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Smyrna times., 1940-12-26
WORK TO START
ON AIRPORT
Construction Work of New
Dover Airport to Start
in Three Weeks
MANY JOBS AT N. Y. A.

Work of construction of the new
Dover airplane landing field, initial
project of what eventually will be
a Class 4 airport, or next to the
largest in rating, will be started in
about three weeks. Colonel
Vaughan, U. S. district engineer,
Philadelphia, advised City Manager
l.. D. Shank. At the same time,
announcement was made by the
National Youth Administration Of
fee at Dover that nearly so en-
ployes of the NYA, under the su-
pervision of Willard E. Weller have
started getting the site in shape
for the building of the runways and
other work. The federal govern
ment has announced an allotment
of $4,000 for the building of two
4 ,000-foot runways, basic lighting,
and drainage facilities. Later, ac-
cording to present plans, two addi-
tional runways will be constructed
with a layout allowing for an addi-
tional four landing strips. While
the present appropriation allows
for but two runways of 1000 feet
in length and 100 feet wide, future
development will include at least
two 4,500-foot runways, $50 feet
wide. 1t is anticipated that be-
tween 100000 and $500 900 will be
expended on the airport. The tele-
gram to Mr.. Shank from Colonel
Vaughan advised that the latter
has received authorization, in con-
nection with the Civil Aeronautics
Authority airport construction pro-
gram, to proceed with the con-
struction of the Dover field. He
asked advice as to when land for
the project will be acquired and
requested the survey notes prepar-
ed by the CAA. Mr.. Shank ex-
planned that the city has obtained
I 375 acres of farm land about four
miles southeast of the city on the
Comegys Free Library Road to the
east Of Bay Road, or Route 113.
The survey notes are in Washing
ton. Colonel Vaughan also said
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service and the forest service to CO.
operate in promoting protection Of
the Appalachian trail, leading
through the eastern mountainous
areas from Maine to Georgia.
Z. Establishment of 10-year low
record of fires in the park system.
8. Completion of the new Frijoles
lodge in Bandelier National monu-
ment, New Mexico.
9. Cooperation of Yellowstone and
Yosemite park operators in an ef-
fort to design satisfactory mini
mum cost prcfaoricated housing unit
for visitors.
10. Provision of new type winter
accommodations at Fort jefferson
National monument, Florida, by the
enchoring OF a houseboat off the
historic fortress TO furnish meals and
rooms.
IL. Revision Of existing national
park fees and establishment of new
fees of a more uniform nature in
line with the governmental policy
to establish the national parks more
uniform nature in line with the gov
ernmental policy to establish the ma
tional parks more nearly on pay
as-you-go" basis.
II. Accomplishment of necessary
and important work projects
through continued use of Civilian
Conservation corps labor. Outstand-
ing was the assistance in timber
salvage and cleanup activities for
fire protection, following the Sep
TENDER, 1888, hurricane and floods
in New England.
Is. Continued cooperation with
states.
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Radiant Living
THE NOISE
LEVEL
By Rev. c. M. Griffith
Pastor Methodist Church
Cecilton, Md.

A short time ago L entered a
drug store to buy an alarm clock.
After looking at several of them 1
picked up one to observe if it
might be running.
"You will have to hold it to your
ear" directed the clerk. ''The
noise level in here is very high, "
she explained with smile.
I purchased the clock and put it
in my bedroom where, in the mid
night hours, when the noise level
of life's activities had been lowered
to the vanishing point, it's steady
ticking was so loud that it filled
the entire room.
The noise level of life's activities
does indeed drown out many
sounds. Is this not the very rea-
son why we so often fail to hear
God speaking to us?
OF course God could shout aloud
to us. But that is not His way.
The Prophet declares that God
speaks in "a still small voice" To
hear Gods voice, therefore, we
must do one necessary thing. We
must certainly reduce the noise
level of our lives.
Is this not the purpose of the
phone booth, to exclude the sur
rounding gathering noises that we
might hear the voice of some one
coming to us over the wire?
Perhaps this is the reason why
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that Major Schilling of his office
will be in charge of the project, to
be let on contract.
The announcement of the NYA
office set forth that the site for the
landing field and prospective huge
airport is at present farm land and
will require considerable clearing,
including the removing of fences,
trees, and shrubbery, and demolish-
ing of buildings, and some grading
will be necessary.
Many unemployed youths have
applied for work on the project and
all within the required age limits
have started. The Office also said
that youths desiring to apply for
this or other work on the NYA
program should call at the Office in
the Kent County courthouse.
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Mahogany Finishes

With the advent of the use Of pow
erful bleaches. mahogany finishes
may range all the way from the
light cream of blond mahogany to
the black of ebonized mahogany.
The honey tones, however, for mod
ern styles are preferred while the
"Old World finishes, those that
closely approach the rich beauty Of
the museum piece. are still favored
for styles.
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our Lord directed us, when we
pray, to enter into the closet and
to shut the door.
Why permit the sweet voice of
consciousness by the noise of ma
terialistic living? Why permit the
melodies of heaven to become in
audible to your spirit because of
the clanmor of the surrounding
world?
The man who lives radiantly is
the man who withdraws himself
from the noise of daily life and en-
ters into a golden silence In that
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AAERicAs HOME HEATING EXPERT

6. A clean heating plant: All
heating plants should be
vacuum cleaned at least
once a year. If this is not
done there may be a sizeable
accumulation of fly ash in
the fiue that will obstruct
the draft passages. Not only
will the fire burn sluggishly
but the gas being unable to
pass through the chimney
will have tendency to back
up into the basement.
z. Operation of fire door: The
fire door should only be
opened when it is necessary
to put on additional fuel. 1t
should never be used as a
damper. Many times it is
left open to bank the fire.
There is a great possibility
that gases may seep into
the basement through this
open fire door. With the cor
rect size check damper prop
erly located, the firing door
should never have to be used
for banking purposes.
8. Correct methods of firing:
When the correct methods
of firing are used there is
never a possibility of coal
fumes backing into the base
ment. Carry the fire, more
or less, level with the bot
tom of the firing door and
always leave a red spot of
Goals exposed in front to act
as a pilot light and help
consume the gases.
9. Do1Dn draft: Sometimes a
down draft condition may
exist where the draft ac-
tually blows downward
through the chimney. This
is sometimes due to incor-
rect chimney design. The
advice and suggestions of
your fuel dealer will aid in
eliminating this condition.
Sometimes in the case Of hot
air furnace installations the
odor of fumes may rise upward
with the warm air stream being
fed through the warm air pipes
directly into the rooms upstairs.
Generally this is caused by leaks
around joints and cracks in the
fire pot. To locate this trouble
check up on the joints where the
fire door is attached to the out
side casing of the furnace. Check
on cracks in the door Of the fur
mace or in the sections in the
combustion chamber or where
the sections. join each other.
Sometimes fumes are carried
into living quarters through the
opening in the return duct in
the basement when cellar air is
circulated. By all means if the
trouble can not be located i'm
mediately get in touch with your
local fuel dealer and follow his
recommendations. f12l
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COMPLAINT sometimes en-
: cauntered during the heating
sazn is the odor Of fumes from
y burning coal entering the
Hsnsnt or living quarters. All
ass generate gas when they
y lglited. It is this gas that
generated in the furnace and
\ allure to escape up the
1n1ey that causes an odor
slA can permeate the whole
Y sa's In the case of fumes in
y Y basement, check up on the
blowing:
! Correct operation Of dam
psrs; The turn damper
mould y never be used for
caly operation Of the fur
asce. It is usually set in a
Nsltlon so that sufficient
Ie a IS transferred upstairs.
~ 1t is once set, it is
s y necessary to change
|. position turnout the
.onllg season. The check
"a draft hampers should
s ssays be operated to-
gs'asr. When sufficient heat
.I.t obtained upstairs, the
% j.ss Is opened and the
T MI damper is closed.
t ga:n heat is wanted, the
s s,s.t j., IS opened and the
~''A Camper is closed.
j S.rrset location for check
shmId Il me cneck damper
H. oaa always be located in
i - smoke pipe betgeen the
rs r@ y camper and the CHM
~ !, IL u is Incorrect to locate
4. between the heater and
-, urn damper, as fumes
iS r1 EASILY a pass through and
j,m u sne basement when this
''nper is opened. '''
s I'm dqmper closed too
/ y sIaly., # the turn damp Der
pressed Ossd too tightly a back
tFs s'i lure. will build up in
gsses mater q and cause the
s srys . 2 Seep into the base Sc
psr DO 10 not have this dam
have 'i = e too tightly, but
Ton IN asSeu IN the posi-
Deed y i control n the burning
assss I nttlng furnace doors.
H. 1 Sss sure that all doors oro' ~
d nj .al n mt tightly Iftho,,
q y, ~, there is a possib iI
heater ! escaping when the
f, . put on bank.
Make sSr. q q smoke pipe:
FIJI o y condition. II P'R 4 i y
po' Y rust spots there = i; =
IGa si.g, bs talRl t n n i il turn U
only viii ms condition not not
Ss r weak draft but tsI NAV b.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-26
Time Marches On

A chair owned by G. M. Donal-
son, Attapulgus. Ga, stood on the
same spot on the front porch for rs
years-so long its legs wore pits
nearly an inch deep in the thick
flooring.
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Dam . 5 population

Danzig has an area Of 754 square
miles-little more than half that Of
Rhode Island, which has l ,24s square
miles. Danzig has population Of
407, 900 persons-fewer than any Of
"A of the United States.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-26
NOTICE

Dead or disabled horses, cows
and mules removed FREE Of
charge by calling DOVER 749 r
IS. No animals removed unless call
is made Immediately and no an
imals dying from a contagious dis
ease will be removed.
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g., Nonuments Added.

Ilfh
..-rsrer's summary Of the most
.,rtaat IS accomplishments;
.siiton Of these FIVE national
..rrsrts and three national MS
T. sbrines to the system: Fort
'..ris National monument. Wyo-
"a Federal Hall memorial, New
4 ,itv. Ackia Battlefield Nation
imminent, Mississippi; Home
u National monument, Nebras-
I Baaands National monument.
n Dakota; Santa Rosa Island
|rlrsl monument, Florida; Hope
4 village National Historic site,
-,ulyania, and the Old Philadel-
!, cu,ton house, Pennsylvania
ACQUISITION Of the historic Ches-
p.a / Ohio canal. which will be
| s-ristered as one Of the recrea-
n areas Of the National Capital
En
| Acreage increases at Carlsbad
r,s-y Dinosaur National monu-
7. Utah; Arches National monu-
Z. Utah; and Glacier Bay Ma
.ni monument, Alaska.
Successful elimination Of a long
| n 70 acquire the Carl Inn tract
I gnt sugar pines for addition to
Ilxnite National park.
Skiing Most Popular.
|lAsFung upward trend in winter
z1 use Of the parks, with skiing
alg IN popularity.
agree" between the park
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Uncle Sam Creditor

Government holdings of farm
mortgages in the United States have
increased from y per cent to 40
per cent in the last decade, the
Farm Credit administration reports
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Worry today, and be sick tomor-
row.
A praying man has a heavenly
about him.
An evil remark can kill lot of
good.
Hope is like young blood in the
veins.
The best way to get something
noised around is to whisper it into
someone's ear.
A man long married no longer
notices the moon.
When a man has a perfect trust
in God, every anxious thought
vanishes from his mind
The heart of a Christian is as
bright as the cloudless morning
sky.
Strange will be that house which
is built in accordance with the
neighbors' suggestions.
The Scriptures say that a wo-
mans words may be as sweet as
a honeycomb, yet her feet might
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silence he hears the melodious
voice of God speaking peace unto
his soul.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-26

We print attractive Sale Bills at
reasonable prices.
Smyrna times., 1940-12-26

The Scriptures say that a wo-
mans words may be as sweet as
a honeycomb, yet her feet might
lead to hell.
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1IIgR SPORTS
PARK
Mare Popular, Says
' y, Report; Thirteen
Gains Listed
uosT POPULAR

.,,uNGToN.-The annual ,.i Re,
he national park service 8
. 4 nat winter sports have ,.,. m
ss,' y alt ne parks, while listing
d ID, D ,cuc .e for the
h -. .l,o criticized selfish"
ni'P s.sic n. i was charged acted
s, ,s.s went to incorporation OF
,i as canyon region of califor-
~ r, I-s Arno B. Cammerer
l ll.i mats that support for the Kings
FI1 q , role has increased rap
gu aver ~, despite opposition
a nrIT selfish interests"
. 'sl Il q national park in the
! ', y, been authorized by the
= a. D.osentatives and report
p 's.. !, BY the senate commit
s''l'D sro = lands and surveys.
f. = n bring th1 wild Kings can
y" : ,,ndar federal SuperVl-
rs-p begun in 1881.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Recent Bride Is
 Rendered ShouUer

A miscellaneous shower was given recently by Misses Helena and Mar tine LeBel in honor of their sister, Mrs. Charles Carpenter, the former Catherine LeBel who was married on August 24th. The honored guest was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
 Those present were: Mrs. Rose Grenier, Mrs. Mary Cole, Mrs. Anna Mackerili, Mrs. Livermore, Mrs. Ag- ness Campbell, Mrs. Alice Sclaso, Mrs. Edna Weigner, Mrs. Philomena Gaudiosi, Mrs. Alice Grenier, Mrs. Gesel King, Mrs. Annette Coti, Mrs. Jeannette Grassitt, Mrs. Annadene Haley, Mrs. Nora LaPage, Mrs. John Mulligan, Mrs. William Brickle, Mrs. Henry LaPage, Mrs. Guy Violette, Mrs. Armand Gordeau, Mrs. Ed ward Duhaime, Mrs. Lyon Milton, Mrs. Joseph Cyr, Mrs. M. LeBel, MrB. Rose, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Charles Carpenter, Emma Penard, Vivian Archambault, Maritime LeBel, Saint Lawrence, Laura Beautsoliel, Anna Cyr, Germaine Litalien, Ther- esq Hebert, Betty Metz, Sandy Car pentier, Carmela Chicciola and Helena LeBel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
September Bride
 Is Sho1Der Guest

Mrs. J. LutkuS and Mrs. M. Kalin- auskas were hostesses recently at a currency shower in honor of Miss Rose LutkuS who will be married at St. Joseph's church on September q at g o'clock.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Kali ritiS, Mrs. E. Butnor, Mrs. H. Rain vile, Mrs. Skribitinas, Mrs. A. Kau- kalas, Mrs. M. Laugminas, Mrs. E.. Jankauskas, Mrs. Glaudenis, Mrs Butnor, Sr., Mrs. F. Zujus, Mrs. B. Robertas, Mrs. A. Staugitis, Mrs. A. Ziburis, Mrs. B. Zablonskas, Mrs. N. Domingue, Mrs. M. Kelley, Mrs. S.. Balkus, Mrs. V. Grable, Mrs. Will liam Shukaitis, Mrs. A. Stine, Mrs. c. Parnulis, Mrs. o. Danis, Jr., Mrs. c. Danis, ST., Mrs. J. Danis, Mrs. V. Mitrulevich, Mrs. M. Mkt, Mrs. A. GriggS, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. R. Unis, Mrs. K. Max.
 Mrs. A. Stokes, Mrs. U. Keane, Mrs. E. Augis, Mrs. Shambaris, Mrs. A. Yokubitis, Mrs. Gus Kankel, Mrs. A. March, Mrs. H. March, Mrs. An- druskevich, Mrs. William Bradunas, Mrs. Macinauskas, Mrs. J. Gowlis, Mrs. c. Versickas, Mrs. V. Plungis, Mrs. H. Lutkus, Mrs. J. Lutkus, Mrs. B. Yesutis, Mrs. N. Stadalnik, Mrs. P. Jonikas, Mrs. E. Pakul, Mrs. D. TomkuS, Mrs. c. JesaitiS, Mrs. M. Skystemis, Mrs. N. Galgota, Mrs. Verseckas, Mrs. Adomelis, Mrs. Kinta, Mrs. J. LunuS, Mrs. V. Ven- Slovas, Mrs. D. Stankevich, Mrs. A.. Kraciunas, Mrs. E. Giedra, Mrs. Ball. ciunas, Mrs. Girdlauskas, Mrs. ValuskaS, Mrs. Balcius, Mrs. S. Medalinskas.
 Mrs. J. Kudirlia, Mrs. M. Dumsa, Mrs. M. Petrowsky, Mrs. c. Budris, ST. Mrs. F. zukauskus, Mrs. F. Zupkas, Mrs. Mikelskas, Mrs. T. T. Smolskis, Mrs. Simkrls, Mrs. M. Snapkauskas, Mrs. N. Semetis, Mrs. A. Armanis, Mrs. l.. Dereskevich, Mrs. J. Norkus, Mrs. A. JaudzimaS, Mrs. V. Stankus, Mrs. A. Mitchell, Mrs. T. Reyes, Mrs. M. Brooks, Mrs. N. Yesinskas, Mrs. V. LaurinitiS, Mrs. E. Skaradzus, Mrs. T. Janus auskas, Mrs. s. PuzaitiS, Mrs. Zil- binskas, Mrs. SaukaS, Mrs. T. De- links, Mrs. Kazlauckas, Mrs. Gar bukaS, Mrs. M. Yokavonis, Mrs. P. Simmons, Mrs. N. Statkevich.
 Mrs. T. Kakaitis, Mrs. M. Raudis, Mrs. A. Budris, Jr., Mrs. V. Ven- slovas, Mrs. L. DanauskaS, Mrs. F. zickus, Jane Simmons, Bessie Simon, Olga Potz, Helen Norkus, A. Solomonas, M. Kasetaite, Evelyn Mitchell, Betty Yesutis, B. Vaice- lonis, Adele Mack, Evelyn Morris sey, F. Stalnik, Mae Stadalnik, Con- nie Kinta, Alice Gowlis, Olga Gecionis. Elsie Engratt, Mary Orin- tas, Adele Lutkus, Nellie Kalinaus- kas, H. StulginSkas, all of this city and Mrs. Cepul, Mrs. Maincini, Mrs J. MeSkinis, Mrs. P. Januska, Mrs c. Januska, and Mrs. Cirvinskos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Weddings
Ladies Aid Has Monthly Meeting

Mrs. Henry Staples was hostess for the regular meeting of the La dies Aid society of St. Pauls Metho- dist church Wednesday afternoon at her home on Wood street.
 Mrs. August Paul, president, pre- sided at the business session when plans were completed for the arl- nual apron social and supper which will follow the next regular meeting to be held Thursday, September 18th at the church. Those attend-' ing were:
 Mrs. August Paul, Mrs. Asa Smith, Mrs. Lewis Sage, Mrs. Newton Leas. Mrs. Frank Meisinger, Mrs. Harold Jessell, Mrs. Wilson Miller, Sr., Mrs. Eugene Galor, Mrs. Armand Breck- buhler, Mrs. Albert Lockhart, Mrs. Robert Kiersted, Mrs. Robert Bulk, Mrs. Walter Oldroyd, Mrs. Henry Kuntz and Mrs. Henry Stayles. :.
 Mrs. Harold Jessell was received as a member of the society.
 Mrs. Mark L. Sperry, Sr., and son of Middlebury are spending several days in New York city, where they are registered at the Hotel Bilt- more.
 The Past Chief Daughters, Lady McAlpine Lodge, 70, Daughters or Scotia will hold their regular meet ing on Monday evening September 9th at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Catherine c. Williams of Washing ton street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Marw1ount ALun1nae WEI Sponsor Dance Next Week

proceeds being donated to the War Relief Fund.
 Miss Eleanor McGrath of Rose land avenue is chairman of the ar- engagements committee and her as- sisting committees include:
 Finance, Leula Clancy, of Dan- bury; patrons, Ann Neagle, of Wa terbury; publicity, Ethel G. Moore of Stratford; contact, Betty Con- nors, of New Haven; Mary Barrett, of Stamford; Joan Lalley of Bridge port and Miss Moore of Stratford; decorations, Marita Mayors of Stam- ford and Betty Brennan of Hart ford.
 A luncheon meeting will be held by the chapter tomorrow, at the Algonquin club, Bridgeport. Miss Joan B. Lalley will preside.
 Miss Eleanor Waters was hostess at a personal shower at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. James Waters of Wheeler street this week for her sister. Miss Mary Waters, who is being married Saturday, Sept. IA to Alfred Ayotte, Jr., at St. Michaei's church.
 Guests attending were: Mrs. AL fred Ayotte, Mrs. George Ayotte, Mrs. George Ayotte, Jr., Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. George Caldwell, Mrs. Mary Snagg, Mrs. Leroy De- Forest, Mrs. William Boyce, Mrs. John Waters, Mrs. Eva Waters, Mrs. Ray Parent, Miss Nell Ce- mensky, Mrs. John Phair, Mrs Frank Karmen, Mrs. Ralph Bates, Mrs. John Muster, Mrs. William Cregan, Mrs. John Mcdonald, Mrs John Duffy.
 Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs. Stan ley Bolovski, Mrs. Agnes Dunne, Mrs. Joseph Dunne, Miss Frieda Wright, Misses Shirley DeForest Helen Dunne, Anne Crotty, Lor- raine and Ethel Ayotte, Hazel Duffy, Rosemary Kuster, Mrs Thomas Kennedy, Mrs. Louis Ayotte and Mrs. James Waters.
 MT. and Mrs. William J. Donahue of Newark, N. J., are spending a week with relatives in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Speaking Club VIII
 Hold Supper Meeting

The executive committee of the Waterbury Public Speaking club has completed plans for a supper meet ing to be held on Tuesday evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Chase Country club. George Haynor is in charge of arrangements and transportation will be provided for members who will leave the Y. M. c. A. at 6 o'clock.
 Members attending the meeting at which plans for the event were made include: Mary Louis Martin, Mrs. Julia Mcdonald, Mrs. Philip Won Tobel, Paul Lincoln, Mrs. Henry Minor, Ruth Liebeck, Elizabeth Hickey, John Brady, Thomas Ash ton, Roy Ferris and Anna Skehan.
 Mayflower Camp, Royal Neighobrs of America will meet on Monday evening at o'clock at Mechanics hall. The drill team will meet at 7:30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES [
Couple Honored at HOuseWarn1ing

MT. and Mrs. James Ahrens of Middlesex avenue were rendered a surprise housewarming in their new home recently. A musical program was enjoyed and a delicious lunch con was served. The couple were presented with a purse.
 Those attending included: Mrs. Rose Oliver, Mrs. J. Moore, Mrs. C.. Curtiss, MT. and Mrs. J. O'Donnell, Mrs. J. Carpenter, Rita and Charles Carpenter, MT. and Mrs. J. Mo- Govern and Arlene McGovern, Mrs. Maud Phaneuf of Bristol, Mrs. Laura Poissant, Mrs. T. Luddy, Ray Phaneuf, Mrs. Pete Wells, MT. and Mrs. Russell Hughes, John Hughes, Viola Denehan, Mary Jones, Helen Burns, Doreen Sullivan, Joseph Boston, Larry McArdle, Mrs. Ann Carroll, Cecil Buston, MT. and Mrs. J. Massicotte, MT. and Mrs. L. Oliver, Mrs. Bay, Miriam and Josephe Bay, Albert Mayer of New York, MT. and Mrs. Henry Brous- Seaux, MT. and Mrs. J. Aherns and James Ahrens, Jr. and Raymond AhrenS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-06
Weddings
RITCHIE-CARLSON

Rev. Dr. James E. Gregg officiated at the marriage of Miss Marguerite Dorothy Carlson of North Main street and A. Creig Ritchie of Wood street which took place Wednesday evening at o'clock at the First Congregational church.
 The organ prelude was played by Wales Meisinger, organist, and William Hamilton of Lynn, Mass, sang "Oh Perfect Love-" A recep- tion for 150 guests followed in the church parlors.
 The bride who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John A. Carlson, had her sister, Miss Jane Carl son, for her only attendant. Fred Kirkwood of Torrington was best man for his cousin and serving as ushers were John Carlson, a brother of the bride, Winthrop Curtis, 8 brother-in-law, Robert Graham of ThomaSton and Walter Burns.
 The brides gown was cut in semi-princesse style and was but toned in back from the square cut neckline to below the waist. The leg-o-mutton sleeves were of brace let length and were button trim- med. The skirt fell in soft folds to floor length. A wreath of bouvardia held in place her shoulder length veil and her white New Testament was marked with white sweet peas. Her sister wore fgrock in the same pattern of pink over orchid and a hat of pink maline caught with flowers in the pastel shades. Her old fashioned bouquet was tied with pink and orchid ribbons.
 A gown of black crepe was worn by the brides mother and dusty rose crepe by Mrs. Ritchie. Both had gardenia corsages.
 The bride wore a chartreuse green and white print ensemble and brown accessories when the couple left for their wedding trip. They will reside in Elkton, Va, MT. Ritchie, whose parents are MT. and Mrs. Adam Ritchie, is graduate of Crosby High school, Guilford Col lege, Guilford, N. G., and studied for two years at the Hartford Seminary Foundation. His bride was educated at Crosby High school, Mississippi State College for Women at Colum- bus, Miss, and the Hartford Semin- ary Foundation.