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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
. McKENNEY oN BRIDGE
Windmill Is No Childs Game, Battles Best Solitaire Fans BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY 0

Windmill is played with two packs of 52 cards. Shuffle the packs to- gether, after taking out any one ace. Place this ace in the center of the table and deal eight cards around 1t, face up, in pairs radiating from the two ends and two sides. The ace is a foundation, and four more foundations, which will be any four of the eight kings, are to be placed between the arms of the cross formed by the tableau. The first four kings that turn up in tableau or talon should utilized for these foundations.
 All building is on the five foun- dations, and is in sequence re- gardless of suit or color. Each king founfation must be built down to an ace. The ace founda- ton must be built up to king, then another ace added and built to king, and so on, until there are four complete sequences on the original ace. The game is won if all 104 cards are built onto the five foundations.
 Turn cards up from the pack one by one and place them in a single talon or wastepile. The top of the talon and also all tableau cards are available for play onto foundations. A vacancy in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
MEDICAL FORUM
 ] NEXT THURSDAY
Dr. Frederick w. Kratz ;; 10 Discuss Control of
 Venereal Diseases

The Waterbury Medical Associa- tion will conduct its next forum Thursday, March 21 at 8:15 D. m. at the Medcal Association Building, 30 Central avenue.
 The speaker will be pr. Frederick w. Kratz of the U. s. Public Health Service who was to have been pres ent at the Forum February 18th. but which was postponed on &C., count of the storm.
 Dr. Kratz will have for his sub- ject ''Venereal Diseases and their Control" Following the address the motion picture With These Wea- pons" prepared by the American Society of Social Hygiene will be shown.
 The discussion will be opened by Doctor H. J. Stettbacher of Water bury. There will then be an oppor- tinity for questions and general dis cussion from the audience.
 The public is cordially invited to attend and there will be no admis- sion fee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

Next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock Finnish Relief meeting, sponsored by the Mattatuck His tbrical Society and the Second church forum, will be held featur- ipg moving pictures in color by Danforth Barney, of Litchf1eld. The pictures will be entitled, From Oslo to the Midnight Sun.'
 The speaker at this meeting vii! be Count Louis Spare, brother-in- law of the famous Field Marshall Baron Mannerheim. A group of Scandinavian songs will be offered by Nora Fauchald, accompanied by George Morgan of Taft school, Wa tertown.
 The calendar of events next week at the Second Church follows: Sunday, March IT,
 800 a. m.-Con1munion Service. 10:30 a. m. = Morning Worship, Kindergarten Department.
 i1:45 a. m.--Church School, Day. enport Bible Class, Sunday
 Noon Club.
 12:0O m-Communicants' Class in the Ministers Study. 200 D. m.--Second Church Sym-
 phony Orchestra Rehearsal. 4:3O D. m.--Pilgrim Fellowship. GAS D. m.-Intermediate Choir Rehearsal.
 7:30 D. m.-Forum.
 Monday, March 18-
 400 p. m.-Girl Scouts, Troop g..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Sorority Celebrates
 Members Birthday

The Alpha Omego Sorority held it's weekly meeting at the home of Miss Julie Smoley of Shelley street recently. The birthday of Miss Sally McNally was celebrated. Following the business meeting delicious luncheon was served.
 Those attending were: Missei Henrietta May, Mary David, Irene Pauloski, Grayce Darlington, Rits Rasicot, Sophie Meleski, Francs Goggin, Sally McNally and Julie Smoley. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Henrietta May of Oak street.
 New officers of the North End Pals Club were installed at a meet- ing Wednesday night in the Club rooms.
 Those installed were: President, Henry Cestone;
 Others inducted were: vice.pres- ident, Fred Krasnovsly; secretary, Nicholas Rinaldi; Sergeant-at-arms, John Stanisz and James Egan, Roc- co Palladino, club adviser, introduce ed the officers. A social followed.
 A meeting of the Quota Club was held last evening at the Hunt Room of the Hotel Elton. Miss Mary H. Reilly was chosen as delegate to the international Convention to be held in San Francisco in June. Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, of the ways and means committee, announced food sale to be held at Grieve, Bissett and Holland on Saturday, March 2Srd. Miss Jennie O'Neill gave an inter- esting talk on Hobbies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
White Shrine Holds
 All Day Meeting

Mrs. Herbert Taylor of Montgoln- cry street was hostess at an all day meeting of White Shrine. Dinner was served at noon.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Felix Rodeck, president; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Alfred Perkins; Mrs. Russell Putnam, Mrs. Seth Bailey, Mrs. Robert Hulsart, Mrs. Frank Huber, Mrs. Edward Taylor, Mrs. Clifford Kelsey, Mrs. Joseph Neill and Mrs. Clayton O'Dell.
 The next meeting will be held at Mrs. Kelsey'S home on Baldwin street, March 27.
 The degree of the Queen of the South will be put on by Galilee Shrine at the Masonic temple, Sat- urday at p. m. It will be open to all Masons, their wives, daugh- ters, mothers, sisters and widows. The cast is working under the direction of Mrs. Arthur Williams. Mrs. Kelsey is in charge of the wardrobe.
 Mrs. Agnes Blondin of Central avenue is confined to her home with an attack of grippe.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Meyers have returned to their home on West Main street after spending several days in New York.
 Miss Lillian Dearborn of High land avenue is spending a few days in Pittsfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Purinton Noon Club
 Speaker Next Sunday
Y Secretary to Review Book By Gregory Wastes
 Finnish Relief Meeting Wednesday Evening

500 D. m.-Vikings, Jr. 800 p. m.-Vikings. 800 p. m.-Fraternity. Tuesday, March 19- zoo D. m.-Badminton Group. 7:30 D. In.-Passion Play Rhear-
 sal.
 800 p. m.--Miss and MT. Club. Wednesday, March 20-- 9:30 a. m.--Surgical Dressings. 200 D. m.-Church Aid Sewing
 Meeting and Tea. 6:30 D. m.-KnightS. 7:30 D. In.-Sea Scouts. 800 D. In.-Sorority. 800 p. m.-Finnish Relief Meet ing in the Church Thursday, March 21-- 9:45 a. m.-Lenten Study Group
 for Women.
 2:30 p. m.-Week-Day School oi
 Religion.
 400 D. m.-Cubs. 6:30 D. m.-BaSketball Group. 800 D. m.-Badminton Group. 800 p. m.-Union Communion
 Service at First Church. 900 p. m.-Standing Committee
 Meeting at First Church. Friday, March 22- 7:30 p. m.-Senior Choir Re-
 hearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Future Bride
 Rendered. Shower

Miss Lottie Tarinowich of Wood street was guest of honor at a shower given recently at Liberty hall by Mrs. J. Scappini, Miss Ines Scappir1i, Mrs. J. Tarinowicz and Miss B. Tarinowicz.
 Those present were: Mary Stack, Edna Muruhy, Margaret Fitzmaris, Mrs. Pasini and daughter, Elsla Pazzaglini, Loretta Sheehy, Edith Lattanzio, Yolanda Pisanelli, Rose Forsella, Edna Mini, Mrs. Blanca Torgani, Mrs. TamburiYli and daughter, Mrs. Jennie Parisi, Miss Baieocki, Mrs. Frank Manchiani, Mrs. Rose Bartolini, Mrs. Ada Mer. luzzi, Mrs. Nancy Marchiani, and daughters Mary and Suzy, Mrs, Rose Tartaglia, Miss Beatrice Mont- gomery, Mrs. Peter Spada, Mrs. An- gle Ciarlone, Ermelinda Acquarelli. Mrs. Anna Rossi, Mrs. Mary Ten- teon and daughter, Josephine Can- toni, Mrs. Albina Marchiani, Mrs. Pauline Boner, Sarafina Dana, Mrs. James Spardone. Mrs. Mary Cari- betti, Mrs. Mary Perazzi1i, Mrs. Daniel Tarullo, Anna Pasini, Car mela Raneri, Angeline Migliaro, Lena and Louise Sciarrctta, Mrs. John Membrino, Louise Lanzieri, Miss Molly Sabatini, Mrs. Albert Bartolini, Ehria Stanis, Mrs. Louis Scappini, Archie Perazzini, Mataloa and Rose Galdi.
 Pierina Longhi, Mrs. Gernnia Ca- sadei, Mrs. J. Yenrelun, Mrs. Swirl censki, Mrs. Anthony Contaldi, Mrs. Rose Pisciotti, Mrs. Mary Trepanier, Mrs. David Bartolini, Lena Sanw- sevich, Mrs. Margaret zanca, Mrs. Mrs. Florence Church, Mrs. Lazzaro Cherubini, Rose Maestro, Mary Krause, Mrs. Mary Restelli and daughter, Mrs. Calabro, Mrs. Mary Reale, Mrs. Amy Bansleben, Mrs. J. Pataranowicz, Mrs. Jennie Scappiri, Anna Mahoney, Mrs. Rose Sazzag- lini, Mrs. Emma Basile, Mrs. Aug |. usta Bartolini, Mrs. Antoinette Alle- grini, Mrs. Mary DeRita, Mrs. Nun- ziata Mucci, Mrs. Angeline Arciero, Lucy Cabandro, Anile Augustine, Sue Me- -Colnick.
 Mrs. Aneta Pazzathini, Mrs. Ca- milo Giamparlo and daughter, Mrs. Tedor Tarullo, Mrs. Helen Saroka, Mrs. Domenic Batelli, Claire Kolpa, Mrs. Lena Rizzuti, Mrs. Louise Wig mini, Mrs. Taraskewich, Miss Regina Antczak, Mrs. Pankiewiez, Mrs. Va-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
CANTOR APPOINTED MANAGER OF STORE

William Cantor widely and popu- larly known in local business cir cles, has been appointed manager ot the newly organized Waterbury Furniture Company,( which form ally opens its quarters tomorrow at 480 West Main street. Offering it's patrons complete line of national ly known furniture for every room in the home, the company is in an enviable position to render service or to make suggestions in the line of necessities or adornment for the home-maker.
 The store is within a few minutes walk of Exchange Place and Mir. Cantor will be happy to meet his many friends. The general public is invited to attend the opening or pay an inspection visit any time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Current Social ActiUities OfLocal Interest
Coming Events

March IA and IS = Grade Song, Civic theater rlay, Wowmen's club.
 March IS = Mendelssohn male chorus concert, Davenport hall.
 March 16-St. Patrick's Day din- ner, The Elton.
 March 16 = Grieve, Bisset and Holland Employees annual dinner dance at Waterbury Country Club.
 March l6-Brooklyn A. c. St. Pa- tricks party, club rooms.
 March 17--Roosevelt Lodge an- nual formal, dance, Copper Kettle.
 March 21 - pr. F. w. Kratz at Medical association forum.
 March "A = Annual Putin ball at Temple hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

leski, Mrs. w. Dolecki and daughter, Sofia Terri, Lyda Rinaldi, Amaia Giallello,, Mrs. Mary Pazzaglini, Mrs Josephine Gallo and daughter -in- law, Lhria Pope, Celinda Gaia, Anna Green, Mrs. Leece, Margaret Pera- zelli, Giannina onti, Mrs. Peter Bar- tolini and daughters love and Enis, Mrs. Rose Bianchi, Mrs. Florida Bandeina, Mrs. hester Kobylinski, Mrs. P. Hajanacki.
 Mrs. Tyda Ablozey, Mrs. Able Perugini, Msr Mary Masso, Mrs. Jo- sephine Tarasiewicz, Mrs. Jaston, Mrs. Andrew Lorenzi, Mrs. L. Kor- busieski and daughter, Mrs. Agotina George. Mrs. Rose Martone, Mrs. Andrewsiewicz, Mrs. Anna Romano, Mrs. Polmina Bernabe, Mrs. Cris- tina Cartoceti, Mrs. Lena Orsini, Mrs. Louise Dorelli, Mrs. M. Dis- tazio, Mrs. Bianchini and daughter, Mrs. Charles Calo, Mrs. Angie Calo, Mrs. Popalook, Mrs. Louise Rinaldi
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
PIERRE INJURED
 BY NEUMAN'S CAR

Police were Investigating today an accident in which Louis Pierre, 54 of 473 West Main street, was slight B injured when struck by an auto mobile operated by Max Neuman, 45 209 Plaza avenue, at West Main and Meadow streets last night.
 Motor Patrolman James Wagner said Pierre was hit as he crosesd from Haddad's corner to the op- posite side. Neuman was making a gight turn into Meadow street.
 Pierre was treated at St. Marys hospital for bruises of the hip and Kree.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Church Forum Glorifies Art
Famous Paintings of Modonnos to Be Shown Sunday
 Eveninq

Famous Paintings of Madonnas", costumed, posed and arranged by Mrs. Henry Williams Inman, with Mrs. John c. Walker, as narrator, will be the attraction at the Second Congregational Church Forum Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock in the church.
 The program will be as follows:
 Fra Angelica Angels Miss Mary Adgate, Miss Doris Downs, Mrs. Frederick French, Miss Martha McNaught. Prologue Juartet: "Harkl The Herald Angels
 Sing"
 Mrs. Marjorie s. Nuhn, Mrs. Charles c. Foster, J. Laurence Bontham and William Boyd Quartet: Tt Came Upon the Mid
 night Clear"
 The Annunciation ... Mary-Miss MollyJentoch
 Angel-Miss Virginia Bailey Baritone solo: o Holy Night"
 MT. Bentham The Nativity:
 Madonna-Mrs. James Waidelich KnAeling Woman Miss Barbara Van Tassel Standing Woman Mrs. MatthewAdgate Shepherd-Miss Nancy Seeley Contralto Solo: f'S'
 'The Virgins Lullaby
 Mrs. Foster Madonna of the Veil:
 Madonna-Miss Mae Guffie
 Donahue, Mrs. F'osteretaoiu Lift Thine Eyes-Mrs. Nuhn, Mrs. Donohue, Mrs. Foster Madonna Col Figlio: Madonna-MiSs Shirley Gardner Soprano solo,. Ave Maria Mrs. Nuhn Madonna of the Chair:
 Madonna-Miss Jean Webster Child-Miss Jennifer Walker
 St. John-Master Peter Post Quartet: "A Legend" Madonna and Child: |, Madonna-Miss Ruth Metz Organ: "The Bells of St. Anne de Beaupre" St. Anne de Beaupre-
 Miss Bette Ross
 Intermission Quartet: Nov Let Eevry Tongue
 Adore Thee"
 Madonna Adoring the Child: Madonna
 Mrs. Robert I. Coleman Quartet:
 How Brightly Shines the
 Morning Star" Madonna of the Star: Madonna Miss Dorothy Oldershaw Quartet: "As With Gladness Men of Old" Castello Madonna: Madonna-Mrs. Haskell Barney St. John-Master David Coleman Soprano solo: Ave Maria" (Otello) Madonna of Consolation Madonna-Mrs. Fred Lux Mother-Miss Rebecca Hovey Quartet: Gloria in ExcelsiS Madonna Del Granduca Madonna-Mrs.E Edward Hay Soprano Solo:
 'The Virgins Slumber Song" Mater Amabilis
 Mater-Miss Henrietta Jentoch Quartet: "Adeste FideliS
 Madonna-Mrs. Henry Donohue St. Batbara-
 Mrs. Kenneth V. Robinson St. Sixtus-Robert Currie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Francis Fenn Is
 Birthday Guest

Mrs. Francis Fenn was hostess at a birthday party given recently at her home in honor of Francis Fenn, the occasion being his seventh birth day. The home was prettily deco rated and a birthday cake formed the centerpiece for the table. Games were played. The guest of honor was presented with many gifts.
 Those attending were: John and Ruth Miller, Janet Roden, Dorothy and Lorraine Kruse, Robert Knick- erbocker, John Muckle, Ruth Jud- son, Francis RagauskaS, Albert Crochet, Richard Muller, Patricia Fenn, Jennie Dzimadas, Francis 'Fenn, Mrs. Mary Shoner, Martha Shoner, Mrs. Rae Miller, Mrs. Charles Lehman and Mrs. Francis Fen11.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Bridge Sponsored By Church Group

A bridge and fashion preview was sponsored on Wednesday evening at Davenport hall under the aus pices of the MT. and Mrs. Club of the Second Congregational church.
 The committee in charge of ar- engagements included:
 MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Robinson MT. and Mrs. James Waidelich, MT. and Mrs. Haskell Barney, MT. and Mrs. William Meister, MT. and Mrs. Carroll Hampson. Refreshments were served under the direction of MI. and Mrs. Robert Walter, MT. and Mrs. John Mcdonald, MT. and Mrs. Donald Parrish and MT. and Mrs. Frederick French.
 Among the guests were MT. and Mrs. Arthur Rogers, MT. and Mrs. Martin, MT. and Mrs. Irving Spi- CTS, MT. and Mrs. Don L. Boards ley, MT. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick, MT. and Mrs. James Wardelich, MT. and Mrs. Warren Crane, MT. and Mrs. Edward Hayes, MT. and Mrs. Robert Walter, MT. and Mrs. John MacDon- aid, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Robin son, Mrs. D. G. Taylor, Mrs. George Hopkins, Mrs. Rudolph Folgmann, Mrs. Bernhard Wilhelm, Betty Mac Donald, Pauline Weideman, MT. and Mrs. Haskell Barney, Alice Kutzner, MT. and Mrs. David John- ston, Dr. and Mrs. Roger Nelson, Miss Violet Hall James Allen Mil- ton Jackson, John Hall, MT. and Mrs. G. Carroll Hampson, Grace Galley, MT. and Mrs. Henry Long, MT. and Mrs. Albert Mortenson, MT. and Mrs. Lester Manning, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Stein, MT. and Mrs. Donald Parrish, MT. and Mrs. Rob- ert I. Coleman, MT. and Mrs. War ren Bogue, MT. and Mrs. Martin Barry.
 MT. and Mrs. Torrey Crane, MT. and Mrs. Herman Turrell, MT. and Mrs. Harry Austin, M. and Mrs. Robert Putney, MT. and Mrs. Le Roy Gibbs, MT. and Mrs. James Kelsey, Dr. and Mrs. Louis borden, Misses Jean Webster, Martha Mo- Naught, Elizabeth Molin, Mrs. Louis Dyson, Mary c. Adgate, Margaret Guffie, Mrs. T. Henderson, Marga- ret Grenier, MT. and Mrs. Roy Bly, water, MT. and Mrs. Arnold Mon- roe, MT. and Mrs. Harold J. Ford, MT. and Mrs. Roland E. Iones, MT. and Mrs. Merwin Grohs, MT. and Mrs. Fred Ensminger, MT. and Mrs. Harold Quinn, Isabelle McGrath, Mrs. James Healey, MT. and Mrs. Henry Hill, Harold Post, MT. and Mrs. Norwood Webster, MT. and Mrs. Alyn York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

The Semi-monthly meeting of the Sweet Briar Sorority was held re- gently at the home of Miss Rae Bisconti of Bishpoop Street.
 Definite plans were made for a trip to be taken to New York City on Sunday April 14th.
 Plans were laso discussed for a Leap Year Dance to be given in the future.
 After the business meeting was adjourned a Birthday party was held in honor of Miss Bertha Pao- loni of Baldwin Street who was the recipient of many beautiful gifts.
 Those attending the meeting were as follows: Miss Rae Bisconti, Do- lores Paoloni, Ann Polonics, Marie Leon, Connie Morea, Tina Capa- rasso, Jennie Morea and Bertha Paoloni.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten- lions have been filed at the office Of Town Clerk Mary (. kllmartln;
 Michael '. Clampl % Green street, and Coneetla CIehitt0, % Lmm1ien street.
 wRtag nemaiila, aA7 Al6el street. and Mary ueinavlehs tls CongFess avenue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Chorus Gives Annual
 Recital This Evening

The fourteenth annual concert of the Mendelssomn Male Chorus will be held this evening at 3:15 o'clock at Davenport hall. Miss Laura Gaudet, concert and radio artist, will assist in the program wich will be under the direction of c. Loring Burwell.
 Miss Gaudet has appeared as so- loist wlLh the National Broadcast ing Company. She studied in Que- bee, Paris and Rome She is found-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
CANADIAN LEGION
 SPONSORS DANCE

Local veterans organizations have been invited to send delegations to q dinner-dance to be held at The Elton April 6 under the sponsorship of the Canadian Legion. Joseph A. Yachon, area vice-commander, is chairman of the arrangements com- snittee.
 Mayor Vincent A. Scully will be one of the guests. An entertain nent program will feature Joe Bateese. Music for dancing will be played by DlPietro,s orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Thursday eve- ming session of the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John o. Moriarty were: Margaret Tracy and Mrs. Joseph Wedge tied with Mrs. Charles 6tocker and Mrs. Frank Daly, 9e; Miss Martha Natawich and Miss Tillie Straw, o1; East and West: Mrs. Thomas Cottiero and Mrs. H. Laudemall, 107 Ia and Mrs. Daniel Butler and Miss Marion Cunningham, o3.
 The standing to date is as fol. lows: Tracy Wedge, 438; Butler Car olau, 434 Ia: May-G Gunsalus, 412 Ia and Cottiero-L -Laudemann, 407 lea. \,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
SHE REJECTED HOLLYWOOD

Although Blanch Yurka has been alarring on tho legitimate stage for many years, Paramount's "'rhe Wo- qlRn Prom Hall'' Is only her second nlotlon picture. After she played Nine. Dufarge ln "A Tale of Two Nltleg," in i03S, ahe returned Ao lhs fEBliimate stage hecauae MollyW0oo had 70 Eolea that interested her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
AUBURN HAS FAST GROWTH

Auburn, Ala. (UP)-student en- follment at Alabama Polytechnic Institute has increased more than 100 per cent in the past seven years. Enrolment for the iOSD-4O Session k BATS: the i932-33 student hody totaled I,72i.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

and industrial secretary at the Gen. tral Y, will review the book Chris tan Faith and Democracy by Gre gory Vlastos at the Sunday Noon Club at the Second Congregational church chapel next Sunday at 11:45 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

Announcement is made of the birth of son to MT. and Mrs. John F. Culbert of Richmond Hill, L. l., on March 14th at the Mary Immac- ulate hospital in Jamaica, L. T., Mrs. Culbert is the former Alice Johnson of West Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

CT ano director of Club Chamlnade. French female singing organiza ton in Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

tableau must be filled from the talon, or from the top of the stock if there is no talon. There is no building in the tableau. The pack may be run through only once.
 Some players allow cards to be reversed from the king founda- tions onto the ace foundation. We recommend the rule that a card once placed on a foundation may not be removed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

AGE high for spring bridge "A parties is this printed silk crepe dress with spattered daisy bouquets on black ground. The below-elbow sleeves and the hori. zontal tucking at the point of the
 V neckline are fashion news.
 Ace high for spring bridge parties Is this printed silk crepe dress with spattered daisy bou- quets on black ground. The be- low elbow sleeves and the h0ri- zOntal tucking at the point of the V neckline are fashion news.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15
SHE'LL SHOP ,

NEXT WEEK: Fifteen solitaire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-15

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-20
Irene Beale
Retains Lead
Fifty-Four Seek
Paradise" Title

As the Miss Paradise Valley"
contest rounds the bend for its last
lap. final arrangements are being
made for the grand coronation ball
May 10 at the Mayfair Ballroom.
Irene Beale continued TO hold
first place over the weekend. al
though her margin OF lead was cut
off considerably. Those making the
most noticeable gains were Ger
aldine Graves and Mary Capps.
Miss Capps Is the Highland Park
entry for the coverted honors.
The fty-four girls comprising
the roster In the contest will be
entertained at special party Civ
en- for them Wednesday. April -.
at the Band Box Club. COZ r.
Adams. The host. Jimmy Carlisle.
will serve them with special din
ner and favors.
Final contracts are expected 10
be signed this week for the or
chestra. Nearly dozen bands are
being considered.
Comprising the first ter. and ELI
gible for the prizes 10 be award
ed are: Irene Beale, Thelma Abney.
Geraldine Graves. Gussie Jones,
Billie Johnson. Hem Berry. Irene
Johnson. Anna Tolbert, Ada Smith,
and June Gooden.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-20
Something New
In Sport Field
Tom Thumb
Basket Games

Hes Just a railroad porter who
has served in this capacity for 10
wears. hut he's been keenlv inter-
es,ed in sports. And In that rests
the story.
John l.. Butler. Huntington. W.
Va. while he never bad an oppor-
iunity 10 participate in any sports.
there was always the urgent desire
10 engage 10 these athletic events.
So. 10 appease. this desire which
had been quickened over 60 years
N MS lie. Mr.. Butler. back in
1858. invented the Tom Thumb
Ball Games which played with
Buffers baskets. The games play
ed with the basket are Tom
Thumb Basketball. Tom Thumo
Basket Tennis. Tom Thumb Bas-
ket Golf. and Tom Thumb Jtopian
Basketball.
These games" said Mr.. Butler.
"can be played by old and young.
and require no large number.
One. two. three, or twenty can
play
Mr.. Butler Will have his inven-
tons on exhibit at the Seventy
Five Years OF Negro Progress
which opens In Convention Hall
May 10 and lasts through May 10.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1940-04-20
Ace Furniture Store
Equipped To Serve
All G O m m u Mite S

The Ace Furniture Store, which
is looted at 259 Michigan avenue
wishes to make its bid for your pa
tronage in all lines OF home fur
nishlngs. Its conveniently located
east side, west side and downtown
warehouses enable them to serve
you very efficiently in your own
neighborhood. when shopping at
the Ace Furniture Store or any of
its branches you have an enormous
selection OF more than $50 bed
room suites. and quite large and
complete selection OF living room.
dining room and kitchen furnish
ings.
The Ace Furniture Store special
ICES in complete 4-room furnish
lngs at a reasonably low price.
they save n finance company ex-
pense by financing their own fur
nItnre for their customers.
The stores manager assures his
customers against losses by not
requiring them TO make payments
while they are sick or out OF work.