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Evening star., 1940-05-07

IL Bic HAS u tIlln lace. we tIl1Ok
the idea is a good one for evening
and we'd like to bet that the re-
cipient will think so, too.
Another infallible choice is a
lovely handbag and there really are
some homes. In one shop there
are stunning fitted styles that
leave nothing to be desired in sheer
beauty, style or convenience, and,
what Is more important, there is a
type for every woman. Some of the
very good-looking ones have adjust
able handles so that they may be
carried over the shoulder or in the
ordinary manner, according to pref
erence. These are available In black
or white calf, green felt, striped
fabrics and a number of other colors
and materials. Our favorite in this
shop is tiny fitted bag which is
really perfect for the petite lady
and when we say a small handbag,
we mean that it is designed to COM
pactly accommodate all the fittings
which accompany it. Small in size,
but large in fashion importance!
You can get this in a variety of
feathers or In faille. Incidentally,
this is good time to buy white
there's q big choice.
Although it sounds like a strange
suggestion, you might try buying
Mother a hat-or else give her the
money to get one herself. There
are now so many attractive styles
for the mature woman that her days
Of frantic searching for f1attering
hats are just about over. Particu-
larly popular is the breton, such as
the one pictured on this page, for it's
. suitable and, at the same time, a
smart model that older women
adore. If you do buy hat as
gift, pick nothing too frilly or ''little
girlish," please. Stick to softening
brims and leave the off-the-face
styles for the younger element.
Once upon time you would have
hsulted mother by handing her q
Evening star., 1940-05-07

shawl as gift, but this season it's
an ideal suggestion. Shawls are
very important right now and prom
ise to be even more so as time goes
on, what with fashionists predicting
their use for sport, street and eve
ming wear. A gayly colored one of
thin wool is a useful and attractive
item for this important occasion
but be sure that mother reads the
fashion news, so that she won't
think you're putting her into the
spinning wheel and rocking chair
classification.
Good looking lapel ornaments
such as sprays of pastel flowers are
ideal gifts and SO are earrings. You'll
want to buy the small, neat variety
Of the latter, however, and you may
decide to invest in set of match
ing brooch and earrings. Hose,
handkerchiefs and housecoats-
three Hs-are always acceptable to
women of every age, and you'll find
cotton housecoats or hostess gowns
very good looking and quite mex
pensive. Bedjackets, gowns and
other lingerie make very fine offer
ings and those dainty, trimmed
slips are important under sheer suit
blouses. Gloves, particularly wash
able white ones, are an always safe
bet and a variety of them is to be
desired-especially due to their un-
canny knack of becoming soiled
after every wearing, no matter how
careful one may be.
For further brainstorms you
might turn to mothers hobby. If
it's gardening there are suitable
clothes, even to big burlap aprons
with huge pockets to hold all her
equipment. And if she's collector,
whether it be mousetraps or mu-
scum pieces your problem is solved.
No matter what you can spend
there are plenty of suggestions in
the shops now. All you need is a
little time and energy to find them.
P. S.: Fashion show reports to-
morrow-and there's lots of news!
Evening star., 1940-05-07
Fitted Handbags Suitable
And Very Smart Looking
In New Smaller Size
Shawls, Hose and Housecoats
Among Suggested Presents;
Gardening Togs Available
By HELEN VOGT.

It's certainly comforting that the
who dahes the last minute
poses for Nom Mothers And mighty
been giving matter thoug
giving too much credit?
we're Just optimistic enough to think that baed
by the serious problems of finding slightly different
able gift If we'd like much to lend hand and typewriter
the that
but really acceptable offerings to be found
In the first place it's hard equally
nice to them with little variation slight indication
naty Instead of the usual bunch
try sending fresh flowers Mothers
that this fashion strictly for the but really isn't 1t just
depends choice.
hair pink flowers fatterng carnations
gado
purple flowers
width
Evening star., 1940-05-07

get, in friendship as In everything
else. If you draw into your shell,
show no interest in other people, and
60 your own self-centered and soil
tary way, no one is going to bother
with you.
On the other hand, If you show
sincere interest in other people, If
you are friendly and alive and eager
to do things. you'll find kindred
spirits no matter where you 60 or
what you do. And you'll make the
transition from your present social
setup to a new one with little trouble
and less loneliness.
Our pointers on Popularity"
booklet will help you get and hold
friends among fellows and girls
alike. Get 1t by sending S cents
in coin to Kay Caldwell and Al
den Harrison, in care Of this
newspaper.
Evening star., 1940-05-07
Graduates Should Try to
Widen Their Social Field
During Summer Months
Making New Friendships
And Cementing the Old
Important to Every One

By KAY CALDWELL and ALDEN HARRISON.
social life thousands
people graduating from high schools and colleges this spring.
That's big problem and plzzing you're OF these
seniors approaching graduation It's time doing thinking
about It,
practically all friendships social
school schoomaes But
and
week No school
athletic club meetings activities It's
make urrow bite nails and mutte
exactly the point long understand the prob
should something about there's
some discovering that
touch with everything that friends
good time 49,
making definite in contact with
yor school college will be returning
Evening star., 1940-05-07
Melba Toast

Melba toast is not hard to make
II few simple rules are observed.
Cut bread into thin slices Cor use
leftovers), cut on the crusts and
place the bread in q shallow pan
and set near heat for q couple Of
hours. This dries out the bread.
Then bake 1t In . slow oven-3o0
degrees - until the bread has
turned Nght brown.
Evening star., 1940-05-07

than smart, exclusively designed for
you'll Send Is cents for it todayl
Spend less, and still have all the
clothes you want.
Evening star., 1940-05-07

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Evening star., 1940-05-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
. MeKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Alert Defenders Trap Declarer in ';Easy" Contract
BY WM. E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority

Our second stop on the drive back to New York from St. Louis was at Indianapolis. This city has turned out some marvellous bridge combina tions. In 1885 the team of J. E. Cain, E, T. Wood, R. R. Buck and L J Welch won the national open team-of- -four championship
 The headquarters for the crowd is the Indianapolis Athletic Club, and each year they conduct an in- ter-club championship event. Walter J. Pray, holder of the Indiana State open pair and open team-of-fours titles, whose name is engraved on many middlewest trophies, always has fun Lpsetting the applecart on a hand. Here is one he told me about on this trip.
 My opening lead unfortunately let the jack of diamonds make" said Walter. South led a spade to the jack and my partner made a good play by letting it hold. A small club came back to the jack and I was in with the king.
 q could see that the only effect of a spade lead would be to make declarer run for cover, Surely he could win three clubs, three dia- mondS, two spades, and he must have a heart trick. The only hope seemed to be not to scare him, and possibly trap him into trying to get extra tricks.
 "so I simply exited with . dia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

During the dinner Miss Lillian Pukinskis rendered violin selections, after which the entire group par ticipated in games conducted by Mrs. Ruth LaVallee. The winners of these were awarded prizes.
 The room was appropriately dec- orated with a large Christmas tree: and the table U shaped, with red candles and three Sleighs, each con- timing a Santa Claus, one in the middle and one at either end of the table.
 Miss Grace Wolff directed the musical program; while the ar- arrangements committee consisted of Miss Harriet Gregory, Mrs. Agnes Carroll and Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick. Santa was ably impersonated by Miss Julia Guile. Miss Mary Reilly presided.
 As part of it's holiday program the club has made cash contribu- tions to ten welfare agencies in the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Weddings
Officers Fstsd ByR Rosary GrOu

Retiring officers and Rev. ,. Olive Cronan, chaplain, were hon0red lnat evening at the annual Cl1ristmal party held under the auspices of tho Rosary Confraternity Society Of St Margaretis parish, The event w1 staged in the auditorium of st Margaret's school. A Christmas tre3 was very prominently in evidenco and Santa Claus by proxy, Mrs James Coyle, distributed gifts to the various members in attendance. Special remembrances were given Father Cronan and to Mrs. Harold " Brennan, president. A grab bag pro- vided additional gifts and nerri- ment for all. A delicious turkey supper was served by the cornrnitto in charge, and with Mrs. Leo Mar shall, as chairman.
 This afternoon the society was host to the children of St. Mar garet's school. A special program of entertainment was presented by the children. Gifts were distributed and refreshments were served. The spe- cial guests for the occasion were: Rev. John A. Conlan, pastor; Rev. Peter Daly, principal and Rev. J. Oliver Cronan.
 Mrs. James Coyle was chairman of the committee in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Lucy Brandt; trustes, Dr. Louis Backhus, Mrs. Olive Mclean, Mrs. Florence Johnson.
 Vice-grand commander, Ida Brad ford and first grand trustee Bar rus Bradford gave talks on the work of the Golden Cross in New England.
 A joint meeting of the Mattatuck Commandery and the DeForrest Commandery of Watertown will be held on January 16, at which time the installation will take place. These ceremonies will be under the direc- tion of Mrs. Augustus Schindel, Grand Commander of New Haven; Mrs. Lucy Webster, past grand com mander of Hartford; and Frank Whitman of Meriden.
 This meeting will be in charge of a committe consisting of Mrs. Flor ence Johnson, Mrs. Agnes Gearing, Mrs. Olive Mclean, Mrs. Clara Meyer, of Mattatuck Commandery; and Mrs. Bradford of DeForrest Commandery.
 The Grand Commandery session will be held in Wethersfeld on March 15.
 Last nights business meeting was presided over by Noble Grand Commander Walter J. Oldroyd, and was followed by social.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Chase Girls Honor
 Catherine Sutton

A very enjoyable Christmas party was had at the Weathervane in Mt. Carmel last evening by the members of the Dictaphone department of the Chase Company. Miss Catherine Sutton, the head of the department, was particularly honored by her as- sociates, who were the Misses Hen rietta Jentosh, Grayce Marafino, Julia Tkascyk and Rita Cantin, Mrs Edwin Bolger, Mrs. Thomas Rush and Mrs. Lawrence Krieg. At the honored table with Miss Sutton sat Messrs. Thomas Lilley and Douglas Carpenter, while other guests of the department were the Misses Rather inc Cronin, Cecile Rochon, Edith Morton, Dorothy Brainard, Mary Tobin, Helen Splain, Anne Lawlor, Rosemary Finn, and Mrs. Roger GaesS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Christian Service
 Society Held Social

The regular meeting of the Women's Society of Christian Serv- ice was held recently at the home of Mrs. Henry Kuntz. As president, Mrs. Lewis Sage introduced a new member, Mrs. Claude Scoville. Fol- lowing the business discussion a social was enjoyed during which time the group sang carols and exchanged gifts. Mrs. Kuntz was the accompanist.
 Best wishes were extended to Miss Barbara Weber who leaves shortly to spend the winter months in Florida.
 , The guests included Mrs. Robert Bulk, Mrs. Eugene Galor, Mrs. Frank Galor, Mrs. Henry Staples, Mrs. David Wood, Mrs. Armand Brech- buhler, Mrank Meisinger, Mrs. Will son Miller, Sr., Mrs. Lewis Sage, Mrs. John Moshier, Mrs. Henry Kuntz, Mrs. August Paul, Mrs. A. J. Samuel c. Johnson, Mrs. H. M. Smith, Mrs. William Chick, Mrs. Sutherland, Mrs. Claude Scoville, Miss Barbara Weber.
 The next meeting will be held on January at the home of Mrs. A. J. Smith of Walnut Avenue.
 The surgical dressing division of the Waterbury Chapter of the Amer ican Red Cross will respond next Thursday morning and Friday eve ming to an emergency call sent out by national headquarters. Members of the group will meet as usual or these two days to carry on theil usual program of activities. With the approach of the holidays, the meet ings scheduled for Monday ano Tuesday will be postponed.
 Originally it was planned to can eel all meetings for Christmas week but as the urgent call came from Washington. D. c. members decided to meet Thursday and Friday as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
194O Meetings End
 With YuIe Supper

A formal Christmas party con- cluded the 1940 meetings of the Green Sorority. The affair was held at the home of Miss Madlyn A. Watts of Center street, who used red and green streamers and balloons as her decorations.
 Charles Strasdus played the role of St. Nick, presenting gifts to the guests from large Christmas tree, and presented the grab bag. After games, dancing and 8 scavenger hunt, a holiday dinner by Yule log candlelight was served.
 The members and their guests in attendance were: MT. and Mrs. J. Walter Zanovich, Miss Helen Mac Manus and Raymond Graves, Miss Josephine Rogers and Charles Stras- dus, Miss Joanne Rosato and Phillip Bergin, Miss Anne Lattanzio and Charles Booth, Miss Eve V. Sima- navice and Peter Windsor, and Miss Madlyn A. E. Watts and John J. Lattanzio.
 The first meeting of 1s41 will be held on January at the home of Miss Josephine Roges of Colley street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :
Confrdternity Celebrates YuLe

The annual Christmas party ot the Rosary Confraternity of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton was held in the church base ment last evening. Guests included Rev. Phillip Hussey, Rev. George Reilly, Rev. Donald Leary and Pro lessor Frederick Harmon, organist and choirmaster.
 Mrs. Jeanne R. Harmon headed the arrangements committee, assist ed by Mrs. Loretta Donafue, secre- tary; Miss Ida Lunny, vice-presi- dent; and Mrs. Kevin Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Hugh Cunningham. Mrs. Harmon is president of the group.
 The musical portion of the pro gram was directed by Professor Har- mon and included many popular Christmas carols. The boys choir offered several selections while a solo was given by Miss Betty Maher. Singing of Silent Night" by all the guests ended the pro gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Young Guests Participate M Quotdri0n YuLe Party

Santa Claus reigned supreme last night during the annual party of the Quota club which was held at the Hotel Elton. The spirit of the Yule-tide season predominated while more than fifty persons, mem bers and their guests, joined in the singing of Christmas carols and the opening of gifts from the grab bag.
 The guests of honor included Mrs. Katherine Pomeroy, honorary mem Der, and eight young girls in whom the club is interested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Marionettes To Be Brought ByWaterburyWon1en s Club

Tn appreciation of the delightful enjoyment taken by children in the production of Marionette shows, the Waterbury Women's Club is bringing to this city Sue Hastings with her newest production. This is colorful version of "The Wizard of Oz' to be given at the Club on Central Avenue, Friday, December 27 at 2:30 o'clock.
 As the book has been best seller among children's classics, the mar ionette play in three acts with charming music promises unusual pleasure for both kiddieS and adults alike.
 Mrs Hastings took up the study of marionettes as a hobby some eighteen years ago, and since that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

mond, dummy was in and took the opportunity to lead the pack of hearts, which won the trick as I played low to keep up declarer's spirits. Then came the queen and ace of clubs.
 Things looked so ros ythat South ventured to lead his other spade and play the queen. East won and re turned spade, knocking out the ace. Dummy cashed the fourth club and then led the ten of hearts. This rode to my queen. A heart return put East in with the ace to cash the long sapde, and thus we took five trickS.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Firm GiUes Dinner
 For Its Employees

The employees of the J. G. Motors Incorporated of Willow street were guests of the organization Wednes- day night at a Christmas dinner party at the Hotel Elton.
 Mrs. Joseph P. Geghan, president of the organization, acted as toast mistress. The speakers were: Martin s. Sasso, vice president; Louis Yer rastro, treasurer; Clarence Nichols secretary, and Richard J. Geghan, assistant secretary.
 Those in attendance were: Mrs. Joseph P Geghan, Martin s. Sasso, Richard J. Geghan, Louis Verrastro, Clarence Nichols, Mrs. Joseph Per- ry, Miss Shirley Geghan, Frank J. Faita, Witty Bendoraitis, Charles Stohl, Earl Davis, Angelo Colangelo James Fazzino, Fred Arab, George Arab and Donald Keyser.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Personal
Election Of Officers Held ByMattGtuck ConlnlGndery

The Mattatuck Commandery U. o. c. 0. held its election of officers last night at a meeting in Engineers hall. Those honored were: Repre- sentative to the Grand Comman- dery, Mrs. Sophie Mcclure; alter nate representative, Mrs. Katherine Earl; Noble Commander, Walter J. Oldroyd; vlce-noble commander, Mrs, Agnes Gearing; Worth Prelate, Mrs. Margaret Jesse1l; keeper of records, Mrs. Ruth Oldroyd; treas urer, Mrs. Sophie Mcclure and Har- old Lester Brown; awarder of the
 inner gate, George Gearing;
 awarder of the outer gate, Eric Brandt; past noble commander, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Trianones Of "Y"
 Play Hosts To Clubs


 The Trianones, Girls Club at Central Y. M. c. A., played host to the Kenosha and Psi Theta Clubs last night in the second floor ball. room. Dancing and games were in order of the night. Dorothy Ger aghty, club president, was in charge of the event and was assisted by Betsy Shattuck, Chairman Enter tainment, Marjorie Kopp, Margery Slater.
 Eleanor O'Neil, Mary Killian and Margaret O'Neil were in charge of refreshments. June Cook and Phyl- lis Anderson supervised the game period. Mrs. Edward Green, Advisor of the Trianones, and Seth Good win, Advisor of the Kenosha Club attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

time has developed business which has become one of the largest and most active of its kind in this coun- try. There are approximately nine- teen hundred performers in the troupes, with one dancer who has been cavorting for sixteen years.
 The Sue Hastings process of cre- ating a marionette is extremely complex, following from drawing of the character through a Sculp- toring of the head in plasticene, a carving in wood and a painting, all done by highly trained artists. The clothes are planned by profession al designers. The fish line strings are arranged by Sue Hastings her. self. A figure requires the skill of as many as eight people, at. least two weeks time, and a large amount of money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Mrs. Robert Kleckner
 Holds PinchoLe Party

Mrs. Robert Kleckner of MunSon avenue entertained her pinochle club on Tuesday evening at her home. The guests were: Mrs. John Cul- hane, Mrs. George Brewster, Mrs. Arthur Blair, Mrs. George Dragon, Mrs. Charles Riely, Mrs. Frank RoS- si, and Miss Florence Dragon.
 High scores were made by Mrs. Culhane, Mrs. Blair and Mrs. Kleck- ner, with consolation going to Mrs. Dragon.
 Mrs. Dragon will be hostess for the next meeting of the club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
CAPE COD VISTA POPULAR

South Wellfleet, Mass. = CUP) = During the past summer 4,282 visi- tors from Al states and 12 foreign nations climbed the forest fire ob- servation tower to view the lower Cape Cod panorama, forestry off, cials report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20

Mrs. John N. Mahoney, the for mer Alice Prior of Wood street, was honored with a dinner and mis- cellaneous shower at the Press Club recently by her associates at the Waterbury Buckle Company She was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those present were: Ella Wellington, Anne Bowie, Jo- sephine Davino, Agnes c. Cuddy, Mary Fitzpatrick, Eileen Donnelly, Grace Pascucci, Emily Kolpa, Agnes V. Cuddy, Esther Hoadley, Mrs. Dorothy Green, Anne Jurgonis. Mrs. Alice Gallond, Mrs. Ivory French, Mrs. Edward Moriarty, Cathleen Maher, .Ihah Dunsmoor, Hilda Bloom, Lillian Loeffler, Margaret Moran and Mrs. John N. Mahoney.
 The Sweet Briar Sorority held their Annual Christmas Party. re- gently at the home of Mrs. Joseph Datalle on West Burton street.
 The party included distribution of gifts amongest the members and Mystery Pals.
 A full course dinner was served. Mrs. Joseph Datalle was the re- cipient of many beautiful gifts as she was also celebrating her birth day.
 Games and Christmas Carols was enjoyed by the members.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Marie Leon of Young street
 Attending the party were the fol- lowing members: Miss Brtha Paol- oni, Conni Mora, Tina Caparaso, Marie Leon, ma Palonics, Rae Datelle, Dolores Paoloni, Jennie Morea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-20
Coming Events
DECEMBER

December 20 Junior Republic charity ball, Country Club.
 December 21 - DiFoggia Auxil- iary dinner-dance, The Elton.
 December q Junior Women's Club ball, Womens Club.
 December g - "The Messiah, oratorio, Second Church.
 December B - Revellers dinner dance at Waterbury Country Club. December 25 = Doric Chapter Christmas dance, Temple hall.
 December 25 - Tau Epsilon Chi Sorority snow ball dance, The Elton. December 26 Waterbury Comp tometer Club Dance, Hotel Elton.
 December 27 - Top Matters Christmas dance, Waterbury Coun- try Club.
 December 27 - Holy Cross Col lege Alumni dance, The Elton.
 December 28 St. Elizabeth Alumnae Tea, The Elton.
 December 29 Karl Robinson, traveller, Second Church Forum.
 December 30 = Trinity College Alumnae Tea, The Elton.
 JANUARY
 January 1 = Albertus Magnus Alumnae Annual Tea Dance, The Elton.
 January 8 = pr. Leonard Lud- win, lecturer, Women's Club.
 January 10 = Brooklyn A c. show, St. Joseph's Auditorium.
 January 11-Russian New Years party, Temple hall.
 January Il Lithuanian Inde- pendent Political Club dinner, Ne munas hall.
 January II Italian Brother hood annual ball, Buckingham hall. January 12 = Mrs. Carveth Wells, explorer, Second church forum.
 January IA = Robert Viroval, vio- linist, Women's Club.