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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Luncheon 81 firerssf
On thursday Afternoon

Fifersst Community church
elrci. viii meet % Thsrsdsy after
noon for a 1915 luncheon AZ the
h0rns - Mrs Wood Ffsemsn As
slstins hOstsss<s vii b. Mrs.
Harry Jsssoi and Ars Joseph ~.
Jean.
After luncheon. Mrs Mad
Berry viii conduct a short business
meeting ami Mira o y Crimes
guest speaker. viii tell Christ
mas story
There viii BE- Christmas tree
and exchange II gifis
All women II thu community are
cordially invited 10 attend.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Mrs. S'oetbridee
Conducts Meeting

When the womsn's society Of NJ,
Paul's Methodist church meets on
"Wednesday morning In the church
parlors. Mrs y. v atorkbfidse
Will conduct the business meeting
at II 30.
Circle Will serve luncheon n,
1880 and the worship service At
100 will be conducted by Mrs.
Hosieitsf. assisted by Mrs.. W ".
Taylor and Mrs. Rogers The les
son will be- siysn by Mrs. Ray
Manner
Christmas selections Will he
sung by the ladies quartet ~
FARMLAND and Miss Dorothy Mink.
IN will tell the Christmas story a.
portrayed In star ~ The East
Mrs. Bert Mccoy will present
the whitman kindergarten bard IN
rhgtbfu and aaus
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
November Marriage
Is Announced

Mrs. Lillian Hall announces the
marriage Of her daughter. Miss
Sylvia Hollibaugh. TO Mr. Vernon
Ridge. both of Puyallup. The cere-
mony was read at Wedding Manor
parlor, in West Los Angeles. with
a wedding dinner in Hollywood fol-
lowing.
The young couple will be estab-
lished in Inglewood. Calf. for
some time where Mr.. Ridge Is with
an airplane corporation Both are
Puyallup high school graduates.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Mr.. and Mrs. Strong
Are in California

Mr.. and Mrs. c. A Strong are
expected back from California on
Thursday. Not only did they see
the Big Game Standardization
MIA last weekend with Miss Char
lotte Doud and Mr.. {. A. Strong
Jr., but they motored 70 Los An
geles 10 visit Mr.. Strongs mother
Mrs. L. X. Strong. who lives In
Santa Ana.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Theefer Guild Announces
Double Door" Tryouts

Public tryouts for the drama,
Double Door" are being an
nounced for s o'clock this Tuesday
evening by the Tacoma Theater
guild. Tryouts will be held in the
Woman's clubhouse under the di-
rection of Philburn Friedman,
guild manager.
Women's guild, Church OF the
Holy Communion, will sponsor a
rummage sale at the parish house,
So. 14th and I SITS. Wednesday,
beginning at 4 o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Missionary Society
Meeft on Wednesday

The WOmen'n Nisslonary soclety
u the FIRST United Presbyterian
church Aill meet on Wednesday
afternoon At 2 o'clock ~ the home
of Mr.. G. ". i4ndstrom. $40 No.
Sheridan ave. Miss Iva H0uck viii
be In charge Of the prayer cirels.
Mrs. J. g. Cunningham vill lead
the dsyotiOnE. and Mrs. Fred Ny
era will nave charge Of the pro-
gram.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Convalescent Home in Seattle
To Be Viewed by Tacoma Group
Orhopedie Guilds Here Invited 10 Call on Wednesday;
Hold December Meetings Monday Afternoon

Tacoma Orhopedic Guild members have been invited TO
Seattle Wednesday afternoon TO visit the Junior League
Orthopedc Conyaescent home $50 o'clock In keeping
with orthopedc tradition in Seattle the Tacoma women
motoring for the occasion will bring pound donations
for the home
The attractive institution is located pcturesquely in
Lawtonwood, Fort Lawton at 4646 Seth west A
number of Seattle Junior League members will be hosesses
and will show the visitors through the home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Hope Chest Perry
Is Announced

John " Thompson auxiliary an
nouBess that the annual hops chest
card party will - hsld on wsdass-
day evening IN sorTnanns hall
Bridge. 800 and plneebis viii b.
played.
Mrs Margaret stfstton. gen
sfsi chairman. sIll he assisted BY
Mssdsmss Jsas~ ksys~r. Alsa
Richardson. Pred To<iis ami r. n
stsrks
fsrkIasd lsthssss Wsusss's
club Niii meet AZ ths home ~ Nfs
A. Modem On Thursday evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Woodbrook Juniors Anticipate
Christmas Hunt and Tree
Younger Set VIII Ride 70 Hounds on Sundsy. Dec Is
0snes and Csrols in me Clubhouse VIII Follow

Christmas means holiday feStivitieS-but il also
delightful vacation from classes for students So naturally
enough the younger crowd Is buSily planning holiday
activities.
As preface 10 many parties. the juniors Of Woodbrook
VII hold Christmas hunt and tree Sunday afternoon
Dec. 10. AT o'clock This be the first hunt of the
to be held for juniors only.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Mrs. Deerine en'ertsins
Garden Club Board

Members of the board Of Tacoma
Garden club met on Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock al the home Of
Mrs. William Deering.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04

s"ssss stsvk ~ nsstsa 80
srisssaaitss cAssv~h 80 va~xstf.
~tii hid . Iurehson IN he rhusrn
On Friday q ~ 10
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04

lowell pofeni. reoehef osso.
ciotion IS giving o benefit cord
pottY. Wednesday oitcrnoon
from 2 10 4 20 IN Fishers oudi
forum Funds derived from
the poriy ore for helping puf.
chose films Tor the vi.uol edu.
cotton proqrom. The com
mi,tee includes, Mr. lofris
Boxer. obove. Mss Johonno
Johnson. Mrs. George Joetson.
Mrs. w. IA. McNomoro, Mrs.
w {. Weener. Mn, w. G
Tote, Ms a. r Neon
nouohey. Mrs.. Wol,er West.
Mrs.. Dwight Boil. Mrs. Sheriff.
Toylof. Mrs. WilIiom Bueh-
onon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04

Central iuthsfsn church rtFfiss
meeting In the hames ~ msnnsfs
this week viii include Circle l. ~
T2s 50 Cushman. with Mrs X X
Anderson a. hostess At luncheon
on Wednesday At "a 70. circle ~
the home ~ Mrs narald e. Keller.
Route Hos s1.n. and circle Z
meeting st Daihssn. 7i5 North
rsenms ave. on "Wednesday foe
luncheon a. o'clock. Mrs. n r.
Relshus and Afs Nslms amsser
will he hostrssss o. members ~
circle q al thi. Christmas luncheon
At tho Dslhem.
Other circles meeting IN Wed
nssdsy will be circle ., the homs
81 Mrs Anna Valentine. va s1nd
and Waller road. and circle .
meeting In tho Guild room u the
church. whers Mrs. Fred l.. John.
son and Mrs. Hen knutssn ~iil be
hostesses At = guest day lunehson
and Christmas party.
ON Thursday, oircl. q will enter.
tain friends ~ q guest day lunch
con In tho Guild room With Mrs.
A. o. Oliver. Mrs Edward Mor.h
and Mrs W. ". klrksids ~
hnstssses al luncheon al o'eioek.
Church Uni. Meetings Listed
Meetings during the ~s~k NJ
women Of independent Iiibis
church include unit 4 will meet
Wednesday, At tho home n Mrs
. G. stsii. TO No ~ Luncheon
at 1880 with Mira. ~ Heeklsr
assisting The afternoon meeting
will start al 40 with Mas Olive
churchwsrd In charEe. Mrs. A.
~ church~ard viii give the
hibls lssson and Mrs. ". A nislns-
man the mission study
Also on Wednesday members %
usit = will NEE, with Mrs. Harvey
asnssr 5000 No. Mason. Lunch
con II AZ % Mrs A. ". wbssisr
VIII DC N ehafEs ~ fhs business
nesting Mr. ~ D. Moohsrry
Will give the Hibla lesson and
Mrs James ssndlnE ths mission
study.
Init 0 ALL meet 1T thu home
~ Mrs ! W Dssns. s+02 nlstb
ave. Friday Luncheon 81 IL %.
The afternoon meeting viii start
Al 80 ~ith Mrs. v. y. Hsryils
presiding Mrs A. X Whssisr
viii give tha ssnls study and Mrs..
J . Hsinss the mission study
INIT ~ stli meet ~i,h Mrs.
John Dohisr. so2o No. ! u, Tsss-
day Luncheon at IA %. Mrs o.
v hehripp viIi preside ., the
afternoon nesting and Mrs = l..
Petersen viii give the Bible study.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
First Child Is Born

MI and NFf. y. J. Nlls0n. ths
former Miss AarJorls Wsleh. are
receiving congratulations on ths
birth Of their first child. a SOn.
On NoY u. In Tacoma General
hospital.
The baby. Dennis George. IL wei
coined By his grandparents. Mr..
and Ars. ~ H. Wilson Of Winioek
and Mr. and Mrs.. h. J. Weich Of
Tacoma.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Elect Committee

The progressive itahan-Amsri-
can lodge mas elected Miss Leone
Larzono as chairman of the ways
and means committee for the com
ing year
She will Be assisted by Misses
Louise Waller. Jenny Asrchssini
and Stella Mariana.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04
Lend-a-Itaad eirels Of IN. Min,

I<"u -a-ffA"u tiI'H OF M MIX
Daughter. and sons will meet a.
me home u Mrs. X. A Mcdonald
1914 Pacific ave. for II 30 lunch
con on Wednesday. Mrs.. John
Thirtyscr, viii assist the hostess
A Christmas party sfl De planned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04

Ladies Aid society of Bethel
Lutheran church viii meet We'd
nesdsy a. 2 O'Clock a. the home
Of Ars. {. Lindskog. rs 50. 50th
o..
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Ladies' auxiliary Of Trinity Lu-
therxn church viii meet al 2
o'clock on "Wednesday a. the home
o. Mrs. James Gilbrezth, Gil So.
tn st
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-12-04

Tho rnsmbsrs snd pf0spsctiy.
members - ihs College ~ Puget
Sound spanish club. IL nsss re.
dondS are invited - attend q
iunchson-nssting 70 be hid We'd
nssdsy noon. December 4. IN Ho-
usfth hal Officers for ths com.
ing year Will h. elected and plans
for Christmas soeiai viii BE- Ola.
cussed All st1dsnts VINO have
completed one year q spanish IN
college Or ia equivalent are Invited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
DOWNTOWN-S8, 600.
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
$500 AND $40 MO

BUYS nice little bungalow on beautiful
corner lot. Owner transferred from city.
Ask for Mr.. White with VIM. NJ. THROCK-
MORTON, DI. 5000.
ROOAHC Q hn1IIC cz cEn
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BUNGALOW.

1884 47th ST. n.w.-Open Sunday
2 bedrooms bath liv and dining rm., fire.
place; large glass-inclosed porch: 2 small
rms. on finished attic floor: h.-w.h.: nice
WAGGANAN-BRAwN
100 I St NV ME- 1860.
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CLEVELAND PARK.

F-L-A-SIH I
Can you imagine an all-brick,
3-bedroom. 2-bath home with den
and Law. on the first floor: living
rm.. master bedrm., and dining
rm., all overlooking a park with a .
stream, for only Sl0.99O? Be sure
and see No. 800 Parkcrest dr.,
Sligo Park Hills. This is a real
buy; OPEN. HELEN H. VEIT, SH.
1928. SH. 2l7l.
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OWNER TRANSFERRED.
This lovely home. located I30i
Dale dr.. Woodside Forest, Sill
yer Spring, Md, is 3 yrs. old;
complete from rec. rm. to attic;
NV; rm. l2x24, 3 bedrms.. 2Ia
baths. paneled den lst f., maids
rm.; corner lot 1858 50. fl.
Open Sun, IL until dark.
HELEN H. VEIT, SH. 1925, SH.
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ARLINGTON. vA-BUNGALOW 2 BED
rms, 3o-ft. living rm.. fireplace: oil hot
rage; loo bus; nice yard; less than cost,
Chestnut 7216.
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652 K ST. NE.

rooms, bath. garage, new heating
plant; just been entirely reconditioned:
conveniently located to stores and trans
porta ton. S55 month
FRANK 6 PHILIPS DI AL
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HOME VALUES

HOME VALUES.
s7t b,S Win .4sG D nww w rms ms $500 On
1921 First st. NV rms, bath,
cleo. gas, H.-W,H, refg, ga
ss1sS 18th st, n.e.-s rms. bath,
cleo, gas, oil burner 2 inc. POT. -zoo
1868 Buchanan st. rvs rms.
garage. built-in shower and --oo
ssSs sns ssnw 5,as rms; baths asla
II Boyd ave ave- Tak Roma Park. Md ''''
rms. bath, elec gas, oil heat.
built-in garage $500
533S Belt I'd. nwT8 rms, baths,
ton rm - 65 90
cleo. gas, H.-W.H.. garage $500
612 Jefferson st. n.w-6 rms. bath.
cleo; gas, H.-W.H, screened
cleo gas, H-WH., garage $500
80 You s; avs rms. bath. cleo, o
A g You St " RE y rms bath. cleo" 80 90
eros North Capitol St. rms oo
e5 bath h.e eIes; gas H;3WH. refs 5000
bath. cleo. gas, H.-W.H. 5000
ALE 4th St, n;T46 rms BATH zooo
a1 stse Wa rae a st. mW-e rms. bath. oo'oo
cleo. gas, H-W.H 47.5O
- gas. H.-WH.. garage Iis ~ CIV 1880
1917 9th st. n.e-6 rms bath.
-porches 1000
cleo. gas. H-WH $3.50
gas: H.-WH $500
gas, Lstrobe heat 'r'' $3.50
elec. gas, toilet in yard $3.50
toilet in yard 5000
DUPLEX APARTMENTS.
bath, cleo, gas, oil heat 1900
bath: cleo, gas. H-wH $500
r. A. HUMPHREYS,
SOS North Capitol St Realtor MA 673O
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HILLCREST AREA
Southeast's best buy; new detached
brick: 9 large rooms and BATH. recreation
room with fireplace: modern. fully equipped
kitchen; air-conditioned heat price.
1904. wAPLE e. JAMES, INC, 1874 14th
st. NV. DI 3346
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HOUSES UNFURNlsHEp.
TTNTOITE

Stone cottage on high knoll overlooking
Potomac. Out Conduit I'd, beyond End
handsome tile bath shower. 2 paneled liv.
rms. dining rm., with built-in bookcases;
oil heat; garage. Call Mrs. Lynch. Sun
1850.
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INKiINN D. IIIIlLII y, III. TIL
2611 K ST. NV,

6-room brick house. in new condition.
modern throughout: $3.50 See j. Nc
KENNEY BERRY. 1868 Wisconsin ave. NV.
MI O5l3
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
Christmas Recess For School Children Starts Friday

chael's Episcopal church tomorrow at D. m. in the parish house.
 Mrs. ,. W. Briggs will report on the missionary boxes recently sent to Amherat, Vt, and to Charlotte Arnalie, Virgin Islands.
 The Advent offering for the Ever est Memorial fund will be taken at this time. Those who are unable to be present may send their part in the offering through another member or gives to Mrs. William Stahl, who is in charge of collecting money for the Everest Memorial fund, which is used for books for the chancel of St. Mi- cl1ael's church. On December 9th, the rector, Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, dedicated a beautiful Bible given in memory of Rev. Haynes l.. Everest and his wife. Mrs. Haynes L. Everest was president of the Woman's Aux Hilary from 1915 to her death in Sep- tember, 1899. Members of Mrs. Ever est's family are taking part in the memorial gift this year and it is be- lieved that friends will wish to share in this effort to hold in remembrance the life of one who was much loved by all wkho knewher. Small gifts are as welcome as large ones as the Ad- vent offering is as always mark of thoughtfulness rather than of largeness..
 Miss Sophie Brown will conduct the mission study lesson on ''Up- rooted Americans" the laborers who move from place to place because of seasonal employment, depression, disasters or change in family income. All Protestant churches in America are studying this subject during 1940-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17

his assistants are working herd make the party successful.
 Christmas parties will he t1e o1s der this week. Tonight the annual Yuletide party of Rock Rirnfncu Grange vii be held at Pythian hall following short business meeting at which teh third and fourth de- grees will be conferred.
 Tonight also the Children e Mary Sodality of St. Micheels church vii hold a party at the home of Miss Frances Karaban, Main street at 7:30 and members are requested to brin ga small gift for the grab bag.
 The Beacon Falls Review, Wo- mans Benefit Association, will hold it's Christmas party Thursday night at the Oxford Hotel in Oxford and a turkey supper will be enjoyed. Gifts will be exchanged. Santa Claus will attend the Yuletide party of the Sunday school children of the United church to be held Friday night at the church hall. There will be an entertainment program and a special musical program. Ralph Tucker, Jr., has charge of the af- fair and is being assisted by the Sunday school teachers.
 Members of the Sunday school of St. Michael,s church will enjoy a Christmas party Sunday at the Beacon Falls Recreation club rooms at 3 p. m. Gifts and candy will be distributed and Rev. Jerome Cook pastor, will be host to the children. Mrs. Jerry Mccarthy, church Or- ganist, is arranging an entertain- ment program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17

each year decorates the tree, which is on the Green.
 There will pe Q new Christnas tree this year, the one formerly used having been removed last summer.
 The Chamber of Commerce is CO., operating this year by donating ex- tra materials for lighting the tree, Mir. Shea said. E. Harold Keeler and Harold E. Chittenden are their agents in this respect.
 Christmas Party
 The Over and Under club will hold its regular meeting Wednesday eve- ming in St. Michael's parish house. Frank SquireS, president, will call the meeting to order at 8 8Vo'clock. The meeting this week will be in the form of Christmas party and all members are asked to bring a ten cent gift with them for the pur- pose of exchange. All those wishing to take part in this party are urged to be present.
 Ronald Jones, entertainment com mittee chairman, announces that the Over and Under club will be in charge of the Christmas play to be held in St. Michael's church on Sum- day evening, December 29. The cast has already been chosen and the play promises to be most appropriate. II will have a Christmas message for all.
 To Choose Delegates Delegates for the semi-annual meeting of the Diocesan Woman's auxiliary to be held at the Trinity parish house, New Haven, on Jan- uary 8, will be chosen at the meeting of the Woman,s auxiliary of St. Mi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17

1941 season, and visitors from other churches will be welcome at the meeting.
 Installation Tonight
 Installation of officers of the Sheperd and Salem lodges of Masons is to be held tonight at joint com munication at o'clock in Masonic hall. Rev. Arthur F. Lewis, a for mer grand master of Connecticut, will have charge of the induction, The officers of Shepherd lodge to be installed are: Earle Megin, mas Edward Gerber, junior warden; ter; Alvin A. Wooster, senior warden; Franklin Hubbell, senior deacon; Marshall Long, junior deacon; AL bert Mai, senior steward; Robert Reiter, junior steward.
 Of1cers of Salem lodge who will be inducted are: Harold Stauffer, maS- ter; Ralph Quinn, senior warden; Albert Miller, junior warden; Will liam Birdsall, senior deacon; Henry Harrison, junior deacon; George Sandt, senior steward; Alvin Heav- ems, jupnior steward; George Birds all, marshal; James Silvernail, sec- retary; Charles Erk, treasurer.
 To Elect Officers
 Officers of the Naugatuck "" will be elected at the annual meeting oi directors to be held tonight at the Y. M. c. A.
 George W. Bell
 George w. Bell of New York city died in Matamoras, Pa, Monday af- a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Schustel ter short Hines. He is survived by of Union City. He was a frequent visitor in Waterbury. Funeral ar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
High Students Give Beacon Hill Light
 Tomorrow At 8 P. M.
Classes Resume Monday, January 6-Viyian Bolt tC Wed George Vincent; Freeman Funeral Tomorrow;
 M Mrs. Mary Mariana Given Party
GfATUcK
CorresDOnaent: wm. ,. Baxter-PhOne Nsusatuck ssSs

E Naugatuck, Dec. 17.-Naugatuck public schools will close Friday aft ernoon for the annual Christmas va cation. The vacation will be long one as the youngsters will not re- turn until Monday, January 6. Many teachers will leave Naugatuck in the coming weekend to spend the holidays with relatives.
 The annual Christmas play of the Naugatuck high school students will be presented "wednesday at the high school auditorium. Miss Louise Grainger, teacher of dra- I1latics and English at the high school, is directing the play. It is expected many alumni as well as students will attend. The play is "Ihe Light On Beacon Hill" and it will be presented at p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
$50 EXPECTED BIG XMAS PARTY
Scheduled for Sunday at Police Barracks; Many
 Parties Planned
BEACON FALLS
Correspondent Wm. ,. Baxter
 Phone Naugatuck 304S

Beacon Falls, Dec. 17 = Lieuten- ant William Schatzman expects that about $50 will attend the an- nual Christmas party of the local state police to be held Sunday afternoon in the barracks here at 2 p m.
 This affair was one of the most enjoyable of such events in the Naugatuck Valley last year and it is expected to equal if not better last years record.
 Children of grammar school age can attend and Santa Claus will be on hand to present them with gifts. There will be an entertainment pro- gram and a really fine time is anti cipated. Lieutenant Schatznan and arrangements have not been ar1-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
Mrs. Marian0 Feted.

Mrs. Mary Mariana of Pond street was the guest of honor Sunday at a surprise birthday party at the home fo MT. and Mrs. Jake Mariana. Mrs. Mariana celebrated her roth birthday Saturday.
 Those attending were: MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Reilly, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Mariana, MT. and Mrs. Dominick Mariana and son, Ron- aid, MT. and Mrs. William Mariana, Mrs. James Cirello, the Misses Hell en, Ange and Madge Mariana, MT. and Mrs. Jake Mariana and Mrs. Mary Mariana, all of Naugatuck, and MT. and Mrs. s. J. Amoto and daughter, Ann, of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
Session of Sorrow.

A session of sorrow for John M. Freeman, who died Sunday, will be held by the Naugatuck lodge of Elks prior to their regular meeting at the Elks' rooms tonight at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17

Mrs. Bessie Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Mary Smith. Mrs. Ethel Simmons, president of the auxiliary, will pre- sdie at the business meeting. Mem bers are requested to bring gifts to be exchanged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17

than autos. The meeting will be held at Halls restaurant.
 The club will hold 8 meeting on December 31 instead of January 1 and 1t will be the annual Father and Son meeting. If this is suc- cessful, a Father and Daughter meeting may be held in the future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
Funeral of MT. Whalen.

The funeral fo Patrick Whalen, a local resident for AT years, who died Sunday at his home, 77 Hoadley street, was held this morning at 8:3O from his residence, to St. Francis church at g o'clock, where & solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated. Burial was in St. Fran cis' cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
Christmas Party.

Members of the auxiliary of the Naugatuck post, American Legion, will enjoy their annual Christmas party tomorrow night at a meeting in Pythian hall. Mrs. Margaret Maxwell heads the committee in charge and assisting her are: Mrs. May Broder, Mrs. Mary Raytkwich
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
To. Address Club.

Members of the Naugatuck Rotary club expect to hear an interesting talk tomorrow noon when Harry A. Dalby, local banker, will address the club on "Recollections of Early Naugatuck."
 MT. Dalby has lived here for many years end is well qualified to discuss Naugatuck in the days when horse and wagons were more common
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Nau- gatuck district, Boy Scouts, will be held Thursday, December 19, at the local "Y" at 5:15 p. m., William H. Moody, district chairman, has an- nounced. It is expected officers will be elected at this session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
In nrama.

Miss Virginia Scu1ly, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Francis J. Scully of North Main street, participated in Ferenc Molnar's play, 'The Swan, " presented by the Campus Theater Players of Albertus Magnus college, New Haven, recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-17
C0uDle Engaged.

Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Vivian Louise Bott, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Bott of Beacon Valley road. to George Milton Vincent, son of MT. and Mrs. Percy Vincent of Millville.