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Detroit evening times., 1945-01-20
BY DIR. sABrNA CONNOLLY

By DIR. sABTNA CONNOLLY
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Detroit evening times., 1945-01-20

DoLAND has not yet been made "con-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
By DEMOCRAT STAFF WRITER

We seldom appreciate the in- nate intelligence of our own senses while life is orderly and kind, yet nothing is so warming and cheer ful as bright colors in a cheerless stark white hospital ward. This has been attested to and proven daily at the Walter Reed Veterans hos pital, Washington, D. c. by wounded veterans who lie in hos pital beds covered by gaily col ored and bright hued Afghan coverlets handmade by Water bury residents.
 Ut takes the drabness from a bleak, white ward" writes one grateful youthful veteran in the Washington hospital to the indi- vidual in Waterbury who made the Afghan he now uses.
 Please accept my sincere thanks for such a wonderful thought. It's nice to know that even though we aren't still fight ing we aren't forgotten writes another veteran to the local mak- CT Of his Afghan.
 The tireless and generous local residents who devote their spare time to the task of making these brightly colored coverlets wish to have their names withheld from public print. Their only reason for supporting any public attest ment to their program is that it might prompt others to under take a similar cause.
 There is no organization of these individuals. Each procures the materials for the Afghans, makes them and forwards them to the Walter Reed hospital, Washington where they are dis pensed to the men. The name of the maker is attached and the individual recipient knows who made the coverlet.
 The veteran receiving the Af- ghan is then considered its own CT and when he leaves the hospi- tai he may take it with him or leave it for another. The idea  started because so many youthful and other veterans expressed de- sire for such multi-colored and warm-hued coverings. Too, they all expressed the desire to possess them.
 Any individual desirous of giv- ing these men this small measure fN1n ln,+f n l-n h making and forwarding of these Afghans. The majority of veter- ans receiving them have written to local individuals telling them how appreciative they are and how much the colors mean to their otherwise drab day.
 A letter from one of the nurses aides of the Walter Reed hospital best expresses the meaning of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Over the facilities of Station WATR Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock a program especially prepar- ed for the day and with a view of impressing all citizens, new and old, native and foreign-born with sin- cere appreciation of the honor of American citizenship will be pre- sented.
 Several nationalities will be rep resented in a group selected by Dr. John G. Gilmartin, assistant super intendent of schools, and supervisor of evening schools which many of the successful candidates for citi- zenship papers studied They will be heard in brief radio addresses during the course of the presenta- tion
 Mayor John s. Monagan and Dr. Gilmartin will also speak, represent ing the citys contribution to the program. For the American Legion, Past Commanders George F. Karn- ofsky and Walter l.. Angle will be in attendance. The latter will speak Oll OI OlAt SdIllLd tion and in congratulating the new citizens.
 During the past year 40l new citizens were made in the local ses- sions of naturalization court. The number shows decline in compari- son with former years due to the war, the absence of many young men in the service, and also be- cause when the United States enter ed the record an unprecedented number Of eligibles made it their duty to become citizens.
 Tie program as sponsored jointly by the legion and the school de- pertinent will be the third of it's kind formulated. Two previous pres sntstions won statewide acclaim
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

During the first four months of l94b the City of Waterbury spent s2.i32 9705l, according to the monthly trial balance submitted to- day by Controller Cornelius F. Ma loney. With the addition of SIP 298 6l in encumbrances against var ious appropriations the available balance for the remainder ot the year was s4 ,296 ,624.27, MT. Maloney pointed out.
 The budget set up for operations during l945 last fall totaled s6 654l,- so3. general fund.
 The water fund budget for l945 sotaled S727 ,64822 of which there remained a balance on May l of S47l ,48l l68.
 Heaviest expenditures 10 cate were those of the Controller, Gen. eral Financial. s504 226 30, due in considerable part to bond redemp- ton and interest payments, as well as old age assistance taxes. Police and Fire Department expenditures were sl9l, ,O97 94 and s2i3, l65 90. re- spectiyoly. The Department of Pub lie Works showed expenses of si69,- T66, while the Department of Ed ucation expenditures were $69o, 4i9b0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
Am An American Day To Be Broadcast Here Tomorrow
Made-In Waterbury Afghans
 Cheer Wounded Veterans
Group of Women Devote Leisure Hour to Hobby" That Has Brought Happiness to Convalescing Servicemen Letters
 Express Heartfelt Gratitude.

Afghans to the wounded. An Af- ghan was received from a local individual and the aide walked through the ward with 1t. A 19- year old veteran of the German campaign, right-leg gone and right arm severely damaged, spot ted the brightly colored coverlei and let out whoop.
 T gave him your Afghan" the letter writer states" and told him it was his. He went into an ec- stacy-called out to everyone in the ward-pulled it up over him right to his nose -tip-and lay back for hours beneath its colors. It was an extremely hot day but he refused to remove 1t. So now he has your Afghan"
 The coverlets are used by the veterans, in a practical way, as protection when first convaleScing and their health permits few hours in the open; or during the cool of early morning they are spread over them.
 Please may have that bright purple one asked a 10 year old veteran of Aachen who has lost the sight of one eye, the partial sight of the other and has se- were leg wound.
 We are born with our senses and we take them for granted. They become dulled because we permit them to, in most instances. Here is proof of their ability to bring joy to the hearts of those who have been smitten by mis- fortune The bright hues of these Afghans are like a colorful oasis to these veterans. Why not help?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
NAMED FOR PRINCE PHILIP

The Philippine Island received their name in l542 when Span ish military leader who tried to conquer the islands named some Of them the Philippines. in honor of Philip, heir apparent to the Spanish throne. The entire group was named the Philippines when Spain finally took over the island in 1865.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
City's Expenditures
 Listed In Statement

The water fund expenditures of $2472 2l82l were accounted mainly by bond and interest charges of Sl89 900.
 The Controller pointed out that less than one-third Of the citys budgetary appropriations for the year had been expended or con- tracted for during the four month period. which was a slightly better showing than a year ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
SPRACUE SCHOOL l REPORTS SALES
S357 in War Stamps Pur- chased By Children Dur-
 ing Past Week
WATERVlLLE Correspondent's Phone-3-651l

Waterville, May 19-War stamp sales at Sprague school on Thurs day amounted to $357.7o. Rooms having one-hundred percent sales were Miss Gladys Monroe and Miss Rose Bannon's eighth grade. Rooms having the greatest sales were Miss Rose Bannon's eighth grade, $11O.50; Miss Rose Robins second and third grades, $109l5; Miss Marie Casey's fourth grade, sl965; Miss Gladys Monroe's eighth grade, s14.35; and Miss Sadie Bannon's first grade, $14.10.
 Alfred Botehlo, seaman first class, U. s. N, has returned to his post after spending leave with his wife, Mrs. Olive Botehlo at their home on Fort Hill avenue. Al recently returned from active duty in the Pacific.
 Mrs. Wesley Rood and Mrs. Rich
 
 Mrs. Pauline Sears and George Vickers of Thomaston.
 Jeannetee and Sue Carol Ilnicki of Cheshire are spending the week end with their grandparents MT and Mrs. Williaf Dubay of Downes street.
 Following are the church services for tomorrow:
 Waterville Union Church: Morn- ing worship service at 10 a. m; Sunday school at II o'clock. eve ming Evangelistic meeting at 7:3o p. m.
 Gospel Hall: Breaking of bread at 10:3O a. m; Sunday school at 6:l5 D. m. and evening gospel services at 7:15 o'clock.
 St. Paul's Episcopal Church: MT Dewart will be at St. Paul's tomor- row for morning prayer and sermon at Il o'clock; church school will begin at 9:30 a. m.
 The Young Peoples Fellowship will meet tomorrow afternoon al D. m. for picnic, hike and soft | ball game at the end of Shefhelo street, if the weather permits.
 The boys of St. Paul's will meet on Tuesday afternoon at 3:45 a the Waterville park with thel i baseball coach. MT. Keith.
 The Viewers will give dance ol May 25 at g p. m. for the Youni People of St. Pauls and thei friends. On Wednesday, May ?; the Viewers will meet at 8 p. IT for a business meeting.
 The flowers on the altar this Sun day will be in loving memory c George H Murphy, given by hi sister, Mrs. Clifford Clark.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

civilian life had It. Rosa as one of his many patients. Captain Santoro, attached to the 106th General Hospital, was located only two blocks away from It. Rosa who had an appointment the fol- lowing day.
 It. Rosa is working as a per sonnel officer in the 58th A.AC.S Group Headquarters. He has been kept very busy of late supervis- ing the work Of service rating cards so that some of the boys in khaki will be separated from the service under the newly lished point system.
 Also in Naples with It. Rosa and Captain Santoro are two for mer North End residents, Pfc Mike Carbo and S Sgt. Silverio SforZa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
Will Nye Stage a Comeback? Ex-Senator From North Dakota Still Itching to Get Back to Washington - May Get
 Chance This Summer.
Chance This Summer.
BY DREW PEARSON Author of The Washington Merry Go Round')

stage a special election this sum mer on the question Of liquor law. If so. Senator Youngs ln- terim appointment will have to stand the test Of an election.
 Such an election would develop into a free for-all. Any candidate could run providing he gets 300 signatures on a petition. No prlm- ary is necessary to determine par ty candidates. and there will prob ably be anywhere from three to six in the race.
 Nye himself is considered sure candidate. Senator Young, who has an excellent record in the Senate so far. naturally will stand for election. The Democrats also will put a man in the race, prob- ably Quentin Burdick, son of Ush- CT Burdick. able liberal Republi- can who gave up a seat In Con- greSs last year 10 oppose Nye for the Senate. The elder Burdick is now retired from politics and run ming a tobacco farm. His son, for merly a Republican. is now a Democrat and will put up strong race.
 Meanwhile Nye IS wooing the old Non- Partisan League in a des- perate effort to roll up sub stantial bloc of votes behind him.
 Such a frec-for-all race, with the chief contenders Nye, Young and Burdick, is almost urpredic . table. But it might well happen that staunch Republican Nortl. Dakota would elect another Dem ocratic Senator-namely Burdick.
 Note-The late Senator John Moses was the first Democratic Senator ever elected in North Oa . kota's history,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

State Educational Commissioner Dr. Alonzo Grace complimented the school authorities on its magnificent work and the Connecticut depart ment, American Legion, conferred a citation on Corp. Coyle post. Past Commander Karnofsky this year was named state chairman of the com mittee on Americanism and it is through his efforts that Waterbury and several other communities are making T Am an American Day" an outstanding event
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

A Ninth Air Force Bomber Base. Belgium. First Class Ernest Jasch. Jr., "A, of Torrington, Conn, | is one Of the four sheet metal spe- cialists who repaired the battle dam | age incurred by the Ninth Air Force B-26 Marauder Flax Bait" during it's dramatic operational career. The veteran bomber recently flew its 200th bombing mission against Nazi targets in Western Europe to become the First Allied bomber in this the ater to achieve such record
 Prior to entering the Army. Feb, 1 l5. l94S. Pfc. Jasch was employed as a chauffeur for the Colony Inn, Torrington. Overseas service began in January. l943,
 He is the son Of Ernest Jasch, ST, 9l East Albert street, Torring- ton.
 Aboard a Carrier in the Pacific Never in his widest dreams as a sports writer back home in Water bury. Conn. did James E. Longo. yeoman. third-claSs. USNR, think he would some day cover track meet on ship But that's just what he has been doing,
 For Uncle Sans carriers are be- ing built so big these days there Is plenty of room for foot face on the flight deck. authough the sailor without brakes had better make sure beforehand that he can swim.
 Longo. 26, whose mother, Mrs Mary Longo. lives at 1911 South Main street. Waterbury, used to be sports writer and he is following through aboard this vessel as sports editor of the ships paper.
 Of course. the track meets may not be like the ones you see at home and at the last minute flight opera tions. may postpone the races. But it's a track meet, nevertheless. even though 1t includes such family-pic- nic features as a piggy-back race and three-legged dash In which the legs Of two men are tide to- gether as they hot-foot their way across the deck.
 Longo entered the Navy in April l944, and took recruit training al Sampson, N. Y. Later, he attended ! yeoman school at Newport, R. l. and then was assigned to this car. rier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
American Legion Joins With School Officials In Patriotic Gesture
NewIy-Made Citizens to Take Part in Exercises Mayor Monagan to Be Presented By Dr. John G. Gil-
 martin; Previous Programs Commended

Newly made citizens will have opportunity tomor- to participate in patriotic program and to give pub
 lie evidence of their appreciation of their newly acquired honor and privileges Tomorrow throughout the United States will be observed q Am An American Day. The Legion and school department prepared for third successive year make the occasion noteworthy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
NO RESELLING PERMITTED

It was illegal to buy corn to sell again in the time of Edward VI, of England. The penalty for vio- lation was two months in prison for the first offense, six months im- prisonment for the second offense, and utter ruin" for the third offense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19
IT'S NOT ALONE

There are approximately 75000,- 900 star systems similar To the Milky Way within the range Of modern telescopes, according 10 an estimate Of a prominent astronomer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Imagine having your teeth fixed by your favorite dentist and not having to pay for the work?
 It's one for the record books when this happens, whether it's in civilian life or in the armed forces, but that is just what happened to It. Domenic Rosa of Burton street.
 It. Rosa, now stationed in Naples, was meandering around the premises of the 53th AAC.S. Group there recently and decided to register his name in the Con- necticut register. As he scanned the book he came across the name Of Captain Louis Santoro and copied down his phone number.
 Next day he phoned the former East Main street dentist who in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

During Chile's Day of the Press celebration this year the l53rd an- niversary of the founding of the first Chilean newspaper. La Aurora de Chile" by the cleric Camilo Hen riuuez was featured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Washington, D. C.. May l9,- Ex-Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota. the well-known isolation ist, is still itching to stage a Sem ate come -back-and he has chance Of doing it.
 The appointment of hard-work- ing Republican Milton Young to succeed the late Senator John Moses. Democrat, was not received kindly by Yves supporters, nor by the eX-Senator himself. The American First crowd thought Governor Aanoahl should have appointed Nye instead of Young
 However, North Dakota may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Marion Holloway, Central avenue.
 Sgt. Holloway, a tail gunner with the AAF, was taken prisoner in November l943. when his plane was shot down over Bremen. He had completed ten missions.
 Holloway is now at a rehabilita- tion camp in France awaiting ship ment home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Sgt. Henry TrepanIer son of MT. and Mrs. Octave Trepanier, 54 East Dover stret, has arrived in San Francisco, after completing 39 months of service in the Pacific theater. When he entered the serv- ice 52 months ago, he was student at Leavenworth high school.
 The 23-year-old soldier wears the Presidential unit citation and five major campaign stars. He most re- gently saw action in the Philippines.
 S.-Sgt. George H. Gagne, 24. ar rived al the home Of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Prudent Gagne, l9 West Liberty street, last night af- ter being a Nazi prisoner for almost year. A radio gunner on a Flying Fortress, his plane was shot down May 30, l944. He was liberated by Allied Forces on April Is.
 Sgt. Gagne was employed by the U. s. Rubber company before en- tering the service in January, l943 He is graduate Of Crosby high school.
 Cpl. Homer B. Bouffard, of this city has been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received while at tempting to knock out an enemy machine gun on Luzon.
 Training al Camp Swift, Texas, he joined the 32nd Division overseas in November, l944. His brother, Pfc. Philip F. Bouffard. is serving with an infantry unit in the European Theater of War.
 Keesler Field, Biloxi. Miss, May l9,-Pyt, Aune Husen, son of Hall Husen. g Walnut St. Waterbury Conn, this week was graduated from the worlds greatest educa- tlonal program-one of the AAF Training Commands airplane mechanics training courses at Kees- Ter Field.
 A Ninth Air Force Service Com mand Base. France; Corporal Wal ter Sprysenski, 35. Naugatuck, Conn is a member Of a Ninth Air Force lotiNiNt kDillHlhlid NllNlillSdi NolH- pany with flair for utilizing ex- pendables. Wooden packing eases containing bombs and chemicals were knocked down and used as lumber 10 build their recreation room.
 Corporal Sprysenski is the son oi MT. and Mrs. Martin Sprysenski 76 Beebe street. Naugatuck. Conn
 Shirley Marie Asplund. daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Asplund of AT East Main street, was sworI into the WAVES yesterday as ar apprentice seaman. Seaman Asplunc is a graduate of Leavenworth anc attended Post Junior College. Priol to her enlistment she has beer employed at the U. s. Time Corp in Middlebury. She expects to b' called to active duty late next month when she will report to Hunter Col lege for basic training. She will b' assigned to the Medical Corps O the Navy. A brother, Sic Rober Asplund. is now with the Navy II the Pacific Fleet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

British gardeners will plant 1.8oo- 900 packages of vegetable seeds from America this year
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Railway thieves are active in India.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Pandi Pani. son Of MT. and Mrs John Pani. l29 South Main has been promoted to the rank Of cor poral with the Seventh Army in Germany. Arriving overseas in Feb ruary. l944, the soldier was wounded in action in Italy July r, 1914 At the time of entering the service in August, l943, he was an employe of the Moder Garage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Nea.e K. Lawson, a waist gunner on a B-24 based in England, has been promoted to staff sergeant in England, Sgt. Lawson has partici- pated in twelve missions since going overseas last December. A former student at Dartmouth college he en- tered the service two years ago. He IS the nephew of Mrs Frederick Pierpont, 29 Wateryille street. His parents. MT. and Mrs Floyd K Lawson, Torrington, formerly re- sided in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

Pic. William c. Moore, will leave tomorrow for the hospital at Camp Edwards. Mass. for further treat ment Of wounds sustained in ac- ton last December in Germany while serving with the Seventh Army He has just completed a 30- day furlough, He is the son of MT, and Mrs. Thomas Moore, l03 Con- cord street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-19

T-set. George Holloway, a former employe of the Waterbury Savings bank has been liberated from a German prison camp. according to letter received by his wife, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-15

bile," By The Light of the Silvery Moon." School Days" and Jimmy Valentine" will be sung by Cantor Nora Martin, and Fred Martel Leonard Sues and the orchestra will provide musical accompaniments for the rousing tribute to Edwards, one of the most fabulous figures in show history.
 The Case of the Educated Corpse gives NBC's 'My. District Attorney a chance to squash one of the most cruel of all rackets in the broadcast tonight at 9:30, over WTIC.
 Ex-servicemen eager to brush up on their former trades, or desiring to learn new ones, prove easy vic tims for & gang with a slick looking setup which bears all the outward signs of an accredited trade school
 A Marine jungle fighting trick found useful on Guadalcanal and used extensively in jungle fighting since then. Is adapted for use in hunting in heavily wooded areas, in tip passed along by Marine cap- tain on the Fishing and Hunting Club of the Air." in its broadcast over Station WATR, tonight at 8:30 p. m. How to extract hook from the mouth of a sharp-toothed fish quickly and neatly, how to choose a postwar sports hobby, and whether or not rattlesnake always warns before striking are among the other information passed along in re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-15
VA AVELETS
By BILL HARRINGTON

will have its worldwide premiere when Dr. Black conducts the NEG Symphony Orchestra Sunday, Aug. 12. at 5 p. n., over WTTC.
 Comment on the terrific eff feet of the new bomb recently re- leased by our airmen over Hiro- shima Newscaster Jim Doyle ob- serves: Now the JapS not only have bad eyesight, but also atomic achew
 Taking a wide swing out west to Kansas, The Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands" focuses on the up- and-coming Jimmy Palmer, his songs and his orchestra, broadcast ing over WOR tonight at 9:30, from plane hangar at Pratt Army Air Field, before the men training to fly the giant B-29 bombers over Japan.
 To honor noted starmaker Gus Edwards on his birthday, his most protege. Eddie Cantor, makes a guest appearance at Cantor's Cozy Cabana on "Wednesday With You" heard tonight at 9:0c p. m, over WTIC.
 Gus Edwards discovered and de- veloped many top-flight stars in show business, including George Jessel. Walter Winchell, Lila Lee Georgie Price, and Bert Wheeler, His songs, "In My Merry Oldsmo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-15


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