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Evening star., 1945-01-18
OIuv Arrives in u. S.

Crown Prince Olav of Norway has
arrived in this country to confer
with American authorities on the
liberation of Norway.
Evening star., 1945-01-18
Correction

In The Stars story of Ensixn
Thomas Welch Fortune, U. S. Mr..
u, reported missing, in Fridays
Roll of Honor, two incorrect facts
appeared. Ensign Fortune, whose
wife, Mrs. Fern Louise Fortune, lives
IN Shipman. Va, and whose parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Henry Fortune,
live at 731 South Twentieth street.
Arlington, Va, was graduated from
Lovingston (Va) High School, and
worked in a shipyard in Newport
News, Va. before joining the Navy
in December, 1912. He was reported
missing December 3, in the Pacific,
when his Hellcat plane is reported
to have crashed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
First Essay Letter Read
 Nine Other Pupils To Be Heard in
 Rroodcosts

Miss Jane Balfe, 69 South View street, an 11-year-old pupil of St. Francis school, last night opened a series of broadcasts sponsored by the Combined War Fund and Com munity Chest in which 10 school children will participate. Clyde Jennings, chairman, introduced the speaker.
 The children are preliminary win- ners in school essay contest, in First-with Cut .... .. =. .... .. which they submitted letters on the various local services supported by the Community Chest.
 Each of the winners will read his prize winning letter over WATR at at 5:45 p. m. and representative of a Community Chest agency will appear to introduce the speaker.
 Patrick Monahan, Wolcott, a pupil of SS. Peter and Paul school, will be the next student to appear on the program next Monday, Octo- Der l.
 Two pupils will be chosen at the completion of the program as win ners of the $25 Victory bond awards donated by the Combined War Fund and Community Chest and the Waterbury Council of Catholic woman. Award will be made at the final report dinner of the 1946 cam paign.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Evening Schools Opening
 Registration
 Monday for High,
 GrommoF Schools

Waterbury evening schools will open Monday, with registration to be accepted at ' p. m. at Crosby, Wilby, and Leavenworth Hig h schools and Webster and Duggan grammar schools.
 Thomas F. Nolan, evening school supervisor, has announced that ses- sionS will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from to g p. m.
 Among the courses to be offered are: Crosby, chemistry, mathenn- tics, Spanish. gymnasium, photo graphy citizenship, ,Americaniza- tion; Leavenworth, m c h nical drawing and blueprint reading, ra- dio, sheet-metal, cabinet making, electricity, auto-mechanics, a fix it-yourself" course, and sewing Wliby, bookkeeping, typewriting, stenography, comptometry, com mercial law, English, public speak ing and art.
 At Duggan school Americaniza- ton classes, beginners, intermediate and advanced, will be conducted. Elementary grades 2 and 8 will be taught at Webster school, and Amsricanization classes also will be held
 MT. Nolan pointed out that regis tration of 12 will be sufficient to open a class in any subject.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
CIergymen Back Fund

Clergymen will call on their con- gregations tomorrow to contribute to the Combined War Fund and Community Chest campaign. Syn agogues will observe today the Com munity and War Fund Sabbath.
 A letter will be read in all Cath olic churches tomorrow from Most Rev Henry J. O'Brien, bishop of Hartford. in which the Catholic bishop stated "The common good and welfare of this community de- mands we assist them in their ef- forts"
 Protestant clergymen have also received letters urging support of the campaign from Rt. Rev. Fred erick G. Budlong, bishop of Con- necticut: Rev. w. Glenn Roberts, secretary of the Connecticut Coun- ell of Churches; Rev. Albert H. Marions. district superintendent of the Methodist church. Rabbi AbEa- ham J. Feltman, Temple Beth Is- rael, Hartford, addressing rabbis, stated We and our people are, of course, eager to do our part and better"
 At Chest offices yesterday it was announced that book marks adver- tising the needs of the campaign will be distributed in the city churches tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Troop Nine Aiding FinoI Paper Drive N Scouts 10 Mobilize ! Al g O'Clock
 Tomorrow
Tomorrow

1 Members of the troop committee for Troop g, Boy Scouts of washing ton Park Community club, and the Hcoluts will take part in the final scrap paper drive being held throughout the city tomorrow. Ed ward Herbert, chairman of the com- ufttee, is asking the members to report for work at g o'clock tomor- TOW morning at A Rye street.
 All streets of the Hill will be can- vased, the east side of South Main street from Washington street to City Corners; both sides of Baldwin street east and west and streets leading from Baldwin street, from 1. Washington street south; both sides 'Of Washington street from South Main to Hamilton avenue, and all side streets, both sides of sylvan avenue.
 Newspapers, wrapping paper, old magazines can be saved-and they are to be tied in bundles and left in a conspicuous place in front of your homes and the boys will take care of them from there on.
 Remember-Masses at St. Francis Xavier church tomorrow will be on old time-the clocks are to be turned back one hour to standard time tonight. Masses will be at the regular time, 6, 7:30, S:30, 9:30 and 11 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Proclamation

Fire is one of the great scOurgeS of modern industrial society. It is a destroyer of life and of prop erty.
 Only by constant vigilance and unceasing care can the destruc- tive force of fire be held in check. The most important preventive is to take steps to eradicate the conditions which permit fires to start.
 In order to direct attention to the fire danger and to inform our people of the methods of com. batting it. Fire Prevention Week was instituted. It is a practical observance of great value and I am pleased to proclaim the week of October ,, 1945 as Fire Pre- ventiOn Week for the City of Waterbury.
 I direct the fire marshal and his staff to visit all the school build ings of the city and speak to the students of each school of the danger of fire and the means of preventing it. I further direct him to take all measures possible to bring to the people of the city at large the knowledge of the ob- servance of this week and the les. son which it seeks to impart. Dated at Waterbury, COnnecti- cut this twenty eighth day of September, 1945.
 Signed,
 JOHN s. MONAGHAN,
 Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Home Nursing Course Sought

Mrs. John Dillon, chairman of nome nursing for the Waterbury ehapter, American Red Cross. has announced that requests are being
 made again for the Standard Red Gross Home Nursing course, which Indicates that homemakers are able |ko give more time and thought to khelr families than they have in khe past few years.
 Regiskrations are coming in for nhe Hong" or standard course, com- Drising 24 hours of practical and
 Theoretical work.
 Glasses are held Wednesday and
 riday afternoons. 2:30-4:s0 ?. In., and Tuesday and Thursday eve- nings. 7:50 o:s0 D. In. ct the chap Der house, ie6 Grove street. Members will be notified as soon as the required % have signed up. For registration and information 44f% '*l II7'T FN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Recommend Wiggins Plan

The w. E. Wiggins Atrways, 1nc.s proposed aerial route, including Waterbury as a stop, was reconn- mended yesterday by two Civil Aer- onautics board examiners in Wash- ington, D. c.
 Waterbury was mentioned on the route between Providence, R. T., and Bridgeport, via Willimanttc. Springfield and Westf1eld, Mass. Hartford and Meriden.
 Operations would be on a day contract basis and if the civil air regulations should so permit, with a single pilot. Ten aircraft would be employed to make two round trips per day over each of the routes.
 Ground equopment estimated to cost $5S,625 is planned including communications system for hand ling reservations and ticket sales made up of FM stations for all pro- posed route points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
RegistFution Stort Mondoy In n'Y'Courses
 Voried Women s
 Progr0m Set Up
 For EoII Season

Registration for fall activities os the Y. w. c. A. will open Monday and continue throughout next wesk with classes to start Oct. 8. it was announced today by Miss Irene ~ Walker, executive director.
 Gymnasium classes to fit various needs of local women are included on the extensive program. Exercise and game classes will be he'd Thursdays at 6:l5 p. m. at sfe Crosby High gym and on Wednes- days at 2:30 at the Y. w. c. A. Reducing gym has been scheduled for Thursdays at ' p. m. at Crosby, and individual exercises will be su- pervised Tuesdays at 5:30 and 7:30 p. m. at the Y. w. c. A.
 Tennis instruction has been plan ned for Saturday afternoons at 2:30 during October. Archery will be conducted Saturdays at p. rl., with lessons and regular practice planned. Bowling will be held on Tuesdays from 8 to 10 p. m. at the Women's Club alleys. Swimming classes have been planned for Mon- day and Thursday nights at high school pools.
 Glasses in tap-dancing. bridge and wardrobe planning are among others which will be formed. Fa- cilities also will be open at the headquarters for badminton, ping pong and croquet. A lunch box canteen will be opened for women who wish to take their lunch at the headquarters.
 Hikes, picnics, camping trips, skating and skiing parties will be arranged for the fall and winter, according to the program sched- ule.
 Registration for the new classes will be accepted at the headquar- ters at 30 Prospect Street, and by telephone, 4-1088.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29

announcement or sale or some 2,000 Army trucks for World War II veterans was made today by MT F. E. House, Jr,, district manager of SWPC, at 152 Temple street, New Haven.
 Any honorably discharged veter- an who intends to start business of his own, or who is already es- tablished and wishes to avail him. self of his government-owned sur- plus property, may take advantage of this opportunity.
 This sale will be held at Fort Devens. Massachusetts, starting Oc- tober End and continuing through October 18th. Hours of the sale will be from g a. m. to 3:30 p. m. each day, except Saturdays and Sun days during the period. Veterans who have previously made applica- tion to SWPC for surplus trucks are being notified of this sale by mail.
 One- Half To II Tons
 MT. House stated that standard makes of trucks ranging from the half-tons to eleven-ton sizes are be- ing set aside exclusively for veter- ans. He stated that passenger cars and jeeps are not included in this particular sale of automotive equip ment.
 Bach vehicle will be priced &C., cording to. its condition and every opportunity will be given the vet eran to thoroughly inspect the trucks before indicating his desire to purchase. Tn this connection, MT. House advises all veterans who are not familiar with the mechanical operation of truck to have with him someone who is.
 Representative from the disposal agency Surplus Property Division. Department of Commerce) and SWPC will be on the job at all times during the sale to assist the veteran in every way possible. Sales may be completed on the job, in which case the veteran will have 10 days in which to secure registration plates for driving the vehicle away. MT. House made 1t clear that any and all purchases at this sale are final and are on "as is-where is" basis. and that there are no guar antees. He also suggested that vet- eranS attending the sale be pre- pared to make an advance deposit of minimum of fifty dollars ($50) leash or certified check), until the final sale to him Is completed.
 Cash Or Time Payment
 Veterans may purchase surplus through SWPC, either on a cash basis or time payment plan. He must pay down at least IS per- cent of the selling price and in the case e of automotive equipment. SWPC will 'inance the balance for l to 3 years on a percent basis.
 Mir. House stated that this sale presents the first real opportunity Tor veterans, In this area. to secure this particular type of surplus euip- nent and urges all those interested to contact the SWPC district im-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Marriage Intentions

The following have filed mar riage intentions at the Bureau of Vital Statistics, town clerks office:
 Gerald F. Jones, 1e9 Bank street. and Josephine M. Carroll, l99 Bank street.
 John Haulick, l3S Hill street, and Mary Upatotf, sl East Farm street.
 Charles Chrisolini. l6 Martin street, and Philomena Troisi, 27 Orange street.
 Raffaele Polletta, 246 Hill street, and Filomena Rinaldi, 72 York street.
 Domenic Fusco, IT Brewster street, and Nydia P. Barone, 32 Woodlawn terrace.
 Harry Sporhrer, 27 Johnson street, and Anna Wariga, l22 Greenwood street, Watertown.
 John Robert Walker, 29 Water vile street, and Mary Catherine Dubay, 55 Downes street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Grand Juror
Female Trio
 Top Program
Baptist Youths Open Institute

A two-day Religious Education Institute, sponsored by the Young Peoples Department of the Con- necticut Baptist Missionary Union was opened officially this morning at Grace Baptist church by Rev. pr. Frank w. Jacobs of Bridgeport.
 Special music will be furnished this afternoon by The Three C's Female Trio, composed of Ddary C.. Sturidvant, Margaret C. FouSt and Sylvia 0. Harvey.
 Members of the cast representing the play The Browning of Peace. " under the direction of Mrs. w. George Prince, this evening are, Misses Beth Antrum, Jennie Gold son; Willie Barnes, Jr., Basey Webb, Henry Hardy, Jr., Miss Dorothy Goldson, musical accompanist and Miss Ruth Chapman will act as nar- rator.
 Three courses being offered are, "A Brief Survey of the Old Testa- ment," Youth at Worship, and Missions and World Peace. In- structors are, Prof Moses Bailey, Rabbi David Polish, Mrs. P. E. Dix on, Mrs. R. E. Peters, and Rev. Charles KwocI, respectively.
 Continuing tomorrow, the dele- gates will attend the Church schools at Grace and Zion Baptist churches and the morning worship at Grace Baptist church.
 Courses will resume at 3 o'clock, under the leadership of Prof. Edna M. Baxter. Hartford; Rev. Dr. John c. Walker 'of Second Congregational church; Mrs. P. E. Dixon, Mrs. R.. E. Peters and Rev. J. Dahlstrom, Hartford.
 The sessions vii close with a sum- marization, supper and a social hour. Grace Zion Baptist churches will jointly provide Sundays enter tainment.
 Members of the entertainment committee are: Mesdomes William Hardy. Martha Rice, Georgia Franklin, Lucy Ebert, Anna Stur- divant, Laura F. Harvey, Maybelle H. Ward, Misses Agnes Reynolds and Gertrude E. Mckinney, Thomas Clapp and Rev. Jonathan E. Reed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
.Arn1istice
 Committee
 Asks Funds
DF. Messier Chosen Ch0irnon of GeneroI Group

Pointing out that the number of yccld star mothers has been in-
 reased by at least 7S per cent by lWorld War IT, the Waterbury Vet erans' Council last night charged
 Ehat the $450 allotted by the city
 for Armistice Day celebration is
 anSuftic
 K The claim was made in heated
 discuSsion at meeting of the coun-
 cH in the City courtroom. Dr. Rene
 A6essier, commander of Cpl. Coyle
 post, American Legion, was elected
 chair1nan of the Arnistice Day coIn- zmittee, succeeding Francis Oren-
 cole, chairman for the past six years. N Determined to observe Armistice pay "in proper and fitting man. Emer," one of the members asserted Ekhat the group would make up the kcdgt by going out with tin cup" eA suggestion that the Gold Star Eanothers' dinner be changed to a
 Luncheon brought immediate ob- Hections, and a motion was passed Athat the dinner precedent be main kained. Another member suggested Ashat committee be formed to con- LAact manufacturers and merchants Isaal an effort to raise the necessary RHnds.
 lOther oticers of the Armistice Dhy committee elected last night mie:
 Vice-chairman, William Cahill; seeretary, William Warner, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War; treasurer. Edward Scholey, past state department commandant of the Marine Corps league; publicity schairmam Daniel Summa, past comnAander of Florio post; parade cfairanan, MT. Orencole. Fred Jackson is president of the Veter- ans Council.
 cpl. Coyle post and auxiliary Twill be in charge of exercises at AAhe Honor Roll and the dinner for the Gold Star mothers.
 All veterans organizations and drum coTps, as well as all service Iu1en and women home on leave or flrlough, are invited to take part I,an the parade.
 2 The committee also voted to ex- .Aclude the Bethany barracks state police auxiliary from the parade this year.
 Brig.-Gen. Reginald B. Dela- Fcour, adjutant general of Connecti- cut will also be asked to take part. Ian the parade this year, the com lmittee voted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Vets Schools In IS Towns

Waterbury is among IS locations which have been designated for reg ional veterans high schools, accord ing to an announcement made to- day by the Connecticut State De- partment of Education. The loca- tions were approved by a special committee of school superintendents of the state.
 The regional high schools were re- ported already operating in Nor walk, Bridgeport, and Hartford. Stamford, Wallingford, Middletown. and New London will open the schools shortly. Other locations sel- ected are: Danbury, New Haven, Ansonia, Canaan, Torrington, Nor wich. Willimantic, Stafford Spring, Putnam and New Britain.
 The department reported that a committee representing state tech- nical schools will present specific recommendations shortly for de- veloping special veterans training at the technical schools.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Master Builders
 To Train VeteFonS

Training in the masonry trade will be given to returning servicemen by the Waterbury Master Builders association, and local IS, Bricklay- CTS. MasonS, and Plasters union, &C., cording to plans made at a meet ing last night at headquarters at 109 Bank street.
 A joint committee to make plans for the training program was named as follows: T. G. Smith, Thomas Moran, and Frank Slomowitz of the builders association, and James Mo- Carthy, Andrew Ciriello, and Mi- chael CaStagna of the union.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Constable
Final Paper Collection Sunday

Local residents were urged to- day by the Waterbury Salvage Committee to participate in the paper salvage drive which will take place tomorrow.
 The city-wide collection, which will start at 10 a. m, will be the final one in the series which started early during the war.
 Contributors have been asked to bundle and tie together news papers, magazines, and other scrap paper, and place it on side- walks in front of their homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Hospital Bulletins

Police are investigating an autO- mobile accident in which Mrs. Zen- nie Burns, A. 21 Griggs street, re- ceived a possible cOncussiOn of the brain when she was struck by a car on North Main street last night at S:43. Motor PatrOlman Joseph Tierney reported that the iwOman was taken to st .Mary's hospital where she received treatment and is expected to be discharged today.
 Dorothy Perry, 3l. Prospect, was
 admitted to St. Mary's hospital
 last night at SIS for treatment
 of first degree burns of the right
 hand. sustained when she spilled
 hot grease at her home last night.
 She was later discharged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Forum To Debate Assembly Session

The Connecticut Forum of the Air will discuss whether Connecti- cut should hold annual sessions of the General Assembly, next Mon- day. Oct. 1.
 The program, which will be heard over WATR, is scheduled from l0:30 to il p. m.
 Speakers will be State Rep Harry P. Farnham, member of the spe- cial legislative council. South Wind- sor; State Rep. Daniel Hickey, Stamford; and Atty. Louis Fein- mark, legal counsel to the State AFI. It is also expected. Alfred Long. Socialist candidate for mayor in the coming New Haven elec- ton, will appear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
WATERVILIE Correspondent: Mrs. Gertrude Lane: Telephone 3-65ll
Jane Johnson ShowerG Guest
 Parker Street
 Resident Feted

WaterviNe, Sept. 29.-Miss Vera Clark was hostess at miscellan- eous shower in honor of Miss Jane Johnson of Parker street, who is being married in the near future. The shower was held Tuesday eve- ming in the parish hall of St. Pauls church. Miss Johnson received many lovely gifts and a buffet lunch was served. Those attending were: Miss Alice Lane, Miss Irene Stafford, Mrs. John Clark, Miss Helen Wilson, Mrs. J. M. E. John- son, Miss Jaclyn Johnson, Miss Shir- ley Leisering, Bernice Zaugg, Alice Johnson and Vera Clark.
 Miss Betty Leisering of Yale street is spending the weekend visiting in Goshen, Conn.
 Mrs. Josephine Pettijean who re- gently underwent major operation at St. Marys hospital is getting along fine and expects to be home next week.
 MT. and Mrs. Homer Rood were in Winsted Thursday evening visit ing Mrs. Rood's sister, Mrs. Peter Mellas who is a patient at the Litchfleld County hospital there.
 Mrs. Louise Bronson of Los An- geles, Calf, has returned to her home after an extended visit with Mrs. Lillian Bronson and her daugh- ter, Mrs. William Wells of Boyden street.
 Mrs. Merton Hornbecker and her mother, Mrs. James Brodie of Thomaston avenue, entertained Thursday evening in honor of Miss Jane Johnson. Guests were present from Prospect, Southington and Woodbury. Those attending were: Mrs. Carl Mudano and daughters, Connie and Marilyn of Southington, Mrs. John Chatfield, Mrs. George Hornbecker, Mrs. Frank Drew, Mrs. Robert Milton, Mrs. Mary Mo- Namara, Misses Hazel and Edna Kopp, Mrs. Alma Mattson, Mrs. Ernestine Munson, Mrs. Frank Will son, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. John Johnson and Misses Jacqueline and Olive Johnson and Mrs. Ralph Lane.
 Following are the church services for tomorrow:
 Waterville Union Church-Morn- ing Worship service at 10 a. m.: Sunday School at il o'clock. Eve ming Evangelistic service at 7:S0 p. m.
 Gospel Hall-Breaking of Bread at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday school at 6:3O p. m; and evening Gospel Service at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Women's Society for Chris tian Service of Grace Methodist Church will sponsor their next Silver Tea on Oct. IT at which time Mrs. John Walker will be the guest speaker and have with her a new series of motion pictures of New England.
 Egt. Edward Arsenault, son of Mrs. Delvina Arsenault of Thomas ton Ace, has been granted his honorable discharge from the army. Edward entered the service in Feb of 1942. He was awarded the bronze star medal for heroic service at Roetgen, Germany, on Sept. 12, 1944.
 Corp. Leonard Grenier, son of Mrs. fieorgaina Grenier of Thomas ton Ace. was granted his discharge yesterday at Camp Devens. Leonard served in the Pacific area for three years.
 cn1itharn Ianan and the Rth divf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
New Occupation Divisions

Tokyo. Sept. 29-(UP)-Two more American divisions in the Philip pines were assigned to occupation tasks today,
 The e6th division was ordered to iohA the Sixth Army command in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
High Schools Report On Sale of Stamps

The sales of Victory Stamps and Bonds. for the week of September 24. at Leavenworth high school shoks that a total of e234.25 was collected for thhe entire school. Twelve rooms participated 100 per cent in the weekly sales driv.
 The total of sales at Wilby high school amounted to $20T.l5. with nine rooms participating 100 per- cent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
Red Stamp No. 2 Expires Sunday

Red ration stamps V-2 through z-2 in Book " gill expire tomor- row. and new series. R-l through Vi, will take effect Monday. The new series will Dc valid through yan. sls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
WAINWRIGHT ASSIGNED

Washington Sept 29-(UP)-Gen Jonathan M. Vain wright hero of COrregidOr, will take command ing general of the Eastern Defense Command with head quarters at New York following his recuperatOn from than three years of Japanese imprisonment the War Department said today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-29
MEATS and FATS

Z Red stamps V-2 through Z-2 and A-i through Q-l in Book W. each worth 10 points. are now valid.
 Stamps v.2 through z.2 expire Sept 90.
 Stamps Al through E-1 expire Oct. 31.
 Stamps Fl through k"1 expire Sov. 30.
 L-i through Q-1 exp'~- Dec. S1.