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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Miss Ruth M. Leggett Weeds Robert C. Friends Today

sohn's Wedding March," The Ladies' Chorus under the di- rection of Miss Ethel Keavaney will sing "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" and '"The Bridal Chorus" by Wagner.
 Members of the chorus will in- clude: Misses Ethel Keavaney, L,eona Keavaney, Mrs. Glenn D. Sweet Mrs. Jesse Burton, Mrs. H. L. Platt Mrs. Jesse Palen, Mrs. Warren Rob- bins, Mrs. Leon Thelin. Mrs. Wal ter L. French, Mrs. Thomas Rob- erts, Mrs. Earl Flower, Mrs. T. H. Webersinn, Mrs. Clarence Bartlett, Mrs. Roy Bywater. Misses Lillian Loeffler, Hilda Bloom. Edna Rush, Beverly Tompkins, Barbara Welton, Grace and Shirley Weaving, Shir- ley and Doris Heebner, Bertha Webb, Thelma Branch, Charlotte, Barbara, Eleanor and Harriet Doherty.
 A reception will be held at the church parlors following the cere- mony.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
SPARTANS TO HOLD ROAST

Joseph Began presided last night at a meeting of the North End Spartans in the North End " at which plans were made for the an- nual hot dog roast at the Y. M. c. A. camp, Watertown, May 3. The committee includes Al Began, "Chick" Bannon and Albert 'Ches- tone. The group plan to visit the broadcasting studios of WTIC, Hartford next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

Miss Ruth Margaret Leggett daughter of MT. and Mrs. William T. Leggett of Windsor street will become the bride of Robert Charles Friends, son of MT. and Mrs. E. w. Friends of Hornell, N. Y., this aft ernoon at 3 o'clock. The ceremony will be performed at the Bunker Hill Congregational church by Rev. Alan M. Fairbank, pastor, assisted by Rev. w. Moreton Owen, pastor emeritus.
 Mrs. Edwin W. Jones, organist. will give a recital preceding the ceremony, rendering the following numbers: Romance" by Debussy 'Kammeunoi Ostrow" by Ruben stein. "Angelus" by Massenet, T Love Thee" by Grieg, Romance" by Rubenstein, "Salut d,Ainour" by Elgar, My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" from Samson and Delilah by saint Saensand March Nuptiale'' by Game, and she will also render Bridal Chorus" Gohengrin) by Wagner and 'Recessional MeudeIs-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Dental Hygienists
 Arrange Contention

About three hundred and fifty dele gates and members are expected to attend the 25th annual convention of the Connecticut State Dental Hygienists in Bridgeport on May 4 and 5. The organization will cele- brate the 25th anniversary of its founding while in convention.
 An elaborate program has been prepared for the occasion. Mrs. Agnes H. Phillips of Bridgeport, state president, will preside over the deliberations of the delegates.
 Officers will be elected for the en- suing year and banquet will be held on the evening of May 5.
 Miss Ann Kuperman of the Wa terbury Hygienists Association is a member of the publicity committee and other local members assisting in convention plans are Mrs. B. Ar chambault of the membership com mittee, Mrs. H. King of the speakers committee and Miss Constance Bracken of the executive group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Pre-Nuptial Parties
 For Gertrude Ladden

Miss Gertrude Ladden who is to be married in the near future, has been guest of honor at several pre- nuptial parties. Mrs. John Driscoll of East Main street was hostess at a shower given on Monday evening The guests included: Mrs. William, Corcoran, Mrs. James Kelley, Mrs E. Driscoll, Mrs. F. Boyle, Mrs. J, McEvoy, Mrs. J. Ring, Mrs. w. Doran, Mrs. E. OLoughlin, Mrs. M. Downey, Mrs. R. Jaminet, Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs. T. Driscoll, Mrs. J. How ard, Mrs. H. Mcdonald. Mrs. Fris- bic, Mrs. A. Mulholland, Misses M. Hogan, M. Clarke, A. Kelly, M. How ard, M. Boyle, J. Cormier, E. Droall. M. Driscoll and Mrs. J. Driscoll.
 Misses A. Gambardella and Jane Grover entertained at a personal shower on Tuesday evening at the formers home on Wolcott street. The guests included: Misses Jo- sephine Tabshey, Rose Ann Hebert, Cecilia Limbo, Margie Urbine, Doris Goldberl, Lois Gambardella. Connie Gambardella. Helen Laden, Kay Graham, Sue Guerrero, Lee Davino, Phyllis and Rosemary Giannetti, Mrs. William Reilly, Mrs. J. Laden, Mrs. J. Gambardella, Mrs. E. Perugini and Misses A. Gambardella adn Jean Grover.
 A shower was given at the Sco- will Girls club on Wednesday eve- ming by Mrs. John Ladden. Those attending were: Mrs. T. Driscoll, Mrs. M. Downey, Mrs. R. Jaminet, Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs. A. Buckley, Mrs. F. Garren, Mrs. B. Began, Mrs. P. Fully. M- J. Curtin, Mrs. T. Murphy, Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. Cronar1. Mrs. R. Sutton, Mrs. P. Donahue, Mrs. J. Carroll, Mrs. P. McKenna, Mrs. J. Lynch, Mrs. Holleran, Mrs. A. Hollywood, Mrs. A. Johnson, Mrs. w. Reilly, Mrs. J. Wallace. Mrs. B. Ladden, Mrs. Sweeney, Mrs. J. Lad- den, Mrs. Mahoney, Mr.. B. Sheehy. Mrs. Tyrell. Mrs. P. Moran. and Misses K. Gilbe- t, A. Buckley of New York, c. Sutton. H. Carroll. Mary and Helen McKenna, M. Ladden, A. Ladden, D. Sweeney, M. Sweeney. H. Laden and c. Ladden.
 The weekly meeting of the Gamma Sigma Tau sorority was held at the home of Miss Dorothy Rosato of Wal. Street Heights. En- tertainment was enjoyed, and re- treatments were served. Those pres ent were: Cary Mangini, Shirley Morse, Mary Cimaglio. Jennie Cina- glio, Marion Rock. Doris Di Lorenzo, Frances Johnson and Dorothy Rosato. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Mary Cimaglio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
DEL GOBBO-BOLOGNA

Rev. Joseph Valdambrini oficiated at pretty wedding this morning at 8:15 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes Church when Miss Ann Bologna, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Rosario Bologna of Fulton Park Avenue was united in marriage to Albert Del Gobbo, son of MT. and Mrs. John DelGobbo of Beech Street. The nup- tial mass which followed was also celebrated by Father Valdambrini.
 Miss Molly Bucci was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were: Miss Sara Bologna, sister of the bride and Miss Mary Onalfo. MT. DelGobbo was attended by Anthony Daloisio as best man and the ushers were: Sando Bologna, brother of the bride, and John DelCioppo.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father, and was attired in 8 gown of white satin fashioned in Princess style and she wore a veil of white tulle falling from a satin coronet trimmed with orange blos- soms. She carried calla lilies tied with a long white ribbon. The frock of the maid of honor was sky
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Anderson n-Olson Nllptials
 WiLl Be Euent OF Today

The Swedish Evangelical Luth- eran Zion church will be the scene of pretty spring nuptial this af- ternoon at 3 o'clock when Miss Ruth Minnie Elizabeth Olson, of Second avenue, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Edward olson of Brook lyn, N. r., will be united in mar riage to Edwin Randolph Anderson, son of MT. and Mrs. Franz Ander- son of May street, Naugatuck. Rev. E. Einar Kron will officiate at the ceremony. While the guests are as- sembling and during the ceremony a program of nuptial music will be rendered by Herbert Bohlin, or- ganist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Weddings
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blue tulle with a lace jacket and her hat was of blue tulle with a crown of maroon flowers. She carried an arm bouquet of red roses and blue bachelor buttons tied with blue rib- bon. The bridesmaids gowns were of pink lace with taffeta jackets and they wore blue tulle hats with crowns of pink roses. Arm bouquets of pink roses and blue bachelor but tons completed their costumes.
 Following the ceremony a recep- ton was held at the Waterbury Women's Club. The couple left on a wedding trip to Buffalo, N. Y. and Boston, Mass. and upon their return will reside at 112 Beech Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
SENIOR 4-HCLUB l TOPRESENT SHOW

Philip M. VonTobel spoke on "Steel. Trails" . description of a recent trip by railroad across-con- tinent, at Q meeting of the Bucks Hill Community club last night. President Roy Ferris, recently i'll, presided.
 Plans were made for the minstrel show to be given by the Senior All girls. Proceeds will be used to send delegates to 8 summer conference at Storrs. Two members of the 4-H Seniors, Ardith Ferris and Alice Egg gleston, demonstrated how to pre- pare a school lunch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Coming Events
APRIL

April 15-Bock beer festival, Concordia hall. April 15-Polish National home dance. Pulaski hall.
 April 15-Seicheprey day dinner. The Elton.
 April 15-Robert Frisco. Irish leader, Wilby auditorium. April 18-Women's club deSserss bridge, Women's club.
 April 19-Civic Orchestra of Wa. terbury concert, Buckingham hall.
 April 19-St. Thomas Girls lub, minstrel, parish hall.
 April 2O-Dr. J. 0. Aub ct med- ical forum. Castle building.
 April 21-DeMolay minstrel show. Temple hall. April 21-High school glee club concert, Women's club. April 21-Sigma Delta Tau din- |ner-dance, Three Cups inn. April 21-Santa Maria circle show, St. Mary's home.
 April 22-Zindah Grotto dance, Chase Country club.
 April 22-St. Georges day pro gram, Christ chapel.
 April 23-Provincia DiFoggia so- ciety's amateur revue at St. JoSeph's hall.
 April 23-Alfieri dramatic club play. Liberty hall.
 April "A = Italian Republican league dinner, The Elton.
 April 27-Waterbury Choristers concert, Wilby auditorium.
 April 2S-Spring festival fair. First Baptist church.
 April 29-Franco-Americ club anniversary dinner, club hall.
 April 30-Waterbury Symphony orchestra at Buckingham hall.
 April 30-State Tuscan circle show, Temple hall.
 ApSil 30-Lithuanian 0. w. Alli- ance "Moteru Sajunga" lodge 43 convention duncheon and social at wAx.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
GIRLS OF TROOP 8
 PLAN HIKE SUNDAY

First Aid. Health and Safety, and International Friendship activities were the features of a meeting os Troop 8, Girl Scouts of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Thursday night in the parish hall. Carmells Codianni and Phyllis Pelosi made their First Aid kits. Twenty-Five girls were present.
 A hike was planned for Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
VON LOTT.SCHRUMM

The wedding of Miss Margaret Eleanor Scllrumm, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Schrumm of West Main street and Henry Stephen VonLott, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis Won Lott of Chipman street will take place at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the First Lutheran church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
ROsATO-DEsJARDN

Miss Annette Mary Desjardin, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Desjardin of Oakville and Salvatore Charles Rosato. son of MT. and Mrs. Pasquale Rosato of Hillcrest avenue were united in marriage this morn- ing at 8 o'clock at St. Mary's Mag dalen's church in Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Trotter of Watertown avenue are spending the weekend in New York city.
 Miss Alice Hotchkiss of East Main street is in New York for the weekend.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Edson of Baldwin street have returned after spending several days with relatives in Paterson, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Osborne have returned to their home on Cooke street after spending a few days in Boston.
 John M. Oonnole of North Main street, Union City, has been enter taining Robert H. Lord Of Boston, q classmate at Holy Gross college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
UNDERWOOD-sYLyESTER

The marriage of Miss Aloha Syl- vester, daughter of Adam Sylvester of Riverside street and Harold Un- derwood of Oakville, son of Mrs. Mary Pitts of Vermont street took place this morning at the rectory of the Blessed Sacrament church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

of four clubs. which should afford discards. cashed the diamond acs and the hand was over.
 Other declarers who won the first heart trick went down at their con- tract. When the club finesse wal taken, East returned a heart. West won, and -wo diamonds completed the four tricks needed f0r the de- fense.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15
NAT PLAYs TENNIs

Nat Pendleton has entered the senior division of the annual Santa Monica novice tennis tournament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

MT. and Mrs. John Kyle and daughter Nave of Beecher avenue have returned from . three weeks visit to Washington. D. 0. Virginia and Alabama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-15

MT. and Mrs. Louis P. Foster of Hill street are spending few days in New York.
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Jobs Daughters

Following the meeting of Bethel
No. 2 on October 13 there will be
q link party Neighborhood night
will be celebrated at 8 o'clock with
the presence of all neighboring
bethels.
The drill team will meet Monday
at Z o'clock, at Brightwood.
The Sports Club is sponsoring a
bowling party on Thursday evening.
All members interested will meet
at 7:30, at the Petworth Bowling
Alleys.
Bethel No. 6 will meet at 1910
Wisconsin avenue NV. After the
meeting there will be nickelodeon
dance to raise funds to pay for
a larger dance later on in the season.
The choir wiA meet at the home
of Zulime Diehl, 4501 Lowell street
NV, on October 10 after school.
Bethel No. 3 will meet October IL.
1t will be Mothers and Dads night,
Two new. members will be initiated:
The drill team elected new officers
on October S. On October 10 the
Bethel will give a roast beef dinner
at the Masonic Temple, Mills and
Rhode Island avenues NE, from
5 tot.
Evening star., 1939-10-08

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arrange spell which definition
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of the eighteen ~
list below be exhibited the Twentieth
Washington October 81 g. 1899
sixth auspices
Washington Trade Association
operation Star, is conducting this contest.
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studied
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Solve each puzzle October 1899
than all Of the solutions with Of
not Why Automobile Show Should
Held in Washingon Washington Autonotve Trade
sociaton, NV, Washington D. c.
puzzles but compulsory
words will not be given
published eligible
employees Of the Washington Auoodve
Trade Association.
Washington Trade Association. whose
Anal will judges and based neat
solutions submitted well
Automobile will award prizes oang
Automobile follows First prize $50
third $40
tickets fourth IS and tickets 10 prizes Of 81 each and tickets
Of tickets EACH OF ties duplicate prizes Will De
awarded
Automobile Show Section Of The
October Questions should be addressed Wash
ngton Automotve Trade Association 1877 NW Washington
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Schedules Approved
For 155th ARTILLERY
Brigade Officers
Seven Service Schools
Will Be Available
During Yeur

Two schedules were approved last
week for District officers Of the l55th
Field Artillery Brigade, one con-
sisting Of eight conferences for staff
officers Of that brigade, while the .
second schedule Is that of the reg
ular conferences. The staff con-
ferences will be attended by the
field officers of the Washington
area. They will also participate In
the regular program of conferences.
Col. Leroy w. Heron, command
ing oficer of the 313th Field Ar
tillery, inaugurated tn 1939-40 In
active duty conference schedule Of
the 155th Brigade October 4, when
he reviewed the summer training
and maneuvers, assisted by Col. ].
G. Burr.
The remainder of the schedule
follows: october 10, European war,
1889; November l, communications
Fort Myer, Va; November IS and
December 6, conduct of fire at Fort
Myer; December 20, European war;
January 3 and II, duties of the
AACiu al tillCly UdlIdlUu SIdQ, rep
ruary and 81, map problem and
tactical employment of a field ar
tillery battalion (75 NM, motor
ized); March and 20, duties of
the field artillery regimental staff:
April 3 and II, conduct of fire at
Fort Myer, and May l and IS, map
problems for field artillery regi-
ment Cts NM, motorized. The
concluding conference of the regu.
lar schedule will be held on June 5,
the subject of which will be deter
mined later.
A lecture on the new streamlined
division, including its organization
and tactics, will inaugurate the staff
conference beginning October IL.
The remainder of the schedule fol-
lows: November 8, marches and tao
tics of the infantry division: De-
cember 13 and January 10, offensive
tactics of the infantry division;
February IA and March 13, defensive
tactics of the infantry division;
April 10. organization and tactical
employment of the cavalry division,
and May 8, employment of anti
aircraft and anti-tank units.
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Order Of Odd Fellows

Columbia Encampment will meet
October II at the I. o. o. F. Temple,
S. c. Pomeroy, chief patriarch. pre-
siding. This encampment will at
tend the visitation of Marley En-
campment on October 9, when
Thomas Morton, grand patriarch of
Virginia, will make his official visit.
The Royal Purple Degree will be
conferred on class of candidates
from Warrenton and other Vir-
ginia towns. Eight candidates will
be from Washington, D. c. The
meeting will be held at ZIG North
Columbus street, Alexandria, Va.
Entertainment and refreshments.
The Boosters Club of Capitol
Heights and Columbian Encamp-
ment will hold an oyster roast Oc-
tober Is at McClure's Cottage, Back
Bay Beach, Md.
Magenenu Encampment meets the
second and fourth Tuesday of each
month. Chief Patriarch Clayton A.
Bean and Scribe Roscoe Jenkins are
organizing a degree team.
Columbia Lodge will meet Thurs
day. 8 pm, William F. Zimmerman,
noble grand, presiding. This lodge
will hold its annual visitation Octo-
Der 26, when Grand Master Hiram
E. johnson will make his official
visit
Canton Washington P. M. met last
night in the I. O. o. F. Temple,
Capt. Fay F. Hunter presiding. On
September 80 members of the La
dies Auxiliary visited the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Spillman, Fairfax Sta
ton. Va. A weiner roast and re-
freshments were held.
On October l the canton and the
Ladies Auxiliary visited the I. O.
o. F. Home for Widows and Orphans
ct Frederick, Md.
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Y. N. G. A. Notes

The Central Y. M. c. A. has
scheduled the following events for
the week:
Today-Closing sessions of the
keymens conference of the depart
ment of physical education are
being held at Holiday House from
9 am. to 4 pm. Meeting of the
Older Boys Conference Planning
Committee, $3.50 pm.
NATURALIZATION of officers by
the Dormitory Council, 9 pm.
Tuesday-7:30 pm. Night Bible
Glass, the Rev. Arthur P. Wilson,
leader.
Wednesdays pm. founders day
celebration and opening night Of
the membership campaign; pm.
meeting of the Y. M. c. A. Glee
Club; 8 pm, public speaking group.
Thursday-9:30 pm, Town Hall
of the Air.
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Order of De MoIuy

Installation of the Robert lie
Bruce Chapter officers was held Fri.
day in the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
Achille Burknn Is master counselor;
Herrone BARLEY, senior counselor,
and Harry Klotz. junior counselor.
A dance followed the meeting.
Awards will be given several Of
the members at a special meeting
on October 13. Those receiving the
Chevalier Degree, conferred by
Dad" Ralph H. Gauker are Larry
Thurston and William Goodman,
past master counselors, and Bob
Morris, former master counselor.
Others received bars for performing
in athletics, dramatics and patrol
drill.
Larry Thurston was installed as
captain of the drill team. He ex-
poets to enter the patrol in several
competitions during the coming
year.
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Washington Lodge
Tolnduct Class

Under the direction of Harold T
Pease, exalted ruler, the first class
OF candidates of the fall and winter
season will be inducted into Wash
ington Lodge on October II at 7:30
pm. This class will be known as the
Gustave w. Brahler Class, and will
include John o. Rayer, Beverly
Brookdorf, James L. Connor, Frank
T. Fuller, John R. Hartnett, C. W..
j. Havlena. Bernard L. Henley, Max
Holtzman, Murrell B. Leach, Claude
S. Martin. Hugh T. Ross, Walter v.
Smith, Lewis F. Streiter, Irving L.
Wineor, Claiborne S. Woods.
On october 81 the Entertainment
Committee will conduct a Halloween
party at the Elks Club under the
leadership of John D. Powers, chair
man. A buffet supper, dancing and
entertainment will round out the
evening.
The Annapolis Club of Washing
ton Lodge has elected the follow
ing officers to- arrange for the An
napolis convention boat trip during
the Tri-State Association meeting
next summer: Fred Berger, chair
man: William S. Shelby, financial
secretary: Leonard L. Pearce, re-
cording secretary.
The Dance Committee has COM
pleted all plans for the annual char
ity ball November % at the May
flower Hotel.
The first regional meeting of the
Maryland, Delaware and District of
Columbia State Association will be
held at Wilmington, Del, on October
IS. E. Lester Mobley of Hagers-
town, district deputy, will be one of
the principal speakers.
The Washington Elks Bowling
League will meet an all star team
from Hagerstown Lodge here on
October %. At the conclusion OF
the match. the Hagerstown Elks and
their ladies will be entertained with
a dinner and dance at the club.
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Knights Of Columbus
Will Stage Parade
On Thursday
Leohy Will Give Talk
And CurIin Will
Broadcast

The annual observance of Colum-
bus Day by the Knights of Columbus
will take place Thursday with a
parade. which will leave the Knights
Of Columbus Club, Tenth and K
streets NV, at 7:30 pm, and ter
inmate at the Columbus Memorial
Fountain in Union Station Plaza.
The route will be south on Tenth
street to H street, east on H street,
past the Elks' Club into Massachu-
sets avenue, then to Union Station
Plaza. At the Elks' Club the pa
rade will be reviewed by a large
delegation.
State Deputy Col Thomas F. Car
lin will place wreath at the Co.
lumbus Statue. He will represent
Supreme Knight Francis P. Mat
Evening star., 1939-10-08
Benefit Minstrel Show
Set at Pythian Temple

The State Council Board of the
Daughters of America and the Ju-
nior Order of United American Me-
chanics will give minstrel show at
Pythian Temple December 2 for the
benefit of the Junior o. U. A. M.
homes at Tiffin, Ohio, and Lexing-
ton, N. c.
Unity Council received applica-
tions for membership of Effie Lunce-
ford. Mrs. Olive Edwards and Ar
line B. Dean.
Fidelity Council convened, with
the councillor, Mrs. Sarah Cava-
naugh, presiding. The application
for membership of Miss Maxine Ell
lott was received. Deputy Pearl
Torney presented membership pins
to the Misses Elena and Elizabeth
Bunch.
Independent Council announces
birthday night tomorrow night at
808 street NV. Past State Coun-
cilor Mrs. Mamie c. Howell pre-
sented her credentials as deputy
state councillor. She was omcially
received by the councillor, Mrs. Clara
E. Hinson. The degrees were con-
ferred on Mrs. Marjorie Lee Black.
There was an application received
for membership of Mrs. Elaine l..
Deane.
Virginia Dare Council was OH
cially visited by the state officers.
The next meeting is October IL.
Tribute was paid to the retiring
deputy, Mrs. Florence Hawley.
Pride of Washington Council held
homecoming in honor of Mrs.
Ruth M. Warren, junior past state
councillor, and gave reception In
honor of the return of their deputy,
Mr.. Margaret A. Halfpap of Betsy
Ross Council; also celebrated the
8th anniversary with party.
There will be a meeting Of the
Deputies Association October 16 at
8 pm. at 808 I street NV.