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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

prayer book marked with orchids and stephanotis. The maid of hon. or and two bridesmaids wore the same style gowns in Spanish Raisin and Windsor blue respec- lively also in faille taffeta and they wore Juliet caps with the maid of honor's matching her frock and the bridesmaids being of gold lame. The attendants also carried prayer books covered with mate rial matching their gowns and marked with flowers also in a cor responding shade. The dress of the brides mother was black crepe trimmed in white and she wore black accessories and a corsage of gardenias. The bridegroom's sister wore a soldier blue dress and a cor sage of pink tea roses.
 About one hundred guests were in attendance at the reception held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Out of town guests were from Mount Vernon. N. Y., Boston and Stratford Springs.
 Upon returning from an unan- nounced wedding trip the couple will reside at 328 Orange street, The bride wore black bengaline trav- cling suit trimmed with white and black accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
BoLger-C CGrrdgdn
 Wedding Today

Miss Agnes Bernadette Carragan. daughter of MT. and Mrs. John T. Carragan of Middlebury, Conn, and Earl Daniel Bolger of Eastwood ave- nue were united in marriage this morning at g o'clock at the Church of St. John of the Cross in Middle bury. Rev. Raymond Kennedy of- ficiated at the ceremony and was also ceebrant of the nuptial high mass which followed.
 Palms and garden flowers deco rated the altar and a musical pro- gram was rendered by Mrs. Ed ward Egan, 0rganist. Miss Can- dita Palo, clasSmate of the bride at St. Mary's hospital school of nurs- ing, rendered Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 The bride was given in marriage by her father and had as her maid of honor, her sister, Miss Alice Carragan. Joseph Bolger attended his brother as best man and the ushers were: John Daly and Elmer Youngquist.
 The bride wore a gown of white Duchess satin styled with square neckline of Alencon lace and the full skirt ended in 8 long train having inserts of Alencon lace. Her full length veil of tulle was also trimmed with Alencon lace fas- tened with satin beaded orchids on top in tiara effect. She car ried prayer book marked with an orchid. Her sister wore a frock of rose slipper satin styled sirni- larly to that of the bride and hav- ing short puffed sleeves. Her head dress was a tiara of gold flowers from which rose shoulder veil fell gracefully in shoulder length. An arm bouquet of pink roses com pleted her costume. The dress of the brides mother was navy blue with white accessories.
 Following the ceremony a recep- tion was held at the brides home in Middlebury. About one hundred guests were in attendance includ- ing out of town guests from New York and New Jersey.
 The couple left on wedding trip to Washington, D. C., the bride wearing a Hunter green travelling suit with brown and gold acces- sories. Upon their return they will take up their residence on East wood avenue.
 The bride is graduate of Crosby high school and St. Mary's Hos pital School of Nursing and the bridegroom is an alumnus of Wilby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Miss Rita Perndtozzi
 Is ShouUer Guest

Miss A. Lucia Matarazzo gave forewel dinner party at the Copper Kettle in honor of Rita Pernatozzi, daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. c. Per- natozzi of Wolcott, on Thursday evening, who is going away next week to enter Albertus Magnus Col lege. A large cake was in the cen- ter of the table, cut flowers decor ated the tables, dining room and the hall. The speakers for the evening were Tax Collector Humbert Man gtni, Dr. Grace Santoro, MT. Paul RuzZo, Jr., Dr. Louis Santoro, Jack Bennett and others. John DePaStino was master of ceremonies.
 The guests included: Mrs. Anna Mastroianni, Mrs. Anthony Biancar- di, Miss Molly Pestone, Betty Dam iani, Marie Biancardi, MT. A. E. Russo, Marie Damiani, Phyllis Siri- ca, Victor Mambruno, Julia Santo- pietro, Mrs. Mary Fisher, Mrs. Julia Capocchi, Mrs. Louise Storto, Mrs. A. Dubicki, Mary Favale, Winnie and Mary Ortone, Miss Mollie Pestone, Josephine Caruso, MT. and Mrs. Joe Angelo, Marie Calo, Sylvia Perillo, Ed Masi, Anna Paternostro, Antoi- nette Assetta, Mrs. Gloria Mirto, Antoinette Cucinello, Frances and Betty DeMica. Mrs. Antoinette Dad dona, Helene Ricci, Jane Margiotta, Michael Belloisy, Humbert Mangini, Mrs. Lena Cavello, Jack Bennett, Dr. Louis Santoro, Dr. Grace Sam toro, Phil Gizzi, Laura Mazzeo, Clara DelPreto, MT. and Mrs. Leo Ruggiero, MT. and Mrs. Paul Ruzzo, Mrs. Joan Ruggiero, MT. Paul Ruz- 20, Jr., Mrs. Edwin Cleary.
 Rita Pernatozzi, Edwin Cleary, Jr., MT. and Mrs. Domenic Belloisy, MT. and Mrs. Louis Belloisy, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Pernatozzi, Mrs. John Pernatozzi, MT. and Mrs. Joseph C.. Pernatozzi, Mr. and Mrs. Havery Pelletier, MT. and Mrs. James Cam eron, MT. and Mrs. R. Belloisy, Mrs. Lena Colvecchio, Mrs. Eva Birolo, Mrs. Abbandodo Jr., and daughter, Dr. Rudolph, Angie Longo, Rose Del Principle, Michael De SantiS, Sally DeVito, Mrs. Rose Guerrero, Mrs. l.. Walker, Doris Jacaruso, Mrs. Grazia Daddona, Gertrude Guerrero, Rosa lie Longo, MT. and Mrs. Mai Marin arc, Mrs. Joseph Trumfio, Angela Masi, Mrs. Frank Masi, MT. and Mrs Ed Mascolo, Virginia Mascolo, Mrs Napolitano, Phyllis Senna, Miss Mi chael of Boston, Mass. Mrs. Sasano Susan Ricutti, Umberto Santopietro John Sforza, Marie Verrastro, Mrs c. Valleti, Kay Valleti, Andy Sirica Florence Ricci, Josephine Ceseralli Lucy Gizzi, Mrs. A. Hadden, Julia Jannetty, A. Lucia Matarazzi, Mrs
 Grazia Gugiolliti.
 The guest of honor was presented with a purse and flowers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Council Bridge
 On October 2

October second is the date set for the card party and fashion show which will be held at the Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium, auspices of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women. Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick is chairman of the fashion show committee and is be- ing assisted by Miss Edna Ma loney. This event will be the first sponsored this season by this group and early table reservations are urged. The fashion show will precede card playing. and there will be presented showing of fall and winter models.
 Mrs. George Goggin, chairman of the council is general chairman for the card party and Mrs. Martin Te- han is co-chairman. Other commit tee chairmen include: Misses Cath crime Maloney and Lucy Bowes on tickets; prizes, Mrs. Thomas F. Mo- Ian, and chairs and tables, Misses Mollie O'Connor and Helen Egan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Weddings
Shute Duff

Snute Dun
 Miss Elizabeth Hamilton Duff daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward James Duff of Naugatuck and Great Chebeague Island, Main, becomes the bride of John Vanderlyn Shute of New York, son of John Melville Shute and the late Mrs. Shute of Wyckoff, N. J.. this afternoon at St. Michael's Episcopal church in Naugatuck. The brides uncle, Rev. Perley Sherwood Mcconnell of San- bornville. N. H., will unit the couple in marriage at o'clock. He will be assisted by the church rector, Rev. Arthur F. Lewis. A reception will follow in the parsih house.
 MT. Duff will give his daughter in marriage. Members of the bridal party will include Miss Margaret Wakefield Watts of Wellesley Hills, Mass, maid of honor, Mrs. John filling Miller of Crestwood, N. J., Miss Sally K. Moynihan of New York, Mrs. Leroy Willard Gibbs, Jr., of Waterbury, Misses Elizabeth Ward Barnun1 of Naugatuck, Claire Augusta Riley of Boston and Mary Webster Capps of Washington, b. O., bridesmaids: the bridegroom's brothr, Benjamin Robert Shute of New York, best man, and his brother-in-law. Richard Hagen of DobbS Ferry, N. J., Murray Winters McEniry of New York, Robert Will bour Breed of Swampscott, Mass, Adolphus William Douglas Gron- ningsater of New York. John Thomas Coninor of New York and Josiah Hayden Drummond of Portland, Maine, ushers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

The altar was prettily decorated with palms and white gladioli and a special program of nuptial music was rendered.
 The bride was becomingly attired in gown of white moire fashioned in classical mode with sweetheart neckline edged in lace and the soft ly gathered skirt fell in full folds ending in a full train. Her full length veil of bridal illusion fell gracefully from 8 Mary Queen of Scot cap and she carried a shower bouquet of white roses and bavar- dia. The maid of honor and only attendant, Miss Loretta PelletieI wore a fine damask gown of aqua and silver tones styled with a jack ct having three quarter length sleeves and also styled with a full skirt. She wore a top knot of sil- yer flowers from which fell an aqua veil in shoulder length and her arm bouquet was of yellow roses. Little Rosemary Shea, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Vincent Shea of Baldwin street Woo 4IOWC1 SnA d1lQ HO1C OH O1N fashioned gown of peach taffeta and also wore a halo of sweetheart roses. She carried a basket of Ia GSman roses.
 The dress of the brides aunt, Mrs Louis Poeltl was soldier blue crepe and she wore a corsage of gardenias and the bridegroom's mother wore a military blue crepe dress and also wore a gardenia corsage.
 Joseph Phelan attended his broth CT as best man and the ushers were Louis Poeltl, cousin of the bride and Ralph W. Phelan, broth CT of the bridegroom.
 Following the ceremony a recep. tion was held at the home of the brides aunt, Mrs. Louis Poeltl o! Keefe street. The couple left on ar unannounced wedding trip, tht bride wearing a black faille silk en. semble with a gardenia corsage Upon their return they will reside at 811 Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
ELY-BULL..

The marriage of Miss Frances Bull, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Rutledge Bull of Pelham Man- or, N. F., and Richard Duncan Ely, IT,. of Cleveland, Ohio, son of MT. and Mrs. Richard Duncan Ely of Hillside Avenue takes place this afternoon at o'clock at Christ Episcopal Church in Pelham. Rev. Edward Thomas Taffard and Rev. Joseph B. Williams will officiate. A reception for over 300 guests will be held at the home of the brides parents.
 Miss Bull will have her sister, Miss Barbar Bull, for her maid of honor and for her bridesmaids, two sisters, of Mr. Ely. Misses Alice and Mary Ely Misses Sybil Alger of Pelham Manor N. Y., Miss Phillis Wright, Mrs. Arthur Knox, Jr., and Mrs. Stephen G. Meigher of New York City.
 MT. Ely will have his brother, Henry Chase Ely, for his best man His ushers will include his cousin, Thomas M. Hart, Richard L. Hey- niger and Glenn H. Wayne, Jr., of this city, Clifford D. Mallory, IT,. os
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Sylvio Mon- ti and had as her maid of honor Miss Damonica Brincke, her sister and the bridesmaids were Emma Ricci and Phyllis Menti. David T. Reach attended his brother as best man and the ushers were James Roach, brother of the bride groom and James Mencio, cousin of the bride.
 The bride wore a gown of ivory faille taffeta with long circular train. It had eyelet work outlined with cording around the heart shaped neckline and at the wrist on the long fitted sleeves. The flared shirred skirt fell from a snug fitting waistline and she wore full length veil of ivory tulle falling from low pearl tiara worn as a cap. She carried a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Amy Butler Weeds
 Ensign Jack Appleby

Miss Amy Hart Butler, daughter of Mrs. Joel Ives Butler of Bucking- ham street, and Ensign Jack Jestiny Appleby, U. s. N., of San Pedro, California, son of MT. and Mrs. Fe- lix Appleby of Blythe. California, will be united in marriage this even- ing at o'clock at the home of the brides mother. Rev. Dr. John Curry Walker will officiate at the ceremony which will be followed by a recep- tion.
 Miss Buffers sister, Miss Ruth Hart Butler, will be her maid of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Spignesi-DuBois NuptiaIs Today

A nuptial of much local promi- hence was solemnized this morn ing at g o'clock at St. Mary's church, Union City when Miss May Doris DuBois, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Lionel P. DuBois of May street, Naugatuck, became the bride of Dr. John T. Spignesi of Wal lingford, son of Mrs. Louis Spig- nesi of Meriden, Conn. Rev. Thomas Grifln of1ciated at the ceremony and was also celebrant of the nup- tial mass which followed.
 Palms, ferns and bronze and yel- low pom poms decorated the altar and special program of nuptial music was rendered by Miss Ann Lynch, organist with Marcel Dou- cette as soloist.
 Miss Rita Dubois, sister of the bride, was her maid of honor and sole attendant and CaShin Mitch ell brother -in-law of the bridge groom was best man. The ushers included Louis Dubois of Nauga- tuck, brother of the bride and Dr. Robert Dubois of New York also a brother of the bride.
 The bride was escorted to the al- tar and given in marriage by her father and wore gown of white slipper satin fashioned in Princess style with a modified sweetheart neckline, sleeves Shirred at the shoulder line and tapering to points covering the back of the hand. The skirt fell in full soft folds from a fitted waist and terminated in a long train. Her three quarter length veil of silk tulle was fastened from white satin Juliette cap trimmed with small seed pearls and she carried a prayer book marked with orchids and bavardia. Her sis- ter's frock was of Portrait green satin with a sweetheart neckline and short sleeves and the full skirt was gathered from the long torso waistline and ended in a slight train. She wore a Juliet cap of aqualon mais satin fashioned with a tulle shoulder veil of correspond ing shade. Her arm bouquet con- sisted of yellow Chrysanthemums. The dress of the brides mother was blue velvet and she wore matching accessories and a corSage of white roses and the bridegroom's mother wore a rose lace dress with cores bonding accessories and a corsage of white roses.
 A wedding breakfast for the inn mediate families was held at the Hotel Elton following the cere- mony. Upon returning from a wed- ding trip, the destination of which was not made known, the couple will reside in Wallingford.
 The bride is graduate of Nau- gatuck high school and St. Mary's hospital school of Nursing and Dr.. SpigneSi is a graduate of George town University and also an alum nus of Georgetown Medical school. He is practicing physician in Wallingford.
 The following officers were elected at the 46th annual convocation of Prince Hall grand chapter of New England and its jurisdiction, Order of Eastern Star, held in Hartford this week: Grand worthy matron, Mrs. Laura B. Mccoy, New Haven; grand associate matron, Mrs. Nellie Harris, Springfield, Mass; grand worthy patron, Fred Major, Hart ford; grand associate patron, John H. Edwards, New Haven; grand treasurer, Mrs. Carrie Terrill, Stam- ford; grand secretary, Miss Elizabeth M. Walker, Providence, R. T.; grand conductress, Mrs. Alice Richards, Newport, R. l.; grand associate con- ductress, Mrs. Airline Woodus, Wa terbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
} McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY America'S Card Authority

I am often asked how much diff ference there is between a good bridge player and just an average one. Actually there is little differ ence. If a player understands all of the different types of bids and plays, he should be able to play just as good bridge as any expert.
 But the average player does not give himself the edge. He is care less, and carelessneSs is not an alibi for your game, but 8 definite weak ness in it.
 The hand shown today was played in a rubber bridge game by Walde- car von Zedtwitz. The actual bid ding is given, which I will not de
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Miss Jean Brincke Becomes Bride OF William J. Roach

Prominent among the September nuptias is the rage of Miss Jean Bncke daughter of Mrs. Anna Brncke of Orange street and the late James Brncke and William
 Roach of David Roach of Ives street and the late Mrs. Mary Whty Roach which took place this morning at o'clock at St. Lucy's church. Rev. Michael McVerry off cated at the and also ceebrant of the nupa which followed Palms and gado decorated the altar and a program of nuptial music was rendered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Miss Eleanor M. ShertDiH
 Weeds Clarence Ran1eikas
-Loring photo

St. Patricks church the of pretty late nuptial this morning at o'clock when Miss Eleanor Mary Sherwl daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John w. SherwH of Riverside street became the bride of Clarence Rameka of the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rameias of Wilson street Rev Bernard Foster ociad at the ceremony and also ceebrant of the nuptia mass which followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

fend and neither will MT. von zed- twitz. He found himself, however, in a contract of six spades, and you will agree that it would have been easy to become careless and give the hand up.
 The deuce of hearts was opened, and von Zedtwitz saw there was only one chance to make the con- tract-if the hearts were divided A and the trumpS 3-2, and the king of diamonds was right, it could be made.
 He ruffed the first heart, won a small club with the king, ruffed another heart, ruffed the six of clubs, ruffed a third heart, ruffed the queen of clubs, ruffed the fourth heart, and thereby established the ten of hearts In dummy.
 Now he cashed the ace and king of trumps, then played the queen of diamonds, which West refused to cover. Declarer next cashed the ace of clubs. discarding dummy's small diamond, and all that West could make was his trump.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Phelan- -Carmody Nuptials SoLemnized This Morning

Rev. Joseph Kenney, pastor of St. Am's church in De- von ofciaed at the wedding of his cousin Miss Alice Car mody daughter of Edward Carmody of Baldwin street and granddaughter of William Laffn who became the bride of Francis Phelan of Mr. and Mrs Joseph Phelan of Baldwin street this morning at 815 o'clock at St. Francis Xavers church. The nuptal high which followed was also celebrated by Father Kenney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

ton, New York, Boston and Phil- adelphia.
 MT. Rameikas and his bride left on wedding trip to New York City and will also enjoy a cruise to Vir. ginia Beach where they will be reg istered at the Cavalier Hotel. The bride wore black chiffon travel- ing dress with white accessories.
 The bride is a graduate of the Waterbury Catholic high school and the Cornptometer school and the bridegroom is an alumnus of Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

MT. and Mrs. George W. LePage of East Liberty street observed their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary last evening at which time a party was held at Panilaitis hall in Wa tertown. They are the parents of five daughters, Mrs. Joseph Burgett, Bertha, Doris, Marion and Shirley LePage and one son, George ". LePage, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
so THERE

Michael Curtiz, the director who speaks English backwards, has one of the finest libraries of classics, biographies and world histories in Hollywood = and has read every single volume.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

honor and her cousin, Mrs. Edward A. Herr, Jr., of New York, Mrs. Ed ward Waters of Hartford, the for mer Jane Canfield of Frederick street, and Miss Edith Campbell of Watertown will be bridesmaids. En- sign Appleby will have for his best man, Ensign John Lyman Haines, U. s. N., who is attached to the sub marine school in New London.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14
Engagements
LAURENDEAU : BELvAL

MT. and Mrs. Ernest P. Belval of East Clay street, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Marie Albertine, to Heliodore F. Lau- rendeau, son of Henri Lauren deau of Lewiston, Maine. The wed- ding will take place in November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-14

Greenwich. Donald Jones of Dumas, Texas, Dwight E. Robinson of Old Lyme, Joseph o. Kremer of Mont clair, N. J. and Charles T. Ross of Nyack, NY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-08-29

Buckle, are attending the sessions of
the West Virginia Synod of the United
Lutheran church, being held at Jack
sons Mill, West Va, this week.
Carl Bittinger, accompanied by his
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Brenne-
man and Miss Ruth Emory, motored
to Frostburg on a shopping mission
last Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Volk, LaVale, a
suburb of Cumberland, were brief but
pleasant callers in this village last
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Bethel an
nounce the birth of a son, on August
81.
Mrs. C. C. Beachy, Grantsville, ac-
companied by her son Frank, private
in the U. S. Army, and two lady
friends, visited this neghborhood one
day last week.
A group of nearly one hundred
ladies and gentlemen from the western
counties of Maryland, spent the week
end in Pleasant Valley Park, near
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Shawley enter
tanned a party of relatives from Mey-
ersdale, Pa. over the weekend
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fortney, ST., of
Lumberport, w. Va, recently visited
at the home of Lawrence Fortney
Messrs. Charles and Everett Beachy
who have been employed for some
time near Akron, O., returned to their
home here last week.
1t is reported that the continued
cool wet weather is causing some dam
age to grain still in the field.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1940-08-29
KELLER GLADE

Mrs. Belle Stafford, Morgantown,
who was visiting her granddaughter,
Mrs. Everette Falkner, has returned
to her home
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Schroyer, Ison
Fike and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Jeffer-
son Schroyer and Orval Schroyer and
family visited Mrs. John Wakefield
on Sunday.
Miss Dorothy Bishop is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Roy Radabaugh, Morgan
town, w. Va.
Rev. H. B. Slagel, pastor of Keller
Glade church, preached an interesting
sermon on baptism Sunday morning.
Services will be held again Sunday
evening, September s.
Sunday evening guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Wakefield were Mr.. and
Mrs. Kenneth Jones and daughter,
Wilbur limbaugh and family and
Mrs. John Wakefield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Friend and
children and Mrs. Dixie Friend spent
Thursday in Uniontown.
A family reunion in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. William H. Friend was held
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur
Hinebaugh on Sunday. There was
quite number present, including Mr..
and Mrs. Orval Friend and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Friend and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Bishop and family,
Judson Friend and family, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dixie Friend and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Bliss Friend and son, Troy Friend
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur
Hinebaugh and family; Isaiah Umbel,
Terra Alta; Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Lar
away and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse
Laraway, Markleysburg; Rev. H. B.
Slagel, Somerfield; Mr.. and Mrs. Car
man Hollinger and daughter, Mrs.
Bertha Dewitt, Hopwood, Pa; Mr..
and Mrs. Rollin Teets, Mrs. Sarah Van
Sickle and daughter, Hazelton. All
the children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren were present with the
exception of three grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. A basket
dinner was served and an enjoyable
day was spent by all.