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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unica Chapter Has Anniversary

The sixth anniversary of Unica Chapter was observed last evening at a dinner held at D'Angelo's reS- taurant on Watertown avenue. Mrs. Donate Rizzolo, only honorary mem Der of the chapter, was guest of honor.
 Short talks were given by Dr. Saverio Cerullo, lodge physician, and Mrs. Anna Fardelle, president. Mrs. Dorothy Zaccaria was chair man of the arrangements commit tee which included Mrs. Evelyn Cerullo, Mrs. Rose Lucian, and Mrs. Rose Russo, Mrs. Fardelle and Mrs Michael Ritucci.
 Those present were Mrs. Ger ullo, Mrs. Rose Sirica, Mrs. Mi chael Ritucci, Mrs. Marie Ross, Mrs. Mary Ciarlelli, Mrs. Erichetta Longo, Mrs. Anna Jamele, Mrs. Theresa SantaLucia, Mrs. Isabelle Iacovino, Mrs. Edith Giordano, Mrs. Katherine Kanny, Miss Lil- Han Giannini, Miss Mary Buglia, Mrs. Josephine Rapp, Mrs. Jose phine Ritucci, Mrs. Inez Famig- lietti, Mrs. Flora Grappone, Mrs. Mary Guerrero, Mrs. Louise Ven tresca, Miss Jerry Giordano, Miss Anna Giordano, Mrs. Helen Gen. ova, Miss Emily Guarini, Mrs. Carmella DeMunda, Mrs. Sarah Abbondondola, Mrs. Mary Fuller, Mrs. Angeline Verrastro, Mrs. Ros- allie Lucian, Mrs. Christine Vallett, Miss Mary J. Barardis, Mrs. Ber- ardis, Mrs. Theresa s. Lucian, Mrs. Jenny Santoro, Mrs. Anna Laurino, Mrs. Carmella Pelosi and Mrs. Dorothy Zaccaria.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT LUB

Top scorers in the Wednesday evening session of the Elton Con- tract Club conducted by Mrs. Will liam Sherman Smith were: Donald Bon and J. R. Hicks, 64 and Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Tobin, 63.
 The standing to date is as follows: Bon-Hicks, 186; Chapman-Kelly, I'll 1-2; Tobin- Tobin, 167 1-2.
 In a bridge session conducted at Waverly Inn in Cheshire yesterday by Mrs. William Sherman, Smith high scorers were: North and South, Mrs. William Eichner and Mrs. John Chapman, 56 1-2: Mrs. H. E. Bean and Mrs. Edward Balthazar, 53 1-2; and East and West, Mrs. L. Comstock and Mrs. Irving B. Anderson, 47 l-2; Mrs. H. B. Green and Mrs. Luke Stapleton, 46.
 The standing is as follows: Dem- ing Harris, 249; Wolfe-Moore, 225 1-2 and Green-Stapleton, 222.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
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cent Mole, Benita Bali, Mrs. William Birs, Mrs. Clarence Slator, Alice Rempfer, Mrs. A. Collins, Frances Green, Mrs. P. Schoenmehl, Regis Farr, w. Whelan, Mrs Alfred Foell, Nell Elsberg, H. Crandell, Mrs. Eve lyn Niven, Jack Freney, Mollie Cal houn, Dot Calhoun, Vic Heyden.
 Misses Rose Mendillo, Josephine Stolf1 and Ann zappula were off, cially accepted as members of the Missing Links club at a meeting held recently at the home of Mafalda and Rose Cali. Following the business meeting at which plans were made for a formal dance, the meeting adjourned and a social hour was enjoyed. A delicious luncheon was served. Members included: Rae Guida, Amelia Guida, Rose and Mafalda Cali, Mary Canese, Jose phine Stolf1, Rose Inturissi, Rose mary Canese, Josephine tSolf, Rose Inturissi, Rose Mendillo and Ann Zappula.
 Plans for installation of a new slate of officers were formulated at a meeting of the Canadian Auxiliary last evening. The ceremonies will be held on November 30th with Mrs. Cena Macdonald being inducted as president. State Auxiliary officers will be in charge.
 Mrs. Welcom Crandle and Mrs. Casey Bird were accepted as new members of the group. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Sarah L.. Gibson, president.
 MT. and Mrs. Nathan B. Stone of New Haven will give an il- frustrated lecture Saturday evening at o'clock at Saint Margaret'S school on Chase Parkway.
 They will show motion pictures taken during visits in Haiti, Ven- ezuela, Trinidad, British and Dutch Guiana, Granada, St. Lucia, Bar babes, Montserrat, Dominican Re- public, Antigua, St. Kits and Ber- muda.
 British Guiana, Trinidad, St. Lu- cia, Antigua and Bermuda are the naval bases taken over recently by this country from Great Britain for defense purposes.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Thoms of Trumbull, Conn.,, announce the birth of a son, William Edward this morning at St. Vincent's hos pital in Bridgeport. Mrs. Thoms is the former Helen Cahill of New Haven. The child is the grandson of Mrs. W. E. Thoms and the late Judge William E. Thoms.
 Miss Lucille Thomas of Highland avenue is spending a few days in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in yesterdays session of the Cornell Contract Club con- ducted by Mrs. John c. Morlarty were: Charles Stocker and Frank Daly, l36; Robert Treat and Newell Mitchell, l34; and East and West Helen Bartch and Alice Walden, i24 and Mrs. Arthur Grasso and Mrs. Walter Dews, i23 1-2.
 The standing to date Is as follows: Birdsall-Bailey. 666 i-2; 0rasso- Dews, b32; Walden Bartch, S2o l-2; and Daley -stocker, 627.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22

Miss Flora Ciarlo of North Main street is spending the weekend in New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
Local Quotdrians At
 Bristol Gathering

Fourteen members of the Water bury Quota club attended an organ ization dinner last night at Miss Fuller's in Bristol. At this time the Bristol Quota club was organ ized. Preliminary organization ar- engagements were made by Mrs. Mae Birt, Miss Mary Reilly, the latter president of the Waterbury Quota club, and Miss Mary Hennessey, former district governor. Talks were given by these three who presented the aims and purposes of Quota. ''What Quota Means to Me" was the subject of remarks made by Miss Jennie O'Neill. Miss Harriett Gre gory, Miss Grace Wolff, Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, and Miss Anna Skehan
 Those who attended from Water bury were: Miss Mary Reilly, Mrs. Agnes Carroll, Mrs. Mae Grady, Miss Anna Skehan, Miss Mary Hennes- sey, Mrs. Mae Birt, Miss Agnes Fitz- patrick, Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, Miss Catherine Burns, Mrs. Catharine Williams, Miss Grace Wolff, Miss Harriett Gregory, Mrs. Lela Cotter, and Miss Jennie O'Neill of Middle bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
Weddings
LGdies Aid Group
 Sponsors Supper

Mrs. Henry Tooker and Mrs. Conner Lewis were dining room hoStesses for the turkey supper sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of the Third Congregational church last evening. About two hundred and fifty persons were served from 5:30 to 2 o'clock. Thirteen junior girls served as waitresses.
 A fancy work booth was conduct- ed by Mrs. George Callan, Mrs. Frank Franzen and Mrs. John Stan- eslow. Mrs. Albert Harris was in charge of pies.
 Mrs. Tooker and Mrs. Lewis were assisted by Mrs. Francis Ross, Mrs. Louis von Lott, Mrs. Arthur Nichols Mrs. Erskine Russell, Mrs. D. P. Castaldo and Misses Mary Wiede- mann and Mary Azunaris.
 Assisting in the kitchen were Mrs. William Valentine, Mrs. H. L. Fogg, Mrs. Otto Sibold, Mrs. Gil. bert Henderson, Mrs. B. w. Erk, Mrs. Frank Williams, Mrs. Harry Roden and Mrs. Daniel Hine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22

on Vests opening lead, West req soned that the deuce must be a singleton, as otherwise East would have played the higher card first. Therefore, West returned the four of clubs at trick two, ruffed East's diamond lead, led another club for East to ruff and trumped the escond diamond, thus winning a top score by setting the contract two tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-22
Engagements
sTEvENs-BIRZELL

STEVENS -BIRZELL
 MT. and Mrs. Anton Birzen of Cook street announce the engage ment of their daughter, Lillian, to John Mitchell Stevens, son of MT and Mrs. John M. Stevens of East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
Presidents s Visit
 Encourages Leaders
Interest Shown By Public Interpreted as Favorable Omen for Elections Next Tuesday; President Elated

Greatly encouraged by the crowds which turned out to see President Roosevelt yesterday despite the bad weather, Democratic state leaders today predicted that the party would sweep the state next Tuesday. All along the Presidents route from New Haven to the Massachusetts state line, thousands were lined de- spite rain that at times fell in tor rents.
 Speaking from the car in which he rode after leaving his special train at Hartford, the President himself forecast victory in a talk at Bushnell prak, declaring that the rain was a very good omen," since it rained when he visited Hartford in 1886. He added: And you all remember what Connecticut did the next week"
 Hurley Optimistic.
 Robert A. Hurley, Democratic candidate for governor, declared that the President had been given a "tremendous" reception during his three hour trip through the state and predicted that MT. Roosevelt would carry Connecticut by 75,000 votes. U. s. Senator Francis T. Maloney, Congressman J. Joseph Smith and National Committeeman David E. FitzGerald also praised the enthusiasm shown by the people and expressed the belief that the Demo- crats would win the state on elec- tion day.
 Reporters on the Presidential spe- cial agreed that MT. Roosevelt looked fit and rested, ready for the strain of the last climatic days of the election campaign. Despite the raw weather, he went to rear plat form to wave to crowds lined up at stations, and railroad crossings to the hundreds who leaned out of factory windows along the tracks.
 Bushnell Park.
 Ate ne President spoke at Busin.s s-- park in Hartford. where police estimated the crowd to be from 45,O00 to '50,000, he motored to the Pratt & Whitney plant in East Hartford, where motors and pro- pellegs being turned out for na- tioral defense were on display. The motorcade toured the spacious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
YOUTH FALLS 40
 FEET TO PAVEMENT
Frederick Holland, 9, in Critical Condition at St.
 Mary's Hospital

Frederick Holland, g, of 89 Abbott avenue, was critically injured late yesterday afternoon when he plung- ed 40 feet to the sidewalk from the window of his home.
 In answering the shouts of his younger brother the lad lost his balance and fell head-f1rst toward the street. In his descent the boy struck the edge of canopy over the entrance to the building, then dropped to the sidewalk Joseph Ford, a neighbor, standing some few feet from the point where the boy hit, witnessed the accident
 MT. Ford was returning home from the store when he saw the Holland boy fall from the window He said he ran to where the boy lay on the sidewalk. picked him up and ran to the corner of Abbott avenue and Spark street, where he Signaled a passing truck.
 The driver, Fred Flanagan of 1245 West Main street, rushed the boy to St. Mary'S hospital where emer- gency treatment was administered.
 Marion, the boys sister, ran into the kitchen when the youngster fell and said to her mother, Mama, Freddie went through the window.
 The boy was already on his way to the hospital when the mother rushed to the sidewalk.
 His condition is critical, St. Mary's hospital. The boy suffered a pos sible fracture of the skull, dislo- cated right hip and severe lacera- tions of the scalp. Patrolman Thomas Bedding investigated for the police department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
MRS. CARPENTER. HEADS SOCIETY
St. LuCy's Holy Rosary Members Install Officers
 at Halloween Party

Mrs. Louis Carpentier was in- stalled as president of the Holy Rosary society of St. Lucy's church at Halloween party last evening. A luncheon was served all who att tended.
 Mrs. P. Stance was installed as vice-president, Mrs. J. Muscio as treasurer and Miss Nancy Cavallo as secretary.
 The Halloween party was in charge of Mrs. M. Pesce and Mrs. R. Jacovino. Miss Mary Ciresi of fered several accordion numbers which was fololwed by old-fashioned community singing and dancing.
 Rev. Felix Scoglio,. pastor, and Rev. Michael McVerry, assistant, at tended as guests. Others attending were: Mrs. R. Jacovino, Mrs. E. Carpenter, Miss l.. Manganaro, Miss E. DelGobbo, Mrs. Michael Man fredi, Mrs. c. Cermola, Mrs. V. De- Palma, Mrs. M. Bellotti Mrs. F. Romano, Mrs. M. Pesce, Mrs. L. Laurino, Mrs. R. Perugini Miss C. Summa, Miss N. Cayallo, Miss H Ciresi, Miss M., Ciresi, Miss R. Ci- resi-, Mrs. D. Summa and Mrs. N. Ciargelo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
COL. LINDBERCH
 TALKING AGAIN

New Haven, Con-, Oct. 3l.-CUP) -Col. Charles A. Lindbergh said last night in an address sponsored by the Yale University America First committee, that Americas en- try into the war would be a disaster for both this country and Europe. "A disaster for America because 1t would confuse and aggravate our international problems, which are critical enough without war. For Europe because I am convinced that the relationship of European coun- tries cannot be solved through American interference in their af- fairs.
 T say 1t would be Q disaster for Rll Of us because from q purely fna- teFlal standpoint we are in no pos sitlon to enter this war success fully" he said.
 Although America would Do in no position to wage 6 najof gar abroad for several years, he said, i've are in a better position for defense than any ether nation in the world"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
BK MILTON BRONNER

DIX NAA1AON nAO1NH 4M
 NEA Service Staff Correspondent
 washington, Oct. 3l-John e. Citizen, chosen by his local draft board as one of the quota from his .neighborhOod for the army, has a busy time when he arrives at the induction station nearest his home.
 His papers, including his signed questionnaire, are checked. There is also check on the correct spelling of his name.
 This is very important, not only because of the matter of his monthly pay check, but also because of his whole army record.
 The army does not want any confusion between Jonn Quincy Citizen and John Young Citizen.
 Next John drops his modesty into the ash-can. He now under goes medical examination far more rigid than the one the draft boards medical adviser gave him.
 He is in the hands of army med- ical men familiar with all the army requirements and with all the defects which make a man subject to rejection. They test his eyes, ears, throat, lungs and heart.
 Then he strips and his whole body is examined.
 If any man is rejected, he is given transportation mack home and a document to show he has been rejected
 The draftee who injures him. self physically to try to evade the draft, will have a hard time with hard-boiIed army doctors. Men who have thus maltreated themselves may nevertheless be compelled to serve in the army if the doctors recommend this course to the Director of Selective Ser vice. They can also be severely punished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

Draft day dOings. When number 15S popped out of the famous fsh-bOwl down at Washington We'd nesday it was than a mere reminder of the 1917 national lottery. The first number pulled on that momentous occasion was "258". Of the first num- bers pulled it interesting to note that among the first four Waterbury names drawn there John Slavin who few years back headed the local circle of Columbian Squires and in the very next group was Owen Kyle, also member of the Squires Both Slavin and Kyle star members of the Squres basketball team for several seasons And right back of them few numbers twas Bob" Coyle, another Squire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

Among the last minute visitors to the Worlds Fair from the Brass City were Dan O'Nei and his niece, Rita ONeiI of Laurel Street. While visiting the fair they stayed at the home of R. A. OCOnnOr of Flushing Long Island, former local resident <. Tom Scadden bushngly admits to the fact that milestone along Iife's highway was passed during the current week The number not divulged. Mrs Pasquale Hospital after minor operation. . /. Joe Sullivan of D. T. Farringtons firm is handling the reservations for the initial gathering of the Kacey Supper Club, Club Joe Famigliett has promised faithfully to make faces tonight that the kids enjoy their Halloween antics without getting scared out of their wits
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

Mrs Helen German of Cheshire steno for Attorney Edward Mascoo underwent the surgeons blade yester day morning at St. Mary's Hospital Tom Mulgan IS hoping everything goes planned this week, for he's bent upon taking in the Notre Dame-Arny game Satur day in New York Mildred Rosa, Anne Vaitukaitif and Ella Costello back from the hardressers annual con- venton in New York City They enjoyed the music ot Eddie Duchn and his orchestra at the Hotel where the convention staged Claire Vadnais has accepted invitation to take in the YaleCorne game at New Haven November 9.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
Hallowe,en out of the past.

Halloween out of the past Some of the October Sl ceebratons of past years come 10 mno easy tongn merrymakers. Once upon time it was considered devsh to notched spool twrled on big nail over somebody's front window-pane . And string or thread to catch weary trudgers hat also good fun until you chased, caught, and given good whaling. Then there the big fellow who always used to parade down North Main Street blowing flames out of his mouth which caused you to tag along in open eyed wonderment until you saw how he ignited mouth match. =. A stocking loaded down with much paper could be crammed into it made dandy bludgeon to Whack comrades the head with at every opportunity
 then there the excitement of tagging after every masked group that chanced along until identification was safely established Harmless pranks most of yell and prance nterminably for few short hours on the of All Hanows Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

Frances Tammaro of 626 Bank Street. popular Plume and Atwood empOye, is coming along nicely at St. Mary's Hosptal following recent operation She hopes to up around in the not too distant future
 Nick Carosella and his big moment, Frances Piyroto of Ives Road Cheshire interested specta tors at the Yale-Navy game Saturday. They took some swell pictures of the Midshipmen which now adOrn Frans scrapbOok Louise Long will be year gatuck mOrtician
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
.. ANSWERS TO
 ts,RANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

]. A Blenheim is British mon- oplane bomber, usually fitted for a crew of three.
 2. A Stuka is German dive bomber, most commonly the Junk ers-87, g two-seater. The word Stuka is a contraction of Sturz, meaning dive, and Kampf, mean ing battle.
 3. A Skua is a British version of the dive-bomber. It is a two seated plane designed specially for flying over water from an aircraft carrier.
 4. A Hurricane is single-seated British fighter monoplane.
 s. A Messerchmitt is a 'twin-en- gined German fighter monoplane, especially adapted to bomber escart work.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
GREYHOUND BUS
 STRIKE IN BOSTON

Boston, oct. 3i.-CUP)-A strike of drivers and ticket takers probab- ly will prevent departure of all Greyhound lines busses for New York and all New England points today, a company spokesman said this morning.
 Peaceful picketing which began at g last night at the lines Park Square terminal ceased at midnight. Local officials of the Amalgamated Association of Electric and Motor Coach Operators of America (AFL) could not be reached immediately.
 It was understood that fewer than 100 employees were on strike here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

grounds, then set out for Spring field, where the President reboard- ed his train to journey to Boston, where he made major address last night.
 Political analysts on the train were notably curious about possi- ble voting trends in Waterbury. They said that they had heard many differing reports and would follow the local results very closely. It was pointed out that large ma- jorities will be needed by the Presi- dent in the large cities if he is to win the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
TAKE OVER RAILROAD

Producer director Edward H. Grif- filth took over the entire rolling stock of the Nelson and Albermarle Railroad for a week while filming scenes for ''The Southerner." Tech nicolor picture starring Madeleine Carroll and Fred MacMurray for Paramount, while on location at Charlottesville, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
mnInIE PATM

plAnA Lewis was seen on Beverly Hills bride paths nearly every morning, when ahe praeticed riding iof her role lil ihe MaFk Brothers picture, "o0 West"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

Nelson Eddy has his first haircut in five months. No tears were shed at the loss of the locks. For his role in "Bittersweet," he had to let his hair grow. He says he feels much better now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
HALLOWEEN
Good evening.

When witches dance upon the green, And hobgoblins hop with looks so queer, And efn figures fit about,
 Know that Halloween is here. When children dress up in costumes funny, And duck for apples one by one, And play weird games like hide-in-the-dark, It's just Halloween, what funl When hoodlums gather at the corners Cutting lines and ringing bells, Throwing cabbageS and all that hooey, And police the riots quell- When witches dance upon the green, And it's witches, black cats and figures queer, Decide you've got to take it and like It
 EM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
JOHNNY GETS HIS GUN Draftees Up Against Rigid Physical Examination At Induction Station

One of a series oe articles taking . draftee into Uncle sam's new army.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

Turpentine, alcoiIo1 Snd wood gas are being used as motor fuel in Sweden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31

There are a lot of tricks passed on by evilly disposed persons to men subject to the draft, such as taking certin drugs or other sub stances to give the appearance of a disease.
 Men who try this will not get by. All those things are known to the army doctors and they are on the watch for malingerers.
 NEXT: What to take along.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
COVERED BRIDGES

COVERED 6h1DGES There are many kinds of bridges On the rivers broad expanse. There are many kinds of bridges Which do the eyes enchane. There's the high and mighty Which towers meath the sky, On which the wise men walk And fools go riding by" They've bridged the great Niagara And threw across a cable In guiding was Mighty Hand Which made the builders able We have the foot and draw Which step aside, For barge and scoop and master To pass in ell their pride. And there's tine covered bridges So sheltered from the blast. of wintry wind and torrent At which men stand aghast. love to think these bridges Are shelters on the way Where one wipes out the fears and doubt Sad cares Of yesterday.
 MAST ELfzADErH LYRAoI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-31
HAPPY HAIRCUT

NEXT: what to take along
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-19
DIES WILL TELL
OF FIT TIL COLUMN
THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DANGEROUS SUBVE7SlVE
AGENTS IN U. S.

New Orleans. Oct19- APP Rep
resentative Martin Dies (D-Tex)
today said there were at least
300,0 dangerous fifth columinists
in the United States and announc-
ed he planned to take the stump
in Toledo. Ohio, Immediately for a
series Of 25 mon political" speech
es to awaken the nation to the
existing danger.
Dies said his speeches would de-
mand OF presidential candidates
Franklin d. Roosevelt and Wendell
L. Willkie clear cut and definite
statements in support of a proposal
to outlaw Nazi. Communist and
Fascist organizations IN the Unit
ed States.
I'm going to ask the candidates
and ask the American people to
demand of them that they outlaw
these un-American organizations"
Dies said in an interview here. He
IS the chairman of the House Com
mittee investigating un-American
activities.
He said he already had put the
question to the candidates, but
that President Roosevelt had given
an eyasive answer and Willkie had
failed to reply.
They are scared stiff. both OF
them, that they might artagonize
a few votes in next months cleo
ton" the fortnight Texan de-
clared.