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Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-09

First-hand observations of wartime
conditions IN England and France are
contained in q letter received recently
by Ialla Brooke Of Helena from her
nephew, wallace Brooke, who returned
to the United States a few days ago
after studying at oxford university for
q years.
iamin c. Brooke and Mrs. Brooke,
Wallace received his early education
In Helena and then went to Stanford
university, where he won Rhodes
scholarship Young Brooke viii con-
tinue his work towards his doctors de-
gree at Johns Hopkins hospital, Bal
timore.
The following excerpts are from his
letter to his aunt In Helena:
Feb: 1, I940-(Off the Rock Of
Gibraltar)-Today our snip N b. s. s,d 81
harbor off Gibraltar and across from
Algiceras; so far the British admiralty
has held us up for five hours, but
this is hardly longer than in normal
times. Incidentally, this subject-the
length of delay here's made the OBJ
iect of many bets, discussions and
glesses. Most of the passengers, and
presume the crew, are quite resigned
to the wartime principle Of searching
Slllkos O4J A4SWckfHR~A AAAC4A eA1A0
possibly the ships captain and the
United States maritime board win pro-
test on principle. At least this seems
to be the case covering the S. S. Man
haitian, which was held up 40 hours on
her recent run from New York to
Genoa and return. Her captain, Rich
ardson, protested against differential
treatment of American and Italian
boats by the British at Gibraltar. The
question seems to be one of the rela-
tive lengths of time various ships are
detained, the type of treatment given
during examination, and the kind of
mails and passengers taken off, If any
The right of search does not appear
to be seriously questioned. for as In
1914-191S, neutrals seem obliged either
to accept such treatment, or consider
1t an act OF war.
You may wonder at my choice Of
route and method of return to the
states. have been 10 days on the
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-09
Alder Gulch Stampede Put
End to Bannack Newspaper

A few weeks following the discovery
of gold In GraSshopper creek Ban
nack) a printer with a small army
press and Shirttail full of type ap
peared in Bannack, unloaded his out
fit and announced that he had come
to the new gold fields to establish the
first paper in the territory, which was
then Idaho. He Immediately proceeded
to get out his first and only issue of
The Bannack Newsletter, a small
poster size sheet. In this work he was
assisted by Col Wilbur F. Sanders,
who wrote the Salutatory and several
other editorials. A few days after the
publication of the initial issue of the
Bannack Newsletter came the news
of The phenomenal strike by Bill Fair
weather and his friends in Alder gulch
where gold had been found in super
abundance. Immediately thereafter oc-
Cured the Virginia City stampede,
one of the most notable gold PUSHES in
what is now Montana and which was
participated in by every ablebodied
adult in Bannack who did not possess
rich pay ground. The stampede swal-
lowed up the Bannack Newsletter
its publisher following the rush of
argonauts, and what to him was the
road to oblivion. He loaded up his
little plant and moved down the broad
trail to Alder gulch and never was
heard of more.
Thirty years later his little press, a
queer contraption to modern disciples
of the art typographical was found in
discarded junk in the rear Of the old
Virginia City Madisonian, successor TO
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-09
Helena Youth Back In u. S.
After 30 Months i'm Europe

way from London; first I flew from
London to Paris ON the largest land
plane I've ever seen-a 46-paSsenger,
camouflaged FrobiScher. We took about
two hours, were In constant commune
cation with land stations In England
and France in case of German re-
connaiSSance planes over this region,
altered our course from the usual,
peacetime route, and flew at a low
height to facilitate Identification by
air raid precaut1on stations, 900 to
1000 feet. After three days in Paris
took a night train for Switzerland,
and spent four more days at Zermatt
on the slopes of the lofty Aatterhorn
near the Swiss Italian frontier before
coming on through Italy to sail from
Genoa.
The roundabout way from England
back to America was neceSsitated by
the United States neutrality law. After
the first of the year no American
citizen could leave an English port on
a belligerent vessel, either English or
French. The law was not enforced
from the English side during Deem
Der My original ticket on a conveyed
Cunard line boat was ordered can
celed by the American consul in Lon
don-under threat Of a heavy fine at
LNCW xOIk. NcAb CehlIlG Ill ulDcIpIC-
tation" of the neutrality law from
Washington forbidding United States
citizens to embark from England on
a Dutch boat-which was my next
intention. Thus the only way left was
the FTench-Italian route, which didn't
at the time seem much safer and was
about three times as expensive
Paris was Of much interest after
London. Here are a few scattered
things noticed:
One does not see the numerous uni
forms on women, which Is character
istic OF London's w. A. T. S., V. A. D.,
and other women's wartime organiza-
lions.
Paris has two or three conspicuous
where MeSSerschmttt 109s In
battered condition are displayed. Out
Sdde large banners proudly announce
the results Of French air might.
In London the 'blackout" is re-
Iigiously maintained and only screened
auto lamps, blue traffic markers and
flickers Of occasional light are seen
from the street. In Paris three and
four hours after the dark the window
lights Of numerous Champs Elysees
shops are quite surprising.
Talking with Parisians brought out
several interesting, If unconnected, bits
Of gossip and fact:
Polish and Czech soldiers are being
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-09

ten, from personal experience, the epic
story of the golden days Of the terri
tory, but was usually too busy, having
fun. He enjoyed life to the full, and
finally, old and blind, died at the home
of his son, John Baker, a printer Of
Helena, who still operates a Mergen-l
thaler machine for the Helena In
dependent.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-09

A clerk IN a large office ventured
to approach the manager with a plea
for promotion. 1--WE been In my pres
emit position since the time you became
manager, SIR" the clerk began.
st know til know it." responded
the great one, waving him away. Il
have reputation for being a patient
and considerate man." - Providence
Journal.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-09
MOnt0Esn's JObEess
NOEC Getting 500, 900
WeekLu in Benefits

Benefit payments 70 unemployed
Montana workers are now being made
at the rate of 500 900 each week.
Barclay Craighead, chairman Of the
state unemployment compensation
commission, said records indicate more
people working In the state now than
In February Of last year.
He said the benefit payments were
expected to decline during the spring.
On a recent Monday checks for al
most $4,000 were mailed to 1,176 un-
employed workers, and the next day
more than $4,000 was sent to 1,672
jobleSs wage earners.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1940-03-09

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27
Dial Doings
BY JIM PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27

hand has been played, because 1t doesn't make a friend of the player who made the mistake. but you can see that six hearts can be made.
 Souths bid of two spades was simply @ cue-bid. Norths three dia- monds showed the ace, and South was certainly little optimistic in his plunge to six hearts.
 When the spade lead was won with the ace, North should have led the seven of spades and turmped 1t, then gone over to the diamond and led another spade and ruffed. Now the ace and queen of diamonds should be cashed. and to make the hand safe, declarer should trump the third diamond in dummy with the king of hearts. This strips North and South of spades and diamonds.
 Because of his double. West is practically marked with the king oi clubs and ace of hearts. Since the only hope is that he holds the blank acc, declarer should lead a small heart from dummy, West is forced to win with the ace, and Is end- played. If he leads c spade, declarer viii run and discard a club. while a club lead is into dummy's ace queen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27

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 Ann Hagstrom, Lillian Guadino Etatia Wendroski, Loretta Sepanskt Eleanor Dowd. Helen Quilter, Evelyr Redman, Marion Moynihan, Heller slager, Catherine Heary, Lorettt Donahue, Mildred Lezotte, Chris De- Cicco, Martha Morris, Mollie Collins Elizabeth Lawlor. Catherine Lawlor Edna Molusky, Mary Wallace, Mary Flaherty, Ethel Johnson, Olive Tn. glis. Betty Frisco, Elizabeth Kelley Jeanette Thsroux, Mary Kelly. 1v, Needham, Lillian Grady,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27
Children Of Mary
 Hold Coronation

The annual coronation ceremony Of cur Blessed Mother took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock by the Children of Mary sodality of St. Lucy's parish.
 The May queen of the observance wag Miss Louise Mazzaferro, presi- dent. She was attiied in a white Spanish lace gown and veil. Her aides were Miss Florence Nargi, vice. president; and Miss Melba Falcone, secretary. Others assisting were Elaine Santole, crown bearer; Rich- ard Giacin, Jr.. medal bearer: and Miss Catherine Petruzzi, banner bearer.
 During the ceremony sixteen new members were received into the Sodality and the girls taking part in this ceremony will always remember this great celebration. The new members were dressed in white and wore white veils They carried can. dies with shower Of white lilies of the valley and blue ribbon while the older members also dfcascd In white and wore white veils, their medal, blue capes and carried gla- diolag. One of the most touching and impressive scenes Of the ccre- mony was the passing of the May queen with he: aides and the crown and medal bearers through the beautiful arch which waE formed with the gladiolas by the Socialists. The new members received Into the society were: Mildred Pace, Rose Fotella, Janet Pace, Beatrice Pace, Mildred sciarra, Angela Damiano, Anne oenovcse. Emily MarabottIni. Mary Stolfi, Adeline Citriniti, Marie Citriniti. Angellnc Autore, Mary Cascrio, Grace DAgoStino, Antoin- cite Tiso and Rose Mididello.
 The older members attending were: Angelinc Yannielli, Threasa Meoni, Josephine Oenoveee. Mar guerite Martinelli, Caroline De Leo, Deana Longo, Rose D'Andrea, Mary Orsini, Concetta Ciaccio, Antoinette Fasano Catherine Summa, Jennie summa, Angeline Summa, Nellie Lorusgo, Louise oenovesc, Jean An. tonio. Mary Caputo. Marie Mangini, ElizaEeth De Leo, Carmella De Leo. Olga Di Nicola, Vera Caserio, Mary Rainone, Rachel Buonocore, Mary Buonocore, Raffealla Buonocore, Jo- sephine Lantieri, Sylvia Perillo, Rose Magaraci, Mary Di Carlo, Angeline Messina, Dolores De Leo, Anna Niclario and Lucy Mucci. The pro- gram was as follows:
 Processional-Song Daily, Daily Reception of members into sot ality Browning Hymn-"Bring Flowers of
 the Fairest"
 Addregs-Rev. James Kerwan
 Benediction-"O salutaris". Tan
 tum Ergo"
 Recessional-"IIail Heavenly Queen"
 The sodality will receive holy communion in a body on Sunday, June 2 at the o'clock mass. Tues day evening, June Is the date of the regular monthly meeting to be held at 7:30 p. m. in the church hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27
Annual Banquet or ScoviH Girls Club We'll Attended

Ofncials of the Scovill Manufac- turing company and members of the scovill Girls club were in attend- ance at the annual banquet of the club held on Saturday evening at the Hotel Elton. Milton Wright of New York City and John H. Coss president of the company were the guc:, speakers during the evening.
 A varied program of entertain ment was enjoyed with solos by Mrs. Mildred Lezotte, Mrs Arlene Baudef and Margaret Bensettlcr.
 Arrangements for the affair were in charge of committee headed by Miss Edith Grahn assisted by Ann
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27
Girls Club Minstrel
 In Benefit Shouvs

Two benefit performances will be given by the St. Thomas Girls Club minstrel during the week. The group will journey to Hart. ford this evening where they will present the show at St. Marya Nurses Training School and tomor- row evening they will give a per- formance at the Women's Club for the benefit of the Sacred Hearts baseball team.
 soloists include: Betty Mccarthy Rosemary Mclaughlin, Betty Burns Anne Kenny, Dorothy Carney Dunn, Helen Byrnes. Marie Calo, Mae Carroll. Ellen Blondeau, Nelia Rosa, Ruth Martin, Angeline Masi, Grace Bovine, Helen Garren and Olive McManamy. Specialties will be ex- ecuted by Mary Boyes, Jean Mo. Kinstry and Rita Large, Ruth Martin. Arlene Cooke, Pat Day, Maureen Hanrahan, and Barbara Burns and Jackie Sheehy.
 The cast includes: Marguerite Gibbons, Anne McEvoy, Mary Com merford, Mary ORourke, Lucy Mango, Anita Mango, Deborah Grif- fin. Dorothy Richmond, Marjorie Hubbard, Sue Carriero, Leatrice 0erardi Ann spellman, Cert Feest alerie Hogan, Gertrude Shanney Josephine Anton, Louise Gonya, Barbara Cronley. Molly Landolfi, Grace Ruby, Marjorie Crean. Mary Mangini. Marian Wolfe, Gladys Drozd, Mary Mcclure, Betty Con. noly, Bernce Hubbard, Judith Man cini, Ann Mancini, Betty Reilly, Cora Ruby, Lillian vendrella, Lou Carriero. Ethel Denaro, Margaret Greco, Mary Demers. Violet Sprano, Betty Mccarthy, Betty Burns. Anne Kenny, Rosemary Mclaughlin, Hel- en Byrnes. Helen oarren, Dorothy Carney Dunn, Maureen Hanrahan, Mae Carroll. Marie Calo, Pat Day, Ruth Martin. Olive McManamy, Arlene Cooke, Nella Rosa, Ellen Blondeau. Angeine MaM. Grace Bo- vno, Jean McKinstry, Rita Large. Mary Boyles. Barbara sheehy. Jackie Burns.
 The polyanna class of st. paul's M. E. Church will meet this evening at g o'clock at the home of Mrs. Henry Dogelough of Wood street. A rummane sale will also be spon- sored by the group this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27
McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
By VIM. F. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

Returning from Florida, I ar. rived At Augusta, Ga, just as the golfers were coming in for the masters tournament. The masters golf tournament and the masters individual bridge tournament were held on the same dates this year. After their practice rounds, no- ticed several of the golf stars play- ing bridge, and here Is one of the hands I kibitzed.
 Unfortunately, the contract was defeated, as the declarer took the club finesse. Later he asked me If the contract could have been made. don't like to give advice after .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27

Downey. Kathryn Clarity. Gertrude Hickey. Kathleen O'Brien. Mrs. William F. ouilfoile. Julia Sullivan. Phyllis Sirica. Helen Hartnett. Mrs, John T. Hartley.
 Mrs. James T. Mcdonald. Mrs. B. A. Mcdonald, Mrs. Julia L. McDon- aid. Mrs. r, F. Hageman. Mary F.. Devereaux, Margaret M. OToolc. Katherine M. OToole. Mrs. George B0lan. Mrs. Bernard Wilhelm. Mrs. Matthew Doyle. Mrs. John Collins. Mrs. T. Collins. Mrs. Charles Ferry, Mrs. Ida Birdsell. Mrs. George Con- long. Mrs. George r. storm, Mrs. Morris P. Wrenn. Nellie M. Noonail. Mrs. John c. Manso. Mrs. Charles gmIthbort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27
Weddings
Church. Societies
 Gather At Dinner

Rev. John 8. Kennedy, associate editor of The Catholic Transcript, gave an interesting talk on his visits to the shrines in France ct the an- nual dinner of the Rosary Con- frafraternity and the Third Order of St. Francis Society held last eve- ing at the Hotel Elton. He stated that although France has sinned often and many times has turned away from the Church, it has al- ways returned to Catholicism and is still Catholic country at heart.
 Rev. Francis M. O'Shea praised the groups for their splendid CO., operation in the various undertake ings of the parrish and said that the success of the parish depended greatly upon the work accomplished by the women. 4 feature of the evening was the surprise presenta- ton to Father O'Shea of large frosted cake arranged in the form of Q rnisgel. The presentation was in commemoration of his silver an- niyersary in the priesthood.
 The affair was arranged by a committee headed by Mrs. Frederick Harmon and Mrs. Thomas Reidy as co-chairmen. Rev. George R. Reilly served as toastmaster for the eve. ming.
 Solos were given by Edward An. saro and several quartet numbers by William O'Brien, Edward Gil- bert. Daniel Sweeney and MT. An- saro, accompanied by Frederick Harmon. Selections were also given by string ensemble under the direction of Mrs. Robert Birt
 Others assisting the chairmen in arranging for the dinner were: Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick, Ms. Anna B. Daly Mrs. Mary D. Camp, Miss Joan Horan, Mrs. Loretta Donahue, Mrs. Mary McGrath, Miss Ida Lunny, Mrs. Frank Keaveney, Mrs. Mar garet Griffin. Mrs. Marie Healey, Miss Helen Hanley and Mrs. Mar garet Cunningham.
 A shower was given at the Front Page recently in honor of Miss Lucy Rinaldi by the girls vf the account ing division of the Bristol company Supper was served, after which games were played. Solos were ren- dered by Miss Betty Maher and Miss Margarte Beers. Miss Rinaldi re- ceived toastmaster and an electric clock.
 Those present were: the Misses Mary Sheehan, Eleanor Jenzell Margaret Beers, Dorothy Ferguson Lucy Rinaldi. Evelyn Mclean, Marre Bliga, Helen Deconinck, Eva Poupore Gladys Lehr, Betty Dowie, Emily Modrow, Rita Deconinck, Betty Ma her. Esther Johnson Helen Birdsall, Bertha Kirschbaum, Dorothy Bren- neis. Edna Brown, Mrs. Madeline Zwick, Mrs. T. Barrett. Mrs. c. Payne, Mrs. T. Lillis. Mrs. F. Mo. Govern, Mrs. c. Hatch, Mrs. J. Geo. ghcgsn.
 The Womens Get Together Club of the Third Congregational Church will meet at the parish hall thls eve. ming at 6 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLTyR

Top scorers in the Friday session Of the Cornell Contract Club con . ducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: North and South Mrs. W. c. Bailey and Mrs. c. Petitjean, 8l l-2; Mts. John Corden and Mrs. George LaBonne, 77; and East and West Mrs. Hugh McSherry and Mrs. Nell son Adducci. 8i Ia; Mrs. Arthur williams and Mrs. William ' Sy, 76 1-2.
 The standing to date is AS follows: Bailey Petitjean, 159; Williams . Foley. 167; Erwin. o 'Leary, 16i; and Mcsherry- -Adducci, 146.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27

The Polyanna class of st. Paul's M. E. Church will meet this evening at g o'clock at the home of Mrs. Henry Dogelough of Wood street. A rummane sale will also be spon- sored by the group this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-05-27

WATR MES features, tonight 6:l5, Jim Britt Fulton Lewis Jr 745 Walter Kidder C. Y O. Debate Finals, from Hotel Elton to 10 Crosby Clinton Orchestras iO3O Thomas S. Dewey n "Wars-Forcign n Domestic.'