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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
CatLin-HdU
 Nuptials Today

Warren Lamont Hall, 2d, son of MT. and Mrs. Lamont Andrew Hall of New York, formerly of Water bury, will be united in marriage with Miss Dorothy Catlin of New Britain, this evening at ceremony to be performed at 8 o'clock at the home of Miss Catlin's parents, MT and Mrs. Raymond Arthur Catlin of Adams street, New Britain. Rev Richard K. Beebe of the Harvard chapel at Brooklin, Mass, will per- form the ceremony which will be followed by reception.
 Miss Catlin will have Mrs. Sibley A. Hall of Hampstead, L. l., as sis ter-in-laW of MT. Hall, for her ma tron of honor, and Miss Barbara Frisbie of New Britain, for her maid of honor. MT. Hall who is the grandson of Mrs. Warren L. Hall of Columbia Boulevard, will be attend ed by his brother, Sibley A. Hall as best man, and by Herman Rooster, Jr., of Brockton, Mass, son of MT and Mrs. Herman Rooster of Co., lumbia Boulevard, and Winton I. Catlin of New Britain, the brides brother, as uSherS.
 MT. and Mrs. Sibley Hall enter tained the members of the bridal party at dinners at John Cooks tavern in Plainville last evening Miss Catlin and MT. Hall were hon. ored at a tea given this week by Miss Elsie Frank of Hartford.
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Personal

Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Green of Euclid avenue have returned from vaca- tion spent at Naples, Maine. While there they visited their daughter, Alice, who is at Camp Truda.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. O'Brien of Newtown terrace sailed today on the Mauretania for @ visit with their daughter and son-in-law, MT. and Mrs., Basil Saunders Rocky of England.
 Misses Marie Donahue and Mary Murray of Merrill street sailed to- day on the s. s. Lancastria for a vacation in Nassau.
 Miss Doris Jacaruso of Bank street and Miss Emma Jenson of Pennington avenue, Hartford, are spending the weekend in New York city.
 Misses Lillian Brick of Willow street and Kathleen Courtney of Grove street are spending two weeks at Woodmont.
 Misses Helen German of Holmes avenue and Josephine Culleton of Willow street returned yesterday aboard the liner Lancastria from 8 cruise to Nassau.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard J. Patten have returned to their home on East Main street after spending two weeks in Maine.
 Mrs. Ellen McGrath of Willow street, Mrs. Edward Olsen of Lin- coin street, Miss Christine Kieley of Waterville street and John O'Brien of Willow street are in New York City today where they will bid bon voyage to MT. and Mrs. J. F. O'Brien who are sailing for sojourn in England.
 Miss Peggy A. Cofrancesco of Brooklyn, N. Y, has returned from a stay in Quincy and Boston, Mass, to spend a few days with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. P. Cofrancesco of Grove street. While there Miss Cofrancesco was the guest of Miss Evelyn V. Pompeo and Miss Helen Murphy, two former classmates.
 Mrs. Angela DeCapua and daugh- ters, Victoria and Lillian of Water vile street are spending a week at the New York Wold's Fair and in Lindenhurst, L. I.
 Miss Marion Norton has returned to her home on South Main street after spending the past week in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Francis P. Reader of New York have returned after spending several days in Pitstfield. Mass.
 Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Tfollan. der of Willow street announce the Bap-Mitgvah of their son, Reiven, which took place this morning at the Beth-israel synagog. MT and Mrs. Hollander will hold open house tomorrow at c D. In. in cele- bration Of the event
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of the valley.
 The frock of the maid of honoa was ice blue net with a sweetheart
 neckline and short puffed sleeves trimmed with . deeper shade of blue grosgrain ribbon at the waist line. The underskirt of baby blue taffeta had a wide ruffle at the hemline. Her large hat of pineap- pie straw was trimmed with blue grosgrain ribbon falling in long streamers and she carried mixed bouquet of garden flowers. The bridesmaids were attired alike in gowns of shell pink net over pink taffeta understands trimmed with darker shade of pink grosgrain ribbon around the waistline. Their hats of pineapple straw were wide brimmed and were trimmed with pink grosgrain rib- bon streamers. They carried bou- quets of mixed garden flowers. The dress of the brides mother was due ty pink silk lace and she wore large leghorn hat and a corsage of gardenias and the bridegroom's mother wore a rose colored flat crepe gown and large hat and also wore gardenia corsage.
 Waverly Inn was the scene of 6 reception for two hundred and fif- ty guests following the ceremony. Out of town guests were in attend ance from Mamaroneck, N. Y, Hartford, New York, New Britain and Bridgeport.
 Dr. Spinelli and his bride left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing an aquamarine blue flat crepe travelling dress trimmed with white pique and she wore white accessories and a corsage of orchids. Upon returning they will reside at 1873 East Main street, Bridgeport.
 The bride is a graduate of Wilby high school and the Waterbury hos- pital training school of nursing. Dr. u Spinelli received his B. A. degree at New York University and his Medical degree at Marquette umi- versity, Milwaukee. Wisconsin. He received his D. N. B. from the med- ical board examiners and at pres- ent is resident physician at the Bridgeport dispensary.
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An abundance of garden flowers decorated the altar and 8 program of nuptial music was rendered by Julia Gilson, organist with James Gilson as soloist.
 Miss Marian Barry Keegan was her sisters maid of honor and sole attendant and Attorney T. Stuart Hanley attended his brother as best man. The ushers were: William Hsrrigan of Bristol, and John Bren- nan of this city.
 The bride was escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her father and wore @ Jeanne Lanvin model gown of lace styled with high neck line, long tight sleeves and a full skirt terminating in a long train. Her veil of tulle fell gracefully in folds from cap of lace which cor- responded to the dress. The white prayer book which she carried was marked with a shower of rosebuds which were arranged to form a ros- ary. Her sisters frock of periwin- kle blue taffeta was fashioned with short puffed sleeves and had hustle effect and extremely full skirt. She wore 6 leghorn hat trimmed with ribbons matching the gown and also wore lace mitts of corresponding shade. The old fashioned bouquet which she carried consisted of pan- sies, violets and garden flowers. The dress of the brides mother was blue printed crepe with which she wore Q chiffon coat and accessories to correspond.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Bouquets of garden flowers were used in decorating the home. About one hundred guests were in attNnd- ance including out of town 9dests from New Haven, Naugatuck, Wa terbury, New Milford, New London, Philadelphia, Thomaston and Bris- tol.
 The couple left on 8 wedding trip,
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 Boston ferns, gladioli and garden flowers decorated the altar. While the guests were assembling and dur ing the ceremony Everett R. Swan- son, organist rendered Venetian Love Song" by Nevin, "At Dawning" by Cadman and Romance" by Ru- dolph F'riml. Miss F'ilomena Sirica, soloist, rendered 70 Promise Me" by Reginald DeKoven and T Love You Truly" and Because.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father and had as her maid of honor, Miss Louise Carpentieri of Cheshire and the bridesmaids were: Misses Lena Presto, Constance DeCapua and Jane Mobile. Dr. Leonard Scalzi of Bridgeport at tended Dr. Spinelli as best man and the ushers were: pr. Louis Castaldo of Bridgeport, Alexander DeSantis and Samuel Paventy, of this city, cousins of the bride.
 The brides gown of Skinner satin was a Vogue adaptation with Sweetheart neckline and long sleeves and the full skirt fell in a long train. Her triple veil of French tulle was arranged in an imported tiara of rhinestones and pearls and was caught at intervals with lilies of the valley. Her bridal bouquet was of lilies of the valley and orchids outlined with maiden hair fern and showered with lilies
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3MM Ii, Prominent NuptialS Conclude Month of July h
Many Ceremonies Performed Locally Today II HN N
Rush Steinert
 Wedding Today

A profusion of palms, gladioli and cut flowers decorated the altar of St. Margaret's church this morning for the marriage of Miss Ernestine Ann Steinert, daughter of Mrs. Frederick Steinert of Willow street and Thomas F. Rush, son of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Rush of Maple street. Rev. John A. Conlan, pastor of the church, performed the cere- mony and also celebrated the nup- tial mass which followed. A musical program was rendered by Professor John Bonn, organist with Miss Win fired Griffin as solist.
 The bride was attired in a Prin- cess line gown of mousseline de soie fashioned by Lelong with high waist line accentuated with cross bar tucking and having leg mutton sleeves coming to a point over the back of the hand. The long flowing skirt ended in train. Her veil of tulle fell in finger tip length and was fastened with an orange blos- som head piece. She carried 8 prayer book of gardenias and lilies of the valley showered with lilies of the valley. Miss Carolyn M. Steinert, sister of the bride, and her only at- tendant, wore a gown of white chif- ion styled with V neckline and full skirt and she wore a doll hat from which shoulder veil fell gracefully in folds. Her colonial bouquet was of assorted flowers. The dress of the brides mother was rose beige lace and she wore leghorn hat and a corsage of pink roses and blue bach- elor buttons. The bridegroom's mother wore a royal blue silk print dress with white accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Hubert T. Smith attended MT. Rush as best man.
 Out of town guests were in at- tendance from Hartford, New Ha- ven, South Manchester and New York.
 Upon returning from a wedding trip to New York and Atlantic City, the couple will reside at 61 F'airview street. The bride wore two piece jacket dress of white hubby crepe trimmed in blue print and she wore white accessories and 8 corsage of gardenias.
 Both the bride and the bride groom are graduates of Wilby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Engagements
NOLAN-JOYCE

The engagement has been an- nounced of Miss Margo Joyce, daughter of Dr. Leo H. Joyce of Passaic, N. J., and the late Mrs. Joyce, to Dr. David Michael Nolan, son of Thomas Nolan of Washing ton, D. C., and the late Mrs. Nolan.
 Miss Joyce, who is a niece of Jo- seph P. Kennedy, William E. Ken- nedy, Henry Kennedy and Miss Sadie Kennedy of Crescent street, was graduated from Benedictine academy in Paterson and Lakewood, N. J. She is president from Georg- ian Court college of the Junior Guild of St. Mary's hospital in Pas saic and president of the Benedic- tine academy alumnae association.
 Dr. Nolan is @ graduate of Georgetown University and of the Georgetown School of Medicine in Washington, D. 0. He is serving his interneship at Providence hospital in Washington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
. MeKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Duplicate Bridge Hands Show Up Mistakes As We'll As
 Fine Plays
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary, American Contract Bridge
 League

D4 vvNks NACAAGANIN14 Secretary, American Contract Bridge
 League
 Duplicate bridge brings out many fine plays, and 1t also shows up mistakes. Here is a hand that came up in the Northern New York Tour nament last year, an annual tour nament which will be held this year on August 25 and 26. at Oswego, N. Y.
 The final contract was the same at most tables. At the first table, dummy trumped the opening lead, and led a trump for the finesse of the ten of spades. West won with the queen and led another diamond. Now declared made 8 nice play. He ruffed again in dummy, though he could have won with the ace. thereby gaining a valuable entry into dummy, in or- der to take the heart finesse.
 The jack of hearts was played. and now you can see that declarer can lose only two trumps and one heart, making four-odd.
 Now let me show you the de- fense at another table. which de- feated the contract. The opening diamond was ruffed in dummy and Q small spade led. declarer fInessing the ten-spot. But West was smart. He refused to win the trick, thereby leading the declarer to believe that if he could enter dummy again, he would be able to trap the spade queen in the East hand. IIe gained the enry by leading the acc of diamonds and ruffing, returning another trump Of course West won now with the queen. The zee ef spadss took
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dice, sweetheart neckline, short puffed sleeves and 8 full bouffant skirt. A shoulder veil of tulle in corresponding shade fell from a cluster of orchids and she carried an arm bouquet of varied shaded delphinium and Rapture roses. Both the bridesmaids wore gowns Of shades of delphinium blue an6 pink larkspuc styled similar to that of the maid of honor and they also wore short veils of blue tulle fastened with @ top knot of flowers. The bridegroom's mother wore navy blue printed crepe dress and a corsage of yellow ros- eS.
 A reception was held at Waverly Inn for about 75 guests following the ceremony. Out of town guests attended from Watertown, Hartford Amsterdam, N. Y. and Baltimore, Md.
 The couple left on wedding trip to Maine and Canada by motor, the bride travelling in Q poudre blue dress with matching accessories and a corsage of or chids. Upon their return they will reside at 20 Jackson street, Am sterdam, N. Y.
 MT. Greens is @ graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy in the class of 1884.
 MT. and Mrs. Elliot P. Goss have returned from a cruise to Havana.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29

A background of palms and white gladion interspersed with tall white candles decorated the altar. Preced- ing the ceremony Alexander J. Aleksis, organist, rendered Ave Maria" and T Love You Truly" and Miss Adele Greblunas sang Ave Maria" by Cherubini and "Panis Angelicus" by Cesar.
 Given in marriage by her broth- CT, Anthony J. Stokes, the bride had as her maid of honor, her sis- ter Margaret E. Stokes. The brides maids were Adele Stokes of Water town, cousin of the bride, Mrs Sophie Conway of Amsterdam, N. r., sis- ter of the bridegroom. Urban M. Keane of this city attended MT. Greens as best man and the ush- CTS included: Bernard A. Stokes of Oakville, brother of the bride, and John A. Greens of Amsterdam. N. r., the bridegroom's brother.
 The bride was becomingly attired in gown of white slipper satin fashioned on princess lines with long sleeves puffed at the shoulders and having a gathered V. neckline. The full skirt terminated in @ long circular train. Her veil of tulle was long and fastened with orange blossoms and was also arranged with short tulle face veil falling from @ Juliet cap. A bouquet of white orchids and lilies of the val- Icy completed her bridal attire. The frock of the maid of honor was orchid marquisette over net styled with an old fashioned shirred bo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
GUERRERA-POSTIC

The wedding of Miss Julia Rose Postic, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jos. eph Postic of Bristol street, Thom- aston, to Walton Salvatore Guerrero of Waterbury, took place this morn- ing at St. Thomas church, Thom- aston. The ceremony was performed at 9 o'clock by the Rev. John J. McGrath. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white marquisette of angel style with high collar, short puffed sleeves and long train. Back trim ming of the garment consisted of an extended length of pearl buttons. A three-quarter veil was attached to pearl crown and she carried a Colonial bouquet of gardenias, white roses and baby breath.
 Miss Helen Teach of Waterbury, a cousin of the bride, who was maid of honor, was attired in pink nous seline de soie with which she wore corn blue turban and carried a Colonial bouquet of pink roses, blue delphinium and baby breath.
 The bridesmaids were Mrs. Wal ter Sanford, sister of the bride, and Miss Jean Sipkowski. They were similarly gowned in aquamarine net with jackets of lace and their Col onial bouquets featured talisman roses.
 The brides mother wore a light blue crepe dress with navy accessor- ies and a corsage of American Beauty roses. A wedding breakfast at Vincents studio in Bristol for members of the immediate families followed the ceremony. Following a wedding trip to Portland, Me, the couple will reside in New Haven where MT. Guerrera is associated with the Singer Sewing Machine Go. The bride, who is a graduate of Thomaston high school, attended Posts business college. MT. Guerrera attended Wilby high school in Wa terbury.
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was of gardenias. Mrs. Wade, step- mother of the groom wore flower ed print dress and white accessories and her corsage was of gardenias also.
 A reception was held at the Grange hall in Mill Plain for about 100 guests. Out of town guests in attendance were from Rockville Centre, Long Island, Boston, Mass, Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Bethany and South Britain.
 When MT. Wade and his bride left on their wedding trip to Lake George, the Adirondacks and Can- ada the bride wore sport model dress of pink and white dotted crepe with pink and white accessories,
 Upon returning from their wed- ding trip, the couple will reside at TAG EdSon avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-29
Lodges Plan Joint
 Picnic For Tonaorroty

Hawthorne Lodge Sons of St. George and Pride of Hawthorne Lodge, Daughters of St. George will hold their joint annual picnic at Southington recreation park on Sum- day, August 6. Those wishing tc attend are asked to met at Library Park at 10 o'clock where transporta- tion for all will be furnished.
 The committe in charge of the af- fair includes, Albert Hole, Arthur Thompson, Phillip Mills, Mrs. J. William Gardner, Mrs. David Reding and Mrs. Mary St. Jean.
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the destination of which they did not reveal. The bride wore 8 navy blue crepe travelling dress with white accessories. Upon their return they will take up their residence in Ply mouth.
 The bride is graduate of Terry vile high school and St. Mary's School of Nursing in this city and Dr. Hanley is a graduate of Terry vile high school, Catholic Univer- sity in Washington, D. O., and Jef- ferson Medical school In Philadel- phia, Pa. He is affiliated with the Waterbury hospital at the present time.
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WADE-CAREW

St. Francis Xavier's church was the scene of very pretty July nup- tial this morning at o'clock when Rev. David OKeefe united in mar riage Miss Bernadine Ann CareW, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John J. Carew of Kelsey street and Filing ton D. Wade, Jr., son of Ellington D. Wade, Sr., of Rockville Centre Long Island. Father O'Keefe was also celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed. Professor Robert E. Birt offered program of nuptial music. The bride had as her maid of honor and only attendant Miss Mae Early and John Francis CareW, brother of the bride was best man, The ushers were Maurice Geghan, cousin of the bride and Francis | Gagnon.
 The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of white mouselline de sol over net fashioned with sweet heart neckline accented with pearl- iged orange blossom cIips, puffed sleeves and long full skirt ending in train, Her fingertip length veil of tulle made with hand rolled edges fell gracefully from doll hat of tulle and net fastened to the head with a tiara of tiny orange blossoms, She carried colonial style bouquet consisting of white orchid center intersperSed with white roses and swansonia bearing satin streamers. The maid of honor's frock was Le Long model Of pink net fashioned with a heart shaped neckline and n long full skirt made Of double net and having fiuted motif at the bottom trimmed in baby blue. She wore n pink doll hat of pink flowers and yelling and pink mltts. Her col- onial bouquet consisted Of pink roses and blue delphlnlum, The dress of the brides mother was custy pink lace and she wore a large white hat ! and pink access0riea Her cofsage
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dummy's last trump. Declarer had to lose two heart tricks, and the contract was defeated one trick.
 Today's bridge quiz: While the general rule is to lead fourth best of your longest and strongest suit, is 1t ever proper to lead an ace against no trump contractY
 Answer: Yes. on two occasions First. If your partner has bid suit in which you hold the ace and q small card. If you decide 10 lead your partners suit, play the ace first and follow with the small card. Second. if you have e slx or seven-card suit. headed by the ace-king- -jack-ten. you shouid lead the ace, asking part neF to play his highest honor in order e unlock the suit.
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Weddings
WADE CAREW

WADE CAREW
 The marriage of Miss Bernadine Ann CareW, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John J. CareW of Kelsey street to Ellington D. Wade, Jr., son of Ellington D. Wade, Sr, of Rock vile Center, l.. l., was solemnized this morning at 8 o'clock at the Church of St. Francis Xavier.
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Frances ?. Keegan Is Bride or Dr. Joseph 8. Hanley

Rev. John McGrath offciated at pretty summer nup ta of much local interest this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Thomas church in Thomaston when Miss Frances Patricia Keegan daughter of MT. and Mrs. Thomas M Keegan of Todd Hollow Road Plymouth became the bride Dr. Joseph Brainbridge Haney of Terryve of the late Mr. and Mrs. John F. Hanley. The solemn nuptal which fol- lowed was also celebrated by Father McGrath.
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Mary Helen Stokes Weeds Charles James Greens, T.

Miss Helen Mary Stokes daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Stokes of Yale avenue Mddebury became the bride of Charles James Greens Jr of Mr. and Mrs mony performed this morning at o'clock at St. Josephs church. Rev. A. Edward Gradeck ocated at the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptal mass which followed
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DESCOTEAUX -FONTAINE

DESCOTEAUX FONTAINE
 The wedding of Miss Annette Fontaine, daughter of Mrs. Anna Fontaine of South Main street and Antonio Descoteaux son of MT. and Mrs. Albert Descoteaux of South Main street took place this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Ann's church.
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LAMOTHE -LAVERGNE

Miss Donia LaVergne daughter of Mrs. Maria LaVergne of Water town became the bride of Clement Lamothe of Watertown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lamothe of Ver- mont, this morning at o'clock at St. Johns church in WatertoWn.
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Local Resident Becomes
 Bride OfBridgeport Doctor

The First Baptist church the of pretty wed. ding at high today when Miss Eva Lois sero daugh~ of Mr. and Mrs Joseph nsero of Branch street united in marriage with Dr. Nicholas " Spnelli, of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Spnel of East Main street Bridgeport Arthur Ventura of the Italian Baptist church ociated
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MT. and Mrs. Elliot P. Goss have returned from cruise to Havana.
Evening star., 1939-11-21

z. Lodge of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board expressing the graft
fication of the association for his
stand against establishing liquor
stores in the vicinity Of schools and
churches.
A letter from the Washingtonians
was read by Mrs. Henry Morton
Phillips requesting the cooperation
of the group in promoting an addi-
tional l cent per gallon gasoline tax
in the District of Columbia to re-
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place the present income tax. It
was referred to the Law and Legis-
lation Committee for a report at
the next meeting.
Perry Cleveland, who has been a
member of the organization for more
than 20 years, reported that the
unfinished sewer which emptied into
Rock Creek in this section, and
against which the association has
been fighting for years, has finally
been completed and no longer pol
Evening star., 1939-11-21

and the italian ports of Naples and
Genoa
Mr.. Franklin said this possibility,
among others which he was not
ready to discuss. was being con-
sidered as a means of employing the
liners whose regular runs to Channel
ports were prohibited by the Neu-
trality Act.
The question, he said, had not been
placed before the United States
Maritime Commission.