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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Pasquale Cropallo of 535 North Main street have returned after weekend visit with friends in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Ronald Daly of Chipman street were registered at the Hotel Woodstock, New York for the weekend.
 Dr. and Mrs. M. J. Lawlor of North Main street are leaving this week for a vacation in Florida.
 Mir. and Mrs. Walter Jarvis of Roseland avenue have left for Flor ida. They will stop in Washington and Baltimore on the trip.
 Miss M. Frances Raffel of 619 Willow Street, is spending several days at The Shelburne in Atlantic City.
 John w. ODonnell of the Hodson Hotel is visiting with his nephew, Dr. Edward O'Donnell and Mrs. O'Donnell of Wilmington, Delaware.
 J. W. Andrews and daughter, Mary, of Alton street have left to spend two weeks in Florida. They will visit in Baltimore on the way South.
 Miss Trleen JamiSon of Boston, spent the week end with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. John s. Jami- son, of Robbins street. Dr. J. W. Borchardt of Columbia boulevard was a recent visitor in Philadelphia where he attended the Founders Day and midyear Com mencement exercises at Temple uIli- versity.
 Miss Edna Lazdauswas, a fresh man at Rider college in Trinton, N. J., spent the week en dwith her parents, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Laz- dauskas of Fox street.
 Miss Doris Wilson, of Chipman street spent the week end Tn NorW York city as the guest of MT. and Mrs. A. Wayne Stortz. Mrs. Stortz is the former Margaret Fitzmaurice of Chipman street.
 Floyd Zailckas, student at the Catholic University Law school in l Washington, D. O., spent the week end with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Zailckas of Highland ave- nue.
 Fred Wood, of Highland avenue spent the week end in Boston 1 where he visited his sister, Miss Annabelle Wood, who is doing gradu- ate work at Simmons college. 1 Miss Rita Kenausis, student at the Katherine Gibbs school in Bos- ton, spent the week end with her parents, MT. and Mrs. William Ken ausis of Highland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24

will dc no good; while fl East has only two clubs. the suit will be blocked.
 On the second trick dummy led R small diamond, South played the jack and West took the king. 4 heart shift was wen by South with tho ace. after which South caAhed hIs three big spades, the queen os hearts, and led 6 diamond.
 East won thls with the diamond ace, but could not defeat the cen' tract ewing to the block in the club suit DocIarer won four spades, three hearls, c club and q diamond
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24

The Waterbury Catholic High School Alumnae held dinner dance at Waverly Inn on Friday evening. Kay Bobbin was chairman of the committee which included Nancy Mccarthy, Julia Wrenn, Joan Cor man, Mrs. Peter Gaug, Anne ONeil,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
BUNKER HILL

The third annual evening of Mu- sic will take place February 28 at 8:15 D. m. at the Bunker Hill church featuring Kathryn H. Fenn, con- tralto. Helen L. Heebner, pianist, and Norman D. Hovey, organiSt Proceeds will go to the senior choir robe fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
McCARTHY-BIRDsALL

Announcement has been made by MT. and Mrs. Donald Birdsall ot Park road, WatertoWn, of the mar riage of their daughter, Edna Louise to Lawrence Forrest Mccarthy, Jr.. son of MT. and Mrs. L. F. Mccarthy of Wolcott street.
 The ceremony was performed in Brunneville Pa, on November 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
. MeKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ


This is the seventh of a series of 12 articles on the new bidding rules in the 1941 CulbertsOn System.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24

Miss Marguerite Neagle of Nit chell avenue spent the weekend in New York
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
Club News
woMENs GET TOGETHER CLUB

The Women's Get Together Club of the Third Congregational Church will meet at 8 o'clock to- night at the home of Mrs. D. P. Castaldo of 588 Washington street. The meeting was originally sched- uled for the parish house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
DANIELS-DILLON

In the cnapel Of SC. JOSepnS OlO Cathedral at Buffalo, New York, Miss Faye Cecelia Dillon, of Hol- land, N. Y, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. Frank Dillon of Hol- land and Frank Cook Daniels, of Buffalo, son of MT. and Mrs. Fred R. Daniels of Chestnut avenue, this city, pronounced their marriage VOWS on Saturday morning.
 Rev. Cornelius Cash of Buffalo of- fciated at the ceremony at 10 o'clock, and celebrated the nuptial Mass. While the guests were being seated and during the service, nup- tial organ music could be heard, faintly, as it was played in the main church. Clusters of yellow roses and fern adorned the altar.
 Escorted to the altar by her ma ternal uncle, R. R. Charles, the brides costume was pastel blue wool suit, with Copper Kettle" &C., cessories, and mink scarves. Her hat complimented the suit, and she carried lilies of the valley with freesia.
 Miss Marie Dillon, as maid-of- honor, wore pastel pink wool suit with dubOnnet accessories, and a pink felt hat with dubonnet trim Her corsage consisted of violets. F. Raymond Daniels of this city was best man, with Warren P. Smitf of Williamsville, N. Y, Thomas Ed wards, of Elnira, N. Y, and Philil LaG Guidice, of Delwan, N. Y, a. ushers.
 The mother of the groom wa: dressed in midnight blue lace.
 Hotel Lenox at Buffalo was the scene of the breakfast and recep- tion.
 When leaving for cruise to the West Indies, the bride wore a pas tel pink cashmere suit, with blus accessories. Upon their return they will live in Rochester, N. Y.
 Mrs. Daniels is graduate of D'Youville College, Buffalo, and the University of Buffalo. MT. Daniels is an alumnus of Washington Col lege and Syracuse University, ROULIER-PHELAN 
 Miss Marion Aldena Phelan daughter of MT. and Mrs. James F Phelan of Waterville street was mar ried Saturday to Leonard Arthur Roulier of New Britain. The cere' mony was performed at 9:30 o'clocl at St. Margaret's Church.
 The bride wore a cobalt blue crept gown, with corresponding hat, anc corsage of white roses. Her sister Miss Gertrude Phelan, wore navy blue crepe with matching hat, ant a corsage of pink roses.
 Mrs. Phelan, the brides mother was dressed in aqua, with a garde. nia corsage. The mother of tht groom wore a black crepe with palt blue, and black hat. Her corsagt was white sweet peas with forget me-notS.
 A reception for the immediate families was held at the home o. the brides parents. When leaving for a trip to Virginia, Mrs. Rouliel wore black wool suit, with a blacl Chesterfield, and velvet turban.
 Upon their return the couple vii reside at 59 Idylwood avenue. Int bride is graduate of Crosby higf school. St. Joseph's College and Pos Business College. MT. Roulier is ar alumnus of New Britain high schoo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Scores in the Frday afternoon tournament under the direction of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty were: north south, Mrs. A. B. Weston, Mrs. Francis OLeary, 70; Mrs. Thomas Finnegan, Mrs. W. H. Cink, 671k; east-west, Mrs. W. Crone, Mrs. Louie Brandeley, 69; Mrs. E. c. Erk, Mrs. Edward Cookson. 65.
 The official standing is Mrs. Wes- ton, Mrs. OLeary, 1331s; Mrs. Erk. Mrs. Cookson, 131; Mrs. Peabody. Mrs. Rudder, 128; Mrs. Crone, Mrs. Brandeley. 125k.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24
ELTON CLUB

Scorer in the Friday afternoon play under the direction of Mrs. W. s. Smith were Mrs. Harry WintSch, Mrs. H. Stettbacher, 104; Mrs. Helen Clarke, Mrs. Louie Lougee, 49l 15; Mrs. George Brennan, Mrs. George Boisvert, 83.
 The official standing is: Mrs. John Wright, Mrs George Swenter, 80: Mrs. Brennan, Mrs. Boisvert, S28b Mrs. WintSch, Mrs. Andersen, S2l55s Mrs. Lovejoy, Ms. Norton, S20. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-24

and the Moody Secretarial School of New Britain.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
Nolan May
Give Up Work
Concert Tour
Anticipated

Robert L. Nolan. distinguished
pianist and composer and choral
director, will leave Detroit sunday
evening Immediately following the
recital by his choir at Alpha
Omega church, corner Brush and
Holbrook. The recital will begin at
$3.50 pm.
Nolans first stop will be in Pitts
burgh whore he will attend the an
nual convention OF the National
association OF Negro Musicians.
Nolan will later 90 TO New York
City TO discuss matters regarding
his contract with the Columbia
Columbia Broadcasting corporation
who have employed him for the
last four years as pianist and ac-
companist OF the famous Eva
Jessye choir.
Will Nolan be able to remain
here in tire city with his students
Bank choir or will Columbia send
him on the annual coast-to-coast
concert tour. are the questions
many arc asking.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
Fireman To Footlights; School
To Stagedoor-----Leon Warrick
Top Artists Praise Toledo's Dramatic Baritone;
rormer Wilberforcean Has Large Repertoire;
May Appear In Bill Robinson's New Show
By SAMUEL p. BILLS


but on the other hand he has heights the entertainment world that
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
Unknowns Given Chance
With Stars Of Tomorrow"

NEW YORK-W. c. Handy. the New York Urban
league, and the Leagues Womens council are now max
ing plans for the second STARS of Tomorrow
rety for the benefit of young aspiring talent who
have not had much of chance to show the public what
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
Authors Pay Tribute
To Drive-In Theatres
Unique Contribution

Detroiters are very fortunate to
have two Drive-ln Theatres, one
on the west side and one on the
east-side. The largest is the East
Side Driye-In, located on Harper
at the Mile Road. managed by
a popular member OF the entertain
ment field David L. Farlow.
Time Magazine 81 a recent issue
paid high tribute to the drive-in
theatres throughout the country.
We quote from Time
For moviegoers. the Drive-ln
Theatre effers inummerable lux
uries. It is a solution for the movie
eoer'S car-parking problem. for
persons elderly. III and crippled,
for those who don't like 10 dress
for the downtown cinema. for par
ents with no one 20 mind the chill
dren. and for those who like 10
talk and smoke during perfor-
nance"
This week two very important
features arc being shown. one is
The Man | Married" and Naval
Academy
Starting Sunday and continuing
until Wednesday August 81. the
famous movie Adam Had Four
sons and "A Girl A Guy and A
Cob will hold the spotlight.
Now is the time 10 visit the
Driye-ln. Take the entire family
and spend an enjoyable evening
out IN the open. Rain or shine the
movies 60 on as usual.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
Mrs. Billy Holloway
Misses Out When Her
Club Awards Prizes

The Fleur de Lis club members,
Of Inkster. were guests OF honor
at an elaborate breakfast bridge at
the home OF Mrs. Robert webb. 5S4S
John Il. street, Detroit. other
guests were: Mesdames Mabel
Smith. president OF the American
Beauty club: Alice Littlejohn. vice
president OF the Jolliettes club:
and Lucille Johnston. sister-in-law
OF the hostess. all OF Detroit.
Claudia williams. OF the Fleur
de Lis club. was winner OF the hrst
prize; Lucille Johnston captured
second. and Ethel Sargent. consola-
ton.
All regretted the absence OF Mrs.
Billy Holloway, who was unable TO
be present on account OF Illness:
and Mrs. Anna Robertson, whose
husband Is M.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23

blue, Peg Leg Bates and Ada
Brown.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
"King Of Zombies"
Gives M. Moreland
Chance For Comedy

king Of the Zombies". Is the
feature picture attraction showing
at the Echo Theatre. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 20,
q and rs.
MAINTAIN Moreland. famous col
ored comedian, who has appeared
in many Hollywood Productions
does good role that adds lots OF
laughs TO this horror picture,
which turns out 10 be we'll bal
anced with fine comedy through
out. The destructive activities of
a European government secret
agent with the black magic" OF
native voodooism is an excellent
example of the superior mystery
thriller.
Moreland. the Negro actor. does
a bang-up job as the valet who
suddenly finds himself associating
with zombies--the walking dead.
Purcell and Archer. the male
leads, are equally proficient In
their roles. while Victor achieves
a fine portrayal as the secret
agent. Miss Woodbury., as. always,
handles her assignment w9h~neat-
ness and finesse.
Practically tearing a page from
today's newspapers. the story
deals with the government opera
tiv who is working from small
island in the Caribbean Sea. Also
a yoodoo doctor OF parts. the agent
Is adept at bringing dead men
from their graves and turning
them into messengers OF death
and terror
When their plane runs out OF
gas, Purcell. Archer and Moreland
are forced TO land on the island,
and find themselves in the midst
OF an international crime plot.
The picture marches to surprise.
action-p packed climax as the trio
conducts an investigation that
finally brings the agent TO a we'll
deserved justice.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23

will have that chance in Bill Rob-
inson's show.
In Toledo he brought down the
houses at Miami Inn and the Hotel
Lorraine, Coral Room, as well as
in many others.
Warrick is among the younger
artists who are coming along as
link between the old and the
new. He represents a new Negro,
so to speak. man who puts talent
above patronizlng. lie was fire.
man three years ago: now he is a
figure OF the footlights. He was a
schoolboy before that; now his
name has become a part OF stage
history. Surely, with this fine and
brilliant record, modest Leon War
rick's name will be something to
conjure with--for he has art, per-
sonality and understanding.
Warrick Is the houseguest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Jackson. 9S7
King street.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23

Reeds new production. his best so
far since his return, and during the
first two nights between 1000 and
1900 customers had 10 be turn
ed away.
Jones has been the butt OF much
criticism since his opening July g.
They said he was foolish for OPEN
ing in the summer. And down
right crazy for bringing Maxine
Sullivan before fall. Jones only
answer has been in his door re-
ceipls.
Miss Sullivan shines brilliantly
in show that has speed. beauty.
music, lighting and splendid sup
porting artists. She rendered a
number OF her best known seleo-
tions which include, st. Louis
Blues and "Loch Lomond.' So
tremendous have been Miss Sulli-
van first few days that she is he
ing held over next week TO allow
those who missed her thus far a
chance TO see her. While, here she
will appear on the Ford sunday
Hour coast-to-coast broadcast. She
Will perform Sunday as usual at the
Congo despite her radio broadcast.
Included IN the show IS Rad
cliffe and Rodgers who can hurdle
themselves in the fastest of COM
pany. Nip and Tuck duo OF young
sters who may soon make tho
Nicholas Brothers look 20 their
laurcls, Joyner and Foster TWO
funsters who get plenty Of laughs
Bette 81. Claire Reeds new vocal
find; the Congo Four with Utter
hugging ala King; georgous en-
semble and the new l. piece Club
Congo orchestra.
Press Gets A Break
Slim Jones, played host 70 the
representatives OF the press Mon
day night at Club Congo.
The gentlemen OF the press we're
! invited by Mr.. Jones and his pub
licity director Rollo s. Best 70 view
the new show produced by Leonard
Reed and to meet Miss Maxine Sui
Ivan, the featured star with the
show. The newspapers represented
were the Detroit Tribune. Michi-
gan Chronicle, Detroit News. De-
troit Times, and the Detroi. Free
/ Press.
Mr.. Jones announced that III,
Mills Brothers will follow Maxine
sullivan with name entertainers
which will include Buck and Buh-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
TRIBUTE
TO DETROIT
OVER WV

A nationwide audience will be
listening--and every resident OF
Michigan will want TO tune in for
the salute TO Detroit that will be
broadcast on the Carnation Con
tented Hour Monday evening,
August %, at pm. Now in the
tenth year on the air, this program
is one OF the oldest and best known
OF the national network radio
favorites.
In this radio tribute, the Carna-
ton concert orchestra. soldiers,
chorus and commentator, under the
direction OF the gifted young COM
poser-conductor. Percy Faith. will
present an inspiring words-and-
music picture OF Detroit the Dyna-
mic. and Of Detroit--"The City
Beautiful"
In addition TO station WILDE
troit, this August % broadcast will
also be carried In Michigan over
Station WOOD. Grand Rapids. as
part OF tire 30 stations throughout
the United States and Canada that
are included In the "Contented
Hour" conference.-the network.
The dynamic aspect OF Detroit
will not only be given narrative de-
scrlption. hut will be saluted IN an
original symphonic compassion ex-
pressi,e OF the drive and power
that the name Detroit signifies 10
the world. To Detroit, The City
BeautliuP-to her homes sand to
the homes OF her good neighbors.
Windsor, will be dedicated the
Lullaby Tady's closing contribu-
ton 10 the program.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23

tremely anxious to render whatever
service they possibly can 10 assist
those who may be stars of tomor-
row. The Urban league and my
self have been complimented by the
top-notchers in the profession for
giving these youngsters a chance 10
appear before the public. 1t is in
deed an honor TO be a co-sponsorer
OF such worthy cause again"
The affair is to assist the Urban
league, OF which James II. Hubert
is the executive secretary, in rails
ing funds to continue the splendid
work IL has been doing for the Ne
proes in New York for the past 23
years.
In order for one to be eligible TO
take part In the STARS OF Tommor-
row. concert he or she must live
in or around New York City. and
must be under thirty years OF age.
They must apply in writing to the
New York Urban league. 2O4 West
l36th street. for an addition and
must state In their letters talent.
training. and II they have made any
public appearances, give names.
places and dates. All applications
must be in the office OF the New
York Urban league before IL noon
Saturday, Aug. %.
I'VE would like very much to
give everyone chance said Mr..
Hubert, 'but there is so much good
material among our race we simply
cant put everyone on our programs.
and, therefore, find II necessary TO
set an age limit as we'll as restrict
ing the areas in which the talent
live"
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23
Detroit Soprano Will
Sing At Convention

Mrs. Lucille Walker, soprano So
loist, will attend the National Ne
gro Musicians association conven-
ton at Pittsburgh, Pa, where she
will appear on the Branch Night
program. Mrs. walker is mem
Der OF the Eva Jessye choir and
student at the Detroit Institute OF
Musical Arts. She will have as her
accompanist Elizabeth Holden
Woodley. one OF the best known
music teachers OF the pianoforte
in this city.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23

lney can 40. IL VIII DC NJ IOWn
Hall, Sunday afternoon. Sept. 2S.
AS last year, Mr.. Handy and the
New York Urban league extend a
warm invitation TO all talented
young people whose ambition is to
gain recognition in the entertain
ing field. And as last year there
is absolutely no obligation on the
part OF anyone to participate. II
one can sing, dance, act. or play an
instrument well. he or she is ELI
gible for an addition.
The first STARS OF Tomorrow
concert, held last September, was
proclaimed by the critics and those
attending one OF the most out
standing AFFAIRS OF its kind ever
presented in New York. Appear
ing on the program were number
OF excellent artists, and were mar
velously assisted by outstanding
stars such as Maxine Sullivan, Bill
Robinson. Noble Sissle and John
Kirby.
Some OF the participants in last
years program have since made
headlines. Among them Eddy Gay,
who sang the leading role In the
National Negro Opera company:
the Three Little Maids and Bach
elor, who appear weekly on sta
tion WNYC: the Philharmonic Glee
club, and Sylvia Medford, violinist.
"We are very happy TO an
nounce." said Mr.. Handy, "that
many OF the stars OF today are ex-
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-08-23

Superb Entertainment OF Club Congo
Sets Dizzy Pace For Local Niteries

The title of this story should be Slm Jones Does II
Again His latest victory involves the thus far
full engagement of Maxine Sullivan the Loeb Lomond Las
se currently appearing at his Club Congo Miss Sulli
opened SATURDAY. night the singing Of Leonard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-18
CANDY KID' WINS
 SPEEDBOAT TITLE
BY JACK CUDDY United Press Staff C0rrSSuondentl

lOUlteu TTcSS 0GdA NOEESSpOuucntl
 Red Bank, N. J., Aug. IS. (UP)- Gone is the drone of motored hor- nets from the North Shrewbury river course, but their memory lin- gers sweetIy today for George Schrafft, the Candy Kid" who Sur- prised the speedboat world by win ming the national sweepstakes race.
 Tall dark haired George, 21 year. old heir to the Schrafft candy for- tune) can go into the army now, satisfied at having triumphed in the years outstanding motorboat race feature contest of the worlds larg- est speedster regatta. He already is drafted.
 Two new world marks were estab- liShed in other contests of the tw0- day national sweepstakes regatta, as record entry of BIO drivers com peted on the wind-chopped river in 16 events, but it was long George and his dependable, stream-lined ChrisSie 4th that took top honors.
 Schrafft, in his cream-and-re racer, zoomed to victory yesterday through three 15. mile heats of the sweepstakes. Five of his nine rivals encountered the heart t-breaking motor trouble that so often occurs in this 12-year-old classic. All craft had 225 cubic inch piston diSplace- ment.
 It's doubtful if any of the 10000 spectators along the rivers wooded banks or in the large spectator fiotilla gave Schrafft chance when the gun started the first heat. Two other boars were heavy favorites 1: The Tommyann 3rd, owned by Joe Taggart, an ice cream manufactur- CT of Canton, O., and the Tops, owned by 61-year-old Jack Cooper, Kansas City truckman, the defend ing champion.
 Taggart's Tommyann won the first heat impressively, at. 64.8O9 miles an hour, best of the day. Schrafft's Chrissie was a distant second, but in the second heat the Tommyann petered out with oil-line trouble and did likewise in the third. Meanwhile Cooper's Tops dropped out of the first heat because of tiIm- ing difficulties, came second to the Chrissie ;n the second heat and failed to finish the third.
 Taggarts first. heat victory enabled his Tommyann to come fifth in the point scoring with 400. Second place went to an outsider, the Meadow mere, ownEd by c. Frank Ripp of Rockville Center. N. Y., with 074 points by virture of fourth, third and second finishes. Tortuga 2d came next with 6e4. She Is owned by Ken aBckenzie of New Haven, Conn. Fourth place went to Eea- biscuit. owned by D. e. Jones of old Forge, N. Y.. with l7s.