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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17

wish you would bring me q sled.
Could ! stay up and see you when
Your friend,
Joseph Ostendorf.
Ashley Banner School,
District 1876.
Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little boy years old. I
have never had q sled and want
one very much. / always like to
play out Of doors. It Is hard for me
to keep still so mother sends me
out to play.
Your friend,
Andrew Ferrian.
Ashley Banner School,
Dec. 8, 1886.
Dear Santa Claus,
I am a little girl 8 years old. I
am in the Bird grade. My teacher is
Miss Grundman. live a long ways
from school but like to go very
much. We do so many nice things
there. I wish to have a doll and q
set Of dishes and buggy.
Your little friend,
Virginia Linz.
80
Westport, Mimi,
Dec. II, 1886.
Dear Santa Claus,
Will you please bring me a dolly
and ring. viii you please bring
me some nuts and candy.
Yours truly,
Leora May Beidleman.
Westport, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1886.
Dear Santa,
Will you please bring me a cow
boy gun, a box car and a mouth or
gan, some nuts, candy and an Or
ange.
Yours truly,
Alan Beidleman.
Westport, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1896.
Dear Santa Claus,
L c1AAA q gil A4lAlC ySdl Olus Gill
in the fifth grade. I have been a
good girl and would like to have
you bring me a typewriter and
nuts and candy.
Your friend,
Gladys Payne.
Dec. 10. 1896.
Dear Santa,
Will you please bring me a doll
and bring me nice pretty dress
and sack of candy and some
nuts and an orange?
Yours truly,
Leta Hamilton.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1896.
Dear Santa,
Will you please bring me a cow
boy gun and box car and water
gun and a pencil sharpener and
nuts and candy.
Yours truly,
Laurel Hamilton.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1896.
Dear Santa,
Will you please bring me a sled, a
Eversharp, a mouth organ, some
nuts, apple and candy, and a re-
peating pop gun.
| Yours truly,
| MILFORD schlief.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1895.
Dear Santa,
I want a pair Of foot skis, a
BIB gun and some candy and nuts.
Your friend,
Howard.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1896.
Dear Santa,
Please bring me set of dishes,
clothes basket and ironing board.
Plenty Of nuts and candy.
Your friend,
Joan Bastien.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. 10, 1896.
Dear Santa,
Please bring me two piece snow
suit size six. A drum and little cook
stove and a toy that dances on the
floor.
Thank you,
Shirley Bastien.
Sank Centre, Mimi,
Dec. IL, 1896.
Dear Santa,
want a dolly and some doll
| clothes and some candy and nuts
and apples.
Yours trly,
Alvina Green.
Order for Hearing on Final Account
and Petition for Distribution
| STATE OF MINNESOTA
County of Stearns
IN PROBATE COURT
File No. 1851
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17
Melrose, Mimi,
Dec. IL, 1886.
Dear Santa,

Dear santa,
Christmas is coming soon. I want
a snow suit and some colored NIT
tens and some candy and nuts.
Bring my little sister a nice dol
ly that will open and shut her eyes.
Your little friend,
Bernadette Middendorf.
Yakima, Wash,
Dec. II, 1886.
Dear Santa:
Here I am again asking you for
big doll, with yellow hair and
some thing to play music on. We
live 6 miles out of Yakima this
year. I have some money saved up
for you. Helen wants some thing
so she can play music on 1t.
Goodbye Santa.
With love,
June Klar.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1936-12-17

wish you would bring me q sled.
Could stay up and see you when
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
COLLINs-McDERMoTT

The marriage of Miss Mildred Mary McDermott, of Baldwin street, daughter of James McDermott and Joseph Collins, son of MT. Anna Collins of Shelton, Conn, took place this morning at 8 o'clock at St.. Francis xavier's church. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. Charles Brennan who also officiiated at the nuptial mass. Pink gladioli and blue delphinium decorated the altar. The brides only attendant was her sister, Mrs. Ernest Derouin and Patrick Walsh of Shelton at- tended MT. Collins as best man.
 The bride wore Q gown of white satin with stitched Queen Anne col- lar and the full skirt ending in a slight train. Her veil of tulle was styled with a lace cap fastened with orange blossoms. The matron of honor wore a flesh chiffon gown with high neckline and Q slight train and having long violet chif- ion jacket. She carried an arm bouquet of butterfly roses and lav- ender larkspur. The bridegroom's mother wore lowered crepe dress and a corsage of gardenias.
 Following the ceremony a recep- ton was held at the home of the brides sister, Mrs. Ernest Derouin. The couple left on wedding trip to Washington, D. O. Upon their return they will reside at 22 Wood- bridge avenue, Ansonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

Miss Catherine Zurlo, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis zurlo of Bank street, and Pasquale Cicchetti, son of Mir. and Mrs. Dominic Cicchetti of Italy were united in marriage this morning at 9 o'clock at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church. Rev. Patrick Flynn offlciated at the ceremony and also the fluptial mass The bride who was given in marriage, by her father had as her attendant, her cousin, Miss Ada Carusillo and the best man wag Frank Cicchetti, brother of the groom. The Children of Mary attendants, also cousins of the bride, were Misses Emma Capone and Louise Rossi.
 Arches decorated the church pews and a white rug was used for the bridal party. Gut flowers and ferns also decorated the altar. Mrs. Michael Galullo presented a musical program and Christopher Aucelli rendered Q violin solo.
 The bride wore a gown of Span- ish silk lace with Q long graceful truth. Six tiers of ruffles were car- riGd from the front of the skirt all around the train. The square neck line was accented by two pearl clips at both corners. The long sleeves ware puffed from the shoulder and then tapered into fitted sleeves to the wrist. Her veil was of fine silk net with spanish lace inserts on the train, and standing coronet of pearls, fitted cap shape and fast
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

ened with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of Easter lilies.
 The maid of honor wore a gown of flesh mouseline de sole, fitted bodice and Yaistline with a full bouffant skirt and rows of graduated tucks down the full length of the skirt with Q soft high cowl neckline and short puffed sleeves. She wore a large picture hat to correspond Her bouquet were pink roses and blue delphiniunns.
 The Children of Mary attendants wore powder blue sheer crepe gowns, with Q full bodice and long bouf- fant skirts. The neckline was shirred to the waistline both in front and back. They also wore large picture hats to correspond and carried white prayer books showered with stream CTS of lilies of the valley.
 The brides mother wore @ navy blue crepe dress with white access sories and a corsage of gardenias.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride after which Mir. and Mrs. Cicchetti left on @ two months wedding trip to Italy. They will sail on the Rex liner June 27th ct noon.
 The brides travelling costume was of white crepe and her coat was an aquamarine sheer velvet with a straw hat to correspond. Mir. Cic- chetti is manager of the meat de- partment of F. and W. Brands.
 They will reside in this city upon their return after September 1st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

Competitive bidding is the soul of bridge, but when both sides bid high 1t usually is true that one or the other Is riding for 6 fall.
 Tn general, the player who takes the ride Is the one who has over- called 0 sound opening bid, which is strongly supported by the partner of the opening bidder; but this rule is open to exceptions, Q sare all other bridge rules.
 When South opened the bidding in today's hand, 1t was not at all strange for West to decide that his vulnerable opponents might well be able to make Q game, and that he, not vulnerable, could afford to take a set and thus prevent the immediate ending of the rubber.
 When North, however, heard the jump overcall, he at once decided
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
ConfratenityHas Summer Outing
--Borman photos.

Members of the Rosary Confra- ternity of St. Margaret's church en- joyed 8 hot dog roast at the sum- mer home of Mrs. Thomas Elan agan at Lake Ouassapaug recently. Singing and dancing were enjoyed with a Major Bowes hour directed by Mrs. Marie Beckely as the fea- ture. Those attending were Mrs. Edward Hyland, Mir. Michael Bar rett, Mrs. Edward Brennan, Mrs. Donat Biron, Mrs. Robert Berg, Mrs. Eugene Burns, Mrs. Bernard Scan- lon, Mrs. Pulford, Miss Mollie Kel- ley, Mrs. John Honan, Mrs. William Snowden, Mrs. Patrick Troy, Mrs. J. Devine, Mrs. Synott, Mrs. DeliX Millerick, Mrs. Dennis Delaney, Mrs. Richard Baldwin, Mrs. George Deconnick, Mrs. James Coyle, Mrs. Peter McSherry, Mrs. Cavanaugh, Mrs. Edward Kinney, Mrs. George Beckley, Mrs, J. Ennis, Mrs. B.. Dressel, Mrs, Michael Whelan, Mrs. Henry Smithwick, Mrs. George Bowling, Mrs. Hallock, Mrs. B. Buckley, Miss Reardon, Mrs. J. Hy- land and Mrs. Joseph Conlon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Asxiliary ArrGnges
 For Family Picnic

The Lord Kitchener Post Auxil- iary held @ meeting last evening with Mrs. Robert Montgomery pre- siding. A new candidate, Mrs. James wilson was received. It was also planned to have but one rmeet- ing during the months of July and August, the next one to be held on July %.
 Arrangements were discussed for family picnic of the Post and Aux Hilary to be held during the later part of July.
 A gift of sprays of white heather was received by the auxiliary from Mrs. Lynn of Glasgow, Scotland. Mrs. Linn, mother of Mrs. George Brown of Ledgeside avenue was wis., ting in this country ct the time of the organization of the auxiliary about a year ago and has been in- terested in the progress of the group since her return to Scotland.
 Following the meeting many members of the post joined the aux Hilary and Bingo was enjoyed. A concertina selection was given by Mrs. Michael Austin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

The Sacred Heart church was the scene of pretty June nuptial this morning at 9 o'clock when Miss Mary Elizabeth McVerry, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Patrick McVerry of Walnut avenue became the bride of Edward Michael Roche, son of Mrs. Hanora Roche of West Hartford. Rev. Henry Quinn, pastor of the church, offlciated at the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. Miss Ann 0. Mo- Verry was her sisters maid of hon. or and only attendant and John P. Roche attended his brother as best man. Francis McVerry, cousin of the bride and William Brennan acted as ushers.
 Palms and cut flowers decorated the altar and bouquets of flowers tied with satin ribbon marked the pews for the guests. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Miss Georgianna Wolff organist with Aidan McVerry, cousin of the bride, as soloist. At the offertory, MT. Me- Verry, sang, Ave Maria"
 The bride given in marriage by her father, was becomingly at- tired in a gown of white satin, Lee long model with starched lace yoke, long sleeves pointed at the wrist and the long skirt terminating in a long train. Her veil of tulle was draped from 6 coronet of tulle and satin with a spray of lilies of the valley caught at the back of the coronet. She carried 8 shower bouquet of Killarney roses and lilies of the val- ley. The frock of the maid of hon. or was @ Mainbocker design of for al print on Q white background with @ ruffle of pleated organdie trimming the neckline. The gored skirt terminated in a slight train and sash of royaline blue chiffon girded the waistline and draped in back to the hemline of the skirt. She wore leghorn picture hat trimmed with royaline blue and she carried an arm bouquet of Souvenir roses and delphinium. The dress of the brides mother was lowered chiffon over navy blue silk and she wore a corsage of sweetheart roses. The bridegroom's mother wore an orchid crepe dress and also wore a cor sage of gardenias.
 A reception for about I25 guests was held at the home of the bride. Out of town guests were in attend- ance from West Hartford, Bridge port, Middletown, New Haven, Kent, Washington, Litchfield, sharon, New York City, New Britain and Cornwall.
 Upon returning from an unan- nounced wedding trip, the couple
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

only three spades.
 Vests bidding was purely de- fensive, while North, deceived by his spade strength, his singleton, and his length in the opponents suit, was sure that he could de- feat any opposing contract.
 He could have defeated the con- tract of six hearts had he followed sound principles of play, which were to try to obtain control ot the hand by leading spades and forcing declarer to use trunps for ruffing. Instead. North, hoping for big set. opened his singleton dia- mond, and West made his contract.
 Declarer won the first trick. led trump, North cashed only the ace of trump. and the contract was made.
 Generally accepted principles arc such because they have stood the test of actual play. When Q player devlates from them, he does so at his own peril.
 tCcDyElght. leeS, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Roberts Family Honored At Party

Rev. and Mrs. Floyd R. Roberts and family, who have been visiting in this country for the past year after completing missionary work in Japan will leave on Monday for the west where they will visit with their parents previous to their return to Japan on August 2eth aboard the President Mckinley from Seattle.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Smith and members of the staff of the Y. M. O. A. entertained at the Smith home on Pennington avenue last evening in honor of the Roberts family. A buffet dinner was served. During the evening varied program of en- tertainment was enjoyed with Rev. Floyd Roberts rendering plano sefec- ton and vocal selections by Leland Stacy and Herbert Smith. A dis cussion with questions and answers on Japanese customs was also con. ducted by Rev. MT. Roberts.
 The guests included: Mir. and Mrs. Clayton Brown, MT. and Mrs. Le- land Stacy, Mrs. Thomas Smith, William Smith, MT. and Mrs Charles Zelte, Alvin Martin, Louise Smith, Irwin Davis, MT. and Mrs Herbert Smith, Christopher Smith, Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Purinton and MT. and Mrs. Aubrey Greenlaw.
 A birthday party was given re- gently in honor of Miss Marion Porto of Bridge street. The honor guest was presented with many beautiful gifts. Those present were Misses Marion Porto, Gloria Porto, Patricia Porto, Mary Tortorelli, Loretta Capizuto, Lucilla Morrissey, William Morrissey, Eileen Murphy, Muriel Murphy. Josephine D'Stafa- no, Sophie Polonis, Ameliz zyg- inunt, D. Faceto and Rose Marie Minicucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Coming Events

JUNE June 25-Leavenworth graduation, Wilby auditorium.
 June 25-post college commence ment exercises, school auditorium. June 2S-Dinner dance of Di sil- vestro lodge, pavilian Royale.
 June 26-Perry school commence ment at Wornen's club. MI June 27-st. Paul,s M. D. church school picnic at Lakewood.
 June 2s s-Lucito society outing, Bellevue park.
 June 2S German American day program, Lakewood park.
 June S0-Annual Unico club din- uer to Italian graduates, The Elton. June 3O--Beth Fl sisterhood luncheon installation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
DECREE GRANTED ON
 DISSIPATION CHARGE

A divorce on grounds of desertion was granted today to Florence Houle Correia against Manuel Correia. The decree was granted by Judge Edwin c. Dickenson, before whom a hear ing of the uncontested case was
 The two were married June 2, held late yesterday afternoon. 1927, and the alleged desertion took place in 1929. The woman is given custody of e child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Patricia Malone Is
 Guest At Party

Miss Patricia Malone, daughter oi MT. and Mrs. John D. Malone oj East Main street, was guest of honor at & party given at her home re- gently, the occasion being her 18th birthday. The home was attractively decorated in color scheme of red, white, and green. The guests inc cluded Misses Mae Chapman, Irene Sathory, pe' Costello, Rosemary O'Neill, D "a Mackie, Mary Raimo, Eve. l McKenna, Vivian Galigan and Loretta Legge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Large Benefit Card Party
 Tonight In MiddLebury

The affair is under the sponsorship of St. Johns guild with Mrs. omer J. Proulx in charge, assisted by Miss Irene Proulx.
 Playing will start at 8 o'clock and prizes will be awarded at each table. Refreshments will be served.
 The affair is sponsored by the parish annually and is always at- tended by large number of local people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Annual Benefit Garden
 Party ScheduledFo July 14

At a meeting held last night at the Castle Memorial building, home of the Waterbury Medical association, plans were made for the annual Garden party for the benefit of St. Mary's hospital. The party will be held this year at the residence of Dr. P. J. Brennan at 77 Englewood avenue on Tuesday afternoon, July IA. The proceeds will be used to purchase special medicines for ward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Personal


 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Stone and daughters Jeanette and Pauline of Auburn, Me, are spending a few days with MT. and Mrs. B. 8. Piatt of East Main street. MT. Stone IS Q brother of Mrs. Piatt.
 Miss Elaine Fritz of Litchfield is spending several weeks with her aunt. Mrs. c. Deconinck of Willow street. aA
 Miss Christine Blake of Capitol avenue is spending Q few days in Woodmont as the guest of Miss Ruth oConnor at the o'Connor cottage. E
 Miss Josephine Flynn Of Walnut street has returned home after spending the past month with her sister, Mrs. Joseph Reilly of New port, R. I.
 Mrs. P. II. siebert, of this city is spending several days in New York city.
 Mrs. Edwin Northrop of Church street entertained at her home on Church street on Tuesday for the Cradle Roll group of the First Con- gregational church. The group iii- cludes children of six years of age or under. About 25 members were in attendance. Ira Williams, magi- clan, entertained the children with tricks of magic.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
Weddings
NEGARO-FAMIGLIETTI

MT. and Mrs. Patsy Famiglietti of Washington avenue announce the marriage of their daughter, Marga- ret to Joseph Negaro, son of MT. and Mrs. Michale Negaro of South Leonard street which took place on Saturday, June 20, in New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

will reside in Kent. The bride wori a Havana brown print travelling dress with matching accessories.
 Mrs. Roche is a graduate oi Danbury Normal school and has been a teacher in Middlebury Gen. ter school and MT. Roche is Q graduate of the University of Notre Dame and is affiliated with the Na- tional Park Service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By WNi. E. MCKINNEY Secretary 0a the AmePlcnn Bridge leasue

Misses Cue for Set Player Holding Length in Trump, Leads Singleton, Instead of Partners Suit
 and Slam Is Made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

Fife County Council of Scotland, is trying to decide whether five more police cars will merely add to the traffic congestion or be really useful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

that he was not going to let the hand be taken away from his part neT too cheaply.
 A study of all four hands shows that South shaded his require ments in high cards for his opening bid. and that he could have made
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

cases who are unable to receive aid through peculiar economic condi- tions from the city or other organ izations, and these include insulin, liver extract, pneumonia serums and other serun1s and medicines used.
 Preliminary plans were discussed at last nights meeting and the fol- lowing committee was appointed to assist in the arrangements: Dr. John II. Dillon, president of St. Mary's hospital staff and Mrs. Dillon, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Hinchey, Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Law Tor, Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Shea, Dr. and Mrs. Harold Cleary, Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Godfrey, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Tobin, pr. and Mrs. Robert Bonner, Dr. Samuel Frabi- cant, Dr. P. J. Brennan, pr. and Mrs. Charles Audet, Miss Catherine Maloney, Miss Julia Quill, Miss Bes- sic Shea, Mrs. Arthur Wengerts- mann, Miss Mary Mcdonald, Miss Betty Mccarthy and Miss Amelia Desroches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

A special choir rehearsal is called for this evening of St. Margaret's choir in the basement of St. Mar garet,s church ct 8 o'clock by Pro- lessor John L. Bonn, organist and choirmaster. All members are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

A large card party will be given this evening atfLift the Latch inn for the benefit of the parish of St. John of the Gross in Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

"A graduation party for Miss Lor- etta Clement, of Geddes terrace, was given Tuesday night at her home. Mrs. Rose Clementi and Mrs. Felicia Campi were hostesses. Miss Clementi was graduated from the B. w. Tinker school. A luncheon was served and games and dancing were enjoyed. Those present were:
 Loretta Clement, Josephine Cle- menti, Charles Bredice, William Burke, Joseph Place, Salvatore All, Rose Barbino, William Sedella, Vio- Ia Trufio, William Mancini, Adeline Colangelo, Anthony Corbo, Robert Wright, Anthony Trufio, Mary Cu- cinello, William Burke, Edward Aztl- mares, Ellen Matisavage, MT. and Mrs. Frank Clement, MT. and Mrs. John Facia, MT. and Mrs. Charles Cont, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Campi, MT. and Mrs. Mango, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Didiase, and MT. and Mrs. Valentino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

Miss Gertrude Marland, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Septimus Marland of Highland avenue extension, Platts Mills, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given recently by friends of the Advent church. Lunch was served. Miss Marland, who will become the bride of Walter Kingston of Lynn, Mass, on Satur- day at the Federated church, re- ceived many delightful gifts. Those attending were MT. and Mrs. Ernest Mullan, Miss Bernice Mullan, MT. and Mrs. Chester Burtnett, Miss Barbara Burtnett, MT. and Mrs. Walter Roberts, Miss Myrtle Roberts, Miss Alicia Roberts, Mrs. Herbert Gardner, Miss Shirley Gardner, Mrs. Carl Anderson, Miss Doris Anderson, Mrs. Leon Corliss, Mrs. George Mat son, Mrs. Warren Jaouery, Mrs. Fred Salisbury, Mrs. Harris Winslow, Mrs. William Strong, Mre. Norman Hole, Mrs William Doolittle, Mrs. Frank Norton, Mir. and Mrs H. D. Curtiss, MT. and Mrs. ElwoOd Smith, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Mix, MT. and Mrs. Paul Phillips, MT. and Mrs. Carl Barker, Miss Ruth Hubbell, Miss Bernice Hubbell, Miss Isebelle Hudson, Miss Myrtle Wooster, Miss Eva Roberts, Miss Cora Roberts, MT. and Mrs. Glenn Macdonald. Miss Mildred Norton, Mrs. George Davenport, MT. and Mrs. s. Marland, Miss Gertrude Marland and Miss Ruth Marland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-06-25

Mrs. P. II. siebert of this city is spending several days in New York city.