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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
Social Notes

Mrs. Frederic Carder of Cheshire, will speak on Christmas garlands and decorations Wednesday, Dec. 5th, when the Junior Garden Club will meet at the home of Mrs. FL ton S. Wayland, Woodlawn Terrace.
 Chief Warrant Officer Railway M. Hall, U. s. Navy, Mrs. Hall and their two children who have been visiting Mrs. Halls parents, MT and Mrs. Elton s. Wayland, Woodlawn Terrace have returned to Newport, R. I.
 MT. and Mrs. Michael Fitzgerald, Baldwin street, held open house Sunday, on the occasion of home coming party for their son Thomas who has served two and half years in the European Theater. Approx imately 200 guests called to well come their son home.
 A semi-formal Christmas Holly Hop will be given at Russian hall on North Elm street Dec. 25. The committee for the affair includes: Beverly Dyson, Lillian Thomas, Esther Jannetty, Shirley Brad- street, Dom Salir arc and John De- Bellis.
 Music will be furnished by Bre- d!ces orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
MISSION ENDS4 YEARS LATER

New Orleans. La. (UP)-Mon- tano T. Tejom came to the United States from the Philippines four years ago solely to study our cus- toms service.
 When he returned recently, he had completed his mission-and was wearing gold discharge but ton in his lapel. Tejam, customs appraiser for the Philippine port of Cebu, was busily studying U. S.. customs services in 1914 when he was drafted, and served six months in the Army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The Wednesday evening tourna- ment conducted by Mrs. John Nor iarty, 60 Linden street, resulted in the following scores: Miss Julia Meehan and Miss aKtherine McEl- ligott, 73; Miss Ann Carroll and Golria Murray, 70 1-2; east and west Miss Helen Mezzen and Mrs. Ger trude Cordette, 75; Mrs. Earl Lal- Her and Miss Louise Culhane, 73; standing: Mrs. John Griffin, Miss Helen Monaghan, 375; Miss Mary Grickis and Miss Helen Hadfield, 369 1-2; Miss Mezzen and Mrs. Cor dette, 368 1-2; Mrs. Richard Pickett and Mrs. James Sheriden, 364 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
MEDICOS SPREAD FAME

New Orleans, La. CUP)-New Orleans is gaining prominence as a medical center for Latin America.
 So said Roberto Sandoval, phy- sician at the Santo Tomas Hospital in Panama City, when he visited local medical schools and hospitals recently.
 We have 15 graduates doctors of Tulane University in the Santo Tomas hospital alone" he pointed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
Fellowship
 Dec. Activities

The Pilgrim Fellowship of the Second Congregational church named new committee for the month of December, at a meeting held last Sunday. Miss Dorothy Rochon was named chaperon and Misses Dorothy Dorgeloh and Bet ty Ateherton on refreshments.
 Miss Nancy Jane Main is on pub licity and the following complete the committee. Misses Irene Fritz ka, Nancy Manherz. Nancy Jane. Main. Also James Walker and Philip Rundlett.
 The Fellowship is planning an open night Dec. 2 and the annual Christmas baskets for the needy.
 Fire vii continue Summer Time throughout the winter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
REFUND AFTER T YEARS

Indianapolis (UP)-Herb Elliott of Indianapolis is a confirmed ad- mirer of the OPA's efficiency. He recently received check for $1.l0 from hotel oBston, with a note explaining that the OPA had ds- covered an oyercharge and or cred it refgpdea. Ell'ctt stayed at that hotel tuo years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
Club Notes

Division 5, Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H., will meet this evening at SIS in Mechanics hall. Mrs. Catherine Marinan vii preside.
 On aSturday evening, Dec. 1st, Mrs. William Root will sponsor a social at her home, Circular avenue, for the auxiliary members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
Good Evening.

When milling around al shopping
 Ever on the alert and the hop, It's really too ducky, my dears,
 To visit the closet shop Here you will find those helpful
 Doodads so needed in the home Coat hangers and scrap baskets,
 A grand place ill which to roam, Ferreting out steel scissors,
 Sewing things in cute box, A little of this, a little of that,
 Darning cotton to mend dads sox. It's fun to visit the perfume bar.
 Popular with ladies and gents, Lilac and gardenia fill the air,
 They certainly make lots of good scents. When milling around at shopping
 Visit the jewelry section, Rubes, emeralds, diamonds pearls,
 Here you will find perfection. But by and large when milling around,
 On the alert and the hop, We'll all scrap pearls and heavenly scents For a visit to the closet shop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29

Mir and Mrs. Robert Synott, Washington avenue, announce the birth of a daughter, Elizabeth Jane, born Nov. 27, at St. Mary's hos pital.
 Mrs. Synott is the former Betty CremminS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29

A match that will light after eight hours in water is reported from London
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29

MT. and Mrs. William Corden of Wall street, announce the birth of their third child, son, Anthony William, Nov. 26. at St. Mary's hos pital. Mrs. Corden is the former Ar line Baker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
Supper Saturday

The Women's Association of the Prospect Congregational church will hold their annual public supper and bazaar at Fellowship Hall Saturday evening. Supper will be served from 5 to ' p. m. Many attractive aprons and fancy work pieces suitable for Christmas gifts will be offered for sale. There will also be white ele- plant table and a grab-bag for chil- dren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29

East African soldiers are going back to their 'Civvy Street" at the rate of 500 week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
Births

MT. and Mrs. William Butterly of Catherine announce the birth of their third son, Barry Allan, Nov. 20th, at St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Butterly is the former Winifred Burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29
PROSPECT Correspondent: Mrs. Edmond Morin: Telephone 5-OS57.
Mrs. CanaleS
 ShOzger Guest

Prospect, Nov. 29-Mrs. James Carroll of Union City road, gave 8 personal shower at her home Mon day evening in compliment to Mrs, Fred Candles of Cheshire, formerly of Prospect.
 Guests present were: Mrs. Bessette of Waterbury, Mrs. James Brennan of Oakville, Mrs. George Goodwin Mrs. Florence Swanson, Mrs. George Hotchkiss, Mrs. Lillian Petrakaitis Mrs. Reid of Naugatuck, Mrs. Fred Candles of Cheshire, Mrs. Harry Stieler, Mrs. Thomas Kinsella, Mrs James Doyle, Mrs. Roy Hubbell, Will ma Hubbell, and Margaret Merri- man, all of Prospect.
 Service Note
 All servicemen in World War II who have their discharge papers must file them with the town clerk immediately in order to be exempt from the Old Age Assistance Tax that becomes due February l, 1946. Also they must file their receipt with the tax collector for proof.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-11-29

Fire vii continue Summer Time throughout the winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
new BOOKS
FICTION

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Captain From Castiel' by Samuel
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Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Clinic Treatment
Begins Paying
Health Dividends

Results of the crippled children's
clinic held in Imperial county twice
a year are beginning to show up in
a big way since two clinic "gradu-
ates' will enter military service, it
was revealed Wednesday.
One of the graduates boy
who finally conquered physical
defect with the help of the clinic,
entered the merchant marine and
another will be accepted for service
VIXEN he has simple surgical cper-
alton which is expected to be done
Immediately.
"These boys started life as Grip
ples,' Miss Linda MitSchke of the
state crippled children's bureau said
in Ell Centro after assisting at the
clinic held this week. by means Of
the care and assistance and treat
ment provided by the clinic and
those who make it possible, these
boys are enabled to be like other
boys and fight fer their country
when they are needed"
A total of A patients were exam
ined at the clinic this week in the
county health department in Ell
Centre. There we're 1913 appoint
ments on the list but the rain and
mud made it impossible for many of
them to keep their appointments.
Examinations and consultations
were given by DR.. Samuel Matthews
and DR.. Kermit Ryan, beth of Los
Angeles, who ale specialists in the
diagnosis and treatment of crippling
tendencies.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
GaveI WieIders
Discuss Wallace

Cactus Gavel Toastmasters club
had a sizzling session in Ell Centre
this week when they dealt with the
table topic, what is your opinion
on the ousting of Jesse Jones and
the appointment of Henry Wallace
to the office of secretary of COM
merce?"
After dealing with the table topic
for while, they heard the speeches
of the evening. Alva Shaller was
voted best speaker of the evening
for his speech on Speech Topics
in Current Events" Jack Mattox
was voted the speaker showing the
greatest improvement for his speech,
college Education"
Mark Hebblethwaite's subject was
1.-The Returning Japanese; w. G..
Duflocks was THE Body of a
Speech; and F.. H. Mitchell's was
Gathering Materials for Speech. >
Dorsey Whitelaw was toastmaster
of the evening. Foster Mcclure was
general critic assisted by Gerald Up
holt, Frank Rood, Charles Hancock
Vladimir Aronovici, and Glenn Bow
erS.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Veteran of Five
Campaigns Home

Lieutenant Bayard Rippy is in Ell
Centre on convalescent leave after
81 months overseas, seven months
of which were spent in hospital
recovering from wounds received in
France last June.
He is visiting his sister, Mrs. Fred
Smith, and with him is another sis
ter, Mrs. Lee Morris of San Fran
CISCO
After his 14-day leave, Lieutenant
Rippy will have to remain in hos
pital for three months.
I'm glad to be home" he said
Wednesday, "but want to get back
to my outfit in Belgium" He is an
anti-tank officer with the 82nd Air.
Borne Division.
The officer saw service in Africa,
Sicily, Italy, England and France.
THE most beautiful scenes I
saw he said, were Mt. Vesuvius
and Pompeii.'
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Leaders Call
For National
Service Act
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of the May bill to force deferred
men l8 to IS into essential industry.
They said the speakers pointed out
that the manpower situation is still
very serious.
WILL HELP PASSAGE
House Democratic Whip Robert
Ramspeck. CD, Georgia, said, Il
think the conference will certainly
help the chances for passing work
or fight legislation" He called the
conference a very dramatic and
graphic presentation of the terrific
problems we face"
Senator Tom Connally, CD, Tex
as, said the meeting convinced him
that we haven't won the war by a
long sight"
Senator Robert A. Taft, (Rj
Ohio. said he did not believe the
meeting was called to convince con-
gress of the necessity for any kind
of universal service legislation.
1T was only a meeting tc inform
congress-" he said. While I knew
most of what was presented, there
were a number of things learned.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
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hC6CAA-4AbN0 AiOAlA IdEG OllcD
neareo a decision as Konev, al
ready entrenched on the Oder along
a broad front, famed his forces out
north and south and reached points
] to Is miles from Breslau," Mos
COW dispatch reported.
The Germans are reported mob
ilizing every ablebodied man, wo-
man and child to fight with a
fanaticism unparalleled for the Ger
mans in a desperate attempt to
defer If not avert the COON of the
Reich's last important arsenal"
NAZIS FIRE TOWNS
The Germans were reported from
Moscow to have laid waste the ST.
lesian towns and villages marked
for seizure by the Red Army.
Bolstering Moscow reports that
the Soviet trap was closing on East
Prussia, the German command said
that in the western end of the prov
ince Marshal Konstantin K. Rokos-
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
STUDENTS PLACE IN
NATIONWIDE CONTEST

Fourteen Central Union High
school bookkeeping stu dent S
Wednesday received certificates of
award for placing in national
bookkeeping contest and three are
being considered for cash awards.
Miss Elinor Doyle, bookkeeping
instructor, presented the awards.
Etelka Kneitz, Carmen Guizar and
Virginia Vinfrido are being consid-
cred for cash awards.
The other IA winners are Frances
Farrar, Dorothy Lively, Dorothy
Greenwood, Fredca Keeble, Ernes-
tine Israel, Audrey Morgan, Rocella
Ritter, Wilma Lakey, June Lewis,
Gertrude Sigmon, and Phyllis Max
we'll
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24

s Grandma was a great one Tor
rubbing" the miseries of chest
colds and many other simple pains
and aches of her family. The rub
she used was medicated in her own
way but she insisted that it contain
mutton suet. She liked the way
mutton suet disappeared as it
helped carry medication to nerve
ends in the skin to relieve pain.
Today science has modernized
Grandma's old-time pain relief
principle TO bring you Penetro, the
salve with a base that contains old
fashioned mutton suet plus 5 ac-
tive ingredients. Now mothers ev-
erywhere are praising this newer
relief and thanking Grandma for
! her idea that is switching habits of
long standing. During this sea-
son of colds, Penetro is so helpful
/, in easing chest muscle tightness,
soothing chest rawness, loosening
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
GEORGE TESTIFIES
Nips Fall Back
Toward Manila
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terday afternoon, Hewlett said, but
dual purpose anti-aircraft, anti
tank guns silenced enemy batteries
and most enemy snipers soon after
ward fell back farther south.
The enemy's abandonment of de-
fense positions completed only a
few months ago northwest of Bam-
ban was taken as sign that he
will not attempt strong stand even
at the Bamban river, which bisects
the Luzon plain mile south of the
town, Hewlett said.
AWAIT CAPTURE
American engineers with BULLDOG
ers, scrapers and other equipment
were awaiting the capture of the
Bamban airstrip eagerly. With hum
dreds of acres Of dispersal area, the
field offers unlimited possibilities
for aerial support of the final as
sault on Manila, only little more
than so miles to the south.
California National Guardsmen
predominant in the 40th Division.
Other American units strength
eneo the east flank of the American
beachllead with thrusts into Zara-
zoga, 10 miles northwest of Bamban,
and San Emanuel, farther north,
and the naturalization of enemy
defenseS in the Rosario and Poor
rubio areas at the northeast corner
of the invasion front.
The japanese stronghold on Mt.
Alava, south of Pozorrubio, was
wiped out. Great quantities" Of
supplies, including 1000 tons of
ammunition and six artillery pieces,
were captured.
PRISON CAMP EMPTY
On the western flank, 14th Corps
troops speared across the Zambales
foothills to Camp O'Donnell, eight
and half miles northwest of Bam-
ban. The japanese formerly con-
fined many American survivors of
the Infamous death march of Ba-
taan' in a large concentration camp
at Camp O'Donnell, but the prison.
ers had been removed and there
were no reports that any American
prisoners were recovered there.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
McCabe Center
Meeting Friday

McCabe- Eucalyptus farm center
members will welcome neighbors
and friends at center meeting at
McCabe school at 8 p. m. Friday.
Pupils of the school will appear
in an entertainment program, re-
ports will be made by All club and
home department members, and a
motion picture will be shown, Direc-
tor Ralph Gilbert said Wednesday.
Blaine Konkright, assistant coun-
ty farm advisor, will diccuss ways
and means of increasing livestock
production.
Refreshments will be served at the
close of the meeting. .,..
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
FARM HOME is
REPORTED BURGLARIZED

Ray Crowell's house on the old
Yuma highway south of Holtville
was burglarized recently, he told
Sheriff Robert w. Ware Wednes-
day.
Two womens makeup kits, a
ladies watch, shaving kit and
three khaki shirts with master SER
geant's stripes on them are among
the missing articles.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Forts Attack
Two. Tokyo
Warning Post

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and "a damaged. The Japanese ac-
knowledged the loss CT only six
planes.
The Two attack was announced
while Pacific fleet headquarters
was awaiting word of the results of
the Third fleets latest foray against
Japan's China sea strongholds.
A Pacific fleets carrier planes
unofficially estimated at 500 or more
attacked Okinawa in the Ryukyu
islands, $50 miles south of Japan,
Monday, "a hours after destroying
or damaging 240 enemy aircraft in
raids on the FormoSa area.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Jones lnferS
Wallace Unfit

eral Loan Agency started his testi-
mony by asserting that he may Of
fer a clarifying amendment. His
bill, he said, is not intended to set
up a new FEDERAL government ag-
ency.
Even the huge senate caucus
room was inadequate to accommo-
date the crowd which Jammed the
spacious corridors Of the senate Of
flee building seeking to attend the
hearings. The issue at stake por-
tends the first big fight between
congress and Presto ent Roosevelt
since he took the oath of office for
his fourth term.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Nazis Move East
From West Front

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horse-drawn transport, railway cars
and locomotives were destroyed or
damaged Monday and TUESDAY in
the first two days alone of the bonn
bardment. There were strong in
dications that the German Sixth
Panzer Army had been caught on
the move.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Health Bill,
State Aviation
Act Introduced
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which would allocate 100000, 900 for
airways development throughout the
nation.
SEEK FEDERAL AID
Other bills in the series make local
governments eligible to receive fed
eral aid for airports and give local
tiles power to condemn and remove
distractions to airport sites.
The legislation is in line with a
recommendation of a reconstruction
and unemployment commission COM
mittee which evisioned a system of
airports with hotel and recreation
facilities.
AsSemblyman Harrison Call, (R),
Redwood City, announced that in
interim hearings would be held in
Los Angeles and other cities by a
committee he will head to investi-
gate old age pension promotion
schemes.
STUDY FUND SOURCES
The investigation was authorized
by a resolution Call sponsored and
adopted by the assembly yesterday.
Call said he wanted to investigate
pension lobby funds he said were
collected prior to a special legislative
session last year as well as in ad-
vance of the present regular session.
Other members of the committee
are expected to be c. Don Field, (R),
Glendale; Walter Fourt, (R), Ven
tura; Thomas Werdel, (R), Bakers
field, and Sam L. Collins, (R),
Fullerton. All sponsored the investi-
cation jointly with Call
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Rubber Crisis
Study Opens

day conference was attended by
transportation and supply officers
and representatives of four major
rubber companies.
More than two billion pounds of
rubber has been used to date for
direct military purposes since the
start of the war;" Long, who spoke
for the rubber industry said. "But
even with all the nations rubber
plants working to the absolute limits
of their capacities, enough airplane
and truck tires cannot be produced
to fill essential civilian and mill
tary needs"
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24

|phlegm and relieving coughs.
Rubbed on chest, throat, back it
melts instantly, quickly vanishes
to act 8 ways-(D To relieve pain
at nerve ends in skin. (2) To ease
chest muscle tightness by counter
irritation. (3) To soothe irritated
breath passages through inhaled
aromatic vapors.
Many households call Penetro
real friend in so many other ways,
too-as it eases neuralgia and rheu-
matte pain, takes sting from
chapped lips and nostrils, acts as
soothing dressing for bruises, mi
nor cuts. No wonder mothers today
are praising Penetro and druggists
everywhere are recommending it.
So clean, so white, so easy-to-use
and such a comfort t-bringer for so
many simple every day home needs.
Do as millions are doing-today
get your jar of economical Penetro.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
S. z. SISKRUM is
ILL FROM ATTACK

Samuel E. Siskrum, resident of
the El Centre hotel, suffered a
heart attack Tuesday in = cafe on
Main street and was removed to
the county hospital by Ell Centro
police. The hospital reported
Wednesday that Siskrum was doing
"as well as could be expected" but
would have to remain under a Coo
tors care for the next few days.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24

SAN DIEGO, Jan. "a. CUP)-The
American rubber industry now faces
its worst crisis since Pearl Harbor
and every effort must be made to
conserve each pound of rubber now
in use, w. S. Long, west coast pro-
ducts manager of the United States
Rubber company, today told con-
ference of naval and marine corps
officers studying correct ways of
handling and maintaining rubber
goods.
The opening meeting of the two
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
SIFT FOR TREASURE

LOWELL, Mass, Jan. "a. (UP)-
Street department crews poked and
sifted tons of assorted rubbish in
the municipal dump today, search
ing for $1,000 worth of radium that
an inexperienced st. Joseph's hos
pital employe tossed into a waste
basket.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Sixth Russian
Army Attacks

sovsky's forces beat Gown stubborn
resistance and advanced to the area
OF Elbing, big transport junction in
the Baltic coastal area and gateway
for any evacuation of the battered
defenders to the east.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
FILM LIBRARY BUSY

BOSTON, Jan. "a. (UP)-Boston
University's film library served ap-
proximately 100000 children with
visual education during the past
year. Valued at $25,000, the unusual
library consists of about 1000 films
and also includes radio program re-
cordings for classroom use.
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
Poor Digestion? n?GC;G.. {; !.
Headachy? 90
Sour or Upset? 90
Tired-ListIess? %

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. II 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 80 minutes. And,
you're on the road to feeling better.
Don't depend on artificial aids TO
counteract indigestion-when Carter's
Little Liver Pills aid digestion after Ma
ture's own order. Take Carter's Little
: Liver Pills as directed. Get them at any
drugstore, Only 25f,
Imperial Valley press., 1945-01-24
CHIN IRRITATIoNs OF
ONuN EXTERNAL CAUSE

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Enjoy Black and White Skin Soap daily