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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
Sonto Claus Visits Orphan

Boston, Dec. 24. (UP)-It looks as though Santa Claus" will answer the plea at 7-year-old orphan ana give him real home for Christ mas.
 A youngsterfi identified only as Larry, wrote the following note from war orphans home in Boston:
 Dear Santa Claus:
 We used to have house and dog named Peter. Daddy isn't home now. Mamma isn't. either. l live here with the other boys. wish I could have real home with real people in it.
 Shall I hang up my stocking or what? write to daddy every week and am good boy.
 Yours truly, Larry
 Response
 Larry has not yet been told that his father, a marine, was killed on Okinawa. Or that his mother, dis drought at her loss, was sent to a hospital.
 However, the letter, published in Boston newspaper, brought re- sponses from 300 persons who of fered toys and, in more than 100 cases, homes to Larry and the 16 other war orphans living with him. Those offering homes included a dozen marines who served in the Pacific with Larry's dad.
 One letter, from a 9-year-old Nam tucket girl, offered Michael her pet cocker spaniel, to Larry for Christmas.
 T love Michael very nuch," wrote the girl, but Larry needs him more than do."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
The DEM 0CRAT Will Not Publish TOMORROW
 Christmos Doy
 BoyFights Life
Stricken by Dreod Leukemio; Moy Be Lost Christmas

Torrington, Conn, Dec. -(UP)- If fate is kind to him, five-year -old Paul Gunderlach will have a Merry Christmas tomorrow-but it may be his last.
 Paul has been hospitalized since Nov. 7 with dreaded Leukemia. The doctors don't say much about his condition, but his name is on the danger list and there isn't much hope that the boy whom the nurses say is "a swell sport" will get well.
 The youngster had his 14th blood transfusion today at Charlotte Hun gerford Hospital. His eyes sparkled ant his chubby cheeks flushed with joy as he turned in his bed toward the little Christmas tree which stood on a bedtable. Presents were piled all around, and his parents let him open a few because his anx- iety was getting the better of him dIIO GIICy OlOL G Wdl1t 1l1ul UO De. come too excited before the big day.
 Town Helping
 Since Paul was stricken, only his parentS-Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gund- erlach-and their pastor, the Rev William E. Haegert, have been al- lowed to visit him. His father. 8 decorator, is with the boy-his only child-every moment that he can spare.
 Townspeople, too, tried to make Christmas a happy one for the youngster, and to help the family. They started a fund which E. J. Dowd of the Brooks Bank said to- day totaled $3198.03, land is still growing"
 Contributions, said Dowd, ranged from 25 cents to $25, and children come into the bank and give him money flor Paul."
 Scores of toys, books, candy and other presents also have poured in- to the Gunderlach home from sym- pathiZers and well-wishers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
White YuIe ForAreo

Boston, Dec. 24-(UP)-It will be a white Christmas for New Eng land both on the ground and in the air.
 Light snow will begin falling over all the New England states except Maine in the late afternoon. the weather bureau said. Warmer temperatures will bring an end to the -eason's worst cold snap.
 A sheet of high cloudiness that covered the Midwest yesterday will move into New England tonight. bringing with it the snow and mild CT temperatures.
 The six-state area already is blanketed with from eight to 18 inches of snow which fell Wednes- day in the areas worst storm in nearly half-century.
 Today's maximum temperature in Boston is expected to be about 30 degrees. Last nights minimum was 16 Other low readings were 10 below at Lebanon, N. H.: three above at Pittsfield, Mass, and six above at Hartford, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
'tPost1uar Christmas One OF Hope, Prayer"- Pope

Rome, Dec. "A - UP)- Pope Plus XII, in his annua, Christmas message to the world, said today there is no true peace but only the postwar, "a sorrowful and very meaningfu expression. :. and therefore this Christmas is only one of expecta- tion, hope and prayer"
 Addressing the College of Cardi- nals in reply to it's Christmas wishes he gave three points for a true and lasting peace:\
 T. The present hour demands collaboration, good will and recipro- cal trust among all peoples.
 g. For lasting peace, all na- tions must recounce artificially ere ated censorship of public opinion which directs the thought of and will of voters like sugar cane stalks in the kind
 "3. Tyranny of the total state must be brought to an end in the world"
 The address followed announce ment Sunday that the Pope had ap- pointed 32 prelates in 19 countries, including four in the United States, for elevation to the rank of cardi- nals at a secret consistory Feb. IS.
 He told the Cardinals he an- nounced with joy" the appoint ments which, for the first time in four centuries, abolishes the Ital- ian majority in the college.
 Spiritual Leader
 '"The Catholic church whose seat is in Rome is above nationality" he said, apparently explaining the new interiational character the col
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
Jap Duly Impressed By Fightin' Irish

A Waterbury internee Of the Jap anese during the war. recently re- turned, relates the following:
 As the Japs overlook one Of the Philippine islands during the first year of the war they rounded up all "aliens" for inspection as to nationality. Among the inhabitants of the particular island were a group of Redemptionist Fathers from Ireland.
 Ireland being neutral during this war, the priests claimed immunity from internment. The Japanese in- terpreter was dubious, not being too familiar with geographical history. He said he would consult with his SuperiorS and return.
 Shortly thereafter he came back and ordered the Fathers to hustle their belongings together and get ready for internment. When the Superior of the order again pro- tested the Jap pulled out map of the world and pointing to it, said:
 Look. There is Iceland. Ameri- can planes there. You enemy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
Good Results" Stem From Big-Three Farley
Settlement Of Problems ForeSeen
 Byrnes, StoIin
 Hold SpecioI
 Conference

Moscow. Dec. 24-(UP)- The Big Three conference of foreign ministers was per- vaded in its closing hours today by an fir Of optimism prompting American observers to fortnight, unqualified predictions Of good re- suits"
 Another Meeting
 (A CBS broadcast from Moscow said another meeting of the min- isters was scheduled this afternoon. Tt looks now as though the con- ference might succeed in settling some problems, while many others remain to be solved,' the broad caster said. New problems keep cropping up.D
 The conference of James F. Byrnes, Ernest Bevin and V. M. Molotov swung toward its conclusion yesterday evening when Byrnes talked for two hours with Premier Stalin and other developments aug ured well for the Anglo-Soviet- American meeting.
 Byrnes and Bevin later went to the Bolshoi theater, where they re- ceived an unprecedented ovation. Anglo-American quarters were in- clined to attach more than formal, symbolic significance to the fact that Molotov raised the arms of Bevin and Byrnes, precipitating the rare demonstration.
 ByrneS Has Cold
 Later in the evening, Byrnes went
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
City Will Climax 
BY BETTY BLANCHARD

It's goilng to be a Merry, Merry Christmas for Waterbury. And it's sure to be White Christmas since the Weatherman has announced a new snow will fall on the 12-inch blanket which already covers the hills of the Brass City.
 With only a few hours remain ing before Santa is scheduled to put in his annual appearance, the city virtually throbbed with feverish &C., tivity this morning as last minute preparations were underway for the joyous celebration of the return of peace and thousands of its sons and daughters from the war fronts.
 Streets damned
 By 10 o'clock the downtown streets once again teemed with milling crowds-so familiar during the past few weeks. Travel of all kinds were reported to be breaking all records And store managers and clerks were bracing themselves for that 11-hour rush-which promised to break the record of previous years since prac- tically all industrial employees and many white-collar workers are now bent on 8 four-day Christmas holi- day.
 Highways throughout the state are "in fine condition" it was re- ported by Albert L. Donnelly of the State Highway Department Snow has been cleared from all highways, and approximately 30 per cent of them are free of both ice and snow.
 Travel Records Set
 A hectic race by both CT and civilian "to be home by Christmas was noted at transportation ter minals during the past "A hours. Railroad and bus officials repor- ted that travel was breaking rec
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
Mon of Year Poll Mounts
 Albert Paul Named: ::
 ToiiIdeen in Leod

Albert Paul, Crosby High School teacher, spurted up toward the top leaders in the polling for Wa terbury's Man of the Year 1945 now being conducted through the medi- rm of The Waterbury Democrat.
 Joseph Tajildeen, local merchant continued to hold top position, to date, with more nominations in his support received today. Also re- ceiving more support is Dr. John C..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24

country"
 "No, Mo-" the Superior protested. Not Iceland-Irelandp
 The Jap look befuddled. Again he left saying he would return im- mediately. A short while thereafter he was back.
 Ireland part of British Empire. Yes?"
 The Father Superior took the map.
 NO, not all of it. Just this part'' he said nointing to northern Ire-a land.
 The Jap protested. Sorry. Very sorry. We fight with British for four months now"
 That was the straw that broke the camels back. The Irish priest arose in full explosive dignity and said:
 My little friend! We have been fighting the British for TOO years The little "Tojo" was duly in- pressedl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24

dierS who fell along his Third Armys victory road.
 Raw blasts of wind swirled across the U. s. m litary cemetery and snapped the khaki canvas canopy over the grave as the casket was lowered.
 Three rounds Of salutes from a 12-man firing squad rattled against the leaden sky. Then a lone buglar, his back to the wind, sounded taps.
 The generals wife Beatrice, stood quietly through the committal serv- ice but almost broke down when Patton's Negro orderly, Sgt. William G. Meeks, Junction City, Kans.. handed her the American flag that had covered the casket.
 There were tears in Meeks' eyes and his face was strained as he bowed slowly and handed her the folded flag. He saluted with a gloved hand and peered directly in- to her eyes, exchanging a final message of condolence.
 Like the 7,933 crosses around it., PattonS simple white marker held only his name and metal serial number tag. Just George s. Pat
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
Appointment PIeoses PreIote

New York, Dec. 24 (UP) = Archbishop Francis J. Spellman, ele- vated yesterday to the College of Cardinals, said he was happy at the honor to both himself and the peo- pie of New York, but that his new, position would not change his hfes in any way.
 T haven't had time to realize everything it means" he said after celebrating Mass at St. Patricks Cathedral. but know that to me it will mean nothing different than my life in the past and the purposes of my life-to do everything can to help in the salvation of souls, to promote all humanitarian causes through the supernatural and natural forces of religion and to further the welfare of my country"
 Going To Rome
 The Archbishop said he would go to Rome to accept the red hat sym- bolic of his new office.
 His appointment was announced
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
Ceiling Price
 Firm on Crime

St Louis, Dec. 24-UP)- The telephone tangled today in the county sheriff's office at the Clayton court house.
 Deputy Sheriff Walter Ma schmidt answered it.
 An alcoholically blurred voice, identifying its owner as returned war veteran launched into a long tirade against the rise in living costs.
 ''Every'shing," he hiccupped plaintively. "hash gone up."
 Maschmidt agreed sympa- thetically. Suddenly the voice inquired if the cost of peace disturbance had changed.
 "NO, it's still the same," said MaSchmidt. Good, good" sighed the caller, happily, hanging up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
New England Not ToImprove
 l946 FoEeseen
 As Hardship
 Yeor for Vets
By Joseph Nolan

Boston, Dec. "A - (UP)- New England's already cramped housing situation will reach the hardship stage in l946 when 5000 new families look for homes in the six-state area, re- gional Director Sumner K. Wiley of the Federal Public Housing Author ity predicted today.
 Vets Handicapped
 Wiley said in an interview that about 135,000 veterans-including newlyweds and those rejoining their wives-will seek housing facilities in New England, along with an ad- ditional 30,000 civilians. Only about one-third will succeed, he estimat- ed, and the rest will have to double up with relatives or occupy make shift quarters until large-scale con- struction gets underway.
 Finding homes for veterans, he said, will be the most critical prob lem in l946. Once they are taken care of, lesser difficulties will be worked out more readily. Because Massachusetts is the home of ap- proximately half of New Englands 100000 servicemen, that state will in Wiley's opinion experience the knottiest problem.
 Survey
 A United Press survey of New England revealed this state-by-state housing picture:
 Maine: Bangor, Lewiston, Water vile and Biddeford are critically short of facilities. Portland, Bath, Kittery and Presque Isle have tem- porary homes in the lower price range, but many are situated near war projects that have closed down. New Hampshire: Concord and Manchester are the tightest spots An estimated 300 units are needed immediately in Concord, and at least that many more will be re- auired in the next year. In Man chester, where 600-unit shortage exists, plan is underway to have
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24

home following a lingering illness. MT. SlaMn had retired less than two years ago.
 One of the most active and prom inent members of Waterbury's Democratic Party he had been greatly responsible for the statistic al background as to the voting strength of the party His ability to foresee voting trends in the city from year to year by means of his analysis of voting statistics proved invaluable to the Democratic Par ty for many years. He was a broth CT of the late Probate Judge Dem his J, Slavin.
 In his youth, Mir. Slavin was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
MEDICAL GRANTS

New York, Dec. 24-(UP) Staff members at six medical schools will receive grants totalins $l26,000 for research on the causes of Cardio- Vascular disease, it has been an- nounced by the Life Insurance Med ical Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
M. E. S!ovin
 Dies otHome
Former Prominent City Official We'll Known

Michael F. Slavin, 67, member of one of the city's most prom inent families and deputy Demo- cratic Registrar of Voters for more than 25 years, died yesterday at his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24
Patton Buried Among 3rd Army h1mortals

Hamnn, Luxembourg, Dec. 24-(UP)-Gen. George S.. Patton, Jr buried bluff beneath wnd-swept pines today surrounded by white above the graves SOL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-24

Mid Winter Term. Opens J1n. x Day and Night School Post Jr. <6| lege, 24 Central Ave.y
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The Weather
Christmas Snow

Pull Weather Report Page IS
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Detroit evening times., 1945-11-11

An old hillbilly who had been
|entenced to five years in the State
enitentiary was asked by the judge
[ he had anything 10 say.
Nav, sah," said the old man hesi.
|antly. "Ah reckon not, sab. 'ceptin'
|1aybe t'say dat you.all sho' is bit
b'ral with my time"
Flight Tine
You can't blame spinster for be
|nG particular. II she hadn't been par
ocular. she wouldn't be one,
Amy lines
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Arranqe Fete at Boat Club

a MIDSUMMER GALA PARTY az the Boat Club on July
iS the form of a luncheon and bridge called Floral
Enchantment"
Courtney chairman being assisted by
Mrs Alfred Crabb Mrs William Duncan Mrs. Herbert
Poehe Mrs IL G. Sasnger Jr. and Mrs. Glare Sober
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13

Buy War Savings Stamps the
convenient way. Order them
delivered To your door from your
Detroit Times carrier-salesman.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Use a Sunfan Oil

BY THIS time you have de-
eided whether or not you are
10 be a nutty brown maid, 90 in
for tanning in a big way. Some
drab skins are improved when
they are golden. A becoming
beige gives one an appearance
of health and vitality, classes
one as an outdoor lassie. But
there should be a limit to surl
exposure. You'll get more even
tan if you use an oil sold at Co.'S
metic counters for that purpose.
Apply it before going to the
beach. Take a bottle along so
you can use more as soon as
YOU come out of the water and
stretch out for your sun bath.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Princes Announce
Birth Of Daughter

CAPT. AND MRS. LAW
RENEE L. PRINCE Helen
Stringfellow) announ the
birth of daughter, Elizabeth
Burwell, on July Z. Mrs. Prince
is making her home with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace
Suingfellow of Richmond, Va.
formerly of Detroit, while Capt.
Prince is stationed in Germany.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Sugar and victory

which serves our Atlantic Coast
and Gulf refineries, are off
greatly in volume.
These are some Of the reasons
" hy our Government has
placed tighter rationing restric.
tions on household and on in.
stitutional and industrial users
of refined sugar.
We have learned to accept
wartime shortages all along the
line. Use Your sugar stamps,
but use them wisely and
make a little do a lot.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Bride Gowned in White Satin

Lorraine pretty bride in her wedding dress OF white
satin Spanish and carried bridal bouquet OF
gardenaS and StephanotlS
The dress fun skirt extending into
fitted bodice having yoke ol net with round
fold of satin embroidered seed pearls where the
bodice Joined the yoke
The long sleeves pearlembrodercd cuffs over the
hands
veil caught juliet also of Spanish lace
either side with tiny cluster OF orange
blossoms
The honor light blue dress with ull net
bodice silk and cap Oh net win
a band OF blue flowers the tlared back
maid of honor similar dress ana cap IN paler
shade blue both carried loose bouquets OF dphnum IN
Varegated shades
Mrs Braun in shell pink lace made with long skirt
matching with long sleeves topped by shell pink
hat of stached with pink in front.
Kuchners acquamaIne dress and matching hat
accented with cyclamen
Both mothers white orchids
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
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l U1 ~ cAa1aAro,7

EMS. ARTHUR G. KIRCHNER JR. who was commissioned
Notre Dame this married Lorraine Braun
taking bride Clifton Okla where he IS to be
stationed
Krchner the the Arthur KirchnerS of Baiour
Pone Park and Lorraine Is the daughter OF the
Louis Brauns OF Balmora drive. Palmer Woods
They o'clock this by the Rev Fr
Burke ONe S. large and fashionable wedding IN Gesu
Church
brides Mrs Eugene OConnor and Pat Braun
attended her matron and maid of honor
Mr.. kIschnCr aS best
The uhcrS 1t. William Brown who claSSnate 0
krchncrS the IT, of D.Lt Julian Braun OF blOoneld
Hills a cousin of the bride and David Johnson
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13

re Day has passed. But "
Day is still ahead. The need
for sugar .. that indispensable
energy food e. continues to be
in heavy demand.
At the direction of the Gov.
ernment supplies are moving at
an increased rate to our armed
forces. our allies. and to help
in feeding people in liberated
lands.
Due to a prolonged drought
in Cuba. stocks of raw cane
sugar from the Caribbean area,
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Brunette Makeup

THE MATURE woman of
medium or dark brunette col
oring can use raspberry rouge
day or night. The younger
woman of brunette type may
select dull red but a brighter
shade should be applied when
the lights are on.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Ensign CIV. Kuhn
On Leave Here

ENSIGN GEORGE w. KUHN.
who was graduated recently
from the Naval Supply Corps
School at Harvard University, is
spending his last leave at home
before going overseas. He is the
son of Mrs. Charles F. Kuhn Of
Chicago Blvd, and the late DR..
Kuhn.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Wagner of Balmoral drive
announce the engagement
of their daughter, Grace
Theresa, to Robert John
Siewert, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Siewert.
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
1t. Col. Caldwell Here

1T. COL. JOHN F. CALD-
WELL, who had been in the
south Pacific area for nearly
three years, is home on leave
with his wife and daughter.
jeanne. at the Whittier
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Show Boat Might, July 28

MANY SUBSCRIPTION PARTIES being made up for the
Crosse Ponte Yacht Clubs Show Boat Night fete July %
One group planning to dine and dance together composed
Of Dr. and Mrs Clifford Loranger Dr. and Mrs r. & Baum
gartcn and the John MueUerS.
Mr. and Mrs. Colburn Standsh will entertain at dinner Fri
day night at the Boat Club honor Of Mr.. and Mrs William
i COburn
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Mrs. Merz Leaves
Crsine photo

MRS. DONALD +. MERZ
and her sister Miss Claire
Belanger of Helen avenue, left
today to spend several days at
GIuIinl Inn
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Missionaries -Creedon Gives Dinner

MRS CHARLES CREEDON gave dinner, Tuesday night,
Little Club for Mrs Clifford Merrls house guest
Mrs Ferber Marshall of Newark o..
Mrs Hascal Bliss entertained at cocktails for Mrs Mar
shall
luncheon IA guests given Tuesday by Mrs Stew
Munroe at the Country Club in honor OF Mrs William
Cobun Palm Springs CAL who IS spending the summer
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Weddino Breakfast at Golf Club

A WEDDING BREAKFAST was to be served at the Detroit
Golf Club
Ems and Mrs will take short wedding trip before
leaving for Oklahoma
The brides going away costume two piece brown hnen
with a robins egg blue blouse perky little
brown hat trimmed with yelling and brown accessories
Detroit evening times., 1945-07-13
Windsors Reside
In San Diego

SGT. DALLAS HENRY
WINDSOR, USMC, and his
bride, the former Margaret
Mueller, daughter of Mrs.
Bertha Mueller of LenoX ave-
nue.. are residing in San Diego,
where Sgt. Windsor is stationed
after four years active service.
The WindSors were married
June 80 in the First Lutheran
Church in San Diego.
Sgt. Windsor is the son of
Mrs. Glenn Johnson of We
natchee, Wash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-14

on to China. with those fabled cities of the orient, Macao and Hong Kong. This fascinating film ends with spectacular pictures of the attack and destruction of Wake Island and the historic Battle of Midway"-actual color war films made right on the scene of these world-shaking events.
 MT. Nagel is new and welcome addition to the lecture platform an artist who brings to life his un- usual worldwide travels and exper- fences in natural color motion pie lures of vivid reproduction and beauty, combined with actual re- corded sounds of many native cere- monies and dances, and edited with the professional touch which comes from years of Hollywood training and experience.
 For over fifteen years MT. Nagel's films have been & part of the pro- grams of over ten thousand the aters throughout the United States and abroad and theatrically re- leased under the banners of Tiff fany Color Classics, EducationaPs Romantic Journey Series. Para mounts Color Cruises and Yves tieth Century Fox Films Magic Car pets" Most of MT. Nagel's 16MM films were photographed and pro- duced in collaboration with Carl Palmer Miller, now a major in the U. s. Army overseas.