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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
John Wilder To Be Sent To Pocific
 North Main Man
 Now With Field Army in Europe

Having produced 16, ,308, ,552 gallons of drinking water in it's operations with a field Army in Europe, an En- gineer Water Supply Company of which Private First Glass John H. Wilder, 147 North Elm street, is a member, now at Camp Cleveland, in the Assembly Area Command, awaiting direct. redeployment to the Pacific.
 Throughout the campaign of France and Germany, the company fulfilled its primary mission of set- ting up water points and hauled water to hospitals and PW enclos- llreS.
 Tn October, 1944, the company was assigned the special mission of sup- plying water to a French city. Ex- perimenting with a new water puri- fication unit, the company distri- buted 2,800,000 gallons of water to the city in a 21-day period, or an average of more than 100000 gallons of water per day.
 The organization holds battle par ticipation stars for the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
College Buys FoneI Home In New Hoven
 AIbertus Mognus
 PIons Dornitory
 For 25 Students

The large residence owned by Mrs. Marion B. Farrel, Prospect street, New Haven, has been bought by Albertus Magnus College, a women's college, 1t has been an- nounced. It is planned to use the house as dormitory to house about twenty-five students, and it is ex- pected it will be ready for occu- pancy at the beginning of the fall term.
 Albertus Magnus College con- ducted by Dominican Sisters, was opened in October, 1925, the Do- minican Sisters of St. Mary's of the Springs Columbus, O., coming to New Haven at that time. The main building is the former home of Louis E. Stoddard, and shortly af- ter the residence of the late Vic- tor M. Taylor was acquired. The Farrel property just bought is a few blocks sfrom the main buildings of the college. In 1942 the large residence owned by MT. and Mrs. Thomas Hooker of East Rock Park road was acquired by the school.
 The college is on the accredited list of leading colleges for women, it's personnel consisting of the sis ters, lay instructors and professors from Yale University. There is a fair-sized group of Waterbury students registered at the college and among the alumnae members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Brass City Nurse Heads For Pacific
 Winifred DooIey
 Now Stationed
 At Fronee Camp

Assembly Area Command, France "A former French cavalry post pro- vided the site for the operation of General Hospital unit. which grew from capacity of 300 beds to over 1900 at the end of hostilities in Europe. This group is now at Camp Philadelphia, Assembly Area Com mand. undergoing processing pre- paratory to redeployment direct to the Pacific.
 The unit, of which 1st It. Win- fired M. Dooley. 363 Sylvan avenue, Waterbury, Conn, is a member, was activiated at Fort Lewis, Washing ton, in October, 1914, and immed- lately began intensive training which was continued until 1t trav- elled east to Camp Kilmer, New Jer- sey. in November. In less than two weeks the hospital sailed for Eng land, where it participated in fur ther training in operating hospi- tals.
 In January 1t arrived at loca- tion in France, where 1t remianed until June. when it was sent to Camp Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Mayor to Get Hooker Doto

Under the City Pension Bill, signed Tuesday by Governor Ray mond E. Baldwin, the expected costs of the retirement system will be reported to Mayor John s. Mon- agan in the near future by Russell Hooker, a West Hartford Actuary. Hooker served as consultant on the commission which investigated and recommended the original pension bill.
 Mayor Monagan and Lewis J. Hart were in accord with the bill in its original form; but MT. Hart stated he regretted that legislative revision of the bill made the meas ure unsound. He added he hoped provisions will be taken in the near future to assure benefits to city employees and safeguard the tax payers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24

We got a wonderful recipe onI morning for making ice cream in the European Theater of Opera tions. The recipe was given to me by guys of the 354th P-51 Mus tang Fighter Group and is as fol- lows: First, fill belly tank of a Mustang with canned milk and ice cream powder, then get in the plane and take off and climb rapidly to 31, ,0O0 feet and zero tenn peratures and shake the plane up and down for awhile; then dive as fast as you can for the field where the cook is waiting with a scoop to dish out the desert. q didn't see them do 1t, but 1t sounds like a good ideal
 We took off from the 354th air strip in Germany and landed at Kaufbeuren to do a 2.30 show for the 2nd Air Disarmament Wing and the 55th Fighter Group, and then got in the chow line and showed away some great beef stew With real beef), tomatoes, beans and canned peaches and cake. If I gain any more weight I'll get to look as fat as I am.) When we left Kaufbeuren, eight Mus tangs came up and escorted us a couple of miles, playing 8 game with our big carrier plane. We were cruising about 180 miles an hour but from the way those fighters whipped past, you'd have thought we were waiting for an order in a drive-in stand. We did our evening show at Ferstenfeld- 5ruck. just west of Munich, for the 29th Tactical Air Command and were billeted with the boys there. Guys in uniform may all look alike, but every outfit has outstanding personality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
COP Committee
 Meets Tonight

Prior to the Town Committee meeting at the Central Y.M.C.A. tonight, members will confer on the selection of successor to Vernon L. Hall, former Republican town chairman.
 MT. Hall, who resigned early this year, stated that he will continue in his present post until success sor has been named.
 Alderman Richard D. Benson and former Alderman Burton K. Walk CT have received mention as candi- dates for the position.
 The committee, which will make its report tonight consists of Mrs. Edna Pepin, Margaret Manfredi, Helen Hitchcock, MT. Walker and William Curtis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
John Fl. Weik Aw0rded Star For rHeroism
 Bontom Youth
 Home from Italy For 30 Days

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 Decorated with the Silver Star for gallantry in action, Sergeant John H. Weik, son of MT. and Mrs. John c. Weik, Bantam, Conn, has re- turned to this country after fight ing in Italy with his outfit. the famed 10th Mountain Infantry Di- vision, specially trained mountain fighters.
 The 2O-year-old Infantryman, who wears the Combat Infantry man Badge for exemplary conduct in action, landed at New York a few days ago. He participated in the final two campaigns which knocked the Germans from the towering peaks of the Appennines in North ern Italy and cracked enemy resist arlce there.
 It was during furious battle near Belvidere just before the Pc Valley that Sergeant Weik and his machine gun section smashed the attack of Nazi company and saved his rifle company from a surprise enemy assault.
 For his action as gunner in stick ing to his post while the rest of the company withdrew and crushing the German attack with his own fire, he was awarded a Silver Star.
 A veteran of two years in the Army, the young Doughboy was overseas seven months. Before en- tering the service he worked on a farm in his home state. Also in the service are two brothers, Petty Ofl- cer George H. Weik with the Navy, and Ernest R. Weik who is in the Merchant Marine.
 He attended Morris high school, Litchf1eld, and while there played football, basketball and baseball.
 He is now at home spending a well-earned 30-day furlough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Your GI Rights '';'';; ;:s:s: :s: :';:'.'

house and also get money to attend school?
 A. You can't borrow money di- rectly from the Government to repair your house, but you can get loan guaranteed for that pur- pose. In addition, you can also re- ceive educational benefits under the CT Bill of Rights. There is nothing to say you can't get more than one benefit under that act.
 o. My brother and were farm CTS before I went into the Army. While I have been overseas he has taken care of our farm. We now have a chance to buy an adjoining piece of property which I think is valuable. The question is may vet eran purchase property with non- veteran?
 A. Yes. The guaranty in this case would apply only to the interest of the veteran in the loan, and may not exceed 50 per cent of his in- terest. Under no circumstances could it cover any part of the in- terest of non-veteran.
 o. I have been thinking of open ing shoe store in my home town as soon as I am discharged. I had just gotten out of business schoo before I went into the Army ana this sounds like a pretty good thing I know I qualify for all the C. benefits but is there anything abou having to have experience in bus mess before you can get a loan t. start it?
 A. The law provides that the Ad. ministrator of Veterans Affair! must find that the ability and ex- perience of the veteran, and the conditions under which he proposes to pursue such occupation are such that there is a reasonable likelihood he will be successful"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
NyIon Black
 Market Still FIourishinq
By JOAN YOUNGER nited Press Staff Correspondent


 New York, Aug. 23--(UP)-The doors swung open and in walked a one-man black market!
 Under his arm he had a brown paper bag.
 The nylon black market is on the run. The news was moving fast that E. I. duPont de Nemours & Co. was starting Eylon yarn production Sept. 1, and that the National As- sociation of Hosiery Manufacturers would make 100000 pairs of nylons by Christmas.
 How much for nylons today?" l said.
 S8 Per Pair
 Well" he said. "$8. Special. l wouldn't be going so low only I'm down to about three dozen and l want to get out of this business. It ain't my regular line. Just con- venience."
 He opened the paper bag, drew out a stocking box-unlabeled- and displayed a toe-to-top nylon stock ing.
 "The best," he said. '"The very best. Only this morning I sold 3 dozen pairs to a woman at $10 each For you-$8, because want to ge, rid of them"
 I looked them over carefully. They were good nylon. said so.
 q sell to nothing but high clas. | neoDle <" he said I believed him. obtained his name through wom- an who said she was "allergic to rayon."
 He was nondescript and his eyes were shifty. He peddled his nylons ''only by reference"-a nice way of saying he used the speakeasy method "Joe sent me-" Still Profitable asked him how much longer he thought the black market in nylons would last. He said it had already been slepping-"the safe yarn is running out" Yarn stolen from par achute factories made shiny stock ings-"a poor risk" he said.
 He said that the peak in black market nylons was hit last Christ mas at $16 a pair, and that since then prices had dropped to a SIC i average.
 Don't think they are going lower than this" he said. Tt will take them four months to get nylon into the stores. What you going to do those four months?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Circus Concludes PIoyqround Year

The city's playgrounds officially closed yesterday and the event was marked by the presentation of miniature circus.
 An audience, consisting of many parents, watched the more than 100 children who took part in the program which opened with a par ade of horses, clowns, giraffes an6 side-show freaks. Two pianos ano an accordion provided a background of music to the show.
 The ninth in series of block dances will be held tonight at o'clock at Chase Park. Chick Cic- chetti will provide the music fol this popular entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Goss May Make Trip to Europe

The War Department announced yesterday that William M. GoSs, executive vice-president of Scovill Manufacturing Co.,, has been named a member of the Special Industry Advisory Committee composed of representatives of the steel, iron and aluminium scrap industries.
 It appears there is a good chance MT. Goss will be selected as one of the members which the com- mittee intends to send to Europe to make recommendations for the disposal of ferrous and non-fer- rous scrap. The fact that MT. Goss is well acquainted with German manufacturing methods will no doubt stand him in good stead in this capacity. e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
10 Waterbury Men Serving Iowo
 All Took Part
 In Daring Roid
 On Jap Targets

ADOarQ the USS iowa O11 Hon. shu (Dalayed) Ten Waterbury, tConn.) Navy men fought aboard this 45,000 ton battleship when sine and other 3rd Fleet battleships, cruisers and destroyers staged a daring midnight bombafun1ent of industrial targets on this main Japanese island, just 70 miles from Tokyo.
 Standing only a few miles off, shore, the Iowa hurled more than 200 tons of flaming projectiles at war factories.
 A few days before this crowning achievement in her wartime career, the Iowa's big guns had wrecked the port and industrial city of Mu- roran or Hokkaido, northernmost of Japan's large islands.
 Since she was launched, nine months after Pearl Harbor, the big battleship has taken part in vir- tually all Naval action in the island to-island conquest of Jap-held Pa- cific territory. She was in on initial strikes at the Marshalls, air strikes at Truk, the Carolines, Marians Formosa, New Guinea, act;ons in the Philippines and at Okinawa.
 The Waterbury men are: War rant Officer James Francis Borden, 3T, chief gunner, USN, whose wife, Mrs. Mary Borden, lives at 26 Coe street; Vincent Joseph Andolina, 21 water tender, second class, USNR son of MT. and Mrs. J. Andolina 326 South Main street; Robert Louis Ayotte, 20, seaman, second class. USNR, son of MT. and Mrs Louis Ayotte, Peach Orchard road; John Bonnet Gaylord, 19, seaman second class, USNR, whose parents live at 46 West Clay street; Edward Francis Karmen 24, seaman, first class, USNR, 103 Locust street; Johr Anthony Labutis, 20. seaman, frs; class, USNR whose parents live al g Starview avenue; Paul Joseph Lavoie 21, shipfitter, third class, USNR, son of MT. and Mrs. J. B Lavoiie, $40 Piedmont street; Daniel Petite, q, machinist's mate, third class, USNR, son of MT. and Mrs Michael Petit 38 Lockhart avenue; Corp. Michael Anthony Santoro, 30 USING, 20 Lawrence street and Dor sey Benton Reeves, 26, fireman second class, USNR, son of MT. and Mrs. Dorsey B. Reeves, Spithead road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
9t 9MyA dtsA
by Bob hope

A character from Brooklyn As turaiIy) called Demetrios cses
 a T/Sgt., was the persona'I. there. Sazani, who formerly fan| a number of concessions af t'ne New York Worlds Fair, promoted everything at that base. Saturd6T nights he ran a lhngo game for cognac and wine with a grand prize of $500. He also managed one of the best soft ball teams n the European Theater of Opera tions. (Soft ball attracts lot Of interest over there, with as much as $2OOO being bet on 3 sifsle game). In his off hours, Sazallt ran enlisted mems and officeTs dances, and rumor had 1t that he
 could be coaxed into overseeing a crap game now and then. [ won't stay he was doing okay IT. nancially in the army, but he was the only sergeant I knew who had a full colonel for an orderlyl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
Launch Submarine At Portsmouth

Portsmouth. N. H., Aug. M-(UP) The U. s. Submarine Sarda, des- ignated by the Navy Department as "The City of Lynn Ship" was launched at Portsmouth Navy yard today.
 Mrs. James J. Heffernan, wife ot the U. s. Representative from Brooklyn, N. Y, was the sponsor Her daughter Patricia was maid oi honor.
 In the Seventh War Loan, the City of Lynn, Mass, campaigned tc buy two submarines. The Sarda is one of these ships and Lynn del egation, including Mayor Arthur J Frawley. attended the launching The delegates presented to the new ship a plaque from the city of Lynn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
W RW NEWS or OUR
 S&e) AaeRsa.xl s0aAENa N3X GN UNIFORM
J. JACov1No

The Bronze Star medal has been awarded to Pfc. Francis J. Jacovino for gallantry in action while in combat during the period from April 21, 1944, to May 8, 1945.
 Jacovino was an employe of the Scovill Mfg. Co. prior to entering the service September IS, 1943. He has been overseas the past 20 months. His wife, Mrs. Theresa (Mastopietro) Jacovino, and sno, lives at 12 Fleet street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24

sailors, and the Army which had landed there earlier.
 When the Phoenix sailed from Corregidor, Russell received a let ter from his brother, Winnie, an Army sergeant, who informed him that he had been on the island at the same time. But that isn't all. A few months later the Phoenix docked in the port of Manila. Again a shore leave for Russell; and again letter from Winnie Yes, Winnie had been in Manila at the same time too.
 The law of averages may catch up with Russell: but right now he believes that, though tits a small world" it isn't quite small enough. JOSEPH S. STEVENS Joseph s. Stevens, 460 Willow street, has been advanced to the rank of captain with the United tates Marine corps. He is the son of Mrs. Joseph Stevens and the late Capt. Stevens, Waterbury police force.
 The Marine captain has served in several Pacific campaigns since en- tering the service in 1e42, and was wounded in the battle of Saipan. Following treatment in the Pacific area and st. Albans. N. F., he was assigned to the ammunition depot ct Earl. N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
MYRON c. WHEELER

58th Bombardment Wing, T1nlan The promotion of Cpl. Myran c. Wheeler to the rank of sergeant. has been announced.
 Sgt. Wheeler of Waterbury, Conn.,, is member of the Hellbird Group of the 58th Bombardment Wing. The Hellbird Group is one of the pioneer Groups to bomb Japan from bases in India and China, and took partin a mass aerial movement which saw 15O B-29's move from their Asiatic bases to the Mar iannas without mishap. Members of the Group have been awarded four Battle Participation Stars and the Hellbirds recently received the Distinguished Unit Citation for action against the Jap mainland on Aug. 29, 1914.
 He resides at BOA Harker Avenue, Waterbury, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
FIERCE F. FERRITER

It. Pierce F. Ferriter, a veteran of IS months service in the Aleu- tians and six months in France, ar- rived in New York yesterday morn- ing. He will receive his furlough papers at Fort Devens, Mass, this weekend and arrive in Waterbury to spend furlough with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. James Ferriter
 It. Ferriter was employed by the Scovill Mfg. Go. when he entered the service in 1942. A graduate of Crosby high school, he attended the University of Mississippi.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
EDWIN R. WASILIK

Stationed with the 336th Harbor Craft company in Belgium. Edwin R. Wasilik, 46 Garden Circle, oper- ates tugboats, small craft. and cranes used in the dedeployment program. Handling of incoming car- goes of supplies for troops in Eu- rope is also part of his work. Was ilik, has been overseas IS months. His wife is the former Regina Dom- broski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
By DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington, Aug. 24 Here are some questions from GIs who have just returned from overseas:
 Q. I live in a college town, am married and own a house. What I want to know is can borrow money from the Government to fix up my
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
SCHOOL AUTHORITY DEAD

Providence. R. l.. Aug. A-UP) -Dr. Richard Day Allen, 58, widely known authority on occupational guidance and assistant superinten- dent of Providence schools since 1926, died at a hospital yesterday after long illness. He was born In Milwaukee, Wis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
ASA (BUwDY) YORK, JR.

A veteran of 28 months service with the Ninth Air Force in the European Theaetr of Operations, Cpl. Asa (Buddy) York, Jr, is spending a furlough with his par- ents, MT. and Mrs. Asa York, 40 Cherry stret. AS a ground radio operator he served in England, France, Belgium and Germany, and wears five battle stars on his ETO ribbon.
 A former student at Crosby high school, York has attended Peekskill, N. Y, and an RIGA school in New York city prior to entering the AAF in March, 1942.
 His father, a veteran of World War I, served in the same battle areas as Cpl. York, with the old 69th. h. antry Regiment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
MARTHA GREEN

MIAMI ktA UNEEN
 Martha Green, HA/1c, will shortly return to her post at Great Lakes, H., ater spending a leave with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Harvey Green. A graduate Leavenworth high school, Petty Of1cer Green worked at the U. s. Time corpora tion. She entered the WAVES in 1943, and has served at Hunter col- lege, New York city; Naval Air station in New York city, New Lon- don Submarine base, and Bethseda, Md, Hospital school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24

A new main highway being built from Wellington. New Zealand, may be named the Roosevelt Highway and planted with American trees as a memorial to President Roose- veN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
JOHN !. WHILE

Pfc. John G. Wylie, son of MT. and Mrs. William Wylie. 27 Lyndale avenue. who joined the service July 1S. 1944. is now stationed in Naples. Italy. Wylie was assigned to North Italy in February of this year. where he was attached to headquar- ters. He is currently in Naples and was recently promoted to his pres ent rank.
 Pfc. Wylie is with the Field Artil- lery. He attended Leavenworth high school and worked ct the Lea co. before entering the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
FRANCIS PIPE

Two Waterbury soldiers will ar- rive in New York this morning aboard the s. s. Robert Sherwood.
 They are: Sgt Technician Francis Pope, 319 Country Club road, and Cpl. Technician J. J. Angrish. 63 Lexington avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
GEORGE MCNAMARA

Marine Pvt. George McNamara. i60 Greenwood avenue, who was wounded tn the battle of Two Jilna on March . Is currently stationed in the Marianas. He has written his wife he has fully recovered. A former employe of the Hotch- klss plant. Waterbury Too, he en- tered the service last summer. The |Mefino's pereuts. Mir. and Mrs' John k McNamaFa. ree|ae ak sl Iflh street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
JOSEPH KEANE

I JUSEFh MEANE V Two Waterbury men arrived on the Costa Rica Victory, yesterday,
 at New York. They are: TIA Gear
 E. Chepal, 39 Fox street; and Pvt. Joseph Keane, of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
RUSSELL BUXTON

'It's e smai world" You've often heard this expression; but 1t wasn't quite small enough for Rd. M2/c Russell Buxton.
 Russell ls the son of Mrs. Isaac Buxton. .5T Hanover street; at the present time aboard tho Cruiser Phoenix In the Pacific. A few months ago the young sea- man aaIled Into coffngidQr. drew 0horo leave, and gent on tho ''Nol.,' mIn9iins Hilt sha natives. other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-24
JOHN R. PRESTAGE

JOHN R. PRESTAGE
 Sgt. John R. Prestage. Tipperary Stable, Watertown, was among 179 New Englanders discharged from the Separation center at Fort Dev- ems. Mass.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-29
HOLIDAY VISIToASs

Holiday visitors at the w. II
Tedford home were Keith and
Beth Tedford, from Casper, wy.
oming, who were on their honey
moon. Chief 'Skip" Davis, just
back from overseas and Thelma
Walker Of Hood River. Chief Da-
Wis is the son Of Mrs. Tedford. The
Keith Tedfords plan on returning
to Kennewick the first Of the year
and establishing their home here.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-11-29
Local Future Farmers
Judge Potato Contest

Five boys from the Kennewicl
high school, members Of the local
chapter Of Future Farmers Of
America, with their advisor, Victor
D. Rogers, attended the potato
judging contest at EllensburE on
Saturday, November II. The boys
making the trip were Glenn Mill
er. Brant Elliott and Frank Boies,
who composed the team Warde
Falton and Pat Saunders judged
as alternates. A number Of schools
from the Yakima Valley partici-
pated in the contest.
The Kennewick team placed 4th
in the contest, making a total Of
1909 points. Six different classes
Of potatoes were judged and grad
ed. The team placed first In
judging one class Of potatoes. The
team placed second in judging
two other classes Of potatoes.
On Saturday, December LIST the
team will compete In q larger con-
test at Pullman.