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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13
A Local Men
 Leaving Army

Forty-four Waterbury veteran sol- diers, all of whom have seen exten- sive service, and five from surround ing towns were discharged from the Army within the past few days from the Separation Center, Fort Devens, Mass. They are:
 Pfc. Michael D. Santone, 26 Rail- road Hill street; Edward H. Hot kowski TIA IA Standard avenue; ITS Charles J. Dorta 37 Davenport avenue, Naueatuck; Cpl. Lewis P. Cappella, 35 Ward street; S/Sgt. Walter A. Bieman, 35 Edgewood avenue; Sgt. Francis G. Riach, 25 Wildemere avenue TIA Carl H. Porto, 281O East aMin street;
 Pc. Gino L. Ercoli, 5 Carmen street; T/ Henry L. D'Amato. 5l Catherine avenue; Pfc. Michael R. Zorro, 22 Rose street; Pfc. Edward J. Moran, 35 Willow street; Michael A. Gruhuskas, 93 Westbury Park road, Watertown;
 Pfc. Anthony c. DelRosso, 355 Highland avenue; Sgt. Nicholas Hu- dobenko, 172 Easton avenue; T/5 John T. Garland. B Lewis street. Naugatuck; Ti5 Joseph T. zurlo, p Brewster Place; ITS John P. Greb- iunas, 695 N. Riverside street; T/Sgt. Allessio P. Capadfaso, A Webb street; TiSgt. William F. Streeter, TIT Frost road; Pfc. Stanley J. Simulevica, Poplar street; Sgt. Ernest A. Cristofano, 1l0 Sperry street;
 Pvt. Frank J. Miele, 4 Ann street; Cpl. Arthur w. Whiteway, 239 North Main street; Pvt. James s. Urban, 70 John street; Sgt. Anthony J. Ur- ban, 873 Bank street: Pfc. Samuel M. Cinogrono, 20 Culhane street; S/Sgt. Michael J. Guarino, Cottage Place; Pvt. Mario R. Jeanitto, ' West Burton street; Cpl Stephen J. Rauscher, 51 Ridgewood street; Cpl. Louis P. Sarandrea, g Watertown avenue; Pvt. George Assenza, 70 East Dover street: Cpl. Charles T. Stauffer, 1l82 Bank street; Cpl. Jo- seph P. Foley, 1918 East Main street; T/Sgt. Frank R. Esposito, 119 Scovill
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

most a year De-
 fore, the divi- sion had hit the beach at Nor m a n d y, a II d blasted it's way across France and Germany to this advanced
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

position, poised for a thrust at the Nazi capital.
 The Victory men saw their stiff est fighting in the month-long bat tie in the Hurtgen Forest and the approaches to the Roer River. The Fifth fought bitterly, and with con- siderable effect, in spite of the dis advantages of mid-winter weather, almost continuous artillery fire and 8 fanatical enemy.
 Fifteen days after going into action, the first tanks of the Vic tory Division had numbered through the gap between Coutances and St. Lo, and reached Argentan.
 After the liberation of Paris, the Victory Division headed for the Bel gian border, 130 miles to the north. It cut through the Compeigne For est, and spanned the Disc, Aisne and Somme rivers In month, the Fifth Armored had reached Condo on the Belgian border.
 On Sept. Il, l944, the Fifth Arm ored Division made history by be- ing the first America outfit to fight on German soil.
 In May, driving north of Bruns- wick, the Fifth reached and crossed the Elbe River. VIE Day found It poised for the final assault which would have carried 1t into Berlin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

Pfc. Prank Lsvegnsle, 30 Birch Street. was honorsbly discharged from the Army. December 6 st Camp Walter, Texas. Pfc. Leyeg
 nale entered the service August {. l943. ard received his training at Fort Belvoir. Va. He served over seas i9 months with the Army Engineers in England and France and took part in the invasion of Normandy. Pfc. Levegnale was awarded the Bronze Arrow, Head, Croix de Guerre and Che Good Conduct Medal. Prior to entering the service he was employed at the Bristol Company His wife is the former Pauline Laurence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

Seaman e Joseph w Gas paTl of RockaWay avenue is . -deep-sea going salt who nas usveled so extensively il the ser vice of Uncle Sam that he fee. compe ent of drawing a world nap of his oEn. He has main tained an interesting log of his travels 10 cherish as memories in the years to come.
 Entering the service late .l lS44 he obta ned his basic tram ing at Sampson. N. r. and spe- cialist raining at the Armed Guard Gunnery school at Shelton Va. He has served on three ships the USS Galen L. Stone. named 2fter a prominent New York banker. the SS New York City, and the SS Robert Fulton. H las been through the Panama Canal to Okinawa, the Philippine. and arrived in Japan four days after the signing of the uncon- ditional surrender papers. One O.. h.S trips was from New Orleans to Tokyo. He has visited New Guinea and other ports in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13
Fighting DiUisiions
5th Arn1ored First On German Soil
By NEA Service

by NEA SerVlce
 The outfit nearest to Berlin when VIE Day came was the Fifth Armored (Victory) Division. AL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

street: Cpl. Chester Klinasewsid. 6s Pond street: Cpl. Roland J. Lama deleine, 70 East Liberty street: Cpl. Francis J. Barrere, 8 Farley Place:
 Pfc. Mauro V. DiDonato, II Elm erald street: SfSgt. Julius M. DeZ.n- no. l62 Charles streM Cpl Francis NJ. McOmber, 6i FrN h street, Wa ter.own: Pic. Anthony M. DeVito. 535 Congress avenue: Sgt Chan + Chase, l50 Waterville street: Pfc Anthony J. Stasiunas. le0 Geddes Terrace;
 TIA AllesSio P. Caporaso, 24 Webb street; Pfc. Andrew R. Ceccherini. l52 Savings street; Pvt. Donald " Miller, 10 Seeley street; Pvt. Carey Gardner, Jr., Is Warner Place; Pic Stanley R. JurZyk, l89 Orange street ITS Michael A. Gruhuskas, 93 West bury Park road; Pfc. Kenneth Sand ford, 47 Maple street, Thomaston;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13
low Waterburians Arriving Today

Schrdl4td ao ars4re n New Ha5k ts1GF aboard tl.e 5nla HoalAfsc, are 7E Nafr.bun veterans @ StsVsCe la tat Ear1pean fhcatef Thr nsn are Pf, Theos sre F Kacz4eE1cz s1s North Main s.
 Psc. soan F. Maher ioss Ezm1- t9n Ave.
 Pse E1sasd ]. oRos-ke. 3ss Plank Rr
 Pr. Prank 3. sal.s4l. ss slge- Pic Egldio C rarsAg Ia. es H-sa S.
 cpl Ralph o Mzloney. ioss Chase PkKy
 P.e. Charles 3. cosg-oge. q Ives Pfc. Prank N. DePsola. ISs Pear S..
 Pfc. Louis P. Doaofrio. 2ss Chase Ave
 Pfc. Nicholas Fermoase. 4s May nard Aye.
 Pfc. German Foarnier. 24s wiilos Pfc. Michael R. Hasorukovie,a, g Paul &.
 Cpl. Robert H. Brennan. 54 Mac Arthur D-.
 Cpl. Joseph T. Grove, 24 i-2 Wil- liam St.
 Cpl. Rolco Fasano, 45 Pilgrim Ave.
 Cpl. Nichoias Pelos!. 454 Hsmil- ton Ave.
 Cpl Raymond A. Chirstoff, lO4O Highland Ave.
 Pfc. B-onis J. Benezicius, 50 John St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13
Higher Priority
 Urqed for Vets

N shinRton. Dec 92 lpt-- Veterans shClld have a hig1er psl- dufv fhaa they n1w have t0 buy surplus propeTty. W siuagy sy- NnNtcG surplus ProIerty Acm n- tlrafcr said today
 At present he todd a Senate SaF- u.as Property Subcommittee. Vci- c.aUs can nN goods only after FedeTsl. gate and local govern menN have arE; asserted their priority claims
 However. be sad. "li should be understood that th.s change in the siaiuate gll not solve cur basic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

A welcome gift for any baby. Crib blankets made of 100eS wool with nice satin binding. Size 42" Go". Colors of Pink, Blue CT White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

problem o. gestng goo1s Into thc aanes os veterans
 SummafiEne the disucuii.ts veterans encounter in baynE uU- plsses Syu.inssen said theY ucft.
 E. Nas encrsh rTorNsv '1 60 aftare
 Tae condition ia vh!ta pfoq- e.ty is dc-lartt surplus make ii e.fitcuii Cog veterans :o bsv it 2. has % hc rrpaiFtd of rrl1lt aul.
 2 Property is declared surplus A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

Ss1ih Pax4fsc. Hly k.in braeol German brmaegs arc ro1kri ssubs in rushing saIsn4irs % An.- esrr. hf.fsGH at tGe tafl.alse .-l4U nf fne uaF
 Seaman GAsp1Frs it z rrada4tc ei Auafrssu sclp iiis ste E. lta to.mer Mss laE Dmc.fia Af present Seaman uaspsT4 is aofst cn a zg-laF fu-losFh. Afsf .lsnglsg as hH .Q8 mAV kt
 ft,y stated that hg ut-.tg a 'arr FtE
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13
PAcF FRE

locations shich make dlfn1alt | e veterans 10 excrsise t.leir prisraty 6. Noi sasash outlets for dists suuon.
 B. nosr adminls tratton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

Oae Nsg Zealand beacAcsmSeF said io have found enoakh amber FEif curing a k.x m9a.hs pcT131 t- pfot4de han With an annual inooas af Sg11r.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

Miss Emily Stockdole, daughter Of former squire. died at S5 after having been the unpaid organist for 50 years at Mears Ashby Church, in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

SAMUEL L. LoNG0. S 2fe
 Samuel L. Longo. Sz C. uSNR. son oi Giuseppe Longo. 9 Court Street serves aboard the large aircraft car- rier USS Ticonderoga. the battle hardened veteran of 2s engagements with the Japs, including two Kami- ksze attacks.
 At present the ship is a member ol the NaVy's Magic Carpet" trans port fleet returning high-po.flt vet erans 10 the States from Pacific out- posts. She is able to accommodate A,0O0 men a trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13

Fire citizens living in Northern Ireland on permits will be sent back home whenever there are Northern Ireland persons who can take theil iotS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-13
NEWS OF MEN nv THE SERVICE :.

PEARL nARBoR. r. n. gDslAyc6l
 Three Waterbury men. Edmond D. Schifiliii, CoxsWain. ss68 North Main Street. Otto A capAido. Rz1M Sc. io2 Beech Street. anc Willis ', Archer. MM g C. 3aldw.E street. are getting ready to re3oln the ranks of civilians, toEttner N1th uicCssndS of others going through this Naval demoblilzal1on cengef headed for the States.
 Al this staging center. tlle pros pectlVe discharges are group Ac- cording 10 what separation center they will report 70 for thtir final papcrs They are placed aboard ships headed for the states as s0cn as shipping space is available
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

First to win the red gold and blue
ribbon was the American Division
now on Cebu in the Philippines
for its work on Guadalcanal.
The official citation lauded the
311th and 539th for outstanding
performance in combat during the
seizure of the japanese held is
lands Of Saipan and Tinian in the
Marianas, from June Is to August
l, 1914"
During the invasion, the two port
companies were attached to the
Fourth Marine Division. Despite
fanatical Jap counter offensives and
casualties within their ranks, the
portmen unloaded ammunition and
other supplies in the face of enemy
fire, hour after hour, without re-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12
TOWN and FARM fha>
In WARTIME
ersporsd by OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION lIl! L

teum, are definitely injurious and
shorten battery life. Regardless of
claims to the contrary, officials
said, no satisfactory substitute has
been found for electrolyte or prop
er mixture of distilled water and
sulphuric acid. WPB re-empha-
sized the Importance of regular in
spection, adding water at short in
tervals, and periodic recharging in
order that essential motor vehicles
may be kept in operation during
the war period.
Poultry Feed
Waste vegetable leaf meal is an
excellent chick feed supplement,
according to the u. S. Department
of Agriculture. Experiments to find
uses for the large tonnage of waste
leaves in the production and pro-
cessing of vegetable crops showed
that the blade portions of the
leaves are high in protein, carotene
and riboflavin, all of which are
needed in poultry feed. Investiga-
tons cover work on the waste
leaves of broccoli, beets. spinach,
turnips, carrots and lima bean
vines. Detailed results of this large
scale research are contained in
Monograph circular AIC-76. Pro
cessing Vegetable Wastes For High
Protein, High Vitamin Leaf Meals
The circular discusses methods of
processing, equipment required and
costs involved Typical analyses
and yields also are given. The cir
cular may be had free on request to
the Eastern Regional Research Lab
oratory, Philadelphia, Is, Pa.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

Reminders
Meats, Fats: Red stamps VS., rs,
and Az through Do good until
June 2; red stamps E2 through J2
good until June 80; red stamps K2
through P2 good until July 81; red
stamps o. through W good until
August 81.
Processed Foods: Blue stamps H2
through No good until June 2; blue
stamps NJ through So good until
June 80; blue stamps To through
X2 good until July 81; blue stamps
W. 70. Al, Bl, CT, good until
August 81.
Sugar stamps: Stamp 35 good I'M
til June 2; stamp SO good until Au-
gust 81.
Shoes: Airplane stamps Nos. /,
2, 3, in book three continue valid
indefinitely.
Battery dope Vendors
Reports of a widespread racket
in storage battery "accelerants"
have caused alarm among War Pro-
duction Board officials interested
in the conservation of automobile
batteries now in use. WPB said.
The accounts indicate that battery
dope vendors are doing a flourish
ing business in some localities and
that the fraud may spread through
out the country, WPB said, So
called "dopes' or popping up
compounds, according to an official
of the American Association of
Battery Manufacturers, usually
consist Of EPSON salts, sand. flour
or some other white powder, which,
when added to battery eletroly-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12
200 Red Cross
Workers Now On
Duty In Luzon

Washington - Two hundred AM
erican Red Cross field and hospital
workers are now active in the Luz
zon area, N. /. Christensen, directo
of operations in the area cabled.
This figure is exclusive of admin
istrative personnel, and 375 local
employees.
OF the fiel dworkers II task force
men offered canteen and recrea-
ton service to combat troops, and
every infantry division and large
army unit is served by field men.
Welfare services are available at
90 field offices in combat zones,
hospitals and base areas
Fifty-seven trained hospital
workers serve all hospitals on Luz
zon, except for portable units
which are serviced by itinerate
workers. Fifteen civilian war aid
representative actively support
army civil affairs sections in lib
Grated areas in the Philippines.
There are canteen and recreation
clubs at all combat air strips, and
fourteen mobile canteens to serve
combat filters at Clark Field. Three
rest clubs for infantry troops have
been established
Of the above services, the fol-
lowing are located in the greater
Manila area; six canteens, twenty
field offices, eight recreation clubs
A downtown canteen in Manila
daily feeds troops on army con-
Quoted sight seeing tours.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

lief.
Training of the port companies,
which are composed of Negro per-
sonnet, took place in Hawaii I'M
der the command of 1t. Gen. r. c.
Richardson, Jr., commanding gen.
eral of the Pacific ocean areas.
The 311th was activated at Indian
town Gap Military Reservation, Pa,
and received its advanced training
at the Seattle Port of Embarkation.
The 539th, activated at the Charles
ton Port of Embarkation, was train
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

Let's all hop on the bond wagon.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12
Port Companies
Cited BY Navy
In Marianas

Two army transportation corps
port companies, the 311th and 539th,
have been awarded the coveted Unit
citation by the navy for their he
ole services with the Fourth Ma
rine Division, Reinforced, during
the invasion of the Marianas, the
War Department announced.
This was the second time the
navy unit citation was presented to
army units and the first time that
an army service forces unit in any
theater had received the award.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

In the Sky nitery in Chicago. An
alert cameraman caught" Beverly
in the two intimate poses above
and upon interviewing her learned
that she was the first Negro girl to
hil an engagement at Carnegie Hall
in New York City where for mum
Der OF years she was the featured
vocalist with Claude Hopkins Or
chestra. Miss White has appeared
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

Buy War Bonds and Stamps.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

Sugar

Sugar is the mainstay of the
army combat ration and of practi-
cally all army field rations because
OF its high concentration and its
value as a quick energy food. A
typical &c" ration contains five
Jumps OF sugar for one meal. In
addition to the sugar furnished
with a meal in combat ration
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

there may be five pieces of hard
candy. Sugar is also essential to
preserving many foods for storage
in shipments overseas, including
pickles, preserved fruit, sugared
dates, and some meats.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-05-12

ed at the New Orleans port of en-
barkation and the Hampton Roads
Port of Embarkation-all transport
alton corps installations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-18

128 initial claims were filed. This total includes 726 claims filed in other states against Connecticut. Continued claims filed rose to h2,667 during the month, an increase of g, ,045 over July and the highest in any month since August l940.
 Veterans claims also showed a large increase totalllng 10.300 for the month of August up 67.S per- cent over July. While part of the in- crease was due to the number of servicemen discharged during the month, most of it was due to con- tract cancellations. The number of initial claims filed by veterans total led 3,6l6, an increase of 1887 per- cent over the l,547 filed in July.
 The sharp increases affected every area in the State. Hartford took the most claims of all types. 24,410 foE the past month, followed by New Haven with 18,SO6, Bridgeport 15,530 and Waterbury with 14,062 claims
 During the month, an average ot 23, ,0S7 claimants per week filed fol unemployment benefit checks, more than half of whom were women The average check for those col lecting benefits for total unemploy. mcnt was $20.l5 for August. Net benefits paid during the month to- tailed $425, ,870, bringing the amount paid during the current benefit year which started April 1, l945, tt $l,l77,388. Funds available for tht payment of benefits totalled $l77,' 447, ,163 as of the end of August, g decline of I percent from July.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-18
Catholic Junior Group
 SbOnSOrS Fashion ShOzO

atively simple it can be combined with e dozen sets of significant ac: cSessories -- to change its entire ap- pearance. One black dress, which was moulded to the natural lines of the figure, placed emphasis on such simple details as noire binding about the neck and pert bows be- low the elbows.
 The return of the billowing full skirt and bcVuue waists for evening wear was particularly pleasing te last nights gathering. The swish oi the four-yard hemline of black moire dance dress was welcome music to their ears. Hinting of the romantic gas light era. a tight vel' vet basque bodice topped billowine skirt of plaid taffeta.
 Hats ranged from the ever popu' lar beret to the large felt cartwheel with the pillbox definitely in th' lead. Brown was the favorite acces' sorry color with suits or frocks O. green, blue, and beige; black fol most dresS-up wear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-18

The Junior Division of the Water bury Council of Catholic Women sponsored fashion show and bridge last night in the ballroom of the Hotel Elton over three hundred at- tending. Miss Mary Blake was chair man of the affair assisted by Miss Marjorie Monagan, president of the Junior Division. The showing of fashions was from Forester Co., West Main street, town and coun- try clothes, afternoon and evening gowns among those modelled by members of the division.
 The models included Mary Gull hane Gillies, Loretta O'Brien, Mary Louise Lawlor, Ann Guilfoile, Julia Meehan, Eileen Crean, and Joan Brown, all members of the Junior Division.
 Assisting in the arrangements were Miss Mary Louise Lawlor, di- rector of plans for the fashion show, Miss Doris Dzinsky, Betty Brophy and Doris Murphy.
 Rev. Thomas Dignam, adviser of l Jk1G OuklIOG 1lNlolO4k Wdo PASSSAA"
 Following the fashion show, one of the first events of this kind held in several years, bridge was played There were prizes of note-paper at each of the seventy-flve tables ir play.
 said the fuller use of materials t noted from neck to nipped-in waist line to voluminous hemlines. Int dropped shoulder and dolman sleeve is featured in frocks, suits ans skirts. Necklines are usually higf and button to the throat.
 Fall and winter suits, incorporate a brilliant jacket with skirt of complementary hue. A favorite las night was a grey flannel skirt, gen erously pleated, topped with channels blouse and brilliant greer jacket bound with silver braid.
 The street ensemble once agail accentuates the broad shoulder line tiny waist, and full skirt that is s becoming to the American women. The seasons dresses, for the mos part, are simple in detail and de . pend upon infinite cut and Stylin } for chic. Such significant details a l brilliant nailheads on belts, with { matching dog collar, are the onl
 accents of glamour.
 FullneSs beneath the nipped-il waistline was the outstanding not of a simple grey wool dress fo 3 afternoon wear worn with a tri l tiered pill box which perched en l, chantingly over one eye.
 5 The black basic dress, ion l advocated as the wardrobe founda
 ton for the active women, high
 lights many interesting new detai e this season yet remains so compaI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-18
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The new Monday afternoon series of the Cornell Bridge Club, conducts ed by Mrs. John Moriarty, 60 Lin~, den street resulted in the following top scores; north and south; Mrs Albert LaVigne and Mrs. George Cashman no, Mrs. Theodore Brett. haupt and Mrs. Frank Driscoll, lOOS east and west; Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Clarence Byers 103h; Mrs. Uric Dionne and Mrs. Hector Ser" nier 103.
 The Monday evening series re. suited in the following scores: North and south, Mrs. Leo Tylac and Mrs. Thos. Colini 1i0; Mrs. Thomas Nor" ton mad Mrs. John Mccarthy tie with Mrs. William Hickey and Miss Mary Scully l04M east and westi Miss Kathleen Sullivan and MrA James Walsh l1S; Miss Selma An. derson and Mrs. Thomas Skipp llSA
 The official standing: Miss Ant derson and Miss Lasky 2SO: Mrst Tylac and Mrs. Colina 22S; Mrs. A. Drummond and Mrs. TnoMA Dennison 222ha Mrs. William AickeN and Mrs. William Rosi 222. !!