand in case the Germans over-ran the area were completed.
 German bomberS and straflng planes were other threats. The huge stockpiles of ordnance mate rial were guarded day and night against possible sabotage attempts by German paratroopers.
 The 3268th arrived in Normandy two months after the initial land- ings. Men of this unit, veterans of depot operation for two years in the United States and England, ], operated an open-air supply depot in mud so deep that at times tanks were needed to tow supply trucks out of the area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

First It. Harold c. Martin, Jr. has left for Atlantic City, N. J., to await reassignment, after spending a 30-day furlough with his parents. Cheshire road.
 A pilot and co-pilot on B-17 Fortress bomber, Lieut.. Martin completed B missions over enemy territory. He trained at various AAF bases in California, Texas and Arizona, receiving his silver wings at Pecos, Texas. The lieu tenant was advanced to his pres ent rank three months ago in England. He entered the service in February, 1941.
 Two Waterbury aerial gunners based in Italy with the 14th AAF have returned to this country anc are awaiting leave at Fort Devens Mass, after completing almost 5( missions.
 They are S.-Sgt. James P. Mo. Donnell, 19, 63 Fifth street, thi! city, and S.-Sgt. Peter Butkevich 19, 621 Buckingham street. Oakville In the Pacific-Bernard Madnick .9, seaman, second class, whose mother, Mrs. Rose Madnick, lives at 187 Lincoln street, Waterbury Conn, is serving aboard a high. speed minesweeper.
 Eo,,rteeo other ConnactjclYt nner also are on the ship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

Individual sales in series E bonds Jagged behind national figures throughout the Mighty Seventh, and this morning as figures were being tabulated the Series E. quota of $6,915,0 ,000 still lacked approx imately a million and half to- ward the desired goal. Record breaking sales by the security div ision, which exceeded its quota of 3,524, 600 an excess of five million dollars and the surpassing of the quota of $2,7O0, 900 in bonds other than series E boosted the Mighty Seventh over the top here.
 Splendid Job Done'
 MT. Moran stated he felt Water- burians had done a splendid job in the Mighty Seventh, considering the fact the quota was higher than in any of the previous six bond drives. He also pointed to the fact that as final safes are received from indus tries and other divisions the bond figures will be raised
 Horace Baldwin and Austin Adams, co-chairmen of the securi- ties division, deserve much credit, MT Moran stated, for their splen- did work in pushing the securities division quota to an excess of $5,o00,000 and thereby giving sub stantial boost to the tagging cam paign here. MT. Baldwin and MT. Adams, served as chairmen of the Litchfield County Drive, where total sales reached $37,726, ,O45, or more than 45 per cent of the treasury assigned quota for that district.
 "E" Bond Sales
 Total sales in series E. bonds struck a peak of $5,055 900 this morning or 78 per cent of the quota Complete returns have not been re- ceived from the industries and oth- CT divisions within the past few days, but it is believed the series E sales, upon completion of the drive will approximate 87 per cent of the $6,915, 900 quota. Payroll deductions through the period to July g will be added to the final returns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
STATE POLICE SOLVE
 LITCHFIELD PROBELM

With the arrests of Robert Er- hardt, IT, Bantam, and 14-year r-old companion, State Troopers James Conlon and Wilbur Calkins have solved series of minor thefts which has plagued Litchfield and vicinity for the pasttwo months, It. Paul Lavin, commander of the Ltchfield barracks said today. Most of the loot was recovered from . tent the boys were livirs in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
MEMBERSHIP GAIN
 FOR ROTARY CLUB

The color film Remember These Faces" will be shown before mem- bers of the Rotary club at its week ly luncheon meeting to be held at The Elton, Tuesday, July at 12:10 p. m.
 The local organization now has a memberhsip of 128 or a gain of 16 over the previous year. According to the annual report filed at last weeks meeting total of $l8,291 is shown as assets of the organization with no liabilities listed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
STIPULATION FILED
 ON TAX ASSESSMENT

A stipulation for reduction of an assessment on property on Lake wood road near Grilleytown road was entered in common pleas court yesterday in the appeal action brought by Gerard and Josephine Charbonneau of Waterbury against the City of Waterbury.
 The building had been assessed at $6, 900 and the land at $350, mak- ing a total of $6,350. The new assessment is S4,500 for the build ing and $350 for the land, or a to- tai of $4,85O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

Private John A. Peach, the son of MT. and Mrs. Alfred N. Peach, Plank road, recently left the coun- try for overseas duty. The infan- tryman entered the service in July, 1914, following his gradua- tion from Crosby High school, and studied at the Norwich University, Northfield, Mass. He was later as- signed to Camp Banding, Fla, and Camp Meade, Md.
 His bOrther, Alfred N. Peach, Jr., fireman 1-c, has been on duty in the Pacific theater for the past several months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
BUNDLES FOR BRITAIN OFFICIALLY TERMINATED

The Waterbury branch of Bundles for Britain, Inc, was officially dis solved today, in accordance ith an order received by Mrs. Arthur R.. Kimball, president, from the British War Relief society.
 The local branch was formed in June, 1940. Numerous articles of clothing and household goods have been shipped to British servicemen and civilians by the local group. Since October, 1943, the unit sent 5,709 articles of clothing, along with 1,636 knitted garments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
SUPERVISORS ATTEND
 WEEKLY CONFERENCE

The first of & summer-series of Saturday morning conferences of playground supervisors was held this morning in the city court room at the City Hall. William J. Derwin recreational supervisor for the Park Department addressed the group.
 Plans for gala carnival event at city swimming pools and play grounds were laid out for the con- ing week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
ROYAL CLUB OFFICERS
 FORMALLY INSTALLED

Harold Waterworth, advisor, in- stalled the following new officers at a meeting of the Royal club at the East End Community Center last night: Freddie Wiehn, president; Ray Gordon, vice president: Jack Mulligan, secretary; John Kinney, treasurer, and Charles McGowen. chaplain.
 The club, comprised of young boys. presented gifts to Daniel Hawkins and Michael Cantino. their coaches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
JUDGMENT OF S867
 GIVEN PLAINTIFF

Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas J. Molloy handed down a judgment of $867 for Mae Mo- Kenna of Waterbury yesterday in her civil action against Edward H. Coughlin. also of this city. The judgment was made following a hearing in damages.
 The litigation was based on an automobile collision Jan. 30, 1914, on the Waterbury Cheshire road near the Prospect road. The plaintiff sought to recover for personal in- juries and for damages to her car.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

Rabbi David Polish ef Temple Israel was elected to the executive committee of the Central Confer ence of American Rabbis at A. lantic City, N. J., yesterday. Rabbi Abba Hillel Silvers of Cleveland is president and Rabbi Abraham Feldman of Hartford is new vice. president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30

First It. Betty LaDue, 68 Engle- wood avenue, who has been spend- ing a leave here will report to the U. s. S. Chateau -Thierry in New York, tomorrow for a Pacific as- signment. The Army nurse has been serving on the hospital ship in the Atlantic area for the past two years. She is a graduate of Waterbury Catholic high school, and upon entering the service in March, 1943 trained at Camp Devens, Mass.
 Her brother, Corp. Charles La- Due, Wilson street, recently re- ceived an honorable discharge after serving four years in the South Pacific.
 They are the children of MT. and Mrs. Charles LaDue of the EnglewoOd avenue address. MT. LaDue, a veteran of World War I, served overseas under General Pershing for two years. He was formerly commander of the local branch of the Veteran of Foreign Wars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
IreasuryDe Departments s Over-All Assignment
 Impressively Exceeded
Deficiency in 'E' Bonds Purchases; General Results Pleasing to Committee

Waterbury's Seventh War Loan drive, which started more than six weeks ago. went the top this morning with total overall figure of $23 000 exceeding the Treasury assigned quota by ten per cent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
&>.MMS7yn~1 ESTABLISHED 1885
ESTABLISHED 1885

Don't let it be said, thot through your head no thought of July heat and how it's costly beat, entered. So = here's something for the book = It's a good old southern custom for southern eoIoneIs to look the weather facts in the face, and put on their SIS seersueker two piece suits, first day of July, letting the suns rays foII where they may.
 Or moyhop you may De $19.5o PoIm Beech fan who loves the sun ond summer tan under the Polm Beach breeze catcher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-30
BERNIER APPOINTED
 RECEIVER OF RENTS

Hector L. Bernier was appointed receiver of rents by Common Pleas Court Judge Thomas J. Molloy yes- terday for property at 178-1s4 Bald win street, which is involved in a civil action brought by Nicola Mon- tefuscolo of Stamford against Vito and Jennie Angelone of Waterbury. The suit, in which foreclosure of the property is sought, is based on a 5000 note executed July 18, 1922.
 More cheap hats are to be placed on the market in England.
 Dublin is rationing household gas by lowering the pressure.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-04-17
laps Lose 2O4
Planes in
0kinawa Attack
Third Effort to
Gust Yanks Ends
In Heavy Losses

GUAM, April II. (UP)-
The japanese air force lost
204 planes yesterday in a
third unsuccessful attempt to smash
TIE American invasion forces off
Okinawa, and Tuesday huge fleet
of superfortresses blasted six enemy
aircraft staging bases on the home
island of Kyushu.
Blazing aerial Battles were fought
between American and Japanese
pilots in the skies along a 360-mile
route between OkinaWa and Kyushu
Navy gunners cn ships ranging
from gunboats to carriers of the
Essex class joined in the fight,
front dispatches reported.
The battle lasted all day. Japan
ese planes trying desperately to
reach the U. S. fleet were sent
hurtling in flames into the sea.
A United Press dispatch from
Vice Admiral Richmond Kelly Tur-
ner's flagship said Mondays bat
tie offered some of the greatest
hunting CT the war for American
fighting men. 1t was Japan's third
try in IL days to cripple the U. S.
fleet in the Ryukyus.
(Tokyo radio, heard in San Fran
cisco by the United Press, claimed
Tuesday that 81 u. S. vessels had
been sunk around OkinaWa in.
three day period ending April 16.
The Allied losses in the area, Tokyo
said, now total 378 ships sunk or
damagedD