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The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-04-13
THROUGH THE SENTINEL PERISCOPE

Tragedy struck the nation yes terday with the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt Tragedy and shock not only for our nation but for na- tions around the globe Loss of this greatest living American is be- ing felt from the most remote is lands of the Pacific where our men were fighting for him and with him. to the farthest reaches of con tinents where live people who had put their thust and confidence in this great American who had led his country back from depression to prosperity and through the darkest days of war to within sight of vic tory. It seems fronical that he, who worked hardest and longest for peace should be taken so short of his goal.
 Franklin Roosevelt was a friend of the common people. He came of earliest settlers in this country when America was new. From these ancestors he inherited vision, love of his fellow man and love of uD- erty. The war, we know, hung heaF- ily on his shoulders, for with four sons of his own in the service, he knew and shared intimately [ h e1 anxiety and uncertainty which thousands of other parents eXper- fence. But he never swerved from duty and drove himself farther ana longer than perhaps more physl-
 might 1n
 It is one of the magnificent qual- ities of democracy that the loss oI even so vital leader can cause, es- pecially in times like these, so com paratiyely slight a ripple on the political sea. A little more than two hours after the Presidents death Vice President Harry s. Tru- man. in simple ceremony, became President The war continued on and wheels of industry kept turn ing If men on the fighting fronts were shocked and stunned, news Of the death of their commander-in- chief seemed only to inspire them with greater fervency to carry on l for him. History has all too often shown us nations and armies Whlch fell to pieces at death of their lead CT, but democracy is not welded or such weak material.
 The job ahead of Harry 5. Iru- man is not easy and he, probably, l would be the rfist to admit the Her culean task of filling Franklin D. Roosevelts shoes. To Truman will fall the worry of finishing up the war. making the peace and the manning and reconstruction of a post war, war-torn world. It is no sicple assignment but we are sure that the people of America and the world will be behind him. He will gain strength from their confid- ence, the trust of parents, wives and relatives of our fighting men. People of the entire world will look to him for leadership and inspira- ton because America has always stood for these things.
 But never as long as this gener- ation lives, and the next generation comes up, never as long as history books are printed and stories of courage, unselfish service and self sacrifice are written will the peo- pie of this nation, or any nation, forget Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-04-13

Death of Roosevelt brings a real loss to the Governor of Alaska for he was a personal friend of the late President They attended Harvard University together where Roosevelt graduated in law and Alaska's Gov =rnor graduated in medicine With
 an M. D. degree. Later Gruening turned from medicine to newspaper
 land magazine writing following
 1hat field in South America, Europe
 and Mexico before he became editor
 of a large Boston paper But down
 through the years he and the Pres ldent kept alive the mutual friend ship which started on Harvard g campus.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-04-13

velt would have done. He asked athe Roosevelt cabinet to stay anC
 gave assurance the United Nations Ssan Francisco conference would op len as scheduled. He said the war lon all fronts would be prosecuted to the utmost He took up his dut
 lies at the White House today.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-04-13
War in Europe
 All But Finished
 Army Heads Say

without his presence .it becomes even more our duty to carry on a- long the paths Of his shining leadership with the memory of his courage, his gallantry, his clear vision inspiring us to achieve the
 goals toward which he was guiding our ship of state"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-04-13

By Carolyn Mickelson The All weekly meeting was friday, April 6. Six members sewed m tea towels.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-04-13
HAS RELAPSE

Mike Klasoff, Wrangell shoemaker, was reported suffering a relapse and Is again confined to his bed. He has been i'll for some time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-28

cts New Years Day. u
The eyes of the wounded watch you. Their
faces follow your progress down the long lines
of white hospital beds.
Could you smile at them and say, Happy
New Year.? The words would stick in your
throat!
For them, this New Year holds no promise,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-28
in a Hospital?

except of pain The legless, the armless, the sick,
and wounded gave themselves for our victory.
What can we give them in return?
Surely not words. Not the empty brightness
of a New Years greeting. For these, above all,
deserve their country's best.
It's up to you to see they get it!
The best of medicine, and doctors, and nurs-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-28
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CUNDAy1
OCHOOL Lesson
By HAROLD, l.. LwMDQUIST, d. N
OF The Moody Bible Institute of Chicago.
Released by Western Newspaper Union.
Lesson for December 80

Lesson subjects and Scripture texts se--
lected and copyrighted by International
Council of Religious Education: used By
permission.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-28
WORLD FELLOWSHIP
OF CHRISTIANS

LESSON TEXT-Acts f0:34-4&
GOLDEN TEXT-The same Lord over all
is rich unto all that call upon Him.-Romans
1912.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1945-12-28

ing. The best of hospitals, and care for their
wounds of body and spirit. The best of every.
thing they want and need to make their New
Year bearable.
How can you do it?
Buy Bonds! Buy Victory Bonds your New
Years greeting to the men who bought our
Victory!
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-11-22

II you want TO play the role OF
a generous Santa this Christmas
on a thrifty tax-free basis. you Il
be wise to take your cue from cur
rent costume jewelry showings and
make smart copies from novelty
plastic, ceramic and metal out'
tons that local sewing centers
feature at their notions counters.
You'll find it's easy to do an all
out Job of bestoWing charming
remembrances just by the simple
expedient Of selecting suitable but
tons, getting your hands on paste
pot and pair Of miniature pliers
the only equipment needed for
iewelry making. The good news
about this type Of personalized
gift is that you needn't be stymled
by shortages, because there's a
wonderful collection of neN but
tons in simulated tortoise shell,
opaque and translucent plastic, in
a wide range of colors, sizes,
shapes, and designs at local sew
ing centers througheT the coun-
try. So it's simple matter for
any amateur to take her lead from
high-style jewelry designers and
work out button magic with profess
sional flourish. The most glamor-
Gus gift that you can give any
young woman this Christmas is a
pair of sparkling combs for her
hair. These, mirrored in the pic
ture above, are made quickly by
adding four huge, shimmerlng SIM
ulated tortoise shell buttons that
local sewing centers feature, to
TIE front side of outstanding, plain
side combs. Because costume
combs are so fashionable and flat
tering to either upswept or page
boy coiffures, they are sure 70
please gifts for every lady on your
list. Since they are inexpensive
and easy to make, they are won
derful extra" gifts too!
There are many last minute gifts
that you can make in a jiffy. Els.
pecially suitable, too, are these lit
tie gifts thatlare made with loving
care. Into this category, the felt
needle case and heart-shaped pin.
cushion fit eminently. The sun
bonnet-baby needle case is made
of brightly-colored felt; trimmed
with an oldfashioned lace and
flewer-embroidered bouquet, which
holds the hooded thimble in place.
Lace edges the saddle-stitched hem
line and ribbon steamers accent
the back Of the bonnet. The little
coat opens and inside there is a
pad for needles and pins. The
stout heart pincushion is made of
glazed floral print and trimmed
with white cotton moss fringe,
made with the sewing machine S
handicraft guide attachment.
What could be more appropriate
for a sewing-minded friend than
one + these minute-size wing
chi sewing boxes? Exquisitely
cut, lifted and stitched, and made
to conform with your local sewing
center's expert instruction in slip.
covering. For once you have
learned the fundamentals of slip.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-11-22
Little Gifts Of Luxury
Propide Fun In Making

COVERING for these miniatures. you
will be able to tackle the major
operation Of empowering your own
furniture later on. The framework
OF this little chair is cardboard.
Over it 60 thin layers OF padding,
and the outside covering is flower
sprigeed cotton. The chair seat
is heavily padded for use as pin
cushion, and is fastened at the
back only.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18

have done very great damage, and the German guards are furious.
 Two Of them who knew 1 speak German parked themselves near me that afternoon and began a long dialogue spiced with phrases like beasts in human form" air gang sters" and "murderers of little chil- dren."
 There is a we'll fostered legend which most Germans If they had any sense would disprove sooner or | later with their own eyes, that all American bombers have Negro CT ews This is supposed to stimulate moral Indignation i' the people who have been steeped over 10 years in Hit ler's race theories.
 What with hunger air raids and the complete indifference Of the Germans toward all prisoners, life here is one big pain in the neck.
 Sirens blare away several times a day and sometimes two or three times night. Each time everyone must leave his barracks and dive for safety into what the Germans call their air raid shelters. For enlisted men these are just lot of uncov- cred trenches running around the edges of big central courtyard.
 Officers presumably being more valuable from German point of view, were herded into a series Of low-arched cellars under a shaky old building where we would inev- itably be buried under tons of rub ble if anything hit us.
 Once We saw three target indica- tors go down beyond balloon bar rage which guards the Kehh bridge, one Of the most vital crossings on the Rhine. The Germans all claimed three planes were shot down, and when we laughed they were furious.
 Air raids, however, are only a per- iodic nuisance. Hunger is with us night and day.
 There is no question here of get ting meat, cheese, sausage fruit or other things which fighting soldiers receive, as we are supposed to under the Geneva convention. Our basic ration consists of a loaf of heavy sour bread per man every six days plus one-fourth pint ersatz jam, a quarter pound of margarine and a quarter pound of sugar a day for l2 men.
 Our best meal each day is about a pint of grayish soup vaguely fa- vored with carrots, barley and cab bage or what looks like eel grass. It has been known to contain shred of meat.
 Everyone's stomach is caving in. The constant craving for food Is so strong nobody thinks about any thing else.
 It. Harold Fucker of Bronx, N. Y. who is the contingent's funny man remarked after the soup today-a cold fall day:
 T hope nobody tells a dirty story because if they did I would blush and my feet would freeze"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Spotlight Salute"
 Wednesday Evening
Vincent Lopez and Special Guest Artists to Honor
 Chase Company War Workers at State Armory

coast over l93 stations of the Blue network, with Waterbury's WATR as the local outlet. Music by Lo- peg and his famed orchestra will be interspersed with breaf mess ages of congratulations to Chase en- ployeS for their fine record of pro- duction excellence, alreday eloquent ly attested by six Army-Navy "E" awards.
 Admittance to the Armory will be by ticket only, the only exception being that service men and women in uniform will be admitted without tickets, Doors will open at 800 and at 8:45 the orchestra and It's featured entertainers will present 9 re-broadcast show. A ten-mll- ute period of quiet will prevail from 9;20 until 9:30 during which time no one will be admitter. At 10 o'clock, following the broadcast of the salute the orchestra will play for dancing.
 Provisions for possible overflow attendance will be made by the in- stallation of public address sys- tenn, set up outside the Armory in Library park Special tickets have bene printed for the antici- pated overflow. tickets whi hcwill be honored at the door for dancing af- ter the broadcast as space becomes available.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
METHOD WAS CHANGED

Use Of large amounts of carbon black in tire treads was introduced in 1912 to give wearing quality, in- stead Of pigmenting them with zinc oxide, the method used until that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Apprehended In Barn Early This Morning,
 Held For High Court
Furnished By Victims of Attack; Faces Three Serious Charges

17-year-old boy who has terrified women residents of the western section of the city, hiding in the woods to attack lonepassers-by the Country Club and Middle bury roads, arrested last night by Detectives Paul Moynihan Stack and charged with two counts of attempted assault and count of breaking and entry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
FEAST OF SHAVUOS
 BEING OBSERVED
Confirmation Services to Be Held at Temple Israel
 This Evening

Confirmation services will be held for ten students of the Temple 1s- rael Religious school tonight as the congregation observes Shavous, commemorating the giving of the Ten Commandments
 The students include William Adelberg, Ann Cohen, Richard Fin kelstein, Herbert Kalman, Joan Keiser, Margot Freedman, Donald and Lois Liebeskind, Anita Merson, and Barbara Polancer. Diplomas will be presented by Max Kriegle, president of the congregation, and Peary Cohen, principal of the Tenn pie school, will make awards for scholarship and attendance.
 Services vii be conducted by Rabbi David Polish, with Mrs. Har- " Kosloff as soloist and Jerome Tbernate cello accompanist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18

Chief Inspector Joseph R. Bend fer immediately extended his con- gratulations to the detectives in ridding the community of what he termed "a highly dangerous men, ace
 The boy, LeRoy Watson, Coun- try Club road, was traced through an odd blue hat with a red feather he wore after he attempted to as- ssuit a 19-year old girl on the Mid Glebury road last night.
 The girl told police that she got off the bus near Muckel's garage at o'clock and walked several hundred yards along the highway. Just as she approached her home, she said, Watson leaped out Of the woods behind her. knocked her to the ground and clamped one hand over her mouth while he attempted to tear her skirt off with the other hand.
 She said she managed to tear his hand from her mouth and let out a scream which brought her mother running from the house. Her assail- ant released her and fled through the woods.
 Detectives Stack and Moynihan were dispatched from police head quarters, and commenced securing the neishbodhood for a boy wear ing the hat described to them by the girls mother A woman in- formed them that a boy who wore such a hat lived in barn on Country Club road and the detec, lives arrived there at ? a. m. ana placed Watson under arrest.
 They said the boys clothes were still wet and muddy from the muck of the highway where he threw the girl.
 Questioned by the detectives, he admitted the crime. and also con- fessed to an attempted assault on 14-year- old girl on Lakeside BouIe- yard. 500 feet from main highway on May II, also using the hand over-mouth technique.
 The boy also admitted entering A West Main street home on May when he found the door unlocked. He fled when the woman occupant started to telephone the police.
 Arraigned before Judge T. E. Con- way in City Court this morning, Watson pleaded not guilty and waived examination through his at- torney A. Henry Weisman. He was bound over to the next term of Superior Court under a $ 900 bond.
 Inspector Bender said Watson came here from Litchfeld year ago. He said he lived in the barn rented from his uncle and worked in a dairy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathe- matician, cut two holes in his door for his cats, large one for the mother and small one for the kit tens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
VETERAN EMPLOYES GUESTS OF HONOR
Three Men Credited With 180 Years of Service in
 Local Factories

Three veteran employees of the American Brass Co.,, the Chase Brass & Copper Co.,, and the Scovill Mfg. Co., were honored at individ- ual testimonial dinners last night by their associates.
 The guests of honor were: Bern ard Keegan, employed for 65 years by the Chase Co.,. William H. Davis, employed for 65 years by the Scovill Co, and Charles s. Hungerford as- sociated for 50 years with the Amer ican Brass Co.
 Company officials and fellow en- ployes attended the dinner held at the Chase Country club for MT. Keegan. A purse was presented by Charles E. Hart, president, in be- half of the management and by Mrs. Margaret Bunce in behalf of the employees
 MT. Keegan was l2 years old when he took job at the U. s. Button Co. forerunner Of the Waterbury Mfg. Co. He is now em- ployed in the service department or the Case Shop at the plant
 Mir. Davis, who was feted at a gathering at the Elton, was pre- senttd war bond in recognition e hks service. Numerous company officials were among the speakers at the dinner attended by about 30 persons
 The Scoyill Company worker Is a ereat-great- grandson Of the founder of the button concern which later became the Scovill Go He started his employment at the age of l5. He h now foreman Of the blrnish- hlg room.
 Mir. Hungefford was honored at dinner at the Curtis House in Woodbury. Company officials, fore men and department heads and a number Of older employes Of the American Metal Hose branch at tended. A gift was presented by Charles F. Webbe, superintendent Of the branch.
 The American Brass Co., employe began his employment with the old Benedict & Burnham Mfg. CO in New York and was transferred to the main office Of the concern in this city in 1903. He is now branch wee president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Youth Who Terrorized West Side Residents Caught

any, Canaan. Litchfield, Ridgefield and Westport barracks.
 A native of Danbury, Lieut. Mayo was appointed to the force in 1928 and assigned to the Danielson bar racks, He subsequently, was sta tioned at the former Beacon Falls station until his promotion to a sergeancy in 1899 when he was transferred to Colchester When made lieutenant he was appointed commanding officer Of :he Bethany station, but was almost immediately assigned to the Special Service Bur eau created shortly after Col. Hickey was appointed commits sioner. His hcrie is h New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
MAYO APPOINTED
 DIVISION HEAD
State Police Established Special Service Bureau
 at Bethany

Lieut.. Henry M. Mayo was named head of the newly-created western division of the State Police's Spe- cial Service bureau, State Police nounced last night. With head quarters at Bethany. Lieut., Mayo will have charge of detectives and troopers assigned to plain clothes duty in the territory of hte Beth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
MARRIAGE INTENTIONS

The following persons have ap- piled for marriage licenses at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks office:
 John Herman Barrett, IS Jack son terrace, Newton. Mass, and Millicent Kathryn Parsons, 12s Mavemeyer place, Greenwich.
 Clarence Armstrong, IA Grove street, and Mary Winifred Orsini, 28 Norton street.
 Nicholas Klesch, g Wood street, and Frances E. Murphy, 169 Chase Parkway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
BUILDING PERMITS

Nettie Faust. WOlcOtt road, chicken coop, S10O.
 James Guffie, 50 Myrna avenue, additions for side and front porches, $500.
 Russian Christian Community House, 29 Crown street, demolish one car garage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Contract Bridge
ELTON CLUB

A new series Of Thursday oIening tournaments began last night un- der the direction of Mrs w. Sher- man Smith at the Hote! Elton.
 Winners were as follows:
 North and south: Mrs. Ida zibell and Mrs. Elsie Forman, Ill; Miss Alice Walden and Miss Helen OMara, 95.
 East and west: Mrs. Stanley An derson and Mrs Edward Meehan l03 l-2; Miss Helen Bartsch and Mrs. Joseph Reilley, lol l-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18

The Coca-Cola Spotlight Salute to the war workers of the Chase brass & Copper Co.,, originally scheduled for April IA but post poned because of the death of President Roosevelt, will be given next Wednesday evening, May 23, att he State Armory Field street, with Vincent Lopez and his or chestra, together with his featured soloists, providing the musical en- terta.nment.
 Starting at 9:30 p. m. (EWT), the salute" will be broadcast coast-to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
Beattie Describes
 Raid On Strasbourg

Here is the 10th installment of the prisoner -of-war diary of lib- erated United Press War Corres- pondent Edward W. Beattie, Jr. In 1t he gives an eyewitness &C., count-from the ground-of an Allied daylight raid on the center of Strasbourg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-18
TT WAS A SCIENCE

The skill of a scientist was re- quired to fire the Big Bertha guns used by Germany during World War l. Curvature Of the earth's sur face and rotational speed Of the earth had to be considered.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-11-02
ALASKAN HIGHWAY DESCRIBED IN
 LATEST MAGAZINE

Literally millions o1 American motorists plan to drive to Alaska over the new Alaskan Highway as soon as war shortages and restrict ions permit. What sort of highway is 1t? What accommodations are there for travellers? What is the sceLary ike? Cecil E. Barger who was stationed on the Alaska high way Tor two years and knows It from one end to the other, answers these questions and many more askud by the would-be travellers to AlasAa. in his article, Its q Long
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-11-02
TWICE A WEEK
 AIR SERVICE NOW
 NEW YORK TO 10.

New York-Pan American World AlITays will re-establish twice weekly air service between New York and London this month, utiI- ilIlg 40-passenger land-type Clip peas on 15 hour schedules. it Was announced today by Harold M. Blk by. TIce president in charge Of the co#pany's trans-oceau services.
 TOUT engined Douglas C54E air oraIl recently released by tas United States Army will initiated th-s service.
 seattle will be brought only 9 flying hours from London, as com pared with over 45 flying hours previously required before inaugu- rauou of the high speed Atlantic service. -..--.s..a .aa
 The Company's overseas fleet viii shortly be augmented with l. englued, higher speed Constellation type Clippers, the first of which are scheduled for delivery within the next six weeks. The faster Clippers will reduce transit time between New York and London to F hours.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1945-11-02
FOURTH GLASS POSTMASTER

The Senate Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads has reported faYorabIy to the Senate Delegate Baruetts bill which provides that au employee of the Federal Govern neut, who is a citizen ot the Unit Cd States, shall be eligible Tor ap- poInment and compensation as postmaster oI any 1ourth-class oI- lice h Alaska.
 The bill, which previously pass ed the House, is necessary because many of the fourth-class offices ln Alaska nave had to be closed que to the ruling of the Comptroller General that a person receiving compensation through employment by the Federal Government, such as a teacher oI the Office or Indian Affairs, cannot undertake the dut- ies and pay of a second Government agency. --..-z