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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26

Each Cub, Scout and leader who
believes In the ideal Of world Scout
brotherhood will be given an appor-
tunity to contribute personally what
ever he wishes. In addition, troops
and Cub Packs will decide the
method and extent Of their parti-
cipation.
The World Friendship Fund was
launched by the National Council
of the Boy Scouts Of America which
has underwritten the cost of its
promotion and administration.
In outlining the program to the
local Boy Scout Council, Ebert K.
Feetwell, Chief Scout Executive,
wrote, Through the fund we have
the opportunity to make still big
ger contribution to world friend
ship. The scouts in the ruined coun-
tries have few resources. They need
cloth for uniforms, Equipment,
handbooks, and help in the reorgan-
ization Of the scout program"
He reported that Scout Associa-
tons of other lands are already
helping to rebuild scouting. Canada,
he said, has printed scout hand
books in foreign Languages through
their 'Chins Up Fund and although
many British scouts lost their own
homes, they raised fund to help
brother scouts in liberated lands.
Parents whose son was former
Boy Scout and who was given his
life in the war may wish to con-
tribute to the World Friendship
Fund in his name so th..t the Move
ment he enjoyed may continue to
flourish and help promote peace
throughout the world.
Scout troops and Cub Packs may
contribute from their units treas
ury or money earned, such as
through the collection and sale of
waste paper, still sorely needed In
the war effort. Some units plan
special scout entertainments to do
nate the proceeds. No sum has been
suggested as contribution. The
World Friendship Fund will be a
continuous project as long as the
need exists.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE
THOMASTON YOUTH
KILLED AT LUZON
Staff Sergeant John Kewt=
kus Previously Listed
as Wounded

A veteran of the campaigns on
Munda and the Philippines, Staff
Sgt. John Kwetkus, 30, was killed
in action in Luzon April 4, the War
Department has notified his mother,
Mrs. Josephine KWetkus of Thomas
ton. 1t was previously reported the
Pacific combat veteran had been
wounded on March 10.
Sgt. Kwetkus had been awarded
the Purple Heart and the Good
Conduct Medal, the American De-
Tense ribbon and the Asiatic-Paci-
fic ribbon, the last with two cam
paign stars.
Survivors besides his mother are
four sisters, Helen and Frances
Kwetkus and Mrs. John Barron,
all of Thomaston, and Mrs. Frank
Traynor, Waterbury; two BROTH
ers, Joseph of Thomaston and Pvt
Anthony Kwetkus, stationed in Ger
many.
Pfc Michael CYCLIC, who has re-
ceived the Purple Heart for wounds
sustained in action January IA while
serving with the Seventh Army at
Strausbourg. Germany, is a patient
at Walter Reed hospital, Washing
ton. The soldier returned to this
country on March 8. His wife, Mrs.
Christine (Morrone) CYCLIC, Spindle
Hill road, Wolcott, and his parents,
MI. and Mrs. Frank Giglio, 226 Plat
street, recently visited him.
Pvt. Harold w. Cook, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Cook, 266 Wood
street, Waterbury, Conn.,, and hus-
band of Mrs. Margaret Cook, Mix
vile road, West Cheshire Conn.,, is
currently stationed at this Reds
tribution Station, where he will
spend two weeks before reporting
to his new assignment in the United
States.
He was returned recently to the
United tSates after having served
SO months in the Southwest Pa
cific thetaer of operations, where
he served as a truck driver. He
holds the Good Conduct medal, the
Pre-Pearl Harbor ribbon and the
ASiastic- Pacific ribbon with one
battle star.
Mrs. Bertha Karas, 6l2 Water
town avenue, has received the Pur-
pie Heart awarded to her husband,
Pvt. George A. Karas, who was
wounded in action in Germany
February rs. Karas has been dis
charged from an Army hospital in
France and has returned to COM
bat duty at the German front. He
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Karas of the Watertown avenue
address.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26
WAGE ADJUSTMENT
MAY Be CONTINUED
Postwar Conditions to
Determine Action Says
Mayor Monagan

Mayor John S. Monagan yesterday
declared he favored the continu-
ance after the war of the $500 cost
Of living adjustment for city en- :
plo7es providing econimic conditions
warranted such schedule. Speak
Ing before the Kiwanis club yeStel :
day noon at the Elton, the Mayor
cited the belief that city authorize
cannot determine conditions c'hich
will exist following the war and are
in no position at this time to deter
mine whether continuance of the
bonus" would be feasible and prac-
tical.
The Mayor further qualified The
statement by noting the fact that
inflatlonary measures are now in Ell
feet coupled with the cost of livlLg
rise which despite the increase IN
tine city's grand list and revenue
may tend, after the war. to offset
the latter assets so that 5000 in
crease cannot be maintained.
He also spoke on the postwar
aviation plans of the city citing the
difficulties being experienced in O. =
tanning adequate land Sewer con-
struction, street improvements and
the like also are being planned for
the city it was stressed.
Corp. Counsel Maurice Healey
was in charge VI the program Ia
dies night Will be celebrated Ut
the Elton next Wednesday in q
Joint meeting with the Shelton XII
wants club.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26
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ESTABLISHED 1885
NONE FINER IN AMERICA

What an investment Rogers
Peet Scotch Mist topcoot hos
proven itself to be, as thousands
Of lucky men con testify to.
Lucky is that man who puts $40
into one Of these fomous shower
and sunshine coats and just sits
back and sees the seasons roll
around for ten years - Protected
all that time whatever the
weather Protected with q hand
some hand toiIored Scotch cheviot
from old Scotland, hond done in
the New York manner, into q fa-
NOUS Scotch Mist topeoot by
Roqers-Peet craftsmen.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26

Gold mining interests In Colon
bia are appealing for government
aid.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26

Chungking's new cable tramWay
service is the first of the kind IN
China.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26

Private First Class GOvain, SON
of Mr.. and Mrs. Royal F. Govain
of Lakeside Boulevard West, re-
Gently recipient Of the presidential
citation for his work on V-Day
and thereafter, Is now somewhere
in Germany. A former emplOye
of the circulation department Of
the Waterbury Democrat, he is
one. of the many Waterburians
who have crossed the Rhine river.
A memorial Mass for the late
Technical Sgt. James F. Shana-
han, u. S. Army Air Forces, who
was reported killed in action after
he had been missing a year, will
be celebrated tomorrow at 8 o.
clock at St. Francis Xavier church.
He was the son of Mrs. Eliza beth
Shanahan, liz South street.
Pvt. Emilien Boisvert, 19, who ma.
been overseas since last October
sustained a fracture of the righ
shoulder blade in combat duty II
Germany March 3. 1914, the Wal
Department has informed his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Boisvert, G.
Union street.
The soldier was an employe of the
u. S. Rubber Co., previous tc en-.
tering the Army on March 3, 1914
He is a graduate of ST. AIMS pa.
rochial school.
Tech-Sgt. william F.. Dillon, Is
section chief Of the needles with tie
Vanguard Squadron of the Tenth
Air Forces veteran 7th lombard
ment group, is serving in India. He
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Jhon
j. Dillon, Giles street.
Cpl. John v. LaFauci, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Paul LaFauci, 81 Lannon'S
street is spending a furlough here
He recently arrived in the United
States after serving 81 months in
the South Pacific. LaF'auci was
with Co. E 1O2d. Infantry when the
National Guard unit was federal
lied in February, 1941.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26
SERGEANT HARVEY
FATALLY WOUNDED
Survivor of EventfuI Cam
paignS Meets Death in :
Germany

Twice returning to combat after
recovering from wounds in the
European theater, Sgt. Daniel j.
Harvey 49, was killed in action N
Germany, March n. according 70 q
War Department telegram received
by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. MI
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26
JUDGE HOPES FOR BEST

Harrisburg, Pa. = (U.P) = When
Judge Robert E. Woodside discov-
cred that an article had been stolen
from the juvenile courtroom he
commented, II hope that whoever
took 1t will make good use Of It,"
The article stolen was o Bible.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1945-04-26
Reorganization Work
In Devastated Allied
Nations To Be Started
MattatuCk Council Gives Official Endorsement Of
". Movement; Parents of Former Scout Killed in
T. Action May Establish Memorial

Boy members and adult leaders of the Mattatuck
Council Boy Scouts of America living in Waterbury and
surrounding towns of Ltched and New Haven counties
1t announced by Walter H. Deacon, Scout Commits
Soner of the Council will contribute to 'World Friend
ship Fund to help reorganize Scouting in allied countries
devastated bv the war
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
Guests From West

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Jaku-
bOwski Of Artesian road have as
their guests. their daughter and
her husband. II and Mrs. 3. +.
Smith Of Del Rio. Tex.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert r. Lamb
of GainSboro road had with
them their son. Pfc. Robert. a
released prisoner Of war from
Germany. who left by plane
Thursday for Miami. Fla.
T Sgt Henry DcGraf was the
guest Of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
Hague and daughter, Florence
Of Piedmont road. en- route from
Miami 10 Fort Knox. ny.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hague received
an orchid from Honolulu from
their son Cpl James Hague.
who was on Today furlough
from MS B-29 base IN the Mari
anaS.
Mr.. and Mrs Otis Nigh and
son. William, with Capt. Jesse
Simpson. have returned TO their
home In ShebyVlle, Ind, after
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
Mary Yale
Weds Vet

WHEN MARY FRANCES
w YALE received word that
her fiance, Mai. Daniel Bolger
.Jr., was en- route 10 the states
from Pattons European army,
il was the signal for wedding
plans 10 start. Hence the young
couple were married in Christ
Church at 4 o'clock Saturday
afternoon, with a small recep-
tlOn in the Whittier after the
ceremony.
Mary Frances is the daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Willis
Yale OF Lakepointe avenue and
the majors parents are the Dan
iel /. BolgerS OF Philadelphia, Pa
Tiny seed pearls adorned the
bridal gown OF white silk jersey.
1t was floor length and with II
she wore a small white hat and
carried her mothers prayer
book from which cascaded white
orchids.
The maid OF honor, Crystal
Chapoton. was gowned in a gray
crepe dinner dress with match
ing hal. Her flowers were pink
carnations and blue delphinium.
Ralph Roland came from New
York City TO be Mai. Bolgers S
best man.
After a few days in northern
Michigan the newlyweds will
continue their wedding trip
east.
The major served in Europe
for two years.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
Hostess at Party

Miss Betty Jane Heyniger,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
J. Heyniger Of Grandville road.
was hostess, Friday evening. al
a dancing and cocktail party.
The guests included Ellen
Brehmer. Frances Miller, James
Cooley, Joan Trombley, Marie
Bruton. Bill Nixon. Jerry Schell
Bill Foster and Ronnie Uzelac.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kenneth Fulton
and Mrs Smith with
Mrs. Ethyl Kane Of Glastonbury
road have returned from an ex-
tensive stay in northern Mich
igan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert j. john
son and daughter. Mary Ellen,
have arrived home after spend
ing the season on Torch Lake.
The Theo A. Kellers are back
from Tahquenenon in northern
Michigan.
The David d. Henrys Of Rose
mont road. the Victor Spathelts
Of Salisbury road and Prof.
and Mrs. John Emens and fam
lily OF Lancashire road have
rounded out the season on Little
Traverse Lake.
Prot. Emens and family are
leaving this month for MunCie,
Ind, where he has accepted the
presidency Of Ball State Teach
ers College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waldo J. Irwin
OF Grandville road arrived home
Saturday from DeS Moines, Ia.
where they were the guests Of
relatives
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
Pre-Nup pfiaI Tea Planned Friday

MRS. FRANK DAY SMITH
wi will give a tea Friday in
her residence in Warwick road,
Rosedale Park, 10 meet Miss
Patricia Givens, the fiancee OF
her son, Sgt. Lee w. Smith.
Mrs. Albert A. Givens Of So
rento avenue, mother OF the
bride-elect. and Mrs, Earl Laing
will pour at the tea table which
will have centerpiece of Au-
tumn flowers flanked by mach
ing tapers.
Containers holding deep
throated gladioli will be placed
throughout the house.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
Sister Visits

Mr.. and Mrs. T. J. Jordan OF
Warwick road have as their
guest, Mrs. JordanS sister, Mrs.
II 3. Gunnison OF Miami, lila.
Their daughter. Isabel Jordan,
has returned from Bangor, Me,
where she was the guest Of Mrs.
Roger Hill and Mrs Mel Sterner.
formerly of Detroit and Royal
Oak.
Mrs. Leo A. Johnson Of Ar
teSian road IS visiting with rela-
tives in Emporium, Pa.
Or. and Mrs 4 W. Squiers Of
Warwick road have AS their
house guest. Mrs. SqulerS SIS
ter. Mrs. Mae Pecard OF Jack
son. Their daughter, Joyce
SquierS, with Marilyn Teller.
daughter Of Mrs. Agnes Teller
Of Breton drive. left Thursday
for Pinebrook School for Girls
a. Glenn ATbor.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
Welfare Mee+ino

THE NORTH w r S TERN
WELFARE CLUB will hold IT'S
opening meeting on Sept IL az S
y. m. AT the home Of Mrs. G. a.
Rogers Of Stoepel avenue. Mrs.
+. r. Taylor viii assist Mrs.
Rogers.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09

visit with the Nelson NJ. Jones
in GTeenvleW road.
Ensign Gilbert J. George Jr.,
USNR. son OF Mr. and Mrs. Gil
bert J. George Of Glastonbury
road. returned by plane Friday
morning 10 his ship docked in
San Francisco after a Today
leave with his parents.
Detroit evening times., 1945-09-09
10Th Century
Opening Sept. I3.

TIE TWENTIETH CEN-
TURY CLUB Of Detroit will
open It's fall season with a
bridge tea and garden party
Sept 13 al 2 p. m. al the home
ot Mrs George Widmer Of
Washington road.
The party Will benefit Percy
Jones Hospital Mrs Lewis T..
Dunn. president and Mrs. Her
sChell +. Blanks Will pour.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20
SWINGING WITH
NITELIFERS
By LARRY CHISM


democratic social practices why did
she invade the sanctity of our
pleasure houses IN the first place?
Just Wondering: What's hap
pened that Bill Houghton isn't
around the play spots all these
frantic days .. How soon Emile
Jones, the singer, and his charm
ing bride. Ruth Jefferson. will be
at home to friends who will wish
them much happiness? The
Rentie booking agency Will release
some of their fine theatrical plans
10 the press? When will Joe
Norris finally come thru with his
plan 10 addition singers for his
combine? -. And what plans band
leaders like Fred Harris, John Eel
ton. Jimmy Davenport and others
have for the future? What has
happened to Johnny Traitor and
his band plans?
Turf Bar has a new owner
named George BARLEY. However
bartender Johnny Hill and Shorty
Bronson will still be on hand TO
attend the drink pleasures of their
host Of friends.
DAVE STEWART. congenial host
at Uncle Johns Cafe. is proving
himself a regular fellow.
II looks. shapeliness and per-
sondlity are indications OF the
achievement of success, their
charming Miss Drewry is certain
ly headed for a brilliant concert
career. She aspires to enhance the
culture Of the nation by becom-
ing an outstanding vocal artist
Has studied voice and expects TO
graduate in June from Institute
of Musical Art. Is considering
fling at mite club vocalizing on
sweet songs. She's BSG and of
the SBT class.
MY PET PIGEONS Moe and Poe
whisper that a certain Valley biz
ness man had heated words with
a well known Chi sportsman and
tavern owner. Local bigshot is said
to have called down the out-of-
toWner because he (the Chi viSi-
tori didn't patronize his drinkery.
Moe and Poe, COO however, that the
visitor did drop quite a few ST.
moleons in the local pad unbe-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20
Poet, Novelist
Join Book Drive

NEW YORK 49, Langston Hughes,
Negro poet and novelist, and Rich
ard Wright, author OF the best
seller Black Boy" have recently
Joined the national committee OF
The Books for Russia drive, headed
by Bennett Cert, publisher and au-
thor, and sponsored by Russian Re.
lief
The two authors are among the
most popular American writers
read in the Soviet Union where
millions of Russians understand
English and enjoy American and
British literature. according 10 I'd
cent reports from the Soviet Union
Books by such writers as Hughes
and Wright were among the first
20 be burned by the NaziS during
their occupation of the Soviet
Union when altogether over 20
600. 900 volumes were either sold by
the Germans for foreign currency.
or were put 10 the torch in true
NaZi style.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20
MIllINDER TO
HEAD REVUE 1T
PARADISE FRI.

For all around good ertcr'a 1
nent. its the Parad So theatre foi
the week starting Friday. Octohci
10 with Lucky DVr51ic' Nilir
der and his famous rcyordlr- or
CneStra, Deck Watson. fo-e crlN
with the Ink Spot, ard rl'
Brown DoteS. snd Ktty VI
RooheS;er's ar! friend
LUCKY MIIIINDFR t.r tho last
SIX months hos become one - tie
leading orchestra leaders n show
business tlday. and rs al due 10
luckV'S ScnSauora. rcco'dlng.
Who Threw the Wh.SkCy inrthe
We'll" This recording has been one
az the fsyorites on al jake box
~ parsdeS. In addition 10 Who
Threw the Whiskcv In the Well.
Lucky Will also introduce NlS lat
g., tune - the Paradise theatre
aid ence. The Honeydrippcr
Lucky Millinder and his or
eheStra has PLAYED in India. Chi
ma, Australia. Europe and South
America wherever there are,
dancers chances are they have
thrilled Ia Lucky'S inimitable
brand Of American swing.
Lucky is the proud pos SCISSOR ~
. specially carved IVORY baton pre-
scented 20 an bv the NahsraJah
a. lniorc The baton - inches In
lcraih. IS tipped ~ a. rr.dcScent
Fisr-Sapphlre
Sharing the spotlight % enter
tairmcnt this week a. the Paradise
theatre Nth Lucky Milludcr viii
be Deck Watson. formerly with
the Ink Spots and MS famous
Brown Dots
On the screen. Boston Blackie'S
Rendezvous" starring Chester Nor
Is. The latest issue Of the All
American News completes the
screen program
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20
Patrons Applauded
Carter Stage Show

encores. Wini Thompson amazes
you with her novelty dance as she
whirls and taps with chairs and
table balanced between her teeth
Tops and Vida offer a song and
dance act and then break out into
a whirlWind jitterbug routine to
take three bows for the patrons.
-
BANKS was great as his voice
ran the gamut from semi-claSSical
tunes down TO swing and Jump
numbers. with his renditlons of
Gershwin melodies as his best
Offering.
Others on the show bill are
Sleepy Williams and Dad, showing
youth and old age as they execute
modern dance steps.
A screen offering, which Is
u-shOuld- Standardization. Is a
short called "Jammin' the Blues"
with Lester Young. Cory Coles,
Illinois Jacquet, Red COllander,
Joe Jones and Marie Bryant as
the jam session artists.-L. ChiSm.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20
Gypsy Rhythm
At Club Zombie

Gypsy Rhythm" Irvine Alexan-
der's enchanting musical revue at
Breads Club Zombie, is delight
full show. The production entered
its second week Monday. II was
much smoother and clicked Won
derfully with the patrons.
Dorothy Derrick. the songbird
who made big time with such
well-known bands as Mckinley S
Cotton Pickers and Fletcher Hen
derson, and Don Redman, sings
very smartly to the background OF
dancing girls. She is supported by
Johnny Davis, and his blues. john
ny looks something on the Billy
Eckstine type and sings like Joe
Turner. Jimmy Cthe face) Butts,
who plays base fiddle and
cracks a joke now and then gets
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20
End TeIeVision Series

NEW YORK-This week, Tele-
vision Motion Pictures company
starts the second of It's series Of
film television shorts. The first Sc
ries. consisting of eight subjects and
centering around Negroes, was re.
leased in January. Jack Goldberg
head OF the company, announces he
will also establish a special depart
ment Of the organization for the
production Of commercial and in
dustrial motion pictures.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20

Best show OF the season A
smooth and entertaining stage show
are words which should be used
to describe the current attraction
al Paradise theatre
THE BAND making fine music
and breaking down the house Is
that Of Benny Carter, lnternatlon-
ally famous alto saxophonist. Stars
Of the show include singers. a
dance team. a novelty dance act
and a whirlwlnd song and dance
team.
Carter and his boys feature
their recording OF "Malibu," with
Carter showing of his alto sax
technique and the boys jumping
nightly on "Honeydrippers" for
some loud applause.
Highlight Of the show is the sing
ing of Billy Banks, who comes here
direct from eastern successful book
lngs. Dixie Harris offers A
Stranger in Town" and two other
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20
Eckstine To
St. Louis Club

ST LOUIS, Mo-Singing maestro
Billy EckStine and his skyrocketing
young Jump band viii open a three
week engagement at Club Riviera
here on October l9, marking the
Eckstine crews initial location job
in the Mound City.
Bllly's only previous appearance
here as a bandleadcr was last July
when he played highly successful
one-night stand at the Castle Ball
room
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20

CABARET SCENE: They wer,
an ofay couple just leaving the
dance floor in the black and tan
nltery. Piped up she: There's a
white girl there dancing with a
Il He answered something
inaudible. II she was against such
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1945-10-20

better as he goes on. Irvine Alex
ander works hard as NC. and eli
makes a dancing number when he
leads the girls into q European
gypsy number.
AS usual Tod Rhodes and his ag-
gregation OF musicians supply more
than their share of music and
singing for the show and your
dancing. The girls in the chorus
work very hard in their numbers
and their colorful costumes all add
up to a beautiful show, you'll en-
low