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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Weddings
MISUNDERSTANDING

Miss Elvira Pasquino, daughter of Mrs. Joseph Florio of Albert place, and James J. McNichols son of Mr. and Mrs. John McNichols of Hosey place, were united in mar riage Thursday morning at o'clock at the Church of Our Lady ot Lourdes by Rev. Rocco Nadile. The nuptial mass which followed was also celebrated by Father Nadile and the soloist was the brides aunt, Mrs. nthony Petrillo. The brides cousin, Mrs. Anthony mato, was matron of honor and Robert Mc- Nichols was his brothers best man.
 The bride wore a gown of white marquisette and lace made With a square neckline and full skirt. Her veil was arranged from a cluster of gardenias and lilies Of the valley and her flowers were a shower of gardniaS, white sweet peas and baby's breath. Her sister wore a, similar model in tea rose mar uuisette and lace with a matching picture hat. Her flowers were tea roses and delphinum. The bride s mother wore navy blue chiffon With a corsage of gardenias and sweet peas.
 Only members of the immediate families attended the dinner held at Brass Cityy grill, following the ceremony. When MT. McNichols and his brode left for wedding trip to Canada, the bride wore a navyy blue costume with old rose access sories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
FOGLER-THURSFIELD

The wedding of Miss Kate Payer weather Thursfield, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Bell Thurstleld ol Montgomery street, to Benjamin Baker Fogler, son of MT. and Mrs, Benjamin B. Fogler of Belmont, Mass, will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock at Trinity church ln Torrington, where the Thursfields formerly lived. Miss ThurSfield is a graduate of Drew Seminary at Car mel, N. Y., and Wheaton College She has been associated with the Watertown Country Day school. MT Fogler is a graduate of Massachu- setts Institute of Technology, class of 1886. He is a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity and is now a chemical engineer with the A. c. Lawrence Company of Peabody.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry w. Minor of Lincoln street entertained last even- ing at a buffet supper for members of the bridal party and families. The guests included MT. and Mrs Robert B. Thursfield, John Thurs field, Kim Barber, Howard Reynolds Richard .Esbaugh, MT. and Mrs Theodore Lonsefeld of Peabody Mass, Miss Anne Forgler of Bel mont, Mass, Miss Lois Sweet oi Worcester, Mass. Alfred Way and Miss Jane Hubbard of Torrington Dr. and Mrs. Merritt Beer. Miss Vivian Minor, Miss Kate Thursflelo and Benjamin Fogler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18

A pretty wedding was solemnized this morning at o'clock at the Immaculate Conception h u h when Miss Mary Elizabeth Hammell, daughter of Mrs. Ernestine Hammel and the late Henry F. Hammel of North Main street and Thomas Aloysius McKenna, son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick McKenna of Walnut street were united in marriage. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Francis M. O'Shea who also cele- brated the nuptial mass which fol- lowed. The altar was decorated with palms, roses and lilies and pro- gram of nuptial music was rendered by Professor Frederick Harmon, or ganist with Christopher LaWlor as soloist.
 The bride wore a frock of white satin, Princess style and she wore a finger tip veil of tulle which fell from a crown embroidered with pearls. Her prayer book which she carried was showered with gar- denas and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Harold Thompson, matron of honor and sole attendant of the bride, wore a gown of yellow mousseline de
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Trinity College Alun1nae Honors Graduates or 1888

The annual luncheon and meeting of local chapter of Trinity College Alumnae was held this afternoon at l o'clock at the Curtis House in Woodbury.
 Three local girls who received their degrees from Trinity this month were guests of honor at the luncheon. They included: Miss Eleanor Leary, daughter of MT and Mrs. Daniel J. Leary of Frank street, Miss Polly Daly, daughter oi MT. and Mrs. M J. Daly of Colum- bia Boulevard and Miss Mary Cath crime Guilfoile of Robbins street.
 The committee in charge of ar. engagements for the event included Mrs Thomas Nolan, chairman, Mrs i William K. Lawlor, Miss Heller Beliveau, Miss Barbara Slavin, Mrs Richard J. Hinchey and Mrs. Frank Kenney.
 The guests included Mrs. Edward J. McElligott, Mrs. John G. Gill martin, Mrs. William K. Lawlor Mrs. Thomas Nolan, Mrs. E. J. God frey, Mrs. Frank Kenney, Mrs Charles Mccarthy, Mrs. Ralph Vaughn, Mrs. Richard J. Hinchey, Mrs. H. Jackson Sherwell, Mrs Francis Mcdonald, Misses Mary Louise Martin, Marguerite Dwyer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Mary Hammel Becomes Bride Of7hon1as McKenna
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soie and a natural leghorn hat and her arm bouquet was off Talisman roses. The dress of the brides moth CT was navy blue sheer crepe with corresponding accessories and her corsage was of coral color sweet peas. The bridegroom's mother wore a dress of Eleanor blue printed triple sheer and she Wor corsage of gardenias.
 George McKenna atteded his brother as best man and the ushers were: Francis McKenna, brother of the bridegroom and John Hammell brother of the bride.
 A reception for the immediate families was held at the Colonnade following the ceremony. The couple left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing navy blue travelling dress and matching top per in pencil stripe and accessor- ies to correspond. Upon returning they will take up their residence on North Main street.
 The bride is a graduatae of Wilby High School and the bridegroom is a graduate of Crosby High School and is affiliated with the Scovill Manufacturing Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Monagan-Aubrey Nuptials
 Solemnized This Morning

sons, gardenias and lilies of the val ley worn on the head, the veil fall ing in four tiers. She carried her grandmother's prayer book with gardenias and lily of the valley markers. The gown of the maid of honor was cornflower blue silk net trimmed with bands of corded crepe at the waist, sleeves and around the fully flared skirts. The neckline was draped into a low V shape and the sleeves were short and puffed full. A shoulder length veil of tulle in corresponding shade fell from a cluster of flowers to complete her costume. She carried a colonial bouquet. Attired alike in frocks of maize silk net styled similar to that of the maid of honor, the brides maids also wore shoulder length veils in matching shades and they carried colonial bouquets. The dress of the brides mother was white embroidered organdie with black chiffon skirt and she wore corsage of orchids. The bridegrooms mother, wore a dusty pink chiffon dress with navy accessories and her corsage was also of orchids.
 Old Hundred Inn in Southbury was the scene of wedding break fast following the ceremony. About sixty guests were in attendance.
 MT. Monagan and his bride left on a wedding trip to White Sulphur Springs, West Va, the bride wear ing a roseberry lace travelling dress with white accessories. Upon their return they will take up their resi- dence at 1926 Cedar avenue, West Philadelphia.
 The bride is a graduate from Mid- dlebury college in the class of 1885 and the bridegroom is a graduate of Holy Cross college, 32 and Yale Law school. '35.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Mrs. Robert Berg Is
 Honored At SholUer

Mrs. Robert Berg of Arch street was guest of honor at dinner glv- en on Thursday evening at Ola Hundred inn by number of her friends. The honored guest was the recipient of many gifts.
 The guests included: Mrs. Mich ael Barrett, Mrs. Edward Brennan, Mrs. Harold Brennan, Mrs. Eugene Burns, Mrs. Dona Biron. Mrs. Ed mund Cass, Mrs. Joseph Conlon, Mrs. James Coyle, Mrs. Herbert Clark, Mrs. George Deconninck, Mrs. William Deadly, Mrs. Margaret Greaney, Mrs. Phillip Kropp, Mary Kelley, Mrs. Thomas Mitchell, Mrs. Largay, Mrs. James Quinn and Miss Mary Sheehan.
 The Daughters of Zion of the Zion Evangelical Lutheran church met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gustave Grandell of High street. The society will not meet again until Sept. 15. Mrs Emil Johnson presided and Rev, E. EtlnaT hTOll Mrs. Axel Forsell reported on the recent silver tea. It was voted to contribute $lOO to the church treas ury and $5 to the tercentenary en- dowment fund of the American Swedish Historical Museum in Phil adelphia.
 Mrs. Grandell was assisted in serving by Mrs. Howard NorthTop Mrs. John Grandell and Miss Elsa Grandell. Those present included Mrs. William Swanson, Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Arvid Swanson, Mrs. c. J. Anderson, Mrs. Charles Anderson, Mrs. Betty Hallenborg Mrs. Eva Johnson, Miss Elsa Gran- dell, Mrs. Fred Larson, Miss Esther V. Rickson, Mrs. Frieda Erickson, Mrs. John Grandell. Mrs. Howard Northrop, Mrs. Marie Anderson, Mrs. Axel Forsell, Miss Ruth A. North rop Mrs. Oscar Peterson, Mrs. c. E. Lindell, Master George Grandell, Mrs. Peter Larsen, Mrs. c. E. John- son, Miss Elsic A. Northrop, Mrs Carl Anderson, Mrs, c. G. Carlson Mrs. John Ericson. Mrs. B. c. Isaac son, Mrs. Gustav Grandell, Rev. and Mrs. E. Einar Kron and Miss Airline Kron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Catholic Council To
 Hold Garden Party

The Waterbury Council of Catho- lie Women will sponsor a Garden Party Wednesday, June 29 on the Diocesan Bureau grounds at 56 Church street. This event will close busy season for this group and a large attendance IS anticipated on this occasion, which will be the first of this kind held by the council. Miss Kathryn w. Hayes is general chairman in charge of the arrange ments and has announced that plans are well underway to make the party big success.
 The Garden Party will be held from to 8 D. m. on the 29th, and if the weather is rainy on that day will be held the next fair day. The grounds at 56 Church street offer a splendid background and extensive space will permit the handling of large number of guests. Cards will be played and an opportunity will also be offered to inspect the bureau headquarters. Refreshments will be served and the affair made most attractive for those wishing to attend. Tickets may be obtained from committees and members or may be purchased on the day of the party at 56 Church street.
 Miss Harriet Schwartz was elected president of the Young Wo- mems Hebrew association at the meeting held this week at the He brew institute. Miss Schwartz suc- ceeds Miss Bella Leibovitz. Miss Helen Blumenfeld was reelected vice-president and Miss Frances Leopold elected treasurer, succeeding Miss Edith Rizik. Other elections were recording secretary, Miss Lil- Han Blumenfeld, who succeeded Miss Ruth Kerzner; corresponding secretary, Miss Sylvia Madnick suc- ceeding Miss Frances Cohen. Miss Leibovitz is in charge of publicity.
 Plans were made for picnic to be held June 26 at Lake Compounce. A bus has been chartered to trans port picnickers and will leave at 10 a. m. The association is also for mulating plans for dinner dance to be held at Waverly inn, July 10.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Ulevich of Alder street gave party in honor of their daughter, Frances Gqstas, who is graduate from St. Joseph's school. Miss Gustas was presented many beautiful gifts. Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Cir konis, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Nova kowski of Thomaston, MT. and Mrs. P. J. Marsh of New York, MT. and Mrs. John Biebra, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Healey. MT. and Mrs. James Danauskas, Mrs. A. Yankau- skas of Hartford. James Cashmere. Kathryn Girkonis, Francis Archam- oault, Charles Matulavich, Margaret 3chum. William Baranauskas. Olga Herdick, Samuel Goldstein. Louise Gustas, Edward Hannon, Peter Edelburgh. Estelle Gustas, George Cavanaugh, Freida Goldstein and Edward Chipulis.
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Garden Party To Be Monday Euent

The Mattatuck Musical Art So- ciety will be hosts to the Bridge port Musical Research Club at their annual garden party at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frederick Nuhn of Willow street on Monday. A short business meeting will be conducted by Mrs. Lucien Derouin, president.
 Members of the Research Club which includes performers who took part in the Bridgeport Musical Re- search Clubs recent concert, In A Persian Garden" will present re- cital program. They include Wes- ley Cam, tenor; Florence Schrader, contralto; Lillian Anderson, soprano; Milton Dayton, baritone; Frederick Bayers, saxophcnist; Gertrude Bay CTS, pianist; Janet Rozene, violin ist, and Florence Ballou, pianist.
 Other guests from Bridgeport will include: Miss Adah Smith Allison, president of the State Federation of Music Clubs; Lewis c. GranniSs, concert course chairman of the Re- search club, Albert Coles, president, of the Research Club; Judson La Have, vice~president and Lilyan Ho- herman, program study chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
/. A. Aueiliary Plans
 Food Sale Thursday

At recent meeting of the Auxil- iary of the Irish American Social Club the members voted to send a check to cover expense of one week for some child at the summer home of the Lions Club for Crippled Children.
 Final arrangements were made for a food sale to be held on Thursday at the Miller and Peck Company store, Mrs. Mary McGrath is chair lady, assisted by Mrs. T. Reidy, Mrs. Anna Daly, Mrs. Ella Keavany, Mrs. M. Casey, Mrs. Mary Blum, Mrs. Julie Joyce, Mrs. Mary Joyce, Mrs. Margaret Woods, Mrs. Ida Caffrey, Mrs. c. Connolly, Mrs. Margaret Costello, Mrs. William Woods, Mrs. Elizabeth Lunny, Mrs. Magic Dona- hue, Mrs. M. Dooly, Mrs. Alice Maher, Mrs. M. Phalen, and Mrs. M. Murphy.
 The next meeting of the Auxiliary will be held at 29 Field street on Wednesday evening. President Be- linda Mccoy Tracy will preside.
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Prominent among the June nup- tials was the wedding of Miss Mill dred Florence Aubrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Aubrey of Grandview avenue and Walter Ed ward Monagan, Jr, son of MT. and Mrs. Walter E. Monagan of Euclid avenue which was solemnized this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Blessed Sacrament church. Rev. Vincent Mulry of Pelham, N. Y., cousin of the bridegroom, officiated at the ceremony and Rev. Edward Nor rison, pastor of the parish celebrat- eti the nuptial mass which followed assisted by Rev. Vincent Mulrey and Rev. George Butler of Stratford the latter also 8 cousin of the bride groom.
 Palms, white peonieS, roses and garden flowers decorated the altar. While the guests were assembling a program of nuptial music was ren- dered by Miss Jane Barrett, organ ist who played the "Lohengren" pro- ceSsional and Mendelssohn'S receS- sional. Mrs. John Collins was solo, iSt during the mass.
 Miss Marjorie Perkins of this city attended the bride as maid of honor and the bridesmaids were: Miss Mary Elizabeth Seaver of Bronx vile, N. Y, a classmate fo the bride at Middlebury college, and Miss Marjorie Monagan, sister of the bridegroom. William H. Monagan of Washington, D. C., was best man for his brother and the ushers were: John Scott Aubrey, brother of the bride, c. Andrew Monagan and John S. Monagan, brothers of the bridegroom and Francis J. Butler, cousin of the bridegroom.
 The bride was escorted to the al- tar and given in marriage by her father and was becomingly attired in a gown of white silk net and Chantilly lace, the bodice and in serts in the skirt being of lace and the full skirt and long pointed train of net. The gown, Mainbocher adoption, was fashioned with a square neckline and the sleeves were puffed and shirred full at the elbow being fitted from the elbow to the wrist. She wore finger tip length veil with a cluster of orange blos-
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Mrs. Alec Griffin, Mrs. Ruth La Vallee and Mrs. Belinda Tracy at tended the dinner meeting of the New Haven County Democratic Women held at Craig Locke in Meriden recently. Nora Mataney Harris of New Haven, formerly of this city was toastmistress and the speakers were: Miss Mary Cough lin of Stratford. J. Francis Smith of this city, U. s. Marshall Fitch of Hamden, and Mrs. Laura Coniff of Danbury. Mrs. Ester Woolin of Meriden was hostess. The early fall meeting of the New Haven County Democratic Women will be held at a later date in Dantury.
 Mademoiselle St. Charles of Pros pect street has returned from Washington, D. c. where she at tended the commencement eXercis- es at the law Schol of Catholic University on Wednesday. Miss Molly Petrocelli daughter of -Irs. Teresina Petrocelli and the late Dr. G. Petrocelli of Andy avenue re- ceived her degree of bachelor of law. She is graduate of New Ro- chelle College in 1885.
 Robert Madeux who has been a patient at the Waterbury hospital is convalescing at his home on the Thomaston- -Torrington road.
 Robert H. Blewitt of Eastwood avenue will graduate from Brown university in Providence, R. I. on Monday, when he will receive his Bachelor of Arts degree.
 Announcement has been received of the birth of daughter, Sylvia Louise on June 5 to Dr. ard Mrs. Jerome Smith of Los Angeles. Mrs. Smith is the former Agnes Laval lee of this city.
 Miss Marion Spencer of Cooke street is spending several days in Springfield.
 Dr. and Mrs. J. H. McGrath of this city entertained at dinner on Wednesday evening on the Royal Palm Roof of the Hotel Biltmore in New York for Miss Frances Nc Grath, Patricia McGrath, and David McGovern and William Keane.
 Mrs. James Hoey and Miss Ger trude c. Hoey of this city are spend- ing several days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Barrett of Torrington announce the birth of a son at the Charlotte Hungerford Hospital on Saturday, June 11th. Mrs. Barrett is the former Frances Doyle of Thomaston, member of the Waterbury Chapter of Albertus Magnus College Alumnae.
 Miss Jane Cowperthwait, a stu dent at Western Maryland College, IS sepnding the summer with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Cowperthwait of Cooke street.
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proved the key to successful de- fense-the only one, by the way, found by any of the competing Masters In the event won by Dr. Ecker.
 Chatkin is the Eastern pair champion, and he and Dr. Ecker will be among the many fine play CTS who will attend the summer session of the National Champion ships at .Asbury Park, N. ,, the week of Aug. l.
 :. The double is very doubtful one, but it was based on the hope of cashing a couple of tricks in the
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minor suits, and the fact that West had shown no interest in the bid- ding. The lead seemed logical, as a heart opening could not be worthwhile, and Ecker's support of clubs would seem to indicate Shortness in the declarer's hand.
 North of course swon the trick with the king, and now faced the problem of putting his partner in the lead. Judging from the dunn my. it semed that South might be void of hearts, but Ecker made the better choice and underled the ace of clubs.
 Thus Chatkin cashed the club jack, the diamond acc, and then gave his partner a diamond ruff for the setting trick.
 Copyright 1888. NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Catholic Women Arrange Meeting

Plans are now completed for the annual conference of the Connecti- cut Council of Catholic Women which opens the season at Lakeville Manor during Wednesday and Thursday, June 29 and 30. The Most Rev. Maurice F. Mculiffe, DID,, will be guest speaker on Thursday and all Catholic women are invited to at- tend. complete program will ap- pear in next weeks Transcript. The Lakeville Manor committee is happy to report that Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy will again be hostess of Lakeville Manor for the summer.
 Another item of interest is that Mrs. Loretta Danaher of Hartford will be in charge of Scout weeks. Mrs. Danaher was with the girls last year and endeared herself to all. Mrs. William Cassin of Meriden will share duties with Mrs. Danaher. Mrs. Cassin has had years of experi- ence with Brownies and Girl Scouts and is chairman of the Catholic Youth Organization in Meriden. The third director will be appointed soon. As the time for school to end approaches parents and children are looking forward to vacation peri od. Lakeville Manor will meet this need, through the generosity of the Connecticut Council of Catholic Women who have consented to turn over the Manor to young girls for two weeks beginning July 2. Parents are requested to make reservations early. Write 244 Main St., Hartford, or Mrs. Murphy, Lakeville Manor, Lakeville, Ct., after June 29.
 The Conference which opens the season is for all Catholic women whether or not they are members Individuals or groups can be accom- modated overnight for the two-day session period, at very reasonable rate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Personal

MT. and Mrs. A. G. Bender of Philadelphia anG Edward Corsud Of Rockledge, Pa, are weekend guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Helen drung of Phoenix avenue.
 Mrs. Henry Welton of Derby is spending the week end at the home of her daughter, Mrs. William F. Harvey of Chase avenue.
 Hudson Whitright of New York and his mother, Mrs. $. l.. Whit right recently visited with Miss FL eanor Whitright at the Waterbury Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
PERRIN-ENGELKE

Rev. pr. Robert E. Brown Of Oberlin, Ohio, formerly of the Second Congregational church, this city, will officiate at the wedding ot Miss Christine Engelke, daughter of Dr. Charles Engelke of Buckingham street and Badger Perrin, son of MT. and Mrs. Henry s. Perrin ot Medford, Mass, which takes place this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the Engelke home. The wedding recep- ton will also be held at the home.
 Miss Jean Engelke will be her sisters only attendant and David Perrin of Medford, Mass, will be best man for his brother. The bride is a graduate oG Saint Margaret $ school and Dana Hall, Wellesley, Mass. MT. Perrin was graduated from Norwich University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18

While the defense set up by Rob- ert Chatkin (South) and Dr. R. H. Ecker (North) in the hand shown today was highly spectacular, it was on the whole entirely logical on the bidding. The opening lead which formed the basis of the winning line of play in the recent Grand Ma ti0nal Masters Individual Cham
 pionship Tournament in New York,
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Helen Beliveau, Ann Hermann, Marion Van Deusen, Mary Colina, Barbara Slavin and Madeline Cain of Naugatuck, members of the alumnae, Mary Guilfoile, Polly Daly and Eleanor Leary graduates of this year and Louise McElligott, Kath- leen O'Connor, Ruth Quinn, Lor- raine McElligott and Laura Ryan present students and Mary Fogarty of this city and Peggy Darcey of Cheshire, prospective students for next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
Events of Interest

JUNE
 June 18-St. StaniSlaus society dance, Hamilton Park hall.
 June o0-Wilby prom at Wilby gymnasium.
 June 2O-Mattatuck Musical Arts garden party, Nuhn home.
 June 21-Crosby graduation at Wilby auditorium.
 June 22-Leavenworth graduation at Wilby auditorium.
 June 23-Wilby graduation at Wilby auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-18
C. Y. O. Arranges
 Initial Social EUent

The Catholic Youth Organization of the Sacred Heart parish, at a recent meeting decided to hold a dance on June 30th at the parish hall. The committee in charge is as follows: Sue Guarrera, chairlady, Helen Sheehey, Peggy Shea, Thomas Quinn and John McNamara.
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Engagements
MAHON-V,AVAT,I.ET

MAHON-LAVALLEE
 Benjamin LaVallee of Alma street announces the engagement of his sister, Blanche Adelaide to George Thomas Mahon of this city. The wedding will take place early in September.