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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
. MeKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ

BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Amerlca's Card Authority

This year the world and national championship at Asbury Park. N. J., produced many new champions whose names have never before ap- peared as national winners. In this series W articles I would like to introd D to you the new world and national champions of bridge.
 The first event decided was the mems pair championship, which was won by M. D. (Jimmies) Maier and Robert A. McPherran of New York. Maier iS . member Of The Four Aces. and one Of the most popular bridge players in the country, with q personality SO pleasing that even is you lose to him, you don't seem to mind it. Jimlnle has long been recognized e one Of the efaatest card play. CTS ln tho world, Today's hand glves . little example Of hls neat play.
 Maior sat West. On tho opening spade lead he played the eIeht' spot from dummy, killing eollb's Iaek with his ace, ilo led a small diamond, Nolth son Wlih ihe eeo aDd Ied another 1paae, which hnler ven With tho klns,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Miss Rita En1ons Becomes Bride OF Ed1uard I. Wedge

The bride had as her maid of honor and only attendant her cou- sin Miss Mae Egan of Southington, and MT. Wedge had as his best man, Raymond Emons, brother of the bride.
 The bride was becomingly attired in 8 white faille taffeta gown styled with sweetheart neckline, short puff fed sleeves and bouffant skirt. Her hip length veil fell from crown of orange blossoms and she carried her mothers bridal prayerbook, marked with an orchid from which fell a shower of white steponatis. The maid of honor wore a delphinum blue faille taffeta gown styled also with sweetheart neckline and short puffed sleeves. Her matching blue velvet turban had shoulder length veil, and she carried Colonial bou- quet of old fashioned flowers.
 The brides mother wore a navy blue chiffon dress in redingote style with matching accessories and wore a corsage of orchids. The groom,s mother was attired in navy blue print dress with matching access sories and also wore corsage Of orchids.
 After the ceremnoy a reception for the families and friends was held at the home of the bride. Out of town guests were in attendance from Southington, Ansonia, Torrington and Hoboken, New Jersey. The bride and groom left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing a black and soldier blue crepe dress, black wool coat and matching access sories. Upon their return they will reside at 25O5 East Main Street.
 After the meeting of the Sher- wood Circle of the Ancient Order of Foresters on Monday evening Mrs. Elizabeth MacLean was surprised by the members with birthday party Those present were: Mrs. Sarah Aitcheson, Mrs. Elizabeth Baker Mrs. Agnes Berry, Mrs. Elizabeth Carew, Mrs. Mary Carew, Mrs. Els peth Gray, Mrs. Agnes Hay, Mrs Mary Hill, Mrs. Marjorie Holden Mrs. Mary James, Mrs. Elizabeth MacLean, Mrs. Agnes Peden, Mrs Jean Schaff, Mrs. Sadie Shanaghan Mrs. Gertrude Wunsch, Miss Ruth Davie, Miss Marion Hunter, Miss Eva MacLean and Miss Gretta Win quist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Couple Honored At
 Party By Choir


 The Ste. Anne's Choral Society gave a party in honor of Miss Eve lyn Belanger of Hartford and J, Victor Gagnon in honor of their marriage which will take place in Hartford, Saturday, September 28. The couple were presented with an electric broiler. The toastmaster was Philip vachon, president of the choir. A supper was served.
 Those attending: The Misses Eve lyn, Annette, Emily and Beatrice Belanger and their mother, Mrs. Emil Belanger of Hartford. Miss Marie Morrot, Miss Marie Gervais, MT. and Mrs. Cleo Bouchard and son, Cleo, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Joseph Perreault, MT. and Mrs. Roland Derosches, Mrs. Alma Bredow, Miss Helen Bredow, Lillian Bredow, Miss R. Lamontagne, Philip Vachon, Mrs. A. Veillette, MT. and Mrs. Henry Pageot and son. Armand, MT, and Mrs. Maurice Rousseau, Mrs. Walter Vallerand, MT. and Mrs Harvey J. Pelletier, MT. and Mrs Wilfred Lacourse, Joe Caron, MT. and Mrs. Bisette, Miss Eva Adams and J. Victor Gagnon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Personal
LocaI Girls Commence Studies At St. Elizabeth s

the College of Saint Elizabeth this term are: the Misses Rosemary Bolan, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. George E. Bolan, of Easton avenue; Marjorie DiPietro, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph A. DiPietro, of Wildemere avenue; Mary Donnelly, daughter of Terrence J. Donnelly, of Beacon street; Katherine Griffin, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James B: Griffin, of Fox street; and Margaret Sheehy, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Sheehy, of Edwin avenue. With the exception of Miss Fleming and Miss Sheehy, all have regis tered for a regular liberal arts course leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree.
 Miss Fleming and Miss Sheehy are registered in the Home Economies department. Additions to the per- sonnel and equipment of this de- partment were made again this year because of the continued in- crease in the registration for the homemaking and dietetics courses. Nevin Hall, student practice house, was formally opened this week for the first period of student man. agement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Miss Sally Austin Is
 Rendered SholDers

Miss Sally Austin was hostess at a greenback shower given in honor of her sister, Annabelle Austin at her home recently. Those attending were: Sally Austin, Helen Austin Betty O'Dea, Josephine Callahan. K a h CT inc Shea, Julia Byrne Eleanor Evans, Maurine Fitzpatrick, Marie Schmed, Clara Schmed, Mrs. Ann Costantino, Mrs. Bertha Hayes, Mrs. Ruth Mitchell, Mrs. Francis Brady, Mrs. Minna Groat, Mrs. Jo- sephine Schmed, Mrs. John Rowe Mrs. Angelina Petrilcci, Mrs. Will liam Davis, Mrs. Albert Clarke, Mrs Mary Valerie, Mrs. Arthur Austin Mrs. James O'Neill, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, Mrs. Strenly, Mrs. Milton Cooke and Mrs. Carroll.
 Miss Mary Wallace was hostess at a currency shower given recently in honor of Miss Irene Vezina, whose marriage to John Wallace takes place on October 19 at St. Ann's church at o'clock.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Amanda Vezina, Mrs Rowland Chevrette, Mrs. Arthur Vezina, Mrs. Michael Wallace, Mrs. Patrick Wal lace, Mrs. Patrick Flaherty, Mrs. Jeremiah Wallace, Mrs. Michael Lawlor, Mrs. Martin Flaherty, Mrs. John Mulhern, Mrs. Earl Lewis, Mrs. James Mccarthy, Mrs. Edward Harvey, Hrs. Albert St.. Hilaire, Mrs. John Kersin, Mrs. Michael Wallace, Mrs. Hannah Lynch, Mrs. Frederick Charest, Mrs. Laurence Murphy.
 Mrs. Matthew Kane, Mrs. Dennis Sullivan, Mrs. Patrick Murphy, Mrs. Patrick Leary, Mrs. Maurice Carey, Mrs. Maurice Kelly, Mrs. Thomas Casey, Mrs. Michael Goggins, Mrs. John Crowley, Mrs. Patrick Illus sey, Mrs. Alice Fitzgerald, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Daniel Sugrue, Mrs. Robert Cosgriff, Mrs. Leo Kiernan, Mrs. Matthew Gaffney, Mrs. Clarence Bowen, Mrs. R. Cruess, Mrs. Michael Hallinan, Mrs. H. White, Mrs. F. Coakley, Mrs. J. O'Connell, Mrs. Patrick Green, Mrs. Helen Fitzgerald, Mrs. John Stack, Mrs. Della Millerick and Misses Mary F1aherty.
 Patricia Wallace, Anna Flaherty Helen Flaherty, Catherine Flaherty,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES E
Coronas Club To Hold Gard Party

Tuesday evening, October 29 has been chosen as the date for the fashion show and bridge sponsored by the Coronas club at the Hotel Elton.
 Mrs. Michael Ciano, president, held a meeting of the board of di- rectors at her home recently and named the committee which will plan the event. A display of fall and winter fashions will be the fea- ture of the evening.
 Proceeds will be used to help meet the expenses of the club in sub- scribing to all local welfare boards which include the Italian aid com- nlittee.
 Complete details will be arranged by the committee which consists of Misses Candida Mazzarella, Joseph inc Menotti, Rachel Pope, Rose Cap pelletti, Antoinette Ciminera, Rose DiPietro and Mrs. Henry Minicucci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Ss. Peter and Paul Church was the scene of very pretty fall wed- ding this morning at nine o'clock when Miss Rita Emons, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Homer L. Emons of Fairlawn Ave, became the bride of Edward T. Wedge, son of MT. and Mrs. H. c. Wedge of East Main street. The couple were united in marriage by Reverend Michael Keat- ing pastor of the church. During the nuptial mass which followed "Panis Angelicus' and Ave Marie" were rendered by Mrs. Susan Drufa as soloist. The altar was decorated with bronze and yellow chrysanthe- mumS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Regime LaChance
 Is ShouUer Guest

Mrs. Guy Violete of South Main street was hostess at a greenback and miscellaneous shower given in honor of her daughter, Regina La- Chance recently.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Mar garet Capano, Mrs. P. Tartaglio, Mrs. A. LaFrance, Mrs. Doris Kelly, Mrs. A. Tetraul, Mrs. Modesto Le- Bel, Mrs. Maurice R. Carey, Mrs. Rachel Deschenes, Mrs. Cecile Belle fleur, Mrs. ,Addie Leblanc, Mrs. Charles Chase, Mrs. Fred Violette, Mrs. Greta Bisaillon, Mrs. Blanche Vallerand, Mrs. Anna Cyr, Mrs. Ath- erto Delerieleus, Mrs. Simone Mar tin, Mrs. Nina Nadeau, Mrs. Vivian Lutkus, Mrs. w. Ford, Mrs. Lena Watson, Mrs. Lionel Clarette, Mrs. Alice Breau.
 Mrs. Esther Braman, Mrs. Doris Collins, Mrs. Blanche Robinson, Mrs. William Aubin, Mrs. Claire Picard, Cecile Picard, Mrs. Augusctine Gill bert, Mrs. Margaret Daversa, Mrs Joseph Blanchette, Mrs. Edmond Michaud, Mrs. Sulvio Dupius, Ms Yvonne Ayotte, Mrs. Robert Thi- beault, Mrs. George Caron, Mrs Rose Montambault, Mrs. Azilda St Armours of Stamford, Mrs. Yvonne Corriveau of Van Buren, Me, I'm elda Madoux, Berrie Demers, anc Mrs. Arthur Ayote of Stamford Misses Eldridge and Marie Tartaglia Rose Valerand, Rita Gilbert, Nitric Tetrault, Eva Michaud, Evelyn Cyr Aurore Massicotte, Jeanne Paulin Georgette LaBonne, Germaine Car. on, Alice Veillette, Theresa Hebert Louise Pauloski, Mary Degnan, Idt Leblanc, Betty Beaulieu, Edns Brousseau, Marie H. Leblanc ant Cecile Leblanc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Sorority Elects NelD
 Slate Of Officers

Miss Dorothy Rosato of Wall street was hostess at the weekly meeting of the Gamma Sigma Tau Sorority recently. Following the business meeting elections were held.
 Miss Doris DiLorenzo was elected president, Miss Shirley Morse, treas urer and Miss Thelma Barone, so- cial chairlady.
 Refreshments were served.
 Those attending were: Mary and Julia Cimaglio, Shirley Morse, Flor ence Pawloski, Thelma Barone Doris DiLorenzo and Dorothy Rosato
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Thelma Barone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Two "granddaughters" of the Col-i lege of Saint Elizabeth are listed among the eight Waterbury students who have been matriculated as fresh- men there this year. They are: Miss Polly Fleming, daughter of MT, and Mrs. Thomas J. Fleming, of Calumet street, and Miss Mary Jane Hayes. daughter of MT. and Mrs. David F. Hayes, of Willow street. They bring the total of daughters of alumnae now in attendance at the college to thirteen. Miss Alice c. Hutchinson, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John M. Hutchinson. of Ram dolph avenue, is the sister of Miss Mary G. Hutchinson, senior at Saint Elizabeth.
 The other local girls who entered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Mary K. PLunkett
 Is SholUer Guest

Miss Mary R. Buckley was teno- cred party recently at the home of Mrs. Frank Sutton by Miss Julia Plunkett. The honored guest was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. A mock marriage was per- formed by Miss Eileen Olsen, Julia Plunkett and Mrs. Agnes Kerwin.
 The guests included: Mrs. Paul Daniels, Mrs. Anna Buckley, Mrs. Catherine Renna, Mrs. Frank Gar ren, Mrs. Agnes Kerwin, Mrs. Frank Sutton, Mrs. B. Dezinno, Mrs. Fran ces Muckle, Margaret Sugrue, Eileen Olsen, Amy Lawson, Catherine Verzier, Julia Plunkett and Mary R. Buckley
 Galilee Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem sponsored successful card party last evening at Temple hall.
 The committee in charge included:
 Mrs. Seth Bailey and Mrs. Clay san ODell, co-chairmen; Mrs. Felix Dodeck, Mrs. Elizabeth Hulsart, Mrs. John Gresswell, Mrs. John Boyd ana MrS. Halpn Harvey.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Claude Phillips, Mrs. Alfred Heusel, Mrs. Alfred Hurlbut, Mrs. Clayton Bowen, MT. and Mrs. G. H. Ander- son, Mrs. w. F. Messinger, Mrs. H. Harrison Cook, Mrs. William J. Foley, Mrs. Carl Loether, Mrs. James Sincaster, Mrs. H. Laudemann, Mrs. Ethel Leece, Mrs. Silas Holland, Mrs. Edwin Pierce, Miss Emma Louns- bury, Mrs. Louis Wenzel, Mrs. Ed ward Mraz, Mrs. Joseph Neill, Mrs. Clifford Prescott, Mrs. G. Rudder, Mrs. E. M Canfgield, Mrs. O. A. Squires, Mrs. w. P. Mercy, Mrs. Ho- mer c. Senior, Mrs. E. M. Cookson, Mrs. L. E. Totten, Mrs. E. F. Bartsch, Mrs. William Lasher, Mrs. A. J. Allison, Mrs. J. B. Guthrie, Mrs. George Muller, Mrs. Fred Bailey Mrs. H. R. Logan, Mrs. Stephen J. Metcalfe, Mrs. Arnold J. Monroe, Mrs. Orla A. Randall, Mrs. Leslie w. Young, Mrs. Jennie Blanchard, Mrs. Ella Logan, Mrs. J. w. Slater, Mrs. Harold J. Slator, Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mrs. Lillian Kildman, MT. and Mrs. Arthur w. Nichols, Mrs. Ivan Boyd, Mrs. F. c. Beesley, MT. and Mrs. H. L. Bassett, Mrs. F. B. Armstrong, Mrs. Jesse Palen.
 Also, Mrs. B. H. c. Riefe, Mrs. G. Leroy Maltby, Mrs. William Knapp, Mrs. Clifford Kelsey, Mrs. William Russell, Mrs. Harry Sander son, MT. and Mrs. William Mordo, Mrs. John Gresswell, Mrs. Felix Ro- deck, Mrs. Ava Coolidge, Mrs. AL fred Murtagh, Mrs. H. L. Woodcock, Miss Theresa Heilbut, Mrs. H. P. Jubelt, Mrs. H. J. Garrity, Mrs. C.. Roland, Mrs. R. Hauk, Mrs. Robert Jillson, Mrs. Wallace Clark, Mrs. Ed ward Wells, Mrs. Herbert G. Taylor, Mrs. George Lasky, Mrs. w. J. Roach, Mrs. Wendell L. Cross, Mrs. A. Hengeveld, Miss Rachel Henge- weld, Mrs. Daniel G. Taylor, Mrs. Frederick c. Margraff, MT. and Mrs. Allen Upton, Mrs. Clayson ODell, Mrs. Albert Bronsky, Mrs. Joseph Christian, Mrs. J. R. Bendler, Nellie Bendler, Mrs. Edward L. Wall, Mrs. Thom w. Corby, Miss Mae Ursula Maloney, Miss Dorothy Jane Mall oney, Mrs. Charles Book, Sr., Mrs. Starr Oldershaw, Mrs. G. w. Holi- han, Mrs. George Mora, Mrs. Harry Lucas, Mrs. John Bunting, Mrs. Will liam Albon, Mrs. William Bower, Mrs. Charles Elwell, Mrs. Fenton Niver, Mrs. Harold Hosking and Mrs. Marshall Gibbs.
 Donald OLeary of East Main street has returned to Fordham uni
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Miss Mary Mancini
 Is Rendered ShouUer

Miss Mary Mancini was guest of honor at a hosiery shower given by Mrs. Joseph Fabiano and Miss Mary Minerviri.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Jos eph Fabiano, Mrs. Mary Travisano Caroline Mentucci, Jean Angeloni Josephine Pesce, Mrs. John Pesce Mrs. Phillip Maiorano, Marie Major ano, Connie Rinaldi, Ann David, Helen David, Mrs. Mary Mayo, Mrs Charles DePalma, Mrs. Lillian Rosa and Miss Tillie Polci.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
College or St. Elizabeth ALun1nae Plans Activities

The first fall meeting of the Waterbury Chapter of the College of Saint Elizabeth took place last night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire. Miss Lucy Bowes, president, presided at a meeting following dinner. Several activities were planned for the fall and early winter. These will include a rummage sale to be held shortly,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Tuesday evening session of the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: Herman Rehm and Ivan Coul- ter, 1401z; Mrs. Frederick Bell and Mrs. George Russell, 1331s; and East and West, Raymond Phaneuf and D. F. O'Connor, 14Oh; and Helen OMeara and Eva Johnson, 1281z.
 The standing to date is as follows: Dunphy- Russell, PTS; Phaneuf- O'Connor. 265; Rehm- Shaw, 246, and Greenblatt- Grasso, 245.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

A spade was won lH dummy and lhe klng Of hearts played, When South played low, MRiar dlteaFds ed the four ef clubs You can sec now that regardless ef Whal North returned, MaieT could leao elilv . club, . diamoad and e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Weddings
Personal

Among the new cadets entering Peekslxill Military Academy, Peek skill, New York, is Walter Jarvis, 116 RoSeland avenue. The academy opened for it's 10Sth year on Sep- tember 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25
Recent Bride Is
 Rendered. ShoUer

Mrs. Frederick Rappelt of West Farm street was hostess recently at a miscellaneous shower at her home in honor of Mrs. Frederick Rappelt, Jr, the former Harriet Leahy.
 Guests attending were: Mrs. Pat rick Leary, Mrs. John Griffin, Mrs. Joseph Evans, Mrs. J. Joyce, Mrs. Charles Wiehn, Mrs. George Fris- bic, S., Mrs. M. Horan, Mrs. Jo- seph Gonya, Mrs. Lester Brodeur. Mrs. M. Coughlin, Mrs. John Mar tinson, Mrs. James Keane, Mrs. Martin Cream, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Penfield MacDonouogh, Miss Chris tine Brennan, Mrs. Matthew Touhy Mrs. David Lepper, Mrs. Edward L. Siebert, Mrs. John Scieffer, Mrs John Scieffer, Jr, Mrs Gertrude Rely, Mrs. Frederick Scott, Mrs. William Gibbons, Mrs. James White, Mrs. Robert Scalley, Mrs. Leslie Par tiss, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. Anna Herb, Mrs. Bernard Rielly, Mrs. Bernard OLoughlin, Mrs. Rose Marazano, Mrs. Frank Walters, Mrs. Louise T-avisano, Mrs. Thi- bodeau, Mrs. Michael Grout, Mrs. John Langley. Mrs. Alice Keeley Mrs. George Paige, Mrs. John Leahy Mrs. Frederick Rappelt, Mrs. Fred erick Rappelt, Jr., and he Misses Evelyn Paige, Lorraine Leahy, Dor othea Herb. Clara Brown, Irene Hayes, Bella Farrell, Anne Rappelt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

During 1888, approximately 3.000,- 900 photograph records were sold monthly in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Donald OLeary of East Main street has returned to Fordham uni verSity to resume his studies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Joseph z. Cappalletti, son of Mrs. Michael Cappalletti of Chase Park way has left to enter the freshman class at Providence College, Provi- dence, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

MT. and Mrs. Philo Lee and son, George, of Greenbow avenue, have returned after spending some time in Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Lady McAlpine lodge, 70, Daugh- ters of Scotia. win meet Friday evening at o'clock. The regular meeting of the group is scheduled for o'clock at Mechapics Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Miss Jane R. Gayer of Prospect, who is to be married on October II to Edward Lawton Little was the guest of honor at shower at the Hotel Elton last night. Those at tending were: Mrs. Helen s. Dono- van, Mrs. Jeannette T. Dunn, Mrs. Rita D. Kelly, Mrs. Mary L. Cor man, the Misses Mary L. Donnelly, Mae. Moran, Mary Valukas. Rena Garbarino, Sally O'Brien, Ann Her man, Joan Littlejohn, Angeline E. Carissimi, Miss Mary K. Carroll and Miss Josephine Culleton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Winona Rebekah lodge, No. 8. will meet this evening at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Hilda Roseyear presid- ing. Moving pictures will be en- joyed and refreshments will be served. An invitation has been re- ceived by the lodge to attend Neigh bors Night in Cheshire tomorrow evening. Transportation is in charge of Miss Mary Weidemann and all members wishing to go by bus are requested to contact the transpor- tation chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Mrs. Susan Leeney of Cassidy avenue is convaleScing at New Ha- ven Hospital following an opera ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-25

Mary Flahe-ty, Peggy Flaherty, Elizabeth Sheehan, Anna Lawlor, Nora Carey, Mary Sullivan, Helen Murphy, Mary McKenna, Christine OConnor Margaret Murphy, Chris tine Class, Mae Flaherty, Anna Mo- Carthy and Mary Wallace.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-16
Better Homes Campaign win
continue With Many Exhibits

The Wilmington Better Hon,os
campaign, a part of the national nro
gram, will continue this week with
a number of exhibits under the s,o
gan, "Evey home substantial. ado
quate, and aesthetic"
At the Museum of Art. pictures
suitable for the average home. with
various styles of furniture. will ha
shown by Miss Ethel Williams Tbo,s
pictures will be on display for a
week. -
This afternoon from 4 to 6. mem.
bers of the New Hanover HIGH
school economics class will hold
open house and demonstrate WAYS
of entertaining. Miss Magdalvn
Davis, head Of the department will
supervise the program.
during the week, work on the
Hewett home, at 7O9 Wooster street
will continue. This house is being
remodeled by the members Of the
high school vocational arts DEPART
ment, boys and girls of the NYA.
and others, with the assistance of
local churches and merchants. The
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-16
COLUMBUS SCHOOL
FINALS STARTED
Harry B. Caldwell, DIR. Proc.
tor, Judge Burney, Others
Speak This Week

WHITEVILLE, April 15.-The
Columbus county school fin Is,
which got underway in mo It Of the
schools during the weekend, will
during the next week, bring to the
speaking platform some of the most
outstanding speakers in the state.
Yesterday baccalaureate sermons
wer" preached in several of the
schools. The Rev. A. J. Smith, of
Goldsboro, was heard at Fair Bluff,
Dr.. K. J. Foreman, of Davidson
college, was at Chadbourn; Rev.
Sanky Lee Blanton, of Wilmington,
al Evergreen; the Rev. ]. P. Gull.
ley of NJ Olive at Tabor City; the
Rev. ]. F. Herbert, of Wilmington,
at Evergreen the Rev. C. F. Bean,
of Acme, at Acme-Delco.
The latter part of this week, be-
ginning Thursday night, the COM
mencement speakers will be: Harry
B. Caldwell, Master of the N. c.
Grange at FairBluff on Thursday
night; on Friday evening. Or. A. M.
Proctor, of the Duke faculty, at
Evergreen; Commander June II.
Rose of the N. c. American Legion,
a. Chadbourn; Judge J. ]. Burney,
of Wilmington, at Acm -Delco; J.
NJ. Br> ughton, of Raleigh, at Cerro
Gordo; and on Monday evening, II.
E. Stacy, of Lumberton, at White
vile.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-16
HIGHWAY DEATHS
DECREASE IN N. c.
Ronald Hocutt Reports TotaI
Of As Is Lowest For Any
March Since 1882

RALEIGH, April 15.-tR-Tiigh-
way fatalities in North Carollna
last month dropped to As, compared
with 60 in March, 1889, Ronald Ho-
cult, director of the highway safety
division, announced today.
Il hope" said Hocutt, that this
means North Carolina drivers and
pedestrians are becoming more safe'
ty-conscious-and not just luckler.'
The total was the lowest for any
March since 1882.
Eleven of the fatalities we're in
cities, with two each in Charlotte
and Greensboro and one each in
Wilson, Townsville, Winston-Sa.
lem, Fayetteville, Burlington, vii
mington, and Washington.
Guilford and Cumberland counties
had the worst records in the state
last month, Hocutt said, with foul
fatalities each. wayne and Wilson
had three each, and Alamanee, Da
wilson, Mcdowell, M~ecklenburg
Rockingham, surry, Union, anG
Yadkin each had two. Sixty-three
of the 100 counties in the state re
ported no fatalities last month
Forty counties have had no high
way fatalities so far this year.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-16
British Fishermen's
Pay Boosted By War

NEW YORK, April 15.-R-
Britain's fishermen are living like
kings because the hazards of their
trade have boosted their wages, Err
land Echlin, CHS correspondent,
said in O. broadcast from London to-
day.
Ordinary fishermen, wiling to
risk the dangers of mines, warships,
submarines and bombing planes,
are getting around $500 a week,
Echlin said. Owners get six times
that for their boats, and fishermen,
who customarily exc out a bare liv-
ing. are now making 100000 for the
16 weeks season, he added.
And so, Echlin explained, they
are refurnishing their homes. hold
ing champagne weddings and buy
ing expensive fur coats, grand
pianos and automobiles.
The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-16
congo MAISIE' MARKS
ROYAL, HOTSE'S RHI,

The new Africa of modern i'm.
provements comes to the screen for
the first time in Congo Maisie,"
which opened yesterday at the
Royal theatre.
"Maisie," already known to the
public, thanks to Ann Sothern, gets
stranded in an African coast town.
There she encounters a bitter young
man, played by John Carroll, who
is a renegade doctor. He's pretty
fed up with white visitors, especially
feminine.
But when Maisie, not at all in
love with him, stands by as hi per-
forms an emergency operation, he
gets a new respect for her. Then
again, when the country is suffer
ing from drought and the natives
blame the little white colony, he
learns more.
The Coquettes, Mechanic Illus
trated, and News Events complete
the program.