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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05
Strides In Child
Heulth Murk Past
Years. Figures Show

"The golden age of child health
might we'll describe the past IS
years, for the remarkable gains
achieved in controlling death and
diseases among children under IA
constitutes one of the finest ac-
eomplishments by private physi-
clans and public health admins
tration. What has been done in
reducing the death rate among
children of this group is pointed
up in the sharp drop in number
Of deaths reported during this
time. The greet Improvement is
highly significant in view of the
fact that il has been accomp-
lished in n period during which
there were 2 world wars and q
major economic depression.
In certain diseases the reduc-
ton in the death rate has been
amazing. for instance, the death
rate from measles, scarlet fever.
whooping cough and diphtheria
has declined well over 80 percent
among white children. 1t is i
striking fact that in the age group
| to Ia years the death rate from
all causes combined now consti-
tutes less than the deaths from
those 4 diseases only IS years ago.
The decrease of 81 percent for
diphthefia is an outstanding x
ample o. what can be accomplish
ed in saving life when knowledge
pertaining to prevention and
treatment of disease is available
ard fully utilized. A number of
large communities in the United
States have not lost a single
child from diphtheria in several
years. What other communities
have done. we in Mississippi can
also debut we must make full
use of all methods at hand.
Another signal victory for pub
lie health has been the decline of
IS percent in the death rate from
diarrhea and enteritis. For every
child that now dies from this
cause, 90 died a little more than
n generation ago. The principal
factors in bringing about these
results have been the pasteuriza-
ton of milk, the greater purity
of drinking water and foods, mod
ern refrigeration and the wide
spread education of mothers re-
garding the care and feeding of
Young children.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05

played a miniature modern kit
chen, explaining how improve
ments can easily be made. The
hostess served cake and punch.
Jimmie D. Mailman, Dwight
Mailman and Guy Faggard went
to the All Club camp at Makno-
liza Park Monday.
A number of citizens went to
Pascagoula Monday night to hear
William Colmer make his final
campaign speech.
The many friends of Donald
Cumbest were sorry to hear of his
misfortune in getting his leg brok-
en- Monday.
l.. c. Faggard, Jr., who Is a stu
ISN'T at Cerkinston spent the
weekend at home with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C. Faggard.
Professor and Mrs. N. c. Ever
EFT spent Thursday in Vancleave
with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Diamond
and Ardential Cumbest were bust
ness visitors to New Orleans Sat
urday.
Mrs. G.. B. Addison of Pasca-
goula spent a few days visiting
her son, r. v. Addison and daugh-
ter, Mrs. w. II. Carter, last week.
The many friends of Mrs. H. II.
Parker are sorry to hear of her
being confined to the hospital
becauft of burns sustained a
few days ago.
Mr.. w. A. Vaughan and son,
Davis, were business visitors to
Moss Point and Pascagoula Fri
day.
Mrs. Buren, Kirkwood and Mrs.
Tom Kirkwood spent a few hours
in the home of MIR. and Mrs. NJ.
c. Everett Saturday night.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05
Womon's Progressive
Club Holds Election
Officers Friday

The Woman's Progressive
Club of Pascagoula held the cleo
ton of officers for the ensuing
year at a meeting at the home of
Mrs. Homer Miller on Buena Wis.,
ia street last Friday afternoon.
The session was presided over
by Mrs. Perry A. Thompson who
directed the business period at
which the election took place.
The new officers are: Mrs. r.
o. Cole, president; Mrs. r. c.
Gulley, Jr., vice president and
Mrs. j. M. Epting, secretary
treasurer.
At this time cordial welcome
was extended Mrs. Milton Brewer
as a new member, and Mrs. Don
Yingling of Butler, Pa, sister of
Mrs. Epting, as a guest.
The study period was given
to a history of the activities of
the club for the past year which
had been written by Mrs. Robert
Reinecke but which was read by
Mrs. r. c. Gulley, Jr.
This was followed by the So
cial hour at which time Mrs. Mil
Ter was assisted by her sister,
Mrs. Schley Byrd. in serving a
shrimp salad course
The club was meeting for the
last time until September as at a
previous session it was voted to
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05

adjourn for the summer.
Mrs. Miller used flowers in
giving an air of festivity to the
session.
Besides the foregoing, those
present were Mesdames r. o.
Cole. J. M. Epting, w. R. Gulley,
c. A. Carrier, T. r. Swartwout,
&. P. Humphrey, Charles w.
Smith, Arthur Allen. and Annie
K. Graham.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05
FAIR HALL TO SHOE SHOP

Rome, AP.-In an unfinished
marble pavilion Benito Mussolini
built for Fascism's held
worlds fair, 900, 900 pairs of mis-
matched shoes are being sorted
and rejuvenated for Italy's poor.
They are part of 100000 pairs
of Allied Army castoffs which
UNRRA bought at an average
price of 712 cents for distribution
to leather-short countries.
Refugee girls match the foot
wear for size and degree of wear
before it goes to cobblers for
needed refinishing.
UNRRA said SIS percent of the
shoes were found to need no re-
pairs. The project employs 100
persons.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05
RURAL FAR L

Alamosa, Colo, AP.-A rural
mail route of 1908 miles, believed
to be the longest in the nation,
has been approved from Antoni.o
west to the Conejos River Can
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05
WOMAN NINETY SWEARS
IT KEEPS HER ALIVE

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The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05

yon. 1t was authorized largely to
serve construction workers ana
vacationists.
The Chronicle-star combined with the Moss Point advertiser., 1946-07-05

A light year is the distance
traversed by light in one year,
which is more than $4,000 times
the distance between the earth
and the moon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Clothing  Success

Waterhury's recent Clothing Col- lection drive carried its share of the successful nationwide campaign to help clothe the people of Europe, Far East and Philippines, 1t has been revealed by Dan A. West ex. ecutive director of the nationwide effort.
 As of April a total over F mil- lion pounds of clothing had been donated for distribution. The quota had been 100 million garments. Over 30 million pounds have already been shipped overseas. MT. West made known the figures in a letter for- warded to Wilbur c. Brewer who served as chairman of the Water bury committee.
 Nations receiving allocations of the collection are:
 Albania, Austria, Belgium, British Possessions in the Far East, Bye- lorussiia, China, Czechoslovakia, Displaced Persons in Germany, Do. decanese s1lands, France, French Indo-C China, Greece, Hungary, Italy Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Netherlands East Indies, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Shanghai, (Eur- opean Displaced Persons) Ukraine, Yugoslavia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
I'D to ObserUe Seicheprey Day

Seichsprey Day, remembered by all veterans of the 102d Infantry, will be celebrated on April 28 at the Copper Kettle by the I'D Post and its auxiliary. Jerry Griffin is chair man of the arrangements commit- tee for the dinner.
 Waterbury Companies of the l02d fought of three times their number of German shock troops on April 2l, 1913, in the first pitched battle of any United States troops in World War I. The battle took place in France at Selcheprey.
 All those with relatives in World War D were asked to send their pictures to H. Leroy Woodcock, 94 Elmwood Avenue, by Griffin. He stated that they will be published in the program of the National I'D Convention in Worcester in June Grimm also asked that all members of the I'D post bring their wives or sweet hearts and friends to the dinner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
7housands Stroll in CoLorfuLE Pd Pdrdde City JoyousIy Observes First Peacetime Easter Sunday in Five Years;
 Flowers Lavishly Displayed

color yesterday. The mild weather found hundreds strolling through the streets of the business district in the afternoon. The number of uniforms in evidence was noticeably less than 1t had been since Pearl Harbor.
 Four Easter Sunrise services ush- cred in the day for the city. Over 300 were at Bunker Hill Park to hear the Rev. M. Webb wright speak on Resurrection Morn" Louis Nash directed Q choir of % voices from the Oakville Union Church. M il0
 Dawn services were also held at Warner Gardens, Grace Methodist Church and Mount Olive A. M. E. Zion Church.
 Special musical programs were offered by organists and choirs at Catholic and Protestant churches. The Resurrection theme was the basis of most sermons.
 Chicken and turkey were the main dishes at most Easter dinners. Not only was the traditional Easter ham almost impossible to obtain, but beef, pork, pork and lamb were equally unohtainable,
 Followers of fashion trends that women again favored open-toed shoes. Spring suits were much In evidence, but were rivalled by the popular short-length coats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Committee To Meet

John B. Cuddy, chairman of the committee working on the Twen- tieth anniversary party for Wash ington Park Community Club will hold a meeting of his committee to- night at 8 o'clock, at the Commun- ity House.
 MT. Cuddy Is asking members of his committee If at all possible, to try and bring in the number oi people they are certain will attend the dinner Saturday night, as witt the food situation what 1t is today the caterer is anxious to know how many dinners to prepare for. Menu calls for a turkey dinner and all the fixings. An orchestra will play for dancing from o'clock, until
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
We'll Known TeocherAt crosbyDies
 Claude A. Gray
 Faculty Member for
 ThlriY.fVe eYaES

Claude A. Gray, teacher al Crosby High School for 28 years died at his home, 2960 East Main Street Saturday afternoon, MT Gray taught mathematics at Cros- by and was affectionately known to Crosby graduates as Pop Claude He came to this city from Massa- chusetts and taught here 35 years until his retirement in September I945.
 A member of the First Baptist Church, he belonged to the Masonsr AF6SAM, and to the Royal Arch Masons at Bridgeton, Maine.
 Born in Sweden, Maine, April 26, 1883, he was the son of the late William and Mary Packard Gray.
 He leaves his wife, Mrs, F, Pearl (Whetstone) Gray, this city; three sons, Claude A. Gray, Jr,, chief boatswain's mate, stationed with the Navy at Norfolk, Va, Caleb F., New York City, and Philip O. Gray, this city; two grandchildren Robert Craig Gray and Curtis AL len Gray, both of Waterbury; two sisters, Mrs. John Bell, Sweden Maine, and Mrs. Asa Smith, Dem mark, Maine.
 Funeral services will be held to. morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock al the Alderson Funeral Home, 70 Gen. tral Avenue, with Rev. David F Gaines, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 3 to 5 p. m and 2 to 9 D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
By ANNE e. ZEdAITIS

Under the smile of warm and brill liant sun, Waterbury yesterday cele- brated its first peacetime Easter Sunday in five years. The brilliant hues of wonlen's spring fashions were matched by the brightness of heart that prevailed throughout Q community that has welcomed the return home of most of its thou- sands of sons who were at war.
 Fashion experts noted that shades of blue, rose, and green predomin- ated in the Easter parade. To the general relief of the clty's males, wornen's hats were not as extreme as pre-Easter reports had indicated. Most chapeauxs were liberally be- lowered.
 Corsages were more in evidence than ct any time since 194l, testi- flying to the heavy rush which kept florists busy until late Saturday night Several florist shops were open until after midnight coping with the tremendous rush of orders,
 Streets near downtown and neigh borhood churches were a rainbow of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Prominent Author Returns for Visit

Thomas Sugrue, former Nauga. tuck resident and author of the best-seller "Starling of the White House." is registered at The Elton. The author, his wife, Mary and their daughter, Patricia, arrived here Saturday for five-day stay.
 Sugrue's new book, his third, holds place on the New York Times best-seller list this week. The pub- fisher, has reported @ sale Of 6s,- 900 copies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
.Two Local DriUers
 Receiue Sur11E11onses

Two motorists from this city, ar. rested over the weekend in Tor rington, were ordered to apepar in City Court there today where they will face charges of violating the motor vehicle laws.
 The two are: Dennis DeLiSle of 6S Maple Street, charged with operat. ing a car without Q license, and Thomas J. OReilly of 6 Fuller Street, charged with violation of the rules of the road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22

at the Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Henry Quinn celebrant, the Rev. John J. Kelly, deacon, and the Rev. John Dial, subdeacon. Serv- ices were held Saturday with burial in Calvary Cemetery.
 The funeral of Gaston Zakaraus- kas was held this morning at 9:4S from the Delinks Funeral Home, l7 Congress Avenue to St. Joseph's Church where a Mass of requiem was celebrated at 10 o'clock by the Rev. Vincent Razaitis. A musical program was presented by AleXan- der Aleksis. Bearers were; Joseph Wosky, Joseph Antanaitis, Felix Dansavage, Charles Staigwell, and Francis Rupstas. Burial was in Cal vary Cemetery with comInittal serv- ices conducted by Father RazaitiS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22

l2:30 a. m. and prompter will take care of the calls for the square dances--so that both old and young will enjoy the evening.
 This is the first anniversary party held by the Community Club in five or six years, and while 1t is the twentieth anniversary, committee is planning to make u something ex- tremely special. About two hundred people 1t is anticipated will attend Regular business meeting of the Washington Park Community Club will be held Tuesday night, at 8:l5 In the Community House. All mem bers are asked to attend, as some very important details will come up for discussion at this time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Hospital
 Bulletins

The condition of 15-year old Carl Doty of Thomaston was re- ported to be good today at Wa terbury Hospital. He was adnit- ted last week after an exploding dynamite cap amputated three fingers of his right hand.
 Frederick Saginaro, 76, of 65 South Elm Street was reported to be in good condition today at St. Mary's Hospital where he was admitted Saturday. Under treatment for 0 possible skull fracture and decorations of the head Saginaro was struck by a car on East Main Street near South Elm Street Saturday.
 Struck by a car at Main and Bridge Stretes in Union City Sat- urday night, Mike Spatz, known as Radiwon Yacenoik, of 143 Spring Street, Naugatuck, was dis charged after treatment at St. Mary's Hospital. Police said the driver of the car was Richardl J. Carey of 89 Kelsey Street, Wa terbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
PorIeyOn N eW Contract

Tn disagreement on contract terms, the Waterbury Farrel Foun- dry and Machine Company and a negotiating committee of the United Steelworkers of America will meet Friday in an effort to iron out their differences.
 Entirely unacceptable" Is the description given the companys proposal by Harold Bernard, inter- national representative for the union. The company and the union are now under a 30-day extension of the old contract, which expired April l3.
 A 52-day strike at the Farrel plants ended March 2, after the workers had won an IS l-2 cent hourly increase. The walkout had involved more than 600 workers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Training Course For Bank En1pIoves

Training courses for new bank employees weer urged by David T, Scott of Boston, president of the American Institute of Banking, in an address at the annual dinner dance of the Waterbury Chapter of the institute Saturday night ct the Waterbury Country Club.
 MT. Scott pointed out that banks have been paying tuition for enl- ployes who register for courses given by the institute,
 About l25 members of the insti- ute attended the event, which was arranged by 0 committee composed of Milton H. Carlson, c. Frederick Goodwin, Rowland Fowler, and Carl Suffa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
License Ruling Beinq Appealed

Claiming there a small number of liquor outlets in the immediate neighborhood of 46 Falls Avenue, Joseph A. Hes of Watertown today filed an appeal in Common Pleas Court from a ruling of the State Liquor Control Commission which had denied him a package saore liquor permit for the premises.
 The application was denied April 4, on the ground that the location was unsuitable and permit in that locality would be detrimental to the public interest.
 The petitioner claims the com- mission acted in an unreasonable arbitrary and discriminatory man. ner."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Rotari0nS to Attend Spring Conference

Waterbury Rotarians will be among delegates to the seventh annual spring conference of the 200th District of Rotary Interna- tional scheduled for May at New London. Louis s. Fitch, secretary of the Waterbury Rotary Club, has announced that registrations must be in the mail by Saturday.
 The lcal club will meet tomorrow at noon at The Elton to hear a talk by J. Francis Smith on hous- ing conditions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22

Fasano: and several nieces and nephews.
 The funeral will be held from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, Thursday to the Sacred Heart Church, where a re- qliem high Mass will be celebrated at a time to be announced later Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery
 Friends may call at the funeral home On Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 to 10 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
'U. s. Rubber Co.
 Worker Cor1pensdted

Compensation Commissioner Har- ry Krasow today approved an agree- ment which provides for payment of S2933 weekly during disability to William M. Daley of 296 North Main Street, who sustained an injury to his left wrist while employed by the Shoe Hardware division of the U. s. Rubber Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Full Weather Report

BOSTON. April 22. - (UP)- Weather forecasts
 All New IsnRlRnd--Pnrtly cloudy with near geaHOnRble tempeFa. lures tonight. Tuesday partly cloudy and continued mild.
 EAAtpOrt tO Block IslRnd---Gen- tie ensterly winds tonight and gentle to moderate southeast to south winds Tuesday. Partly cloudy and good visibility.
 DAILY ALMANAC
 Sun rises At 4I53 R. m. sets at 6i3S D, m.
 Vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
WASHINGTON HILL
$. Francis C. YO. in Annual Easter Social Church of Immaculate Conception
 Group To Be Guests Tonight;
 Anniversary Committee to Meet

st. Francis CYo. will hold its annual Easter dance this evening in the Parish Hall with dancing from o'clock, until 10:S0. All the young people of "The Hill" are in- vited to attend. The members of the Immaculate Conception C,Y.O will be guests of the St. Francis group tonight. Refreshments will be served and novelty dances will be featured,
 The committee in charge of de- orations promises something spec ial in this line. Rev. James Sullt-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
DIEs OF BURNS

Boston, April p - (UP) - The death list of an incendiary fire in a Back Bay apartment house April 10 stood at nine today after Miss Susan Mahoney, g, succumhed to burns suffered in the blaze which also killed the man she was to have married three days later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
School Opens

St. Francis Parochial school re- sumed sessions this morning, after the Easter recess.
 Religious instructions for gram mar school pupils of the parish will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30-Saturday morning at l0:0O o'clock, and after the 8;30 o'clock Mass next Sunday.
 Religious conferences for the high school pupils of the parish will be held on Friday night at 8 o'clock in the parish hall, with meeting of the C.Y.O following immediate 1y after the instructions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22

A chicken drinks a pound of water for each pound of food eaten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22
Chairman

van is in charge of C.YO. activities and seasonal dances seem to be gaining in popularity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22

Funeral services for Mrs. Selena A. Lee. 12 Shelter Street. who would have observed her 103d birthday to- morrow. were held Saturday after noon at the John J. Ferry & Son Funeral Home, Meriden, The Rev. pr. Albert J. Lord officiated. Burial was in Farm Hill Cemetery, Middle town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22

A solemn high requiem Mass for Mrs. Catherine CCarmody) McEvoy was calculated this morning aE T;So
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-04-22

Funeral services for Peter Borst were held Saturday morning from the Bergin Funeral home, 290 East Main Street. Burial was in new st. Joseph's Cemetery. A solemn high requiem Mass was celebrated this morning at 9 at the Immaculate Conception Church by the Rev
 Richard Phlllies, assisted by Rev, George Reilley, deacon, and the Rev. Dozald OLeary. sub-deacon.
Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1946-10-21
March Of Dimes
Leaders To Meet

Chapel Hill. Oct. ~. - County
campaign directors and chapter
chairmen of the 1917 March ol
Dimes from the region embracing
Florida. Georgia. Alabama. MissiS-
sippi. Tennessee. Virginia and North
and South Carolina will held a re-
sional meeting at the Hotel Bar
ringer in Charlotte Thursday and
Friday. October 2i-25. il was an
nounccd al North Carolina head
quarters here today.
Purpose of the meeting is 10 E,.p
plans for a record March OF Dimes
campaign January 1880. the -
ual two weeks set aside each year
for the Embarrassing drive IL help
combat intan,ile paralysis through
out the nation.
The campaign this year Off
Gals said here today. will be aimed
at rcplenishing funds drained by
this summers polio epidemic in
many parts of the country. ENpcn-
diturcs are running higher than
ever
Eighty to 90 cases developed in
North Carolina during the past SIM
mcr. Each Of these patients. cXccp;
for one doubtful case. was hospital
lied and there were very few
deaths. Tic number ni eases was
slightly less than ir 1915.