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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07

Thomaston, June 7-The Sixth Grade of the Grove street school will present two Puppet Plays June 13 during each class period from 9 a. m. to 3:45 p. m. under the direction of Mrs. Doris Waters arts director of the school. The cast of characters for the first play entitled. the Sing ing Lesson is as follows: Characters: Lucy Lavender.
 Professor: Lucy Lavender. Tipptoes, the Butcher.
 MT. Lightfoot the Hero Voices.
 Peggy Gilland, Bill Berg, Edward Kuratkoski, Jack Kelly.
 Puppeteers: Evelyn Klein, Charles Holmes, Brian McCallum, Raymond Grohoski.
 V. J. Day by Richard Weckler Grade 6.
 The puppeteers in this play man. ipulate the strings and speak for the puppets too characters:
 Tojo, Richard Weckler.
 Geisha Girls: Barbara MoSkaluk, Shirley Robinson, Lois Knox, Betty OoilS AAlA ACllldll.
 Staff officers, George Newsome, Henry Weeks, Keneth Pecco.
 U. s. Marines, Alrfed Wehrle, Francis Selleck, Geraldine Man, Peter Sanford, Richard Dwyer, George Nedderman.
 All puppets used in the plays were made by the pupils of the grade.
 Forty Hours Devotion The Devotion of the Forty Hours will begin at last Mass, 10:45 o'clock, Sunday at St. Thomas church will continue Monday and Tuesday. A procession by children of the Sun day school at the 10:45 Mass will assist the opening of the devotions. Tri-Y Holds Election
 Miss Mary Ann Zeihoski '46 was elected president of the Tri-Y at meeting held in the high school Tuesday evening. Other officers elected were: President, Zeno- bia Hodkoski, AT; recording secre- tary Evelyn Rudberg '46; Cor responding secretary Hilda Fairchild AS; Treasurer, Marjorie Fuller '46; chaplain, Gertrude Werner, 45, New members admitted to the society were Mary O'Neil, Ruth Thomson Patsy Winters, Jean Jennings, Lois Richards, Arlene Gilman, Joan QNiel, Mildred Nedderman, Patri- cia Heirzting, Shirley Sanderson, Elsie Kipp, Caroline Rein, Hilda Fairchild, Caroline Wehrle, Gather inc Caregnato, Jean Roberts, Geral- dine Scully, Margaret Kowalski, Eva Potpolak, and Cecil Traver.
 A tea in honor of the graduat- ing Fri Y members and newly in- ducted officers will be held at the next meeting June II at 4 o'clock in the high school.
 Miss Margaret McMahon is con- valescing at her home on North Main street after a recent illness. Post Donation Clifford R. French Post, No 22, American Legion voted donation to the recreation committee for the Community Playground at the meeing held last evening at the Legion home on Elm street.
 Sheldon Koops, chairman of the Poppy drive committee, reported that 300 poppies were sold during the
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church at o'clock. Plans for furth- CT activities will be announced by the leaders, the Rev. Joseph Kochu- mas, Martin Lucas and Patrick Di- Tullio.
 At the birthday party recently given Miss Carolyn Sergeant, daugh- ter of Pfc. and Mrs. Elliott Sar- geant, 45 Anderson street, the fol- lowing guests were present; Fred erick Sergeant, Raymond Ruginis, Joy Moritis, Boyd GmitrZat, Eunice Voland, Dorothy Parker, Virginia Parker, Patrick Madame, Theresa Loktich, Eleanor Spirasky, Barbara Novack, Mary Lue McCuloy. Religion School Tentative plans for a week day school in religion to begin some time in the fall were discussed at a recent meeting of the Protestant Ministers association held at the Y. M. c. A. No definite action was taken on the suggestion of such a school.
 The Rev. T. Bradley Longstaff. president of the group conducted mainly of general discussions of the session, which was comprised problems in the borough.
 Borough Funerals
 The funeral of Mrs. Anna Urbelis 56, of 80 Hoadley street. who died Monday at the New Haven hospital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07
PRIVATE WILSON
 ARRIVES IN CITY
Liberated Prisoner of War Telephones Good News
 to Parents

Cheshire, June "A class will re- ceive first Communion at St. Bri- gids church at the o'clock Mass next Sunday. The group will go to confession Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Pvt William Wilson, son of MT. and Mrs. Leslie Wilson, Maple ave- nue, who was reported missing on Jan. P and liberated from a Ger man war prisoner camp on May 12 arrived in New York Sunday. He telephoned his parents shortly after arrival and stated he would be home in a few days
 Another son, Pfc Leslie Wilson, Jr. who was recently honorably dis charged at San Diego, Calif., ar rived home Sunday. Pfc. Wilson was seriously wounded at Saipan. A third son, Franklin Wilson, S2-c is connected with the Naval Air Army.
 Mrs. Edward T. O'Hara the for mer Alice Fenn, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John T. Fenn, Fenn road will receive her bachelor of science degree from the University of Con- necticut. Storrs, at the commence ment exercises Sunday. Miss O'Hara leaves Monday for Raleigh, N. c. to spend the summer with her husband, Ensign O'Hara, U. S. N. R., who is attending the Diesel School of North Carolina State College.
 Mrs. Anthony Tumbo, Jr., Atwa- ter place. has received word that her husband has been promoted to the rank of private first class. He is stationed with the army in Aus tria.
 S-Sgt. and Mrs. George P. Par sons of Plainville, were the recent guests of Mrs. Parsons parents, MT. and Mrs. Hubert Rigney of Brooks vale road. Sgt. Parsons. tail gunner on a B-24 with the Eighth Air Force in England, is the recipient of the Presidential citation. Air Medal with Four Oak Leaf Clusters and the overseas ribbon with three battle stars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07
Break Seen
 In Staying
BY LOAN YOUNGER

New York, June 2. (UP)-Detec- tives hinted that a break may come today in the Park Avenue mystery staying of Albert E. Langford as they trailed dozens of gamblers and touch" artists who fed on the checkbook of his wealthy wife.
 Homicide squad officials admitted they had not pinned the slayirg or any definite suspects, but said several angles" were coming to a point.
 Last night detectives again ques- tioned George Riales, friend of the late Rafaelo DiaZ, former Metropoli- tan opera tenor and protege of Mrs Marion Langford.
 The trend of the police search was indicated by restaurant manager who said during the lengthy ques- tioning of him police asked several times if he had seen Mrs. Langford with young man, Latin type"
 T told them I didn't know what they were driving at," said Al Soft ness, manager of the Flamingo, who was questioned for eight hours re- garding Mrs. Langford's safe society companions.
 The theory persisted that two short, dark" men who went to the Langford's hotel apartment last Monday night were after money They apparently had heard of Mrs Langford's free spending, high stake gambling, and gifts to talented persons.
 Langford was left dying in the doorway with .38 calibre bullet in his brain after he refused the two callers access to Mrs. Langford. The killers fled, unseen.
 Working from a blue leather book in which Mrs. Langford recorded the names of those she had helped financially, police drew portrait of the 70-yeaT-old patroness as ar easy mark for those who live by the touch system.
 She had been losing about $40C month gambling on bridge and gin rumny, police said. She was hostess to large parties at restau- rants and night clubs, always pick ing up the checks. She couldn't re sist helping anybody who had tal- ent" but no founds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07
PROSPECT Mrs. Edmond Morin, Core. sp0ndent-Telephone 5-0857

Prospect, June First Selectman Lloyd Perry has announced the col- lection of waste paper, rags and metals will be held Sunday after noon at p. m.
 Residents are urged to tie all bundles securly for easy handling, and leave them near the edge of the driveways.
 The following constables, Albert T. Allen, Albert Reichenbach, and Arthur w. Davis attended the F. B. I. meeting Monday evening at the Rifle Range Club in Bristol, Conn.
 A demonstration on how to handle fire arms was given by several ex- perts.
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the British on the prosecution of major war criminals. He noted, however, that the Soviet Union was not yet committed.
 Jackson said the provisional gov ernment of France had accepted in principle the American proposals for trials before an international military tribunal and would desig- nate its representatives shortly.
 Russia has been informed of the British-American steps. he said, and there is no reason to doubt that it will unite in the prosecu- tion."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07
LITCHFIELD Mary Fiolek, Correspondent telephone 553-12
GRADUATION SET
 FOR JUNE l5
Grade Exercises Will Be Held at the Center School
 on West Street

Litchfield, June - Eighth grade pupils of the local schools will be graduated during exercises at Gen. ter school auditorium June 15. The prospective graduates are:
 Center school, Francis M William Ellen N. Burke, Franklin G. Nash, William L. Strickler, Theresa l. Ouelette, Harvey F. Wilcox, Mar jorie I. Moore, Edward D. Willette, Michael J. Nigrelli, Jeanette D. Van Keuren, Suzanne H. Fiolek, Gladys M. Mackinson, Jeanne M. Beaman, Claire M. Brennan, Jane Rebmann, Robert w. Evangelist, Beverly J. Bailey, June M. Northrup, William c. Pearson, John J. Burke, Mary T. Williams, Lucille A. Wilder, William E. Reading, Donald B. Peck, Cath crime A. Williams and Charlotte Barnum.
 Bantam school: Richard w. Archer, Emilio Bongiolatti, Gordan N. Hart, Betty May Lewis, Curtis H. Maughmer, Barbara L. O'Dell, Robert A. Richards, Benjamin E. Stoddard, and Eugene c. Turney.
 Milton school: Carol L. Fisher and Raymond L. Gray.
 Class night exercises will be held at Litchfield High school June 13. The program:
 Star Spangled Banner, audience; address of welcome, William Spen- cer, class president; class motto, Ju- lius Ballarin; statistics, Marie Hoffman and Barbara Brennan; So- 10, Lenore Dickinson; initials, Nancy Turner and Julie Filippini; history, Rosamond Ainger; class gifts, Eve iyn Dempsey, Dorothy Wheeler and Sally Teithiser; will, Ethel Bailey, Doris Taylor and Joan Hoffman; advice to under graduates, Beatryce Anton; and aKtherine Knox.
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was held this morning at 8:30 from the Buckmiller funeral home, 22 Park place, to St. Francis church where solemn high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
 The funeral of John Koebler of New Haven road, who died here Tuesday after long illness will be held this afternoon at 2:30 from the Alderson funeral home. POI Meadow street, with Rev. Harold Lucas, pastor of the Immanuel Lutheran church, officiating. Burial will be in Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07

Science Project Notebooks
 The Science Notebooks kept by Helen Daniels, grade 8, and Nancy Franzese, grade were chosen by committees appointed from these grades as the most deserving of awards for excellence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07

Originally valued at $2, a Malta stamp bearing an illustration of St Pauls shipwreck. was sold recently in London for $160.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07

Sydney, Australia, has just learn ed that its people eat 2,2o0 tons of meat meat every week - when they can get 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07
| OAkVlLLE
 Correspondent: Alice Etafstrom Phone 6S9-
WCTU STAGES
 ESSAY CONTEST
Dorothy Massicotte of South School Awarded
 First Prize

Oakville, June 7-The Waterbury Branch of the W. c. T. U. recently sponsored an essay contest, the sub ject of which was Habits Good and Bad"
 Essays were written by members of the seventh grade of South school under the supervision of Mrs. Mae Eggleton, Science teacher. The win nerS were:
 First prize-Dorothy Massicotte.
 Second prize-Kathleen McNally.
 Third prize-Helen Daniels, Dan iel Zubik.
 Honorable mention-Barbara At wood, Priscilla Roger.
 The essays were read at the w. c. T. U. convention in Waterbury and prizes were awarded by Mrs Henry E. Preusser.
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Junior Citizenship Club

Junior Citizenship Club
 Each year the Sarah Whitcomb Chapter of the Watertown D. A. R.. recognizes the Junior Citizenship Clubs in some way. This year Mrs. Robert Olmstead and Mrs. Harry Atwood spoke to the pupils of South school. Then Mrs. Thais Was saill of the Russian Colony in Southbury was introduced. She was dressed in native costume and spoke on the customs of Russia.
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Friday morning at 800 an anni- versary high Mass will be held for Nicholas Solla. John GWazdowski, Edward Piles, and Nicholas Salla were reported killed in action dur ing D Day in Normandy. High Masses were previously held for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07
Birthday Party

A party was held at the nome of MT. and Mrs. Ira Stevens, North street, last Saturday evening honor ing the birthdays of Harry Clark, June ?, and Mrs. Stevens, June B. Two birthday cakes decorated the table. Cards were played by those attending who were: MT and Mrs. Arthur s. Judd, MT and Mrs. Char les Stevens. Miss Loah Nan Stevens, MT. and Mrs. D. A. Rinaldi, MT. and Mrs. Thomas w. Judd, Harry E.. Clark, William Rich, Omer Proulx and MT and Mrs. Stevens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07

Seaman 1-c John J. Gormley, Jr., has successfully completed a tram scribed course at the Motor Torpedo Boat Squadrons training center at Melville, R. l., and is now qualified for motor torpedo boat duty, &C., cording to information received Wednesday by his parents, Police Chief and Mrs. John J. Gormley of Beebh street. He has been transfer red to new station in New York.
 The Buddies club of St. Marys church vii. meet this evening at the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07

The Middlebury Parent Teacher Association held dance for the graduates in the town hall last night and the class picnic will be at San- dy beach tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-06-07

The Naugatuck Fish and Game as- ;ociation voter unanimously Wednes- day night to purchase 20 acres of land near the Whittemore road owned by the Bristol Go. A club house will be erected on the land after the war, Fred Baker, presi- dent, said and the land will be utilized in many other ways.
 The purchase price is approxi- mately $1. 300. he said.f The commit tee of the club which has been seek
The sub., 1945-01-20

suddenly remembered J. C. and his note. The hands of the clock indicated that we had ten long minutes before the bus was due. (Oh, well, we had ambition to be a newspaperman).
 Despite the foul weather there were few clerks on hand for the regular monthly meeting of the Office Employees Union. The meeting was called to order only to adjourn to a later date because of the indictment weather. From this gathering at Carpenters Hall we headed for the Metal Trades Council meeting, scheduled at the Union Office in Groton. This meeting was really revelation. Here were real union men; the weather was at it's meanest, it was Sunday and everyone would rather have been home with his family. Despite all these things a good crowd was on hand willing to sacrifice their time and efforts in the interests of their fellow workers. Arrived home about 6 p. m., tired and hungry, but sat- isfied that in our two days of rambling we had the good fortune to meet real, sincere union leaders. Summing up our report briefly, we would say that the men and wom- en of the Electric Boat Company are getting full time representa- ton from their various locals.
 Just received call from J. C.. and what a swell assignment he gave us for Monday January 15. We are to attend the Dinner Dance sponsored by the Barbers Local GA. F. of L.) No. 33O. Should have plenty of cut-ups to report after that one. Social affairs such as the above are something there should be more of. Many of us have worked side by side for sew. eral years, but have never been out together socially.
 The Boilermakers are having 8 gala party at the Italian-American Hall, Mitchell Street, Groton, on Saturday, January 20 There will be good music and plenty of fun. Let's all turn out and make it the social success of the season. SEE YOU AT THE BOILERMAKERS BALL.
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The Rambling Reporter

Remember told you that Saturday. Jan. 6, to be big day. to be official reporter at the regular monthly meetings of the various locals? BOy oh boy what assignment and what lot of territory to Number the list the MerrtG Graham Lodge Mo- 1871 of the International Association of Machnists Arriving early took post point the officers table, and what
 It reminded of first and only trip Narra gansett track the boys literally getting it the line" In this case, however it not gamble No, sir, the very simple the charter closing and the initiation fee to be fixed at this meeting
 Every steward had handful of applications and was rushing to beat the deadlne Before the meeting oi cialy called to order there remained mighty few machnsts outside the fold And for the benefit of those few who did not sign up have the following reporthe machinsts bit of left the Groon Italian American Ha caught
 bus and hastened to the meeting of B. E. w. Carpen- ters Hall, New London.
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Labor Advances
 By
 Ruth DembO

President Roosevelt's State of the Union message put the Nation straight on the tasks ahead of win- ming the war and the peace.
 MT. Roosevelt urged the Ameri- can people to see through the "di- visive propaganda" which seeks to weaken our faith in our allies and called again for unity behind the United Nations coalition which alone IS capable of bringing mi1i- tary victory, freedom and security.
 The President referred to the DumbartOn Oaks Conference which was big step forward in setting up world security organ ization and which opens the way to permanent cooperation between the freedOm-loving countries in a world at peace.
 Our commander-in-chief stated that this year can see the defeat of the Nazis and the basis laid for fi- nal victory against Japan.
 To meet the crisis in manpow- CT facing us the induction of nurses into the armed forces and the drafting of 4F's into war indus try is vital necessity. At the same time labor is assured that the proposed legislation would provide against loss of retirement and seniority rights and benefits and that it would not mean re- duction in wages
 President Roosevelt reiterated strongly his plea for 60,0O0, GOO peace-time jobs for American workers whom he credited with contributing to the war effort be yond measure" and called for an Economic Bill of Rights so that every American will be insured the right to a useful and remun- erative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the Ma tion."
 He also called for an expanded Social Security program, ade- qiate health and education pro- grams, and an expanded public works program.
 The Presidents outline for vic- tory and security is challenge to the entire nation and labor in
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particular. Victory and security cannot be brought about by the President alone. Hard work and pressure by the American people and labor upon the men who make our laws will be necessary in the immediate days ahead. But AFL members who have already met the challenges of war will continue to meet the new tasks in the same win-the-war spirit. AFL members can face '45 with cour- age and hope and new determina- ton to win the war and make that word security come true.
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WV WC4C bdIuy IOI IiI1O OIlC UUt not too late to witness prepara- tions for the closing of another charter. The Electricians decid- ed to follow the example of the Machinists and Boilermakers. All that remained was to set the date, and your reporter walked in dur ing this discussion. There were some very good arguments for and against and for a time it looked as though an immediate closing would result. It was finally de- cided, however, to postpone set- ting the date until the next regu- lar meeting. In our humble opin- ion, it was a swell gesture on the part of those assembled and a great break for those few electri- clans who have not signed as yet. Get on the Band Wagon boys, the time is getting short.
 Next in our little book was the Pipefitters meeting and we were certainly surprised at the turnout at Marine Local No. 62O, United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters. There were about one hundred in attendance and the session was real interesting. The local reports that 1t IS well over the 5O% mark for all shifts and areas. Fourteen new members were initiated and it was an nounced that future applications must be approved by the Investi- gating Committee. Brother Gillis was on hand and stated that he was more than satisfied with re- suits to date.
 The little book had the Painters Charter Installation meeting listed as our next stop. Redmen's Hall was to be the scene of this import ant function. Unfortunately we didn't know where it was 1ocat- ed. After many fruitless inquiries we decided to ask cop who was kind enough to point out the way. Upon arrival we discovered that we were not the only one who was lost. It seems that the majority of
 Painters who had signed their cards were unable to find Red mems Hall, and so it was decided to postpone the installation until later date. And so ended our assignment for Saturday, January I6.
 Riding back on the bus we made plans for spending Sunday with the family, it would be nice hav- ing a day off. Getting back to the office we were greeted by a note from J. C. (the boss). Being considerate soul, h had made our Sunday plans-Yes, it was to be holiday except for two "small'' assignments. Came Sunday and we were sitting to a tasty Sunday dinner with our family when we
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e SPORTS h. ~ By JOHN CAWLEY
BOring
By JOHN CAWLEY

The Coast Guard Academy boxing squad will make its bid for the National Collegiate championship this Saturday night January 20h when meets the University of Mary land in series of bouts beginning at D. in Billiard Hall at the Academy.
 Lieutenant Commander McCernon's Cadets, always a contender for Inter- Collegiate honors will again send fine squad into the squared area led by Cadet Richardson of the unlimited class. The stngs parings, follows:
 Maryland Coast Guard
 12O-1b Class-Jose Fossasso Pete Thistle
 127-1b Cass-Andy Coakley Brian O'Hara
 135-1b Cass-Tony Donofri vs Allan Pierce
 145-1b Cass-F. Philbert Ralph Neizs
 155-fb Cass-Tom Maoney Kevin Moser a 165-fb Class-Alex Bonenko vs. Stan Russell
 175-1b Class-"Butch" Dorry Cadet Wright
 Unlimited Cass-Ken Malone vs Captain Richardson High School Athletics
 Many sport fans have venured the opinion that if New London had central high school it's athletic teams would be much stronger We will agree only thing; it makes for better education would be all out for it. But stands like the present setup Has anyone stopped to think that when there but high school in the community instead of two New London that only half of the kids would get chance to participate and there by lot of kids starring would be standing by just watching games?
 Anyway Bulkeley did all right during the last football season and is still doing all right in basketball. Diesel B0sketb0lLers
 The Diesel basketball team with Mike Wallace playing stellar game, has it's last five games at Hartford have already beaten worlds champion Renaissance team team which defeated them Christmas night in New York City, Manager Huvan will have the Rens here later this season.
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Hollywood Standards

Hollywood Standards
 Two Hollywood kids were talking as they walked home from school. I've got two little brothers and one little sister" boasted one. How many do you have?"
 T don't have any brothers and sisters" answered the second lad, but l have three papas by my first mama and four mamas by my last papar'
 Diplomacy is the art of letting the other man have your own way.
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Sp1cerS-!E. Vanderly,ke, 5. Gill; logly, F. Damon, J. Finney, M. Hewitt, H. DeRoy, H. Ward.
 Bears-J. Ru1na, L. Sullivan, L. Crawford, B. Moore, M B.uonanno, R. Seimann
 Tgers-B. Williams, J. Rutigli- ano, B. Rutigliano, P. Vo1pe, A. Dinovelli, N. DiNoia, F. Scussel.
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Now Be Quiet

"Who's waiting at this tab1e?" de- manded the irate customer.
 ''You, madarn,' said the busy waitress, until your turn comes" :"