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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

Terryville, May 9 - At an as- sembly of Terryville High school, held Thursday the Terryville High School Athletic Association pre- sented the basketball awards for the current year, with the presenta- tions being made by Coach Joseph Jablonowski. Awards were made to the following: former letter-men receiving stars, Donald Rode and Ronald Utman; member of first team receiving letters, Walter Scza- winski, Theodore Krajewski, Walter Chizinski, Elmer Lojeski and Hu- bert Hein. Paul Streigle was pre- sented his letter, as manager of the basketball team.
 Sweaters were given to the mem bers of the team, who were letter men and who will graduate in June, they being Ronald Utman and Wal ter ScZaWinski.
 Cheerleader' letters were present. ed to each member of the cheer leaders squad which was composd of Helen Cichon, Helen Isbrecht, Virginia Chmieleski, Lois Kloss, Janice Ericson and Dorothy Hintz.
 Announcement was made at the meeting that Paul Streigle a mem- Der of the senior class and Margaret Howell, a junior had ben elected to the High school Honor Society, elec- ton to the society being made by the faculty and members of the so- ciety and based on scholarship, character and leadership.
 Poppy Sale
 The annual poppy sale under the sponsorship of the Legion Auxiliary opened today and will continue until Memorial Day. The quota of 1,500 peoples is the largest ever under taken by the local Auxiliary which is being assisted in the sale by members of the Senior Girl Scouts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

Naugatuck, May % - RaymOnQ Benjamin of WeStport, former grand exalted ruler, will be the principal spea.-er tonight when members of the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks observe the 10th anniver- sary of that organization. A ban- quet will be held at 8 o'clock in the lodge home.
 Other prominent members eX- pected to attend are Judge Martin J. Cunningham of Danbury, who was Past Grand Esteemed Leading Knight; Patrick Dempsey of Anso- mia, District Deputy of Connectl- cut. West Past Exalted Rulers As sociation and Clarence Mccarthy of Rockville president of the State ElkS Association.
 Four living charter members will receive life membership cards. They are Judge John F. McDonough, Jere J. Murphy and John c. Hea- ley of Naugatuck and Atty. Thom- as Bowen of Danbury.
 The late Michael B. Reldy was exalted ruler when the Naugatuck lodge was instituted May 24, 1905. Other officers were: Esteemed lead ing knight, Charles F. Hungertord; esteemed loyal knight, John F. Me Donough; esteemed loyal knight, Joshua w Rogers; esteemed lectur- iEg knight, Thomas W. Ahern; es- quire, John c. Healey, secretary, Joseph E. Martin; treasurer, Fred erick w. Schafter and trustees Charles N Freeman, Henry P. Me- Carthy and Frank R. Nichols.
 Present officers are: Exalted Rul- CT. Paul E. Buckmiller; esteemed leading knight, William Baukat; esteemed loyal knight, Algrid Ka- zemekas; esteemed featuring knight, George A. Kelly; esquire, II. David Ward; chaplain, Francis Caultleld; tiler, Leo J. Happy; organist, Jo- seph Ford; secretary J. L. Calla- nan: treasurer, James Wrinn and trustees, George Wigglesworth, John Breen and Ralph Pasho.
 Harry Cashin and the Brass City four will provide entertainment.
 First It. Joseph Burkowski of Highland avenue, member of the famous Burke golting family, has been liberated from a German prlS- on camp. his wife, Dorothy (Mason) BurkoWski, said Thursday night.
 He had been taken prisoner when the plane in which he was a navi- gator was shot down over France in september 1943. She received word through national Red Cross head quarters that he had been freed
 A brother, Billy Burke, won the national open golf championship some years ago. His brothers, Ed die and Pete, are well known Con- nectlcut golfers.
 The Red Cross telegram said merely that It. BurkoWSki had re- quested that his wife be notified that he had been liberated. It did not say where he is al present but his wife believes he Ls ln England or France.
 He was believed to be at StAlag Luft-1, 8 camp freed by Russian troops.
 It. Burkowski, whose mother Mrs. Mary Burkowski, resides at 2o City Hill street, entered the Army May, 1942, and was commissioned Dec. 9, 1942. He was married on the day he received his commission as second lieutenant.
 He has been overseas since April, 1943. His last letter from the prison camp was written Dec. l5, l944 and was received by his wife last Febru- ary. At that tune he said he was well.
 Mrs. BurkoWski is eagerly await ing letter from her husband Tt was wonderful to hear that he has been freed but I want to know too that he is all right" she said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

Thomaston, May 25-The annual graduation exercises of the 1945 class of the high school will be held in the auditorium at o'clock Tuesday evening, June 19. The class numbers 37, of whom are boys Members of the class have con- pleted essays to compete for honors of being on the program. The com plete list of graduates by courses is as follows.
 General-Robert James Brown (noW a member of the U s. Navy) :; Arnold Edward Lundberg. Chester Paul Paczkowski, Roland Alfred Viets, Betty Jane Barrett, Jean Ma rie Blaks, Ann Jane Chesnik, Kath- ryn Margaret Hirleman, Eleanor Grace Reardon.
 Academic: James w. Mooney Margaret E. Atwood. Helen Sandell Innes, Phyllis Pendleton, Adeline Helene Petke, Anna Senew, Eliza beth Jean Shearer.
 Commercial - Robert Benjamin Perkins, Lawrence Stanley Polowy Dorothy P. Barbaret, Eileen Rose Blacker, Elizabeth Mary Chizmas Rosetta Alba Frangoso, Marion Elaine Gilbert, Darlene Ruth John- ston Marion Agnes Kyle, Shirley Marie Lord, Mary Elizabeth Mon- ahan, Barbara Ann Neddermann Louise North, Beatrice Viola Orr Doris Elizabeth Pratt, Maureen Hell en Reardon, Eleanor Jane Rogoz- inski, Leora Celine Sheldon, Eliza Beth " SitkieWicz, Florence Isabel Stone, Alice Ruth Williams.
 An honorary diploma will be awarded Chester Witkowski as he ! has obtained sufficient credits fol graduation while serving in the armed forces. He is a member of the U. S. Navy with the rank ot Chief Petty Officer.
 Welcome Home Committee Met
 The ThomaSton Welcome Home &. Advisory Committee met last eve ming at the V. F. w. hall Plans were discussed for holding an open meet ing which will be held in the neal future. This meeting will be held tc familiarize parents of boys in the service with the benefits which the boys are entitled to S1lnb ac yoca
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25
Funeral This Afternoon

Funeral This Afternoon
 Rev. John Maurice Deyo of Wa services of Mrs. Nellie Mary (Griggs) Beardsley of West Main street, Plymouth which was held in the Plymouth Congregational
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

A minstrel and dance entitled Memories will be presented this evening in the town hall with music furnished by Connie Braken's orch estra. Cliff McHale has directed and as chairmen were Mrs. Will liam Coddington and Mrs. Walter Montville. Proceeds will be used for gifts for men and women of Middlebury in the service and a large attendance is anticipated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy Rney
 Telephone 4-6410
MINSTREL REVUE
 TO BOOST FUND
Proceeds of TOnight's Event in Town Hall to
 Aid ServiCemen

Middlebury, May 25-Dr. and Mrs. John Foster, Porter Hill, have had as guests their son, Capt. John J. Foster, stationed in St. Louis with Mrs. Foster and their son John P. Foster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25
New Addition

New Addition
 The new addition to the Honor Roll on Main street has been erect ed with 150 additional names be- ing placed on it, bringing the total number of names to over 900. The Honor Roll also contains 20 Gold Stars in memory of those from this town who have given their lives.
 An additional twenty-five names have been added to the World War Honor Roll making that honor roll complete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

Mrs. Perry D. Saylor and Mrs Laurence s. Saylor left today for Danville, Va. where they will attend the commencement exercises at Stratford College. Mrs. Mary June Saylor is member of the graduat ing class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25
TERRYVILLE Correspondent F. w. Main st-Tel s5ss Bristol Dv
Basketball Awards
 Given At Assembly
Letter Men, Team Men and Cheer Leaders of High
 School HOnOred

church, this afternoon at 2:30. Burial was in West cemetery.
 To Serve 0lnners
 The Parish Club of St. Peters Episcopal church will serve dinners to the members of the two drum corps and invited guests following the Memorial Sunday services in Plymouth, Sunday morning.
 Semi Formal Dance
 Sea Scout Ship Sea Lion" will hold Charter Night and semi- formal dance in St. Casimir's hall, tonight with music being furnished by the Tick-Tock orchestra of Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

Miss Joan Coe has returned to Devereauz Manor, Berwyn, Penn, after visiting her mother, Mrs. Cor don Hurlbut and MT. Hurlbut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25
lITCHFlELD Mary FioIek, Correspondent telephone 55S-12
ARRANGE PROGRAM FOR MEMORIAL DAY
Parade to Be Held, Weath= CT Permitting; Patriotic
 Exercises Planned

Litchfield, May & - Plans have been completed for the observance of Memorial day with parade at O:3O a. m. and exercises in Center park at 11:l5. If stormy the exer- cises will be held at the Commun- ity house. Among those expected to parade will be the Litchfield Chap ter of the American Red Cross, the Litchfeld High school band, Junior Republic band, High sch o students, veterans organization. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and the Litchheld Light Horse. Service men and women on leave are in vited to take part.
 The exercises will include invoca- ton, Rev. William J. Brewster; America" Miss Leonore Dickinson Center school band and audience; Gettysburg address: Jack Weir, Star Spangled Banner Miss Dick inson accompanied by Mrs. Leonard Dickinson and audience; address Jutice Arthur P. Els; salute to the colors, Conn. State Guard Volunteer Reserve; taps: Boy Scouts. pledge to the flag, audience led by Boy Scouts, and berediction, the Rev George McAndreW. A committee of the American Legion and Boy and Girl Scouts will decorate graves Tuesday evening. The Girl Scouts under the direction of Miss Flor ence Switzer, will prepare flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

Barbara Smart, daughter of Mrs Serena Smart, West street, is a patient at the Charlotte Hunger ford hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

The local ration board in the town hall will be open this evening from 7-9 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-25

Mrs. Gladys Hill of Prospect cen ter and Gladys Hurlburt of Ham, den attended a miscellaneous show CT Sunday in New Haven in honol of Miss Ruth Curtis, who will be married on June 4th in New Haven
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

lad who can always write his own ticket.
 And Ole Reliable, Pfc. Johnny Fratterola, from Chester, Pa. Ches- ter keep the record straight, lawn is in line to be picked as Number One Pin-Up Boy in these here parts. More power to you, Jackie boy.
 Cpl. Eugene Carroll (no rela- tion to EarD halls from Cleveland, Tenn, and a hale and hearty broth of a boy he is indeed. Gene did parts in little theatre movements, and sings a bit too. Let us in on some of that thespian talent, lad.
 The roster also includes Pfc. John Whitaker, the Whiz from Des Moines. Whitaker is witty but John Greenleaf was Whittier. (Ed. Note: There the corn pops againD
 TSgt. William Laing, the Jack sonville Jackpot, who swings and SWayS during most or ms daZe. Will is never seen in the stag line, being greatly in demand in. the adagio line.
 Pvt. Jo-Jo Sarno, another Bronx Blockbuster, very much man about town. Joie has earned a permanent niche in the Who's Who of Amer ican Terpsichore.
 Going over to another Section, Pvt. Ann Baroni, from Deep River, Conn.,, is always a welcome guest at all affairs. Ann's inclinations ? Coffee, and the glide waltz, both being amiable idiosyncrasies.
 And yet another Massachusetts lad who's in. the matinee class IS Pfc. Tommie O'Neill from the Uni versity City of Cambridge. Tom is a frat man, but don't let his broad As fool you, cause Thomas is one hep stopper from way back.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
you said tt
 Girls
(Windsor Locks USO)

Some sharp steppers swinging through those USO portals of late. Gentry, like habitues of Stillman's Gym, but these lads bent on fancy footwork of a slightly different ilk.
 Suppose we give a few the once over lightly treatment - Well, Johnny Grindle (the answer to a maiden's prayer) is always first in the hearts of his feminine compat- riots. And Pfc. Leo Greenberg, the Brooklyn Bombshell, is another Hller-diller. Leo was a model for Arrow collars, and animal crackers back in 1940 B. C. Before the Col lapse of Hitler.) .*n
 Pvt. Michael McCabe, the Cheer leader from the Bronx, another talked-of boy. Mike was once a Golden Glover, and boxed under the name of "Kid Flame" one blow and he was out. But Mickie is that Fancy Dan in the ballroom.
 TSgt. Carl Harris, from Carne- gie, Okla., a breezy boy from the wide open spaces who cuts a wide swath.
 Another Connecticut Gable man much in demand is T/Sgt. Stanley Evans, the Putnam Phantom, who specializes in the Polish Hop, with skip and jump thrown in for good measure. ,E
 Sgt. John "Cinema" Crosthwaite is still keeping lem on tenterhooks, being that sharp. Jack is a student of the radio drama and avidly fol- lows the adventures of Captain Midnight and his Secret Squadron members.
 Pfc. Howard Kressler, the Tol- edo Blade, a professor of the pir- ouette. Howie is a Tuesday, mite regular, and brings out that bella donna brilliancy as he follows thru on his patented delft delivery.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
Italian Children Get New School Books

Italy (CNS)-The Allied Com mission in Italy has printed 1 1,O00,- 900 textbooks for a re-education campaign designed to remove Fas- cist doctrines and theology from the minds of Italian children. In order to expunge Fascist dogma, it was necessary to completely rewrite a series of textbooks used in the ele- mentary schools, while 759 books used in secondary schools were eliminated or edited.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
France Builds Army IOf 1,200, 1000 for KO

Paris (CNS)-France will have an Army of 100000 men equip ped for a knockout blow at the Germans by the end of Spring, the French War Ministry has declared.
 Frances increased contribution to the Allied war effort is the di- rect result of recent conversations among Prime Minister Churchill, Gen. Eisenhower and Gen. Charles DeGaulle, in which the Allies agreed to supply the French forces with more arms, the Ministry said.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
Navy Nurses Given Green Light On Marriage

Washington (CNS) = Members of the Navy Nurse Corps now are permitted to marry without resign ing from the service under modi- fcation of regulations announced by V/Adm. Ross T. McIntire, Sur geon General. The ban on accept ing married nurses remains, how ever. The marriage rule has been responsible for 80 percent of all separations from the Corps, Adm. McTntire's announcement declared.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
OFFICE OF THE FINANCE OFFICER
 ARMY AIR BASE BRADLEY FIELD, CONNECTICUT
It. Clinton Hooten Finance Officer Ft. Dix, N. J.
27 January I945

Dear Lieutenant,
 has left here at Bradley so we ouah YOU mfht the of old Finance Office
 In you absence neither basketball bowling team However Leila offered lessons in bowling to those who st he interested that she bowls whale of game.
 Purple Heart still around and working very hard l wonder whe he got the nickname?
 Harry fireman and seems to take keen interest the other day he must nave got en hot coal sh heard from the furnace room Funny it sounded feminine
 We have Rosenfed who to take the title of The Great George Boeke and Fred Jadro b After looking his along these lines
 speak French looking for who maored in French teach a but S far with success
 Mike Purds appears the date of his wedding said that could do 1t then he had that he coud too regards Mrs. Hooten and tell her that smiling face Finance parties
 would five scandal Jim Key but he gets the Ream SD often no taking home to hs wife
 Betty Gould Wa here the office has been heao s;nons owe in Bloom Maybe love has found way her heart
 Not much heard from It. Macke since he e As you know he Rebel It possible that they ms took m for a Yankee.
 We all enjoying duty at It. DIX ana we o,d like to hear from you gang joins in sending best regards ,.cu
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

N. N,,.: Y: I'd ( l. like 2 to" fly my. own
 plane after the
 war, but I'm pretty. sure it will. take a good. while before the
 average person
 can fly a plane
 as readily as he uses a car. Plans
 for handling air traffic. cOnVen-
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
THE CHAPLAIN
 Writes Chaplain Wm. J. Van Cleve
Joe and the Typewriter
Dear Gertrud:

One of my buddies has got his typrighter here nod so I'll right you a letter like I promised wood when I left home since it's raining and I can't go to the movies. Mo- body liked this feller with the typ tighter much til hear. lately, but now he's got more friends than a dog has fees.
 He told us about when he prot his typerighter out hear to the field and he sure had lots of trouble. One of the M.P.'s at the gate told him to open the box he had the typ tighter in and then he took the cereal number of the typewriter and his cereal number, and had him fill out a form a mile and half long before he wood let him threw.
 He said that if he ever brot an- other typrighter on the field that he was going to get a chaplain to help him. You know that's what Chaplains are for, We get in a mess-and I don't mean the place where we eat-and he gets us out of it-maybe. He tries anyhow, and most of the time he suckseeds if it's just ordinary trouble like we are always into in the army and not something like wanting furlow when we don't have kone coming, or going on three day pass and not getting back for a couple of days late. They call that avail in the army probably because the feller that does it usually ends up inside avail.
 You know when 1 had to go to the hospital last month when I had the flew (but l guess didn't right you about that because this feller didn't have his typrighter yeti, I got worried about where I had left some of my things and the Chap lain found the stuff for me and I sure felt better right away. They are always doing things like that for us fellers and then they hold church services in their chapels for us every sunday.
 That reminds me, I guess I have n't been going to these services like I should and like I promised you and maw wood when I left home. I'll do better though, I'll go next sunday. The fellers that do go say they are sure interesting and the chaplain always says something that makes them feel better about everything, so I'll go next sunday sure.
 Yours til next sunday,
 Pvt. Joe.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
CARDS AND BARDS:

And from the City of Culture, dear ole Bawston, none other than Cpl. Charles Micciche, the Nugget from the North End. Charlie is the jitterbug's delight, being that light -on his feet. This sharpie from Scolley Squares environs is one
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

particularly in- terested in fly ing after the war. In the first place, I don't t hink planes W ill become practical for the average person for a good many years yet. I'll stick to my old car anytime be-
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
356 Doctors Die

Chicago (CNS) - At least 1O1 U. s. physicians have died in action and 255 others have died while in military service since the outbreak of World War II, the Journal of the American Medical Association renOrtS.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

craft manufacturers, planes will really be as cheap as cars and once they get more airfields you'll be able to get around in a hurry. They will be wonderful for weekend trips to the country and such.
 SGT. CLAYTON V. MOORE; home, Springfield, Ill.,: Pm not
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

Penny will ask for DimeS!" This will be on Monday. Jan. %, when radios ''Blondie," played by Penny Singleton, goes on the CB9 Open House" show in behalf of the Infantile Paralysis Founda- tion. "Blondie's" own CBS family comedy series is heard Sundays at 8 p.m.. e.w.t.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

practical use person will really be able to get around. When that happens you can keep your car, I'll fly.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

tent landing fields and other prob lems must be taken into consider ation. Of course, the helicopter will be of great advantage, but l still think it will take some time to riv- al the old "lizzie."
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

know P-47s pretty we'll, Since I'd be using heavy plane I'd need better runways than are required for cubs, etc., so I'd have the ex- tra problem of finding an airport near my home.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

fellows today l hope 1 see the day when I can f y m y own
 plane and use it both for busi- ness and pleas ure. Once they get more air fields and es- pecially w h e n they bring the helicopter into
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
WINDSOR LOCKS

SUNDAY, January 18th
 3:3O PM. Movies. Recreation Hall, Elm Plains.
 3 PM. to Il PM. Open House Hospitality.
 Soldiers and their guests invited. MONDAY, January 18th
 ' PM. to II PM. Games and Informal Dancing. Service Per- sonnel and Junior Hostesses in- vited. TUESDAY, January Both
 8P. M. to II P M. Monthly for mai. WEDNESDAY,, January 31st 8 PM. to II PM. Arts and Crafts Night. Service Personnel and Junior Hostesses invited. THURSDAY, February 1
 8 PM. to II PM. Modern and Square Dancing. Service Person. nel and Junior Hostesses invited. FRIDAY, February 2
 8 PM. to Il PM. "Letter Max ing on a Record". Service Per- sonnel and Junior Hostesses in- vited. SATURDAY, February 3rd
 10 AM. to 12 AM. Playtime with U.S.O. Housing Unit.
 8P. M. Feature Movies with Sel- ected Short Subjects.
 Not brawn, but brains prevents back. strains. Careful drivers seldom skid, Practice safety and don't kid,
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
1 SGT. STEPHEN R. SVANTNER,
 F Squadron; home, Braddock, Pa.:

T. d definitely like to have my own plane after the war, but I'd want a job like a PAY and not one of the light CT type planes. In the first place, I'd want speed and en-, durance and, as| a mechanic. I
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
PVT. RUTH (ROBARDS) BUB- ANICK, A Squadron; home, Ox-

ford, N. c.: l recently mar ried a pilot who really likes to fly and Pm sure that he hopes to own his own plane after he
 leaves the serv- ice. Naturally I'll want to fly with him. Ac- cording to air
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
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QUESTION::

Aircraft enthusiasts claim that after the war planes will be as cheap as cars and as popular. How do you feel about flying in the fu- ture?
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

CPL. JACK GREEN, 93rd; home, Riverhead, L. l., N. Y.: Like most
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

SGT. JOSEPH I. POLICASTRO, 93rd; home, Howard Beach, L.. l.,
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

Careful drivers seldom skid,
 Practice safety and don't kid,
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

Not brawn, but brains prevents back strains.
Evening star., 1945-09-05
Gloom Pervodes Jopon's Diet,
TockIing Problems of Defeat

unrelenting. We had received eye
witness accounts of the first ground
observers who yesterday surveyed
the awful scene at Hiroshima and
we had seen the heart of Japan's
industrial empire already well on
its way back to subsistence farm
ing with garden patches sprouting
between steel skeletons and thou
sands of smokestacks standing in a
welter of twisted machines rusting
back into the earth.
Yes, the Diet has quite a job
ahead, a job it hardly seems up to,
because if not dying, then it most
certainly is suffering violent inter-
nal disorders after swallowing the
colossal lies of the military. Morn
ing and afternoon sessions of both
houses were occupied today framing
fowery tributes to their fighting
men with special remembrance for
those gone to join their ancestors.
While the principal speaker held
forth, an interpreter whispered in
my ear:
He say atomic bomb flemish it
all up."