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Bradley beam., 1945-01-27


 Theresa likes to be called Terry, so Terry it is. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, she was cm ployedd as cashier in the restaurant busi ness of that town, before joining Uncle Sam's women in uniform Ferry arrived at this Base only few days after the first WAC settlers and has watched Bradley progress ever since. At present she keeps her Army time occupied with duties at the Base Post Office. After duty she whiles away the hours visiting with her many Wac friends and taking in the sights at local towns. Like most women, she likes good food, good clothes and the usual recreations, including dancing, just "eabbin' and sweating out coke" at Joe's. Terry is not the only mem Der of her family in the service her bro- thers Joe and Nanny are both serving over- seas.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27
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Time: The stuff between pay days.
Bradley beam., 1945-01-27

The little boy was sniffing-
 Sonny" said a matron to him, "don't you have a hankie? ?"
 "Yes," he snapped, "but never loan it to strangers"
The sub., 1945-11-21
Horbor Fight Continues

Lackadasical experimenting of the affairs of the State Pier by former members of the New London City Council dating 1919 caused the city to lose legitimate in come the State owned Connecticut Terminal Company controlled State Pier.
 made last year by the City Council under Mayor Kelys leadership to collect of $20O00 in taxes from the State for the Per but the BILL that introduced this utterly dsregrded by the State Legislature
 Facts and figures available to the general pub lie showing the annual expenditures and income from the pier The figures made public from Exhibit and of the Auditors of Public Accounts and published within the a Union leaders should have these facts and ures file all times meat for further discussion and for reference in obtaining Federal aid for the further indus trial development of New LOndOns HarbOr.
The sub., 1945-11-21
N. L. County Democrats Meet in GrOtOn Dec. 4

The Groton Democratic Town Committee and the Franklin Roose- welt Club will be hosts to the New London County Democratic Organ ization at its monthly meeting on December 4th. Several state off cials will be present to discuss statewide developments in the Democratic Organization. Speaker of the evening will be Congressman Chase Going Woodhouse who will report to Eastern Connecticut on what is taking place in Congress. All are urged to attend the meeting which will be held at the Italian American Hall at p. m. Refresh ments will be served at the close of the meeting and social hour will be enjoyed.
The sub., 1945-11-21

two or more organizations or take the place of two or more delegates in his own local union.
 Section 2. The number of dele gates each union shall be entitled to must be determined by it's aver age membership paid for during the last twelve months ending June 30 prior to the convention of the Connecticut Federation of Labor and on whom all taxes have been paid to the Secretary of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor. No organization shall be entitled to representation at the convention unless it has been affiliated prior to April 1, except local unions or- ganized during the months of Aprils May or June that shall be affiliat- ed prior to June 30. Their repre- sentation shall be determined by the average membership paid for the period ending June 30th.
 TIMOTHY M. COLLINS,
 President.
The sub., 1945-11-21
Tragedy ArOuses Yard Sympathy

A yard wide collection is under way for the benefit of RAY GEER'S son, Robert, who was shot recently by group of youngsters out for a little gun practice. Robert 's now in a hospital in New Haven awaiting a serious and expensive operation by brain surgeon who is to remove the bullet imbedded in Bob's brain. Two of the shots struck Bob while he was milking the cows on his dads farm. The police are now investigating to see whether or not the shots were dee liberately fired through the window at Bob Geer. He was struck by two of the bullets, one lodged in his neck and the other in the brain. Sympathy for Ray Geer. who is a popular AFL Union mem. Der, is running high and it is hoped that the fellows will really come through in making that Brain Specialist operation possible! so DIG DOWN IN THE JEANS, fel- lows!
The sub., 1945-11-21
Good Dance Band

At the Den Restaurant these days, Hal Milboer is lucky to have playing for the delight of his pa- irons, Eddie Brown and his orches- tra. A lot of folks around New London County will remember the pleasant evenings they spent at Club Woodland when Ed and his boys were the featured entertain ment. The dance floor at the Den is tops. And don't forget, you who are allurgic to turkey-the Den Steak Dinner is still tops!
The sub., 1945-11-21

At the auditing of their books in June, 1914, the Conn. Terminal Company showed assets of $308,- 359.83. Although the Conn. Ter minal Go. is operating from the State Pier that is established here in New London, there has been no income to the City from this four ishing one-sided business since the outset of the piers operation in 1919, according to record. Neither has the Conn. Terminal Co. paid rent to the State since its last con- tract was drawn up in 1883.
 Certainly, in making plans for the further development of our harbor, concrete and binding agree ments should be drawn up between the City and interested parties, in order that a definite annual rev. enue could be guaranteed to the City Government. This would ob- viate the necessity of appealing to the deaf ear of our State Legisla- ture.
 We want more commercial piers, but also we want protection even from our State Government!
The sub., 1945-11-21
Lodz, Resumes Textile Production

Lodz, Resumes Textile Production Lodz, Poland R)-Lodz, great textile industry center and one of the few Polish cities untouched by the war, is reported to have reached 70 per cent of it's prewar production capacity.
 The Russians action in bypass ing Lodz dn their drive toward Berlin left intact not only the city itself ibaEt factories cornmunica- tions and transport systems. The city's population Is now estimated at 100000.
 The Nazis paused before the Rus sian advance only long enough to burn out a section of Place Violin sci, where lived 1000 Jews, of whom 800 survive.
The sub., 1945-11-21
Contention CaU

TO HE CENTRAL LABOH ON.' IONS, UNION LABEL SECTIONS, LOCAL METAL TRADES COUN- CHS, JOINT COUNCILS AND PRINTING TRADES COUNCILS AND LOCAL UNIONS:
 GREETINGS:
 Pursuant to the Constitution of the Connecticut Federation of La bor, your Organization is hereby advised that the Sixtieth Annual Convention of the CONNECTICUT FEDERATION OF LABOR will convene in the HOTEL ELTON. Waterbury, Connecticut, WEDNES- DAY, JANUARY 9th, at 1000 o'clock A. M., and continue in ses- sion until the business of the Con- vention has been completed. The Executive Board will recommend at the opening session that the Convention conclude it's business by Saturday, January 18th, at 500 o'clock P. M.
 The EXECUTIVE COUNCIL of the FEDERATION will hold a meeting at the HEADQUARTERS in Bridgeport, on Thursday, Jan- uary 3rd, 1946, at HOO o'clock A. M., for the purpose of considering any business that any delegates may desire to submit to the Coun- cil. The Secretary will try to ar- range Hotel reservations upon written request of delegate.
 DUE TO THE CROWDED CON- OPTIONS IN HOTELS IT IS RE- QUESTED THAT THE DELE GATES COMING TO THE CON- VENTION THIS YEAR MAKE THEIR RESERVATIONS EARLY AND THROUGH THE SECRE- TARY OF THE FEDERATION.
 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF THE CONSTITUTION.
 Article HT-Section 8. Each dele gate shall be provided with cre- dentials with his or her name written thereon, and each male delegate to be seated in the Con- vention must have at least five Union Labels on his wearing ap- parel and same to be recorded in the original credential bearing the seal and attested by the President and Secretary of the Union repre- Sented.
 Article IV-Section I. The basis of representation in the convention shall be as follows: Each union having one hundred members or less shall be entitled to one dele gate and one additional delegate for each additional one hundred members or fraction thereof. Each Central Labor Union, Union Label Section, Local Metal Trades Coun- cil, Local Building Trades Council, Joint Council or Printing Trades Council shall be entitled to one delegate, and no delegate repre- senting any of the above named organizations shall be entitled to 8 seat in any convention of the Con- ecticut Federation of Labor unless his or her local union is affiliated with the Connecticut Federation of Labor, and said local has paid its per capita tax for quarter ending June 30. No person can represent =lIl=lll=ill=llI=Ill=lli=ilI=llI=lIl=Ill==:
The sub., 1945-11-21
Farley to Review
 Wages in Shipyards
Demands of Unions to Be COnSid- cred; Half Million Workers
 Are Affected

A national conference to review wages in the shipbuilding industry, affecting nearly a half million workers, was voted this, week by the Shipbuilding Stabilization Com mittee.
 The committee set December 4 as the date for the barley. Over 400 representatives of labor and management, as well as of govern ment agencies, are expected to participate.
 Demands Of unions for higher wages to compensate for increased living costs and for reduction of the work-week will be considered at the conference.
 Also, on November 19, A. F. of L. Metal Trades unions on the West Coast will meet with management and government representatives in Spokane, Wash, to discuss proposed amendments to the Pacific Coast master agreement for the ship building industry.
The sub., 1945-11-21
CHOICY

Providing jobs for ex-Army off cers is one of the toughest prob lems of the United States Employ ment Service.
 It reveals that some officers are turning a deaf ear to the openings it has and are shopping around for something better.
 Young men who were discharged as captain or major do not wish to go back to jobs in stores or to accept other work for which little skill is required and the pay Is small, officials say.
The sub., 1945-11-21

Death in the waters of Lake Ontario seemed certain for the occupants of this car when 1t plunged down the sheer sides of Scarboro Cliffs at Toronto, Can ada. Instead, the car wedged in a crevice 30 feet above the water. Two men and two wom- en in the auto were only
 slightly injured.
The sub., 1945-11-21

Nothing is so strong as gentle ness, ,ess, nothing so gentle as real strength.-St. Francis de Sales.
The sub., 1945-11-21

A new museum for Buenos Aire! will create an integrated picture oi the history of the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-24
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Alice StafStrom
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CARD PARTY, SALE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL
Mrs. Stanley Steiever Gen. eral Chairman of Event:
 Prizes Awarded

Oakvil3e, April 24.-A very suc- cessful card party and apron sale was held Friday evening in the church hall of the Union Congre- gational church sponsored by the Ladies Aid society. Mrs. Stanley Stiever was general chairman and was assisted at the apron booth by Mrs. Harris Scott and Mrs. Walter Krantz. Mrs. Stiever and Mrs. Earl Overbaugh served. Prizes were awarded to each table.
 South School Operetta
 Wednesday and Thursday eve- nings an operetta And It Rained," will be given by the Junior high school pupils assisted by the 5th and 9th grades of South school. The cast and large dancing chorus and also a large singing chorus is ably directed by Mrs. George Pil- ger. Miss Rosemary Kane is in charge of the tickets, and tickets may be secured from any member of the operetta.
 A nursing conference will be held at Polk school tomorrow af- ternoon at 3:15. Public health nurs- es are anticipating a large atten- Cance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-24
Greenback Shower

A surprise greenback shower was given recently by Mrs. Joseph Aux stolis, 85 Scott street, in honor of her niece, Mrs. Arthur E. Poudzui- mas, who is leaving soon for New River, N. C., where she will reside With her husband, Sergeant Poud- zuinas, for the next few months.
 Attending were: The Misses Gen. evleve Martino, Irene Barbiero, and Marion TomaSki and Mrs. Finer Jensen, Mrs. John Butkus, Mrs. Cor nelius Touhy. Mrs. Richard John son, Mrs. Albert Butkus, and Mrs, Charles Baukus.
 Mrs. John Bendler, Mrs. Ursula Butkus, Mrs. Albert Ruthburn. Mrs. Gus Tomaski. Mrs. Stephen War go, Mrs. Dominic Butkus, Mrs. Ter esq Borgnis, Mrs. John Lover. Mrs. Walter Paplauskas and Mrs. Joseph Wargo, Mrs. Albert Gallagher. Mrs. Joseph Aukstolis and the guest of honor.
 A dinner was served during the evening and social evening enioy- ed. Mrs Poudzuinas is the former Ailce 6orgn1s of Hotchkiss street.
 To Pay Respects
 Members of Naugatuck Post American Legion, and its auxiliary will meet at the post rooms tonight at 8 o'clock. They will proceed to St. Michaefs Episcopal Church to pay final respects to Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, rector of that church who died early Monday.
 Circle To Meet
 Circle D of the Congregational Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur E. Anderson, 18 Walnut Terrace, Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock.
 Toulouse Damaged
 A toolhouse on the property of William J. Noble, New Haven Road was destroyed by fire Monday after noon. Damage was estimated by the owner as between $500 and $4OO
 The toolhouse, a former chicken coop, was not valued highly, but valuable equipment stored inside was destroyed.
 The blaze had gained considerable headway before firemen were called and their efforts to save the build- ing were in vain.
 Fire Chief John J. Sheridan ex- pressed the belief that a cigaret or lighted match thrown away by a fisherman may have caused the fire. as the grass in the neighborhood was very dry.
 Neighbors at first thought to ex- tinguish the fire but when it got out of control they notified fire- men.
 The phone call was received at APO ?. m. and the firemen did not return from the scene until 5:30 D. m.
 New President
 Mrs. w. Glenn Kirby, organizer and first president of the Nauga- tuck Woman's club was appointed president of the club Monday to serve the unexpired term of Mrs. Leon R. Corliss. who resigned as club president. The board of man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-24
CHESHIRE
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APPEALS MADE IN
 CLOTHING DRIVE
Church Heads Call for Ful- fiIIment of Quota in Re-
 cent Collection

Cheshire, April 24-Cheshire is far behind in its quota for the Na- tional Clothing Collection. An ur- gent appeal was made by the com- mittees in charge for all who have not contributed to do so this week. The pastors of the various churches have made appeals, but the amount of material yet to be collected be- fore attaining the quota will require double the amounts donated.
 Observe Golden Anniversary
 On Sunday, MT. and Mrs. Frank E. Tappert of Cheshire street ob- served their 50th wedding anniver- sary and their many friends and relatives called during the after noon to congratulate the couple on their golden jubilee. They were married in Yonkers, N. Y, on April g, 1895 and came to Cheshire in 1901. They have resided here for A years. Guests were present from Philadelphia, New York and Meri- den.
 Ladies' Aid
 On Friday, dinner sale and af- ternoon bridge party will be held by members of the Ladies' Aid so- ciety of the Congregational church.
 Crescent Chapter To Meet
 There will be meeting of Cres- announced the committee in charge. Mrs. Walter A. Bray, president, has cent chapter, Order of Eastern Star in Grange hall at o'clock tonight. Following the business meeting Q party will be held.
 Confirmation Classes
 It was announced on Sunday by Rev. Patrick A. Mccarthy, pastor of St. Brigid's church, that the confirmation class would be con- flrmed on May 19 at 10 a. m. by Bishop Henry O'Brien.
 Chaplain Named
 At the annual meeting of Capt. John Couch branch, Sons of the American Revolution, held on Thursday at St. Georges inn, Wal lingford, Frederick w. Kilbourne, Spring street, was named chaplain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-24


 members of the church has accept ed with regret the resignation of Rev. Norman Weed, who has en- listed and been commissioned a chaplain in the U. s. Navy and ex- poets to enter the service in May. The resignation was accepted on the advice of the minister who said he believed that the grant of a leaves of absence would not be beneficial to the church.
 Rummage Sale
 Mrs. Edith Atwood is chairman of the committee in charge of the two day rummage sale which will be held Thursday and Friday in Grange hall thunder the auspices of the Benevolent Society of the Ply mouth Congregational church. This weeks meeting of the society has been cancelled due to the sale.
 Meeting Thursday
 A meeting of the Garden and Home Department of the Terryville Woman's Club will be held Thurs day afternoon at 3 at the home of Mrs. James O'Connell, Hillside park. Roadside conditions will be dis cuSsed.
 Charter night will be observed by Boy Scout Troop No. ?, this even- ing. David F. Babson. executive secretary of the Mattatuck Council will be the guest speaker and will present the charter. Scoutmaster Ellsworth Cleveland will give a re- view of the years work in scouting. A feature of the evening will be a pancake supper to be served by members of Troop 2 which is spon- sored by the Mems Club of the Con- gregational church.
 Invitations have been issued to parents and friends to attend the event which will be held in the so- cial rooms of the Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-24
THoMASToN
Purple Towers"
 Success Indicated
Capacity Audiences Anticipated for Both Thursday,
 Friday Performances of Musical Comedy

gym Friday evening, May IS, under the auspices of the Kids-Kan-Teen Lazarz and his band are well known locally for their very fine dance music. The band has play ed for dances in several surround ing towns and large crowds were always in attendance.
 The committee hopes for the er- nest cooperation of the townspeo- pie, as the band is being brought here under of very heavy expense, Tickets for the dance will be on sale here this coming week by mem bers of the Kan-Teen.
 Wounded I'm Foot
 Mrs. Gertrude Seiduk, Prospect street, who received a telegram from the War Department April 4 stating that her husband, Sgt. Ni- cholas Seiduk, was slightly wound- ed April 2, somewhere in Germany, received letter Saturday from her husband stating that he had re- ceived a bullet wound in the right foot which shattered a bone in it. He was transferred by plane from Germany to hospital in France and operated on for the removal Of the bullet which had become i'm bedded in the foot. He further stated that his foot was now in a plaster cast and he will probably be hospitalized for some time. Sgt. Seiduk stated he considered him. self very lucky as many of his buddies were injured far more Se- riously than he was.
 Veterans Soliciting
 During the past week several honorably discharged veterans of World War II have been soliciting magazine subscriptions locally. These men, al bonafide veterans who saw much active service at North Africa, Tunisia, Scicily, Italy France, Belgium and Germany and who were discharged honorably be- cause of wounds, shell Shc-k or sickness, are deserving of all the help that can be given. All readily display their discharge papers and each wears 8 little gold button in his coat lapel which stamped them as being discharged soldiers. Most of these men cannot resume theiI old occupations until they have overcome some of their physical handicaps and have chosen maga- zine selling as 8 fill-in until such time as they are again able to re- turn to their former employment.
 Persons who may be contacted hereafter on any selling campaign by veterans can assure themselves that these men are genuine if they wear a little gold button in their coate lapel and are willing to dis play their most cherished possession an honorable discharge from the United States Navy, Army or Mar inc Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-24

Cpl. Raymond Cooley electrical specialist on B-29 Bombers, U. s. Army Air force, has arrived safely somewhere in the Pacific according to letter which his parents MT. and Mrs. Roy Cooley, Main street, received last Saturday.
 Cpl. Cooley entered the Army Air force field, Texas; Tinker Field, H.; General Electrical Works, Lynn Mass; Miami Florida and Okla homa, and took final course at the plant of the Boeing Air Craft Works, Seattle, Washington, where .. the B-29 Bobmers are manufactur- ed. Cpl. Cooley is a graduate Thomaston High School and prior to army service was employed at the plant of Seth Thomas Clocks. Briefs
 Robert Oris, Jackson street is spending weeks vacation with his aunt and uncle, MT. and Mrs Thomas McNulty of Danbury. Mrs. Michael Raider, Clay street, has received word that her brother Cpl Technician, John Morriss, U. s. Army, is now stationed at Okinawa. | Cpl. MorriSs recently spent fur tough here after 27 months in the Pacific where he saw action at Cape Gloucester, Kwajelien and Tarawa as member of one of the Water bury companies of the National Guard.
 The Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Stanley Volovski of Maple street.
 Cpl. and Mrs. Lawrence VolovsN of New London spent the week end at the home of Cpl. Volovski's par- ents, M r. and Mrs. Stanley Volov- ski of Maple street. Cpl. Volovski is stationed at New London with the U. s. Marine Corps.
 Ensign Donald Volovski. U. s. Maritime Service has re turned to duty at New York afte spending the week end at the home of his P0A CA4Io 1A1s dAAA MID. A0tdAAICy VO4~ ovski of Maple street.
 Harry Lynch who had been con- fined to his home on High street for the past two weeks with a sprained ankle, hes resumed his duties at the Chase Brass & Cop per Co.,, Waterville.
 l Summer Roundup
 56 pre-school age children were examined and vaccinated at the summer roundup conducted by the Visiting Nurse and Parert Teachers Association Monday at the home Arts room of the high school. Dr. Henry J. Atha, Dr. Winifred Wight, and Dr. J. H. Kane, were in charge, assisted by Chester Peppin, Visiting Nurse and Miss Lucille Martin school nurse. A doctor from the state health dept. and member of the State Dental HygenieSt Dept were also present. Band To Appear At School Joe Lazarz and his instrumental recording and broadcasting orches- tra will appear at the High school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-24
x-RAY UNIT WORKS FAST

Cleveland (UP)-A new compact portable X-ray unit has been devel- oped by the Picker X-ray Corp. here for especial use by state and county health organizations. The unit can take pictures" at the rate of three or four persons q minute.