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The Centralia Enterprise and Tribune from Centralia, Wisconsin • Page 5

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1944 NAUOATUOK DAILY NEWS Page Flvt U. S. Marines In Brisk Hunt For War Souvenirs set: Fit7.pnl.rlck, Marine Comluit form- i Ilif W-itrrhnry Ilomocriit.) Sonu'whPi'e In the Pacific takes more than an alr- linc's crush Inr.dlm- to quell sou- by wo'undi'd ones. Recently, a destroyer was dis- Jtchci! to a lonely island to pick a jrroup of Leathernecks, wounded at Pelcliu. who had been marooned when their Army trans- oort 1 hfKl to mako a fol ccd When the Marines were broii-nt' aboard, the destroyers with amazement that fhliv wore loaded down with war shirts and pieces of native handiworlc had nothing to do while we wurc wait-lng for you," explained Marino, "so we made somi! trR with the natives Pretty nice war clubs, aren't they?" A human stomach, fully distend- is about as laire as a football.

When empty it to thi- of a finder. Roosevelt Victory Appears To Be Great (Continued from Pngo 1) lluy More Wur Open Daily For LUNCHEON And DINNER DANCING Wednesday and Saturday Evenings Only After 9 P. M. Cash Waiting J-'OR YOUR USED MACHINERY Saws, Jnintcrs, Bund Snu'x, Mrttil Motors, iintl Kk'Ctrlcul Appliances Phone 3-5030 WATKKfJUKY Ask fur MK. ANlHtKWS eel his defeat.

New Jersey was abruptly dumped Into the Democratic when Hudson county, Mayor Hapruc's stronghold, reports its rc- During- the past few hours, N'orth Dakota has switched from the Democratic to the Republican ranks. However, the net change In the electoral college was only 13 Koint' over to President Roosevelt, With the President elected beyond doubt to his fourth term, national Interest is switching to the congressional races, This morjiing 1 members of the House of Representatives had buon elected. This total includes .170 G9 Republicans, one American and one Progressive. Seventeen Incumbent Republican including New York's powct' representative Ham been defeated. The net Democratic gain is indicated, however, at IS.

Most of the G-O-P losses in the House are beinfr racked up in the oast. The Republicans have dropped five members in Pennsylvania, four more In Connecticut, two in Illinois, and one each in New York, Ken lucky, Minnesota, California, Missouri and Maryland, They lost two In California. The Democratic party needed a minimum of 213 seats in the House for a bare majority. So far, it has won 232 seats. Tn the Senate 12 Democrats and two Republicans have been the basis of tabulations this morning.

The Republicans definitely have lost at least one senatorial of Senator John Dana- hur of Connecticut, and are being threatened with-the loss of at least two more seats. Pennsylvania's Senator James Davis is trailing Francis Myers by 26,000 ballots, while North Dakota's Senator Gerald Nye is about 2,000 ballots behind Democratic candidate John Moses. Governor Dewey failed primarily In the East. Almost very one of the East's bijr cities went for the fourth term. He aiso lost Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri.

Tn New York state Roosevelt won by 350,000, thanks to a 770,000 plurality in New York city. The Prcsi dent needed the votes of the American Labor party and the newly or- ganised Ijibcra! party to win. Governor Dewey conceded his defeat early this morninK in brief but dramatic plea to the American people to unite behind newly re-elected President Roosevelt. But the New York governor showed the disappointment he felt In the defeat in his reply to reporters questions his future plans. Said.Dewey: "I have no illusions about 10-lS." At Hyde Park, President Roosevelt spent most of the night beside his radio, busily checking- result sheets.

HIV quickly to Dewey's admission of defeat, thanking the Republican candidate But It was obvious that President Tioosevclt had e.xpected the issue to he decided earlier in the evening. He greeted a parade by Hyde Park neighbors with warm victor's smiles, and told are the president's words: "Tt looks like I'll be coming back here to visit you folks from Washington for the next four years." St. Francis Club To Hold Dance On December 2 WAIt SAVINGS BONUS AND STAMPS Why we suggest a WATCH for her Christmas gift These are slivmions times, practical limes a wiittih is a nsui'iil well as a beauliljil one, Thou, loo, a. does not stop giving when is nver, hut on reminding IICT ol' you day al'lcr day all lie year. You'll ho surprised limv easy it- is to a waU-li.

You have no six.e or style worries. Simply choose one ot the smart in our selection liiinniTow and you'll he all ready for I 'lii'isl mas. WV Curry Such Famoiin Mnkc.H As f.KUKN HAMILTON I.ONOINKS BIJl-OVA MIDO KTKKNA M5 KI.GIN CLAYTON BEXBUS AND OTIIEItS $24.75 to $500 RTCRS tNCI.UDK FEDERAL TAX CONVfcXIKNT IHVIOKIl 1'AYMKNTS 'TON'S ITSIIllLlls 44 BANK STREET VISIT GIFT SHOP SKCOXD FLOOR 'Program Chairman Ernest Allen of the 'St. Francis 1 Club announced today that the club will sponsor a Pall-dance on Saturday, December 2 at the Hop Brook blob. Chairman Alien stated that the danco will be informal and that members of the club and their friends are to attend the event, which in addition to a full dancinp program, will include' refreshments and several entertainment Members of the committee in charge of the event include Mr Allen as general chairman, Paul E.

Buckmiller chairman of arrangements, Edward Erennan as chairman of tickets and Joseph F. Smith, publicity chairman. Music will be furnished by Leonard Ray and his orchestra. Mrs. Dewey Was Disappointed New York, Nov.

Thomas came near to be'ing first lady of the once more in the back- 'ground, where she's always' said she lilted it better. Last, night she was disappointed. She was pale as she faced the cameras with her husband. She- said she hadn't expected this to "It's been'a shock," said Mrs. Dewey.

She thanked reporters for being kind She posed for the last pictures of the by her then aha said sho wanted to go home. OUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS SEW and SAVE GO In. Wide All Wool Yard Goods $1.98 yard Make longer -wearing, better looking I i from i i bright assortment of patterns, colon and fabrics. MURPHY CO. Church Street Wood Salad Bowls Muffin Bowls Trays Napkin Holders NAUGATUCK HARDWARE NEARY BUILDING Tel.

5212 For Dependable Fire On Your Furniture Soc: Joseph V. Rosko, Agent 3 Union Street Tel. 4938-29S2 WATCH Hi JBWKI.KY KKPA IKING William Schpero ISO CIIUKCII MT. Kllcht Up in wi'ililliiB ralicB iiml talking I. l'i'.

CITY BAKERY It. I'. StdiMiuiil. 171 MAI'LK STltliKT TKL. 3078 Furnace Inspection SERVICE Phone Us! Waterbury Heating Co.

33 Spring Wthy. Your Eyeglasses Shop C. H. Tomlinson Neary Buikllnp Conn. Frame House Is Hq For Vast Film'Park' Rochester, N.

(U Nestled among 100 Industrial 'buildings In Kodak Park's 400 acres, j.la a two-story frame dwelling. Formerly the home- of- Frederick Rothcnberger, it has been quarters for Kodak Park's yard departmont for the past 33 From i(. instructions are'issuedl-to GOO employes who. operate, saner maintain the plant's railroads trucks, plant protection; landscap-' ing, street sprinkling, 1 ice removal, roads sewers, Ice distribution, coal handling, laundry, salvage, and a.number, of other duties that keep the fllm industry In running ouder For the Eastman Kodak "Park" is a city in itself. operates busses with "standup three plant locomotives and 75 freigrtt railroad facilities connected with the New York Central, and the "Baltimore Ohio wh'ich move more than 600 cars a week; 100 pieces of automotive equipment including trucks, and an-, ambulance, and two 25-ton cranes for unloading coal cars.

The plant buys 1,300 tons, of; ice a year In 300-pound cakes to grind and deliver to its 1 "customers' 11 the research laboratories' water collers. Cotton Hollow Phono 51)20 Social Club To Fete June Sellinger The Cotton Hollow' Social club will meet at the home of Mrs. Joseph Sargent tomorrow night, in its regular session. The club will honor June Sellinger, as she celebrates her birthday Thursday. It is the custom of the club to honor club members on their birthdays.

hearty wishes and congratulations yesterday is he observed-his 70tn birthday Mrs. David Roche and Marie Click are confined to their homes with colds. Golden Gleaners Meet The 'Golden held their weekly all-day meeting at Grange hall Mrs. Emma Moeckel, president, headed the meeting Mrs Florence Benson was hostess and served luncheon to the group at no'on Scout Session Starting 'tonight, Troop 14, Boy Scouts of of America, will hold Jts weekly meeting, on Wednesday nights at the'club room at 7:30 p. Scoutmaster Winnie said morning.

Previous meeting nights were Thursday! Observes Birthday Henry Olsou of Beacon Valley road was the recipient of many Game Club, State Release Pheasants The N.iujratuck Fish and Game club has stocked local hunting- areas with 25 pheasants recently, was reported this morning. The state has also put out two flock.s to date and a third is expected io be disti'ibuted within a. short time. The Fish and expects to release 50 more 'pheasants by November 19. Varied reports have boon heard from local hunters-in regard to re- Bults of hunting efforts.

FOUND DEAD Maine, Nov. has been found in a. forest near 'Banger. He was Clif- ton Hugo Green, a' gor several '-Polico have ordered an autdpny. An estimated 88 per cent of all motor trucks in the S.

are less than 2-ton capacity. Espptabs it frtfa.) ft I i GREATOAKFARM! OXFORD ROAD Tel. MILK EGGS DL-)Ivory To All nf This Week Only. Li.milVd Oil Colored Miniatures Tn handy, pocket size, yenninc leather folders. (Only One to a Customer) BOTH ONLY Kcmombcr: Your pho1.ogi;nph is gift only you can Son Special Window Display This Week at'the Naugatuck DruR Co.

THIBODEAU Photographic Studio Neary Building- Church St. Tel. 23-12 (or Appointment Act that Wasn't on i the Program How it feels to hold a soldier's hand when he's being Turn the page quick if you want to. This isn't pleasant. It is true.

And every true American should read it. It 'happened to that young, lovely-film star, Louise Allbritton. They didn't tell her that day in Hollywood when the U.S.O. invited her to join an overseas troupe that anything like this would ever happen. They didn't tell her because they didn't know either.

This "act" was.never on any program. She-went'overseas. Gave.show after show, many of thcm to tKc'acc'ompaniment of the thunder of enemy guns. Then night she gave a show, and as usual, it was more than a show. It was, to its audience, a dream of home conic true.

Here was a live, lovely American girl symbol the girls all the boys had left behind them. A week-later she was asked to visit the wounded in a base hospital, anil ns she passed betwcecn the long rows of cots, a voice, weak and shy, called her name. She bent over the youngster's cot. "I was in the audience at he whispered. "Since then we were in-'the 'fighting at They got my right eye.

In few minutes the doctors are going to tnke out'the other one. It's gotta be done, they told me. My girl at home looks a lot like you. So if you could be- well, the last thing I'll ever see in tin's you could stay with me be a lot happier She didn't answer. She couldn't.

Could you? But she stayed there, with the boy's single-eyed gaze fixed upon lier, and her hand in his, until they wheeled him to the operating room and the anaesthetist's merciful cone slipped over, his face, and the last tiling he saw, or ever was to her much like the face of the girl at home he loved But for the grace of God it could have been your boy upon that operating table. So for that every boy our battles for in the world, support the National War Fund of which the U.S.O. is nne of.the 19 participating agencies. You can do this '')' giving to.yoiir local Community War Fund. For boys i battle prison For starving for "casualties" right here on the home front.

For 'erybnc your own give'. give give NOW! GIVE GENEROUSLY TO YOUR ar Fund gatuck's Quota $25,580.00 Have You Donated Yet?.

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1890-1947