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Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22
Postponed

Juneau (R)-Freight rate hearings originally scheduled for Jan. 8 have been postponed and dates of the hearing will be set at some future time.
 Governor Gruening, who has retained David Scoll, who handled the Alaska rate lnvestl- gation in l940, as general counsel said "I believe the case will be effectively handled. l feel we have at least won the first skirm- ish."
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22

An habitual drunkard list has been furnished local liquor estab- lisments by the police depart ment, and it was reported at the council meeting that all dealers have "favorab y received" it No liquor is to be sold to those on the list.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22

One of Patrick Lynch's garb- age trucks, parked with it's brakes set by the Eli Metrokin residence on Mission road Fri day during a garbage pickup, got away, ran off the highway and turned over several times, MT. Lynch estimated damage at about $350.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22

Marriage license applications his week included:
 Charles Bishop, sailor. and Eolet Smith, stenographer.
 Harry Wallace, Marine, and Iurene Benz, stenog apher.
 Georgya Wilbur, teacher, and 'ictor Ellis (the latter by tele- raphic intent wired from ket- Aikan).
 Betty Carter, teacher, and IOhn Springhill, barber and taxi wDer.
 Washington (P)-Tire ration hg will end Jan. l. Price Admin Btrator Chester Bowles announce D today.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22

Heidelberg CP)-General Patton died at $50 pm Friday just 12 days after his neck was broken iii a traffic accident.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22

MT. and Mrs. Clifford Stevens entertained MT. and Mrs. John Halliday at dinner Monday to mark MT. Stevens birthday on Dec l8.
Kodiak mirror., 1945-12-22
is1F1's Hall IS ire 5

$ Ire
 llarm at 4:01 am Monday
 ed the discovery of a roar
 in the back of Blinn's
 nat broke through the rear
 the second story and for
 threatened the adjacent
 building, Kodiak's largest
 nent house, and the federal
 ye fire was discovered by one
 he prisoners in the jail who J the flames from D jail win IB. Federal Jail Guard George kgson, who blew the siren, de- yibed the prisoner as having } heeby-jeebies" and being abe to sleep.
 With the fire burned through back wall it took 5 streams water from 3 hydrants almost b0ur to subdue the flames, Ech apparently had been burn flor some time before being lowered. Additional water was wed on the roof from the 3rd by of the apartment house, EDg a hose of the buildings. George Blinn, who owns the h with his brother Jess, said believed the fire must have Irted downstairs in the back m 8 smoldering cigarette. He b checked the halt at about 3O, he said, and their was no e in the oil heater. The build had been newly re-wired. There had been skating in the ening until 10 o'clock. The Ating rink is operated by Al Ellar, whose skates in a front bm were undamaged. A quant- of liquor stored in the build B vas also undamaged.
 The fire damage was confined Ithe portion behind the former rhestra pit in the rear of the ll and the upstairs. The floor Is so heavily waxed that it Is hieyed the water did not harm Insurance in the amount of boo is carried on the building, |d repair work was started this eek on granting of a bld to slph Shupp after authorization ss received by wire from the surance company to go ahead ith repairs
 Whether the fire could be ought under control looked ,ubtful at first and d call was nt in to the base and a base re truck came to assist but was ot used.
 A large crowd was attracted } the fire by the brilliantly ,hted sky.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-01-02
Treasury Disc All
Byrnes Tax Suggestions

Byrncs listed three ta> rcVISions
to be effective at the cad of the
European war that will not ma
terialy reduce revenues, but Will
greatly encourage new enterprise and
the expansion OF eNistlag enterprise
They are:
l. Increasing the specific eNemp-
ton for excess profits tax purposes
from $4,000 to S25,00O to enable
many small and new concerns tc
become established during the tram
SitlOn period.
2. Accelerate depreciation to al
low a larger tax deduction Tor de
]terioration in the early years of the
lite OF business and Industrial faclll-
ties, thus Fastening the acquisition OF
new plant equipment.
g.. Immediate availability of post
war refund bonds when the war in
Europe ends, releasing to corpora
tons a part of their refund and eN-
cess profits tax and reducing CORE
spondi~glv the compulsory savings
provision IN the excess profits tax.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-01-02
Lost.
With Other Ships,
Navy announces

Washington. san. 2.-lAPp-
Loss OF a submarine, a medium
landing ship and two motor tor
prdo boats va announced today
by the Navy.
the l,525-t0n submarine
Harder is overdue from patrol
and presumed lost, a cOmmuni-
uuc said.
The landing ship LSN-3l8
and the PT-%0e were lost as Il
result of enemy action i'm the
Philippines area and the PT-3Il
was lost to cntmN action in the
Mediterranean area.
The landing ship HJs sunk dUjn.
a Japanese air attack off OrmoC De,
Ccmbcr 7.
The submarine II.alcr was Of ;
type which carries . normal com
p)cmcut Of 50 men. Tine normal crew
Of a landing ship Me5I mn is 50, anC
PIT boats from II 'u -.
The announcement brought to 3
the number of Unitel States sub
marines lost from ALI causes since
the start of the war. and the tota
Of miscellaneous craft to 1872. The
total Of all naval vessels lost VA.
raised to 2i3.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-01-02
House Speaker Will
Be Named In Caucus
Scheduled Tonight
u. S. GETS AZORES
BASE OF PORTUGAL

London. Jan. 2.-CAF-A
German dispatch broadcast to-
DAY under 4 Barcelona date,
said Portugal had ccdcd the
United States an ~aH-naNdi ba>c
in the Azores, and that the
niicd states Meet AR arm IN
mid-Dtrcmbcr had t2rcn over
a field on Santa Maria island,
established by Pan american
Always.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-01-02
TOKYO WARNS O
ROCKET BOMB NEAR
tEv The Associated Press

tRy The Associated Press
Radio Tokyo warned today
that a JaraneSe-manufaCtured
rocket bomb will make its ap-
pcarance in the Pacific wal
Don
The broadcast was intcrccpt-
ed by the Federal Communica-
tons Commission.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-01-02
WEATHER

FOR NORTH CAROLINA.
FAIR and cold tonight; lowest
temperatures tonight il to rs
degrees. except not quite so cold
on coast. Wednesday fair and
not quite so cold.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-01-02

Continued on Page Two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22

Watertown, March 22-The we'd ding of Miss Naomi Ethel Butts, daughter of Arch w. Butts and the late Mrs. Butts of Champaign, Ill. and S-Sgt. Newman Ormer White A. A. F., son of MT. and Mrs. Fidell White of Main street, took place in the rectory of St.. Johns R. c. Church this morn ing. The ceremony, an event of 10 o'clock was performed by the pastor, Rev. Myles P. Calvin.
 The wedding attendants were: Mrs. Charles H. Genung of Main street, sister of the bridegroom, who served as matron of honor and Lawrence T. Grenier of Wa terbury, the bridegroom's uncle who was best man.
 The bride wore gown with a fitted bodice of white satin styled with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves tapering to points at the wrists, and 8 full skirt of chiffon over net, cut entrain. Her illusion veil which terminated in a court train fell from high crowR adorned with orange blossoms. A bridal bouquet of white roses com- pleted her costume.
 A blue gown, combining a satin bodice and full net skirt was worn by the matron of honor. Her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
PROSPECT Mrs. Edmond Morin, Corre- spOndent-Telephone 5-0857
DISCUSSION ON
 NEW HONOR ROLL
Committee Requested to Meet at 8 O'Clock This
 Evening

Prospect, March 22 - The honor roll committee will meet tonight at 8 D. m. at the ration board office, to discuss plans for the erection of the new honor roll. First Selectman Lloyd Perry has appointed the fol- lowing committee: Rev. John F. Mc- Teague, Rev. Daryl Williams, Mrs. William Driscoll, Miss Nellie Cow dell, Mrs. Bessie Moshier, Joseph Membrino, MT. and Mrs. William Vining, Mrs. Harold Stieler, Frank Murnane, Daniel Connor, MT. and Mrs. William Dalleywater, and MT. and Mrs. Carl Spellman.
 MT. and Mrs. Albert Beauchemin and Mir and Mrs. Albert Blanchard of Waterbury were recent visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. John L. Schieffer, Cooke road.
 Mrs. Edward Walsh, Sr, of Sum- init road is a patient at St. Mary's hospital.
 Treat B. Hotchkiss of the Water bury road, who has been at Tucson, Arizona for several weeks, plans to visit his brother Edward Hotchkiss of Peoria, H., before returning home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Leave for Armed Forces

Leave for Armed Forces
 The following young men from Selected Service Board 32 left Wa tertown Monday morning to begtin their training in the U. s. Army and Navy:
 Watertown: Army-Donald John- son, Peter R. Betts, Roger P. Rose. Jr. Navy: Donald F. Flynn.
 Oakville: Army-Joseph zappone, Artilio Zaccario, Jr., Nicholas Cola bello.
 Woodbury: Army-David Thomp- son, Lloyd M. Kozenieski.
 Washington Depot: Navy-Donald c. Mcdonnell.
 Ferris H. Thomas, Woodbury, who was accepted for the U. s. Army, February 19, left that same day to begin his training. A
 James c. Volpe, formerly of Bridgewater, was transferred to Philadelphia, Penn., board for in- duction March 5, 1945 and has been accepted.
 Rev. Oscar Lee, Speaker
 Sixty men attended the supper for men of the Congregational church, sponsored by the Mems Co., operative Committee in the Congre- gational church house.
 The guest speaker, Rev. Oscar Lee, associate secretary of the Con- necticut Council of Congregational churches spoke on Minority Groups" and gave very direct and candid presentation from the Jap- anese, American, Jewish and Negro groups.
 MT. Lee, who is a Negro, very capably presented a picture of Min- ority groups. He was introduced by It. Col. Charles Shons, who served as toastmaster.
 Following the talk by MT. Lee, a lengthy question and answer period was conducted and many men re- mained after the meeting to talk further with the guest speaker.
 Uniforms at Red Cross Office
 Surgical dressings uniforms which were left at Christ church parish house have been taken to the Red Cross office in the Community building, where they will be kept until April l.
 After that date the uniforms wiN not be held longer for claim.
 The Auxiliary of the WomenS Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs. Edward Morti on the Litchfield road, Friday evening at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Annaunce Birth

A daughter, Patricia Louise, was born to Staff Sergeant and Mrs. William c. Finkenzeller at Bryan, Texas, March IT. The paternal grandparents are MT. and Mrs. Jo- seph Finkenzeller of Harwinton avenue, and the maternal grand parents are MT. and Mrs. Patsy Mo- cera of Forestville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
ADM. ADMIRAL-HE HOPES

Fort Lewis, Wash. (UP)-Secre- tary Forrestal doesn't know it yet, but the Navy has a new Admiral. Officials atthe Fort Lewis induction center recently signed Arthur Ad- miral, Mount Vernon, Wash. into the Navy, after he explained, T want to be sure to live up to my name"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
At Lake Placid

Private First Class Harry H. Kle- bach who recently returned from overseas duty with an infantry unit in the European theater of opera ton and has been spending a fur tough at the home of his parents MT. and Mrs. John Klepach of HarWinton avenue, has reported to the Army Ground and Service Forces redistribution station at Lake Placid, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
The Game of Games

One of the best basketball games of the season is scheduled for the preliminary to the Q. 8. Rubber and Hsrvard, this coming Saturday ac 2 o'clock. With the wonderful showing in the recent tournaments, the Y Aces have been showing a superb brand of passing and Shoot-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Marriage
 Intentions

The following persons have filed marriage intentions at the urcau of vital statistics's, town clerks office:
 Byard II. Johnson, U. s. N. R., Buna, Texas and Josephine Gen. Ovese, B Webb street.
 Edward Mangin, Prospect street, New Britain and Marie DumOnd, 26 William street.
 Ebert Dean, 27 Johnson street, and Irene Powers, B Eden street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22

sponsored by Leo XIII Council, Knights of Columbus. Other mem- bers of the scout committee are: Nicholas Biscoe, chairman; Timothy Collins, secretary and Raymond Cal lahan, treasurer. George St. Law renee, Felix Borkowski and Ari Flannery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22

Oklahoma Indians weave edible mats from pumpkins. The pumpkinc are cut in one continuous strip while still moist. There strips are dried and then woven together to form mats, which are stored. away for future consumption.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22

Eugene Benson is confined to his home on Hillside Park with illness.
 Frank Berg has returned to his home on Main street from St. Fran cis hospital where he has been un- dergoing treatment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Prisoner Of War

Private Dominic Baborek, hus- band of TesSie (Pelka) Baborek, 65 Spring street. is a prisoner of war in Germany, his wife was notified Wednesday. He had been reported Nissing December IS after the Ger man push in Luxembourg.
 His wife has received letter from him in which he told her he was prisoner and is feeling well.
 Private Barborek, a native of Aeriden, joined the Army February 2, 1942 and trained at Camp Reilly. Kans., and at Camp Polk, La. He went overseas more than year ago and was first stationed in England, later going to France and Belgium
 Philip E. Rice, factory manager of the Naugatuck Chemical Co.,, will address the Junior Woman's club tonight at 7:30 in the Children's li- brary.
 He will discuss opportunities for young women in industry. Plans for the annual spring dance of the club will be discussed. Jean Holmberg, president. will preside at the busi- aess session.
 Plans have been completed for the Trip to New York Saturday by group of members of the NaugaCuck High School choir and orchestra. They will attend the performance of bAidan Ak kha MekPnra0lfka0 nF,era eause. The group will leave on the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Drive Progressinx

Floyd LaRue, chairman of the Red CrossWar Fund drive in the Ply mouth section of the town, an- nounced Wednesday that more than $500 of the quota of 3650 for that section. has been received to date.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
WATERTOWN
 sssphen Cany COsrespOsasnt TsAons 1A
Sergeant White Weeds
 Miss Butts Here Today
Ceremony Performed in ReCtOry of St. Johns Church
 By Rev. MyIes P. Calvin; Draftees Leave

feathered calot was also blue and she carried a bouquet of roses.
 Mrs. White, the mother of the bridegroom chose a fuschia gown, with which she wore black and white acL --sorieS and gardenia corsage.
 Following the ceremony a wed- ding breakfast for the bridal par- ty and members of the immediate families was held in the Shell room of the Elton. Later in the day the couple left on an unan- nounced wedding triup, the bride wearing 8 blue gabardine suit black and white accessories and A corsage of pink roses.
 Mrs. White attended the Artn- strong Township high school, Armstrong, III. and Barry Castle School of Business Training, Champaign, Ill. She was em- ployed at Chanute Field, Rantoul, Ill.
 S-Sgt. White attended school in Caribou, Me. and graduated from the Hamden high school. He en- tered the Army Air Forces, Nov- ember 15, 194O and received his training at the Savannah Air Base, Ga, and Chanute Field. Rantoul, Ill. He has recently re- turned from 37 months overseas service, with the 5th Air Forces in New Guinea Australia and the Philippines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
CHESHIRE Hubert Rigney Cheshire Phone 33A
SCOUTS ARRANGING SPECIAL PROGRAM
Mothers, Members of WOdmen's Club Among
 Invited Guests

Cheshire, March 22-An imitation has been extended by the Cheshire Girl Scouts to mothers, members of the Women'S Club board, the Dis trict Scout Committee and all adult members connected with scout work here, to attend meeting to be held at 7:30 Friday evening in Grange Hall. Included in the program will be group singing, flag ceremony in charge of the Brownies, a one act play entitled ''Never Trust A Man by the Senior Scouts under the di- rection of Miss Aileen Krampetz. Proficiency badges will be awarded also several five year pins The chairman of the committee on ar- engagements. Mrs. Raymond Clouse is being assisted by Mrs. Henry Voegli, Mrs. Newell Macdonald, Mrs. Van w. Heyaku and the civics com mittee, which is serving refresh- ments during the social hour to fol- low.
 Peck Lane road has been hard hit by the winters storms and is much in need of the attention of the town crew. In many places the fist has broken the surface of the road and there are many holes and areas of broken tar.
 This evening at the Waverly inn at SIS, Father and Son night will be observed at the meeting of the Rotary club at 6:15. A large num- Der of guests is expected and an in teresting program has been ar ranged.
 Where only few days ago the fields and lawns were covered with a thick blanket of snow we now have green grass in abundance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Son Born

A son was born at Bristol hospital Wednesday to Private First Class and Mrs. Ralph Tedesco of Haase avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
| TERRYVILLE
 Correspondent: J. F. Ryan, IA WI Main St.-Tel. 855o Bristol Div
PIT ASSOCIATION
 TOPRESENT REVUE
Minstrel Show tH Be Pre- scented in Grange Hall
 Friday, April l3

Terryville, March 22 - The min- strel show sponsored jointly by the Plymouth Parent-Teachers Asso- citation and the Community Club will be presented in the Grange hail. April 13 and in the Town Hall, Terryville, April IA. Mrs. John Blum pianist and Mrs. R. Giles, violinist will be the accompanies for the show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Leaves For California

Mrs. w. Arthur Turner of 159 Main street left today with her son Gordon Turner, for San Diego, Calf, for an indefinite stay at the home of her son and famil:'.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22

1dul E.. buCkIllucI Was ClCSCCu exalted ruler of the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks at the meeting at the home in the Weary building Tues day night.
 Other officers elected were es- teemed leading knight. William Bau- kat, esteemed loyal knight, Wlgrid Kazemekas, esteemed lecturing knight, George A. Kelly, tyler, Leo J. Happy, secretary, Jere L. Gala han, Jr., and treasurer, James Wrinn.
 Trustee for three years is John H. Breen.
 A number of appointive officers will be filled by the newly elected exalted ruler, when he and his fel- low officers are installed at the reg ular meeting on Tuesday, April 3. Plans for this meeting are now in progress, 1t was indicated today.
 Initiation was a feature of the meeting of the Elks here Tuesday night with a large class of candi- dates joining the local lodge.
 Y Indians Win Tourney
 In the best game of the season saw the Y Aces play two over time periods to defeat their rivals of last year, St. Francis q to IS. With the game running nip and tuck all the way to the finish to end when R.. Markovic made the foul and scor- ing the needed basket to- end the playing time IA all. A three min- ute overtime and Sokoioski and La briola each counted for a basket each, but Bobby Markovic, again the hero came thorugh with two to make another tie 18 all. It was agreed by both teams that the next 2 points would win the game. Short ly after the start, Labriola was fouled in the act of shooting and was awarded double free try. He made one and missed another to make the score 19 to 18. But Young Aquavia darted through the St. Francis team to the far corner to hCave a one handed shot to vii. 21 to 18.
 In the Intermediate Tournament the Y Indians found tough going the first half with the Zephyrs to end 18 all. but the old speed and accurate shooting of the Indians finally ran into big lead and won 40 to 26.
 All team members will be award ed gold basketballs, as trophies are out for the duration, Fritz Klamt receiving motive Wednesday morn ing.
 Swimming Teams
 Both the Girls and Boys swim ming teams are scheduled for this week. The Y Girls will meet the Waterbury Y Girls in the Nauga- gatuck pool this Friday at 7:3O o. clock, Alex Sullivan reported last night, and also stated that the boys will journey to Waterbury YMCA pool under the supervision of Ar tie Carlson. Since the recondi- tioning of the pool and the heat ing system changed, swimming has ben on the increase in both, learn- ing to swim and advanced swim ming, also several Y teams are run ming along Ill great shape, ana all added American Red Cross program is being followed. Very soon the National YMCA Aquatic program will also get underway, anud Nau- gatuck will be a town of swimmers. As "Corky' recently stated, Please learn how to swim, not onuly for pleasure and healthful recreation, but be good enough to save your PAL". Truer words were never spoken.
 The Y can boost of some very good swimmers in Joe Sergeant, Harry Ingram, Adex Sullivan, Dick Warner, Artie Carlson, James Nc Nance, Al Ratkiewich. Margaret Scully, Lillian and Virginia Quirke. All mentioned are teaching various ploCcaS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
IITcHFIElD Mary Flolek. C'oFTesponaoaa kelephono SSs-19
GRANGE HOLDING
 MEETTNG TONIGHT
Open Session Announced By Chairman; Guest
 Speakers Listed

Litchfield, March 22-An open meeting of the Litchfield Grange will be held this evening at the Grange Hall at 8:30. The theme of the program will be Our Commun- ity''. Representatives of organiza- tions in the town, town officials and families of service men ard women are invited to attend. The speaker will be LeRoy Purdy of the Torring- ton office of the United States Em- ployment Bureau. Donald K. Peck is chairman of the meeting and is assisted by Charles Morgan, Edward Dooling, George Bailey, End, Milo Beach, Albert Clock, Eugene CurtiSs, Sutherland Beckwith and William Edwards.
 Miss Barbara Ruot, student at the House in the Pines, is visiting her parent MT. and Mrs. Edward Ruot, Milton road.
 Miss Marjorie Karl, student at St. Luke's hospital in New York city, spent Wednesday at her home.
 Thomas F,abbri and Robert Whel- an entered the Navy Tuesday.
 Miss RoSamond Deacon is visiting her parents MT. and Mrs. Arthur Deacon, Bantam road.
 The Sea Scouts will meet this eve- ming in the Town Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
COmmittee Named

Gerard LaTotlr has been reelected Scout Leader of Troop 1, Boy Scouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Sell Farm

MT. and Mrs. J. w. Nichols have sold farm which is partly in Ply mouth and partly in Thomaston and located on Branch road to MT. and Mrs. Lewis E. Turbank of Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-22
Card Party

Leo XIII Council, Knights of Co., lumbus will hold stag forty-five card party in their rooms in the Austin House, tonight.