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The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

and Mrs. Erwin Laugeson, and son,
Eddie, in Columbus.
Mrs. Ralph Gilbert, of Column
bus, spent Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Arnold Brown and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christopher Paugh
and Mrs. Lottie Lucas, of Marys-
vile, spent Monday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Bert Gordon and daughter,
Edna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wood
worth entertained Mr. and Mrs.
Gail Davis, at a dinner Monday
evening, in honor of Mrs. Davis
birthday. Later they enjoyed a
show at the Avalon Theater,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Huffman
and daughter, Doris, spent Mon
day with relatives in Delaware.
Mrs. Huffman's mother accompan-
led them home for a visit.
Sgt. Eodle zimmerman is spend
ing an 1S-day furlough here with
his wife and daughter, Sherry
Marlene. Sgt. Zimmerman has been
stationed at San Antonio, Tex
Word was also received from Sgt
Zimmerman'S brother, Pfc. Clyde
N. Zimmerman, that he is in
Essen, Germany. He had recently
been in Nice, France on a 7-day
lfurlough.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mardo Huffman
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin HutChinS
of North Lewisburg, were Sunday
dinner guests of Mrs. Sylvia Con.
molly.
DR.. and Mrs. G.. L. Coe were
callers in Columbus Wednesday.
Mrs. Jennie Huber's Sunday
school class enjoyed a picnic Fri.
! day afternoon at the playground
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

was the leader of the program,
which opened with a song, the
Scripture and Lords prayer. Mrs.
Monetta McCarty and Mrs. Ola
Alexande sang a duet. In keeping
with Fathers Day, poems were
read by: Mrs. Alexander, Mrs.
Bowersmith, Mrs. Edna Smith and
Mrs. Ilo Mohler. Mrs, Mary Fry
and Mrs. Mary Shuler gave a read
ing.
The meeting closed with a song
and the Mizpah benediction. Re-
freShments were served,
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
: GRANGE NEWS
OF Union County
LIBERTY GRANGE

Liberty Grange met Tuesday
evening. The house dress contest
was held with several entries. Mrs.
James Hoover won first and Mrs.
Ralph Wittenbrook, second. Mrs.
Mel Kennedy and Mrs. Ivan Beck
acted as judges.
During the lecture hour Mrs.
Wittenbrook conducted a Jour
ney through India giving many
interesting points about that coun-
try. Refreshments were served,
Mrs. Thurman Skidmore being in
charge. Next meeting will be July
10.
ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL
READ THE JOURNAL
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
FAMILY DINNER

Mrs. Donna Anderson entertain
ed Sunday with a family dinner at
her home on 9Th st. The afternoon
was spent in the swimming pool
and the evening at the Anderson
home. Those present were, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Wagner and daugh-
ters of Columbus; Mrs. Robert
Glendening; Mrs. William Kleiber
and son, Jimmy; Mrs. Francis
Baldwin and daughter Sue, Mrs.
Carrie Glendenning; and Mrs. Rob-
ert Hughes and daughter Sharon,
of Columbus.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
THE UNION COUNTY JOURNAL, MARYsvILLE, OHIO

Redwood
Mr.. L. A. Baughman and grand
daughter, Jane Davis, of New
Dover, were dinner guests of Mr.,
and Mrs. Glenn Davis.
Mrs. Violet Bond and children,
of Springfield, are spending several
days with her mother, Mrs. Grant
Baker.
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McGUFFY CLUB

The McGuffy club met Friday
with Mrs. Chester Bowersmith and
Mrs. Dana Griffin. Mrs. Ola Alex
ander was the presiding officer.
She opened the meeting with a
song. Mrs. Martha Fry had the
quotations. Mrs. Fannie Calhoun
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
SUNDAY GUESTS

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Smith and
Mrs. Russell Parrott and son,
Danny, Kenton rd., entertained at
Sunday dinner, Mr.. and Mrs. Clair
Shope and daughter, Barbara, and
son, Joe, of Springfield, and Linda
Lou Smith, of Maysville, were
Sunday evening callers.
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'3s. 5000 IwAR<woRKERs

He's q hUstler-The Jap war worker works like a
~beaver-he is 35,OOO,OOO strong, working II to Is
hours day, days week, taking only 2 days off
per month. He isn't quitting. He isn't whiting. HG
isn't easing up-hes hustling every muscle he's goi
building ships, planes, guns to beat us:
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HERE FROM AKRON

Mrs. Robert Rupprecht and sons,
Phil and Fred, and a little friend
of Phil, Master John Baker, of
Akron, came Thursday for a weeks
visit with the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Galloway. Mrs.
Rupprecht will return to her home
next Thursday but the boys will
remain for longer visit with the
Calloways, and with their other
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rupprecht.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
DINNER HONORING SONS

Mr. and Mrs. Charles d. Green,
north of Marysville, had as their
Sunday dinner guest, Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Green and son, George, w.
Fifth ST., and Mr., and Mrs. George
Green and daughter, Karen, of
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HERE FROM CINCINNATI

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Clark and
daughter, Mrs. William Kohl and
baby, Pamela, of Cincinnati, were
guests Sunday, of Mr.. Clark's
mother, Mrs. Dora Clark, of w.
Seventh st. Mrs. KahPS husband
iS SnrNincr nNnrcnaS
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HOME ON LEAVE

Edwin j. Segner, MN. 2/c, and
Mrs. Segner, spent the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell
MN. 2/c Segner is home on a 30
day leave from the Pacific.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

NAl ,. EIIld u1Ol gan IGLUIHeu lO
Findlay Thursday, after spending
a week with Mr.. nd Mrs. w M.
Watkins and son, Forest, w. Sixth
st.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur l.. OVerack-
er spent several days with their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marlyn Applegate, and son,
Lee, of S. Plum St
1t. and Mrs. Gene Laird left
Saturday, for Camp Atterbury,
Ind, where 1t. Laird reports. He
has been spending a 30 day fur
Tough, after overseas duty.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Bruerd and
daughter, Maxine, and grandaugh-
ter, Mary 10, spent Friday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A. Bruerd, in Hilliard. Mr.. L.
A. Bruerd is confined to his bed
Mrs. Asa Crandall, of Dayton,
spent the weekend with Mrs. Eff
fie ToSsey, w. Fifth st.
Mrs. Eugene Moore returned to
her home in Columbus after spend
ing 10 days with her daughter, Mrs.
Mignon Forty and family, w.
Seventh st.
Mr.. and Mrs. o E. Smith, of Co
lumbus, spent Friday with Mr. and
Mrs. H. o. Johnson, Raymond.
Dr. and Mrs. c. E. Thompson, of
Plain City, spent Sunday afternoon
and evening with Mr. and Mrs.
Beatty Chapel, N. Main st.
Mrs. William Otte and son, Billy,
left yesterday for Newark where
they will be visitors over the
Fourth, of Mrs. Otte's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. t. o. Myer.
Mr.. and Mrs. V. II. Wallen and
grandson Tony Huffman, of Lake
view, were guests over the week
end of their daughter, Mrs. Robert
Huffman, and Michael. Tony is
spending the summer with his
grandparents.
Miss Jean Dutro, w. Fifth St, is
spending a few days with her
grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Dutro,
at Groveport.
Mrs. Robert Dixon and daughter,
Linda, are spending several weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
H. Miller. Sgt. Dixon is stationed
in Texas.
Miss Anne Thorpe, Miss Rather
inc Thorpe, and Mrs. William Black
and daughter, Linda, of Mansfield
were visitors of friends and rela-
tives in Marysville over the week
end.
Miss Ruth Marilyn Fladt, CO.
lumbuS, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
Fladt, Locust st. Miss Fladt was
graduated last week from Bliss
College and has accepted a posi-
+ioY, in Columbus
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HELPING HAND CLUB

The Helping Hand club will meet
with Mrs. Lester Stiner at her
home on the County Line rd,
Thursday afternoon.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
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MILFORD CENTER CIRCLE
WILL MEET FRIDAY

The Young Women's Division of
the Kings Daughters, of Milford
Center, will meet at $3.50 pm, Fri
day, at the home of Mrs. Mary
Bishop.
The program will include: De-
votional service, Mrs. Clara Brake;
History and Significance of the
Order, Mrs. Grace Gorten; Admis-
sion of new members, Mrs. Eliza
beth DeVoss; Minutes and roll call
by the secretary, Mrs. Betty Miller
roll call response, a bible verse
collection of dues by treasurer
Mrs. Anna Marie Houser; An.
nouncement of committees by the
president, Mrs. Mary Bishop; out
line of Bylaws and Constitution
by the secretary; unfinished busi.
ness, and closing prayer, Mrs
Laura kaufman.
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PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN MEET

The WomenS Association of the
Presbyterian church met Wednes-
day with Mrs. J. M. LentZ presid-
ing. The theme of the meeting,
was Mature.
The meeting opened with a
hymn, after which Mrs. Dorothy
Dutro gave the history of it. She
gave the history of another hymn,
followed by solo. Mrs. Omar Ell
bin gave the devotiOnS. The Lords S
prayer was repeated in unison.
Mrs. L. H. Miller conducted the
picture study. She closed her les
son with a sailors version of the
23rd Psalm.
Little Susan Gorten sang two
solos. Mrs. P. T. Engard gave a
nature parable from the Bible. The
23rd Psalm and the Mizpah bene-
diction closed the meeting.
Group three with Mrs. Robert
Peoples, in charge, served as host
eSses. Mrs. Lloyd Smallman and
Mrs. Angus McIvor presided at
the table.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
TRINITY LUTHERAN GROUP
WILL MEET THURSDAY

The Womens. Missionary Society
of the Trinity Lutheran church
will meet at pm. Thursday in the
Parish house. X
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. E. Bruerd and
daughter, Maxine, and grandaugh-
ter, Mary 10, spent Friday even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A. Bruerd, in Hilliard. Mr.. L.
A. Bruerd is confined to his bed.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON

Miss Pauline Golf, E. Fifth ST.,
left Friday evening to assume her
duties as senior Stenographer with
the Navy department in Washing
ton, d. G.
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VISITING IN FARMERSVILLE

Mrs. Richard HOltzmuller and
son, Paul, w. Sixth ST., are spend
ing several days with her husbands
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Holtz-
muller, F'armerSville. Her brother
in-law, Cpl. Don Holtzmuller, ar
rived home after being prison OF
the Germans since December.
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BIRTHDAY DINNER
M. and Mrs. John HaneS and
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
: PERSONALS

Mrs. Edna Morgan returned to
Findlay Thursday, after spending
a week with Mr.. nd Mrs. w. M.
Watkins and son, Forest, w. Sixth
ST
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
ENTERED HOSPITAL

Louise and Judy Zellizer, E.
Sixth ST., entered White Cross hos
pital this morning for tonsilitiS
operations.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

1t. and Mrs. Gene Laird left
Saturday, for Camp Atterbury,
Ind, where 1t. Laird reports. He
has been spending a 30 day fur
Tough, after overseas duty.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur l.. Overack-
er spent several days with their
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marlyn Applegate, and son,
Lee, of S. Plum st.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

He's big-The Jap now controls one of the largest
empires in the world. He has 100000 to 100000
war-hardened soldiers-twice as many as the Ger
mans had to defend the Reich in the West. He is
intrenched in China, Korea, Manchuria and the
homeland-we have yet so nnANt these major forces:
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mrs. Asa Crandall, of Dayton
spent the weekend with Mrs. Eff
fie ToSsey, w. Fifth st.
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RAYMOND BAPTIST AID

The Raymond Baptist Aid Socie.
ty met at the home of Grace Dill,
Ion, Thursday evening. Eight mem,
bers were present.
After the meeting refreshments
were served by the hostess.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
VIEW. AUXILIARY

The Veterans of Foreign Wars
Auxiliary will meet at 8 pm, Fri
day in the VIEW. Hall.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

He's hard TO hit-Every punch at the Jap has to
travel thousands of miles. It takes three times as
long to carry men, guns and food to our rear bases
in t.e Pacific as it did to our front lines in Europe.
Three times as many ships for the same amount of
material-and more men in our supply lines:
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
AT INDIAN LAKE

Mrs. Don Ross, daughter, Donna,
and son, Raymond, and Mrs. Will
liam Asman and daughters, Barba-
ra, Sally, Susan and Mary Ann, are
spending this week at the Asman
cottage, Indian Lake.
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BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
The Benevolent Society of the
Trinity Lutheran church will meet
at 8 pm. today in the Parish
school.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mrs. William Otte and son, Billy,
left yesterday for Newark where
they will be visitors over the
Fourth, of Mrs. Ottes parents, Mr..
and Mrs. T. o. Myer.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mrs. Eugene Moore returned to
her home in Columbus after spend
ing 10 days with her daughter, Mrs.
Mignon Forty and family, W.
Seventh st.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. V. H. Wallen and
grandson Tony Huffman, of Lake
view, were guests over the week
end of their daughter, Mrs. Robert
Huffman, and Michael Tony is
spending the summer with his
grandparents.
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D.A.V. AUXILIARY TO MEET

The Disabled American Veter-
ans Auxiliary will meet at 7:30
pm. Thursday in the Armory.
There will be installation of new
officers. All members are request
ed to be present.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

DR.. and Mrs. c. E. Thompson, of
Plain City, spent Sunday afternoon
and evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Beatty Chapel, N. Main st.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Miss Jean Dutro, w. Fifth St, is
spending a few days with her
grandmother, Mrs. Carrie Dutro,
at Groveport.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mrs. Robert Dixon and daughter,
Linda, are spending several weeks
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
H. Miller. Sgt. Dixon is stationed
in Texas.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
MAGNETIC SPRINGS W.s.C.s.

The Magnetic Springs Womens
Society of Christian Service will
meet Thursday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. E. L. Gray. All mem
bers are requested to be present
and visitors are welcome. Please
note the change of date.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Miss Ruth Marilyn Fladt, Co.
lumbuS, spent the weekend with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Martin
Fladt, Locust st. Miss Fladt was
graduated last week from Bliss
College and has accepted a posi-
tiOn in Columbus.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Mr.. and Mrs. 0 +. Smith, of Co
lumbus, spent Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. o. Johnson, Raymond.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Miss Anne Thorpe, Miss Kather-
inc Thorpe, and Mrs. William Black
and daughter, Linda, of Mansfield,
were visitors of friends and rela-
tives in Marysville over the week
end.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
JUNIOR LUTHER LEAGUE

The Junior Luther League of the
Trinity Lutheran church will meet
at 8 pm. Tuesday in the Parish
House.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

Suys Lieutenant General Holland M Smith; u S. Marine Corp
The Japanese lighting man sometimes fight tooEshy
but he always fights rousy, savagey ruhey Any notion
that such people will wilt morally, psychoogcay
noncany is quite certainly wrong Our battles with the Jap
will into Marine Corps history the toughest of all
time Beating him Wiu take the best weUe got"
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02
0OCiE ETY
MISS ROSEMARY WESTLAKE, SOCIETY EDITOR
PHONES: 4-42e1 and 4-7576 after $3.50

near Broadway.
In the evening, they entertained
about 40 relatives in honor of their
sons. Robert will leave for service
soon and George has just received
discharge after 33 months SER
vice overseas.
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ATTENDED VIEW. MEETING
Mr.. and Mrs. l. J. DeHaven and
daughter, Barbara, W. Ninth ST.,
spent Saturday and Sunday in CO.
lumbus. They attended a state
meeting of the V.F.W. and its
auxiliary at the Neil House.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. L. McCamey
also attended the meeting.
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IN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Ronnie Herd, son of Capt. and
Mrs. Dwight Herd, is seriously i'll
with pneumonia in Children's hos
pital, Columbus.
The Union County journal. [volume] (Marysville, Ohio) 1875-1951, 1945-07-02

son, John, of Columbus; Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter West, Mr. Dempsey,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Myers and family,
of Urbana; and Mrs. Smith, of Ray
mond; gathered at the home of
Mrs. Mary Hoagland, of Raymond,
to help her celebrate her S5th
birthday. A bountiful dinner was
served at noon.
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The messenger., 1945-04-01
Three Reported Killed, One Seriously Wounded,
 In Battle Actions In Germany And Mindanao
Additions to Already-LOng Local Casualty List Shocks Community Residents
ALL VICTIMS OF LATE PUSH

Word of the deaths of Ernest G. Tavener, Kenneth H. Hoffman and Charles F. Politis, and the report that Sgt. Salvatore Merlo is seri- ously wounded are the latest blows to the grief stricken local com munity already mourning an un- usual list of war casualties.
 Information regarding the death of Tavener reached his family Monday, March 19. He had pre- viously been reported missing in action" in Germany, February 24, and it is assumed he was killed during his units engagement of that day.
 Word received by his parents, MT. and Mrs. William Hoffman, states that Hoffman was killed in action March 10 on Mindanao.
 Politis, like Tavener was first reported missing. The telegram stating he had been killed in action in Germany March 16 came last week.
 According to the War Depart ment, Sergeant Merlo was wound ed in Germany, March 20, while operating with the field artillery of the First Army.
 Private Tavener, the twenty>year old son of Ernest c. Tavener of Bloomfield Avenue, was with an Infantry Division of the Seventh
 (Continued on Page A
The messenger., 1945-04-01
A. (. PETERSON BARN DESTROYED BY FIRE

A large COW barn on the farm of A. c. Peterson, Wadhams Road, was destroyed by fire of undeter- mined origin which broke out shortly after noon Wednesday, March 28. The stock housed in the building was out at pasture at the time the blaze was discovered, and none were lost. Bremen from the local companies devoted their eff forts to protecting nearby horse barn after the animals in it had been released and led to safety.
 Neighboring farmers assisted in carting water to the scene of the blaze from the nearest hydrant located more than mile away, contributing all the empty 4O-quart milk cans which could be secured. In addition to the building, a con siderable quantity of hay and other feed was lost in the flames.
The messenger., 1945-04-01
BOILING RADIATOR SCALDS SMALL CHILD

Carol Ann Engle, the twenty two months old daughter of MT. and Mrs. George w. Engle of Dun- caster Road, has been taken home from Hartford Hospital where she was treated for severe burns in- flicted on her head, neck, arm and back when the radiator of her fathers auto hoiled over spilling scalding water on her body.
 The accident happened late last month. Noting upon his arrival home that the radiator was hot, MT. Engle stepped to the front of his car to investigate. He had not noticed the child was at his side as he removed the radiator cap, the water boiled out over her body.
 Although hospitalized for nine days and still requiring treatment, physicians state the girl will not be scared.
The messenger., 1945-04-01
TOBIE. REPORTED MISSING, IS PRISONER OF WAR

Private Allan F. Tobie of Mer- iden, grandson of Mrs. Frederick c. Bidwell of Woodland Avenue, reported missing in action on Jan uary II, is now reported a prisoner of war in Germany. Tobie's father, Lewellyn Tobie, President of the Meriden Savings Bank, received word of the imprisonment from the War Department on April 4. Priv ate Tobie, a former resident of Bloomfield, was 19 years of age on January 12 the day following his capture.
The messenger., 1945-04-01
ASSEMBLY APPROVES PROPOSED CHARTER
Referendum To Be Hhel April 23 For AdOptiOn-Bonds Sold

The bill creating a new town charter for Bloomfield has been passed by the Connecticut General Assembly and signed by the Gov ernor. All that remains to make 1t effective is ratification by the local voters to whom it will be sub mitted in a special elecion to be held Monday, April 23.
 Passage of the bill was effected without a dissenting vote, the house giving approval Tuesday, March 29, and the senate concurred Thursday, April 5. Governor Bald win affixed his signature the fol- lowing day in the presence of Harold J. Watkins.
 Except for slight change in the clause describing the manner of ratification, the charter, as cover ed by the bill, is exactly as rec commended by the local charter committee and provides for sys- tenn of government known as the council-manager form. No change mas been ndue III CIle PIeoo10 school setup.
 If ratified by the townspeople, the charter will become affective one week after the regular bi- annual election in October.
 Cooley & Company of Hartford was the successful bidder for the purchase of the $150,000 bond issue recently voted by town meeting to defray expenses in cured in changing the date of the beginning of the Towns fiscal year from August 16 to July 1. Their bid was $100.51 per 100 with an interest charge of 9/1Oth of 1eo. Nine other firms, from New York City, Boston, New Haven and Hartford, submitted bids.
The messenger., 1945-04-01
PLANTING TREE IN MEMORY OF FREDERICK (. BIDWELL

The Bloomfield Fish and Game Club will plant a tree on the large island in Filley Park Arbor Day in memory of the late Frederick c. Bidwell.
 The occasion will be featured by an Arbor Day program in which members of the Club and representative of the Village Inn provement Association will par ticipate Reverend Thomas Foxall will make the main address.
The messenger., 1945-04-01
BENNY DANTE SURVIVES 2 CRITICAL OPERATIONS

Benjamin Dante, the ten year old boy who makes his home with MT. and Mrs. Canning of Brown Street is making rapid recovery from two critical operations per- formed during the past two weeks. He first underwent an operation for mastoid, later an abscess was removed from his brain. He is at St. Francis Hospital.
The messenger., 1945-04-01
LACAN AND RILEY
 RECEIVE PROMOTIONS

Lieutenant Ray F. Lagan, a vet eran of nearly three years serv- ice, the last seven months of which he has been in the South Pacific, has been advanced to a Captaincy.
 Laurence s. Riley, serving in the southern European theater, has been made First Lieutenant.
The messenger., 1945-04-01
COL. THOMSON MAKES BRIEF VISIT TO STATES

Col. William o. Thomson, Supply Officer of the Burma-India the ater, in company with General Turner, the Commanding Officer, flew to the States early this month on a special mission. The round trip, including several days here, was completed in two weeks time. While here, Col. Thomson spent two days with his family in Hart ford.
Evening star., 1945-11-14

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added, hopefully:
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any time and fill your cigarette
lighters. Every little bit helps"