The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-13

port Chaplains and taken aboard ships" Major Madara's letter ex- plains that because wounded men are now being brought back on transport ships, these magazines will be kept on the ships for the re- turn voyage, instead of being left in England for use in hospitals and camps on the other side. Major Madara emphasizes the fact that because of the crowded condition of the ships, the men have little opportunity to move about and therefore especially well come the opportunity given by books and magazines to give their minds and spirits larger view. He states that even though the men may never know the names of the don- ors, they will appreciate and use all that is sent them in the way of reading-matter.
 Books as well as magazines suit able for men in service, may be left at St. Michaels Parish House marked "Woman's Auxiliary"
 Oo(d Ol uIUouCu GdoLC1 QlIu OLllC1 greeting cards may also be donated with the assurance that they will reach institutions and individuals that will welcome them. Some cards are transposed into menus, others made into scrap books for chill drens hospitals, while those in good condition may be used a second time, by those unable to afford the purchase of new greeting cards.
 Jewelry. games, knick-knacks and party clothing like high-heeled shoes and scarves are needed at Rock Point school, Burlington, Ver- mont.
 Twenty-nine children were regis tered at the Naugatuck Day Nursery during March, according to the monthly report given by Mrs. Harry Krell Nursery superintendent, at an adjourned meeting of the board. There Is a waiting list for the Nursery, also.
 266 members were reported by Mrs. G. Dana Warner, treasurer as having paid their dues for the year WAASh CbbQC O1l way 1St.
 Mrs. Kenneth E. Johnson, chair man of building committee stated that the playground equipment was being put in order for the Spring and Summer days when the boys and girls spend their waxing hours in the playground in the rear of the Nursery yard.
 Mrs. Clarence E. Austin, president reported that group of volunteers were giving time each week to en- tertaining the children with games and songs.
 Donations which were received with thanks included clothing, a high chair, magazines, sandwiches and cake. canned string -beans, jelly. dessert packages and twelve vol umes of the Children's Hours. These were given by Mir. Freedman Company, Mrs. William Chittenden Mrs. J. Aquavia, Mrs. Earl Bird. the Congregational Young Peoples So- ciety, Mrs. Donald c. MacVicar. Mrs. G. Walsh. Mrs. John Thomp. son, Mrs. Conrad Ham and the A'~o60VuSA 11iBu SCLlOOl.
 Miss Jeanne Chiswell, teller at the Naugatuck Savings bank, and Miss Jean Grabowski, inspector at the Naugatuck Glass Co.,, have re- turned from a two weeks vacation in Hampton. Va, where they were the guests of Staff sergt. and Mrs. Donald Linhard Mrs. Linhard is the former Jane Chiswell.
 Joseph O'Donnell McGinnis of the Boot Room. U. s. Rubber Co, was honored at a farewell party at the Blue Moon restaurant, Thursday afternoon.
 A delicious dinner was served and songs were rendered by Michael Bryck and Russel Sherry.
 Forty girl employees of the boot rot m attended the affair. A purse was presented Mir. McGinniS.