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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Miss Mary Stellar
Is Shouuer Guest

Misses Rita Stellar and Enes
Durante were hsotesSes at a Show
er at the latter's home on Benham
street recently in honor of Miss
Mary Irene Stellar of Highland
avenue. The later is being married
May 4 to Anthony Vaiktus.
Guests present were Mrs. Andrew
Stellar, Mrs. Joseph Stellar, Mrs.
Louis Manzo, Mrs. William Dad
dona, Mrs. William Perrotti, Mrs.
Archie Lavediere, Mrs. John Dur
ante, Mrs. Patrick Phalen, Mrs.
Walsh, Mrs. James Violante, Mrs.
John Cozzolino, Misses Marion Law
ediere, Shirley Rasmussen, Elvira
Pettinicchi, Florence Ricci, Chris
tine Hunter, Margaret Luddy, Mar
garet Sturges, Ruth Stellar, Dora
Rinaldi, Jeanne Nutbrown, Lillian
Brade, Grace Ferrucci, GAGE Vio-
lante, Lillian, Mary, and Loretta
Walsh, Eleanor and Mary Watkins,
Helen Deconinck, Leila Durante,
and Rita Stellar.
A surprise birthday party was
given recently in honor of Miss
Evelyn Backman at her home or
Huntingdon Avenue. A delicious
luncheon was served.
Those attending were: Mr.. ano
Mrs. John Backman, Mr.. and Mrs
Gus Gi1lahammer, Mrd. and Mrs
Harry Rangoo1, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Bragg, MrdS. Alex KawcZynski, Mrs
Anna Thomas, Mrs. Emil Anderson
Mrs. Thomas Thomson, Viola An
derson, Joan Rangoon, Evelyn
Backman, Oscar Backman, Gilbert
Backman, Edward Anderson, and
Gus Gillahammer, John Gillaham-
mer and Robert Rangoon.
Among those attending the State
Teachers College dance Thursday
evening in New Britain were Miss
Catherine Casey with George Rossi
Miss Cornelia Sciullo with John
Rossi, Miss Marjorie Snow. with
Donald Mecca, and Mr.. and Mrs
Joseph Membrino.
A surprise birthday party was
given in honor of Miss Betty Stier
recently at the home of her sister
Mrs. Wendell l.. Cross of Hillside
avenue.
The guests included: Mr.. and Mrs
Gustave Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs
William H. Corby, Mr.. and Mrs
James H. Lezotte, Mr.. and Mrs
William P. Wertheimer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph r. Bradley, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen j. Metcalfe, Jr., Mr.
and Mrs. William Bansavage, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Sitter, Charles
Sitter, Jr.. Mrs. Nellie Bender, Mr.
and Mrs. Howard P. Huber of New
Haven, Raymond Monroe of New
York, Loretta Holtz of New Haven
DR.. and Mrs. John r. Mulloy OF
Brattleboro, VT, Mr.. and Mrs. Kurt
Thrall of Seymour, Mrs. Joseph
Cottrell of Wallingford, Mrs. Eliza
beth Davis of Jamaica, l.. l., Mr.
and Mrs. Wendell L. Cross and Miss
Betty Sitter.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Quota Club Honors
Member AT Meeting

The Quota Club gathered last
evening at the Colonial room of
the Ho'el Elton honoring Miss
Julia Tullar at a handkerchief
shower. Miss Tullar will be mar
ried next month. The guest of hon
or was also presented with beau
tiful gift.
Miss Anna M. Skehan was accep-
ted as new member. Plans were
also completed for bridge and
fashion show to be held next week.
The committee in charge of ar
rangements includes: Mrs. Ruth
LaVallee, Anna M. Skehan, Grace
Wolff and Mrs. Agnes Carroll.
Delegates chosen to attend the
Fifth District Convention in Nor
wich were Miss Mary Kelley and
Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick. It was also
voted to send a contribution to the
Finnish Relief Fund.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Personal

Miss Jane Ellen Ryan, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Ryan OF
Waterville Street is at home for
the weekend from New York Uni
versity. She has as her guest Miss
Joan Goodfellow of Port Jervais,
N. Y, also a member of the fresh
man class of New York University.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. I. briggs are en-
joying a soujourn at Southern
Pines, N. c.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Wright
have returned to their home on
Highland avenue after spending the
past week in Pittsfeld.
Miss Dorothea Pierson Of New
York is the weekend guest of Mrs.
Estelle Winters of Wolcott street.
Misses Rita Emery and Marie
Stanton of East Main street are
spending few days in New York
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Granger of
North Main street spent the week
end in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13

The bride was attired in a gown
of white satin fashioned with high
neckline, long tight sleeves and a
long fitted skirt terminating in a
train. Her finger tip veil Of tulle
fell gracefully from a Juliet cap OF
orange blossoms. She carried an
arm bouquet of Gala lilies. Her
sister, Miss Loretta Dillon who was
her maid of honor and only at
tendant, wore a frock of petal pink
satin styled with square neckline
short pulled sleeves and a full skirt
ending In a train Her small pink
hat was trimmed with blue forget
me nots and was styled with q
shoulder veil and she carried an arm
bouquet of assorted snap dragons.
The dress of the brides mother was
navy blue lace and her corsage was
Of gardenias and the bridegroom's
mpkhes wore a black crepe dress
and also wore a corsage Of gar
deniaS.
John Cavanaugh was best man
for his brother and Edward Doyle
and Joseph Riley served as ushers.
Following the ceremony wedding
breakfast for the immediate families
was held at the Silver Chalet after
which a reception was held at the
home of the bride.
The couple left on a wedding trip
to Washington, D. c., the bride
wearing a forstmann blue travelling
dress with dubonnet trimming and
accessories to correspond.
Both the bride and the bride
groom are graduates of Wildly high
school. Mr.. Cavanaugh is affiliated
with the Scovill Manufacturing
company.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Parish Organ Fund Will
BeneftByF1nalC Card Party
photo.

rament expect to make this party
the outstanding one of the series.
Refreshments will be served and
there will be an individual prize for
each table in play during the even
ing.
A large number of door prizes
have also been secured through the
generosity of local merchants.
The committee in charge consists
of Miss Jane Barrett, President;
Mrs. Raymond Stone, Mrs. Mary
O'Rourke, Mrs. Cornelius F. Ma
loney, Miss Mae Finan, Mrs. Walter
Malsch, Mrs. William Dillon, Mrs.
John Uhas, Mrs. Lawrence Ryan
Miss Cell Collins, Mrs. John Kane
Mrs. Edward Kelly, and Mrs. James
Hennessy.
Cards, bingo and Chinese check
ers will be played during the even
ing. Those planning to play cards
are requested to bring their own
packs.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13

The bride was given in marriage
by her father and had as her maid
Of honor and sole attendant, Miss
Eleanor Bowling, sister of the bride
groom. Thomas Bowling, brother OF
the bridegroom, was best man and
the ushers included John Crane
and John Mulligan.
The bride was becomingly attired
IN a gown of ivory bridal satin,
Schiaparelli model, with sweetheart
ncckline and having long sleeves.
Her long veil of illusion was ar
ranged in double tier and was fas-
tened with coronet of seed pearls
and orange blossoms. She carried
q white prayer book marked with
an orchid and ShoWered with lilies
of the valley and sweet peas. The
maid Of honor wore a frock of petal
pink faille taffeta fashioned with
a nose veil. Her old fashioned bou-
quet was Of mixed Spring flowers.
The brides mother wore navy
blue sheer costume with white &C
ceSsories and her corsage was OF
Spring flowers. The dress the
bridegroom'S mother was poudre
blue crepe and she wore shoulder
corsage of gardenias.
Lift the Latch Inn was the scene
of q wedding breakfast and recep-
ton following the ceremony. Out
of town guests were in attendance
from New York, Boston, New Ha-
ven and Bridgeport.
The couple left on q wedding trip
to Washington, D. c., the bride
wearing black travelling dress with
dusty pink trim and accessories to
correspond. Mr.. Bowling is affili-
ated with tie Waterbury Democrat,
Inc.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Chairm1erl Named
By White Shrine

Mrs. Pauline Kipp, past worthy
high priestess assisted by Mrs.
Alfred Perkins, past worthy high
priesteSS as chaplain and Mrs. Her
bert G. Taylor, junior past worthy
high prieStasS as herald installed
Vernon A. Hall as second wise man
at a meeting of Galilee Shrine,
White Shrine of Jerusalem held
last evening at Masonic Temple.
Mrs. Joseph r. Neill, newly cleo
ted worthy high prieStess and
John T. GreSSwell, Waterman Of
shepherds presided for the first
time.
Mrs. Neil appointed the follow
ing chairmen for the year: Ways
and means, Mrs. Clayson O'Dell
and Mrs. Seth Bailey; refresh
ments, Mrs. Harold Slater; enter
tainment, Mrs. William Russell;
sickness and distress, Mrs. Seth
Bailey; publicity, Mrs. Herbert
G.. Taylor, soloist, George Erik.
Appointed officers, not previous
ly included in printed lists, are;
Worthy herald, Mrs. John Gress-
well; worthy organist, Mrs. Will
liam Russell; worthy guardian,
Mrs. Edward Mraz, worthy guard,
Willis BlakeSlee.
At the next meeting on April
26, a hash and pancake supper
will be served and past officers
will work the degree.
Mrs. Neill was named delegate
to the supreme council which will
be held at Grand Rapids, Mich,
May 2, 8 and 8.
After the meeting last night
ar informal reception to the new
officers was held. George Erik
gave solos, Mrs. William Russell
gave some saxophone solos, &C
companied by Mrs. H. G. Taylor
and Mrs. Edison Granger gave
readings. Refreshments were in
charge of Mrs. Harold Slater.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Local Girl In
College Club

Miss Grace Bradley, a junior a.
Albertus Magnus College, has beef
accepted IS a member of the Socia
Science Club of the college. The clui
studies national and internationa
affairs and sends delegates to many
conferences throughout New Eng
land.
On Monday, Miss Bradley will as
sist the negative team in the debs
scheduled for the April meeting Q.
the club on the resolution that tn
United States should follow pole
Of complete isolation. Miss BradlC
is the daughter of Mrs. Alice
Bradley, 10 ElmhurSt avenue
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Spartar,s' Dinner
Dance Tonight

Following a successful season of
basketball, The North End Spartans
will enjoy social and dance this
evening at Wright's Inn in Plain
vile. President Joseph Regain has
appointed the following committee
to take charge of the event: AL
Chestone, Chich Bannon and James
Roach. Guests of honor will include
Ralph Cooke, club leader and Lou
Chestone, coach Of the team.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Doubling Ahean Nuptials
Solen1nized This Morning

Rev. Henry Quinn offciated at pretty Spring nuptal
this morning at o'clock at the Sacred Heart Church when
Miss Marion Ruth Ahearn daughter of Mr. and Mrs Walter
E. Ahean of Niagara Street became the bride of Edward
Matthew Bowling, of Mrs Mary Bowling of Fuller
street and the late Sergeant John Bowling. The nupta
which followed also celebrated by Father Quinn
During the Mrs. Mildred Roche Lezotte rendered
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Miss Mary Claire Dillon
WedsAudrswL. CaUanaugn

The Sacred Heart church the of pretty wed
ding this morning at O'Clock when Miss Mary Claire Dill
on daughter of Mrs Mary j. Dillon of Ives street and the
late Daniel Dillon united in marriage with Andrew
Lawrence Cavanaugh son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cava
naugh of East Main street Rev. Albert Callahan offlclaed
the ceremony and also ceebran of the nuptia mass
which followed. A musical program rendered with
Christopher Lawor soost Palms and gadio decorated
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13

The final party for the benefit of
the organ fund of the Blessed Sac
rament church will be held Monday
evening, April IS, at $3.50 o'clock in
the church basement.
AS fitting climax to the cam
paign the Ladies of the Blessed Sac
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
, MCKINNEY
ON BRIDGE
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY

When should you become ambi-
tious and invite a slam? I recall a
lecture by E. G. Wolfe of Cleve-
land, in which he said, "Never in
vite a slam unless you have control
of two suits" If, with control of
two suits, you invite the slam, and
your partner has control of one or
two suits, the slam possibility exists
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
PuKAKKA-CoFRANCEsCO

COFktANCEOVV
Announcement has been made Of
the marriage Of Miss Pegi A. Co
francesca, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
PaSqualeA CofranceSco Of Grove
street, TO Owen o. Pukakka, which
took place at the rectory OF st.
Francis church, Brooklyn, N. Y, on
Saturday, March 9. Rev. Francis p.
Martin offlciated.
Miss Gladys Kennedy Of New
Jersey, a nurse at the Crown
Heights hospital, was maid Of honor
and George Koski of New York was
best man. The bride wore a gray
suit with navy blue accessories and
corSage of orchids.
Upon their return from wedding
trip to Washington, D. c., the couple
took up their residence in Brooklyn,
N. Y. The bride is graduate OF the
Waterbury Catholic High school,
class of 1885 and the Jewett training
school of the BuShwick hospital,
Brooklyn, N. Y, in 1899. Mr.. Pukak-
ka, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. o. Pu-
kakka of Fitchburg, Mass, Is a
graduate of the Mergenthaler Limo
type school in New York city and Is
now a linotype operator on the FIN
nish newspaper In Brooklyn.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13

The regular monthly meeting of
the Mattatuck Musical Art Society
which was scheduled for Monday
night will be held Wednesday night,
April II instead in the Tudor room
of the Waterbury Women's Club. At
this time the Bridgeport Research
Club will be the guests of the local
group and will present musical
program.
Miss Della Brooks Of Walnut
street is spending several days with
relatives in Providence, r. I.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Engagements
KELLEY-WRIGHT

Mr.. and Mrs. George L. F'erland
of Norwood, Mass, announce the en-
gagement of their daughter, Irene
Ferland Wright to James Leo Kelley
son of Mrs. Mary E. Kelley of Hill
side avenue and the late Joseph M
Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13

ard, Mrs. Eleanor Cleto, Mrs
Daniel Pamento, Mrs. AL Cussor
md Mrs. James Ciccochi.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13
Weddings
SHAW-LARSON

The wedding of Miss Helene Lar
son, daughter of Mrs. S. E. Lar
son of Cheshire, to John Leon
Shaw, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Leon Shaw of Simsbury, takes
place this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
at the Second Congregational
church. A reception in the church
parlors will follow the ceremony.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-13

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lynch of Will
low street are in New York City for
the weekend.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
ORIENTAL PEACE
TERMS SETTLED
AGREEMENT QUOTED FROM
RETIRING JAPANESE
AMBASSADOR

San Francisco, Oct 24-AP-The
Chronicle today quoted Kensuke
Horinouchi retiring Japanese am
bassador as saying a peace agree
ment which lacked final official
action" had been reached between
Chang Kai-Shek. Chinese generals
simo. and Wang Ching-Wei, the
Japanese-installed ruler at Nan
king.
Horinouchi, the newspaper said.
stated the agreement was reached
recently" but that he did not know
when the terms would be disclosed.
THE terms. should think. are
along the lines stated by the Japan
csc government two years ago. he
was quoted.
cat that time. Japan demanded
that China Join the anti-Comintern
pact and allow stationing OF a Jap
anese army in North China).
Efforts to reach the ambassador
directly At his hotel early today
were unsuccessful. He arrived here
last night en- route TO Japan, for
which he will sail Friday.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
j. 5. To DEFEND
PACIFIC ISLANDS
RElNFoRcEMENTs FOR AIR
FORCE BEING SENT TO
PHILIPPINES
tRv Associated Pros,

Washington, Oct. 24-AP- The
United States is sending air force
reinforcement to the Philippines,
and announcement of this action
conceded with statement by Sec
rotary of Navy Knox that the Far
Pacific islands would be defended
"as long as they are under our
flag"
The army disclosed Wednesday
that two pursuit squadions, made
up OF 80 or more combat planes
and some 800 officers and men
would sail soon for Manila. One
pursuit squadron. one bombing
squadron and one observation squa-
dron already are based in the
Philippines.
Knox meanwhile was telling a
press conference that the United
States was mot indifferent toward
any territory under the American
Flag.
When his comment was sought
on the theories Of some military al.
thorities that it would be difficult
to hold the islands. 1000 miles from
the United States against a large
scale attack, Knox replied crisply:
I'VE can defend anything"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
YPS|LANTI GUARD
ARRIVE IN CAMP
TO IMMEDIATELY ENTER UPON
RIGOROUS PROGRAM OF
TRAINING

Michigan national guardsmen
including those from Ypsilantf
flooded into expanding Camp
Beauregard today by the hundreds
and found that they would imme-
diately enter upon a rigorous pro-
gram Of training. The local men
arrived after but one mishap. One
truck struck an abutment.
The Michigan soldiers were
among 3,400 officers and men
who arrived today. mostly from
Wisconsin. The new additions
brought the number OF men in
camp up TO 5000.
Gen. Irving A. Fish. command
Ing general OF the 32nd division,
has set up a list Of regulations by
which the new additions to Uncle
Sans armed forces must abide.
Everyone must be up at 30 a.
m. daily except for one day week,
when a 30 a. m. reYeille is set.
Guardsmen cannot wear civilian
clothing and officers can get into
ciyyies only whom on leave outside
the general Alexandria territory.
Passes are 10 be given enlisted
men for leaves beginning at noon
Saturday and lasting until sun
days call TO quarters. The provost
marshall has been instructed 20
return any man whose appearance
II not soldierly 10 camp. Hitch
hiking has been banned
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
See EUROPEAN Wharfage 10.
Arrangements Completed
For County Land Tax Sale

pired at the conclusion OF the first
sale" Crittenden says. Property
will be definitely sold to the high
est bidder at the auction, and
deeds and contracts will be de-
livered promptly
Many Properties Available
"There are many desirable pro-
perties available. and the interest
shown up to the present moment
indicates that large number Will
participate in this SALE" says Mr..
Crittenden.
I'VE have at our office printed
lists of these properties with their
descriptions and other information
which will greatly assist prospec-
tive purchasers"
Terms on purchases OF more
than $4,000 are available to bid
ders. Sales of $4,000 or less must
be cash and all transactions must
be completed on the day OF the
sale.
Action OF the supreme court In
UNFOLDING the constitutionality OF
the state land Office Board Act
and thereby establishing the val
idity OF titles now held by the
state, Is expected 10 contribute
materially TO increased activity at
the sale"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Promises to Work For
Peace, WiLlkie Claims
1910 Issues Avoided
Address Definite Point by
Point Rebuttal OF
RooSevelt'S
SAYS CHIEF TRYING TO
USE ISSUES OF 1892
Advocates Improvement of
Laws of Definite Aid
to People

Erie, Pa. Oct. 24-INS Wendell
L. Willkie today reiterated the
charge that President Roosevelt
had personally interviewed In Euro
pean affairs at the time Of the
Munieh conference in 1888 which
resulted In the obliteration OF Gee
chosloyakia as an independent ma
ton.
Willkie hammered on HIS charge
in the face OF denial by President
Roosevelt In Philadelphia last night
that he had telephoned TO Mussolini
and Hitler ITO sell Czechoslovakia
down the river. His sole error OF
fact in the original charge" Willkle
told a trainside audience In near
by Harbor Greek, was in the mode
OF communication with a foreign
chief OF state which President
Roosevelt employs. AS a matter OF
fact" Willkie reiterated, the
third term candidate did not tele-
phone Hitler He telegraphed him"
Wilkes address, drafted on
completion OF Mr. Roosevelt's hrst
avowed political speech Wednes.
See WILLKIE-Page 10
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
LOST BOY FOUND
ON M0UNTA|NS|DE
FRAIL LIMBS SWOLLEN FROM
EXPOSURE TO FREEZING
MPERATURES

Shenandoah, Pa, Oct. "a -AP
Lest for more than so hours on
denseiy wooded mountalnside,
four-year-old Rudy Kunchnick.
Jr., was In a hospital today for
treatment OF his frail limbs swol-
len from exposure TO sub-freezing
temperatures.
Found Wednesday huddled be-
tween two rocks. the youngster
still had enough strength 70 whis-
per I'm sorry mama - and hold
out his arms when rescuers
brought him home
An Oneida housewife. Mrs. John
Barna. traced feeble cries to dense
underbrush where the youngster
had one leg wedged fast under a
rock. II couldn't believe my ears
she said
The child wandered away from
his home in nearby Sheppton at
II a. m. Monday. Since then hun
dreds Of volunteers searched the
plt-scarred countryside in this
eastern Pennsylvania coal region.
DR.. T. F. Harris OF the hospital
staff said the child was suffering
considerably" from exposure but
his condition vas not serious.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1940-10-24
Auction Will be Conducted
in County Building in
Ann Arbor

Arrangements have been COM
pleted between County Treasurer
c. +. Crittenden and Clarence W.
Lock. executive secretary OF the
State Land office Board for the re-
newal sale of tax-reverted land in
Washtenaw County. The sale will
open at 800 a. m. October % in
the County Building. This sale
will be in the nature OF a public
auction under the personal dir
ection OF County Treasurer Crit
tender with an auctioneer from
the state Land Office Board con-
Quoting.
This auction is for the purpose
Of disposing OF a list OF properties
acquired by the State at the 1898
County Tax Sale. and which were
not bid in at the first sale held by
the State Beard last spring.
Rights Have Expired
Mr. Crittenden states that the
coming sale will be held under
somewhat different conditions
than the last.
AT the sale on October 2s, 90.
30. 81 the former owner OF the
property offered for sale has no
special privileges, those having ex-