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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
RETAIL GROCERS
MEET OCT. 80
Aims of New Organization
to Be Explained at
Supper Farley

Many prominent speakers will ad-
dress a supper meeting of the Wa
terbury Retail Grocers and Butch
ers association, Monday, October 30
at 8 o'clock.
The organization pledged itself
anew to uphold the statute prohibit
ing the sale of meat on Sunday at
a meeting Tuesday night in Bacco's
hall.
The meeting adjourned at 10 o.
clock after which members enjoyed
a budget luncheon topped by beer
Every retail grocer is invited to
attend the supper October 80, when
the aims of the organization will
be explained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
WAR MANEUVERS IN
REVIEW TONIGHT

The 41Sth Infantry, Reserve Of
ficers Corps, will hold a schoo! of
instructions this evening at The
State Armory. A review of recent
war maneuvers held at Plattsburg
will be the chief topic of discussion.
Experts on military affairs will point
out the principal advantages or de-
fects noted in the war games. The
instructors of the evening will in
clude Major L. T. Lathrop of
Bridgeport. U. s. Army; Major New
ton w. Alexander of Waterbury,
Captain j. w. johnson OF Nauga-
tuck and Captain B. @. Glumtz of
this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
THREE-DAY RETREAT
AT CATHOLIC HIGH

A three-day retreat will open at
the Waterbury Catholic high school
on Wednesday, October 18th and
will continue through Saturday. The
exercises will be conducted at the
Immaculate Conception church and
the Waterbury Catholic high school
and Rev Frederick McCartin, s. j.,
of Pomfret will conduct the retreat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

Buckley Of troop S, First Baptist
church, was also awarded the second
class rank. Dan Mahoney of troop
rs, American Legion, was advanced
from second class to first class rank
and John Jenusaitis of the same
troop was awarded merit badges in
public health and first aid and adj
vanced to star scout rank. Hayden
Nichols of troop was awarded the
merit badge in bugling and was adj
vanced to life scout rank. Carl c.
Gulliver of the Mattatuck council
committee on scout advancement,
presided at the board of review as
sisted by Alonzo Bloodgood, troop
committee chairman of the First
Baptist church troop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
BLIND SALVATION
ARMY MAN BILLED
Captain John Wilson to
Speak at Mission Serv=
ices Opening Saturday

Capt. John Wilson, blind evange-
list from Milford, Mass, will be the
speaker at mission conducted by
the local corps of the Salvation
Army beginning Saturday and con-
tinuing through Sunday Oct. %.
Capt. Wilson, who became a
Salvation Army officer as a young
man, was stricken by blindness about
80 years ago in New Haven. The
public is invited to hear Capt. Will
son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
Gag Err

If the man who told me about Gibson's
xxx Rye sees this hope he'll get in touch
with me. l want to thank him plenty for help
ing me discover its smooth, mellow flavor.
Gibsons xxx Rye-Blended Straight Whiskies the
straight WHISTLES in this product are 4 YEARS OR
MORE OLD-90 proof The Gibson Dstillng Co.,
New York, NY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

MRS. WILFRED BERNIER
Arthur Noel is chairman of the
committee arranging plans for a
social to be given members of the
Franco American Social Club and
their friends Saturday night by
club directors.
Mrs. Wilfred Bernier was elect
cd president Of the clubs bowling
league for women for the third
time as the season opened yester-
day afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Noel
Is secretary, and Mrs. Alfred
Veillette is treasurer. Other mem
bers of the league include Mrs.
Oliver Labelle, Mrs. William
Brousseau, Mrs. Helen Cambigue,
Mrs. Helen Berube, Miss MeIina
Fecteau, Miss Alice Gagnon, Mrs.
George LaBlanc, Mrs. Albert La
France and Mrs. Marie Cantin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

When the volcano Krakatoa ex-
ploded in 1883, troops were modified
in Acheen. Sumatra, 1918 miles away,
because the natives believed an at
tack was being made on the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

meeting of the Everyman's Bible
class of Waterville, which win be
held Sunday morning, 9:15 o'clock,
at the Grace Methodist Church.
Frederick r. Book, class president
will conduct the meeting. and Char
les Probert will lead the song SER
vice.
A workers meeting viii be held
Monday night, October 18th, 700
o'clock, at the Grace Methodist
Church, for the members Of the
Everyman's Bible class, and will be
followed by an open meeting for
both men and women, at 500 p. m.
This will be social and general
get-to-gether, and will include a
program of moving pictures, shown
by Arthur Twelves. Refreshments
viii be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12
Supper October 10

Supper October 10
The Ladies' Aid Society Of st.
Michael's church, will meet tonight
at 8 o'clock, in the Parish Hall, to
complete final plans for the annual
Harvest Supper, which will take
place Thursday, October 10th, be-
tween the hours of 4 and 8 p m,
in the basement Of the church. Mrs.
Leonard Gaugler, president Of the
society, is general chairlady.
A sale of jam, jelly, marmalade
and pickles, will be held Saturday
morning, at Kramer Brothers Store,
on Thomaston avenue, by the Cas-
per S. Davis, American Legion Jun
Tor Auxiliary. Dorothy Atherton
will be in charge, assisted by Vir-
ginia Hoadley. and Beverly North
rop. The profits derived will be used
for Christmas work, when the girls
will follow their usual custom Of
making gifts for the veterans at the
Newington Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

Mr.. and Mrs. John Byrnes, Mr..
and Mrs. Clifford Northrop and Mrs.
Frank Smith, were representatives
of the Casper s. Davis, American
Legion Post and Auxiliary, who at
tended the monthly meeting Of the
second district, held last evening,
in the Town Hall in East Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

The Casper s. Davis, American
Legion Auxiliary has received an in
vitation to attend the annual Amer
lean Legion Ball and Breakfast,
honoring Department Commander
Bernard j. Alderman Of Rockville,
and the Department President Mrs.
Margaretha Hortle, of West Haven,
which will be held Saturday, october
18th, at the Hotel Bond, Hartford.
Mrs. Charles Dittrich Of Edgehill
avenue, entertained members Of her
card club yesterday afternoon.
Those present were: Mrs. William
Heaney, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs.
Francis Whalen, Mrs. James Nc
Aree, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs.
Daniel Sullivan and Mrs. James Cor
man, and prizes were won by Mrs.
Heaney, first; Mrs. Seery, second;
Mrs. Dittrich, third; Mrs. Whalen,
consolation. A light lunch was
served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

Girl Scouts Meet
Girl Scout Troop No. 16, met
Tuesday night at the home of their
leader, Mrs. Everett Cook on Stat
ford street. The girls are making
preparations to take up woodwork
ing, and discussion concerning ar
ticles to be made, took place. Mem
bers attending the meeting were:
Ruth Batchelder, Peggy Lethbridge,
Marjorie Truelove, Alice Buel, Ell
mira Cosette, Mary Ryan, Alice Mac
Mullen, Mary Wagner and Christine
Hardness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-12

Mrs. Louis Willard of Terrace ave-
nue. is confined to her home because
of sickness.
Evening star., 1939-11-01

an Eastern trip and will return to
the Blackney home in Flint, where
they will reside temporarily while
Representative and Mrs. Blackney
are in Washington. For travelling,
the bride wore a brown wool costume
suit, the matching princess style coat
had tuxedo revers of cross fox, and
she pinned the orchids from her
Evening star., 1939-11-01
Miss Shirley Mae Blackney
Wed to MIR. Cunningham.

Miss Shirley Mae Blackney,
daughter of Representative and Mrs.
William w. Blackney, was married
to Mr.. Donald j. Cunningham. son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Cunningham
OF Flint, Mich, Saturday afternoon,
October IA. The wedding took place
in the First Presbyterian Church in
Flint, the pastor. the Rev. Ralph D.
Kearns, officiating in the presence
of about $50 relatives and friends of
the bride and bridegroom. Baskets
filled with chrysanthemums, with
palms and fern, decorated the
church and lighted candles gave a
soft light to the scene.
Representative Blackney escorted
his daughter and gave her in mar
riage. Her wedding gown was of
ivory color velvet fashioned on
classic lines, with sweetheart neck
line for the fitted bodice which was
fastened down the back with tiny
velvet-covered buttons. The grace
full skirt, which had a panel in the
front, gathered at the waitsline,
fell over a double hustle in the back
and ended in long circular train.
Her long tulle veil was held by
fitted cap with triple rows of seed
pearls and she carried an arm bou-
quet OF white sea-gull pompons with
a center of orchids. Her only orna-
ment was string of pearls, the gift
Of the bridegroom.
Miss Mary Louise Green, formerly
af FLINT nnuy nf -,
maid of honor and was dressed in
aqua velvet made with short puffed
sleeves and draped bodice. The
low waistline extended into hustle
effect and she carried lavender
pompons and white dahlias.
The brides other ,attendents were
her cousin, Miss Mary Holmes; Mrs.
Max johnson of SWartz Greek, Miss
Phillls Wiseman and Miss Katharine
Jones. They were dressed in velvet,
the gowns fashioned like that of the
maid of honor, and they all had doll
hats of curled ostrich feathers.
Mr.. Ward Woodin was best man,
and the ushers were Mr. Jack Black
ney and Mr.. William w. Blackney,
jr., brothers of the bride; Mr.. Mi
chael Mahar and Mr. Willis Cuth-
bertson of Detroit. Mr.. Blackney,
jr.. has returned to George Wash
ington University, where he is
student.
The wedding reception was held
IN the home of the brides parents
In Flint. the guests numbering about
IT'S. Mrs. Blackney, mother of the
bride, received the guests wearing
royal blue ensemble made with a
jacket and having a taffeta skirt
with an overskirt of net and lace
In alternate rows. Her turban was
of net and her corsage bouquet
was of gardenias. Mrs. Cunning
ham, mother of the bridegroom,
assisted, wearing wine-color velvet
made with long sleeves and high
neckline, where cluster of garde-
Mas were pinned. Her accessories
matched her gown.
Assisting at the reception were
Miss Virginia Rowen, Mrs. Charles
Quick of Detroit, formerly Miss Eliz-
abeth Michener, daughter of Repre-
sentative Earl E. Michener; Mrs.
George Bleasby and Mrs. Therold
Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cunningham left for
Evening star., 1939-11-01
WASHINGTON, D. c., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMT

M. Wagner, took place Saturday
afternoon. The ceremony was per-
formed in the Keller Memorial
Lutheran Church, the pastor, the
Rev. j. Harold Mumper, off1ciating.
Miss Mary Rush was the soloist,
and Mrs. Flora Webber, organist,
accompanied her and played the
wedding marches. Chrysanthe-
Evening star., 1939-11-01
Weddings
OF Interest
In the Capital
Miss Sarah Parrish
Is Married to
Mr.. Patten
Continued From Page B-3)

anna Ronk, niece of the bride, wore
. frock of aqua taffeta.
Mr.. David L. Patten OF Boston
was the best man, and the ushers
were Mr.. Roger w. Patten of Franz
ingham, Mass; Mr.. j. E. Wright and
Mr.. I. T. yelling of Greenville, S. c.,
and DR.. A. T. Guenther of Silver
Spring, Md.
A reception was given at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hudson. Mrs.
Parish, mother of the bride, wore
gown of wine velvet and Mrs. Pat
ten, mother of the bridegroom, was
in gray lace, while Mrs. Hudson
wore a taffeta gown with skirt and
bodice of American beauty. Each
wore rose corsage.
Following the reception, Mr.. and
Mrs. Patten left for a wedding trip
to Niagara Falls and Canada. Mrs.
Patten wore an ensemble of dark
blue wool with matching accesso-
ries.
Among the out-of-town guests
were DR.. and Mrs. Charles Campbell
Patten of Boston, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Nichols Patten of Salem,
Mass; Mr.. Ralph Black of New
berry, S. c.; Miss Verona Kelley
and Miss Mary Kelley of Greenville,
s. c.; Mrs. Bruce Markham and
Mrs. Harry Hicks of Winston-Salem,
N. c., and Mrs. M. P. Woodall of
High Point, N. C.
Mrs. Patten was graduated from
the Takoma Hospital in Greenville,
Tenn. and took graduate work
In Bellevue Hospital and Columbia
University in New York City. She
has had civil service position in
the Claremore Indian Hospital in
Claremore. Okla.
Mr.. Patten is president of the
South Carolina State Board of Ex-
aminers of Public Accountants and
a member of the American Institute
Of Accountants and of the South
Carolina Association of Certified
Accountants. He also is a member
of the firm of Elliott, Davis & Co.
OF Boston and Greenville. and is In
charge of the Office in Greenville,
where they will make their home.
He Is graduate of Harvard Univer-
sity.
Evening star., 1939-11-01

NUNS and palms decorated the
church.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. Her wedding gown
was Of blue metallic taffeta, with
which she wore matching access
sories, and her corsage bouquet was
of sweetheart roses and blue del
phinium.
Mrs. Stanley Chase of Long Island,
Evening star., 1939-11-01

sister Of the bride, was matron of
honor. She wore a costume of null
berry crepe and had corsage bou-
quet Of talisman roses. Mr.. Frank
lin r. Weinsheimer was best man.
A reception was held in the home
Of the brides parents, after which
Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner started on
their wedding trip to Buffalo. The
bride wore a travelling suit of garnet
Evening star., 1939-11-01

Miss Rowzee and Mr.. Wagner
Married in Lutheran Church.
The marriage of Miss Frances L.
Rowzee, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank H. Rowzee, to Mr.. Merle j.
Wagner, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Evening star., 1939-11-01

color wool with q squirrel fur jacket.
They will live at $500 Georgia ave-
nue..
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase of Long
Island and Mr.. Lawrence Tolson of
New York City were among the out
of-town guests.
Evening star., 1939-11-01

Imitation resin Is being used in
making false teeth in Germany.
Evening star., 1939-11-01

bridal bouquet at the shoulder Of
her coat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11

said evenly.
 Linda huddled on the chair, life lessly. If anything had happened to Jimmy, she'd want to die, too.
 "Well, misS!" Linda jumped Rourke had come in, she was standing there staring down at her. You didn't hear me slam the door. I had a funny feling. r. what's the matter with you, child?" Rourke's broad face was suddenly alarmed. You're gray as ghostl Tell me quick, is it your father?"
 "No, no. He's all right, T." She couldn't go on. The tears stung and burned, and her mouth just wouldn't behave.
 "Then what is it? Why are you waiting by the phone?"
 Jimmy" Linda moaned at last. "He crashed. He's in the hospi- tai San Diego. I--they'll call me"
 So that's itw Swiftly, the com- petent Rourke was taking her in hand. Your man is an aviator" :" She tried to get Linda to go up- stairs, but Linda wouldn't move.
 q must know how he is"
 The telephone pealed. Linda grabbed it. "Hellol"
 will you speak with the officer on duty?" the operator asked.
 "Yes, yes. Anything"
 The man sounded calm and un- hurried. You want information about Lieutenant Cooper"
 "Yes, yes, quickly"
 Who is this, please?"
 Don't ask me questions! I'm I'm"
 T think I understand. Ljeuten- ant Cooper is doing as well as could be expected under the cir cumstances. He's been severely in- jured, but we"
 Will he die?" she sobbed. "Is he dying?"
 I'd suggest that you get here yourself if at all possible" the voice said gently. He's been badly injured and that's all we can say at the present time."
 She hung up without thanking him. "Rourke, Rourke, I've got " BO UO SdlllOlllld, IlBIlU away.
 You're going to bed right away, that where you're going. Stop all this noise! Do you want to wake your father?"
 T must go," she whimpered, "Oh, Rourke, you don't under- stand. He's dying. IT may never see him again."
 Better come to my room if you're bound you'll carry on," Rourke said, taking Linda's arms in her strong hands. Come on, now. I'm going to give you a sedative."
 Let me alone! I tell you, I'm going. There must be plane out of here tonight"
 Rourke sat down heavily, her shrewd old eyes suddenly de- feated and tired. You're crazy, Linda Storm. But I can't say I blame you. It's enough to make anyone lose their mind. I'll pack your things, but what I'll tell your father in the morning, I don't know"
 There was no time to think of that. Get Dr. Logan, he'll know
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
} STAMP NEWS

THE Famous Americans set of
 + U. s. postage stamps will likely be known as the Heroes of Peace" issue. Nominations for the set have been pouring into the Post Office Department for sev- eral months and it is now believed that upwards of 40 stamps will comprise the set. These will be issued in groups of five or six, ranging in denominations from one to five cents.
 A movement is underway to have the U. S. Post Office De- partment issue a special stamp late in August to honor the U. s. merchant marine and the launch- ing of the S. s. America, now under construction at Newport News, Virginia.
 The building of the America, which is the largest ocean liner ever constructed in the United States, marks the restoration of the American merchant marine under a sweeping program of the administration. The America will accommodate 1000 passengers and carry crew of 500.
 It has been suggested that the stamp, which may be a three cent denomination if issued, pic- ture the steamship Savannah, the first U. S. steamboat to cross the Atlantic, in 1919. The ship Amer ica, however, will likely be used if Postmaster General Farley de- cides to issue the commemorative.
 Interesting new issues:
 Belgium-a new Orval Abbey series to aid in the restoration work; Cuba-three values por- traying the tobacco industry, showing a Cuban smoking a ci- gar, a cigar against a globe, and a bunch of tobacco leaves and a finished cigar.
 Greece-in honor of the Balkan games to be held this fall, three or four values will be released; Norway-four values in memory of the late Queen Maude. Norway also has set of stamps in prep aration to honor the Polar exhi- bition at Bergen next year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
CHAPTER XIV

4 scream rose in Linda's throat She shut it of by clenching her teeth. Daddy's head was bent over the manuscript. He had not heard her startled gasp, he had not mo- ticed that she was shaking, that the newspaper had slipped from her hand.
 By an effort of will, she con- trolled herself sufficiently to bend and pick up the paper. On trem- bling, nerveless legs, she managed to get to the door. She felt her way, touching the wall, to her own room.
 -Four men crossing the coun- try in 8 new naval bomber met disaster yesterday when the craft crashed and burned 10 miles from their destination. Killed instantly were ." The letters blurred. Linda's flngernails punched into her palms, but she didn't feel it. She was reading swiftly. "The two injured officers were rushed by ambulance to the Naval Hos pital. A board of invsteigation
 Yesterday. This terrible thing had happened yesterday, and she hadn't known. They had left Tuesday, from Washington. They must have made stops along the way.
 Her head was light, her heart hammering hard. Jimmy was in- SxtA mi dead by now. Why hadn't some- one notified her? Why had there been this cruel silence - suppose she hadn't picked up the paper
 She ran upstairs. The tele- phone. She was making queer, unintelligible sounds. Stop it!" she told herself. Stop it!" She had to tell the operator coherently and clearly what she wanted.
 "The Naval Hospital in San Diego. I don't know who I want to talk to. Tell them I must know about Lieutenant James Cooper"
 I'll call you back" the operator said.
 Linda waited for what seemed like black ages, while terrible vi- siens went through her mind. Panic held her in Its grip. Was he still alive? Oh, curse those planes! They had killed him at last. Without war. Without bombs. She didn't even know if his had been the hands guiding the wheel of the ship. She didn't know whether he'd been upset, thinking of her; whether by any chance this ghastly thing was her fault or not. She knew so little about the Navy. Four men in a big ship. Whose fault?
 The telephone did not ring. She <. wanted to strike it's grinning, black face. That operator didn't care. It was just another call to her.
 She picked up the phone again. Please, operator. It's - it's mat ter of life and death!"
 "I'll call you back" the voice
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Q SERIAL STORY MAD ANn A AlNkIAM BY BETTY WALLACE
 

what to do." She went to the tele- phone again. The airport. Money for a ticket. In Daddys secretary, there was always money. It would be enough.
 Time raced, and she raced against it. Somehow, she was dressed for the trip. Cramming on her hat. Taking the suitcase out of Rourke's hand. Kissing her gratefully, and running toward the cab that was waiting outside.
 At half-past five the next day, Linda Storm was tsepping out of the plane in San Diego. She re- membered dimly the stops at Nashville, Memphis, Dallas. She had undressed lain down in the sleeper planes berth, but she hadn't slept. All day today she'd been like woman in daZe.
 The Naval Hospital, when she entered it few minutes later, was as unreal to her as the plane had been. Nothing mattered, only Jimmy. She had to see him! She prayed for strength, prayed that he was still alive, that no nurse or officer would come forward now and say gently, You're too late"
 Lieutenant Cooper" she whis- pered jerkily to the first man she saw. He had gold braid on his sleeve. She didn't look at his face.
 The man said, There are visi- tors with him now, I think"
 "Visitors?" Then he was still alive! He wasn't going to die. He was all right. A wave of faintness hit her, and she struggled against it for a moment.
 A girls voice was crying, blankly, Why, Linda Storm! How on earth did you get here?"
 She turned swiftly. Marcia King was standing there, staring at her.
 (To Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
TOWN PLOT

A wide variety of exribits was en- tered yesterday in the toy show giv- en at the Town Plot playground The prize-winners were Lucille Ju- lianno, Phyllis Lunch, Christine Li- cense and Marilyn Lepon. Others taking part were: Thomas Lepon, Rosemary Ricciardi. Joan Lepon. Rita Irenemo, Jay Pannone, Joan Gerylis, Fred Santini, Nicholas Cambi, Joseph Licese and Marion Boxzuto. Judges were Angelo Scusso, Carmen and Anthony Mangini and Nicholas Caliola.
 The baseball team lost to the Fulton park boys by s-l. However, the mems yoliey ball team has been successful against the South End and Washington park teams. and tonight meets the Chase park team in . struggle for first place in the league.
 fine pageant costumes have been completed by Arlene Chatfieid and Eileen Fitnnaurice.
 Supervisor Charles Eedell has rec ceiptd twenty names for the play- erollnd's track team. which will par- <|c|Dala ia the meet. Auaust 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
CAST OF CHARACTERS

CAST OF CHARACTERS LINDA STORM = Fell in love
 with her best friends fiance. MARCIA KING - Navy girl,
 loved . flyer.
 GEORGE CAMERON - Linda's
 fiance.
 Yesterday: Linda's father sees her unhappiness, guesses that she does not want to marry George. She is happy again until she reads the headlines TWO NA- VAL OFFICERS KILLED IN CRASH. LIEUTENANTS JAMES COOPER AND T. D. RYLAND INJURED AS CRACK NAVAL BOMBER BURNS"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-11
Playground News
FULLER STREET

Plans have been made for a quiz contest to be held at the Fuller street playground next Monday af- ternoon at 2:30 for children between the ages of II and 13. Those who wish to take part are requested to give their names to Mary Fowler before the end of this week.
 Another of the weekly pageant re- hearsals was held this afternoon at the Washington Park Community house at 2 o'clock under the direc- ton of Miss Fowler.
 A block dance will be given at the playground this evening.