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FITCHBURG SENTINEL, TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 1944 Special Noticet Ashes and rubbith lor August and September Ward 1--Sept. 5-18 Ward 2--Sept 6-20 Ward 8-Z2 Ward 4--Sept. 11-25 Ward 5--Aug 30 and 1S-1T. Ward -Sept. 1-15-29.

TEMPERATURE 7 a 11 a. m. 1 rn. 60 68 73 imtiMHiiiiiii' miminiTmiiwiiimmmmriinHiiMmmriiiimtiimiit THE WEATHER imilirriimitlllllllllWH Piper Cruiser Lands In Brush As Motor Fails BOSTON, Aug. 29 Weather forecast for Boston and vicinity: Portly cloudy with little change in temperature tonight, and the lowest neai 65 degrees.

Fair Wednesday ard continued moderately warm. Gentle to moderate winds. Temperatures for tJw 24-hour pe-i nod ending at 7.30 a. Max. Mm.

Albany 78 60 Bangor 82 45 Boston 77 Buftalo 67 60 Ruihnston 81 62 Chicago 66 5o Circmnati 72 61 Concord, N. 80 56 Hartford 81 06 Hatteras 79 69 J.i' Ksonville 86 '2 Kan-sas City 78 65 Mob-St. 75 6 Na-UK-ket 76 62 TM 59 X-w Oi loans 90 76 NCA- York 79 64 Philadelphia 79 60 Portland, Me 81 55 St Lnuis 79 62 Washington "2 60 Providence S2 61 SAVE THIS PAPER When you are through reading it it neatly and for the next Waste Paper collection. Fitcbburg Sali committee plant to collect paper periodically. Your day-to-day uavmg of the waste paper ately needed to maKeNir vrrap 700,099 items for our fighting forces it strongly urged.

Help by saving this and all other paper! Next aty-iride collection Oct. CT Plant Election Slated Sept. 8 Representatives of NLRB will supervise an election of the em- ployes of Hedstrom Union Co. plant in Gardner, from 7.30 to 8 45 a. Sept.

8, and will then come to the eomnany's Fitchburg plant to su- pen ise a similar election from 1 30 to 4 30 p. the management and United Furniture Workers' Union of America, an affiliate of the CIO. were notified today. The workers of both plants will decide if the wish to have the union act as their Skillful handling of a Piper Cruiser, owned by Jennings Bros, and based at the Grafton airport, saved Arthur Harjula and Richard Kandar, both of Quincy, from serious injury last night when the plane, headed for the Fitchburg airport, made a forced landing in brushland in Millbury. Kandar is a student Pilot and Harjula, with 15 years' flying experience, took control when the motor failed, and brought the ship down in the brush with minor damage and only slight arm injury to Kandar.

i Aho And Thomas Are Co-Captains Of Red And Gray Wally Aho, son of Mr. and Mrs Veikko Aho, of 225 Mechanic street, and William Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Thomas, of 406 Water street, were today elected football co-captains of Fitchburg high school's 1944 squad. Both boys are seniors, and veterans of Red and Gray grid competition since their sophomoie years.

Aho, widely reputed as one of the finest forward passers in the district, played both backfield and end last season. He was injured just previous to the Leommster game last Thanksgiving day and did not see action. Thomas" is one of the best running backs to have performed for the local school in a good many jears. He.is_an_outstanding defensive staj. Loring R.

local TUrecioF of physical education, also announced that Richard Collins, class of '46, and John Faatz, class of '45, have been named co-managers. District Court Kenneth Leger, 20, of 342 Water street, before district court today for sentence on a charge of larceny of a pair of trousers last week, was turned over to the authorities of Bridgewater jail from which he was en parole. The larceny charge was placed on. file by Special Justice M. Fred O'Connell.

Leger pleaded guilty when arraigned Saturday for the theft the previqus day of a pair of trousers. Dimitri T. Koval. tailor at 280 Water street, complained to the police that the youth took the trousers when he left a coat to be repaired Realtv Transfers Fitchburg Peter Douedenos et UJf to Charles P. Johnson et ux, Ashburnham street Oscar Saannen to Robert Siart et ux, Billings and Richardson roads Albert E.

Lewis et ux to Frank J. Ready et ux, Lincoln street. EHmond J. Robichaud et ux to --A meeting of the board of deacons will follow the Pilgrim church midweek prayer meeting Wednesday at "30 p. m.

meeting of the executive board of the auxiliary to the Fitchburg post. AL, will be held Wednesday at 6.30 p. m. Hotel Raymond. --The public works powershovel, which broke down on the Rollstone street extension job this forenoon, was hauled into the city yards for repairs.

A total of 26 soldier absentee ballots, a few of them from European areas, had been received at the city clerk's office up to noon A. Chalmers, principal of the high school, announced today that the high school office will be open Thursday and Friday from 9 a. m. until noon for the registration of new pupils. committee in charge of arranging the official reception to be given the 1944 national champion ritualistic team of the local lodge of Elks, will meet tonight at 7.30 at the home.

--The Crescent street sidewalk, where many damage claims against the city have originated in the last few years, was included in the sidewalk building program by Commissioner Joseph M. Peirce today, --All of the public school buildings, cleaned and renovated during the summer vacation, are ready for the opening of schools next Wednesday, Supt George C. Francis said today. --Hot metal set fire last evening to the contents of an oil pit outside of SSSCo. plant, on Intervale road.

Engine 1 responded and extinguished the fire before it could spread and damage. --A month's mind high mass will be said tomorrow in St. Bernard's church at 7 a. m. for Pfc.

Joseph B. DeBarge, who was killed in action in the South Pacific area during July. --Central fire station companies, Chief Michael J. Shea, and Deputy Chief Thomas E. Rude responded to a telephone alarm for a house fire at 10 o'clock this forenoon.

The firemen found a smoky oil burner fire at 315 Charles street Damage was slight. --Catherine Grace Montuori, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amerigo E. Montuori of 7 Mountain avenue, observed hr second birthday with a party attended by 15 friends yesterday at her home.

She was the recipient of many gifts. Refreshments were served and games-were played. WEST FITCHBURG Openinff Thursday. Aug. 31.

A complete food store csrryinj quality lint of groceries, vegetables, fruits and meats. Also a new up-to-dste department. Matoney's Food Mart, 8M-810 River St. Ttl. 405t.

Nanlaskct Beach Tripa Sunday and Monday. BUI Docekal. Tel. 870. Advt friendship Rings, New Pictures, Wadding Gifts.

Catholic GiftShoppe, Opp. SL Bernard'! Church. Aloini Anaur "ei ux; LAii'uriuuiv street. Lfcir.pi Olkkola et to Abra-n W. Hautamemi, Pearl Hill and High Rock Branch i oads Sarah Kabatchnick to Harris Winthrog, Orange street Margie R.

Keene to William H. Kinirey et ux, Beacon street Leominster Lillian A. St. Jean to Raymond G. Bergeron et ux, Vinton street.

City of Leominster to Francis B. Crowley et al, Abbott avenue. City of Leominster to Peternela Kibort, Leland avenue. City of Leominster to Whitney Supply Ellen, Nathaniel, Josephine and Main streets. Lee W.

Miner to Armand St. Arnaud et ux, North Main and Grafton streets. Louis J. Remy to Fred E. Therrien et ux, Spruce and Eighth streets.

Mary Marsolias to Loretta Poirier, in Oakhurst plat tract. David Pellecchia to Loretto Tocci, near Lincoln terrace. Lunenburg William R. Proctor by tr. to Susan R.

Schragle, Whalom road. Harlan E. Hooper et ux to William D. Blake et ux, Massachusetts avenue. Ashburnham August Hagelberg et ux to Vaito Eloranta et ux, and to Irma Cata- h'ni, near Ashhy state road.

Aino Ferin Saari to Felix K. Bachmann et ux, near Ward pond. Westminster Ernest Eugene Harrington to Paul Nelson Woodward et ux, Nicholas street, Carter and South Westminster roads. Alma C. Ldndquist to Paul F.

Smith et ux, roads to Gardner and South Gardner and Old County road to Winchendon. Attack Potential Base CHUNGKING, Aug. 29 -Hard-hitting U. S. 14th air force planes have been hurled into the battle in the maritime province of Chekiang, where the Japanese have launched a fierce drive against Lishui, regarded as a potential base for bombing operations against Japan.

Gen. Claire L. Chennault's fliers bombed airfield and railroad yards of Kirthwa on- the Cheking- Kiangsi railway. Fighters strafed Wuyi, base of the Japanese drive against Lishui, south of Kinhwa. Other extensive operations of the 14th air force yesterday included a sweep of the Yangtze river area near the Hupeh province fighting.

GINGRAS-In this city, Aug. 28, Albert J. Glngras, 156 Madison street. 52. Funeral from late home Thursday with high mut at St.

Jwsph's church it 9 m. Burial in 8t. Joseph'i cemetery. HYATT--At Lake N. 2S, Harold S.

Hyatt, a ftreet. W. Tuntnl amnimtnti Incomplete. HCCICUTO-In this kty, Aug. Mrt.

Charles Pireieuto. 24 FUntnl Thursday rrom Smith funeral with solemn high of requtem at St. church 10 o'clock. Burlsl In St wmttery. Calling hours st home TuMdsy evening Wednesday afttrnoon and evt- SIDE GLANCES By Galbraith United Farmers' Business Gain Reported Here United Cooperative Farmers, Inc reported at the organizations semiannual meeting last night at Saima park, that the net gain of business amounted to over the first half of last year.

Sales for the f'rst six months this year totalled $1629,658.58 compared with 51,570,220.14 in the same months last year. 'ale of live poultry increased dur- ing the past two years, it waa reported. Townsend Road Families To Get RFD Delivery ''JH MfcJT. 8 -It "When I join the paratroops III escape this dull small-town existence -too bad jou're a girl, missing all the thrilling things in life!" Security (Continued from Page One) of such other means as-rnay be necessary for maintenance of peace and security. ''The delegations are continuing to discuss the structure and jurisdiction of the various organs and methods of procedure.

"These topics require a great deal of consideration, and a number of proposals are now being submitted to examination. Different proposals of the different countries do not necessarily indicate disagreement of conflicting points of view but stem from varied approaches to the common objective. After our work has advanced to a stage at which our fully considered recommendations have been formulated and our conclusions have been presented, our respective governments will decide the appropriate moment for publication." Undersecretary of State Edward Stettimus, American delegation chief and chairman of the Dumbarton Oaks meeting, replied to every request for amplification with a statement that the information sought was still under discussion. Stettimus did agree with one questioner that today's statement so closely paralleled the June 15 statement of American peace organization aims by President Roosevelt as to constitute, in effect, an endorse" At The Theatres Tonight Holiday." Ghost" and "Three Little Sisters Suliivans" and "Follow the Leader." (Turnings Immortal Sergeant" and "Scattergood Rides High." Strand "Riding and "Never a Dull Moment." for the Eagle" and "Hit Parade of 1943." Helicopter Being Tried On Commercial Route BOSTON, Aug. 29 OP)--One phase of postwar air transportation gets its initial regular job tryout today when a helicopter takes off for the first flight over a proposed commercial route.

An improved, new type craft will fly from a warehouse in Cambridge to a branch store of William Filene Sons Co. in Belmont, eight miles i away. Several months agcTthe firm asked the Civil Aeronautics Board for per- I mission to establish a number of helicopter routes to New England cities after the war. Rural mail delivery services from the Fitchburg post office will be include -16 families living on Howard street, Lunenburg, and the Townsend road, Postmaster P. Shea announced today.

The new service will begin Sept. 1, he said. Residents on these streets, who have had to travel long distances to the present location of their mail boxes at Marshall road and the West Townsend road, have long been petitioning postal authorities for an extension of the route covering these sections! Mr. Shea said today that the latest petition had been sent to Cong. Philip J.

Philbm and that it was through the efforts of the congressman at Washington that the extension had been ordered by the post office department. Mr. Shea said the extra distance can be covered by the carrier now handling that points by the British and tussari 1 chiefs of delegations. Sir Alexander Cadogan and Ambassador Andrei Gromyko. British Take Town SOUTHEAST ASIA COMMAND HEADQUARTERS, Aug.

29 OP) British troops have captured the town of Pinbaw on the Mogaung- Mandalay railway in Northern Burma and now are pushing on down the line in pursuit of withdrawing Japanese forces. Allied headquarters announced today. The announcement said the enemy had left a strong rearguard at the entrance to Pinbaw, but that it had beerf wiped out by British forces who found the town itself unoccupied. In the Babaw valley further east, hundreds of Japanese were reported starving to death as the result of Allied flanking moves and air smashes which have severed their communicclian lines. Highly Regard Chaplains GENERAL HEADQUARTERS, SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, Aug.

29 W) --American frontline chaplains are more highly regarded by their commanding officers and men than ever before, Dr. Daniel A. Poling said today, and are creating a great opportunity for churches of all faiths when the war is over. Dr. Poling is world president of the Christian Endeavor and editor- in-chief of the Christian Herald.

He has concluded a worldwide tour of warfronts on behalf of the Federal Council of Churches. He said in an interview he found the chaplains of this war to be largely career men "chaplains who served in the first war and remained in the army." Swiss Cheese Price Cut WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 W-- An average reduction of three cents a pound in the retail price of Swiss cheese was announced by the Office of Price Administration today, effective Sept, 4. Factory ceiling prices will be increased by about three and one- fourth cents a pound at the same time, with that adjustment and the retail decrease counterbalanced 'by a reduction of more than six cents a pound at wholesale distributive levels. The new schedule of dollar s-and- cents ceilings replaces "freeze" prices of the period Sept 28-Oct 2, 1942.

It will bring the price of Swiss cheese in line with prices already fixed for other dairy products, OPA said. BM Reports Income BOSTON, Aug. 29 Boston and Maine railroad has reported a net income of $755,217.48 above fixed charges and $541,644.97 after contingent for July. This comparei with a net income of 492.27 for the corresponding month a year ago, which the road said contained "a substantial amount of accruals for anticipated wage increases." Society I. O.

AtoUo 1M Mo muting Wednesday, Aug. X. EAimjrt iDla. i JfovelistJExperienceB Thrill Of A Lifetime STOCKBRIDGE, Aug. 29 Owen Johnson, the novelist, experienced one of the thrills of a lifetime on his 66th birthday yesterday when he heard the voice of his daughter on a shortwave radio from Paris.

The daughter, Mrs. Olivia Johnson Chambers, was broadcasting from in front, of Notre Dame cathedral. As manager of the Paris office of the Times-Life-Fortune magazines, she was interned by the Germans and later released to carry on relief work among French prisoners. Better Grade Beefsteak May Be Ration-Free WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 OP)--The Office of Price Administration took it into its own hands today to make ration-free utility grade beefsteak "more acceptable to the consumer." It ruled that beginning Sept 4 retail butcher shops may "precube" or tenderize top and bottom cuts of utility steak.

Heretofore they could be cubed only in the presence and at the request of customers. The ban on pre-cubing remains in effect for the three top grades of meat and other cuts of utility grade. Airborne Laundry Route BOSTON, Aug, 29 OP)--A 2400- mile airborne laundry service now enables of mid-Atlantic islands to obtain clean shirts in less than a week. The idea is Richard J. O'Connors' --an idta developed when he was sent to Africa as a representative of a commercial airline.

The "O'Connor Consolidated Laundry Service, Ltd," picks up soiled shirts, socks or whatever on American airlines ships on Monday and when the planes arrive In Africa O'Connor takes the bundles in a command car to a laundry. Promptly on Friday mornings the starched and ironed garments returned to the planes and a few hours later delivered back to the islands. Hampton Btach WED, THUR3-, 3AT, MON. BtetMa and Mate 9U, it I A. M.

Your Raurvatim, 21U-W TURUNEN MOTOR COACH JJERVICE Will YOU be ready? When tte mr ends, there will be giMt rivalry for employment Now It the time to build itroof foundation for the fttniM. CENTRAL SECRETARIAL SCHOOL Fifl Term Sept 11 NCrW Oajr and Kvwlaf Clams Dl Main St, Jobwonia Bldf H. F. Bttriw, Director Lists 13 Names Of Liberty Ships WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 OP)-The maritime commission today announced 13 names recently assigned to Liberty ships under construction in Maine and Florida.

The following names were assigned to ships being built at the New England Shipbuilding Corp yard at South Portland, James T. Fields (1817-1881), book publisher, author and lecturer, native of Portsmouth, N. H. Robert R. McBurney (1937-1898), general secretary of the YMCA in New York city.

Edward L. Logan (1875-1939). Boston municipal court justice and first commander of the Massachusetts department of the American Legion. Charles Tufts (1781-1876), native of Somerville, and donor of the land on which Tufts college was established. William A.

Dobson (1854-1943), naval architect, native of Cape May, Abraham Rosenberg organizer of the New York Cloak- makers union. Wilson B. Keene (1887-1935), ship operator, native of Brooklyn, N. Y. Kenyon L.

Butterfield (18631935), native of Lapeer, president of Michigan State college, Rhode Island college and Massachusetts Agircultural college, New Arrivals Pvt Paul A. Morin, son of Mr and Mrs. Henry A. Morin, ot 46 Mountain avenue, has arrived at Keesler field, Miss, and is now being examined at the AAF training command medical station to determine his qualifications as a pre- aviation cadet. Word has been received by Mrs Irene M.

Elliott that her husband, Cpl. Porter G. Elliott, has arrived in Italy. Pfc. Paul A.

Ekengren has passed his teste and is qualified to wear the Expert Infantryman's badge, Pfc. Ekengren, who is stationed at Camp Claiborne, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Ekengren, formerly of this city, and now residents Of Springfield.

SK Norman L. Perry, of 444 Kimball street, has been transferred from the "US submarine base at New London, Conn, to the US receiving station at Norfolk, Va. Miss Myra F. Bonitz, of 79 Highland avenue, has been accepted by the United States cadet nurses coips and will begin her training on September 5 at the Burbank hospital. Previous to her acceptance she was employed by the Fitchburg Gas and Electric Light Co.

Pfc. Henrv W. Moschner has returned to hu station at Camp Van Dorn, after spending a lough with his wife, Mrs. Dorothy A. Moschner, of 560 Pearl street 2'c Ronald A.

Melanson is spending 15-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Geoige Melanson, of 560 Pearl street. Seaman Melanson recently returned from 10 months of service the southwest Pacific area. Word has been received by Mr. and Mrs.

Percy R. Schragle, of 56 Orange street, that their son, Robert F. Schragle, has been promoted to the rank of captain. Capt Schragle is now serving with the AAF in Africa. Chief Petty Officer Alphonse S.

DiNardo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale DiNardo, of 366 Water street, has returned to his station after spending a few days' leave with his parents. ChPo DiNardo recently returned from active sea duty. Midshipman V.

Hereford Boeckh has returned to the US merchant marine academy at King Point, L. after spending a leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor H. Boeckh, of 115 High street Pfc.

Rodney F. Poland, son of Rodney F. Poland, of Lake Front, Whalom, graduated last week from 1 the army air forces flexible gunnery school at Laredo army air field, Laredo, Tex. He is now qualified to take his dace as a member of a bomber combat crew, hairing re- i c.j.1.^ i iher. Alfred of 39 Edward street Sgl.

riur- ncd to the former Rf'a Dumnis of Montreal, Canada, on Ant; is 13 Another son, PO 3 La- Fosse, is now serving in i Thr brothers were together in i for three months. Woid has been received by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A Monn, cf Wcod- bury avenue, that their son, Pvt Edmond Morin. who rntcsed the army on August 8, at Fort Devens, has been transferred to Camp Blanding, Fla.

Pvt. Morin will un! dergo 17 weeks of infantry training before becoming a member of the paratroops. Tex Pf. Bodnrd i I c. a i i i a i i i i i a member of an aerial tea-n A (f A i i i bt en to Camp a 11 fm ice with the Arrnv Nvrp Corps.

Earl USN, who is stationed at the navnl faimnt? ita- tion in San Diego, Ca! has been promoted to the rank of bugler first class, according to received by his p.irents, Mr. and Mr? Leo J. Vaillaneourt, of 138 Claiendon street. Mr. and Mrs, J.

Alfred Gadourv i Sgt. Arthur Destroismaisons, who have received the Purple Heart is stationed England with the from the war department that was army air corps, has been promoted posthumously awarded to their to the rank of staff sergeant. He is Cpl. Maurice J. Gadoury, who was a son of Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Des- killed action in Italy on March 28. Pfc. Frederick Bedard, son of Mr and -Mrs. Frederick J.

Bedard, of 270 Fairmount street, has grad- troismaisons, of 209 Aihburnham street. Stop going around vainly looking for war-scarce tiet a good used one quickly through a SenUne! uated from the aerial gunners' Wanted to Buy ad. Phone 90. At the Lucy Helen Hospital A ton to Mr. and Mrs.

Henry St. John (Edna Antil), 105 Clarendon street A son to Mr. and Mrs. Milton Osgood (Thelma Conrad) 56 Overland street. Rectal Diseases, Varicose Veins and Hernia Treated By Ambulant Method.

Dr. J. O. Stuart Murray, M.D..D.O. Rectftl SpecUIUt If Winter N.

H. Ttl 1BZ-W Every Day Thru Labor Day PROVINCETOWN By CAR and BOAT NANTASKET By CAR OR BOAT BOSTON BY CAB For Reservation 4 4 Telephone I 3D I Daniel Docekal, 720 Blossom St. Modern and Old-Fashioned DANCING Every Nlfht Fit, AT SEYMOUR DINE and DANCE Leominster Shirley, ORCHESTRA Director and Prompter, Ma Marion. el fun far Bus rlfbt by daw to Fitehburs, Lconinsttr Aytr. al Drinks MONTUOR, silver wings.

Sgt. Alfred H. LaFosse, who has been -stationed in Hawaii for the past two-and-a-half years, is spend, ing a 21-day furlough with his fa- SEIBERLING I A I A I TBUCK AND PASSENGER CAR RECAPPING MONTUORI OH CO. COMf-TO SEE SECOND ANNUAL HORSE SHOW Pioneer Valley Horse Association ATHLETIC FIELD, ATHOL Sponsored by E. H.

Phillips Post, American Legion LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPT. 4 Show Begins with Flag Raising at 9.30 A. M. WE ARE NOW SELLING Gravenstein Apples Marshall Farm, Inc. M.14M J.

C. DeLisle Co. 516 Main St, Fitchburg, Man. Door Mats 1 $1.69 $4 .49 Now Bath Mats With Scat $-4 Cover I .49 Lace Table Cloths 72x90 fa Laundry Bags $4.00 Crib Chenille Spreads $4.98 am! I OP BUSINESS COLLEGE Fall Term Starts Tuesday, September 5. SECRETARIAL Business or rrofessldhalf- Refresher and Finishing Courses for Advanced Students; Regular Business and Stenographic Courses.

Call, Telephone or Write for Information. STEVENS BUSINESS COLLEGE 15 Oliver Street Tel 1110 EAGLES' "ST WHALOM PARK BALLROOM RUSS COLE'S ORCHESTRA WEDNESDAY, AUG. 30 Dresi Optional Dancing 8 to 12 Benefit Aerie Servicemen's Fund FALL WOOLENS 54 In. 60 In. Wide Plaids--for and suits.

Tweeds--domestic and English. and suits. Flannels--large variety of colors. Leominster Mills Retail Salesroom 1M Centra! St. (Route Worcester Rd.) Leominster.

Maw. Open Daily Including Saturdays P. M. Tel. Overseas Ready Now Our First Lot of Fruit Cake For Your Oveneas 2 and 4 Pound Cakes Place Your Order Early, Because Fruit Is Limited.

PENNY BRYN FOOD SHOP 554 Main St. Tel. 1854 DO YOU NEED MONEY TO Wipe the Slate Clean? A Personal Loan will do it. THE SAFETY FUNP NATIONAL BANK 470 Main Street Fitchburg, Member Federal Deport Inraranw Corporation..