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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
Joseph Mardu Guest.
 At Bachelor Dinner
To Be Married November 2S-VaIIey Stars A. C. Bowling Averages POsted-Ladies Guild to Meet
WASHINGTON HILL
Correspondence Mrs. Frank McGrath = Telephone 4-659O

Joseph Mardu of Madison street was guest of honor at stag dinner held Saturday night at Boscos Flower Grill. MT. Mardu is to be married to Miss Mary Lafreniere November 28th. Mir Mardu was presented with a large sum of money by Thomas Spier, who was master er-of-ceremonies. The commit tee in charge of the party was Rolph Mardu, Francis Saceo and Paul Lafreniere.
 A chicken supper was served to about 80 guests and numbered among them were: Bud Doyle, John Cuddy. Pierce Lafreniere, Ed. Gwiz, Mir. Carozza, Peter McAnthony, Frank Lawrence. Roy LeBuc, Paul Ricei, Henry Saceo, Harry LeBuc, Lou Louis Datillio, Francis Mahan, John Pesce. Donald WiggleSworth Leon Peck, Red CriSpino, Roy Mikolsky, John Gwiz, Robert Seden, Buddy ProvonoSt. John Kenneally, Tony Pettinich, MT. Carlson, John Hallock, Henry Rossi, Hugo Novian, Joseph Grimes, Paul DeLeo, Eddie Thompson. Joseph Aricola. Harry Deziel, Sid Monti,, Pat Fantano John Luke. Joseph Dinorfiio. Bill bardi, Al Denorf1o Nick Pietrone, Frank Porto, Rocco D'Abramo, Tony Tato, Domezivk Imeniberto, Nick Imneriberto, Ted Walker, Paoul Praentini, Francis McKeon, Danis, Guido Chichitti Morris Danes, John Soden, Eugene Dionne, Sam McGill, James Del- Croce, Walter Mass, Wilfred Belle vieve, Vincent Sullivan, Earnest Lafreniere, Tom McGrath, Louis Howard, Francis Hogan, MT. Im- bimbo, Joseph Datillo, Edward Sullivan Mike Ioncetti, Paul La frenere, Bill Diner, Bart LaFrenere Frank Wood, Eddie Mardu, Francis A. Sacco, Ralph Mardu, Kenneth Montrose, Jack McCarey. Thomas O'Rourke, John Bowey, John Mon- zillo and Joseph Mardu.
 Bowling Averages
 The Valley Stars A. c. bowling at St. Francis Xavier alleys, the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. showed the following averages: Tunnel 203.8; Mccormack, 1928; Pratt 1922; Shannon, 1920; J. Derouin 1920; Kelly, 996; Davino, 98.7; w Derouin, 98.2; Flahive, 977; Sako- wick, 955; Conway, 95.3; Higginson 93.7; Meehan, 93.5; Bates, 929; Fibre, 92.1; Donnelly 91.6, the league average is 97.6. High average, Tune 1o3.8. High single, Mccormack, 143 High three game, Tunnel. 1852. Higf string team, Derouin, 450. High three games team, Derouin, 1237. Higf game, without mark, Flahive ant w. Derouin 92, the league tean standing is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
TWISTED PASTOR
 RESIGNS SUNDAY
Rev. Conner Lewis Reads Resignation of Rev. T.
 Street to ParishiOnerS

Wnisted, Nov. 18-The resigna- tion of Rev. Thomas Street as pas tor of the Second Congregational Church was read to the congrega- tion at the morning service at the church Sunday by Rev. Conner Rhys Lewis, pastor of the Third Congregational Church of Water bury. Rev. MT. Lewis, friend of Rev. MT. Streets for more than a quarter of century. conducted the service here, while Rev. MT. Street occupied the pulpit ill Rev. MT. LewiS's church at Waterbury.
 Rev. MT Streets resignation is to become effective on or before May 1. 194l. In his letter of resignation he said. it is my feeling, and has been for some little time, that a change of pastors in this church would be beneficial both to the church and to myself" In closing he stated that, he wished the con- gregation Godspeed and wished for the continued prosperity of the church"
 HI ILAC dDSCA1OC OA w AAAActlh A4uCtOAiA clerk of the church, E. Rowland Richards was appointed clerk pro tenn. Orville Ripley made the mo- ton that the resignation be accept ed with regret, and it was voted that a meeting of the members of the church be held some time with in the next two weeks for official action on the resignation.
 Rev. MT. Street stated Sunday that he had been approached by two large churches in Massachu- sets but that he wished to make the change from the Winsted church with care and deliberation He also stated that he had been urged to take over the management of large cooperative religious movement in the eastern part of Massachusetts.
 Rev. MT. Street has held the pas torate of the Second Congregations al Church for a longer time than any other clergyman of the parish, having been its pastor for the past i2 years. He succeeded the Rev. Samuel Clifton. Rev. MT. Street has been active in both church and civic affairs in the community throughout his pastorshlp here. Hs is a member Of the Rotary club and also the University Club Of Litch- iieid County.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
ROACH ATTENDS
 DEFENSE SESSION

The executive committee of the International Chiefs of Police asso- ciation held a defense conference Friday and Saturday in Washing ton, D. c. which was attended by Supt. of Police William J. Roach State Police Comsr. Edward J. Hick- ey, and Supt. Charles H. Wheeler of Bridgeport.
 Papers were read by each Con- necticut official on defense measure: for states and local communities which were well received by the committee. Addresses were also given by United States Secret Ser vice, Federal Bureau of .Investiga- ton. and New York police officials at the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18

be held at the parish hall, this evening at D. m. Meeting of the c. Y. O. will be held Friday evening at D. m. at the parish hall.
 "45" Tourney
 Holy Name "45" tournament will play their 9th game of the season at the usual time, this evening, at the parish hall
 Community Club Meeting
 The regular monthly meeting of the Washington Park Community Club will be held Tuesday evening, at p. m. at the Community house.
 Surprise Party
 A surprise birthday party was held Nov. 9th at the home of MT. and Mrs. Donald Frey of Piedmont St., in honor of Mrs. John Whelan. The home was decorated beautifully in autumn colors and chicken sup per was served to the following :: Miss Ann Sheehan, Miss Mary Shee-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
Senator-Elect Bansfied Mentioned for Judiciary Com
RELIGIOUS TALKS
 HEARD TONIGHT.
Moving Pictures on Mass to Feature Father
 Woods Lecture

The Adult School of Religion sponsored by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine will hold its seventh class tonight at the Water bury Catholic high school. The courses have been progressing from week to week and one more lecture after tonight vii lbe given by group of clergy and one lay speaker, Miss Mary Dwyer.
 Tonight an important feature of the lectures will be motion pictures of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass by Rev. James F. Woods of Sts. Peter and Paul church as a part of his program relating to the Mass. In this film is shown the entire Mass. Rev. J. Oliver Cronan of St. Mar garet's church, who has been pre- senting the subject, "The Life of Christ" will continue his topic. Rev. George Reilly of the Church of the Immaculate Conception will speak on Religion In the Home. Arguments for and against birth control will be discussed by Rev. Francis J. Barrett of the Blessed Sacrament church, and Rev. Joseph Donnelly in his topic of religion based on reason will discuss tonight: "Is One Re- ligion as Good as Another"
 Rev. Alfred Cabitor will continue his Bible series, and Rev. William Disco will talk on Envy, the sixth of the seven deadly sins. Father Disco is at St. Johns in WatertoWn and Father Cabitor at St. Josephs The subject of Catholic literature will be continued by Miss Mary Dwyer, who will discuss modern lit- erature including history, biography essays and other branches. The lec- lures will start tonight at 8 o'clock, which time Father Cronan, Father Barrett, Father Donnelly and Father Disco will speak. Father Woods Father Reilly, Father Cabitor and Miss Dwyer will talk at g.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
JUDGES BROTHER
 WILL BE SPEAKER

Daniel L. Brown, of Boston, a brother of Hon. Allyn L. Brown, will speak on Law Office Organization, :" at seminar of the Connecticut Bar Association at 3:30 o'clock this after noon in the superior courtroom, County Court House at Hartford Dinner will be at o'clock at the University club.
 A special meeting of the New Haven County Bar association will take place Thursday night at the New Haven Medical Association building, 364 Whitney avenue. Re- treatments will be served after the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
 ON NEXT SUNDAY

In all the Catholic churches of the city it was announced yesterday that on next Sunday special prayers for peace would be offered, and that the masses would be offered for that intention. This is in accordance with the request of Pope Plus XII who has notified the bishops to set aside Sunday, November 24, as day to unite in crusade of prayer
 A letter from Most Rev. Maurice F. McAuliffe, bishop of the Hartford diocese, was read in all the local Catholic churches in the city yester- day. Sermons relative to the subject of peace were also delivered in the churches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18

licans will be able to organize the hoije committees as they see fit Two years ago the Republicans with socialist aid, secured joint organiza- tion of both houses, and the Demo- cratS were in the minority on all committees. Under the separate or ganization plan they will at least control the upper house committees
 Due To Advance
 Senator Edward P. Egan of the l6th district. as a second term mem- Der, should be in line for committee advancement. He served on minor committees two years ago.
 Rep. Daniel J. Mahaney, lower sOuse veteran, will rTo5ably be re- turned to the Important appropria- tionS committee. He mas many friends on the Republican side of the house.
 Smith Meets Hurley
 Congressman J. Joseph Smith, brother of former State Chairman J. Francis Smith. had a lengthy chat with Gov. Elect Hurley when the two met on a Washington bound train week ago. It is re- ported that the place of Waterbury in the state Democratic picture was informally discussed.
 Argentina estimates that 1t raised this year 7,000,000 more tons of corn than 1t can consume.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18

James R. Young, recently return ed from Tokio where he was head of the International News Service Bureau for ten years, will speak on Gan America Survive in the Far East?" at 8 o'clock Wednesday night at the Wilby auditorium under the auspices of the Waterbury Teachers Association.
 Mir Young will be the first speaker in a lecture series sponsored by the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18

The other Democratic senator lawyers are Joseph P. Cooney of Hartford and Albert L. Coles of Bridgeport. MT. Cooney, a former member of the senate, would be the likely choice but there are reports that he is favored for another post, perhaps president pro tenn of the senate.
 Important Work
 On the judiciary committee will rest much of the burden of trans lating into law the recommendations of Gov. Elect Robert A. Hurley. This committee hears virtually all im- portant bilfls and carries the most weight with members of both par ties.
 Democrats plan to organize the senate separately from the house. This will allow them to dominate senate committees, while the Repub-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
PATENTS AWARDED
 THREE LOCAL MEN

Three men assigned to Waterbury factories have been awarded pat ents, according to the office of Har- old B. Manning, of "A Central ave- nue, patent attorneys.
 Perry A. Borden. assignor to the Bristol Go, was issued patent for a rheostat Edwin L. Rose, of Wa tertown, assigned to the Waterbury Tool Co.,, received patent for a power transmission; ard John H, Tcbler, assigned to the Scovill Co.,, was awarded a patent for ball type detachable coupling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
&>s4Hz1ya~tE ESTABLISHED iss.
ESTABLISHED 1883

Every Women Con Moke A Season Skipper" Take The Place Of Two Coots, At A Single Price, $3e.e5.
 You can't imagine whot this versa tile Kip in and Kip out coat con do to keep you independent of the weather bureau as we'll weather worries.
 Today ifs medium weight coat with Kip in lining out-tomorrow it's a winter coat with zip out Iin- ing zipped in osoin.
 All done in fifty - ond lining thot is wind proof, cold proof, chill proof wool body lining sleeves end shoulders with an extvo inter. lining of soft pIiobIe sheepskin Ieothev-onIy "Seoson Skipper" hos this inteEIining of leother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
Guild to Meet

Guild to Meet
 The Ladies Guild will hold a meeting Tuesday, at p. m. at the parish hall to finish up the final details of the Harvest supper. h. structions in religion for the high school students of the parish will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
Full Weather Report

Boston. Nov. 1S-CUP)-Wentk- CT forecast:
 CONNECTICUT - Fair slightly colder tonight. Tuesday fair and warmer.
 MASSACHUS SETTS and R H O D E slightly colder to- night. Tuesday fair; warmer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
PROSECUTOR ILL

Pros. Atty. William J, Larkln. Jr., ot the court Of common pleas, was reported resting comfortably" today Rt hlS k0me. Q Dem0rekt street where he has been confined by ill- refs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18
Local Legislator Is Getting Good Backing
 In Democratic Circles
Crats Plan Separate Organization for Senate; Egan Slated for Advancement

Talk is being heard at Hartford that Atty Michael " BlanSfeld senatoreect from the 18th district ceyng strong backing from high Democratic sources for place on the alimportant judiciary committee in the 1941 legislature The local will be of three lawyers among the p members of the senate and the usual pro-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18

Opens Series
 association this fall and winter. Or Dec. Is, Edmund Taylor. veteran newsman who covered Europe for 12 years, will speak on Lessons from the French Collapse" The next lecture, Jan. 9, will be given by Louis Untermeyer, poet, critic and essayist, whose antholgies are stand ard reading in high schools and col leges. He will speak on "The New
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18

han, Miss Ann McDonough, Mrs. Frank Phelan, Mrs Frank Frey, Miss Eileen Whalen and MT. and Mrs. Donald Frey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-18

Argentina estimates that 1t raised this year 100000 more tons of corn than 1t can consume.
Evening star., 1940-03-31
TakOma Park Club
To Hear Lecture on
South America.

Miss Arletta Ahrens. traveller and
lecturer, will give an illustrated talk
on The West Coast of South Amer
ica," at a special guest meeting of
the Takoma Park Women's Club
Tuesday, at pm, in the audito-
rum of the Takoma ID. c. Ele-
mentary School, Piney Branch road
and Dahlia street NV. Moving pic
lures will be shown and native cos
tunes will be modelled IN connection
with the lecture.
A trio from the club chorus, di-
rected by Mrs. Edmund l.. Green,
will provide music, and another fea-
ture will be a presentation of the
Chilean national dance by Eleanor
Thomas and Douglas Agnew from
the Marian Chace studio.
The chorus trio, composed of Mrs.
w. j. Slowie, Mrs. w. w. SWEET and
Mrs. A q. Stone, will be accom-
panied by Mrs Waldo Schmitt, who
also will accompany the dancers.
Those who will model the cos
tunes are Betty Burch, Margaret
Mendum, Barbara Vogel, Faye
Walker, Alfred Hazard and Eugene
Hurdle.
Mrs. Eugene Barr is chairman of
hostesses and Mrs. Norman Nc
1ndoo, assistant chairman.
Evening star., 1940-03-31
Writer'S Mothers PROGRAM
Penwomen to Hear of Works
Produced by Daughters

crime Kennedy Everett, whose last
book, "One Way Flight" appeared
in national magazine recently,
will be Mrs. Hugh Everett, while
Mrs. Theresa MCGEE, author Of
text books, will present her own
work.
Mrs. Wrightson to Speak.
In one instanc a daughter will
review her mothers book, when Mrs.
William Wrightson will discuss THE
William Crawford Gorgas Life and
Work" by the late Mrs. William
Crawford Gorgas.
Alternating at the tea table will
be Mrs. w. Harry King, Mrs. Lyle
Campbell, Miss Clara Manderschied,
Mrs. William w. Scott, Miss Mar
guerite Merigold, Mrs. j. Jeune
Carter and Mrs. Agnes Mccall
Parker.
Other league programs this week
will include talk on Rhythm and
Character Creation" by Mrs. Frank
G. Morrill,. before the drama group
at pm. Tuesday at the studio. Mrs.
Morrill, has studied in Dresden and
Vienna.
Miss Margaret Jean Bailey will
discuss a volume on writing before
the fiction group Friday at 8 PM,
when the March contest stories also
will be read and criticized.
Evening star., 1940-03-31

A group of mothers whose daugh-
tiers have written books will give
thumbnail sketches of the works
of their daughters at a mother
daughter book tea to be held by the
District League of American Pen
women Wednesday from 3 to 6
pm. in the Grafton Hotel studio.
Mrs. Theodore Hance Tiller is
hostess, assisted by Mrs. Frank L.
CLANCY. Mrs. William H. Man.
chester is chairman of the tea.
"Chanco," written by the league S
president, Helen Orr Watson, will
be reviewed by her mother in Saw
Mrs. James T. Watson, ST., of Min
nesota. who is visiting here.
"A Child Is Born" by Mary Nc
Dougal Axelson, which is now being
produced by a moving picture COM
pany, will be reviewed by Mrs
David A. McDougal, mother of the
author.
Mrs. Robert Shores will represent
her daughter, Marie Medora Peter
son, author of Patty McGill In.
vestigates," and Mrs. Thomas Clark
whose daughter. DR.. Mary Meek
Moore. wrote Pioneering in Agri-
culture" will come from West Vlr-
ginia to sponsor her daughter
book.
Representing her daughter, Cath
Evening star., 1940-03-31
Civic and Study Clubs

American Association of University
Women-Tomorrow, 1:30 pm,
study and practice writing group;
4:30 pm, stunt party and frolic
for all groups; pm, supper.
Tuesday, II a m, personality prob
lens; 1915 pm, Legislation Com
mittee, luncheon meeting. Wednes-
day, 7:30 pm, French language
group. Thursday, II am, Martha
MacLear poetry group. Friday,
7:45 pm, bridge; IL noon, French
conversation class; 9 to IL pm,
spring dance under auspices Junior
group. Hostesses, Mrs. Ralph
Workinger and Mrs. Maxwell M.
Rabb.
Voteless D. c. League of Women
Voters-Tomorrow, 1915 pm,
child welfare luncheon meeting
at Y. w. c. A. Tuesday, economic
welfare consumers group, with
Mrs. H. Becknell, 3O52 P street
NV. Wednesday, 2 pm, foreign
policy. with Mrs. E. Faesch, 1902
Albemarle street NV. Friday, 2
pm. education group with Mrs.
B. R. Wood, 5000 Western avenue
NV. Speaker, Mrs. c. r. p. Coch-
rane, Nursery Schools"
Twentieth Century Clun-Tomorrow,
2 pm, International Outlook
section, Y. w. c. A. Speaker, DR..
Homer L. Shantz, "The Colonial
Continent" Wednesday, 10 am.
to IL noon, Red Cross surgical
dressings unit, Chapter House.
1880 E street NV. Thursday, II
am, monthly meeting, Chevy
Chase Junior College, in charge of
Golden Jubilee Committee. Play
by Mrs. Frederic E. harrington,
There's Life in the Old Girl Yet"
Members only. Saturday, l pm,
luncheon, French section at Y. w.
c. A. Review, Lies Chemis de Ia
Mer," Miss Theresa O'Sullivan.
Excelsior Literary Club-Tuesday, l
pm, luncheon, with Mrs. George
Hill, ST., 5311 Nevada avenue NV.
Discussion, Life and Writings of
Pearl Buck" by Mrs. Adam James
Penrod.
Evening star., 1940-03-31

Tomorrow, 1890 pm, luncheon.
Campaign speeches by members of
public speaking class.
District of Columbia League of
American Penwomen-Tuesday, 8
pm, drama group in studio. We'd
nesday, 3 to pm, mother -daugh-
ter tea. Friday, 8 pm, fiction
group meeting.
Catholic Daughters of America
Court District of Columbia No.
212-Thursday, $3.50 pm, annual
card party and dance, Willard Ho-
tel.
Columbian Women-Thursday, Gas
pm, banquet, Sulgrave Club.
Junior Guild of American Univer-
sity-Thursday, 8 pm, annual
business meeting, Women's Resi-
dence Hall.
Kappa Phi Epsilon Law Sorority
Tomorrow night, dinner at the
Tally-Ho. Speaker, Mrs. Grace
Brown Stiles.
Theta Alpha Chi Sorority-Satur-
day, 10 pm. annual spring dance,
at Washington Hotel.
Evening star., 1940-03-31
P. E. 0. Reciprocity
Luncheon to Be
Held Wednesday

Many of the new officers elected
this month by the various local
chapters of the P E. o. Sisterhood
are expected to attend the sister,
hoods April reciprocity luncheon
Wednesday at 1890 pm. at the
Woodward & Lothrop tearoom.
Chapter H is the hostess chapter
and its president, Mrs. c. Edgar
Nelson. will preside.
A program of songs will be given
by Mrs. Helen Turley, contralto
and member of Chapter B, who will
be accompanied by Mrs. George o.
Sutton. Mrs Sylvia Druhl is chair
man of the Hostess Committee and
Mrs. c. Stanley White. 6623 Piney
Branch road, is in charge of res
ervations.
In addition to Mrs. Nelson, Chap
ter H will have the following Off
GERS this year: Vice president, Mrs.
Daniel S. Coombs; recording Sec
retary, Mrs. Donald H. Maxson; cor
responding secretary. Miss Stella T.
Sebern: treasurer. Mrs. Roger M.
Galloway; chaplain, Miss Helen
Winter; guard, Mrs. Douglas Nc
Bride: delegates, Mrs. Nelson and
Mrs. c. Arthur Cornelson, and alter
mates, Mrs Galloway and Mrs.
Coombs.
Chapter G has announced elec-
ton of the following officers for the
new season: President, Mrs. John
A. Smith: vice president, Mrs. Homer
L. Shantz: recording secretary. Mrs
Samuel w. Mcintosh; correspond
ing secretary. Mrs. William R. Sat-
terfield; treasurer, Mrs. T. Bruce
King; chaplain. Mrs. Harry O.
Hine; guard, Mrs. Robert c. Hib-
ben; delegates, Mrs. Smith and
Mrs. Dudley S. Bright, and alter
mates, Mrs. Harry H. Knipe and
Mrs. Grant S. Barnhart.
Mrs. Edgar B. Merritt was elected
president of Chapter B at a busi-
ness session which preceded the tea
last week at the home of Mrs. Will
liam E. Andrews. Both Mrs. Merritt
and Miss Jessie o. Elting. elected
chaplain, were installed by the re-
firing president, Mrs Charles Mar.
vim Jones.
Evening star., 1940-03-31
Sale to Feature
Speciality Dishes

Specially dishes will be featured
at the food sale to be held by the
Petworth Woman's Club Thursday
IN conjunction with the regular
monthly meeting which will be
called at pm, following luncheon
to be served at noon.
The food sale held at last months
meeting proved so successful that it
was decided to repeat the program
as means of raising money for
the clubhouse fund. Members who
excel at some particular dish will
supply the food table. Mrs. Timothy
Tincher, chairman of the clubhouse
fund, will be in charge.
In addition to the food sale. the
Evening star., 1940-03-31
Writers to Be Guests

Executive Board members of the
Professional Writers Club will be
entertained by the president, Mrs.
William Walter Smith at dinner to-
morrow at pm, at her home, PIT
Lincoln street, Bethesda, Md.
The next meeting of the club will
be held April 8 at 8 pm, at the Y.
w. c. A. DR.. Elgin Groseclose, au-
thor of "Ararat," will speak on Pat
tern and Idea in the Novel,"