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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

SVM0 cteMpecA malS there are certain at worms 30 delicate that they are almost impossible to cap- ture whole. You must let them ooze and crawl of their own will onto knife blade. And perhaps that might be the way to write this book-to open the page and let the stories crawl in by themselves"
 To ignore the few outsiders that somehow crawled into the nara. tive (such as the flagpole skatsal, and Josh Billings tripes), the book is concerned with Doc, owner and operator of the Western Biological Laboratory ("He wears beard and his face is half Christ and half satyr and his face tells the truth"D Mack and the boys, and the two Brobding- nagian parties the latter throw for Doc, who is Cannery Rows mentor and leading citizen.
 THE GREAT FROG HUNT
 Doc makes 8 living collecting and preparing marine animals for re- search use, he also pays a nickel-a- head bounty for live frogs. Mack and the boys. who live in the Palace Flophouse and Grill, borrow Model T truck from Lee Chong, the comic strip Chinese, and embark on a frog hunt which, as story, is 8 genuine classic. Proceeds of the trip go to- ward the party, arranged in Docs absence, and the guest of honor shows up only in time to clean up the wreckage and punch Mack in the mouth. Mack, who says Tt don't do not good to say I'm sorry. I been sorry all my life. It's always like this" broods, so do his pals, and gloom. with hard back at it's heels, spreads all over Canarey Row. It ex- tends even to the busy house pre- sided over by Dora, the orange haired madame.
 But good cheer returns spread just as rapiudly, and a second party is literally bowling success. It would have been more of a literary suc- cess, however, had Doc not read aloud a translation of some Sanskrit love pottery to wind up the affair. Likewise not belonging, somehow is his penchant for playing Gregori- an records during his love-making.
 Steinbeck loves these people, and does well by them. He is a certain that the Lord feels the same way. Our Father who are in nature. who has given the gift of survival to the coyote, the common brown rat. . must have a great and over- Whelming love for no-goods and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
SOCIETY
Child Feted
 Or Birthday

Mrs. Joseph Presavage. Drahcr avenue, entertained Thursday for her daughter. Joan. who celebrated her fourth birthday. Valentines day decorations were used.
 Among those present were: Sally Ann Bernier, Mary Ellen Peters, Alice Zanavicin, Shirley Vanavich, Mary Shorten, Connie Slezvich, Doris Slezvich, Patty Ann Ismail, Mary ISmail, Nancy Presavage, Donice Ladd. John Reilly, Raymond Zag7dryn, Bobby Benson, Dickie Benson. Raymond Ismau, Allen Ladd, Bobby Shortell, Lawrence Ba- landa and Richard Balanda.
 Also: Mrs. Philip Kelly, Mrs. Ro- land Bernier. Mrs. James Peters, Mrs. Gene Shortell, Mrs. Charles Ismail and Charles Zegzdryn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
STRAND

Snow sparkles in the cedars and a delightful draught of cold air rises from the blue ice on ct in Repub- lies Lake Placid Serenade," now at the Strand theater.
 Blonde Vera Hruba Ralston carves intricate figures on glittering skates as crowd cheers in the grandstand. Robert Livingston, the handsome leading man, is there in the box and you can't miss Walter Catlett and William Frawley in their tricky Swiss costumes, com plete to plus fours and feathers in their hats. And there too, is Vera Vague.
 The companion feature is Thor obreds," starring Tom Neal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
SUN-UPS:

BALKAN BACKGROUND" by Bernard Newman (Mac- milan: $2.5O). Highly readable interpretation of the troubles of the Balgans, their causes and possible solutions by an author who knows his subject flrst-hand.
 "DlngO: ~The Story of an Outlaw" by Henry G. LamOnd (MOrrow: $2.50). Exciting story of the adventures of a wild dog in western Queensland.
 ''The Civilized Diseases: You Can Cure Them" by Doris SO- kOl0ff M. ID. Howell, SOskin: $2.OO). Symptoms, diagnoses, cures and diets of the most widespread diseases, offered as 8 guidance for the layman in his relationship with the doctor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
25O Attend
 Tri-Y Dance

The special Valentine dance, spon- Sored by the Hexa Teba Fri Y club, at the Central Y. M. c. A. last night was attended by more than 250 per- sons. Music was provided by Les Barbour and his orchestra. Miss Rose Mary Riley is president of the club and Miss Mary Martin, di- rector.
 The decoration committee includ- ed Misses Barbara Nardona, Ann Collins, Corinne Santa Lucia and Eleanore Briggs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
BEAUTIES HINTS "' ~ Make-Up Primer Hides BlemiSheS
BY ALICIA HART NEA Staff Writer

The use of makeup primer that's what painters call the dis guising coat applied to a blemished wall before the beautifying coat goes no-will work like a charm to con- ceal a red or a blue birthmark.
 Says Perc Westmore, famed Holly wood makeup chief, who voucheS for the effectiveness of the tech nique. "Use blue eye-shadow as the primer for concealing a red birth mark or scar; gray eyeshow as the primer on blue blemish."
 After applying the primer, his trick is to powder 1t down and then to go over the entire face with a foundation cream, lightly applied. powder and make up as usual.
 More than 2O,OOO000 books were lost in Britain during air raids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Music Club To
 Hear Mrs. HeUn1an

Mrs. Anne Mcclure Hellman Fairfield, state counselor of Feder- ated Junior and Juvenile Music Clubs of Connecticut, Will address members of the Mattatuck Junior Music club Monday at 3 D. m. in the Tudor room of the Women'S club. An open forum will follow Miss Hellman's talk.
 Prior to the address, a program of musical selections will be present. ed by several members of the club.
 Officers of the Mattatuck Junior club are: President, Carol Wall, vice-president, George Boiney; sec- retary, Bernice Siemiatoski; treas urer, William Judd; counselor, Mrs. Louis H. Stocking. The club is sponsored by the Mattatuck Musi- cal Art society of which Mrs. Rob- ert F. Birt is president.
 Miss Marjorie Lawlor, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William K. Lawlor, Hewlett street. is the week end guest. with several other students of St. Margaret's school, of Dr. and Mds. A. A. Johnson, Middle bury. at skiing and skating party in Lenox, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
} McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
B WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

l was watching Dr. Bernard Gold man in a recent rubber bridge game. He had been having bad luck all evening, cards running against him, breaking bad. Along came this hand and the Doctor decided right then and there that his luck had changed That is why he jumped right into seven diamonds. However, I think you will admit that he played the hand very well to make the con- tract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Miss Cassidy Chaiymam
 For Membership DyiUe

chaels Waterville, Mrs. Joseph Me- Ardle and Mrs. Margaret Clark; St. Johns WatertoWn, Mrs. Milton AL lerton; St. John of the Cross, Mid- dlebury, St. Teresa's, Woodbury Mrs. Edward J. Jackson; St. An- thony'S. Prospect, Mrs. A. H. Merri- man; St. Brigid's, Cheshire. Mrs. Edward A. Herr; St. Thomas, Thomaston, Miss Mary T. Doyle; St. Francis and St. MaryS, Nauga- tuck, Mrs. Edwin R. Curran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Local Women Named
 By State Group

Two local women have been named co-chairman of standing committee of the Connecticut Coun- cil of Catholic Women, according to an announcement made recently by Miss Mary P. Flaherty, Hartford, chairman.
 They are Miss Mary Schmidt, who has been appointed to the affllia- tions committee, and Mrs. Patrick Wallace. co-chairman of the youth activities committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

women not re- luctant to go overseas.
 T h e c o h. gressman's pro- posal is to send overs e a s h c W 1 v c s "a n d even children) of fighting men to be " 1 t h them c v Q r y- where but in advance combat areas. Says he: Lots of women still have the pioneer spirit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Party Held Al
 RenSOni Home

Mrs. Vincent A. Renzoni, Geddes terrace was hostess to members of the Ben MaWr girls at birthday and Valentine party recently. Those who celebrated birthdays recently include: Misses Helen Jamele, Ev- elyn Marciano Mrs. Nicholas Au- gelli, Jr, and Mrs. Albert Cian- ciulli.
 Others present were: Misses Ann DeCosco, Geraldine LoSchiavo, Mrs. Mrs. Edward Masi and Mrs. Louis Hugo Nora, Mrs. Martin Scalzo, Cameron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
Baptist Church.
 Women TOMeet

Miss Elizabeth Kane will discuss the Dumbarton Oaks conference Wednesday at 3 p. m. at . meeting of the First Baptist church women. She will speak under the auspices of the Christian Citizens committee.
 The second study of Christian work in the southwest Pacific under the Foreign Missions comittee will follow the talk. Mrs. Edna Merrills and Mr& Herbert Constantine will be hosteSses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
CLUB NOTES
Valentine Party
 Held Recently

The recent birthdays of Miss Lena 0arAfola and Mrs. A. Michael Tremaglio were celebrated at q valentine and birthday party held this week by the Junior HI" girls in Cooper Room of The Elton.
 Attending were: Mrs. A. Michael Tremaglio. Mrs. Joseph G. Comardo Misses. Lena Lago, Margaret Man dino. Jennie DiPietro, Lucy DiPie- tro, Geraldine LoSchiavo. Flora LoSchiavo, Lena Garafola, Mary Garafola and Mary Perrella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

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 Pattern No. 8773 is designed for sizes F. 14, 16. 18. 20; 40 and 42 Size IA, short sieeved jacket and jumper. requires 5-8 yards of 36 or 39-inch fabric.
 For this pattern, send 20 cents, in COINS, your name, address. size desired. and the PATTERN NUMBER to Sue Burnett Water bury Democrat 1l50 Sixth Avenue New York 10. N. Y.
 Just of the press-the new Spring issue of FASHION. Send for your copy today-it's filled with brand new ideas for your spring wardrobe. IS cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
USO Dance To
 Be Held Tomorrow

A USO dance for servicemen home on leave or furloughs and those working in Waterbury war plants will be held tomorrow at 3 D. III. at the Elton. The affair is sponsored by the USO service com mittee. Refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

California , . poem, Q stink, quality of light a grating noise, a a tone, a habit, a nostalgia and Q dream" woul d would seem to have been tossed in to paid out the book to full size, although the au- thor says:
 When you col- lect marine ani-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
Foreign Duty For War Wife
 Is Next Idea
By RUTH MILLETT

Put into effect the startling pro- posal of James c. Fulton, newest member of congress and former deck officer for an aircraft carrier in the Pacific, and Uncle Sam will find out that there's one group of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
SOME STRETCH

Snakes, because Of the elastic hinges on their jaws. are able to swallow prey four times larger than the normal diameter of their throats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17
B0OKMARKS

dfnion . beginning SnbeCks "Canney Viking author of Grapes Wrath" "Tora novelist in his latest the ben loudly supero story teller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

Many or the yafnB NboUt the denizens of "Cannery Row in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-17

WE, THE WOMEN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
west coast and Pacific outposts.
 Writes Message

west coast and Pacific outposts.
 Writes Message
 He testified Stark thought this might confuse the outpost comman- ders because they already had been alerted against possible Japanese &C., ton in messages dispatched Novem- Der 27.
 Marshall said he went ahead and wrote a warning message in long, hand and showed it to others of the high command who came to his office
 He said he thought that Stark called him back later, but telephone records show that he caled Stark back again.
 Navy Men Consulted
 As a result of that conversation, Marshall added to his note instruc- tions that the warning be shown to Naval officers by the Army com- manders to whom it was being sent.
 Marshall then instructed Bratton to take the note to the message cen- ter. They decided against having it typed because i've had NO time to type"
 Marshall told the committee he sent officers back to the message center two or three times to check on estimates of delivery times.
 The next information he received was notification of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Que to the shortness of time and communications diffi- culties, the message did NOT reach Hawaii before the attack)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
Six Succumb In Worcester
 Heovy R0inf0II
 Sets '45 Rec ord

Boston, Dec. 7-(UP)-sIx pers sons were known dead and yass property damage was reported to. day in the wake of a northeasb storm which swept over New Eng- land and brought the heaviest rainfall for any 24 hour period during the year.
 It was the second nor'easter to strike the six-state area in a week and the weather bureau said the rainfall recorded at Boston for the 24-hour period ending at 7:30 a. m. today was 3l06 inches. Previous high for a 24-hour period was 2.66 inches June 1920.
 A gradual tapering off of rain and wind was forecast for today with considerable cloudiness to- morrow Snd temperatures in tho 40s. The rain was expected to stop tonight.
 Property damage totaled hun- dreds of thousands of dollars as high tides and gale winds up to so miles an hour lashed the seacoast. At Weymouth alone, the storm caused more than $100,000 damage to streets and cellars in the busi- ness district.
 Freezing rain coated northerN New England with ice and caused countless automobile accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
General Tells Dec. 7 Details

CContinued from Page D on that fateful morning. Marshall told his story in chronological or der.
 Rode For Hour
 He said 1t was his custom to have breakfast at about 8 a. m. on Sum- day mornings, ride horseback along the Virginia shore for about an hour, and then go to the office.
 On the morning of Dec. T. l94l, he estimated that he had break fast at his usual hour, looked at his Sunday morning newspaper and then went for his ride.
 q don't know how long I rode, but I would say the high proba- bility is an hour or less. I then re- turned to the house."
 Marshall lives at Fort Myer, on the Virginia side of the Potomac river.
 Time Uncertain
 "While I was taking a shower, or while I was getting ready to take a shower, word came to me that Col. (RS) Bratton had im- portant news for me and wanted to come out to Fort Myer," he con- tinued. T told him I would come to the War Department.
 What time I actually got to the War Department is conjecture
 He took his shower-usuauy ten minutes-and drove to the office usually about seven minutes. When he reached his office, Bratton, an officer in Military Intelligence, handed him intercepted Japanese messages. They included instruc- tions to Japanese diplomats ln Washington to break off converse tions at 1 p. m. that date.
 Message Lengthy
 Marshall recalled that one of the messages (the text of the final Jap anese note) was lengthy-in IA parts He said he read some portions of Il twice. Then he reached the f1na message which instructed the Jap- anese diplomats to deliver their note to Secretary of State Cordell Hull al I p. m.
 That of course was indicative tc me and to others that some JaT action was going to follow" he re- lated.
 He said he called Admiral Harold R. Stark, chief of naval operations and suggested sending a warning tc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07

Continued from Page D
 $7s, 795, according to the latest .es- inmates.
 A breakdown of E bond sales. &C., cording to MT. Moran's report. is as followsa Industrials, $1,243,075; banks, $8G3,958, credit unions, $55,- S68; miscellaneous agencies, $40, 300. The Merchants Division, which as- sumed the responsibility of boosting the E bond quota, by one million dollars, will report returns at the | close of business tomorrow, MT. Moran said. He further pointed out that figures are subject to some revision as the returns for the. last week are completed Since the pay roll accounting period runs through Dec. 31, the complete report of the Federal Reserve bank will not be received until some time in January. G. Horace Baldwin, chairman of ] the securities division, reported that I subscription books for the three issues of marketable securities will close tomorrow. These issues are two and one-half per cent Treasury bonds of 1967-72, the two and a quarter per cent Treasury bonds of 1959-62; and 7-8 per cent Treasury | Certificates of Indebtedness Of Series K-1946 Sales of the three issues of savings bonds, series E, F, and G, and series c, savings notes will continue.
 Grateful To Buyers Members of the Waterbury War Finance Committee, MT Moran said, were grateful to bond buyers within this area and the entire bond sales organization for their metitorious work in putting the Victory Loan drive over the top by such a re- markable margin, despite lay-offs since surrender day.
 "As usual the people in this area are to be commended for their pa i triotic effort" he said, land it is indeed gratifying to know that the Waterbury area is well in the lead, on comparative basis, among the nations cities as well as smaller towns. The record achieved in this bond drive is an outstanding one, which residents in this area should indeed be proud of."
 In tribute to the bond sales or | ganizations, the chairman said:
 Much of the success of the cam | paign, as in previous war bond
 drives. must be attributed to the ef-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
Search StiIIOn

Continued from Page D said. Each plane carried regulation military radios. The search was continued through the night by the surface craft on the chance that the missing f1lers might be afloat in the ocean and able to use distress flares.
 Winds Angle Weak
 Cmdr. Howard s. Roberts, execu- tive officer at Fort Lauderdale, sald the planes may have encountered high winds and then used up all their fuel in an effort to get back on their course.
 Roberts did not say why the pilots would not have been able to radio their base if such winds had pushed them of course.
 The planes each carried enough fuel for five and one half hours flight. Normally routine training flights are plotted for swing l00 miles out to sea, Roberts said.
 Merchantmen Alerted
 All merchant and fishing ships in the waters off the Florida coast were alerted to watch for some sign of the planes. The search yesterday was even joined by planes from the Bahamas.
 The only slim clue was a report from the ship Gainse Mills that its crew had seen an explosion at sea yesterday. Rear Admiral Ralph E. Dawson, chief of naval operations in the Florida area, said at Jack sonville that the Mills report did not give the exact location of the explosion.
 Naval officials said a combat trained flight leader was in charge of the bomber group. They express ed complete bafflement that all five of the aircraft would disappear without leaving trace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
Byrnes Holds Up Employees

Washington, Dec. ' (UP) ~ Secretary of State James F. Byrnes said today that Patrick J. Hurley,s charges against U. s. career diplo- mats in China were without foundas ton.
 The secretary told the Senate For eign- Relations Committee that hk had found nothing in the records or the facts to substantiate Hurley'& charges against George A. Atchesonr Jr., and John s. Service, U. s. Fora eign Service employees now attachs ed to Gen. Douglas Macarthur.
 Hurley, who resigned as U. S. an- bassador to China last week, haA told the committee that Atcheson and Service had plotted the downs fall of the Chinese government of Chiang Kai-shek by proposing that Lend-Lease arms be gvien the ChinA csc communists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
C. E. Wife Is Dead
 III Several Weeks,
 She Dies in Capitol

Washington, Dec. - CUP) - Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, wife of the former chief justice of the Uni ted States died at her home here last night, one day after her 57th wedding anniversary.
 Mrs. Hughes, 81, had been ill for several weeks. Funeral services will be held in New York with intern ment in Woodlawn Cemetery.
 She was survived by her husband, now in retirement, and three chil- dren, Charles Evans Hughes, Jr, and Mrs. Chauncey L. Waddell, both of New York, and Mrs. William T. Gossett, Bronxville, N. Y.
 Mrs. Hughes, the former Antoi- nette Carter, was born in Milwau- kee, Wis, Sept 14, 1864 Her father, Walter s. Carter, moved his law practice to New York where he en- ployed Hughes, then an unknown young lawyer.
 He was 26, she "A, when they mar ried in 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
InVeStiture Of Rabbi Set
CContinued from Page D
To Come From Ohio

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 Rabbi Mordecai Gifter, whom Rabbi Gewirtz has succeeded in the local pulpit, is coming from Cleve- land, Ohio, where he is now dean Of the Yeshivah of Tels.
 Sunday evening, at 6:30 o'clock, a banquet will be given in honor of the occasion, at the Hebrew Insti- ute Hall. About two hundred fifty guests will be present, and an in teresting program has been ar- ranged.
 Rabbi Gewirtz was ordained in 1899 and has since served at Bradley Beach, N. J. He was member of the executive committee of the United Orthodox Rabbis of New Jersey and chairman of the organi- zation's Army Navy relations com- mittee.
 War Veteran
 He is a member of the executive committee of the Union of Ortho- doX Rabbis of the United States and Canada and served on the National Committee of the Joint Distribu- ton Committee. He has been active ;n work of the Emergency Rescue Committee for war-stricken Euro rean Jews, under the auspices of the Unions of Orthodox Rabbis.
 Before his ordination at the Rabbi Isreal Meyer Hachohen, Rabbinical Seminary of America, Brooklyn, N. r., he was principal of a New York Hebrew School.
 A veteran of World War II, he served as chaplain with the Army, holding the rank of first lieutenant after graduating from the Chap lain's School at Harvard University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-07
YMCA Notes

The Globe Trotters entered the galaxy of young mems clubs at Gen. tral Y. M. c. A. last night. Formerly the original Tech Hi-Y of the Boys Department, now after years Of service in the war, those who are already back home reorganized their club. These young men are veterans of the Pacific theater. England, France, Italy and Germany. They plan to meet every Wednesday night. Those present were Daniel Romaniello, Thomas J. Hurio. James Mecca, Benjamin G. Ratkiewicz, Francis D'Andrea, Joseph H. Ciullo.
 Michael Carusilla was elected president of a newly formed young mems club at Central Y. M. c. A. last night. Other officers were: Domenic Sprano, Wce-president; Mario D'Olivieri, secretary; John Fitzpatrick, treasurer.
 Joseph Sciascia was chosen chair man of the Physical Committee and Carmen Capozzi, chairman of the Social Committee.
 The club will meet next Tuesday night to choose a name and make plans for further activities.
 Mario D'Olivieri was temporary chairman of the meeting.
 The Veterans Committee of the Young Mems Council of Central Y. M. c. A. met last night to consider the Y. M. c. A. policy as regards veterans activities.
 Russell Pervica, chairman, pre- sided at the meeting. The committee voted to re-affirm it's previous deci- sions of last September in recom- mending:
 First = A three months member ship at the Y for all veterans of World War II.
 Second -7 That every veteran be given a three months pass to the Saturday night dance for Service men, Veterans and civilians.
 Third - That communication be sent to John Suffa, chairman of the Saturday night dance, comniending the service rendered by this com- mittee in conducting these dances.
 The Veterans will meet next Mon- day night and ask veterans who are interested in other veterans and who can be of service to attend. The committee recognizes that many veterans have problems of adjust ment and wish to be helpful to them.