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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Comprehensive Study
 Sought Of Borough's Educational Setup
Petition With 75 Signatures to Represented Shortly to Local Care of Education; Action Follows
 Public Meeting
AUGATUCK
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ter, Gertrude E. Townsend. to Sea- man 1-c Charles c. Griswold, son of MT. and Mrs. Lowell Griswold of Oxford.
 Miss Townsend, now spending a weeks vacation at her home, is 8 Cadet Nurse at the Waterbury hos pital where she will be capped March 6. She is 8 graduate of Naugatuck High school in the class of 1914.
 Seaman Griswold is veteran of eight major battles, and has just completed 8 30 day leave at his home following IS months service in the South Pacific war theater. He is stationed in San Francisco, Calf.
 The wedding will take place after the duration.
 Old Age Tax Due
 The rush to pay old age assistance taxes is now in full swing, Tax Col lector Patrick J. McKeon said this morning.
 Many persons have paid the 8 tax so far but there are still sev- eral hundred who have not done so, the collector said.
 Residents stood in line Monday and Tuesday to pay the tax and MT. McKeon expects that the rush will continue through tomorrow which is the final day for payment before an additional charge is added.
 MT. Mckeon stressed that resi- dents should bring tax bills with them. This greatly facilitates the work of the collector, he said.
 His office is open all day includ- ing the noon hour. He reminded he is required by law to charge $l ex- tra after Thursday.
 InducteeS Accepted
 Chairman Harris Whittemore, Jr., of the Selective Service board 14A announced today that six inductees from the local board were inducted into the Army yesterday at New Haven.
 They are: Clifford L. White, Main street, West Cheshire; Morris J. Sherman, Railroad street, West Cheshire; Roger L. Maurice, Peck Lane, Cheshire; Charles s. Langa, Wolcott; Eugene J. Reilly, 138 Cur tiss street, and William M. Elem ing, II Myrtle avenue, both Of Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
PROSPECT Mrs. Edmond MOrin. COrre- spOndent-TelephOne 5-OS57
NAME CANVASSERS TO AID CAMPAIGN
Quota for Red Cross Ap- peal Set at $l,2OO; List
 of Workers Given

Prospect, Feb. 28 - Friday March End, is the deadline for payment of the Old Age Assistance Tax. Mrs. Hattie Nichols, tax collector an- nounced today.
 The annual drive for the Red Cross War Fund will get under way here March 1st, according to Mrs. Carl Spellman. The quota for Pros- pect is $1 200. Mrs. Spellman has ap- pointed the following canvassers for the house to house collections: Wa terbury road, Mrs. Joseph GogginS and Otto Schuster; lower Summit road, Mrs. Clarence Mclean; upper Summit road, Mrs. Howard Young.
 Merriman lane, Mrs. Walter Barker; School House road, Mrs. Harold Stieler; Union City road, Miss Nellie Cowdell, Mrs. John Blake and Mrs. Lloyd Perry; Spring road, Mrs. William Doran; Straits vile road, Mrs. Elizabeth Shine; Salem road, Mrs. Calvin Richardson and Mrs. Ringenberg.
 Clark Hill road, Mrs. Arthur Car rington and Mrs. Peter Collins.
 Clark Hill and Terry roads, Mrs Arthur Davis.
 Morris road, Mrs. Alex Genest.
 Bronson road, Mrs. Frank Obar.
 New Haven road, and Candee road Mrs. E. Kluge.
 Cook road, Mrs. Carlton Bird
 Roaring Brook road, Mrs. John Schweizer.
 Cook road and Cheshire road, Mrs Wm. Vining.
 Matthew street, Mrs. Berkeley Cooper and Mrs. Arthur Gazarian.
 Plank road, Mrs. Alfred Peach.
 Cheshire road and Mixville road Mrs Wm. Morrison.
 Prospect Center, Mrs. Lillian Mill CT.
 Maria Hotchkiss and Scott road Mrs. Carl Spellman.
 The Ladies of St. Anthonys Cath olic Guild held their regular card party Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur Merriman of Summit road. Prize winners were Mrs. Emile Toscano and Mrs. Will liam Sennett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
PromOted to Lieutenant

Mrs. Elizabeth Duff of Maple street, Plymouth has received word that her daughter Annabelle Duff, Army Nurse has been promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. Lieut.. Duff a graduate of the Hartford Hospital Training School for nurs- eS enlisted in November 1943 and has been overseas since July 1924, attached to the 18th General Hos- pital in England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Mid-Winter Institute

Fred Moeckel, Jr.. Roger Floyd, Jean Woodside and Anna Mae Zer- be were local Methodist church representatives in a group of about 15O young people attending the mid- winter institute for Methodist youth of the Naugatuck valley and New Haven held in the Derby Methodist church last weekend.
 The Rev. T. Bradley Lorgstaff, pastor of the local church, was leader of one of the young peoples discussion groups held during the affair.
 A varied program was conducted throughout the two day institute with meetings including services of worship, music programs, ban uuet, discussion groups and recre- ational events.
 Dibble Reelected
 Lewis A. Dibble was reelected president of the Risdon Mfg. Co.,, at the annual meeting of directors held recently. Other officers chos- en are: Executive vice president, Donald s. Futile, Middlebury; vice presidents, s. T. Buzzee, Woodbury; E. F. Copp, Middlebury; J. J. Carr, Naugatuck, secretary and treasurer, Harold P. Baldwin, Naugatuck; as- sistant secretary, L. F. Helllaan, Naugatuck; assistant treasurer, Harry E. Benham, Naugatuck.
 Directors elected at the stockhold- CTS meeting were MT. Dipble, MT. Futile, MT. Buzzee, MT. Copp, MT. Carr, William G. Boies, Charles E. Brust and Gunnard Peterson.
 Grange Meeting
 "Trees and Homes" is the sub ject of program to be presented at the meeting of Beacon Valley Grange Friday at p. m. in Grange hall. Mrs. Dorothy Benson, lectur- CT will have charge. Musical and comedy numbers will also be pre- Sented.
 The Golden Cleaners met this morning at 10 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Emma Moeckel, president of the New Haven road. Mrs. Edna Gladding served lunch at noon. The Juvenile Grange will meet at 4 D. | m Friday in Grange nall. StOrk Shower A stork shower was held recent | ly for Mrs. Gertrude Baummer at | the home of Mrs. Charlotte Kram- petZ. Mrs. Baummer received nu- merous gifts.
 Attending were: Mrs. Joseph Was serback, Mrs. Vincent Crary, Mrs Pauline Radesk, Mrs. Helen De- Carlo, Mrs. Adolph Rahn, Mrs. Mary IMcDermott, Mrs. Edward Meier, Mrs Jean Talevi, Mrs. Elsie Hare, Mrs Andrew Doughty, Mrs. Johanna White, Mrs. Guse Hoppe, Mrs. Grace Krueger.
 Mrs. Martha Voltz, Mrs. Emma Gould, Mrs. Thelma Schrul, Mrs Amelia Peck, Mrs. Joseph Roland, Mrs. Fred Semrow, Mrs. Carl Schrul Mrs. Marguerite Empoliti, Mrs Madeline Krampetz. Mrs. Alvina Krampet, Mrs. Irene Baummer, Misses Helen Yesunas, Gladys Hoppe, Irene Baummer, Mrs. Alice Daley, Mrs. Elsa Krampitz Fish, Game Group
 The committee in charge of rals- ing pheasants will hold a special meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the town hall.
 Members of the Naugatuck Fish and Game Association who are in- terested in assisting to raise the pheasants should attend, Walter Gesseck, chairman, said.
 The association plans to get 4OO young pheasants from the State and hopes to raise 300 of these. The state will then distribute in this neighborhood number of pheas- ants equal to the total raised locally.
 The local association will supply feed for the pheasants. It is esse1l- tial that many members cooperate in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Inter-Troop Scout Rally

The public is invited to attend the Boy Scout Inter-troop rally to be held in the gymnasium of the high school tonight at o'clock. Members of troops l and 2, Watertown and troops l and Oakville will take part and an interesting program of scout crafts, games an dcontests has been planned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
S4,SoO 'HOsED' TO SAFETY

Newton, Mass. (UP)-Unable to return to his burning home to re- cover his life's savings, Dominic Bianchi discovered when the blaza was extinguished that the pressure of the hose water had hurled his 4,5OO out of danger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Slightly Wounded

Pfc. Ellsworth H. Krause was slightly wounded in action in Ger many, February F according to 8 telegram received by his mother. Mrs. Edith Krause of 120 Main street, Tuesday. Pfc. Krause went overseas in January of this year. A brother Wilfred is a member of the Seabees and has been stationed in the Pacific area for p months.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Paper Salvage Discussed

At 8 meeting attended by Ralph Colter, Scoutmaster of Troop 1, George Powell, ScoutmaSter of Troop 2, William D. Starr. Cubmas- ter; Mrs. E. J. Barbour, Girl Scout commissioner, Mrs. Herbert S.. Dayton and Mrs. Dudley Atwood co-chair en of the Girl Scout pa- per salvage project, arrangements were discussed for the collection of newspapers, magazines and clean scrap paper, during special period.
 During this period which extends from March 1 through April 30, Boy Scouts have been asked to conduct a nation wide collection of paper salvage, for which special awards are offered.
 It was decided at the meeting at Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will CO., operate with the regular Girl Scout collection during these two months and the boys will receive credit for the number of pounds collected, which will determine their awards.
 The paper will be turned over to the Girl Scouts who are regularly disposing of this salvage. Girl Scout collections will be continued during this period and after April 30, they will again be the only agency engaged in this work.
 Arthur P. Hickcox, Chairman
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND BUTTER

w. each worth 10 points, valid S5 will expire March 31 Stamps 28 Stamps Y5 Az Additional validated
 PROCESSED FOODS Blue stamps Ks through Az through M2 each worth 10 valid B2 will March 3l Stamps April 28 Stamps H2 expected to be Is
 34 pounds will expire Feb 28 Sugar Stamp in worth five pounds will be valid through
  A1rplane stamps each valid for pair of indefinitely.
  21 B5 C-5. B-6, and C-6 coupons gallons
  Period four and five the 1s43 and period two valid 31 All worth 10 gallons unit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Officers Elected

John Southward was elected preS- ident of the Connecticut Chapter No. l, of Terryville, Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing of America, Inc, at the annual meet ing held Monday night. Other off, cers elected were: vice president, Rollin G. Plumb; secretary, George Stevens; treasurer. Wnfred R. Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
First Friday

Confessions will be heard in St. Johns church Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6 p. m. and from un- til g p. m., in preparation for the First Friday.
 Masses Friday morning will be at 6 and ' o'clock. Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock there will be Stations of the Cross, Sacred Heart devotionS and BenedictionS of the Most Bless ed Sacrament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Card Party

Leo XIII Council, Knights of Col umbus will hold stag korty-five card party in their rooms in the Austin House, Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Mrs, Peterson Hostess

Mrs. F. H. Peterson of Cutler street will be the hostess for the meeting of the Missionary Society of the Congregational church, to be held at her home Thursday after noon, March l at 3 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Taft Students to Conduct
 Discussion

The second in the series of Lenten Conferences on World Order will be held in Christ Episcopal church to- night at o'clock, at this conference which is open to the public, John Marvin, Stephen Brown, Dietliev Vogts and Fred Holborn, members of the Taft school debating society will conduct a round table discussion on the Dumbarton Oaks proposals.
 These young men are well versed in the subject which they are to dis cuSs and attendance at the confer ence will enable persons to gain much information on this vital topic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
NEWEST EXPLANATION

Worcester, Mass. CUP)-Booked at police headquarters on larceny charges involving seven cars and two trucks, teen-aged Worcester boy explained he was bored with the war news and wanted to give the papers a good story for a change"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Annual Easter Seal Drive Opens l Tomorrow
Walter A. Jarvis Named Chairman for l2th Appeal 10
 Aid Crippled Children; Elks to Assist

medical care, educational opportun- ities and rehabilitation for employ ment are offered through the so- ciety's widening program to the thousands of crippled children and adults of the state and to disabled veterans of this war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

Thomaston, Feb. 28-Allan Innes chairman of the finance board an- nounced last evening following 8 session of the board that the local tax rate was increasel from 9 to 2G mills on the grand list for 1945 which totals $6,605 ,215. The increase was necessary due to several items running over the estimated budget, An item of $2,800 for snow removal left between and $900 in the con- tingency fund, and item of $270Q bLdgeted for town hall expenses has only $500 left for the remainder of the fiscal year.
 Mir. Innes when questioned as to the reason for these increases stated. he could give no valid reason that the items in question had run su high. He further stated that the highway department equipment Is iI' poor condition and some of it will probably have to be replaced. Con- pensation insurance rates have in- creased and several other items have run over the amounts budgeted for them. The $70OO recently budgeted for a welcome home celebration iG not included in the reason for in- creased taxes.
 The Parent Teachers Association meeting which was scheduled at the lunch room of the Grove street school March has been transferred to the library of the high school. Mrs Spencer Roesing. chairman of the program committee announced last evening the Michael Sweeney of the Standard Oil Compuany of New YVrk will show sound movies ano Mandy Sturdy publishers of the Thomaston Express will be the prin- ciple speaker.
 Mrs. Edward Stuart is chairman of the hospitality committee, Mrs Ernest Johnson, cook at the lunch room of the Grove street school has resigned due i'll health. Mrs. Ed. ward Ziomek of North Main street wifi fill the position.
 Mrs. George Dolan, Mrs. Alfred Wehrle and Mrs. Spencer Roes.rt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Last Day To Pay Tax

Thursday, March 1, is the last day on which old age assistance tax may be paid without an extra fee of $l being added to the regular $3 tax. All persons from 21 to 65 years of age must pay this old age assistance tax unless exempt by law.
 Irving F. Smith, tax collector, will be in his office at the Town Hall tomorrow to collect the tax from those who have not already paid it..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
OAKVILLE Correspondent: Alice GtaHstrOm
 Phone e-
SCOUT TROOP IN
 MEETING TONIGHT
Chairman Clinton of Red Cross Committee An-
 nOunceS CanvaSSers

Oakville, Feb. 2e.-Ralph Clinton, chairman of the Red Cross cam paign in Oakville, has announced that the drive of1lcially opened in Oakville Monday when the cap tains of the various districts re- ceived their instructions and sup plies.
 The captains have been named by MT. Clinton as follows: Morris Henry, Ivan Alderman and Harold Conway, captains for Davis street Sunset avenue and The Glen, Maple avenue, Colonial street and the Melrose section; Jesse Andrews and Harry Hassell, Riverside street to Watertown town line; Mrs. Charles Kelly, Main street eastof Bucking- ham street, Buckingham street to Sunnyside avenue, Hungerford ave- nue and Frederick street; Frank Tracy, Kenneth Johnson and George Budge, Main street, west of Buck ingham street to Hillside avenue, Hillside avenue to Buckingham street, Ball Farm road and area.
 Miss Druscilla Littlehales and William Borowy, Falls avenue to Shelter Hill; Fred Moulthrop, Mid dlebury road, Cashman corner to Middlebury town line; William Me- Gowan, Colonial road, Candee Hill road, Bunker Hill road, Straits Turn pike and upper end of Buckingham street and Falls avenue; Wallace Race, Main street, west of Hillside avenue, to Seymour Smiths plant Yale street and Harvard street; Mrs. Charles Olson, Sunnyside ave- nue. Falls avenue, to Buckingham street.
 The Boy Scouts will meet in the church hall of Union Congrega- tional church Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Senior Girl Scouts will meet the same night in the church par lors at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Lenten service speaker at All Saints Episcopal church will be Rev. Francis o. Ayers at 7:30 o'clock, Thursday evening. March l.
 Due to the heating difficulties the special Lenten service for the Sun- day school will be held on Thurs day afternoons at 3:45 o'clock in- stead of Tuesday afternoons.
 Lenten worship at the Union Congregational church Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The guest speaker will be Rev. Samuel Budde of Christ chapel. Waterbury. The junior and senior deacons are the sponsors of this service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

Terryville, Feb. 28-Miss Edith Elizabeth Sutliffe, 69, of East Main street, Plymouth, 8 former repre- sentative in the State Legislature from this town, died late Monday night at a convalescent home in Waterbury. Miss Sutliffe was born in Thomaston, October 10, 1875, a daughter of the late Bennett H. and Elizabeth tKirk) Sutliffe and has resided in Plymouth for the past 65 years. She received her education in the Plymouth schools and was @ graduate of the Boston ConServa- tory of Music in the class of 1901 and for many years taught music in Plymouth and surrounding towns.
 Miss Sutliffe was active in town affairs, having served for number of years on the Board of Education and serving two terms in the State Legislature as representative from this town. She also served for over two years on the Plymouth Ration ing Board, until forced to resign due to i'll health.
 She was a member of the Ply mouth Congregational church and served as organist of that church for nearlyS3O years. She was found- CT of the Alethea Society of the church and served as president of that organization for several years. She was also superintendent of the Congregational church Sunday school. She was past regent O. Abi Huniston Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution; a member of the Plymouth Monday Club in which she held several diff efrent officers, past master of Ply mouth Grange and also served near ly 20 years as secretary of that or ganization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
WOMAN CARRIES THE MAIL

Gardner, Mass. (UP)-New Eng lands first woman letter carrier is Miss Beatrice Pilkovsky of Gardner hired as 8 replacement for one of the 19 Gardner carriers now in the armed forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Visiting Here

Dr. Lewis Carr oG ColdwaGer. Mich, Is visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. George F. Carr of Prospect street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

Joseph Sciarra, seaman 2-C, U. s. Navy spent the week end at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Sciarra, William street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

Leon Kulesza of this town was a member of the group of young men from Waterbury and vicinity, who recently enlisted in the U. s. navy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
United Lenten Service

The United Lenten service will be held in the Methodist church to- night at 7:45 o'clock. Rev. William Stone Deming of Washington, Conn. will be the preacher for the sermon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
WATERTOWN stephen Can:y Correspondent Scott Avenua TslDAon0 1A
Work Of Red Cross In
 Various Lands Reviewed
Information Given So That Residents of WatertOwn Will Appreciate Necessity of Being Generous in Drive

Prisoner Of War Representative foR the Watertown Chapter. MrS. s. Kellogg Plume has been appointed to fill that position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

the Blessed Sacrament will be held this evening at 2 o'clock in St. Thomas church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

Lenten services consisting of Ros- ary, Sermon and Benediction ol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

attended the County meeting at tA6 Parent Teachers Association held Tuesday afternoon at Conley Iina Torrington.
 BetWee Il six and seven tons of paper was collected in the paper drive conducted last Saturday by the scouts of Troop l. The next drive will be conducted by Troop Nc. ? and will be held the third Saturday of March instead of the last Sat- urday due to Holy Week. Troop Leader George Sheldon stated last evening that the troops are receiv- ing much better cooperatoin now as the public knows that definite date has been set for each month ly collection.
 Seth Thomas Clocks basketball team played 8 return game with the Waterbury Tool Five last evening at the Sprague school gym in Water vile.
 There will be a mid-Week Lenten service in Trinity Episcopal church Thusday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The Rev. Leonard Smith will conduct the service and will preach the ser mon. The public is cordially in- vited to attend
 Mrs. George Sheldon, Bristol street, has received word from her son, Radioman PC William Sul- livan. U. s. Navy stationed some where in the Pacific that the mem bers of the crew of the ship he is on only recently held their Christ mas parties as gifts which had been mailed last October have just caught up with the ship. He reports he has received all packages sent from home, friends and local organiza- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
THoM ASTON
Tax Rate To Be Raised
 One Mill Says Chairman
Increase in Several Items Makes Boost Necessary on
 Grand List for I945:P=T Meeting Place Changed

attended the County meeting at the Parent Teachers Association held Tuesday afternoon at Conley Iina Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Junior Federation

The Junior Federation of the Congregational church will meet in the social rooms Of the church, Thursday at 8:3O following the Lem ten service which will be conducted by Dr. Jay Carlton Field, visiting professor i'll the department of Lat in America at the Hartford Sem- mary. Following the business meet ing there will be a demonstration of household appliance. The host esses will be Mrs. Lawrence Stand- ley, Mrs. Ellsworth Cleveland and Mrs. Patrick Mcclure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

Arthur P. Hickcox, Chairman Watertown Chapter, announces the resignation Of Mrs. Harry Atwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
i TERRYVILLE
 Correspondent: F. Ryan, Rites Held Today For
 Mrs. Edith Sutliffe
Former State Representative Died in Waterbury MOn-
 day; Junior Federation Meets Thursday

She is survived by a sister, Miss Daisy Sutliffe of Noroton and a brother, John Sutliffe of Water bury; also niece and two nephews, one O.. whom is Lieut.. Colonel John Sutliffe. who was flown to the United States from France last week, recovering from wounds received in action in France.
 Funeral services will be held We'd nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Plymouth Congregational church with Rev. Norman Weed, pastor of ficiating. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Thomaston at the conven- fence of the family.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28

this undertaking, MT. Gesseck said.
 Annual Meeting
 Plans are complete for the annual meeting of the Naugatuck Hose, Hook and Ladder Association to- morrow at p. m. in the fire house. Thomas Grant, chairman of the committee, announced this morning.
 John J. Sheridan, Edward Weav- ing and James Petit, fire chiefs re- spectively of the borough, Nauga- tuck Chemical and U. s. Rubber footwear plants fire departments, will speak.
 Officers of the association will be elected. Refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Brief

Improvement is reported in the condition of Howard Atkins of New Haven, an employees of w. J Megin. Inc, Naugatuck who waA injured in fan at the Naugatuck Chemical Company plant last week. He is patient at St. Rophael's Hospital, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Announce Birth

MT. and Mrs. William Visconti of Lake Plymouth, Plymouth announce the birth of daughter at the Char lotte Hungerford Hospital, Torring- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-28
Enga cement

AGE. and Mrs. Henry Townsend, 16 Brook street, Union City, announc- eo tho engagement oE their daugh-