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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
MRS FRANCIS J. ANDERSON Evelw 4. Quinn Becomes Bride or Francis Anderson

Palms and varigated cut flowers decorated the altar of the Sacred Heart church this morning for the wedding of Miss Evelyn Florence Quinn, daughter Of MT. and Mrs, Thomas Quinn of Walnut street to Francis Joseph Anderson, son of MT. and Mrs. Eric R. Anderson of Mer- Till street.
 Tn the presence of guests from this city, New York, Hartford, Nor- folk, and, New Haven, the ceremony was performed by Rev. Glen Walsh S.J., of FordIham University at o'clock. During the nuptial high Mass James German rendered Franek's "Panis AngelicuS," and Schubert'S Ave Maria"
 Escorted to the altar by hei father, the bride was attended eS her sister, Miss Arlene Quinn o' Hartford, with James McManus al best man. The uSl1ers ircluded Raymond Cashln, Donald Grove Edmund Grove, and EdmunG Foss- bender. MT. FoSsbender and Mir Anderson were classmates at Ford ham University.
 The bride wore Q period type gown of white Point de Spirit, styled with a high round neck, short puff cd sleeves and a bouffant skirt terminating in 6 long train. Her flngertip veil of illusion was held by a coronet of starched lace. She wore lace mitts. Her bouquet con.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Honor Paid Mothers
 By Italian Circle

Each member of the Daughters of Italy Circle, Companions of the Forest, attended social last night with her mother or the mother of a friend. One hundred mothers were present.
 Hostess Lucy D'Andrea greeted the guests, and Supreme depart ments head, Mrs. M. G. Stance ad- dressed the group. She then intro- duced the entertainers, and an- nounced the program which in- cluded: Songs by Mrs. Jennie Fer rarri, piano solos by Lydia Capo- rasso, octet renditions by the "Or- iginal Hormany Kings, tap danc- ing by Gloria Zippulla, accordion solos by August Angeluci, soft shoe and tap dances by Louis and Nich- olas Lombard, and songs by Mrs. Marie DiCrosta.
 Mrs. Victoria Testa, chaplain, led the devotions. The arrangements committe included: Mrs. Angeline Pinto, chairman, with Mrs. Joseph Lombard, Miss Lena Rinaldi, Miss Louise Mezzaferro, Mrs. Edith Bar- bera, Miss Lena Lembo, Mrs. Lucy D'Andrea, Mrs Catherine Ruzzo and Miss Carmel Petricone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Spring Wedding Performed At Our Lady or Lourdes

Rev. Edward Farrell oftlciated this morning at the wedding of Miss Genevieve Cipriano, daughter Of MT and Mrs. Frank Cipriano of South Main street to Fibre Jacarusso, son of Mir. and Mrs. Lewis Jacarusso of Seymour street.
 Palms, gladtoli and bouquets of spring flowers decorated the altar of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes for the ceremony which was per- formed at g o'clock. Gaetano Gia- qui1to organist, arranged the must. cal program with Michael Marzana vioandst, and Jane Cipriano, a sis- ter of the bride, as SoloiSt.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father, and attended by hki sister, Mary, as maid of honor, witt Anna Flammia, Jane Cipriano, an other sister, and Margaret Jaca- russo, sister of the groom, as bridesmaids. The flower girls were Edith and RoseMarie Cipriaiio. Fred Davino was bestman for his cousin, with Charles Flamn1ia, Q brother. in-law of the bride, Lewis Jacarusso, a brother of the groom, and Joseph Fora, as usherS.
 over her gown of white satin. the bride wore 6 satin coat trimmed with imported French lace, and having lace collar fastened with satin bows. The hustle skirt ternl- inatedJ in a long train edged with lace. A crown of jewel beaded hearts fastened her full length veil which was trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried g shower bouquet of orchids, gardenias, ste- phanotis, and lilies of the valley.
 The maid of honor wore Q deep pink gown having Q satin bodice with sweetheart neckline, elbow length sleeves, and full net skirt trimmed with blue ribbons. Her large sweetheart hat was made Of French net with forget-re-nots, and blue streamers. She carried orch- ids, tea roses, and stephanotis.
 The bridesmaids wore correspond ing frocks in orchid with satin boddces and net skirts in Queen Elizabeth style, having large puffed sleeves trimmed in net. Each wore
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Kitchen Shower
 For Bride Eject
Studio.

Mrs. Robert Morrison and Mrs. Martin O'Brien were hostesses at a kitchen shower for Miss Rose Gurysko whose marriage to Joseph Star will soon take place. Those who attended were:
 Irene O'Connor, Mary Mangine, Mary Verbicks, Anna Glover, Minnie Glover, Marian Atchison, Mary Mor- rison, Ann O'Brien, Gladys Beau- chaine, Jean Clover, Kay Griffin Mary Mascla, Ida Harrison, Viola Hislop, Anna Miller, Alice Kelly Anna skehan, Viola Celahan, Edith Rinaldi, Henene vauteKaitis, Maria Peterson, Bea Heating, Mrs. Joseph Hoffman, Mrs. Fred Gyurisko, Mrs Doris Melio, Mrs. Victor Normandin Lottie Travisano, Helen Donnelly Ruth Bardurski, Lorraine Lemieux Anita Lemieux, Mildred Passerelli Libera Vaccair, Mrs. Herman Mueller, Mrs. Bertha Thorpely, Bea- trice Keilcher, Helen O. Brown, Mrs. Harry Morrison, Miss Doris Morrison, Miss Alma Morrison, Miss Edna Lasky, Miss Connie Natelle, Miss Florence Yuskas, Beatrice Tomkus, May dunshannon, Dor- othy O'Leary, Genevieve Archain- bault, Doris Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Party Compliments
 Betrothed Couple

MT. and Mrs. Anthony Pelosi of North Main street entertained at their home in honor of Miss Lena Pelosi and Salvatore Burgio.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Anthony Pelosi, MT. and Mrs. Sebas- tan Burgio, MT. and Mrs. Archie Gizzi, MT. and Mrs. Louis Pelosi, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Pelosi, Mir. and Mrs. Michael Kritzmar, MT. and Mrs. Michael Burgio, MT. and Mrs. Steve Lombardi of St. Albans, L. l., MT. and Mrs. D. Giarratano and Dom- mick Giarrantana of Hackensack, N. J., MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lom- bardi of Hartford, MT. and Mrs. Carmello Burgio, MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Barber, MT. and Mrs. Leon- ard Daddona, MT. and Mrs. Michael zappone, Carmine Pelosi, Sadie Masone, Annette Aldorasi, Diana Montesi, Rae DiDonato, Lena Pelosi, Carmella Pelosi, Lucy Pelosi, Connie Turro, Paul Burgio, Arthur Brucato, Louis Damelio, John Iaoso, Frank Ragalia, Frank Burgio, Michael Burgio, Anthony Perugini and Sam uel Perugini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10

sisted of pink rose buds with pale blue delphiniums.
 The gown of the maid of honor was of white silk marquisette with & square neckline and short pufzed sleeves. Bands of pleating and soft blue bows trimmed the neckline and full skirt. A pink and blue how- cred taffeta slip showed through the sheer marquiSette. Her close fitting white straw hat was trimmed with pink roses and covered by Q pale blue illusion veil. She also wore lace mitts, and carried Q lacy summer basket filled with varigated garden flowers.
 A gray chiffon gown trimmed with appliqued braid in the same shade was worn by Mrs. Quinn, mother of the bride. Brilliant pur- pie flowers covered the brim and crown of her gray hat. A double orchid corSage completed her cos- tune.
 Mrs Anderson, the mother of the groom, was dressed in chartreuse crepe with deep purple, with which she wore large deep purple picture hat. Her corSage consisted of a dou- ble orchid
 Garden flowers in various colors decorated the tables of CurtisS House in Woodbury where e recep- ton was held for sixty-five guests.
 The brides traveling costume was Q beige suit of imported Dunstan tweed, with pale blue blouse, c Gibson Girl hat of DunStan tweed; beige and brown accessories.
 Mrs. Anderson is a graduate of Crosby high school, and the Kings Country School of Nursing at Brooklyn, N. Y. MT. Anderson 5 an alumnus Of Crosby high school and Fordham University.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
AugeM
 Nuptials To-day

St. Lucy's Church was the scene of a pretty wedding this morning when Miss Carmella Serge of oak street, became the bride of Peter Ralph Augelli, son of MT. and Mrs. Nichols Augelli of Geddes Terrace.
 Rev. Felix Scoglio performed the double ring ceremony at 9 o'clock, with Miss Jean Rollo as maid of honor, and Virginia Micolzzi, a cousin of the bride, and Mary Augil- lie, sister of the groom, as brides maids. Paul Cidele was bestman, with Michael Juliano and Nicholas Augelli, brother of the groom, as uShers.
 Palms and cut flowers decorated the altar. Mrs. Amelia Carcillo, or ganist, arranged the musical pro- gram with Mrs. James DeVito as soloist. Guests were present from Poughkeepsie, Long Island, Boston, West Virginia, Brooklyn, N. Y, and Hartford.
 The bride, who was given in mar riage by her brother, Charles, wore princess gown of ivory satin, the sweetheart neckline trimmed with rosepoint lace, and the full skirt terminating in a long train. Her full length veil was fastened with a coronet of orange blossoms. She car- ried a shower bouquet of gardenias, stephanotis, lilies of the valley and orchids.
 The maid of honor wore 6 frock of yellow satin with a net skirt, and tiara of yellow roses. She carried bouquet of Talisman roses tied with yellow ribbon.
 The bridesmaids wore gowns styled similarly to that of the maid of honor in sea foam green. Each wore a tiara of small green flowers, and carried colonial bouquet.
 The mother of the groom was dressed in poudre blue chiffon with garderia corsage.
 A reception followed at Liberty Hall from which the couple left for trip to Washington, Virginia, New York and Pennsylvania. The bride travelled in 6 bishop blue redingote with navy accessories.
 The bride and groom are both graduates of Wilby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10

"a large sweetheart hat of orchid net with forget-me-nots, and carried talisrna1 roses with gardeniaS.
 The flower girls were dressed 1n white satin with net skirts Each carried basket containing spring flowers
 The mother of the bride wore navy blue lace with e large navy hat and matching accessories, and a tweed coat with white fox collar Her corsage consisted of gardexas with roses. The groom's mother was dressed in navy blue With ( navy coat and corresponding acces. sories. She wore 6 gardenia ant rose corSage.
 Three hundred and fifty guests from New York, Hartford, New Ha- ven, Massachusetts, Boston and Tor rington attended the reception at Garden Hall.
 The couple left for a cruise to Virginia, the bride wearing a beige suit with a fur trimmed beige coat and brown accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Women's Holy Cross Club Benefit Card Party May 24

Plans are progressing for the card party to be given on Saturday aft- ernoon, May 24, at the Waterbury Country Club from 9 to 5 o'clock, under the sponsorship of the Wa terbury Catholic Women's Holy Cross Club. Proceeds from the affair will be applied to the Waterbury Scholarship Fund at Holy Cross.
 Mrs. M. J. Lawlor Is acting as gen- eral chairman, with Miss E. Mae Keefe, chairman of ticket reserva- tons. Mrs. Vincent Scully heads the reception committee. Other chair men are: tables, Mrs. John Gilnar- tin; prizes, Miss Catherine Maloney; tallies, Mrs. Walter Monagan; and publicity Miss Margaret Maloney. Assisting on the committees are the following: Mrs. Patrick s. Bergin, Mrs. Maurice Wrenr, Mrs. E. J. Daly, Mrs. James McGrath, Miss Mary Kennedy, Mrs. Vincent Miller, Mrs. W. J. Dunphy, Mrs. William Gull
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Sorority Members
 Arrange Activities

Miss Freda Gartman of Ward street entertained the members of Chi Alpha Sigma Sorority at her home. Plans were made for a din- ner dance to be held at Seven Gables inn on May 25.
 All members are planning to at- tend tea and open meeting at the Hotel Astor in New York on May IS.
 New girls pledging for the sorority are: DeVora Johnson, Dorene Hal- bertstam, Sadye Silverman and Bella Leibonitz. c
 Members present were: Beverly Levin, Ruth Matzkin, Esther Stut- man, Sylvia Madnick, Helen Blu menfeld, Natalie Risk, Sylvia Fielder and Thelma Annenberg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10

foile, Mrs. Charles Mccarthy, Mrs. Frank summa;
 Also Mrs. Thomas Nolan, Mrs. Pa. trick Healey, Mrs. M. J. Daly, Mrs. William B. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Thom- as r. Moore, Mrs. Arthur McDona aid, Miss Ruth Quinn, Mrs. George Bo- Ian, Mrs. Edward Bergin, Mrs. John B. Delaney, Mrs. George Storm, Mrs. Robert Birt, Miss Anna P. Dwyer, Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, Miss Ger trude Hutchinson, Mrs. Frank T. Healey, Mrs. Edward P. Egan, Mrs, Charles s. O'Connor, Mrs. Joseph Woods, Miss Patricia Healey, Miss Christine Finn, Miss Polly Daly, Mrs. Edward Hart, Mrs. J. Francis Roland, Mrs. c. r. Maloney, Miss Margaret Bowling, Miss Betty Gull foile and Miss Irene Daly.
 Guests attending are asked to bring their own playing cards.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Church Ceremony Today For Reed-Euitts N1ptiaLs

An afternoon wedding will be per- formed today by Rev. John Curry Walker when he unites in marriage Miss Dorothy Aurilla Evitts, daugh- ter og Mrs. Raymond H. Chipman of Waterville Street and Clarence A. Evttts of Bridgeport, and Nor man Rufus Reed of Hewlett street, son of MT. and Mrs. Rufus Reed of Hegins, Pa.
 Tho ceremony will be performed at one o'clock at the Second Con- gregasional Church. Waldo s. New bury, organist, will play Lohengrin's professional and recessional wed- ding march. 70 Promise Me" and "At Dawning" will be rendered by Miss Martha McNaught, soloist.
 The bridal party will include Miss Lillian Frances Evitts, @ sister of the bride, as maid of honor, Misses Florence Emily Evitts, also @ sis- ter, with Miss Stella Galinds, as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Personal

Miss Margaret Fitzgerald of 3l Water street, Waterbury, has been invited to attend the annual tea given by Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt for Congressional employees. The affair will be held at the White House the afternoon of May IS. Miss Fitzgerald is & clerk in the office Of Cong. J. Joseph Smith.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Robert Curtis of Crescent street announce the birth of 6 son, Thompson, on May at St. Mary's hospital Mrs. Curtis is the former Cynthia Thompson.
 Miss Helen Flaherty of Fairview street has been visiting in Wash- ington, D. O., with Miss Katherine Mccarthy.
 Private Howard Heaton of Fort Terry, L. l., has been visiting with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Stanley Heaton of Wildemere avenue.
 Mrs. Mary Croke of Luke street has been entertaining MT. and Mrs. John Gleason of Springfield, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. s. R. Osborne and daughter. Judith Ellen, of Buffalo, are now residing in Naugatuck. Mrs. Osborne is the former May belle Hinton of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
ISADORE BRESLAU
 RETURNS TO CITY

Speaking before c capacity gath ering at Beth El Synagogue last night, Rabbi Isadore Breslau, exec utive director of the Zionist Or- ganization of American stated this modern world cannot long remain half slave and half free. ...
 We cannot ignore what is hap pening in the world outside" he as- serted, i've must be prepared if nec- essary to give more than mere material aid, but blood and sweat as we'll"
 He laid particular stress on Palestine as the key to improve ment of the Jews lot in various portions of the world, saying:
 When the last episode of this chapter of history is completed, either there will be a free Palestine homeland or Jews throughout the world will be pushed into ghetto subsistence"
 Dr. Breslau was rabbi of Temple Israel in Waterbury from 1928 to 1883.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Thomas Studio

bdAdesmaid. Miss Florence Marie Evitts, a niece of the bride, will be flower girl. Palmer H. Reed, oi Tegins, Pa. 8 brother -in-law of the groom, will attend as best man, with Wilbur L. Duxbury and John M Stevens ushering.
 Escorted to the altar by her broth CT, Clifford s. EvittS, the bride will wear white satin over-dress witt high neckline, long fitted sleeves and 8 full length train. The skirt Is cut at the waistline to show ar under dress of fine net with lace Her fingertip veil is net with lace She will carry an arm bouquet oi gardenias, white roses and baby! breath with white satin streamers.
 A pale blue net frock with full skirt and fitted taffeta bodice wil be worn by the maid of honor. Il will have short puffed sleeves and g short train. Her headdress will be floral wreath, and she will carry blue iris, bachelor buttons, delphin- ium, and pink roses.
 The gowns of the bridesmaids are in similar style, but In light pink net. They will also wear floral wreaths, and carry pink roses with delphin1um.
 The light pink net dress of the flower girl has full gathered skirt and Is trimmed with blue. She will carry a Colonial Bouquet.
 Guests from Watertown, New Mill ford, Bridgeport, Hartford, and New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts will attend the re- ception at Davenport Hall which is decorated with white gladioli and snapdragonS. When receiving the guests the brides mother will wear navy blue sheer redingote with navy and white accessories and a corsage of gardenias with pink rose buds. The mother of the groom will be dressed in light blue print crepe with blue and white accessories and @ sweet pea corsage.
 The couple will take a motor trir through the South, the bride wear- ing a light beige coat over an aqua dress, with beige accessories and a tea rose corSage. Upon their return they will reside at 92 Elmwood ave- nue.
 Mrs. Reed Is Q graduate of Wilby High School and Post Business Col lege. MT. Reed is an alumnus of Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa, and Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. He is af- filiated with the Chase Brass & Copper Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
Montaganese Society, Auxiliary PIar, Dance

A large attendance is expected at the annual dinner-dance of the Montaganese Society, and its aux Hilary which will be held at the Hotel Elton on Saturday. May 17 Many Italian celebrities will be pres ent.
 Co-chairmen, James Jannitto and Lucy Palumbo are being assisted by John Muccino, president of the mems unit; Mrs. Assunta Basile, head of the auxiliary; Mrs. Mary Jaco- vino, Mrs. Isabel Jacovino. Mrs. Ma deline Muccino, Mrs. Theresa Ja- covino.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
NEW RoCHELLE-society
 NelV Rochelle Alun,nae Bridge

Plans have been completed for the bridge and fashion show to be spon- sored by the Waterbury chapter, College of New Rochelle Alumnae, at the Hotel Elton on Thursday, May IS.
 Mrs. David Ward of Naugatuck is chairman and is being assisted by Mrs. John Phelan, Mrs. Joseph Reynolds, and the Misses Harriet Allen, Estelle McDonough, Leona O'Neill, Mary Ellen Walsh and Mary Schmidt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10
MAYFLOWER LODGE

A meeting of Mayfiower Lodge, Royal Nelghbors of American will be held on May l2 at 7:45 o'clock in Mechanics hall. All officers are re- quested to attend as there will be a rehearsal of ritual work for the first Conn. District Association meeting on May 24th, at speedwell Hall
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-10

The City Council of Mexico City recently voted President Camacho of Mexico the "Favorite Son" of the city.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-05-02

er's arm around her, faced the hard
est thing she had ever had to do in
her life.
"It's my fault. l sent her away"
Mrs. HOLSTERS voice was soothing:
you're not yourself! Please, dear. :"
Mother, look at mel" Carols voice
was gutter. "It wasn't Sonny's fault
about AL Coreyv
Mrs. HOLSTER kept a grip on her
self. Would they never be rid of
that girl?
In broken sentences, Carol told her
story.
Her mother, listening, could not be-
lieve it. you're mad!"
cts true, mother. Believe me! I
must have been crazy to get so in
volved with him. And Leslie took
the blame"
II let her go away. 1 didn't know
Kirk loved her, mother! Please be-
lieve that!"
"Kirk?''
cts true. / see it now so plainly.
She loved him. But she kept saying
l shouldn't make Dick pay for my
folly. l wanted to believe her so. She
said she was ruined anyway. That I
must go on! Mother, what shall /
do?"
They chung together for a long
while, mother and daughter, desper-
ate and afraid.
GLOW can tell Dick now? He
would never trust me again."
"You can't" Mrs. Hollister said,
brushing the tears from her eyes.
Leslie was right. You're paying, I
know. That's part of it. Well
face this together, you and l." She
kissed her daughter. "Now Pm 60
ing to help you get to bed. The mo-
ment we hear anything, we'll let you
know. 1 promise"
Much later, Mrs. HOLSTER found
her son in his room, waiting beside
his telephone. "Any news?" she
asked.
"None!"
Mrs. Hollister went over to Kirk
and put her arms around him. eff
you'd only trusted me, Kirk. I didn't
know. l love you enough to under
stand, don't you know that?"
eve couldn't"
81 understand that, but if you'd
come to me, I'd have tried to help!"
cts too late now!"
Mrs. HOLSTERS voice was strong
as she said: Nonsense! I'm sure
Leslie's safe. And when she gets
back, she's coming home to US, Kirk.
Well be happy together yet"
IF I only dared to hope"
Then Kirk held his mothers hand
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-05-02

to his lips and murmured, you're
wonderful"
Together they waited by the tele-
phone, as Kirk tried to tell her all
that had happened; Sonny's head
strong recklessness and her efforts
to make good.
II tried to forget her. I thought
l could, but it was useless
And so, mother and son, closer
than they had been in their lives,
waited through the night for word of
the missing girl aboard the Athena.
1t was almost "a hours later that
lists of survivors began to come thru.
And it was another IL hours before
the HOLSTERS learned that Leslie
was safe in GLASGOW.
Carol burst into tears. Mrs. Hol-
lister threw her arms about Kirk S
neck. Dick pranced up and down the
room, slapped his dignified father-in-
law on the back. Hollister, ST., tried
to join in the general rejoicing. He
could not understand his wife's sud-
den right-about-face, and he had CIV
en- up trying.
The days which followed seemed