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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Corp. CoyLePo Wins 'tate DSC Certificate
 Sponsorship of "I Am an American Doy" Held Outstanding; Post. AuxiIiary
 Induct New Officers

Corporal Frank Coyla Post, Amer ican Legion. has been awarded a distinguished service citation by the Connecticut Department for its out standing achievement in the spon- sorship of T Am An American Day., cert monies. It is the second success siVe year that the No post of Con- necticut has been so honored. The formal announcement of the award locally was made last evening at the joint installation ceremonies held at the Elton for the newly elected of ficers of the post and its auxiliary.
 School Dept. Aids
 The citation was won as result of the splendid work of commit tee of legionnairss headed by Past Commander George Karnofsky and the cooperation of the school depart ment, particularly of Superintendent Dr. John.G. Gilmartin. The program staged was featured by appropriate addresses by Mayor John s. Mona- gan, officers of the legion. newly made citizens and Dr. Gilmartin. The entire ceremony was broadcast over station WATR. In addition to the radio feature several interesting stories concerning the purpose and significance of T Am An American Day, appeared in the local press The post was honored in addition to personal citations given to Past Commander Karnofsky for his es- forts on behalf of the Junior Re- public Fund and to Mrs Adele Ed mond of the auxiliary for her faith full appearances at the farewell cere- monies of local Selective Service in- ductees.
 Five-Star Medals
 The ceremonies last evening were also highlighted by the presentation of the legion's fiVe-star medal to Jack Krackower and Mrs. Victor Baker, the nearest of kin for Sons of Legion killed in action. The medals were presented by Rev. Rog- CT B. T. Anderson with impressive tr.Eutes to the youths for the sacri-. fees they made in upholding the honor of their country, -
 Dr. Rene Messler installed as commander of Corp. Coyle Post, an- nounced the selection of It's commit tee chairmen for 1945-4S and ap- pealed for the cooperation of all members in boosting the posts en- rolment to 1000.
 Addresses were made by repre- sentatives of various veterans or- ganizations and by City Treasurer Serge Belanger, who extended the and congratulations of the city to the retiring and incom-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Divorce Suits On File To-day Three New Actions
 Listed for
 TrioI Here

Divorce actions were filed in Superior Court today as follows:
 Kenneth Edward Sterry of Mid dlebury against Dorothy Relyea Sterry of North Brewster. N. Y.: married Oct. 28, 1886; desertion since May 12, J940, alleged.
 Mary Rose Facondini Rosa of Waterbury against Egidio James Rosa also of this city; married Aug. 2, 1914, at Wichita Falls; cruelty since January, 1945, alleged; custody of minor child, and alimony sought by petitioner.
 Albert Smith of Waterbury against Alice G. Smith, formerly of Waterbury and now of parts un- known to the petitioner; married April 19, 1941, at Bethlehem; mis- conduct charged. A $500 bond sup piled for Mrs. Smith, who was charged with misconduct at the June criminal term of the court, was forfeited when she failed to appear. Her case is listed on the September criminal docket.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19

ing officers and to both post and auxiliary on behalf of Mayor John s. Monagan, who was unable to at- tend the exercises.
 Post Officers
 Past Commander Charles w. Mel- vile directed the installation of the post officers, assisted by Adjutant Joseph A. Brennels as sergeant of arms and Rev. Roger Anderson, Past Comnldr. George Karnofsky, the past commander of Victory Post in Chicago, Raymond Walker; Wallace J. Race of Watertown Post; John Sweeney; Past Comdr. John K. Clark; Past Condr. Wallace In+ gliS; Past Comdr. William Earring ton and Rep. Daniel J. Maharey.
 Post officers seated were:
 Commander, Dr.. R. w. Messier; senior vice-commander, Leo Du- mond; junior vice. commander, Charles Armstrong; chaplain, Eugene OiConnor; service officer, Adolph English; historian, Charles Elwell; assistant adjutant, Morris Shapiro; finance officer, Michael H. Toomey; assistant finance off, cer, Richard Sugden; athletic ofil- Ger, John J. Mulligan; American ism officer, William J. Shanahan; and sergeant-at-arms, Joseph Scol- lay. .tS
 Auxiliary Executives
 Mrs. Sophie KarnofSky, newly elected president of the second dis t:ict, assisted by Miss Anastasia Dil- lon, as sergeant-at-arms inducted the auxiliary's officers consisting of President, Miss Anna Wall; vice. president, Miss Adele Edmond; secretary, Miss Margaret Dillon; treasurer, Miss Mabel Casey; his- torian, Miss Lucy S1aanahan: ser- geant-at-arns, Mrs. Geor9ianna Dumond; and assistant sergeant at-arms, Mrs. Margaret Baker.
 Mrs. Anna DiPietro was pre- sented a past presidents pin.
 Announcement was made of the annual outdoor picnic of Cpl. Post which will be held Sunday, Oct. ', at Guertin's Grove, Thom- aston road Servicemen are fn- ,vited to the affair as guests of the post, s5s Cpl. Coyle Post will sponsor a series of dances for serWcemen; their families and guests begin ming the end of next month, 1t was announced last night. &Se fTg z Rejoins Post
 Past Corndr. Michael Sauchelli of the National Vaudeville Artists Post of New York, an original mem Der of Cpl. Coyle Post when 1t was established in 1919, rejoined the local post. t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Work Of Red Cross VitoI
 Members Must
 Continue to
 Corry on

Emphasizing that the work of the Red Cross is still being carried on both at home and abroad, Judge Patrick Healey, chairman of the local chapter, Waterbury Red Cross, urged all workers not to slacken their efforts at 8 meeting of the the board Of directors of that or ganization today at the Elton.
 Judge Healey asserted that thou sands Of American men, serving with armies of occupation, will require the services of the Red Cross for a long tine in the future. He also pointed to the fact that the Red Gross is, and will, continue, to offer invaluable aid in the rehabilitation of the veteran. The blood donor service, he said. is going to be main- tained by the Rcd Cross pelman- ently,. for the benefit of all hospi- country. It is also expected that tals and institutions throughout the the functions of the Home service, Camp and Hospital, and other ser- vices will be increased during the post-war period.
 Everyone connected with the Red Cross should have a feeling of satisfaction for the excellent work done by all branches during the war years," Judge Healey asserted, "and look forward to the approaching period with a spirit of enthusiasm. We must also be prepared to meet many substantial changes which must be met.
 Mrs. Eleanor H. Topp, director of service for the North Atlantic area, told meeting of Board of Direc- tors of the local Chapter, today at the Elton this service meets the two fold purpose of helping servicemen and also meeting the needs of the community.
 One of the youngest services in the entire organization. It has in- stalled in every camp and hospital Red Cross workers to report the needs of the men to community workers. and to assist in meeting those needs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
ThomuSton BemedoIed WAC Home
 Cpl. Evelyn Nelson
 Returns from Over
 seas Duty
By HARRY LYNCH (ThOmastOn COrrespOndent)

Thcmaston, Sept. 19--Cpl. Evelyn J. Nelson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Nelson of Cheshire, former residents of this town, recently re- turned from the Mediterranean theater of Operations after serving two years abroad.
 She travelled from Naples, Italy. by plane to Casablanca and thence to New York via the Azores, NeW- foundland and Presque Isle. She en- listed in the WACS in 1943 and was .ent to Gran and was then transferred to Allied Force Head quarters at Casenta, Italy, where she was assigned to the GA section with the cables unit taking care of incoming cables.
 Awarded Medal
 She was awarded the Bronze Star on Auguct 31, 1945, for meritorious achievement with her unit. Besides the Bronze Star she wears the Good Conduct ribbon, the w. A. A. c. rib bon, the European theater ribbon containing one battle participation star having taken part in the Rome Arno campaign.
 She has a sister, It. Ruth Nelson, Army Nurse Corps, serving at Fort Wright, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
SeoviII EmpIoye
 Awarded S4,OOO

Compensation Commissioner John J. O'Connell has approved settle ment of $4,000 on claim made by Eugene Garrison of 309 Hamilton avenue as the result of back injury sustained while employed at the Scovill Mfg. Go. A dispute had arisen over the extent of the in- canacitV
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Nicholas Verzier Given Continuance

Nicholas Verzier of thls city was granted a two weeks continuance when arraigned before Justice Guerin Carmody in Watertown Town Court last night on a charge of violation of the rules of the road. He was involved in an accident with car driven by Franklin O'Dell of Bethlehem.
 Eddy Rivard of this city was or dered to pay $10 weekly under court order on a charge of non- support. A 30-days jail sentence was suspended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Title CIeoronee
 Souqhf. in Action

Title clearanc, to property in Cheshire Is sought in civil action filed in Superior Court today by Let tta s. Jeralds of Cheshire against representatives of George Pettis of Portland, Maine, Charles Tyack of Cheshire and several other defend- ants. The court is asked to inval- 'idate mortgage executed in 1876.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Poor Digestion? t tt ::
 HeadacIly? % Sour or Upset? % ired-ListIess? DO

Do you feel headachy and upset due to poorly digested food? To feel cheerful and happy again your food must be digested properly
 Each day. Nature must produce about two pints of a vital digestive juice to help digest your food. If Nature fails, your food may remain undigested-- leaving you headachy and irritable.
 Therefore, you must increase the flow Of this digestive juice. Carter's Little Liver Pills increase this flow quickly often in as little as 30 minutes. And, you're on the road to feeling better.
 Don't depend on artificial aids to eoupteract indigestion when Carter's Mttie Llver Pills ed diEestiop after Na. Liver Pills q directed. Got thsn as any dgueatege, 0niy 26s. Ar,v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19

however, increased elsewhere in the state, with Is cases reported in com- parison with nine the previous week. The nearest town to Waterbury re- porting this disease was Beacon Falls where one case exists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
One Polio Case
 In Beacon FoIIS

The only new cases of communic- able diseases reported in Waterbury last week were one case of Lobar pneumonia and one of whooping cough, according to the State Health Department.
 The number of cases of polio,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Safety Committee
 Convene Tomorrow

A meeting of the Waterbury Safety Committee will be held to- morrow afternoon at { p. m. in the office of the Mayor. William V. Hawkes., newly-chose chairman, is calling the committee into It's first session for purposes of formation and discussion of future plans.
 The committee has been organiz- ed to conduct an intensified educa- tional program designed to high- light the acute need for an aware- ness of safety measures in all phases of daily social and economic life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
AGENCY BILL

Washington Sept 19-(UP)-The House Committee executive expenditures approved unanimously today bill authorizing the president to regrOup coordinate abolish the bulk of the approximately 100 executive agen cies and their functions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
WANTS NAZI SHIPS

Washington, Sept. 19-(UP)-Sen. Owen Brewster, R. Me- said today America and her friends must take the Merchant Marine trade carried before the by Italy, Germany and Japan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
BOOST BASIC WAGE
Washington,

Washington Sept. 19-(UP)-Chairman Mary T. Nor tOn D. N. J. of the House Labor Committee, planned to introduce bill today to boost the basic minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act from 40 to 65 cents hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
NASH STRIKE

Detroit Sept. 19.-(UP)-A spokesman for the Nash KevnaOr COrp said today that unauthorized strike of CIO Automobile Workers had closed the Nash Motors Di vision plant at Kenosha Wis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19

Cuba is waiting hungrily for new CIT , rice from the United States as stocks there have steadily declined in recent months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Late BuHstins
GREEK ELECTIONS

London, Sept. 19-- (UP)-The United States Britain and France have agreed to send observers Greece elections which probably will be held before the end Che year. it announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
WILL MEET DEMANDS

Washington Sept. 19-(UP)-Acting Secretary of State Dean AchesOn outlined American policy for Japan day and said that whatever takes" carry it out will be used to do
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19

Johannesburg. South Africa, otii- clals complained that household dogs have been biting enumerators taking q city rent census. N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-19
Photo by James Manzolio

An CARPENTER recording the SAM ELAN
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-02

discovered and whose charges were
lies
Ruth started tongues wagging
shortly after the first World War,
when she left her RhlucbcCk home TO
study art in Greenwich Village. But
the buzzing didn't hit fortIsSimo until
She married Greenwich Villages dis
tlngulShed painter Walter GOldbcck.
Then. among other nasty things,
il was said that she was the daughter
of a furnace man. This was not true.
She comes of excellent old American
stock. Her father, William Obre. was a
superintendent of the AStor estate in
Rhinebeck; her mother, an invalid,
died when she was a child.
Taking his radiant bride abroad
Artist Goldbeck introduced her 10 the
celebrities OF Paris. After his death
She married one of the most Celc
brated. Count VallOmbrosa
But, despite the glitter she did not
find life too pleasant as a countess.
And there were more unpleasant
stories when she and her second huS.
band split up. The real reason, as il
happened. was that the Counts talents
were all for play Ruth, by this time
not only an excellent painter but also
first rate pianist, was more serious
The derogatOry remarks prompted
by her wedding TO Pierre Andre
Dubonnet did not bother her, for she
knew, If her detractorS apparently
didn't, that she had not sabOtaECd
his previous marriage Pierre and his
first wife already had been estranged
Now at last the poisC that always
has kept Ruth SO perfectly balanced
on the social high wire seems 20 have
been disturbed Although the auory
nous letter failed OF It's purpose, it
has SO Disguised her with humanity
that today she's spending more time
with the PIGS and fowl of her couu
Try estate than with people.
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY 10
Detroit evening times., 1945-12-02

There were NaIis less kindly dis
posed than General HanneSse, how
ever. Some OF these rcQuisitioned
Ruth'S beautiful home in Ncuilly,
others occupied her hunting lodge at
ponthlcrry still others OF the
Gestapo called her on the carpet
four Times
Then. after the Liberation, some
iIliulOrmod and ovcrLealous French
man actually did what the Gestapo
had threatened and seized her
a party of Red Cross nurses,
distributing food and medicine among
the unfortunatcs in Drancy prison,
discovered Ruth and her husband
behind the bars Immediately they
forgot about their cTIand OF mercy
and rushed to the Wardcn's office
There must be mistake they
CiSpcd. Madame DubonuctS i'm
here She's our chief
A week later the two prisoners
We're released with apologies.
How had they happened 10 be ar
rested? lu the chaotic state France
WIS iu after the Liberation. a vague
suspicion. malicious word. was
enough % bring the Ecndarm0b
knocking az your door
What brought them 10 VI. and
Nine Dubonuet'S was am anonymous
lettrt. whose sender never has been
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13
Credit Union
Has Seventh
Anniversary

On September I, 1888 with a
charter from the State Banking De-
partment and s16125 in Share Cap
ital, twenty-five employees of the
Michigan Alkali Company (now the
Wyandotte Chemicals Corporation)
commenced business as the Michi-
gan Alkali Employees Credit Union
(now called Wyandotte Chemicals
Employees Credit Union). On Aug
ust 81, 1915, seven years later, the
number of members has increased
to twelve hundred and Share Capt.
tai to 1854, 976.83.
In seven years the number of
loans granted by the Credit Com
mittee has been 4421, for a total
Of s815,571.31. The amount Of loss
compared to the amount loaned has
been only s970.65, or about oil of
per cent.
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The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13

essential services won the respect
and confidence of the people. and
contributed much toward placing
the city in its present excellent fl
nancial position. The cautious, con-
servative policy of Councilman Ma
son resulted in his being elected
and reelected again and again. so
that while comparatively a young
man at the time of his death. he
holds the distinction Of having
served more consecutive years than
any Councilman in the history OF
Wyandotte. This service, throughout
the years, has been marked by abb
solute integrity and fearless loyalty
to his ideals and this Council be-
lieves it is deserving of permanent
recognition in the annals of the
city, therefore be it
Continued on Page l9)
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13
Naval Base
Commander
Transferred
Ii. Melvin Smith
Returned to States

Lieutenant Gg) Melvin Robert
Smith, USNR, 81, of 942 Second
street, Wyandotte, who has been
serving as commander of an over
seas naval base. was recently trans
ferred to the Charleston Navy Yard
for duty.
A graduate Of Michigan State
College, and a 1912 graduate of
the University of Michigan Law
School, he was a practising attor-
ney prior to his entry into the Ma
val service in 1913.
He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. M. Smith of Wyandotte, and
he is married to the former Miss
Martha Louis Power of Ann Arbor.
Two brothers are also serving in
the Navy: Quartermaster Second
Glass Donald A. Smith, and Sea-
man First Class Stewart Smith.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13
Night School
Classes Open
September "a
Enrolment Set For
Monday. Tuesday.
Wednesday Next Week

Evening school classes for the
Fall term at Roosevelt high school
will begin on September "a, it was
announced today. Enrolment for
the classes will be September II,
10 and 10 at the high school be-
tween 7 and 9 pm.
All persons seeking to enroll are
urged to do so on these days so
that classes and instructors can
be provided.
Courses to be offered include cit
izenship Geading English and nat
uralization) which will be given
free of charge A slight fee will be
charged for other classes depend
ing on the size of the group. Fees
for World War II veterans will be
provided for under the c.. l. Bill
of Rights.
Other classes are: tipping, short
hand, bookkeeping, business ma
chimes introductory, sewing Cbe-
ginning and advanced, millinery
welding (gas and electric), mechan-
ical drawing and blue print reading.
machine shop (practice and theo-
ry), public speaking.
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13

Den Rose mas D66n named CO.
chairman OF the drive here. Area
chairman appointed include Judge
Arthur Decker, area one; Fred
Levely. area two; George Ringo,
area three: Nelson Hedrick, area
four: Anthony Labadie, area five;
Father LadiSlaus Krych. Mount
Carmel church, area six; Mrs.
Strauss Gantz, area seven and
Harold Pearson, area eight.
The city has been divided into
eight sections for the Victory War
Chest campaign with area one ex-
tending from Northline, north to
the city limits (Ecorse Creek and
from the New York Central Rail-
road, east to the Detroit River;
area two. Chestnut street, north
to Northline and New York Cen
raj railroad east TO Bishop park.
Area three, Orange street north
to Chestnut and New York Central
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13
Announce Speakers For
Civic Lecture Series

The King Of Bora Bora, Henry
M. Hedges will open the Wyandotte
civic lecture series when he speaks
at the Roosevelt high school ON
November %, the civic lecture board
has announced. Drew Pearson, of
Washington Merry-Go-Round fame,
Suzanne Silvercruys, sculptor, Nora
Vain, author, and DR.. Daniel Pol
ing have also been secured for the
series.
The first lecture, originally sched-
uled for October. has been post
poned until November %, due to
unforeseen circumstances. At that
time. Mr.. Hedges win bring nat
ral color motion pctures of the
South Pacific island of Bora Bora.
A former civil engineer and ex-
Seabee, Mr.. Hedges will tell some
Of the work of the Seabees IN the
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13

and William Ilddle. PallbearerS were
Jack Buckley, Albert Pilz, Charles
Anderson, Case BaiSley, Louis Benin
and Harvey Kreger.
Meeting in special session Tues
day night, fellow councilmembers
passed the following resolution in
respect to the late councilman:
The death Of our friend and COL
league, Councilman James H. Mason,
was distinct shock to the members
Of this body and we note his I'M
timely passing with a sense Of real
sorrow and personal loss to his fam
lily, his host of friends and to the
community he served long and
faithfully.
Mr.. Mason was born In Scotland
at the turn of the century and came
to Wyandotte with his parents at the
age of nine. His education was Sc
cured in the local public schools
where he won more than local re-
known as an athlete, and later
Stroked No. oar on the immortal
Worlds Champion crew in 1926 and
1927.
His public service began with his
election to the Council in 1895 when
the city was emerging from the
disastrous depression and his care
full scrutiny of all public expendi-
lures and reluctance to spend any
public funds except for absolutely
The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13

Pacific. 1t has been arranged to
bring Mr.. Hedges to Wyandotte in
the afternoon as well so that the
city school children may here him
speak. Tickets for this lecture will
be sold through the schools to the
pupils.
The second lecture will be Deem
Der IS and will bring the interna-
tionally- known sculptor and lee
turer, Suzanne Silvercruys to wy
andotte. Madame Silvercruys mod
els clay while speaking, thus shar-
ing her skill at sculpturing with her
audience. A Belgian by birth and
the daughter of the late president
Of the Belgian Supreme Court, she
is now an Ameriean citizen.
The third lecture brings Drew
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The Wyandotte news-herald. (Wyandotte, Mich.) 1943-1963, 1945-09-13

railroad east to Detroit river: area
four, city limits north to Orange
street, New York Central railroad
east to Detroit river; area five,
Northline north to city limits, New
York Central railroad west to Six
tenth street: area six, Eureka
north to Northline and New York
Central railroad west to Fifteenth
street; area seven, Eureka north
to City limits (Ecorse Creek, Fiji
tenth street west to Fort street
area eight, South city limits north
to Eureka and New York Central
railroad west to Fort street.
Chairman Kurt Breitfeld has
called meeting of the area chair
men for 7:3O pm. sharp Monday,
September II. at the Niehlhose de-
partment store, 3Ol6 First street.
at which time final plans for the
drive will be completed.