The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-23
Thousands of Riddles Guests Of Societies
 At Yuletide Festivities
State Troopers Among Hosts for Children Over / Week-End; More Events Scheduled

Christmas parties by the. dozen, in homes, offices and halls today heralded the approach of the holi- days. Thousands of youngsters had a preview of Santa Claus at holiday parties held yesterday and Saturday the boys and girls receiving gifts and goodies, enjoying movies and other entertainment, and singing tradi- tional Christmas carols.
 Many parties were being held this afternoon and more are scheduled for tonight, while still more are carded for tomorrow in the last hours before the Christmas tree must be trimmed.
 State Police.
 State police of the Beacon Falls barracks entertained over 400 chil- dren and 200 grown-ups at their : annual Christmas party yesterday afternoon. Lieut.. William Schatz- man was in charge.
 Vigneulles post, Yankee Division, Veterans association, was host to almost 100 boys and girls at a party at the state armory yesterday after noon. Santa Claus, impersonated by William Sumpf, distributed gifts. Commander Michael Giordano well Comed the posts guests. A beauti- tul manager scene, prepared by An- thony Greco, aroused admiration.
 Another party of yesterday after noon was that of the North End Trojan club, held at the clubs rooms on Bronson street. More than 100 boys and gifls were entertained. Peter Toilette was in charge.
 Over 300 were entertained yester- day at the Christmas party of Wheeler Young post and Lieut.. Shea auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, held at Speedwell hall. An enter tainment program was presented under the direction of the Sons of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Edward Hes and Santa Claus, William E. Walker was master of ceremonies and Arthur LaBelle headed the ar- engagements committee.
 Franco Americans.
 The Franco-American Social club held it's party at it's South Main street rooms yesterday, in conjunc- tion with the Canadian American association and Conseil St. Jean Bapiste. Roderick Adam was in charge of arrangements.
 The Daughters of Italy circle, Companions of the Forest, distribut- ed gifts and staged an entertain ment for a large number of chil- craY, of NKonea hall r,ocforrJax, AHicc Louise Mazzaferro was chairman of the arrangements committee.
 The Catholic Youth organization of St. Lucy's church held its party yesterday at Meccas hall, on Oak street. Miss Marie Calo was in charge.
 The Concordia Singing society and its auxiliary entertained at their hall, the program being featured by traditional holiday airs sung by the mems chorus. President Joseph Hench was in charge.
 The Shrine club at Plymouth was the scene of party for members of the Sphinx Kabaans club and their families. Arrangements were made by Q committee of which Harold Close was chairman.
 More than 700 youngsters of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish were guests of the St. Ann society at a gala party in the church hall yes terday afternoon.
 The Aviglianese club held at its program at its roomS on Hill street, distributing gifts and offering en- tertainment. Leonard Galasso led the singing of carols.
 FlOriO Post.
 Many children were guests of