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Kodiak mirror., 1945-08-11

We see by the papers that At tu, recaptured from the Japanese in a bloody campaign, now has an official divorce rate.
 Federal Judge Anthony Di- mond granted Attu's first divorce when his Thlrd Judicial District court reached the end of the chain, shortly after visiting Kodiak.
 The decree was granted to Anna May Thomas, member of the court staff, from William A,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28

World war No. 2, challenged his brother members of World War I to a contest on signing up service connected disabled veterans for membership in Waterbury Chapter No. g.
 The challenger was none other than the popular salesman, Santas Cugno. Comrade Cugno was fortified with plenty support, but he had just about resumed his post as Jr. Vice Commander when the boys of 1917- IS arose enmasse to accept the chal- lenNe hurled at them, and named as their Captain that amiable executive of the U. s. Time Corporation, Marty Mattson.
 So the battle for members is on. you fellows who have a service dis ability and want to become associat- ed with one of the real veteran out fits in Waterbury, choose your sides.
 The contest will run until the first Tuesday in January, when the re- suits will be announced, and real honest to goodness party will be held.
 Applications for membership are available at D. A. V. Headquarters 42 Bank street, Room BOA any We'd esday-Friday or Saturday evening.
 First reports will. be filed by both Captains at the next meeting. Tues day, September 4th in Speedwell Hall, Il East Main street. Come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28

their war plant earnings.
 George Olliff didn't know what kind of work he'd find back home in Arkansas. And hedidn't much care-right away.
 T might get a job in an oil field after while," he said.
 M. o. Taylor, heading back to Oklahoma with his family inside the car and his furniture outside. said he didn't have a home any more.
 But I made a lot of money as a welder for Kaiser" he said, ESQ TOW I guess we can afford to just founder around for spell"
 Some people travel light.
 Four young women zoomed up in Ford, with the back windows covered with towels.
 We're going to Florida" the slack-clad driver said. we got used to that nice California weather. No more hot Colorado sun for lis."
 Then J. c. Fitzgerald, quarantine inspector, opened back door to inspect.
 Two women were sitting there nude and indignant.
 "It's hot!" they declared.
 The girls in front said they'd re- verse the routine at F9agstaff, Ariz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
T-Sgt. Martin Sailing Home Transport Changes Course in Mid
 Ocean

T/Sgt Charles F. Martin of South street was one of several hundred American troops who recently sailed from Marseilles, France, bound for the Far East and possible action against the Japanese. His trans port docked in Boston Saturday and Sgt. Martin will soon be in Water bury and not some distant Army base in the Pacific.
 Martin sailed from France three days before surrender day with members of the 18th Cavalry Recon naisance Squad: and then. aboard the ship, the electrifying news was heard. The, transport then turned about and headed for U. s. sail = and home!
 Sgt. Martin Is now at Fort Devens Mass, awaiting a furlough home where he will greet his five-month. old daughter whom he has never seen.
 Martin entered the service in December, 1942, and has been in the European theater for ten months. Prior to his enlistment he attended the University of Missis- sippi and was employed at The American Brass Company.
 His wife. the former Ann Sheei1an resides with their daughter at 12e South street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
NEWS OF MEN IN THE SERVICE
MIorcelynos ] Parents Get Son Aword
 Posthunous Pres
 entotion Sept. IS
 At Bradley Field

Bradley Field, Aug. 28 MT. and Mrs. Michael Marcelynas of I74 Bradley avenue, Waterbury, Conn, will receive the Air Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster for their son, Staff Sgt. George 0. Marcelynas, Air Corps, who was killed in action. The presentation will be made at Bradley Field, Conn, Saturday, Sept IS, at 2:3O. Bradley Field is a base of the First Air Force.
 The citation accompanying the air medal states:
 For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained op- erational flight missons from 10 September, 1914, to 13 December, 1944, in the Southwest Pacific Area, during which, hostile contact was probable and expected. These op- erations consisted of bombing mis- sions against enemy airdromes and installations, and attacks on enemy naval vessels and shipping. 'The courage and devotion to duty dis played during these flights are worthy of commendation."
 Oak Leaf Cluster To Air Medal
 For meritorious achievement while participating in an aerial flight on Philippine Islands, on 1 November, 1944. This enlisted man was radiogunner on a B-25 type bomber attacking aircraft and installations at this Japanese airdrome. Flying through intense anti-aircraft fire which hit one of the airplanes in it's flight, the crew proceeded to bomb and strafe grounded enemy fighters, setting fire to at least two and destroying several others. On the return flight, as their pilot continuously changed the bomber's position to protect the squadron leader from enemy inter ceptors, Sgt Marcelynas' fire kept the attackers from closing in. When they arrived at the Philippine Islands, an enemy air raid was in progress, and their airplane became engulfed in intense ground fire which damaged their engines and forced them to crash land. The courage and devotion to duty dis played by Sgt. Marcelynas are worthy of commendation."
 Col. Hubert E. Johnson, base commander, will make the presenta- tion assisted by his staff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
Weather
 Prediction

Boston, Aug. 28.--(UP) Extended weather forecast for New England:
 The temperature during the next four days. Wednesday through Sat- urday, will average near normal. Wednesday and Thursday will be warm with somewhat cooler weather Friday and Saturdya. Some nor- naals for the period are Boston 67 degrees; Portland, Me, and C0n- cord, N. H., 64; New Haven, Conn, and Providence, R. T., 66: Nantuck-5 ct, 66; Burlington, Vt, 65; and Greenville. Me, and Presque Isles Me, 60.
 Rainfall will average from three tenths to seven-tenths of an inch occurring as scattered showers in notrehrn New England Wednesday and as more general showers about Friday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
L-omburdi in Veteran Unit
Former Chase Go. EmPIoye with Sfh lnfonfry

Albert Lombardi, private first class, son of Mrs. Mary Lombardi. of 62 Ives stret and husband of Mrs. Nellie Lombardi of 100 High stret, is with the Eighth (Golden Arrow) Infantry Division which finished 10 consecutive months in the line on the western front by throwing a bridgehead across the Elbe river in northern Germany, capturing 246, 900 prisoners in a fast 35-mile thrust and linking with Russian forces pushing along the Baltic coast from the east.
 The Eighth, which landed in France July 4. 1914, 28 days after D-Day, fought in the Ruhr Pocket, the Roer river crossing and the drive acress the Cologne plain to the Rhine, the Hurtgen Forest, Luxembourg, Brittany, and the capture of the Crozon Peninsula and the Normandy breakthrough.
 Lombardi has been overseas II months as a rifleman and served in France. Belgium and Germany. He sports the Infantry Combat Badge, three battle stars and the Presi- dential Citation. He Is a former employe of the Chase Brass and Copper company, and entered the service October IS, 1943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28

One day in Nice, France, l was SO tired from relaxing that I was afraid would have to do the next ten shows from chaise lounge. My wallet also was a little tired. I'd visited Monte Carlo that aft ernoon. Started about 10 a. m. in a motor boat and cruised along the French coast until we came to the USS Gridley-a destroyer that was playing hockey from Ad- miral Halsey,s Third Fleet after chalking up a great record in the Pacific. We stopped and they invited us aboard for lunch which was topped by delicious ice cream. The Navy is very proud of their ice cream, which they make with a special mix, and the guys on the Gridley told me they have it on an average of five times week. One of the favorite sports on this destroyer is game called, Try d-find-the- e-waistline." After putting away few gallons, went back and had a long talk with Milligan, the cook But it was no use. He didn't think he could swing a transfer to our unit. Later we put on an impromptu show on the after deck. Those sailors had been on the water constantly for four months and when they got a look at girls, you should have heard the whistling. The Navy had complaints from as far away as Topeka, Kan. We had a hard time getting away. They tuned some music in over the ships pub- lie address system and Gale and Torpedoman R. c. Clellan, of Philadelphia, went into a jitter- bug routine and had to do three encoreS.
 From the destroyer we cruised east a couple of miles to Monte Carlo, which is the Mediterranean version of Las Vegas, Nev. The town is of limits to all military personnel, but being civilians we decided to sneak ashore and case the casino. We had no trouble locating it. It was domed build ing with flag pole which had a large LOU. flying at half mast. It was next door to a haberdash- cry where they sold all shirts people lost at Monte Carlo. Mon- sieur Robbins, the manager, showed us through the Casino. They used to have 125 gambling tables in operation, but when we
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
By VIRGINIA MACPHERSON United Press Hollywood
 COrreSnOndentl

Kingman, Ariz., Aug. 28.-(UP)- The Dust Bowl farmers who hocked to California war plants when the weevil and drought riddled their crops are streaming home now with plenty of folding money. They want to use it to put themselves back in. the farming business.
 This time, they predict triumph antly, they won't be broke. Let the bugs come; let the storms blow; let {, the rain refuse to fall. What they've saved from their war jobs on the west coast will see them through almost anything.
 Most of them are headed back to- Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas. The border inspectors say there is an average of eight people to a car. A few are going as far as Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
 AffIuent
 They've lost their jobs because of government cutbacks. But they're going back with enough money to get started again
 I talked to more than three dozen soveralled farmers who had worked as welders and shipyard workers. They had saved enough to pay of the mortgage on the old homestead and start growing cotton and corn at profit.
 Two or three had bought new farms by mail. They said they had not yet seen their new homes.
 T stood a roof over my head as long as I could" said I. M. Farms worth, who was welder in, an air. craft plant. "Now me and maw are goin' back to. Oklahom and raise corn and pigs"
 J. c. Arch, who was a lead man at the Kaiser Richmond yards, said he'd saved 8 large nest egg and was going to use it to fix up his farm in Oklahoma.
 well even be doin' government work or sorts," he declared. "Only now it'll be producing food instead of ships"
 Most of them plan to get "a lot of new machinery"
 c. l.. Massengale, another ex- Kaiser worker was taking his wife. three children, and two dogs back to Oklahoma in a streamlined new car.
 Finance Self
 T was a mechanic out here for four years" he said. T saved all my overtime pay and had whop- ping good time on the rest. But I've still got plenty left to set my self up in farming again."
 But not all of them are going back to farms. Some, like Scott B. Blunt, who was carpenter for the Kaiser shipyards in Richmond, are going to take a vacation and then head east for another factory job
 My buddies, Carlos Robinson and Jay Humphrey" he beamed. ''were going to loaf around in Ar kansas and then mosey up around Detroit"
 I told him the eastern plants were letting workers go faster than the California ones.
 "Waal," he shrugged, "by the time we're ready to go to work they'll be building new cars. Then they'll need guys like us." Attorney w. D. Woodward, who worked at Ryan Aircraft in San Diego for two years, was going back to Miami, Fla, to take up his law practice where he left of three years ago. Most of my clients were in the Army when I left" he said. May be some of them will be coming home now"
 Take Vacations - Several carloads of families said they were going to coast while on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
Your GI Rights
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS osa seRvscEAAEN'S PRoBlEaAS
BY DOUGLAS, LARSEN NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington, Aug. 28-Here are some questions from former Fed eral employees in the service and veterans who are interested in get- ting on the U. s. payroll:
 o. As a veteran, what rights do I have for reinstatement in the government if my former job has been reaIlOcated, or reclassified while I was in the service?
 A. If your former position has been re-evaluated to a higher level without substantial change in duties and responsibilities, you are en- titled to all benefits of the re- allocation. If the position has been reallocated to lower grade with out substantial change in duties and responsibilities. you have a mandatory right of restoration to that position. However, if there ex- ists a position which you are quail fled to fill, of like seniority, status and pay to that of the position which you held at the time you entered the service, you should be assigned to that job.
 o. Are members of reserve corps units entitled to preference for jobs in the Federal Government? A. Yes, upon furnishing proof that they have performed active duty for other than training purposes and have been honorably separated from such service.
 o. Who has the authority to de- eide whether am fit physically to return to my former government job?
 A.. This responsibility rests with the appointing officer. Denial of re- instatement in a job for a physical disability must be on the grounds that the disability makes perform ance of dutv impoSSible. or reduces
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
9t 9MuA 4tsAs
by Bob Hope

were there they only had twelve. Business was so bad that If you happened to win. the croupiefs couldn't afford to pay you 1li. They'd come over and plead uuE'I you told them to forget 1t. Clients were at all the tables. Robbins told us most of them were ''regulafE. some of whom had been trying to beat the bank for 50 years. The regulars" all had big ledgers and graphs and bet on systems, after charting each turn of the wheel. At first I thought they were llR- uring out their income tax. They all had that same T gotta get even" look. But so far as I WAS concerned, 1t was just another scene from the production, "Good- bye Mister Chips"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
First Lieutenant


 Atlantic City, N. J., Aug. B. First It. John J. DeFrancesco, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles DeFrancesco of TAP Congress Ave- nue, and End It. Joseph G. CoS- grove, son of Mrs. Emma Cos grove of 776 Frost Road, have reported to the AAF Redistribu- tion Station No. 1 here after 10 and 12 months respectively, of overseas service in the European < theater of war.
 The former served as a pilot on fortress while overseas and en- gagged in 35 combat missions. He wears the Air Medal with clusters and the European The ater ribbon. The latter served as a pilot on 8 B-24 while overseas and engaged in IA combat mis- sions. He wears the Air Medal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
IN MARsEILLE

Four Waterbury young men are among the soldiers stationed in Marseille, France, with an ordnance unit which has constructed an as- sembly line wherein more than 21,- 900 vehicles have been reproceSsed for shipment to the Pacific area, if needed.
 The men from this city are:
 Cpl. Anthony L. Lombardo, A Primrose street: Cpl. John J. Gre mus, 21 Third street: Sgt. Eugene Giusto, 16 Barkeley avenue; and Cpl. Frank F. Pugliese, 34 Orange street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
Washington Hill

Washington Park Community Club will hold their regular busi- ness meeting tonight at SIS at the Community House. Reports from outstanding committees will be heard, that is the carnival commit tee, with Al Lawlor in charge and anniversary party committee of which Mrs. H. A. Hayden is chair man. Mrs. Hayden is calling a meeting of her committee for 7:a0 prior to the regular meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
CPL. RICHARD W. DUMsCHAr

Cpl. Richard w. Dumschat, son of MT. and Mrs. William Dumschat, Middlebury, returned to the United States last week on the troop trans part USS West Point. He is now sta- tioned at Fort Devens, Mass, await ing furlough home.
 The soldier, veteran of three years service in the European theater. wears the Combat Infantry Badge, the Good Conduct Medal and five battle stars.
 His wife is the former Rita Ken- nedy and resides at 21 Edgewood av- enue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
DAV Starts Campaign
 Veterans of Two Wars Compete
 For Honors

What promises to be the hottest contest in which the Disabled Amer ican Veterans of Waterbury have been involved since it's inception, was started at the last meeting of the unit and when an up and com ing young, disabled veteran of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
PFC. EDWARD P. AZUKAs

Scheduled to arrive in this coun- try Friday on the transport Connec- ticut Cody Victory, is Pfc. Edward P. Azukas who has served IT months overseas in the European theater and is entitled to wear the Purple Heart for wounds received in Italy while serving with the famed Fifth Army.
 Azukas is the brother of Miss Julia Azukas, 26 North Leonard street; and prior to enlistment he was employed at St. Joseph's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
Dust Bowl Farmers Returning To Farms

Editors Note: This is the sec ond of three dispatches on the new migration of Americans unrOoted once by drought and hunger and now by the closing of war plants. and a desire to get back to their home acres-barren or fertile
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
SHEA ON ST. PAUL

Waterbury is well represented in the occupation of Japan. Aboard various vessels now steaming into waters around Tokyo are the fol- lowing men from this city:
 Norman Shea is aboard the cruiser St. Paul, Rev. James O'Dea is the chaplain aboard the cruiser Flint and Tony Lombardi, former Crosby football player is aboard the battleship Missouri.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
NURSES GRADUATE

NURSES GNADUATE Three Waterbury Area young women were among the 84 New Eng land graduated of the 50th class graduated from the First Service Command Basic Training Center for Army Nurses at Fort Devens. Mass.
 They are:
 Florence E. Clouser, 510 Prospect stgeet, Torrington; Charlotte R. Lines. RED 2, Waterbury. and Elin- or w. Osborn. North Main street. Winsted. All have received First It Commissions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28

job efficiency to level below what is normally acceptable. @. Does the son of . man killed i'm action get veterans preference for government jobs? A. No Preference may be grant, ed only to veterans, their widows and wives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
DONALD MACBURNIE

Donald c. MacBurnie, whose wife and child reside at 195 Chipman street, is serving on the Missouri, the U. s. battleship where the Jap anese surrender will be signed off Tokyo bay Aug. 31. He is a former employe of the French Manufac- turing co. and former part-time worker at the cigar stand in Liz gett's.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28

The dinornis. giant bird that once lived in New England, reached a height of 12 feet. It was related to Kiwi and cassowary and was unable fly, having only rudimen" tary wings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
Second lieutenant

DeFrancesco entered the service Feb. 21, 1943. and went overseas Sept. ?, 1943, while Cosgrove en- tered the service Oct. 19, 1942 and went overseas June 12, 1944.
 Before they leave the Redis- tribution Station, one of more than a score of AAF Personnel Distribution Command installa- tions handling returned AAF vet erans, It. DeFrancesco and It. Cosgrove will be examined by doctors and interviewed by per- sonnel specialists. While here, they will have an opportunity to go golfing, fishing, swimming, and horseback riding and indulge in many other sports and recrea- tional activities. Tn these surround ings they relax easily after their overseas tour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
FIVE DISCHARGED

Among the 311 New England men discharged from the Army Separa- tion Center, Fort Devens, Mass. Saturday, were five Waterbury Area young men. They are:
 Cpl. Theodore.J. Trzuskowski, 274 Summer street, Bristol; Cpl. Emile E. Gavenas, 70 Chambers street; Cpl. Eldridge c. Goodell, 1858 Davis Drive, Bristol; Cpl. Richard E. Buckley, 562 Main street, Winsted; and Pfc Howard w. Richardson. Foote avenue, Canaan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
PVT. JOYCE M. GRANDELL

WAC Pvt. Joyce M Grandell. daughter of Mrs. L. F. Merkle, 19 Sarsfield street, has been trans ferred from Fort Des Moines, Iowa, to Fort Riley, Kans.
 The young lady, prior to her en- listment on May 8. VIE Day. was employed at the U. s. Time Corp. She is a graduate of the Water bury Catholic high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
PLENTY OF MILEAGE

Percy, a porpoise caught off the English coast, was placed in a public pool or exhibition. He there began an endurance swimming marathon. During the rest of his life he covered 180- miles daily.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
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NONE FINER IN AMERICA.

When you feel bit of autumn chill it's time 10 have your topeodt ready on inc top honser-ours are ready from $45 to $75 each and every eoot masterpiece of fine hondwork, choice fabrics authentic style collar husgins fit end as much individuality as your finserprints. Most of these lux urjous necessities for men are weather wise warriors at home in sunshine or shower, ready to give battle to the clements and keep you going high, wide, hand some end comfortable. We are proud of these new mem bers of our outumn family as we'll the sturdy old suord fovoFites, Lambek and Scotch Mist top coats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28

Five star bull fighters of Spain will tour Mexico's bull rings next season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
THOMAS F. KELLY. s 2/C

MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Kelly, 286 Walnut street, have received word that their son, Thomas F. Kelly. s 2/C, recently underwent an emergency appendectomy some where at sea-"
 Kelly attended Sacred Heart High School before entering the service in January, l945. He trained at Sampson, N. F., Newport, R. T., and Philadelphia. Pa, prior to his as- signment aboard the light cruiser, U. s. S. Little Rock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
MUsTERING OUT

Westover Field. Mass. Aug. a. Three men from Waterbury left Westover Field today for the Fort Devens, Mass. separation center to be discharged from the army under the point system.
 They are: Pvt. George w. Row land, of lS Chatfield avenue; Sfsgt Thomas Y. Hagerty, of 1879 Hamil- ton avenue: and Sfogk. Charles A Dran6. of 132 HIsl street. Al three men ore oVerneas fet'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-28
Take VacatiOl

Several carloads of families said they were going to coast while on