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The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-13
HIM EN MEET

A rcgu,2r n-cet..,g C. tle Doug las Volunteer Fire Department was held in the Fire Hall last evening with Jack Warner, President. Be- sides conducting much important business, the Department was hon. ored by visit by Jack Hensen,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-13
LONE FROM ST. ANN's

I'd 1EcCcrmick has returned Thuredcy to his home after being T St. Aan'5 Hospital since Labor Day.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-13

REX HERMANN TO I0ACWAY
 Rex Hermann, foreman of the USED was a passenger last eve ming to Skagway where he will be on duty for several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1946-09-13
NEAR END IN EAST

NEW YORK, Sept. 13.-A high ranking union leader has hinted at a settlement in the East Coast strike of AFL seamen, perhaps be- fore the day is over Vice Presi- dent John Hawk. of the Seafarer' s International said his union might end it's strike this afternoon The Seafarers' International, he said, still is striking, and will continue to strike until agreements with all ship owners are signed. But he added, there's a good chance the agreements will be concluded later in the day West Coast seamen have already decided to return to work.
 And the next few hours may see an end to the 13-day-old strike of New York City truck drivers, also.
 The payoff may come at another meeting of strike leaders and truck operators with Mayor William O'Dwyer Both sides met with the Mayor last night. It was the first time since the walkout began that union and management had gotten together for negotiations.
 Effects Are Based
 The paralyzing effects of the strike already have eased consider ably.
 Members of non-striking locals who had been out in sympathy again are hauling building materials and moving food to independent grocers. The non-striking locals were ordered back to work by Dan iel J Tobin. boss of the AFL International Brotherhood of Team sters. He told all teamsters to aEide by their contracts.
 But 12,000 members of local 807 still are out. They refuse to permit deliveries to the big chain food stores and they still are banning delivery of newsprint to New York City newspapers
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
JIMMIE FIDLER h HoHyDood
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three -year-old daughter, Robin pulling the slides from the photo graphers plate holders. The Russell sitting was o complete loss xn my next incarnation, I'm going to make 1t Q point to develop atl enigs matic smile like Ronald Colmnnlsl Having that, I'll try Co muster enough self-control to say nothing: And I'll be a sensation with the ladies. The other day, watched as Colnan was corralled by one Of the industry's most beautiful inteilec- tuals. She talked Q mile Q minute. Ronnie talked not at all--just smiled that Sphinx-like, knowing smile at appropriate intervals. After he had left, the lady turned to me, her eyes bright with devotion. You know" said she, Ronald Colman is one Of the most INTERESTING men I've ever metp Trade papers report that Harry James and his band will accept no more engagements for at least five weeks. No doubt it's merely coincidence that the bangtails = ii1- cluding quite Q few owned by Harry James = are running at Santa Anita Victor McLaglen brushed aside my plaudits when I saw him stand up and give his seat on 2 crowded street car to 6 lady. Cant help doing it." he confided. Ever s.ace I was a kid, I've always re- spected a woman with strap in her hand.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
POLL

A heart-warming bit of Aneri- cana is "The Southerner," which opens today at the Loew-Poli Thea- ter starring Zachary Scott and Betty Field. Adapted from George Sessions PeTy's prize-winning novel, Hold Autumn Tn Your Hand" 1t is the story of 8 sturdy young migratory cotton picker whose love of the land gives him the courage to forsake this doubtful security for the bitter battle with nature that is the lot of the man who raises his own crops.
 Scott is splendid in the role of the land d-worshlpping young farmer. As his wife is Betty Field. There is a delightful characterization pre- sented by Beulah Bondi in the role of a shrewish old Granny. Two chll- dren, Daisy al;u Jet, round out his valiant group. ,.,-.,
 One of the most poignant morn- ents in the film is the scene showing Sam Tucker and his little family lighting the first fire in the crude shack that is the beginning of the peace and security Sam hopes to wrest from the soil.
 Fine performances by an excellent supporting cast add to the ex- cellent entertainment value of this worthy picture Chief among these players are Blanche Yurka, Percy Kilbride, J. Carol Nash, Charles Kemper and Norman Lloyd. There is also a coiorful bit contributed by Estelle Taylor.
 The second attraction is the lav- ish Technicolor film, Colonel Blimp" starring Anton Walbrook, Deborah Kerr and Roger Livesey. Colonel Blirnp' tells the story of a dashing young British officer ,dec- orated in tine South African cam. paign in 1900, who develops by slow stages into the legendary ColoneI Blimp created by David Low, noted British artist.
 Beautiful Deborah Kerr is thu charming feminine lead. Miss Kerr'l English beauty is something tt dream about. She plays 8 triplI romantic role, three different girll in three different periods, al. though they all look very mucf alike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Voters and Members
 Notified Of Meeting
First EccIesiastical Society to Have Election of ( Officers and Hear Reports

WaAertowza, Jan. e-Tne legal vot- eEH Of the First Ecclesiastical So- ciety are notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Congre- gational Church house Friday eve- ming January il, at 7:SO o'clock, for the following purposes: to hear re- ports, Co elect officers, to transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
 All members of the Congregati tion- al church are notified that the arl- nual meeting will be held At the Church house Friday evening. JaIi- llaxy II at o'clock. The meetnig will be held for the following pur- poses: CD to elect one deacon for four years, and other officers; CD to take action on reports; (3) to make all necessary appropriations; (O to transact any other business that may come before the meeting.
 Reports at the meeting will deal with the last year of the Rev. John Maurice Deyo's ministry at the Con- gregational Church.
 MT. and Mrs. Deyo, who reside in Brookfield, plan to attend the meeting.
 victory Clothing Collection
 The lower hall in the Community building, Main street, Watertown has been chosen as the central hacking depot for the Watertown- Oakville Victory Clothing drive.
 Mrs. William D. Starr, chairman of the packing committee requests residents Cf both towns to note the following rules governing the drive.
 Used winter and summer clothing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

for men, women, children and in- fants IS needed. The type of gar- ments desired includes: coats, suits, trousers, skirts, dresses, shirts, sweaters, underwear, pajamas, nightgowns and knitwear. Also de- sired are shoes, rubbers, overshoes, and galoshes, blankets, bedding, piece goods, remnants and draper les. The following items are not de- sired in the Victory Clothing Col- lection: straw hats, toys, feather beds, pillows, mattresses, novelties and household furnishings.
 Although clothing need not be in perfect repair, 1t must be useful to the people who receive 1t. All types of washable garments should be washed before they are given to the Collection, but need not be ironed. Other garments should be clean and sanitary, but need not be dry- cleaned before being contributed.
 Mrs. Starr also asks contributors to the drive, to sew or fasten secure ly together the separate articles of one outfit, such as a suit, two-piece dress, etc., and to tie shoes, (heel to toe,) in matching pairs.
 Interesting details of the Water town-Oakville Clothing Collection will be announced following the committee meeting to be held at the Red Cross room, Community build ing tonight at 8 o'clock.
 Sexta Eesra
 Mrs. Lee L., Smalley of Main street will be the hostess for this weeks meeting of Sexta Feira, to be held at her home Friday after noon, January Il at 3:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. D. O. Peck, will present her paper on "An Old House.
 Fr. Herman Visits St. Johns School
 The Rev. William Herman, of Waterbury, who was ordained at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hartford two weeks ago, is assisting the Rev. Gerald Catcher, assistant pastor of St. Johns Church, during the ab- sence of the Rev. Myles Calvin, pastor.
 On Monday afternoon Fr. Herman visited St. Johns School After being introduced to the children by Fr. Gaucher, principal of the school, Fr. Herman addressed each class briefly and then conferred his priestly blessing.
 Several grades entertained their visitor with songs and grades and presented their Christmas pro- gram of "Scrooge," and Christmas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Naturolist Club Hears A. F. HaSDkes,

Austin P. HaweS. former state forester, gave an illustrated talk on Mexico last night before members of the Waterbury Naturalist Club at the Mattatuck Historical Society building on West Main street.
 The speaker said Mexico has pro- gressed rapidly since the peoples revolution. He also presented an early history of that country.
 Members of the club will hike to the home of Perry A. Borden, vice. president of the club, in Middlebury on January %. The next club meet ing will be on January 22, at which pr. and Mrs. John c. Walker, will present an illustrated lecture called French Canada and the Mari times"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Dorothy Lomour Becomes Mother

Hollywood, Jan. 9-(UP)-ActreSs Dorothy Lamour, wife of Mai. Will liam Ross Howard 3d, today gave birth to a Six-pound, eight and one-helf ounce baby boy.
 The child, the couples first, was named John Ridgely Howard.
 Attendants at Good Samaritan Hospital said Miss Lamour, who made "Sarong" a household word, was doing well.
 Howard, son of Baltimore, Md, lumber dealer was discharged from the Army Air Forces Saturday. He and Miss Lamour have been living on their 74l-acre cattle ranch near Riverside, Cal, while he was sta- tioned at San Bernardino Air De- pot. They were married April 8, 1943.
 Europe has a famine of Bibles and & great demand comes from liberated countries.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

the Congregational Parish House at 7:30.
 The Missionary Society will meet at the home of Mrs. David Roger of Ball Farm Rd., Wednesday after noon at 3.
 Mrs. Kenneth Greason will lead the worship and the program will consist of recordings of Adventures in Missions" ,.
 Girl Scouts will meet at the church hall Wednesday at 3:l5 p. m. with Mrs. Walter Fenn as leader.
 Boy Scouts will meet Wednesday in the church hall t 7:30 p. m. They will be under the leadership of Roger Lowrey and Walter Thorne.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Krantz pre- sented the flowers Sunday in mem ory of Mrs. Krantz's father, Lewis Harke.
 All Saints Episcopal
 The Womens Auxiliary will meet in the parish hall Wednesday at 1:30 D. m. for election of officers.
 Choir rehearsal will be held at 7:3O p. m. Wednesday.
 Mrs. Edward Murphy of Water town avenue, formerly of Oakville is i'll at her home with influenza.
 Watertown, Oakville Post, VIEW, will meet tonight at 8 in the lower Community hall. State Department Adj. William P. Dibble and Deputy Chief of Staff William P. Cahill will attend. Initiation ceremonies will be conducted under the direction Of Col. William J. Shanahan, ritualis- tic instructor for the State Depart ment.
 The Oakville Fife, Drum and Bugle Corps will start weekly re- hearsals Thursday at 8 p. m. at All Saints Parish hall. The corps was organized by Ephrem and Robert Hevey in the year of 1927 and was active until 1942 when so many Of the members went into service. The corps attended meets throughout Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island.
 Instructor John BrenneiS has been with the corps since it was organized. Members arc John Brenneiss, Majorette Janet Wright, Robert Hevey, Ephrem Hevey, John Stokes, Raymond Healey, Burt Dy- son, Francis Healy, Walter Thorne, Jules Pauilaitis, Albert Main, Will liam Semela, Robert Kiedel. Charles Rovero, H. Modeen, Peter Cura, John Woods, George Cocco, Victor Wasilauskas, Alfred Durante and Sandy Harrison.
 The corps will welcome any young man interested in drum corps, who can attend rehearsaS.
 Many residents of Oakville are confined to their home with grippe
 An addition is being made tc Phil's Restaurant on lower Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
STRAND

No vehicle could more aptly have been chosen to mark Robert Mont gomery's return to the screen after an absence of four years on naval combat duty, than "They Were Ex- pendable," which opened yesterday at the Strand Theater.
 This heroic MGM picturization of William L. Whites absorbing best seller tale of the part played by Torpedo Boat Squadron No. 3 in the Philippine campaign might have been slice of Montgomery's own experience in the war, in which he served as a Lieut.. Commander in the South Pacific.
 Unfolded with. breath-taking real ism and stark drama, the picture faithfully follows Whites narrative of the gallant group of PIT shippers who find themselves expendables in the fight to slow the Japanese of- fensive. Their six PIT boats battle against overwhelming odds, their gallant crews, whether they are vic- toriouS in sinking an enemy cruiser or are forced to sink their own boat when 1t is sabotaged, reveal an ob- Stinate courage that is a glorious tribute to this branch of the service. Only few of Squadron No. sur- vive in the thrilling action of They Were Dependable" but this power full story of their devotion to duty will live as a saga of grim bravery.
 Montgomery, as It. John Brickley, commanding the squadron with an iron will, brings the character com pletely to life in what will rank as one of the finest portrayals of his screen career. John Wayne, CO., starred in the role of It. O. @ Rusty" Ryan, second in command, gives a fortnight and honest per- formance, with Donna Reed adding a romantic touch as a nurse whose devotion makes things easier for the "Expendables." The picture owes much of its distinction to the bril- liant direction of Capt. John Ford, himself a veteran of Navy action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
It Says Here
By BOB HOPE

San Trancisco-T flood of re- turning CTS has created a terrific problem for the railroads. I saw one eastboulid Union Pacific train leave here with a thousand vet-. erns and it was followed by Wil- Ham Jeffers, It's. recently retired president, carrying three more on his back. Thre's so much railroad traffic around here I saw one train pull up beside another and heard the engine yell, "Aw, c'mon fellers, get of, it's our turn to use the tracks now"
 I wanted to go East the other week and l stepped up to the tick ct window and asked for sleeping space on the Chief. They put me on sitting Bulls shoulder and handed me a can of matted milk.
 The big shortage is cars. I saw one car and 1t was made up of coaches from the New York Gen. tral, Pennsylvania, Santa Fe, and the Toonerville Trolley.
 The big idea was to rush the boys home for the holidays. When they arrived they looked worse than some of the Christmas pack ages that arrived.
 Some of those Pullmans are really old. One soldier climbed into an upper berth and found George Washington still sleeping tt.ere. The soldier yelled Chris topher Columbus" And Washing ton said, NO, he's in the lower berth"
 They really make those troop trains up long. One soldier got on one before 1t started. He walked up front and asked the engineer when they'd get to Pitts burgh and the engineer said You passed it two hours ago"
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

carols. By way of deception and appreciation Pr. Herman offered an early dismissal at s2:30 o'clock.
 The children at St. Johns are hoping for more such distinguished visitors.
 Nominating Committee Appointed
 The regular monthly meeting of the Council of Catholic Women was held in St. Johns School Monday evening. Mrs. William Hancock and Mrs. Albert Oliver were ape pointed members of nominating committee to. draw up slate of names of officers for the coming year, which is to be presented at next months meeting.
 Routine business was conducted and it was reported that returns from the Christmas Cheer card party and sale were. still coming in, but the final report on the annual affair might be expected shortly.
 Nursing Committee to Meet
 The Nursing committee of the Watertown Public Health Nursing Association, will meet in the nurses office, Community. building, Main street, Monday, January IA at 3 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Current Films
 Time Schedule

LOEW's POLI--Zachary Scott, Betty Field, "The Southsrnef,p 2:4O, 6;O0, 9:15.
 "COionel Blimp," 1;OO, l.20, T:SB L0EW's sTRAND-Robert Mont gUmery, JOhn Wayne, DOna Reed, "They Were Expendable" 1;OO, 3:30, 6:O5 and B:aO D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
oAKVILLE Correspondent.
 Mrs. Helen Murphy, lS4 Davis street. Phone A60-W
 BusIe Corps Are Active
Begin Weekly RehearsaIs Starting ThuFsdaV at 8

Oakyille, Jan. 9-Joseph Codding- ton, PM 3/c, son of MT. and Mrs. William Paige of Falls avenue, has been honorably discharged from the Navy. He is with his wife, the former Barbara Anderson of 70l Main street, Oakville.
 MT. and Mrs. J. William La- Flamme, Hungerford avenue, an- nounce the birth of their second child, Cheryl Ann, born Sunday at Waterbury Hospital Mrs. La- Flamlne is the former Ruth Upton, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Allan H. Upton of Virginia avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

Improved The Rev. Myles P. Calvin, pastor of St. Johns Church, who is a patient at St. Mary's Hospital, con- tinues to improve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

In taking over Axis concerns ir the country, Argentina recently IS launches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

SO04uty MeetAnR The junior branch of the Children of Mary Sodality will meet at St. Johns School tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

Congregational News Cribhage was played last night in the Congregational Parish House at 7:30.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09
Annual Tea

Annual Tea
 All retiring members and all new members of the Watertown Girl Scout Council are invited to attend the annual Council tea to be held at the home of Mrs. P. N. Meyer of Northf1eld Road, Thursday after noon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-09

. CHOICE MORsEL
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-18
TOday's Anniversaries
know America)

l8l0-Asa Gray. famed Har-
ward botanist, among the worlds
greatest botanists, born in Onel-
da Co., N. Y. Died Jan. 80, 1888.
f824-Franz Siegel, German
revolutionist, ST. Louis Union
general, New York City editor,
born in Germany. Died Aug. Il,
1902.
I841-Paul ]. Peiz, architect OF
lighthouses, designer of the
Congressional Library, born in
Germany. Died Aug. q, 1902.
l860-James E. Sullivan, famed
New York promoter of amateur
sports, editor Spalding's Athletic
Library, internationally famed
American director Of the Olympic
Games, born in New York. Died
Sept. 16, 1914. i.
l878-Hans Zinnser, famed CO.
.lumbia and Harvard bacteriole-
.gist, author, born in New York.
Died Sept. 4, f940.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-18
High School Opens Basketball
Season On Dec. 6 At Homestead

Key West High School will
open its 1946-47 basketball sea-
son on Friday night, December
6, against Homestead High at
Homestead, Coach Nathan H.
Pepper announced today.
The school is still in need of
bus with which to take the team
on its out-of-town trips, includ-
ing the Homestead trip. Two
squads of Is boys each viii be
taken, one comprising the varsity
and the other the best Of the Jun
Tor varsity squad.
At present there are Is men,
bers of the varsity squad which
will be cut shortly to IS. Those
trying out in addition to the Is
are members of the Junior var
sity. The Jayvees will be divid-
ed into teams which will partici-
pate in the City League.
Members of the varsity squad
from whom the starting lineup
will be selected are as follows:
Kermit Sweeting, Galley Sweet
ing, John Cerezo, Adolph LaStres,
Charles Perez, Clayton Papy, Joe
Fleitas, Frank Castillo, Joe Nc
Cullough, Claude Valdez, Forest
Arthur, Ramon Delgado, Louis
Pineda, Erasto Perez, Robert
Parks, Ernest Sawyer, Albert
Para and Oscar Cruz.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-18
MANY ON FISHING TRIP

Many of the USS Gilmore crew
celebrated their return to Key
West by going on the USO fish
ing trips. The anglers who tried
their luck off the Keys Bridges
Saturday afternoon included USN
Joseph Terpening, Robert Nc
Calmont, c. H. Leonard, W. r.
Hoops, j. E. Clark, L. Albertsen,
j. w. Moser, r. H. Swenson, A.
Hudson, and B. r. Smith, accom-
panied by USO Club Director
Frank Adams.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-18

J. Errors: Rodriguez, C. LastreS,
John Navarro, Acevedo 8, Joe Ma
varro, D. Navarro, c. Albury;
runs batted in: Santana, Alonzo,
Hernandez 2, Valdez, Rueda, C..
Albury; stolen bases: Santana,
Acevedo, c. Albury; double play
Acevedo to Valdez to Mira; left
on bases: Pirates Z, Trojans s.;
bases on balls: off Albury 5, off
c.. Lastres 3; struck out: by Al
bury 4, by G. Lastres z; hit by
pitcher: by c. Lastres (Aoeuedo);
winning pitcher: G. Lastres; los
ing pitcher: c. Albury: umpire:
Bethel; scorer; Castaneda; time
Of game: 2.1e.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-18
TODAY IN HISTORY
know Americal

1776-Continental Congress au-
thorizes lottery to raise money
for the army--a complicated
scheme which netted little.
1787-King'S Chapel, Boston,
New England's first Episcopal
Church, becomes the country's
first Unitarian church.
1845-Daily mail by stage es-
tablished between Milwaukee
and Chicago.
I883-Standard Time in effect
the country over.
1894-First colored newspaper
comics appear in N. Y. Sunday
World-Richard F. Outcault's
THE Origin of a New Species"
1903-Panama Canal Treaty
signed; we guarantee Panama's
independence, pay $40 million
and S250,000 annually thereafter.
1885 - Economic sanctions
against Italy put into effect by
So nation-members of the League
of Nations. ,
1940-Inductions into the army
begins.
1941-Mass CLIO. picketing
stops coal mining in the Appala-
chianS.
1942-Allies enter Tunisia at
several points.
1943-U.S. planes raid German
base in Norway.
1944-US. Third Army under
Patton fights in streets of Metz.
1945 - 100000 US. soldiers
search occupied Germany.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-18
Macy Wives To BOaVI
Al RaSe Tomorrow

The USO Navy Wives Club
bowlers will try to top the high
scores made last week, 1853 by
Vera Wood, l41 by Jerry Tonden
and 1870 by Marie Reuther, when
they bowl tomorrow at the Sub
Base.
There is room for additional
bowlers and beginners, All Navy
wives, are invited to meet at the
Jackson Square USO Tuesday
morning at 9 a. M, for Frank
Adams gym class, and at 10 am,
tor. bowling, Luncheon will be
served at L o'clock.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1946-11-18
Club Batting Averages
Miscellaneous Records

Most times struck out-Baker
8, Kerr 2, Roberts 2, Mccarthy
2, Osterhoudt l, Valdez l, Fer
nandez /, Sturtz l.
Most times Walked-Carbonell
2, Sterling 2, Carey 2, Hancock l.,
R. Valdez /, c. Albury /, Sturtz /.
Home run-Hancock.
Three base hit-Carbonell.
Two-base hits-Joe Mira, Rob-
erts, Kerr, Navarro.
Stolen bases-Baker 3, Carbo-
nell, Sterling, Abreu, Albury !
each. ga / :"