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Evening star., 1940-07-19
Member of the Associated Press.
Nothing Vague About 1t

Some friendly criticism of the
District suffrage plank in the Demo-
cratic platform suggests that it is
too vague. The platform declara-
tion states that in addition to
larger measure of self-government
for the territories of Alaska, Hawaii
and Puerto Rico, "We also favor the
extension of the right of suffrage to
the people of the District of Colum-
bia." That is not vague Nor is it to
be expected that a party's declara-
ton of general principles would
attempt to formulate the specific
legislation designed to reach the
objectives.
Once there is general agreement
upon and authoritative expression
of the desire to extend the right OF
suffrage to the District, the form Of
suffrage must and, of course, will
be left to Congress. In commenting
on the plank in yesterdays Star,
Chairman Hatton Summers of the
House Judiciary Committee spoke Of
the greater chance now in prospect
for favorable action by Congress on
the national representation amend
ment proposals, on which his COM
mittee conducted hearings in the
spring of 1898. This is the belief in
which The Star concurs.
For the objective of "the extern
sion of the right of suffrage to the
people of the District of Columbia"
is to give the Washingtonian his full
rights, as an American citizen, of
representation in the Congress which
exercises exclusive control in the
District and to permit him to vote
for President and Vice President in
the national elections. Short of that,
the right of suffrage would represent
a partial step only in the attainment
of the objective and in the opinion
of many would not provide any
satisfactory solution for the purely
local problems with which the
Washington community may be i'm
lueQldIely concerned.
The main objective should and
doubtless will continue to be the
suffrage for the people of the District
which gives them, with the people
of other communities, participation
in the government of the Nation and
in the government of the District of
Columbia-Which is Congress. Con-
gress is the legislature which under
the Constitution functions for the
Nation and exclusively for the Dis
trict of Columbia. There is no reason
under the sun to deny to the people
of the District their right of repre-
sentation in this Congress or in the
electoral college. That representa-
ton would not lessen in any degree
the control by Congress of the
Nations Capital. But it would
extend to the people who live in the
District voice in that control and
it would hasten, rather than retard
by idle and futile gestures, such de-
sirable steps as proper reorganiza-
ton of the municipal government.
The inclusion of a District suffrage
plank in the Democratic platform
the first time such a plank has found
its way into any national party plat
form-is an important advance in
the movement to Americanize the
Washingtonian. To belittle it is to
render distinct disservice to the
District and ungraciously to under
estimate the value to the District
of the work performed by it's friends
at the Chicago convention.
Evening star., 1940-07-19
Another Thought Added
To Two Timely Ones.
To the Editor Af The Star.

~ 's1o H7u1VUI u 1He SCHf.
On July 9 The Star published two
timely letters, one by Glare M. Breed.
urging Congressmen to read "Revolu-
tions of Nihilism." explaining national
socialism's ultimate aims. and one by
An American" asking us to resist ag-
gresslon. There comes to my mind a
quotation from Judges, v23, which seems
to Mt the present state Of affairs:
Curse ye Meroz, saith the messenger
OF the Lord, yes. curse ye bitterly its in
habitants; because they came not to the
help OF the Lord, to the help Of the Lord
among the mighty" HIM
July 9.
Evening star., 1940-07-19
Wants World Made Safe
For Human Freedom.


Woodrow Wilson's slogan more than
20 years ago was, Make the world safe
for democracy" Then somebody changed
it to Make democracy safe for the
world" We may have to change 1t again
to Make the world safe for human
freedom
Hitlerism and everything which would
destroy the freedom of man must be
crushed. 1t. can be done, and red
blooded free men must do the job
There needs to be great awakening
everywhere. there needs to be organiza-
ton and there needs to be competent
leadership. With these and the will to
win, the task can be carried to triumph
ant completion.
Crescent City, Fla. A. B. CANNADY.
July IL.
Evening star., 1940-07-19

credit Of those who have directed
the organization Of the Small Claims
Court that the appellate court held
that the statute creating the tribunal
and the rules promulgated under it
are valid and adequate to the pro-
lection Of the rights Of all parties.
Evening star., 1940-07-19
Abatement Of Airplane
Noise Requested.

40 LuIC0r Inc Staf:
Here is a new nuisance which needs
abatement and which to me seems totally
unnecessary. refer to the open exhaust
OF the low-fying transport airplanes. In
the early morning hours at height of
500 to TOO feet the racket is almost un-
bearable. The proper authorities will
take step in the right direction If and
when they apply the curb.
The transport companies will gain
much good will should they see to 1t
themselves. JAMES M. FISK.
July 10.
Evening star., 1940-07-19
Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor must
bear the name and address OF
the 1Driter, although the use OF
q pSeudonym for publication is
permissible. The Star reserves
the right to edit all letters 1uith
a UieD to condensation.
Evening star., 1940-07-19
Hoskin Service
To Star Readers

Besides answering questions, the
Haskin service offers information on
various subjects in booklet form for
small cost and handling charge.
Evening star., 1940-07-19

The ethics Of European political
activities are about on q level with
those Of professional wrestling,
Evening star., 1940-07-19
HELPS for the Household

Handy booklet of useful information
for the whole family. Directions for re-
pairing and painting for the men Of the
ramily-home and kitchen counsel for
the housewife. To order, inclose 10 cents
in coin wrapped in this clipping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
League Of Women
 Voters To Conuene

Federal legislative activity will be one of the subjects commanding the attenion of the thousand women who will gather in New York City April 29 for the biennial conven- tion of the National League of Women Voters. Convention discus sions will. cover the entire range of the legislative action Of the League since the last convention met in St. Louis in 1888. The convention delegates will formulate plans and policies for the troubled days ahead as this country walks the tight-rope beween peace and war.
 Mrs. Harris T. Baldwin if Wash ington D. C., vice-president of the League, will make the national or ganization's report to its member ship on Thursday, May 2. In pre- viewing his report today, she said, Since 1888, three major subjects in the federal field have held the Lea gue's interest: qualified personnel in government, foreign policy, and the protection of citizens in their everyday living.
 "In the first field, a constant cam- paign has been carried on to secure improvements in the federal civil service system. Enactment of the bill to place postmasters of the first. second and third class offices in the classified civil service was the cul- imitation of long League effort. Cur rently, we are seeking passage of the Ramspeck bill authorizing the Pres ident to place within the merit sys- tenn all positions now exmpt by law. We have also worked for increased appropriations for the Civil Service Commission and for adequate ap- populations for the Council of Per sonnel administration set up to CO., ordinate activities of the Commis- sion and personnel divisions of the various departments.
 with so much at stake under present world conditions, United States foreign policy has been a major interest of the League. Repeal of the mandatory arms embargo of the old Neutrality Act and the sub stitut1on of the cash and carry provision, and the extension of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements for three-year period, have been seen through to victory.
 From the standpoint of the pri- vate citizen, we have worked con- stantly in support of amendments to the Social Security Act to increase the proportionate share of the fed eral government in the cost of aid to dependent children. with merit system requirements for State per sonnel; and We have watched to see that administration of the new Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Law re- suited in the amount of consa1ffer protection possible under the Act which the League was instrumental in steering through the Congress
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
SOCIAL CsT1VI7lES
Women s Club M Annual Meeting

The experience of the United States in welding states with diverse interests into a single nation indi- cateS that there is hope fora world plan of federated democracieS, Rev. William Davis of Watertown told members of the Waterbury League of Women Voters at the annual meeting yesterday at the Waterbury Club.
 Rev. MT. Davis outlined the plan of Clarence Streit for Union Now with 15 democracies joining in a central controlling group.
 Mrs. Frederick A. Faust was re- elected president at the meeting.
 Other officers named were: First vice-president, Mrs. William A. Amelung; second vice president, Mrs. Edwin L. Rose; third vice. president, Mrs. F. s. Van Valken- burg; fourth vice-president, Mrs. F. P. Daley; corresponding sec- retary, Mrs. Herbert Smith; re- cording secretary, Mrs. William Van Tassel; treasurer, Mrs. Arthur L. Purinton, and auditor, Mrs. Dorothy Fox.
 Members of the board of direc- tors named were Mrs. John M. Burrall, Mrs. John P. Elton, Mrs. Richard D. Ely, Mrs. E. s. Hunt, Jr., Mrs. M. E. Surface, Mrs. F. A. Webster, Mrs. Harry s. Coe, Mrs. B. B. Craver and Mrs. Gordon Hurl- butt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

thier, wore frock of yellow chif- ion fashioned similar to that of the bride and she carried a yellow chiffon huff covered with deep pru- pie panSies. She wore yellow head dress styled with shoulder length veil and fastened with purple pan- sies. The dress of the brides mother was navy blue and white print red- ingote and she wore navy picture hat trimmed with veil and white flowers. Her corsage was of white gardenias.
 Dr. T. Maxwell Connolly of Bos- ton, brother of the bridegroom, served as best man.
 Elton was the scene of wedding breakfast for members of the i'm mediate families and reception for friends was held at the home of the bride. Out-of town guests were in attendance from Oak Park, H.. Orange. N. J., Boston and Dorches- ter, Mass, Willimantic, Hartford and New York.
 The couple left on an unan- nounced wedding trip, the bride wearing navy blue travelling dress and blue wool coat and navy breton hat with white accessories and a corsage of gardenias. Upon returning they will take up their residence at S4 Oak street, Willi- mantle.
 The bride is a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Willimantic Normal school and MT. Connolly is an alumnus of Boston college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Council Gathers
 At Spring Meet

About 50 women, comprising pres idents and program and ways and means chairmen of federated clubs throughout the state, attended the spring meeting of the Presidents Council held Friday morning and afternoo at the Manchester Y. M c. A., with the Manchester CoSmo- politan Club as hostess. Chief bus mess of the session was the election of nominating committee to bring in a new slate of officers at the annual meeting in May. The com- mittee named consists of Mrs. Ro- bert L. Cooper of the Cosmopolitan Club, chairman, Mrs. Frank Mathes of the Terrycille Woman's club mad Mrs. Paul Hummer o1 the West Haven Womans Club
 Speakers at the morning meeting were, Mrs. Laura Hale Gorton of Glastonbury, federation president, who discussed federation matters, and Miss Sara Mead Webb of Stam- ford, state chairman of the coming Golden Jubilee celebration of the General Federation.
 In the afternoon the women heard a talk entitled, Escape from Advertising" by Dorothy Dwight Hutchinson, humorist, and an ad- dres son how to Make Your Kitch- en Work For You" by Ethel B.. Power. Mrs. Thomas E. Thibeau, president of the council, presided.
 It was announced that the fall meeting of the council will be held October 3 at Washington, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
AUXILIARY PLANS
 SOCIAL FUNCTION
Auxiliary to Young Mems Italian Club to Hold Din=
 ner Dance

Plans for a dinner dance May IT were completed at meeting of the auxiliary of the Young Mems Italian club last night at the Hotel Elton.
 The business meeting was followed by a card party in which ten tables were in play. 3i
 The arrangements, committee for the dance includes Miss Filomena Barone, chairman;. Mary Perriello, co-chairman; Mrs. Charles 'Valletti, Mrs. Carmela Man1lello, Angeline Testa and Rose Bartolini.
 Present at the party were Rose Bartolini, Elizabeth Cirellis Mary CirelN, Marie Scal7o; Edythe Co., langelo, Mrs. Florence Wives Mrs. Frances Genua, Mrs. Frank Sasso, Mrs. Salvatore Tolla, Mrs. Anna Murno, Mrs! Carmel Sarni, Mrs. Rose Spagnola, Sadie Leport, Mrs, Thomas Lepore, Edith Santoro, Emma Leport, Polly Sandeman, Lena Lembo, Lillian Ranando, Lena DiJoseph, Elissa Lanaro, Mrs. AL bert Pelosi, Mrs. Joseph DiPietro, Mrs. Louis DiVito, Mrs. Thomas Murray, Claire Perriello, Mary Min ervini, Rose Bouliulino, Florence Agostini, Mrs. Frank Rossi, JoSe- phone Famiglietti, Mrs. Samuel Man hello, Mrs. Frank Varaneli, Eda Mannetti, Ann Rossi and Louise Schiappa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
H HoWLAND -HU0HES
 'Waterbury's Friendly Department Store"
Salt of the Eorth "

We're not waiting until Fathers Day to pay Q tribute to the family men of Waterbury. We're tipping our hots in admiration right now It makes us feel "eood all over" to see the unseifish way in which he fine feathers" his family and then is finally content, as his share of things, with a tie or shirt And this holds true not only with respect to apparel, but with everything con- nected with better living, fuller life for his family. Yes, fathers of Waterbury, you're
 Salt of the Eorth"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Miss Alice Ledry,Is
 Feted In Cheshire

Miss Alice Leary, who is to be married soon to F. Wilson O'Connor of Derby, was feted recently at the home of Mrs. Robert E. Jackson of Cheshire. Those present included the Misses Janice c. Malia, Mildred Hebert, Agnes Leary and Mrs. Louis Backhus, Mrs. Terrell Hebert, Mrs. Allan Bowkett of Thomaston, Mrs. Kenneth Smith of Newtown, Mrs. Richard H. Davidson of Boston, Alice Leary and Mrs. Robert E. Jackson.
 Mrs. Raymond Miller of Capitol avenue was hostess at a card party at her home recently for the Church Benefit group of the Mill Plain Union church. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Ernest Christofferson, Mrs Charles Gibson and Mrs. Earl Case. Those attending were: Mrs. Clifford Prescott, Mrs. Ernest John son, Mrs. Marshall Nye, Mrs. Her bert Ryder, Mrs. Peter Kelly, Mrs Henry Rochette, Mrs. Edward Sea ward, Mrs. James White, Mrs Armand Garceau, Mrs. Harold Beecher, Mrs. Joseph McConas, Mrs Earl O'Donell, Mrs. Robert Beck with, Mrs. Carlton Chapin, Mrs Emil Dechand, Mrs. Lee Rowley, Mrs. Lawrence Pierpont, Mrs. Arthur Gross, Mrs. Earl Pierson and Mrs Orville Ardern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

and baby,s breath. Her attendant wore a gown of rose soiree fairle taffeta styled similar to that of the bride and she wore a small hat of matching tulle trimmed with a small cluster of forget-me-nots and having face veil. Spring garden flowers comprised her arm bouquet. The dress of the brides mother was navy blue crepe and she wore white accessories and the bridegroom's mother wore a black crepe gown with white accessories.
 A reception was held at the Kop- per Kettle following the ceremony, About seventy-five guests were ill attendance including out of town guests from Hartford, Watertown and New Haven.
 MT. Nadeau and his bride left on southern wedding trip by motor. the bride wearing a navy blue crepe ensemble with white accessories. Upon their return they will reside at 106 Chestnut avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
BACHELOR DINNER
 FOR JOHN SPINO

A bachelor dinner 1n honor of John Spino who will be married next Saturday to Miss Lucy DePaS- quale was held last night at Meca's grill.
 Philip DePasquale and Salvatore Pannetta were in charge of arrange ments, while Michael Vegliante was toastmaster.
 Present were Julius Carissimi, Angelo Minicucci, Michael DiStasio, Ettore Spadola, Eugene Minicucci, Cosmo Carabetta, John Valerie. Bruno Giordano, Anthony Daponte, Sam Scascitelli, Domenic Capua, Michael DeCesare, Nicholas DiStasi, Al Petro Roy, John Gizzi, Joseph Raimono, Saverio Rotella, Domenic Spino, Anthony DeMaria, James Galluzzo, Joseph DeMaria, Louis Passaro, Salvatore and Joseph Mo- lica, Thomas Colasanto, John Petro, Patsy Ruggiero, Anthony Talmant, John Juliano, Frank Nigro, Anthony Petro and James Basile, Philip De- PasQuale, Michele DeNicola, Salva- tore and. James Zangari, J. Juliano, J. Cipriano, Charles Barber and John Rocco ..- .-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Connolly Burke NuptiaLs
 Solemnized This Morning
--Borman photo

~ Palms, cbotum ferns, white snapdragons and white carnations decorated the altar SS Peter Paus church for pretty Spring nupta this morning when Miss Noreen Bernadette Burke daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morgan T.
 Burke of Albion street became the bride of Donald Francis Connolly of the late Mr. and Mrs Thomas F. Connolly of Oak street. Wilmantic, Conn., Rev. Michael Heating, pastor of the church. ofcated at the ceremony and also celebrant of the nupta mass which followed program nupta music rendered with Mrs Maurice Reardon of Dorchester aunt of the bridegroom soois singing Ave Maria 70 Salutors' and Beautiful Garden of Prayer"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Miss A. Regina Shea
 Is SholUer Guest

A surprise personal shower was rendered Miss A. Regena Shea on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Thomas o. Gavin of Walnut street. Mrs. James CasS, Mrs. George Crichton and Miss. Eliza beth Kennedy, acted as hostesses.
 The guests attending were: Mrs. Anthony SaviskaS, Mrs. John Tati- gan, Mrs. Lester zell, Mrs. Lucien Bessette, Mrs. Thomas O'Connor, Mrs. James Cass, Mrs. George Crichton, Mrs. Thomas o. Gavin, Cath me Donahue, Dolores Was serback, Margaret Brennan, Patricia Murphy. Mary Brennan, Catherine Shea, Josephine Callahan, Arleen Crean, Madeline Murphy, Mary Murphy, Mary Duane, Lillian Shea, Margaret O'Donnell, Mary O'Don- nell.
 Miss Josephine Wright has re- turned to her home on Walnut Street after visiting friends in Stat en Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Miss Alice Leary Is
 Buffet Supper Guest

Mrs. Kenneth B. Smith and her sister, Miss Mildred Hebert were hostessCs at a buffet supper given at the latter's home on Willow street on Thursday evening in com- pliment to Miss Alice Leary of Crown street who is to be married next month. The guest of honor was presented with an electric mixer. Entertainment was enjoyed during the evening.
 Those present were Mrs. Louis Backhus, Mrs. James Slavin, Mrs. Allan Bowkett, Mrs. Robert Jackson, Mrs. P. J. Mango. Mrs. Terrill He bert, Mrs. c. J. Hebert, Mrs. Ken meth B. Smith, and Misses Janice Malia, Mildred Holland, Agnes and Alice Leary and Mildred Hebert
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Officers Elected By Church Guild


 Miss Elizabeth N. Hoadley was elected president of the First church guild at the annual meeting held recently in the church.
 Others chosen were: First vice. president, Mrs. William A. Service; second yice-president, Miss Joseph inc H. Somers; treasurer, Mrs. FL lery c. Kilbourn; assistant treasur- CT, Mrs. Robert F. Bare; recording secretary Miss Chalotte E. Heny; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Fred S. Smith.
 New committees follow: Parish, Mrs. James E. Gregg; foreign, Miss Helen B. Heater; city, Miss Ida M. Henry; national, Mrs. Henry l.. Griggs; social, Mrs. Laurence G. Bean, chairman; Mrs. G. Horace Baldwin, Miss Olive G. Camp and Mrs. George A. Scott; house, Mrs. Allen H. Boardman, chairman; Mrs. Horace F. Mallette, Mrs. Robert F Bare; flower, Miss Edith M. Sellew Miss Eugenia Mallette; advisory board, Mrs. Nathaniel R. Bronson, Mrs. Eugene Staegemann, Mrs David P. Babson; Christmas sale, Mrs. s. P. Williams, Jr., Mrs Michael H. Toomey, Miss Meta Wake, Mrs. James H. Phillips, Mrs John H. Goss, Miss Florence E. Greenleaf, Mrs. Gregg; apron, Mrs John c. Bradley, chairman; Miss Josephine H. Somers, Mrs. E. Vim cent Randall, Mrs. Earle H. Blan- chard, Mrs. James T. Kemp; plain work, Mrs. Elmer D. Tullar, chair man; Mrs. Ernest H. Krieg, Mrs Walter R. Hubbard, Mrs. Gottliet Boner, Miss Ruth E. Camp.
 The nominating committee in- cluded Mrs. Bare, chairman; Mrs Gregg and Mrs. Staegemann.
 A social was held after the meet ing. The group will give a rummage sale Thursday in the Scout house Mrs. Fred S. Smith is chairman of the arrangements committee,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Future Bride Is
 Rendered. Sho.uey

Miss Elsie Pannone was the guest of honor at a personal shower given recently by Miss Georgiana Stevens of AShman street. Miss Pannone who will become the bride of Thomas Deeley on May II was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. During the evening, Miss Carme Gambardella entertained with sev- eral vocal selections. Those present were Miss Elsie Pannone, Alice Pow CTS, Jo and Yo Calabrese, Mary Pannone, Peggy Deeley, Carme Gambardella, Mary Marciano. Net tie Sanzeri, Mrs Calvin Martin, Mrs. D. Capanna, Mrs. G. M. Stew ems, Mrs. Alton Norton, Mrs. John Rielly, May and Georgiana Stevens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20
Personal

MT. and Mrs. s. L. Greene of Fair view Street have with them for the weekend their son. Dr. Nathaniel Greene and Mrs. Greene of New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Mcintyre Of Highland Avenue are spending a few days in New York.
 Mis- Ann Ciminara has returned to her home on Oakland Avenue after visiting with her sister, Miss Helen Ciminara in Arlington, Va.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis F. Thornton have returned to their home on Watertown Avenue after spending the past few days in Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-20

Miss Mary Shugrue, sister of the bride, was her maid of honor and only attendant and Francis Murphy attended MT. Nadeau as best man. The ushers were: George Shugrue, brother of the bride and John Cur tin, cousin of the bridegroom.
 The bride wore gown of white faille taffeta with a sweetheart neckline, short puffed sleeves and fitted waist from which the full flared skirt fell gracefully into a long circular train. The skirt was fashioned with shirred panels. Her veil of silk illusion was fashioned with frilled cap of illusion trim med with a large cluster of orange blossoms and fell ill finger tip length. She carried prayer book mounted with an orchid, sweet peas