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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
New wHighwoy Anticipated
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 known. Plans for such type park ing facilities have been worked on by the planning authorities for some time in conjunction with the plans of the state highway depart ment'S proposed highway.
 One of these proposed parking places is sought for the western corner of Bank and Meadow streets. This is to be connected with the proposed new highway by direct connections to and from the west and east so that no need will be present for entering the present street system of traffic. This will be designed to aid traffic and serv- ice the center of Waterbury's busi- ness and civic area.
 The need for such a facility for the eastern section of the central business area also is cited with ten- tative plans calling for the con. Struction of such site in that area bounded by that block comprised of East, South Main, South Elm and Scovill streets.
 Secondary yet major proposed projects In addition to the eastern highway planned from East Main street, are those planned for the connection to the north and to the south. The former which is esti- mated to cost $l.900,000 for 2.2 miles would begin north of East Aurora street, on Watertown avenue and continue south adjacent to the Naugatuck river overpassing West Main and Freight streets, and the railroad yard and then make con- nection with the heretofore men, tioned proposed east-west highway west of the railroad yards. Aproxi- mately one-half mile north of West Main street, the Thomaston ave- nue. Route could join the north- erly route.
 The southerly connection would start at South Main street, near the Eagle street bridge to the pro- posed northerly improvement, there connecting Additional direct ac. cess would be provided to the west ernly section of the city (near Wl- low street, etc. via Freight street access ramps. Thus automobile! destined for the southern sectior of the city could use this southerlJ route to West Liberty street ane Bank street, etc, to reach theil destination. This latter project ac. cording to state highway official! would cost $1 ,800 900 for 12 miles.
 Trafac statistics for the city re- veal that the greatest share of thu traffic on state highways to thu east and west of the city was des. tined to or originated within thu city proper and particularly within the central business section. Thil also applies to the bulk of the traf | fic on Route 73 northwest of Oak vile. In one survey 1t was showr that of 4,280 vehicles checked 3,48' or 0l per cent were destined fo that section of the city east of thu Naugatuck river. Similar survey on Thomaston avenue between Wa terbury and Thomaston showed tha of the 3,416 vehicles stopped PAP or 7i per cent were destined fo the same area in the city as com pared to 426 vehicles which wer' headed for Route south of th' city limits. Actually only 2 pc cent is through trafic, the stat survey shows. bound to or iron towns in the Naugatuck Vale! north of Waterbury.
 The proposed Waterbury improve ment extending from Gcuthingtoi | to southbury will Dc 2o.7 miles Q highway to be built ct . cost Q 1i9. .9Oo0oO Izighegs pFicFities, tha
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

The name of Commons Pleas Court Judge Raymond J. Devlin continues to be heard in connection with the Democratic Probate nomin- ation for the New Haven district The Democrats will name their can- didate next week-April 1lth hav- ing been set as the date for the district convention. The city of New Haven will more orS1ess control the voting, as 1t has 77 votes, which is 3z more than the combined total ol the delegations from the other towns 0f the district. Up to now 1t was more or less conceded that Corp Counsel Vincent P Dooley would be the nominee on the basis of dec- iaration by town chairman David Mccoy of New Haven that MT. Doo- Icy was an absolute certainty" h. jection of Judge Devlin's name might change the tenor of the district con- xention as he is extremely popular Throughout the area. Election is not until June 18th, the long interval allowing servicemen a chance tc vote.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

It may or may not have been true that Attorney Edward Mascolo was being considered as a possible Democratic primary opponent for Mayor John s. Monagan, but 1t would seem as if the former local city court judge had removed him. self from the field pretty definitely this past week. Like good many Democrats in the Naugatuck Valley Attorney Mascolo attended the Testimonial banquet for Congress man Joe" Talbot in Torrington. When called on to pay his respects to the guest of honor the Water hurian gave more than mere lip service. He asserted that if Joe" were the COP candidate in l946 for the governorship he, Eddie" would be in his camp. It's doubtful If any local Democratic faction would &C., cept the handicap that this would create.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
SERGEANT WAGNER
 ROTARIANS' GUEST

Sgt. James Wagner of the Water bury Police force will be the prin- cipal speaker at Tuesdays Rotary club luncheon to be held at The Elton at l2:15 p. m. His subject will be Modern Police Methods" :" Sgt. Wagner recently completed an intensive training course with the FRI.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
FIRST ANNUAL SENIOR
 SCOUT BALL TONIGHT

The first annual Senior Scout ball for the Mattatuck council, Boy Scouts, shall be held tonight, April ' at the Hotel Elton ballroom. Music will be provided by Les Barbour and his orchestra. Dancing will be from eight to twelve p. m. All service men who were former scouts are in- yited free.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

Established in 1888 New Haven's City EmpIoyes' Retirement Fund now totals $939, ,52O.5l, according to . recent report by Actuary Milton ,. Wood. Income during l944 was s1eO. .005.S0, which was $1l8,599.49 moro than disbursements. On the kasis of these figures it Is safe to assume that Waterbury could within . few years establish size- able fund. There stih remains some talk locally of proposing to she Legislature that adoption of
 ansion plan include 2 provisO zIAat the city not be held liable for 9msding prior liabilities, merely taking care of future service. This would decrease considerably the nasOunt the city would be required e contribute to the pension fund, yet at the same time would con- 6amme to guarantee regular p@y- mnsntg to present pensioners and putsntial onss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

Louis H. Wright, Al Hummel, Stuart Heitman. William J. Bough- ton, James Begnal, Edward P. Con- lon. R. L. Lagerquist.
 r. J. Monaghan. Thomas E Brophy, Francis J. Mulligan, Har- old A. Ashley, William Pollard. Dr M. A. O'Hara, Michael Whelan, Harry x. Cashin, John P. Fftz- maurice, Hon. John F. Tobin, Wal ter E. Monagan, Frank T. Healey.
 Dennis J. Clancy, James J. Kelly, P. Joseph Keenan, John Holian, William J. Cunningham, Fred De- laney, James R. Walker, Charles A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
Pool and Billiards

Frank J. Monaghan, newly ap- pointed exalted ruler of the Elks, has announced the following ap- pointments:
 Investigating committee: John E Bulger. chairman, Guy E. Pugra James V. Saginario, John J. Mates, William T. Bannon, Thomas E. By water, Francis A. Dorr, James E Grafton, Francis T. Hennessey.
 Joseph F. Kenney, Alex Kosky Thomas L. Lawlor. A. Lomar Man. seau. Joseph McNellis, Martin C. O'Rourke, Harvey Pelletier, Charles A. Sasso. Ed. M. Seery, William F Judd.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

Democratic State Chairman Adrian r. Maher was quick to obtain from the ODT an an-
 neuncement that the Jefferson Day Dinner in New Haven the 11th was not . violation of the travel or public gathering edicts. When the Democrats sit down to eat and listen next Saturday night they can feel cOnscience-free in this respect. Nevertheless there will be Fecurrent criticism throughout the months. Maybe this win make . hostile press overlook the $25-a-plate feature. which heretofore has been the particular ''meat" of the critics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

{. While Waterbury is primary conscious by virtue of the fact that since 1889 scarcely a year has gone by without one, still it's noticeable that the sO-called Or- gaDization forces came out on top all the time. The Scully- Culhane battle of 1889. of course, was the reaD test, as 1t determined which way the Democratic Party was to go in Waterbury. Once organiza- tion had been established and Chairman Maurice F. Tangney in- stalled there has not been too snnch doubt about the outcome. Challenging the party organiza- tlOn requires more than a slate of delegates and some district strength. There are such things as prestige, reputation, achievement, etc. The present administration, backed by the organization, pre- sents these in abundance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
CHILDREN PRESENTED
 IN MUSICAL PROGRAM

A program of popular and semi classical music was presented by children of the Church of. Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish last night at St. Joseph's hall before an audi ence of several hundred persons Last nights performance was the second rendered by the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

is those sections to be planned and constructed first. are 1. 2, and 5 which run from southington, on Route 10, to South Elm street, this city and priority 3 from South. bury to Middlebury. These combined sections will run about IFS miles at cost of about e8 million.
 As reported here previously the governmaent plans considerable grants to Connecticut for postwaf highway construction needs. The grants are to he effected on a matching basls,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07

BARRE - Tn this city, April 9th, 1945, Aurele Barre, of 145o High land Avenue.
 Funeral Tuesday at 8:15 a. m., from Belleville Funeral Home, 6s East Clay Street, to St. Ann's Church, at 800 a. m. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
 KATZMAN-In this city, April 9th, 1945, Mrs. Tillie Katzman. wife of Jacob Katzman, of 306 Willow St. Funeral Sunday at 3 D. m. at Clark Funeral Home, 20 state Street. Burial in Waterbury Hebrew Benefit Association cemetery.
 MASS MYERs-First anniversary Mass of requiem will be celebrated Tues day morning, at 800 o'clock, at the Sacred Heart Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Will liam IT. Myers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
Jops Swarm Yank Fleet

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
Jops Helped Nozis-Reds

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-04-07
Suzuki Heads Jops Cabinet

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The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
BULA GRACE REED

Born July 2, 1926. Hobbies:
Movies, travelling and hiking.
Bula is cute, friendly girl, liked
by everyone. Being a social mind
ed person, her ambition is to be-
come a nurse. Motto: Every
cloud has silvery lining"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
ID Teachers AT
Nathan's Greek
w. II. Francis Is Principal;
Teachers Have Excellent
Training.

Nathan's Creek high school is
completing another successful
year with w. Raymond Franis
serving as principal. Mr.. Francis,
who graduated at Emory and
Henry College, also did graduate
work at the University of N. c..
In addition to Mr.. Francis there
are thirteen other teachers, who
are we'll trained and experienced.
A list of these teachers, their work
and training is given here.
w. L. Woodie, English and
mathematics, A. B., Elon College;
Miss Logene Caudi11, English and
science, B. S., ASTC; George E.
West, eighth grade, A. B., Uni
versity of North Carolina.
Miss Blanche Pugh, seventh
grade, B. Ed, Emory and Henry
College; Miss EIma WaddeIl, fifth
grade, Primary A. Emory and
Henry College and A. S. T. C.
Mrs. Lucy r.. Waddell, fifth
grade, A. B., w. C. U. N. c.; Mrs.
Maize: Absher, fourth grade, A.
S. T. c.; Mrs. Carrie D. Names,
third grade, A. B., W.. c. U. N. c.;
Mrs. Worth Sweet, second grade,
B. S., w. c.. T.. c.; Mrs. Kate S.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
Girls Outnu1llber
Boys In The 1915
Graduating Class
Eight Girls And Four Bows In
This Round Dozen" Group
OF Seniors
TALENTS DIFFER

Mzkhan's Creek has a. round
SaOzen in the 1915 graduating
GLASS OF this number, there are
~elght girls and four boys. In
Sspdte OF having a low percentage
oa boys, this class is well round
esd In many other ways; for it
includes students who have made
line records in many activities as
well as scholastically. The war
time conditions have prevented
sae usual sports activities includ-
1Sag tournaments, yet many of
ssheSe graduates have fine athletic
records.
Others have made excellent
scholastic ratings. Some others
have done unusual work in pub
BIC speaking and dramatics.
Presented here are brief sketch
,ees "a the graduates, their aims,
ambitions and records:
HELEN ROSE ABSHER
BWn August 6, 1927. Hobbies:
'>kahng and dancing. Helen has
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24

DO unto others as you would
have them do unto YOU"
DORIS FERN BLEVINS
Born September Is, 1925. Hob
bies: Hiking and music. "Shortie",
an attractive brunette, has a smile
for everyone. Ambition: To be-
come a secretary. Played on
basketball team. Motto: with
the ropes of the past we will ring
the bells of the future"
ZEFFA ARDELLA LYLE
Born May 81, 1926. Hobbies:
Travelling and collecting pictures.
Played on basketball team four
years. President of class and vot-
ed friendliest girl. Ambition: To
become a beauty operator. Mot
to: 'Take life easy"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
Nathan's Creek Students Work
Hard In War Effort Program

The many former Nathan's
Creek students serving on the
world battlefronts have been a
special inspiration to the girls
and boys in school to take a Wig
orous part in all Of the drives
related to the war effort.
In addition to the students, the
school has several former teach
ers now serving Uncle Sam.
Among these are a former princi-
pal, James Miller and the popular
basketball coach, Dale Atwood.
Participation in the war bond
drives has been particularly en-
thusiastic, students and teachers
alike showing good response The
United War Fund Drive, Red
Cross War Fund Drive, Junior
Red Cross, Infantile Paralysis
Drive, Cancer Control Drive and
the United National Clothing
Drive have all been carried out
successfully in the school.
It has long been the policy of
this school to carry on a health
program for the benefit of all of
the students. This has been par
ticularly true this year. The ply
steal educational plan has includ-
ed a we'll rounded schedule of
softball, basketball, baseball and
boxing.
Along with other wartime &C
tivities, the Importance of keep
ing well and building strong bod
les from proper diet have been
stressed. The 1unchroom has
served a record number of meals,
all of which have been we'll plan
ned and balanced.
Due to transportation difficult
ties and other wartime restric-
tions, the school has been unable
to enter as fully in the basketball
program as in former years, but
nevertheless, has developed some
excellent players this year.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
ERMA LOIS HART
MARGIE FRANCIS ROSS

Born September 10, 1926, Fran
els being very quiet girl, enjoys
music and reading. Her ambi-
ton is to become nurse. Motto:
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
REEVES COPE

Born December 81, 1927. Hob
bies: Going to movies and swim
ming. Sonny" was voted most
popular student in class. Ambi-
ton: To see the world. Motto:
''Do unto others as you would
have them do unto YOU"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
CLIFFORD LITTLE

Born November l, 1926. Hob
bies: Hunting and fishing. Play
ed two years on basketball team.
Clifford was voted best sport in
the class. Ambition: To become
"a farmer. Motto: always do
your best"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
JOSEPHINE ATWOOD

"Joe" was born September Is,
1923. Hobbies: Sewing, collecting
pictures and travelling. She is a
neat, attractive girl and her am
bition is to become a dress de-
signer. Motto: ''The road is
rough and rocky, but I'll travel
to the end"
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24

Mr.. Francis, to student-Make
me a sentence using the word
refuse.
Student-I garbage to obey.
Mr.. Francis-Where on earth
did you get the idea you could
use the word that way?
Student-I looked up refuse in
the dictionary and it meant gar
bage.
Mr.. Francis-Tll give you an
other trial, use the verb pine in
sentence.
Student-Pine wood burns
good!
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
Twelve Seniors Will Receive Diplomas Natans High School

a pleasant personality and is lik-
ed by everyone. Ambition: To
become secretary. Voted pref
test girl in class. Motto: IF at
first you don't succeed, try, try
again"
ALMA LEA JONES
Born February %, 1880, Alma
LEAFS hobbies are talking and
eating. Was voted best-all-
around girl and served as vice
president of the senior class. AM
bition: To become a secretary.
Played on basketball team. Mot
to: Build for character, not for
fame"
RAY PHIPPS
Born May "a, 1927. Hobbies
are hunting and fishing. Played
on basketball team three years.
Voted most handsome and neat
est boy in the class. Ambition:
TO advance from a Pvt. to Pfc.
Motto: keep 'em flying"
ERMA LOIS HART
Born January IL, 1927, Erma's
hobbies are dancing and keeping
a diary. Played on basketball
team four years. Erma seems to
be little high-minded since her
ambition is to become a pilot.
Motto: ''Why take life so serious?"
MARGIE FRANCIS ROSS
Born September 10, 1926, Fran
els being a very quiet girl, enjoys
music and reading. Her ambi-
ton is to become a nurse. Motto:
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24

Do not ask if man has been
through college; ask if a college
has been through him-if he is a
walking university.
E. H. Chopin.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
Finals Will Be
Held June l At
Nathan's Greek
Rev. Worth Sweet will Preach
The Baccalaureate Sermon
Sunday, June 2.

The graduating exercises at
Nathan's Creek will be held on
Friday afternoon, June 1, at 2:3O
o'clock, when the members of the
senior class will be awarded di-
plomas.
The speaker for this occasion
will be A. B. Hurt, superintendent
of schools. This program will be
held in the school auditorium.
The baccalaureate sermon will
be delivered by the Rev. Worth
Sweet, Nathan's Creek Methodist
pastor, on Sunday morning, May
27.
The public is cordially invited
to attend both of these programs.
Due to wartime restrictions, the
commencement program will be
short, the principal, w. R. Francis,
announced.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1945-05-24
BURL DEAN TAYLOR

Born February II, 1926. Hob
bies: Hunting and fishing. Pop
eye" was voted best-all-around
boy in senior class. Ambition: To
see the world. Motto: do your
best in all you undertake"
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01
Little Stories
Of the Week

Miss Dorothy Louise Stradlint
&c home with a case of the mump:
this week.
Pvt. Chas. Saka1ik of Fort Ben.
ming. Ga, spent the week end with
his = uncle J. L. Stradling anC
family. He left Tuesday morning
for Fort Meade, Maryland fol
embarkation.
Miss Florence Sutten of Benton
CITY was a dinner guest Monday
evening of her aunt Mrs. j. L
Stradling and family.
The Pink and Green club will
meet Thursday, February 9Th al
2 pm. with Mrs. Glispey on Wash
ington street. -,
Word was received this week
bv Mrs. G.. w. Ennis of the birth
OF a daughter January oath to Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Eaton of Portland
Mrs. Eaton will be remembered
as Willetta Billie) Weigant. Mrs.
Ennis is leaving Thursday for
Portland to be with her daughter.
h Duane Campbell, USN, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Campbell,
left Monday for Washington, DC,
TO spend two months at a gunnery
school. He had spent 80 days
with his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Brown of
Burbank were business visitors in
Kennewick Friday.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

Sgt. Carl Mayer is in Kenne.
wick for a 30-day furlough. Car
has spent 80 months in the Pa.
Icific battle zone.
Marine Private Robert L. An
acker, son of E. +. Anacker, OF
Kennewick recently was gradu-
ated from the mobile laundry
school at Oceanside, Calf. A
former employee of the Boeing
Aircraft company, at Seattle, Pri-
vate Anacker was enlisted last
August. His brother, Ensign Ed
ward w. Anacker, is serving in
the United States Navy.
Mrs. j. NJ. Sheehan who has
been visiting. her daughter Mrs
Nelson Lewis has left for the
Coast.
Winifred Beall returned from
Seattle last week, bringing the
infant son of Bobbie Beall, born
the 3rd. The mother is still con-
fined to a hospital there.
L. Gene Mosher, sac, arrived
in Kennewick Wednesday night
from the US Naval Training Sta
ton at Farragut, Idaho, to spend
a week at his home here.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01
Many Accidents Caused by
Vehicles Hitting Trains

Approximately 80 per cent of high
way-railroad grade-crossing acci-
dents in 1943 were caused by a pas
senger automobile, motor bus. truck
or motorcycle being driven into the
side of train. it is disclosed in a
report issued by the bureau of
transport economics and statistics of
the Interstate Commerce commits.
sion. = ~.-.."
!, OF the 3.206 highway railroad
grade-crossing accidents that took
place last year. the report shows
that 937 resulted from such cause.
with 236 persons being killed and
1,400 injured. ="
The digest shows that 235 OF
these accidents occurred in day.
light. whereas 702 took place dur.
ing the dark. Daylight and
dark are the terms used In the
analysis and are not based upon a
particular hour.
The factor of limited visibility is
reflected in the number of accidents
in which a motor vehicle was driven
into the side of train after dark.
Seventy five per cent of these acci-
dents occurred after dark, causing
about 20 per cent of the fatal and ~
per cent of the non-fatal injuries.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

The South Highland Helping
Hand club will meet with Mrs.
Florence Nelson on Wednesday.
February 9TH.
Mrs. r. Tweedt entertained with
a dinner party at her home in
Finley, Friday evening. The
guests were Alice Murdoch. Lora
johnson. Frieda Otte, Goldie Pin
son and Mae Mosher.
Pomona will meet Saturday,
February 10th at 2 pm. in the
Finley grang hall. Henry Car
stensen, master Of state grange,
and others connected with the
state office will be present in the
afternoon. A cookie contest will
be open to all grange members.
Rudolf Firkusny, concert pain
list, was well received Tuesday
evening i'm the high school audi
forum in a varied program which
displayed his excellent piano
technique to full advantage.
Mr.. and Mrs. harrington of
Prosser We're visitors at the Beall
ranch in Finley Wednesday. They
were former school mates of Mrs.
Beall in Wisconsin.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-02-01

TWO Kennewick young men
have just recently been promoted
from First Lieutenants to Cap
tains. They are James r. Green
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Green
and Jack Swayze, son of Mr.. and
Mrs J. c. Swayze.
Walter fhurston spent Tuesday
in Benton City as guest of his
daughter Mrs. Melvin Moore and
family.
Mrs. Mary Taylor attended a
bridal shower at the home of
Mrs. Joe English MARY Margaret
Brown Wednesday evening hon
oring Miss Velma McCamish.
Mrs. Joe Willard of Richland
is visitor in Kennewick today.
Escolentes club met Thursday
evening January 25th at the home
of Mrs. Frances Newsome. There
were two 2-act plays. The next
meeting will be in the home of
Mrs. Mildred Liston February IL.
Terry Taylor, SC1/c, spent the
week end in Kennewick with his
family. He was returning from
Jacksonville, Florida, to his base
on the Coast.