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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
SPECIAL TOWN
 MEETING JAN. II
Petition Items Listed; All Voters Are Urged to
 Attend

OakVille, Jan. l0-Upon a petition received by Board of Selectmen for special town meeting notice has been posted that the session will be held at the high school auditor ium January llth at 8 o'clock.
 Petition items include: Minority representation on town boards through the General Assembly: creation of boards of safety through the General Assembly; acceptance of highways, and use of voting ma chimes.
 Walter c. White. chairman Of Republican town committee. urges all voters of Watertown and Oak vile to attend this sepcial town meeting as there are important matters to come before the people which require the careful consider ation of all voters.
 The annual meeting of Water town Chapter. American Red Cross, will be held January l7th, at D. m. In the Red Cross office in the Community House, Watertown. Tn addition to election of officers and members of the executive commit tee. a proposal to change the date of the annual meeting from the third Wednesday in January to the fourth Wednesday in January will be submitted.
 Immediately following the annual meeting there will be a meeting of the executive committee.
 Second Anniversary Mass
 Thursday at 8:3O there will be a second anniversary Mass held for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
TRoMASToN
Louis Fowler Elected Marine Band President
Wallace DOty Named Wce-President at Meeting Held
 Monday Evening

Thomaston, January 10. - Louis Fowler was elected president of the Thomaston Marine Band at @ meet ing held Monday evening in the band headquarters on the "Old Gen. ter School Green. Other officers elected are as follows: Vice presi- dent Wallace Doty; secretary and treasurer, Sherwood Beardslee; n- brarian, Harry Heinze; advisory committee, Al Brown, Harold Bid- well, Harry Benson; manager Wes- ley Billings; music committee, AL bert Brown, Wallace Doty, Wesley Billings.
 Following the business meeting 8 social hour was enjoyed and refresh ments served
 Chimney Fire
 Ladder Company No. l and Hose Company No. 2, Thomaston Fire Department, reported to an alarm for a chimney fire at the home of Samuel Moulthrop, Litchfield street, last evening at 5:45 o'clock. Due to the wrong information being given at the time of the alarm the trucks were dispatched to the wrong
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

MARS HILL, ME. - Big down. east spuds spurred Rev. V. P. Musk above, pastor of three rural church es near here, to beat all the Meth odist ministers in New England, city or country, in laying his money on the (potato) barrel-head for the denominations current Crusade for Christ" relief and recOnstruc- tion fund.
 While following the digger to help out Aroostook COunty's labor shortage, Pastor Musk told his fel- low potato -picker-uppers bou t Stheir $7OO share in the 5000, 900 postwar fund. Some cone said: Lets all give lt for each barrel"
 The first $ll0 came this way from young pickers. This inspired the farmers. Bishop Hartman of Boston reports them not only first in his Area to raise their quota, but more than twice AS generous as he asked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

expected to send delegations. Regi- nald Smith, master, will preside.
 MT. Smith is attending the state Grange meeting in Hartford which opened Tuesday and will continue to Friday. William Brush of Naug- atuck, master of Excelsior Pomona Grange, will attend as deputy and Mrs. Brush will represent the Juve- nile Grange.
 Howard Sagendorf was installed as president of the Naugatuck Young Republican club Tuesday night at 8 dinner meeting at the White Eagle restaurant, Bridge street. Anthony Anastasia, county president, was a guest of honor.
 Others inducted to office were First president, Burgess J, Rudolph Anderson; second vice. president, John Hurst; third vice. president, Everett Donovan; secre- tary, Miss Margaret Sweeney; treasurer, Mrs. Anna Erk.
 More than 75 attended the affair State Pres. Walter A. Norwash of Naugatuck was installing officer.
 Rotary Club Meeting
 Rabbi William P. Greenfield of Waterbury will speak at the weekly dinner-meeting of Naugatuck Rot ary club at tonight in Stratton' $ restaurant, Park place. His subject is to be announced later President Kenneth Johnson will introduce Rabbi Greenfield.
 Membership Bridge
 The annual membership bridge of the Naugatuck Woman's club will be held Monday at the Congrega- tional parish house at 3 o'clock. Dessert will be served. Members are asked to bring their own cards.
 About thirty new members of the club will be Introduced at this party.
 Mrs Fred Scott Conover is chair man of the committee in charge of the party. Members of this com mittee are as follows: Mrs. Daniel Oemcke, Jr., Mrs. Michael J. Fitz- patrick, Mrs. F. Leslie Howard Mrs. Fred G. Abele. Mrs. Ernest Di- Maria, Mrs. Sidney Pinhasik, Mrs. Leroy M. Gibbs, Jr., Mrs. Morris G. RoSenblatt, Mrs. Chester w. Bos- worth and Mrs. Paul Elliot.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. Nelson Judy, formerly residents of New Haven road are now in residence on Sum- init road, occupying the house where MT. and Mrs Carl N. Moore former ly resided.
 MT. and Mrs. Raymond Reed, of 306 South Main street announce the birth of daughter, born yesterday morning at St. Marys hospital MT Reed is employed at the U. s. Rub- Der Co.,, footwear plant here.
 Mrs. Walter Miller of 45 Aetna street will be hostess a ta meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Salem Lutheran church Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. Josephine Fox. of Pleasant avenue Is a medical patient at St Mary's hospital in Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
LITCHFIELD Mary FiOlek, Correspondent telephone 553-12
FORMER PASTOR
 INFERRED TODAY
Rev. Robert H. Falls Rites at St. AuguStine's in
 Bridgeport

Litchfield, Jan. lO-Funeral serv- ices for the Rev. Robert H. Falls former pastor of St. Anthony'S church, were held today at 10:30 a. m. at St. Augustine's church, Bridgeport. Father Falls death was followed by a few weeks that of Father Farrell. who served as as sistant pastor under Father Falls in Litchfield for short time. The Rev. James F. Egan, present pastor at St. Anthonys succeeded Father Falls at the local church.
 Improvement is reported in the condition of Miss Jane Doyle, Woodruff Road, a patient at the Charlotte Hungerford hospital.
 Mrs. Anthony Salcito of Russell street, has received word that her husband. Pvt. Anthony Salcito, has arrived in Italy with an infantry unit.
 The mems Pinochle club will meet with Eugene Curtiss. Saturday cve- ming.
 Improvement is reported in the condition of Mrs Ernest w. Arnold, a patient at the Charlotte Hunger ford hospital.
 Mrs. Neil Doyle and son, Michael have returned to their home from the Charlotte Hungerford hospital.
 All Clover Club
 The All Clover club met Tues day at the home of Mrs. Wilson Merritt, East streeG. They had a business meeting which was follow ed by the girls sewing different articles which they are making. The next meeting will be on Jan. g. Those present were Suzanne Froek. Joan Burke, Ellen Burke, Clare Brennan and Lucille Wilder.
 The next meeting of the Parent Teachers will be held Jan. 18th.
 Drive Opens Jan. IA
 Nicholas A. Doyle. chairman of the mantle paralysis drive an- nounced that the drive will official ly open here Jan. IA. and will con- tinue through Jan. 31.
 Mir. Doyle reports there are % active infantile paralysis cases in the county. Thus for the records show $500 has been expended in the treatment Of these cases.
 As the money collected from thii fund is urgently needed every one is asked to donate what they wish in the infantile paralysis boxes which will be placed in all local stores and business places. Coin envelopes will also be distributed through the mails.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
WATERT0WN SsepAen Cany CousDsnasa seOss Avsaua TOsSAsns AO
Council Catholic Women
 Annual Meeting Monday
Mrs. LeROy Ransom Elected President; Mrs. Charles
 KeiIty WcePreSident

Complete Roman Drama by Duckworth, ed, Traveller from Tokyo, by Morris; the State of the Nation, by Dos Passes; No Mean City, by StrunSkly; We Live in Alaska, by Helmericks; Gypsy in the Sun by Forbes; Island of Desire, by Frisbie; The Gentleman from Mass. achusetts by 5chriftgiesselir; Many Happy Days I've Squandered, b. Leveridge; Citizen TowSSant, by Korngold; Invasion by Wertenbak- ed; The Navy's War. by Pratt; Tho Neither and, by Riemens; Argen- line Diary, by Josephs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
WOLCOTT Correspondent: Alma P. COAs Tel. 3.28O3
CAMPAIGN WILL
 START MARCH 1
Annual War Fund Drive to Set Quota of $692.8O
 for Town

Wolcott, Jan l0-The annual War Fund Campaign starts March l. The quota for Wolcott is $692.S0. This is based on the same percentage, less the amount we raised in the l944 campaign and conforms with in- creased budget requirements. It is hoped we all make an effort to reach this quota.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

Mrs. Lucy DeLio Mango at Saint Mary Magdalen chureh.
 Honor Roll
 Pupils who are on the honor roll at South school for the last mark ing period are as follows: Eighth grade - Elizabeth Aveliair. Alan Carlson, Irene Carter. Carol Cirea- son, Anna Johnson. Lorrsine Mor- row, Russell Pope. Eleanor Reiss.
 Seventh grade-Edith Barkaus- kas, Marie Famiglietti. Jean Fin nemore. Kathleen McNally, Louis Mobilia. Priscilla Roger, Claire Sutherland, Tommy Traver.
 Junior choir Of the Union Con- gregational church will meet Thurs day at 3:3O D. m. and senior choir will meet at 7:30 D. m. Thursday
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
MIDDLEBURY Correspondent: Nancy RIle0
 Telephone A-6l10
WHITE ELEPHANT
 SALE TONIGHT
Mir. and Mrs. Lecuyer re- turn From Honeymoon;
 Pvt. Hansen Home

Middlebury, Jan. 10-Mrs. Nelson J. Holcomb will be in charge of a White Elephant sale which will be held in connection with the meet ing of the Philathea class of the First Baptist church at 8 o'clock tonight at the parsonage. Mem bers may bring a guest.
 Miss Sarah Ellen Hayes has re- stunned her studies at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Noroton, Conn
 MT and Mrs. William Lecuyer, who were married on Dec. 30 have returned from their wedding trip. Mrs. Lecuyer the former June Judd, is residing with her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Judd. S-Sgt. Lecuyer has returned to his post, Camp Banding, Florida.
 Pvt. Allan Hansen, has been spending 8 furlough with his par ents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Hansen, Yale avenue. He Is stationed at Amherst, Mass.
 Miss Grace Ferrucci has returned to her studies at the Traphagen School of Design, N. Y, following the holiday recess.
 Ned Wilkins, son of MT. and Mrs. Clarence Wilkins, North street, has resumed his studies at the Wooster School, Danbury.
 Miss Flora Herman is spending the month of January with her parents, MT. and Mrs. P. J. Herman, South Orange. N. J., Miss Herman is associated with WeStover School
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
Annual

Annual
 The Wolcott Republican League will meet Thursday night at 8:3C o'clock at the Copper Kettle. Plans for the annual banquet will be dis cussed. George Ranslow will pre- side at the meeting.
 Attends Grange Session
 Miss Nancy Goodson, master oi Wolcott grange is attending as a delegate from Wolcott grange the three day session of the state grange being held at the Bond Hotel in Hartford, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Several other members are attending different sessions.
 WOlcOtt Briefs
 Mrs Alavine Erickson of Water bury has been visiting, MT and Mrs Edward Theriault of East street.
 Sergt. John w. Merritt of Pan anna City, Fla, and Mrs. Merritt from Denver, Colo, are visiting MT and Mrs. Merland M. Avery of Woodtick road who are the parents of Mrs. Merritt.
 Joseph E. Lee, petty officer, third class of the United States Naval air force, who has just returned from a years duty in the South Pacific, has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Ernest Dyson and MT. Dyson of the Meri- den road.
 Mrs. Alice Douglas and Mrs. Henry Norton will attend a meeting at Christ Chapel in Waterbury. Thursday as delegates from the Homemaking Club to receive in- structions on reupholstering spring cushions and will teach the same to the local group at later date.
 Mrs. Charles Lynch and her broth CT Nicholas Kenney of Equinox av- enue, have returned from visiting Mrs. Lynch's daughter, Mrs. Edwin Mollett and MT. Mollett at Ozone Park. l.. l.
 Charles Wingertslnan, ST, of Hart ford. spent Sunday with his mother. Mrs Eva Wingertsman of the Wood- tick road
 Wolcott Womens Club will meet at 7:30 o'clock tonight at the Wood- tick Chapel. Mrs. Frederick Megin. s., will conduct the meeting. Re- freShments will he served
 MT. and Mrs. Elmer SymondS of Woodticls road attended the install lation of officers at Prospect, Friday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
Attention Servicemen!

The Rehabilitation Committee of Wolcott requests that any local servicemen who needs assistance with problems pertaining to work, that they contact any of the follow ing on the committee, Claude V. Badger, Robert A. Wakelee, Elmer w. Coe, George Williams or Mrs. J. Robert Fuigham.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
yshn AEagons Funeral

T7aN funeral of John Magone, 62, eAst commander O. Union City chap ksg. Disabled American Veteran, who eied Tuesday morning at his home. eB Los1nsbury street, after a short Mnsas, will be held Thursday at 8:l5 Q. n. from the residence to St. Mays church ct 9 o'clock, where a solemn requiem Mass will be cele- bgnted. Burial will be in Lt. James psEeteEy.
 Trisnds may call at the residence.
 Oomdr. George Lewis of Nauga- nmck post, American Legion. has sailed Q special meeting for 7:30 to- hight Members will assemble in Ront ok the residence to pay tribute D AkE Nagone who was Q member g the post and past commander.
 Legion membeGs gre al requested g possible, to attend the funeral.
 Cpl Baneky Home
 Opl. John Baneky of the Marine UnEps, home on his first furlough in Hu . years after having seen much
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
Paper Drive

Paper Drive
 The next paper drive to be con- ducted by Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts will be held January 27 Scout mas ter, George Sheldon stated last eve- ming that the last Saturday of each month will be designated for paper salvage. Printed notices to that ef- feet will be displayed in stores and public places in order that the townspeople will be familiar with the procedure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

The Thomaston Welcome Home ara Advisory Committee for Veter- ans of World War II will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
Chester BeIimay Elected

NuCoVCE DCAAAA1y EsCCtCu
 Chester Bellmay was reelected Grand Chancellor of Gasceon Lodge Knights of Pythias at recent meeting held in lodge rooms on South Main street. Others elected were.
 Vice Chancellor, Harold Bidwell; prelate, Edward Hotchkiss, master of finances, Burton Nase, master of exchecquer, Sherwood BeardSlee; master at arms, Albert Brown; mas ter of work, James Bothroyd: keeper of records and seals, James Scott; inner guard, Patrick Hamilton; out CT guard, Arthur Lamb.
 Troop No. 2 Boy Scouts will be hosts at St. Thomas hall Thurs day evening for round table dis cussion of Scout Masters, assistants and committeeman. Leaders iron. Terryville and Plymouth and Troop No l of this town are invited to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
Was Formerly
 House Member In Hartford
gIas Been Named fo Important Cities and BOrOughs
 Committee Also Appointed to Vital Labor <a Committee in State Legislature
CAT OK
O0EE0ID0ndent, LaFFy ghepley-PhOne NaugASUck 9S1B

RAugatuck, Jan. 10 - State Sem pAog william Painter, of Pleasant hvouzae was named to the important eaties and boroughs committee Mhurnday and was also assigned to yhe vital labor committee. He is the youngest member of the Senate.
 1ar. Painter, . member of the House for the past two years, was elected state senator from the 14th senatorial district in November. He hwas also assigned to the Constable bo licensed occupations committee, D new unit.
 Senator Painter said today that we present he has no bills ready for nlibminston to the assembly.
 1t is expected bills concerning a WsnSion for John Stevenson, Town gall janttor, one asking permission b issue 100000 for postwar sew age disposal plant, one asking ap- p9oval of . bond issue of $200000 e0g other postwar projects and a fourth measure changing the inside Aax district lines to include the new mO0-hOme Glenridge development asaI Chestnut street, will be submit ed.
 Past o9 the homes in the Glen v1dge development are now in the hutSido tax district which pays 19 vnills and does not get police and Gre protection and other services.
 The pension for MT, Stevenson already approved by the board would be Q minimum of $50 month. H.
 Representative Joseph Rosko of HAugatuck was appointed to the in- corporations committee and Repre- sentative Daniel Walsh, also of NAugAtuck, was assigned to the roads. bridges and rivers committee. Mr. Painter is a Republican and the two representatives are Democrats.
 Corporal Kutells' Experiences
 Corporal Charles Kutelis, 29, whose wife, Anita, lives at 29 Lewis street, and who recently returned here for his first visit home in Is months after having been overseas more than a year was a German prisoner in BreSt for g days and was rescued by Americans who cap- ealred the city. it was learned today
 Odgporal Kutelis is a native Of Waterbury and his parents, MT. and efrA Paul Kutelis live on Riverside street. Waterbury.
 He was with the American forces which besieged Brest and was seri- eusly wounded during early fighting m that area. He was captured by Che Germans after having been wounded and remained in their hands in that city until the Amer hcans captured 1t.
 Tao Germans gave him Surpris- angly~good treatment, Corporal Ku- tells said. He was in hospital dur ing all of his captivity in Brest and was well cared for, he added.
 After being freed he was removed to Q hospital in England and return- cd to this country more than a enonth ago. He has been in the Army since July, 194l.
 Corporal KuteliS recently com- pleted Q flrlough here and has re- turned to Q hospital for convales- cents at Atlantic City. N. J. He ex- poets to receive an honorable dis hhaTg0 soon.
 He was educated in Waterbury schools and was employed at the eo0vin Manufacturing Company 3Tior to entering the service.
 Swstane BrOphy Wins Award
 A9ias Justice Brophy, daughter of WaRA@m and Mrs Ten I Rrnnhv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10
Sustane BrOphy Wins Award

A6iaS Justice Brophy, daughter oi Warden and Mrs. Leo J. Brophy has won an award in the National Hihg School Poetry association. Her poem, Christmas Eve-l944" will be bublished in the next poetry an- Hhoiogy of that society.
 AGlsS Brophy Is a senior at the egRugatuck high school. Edward 1uyynsh of Beacon Falls, also a Aonior ct the high school, has had his poem. Autumn" accepted by the Aaa0ciati0n.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

Local Team Wins
 The Thomaston High School Girls basketball team defeated the Wash ington High School girls team 24-17 in a closely contested game Tuesday afternoon at the local high school gym.
 Anna Senew was the leading scorer for the local maidens with IS points and Frances Bacon was the leading scorer for the opposition with 12 points. The score at half time was Thomaston II Washington g. Referee Charlotte Sangster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

AnnuaI Meeting
 The annual meeting of the Water town Girl Scout Council, will be held at the home of Mrs. F. N Meyer of NortIlfleld road, Thursday after noon, January II, at o'clock.
 Annual reports will be submitted during the business session. The newly elected officers will be guests and following the meeting tea will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

address. Ohief Robert O1rnmings requests that when information aS to the location of fires is given in the future that the names of the persons occupying the house be given instead of the names of the owners. However, after some delay in locat- ing the fire, 1t was extinguished with a very small amount of dam age.
 MT. and Mrs. Benjaman Menke, Elm street, left Sunday evening for a three months vacation in Florida
 Choral Club Meeting
 Mrs. Shirley Nase was named president of the Thomaston Ladies Choral Club at a meeting of that or ganization held Monday evening in the Liederkranz hall Electric avenue.
 Others elected were:
 president, Mrs. Anna Rasche, secretary, Mrs. Steph&nie Fifield, treasurer. Mrs. Christina McColl: planists, Mrs. Dorothy Duff and Mrs. Agnes Boyce; trustees, Mrs. Julia Shearer and Mrs. Erna Wehrle, music committee, Mrs. Jenny Rog- ozinski, Mrs. Freda Miller, Mrs. Dor is Waters, Mrs. Dorothy Duff and Mrs. Agnes Boyce. Publicity, Mrs. Carne Richards. A covered dish sup per at 6:3O preceded the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

Contributors
 The names of Mrs. Arthur Kelly and Mrs. Herbert Truelove were er- rously left out in the list of names of those who contributed to the purse presented to MT. and Mrs. Al- Ian T. Westlake at party held Sat- urday evening at the American Le- zion home, Elm street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

Horace Gibson, 18, son of MT. and Mrs. Le Gibson of Woodbury road who was accepted as an air cadet some time ago, left this week for Ft. Devens to begin his training in the U. s. Army Air corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-01-10

Charles Wingertsnan, ST, of Hart ford, spent Sunday with his mother Mrs. Eva Wingertsman of the Wood- tick road.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-11-09
z. o. IRELAND IN JAPAN

According to the Fleet Home
Town Center news from Chicago
Zelton o. Breland, fireman first
class. USN, took part in the eccu-
patton of Japan as a member of
The crew of the USS AJAX"
The Ajax" is a huge repair
ship that sailed with the navy's
heavy men-of-War from the Mar
sAalls to the Carolinas, the Philip
fan 10 reWinding a 900 horsepow-
handle any assignment.
The Ajax" also handled repairs
at ~anehorages and points of ship
concentration in the forward
areas. Electrical repairs ranged
from nursing an ordinary electric
fan to reminding a 900 horsepow-
er generator. The men of the
"Ajax' were also capable of
checking intricate fire control or
of repairing a clock. The ship
filters could sheer, roll and form
steel plates for the hulls of big
ships. The foundry could pour
castings up to 1000 pounds.
Because of these facilities, the
crew never failed to meet a COM
pletion date on a major ship.
Mrs. Breland and daughter re-
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-11-09

side at 394 West Lincoln avenue,
Pascagoula.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1945-11-09
BARNEY IS


An announcement from head
quarters of the l80th Armored
Group at Fort Ord, Calf, tells
that TISgt. Barney b. Living
ston of Moss Point received an
honorable discharge from the
Headquarters and Service So. OF
the 18TH Trac. Bn., Nov. 3, l945.
The Moss pointian participated
in two major engagements, one in
the Rhineland and the other in
Central Europe. He is authorized
to wear the ETC Ribbon, the good
conduct medal, the American De-
Tense ribbon and presidential ci-
tation for action in France from
August 3 to IL, 1914.
For the last three months Liv-
ingston has served as operations
sergeant for the 737th. He was
indicted at Camp Shelby in June,
l94l, and returned to the states
from occupational duty in Ger
many, August Q, l945.
The tanks of the 737th Tank
Bn., Eel the first of Patton's
tanks to the Rhine.