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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24
Sunday Noon Club
 To Hear MT. ELuUell

Members of the Sunday Noon cluh will hear William B. Elwell, vice principal of Crosby high school, to- morrow at 10 a. m. in the chapel of the Second Congregational church.
 Youth organizations of the church Have been asked to send delegates. The public is invited to attend.
 Frank Litsky, of this city, student at the University of Connecticut. has been elected to membership in Sig ma Upsilon Iota, honorary journa- listic society.
 William N. Margolis. son of MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Margolis, Plaza avenue, will be graduated tomorrow from Middlebury college, Middlebury Vt. He is a graduate of Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

emergencies working hours should not exceed 60 hours a week.
 The wife doing her own work who sometimes gets to feeling as though there is no glamor attach ed to the job of housework and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

\ Nearly $100.oo0 in sunfiower Soed
 Nnd linseed were destroyed in a Ewarehouse fire in Buenos Aires, Ar l Aentina.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

India is shipping cofs us root to China 10 be used as incense ID temples.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

Panama plans to spend $i3545. 600 on public buildings and road' this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-24

Mexico reports that it now has 300. .OOO Nicaraguan political eXileS.
 The Transvaal of South Afrlca will open a chain of free hospitals.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-05-17
Pomona Attacks Problems Of
Soil Erosion, Cooperative Subjects

Alarmed at the serious damages
caused by erosion, Pomona Grange
passed a resolution at the regular
monthly meeting on May IL, Rat
tlesnake Grange was host. Fol-
lowing is the resolution:
Because an alarming amount of
the fertile. top soil of Washington
is being carried down the rivers
and streams each year and the
preservation of deep fertile top
soil is necessary for a continuing
prosperous system and the vel
fare of the state depends upon a
flourishing agricultural economy
the State Grange be asked to ex-
tend the fullest support to the
present conservation program by
conducting an extensive educa-
tional campaign regarding the
present rate, cause and extent of
erosion within the state and the
various control measures en-
ployed to check such erosion.
A resolution presented last
meeting that cooperative subjects
be added to the curricula of the
Washington State College was left
until this meeting for further in
vestigation. The committee re-
ports that the secretary has made
some investigation and finds that
the state college is teaching CO.
operative marketing and approve
the general idea that cooperative
subjects not now being taught be
added to the curricula of the COL
lege. The report of the committee
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-05-17
US0 Is Host 10
Area Conference

The Pasco USO was host at an
area conference, to which Walla
Walla, Pendleton, Yakima, Her
mission, and Kennewick were in
vited, on Wednesday, May 10th.
Mrs. Hugh Copeland, president
of the USO was chairman of the
day. She was assisted in making
arrangements by r. S. Brown, and
Miss Ruth Ross of the local staff.
The welcome was extended by
Wendell p. Brown, council chair
man of Benton-Franklin counties
USO's.
A number of people from the
regional and national office spoke
at the conference. Among them
were Mrs. Pearl Blough Of the
New York office; Miss Roxanna
Jackson, USO Volunteer Services,
national office; Mrs. M. T. Moore,
chairman of the National USO
Council; Harold Allen, USO re-
gional executive for eleven states;
Miss Mamie Davis, associate re-
gional supervisor US-YWCA;
Miss Margaret Mealy, regional SUI
pervisor USO-National Catholic
Community Service.
The armed forces were repre-
sented by 1t. Commander Mary
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1945-05-17
FOR MOST
POPULAR CARS
gg RDAKE IlNlNG FOR MOST Weste
Okv

Daily, of the 18th Naval District,
and Colonel J. J. Beatty, COM
handing officer, Veterans Hos
pital, Walla Walla; 1t. Com
mander Daily spoke on Service
Women and Their Problems;
Colonel Beatty spoke on IRE
turned and Hospitalized Service
Men," Other subjects discussed
were 'sUSO and Postwar Plan
ning," "War Production Worker
and USO," volunteer respon-
sibilities to USO."
Luncheon was served at noon
to all visiting groups, the local
council members, and any volun-
teers who wished to attend at the
USO club, and the Kennewick
and Pasco women volunteers serv-
ed tea at 3:45 to all the guests at
the conference. Mrs. r. S. Brown
was in charge Of the luncheon, and
Mrs. Wendell Brown had charge of
arrangements for the tea.
CALLS TO MOTHER
Every night since Sunday, May
9Th a telephone call has been
given away to a member of the
armed forces so that he could
call his mother as q fitting re-
hinder of Mothers Day. The
calls were given away in Bingo,
athletic contests, quiz programs,
and other activities. The Sunday
night sing also featured Mothers
Day, and the Thursday night
dance was in honor of Mothers
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was adopted and sent to the state
college.
Postwar, power and agricul-
tural standing committees gave
reports. The woman's committee
continues to urge the properly
placing of legible names on mail
boxes and recommended the use
of a bulletin which may be OBJ
tanned at the county agents office.
A memorial service was con-
Quoted by the chaplain at the at
ternoon session paying tribute to
Grange members who had died
in the service and to members
who had passed away during the
year.
County Agent Walter Click ad-
dressed the meeting, outlining the
activities of the Wage Sterilization
Board.
Subordinate Oranges reported
as follows:
Rattlesnake: Redocrated hall,
lost two by demit and gained three
by demit.
Buena Vista: Took S to Grand
view for third and fourth, have
three applications, are raising
funds to build new hall, added
to the fund by a dance, $3.50;
cake, SO; and white elephant,
$3.50. Whoever wins the white
elephant brings another to be sold
at the next meeting. Held apron
contest, lost two by demit, changed
meeting time to $3.50 for the sum-
mer.
Kiona-Benton: At the first
meeting initiated in the first and
second and Finley team came and
conferred the third and fourth at
the second meeting; All club girls
sold refreshments and made about
$14 for their Club camp this sum-
mer; have two applications; sell
ing more auto insurance than fire
insurance.
Horse Heaven: Two by demit,
gave first and second to II and
have four more for the same de-
grees, had a report on the Grange
Supply, a talk on funeral aid re-
suited in 10 new members to be
taken in at the next Grange Sup
ply meeting.
Locust Grove: Ladies' degree
team active and doing good work,
have good attendance and activi-
ties, gave first and second to six
candidates, road Improvement go
ing on: Juveniles helped Kenne-
wick Valley Juveniles reorganize
and installed their officers.
Kennewick Highlands: Gave 3rd
and 4th to two, had q demonstra-
ton program by the Boy Scouts,
have four new funeral aid MEM
bers, helped with the clothing
drive and sent about $50 pounds,
meet at $3.50 for the summer.
Finley: Eight new members and
one application, helped in clothing
drive, gave juvenile matron
money for sashes for the Juve-
niles; team to Kiona-Benton for
third and fourth, where SO Of
Finley were cordially received,
planning on building later to pro-
vide room for Juveniles who are
now meeting in the school house;
are meeting at $3.50 for the sum-
mer.
A rising vote Of thanks was
given Rattlesnake for their SPLEEN
did hospitality and bounteous
dinner.
The next meeting will be Aug
ust 81 at z pm. with Kennewick
Highlands.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1945-08-01

The biggest and most imposing
naval parade that the Stockholm
ers have ever witnessed took place
in the Swedish capital in the mid
die of June. For the first time
since the war the major part of
the sea-going Swedish Navy, the
so-called "Kustflottan,' coastal
Fleet visited Stockholm for three
days. In all 35 units had anchored
in the port, filling the whole in
ner part of the harbor. Among
the ships were seen the three
coastal battleships" of the "Sver-
ige" class. the cruisers "Gotland"
and "Fylgia" and the new mine
cruiser "Alvsnabben." Moreover, the
fleet included a considerable num-
Der of destroyers, motor-torpedo
boats and submarines, the latter
moored alongside the submarine
depot ship patricia" Most of the
destroyers and the other small
uulIS WeTc lie" NcSSclS, Dulll Jul
ing the war, and some of them
now made their first call at the
Swedish capital.
The high-light of this naval par
ade was the inspection made by
the Swedish King. With all ships
dressed, the crews manning the
railing and under a 21gun salute
from all the big ships, the s7year
old but still very buoyant mon
arch inspected the fleet from his
sloop. The inspection concluded
with a visit on board the flagship
Sverige" where the King dis
tributed the prizes for this years
Kings Shoot" the annual artil-
lery contest between the Swedish
coastal battleships.
The Admiral of the Coastal
Fleet" Rear Admiral Ekstrand
told the press that some of the
units would now be laid up. in or
der to release personnel for the
extensive mine-sWeeping work
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enduring pleasure in giving voice
in perpetuat.on of the memories
of the homeland, and of members
now in other lands.
The Seattle chorus, whose Pres
ident is Gus Tollefson. a member
of long standing, was inaugurated
in Seattle, Washington. in 1902.
Since that time it has taken a
prominent part in all things Nor
wegian throughout the years. Civ
ing regular concerts, entertain
ments. and on innumerable oCCa-
sions has appeared on programs
arranged by other organizations.
II has participated each year in
the celebration of Norways indie
pendence Day. and at many fest
walls and at events of national i'm
portance
Five members of the chorus
were members of chorus OF 200
men from the United States who
concerted in Norway in 1914 to
celebrate the Tooth anniversary OF
Norwegian Independence, and we
can proudly say that % of its
members participated in the tour
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or evaluate the various reasons
why it was possible for Sweden
to maintain peace | am deep
ly convinced of the important role
played by our armed forces" King
Gustaf V said in a recent message
conveying his thanks to the Swed-
ish army, navy and air force
Throughout the war they were
kept in a high state of mobiliza-
ton.
The Notwithstanding events in the
fall of 1889 caught Sweden made
quately prepared, but she started
rearming as never before in her
history. Her yearly defense budget
increased from about $4,000. 900
to 100000, 900, and her limited re
sources in men and material
Sweden's population is about six
million and a half were strained
to the utmost
After the German invasion of
DtIliildIh anu ANYWAY III - pm
1910, Sweden found herself in
strategic situation that could hard
ly have been worse. Why did not
Germany t t c k Sweden also e?
I'VE We're much impressed by the
speedy Swedish mobilization"
German military attache in Stock
holm admitted, indicating one of
the reasons. Highly mobile Swedish
units, trained for fighting in nor
thern terrain, were rushed towards
the mountainous Norwegian Dor
der.
Having been cut off from the
west by the German occupation
of Denmark and Norway. Sweden
had to rely on her own resources
for her supply of war materials
The expansion of the aircraft in
dustry offered particularly intri-
cate problems, but its capacity was
increased year by year All types
Of airplanes were built Artillery
tanks. armored cars. etc. also roll
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1945-08-01
VICTORY SANGERFEST
To Be Held In Tacoma On August 18th

The Seth Sangerfest of the Pa
cific Coast Norwegian Singers
association of which b. G. Sagen
s President, is approaching. We
welcome it. A grand concert of
Norwegian Male Choruses of the
Pacific Northwest will be held
Saturday evening August 25th. in
the First Baptist Church. Tacoma,
under the direction of Director in
Chief Professor August Werner of
the University of Washington and
Assistant Director Henry Ring
man of Everett. The Seattle Male
Chorus of approximately 20 voices
well known throughout the Pa
cific Northwest will participate
At present all choruses are de
prived of the voices of many their
members who now are in the
armed forces. Some are lost
forever, having paid the supreme
sacrifice in order that the ideals
of Liberty, Justice, Truth and
Equality may forever prevail
Hearts are heavy for those we
mourn, but remaining voices are
strong, and it is challegene for us
at home to carry on. We will find
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1945-08-01
Gunder HaeqQ
Sets New Mark

MALMO, Sweden, Aug. 6-Gun-
der Haegg, the worlds greatest
distance runner, set a new world S
record recently when he ran a
4:01.4 mile.
Haegg's time bettered the mark
of his fellow countryman Arne An
dersson by two-tenths of a second.
Anderson beat Haegg by few
feet last year when he ran the mile
in 4:016
Anderson ran second to Haegg
He was clocked in 4:O2.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1945-08-01
Colonel Ba|chen
Gets Air Medal

Colonel Bernt Balchcn. Amcrl-
can Norwegian Arctic and Antarc-
tie flyer. has been awarded the
American Air Medal
Since December. 1944. Colonel
Balchen has been stationed in the
city of Lulea in Northern Sweden
from where he has directed the
transport by air of arms, food and
fuel to Norwegian patriots. as well
as Sweden-trained Norw egia n
troops to Northern Norway.
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which the Navy has to carry out
both inside and outside Swedish
territorial waters. Most vessels,
however, would continue their ex-
ercises as usual, the Swedish Navy
thus being always ready to full
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fill its duties. He also pointed out
that the Navy had through its
very existence and through its
constant watch contributed much
towards making it possible for
Sweden to maintain her neutrality
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during the war On some occa-
sions it had to intervene in order
to prevent German warships from
violating Swedish territorial wat
ers.
1T is still too early to reveal
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
FUNERALS

The funeral of Albert Edward Sault, 78, 157 Elliot avenue, was held today at 2 p. m. at the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, Rev. David P. Gaines of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial will be in old Pine Grove cemetery at the convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Bartholomew AL picker, Grand street, Thomaston, was held from the Lyons funeral home, 46 High street, Thomaston, today at 9:30 a. m, with Rev. John Rzasa officiating.
 Private funeral services for Allen K. Wright, r Sprague street, were held at the Clark Funeral Home Saturday. The burial will be in Hillside cemetery at the conven- fence of the family.
 The funeral of Mrs. Josephine Iacoviello, 52, 66 Ross street, wife of Ralph Iacoviello, will be held from the Colasanto funeral home, 932 Bank street tomorrow at 8:15 to Our Lady of Mount Carmel church for solemn high Mass of requiem at 9:15. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Jane Ie- may) Nobert, wife of Adelord Mo- bert, "A Chestnut avenue was held from the Mulville Funeral Home, to St. Annis Church Saturday, where a solemn high Mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. Ernest LaMon- tagne, with Rev. Ubald Laurion as deacon. Rev. Alfred Mathieu was sub-deacon. The organist was Mrs. Leodina Pageot and the soloist was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19

SWAZEY - Mrs. Barbara (Tuxs) Svezas, also known as Swazey, 7l Congress avenue, widow of Charles Swazey, died yesterday at St. Marys hospital. A native of Lithuania, she had been a resident of Waterbury since she came to this country 5O years ago. She was communicant of St. Joseph's church, a member or St. Anns Society and several other parish societies.
 She is survived by four sons, Jo- seph, John and Frank SWazey ol Waterbury and Private Albert Swazey, U. s. Army in Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Stillman Phill- brick of Oakville and Mrs. Roland Doucette of North Arlington, N. J., a sister, Mrs. Dominick Kasheta ot Brooklyn, N. Y; brother, Frank Tukis of Brockton, Mass, and eight grandchildren.
 The funeral will be held from the Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Congress avenue, Wednesday at BIAS a. m. to St. Joseph's church where solemn high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated at g. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from ' to 10 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 10 D. m.
 TYACK - James w. Tyack, 87, of 98 Hawthorne avenue, died yester- day afternoon at his home. He was born in Reading, Pa, the son Of Charles and Sarah (TrythalD Ty- ack, and came to Waterbury 55 years ago. He was employed at The American Brass Company until his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19

1 retirement. He was member of the First Methodist church.
 Survivors include his wife, Emily Austin T'yack; two sons, Merwin A. Tyack of Manchester, and Stanley Austin of Waterbury; and two sis ters, Misses Emma and Minnie Tyack of Hartford.
 The funeral will be held ton1or- row at p. III. from the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Central avenue, Rev. Dr. John Snavely officiating Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Cheshire, at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at the ! funeral home today from to p. m
 GAUDIOSI-Mrs. Angelina Gros- so Gaudiosi, 63, of GrilleytoWn and Lakewood roads, died Saturday morning at St. Mary's hospital after q short illness. She was the widow of Donate Gaudiosi
 She was a native of Italy and came to this country 40 years ago making her home in Waterbury.
 Survivors include five sons, John, with the Army in Germany; Dan- l iel, U. s. Navy, south Pacific; Phi lip, James and Fred, all of Water bury; two daughters, Jean and He- len, also of Waterbury; six grand children and two nepheWs.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8 a. m. from the Colasanto fu- neral home, 932 Bank street, to St. Lucys church where a solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated at 9. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 10 p. III.
 FAMIGLTETTE-Mrs. Maria Gui- seppa Flammia) Famigliette. vii dow of John Famigliette, died in Frigento, Italy, on Jan. IA. Slrviv- ors include brother, Joseph A. Famigliette, Lincoln street, and a sister, Mrs. Anthony Genua, Union street, both of Waterbury
 In addition other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Ciriello and six grandchildren of F'rigento, Italy, two brothers, Vito Nicolo Famigliet- te, Providence, R. l.; Anthony Fa- migliette, Brooklyn, N. Y; and 1e grandchildren and five great grand children in this country.
 CASEY-Francis J. Casey, New York attorney and an outstand- ing athlete here from 1919 to 1921, died Saturday in New York city. MT. Casey led the Crosby high school basketball team to the semi finals of the national high school tournament in Chicago A years ago
 Born in Waterbury, the son of the late John and Margaret (Sayers) Casey, he was a pitcher on the Crosby baseball team. played half back on the football team and was a dash specialist on the track team.
 He participated in athletics at Catholic university in Washington, and attended the University of Pennsylvania He was graduated from Georgetown university law school and has practiced law in New York city for 20 years
 He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Thomas McGivney, Mrs. Ade- line Doyle. both of Waterbury, and Miss Ethel Casey. Boston, and brother, Atty. Thomas P. Kennedy, New York city.
 The funeral will be held from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
JANUARY LOSSES
 UNUSUALLY HIGH
Board of Fire Under Writ= CTS Report l5=Year ReC-
 ord Shattered

New York, Feb. 19-Fire losses in the United States in January were estimated at $44, 1865 900, an increase of $6,293, 900 or 16 per cent over losses of $38,572,000 in January, 1914, according to estimates an- nounced today by the National Board of Fire Underwriters. It is noteworthy that this figure is the largest for any January since 1929, when the National Board first re- corded estimated fire losses. The boards estimates are based upon incurred losses reported by it's mem Der companies, plus an allowance for unreported and uninsured losses.
 The January losses represented a decrease of $3,829,000 or 8 per cent from losses of $48,604 ,000 re- ported in December, 1914. Losses in the twelve months period from February 1, 1944 to January 3l, 1945, amounted to $429, 1881 ,0O0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
Late Realty Ne1Os

pany, property on Chestnut Hill road, $2,5Oo.
 Release of Mortgage
 Francesca Aurio, ct al to John Sheldon.
 First Federal Savings and Loan Association to Rita T. Lenkowski. The Waterbury Building and Loan Association to Thomas Cipriano, ct ux.
 Harry 8. Coe to Marguerite Barry First Federal Savings and Loan Association to Raphael Continello and Nazzarena Continello.
 First Federal Savings and Loan Association to Joseph Fabbiano, also known as Joseph Fabiano.
 Mary Sciaretta to Vito Stigliani, ct ux.
 Thomaston Savings Bank to George Dube and Cedonia Dube. Underwriters Trust Company to A. and D.. Inc.
 Mortgage Deeds
 Raphael Continello and Nazzarena Continello to the Waterbury Trust company, property on Athea street, $2,900.
 Margaret Mary Curtiss to the Colonial Trust Co.,, property on Country Club road, $1 1,200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
JUDD REPORTED SERIOUSLY HURT

Howard T. Judd, B, BPS North Main street, was reported in critical condition at St. Mary's hospital this morning following an automo- bile accident on the Waterbury Naugatuck road last night.
 Naugatuck police reported that Judd was riding in a car driven by Emil Doll, Jr, 26, 165 Walnut street, which swered into a highway fence on Dead Mans curve. Just before it hit. Judd either jumped or fell out of the car door, sustaining a possible skull fracture, police said.
 Doll, an ex-boxer and an ex-serv- iceman, wounded in the Mediter- ranean area, told Patrolmen John Hanley and Thomas Feeley that he picked Judd up in Waterbury and was heading towards Naugatuck at the time of the accident. He was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19
TWO COMP ANIES
 NAMED IN SUIT
palGvilIe Man Asks $5,OOO
 Damages as Result of AutO-TruCk Collision

Injuries sustained by Joseph St eIilalre of Oakville in a collision in &eymoCr January Il, 1914, are the basis oe c 12,5OO civil action filed in common pleas court today against Che Derby Casting Company of Sey' n1ol1r and the E. J. Kelley & Com- Rpany of Torrington.
 The plaintiff claims . truck Awned by the casting concern stop bed suddenly in front of him on an kcy highway, ana when he turned 10 the left to avoid striking 1t an- other truck, owned by the Torring ton concern, approached from the opposite direction and showed hls kar off the highway into a tree.
 It is alleged the Kelly concerns nruck was more than 75 feet away when the plaintiff turned his car to hhe left side of the road, and that khe driver had sufficient time 1r which to stop the truck.
 The court writ states the Oakville man sustained injuries to his right knee and leg and concussion Of the krain. His car was totally destroyed bt iS pointed out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19

LnPOINTE-In this city, Feb. 18th,
 1945, Frank P. LaPointe, of 83 Fox Street. Funeral Wednesday at II a. m. at Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-19

notified to appear in borough court on charge of violating the motor vehicle law.
 Nearly 5000 persons in Fire are now making boots and shoes.