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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

W1GIl lIle OlhL1l dIlIly Oll huIOll- After days of bitter and close in- fighting soldiers greatest satis- faction is realized when former American territory is back in American hands. A greater satis- faction is his lot when he is part of the group which actually raises the American flag over that ter ritory
 A party consisting of two officers and six enlisted men of the 38th (Cyclone) division had that thrill in action against the Japanese Shimbu line, east of Manila. One of the enlisted men was Pfc. Rob- ert L. Perry son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Perry, of 1014k South Main street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Our infantrymen had taken one hill several times but each time were driven off by the Japs. Final ly, after bitter fighting through a maze of spider holes, cannes and fortified positions, the crest was secured by members of Go. L. 152nd infantry.
 The company commander sent a man back to battalion headquarters to get the flag Using a piece of bamboo for pole, the eight sol- diers hoisted the flag on the hill
 During the c7~--nony the men were open to 'om enemy po- sitions but pee; / the Japs held their fire.
 Overseas for 18 months, Perry served previously in Hawaii, New Guinea and Leyte
 With the 24th infantry (Victory) division on Mindanao-With food and water supplies depleted and ammunition about gone, the rifle company of Priv. Allan c. Franken (son of Mrs. Jeanette Franken, 26 Delaware avenue, Waterbury, Comp fought off one vicious as- sault after the other by superior Japanese forces which surrounded the company for three days in the Davao area.
 The embattled unit, Go. "C" of this Victory divisions veteran 21st infantry regiment, finally fought its way to the main body of troops with the aid of another company sent out to break the Japanese en- circlement
 When the Japs were not raking our area with mortar and machine gun fire, they were attacking with bayonets, grenades and rifle fire, Frenken said. Our artillery served US, even though the bursts were too close for comfort"
 AS wounded men were with drawn to the center of the perim- eter our defense circle became smaller and smaller.
 When aid came, we were reduced to eight rounds of ammunition per man. not enough to even start fighting off another attack.
 Pfc. Frank H Lyons, has re- turned to this country and is spending furlough here with his wife, Mrs. Irene Lyons, 1073 East Main street, Waterbury. While fighting with the Timberwolf Div ision he participated in the Bel gium, Holland, and Germany cam- paigns, and was awarded the Con- bat Infantryman badge.
 Maj. Bruno c. Agostini, has re- turned from the European theater of war and is spending a leave at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Augustus c. Agostini, 1098 West Main street. He has served in seven major campaigns in 34 months in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and Southern France. Mrs. Agostini, and their son, Philip Charles, who. have been living in Cincinnati accompanied the major to Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Dry yWeother ForWeekend

Boston, July 6-UP)-The ex- tended weather forecast for the New England States:
 The temperature in New Eng land during the next five days will average from two to four degrees above the seasonal. Pleasant dry weather over the week end will be followed by warm >and more humid conditions Monday and Tuesday with a return to more pleasant weather again by the middle of next week.
 A few normals for the period are Boston and New Haven, Conn.,. Il; Providence, R. l., 73; Nantucket, 67; Concord, N. H.. 68; Burlington, Vt. TO-; Portland. Me, 68: Eastport. Me, 60; Greenville, Me. GA; Presque Isle, Me, 65.
 The rainfall during the same period will total over two-thirds of an inch, This will occur principally as showers and thundershowers next Monday or Tuesday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE

Captain Ralph Gancher of PTS North Main street. Waterbury, Con- necticut was graduated on June 30 from the Army's School of Mili- tary Neuropsychiatry held at Ma son General Hospital, Brentwood, New York. The school, a six weeks course, is under the direction of Colonel William c. Porter. The graduation address was delivered by Dr. s. Bernard Wortis, Director of Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital, New York. Dr. Wortis, who is con- sultant for the United States Pub lie Health Service. is also Profess sor of Psychiatry at New York Uni
 versity Medical College. Certifi- cates were presented by Colonel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Corporal

bursting within 10 yards from Cpl. Sullivan; in spite of the shock of the explosion and the continual fire, he pulled an officer from a hole where blast had half buried him, treated a soldier whose leg was blown off, had both men evacuated while he remained with the com- pany himself
 "On Mount Grande, two wiremen were machine gunned by the enemy as they crossed an open field. Cpl. Sullivan left his covered position needless of his own danger and ran across the field to the men, treated them and brought them to shelter.
 "The lives of at least two soldiers were saved by this prompt, courag- eous action. His selfless devotion to his comrades during the long months of combat and his excellent treat ment of casualties have been im- portant factors in building confid- ence and morale among the soldiers, Cpl. Sullivan has made significant contribution to the achievements of his company and his actions reflect the highest tradition of the armed forces"
 Cpl. Sullivan is one of four sons who has served in this war. Pvt. Roger Sullivan of the U. s. Marines was in on the invasion of Two lima; Pfc. William Sullivan has been dis charged from the Army after re- ceiving wounds in the invasion of France and 1st Lieut.. Joseph Sulli- van of the U. s. Regular Army, was killed in action this year in Belgium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

It. Theodore J. Wethered, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Wethered, 132 Monmouth avenue, has been awarded the Silver Star for "gallan- try in action. The Waterbury lieutenant was cited for leading band of nine men in a successful surprise attack on 50 Germans in Italy April 25.
 Leaving Waterbury when the National Guard was Federalized in 1941, It. Wethered served eight months in the Pacific before going to the European theater. A grad uate of Crosby High school, he is 8 former employe of the U. S. Time corporation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
U. S. Navy

MT. and Mrs. Fred Carey of IF Fuller street have received a let ter from the commanding officer of an LIST now in active service in the Pacific area. It states that their son, Fred Carey, Jr., elec- trician, had participated in the campaign at Okinawa. Wrote the commander, R. J. Bentley: "His conduct and service were in keeping with the highest tradi- tions of the navy. I am proud to have him as a member of my crew."
 Electrician Carey is a graduate of St. Mary's and the Wilby high school. He was employed at Mill Ter & Peck's before enlisting in the navy. He completed his basic training at the Sampson naval base, N. Y., and was later as- signed to one of Uncle Sam's modern LST's. He has been two years in the service and nine months in the Pacific battle area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Alleged Operator Of Illegal Stills Fined $25O Today

Cleve c. Odom, Commanding c.T ficer of Mason General Hospital
 Capt. Gancher received his 3. q. degree in lss6 from Yale and ia 1940, received his M. D. degree from the Long Island Medical College. He was affiliated with the Veterans Administration Facility at Aug 5- ta, Georgia before entering tne service. He is Captain in the. Medical Corps since February 1g44 and is stationed now at Augusta, Georgia, at the Veterans Adminis- tration Facility. His brother Cap tain Louis Gancher is in the Trans portation Corps in Atlanta. Georeia and another brother, Corporal Elias Gancher is now in England.
 Raymond R. Ruby, IT, son of MT and Mrs. Ralph Ruby, 55 Dralaer avenue has arrived at Paris ls- land, s. c. where he will begin Ma rine recruit training.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

Prosecutor Albert w. Hummel said Baudreau was arrested June 19 by Detective It. John Calvin, Sgt. Joseph Mccarthy, James Stack, and State Detectives Edward Elan agan and John Whelan. He said the officers founl three stills and four gallons of liquor in the attic at Baudreaus home.
 Baudreau, who was represented by Atty. Ralph c. Coppeto, told the court he manufactured the lIeuor for his own use. He appealed the case to Common Pleas Court.
 Thomas Paulius, 39, SIS North Riverside street. was fined $50 on charge of theft, and given sus- pended sentence on a charge of in- toxication. Sgts. Charles McWeeney and Anthony Mariana said Paulius admitted taking 6 shoulders of pork, 10 pounds of sausage, and pounds of bacon, with value of $14.50 from truck parked on North Riv- erside street yesterday. The meat was recovered.
 Other cases: Louise Caputo, 53, 47 Emerald street, theft, continued to July Is; Roland Williams, 30, 69 Abbott avenue, failure to advertise found money, continued to Sept. 30; Eugene Gaspari, 33, 263 Harpers Ferry road, keeping liquor with in- tent to sell, continued to July 19; Victor Kidulas, 29, Court street, assault and breach of the peace, nolled; Samuel Stevens, 30, 21 Griggs street, reckless driving, driving un- der suspension, continued to July %; Laurier Theriault, 33, sos South Main street, road rules violation, nolled for $6; John Savage, 18, 3 Denney street, assault and breach of the peace, continued to July 18; Charles O'Day, 36, "A John street, breach of the peace. nolled; Gustave Johnson, A, 9 Cottage Place, non- suppogt, continued to July 20; Clem-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

entine Decardis, 50, 709 North Main street, parking violation, nolled; John Rainchuso, ,4, 330 Anna street, Peter Crupo, g 231 McCauley, av- enue Albert Boyle, 27, IA Larsen street, parking violations, $5 bonds called; Vernon Smelier, 29, Terry vile, parking violation fined $6.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

A memorial Mass for James V. Lombardo machinist's mate, 3-c, will be celebrated tomorrow at g a. m. at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. The son of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Lombardo. 294 Mill street, Seaman Lombardo died of wounds suffered recently during a Pacific battle.
 With The Sixth Army On Luzon- Pfc. Adolph D. Mazzei, of Water bury, Conn, now serving with the 38th Cyclone" Division, has just been awarded the Combat Infantry Badge.
 The 151st Infantry soldier won the badge for his participation in mop ping up operations against the Japs in the mountains east of Manila.
 Pfc. Marrei is the son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Mazzei, IA Bradley av- enue, Waterbury, and the husband of Carrie Mazzei, who resides at 722 East Main street, Waterbury with their daughter He entered the Army November 1914 and has been over seas since May 1945.
 Hq., 41st Division, Philippines Captain William E. Waters, whose wife is presently residing at 135 Wall street, Waterbury, has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor and conspicuous achievements on the field of battle.
 The decoration was bestowed up- on the supply officer of the 167 Ar tillery Battalion by Maj. Gen. Jens A. Doe, commander of the famed 41st Division, at the conclusion of the Jap-shattering Zamboanga cam paign.
 A 1889 graduate of Santa Clara University, Waters entered the Army in January, 1942, and came over seas 39 months ago with the slash ing 41st, the first infantry division to join the command of Gen. Mac Arthur when he commenced to fight his way back"
 Since, the captain has fought through two bitter jungle campaigns in New Guinea as well as the cur- rent fist operations in the southern Philippines.
 A moter-car salesman prior to donning the uniform, Waters plans to return to that occupation at wars conclusion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

The worlds largest refrigerator belongs to the Navy and is in the Cheathem Annex to the Norfolk Depot It holds 39,0O0,000 pounds of meat and 15,0000O0 dozen eggs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06
Judge Sunlma Imposes, Suspends 3O-Day Jail Sentence On Accused
Was for Personal Use; Notice of Appeal to Court of Common Pleas Given

Joseph 3audreau, 72 IS Munson avenue, was fined $25o and given suspended 3oday jail sentence after he was arraigned before Judge Charles R. Summa in City Court this morning charge of illegally manufacturing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-06

BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
Rotary Institute
Forum to Resume
Here Next Tuesday
Archibald GiIchrist TO Speak On
South Pacific Area In Rela-
ton To New World Order

After an interlude Of one week, the
Institute of International Understand
ing, sponsored by the Rotary club,
will get under way again next Tues
day evening, in the High school audi
forum when Archibald Gilchrist, of
New York City, will speak on Austria
liza, New Zealand and the islands of
the South Pacific.
Two subjects, "The New China in
the New Pacific" and "The Role of
the North American Continent" have
already been discussed The one on
March IS, the final talk of the series
will be on Russia.
The address on Tuesday will be fol
lowed by an open forum discussion,
and the speaker will also address the
high school students in the afternoon
A similar meeting will be held at
Grantsville on Wednesday, March T.
under sponsorship of the Grantsville
Rotary club.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
Pfc. Clyde W.Dixon
Is Dead From Wounds

Pfc. Clyde W. Dixon, member Of
the SIND airbornc division of the gill
der infantry, died in a hospital in Ger
many as the result Of wounds received
in action, on February 2nd. Official
government notice was received by
relatives on Saturday, February "a.
Pfc. Dixon was aged 33 years, a
son of Mrs. Asa Dixon, Of near Oak
land. He entered the army March %,
1913, and went overseas in November,
1913. He had spent three months in a
hospital in England prior to returning
to combat duty on January 3rd, 1914.
He is survived by his mother; six
sisters and brothers, Mrs. Milton Saw
age, Sang Run; Mrs. Clarence Frantz,
Wilma, Florence and Maxine Dixon,
and Mrs Kenneth Graves, all of Bal
timore; Glenn Dixon, HagerstOwn; and
Emerson Dixon, Oakland.
Prior to entering the service he was
employed at the Fairchild aircraft
plant in Hagcrstown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
Hunting License Fee Not To Be
Changed

Following an unfavorable report Of
q bill to make a Statewide hunting
license at $3.50, the proposed legis-
lation will not be enacted, according to
Senator Bernard |. Gender.
The committee meeting was attend
ed by Senator Gender and also mem
bcrs of the House delegation of this
county, Jasper W. Myers and Nelson
Brenneman.
Senator Gender stated there were
nearly 300 letters received by the As
sembly members requesting that the
proposed bill be rejected.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
Awarded Bronze Star

Merle E. Swartzentruber, staff
sergeant for company F, 18th infan-
try. in the European area, was award
ed bronze star medal recently for
meritorious action in France last Aug
ust.
The citation reads:
For heroic achievement in conncc-
ton with military operations against
the enemy in the vicinity Of Ambrie-
res-le Grand Main, France, August 8,
1914. When his platoon's advance was
checked by a stubbornly defended
enemy strongpoint, Sergeant Swart-
zentrubcr fearlcssly proceeded to an
exposed vantage point and by provid-
ing covering fire enabled his comrades
to assault and neutralize the installa-
ton. Sergeant Swartzentruber's cour-
age and initiative reflect great credit
upon the service
Sgt. Swartzentruber is a son Of Mr..
and Mrs. d. j. Swartzentlubcr, of
Gortner, south of Oakland. He is a
graduate of Oakland High school. He
enlisted from Canton, Ohio, where he
was employed, and has been overseas
since March, 1912. He was in Sicily,
France and at present is in Germany
with the LIST army
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
To Study Provisions
of Agriculture End
"GP" Bill of Rights

Tie Agricultural end of the CT Bill
of Rights is getting under way in Gar
rett County today as members of the
FSA County Committee meet at Oak
land for a training session on their
responsibilities under the bills pro-
visions.
County Committees, augmented by
a veteran, will serve as agents of the
Veterans Administration in recon-
mending Federal guarantees of loans
made by veterans. The guarantee can
cover up to half the loan, but cannot
exceed $4,000.
Committee members today learn the
exact application of the loan guaran-
tees to farm purchases. loans for
equipment, reconstruction and other
purposes for which guarantees can be
made.
District FSA Supervisor Frank W.
Mish, Jr, will conduct the meeting.
Announcement of the responsibility
of FSA, Extension Service and the
Farm Credit Administration was made
by Secretary of Agriculture Wickard
in December and County FSA Super
visor, William H. Babylon, said he cX-
pected the machinery for loan guaran-
tees to be in working order early in
March
To local committees formed by the
Extension Service falls the task Of in
forming and advising veterans who
plan to return to agriculture, Mr..
Babylon said. The FSA committees
will recommend the certification of
the loans for guarantee, and the Farm
Credit Administrations trained APP
praiscrs will report to the FSA COM
mittee on the true value of the pro-
posed farm purchase.
Any veteran Of the present war who
served 90 days ON active duty and did
not receive a dishonorable discharge,
is eligible for this service
Members Of the County committee
include William Wintcrberg, Grants
vile; Albert O. Riley, Route ?, Oak
land; and Owen Martin, Oakland.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
Awarded Air Medal

Sgt. Donald NJ. Browning, waist
gunner on a flying fortress, army air
corps, has been awarded the air med
al, according to word received here
recently by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs,
Cheston H. Browning, ST..
The citation reads; for mcritorious
achievement while participating in
heavy bombardment missions in the
air offensive against the enemy over
continental Europe The courage, cool
ness and skill displayed by this en-
listed man upon these occasions re-
fleet great credit upon himself and
the armed forces of the United States
Sgt Browning has been in service
two years and has been overseas since
last November. Recently he met Sgt.
James J. Bell, aerial photographers, in
England The latter is a son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Bell, Liberty street.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
$50 Attend K. of p.
Anniversary Event
Supreme Chancellor Charles G.
Schuck Delivers Principal
Address

Approximately $50 persons were
present at the 55th anniversary cele-
bration of Garrett Lodge No. 1l3,
Knights of Pythias, held last Friday
evening in Castle Hall. Oakland.
Highlights of the evening were the
address by Charles G. Schuck, Wheel
ing, w. Va, supreme chancellor Of the
Knights of Pythias lodge in the United
States, and the presentation of the
veterans badges to faithful members
of Garrett Lodge.
A fifty-year jewel was presented to
Albert G.. Ross by Mr.. Schuck, the
third such award the latter had pre-
sented during his travels throughout
the United States.
Eleven acknowledgement jewels were
presented by Mr.. Bloodsworth. grand
chancellor of Maryland. The eight who
were present to receive them were W.
W. Dawson, Harvey Gortner, A. F.
Glotfelty, B. F. Knepp, Albert W.
Kahl, Wade H, Mason, Henry NJ.
Speichcr and Harry L. Stemple. The
other three eligibles were Floyd c,
Diehl, John Giles and f. f. Rathbun.
Instrumental music was played by
Mary c. Fraley, accompanied by her
mother, Mrs. Neil c. Fraley. and Flor
encc Sisk sang a solo, accompanied
at the piano by Mrs. Russell Brown,
Wellington Smouse and his gang fur
nished stringed music. Walter W.
Dawson was master of ceremonies
and grand lodge officers were intro
duced by A. G. Gortner. Other grand
lodge officers were Coy Yost, keyser,
grand chancellor of West Virginia;
A. E. Martak, grand keeper of records
and seal; and Odith Brotemarllle, past
grand chancellor
Refreshments were served.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
Drafting of Men
80 to 33 Ordered

Selective Service has ordered in
creased drafting of men 80 through
SO years old, by permitting their de-
ferment only if they are necessary
to- an essential industry.
Heretofore men of that age only
had to be engaged in" such an indus
try.
According to General Hershey, draft
director, men over 80 will make up
80 percent of the entire draft call by
the end of this year.
"If all other factors are equal a
father should be given greater con-
sideration for occupational deferment
than a non-father in this age group
Hershey's memorandum to draft
boards directed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01

Mrs, Emma X. Gnegy, Eglon, W.
Va, has received detailed information
from the government concerning the
death of her son, Pfc, Russell D..
Crosse, who lost his life in the Medi-
tcrranean sea in November, 1913.
Pfc. Crosse was a radio operator in
the army air force.
The letter from Major General J.
A. Ulio, the adjutant general stated:
at may be disclosed now that when
the ship on which your son was a
passenger was attacked, it was ira
versing the Mediterranean sea in con-
vOy. 1t became necessary to abandon
ship and rescue ships in the vicinity
thoroughly searched the area but
their efforts were grealy hampered by
darkness and rough sea. Some sur
vivors were landed on the coast near
the scene of action but your son was
not among them. After a thorough
investigation regarding the circum-
stances surrounding the sinking, it
was conclusively established that Pri-
vate Crosse lost his life ON November
81. 1913, as a result of this disaster"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
Adds Cluster to
Air Medal Award

Staff Sergeant Cecil W. Minard, 81,
of Deer Park, has been awarded his
first oak leaf cluster to the air medal,
equivalent to a second award of the
medal for "meritorious achievement"
on bombing attacks over Germany,
according to word from bomber sta
ton in England.
The airman showed Courage, cool
ness and skill" while serving as en-
gineer and top turret gunner with
the 490th bomb group, a BIZ flying
fortress unit Of the eighth air force.
1t. Minard is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Minard, Deer Park.
Prior to entering the army air forces
in February, 1913, he was employed
by the procurement division in Wash
ington, d. c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1945-03-01
MARCH TERM GRAND AND
PETIT JURORS SELECTED
Roy c. Turney, Accident, Named
Foreman of Grand Jury Which
Will Convene March 18th

Grand and Petit Jurors for the
March Term Of the Garrett County
Circuit Court were selected last Fri
day at the Court House by Chief
Judge William A. Hustler and Associ-
ate Judge Walter C. Capper, in the
presence Of local attorneys and court
officials.
Forty-eight names were drawn. Roy
c. Turney, Of Accident, was named
foreman Of the Grand Jury, which
will convene on Monday, March -, at
ten o'clock a. m.
Additional Grand Jurymen named
were Walter w. Keller, James U.
Stanton, Elmer s. Shawley, Fred A.
Thomas, William d. Edgar, John NJ.
Horchler, Hubert Foy, James Paul
Kemphfer, Milburn W. Mann, Milton
H. Werner, B. H. Friend, Allan S.
Paugh, Ellsworth G. Moon, Edmund
Harvey, James W. Friend, Leslie f.
Savage, Lewis A. Harvey, Clarence
E. Fike, Stanley w. Fike, Marshall
f. Sanders, James Tichnell, Russell
Knox.
Those selected for Petit Jury ser
vice were George X. Littman, Errice
20. Liller, Floyd c. Stahl, Thomas w.
Enlow, Charles NJ. Savage, Ernest
Gortner, Charles W. Pysell, Bernard
NJ Merrill, Joseph W, King, William
W. Murphy, Ellwood T. Glotfety, Ce-
plus E. Wilt, Sherman Frazee, Harvey
Gortner, A. W. Killius, TroXell Itch
nell, James E. Shillingburg, Neil C.
Liller, Henry A. Schmidt, Jesse J.
Walker. Howard Barnard, Harry C.
burst, Ira L. Huff, Ernest n. Friend,
Benjamin c. Kesner.
Criminal dicket will not be called
until Monday morning, March 26, ac-
cording to States Attorney Neil c.
Fraley.