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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20

amounts of money they had because they hadn't spent their years pay. made them buyers on the black mar ket as well as sellers. As sellers they had as rivals those Germans who, taking advantage of the disorder of the last days before the fall of Ber- lin, had robbed warehouses.
 On the other hand, regular food stores didn't get any more food and thus the public was forced to go on the black market more than before. Since they had almost no money left-bank accounts having been frozen and money having been stolen--a large scale barter system developed.
 Then came the British and Amer ican troops, who possessed watches, coffee and food rations and soon found out that such goods com- manded terrific prices. About week ago butter sold for 1000 marks, meat 250 marks. Coffee, whose price was lowered in the hope that Amer jeans would import large quantities, cost 500 marks.
 Soon the Germans themselves were unable to compete, content ing themselves to trade and make slight profits, while the Russians and Americans were real partners in the black market. Prices now are quoted only in dollars. One dol lar equals 10 occupational marks. which is the only trading money available.
 Cigarettes scared to one to two dollars a piece. Watches which brought $500, since the Russians are unsuitable in their demand for timepieces, naively preferring cheap but fancy ones, such as Mickey Mouse watches.
 Tn the meantime, to heighten the confusion, genuine dollars are trad ed at 300 marks, the pound sterling accordingly. The black market has become so fantastic 1t is almost un-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
9t 9mA 4te1e
by Bob Hope

about. After three years and eight months and seven days of working and waiting. 1t was pos- sible to start making plans again for life of peace that lies ahead One of the main topics of con- versation now is whether the atomic bomb or Russia's entry into the war brought it to such a fast and unexpected close. But we all know that what really made those headlines, reading, "Peace!" possible was the spirit of those heroic American kids who gave their lives at Tarawa, Oki- nawa, Two Jima, Saipan, New Guinea and all those other bloody spots of white beaches of the Pa- cific. This peace is what they died for and we've all got to make sure we use the intelligence. both military and civil, that will keep it for them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20

HEIDELBERG. Germany, Aug. 20-It was a. m. here when we heard that the was was over. Wed just finished two evening shows at the Heidelberg Capitol theater for the 7th Army headquarters and the 84th Division boys and was playing table tennis with Pfc. Stanley W:ese in our billet at the Schloss hotel. Pfc. Bonner P. Jennings, of Washington, came running in and said Its finisedl The wars overl" Gale Robbins, whose husband is in the air force in the Paficic, let out the first scream. Wiese, whom the guys call Brooklyn, put down his pad- dle, and said: This may get me back to Gods country-Flatbush." Sgts. Pat Rosinsld, of Duryea, Pa, and Aldo Denatoni. of Chicago, started shaking hands all arounnd and pounding everyone on the back. It. Col. Donald Durfee turned to It. Lloyd Martin, of Seneca, s. C., with a big smile and said: Well, Lloyd, it looks like we'll be out of work soon. J Mike Dohmen, our sound techni- clan from Humphrey, Neb., grinned and took out some ragged photo- graphs and started looking at them. Mike has 3-year old kid in the States whom he's never seen. .1st It. James Gilman, from Eastbank, W. ", ran out of the room and came back with a bottle of bourbon-real bour- bon. "I've been saving this" he said, "until I made sure" Then he began pouring drinks all around.
 But to tell the truth, the gaiety there was a little forced. Our collective response to the great news was more like d sigh than a cheer. We had our drinks but no one went back for second. I think we all felt there wasn't time for any real celebrating. There was too much to think
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
WATERVILLE Correspondent; Mrs. Gertrude Lane: Telephone 3-65Il
Drum Corps To Toke Part In State Meet
 Event CeIebrotes
 Casper s. Dovis
 10th Birthduy

Waterville, Aug. 20.-The Casper s Drum Corps will sponsor a Fife. Drum and Bugle Corp meet on Sat- urday at the Sprague school gym from p. m. to midnight. About 30 drum corps from all over the state are expected to take part. There will be a street parade dur ing the late afternoon and dancing will be held between contests at the gym. This meet is in celebration of the Casper Davis Corps tenth birth- day.
 Meetings
 The Swedish Weaving club will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. John w. Platt, Jr., on Pat terson Court.
 The weekly Prayer meeting will be held tomorrow evening at 8 O. clock at Gospel Hall on ,f1omas- ton avenue.
 Sgt. Batten Arriving
 Sgt. Frederick Batten, son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Batten of Hunt ington avenue, who has been sta- Lioned overseas with the 30th Di- vision, 23oth Field Artillery for nine months, is scheduled to arrive this week in this country aboard the Queen Mary. It is due to arrive on Wednesday. Fred has been in battles ill France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg He enlisted in the ser- vice in July, 1942.
 Vile Briefs
 Jack Seeley and Irving Seeley of Sheffield terrace spent the week end New York city.
 Miss Rosemary Almeida and Miss Alice Lane spent the day yesterday at Bristol.
 MT. and Mrs Homer Rood of Thomaston avenue were recent visi- tors with friends in New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. James Hughes of Yale street are parents of a daugh- ter born August 18th at St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Hughes is the for mer Anna Lambert, daughter Of William Lambert, ST., of Sprague street.
 MT. and Mrs. wesley Rood and George Lane spent Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Schumann of Winchester.
 William Lafferty of Thomaston avenue was a recent visitor with friends and relatives in East Hart ford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
BY CURT RIESS

Copyright. 1945, NIA Service, Incl
 Berlin, Aug. 20.-Special units of military police are being called into Berlin by the three occupying pow CTS to stamp out black market &C., tivities. Many of the military police units now in Berlin are themselves involved in the black market. A large scale purge will start any day, according to detailed plans now be- ing worked out by experts.
 The four centers of black mar ket activities near the Reichstag, the Imperial Castle, Alexander platz and Kurfeudstandamm will soon be wiped out, but authori- ties fear the black market won't disappear, but will simply go un- derground. It may continue thus for many years.
 Russians, American and British troops form only the surface of the black market, but aren't an integral part. The black market exists and has existed for the last five years in Berlin, because some people have enormous amounts of money and are unable vo spend it legally. Oth- CTS would starve if they couldn't buy illegally Still others would perish if they could not make money on the black market. Berlin offers an ideal background for black market activi- ties. It has b3en and still is a cisy where anything goes"
 Just now Berlin is going through period comparable to the imitation of the early twenties. As then, large gangs trading in everything have formed. An entire Berlin under world. about which the outer world knows almost nothing, sells any, thing from pound of butter to an ounce of morphine.
 The black market took on terrific dimensions after 1941. In the spring of 1914 butter cost 200 marks, cof- fee 1000 marks, tea 1900 marks, on the black market in the western part of Berlin, while downtown prices were 30 per cent lower. Shoes cost 300 to soc marks, material for suit 1000 to 2000 marks. Until the end of the war prices were constantly soaring. Black mar kes dealings were concluded in cafes and restaurants Many foreign workers were in this business Many persons lived illegally. and needed black market food for which they could have paid only if they made enormous amounts on the black market. The police and even the Gestapo allowed its members and stool pigeons to make additional money if their superiors were cut in
 BUYERS AND SELLERS
 This situation was fantistic since average monthly salaries o1 stenographers were 200 marks accountant $50 marks, and untrain- ed workers 240 marks. before deduc- tion of taxes. One underground or ganization that kept alive 10 illegal operators had to spend 10000 mark! weekly for food and furnished rooms.
 The situation changed some what when the Russians invaded Berlin. because they took away ant partly burned a large amount oi German money. They also requisi. tioned large stocks of food and in' dividually footed watches and jew, elry.
 This, together with the large
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20

Curt Reiss, author and journal ist, is in Berlin on assignment for NEA Service. A native of the Ger man capital, he has access to many news sources available to few correspondents. This is an- other of his exclusive dispatches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Infontry's Bake Attended by 15O

More than 150 persons attended the clambake of the 304th Infan- try association yesterday at Guer- tins Grove on Thomaston road. Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Episcopal church and state department chaplain of the American Legion, was the princi- pal speaker.
 Other speakers included: Capt. Anson McCook of Hartford, Comdr. William Dillon, Thomas Fleming, Fenton Niver, and John Brickel, chairman of the arrangements ccm- mittee.
 Entertainment was supplied by William Grant. who played the ac- cordion, and Peter Ward, who ren- dered vocal selections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Circus Opens his Evening First Show Set
 For ' O'Clock

All is in readiness for the gala opening performance tonight at Mu- nicipal Stadium of the 1945 Circus Revue and County Fair being pre- Sented all this week under the sponsorship of the church of St John of the Cross.
 The giant stage has been set up and decorated and 'Sharkey" the seals huge glass tank set in place. the midway with its country fair atmosphere gaily dressed and promptly at p. m.. the first blar- ing notes of the circus band will launch the show on its six day en- gagement in Waterbury.
 There will be a second perform alce tonight at 9:45 and thereafter three complete performances daily al FOO and 9:45 with a matinee for schoolchildren daily at 2:30 at which time they will be in the capable hands of the parishioners of the church of St. John of the Cross who sgill act the part of dyed-in- -the-wool circus attaches all this week.
 The show is being held in the stadium in order to eliminate the use of tent for its presentation and thus the circus fans enjoyment cf the show will be enhanced by this safety precaution.
 Daring aerialists, the man on the flying trapeZe. arenic champions, clowns galore and trained wild an- 1nals acts will provide an after oon or evening of good wholesome eaiertainment circus lovers will rel fsh and there will be plenty of en- Isftainment for young ard old on tae big Country Fair midway be- tween performances.
 Sherkey. the wonSer seal. star ot f.age, screen and radio is really i.ie star of the circus but there are iher great acts vieing with him tor audience favor. Including is the Fly iag Lamar Troupe, sensational cast }1E neriaiists. the Tlen Tsi Liu Troupe of Chinese balancers and jI1s4isrs, Also Pallenberg's giant 7rfQrming Russian bears, Al Libby
 Betty, comedy cyclists, Berniee, }cnfing thrills i50 feet in the air, { It Morris Brothers. thrilling wire |slkffs, bozo cnsno. king Of pan. ] AliNIsts and his congress Of funny fINns Happy Stanley. . whole |'0N 'n llifaself and countless other 2 iIafIIonk,
 I1efs Will Dc something doing at f|fenf every minute from the
 ne gates open until lights out,
 M & r, bus lines run direct 70
 N'aaillm and there k ample
 N''IH space for circus fans who
 '<I q drive thelf 0wn ears,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
FoIxone Troins For Police Job

Paul R, Palgone Of WateFtewn and Edward eehalleF. ToFrinetoE, are among % men who have entered the State Police training eiAM Al Bethany Barracks. The men will undergo c training period es three months with graduation enefel1oi on November %, f
 The course q study includes ~ ' efal eaueal|on. Ee8tH0I0NY, eee ~ NnHIIE'l. public s.|7ss E|I. iIla .fe|nai' |1I Ez4efaphf. Isz8' Gsi|e |INI' If e4s'fH 8Ila EHI1I1&| .9Hs1l|1I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
State Auto Experiment. Reorqonized Four Divisions
 To Offer Public
 More Efficiency

Following in the wake of the lift ing of restrictions on gasoline ra- Eioning. Col. Elmer s. Watson, State Mctcr vehicles Commissioner, to- day announced the department would be reorganized into four divi- sions to give the public more effi- cient service. The four divisions will replace the l2 existing agencies.
 The reorganization will not elim- inate any services to the public, hut rather win regroup existing de- parbments into the four new depart lnents in order to handle better tlle forthcoming increase of work. It is expected that the work of the department will increase gHeat- ly with more cars on the roads and the increase in consumption of gas- oline.
 The purpose of this reorganiza- ton is to place the entire depart 1nent on better business basis and coordinate activities so that on an overall basis it will function more efficiently" Col. Watson said. Present employees will be kept and at present no reduction in the size of the department is contemplated" !"
 Col. Watson pointed out that at present there are 398 persons work ing in the department. It is likely that with the end of gasoline ra- tioning and increase in the num- bel of passenger cars, more em- ployes may be added to the de- partment to handle the increased work.
 Announcement of the proposed re- olganization was contained in letter to employees of the depart ment by Col, Watson which fol- lows:
 "It has been decided to organize the Motor Vehicle Department into four divisions, i.e., Division of Reg istry, Division of Engineering and Inspection, Division of Administra- ton and Division of Operator Con- trol.
 ''The Division of Registry will embrace the functions formerly performed by the chief clerk. The Division of Engineering and h. spection Sections. The Division of Administration will embrace the Gasoline Section, Payroll and Per soEnel Section and general admin istrative duties. The Division of Operator Control will embrace the Suspension, Financial Responsibil- ity, Complaint and Hearing Sec tiCns. The Dealers and Repairers' Section will be divided between the Division of Registry and the Divi- sion of Engineering and Inspection.
 Subject to the approval of the Personnel Department, the Division Of Registry will be headed by John T. Savers: the Division of Engineer ing and Inspection by Wilbur L. Cross. Jr.; the Division of Admin istration by Frederick F. Wood cock. and the Division of Operator Control by MT. Francis w. Hogan.
 This organization has been thor oughly studied and there will be no drastic changes in the Motor Vehicle Department, as is now con- stituted. but it will simplify the control and administration of the numerous sections now in operation. lt is planned that these changes will take place during the next year and that no great changes are an- ticipated immediately. The present employees of the department will continue in their positions and it E not contemplated that any reduc- ton in the size of the department will be effected
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
Child Core Center
 Funds Discontinued

Federal funds provided under the Lanham Act for two child care cen- ters in Waterbury have been dis continued, according to curtail- ment announced yesterday by the Federal Works Agency. The discon- tinuance, scheduled for Oct. 31, will affect the Kingsbury and Long Hill child care centers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20
GREASE FIRE

Firemen of Engine Company 3 and 4, Truck and the Booster re- sponded to a call at 59 Fuller street last night when pan of grease ignited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-20

S0WN ~
 "Tuh most uv us August haZ always been associated with lazy summer days. vacations, TO- rEnce. But August, 1945, promptly shed her halo an started out maxim history with all tn zeal of a tiger set fer tn kill. First there wuZ tn atomic bomb which turned yesterdays fantasy intuh t'day's fact an wuz startlin' enough tuh scare a her. init right out uv his cave. Next came tn Presidents warnin' tuh Japan tuh surrender-or else! Then Russia declared war on the Nips-but this news was sub merged quicker'n a kindly im- pulse as tn second atomic bomb brought Japan's offer tuh sur- render an set tn world on its eavesdroppin' ear. When August kicked over tn traces, she must we chosen as her theme song, All or Nothin' at AT"
 DOIN'S ROUND TOWN: MONDAY, August 2O-
 The big 1945 circus revue and country fair. being presented under the sponsorship of the Church of St. John of The Cross. begins a one-week en- gagement on Monday at Muni- cipal Stadium on Watertown Ave.
 TUESDAY, August 2l--
 Mrs. Anna Book, ClematiS Ave- nue. will be hostess at the arl- nual picnic of the Winona Re. bekah Past Noble Grand Asso. citation, Tuesday afternoon and evening, Aug. 2l. at her home. The picinic will be held rain or shine.
 WEDNESDAY,, August 22-
 Members of the Sunshine So- ciety of the First Lutheran Church will hold an outing Wednesday at the home of Mrs, Robert Litfin, Middlebury. THURSDAY. September i3--
 Members of Alpha Phi Omega Sorority will hold Q reunion dinner, Sept. i3 at 7:3o at The Elton. Members Of the ar- Tangement committee include Mrs. Joseph Prisayage and Mrs. Philip Kelly.
 one thing you kin allus count on-Cashln's Dairy Products are th' finest you kin set anywhere. Have you tried cashins Homo. seniEed Milk yeti ft's delicious -afi' mighty good ter you. cashs in's Momofenized Milk has cream to every drop~-thet means every member uv th, family alle 6 share uv th' vilamln A thols found Co tn cream. iIomogens lzed Mllk A easier tah digest an ii'a perfect fer nll slaes on th' tnblS oF fsF eookln' 1tk lt l'aay,"
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1945-05-01
COMMUNITY MOTHERS
GIVEN HONORS WITH
CHILDREN'S TALENTS
By L. S. QUIANIO

Homage was paid to mothers at
Maryknoll Hall Sunday afternoon,
celebrating Mothers Day. And 1t
was triumph for mothers, too,
for they were present to witness
the exhibition of talents of their
children in music, songs AID in
the play rendition of Version of
Modern Cinderella" 1t was an ap-
preciative, enthusiastic and ca
pacity crowd that witnessed the
performances.
Participants in the musical lit
erary program were Dolores Do
mingo, Herminia De Cano, Mel
Choir De Cano, Albert Acena, Di-
ana Floresca, Adeline Bernardino,
Nancy Jaminez, Jacqueline Pasco,
Frederick Floresca, Theresa Gao
dac, V. Florendo Anita Villar,
Aurelio Simon, Jr., Violet Bernar
dino, Rosaline Mendoza, Ermilino
Beltran and Sonny Mendoza.
The cast of the play presented
by the Philippine Teen-Agers'
Club was composed of Virginia
Florendo, John Duyungan, Do
lores Domingo, Mary Louise Cobb,
Mildred Florendo, Anita Villar,
Manolita Puyungan, Shirley Obil-
10, Virgil Duyungan, Adelia Pa
garen, Orencio Duyungan Fred
erick Floresca, Daniel Duyungan,
Diana Mislang and Nancy Ordona.
The celebration was under the
auspices of the Filipino Commu-
nifty of Seattle. Young Roy Mi
lanio acted as master of cere-
monies.
Mrs. Belen Braganza opened the
program, paying tribute to cooper
alton given by Sister ST. Agnes,
Mary Gregory. Mary Consolata,
Mary immaculate, Marie Denise,
and Father John F. Walsh, spiri-
tual advisor of Seattle Filipinos.
Thanks are also due to ST. James
Cathedral for the part played by
it's String Ensemble. Mrs. Aurelia
Domingo gave the closing re-
marks.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1945-05-01
SGT. CABABA
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the Purple Heart for wounds re-
ceived from enemy action when
his boat was bombed and hit dur
ing the invasion of Leyte. In ad-
dition, he wears the Good Con-
duct Medal and is entitled to
wear the Asiatic-Pacific Service
Ribbon and the Philippine LIBERIA
ton Ribbon.
He was formerly employed by
Libby Mcneil & Libby in Bristol
Bay, Alaska, and member of the
Cannery Workers and Farm La
borers Union, No. z, of Seattle,
Wash. A Filipino by birth, he has
been away from his homeland for
II years, returning there to par
ticipate in her liberation. His folks
are still in Jap-held Philippine ter
ritory and he has not seen OF
heard of them since arriving in
the Philippines.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1945-05-01
JosUE PROMOTED
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and Farm Laborers' Union in Sc
attic before he entered the army,
attended Queen Anne High School
and the University of Washing
ton.
His Purple Heart was for
wounds received during the Jap
bombings in Leyte, his Bronze
Star for "meritorious achieve
ment' in helping reestablish civil
government in the Philippines.
He is a graduate of the Anti
Aircraft Artillery Officer Candi-
date School, Camp Davis, N. c.
A brother, Severe l. Josue, is with
the Seabees in the Asiatic The
alter.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1945-05-01

An up-and-coming debutante is
Anita ViIar. Her characteristic
Filipino mannerisms and very en-
gaging personality bring US into
day-dreaming of the once happy
days we spent with beautiful and
sweet daIagas back home, the
Pearl of the Orient Seas.
Who ever gave the nickname,
"Butterbug" to Sammy Quejada
surely can't be accused of being
not in full possession of his senses.
For just try to watch him do the
jitterbug and it's a good bet that
you'll be with me when say that
he can do it lot smoother than
a stunned bug sliding on melted
butter.
Wonder what lovely Dolores
MalIori felt that night she got her
first taste Of the social whirIigig
of the community? II was, so
was told, her first introduction in
to society, ! mean, public dance.
She's only sixteen, you know. OH
you're 5000 sweet!
Felix Zamora, the song-bird, is
often seen sporting a nice-looking
car. And no oftener too is seen
nice-looking mestiza driving along
with him. Could she be the an
swer to his prayer of long ago
when he said, I'm going to get |
married if the right girl comes
along"
Eleseo S. Mona is surely the
unluckiest guy that | can think of |
now. Imagine him to be some
where in the Philippines when
his precious heartbeat, extraVa-
eantly beautiful Ernestine Suico
of Kentucky, is in town for a good
three months vacation Poor Eli!
1t looks as if Ester can't make
up her mind. Engaged to be mar
ried to Frank Y. Suit, she has left
for her home town to well,
guess, think it over. l know it's
a womans prerogative to change
her mind, but won't you please
give up that right? The road of
true love is never smooth, you
know.
Filipino forum. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1928-196?, 1945-05-01
Chinatown Whispers
BY the Rambling Reporter

| The absence of cute Betty Gill
vert of Auburn was very conspicu-
Gus to many at the inaugural
dance of the FCSV. Her many
friends and ardent admirers have
missed her very much, was told,
especially ~ Won't you please
grace the next dance with your
presence to ease that pain in his
heart, and in that of many others?
Like the Rip Van Wrinkle, to
Nick Albano Lagasca, the one who
made himself SO scarce in China
town, came back once in many
years and wondered at the thrill
of all he saw. He almost forgot
all about night clubs, and the
many femmes that make the clubs.
So, upon his return for a once
over he said, Gee, / forgot all
about the girls here. Well, when
you got one with you, you have
got one"
CIV. M. could we'll be mistaken
for Ann Sothern, M-G-M picture
star. Her engaging personality and
arresting smile have established
her as a leading faVorite among
the boys at the club.
]. F. may forget and fail to
show on a date, but she does not
miss and fail to attend church
services during Sundays, so was
told Give me your heart, Jean"