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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20

will be held on Wednesday, Dec.
4th at the Hotel Elton.
Committees appointed to assist in
the event include: tickets, Mrs. Ed
ward F. Conlan; door, Mrs. Belinda
Tracy, Mrs. j. P. Barry, Miss Cath
crime Lahey, and Miss Katherine o.
Brien; prizes, Mrs. Robert ]. Berg,
Mrs. James d. Bolan and Mrs. Tim
othy Lynch; cards and tallys, Miss
Sadie Phelan and Mary P. Casey;
decorations, Mrs. Joseph P. Hosey
and Mrs. Joseph e. Smith; publicity
Miss Ruth Kennaugll.
Many reservations have already
been made for the event which
promises to be one of the largest
pre-holiday activities.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20
photo.

Sheehan, Albert Kiessling. Michael
O'Keefe, John Curtin, Louis Nadeau,
Frank Cadotte, K. Booth, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Lawley, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Hanlon, James Dowd, c. Tap
pin, M. Barrows, Arthur Peach, Mi
chael Stevens. Rosemary Hanlon,
Florence Hanlon. Daniel F.. Hanlon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Shove, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Shove, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Carolan, Mr.. and Mrs. Larry
Willis, Thomas Phelan, Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Hanlon, John Mariner
George Phurr and Mrs. e. O'Meara.
A varied program of entertain
ment was enjoyed with dancing ex-
hibitions by Rosemary and Flor
ence Hanlon, nieces of the couple
and by william Ahearn and James
Brennan. The hall was attractivel,
! decorated for the occasion. A gift
was presented to the couple
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20

Waterbury assembly, Order OF
Rainbow, exemplif1ed the degree of
the order at a special meeting of
Naomi chapter, Order of Eastern
Star, last night at the Masonic tenn
pie.
Worthy Adviser Mary Foley and
Mother Adviser Adj Anderson di-
rected the degree ceremonies. Mao
mi chapter held its regular meeting
before the degree work and rfresh-
mentS were served.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20
Florence Rinaldi
Honored At ShoUer

A kitchen shower was given at the
home of Mrs. Rocco Perugini on
Welles street in honor of Miss Flor
ence Renaldi. The home was decor
ated in color scheme of red, white
and blue. Luncheon was served.
Miss Renaldi received many beau
tiful gifts.
The guests included: Misses Molly
Rolly. Anna Lattanzio, Shirley Morse
Florence Perugini, Ann Wesley, Mrs.
John Lattanzio, Mrs. Martin Ken
nedy, Mrs. Paul Dente, Mrs. James
Charles, Mrs. Prosper Dente. Mrs.
Charles Renaldi, Mrs. Louis Walker,
Mrs. Lester Morse Mrs. Anthony
Caruso, Mrs. Rose Guerrero, Mrs.
Pauline Cipriano, Mrs. Nick Man.
cini, Mrs. Joseph Mazzafero, Mrs.
Rocco Perugini and Mrs. Clarence
Wells.
A surprise birthday party was
held recently at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Franklin Wall of Lilac
avenue recently in honor of Mrs
Mary Wall, the occasion being her
birthday. A large birthday cake
formed the certer of the table. She
was the recipient of many beautiful
gifts.
The guests included: Mr.. anc
Mrs. Earl French and children, Shir.
ley and Mary Jane and Lois French
Mrs. Mary Wall, Mr.. and Mrs
FRANKLIN Wall, and children, Kath-
leen, Barbara Ann and Franklin
Wall, Jr.
A supper meeting of the local
Chapter of New Rochelle Alumnae
will be held at the Weathervane on
Tuesday, November 26th, in charge
OF Miss Edna Harmon and Mrs
John Barry.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the special tourna-
ment of the Elton Contract Club
conducted by Mrs. William Sherman
Smith were: Mrs. Richard Goedecke,
Jr., and Mrs George Pierpont, 81;
Mrs. Joseph Bergin and Mrs. George
Russell, SO 10; Mrs. Raymond Pidge
and Mrs. G. w. Swentor, 81 and
Mrs. Joseph Mcconnell and Mrs.
Timothy Collins. So 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20
Church Union Will
Hold Rur,1mage Sale

The Catholic Women's Union of
st. Cecilia's church will hold a
rummage sale at 345 South Main
street all day tomorrow. Mrs. JOS
ephine Craft is in charge of the
event. Articles may be left at the
store this afternoon or early to-
morrow.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20
Committees Named For
Notre Dame Charity Bridge

Extensive plans are being made
for the Charity Bridge and Fashion
show which viii be sponsored by the
Notre Dame Alumnae. The affair
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20

ANN ANDREWS
Miss Andrews, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Andrews of
Goodyear avenue, Naugatuck, will
become the bride of Henry Cav
lit, son of Mrs. Nora Gawitt of
SOuthingtOn January 4, 1941 at
st. Hedwig's church, Naugatuck,
at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20

The Concordia Ladies Auxiliary
will sponsor a rummage sale on De-
cember 9Th on Bishop street. All
members wishing to contribute may
leave articles at the hall on Bank
street or contact Mrs. G. Middle
ton Parsons.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20

The women's auxiliary Of the
Brass Workers will be hostesses
Dec. at a social and card party IN
union headquarters on Bank street.
Auxiliary's president, Mrs. William
Quill said the party will be open to
wives, sisters and mothers of union
members. Refreshments will be
served and games played.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20

Installation Of officers will be held
at the next meeting on December
18th and will be followed by a
Christmas party.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-11-20

WCTUHe0rsTak
By Missionary.

Miss Ann Foster, missionary who
recently returned from China adj
dressed the members Of the Water
bury Chapter of w. G. T. q. yester-
day afternoon at the parlors Of the
First Methodist Church. She told
Of the constructive program being
operative groups varying in number
are formed and aid in manufactur-
ing and also in the building or roads.
In speaking Of Chinese women
she said their share of the burden
was large with many of them work
ing in the rice field, mining and
even excavating and putting up
buildings while the men went to
other cities to gain money for the
education of their children.
A musical program and the w.
G. T. U. chapters annual roll call
also were held in connection with
the speaking program. A duet was
sung by Mrs. Ronald Jones and
Mrs. Charles Toleman, accompan-
led at the piano by Mrs. Edwin
Jones. Mrs. Stephen Walters was
in charge of the mucical program
and Mrs. Perry Borden led the
devotional program. Mrs. Edward
Seaver, president, presided. Refresh
ments were served.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-04-20
AnucOndu's Third Mayor
Celebrates Goth Birthday

In 1873 Dwyer tired Of Michigan, and
set out for Montana. He travelled 10
Ogden, Utah. by train, and thence
overland TO Butte He worked as a
building contractor in the booming
mining camp, and on May /, 1885,
went to Anaconda as contractor for
the lower reduction works
During his long residence In Ana
conda, Dwyer has been interested In
community activities He served as
member OF the school board for several
years in the early days. He also served
as mayor of Anaconda-the city's
third chief executive-in 1892 and 1893
Dwyer is the father of Robert E.
Dwyer Of New York. vice president
and treasurer Of the Anaconda Copper
Mining Co.; Michael D. Dwyer of
Butte, Mrs. r. K Todd Of Hollywood,
Calf, and Mrs. Fred Mitchell of Ana
conda. He also has Is grandchildren.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-04-20

names taken from place-names In his
homeland, Wales, but when a certain
ArrowSmith, q London photographer,
revised ThompSon's maps in 1880 he
changed many of the names the ex-
plorer had given. For instance, the
river known today as the Kootenai
was called 'McGillvray river" by
Thompson. The. original Indian name
for this same stream was Flat Bow"
A photostatic copy of Thompson's or
iginal map of northwestern Montana
hangs IN the Lincoln county library at
Libby.
Railroad HOnored Him
The northwestern corner of Mon
tana IS real Thompson country" for
there the explorer spent much time
When the Great Northern railroad
built through this area, railroad off
cials recognized Thompson's great con-
tribution TO geography and hired re-
SearcherS to gather data on his life
brought together for use in the pub
licity Of the railroad company. The
Great Northern also financed the
building of a monument in honor Of
Thompson at Bonners Ferry, Idaho.
1t was in the Kootenai country. near
the present site of Libby, Mont, that
David Thompson took sweatbaths with
the Indians. The baths were arranged
for by digging a shallow pit covering
it with hides and filling It with water
into which were dropped hot stones.
Then Thompson and the Indians got
under the skins and enjoyed a steam
bath. This Kootenai region Thompson
knew so well is still largely wilder
ness. 1t is land Of rugged mountains
and heavy forests, a picturesque coun-
try where some inhabitants of remote
areas make their own whisky. It is
rapidly being developed as a tourist (
geographer would not be complete with
out some mention of Phillip Turner. (
an astronomer and surveyor, who was
teacher.
Left England AS Boy
Thompson had come out from Eng
and when he was IA, as an apprentice
If the Hudson's Bay Co. He was given
/ clerkship shortly thereafter and for
several years moved about from post
20 post along the shore of Hudsons
1ay: At one OF these posts he met
Phillip Turner, another Hudson's Bay
20. man. Turner taught the youth
What he knew about surveying and
about astronomy and Thorn pson
earned rapidly. When the company
ooked about for someone to 60 ex-
lloring in the interests Of new trading
treas, Turner recommended David
Thompson. Then Thompson started
lis wilderness travels, the greatest lone
rex IN the history Of America. he
ound new fur country and developed
he coKnpany's business, but he also
penf considerable time making maps.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-04-20

take the blood of their allies to pay
for their VOW. A large war party can
always attack, so as TO shed blood. and
although they should instantly fly, yet
they have shed blood and are clear
of their vow. They are under no fur
ther necessity to shed the blood Of any
and their allies are safe"
There are many "firsts" in David
ThompSon's story. He built Kullyspell
House on Lake Pend Oreille, the first
building erected by whites In the re-
and he built SaleeSh House in the
Flathead country, first trading post
on the Pacific slope In Montana.
Kullyspel House Of Interest
KullyspeI House is Of special inter-
est because II was the first log house
raised and occupied by white men west
of the Rocky mountains and south Of
the 49th parallel in the northwest. At
this place was transacted the first
commerce In all the vast region includ-
ed IN western Montana, Idaho and
Washington. Lewis and Clark had bar
tered with the Indians for food and
other necessities, but not for gain.
David Thomp6on's journals Of 1909 tells
OF the construction Of Kullyspell
House. A site ON the shore Of Lake
Pend Oreille was chosen by Thompson.
who remained with his men until the
first building was completed. He then
went off up the CLARK Pork river to
select a site for the location Of Saleesh
House. Finan Mcdonald was left In
charge Of Kullyspell House.
Thompson's notes on the building OF
Kullyspell House, without his frequent
survey notes and figures, show his
close observation of everything about
him, including the beauties Of nature.
Friday, Sept. 8. (lS0e)-A fine day.
but very cold night. Ice was formed.
but the leaves are yet everywhere very
green, except a few on the ground, a
little faded. At "a a. m set off, ! mile /
to a brook, which we followed mile, /
then crossed it, 1t Is Is yards wide, /
deep and very easy current Met |
canoes who embarked about 20 pieces /
Of lumber and goods. We held on or
miles and put up at % p. m, the !
wind blowing too hard for the canoes I
TO hold on. Killed 2 geese. Mr. Nc I
Donald / do. and Bouche / do. Beaulieu /
| crane and the F1atheadS 3 ducks.
Saturday. Sept. "a fine day, the I
wind moderating, the canoes got off I
and we followed, but the wind rising,
The canoes we're obliged TO tighten and
-eload part Of the horses We all at
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-04-20

interested groups. He purchased
ThompSons manuscript from the great
geographer's son. Tyren had the mar
rative printed privately, with a fore
ward and notes by himself. 1t is an
engroSsing story of life on the frontier,
publication Of special interest to
residents of Montana, Idaho and
est work was done Thompson's jour-
mails have also been published, and
from these the reader may get an idea
OF the extent Of ThompSOn's geograph-
ical laborS, for throughout the journals
his daily figures of surveys take up
much more space than do his records
of daily events.
Sat On Mount Jumbo in 1911
One of the astounding aspects of
David ThompSon's achievement is that
all of his work of mapping the upper
Columbia watershed was accomplished
in five years, between the years 1907
and 1911. During that period he visited
western Montana on numerous occa-
sionS, but his most extensive trip Of
exploration in that region occurred in
the year 1911. That year he portrayed
over the mountains to the Kootenai
river, descended that water course to
the mouth of Fisher creek, near the
present town of Jennings Mont. From
that point he carried his trade goods
on horseback, travelling south through
the Flathead country, where his pass
ing became a part of Indian tradition.
He camped at or near the present
site of MiSSoula, on the Clark Fork
river; and one day sat upon the sum-
NIT of Mount Jumbo. overlooking the
river valley where Missoula Is now To-
Gated, and mapped this area. Perhaps
he observed that one day this would
be a good location for a settlement
because Just east of the town the
Hell Gate pass cut gateway through
the mountains. Upon leaving this vi
cinity Thompson padded down the
Clark Fork river into Idaho. Enroute
he camped with the Flatheads on
Roots Plains, on Camas prairie,
favorite summer home Of this tribe
near the present day site of the village
Of CanaS Prairie.
In 1911 David Thompson left the
upper Columbia river country never /
10 return Later, lesser men were to (
receive honors for exploring this coun- I
Try, but in 1872 Thompson returned +
10 Montreal to finish out his life in /
Thompson Falls and Thomp- /
Son river in western Montana were /
named in his honor. The Jocko river
n that area was named in honor of
Jocco Finley one of David ThompSon's
aithful half-blood assistants Another
stream was named by Thompson IN
lonor of Finan Mcdonald, but it was
alter changed.
David Thompson gave many geo.
,raphical features OF western Montana
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-04-20

I 1t was his mapmaking that was the
cause Of his breaking off relations with
the Hudson's Bay Co. Company Off
! cials were not interested In developing
the wilderness for settlers and they
objected to Thompson's spending so
much time surveying. In 1895 Thomp-
son quit the HudSon's Bay co. TO enter
the employ Of the Northwest Fur Co,
whose owners said he might make all
the maps he wanted to as long as he
developed trade at the same time.
In all Of David Thompson's journals
of his travels In the new country there
is no record of other than minor
troubles with the Indians. He seems
to have understood the philosophy of
the Indians better than some white
men who followed him. His telescope
made him something of a mystery
man to the tribesmen he met and they
named him Stint" which Is
translated as meaning 1.-The man who
much time stargazing with his tele-
scope, and to the superstitious redmen
the telescope appeared to be kind Of
medicine stick. Some of the medicine
men envied Thompson, but TO the
majority of the Indians he was a great
friend whom they trusted as one OF
their brothers.
Thompson has given us an interest
ing sidelight on the Indian philosophy
regarding war. On this subject he
wrote:
The general idea Of all Indians is
that war is a sacrifice OF blood to the
Great Spirit, this Is the first motive.
although In the prosecution Of the
deed their own blood Is often spilled
and this brings on the idea of revenge
added to the first, which still bears
the reigning idea. Every warrior puts
white earth on his head as q kind
of mourning for those who are to fan.
and penance for himself that the
Great Spirit may give him success. AS
soon as he arises each morning while
on his excursion, he cries out for a
flicted with grief Every time he
before the pipe stem touches
his lips. he begs the Master Of Life
that he may STAY his man and offer
the sacrifice Of the blood. This idea Is
pushed so far that they having at the
outset, under the auspices Of the idols,
vowed blood, they consider It a great
not to have shed blood and
sometimes go so far as TO kill one Of |
their own party, or raise the scalp |
Of someone Of their friends whom they |
may meet on the return, without offer |
ing him any further hurt They have |
now shed blood and are clear Of their /
VOW. Beware. said an old Indian war
nor, TO party Of white hunters, be-
ware OF small war party for they /
are always cruel They are not strong /
enough 10 attack those they see Of /
their enemies when numerous. They L
Iften return unsuccessful and must
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-04-20

Daniel j. Dwyer, one of the first
building contractors in Butte and
Anaconda, celebrated his Goth birth
day few days ago at Anaconda,
where he has lived since 1885. Dwyer
makes his home with his son-in-law
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Mitchell. The Mitchells gave an open
house in Mr.. Dryers honor on the
occasion Of his birthday.
Dan Dwyer was born in Castletown,
Berehaven, County Cork, Ireland, April
IA, 1880 He came to the United States
in 1873, first settling in Michigan,
where he resided for five years. Soon
after his arrival in Michigan he en-
tered the employ of the Calumet
Hecla Mining Co. as brick mason fore
man. He worked under Capt John D.
Ryan, father of the late John D.
Ryan, chairman Of the board of di-
rectors Of the Anaconda Copper Min
ing Co.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-04-20

The Arctic is creeping farther north
In Siberia, records compiled recently
showing that In q century the rome q
SubSon frozen In all seasons has IA
places receded 40 miles.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
Defective Fire Plugs

Defective fire plugs are not
only a menace to the safety of
this town, but an unforgive-
able negligence as well. Town
Council should rigidly enforce
the rule of testing each and
every fire plug in this town
regularly. 1t is little enough
insurance to ask against dis
aster, and the citizens and
council Of Smyrna should see
that this protection is made
available.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
DR.. E. S. Dwight

With the passing Of DR.. Ed
ward s. Dwight, Smyrna has
lost one Of its most highly re-
spected and beloved citizens
A fine scholarly gentleman
with a fondness for the best
in music, he endeared himself
to his many patients whom he
has served so faithfully dur
ing the past So years. With
his retirement last June from
active practice he closed the
longest record Of any ply
sician who has lived in Smyr-
ma.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21

WEDN NE1SDA1 MANSh At, ISfU
At 2 O'clock p. nj.
The following described Real Estate. to-
wit:
All that certain lot, piece or parcel OF
land and premises, situated in Duck Greek
Hundred, Kent County and State of Del
aware. and described as follows to-wit Be
ginning at a stone in the corner of the
road leading from the Big Oak to Bren-
ford and the road leading from Farron' S
Hill to the State Road and running along
said road to the line of land of Jacob Dix
on thence with said Dixon's line to the
line of lands of James T. Farron. thence
with said Farron's line to the public road
from Big Oak to Brenford ; thence with
the line of said road to a stone the place
of beginning; and containing one-half acre
of land be the same more or less.
Being the same lands and premises which
We're conveyed to the said William S. Moi
fit and Lille E. Moffitt by deed of George
o. Deweese and wife, dated September goth,
1910 and of record in the Office of the Re
corder of Deeds at Dover. in and for Kent
County. Delaware, in Deed Book Y, Vol. 8,
page 40S.
Together. with all and singular the build
ing and improvements of every kind what
soever, ways, water, water-courses, rights,
liberties. privileges, Improvements, heredita-
ments and appurtenances whatsoever there
unto belonging or in any wise appertain-
ing.
Seized and taken in execution as the
property of LILLE E. MOFFITT, who has
survived William S. Mofitt, deceased, her
husband and co-mortgagor and will be sold
by :
GRIER H. MINNER, Sheriff
Sheriff's Office. Dover. Del, March A. 194O
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
CORRESPONDENCE
Continued From Page Eight)

Mrs. Charles Dunn has returned
to her home in Westtown, Pa, af-
ter a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Char
les c. Shorb. Among the hostesses
entertaining for her during her
stay were Mrs. j. Wallace Wood
ford, Mrs. K Lord Dewitt and
Mrs. NoNrman P. Morris. Mrs.
Dunn is the former Miss Francis
Smith of this city.
Robert S. Sypherd is spending
his spring vacation from Mersers-
bug Academy, Mercersburg, Pa,
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
Burton Sypherd, arriving on Fri
day.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
TOWNSEND

Items of Personal and Social Inter.
est Cleaned About Neighborhood
Townsend, March 20-Mrs. Rich
ard Hodgson and Mrs. Bessie Rey-
nolds spent Thursday with Mrs,
Anna Clymer in Wilmington.
The old house, dating back be-
yond 1927, and the landmark pos
sibly dates back to 1900, or maybe
1870. is still the cynosure of all
eyes, as many go there to view its
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
u. S. Curbs German Entry
From Canada on Request

MONTREAL.-German nationals
residing in Canada are being pre-
vented by United States authorities
from entering that country unless
they have first obtained a permit
from Royal Canadian mounted po-
lice.
The ban was put into effect at the
request of the Canadian government
to prevent Germans, who may be
wanted here for questioning, from
fleeing the country.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
Quick Strip

Valley City. N. D.-Here's way
of getting undressed quickly, but AT
drew Wilson. 10 years old. farmer.
doesn't recommend it: His overalls
caught in a tractor drive shaft
When he recovered consciousness.
all he had on was his shoes ano
shirt cuffs. The tractor was a
block away with the rest Of his
clothes. All he got was bump.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
Smyrna's New Postmaster

The appointment of Davis
H. Bell as postmaster puts al
the head of that institution a
worthy and capable man. Sim
cere and Industrious, he has
made many friends in and
around Smyrna, a town he
has loved and served for many
years. Congratulations and
good luck, Postmaster Bell.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21

guest of Mrs. Edith Dempsey Weir
at Dover recently.
Special evangelistic services will
be held on Easter Sunday both
morning and night. Mr.. Lewis
Carroll and son, Richard, of Eas-
ton, Md, will lead the singing and
give selections. Come and bring
your friends.
Smyrna times., 1940-03-21
Statesmen WANTED

Reliable man for nearby Raw
leigh Route 800 consumers. 200
easily sold household necessities.
We teach you how: supply sales,
advertising literature all you need.
Hundreds earn $50 to S100 weekly.
Rawleigh's, Dept. DEC-30-G, Ches-
ter. Pa.