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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
Chairman

balloting takes place on the list of nominees recently presented the post by nominating committee headed by Past Comdr. Charles w. Melville. The principal contest to- night will be for the office of junior vice-commander. The pres ent junior vice-commander advanc- es to the office of senior vice-com- mander The incumbent of the lat- ter position steps up to commander.
 The meeting tonight will be held in the session room of the Trinity Episcopal church and the session will get underway at o'clock with Comdr. Walter E. Dews presiding.
 Incidentally, tonight the names of number of present Sons of the Legion now serving in the armed forces will be proposed for member ship in the Legion. The youngsters have won their laurels.
 pr. R. W. Messier was nominated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04

SISgt. Carmen D'A9mico, of this city has been awarded the Bronze, Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military opera tions with the 83rd "Thunderbolt' Infantry Division now stationed in Germany.
 The citation accompanying the award read:
 Staff Sergeant Carmen D'Amico, 329th Infantry, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meri- torious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States from 4 July, 1914 to 31 March, l945, in France, Luxembourg, Belgium and Germany. Sergeant D'Amico per- formed outstanding service as rifle squad leader. Cool and dependable under fire, he consistently disra- garded his own safety to lead his squad against a determined enemy. His resourcefulness, aggressiveness, and leadership have instilled and maintained a fighting spirit in his squad that was materially respon- sible for the successful operations of the company. Sergeant D'Amico's $ devotion to duty is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service of the United States Army, and merit the highest praise"
 DAmico is the son of Mrs. Ursula D'Amico, 4 Sperry street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04

for commander of the post at a meeting last month. Others nom- mated included: Senior vice-com- mander, Leo Dumond; junior vice. commander, Charles Armstrong and Morris Robin; chaplain, Eugene O'Connor; service officer, Adolphe English; historian, Charles Elwell; assistant adjutant, Morris Shapiro; finance officer, 1hichael H. Toomey; assistant finance officer, Ralph Hickey and Richard Sugden; ath- letic officer, John J. Mulligan; Americanism officer, William j.. Shanahan; sergeant-at-arms, Jo- seph Scollay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
Legionnaires Naming New Officers Tonight Formal Inst0IIotion Slated for Sept. IS; Sons of Legion to Be Proposed
 For Membership

Past commanders will be invited to officiate at the formal installa- ton of officers of Corp. Coyle Post, American Legion, when the annual ceremonies are held in the main ballroom of the Hotel Elton on Tuesday evening, Sept. 1a State executives and representatives of the various local veterans groups will be in attendance.
 The new staff of officers will be compiled this evening when formal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
l2LocoI Men End Service
 Given Discharges At Fort Devens
 Return Home

Twelve men from. Waterbury and two from Naugatuck were discharg. ed yesterday from Fort Devens, Mass. They are:
 Sgt. John J. Buckley, 81 Earring. ton avenue.
 Cpl. Richard w. Dumschat, S19 Edgewood avenue,
 Pvt. Joseph J. Subataitis, 3 James place.
 Pfc. Charles Gaudiosi, 79 Savings street.
 SISgt. Bernard w. Marshall, 63 South View street,
 Cpl. Arthur J. Roy, West Grove street.
 Pfc. Vito Barbieri, 1S7 Division street. Cpl. Aurelien J. Grandpre, 563 North Main street.
 Cpl. Henry Dinicola, 15 Martin street.
 M/Sgt. Edward F. Sheehan, 18l Frost road.
 S/Sgt. Donald B. Hardwick, 5S Star View avenue.
 S/Sgt. Hubert P. Pond, 1877 Thomaston avenue.
 Others from this area included:
 Pfc. Michael L. Kolodzie1. 42O Wooster street, Naugatuck.
 TiSg5. Walter Musick, l68 Maple street, Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
News Of Men In The Service
SGT. JAMES J. REILLY

Sgt. James J. Reilly, 26 Granite street, is a member of the Ordnance Company, recently returned from Europe, which is now located at Camp Boston awaiting issuance Of new orders.
 The unit landed in France last November and was attached to its field Army in February, with its mission maintenance and supply of five tank destroyer battalions, four tank battalions, two nnechanized cavalry squadrons and a mechan- ized cavalry group.
 The company has commended for it's work by the armored units is served and its commanding officer, Capt. R. c. Townsley, was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious achievement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
:9t g@uA dtsAe
by Bob , Hope

trudging down Highway 20 except that we had the right kind or thinking in our favor.
 Every country in the world now looks to these 48 states for lead- ership in industry, high standards of living and political integrity, and this time we can't afford to forget our responsibility. The atomic bomb and the B-29 have made the world about the size Of Rhode Island, and we have got to use all of our intelligence 70 make sure that this is the real peace. The peace that sticksl
 To avert imitation, Cuba is trying to increase the production of food
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
sen. RAPHAEL E. LOZIER

Sgt. Raphael E. Lozier, 843 Bank street, was one of the 51, 3l8th In- fantry men to receive Infantry Com bat Badges recently in the European theater.
 Maj.-Gen. Horace L. Mcbride, commanding general of the Soth Infantry Division, has announced that 51 enlisted men of the 3l8th Infantry Regiment has been award ed the Combat Infantryman's Badge for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations. PFC. ALEXANDER DU BECK
 Pfc. Alexander DuBick, 159 Wash ington avenue, is member of the s72nd Aur Engineer Squadron is on its way to a forward staging area in France, preparatory to embarka- tion for the United Sta $, after completing it's processing at Camp New York in the Assembly Area Command.
 Formerly the 337th Air Service Squadron, the 872nd operated in England as a mobile repair and sal- wage unit after arriving in the ETC on October IT, 1043.
 After moving to the Continent early in l945, the 872nd sent large attachments to Holland and north- west Germany to retrieve gliders used by the Troop. Carrier Com mand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04

FhANOAS nONNAGAN
 Staff Sgt. Francis D. Horrigan 396 Willow street, arrived in Wa terbury last night from the India China Burma theater. A member of the 342nd Squadron of the Army Air Force, Sgt. Horrigan served in the African campaign, Sicily, Italy, and the far eastern front. He was formerly associated with Chase Brass and Copper Go. He is the son of Dennis J. Hor.i- gan of the Willow street address
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
CPL. ALLEss1o P. CAPoRAsO

CPL. ALLESSIO P. CAPORASO
 With US. Forces in France-Not even the Germans were sure of the southern redoubt area where they were supposed to make their last stand; this was revealed as the Army's map-making battalion on the European continent, stationed near Paris, started the intricate task of making the first detail charts of this region and north ern Austria.
 Among the 57 men stationed with this map-making battalion is Cpl. Allessio P. Caporaso, IS Young street. The young soldier, a native of this city, has seen action in the European theater since arriving there over two years ago in Sep- tember, 1942.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04

CPL. DOMINIC J. CINCOGRONO
 Word has been received here of the promotion of Dominic J. Cinco- grono, 585 East Main street, to corporal at a B-29 base in Guam. He has been in the service since April. l943.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
PFC. ALEXANDER DU BECK

CPL. FRANK CAMPUS
 Cpl. Frank Campus, member of the 490th Bomber Group, arrived in New York last Fiday aboard the Queen Elizabeth. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Campus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
SGT. EMILE PILON

Sgt Emile Pilon, 213 Plank road, holder of the Purple Heart Award for wounds, received the ETO and has been granted a discharge on the point system. He also wears the Bronze Star for service in Nor mandy, France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland and Central Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04

Headquarters United Kingdom Base, London-vE-Day has brought with it a liberal furlough policy for soldiers in the European The ater of Operations, and many are spending their leaves in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, stay ing either at private homes or American Red Cross service clubs.
 Among recent arrivals in London from the continent is Corporal Mi- chael Kearns, 30, of RED, No. 4, Bucks Hill Road, Waterbury 84,i Connecticut, 8 member of the 3448th Ord. M. A. M. Co.,, who is stationed in Germany.
 Cpl. Kearns said he expects to spend his allotted time in London.
 His wife lives at the above ad- dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
WITH FIRST AIRBORNE ARMY

One Waterbury soldier. two from Watertown, and one from Thonl- aston are stationed with the First Airborne Army now occupying Ber- lin. The men are part of Company c, 296 Engineer Combat Battalion. newly stationed with the Airborne Army as nart of the Headquarters unit in the Berlin District. The men are:
 Sgt. Peter A. Lesesque, 5 Grove Court, Waterbury.
 Cpl. Andrew A. Lampron, ll5 Green street, Watertown.
 Sgt. John S. Kovaleski, Torring- ton road, Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04

Pfc. William R. Joyce, awarded the Combat Infantryman's badge, with the Philippine Liberator Rib bon, one bronze battle star, with the 38th Inf. 149th Regiment, North Luzon, battle area. He is the son of Mrs. Elizabeth Joyce of Madison street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
ROBERT E. MILLER, A RD M/2c

Robert E. Miller, aviation radio man 2/c, son of Mrs. Mary Miller, Middlebury, holder of the Air Medal, has reported to the Naval Air Tech nical Training Center, Memphis, Tenn, for advanced training in radio work. Miller, a graduate of Woodbury high school, served 8 months with patrol bombing squadron over Moratai, the Phil ippines, Okinawa, and Borneo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
MEDICAL CORPS Graduates

MEDICAL CORPS Graduates ,,
 Carlisle, Pa, Aug. 3-One of the largest classes of Medical Departs ment officers to graduated from the Medical Field Service School, Car. lisle Barracks, received diplomas at exercises this morning. qualifying them for field duty with troops.
 Graduating:
 list It. Louis Olore, MIG, of 3s Niagard street. Waterbury, Conn, who received his M. D. degree from the Tufts College.
 lst It. James H. Root. Jr. MIG, of 22 Fleming street, Waterbury, Conn, who received his M. D. dee gree from the Syracuse Uniyer- sity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
s/sGT. JOSEPH L. ARCovIA

S/SGT. JOSEPH L. AKCOVIA
 A Ninth Air Defense Command Unit, Germany-Staff Sergeant Jo- seph L. Arcovia recently visited the world renown Alpine resort in the French Alps-Chamnoix, France, now a rest center for Ninth Air De- fense Command war-weary veter- ans.
 Sergeant Arcovia formerly worked for Scovill Manufacturing. 99 Mil street, Waterbury, Conn. His wife, Mrs. J. L. Arcovia. lives at S2 North Leonard street. Waterbury, Conn. bm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-04
LIT. CURTIS R. WORTHEN

VII Fighter Command Headquar- ters, Two Jima. - Second It. Curtis R. Worthen, of Waterbury, Conn.,, P-51 Mustang fighter pilot, has been awarded the Air Medal, 1t was an- nounced at VII Fighter Command Headquarters on Two lima. Briga- dier General Ernest Mickey" Moore made the presentation.
 He is the son of MT. and Mrs. M. R. Worthen, "A Bunker Hill ave- nue, Waterbury. His wife, Caralyn, lives in Amherst, New Hampshire. A graduate of Crosby High school, he attended Yale Night School and entered the Army in l943, prior to which he was a tool designer with Bristol Company, Waterbury.
 THOMAS K. STURGES, S/2c
 Thomas K. Sturges, s 2/c, is at present stationed at San Francis co, Calif., with a unit of the Bureau of Yards and Docks. He is 8 grad uate of Wilby high school and was employed at the post office before entering the service last winter.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07

Smith is chairman Of the ticket
committee.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
MRS. SANNIE B. EZZELL

BURGAW, Feb. 6.-Funeral serv-
ices for Mrs. Beatrice Ezzell were
held recently at the Mt. Gildred
Baptist church, Sampson county,
by the Rev. J. A. Boyd, of Atkin-
son. Burial was in the Mt. Gildred
cemetery.
The daughter of the late Lou
Bertha Pearson and Army Peter
son, of Sampson county, Mrs. Ez-
zell is survived by her husband,
Preston j., of Norfolk, Va; three
daughters, Mrs. Henry lanchard
and Mrs. David Kelly, of Burgaw
and Mrs. Watson Price, of Raj
eigh; a son, James j., of Raleigh;
four sisters, Mrs. D.. H. Hobbs, OF
Washington, D. c., Mrs. o. J. Ellis,
of Morrisville, Mrs. o. L. Mathis,
of Clinton and Mrs. E. R. Carter
of Garland; two brothers, Henry
and Howard Peterson, of Clinton
her stpp-mother, Mrs. Olive Vann,
of Roseboro; and nine grand
children.
The active pallbearers were Amy
Thomas Mathis. o. L. Mathis.
Jr., Eugene Mathis, Christine
Mathis, Edgar Carter, Jr., and
]. A. Balkcum.
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deciding the fate of Germany, -
declared 1t. Gen. Kurt Dittmar,
spokesman for the German High
Command, in another broadcast.
The enemy reported Monday that
Zukov's troops were on the Oder s
west bank at Kienitz, nine miles
northwest of Kustrin, and at two
more unspecified points farther
northwest.
A military spokesman for the
German DNB agency stated, ION q
front stretching from Kustrin tc
Frankfurt, the enemy's main forces
already are in action indicating
Zhukov's armored columns were
backed by infantry, artillery ard
tactical aircraft.
The Germans also announced the
loss of Steinau, stronghold west
of the Oder and about 80 miles
northwest of Breslau in Silesia.
The Nazi garrison at Steinau
the German accounts said, resisted
stubbornly when Konev's forces
approached from the east but was
unable to prevent river crossings
on both sides of the town and its
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
Cartier Will Address
Baptist Mems Dime,

Walter ]. Cartier. executive sec
rotary of the Wilmington Chamber
of Commerce and Merchants AS.
ISOLATION, Will address the Mems
Brotherhood of the First Bapaist
church tomorrow at $50 p. m. on
the topic 1.-THE Individuals Re.
sponsibility to the Community" it
was announced yesterday by How
ard A. Hanby( program chairman.
The deacons of the First Baptist
church will be guests at the Broth
erhood banquet.
Preceding Carriers address will
be several numbers on the musical
saw by the Rev. Paul Nix, pastor
OF the Maffitt Village Baptist
church. Other surprise features
have been planned,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
C0IINTY HEALTH
Survey ORDERED

~ A. H. Elliot, city-county
,. III officer, announced yester-
l ,, be had received a report on
Gay extensive survey of the work
'4T ,bo Consolidated Board Of Health
o. 4 tbe limited States Public Health
os u but withheld comment
St. +il review of the survey is
u. Jude Thursday by the health
O0 1ocIiniog to say whether or not
roslIlts of the survey of the de-
l anavrtnent's administrative a n d
pdical practices were favorable
ll a+ii the board has considered the
l ln,,ll Dr.. Elliot said only I'm
, lad to receive it"
sp Prnon the boards review of the
,,sPHs's findings, the health Of
~ ~, promised that the City Coun-
n.y. IN which indirectly caused the
~, oraI1 review to be made, and the
O't blic would be fully informed on
iha report, DR.. Elliot asked
Itt te 10 conduct the check-up OF
W, G local health organization after
!! wv n,as the target of attack by the
y ~. Government last April 10. The
C C' inquired about the report
II T T objections raised by the
raw against the functioning of the
w. uosuh Department were centered
- criticisms Of what were termed
;nydeouate sanitary inspections of
taste waste disposal facilities and like
activity, .,o.s ,
,naust 2. was conducted by a SAM
..ry engineer on water and sew
49,, .ao disposal; another on food and
rIik handling; a nurse consultant,
, nbo inspected the activities of the
nnrsing department; and a doctor,
Who examined medical and ad-
illustrative practices, and public
health activities.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
Community Forum Plans
To Present Culbertson,
Noted Maker OF Systems

The Community Forum will pre-
sent Ely Culbertson February 20
at $3.50 O'CLOCK in ITALIAN Hall.
He will lecture on Our Fight For
Total Peace"
Ely Culbertson is seventh gen.
Grafton American, brought up IN
Russia and Europe. He speaks
eight languages. His lifework has
been in the field of social sciences
and mass psychology. He is a
maker of systems, social engi-
neer, VINO turned a bridge hobby
into a profession so that later he
could build bridge into the fu-
ture, anchored in the realities of
today. World famous in one field,
he now is equally famous in an
other, acclaimed by the greatest
authorities on international affairs
as the creator of the one system
for international organization that
will win enduring peace.
Tickets will 60 on sale the lat
ter part of the week, Mrs. P. R.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
Woman Claims Innocence
In Murder Of Baby Girl

Mrs. Marguerite Evelyn Tucker
Smith, %, Of Laurinburg, pleaded
not guilty before Recorder H. Win
field Smith yesterday to charge
Of murder Gnfanticide). Probable
cause was found however, and the
defendant was bound over to Su-
neror court and ordered Held
without b I'd.
The wife of Marine non-com-
missioned officer, Mrs. Smith ad-
mitted burying her baby girl after
it died, according to police. The
body was found last week under
the back steps of a residence at
III South Second street. She was
arrested by Wilmington officers
Friday. about 80 hours after the
body was found.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
Obituaries
MARSHAL G. HANEy

Funeral services for Marshal
Graham Haney, four-year-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. H.neu
Izlo South Third street, who died
Monday in James Walker Mem.
ORAL hospital, were conducted at d
p. m. yesterday at 1118 South
Fourth street by the Rev, E w
Halleck, pastor of St. Johns Epis.
copal church. Burial was in Belle
vue cemetery.
Surviving besides his naren+s ;e
one brother, Johnnie Haney, of VIII
mington.
Active pallbearers were John
Hammonds, Robert Hamr1onds. I
c. Mcdonald and Lerlwood Bell.
MRS. MARY PIERCE
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary
Pierce, rs, were held yesterday at
the Trinity Methodist church near
Burgaw by the Rev. 1. B. Straw
bridge. Burial was in the church
cemetery.
Surviving Mrs. Pierce, who died
Monday at the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. M. F. Creech, lid Mes
bitt Courts, are her husband, C. C.
Pierre, of Burgaw, two daughters,
Mrs. R. C. Hardison and Mrs.
Creech, both of Wilmington; son,
j. w. Pierre, of Graham; and
three brothers, J. A. and Tom Cam
field, both of Wilmington, and Pa
trirk Garfield, of Burgaw.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
BIG THREE TALKS
DEFINITELY OPEN
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lief that Roosevelt and Stain might
compromise on a majority vote
on most questions but requiring
unanimity when deciding upon
military action against an aggres-
sor.
Indicating German interest in
the conference, the German press
and radio carried thousands OF
words seeking to bolster the home
front against an expected demand
for German capitulation.
Foremost problem on the meet
ing's agenda undoubtedly was the
military finish Of Germany then
the political and economic aspects
of reshaping Germany, Europe ano
the world. The conference was pre-
ceded by extensive exchanges oil
views and by personal conversa-
tons between the White House ano
No. 10 Downing street, as well as
by Harry Hopkins information
tour of Britain, France and Ita.
ly.
-V--
The part of Australia under cul-
tivation does not exceed the area
of the state of Maine.
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CITY-EXTENSI0N
BILL WINS 0KAY
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spearheaded by City PLANNING
Board Chairman Henry r. Emory
who furnished the committee with
a condensed version of the plans
and purposes behind the bill. He
laid special emphasis on the plans
'flexibility'', which allows it te
be put into operation within three
months after any future City Coun.
Gil election, and on other features
worked out, he said, without
"guesswork'' and with an eye te
shortcomings which had trippeo
previous annexation projects.
Leading spirit among the oppo.
sition delegation, which also in.
cluded Capt. j. G.. Gholston, J.
Frank Hacker, Jack Swart, H,
Adams, c. H. Trask and Freeman
Plttman, was W. K. Rhodes, Jr.,
attorney, who initially asked the
committee for ten minutes. He
stretched it to thirty-five and used
it to compare City-extension with
the gobbling of Europe's small
states by aggressor nations, to
call the combined vote of City and
suburbs on extension ''unde1no.
cratic' and to picture his fellow
suburbanites as ''the salt of the
earth but folks of modest means. .
unable to bear the taxes and as
sessments likely to be imposed
by the City.
Although he said of the ex-
tension-measure. in any form, eve
won't like the BILL" he pressed for
an amendment which he said plan.
ming board members had agreed
to in a conference the preceding
night. This limited the possible
action of the bill to calling one
election, the results of which would
be final without additional legis-
lation. Mr.. LeGrand denied any
intent on his part to make the
measure what Mr.. Rhodes called
"a perpetual enabling act" and
the cosnmitteer inserted the
amendment.
To Mr.. Rhodes and Mr.. Hack
ler's contention that extension dur
ing the war was "untimely,'' in
view of War Manpower Commits
sion dlrectives urging communi-
ties to undertake no unnecessary
public works, Mr.. Campbell re-
torted that the earliest possible
initiation of City services to the
suburbs would take place in De
cember, 1915, and that if the
manpoWer shortage continued I'm.
abated, the bill provided for de-
ferment of the project.
He further told the committee
that all previous extension-pro-
posals during his thirty years
public life had been met with the
same objection, that they were
"inopportune' and that present
war-caused population growth had
rendered early service to the sub.
urban areas actually necessary as
well as desirable.
The Committees roll-can and
vote followed shortly, giving the
LeGrand bill a unanimous send
off. 1t will 60 through report.
reading in the House tomorrow
be voted on probably this week
and go to a Senate committee. Sen.
Roy Rowe, chairman of the Sen.
ate Counties, Cities and Towns
committee, was present at today's
hearing.
Mr.. LeGrand predicted easy
passage of the bill in the House.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-02-07
Woman Reported Missing
From Home At Chadbourn

Donnie D. soles, an employe OF
the shipward, reported yesterday
that his wife. Mrs. Mabel Marie
SoIes. of Chadbourn. had been mis-
sing since January 27 and offered a
S25 reward for information as to
her whereabouts.
The mother of two children, she
was described as being feet, 4
inches tall, weighing about 140
pounds and having closest blue
eyes and black hair.
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War Department Official
Pleads For Labor Draft
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Of respite, that the momentum
against them will be maintained
until their final defeat is an ac-
complished fact
Meanwhile Rep. May Norton Cd
ND and "a other House members
who voted for the House manpower
control bill wrote Senator Thomas
that they are pleased to hear that
the Senate committee is consider
ing making the Office of War Mo-
Utilization or the War Manpower
Commission tn e administrative
agency for the work,