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The midland journal., 1946-03-22
Special Occasion Frock

Special Occasion FrOck
CONTRASTING stripes are used
~ effectively on this smooth
junior date dress. Note the wide
shouldered look, the slim-as-a-pen-
Gil waistline, Easy to make for the
teen-age sewer, and perfect for
coke dates, spring dances, special
dress-up occasions. r.3s
Pattern No. 1881 is designed for sizes
II, II, 13, IA, IS and 10. Size IL requires
3H yards Of IS. or 39-inch material for
stripes; 27s yards plain fabric.
Due to an unusually large demand and
current conditions, slightly more time is
required in filling orders for few of the
most popular pattern numbers.
Send your order to:
The midland journal., 1946-03-22
H{S:MfE;S4f!
EfIAH ~A AS5SETEu
STAGE GREEN RADIO
Released by Western Newspaper Uni
By VIRGINIA VALE

M/HAT started as a radio au-
w dition script for Groucho
Marx few years ago is now a
successful radio show, and will
soon be adapted for the stage,
screen, television and comic
strip. Irving Brecher, producer
of NB's "The Life of Riley" put
it into his trunk after Marx used it
in try-outs. It stayed there till Brech-
er heard that William Bendix was
being considered for a radio series;
then it became "The Life of Riley"
developing into one Of the top COM
edy shows on the air.
Ruth Warrick's performance in
Columbia's "Perilous Holiday" puts
her high on the list Of actresses who
are getting somewhere. It's her
The midland journal., 1946-03-22

were fighting then to hold title to
their land in the depths Of depres-
sion, prices were low, and dry, pow
derry dust was piled in fence rows
like snow drifts. The vagrant winds
were swapping" the farmers real
estate like careless horse traders.
The people out in this part Of
the nation don't like gloomy Gus"
predictions. They've seen drouth,
grasshoppers, blizzards, and other
plaques, but they've managed to
come through them all. A little
"Duster" doesn't scare them, and
rain always comes-just Is minutes
before it's too late!
The midland journal., 1946-03-22
MatrOn's FrOck

MatrOn'S FLOCK
A SIMPLE daytime frock es-
"A pecially nice for the slight
ly larger figure. Flattering neck
line, front closing and cap sleeves
are edged in dainty scallops-
shoulder gathers give a feminine
touch. You'll like it in a pretty
all-over floral print, or soft solid
tones.
Pattern No. 1916 comes in sizes SO, SO,
40, AZ, A, 46, 48, SO and So. Size SO, cap
sleeve, requires 4 yards Of 35-inch mate.
rial.
The midland journal., 1946-03-22

first picture break since "Knute
Rockne." Pat O'Brien starred in that
one, took an interest in Ruth's work
and saw to it that Columbia did
too.
Following an old European Gus
tom, tiny pig was given Mrs.
Paul Henreid on New Years Eve.
The Henrieds meant to dispose of
it, but their small daughters took
things in charge. The pig, Fiji, now
lives in basket in their nursery,
and is fed from a bottle. Henried
says that when Fiji grows out of
her basket she must go. The chill
dren are ominously silent about that.
Dorothy O'Hara designed love-
ly evening gown for Diana Lynn to
wear in Easy Come, Easy Co." but
Director John Farrow said the girl
Diana played couldn't afford such
clothes. So Diana bought it; it's the
one she wore to that ball at the
White House.
When you see Vivian Leigh and
Claude Rains in Bernard Shaw's
"Caesar and Cleopatra" you'll see
the most expensive picture ever
made. Not just because it was a
six million dollar investment; al
most unsurmOuntable difficulties
were overcome. Buzz-bombings, Ia
bOr shortages, rationing Of mate
rialS - Gabriel Pascal had to face
all of them in making the picture.
Months were spent on research;
even the consultations are replicas
of those that shone in October, 4S
B. C. Costumes and sets are au-
thentic in every detail. Even the
Sphinx had to be reproduced; the
original was too worn.
Janet Blair, Carole Lands, Dur
ante, Hildegarde and other celebri-
ties each contributed chapter to
Abner Silver's book, "All Women
Are Wolves" It'n be filmed, prob
ably by goth Century Fox, who've
offered 100000 for the screen
rights.
Robert E. Donahue ST., RKO
Pathe News cameraman and veter-
an of 80 years of news coverage, is
the first newsreel cameraman to
leave on assignment to cover the
atomic bomb tests. He expects to
spend five months in the Pacific, on
Operation Crossroads"
Gene Autry will have to find
new leading lady - June Storey
says she's given up being horse
opera ingenue. When Gene went
into the army, Jane quit, after max
ing IL pictures with him, and made
a radio career for herself. Then she
was given an interesting character
role in "The Strange Woman" with
Hedy Lamar, and she'll take only
good, meaty roles from now on.
Walter Greaza, who's Inspector
Ross of "Crime Doctor" had to
shave off his mustache when he
made a commercial movie. Some
of the members of the CHS radio
show have worked with him every
Sunday for the past six and one
half years-but nobody noticed the
change in his appearancel
y
ODDS AND ENDS-Karen Hale, daugh-
ter Of veteran actor alan Hale, makes her
screen debut in Warner Bros Cinderella
Jones.' Busby Berkeley says thai Of
fhe I.50O beautiful girls he's brought to
he screen in the last IS years, l,40l haze
deserted films for marriage. motherhood
and h0usea0ifery. John Morley Of
.Road Of Lije,' got into radio BY a fuke
he sUalked into an advertising agency to
ak for q job and svas giuen an addition.
81. When John Peterson alsdifioned for
sae Fred Waring Gles club he s0as sssy
nervous; Fred suggested game of table
ssnnis. infervies0ed him selsils fbey played,
sigued him np.
The midland journal., 1946-03-22
ASK Me q
ANOTHER Z
A Generol Only
The Questions
A General Quiz
-c.occ.c.o.c-.c @. G.. g. q. g

The Questions
1. Of what country is the orange
a native?
2. What occupation has the high
est accident toll?
8. Where was George Washing
ton inaugurated President the first
time?
4. What does "apple pie" order
signify?
S. How long will foreign G.I.
brides have to wait to attain U. S..
citizenship?
The AnsWers
/. China. Cultivation began in
the Middle ages.
2. Farming. It has three acci-
dents for every two in industry.
3. Federal Hall, New York City.
4. Perfect, precise order.
5. They must complete two
years. residence before filing a
formal petition for citizenship.
The midland journal., 1946-03-22
HEARTBUR RN

Relieved in minutes or double your money back
When excess stomach acid causes painful. suffocat-
ing gas sour stomach and heartburn. doctors usually
prescribe the astest-actng medicines known for
symptomatic relief medicines like those Bel-ans
Tablets. No laxative Bell-an brings comfort In .
jiffy double your money back on return OF bottAs
to us. Csc at all druggists.
The midland journal., 1946-03-22
Many Sections Fearful
Of New Dust Bowl in 40
"a WNU News Feature)

THE dust bowls rich land after several good dry
enough spots take wings again. But whether will
will the 6dolar question Millions of people would like to
know the answer-before the soil starts moving.
The midland journal., 1946-03-22

first picture break since ''Knute
Rockne." Pat O'Brien starred in that
one, took an interest in Ruth's work
and saw to it that Columbia did
too.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
Auxiliary Police Unit
May Continue Service
Police Board Takes Action to Postpone
= Abandonment; NAAP Sends Letter
Of Praise, Thanks

D The Auxiliary Police Unit In Wa
terbury was requested yesterday by
the Board Of Police Commissioners
10 defer It's scheduled disbendon.
ment until April 10 pending an
opinion by Corp. Counsel Maurice
r. Healey as TO the legality Of re-
tanning Il for further service.
Board Chairman Raymond J.
flaming said that the unit, q part
Of the civilian defence setup, Is
scheduled for automatic disbandon-
ment March ii. During the units
four years OF existence during the
war, les so members served over
1000 hours In supplementary CO.
operation with the regular Police
Department.
Resigns Position
Deciding 10 take advantage Of
the OF Bill of Rights and enroll
at Bryant-Stratton College, Provi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21

Among "a Waterbury Area men
released yesterday from the Navy
at the Z. s. Naval Personnel Sep
aration Center, Lido Beach, long
Island New York, were "a men
from this city. The waterbury Ma
val men discharged were:
Paul s. mgraham, PhM2c, i4l
Rosette Street
Henry E. Book, AoMsc, IA Eliz-
abeth Street.
Spencer r. Sheehar. Sic, 10
Wheeler Street.
Thomas p. stack, TNE3c, IS West
Grove Street.
Joshua S, Solomon, AoM2c, SO
Cooke Street.
Francis W. Kuchinskas, Sic, 81
Clover Street.
Peter ]. Sloger, Slcn 1871 Yale
Street.
william L. neiehert, SFle, Al
West Porter Street.
Joseph d. Bannon. Jr, Sic, 20
Central Avenue.
Charles J. Griffin, BM9c. Pros
pect Road
Alphee A. Frigon, Flc, % High
land Avenue.
Stanley Frost, sM2c, Clifton
Avenue.
Joseph Colells, Sic, % Congress
Avenue.
John J. Tangley, Jr, RMSc, %
Ssrsfield Avenue.
Anthony J. Dambrauskas, Sic,
3S4 North Main Street
Donald J. Client, AMMO, 81
Idylwood Avenue.
Alfonso w. Dodge, Sic, l55 Tracy
Avenue.
Gerald NJ. Gomulinski, BA12c, T3i
Hamilton Avenue.
Thomas F. Solury. Sic. 2le Oak
Street.
Harry NJ. Fitzpatrick. SOC. 500
Pearl Lake Road.
Joseph L. Begnal, MoAENE3c, 463
East Main Street.
Antrony T. Ba-tuski, SIC, lOs
Green Street.
Ernest N. Pearson. SKD2c, 276
Pine Street.
John F. Krugleyich, MIMIC, 10
Poplar Street.
Joseph A. Lan7etta, RAl3c, 1897
South Main Street.
Arthur w. Peterson, F1e, so
/ Thomas Street.
Charles E. Ney. Sic. SO Traverse
/ Street.
Waterbury area discharges were
Frank Gruber. Fec, 409 Cherry
Street Extension, Naugatuck.
John A. Markovics. RT3c, 10 An
/ derson Street. Naugatuck.
john J. Ennis. PllAE2c, 272 Buck
/ ingham Street, Oakville.
Salvatore A. PcnZ. GN13c. l20
/ Harwinton Avenue, ToTTington.
Celestino Cauagnero, Sic, 295
Oak Avenue. Torrington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
Pay Increase
Mayor Suggests
B0Osi in Fire,
POlIce DEBTS.

Proposals for a % per week sal
airy increase for Fire and Police De-
partment officers were referred for
study to the committee Of each
board following the wage recon-
mendation yesterday by Mayor John
S. Monagan
Mayor Monsgan. appearing before
the commissioners Of each depart
ment, pointed out taat Fire Depart
ment privates and Grade A police
men received a s. per week wage
increase effective January /. The
Mayor urged the approval Of the
increase ''in order to preserve the
differentisl in salaries paid to low
er and higher ranks"
Those affected in the Police De-
pa-tment will be sergesnts, lieuten-
ants and captains. The Fire De-
partment, not having the rank Of
sergeant. viii grant the increase
IL approved. to heutensnts and cap
tainS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
Nine Divorce
Actions Filed
Cruelty Basic Charge
In Eight Suits

New divorce actions were filed
in Superior Court yesterday after
noon as follows:
Helen Berkowich Lacomhe of
Waterbury against George Lacombe,
also Of this city; married Aug. 81,
1910; cruelty since day of marriage
alleged; custody Of child and al
lowance for its support and edlIca-
ton sought.
Bernice z. MacMultie Atwood OF
WATERFOWL against Henry S. At
wood Of Woodbury.; married July
30, 1871; cruelty since May 4, 1914
alleged; change OF name sought.
Maurice Robitaillle of Waterbury
against Laura Lamieux Robitaille
OF New Haven; married Dec. 20
1880; cruelty since marriage alleged
custody Of three children asked.
Joseph r. Barbieri OF Waterbury
against Rose A. Vozzella Barbieri OF
New Haven; married May II, 1913;
cruelty since marriage. and mis-
conduct alleged.
Use Schaaf Ellsworth Of Water
bury against Wesley Ellsworth OF
Staten Island, N. Y; married june
%, 1894, in New York City; deser-
ton in March, l94i, alleged.
Ruth Wilcox Amann Of Hartford
against George Amann Of Mertden
married June 6. 1912. in Meriden;
cruelty since marriage alleged; ali
mony and permission to use maiden
name asked.
Marion Foster Brooks Of New
Haven against Richard Brooks OF
New Haven; married June 10. 1899;
cruelty since June. 1899, alleged
custody and support Of child, and
alimony sought.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
8 Local Men
Discharged

Eigh. WaterburianS were among
IA from this area who were dis
charged yesterday from the Army
at the Separation Center. Fort Dew
ems. Mass. They were:
Sgt Randall J. Mccarthy, 2o2
South Elm street.
Cpl. Frederick II zorn. SO Auburn
avenue
Sgt. Thomas Griffin, l0l Idylwooci
avenue.
Pfc. vito n. Gonillo, ls Oak street
Cpl. Lester W Linedurch. 81
Walnu: avenue.
Sgt. Guerino A. MsrinelG l34
Hawthorne avenue
Sgt. Gaetano De Socio &c Tracy
avenue
Pfc. Sylvester S. Miller, A Fallel
street.
Waterbury area men discharged
I were:
Cpl Robert W. Eron. 29S quinn
street. Naugatuck.
SlSgt. Andrew A Sokoki, 5!
School street. Naugatuck.
sgt Francis L. Plat, II Ware
street, Naugatuck.
Pfc. Frank G. Sardo. $40 Soutl
Main street, Naugatuck.
Cpl. Eugene j. Bowling. 80 Pleas
ant avenue. Nsugatuck.
Cpl. william ]. Casey. 1870 Sprinl
stree, Toc-ington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
The Army KnoUs All The
Answers--Any Questions?

The place OF separation. giving his
full name, Army serial number, date
Of discharge and present mailing ad-
dress, and request issuance Of The
payments due him.
@. In 1913 at my own reQueS; ! was
released from active military serv-
ice 10 enter essential industry, ano
nut in the Enlisted Reserve. In 1915
vas honorably discharged from
the service. Am I entitled TO re-
ceive mastering out pay? A. ",
Portsmouth, N, II.
A. No, not unless YOU served over
seas or in Alaska.
Q. An error has been made on
my discharge certificate. Where can
I have II corrected? LIT, Meoford,
Mass.
A. A veteran OF World War II
who wishes to have errors corrected
on his discharge certificate Should
forward tire original certificate by
registered mail to Demobili0ed Per-
sonnet Records Brsncn, AGO, Rec
ordS Administration Center, 1900
Goodgellow Blvd, St. Louis 20, Nc.
@. Is Government Insurance re-
troactive? I'm Z soldiers wife ano
want 10 know. Id. Boston, Mass.
A. # the writer wishes 10 knoR
whether a soldier or veteran may
convert his National Service Lft
Insurance 10 TIE original date ht
applied for It, the answer IS yes. Il
the inquiry pertains 70 monthly pay
ments Of the insurance to benefi'
ciary Of a deceased soldier, sucl
payments are effective from date o.
death Of tie soldier or veteran.
address al inquiries Of fact
ia, military nature TO Public Re-
lations Officer, Hq. First Service
Command, sos Commoawealth
Ave, Boston Is, MaSs)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
Board Makes
Promotions
In Fire Dept.
Six War Veterans
= Named 10 Call Force
By Board

Three firemon of long standing,
and veterans of World War /. were
promoted yesterday at the meeting
OF the Board of Fire Commission
ers IN City Hail.
Promoted to captain was Lieut..
James J. Barry. Capt Barry has
been a member Of the Department
since Jan. IS, 1919. He was APP
pointed a lieutenant May /, 1888.
Promoted TO lieutenants were for
mer Privates Dennis Sugrue and
Charles r. Delaney. Lieut.. Sugrue
has been in the Department since
June %, 1920. Lieut.. Delaney Joined
the force in December 10. 1895
The Board also accepted the APP
plicationS Of six World War II vet
Grams for positions on the call force.
The veterans appointed yesterday
we're:
John r. Mulligan. Is Fuller street.
Thomas p. Delaney, 2l8 Lounsbury
street. whose father John Delaney.
retired from the department last
year after long service: Ignaz.o c.
DelBuono, 443 Washington avenue:
Joseph F.. Phelan. iO2 Bridge street
Henry P. Doolan, A Park Place;
and william J. Quinn. rs Walnut
street.
Two firemen who left the depart
inent TO enter the Armed Forces
IN September, 1913. have returned
10 their OLD duties, 1t was an
nounced. They are: Pvts. John W
Lawley and Raymond j. Brodsau
Both resumed service as fircmen
on Feb. IL.
Residents OF the Park road and
Robinwood sections requested the
Board yesterday to have fire alarm
BOXES Installed in the section. The
request was referred to the chief
The board voted 10 accept an in
vitation from the Waterbury Fire
mems Aid Association to attend the
annual fair and carnival Feb. ~
% and March l-2 at Temple nall.
Applications for appointments TO
the call force were received from
the following: John s. Goggins.
Francis Coakley. Robert Conway.
Francis Shanahan and James
Gardner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
$685. Award
Given Widow

Payment OF $5.3T5.76 will be made
10 Mrs. Della Clayton OF 1876 Drayer
avenue, whose husband. George
Clayton, was fatally injured Jan. 20
according TO an award made by
Compensation Commissioner Harry
Krasow. The accident victim WAS
employed by Mack Ershler Of f5
Center street.
The compensation papers point
out that Clayton received weekly
wages and an apartment in eX-
change for services rendered 10 the
employer. He was injured when he
fell on stairs while on his way
from the basement to his apart
ment. It was ruled that the acct
dent arose out of and in the course
OF employment.
The payment TO the widow will be
made at the rate Of 1923 weekly
for period OF 3l2 weeks. Pro-
ision also was made for $3.50
burial fee and medical expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21

dence, n. l., Supernumerary Po-
llceman James d. o'Brien yesterday
rendered his resignation IN q letter
TO the board.
oBrien, one OF the IS veterans
sworn In at the beginning Of the
year, expressed regret at leaving
the department where he has
served since January 4.
The promotion Of patrolman
Cicero Booker 10 a regular patrol
man early this year, and the APP
pointment OF william Evans, 10 a
supernumerary policeman at the
same time, resulted in q letter Of
praise TO the board yesterday from
the National Association for the
Advancement Of Colored People.
School OF Instructions
Police Superintendent william J.
Roach issued g report to the board
on the resumption Of the depart
ment's school for the In struction
Of motor vehicle laws.
Said superintendent Roach:
The school. which has Its ses-
StOIlS edCkl rNtuay ulBbS bSSAAAAae
at 7:S0, has proven quite popular.
At last weeks session 1876 students
attended"
Reports Of operation Of the police
motor patrol under 1t. Joseph Pet
TT were read, covering a descrip-
ton Of the operation and mainte-
nance Of the patrol cars.
Two patrolmen, August Rinaldi
and Christopher Delaney, we're pro-
NOTED by the board to the rank
OF Grade A patrolmen.
Applications TO be supernamera-
n policemen were received from
the following: James wyrich, Or
lando Cicarell. Arthur Raymo.
Carmen DiChiara and John Cipri-
ano.
Recommendations Of the superin-
tendent for traffic control changes
in the downtown area were referred
to the Committee on Traffic
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
Holiday
Schedule
Tomorrow
General Suspension
o. Business on
WashIngtoR's Birthday

Business activity will be at a
standstill as the city observes Wash
ingtons Birthday tomorrow. Banks,
stores, schools and many offices
will be closed.
Thousands of pupils IN public
grammar and high schools began a
To-day midwilter holiday at the
close Of sessions today. They Will
not resume school until March 4.
Some parochial schools will also
take the eight-week plan vacation,
but most will be in session next
week.
No mail deliveries will be mace
III the city or in rural areas. Stamp
windows will be closed all day.
Courts will be closed. with the
exception Of city court. which viii
hold regular session. State Offices
IN the city, including that OF the
motor vehicle departmEt, will OBJ
serve the holiday. The internal rev
enue Office will be closed tomorrow
but will open from $3.50 a. m. TO !
D. m. on Saturday, March 2, ano
Saturday, March 9. The Silas Bron-
son library ard its branches Will
rot be open tomorrow.
Patriotic programs are planned
by a number of clubs and societies
which meet during the next lev
days.
Mrs. Alice Bradley announced &C.
day that the Motor Vehicle office
viii be closed all day Friday. WASH
lngton,s Birthday. The office will
be open next week. February Is
70 IS from $50 to 500. The -egu-
lar office hours will then GO into
effect daily. s to 4:30 ana Saturday
from $50 TO 1900.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
Application for
Permit Opposed

An application by Ignatziu +.
Aiardo Of New Haven for q COM
mon carrier permit for some types
OF heavy machine trucking Is OPP
posed BY the A. M. Larson Co. OF
this city and the Sherman Trans
fer Co., of Hartford.
The Larson and Sherman firms
have filed objections with the state
Public Utilities Commission, con-
fencing that their services are suf-
ficient for all demands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
TODAY
DUE TO-DAY

Al New York-AlgOnquin ma
ples). 4l2 war brides, Pier "a, H. R..
$50 D. m. Hospital ship wisteria
tChe-oourg), Gil. Pier Is, s. l., a.
m. George washington lie Havre)
5,g72. incl. 63oth r. A. Bn., 3Sth Sta.
Hosp. 10Th Base Postoffice, Hy. and
He. Btry. of filth A. A. A. GRIP.
3l5Sth Sig. Sv. Co, 453d Anphio.
Truck Co. 954th Ord. Base Depot,
35l0th @. NJ. Truck Co, He. and Hq.
Co. OF Sd Tank Dest. GRIP; Oct. OF
l96tn Eng. Co.. Hq. and Hq Btry.
OF 224th F.. A Grip. 243d F A. Bn.,
lO2d Port Co. 75eth F. A. Bn.,
4Ota Amphio. Truck Bn. Pier Is,
S. /. 2:3o p. m. Fort Orange Ant
werp). 10. ancn. off Roseoank. 2
p. m. Carriage fMarseille,. one
anch. off Rosebsnk 10 q. m. New
bury Victory tCasaolanca). %. d.
verted from Norfolk.
At Norfolx-Msry Austin LEG
horn), one, delayed.
At San Francisco - Alamanct
Pearl Haroor), III Navy. Marines
Dublin CTokyo), 229 Navy, Marines
Griggs CNoumea), 537 Navy, l,6O'
Army. Norman LyleS Shanghai
II Army. Sea Pike ALL Army
Chetpatchet tYokoSuksl, FIVE Navy
Glove Hitch (Adanils). "a Navy.
At Los Angeles-A. S. Bonds
Pearl Haroo-). Is.
At San Diego-L. S. T. 2l pa
cific). As Marines. delayed
At Seattle FaiI7nont Victory
yokohama 1873.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21

IncAL NAVAL sTUpRNrR

LOCAL. NAVAL STUDENTS
Pearl Harbor, r. H--Feh. H.
Larry b. Noel, Ym sc, FAILS ave-
nue. and Frank Q, Panfolfo, s ltcl
"a River street, are students az the
Navy Pacific University here dur.
Inc off-duty hours.
NavpaeU, which opened Jan. 8
has a curriculum Of more than 100
high school. college and technical
courses and a service enrolment OF
more than 5000. The faculty is
composed OF Navy and Marine per-
sonnet and civilians.
Glasses meet for two hours a DAY,
i've days q week. Courses arc COM
pleted In four weeks, then exasni-
nations arc administered by the
q. s. Armed Forces Institute.
PFC. ALVIN n. REINER
PFC. Alvin b. Reiner, son Of Mrs
Anna Reiner, 2iS Plaza avenue, has
returned from the American uni
versity In Europe at Biarritz
France. Pic. Relner Is now sta
toned In Saint Johann In Pongau
Austria, with the 2S2d Infantry Of
the ed Division.
Speaking of the Biarritz Univer'
Sity. Pfc. Reiner said: ST had nevei
expected TO find 80 many excellent
professors and instructors here II
Europe; IS states were represented
and the curriculum was as good a.
any In the states / lived in
hotel built by Napoleon for Prin
cess Eugene. There were plenty o
girls and parties; but, surprisingl,
enough. We all learned something a
the school"
Pfc. Reiner was indicted into tn
Army in September. 1913, and wa
Immediately assigned to the Tnfan
try School at Fort Benning. Ga, TO
Army Specialized Training Program
basic training. In January, 1874
he was transferred to the Universit
Of Missouri to study engineerin
! under Army supervision. When tn
program closed. he was assigned .
the e6th Division and came over
seas with that outfit 10 fight on IN
front al Saint Nazaire, France
During mos, Of the action he serve
with the liaison officer between IN
American and French forces. Ate
VI Day. he was assigned to IN
ADD Division.
Pfc. Reiner was graduated iron
Crosby High School in 1913. HI
organization. the 42d Division.
assigned to Gen. Mark Clark's INIT
| cd States Forces in Austria,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-02-21
Annual Y.M.C.A.
Meeting Tonight

John Glendinning OF New York
City, discharged veteran. viii de-
scribe his experiences as a German
prisoner In a talk at the annual
meeting Of the YMCA tonight al
the Central Y. A dinner has been
scheduled for $50 and the business
meeting will be held at 8 p. m.
Directors and officers will be
elected at the meeting. and annual
reports will be read.
A one-act play, IF the Shoe
Plnches," will be presented by
members Of the Footlighters. under
the direction OF Charles Goodsell.