The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-13


 The Ladies' Aid Society of St. Michael's Church held a card party Friday afternoon in the Parish hall. Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, was chairlady, assisted by Mrs. James McAree and Mrs. John Brenneis.
 The weather on Friday was most unpleasant, and the going extreme ly dangerous, because of the ice which covered the streets and side walks, however the following ladies braved the elements, and attended the party; Mrs. L.. Davis, Mrs. O,Reilly, Mrs. Harry Fox, of Oak vile; Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs. Patrick F.. Shea, Mrs. George Goggin, Mrs. Mrs. Francis Whalen, Mrs. James German, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. Charles Dit trich, Mrs. William Heaney, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, Mrs. Leroy Cook, Mrs. John Hum phrey, Mrs. George Graham, Mrs. Leonard Gaugler, Mrs. John Bren- neis, Mrs. Peter Quito, Mrs. J. Gib- bons, Miss Josephine McMahon and Miss Josephine LaChance. Another card party will be held next Friday afternoon, in the parish hall.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of Grace Methodist Church will hold valen- tine social tomorrow afternoon in the church parlors, at 2:3O o'clock, when all members are requested to bring valentine. A special entertainment will be planned for the afternoon.
 Mrs. Dadario Resigns
 A regular monthly meeting of the Casper s. Davis, American Legion Auxiliary was held Friday night, at Fraternity Hall, with Mrs. Frank Carney, presiding. Reports were giv- en of the recent tri pto Newington. in connection with the annual cig- aret donation from the local unit, also the card party given at the home of Mrs. Helen DiBlasi and the recent food sale, both of which were very successful. It was with regrets that the auxiliary received the resignation of Mrs. Kathryn Dadario, as treasurer. Mrs. Hazel Rogers was elected to take Mrs. Dadario's place.
 It was voted to send the president and secretary to the National De- fence Conference, to be held in New Haven, at the Hotel Taft, on Sat- urday, February 18th. The luncheon will be served at o'clock, and one of the features of the conference will be the presence of the National vice president.
 Discussion also took place con- corning a puppet show to be held on some Saturday afternoon, with in the near future, at Fraternity Hall.
 Mrs. Carney, requests all auxiliary members to keep the date of Feb ruary 22nd, open, when there will be National Defense meeting. Complete details will be given out later.
 A social hour followed the meet ing on Friday night, at which time luncheon was served.
 The condition of John McMahon of Yale street, who has been criti- cally i'll win double pneumonia dur ing the past week, is showing a marked improvement.
 Out of town visitors at the home of MT. and Mrs. Ackland Wright, of Thomaston avenue Sunday were, MT. and Mrs. Theodore Markham, Mrs. Markham's sister, Ledia, also MT. and Mrs. Earl Erikson. Velma, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wright, was home over the weekend, from West Hartford, where she is attend ing school.
 Tourney Tonight
 A checker tournament will be held tonight at 8 o'clock, at the regular meeting of the Holy Name society of St. Michael's Church, in the par ishhall, when Patrick F. Shea, presi- dent will be in charge, and Martin O'Brien, checker champion of Wa terbury will be present, and play l2 games of checkers with l2 different opponents at the same time. The checker match is open to anyone in Waterville.