davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
NeW Rochelle Alumnae Held Bridge, Fashion ShouU
oricchio Photo.

Bowes, Lucille Ouilbert, Ruth O'Connor, Marian Keane, Patricia Healey, Edna Harmon, Marjorie Lynch, Mary Colina, Helen Doran, Leona O'Neill, Mrs. Bessie Cam eron, Mae McKenna, Mary Schmidt.
 Phyllis sirica, Kathleen Hurley, Mrs. John Mulhern, Mrs. Timothy Guilfoile, Mrs. Bernard O'Neill, Mrs Patrick Wallace, Mrs. Vivien Neary Herman. Mrs. William J. Weary, Jr, Mrs. Joseph A. Reynolds, Mrs. H. David Ward, Mary Ellen Walsh, Estelle McDonough, Helen McDon- ough, Mrs. Malcolm OLeary, Mrs Harry Quigley, Helena T. Case, Ann Martin, Helen Mcdonald, Mary shanahan, Margaret Guilfoile, Col cite Daly, Helen Sheridan, Mary P, Casey, Ruth Kennaugh, Mrs, T. F., Lynch, Mrs. Edward P. Conlon, Mae Boylan, Mrs. Thomas Bane, Cath erine Delaney, Mrs. Edward De- laney, Mrs. Thomas Keating, Kath- erIne Brennan. Mrs. George Mo. Kenna, Mrs. Charles Schmidt, Nata. lie Altierl, Nina Goodwin, Helen McNiR, Margaret Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
. McKENNEY'S BRIDGE QUIZ

By WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Amerlca,s Card Authority

I have often heard people say they would like to kibitZ the expsi ss, Really, there is no fun in watching these experts, because they seldom make a mistake. Their play is so mechanical, 1t just looks natural.
 There will be Q lot of rockies participating in the national tour- nament at Richmond, Va, the week of Dec. l, however, and they will get a great deal of informa- ton On how to eliminate common mistakes.
 One of the biggest problems of the rockies" at bridge is what suit to tackle. For example, in today's hand, declarer won the first trick with the jack of spades and then ran the club suit. When 1t failed to break, he tried to develop the heart suit by leading a little one from dummy. West won with the ten-spot, then cashed the good club and shifted to Q diamond. East won with the queen and played another heart, and of course the declarer was down.
 It was nice defense, but 1t was possible because of the declarers mistakes. Why bother with the club suit and blame it on bad luck If it does not hreak9 It is certain the opponents have the ace and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06

The Waterbury chapter, College of New Rochelle Alumnae, recently sponsored a bridge and fashion show.
 Miss Leona O'Neill, chairman, was assisted by the following members, Helen DoEan, Mrs. Bessie Cameron, Mary Schmidt. Ruth Barry, Estelle and Helen McDonough of Nauga- tuck, and Mrs. Joseph Reynolds.
 Among the guests were, Mrs. Fos- ter ENaell, Mrs. John A. Luddy Maweeri Luddy, Juliette LaRivieri. Mary Mulcahy, Anne Ennis, Agnes Ryan, Kathryn McNally, Mary Riordan of Bristol, Helen Tracy Of Brigtol, Josephine Hyland of Bris- tol, Catherine Riordan Of Bristol, Marion Mulville, Norfolk, Ruth Barry. Anne Barry, Helen T. Sulll- van, Katherine PhelaTl, Hazel Morris seau, Isabelle Phelan, Peggy Morris seau, Mrs. Mary Keane, Mrs. John K. Max, Mrs. Urban Keane, Mrs. Robert J. Baird, Mrs. Frank A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Mayor Attends
 Holy Cross Meet

Members of the Holy Cross Alumni auxiliary were in attend- ance this noon ct The Elton for the luncheon arranged by the Nau- gatuek Valley Alumni association of Holy Gross college. Mayor Vincent A. Seully, c graduate, was the guest of honor. Mrs. William Fitzgerald represented the auxiliary in ar- ranging the affair.
 George Grady, member Of the Wilby high school faculty, offered Q speech of congratulation on be- half of the association and It's ladies' auxiliary.
 An entertainment program are ranged for the gathering, featured Rev. Charles Murphy of Middle town and Dr, Joseph Reynolds, both members Of the college glee club while attending Holy Cross.
 The college faculty was represent cd by Rev. J, Bryan Connors, s. J.
 The committee for the luncheon consisted of Attorney James Hene- bry and pr. John A, Dillon, repre- senting the alumni, and Mrs. Fitz- gerald,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
League Enjoyed
 ChristmGs Party

The annual Christmas party of the Senior Luther League of Zion Lutheran Church was held at the church last evening, and was fol- lowed by the election of officers of the league for the coming year.
 Members of the Junior Luther League were present as guests at Q covered dish supper, and joined In the Christmas carol sing which followed, under the leadership of the pastor, Rev. .. Elnar Kron Santa Claus also made his ape pearance, and distributed gifts to all those present.
 Arthur E. Johnson was named president of the Senior League, others elected being recording sec- retary, May 0. Isaacson: corre- spohding secretary, Ruth I. John son; financial secretary, Doris V. Gustafson; reporter, Hilda Nelson; pianist, Astrid Palmer; auditors, George E. Erlcson and George L. Howe. The sick committee for 1922 will be composed of Hazel Johnson, Viola Brown and Edith Anderson As members-at-large on the eXecu- tive committee, the league elected Henry Y. Johnson, Malcolm K. Palmer, Howard c. Anderson and Carl II. Thompson.
 The Christmas party was ar- ranged by Ruth Johnson, May IsaacSon, Astrid Palmer and Mall colm Palmer, with the assistance of Mrs. Eva Johnson and Mrs. Gus tave Johnson. The next meeting of the Senior League will be on Jan. 2,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Christv1as Party
 For Garden Club

The annual Christmas party of the Waterbury Garden club will be held on Monday evening at 8 o'clock at the Bunker Hill church club- rooms, Members will display ar- arrangements suitable for doorways, mantelS and tables featuring the holiday motif Carols will Do sung, accompanied by Miss Ethel Keav- aney at the plano.
 Mrs. Ira Williams of the social committee will have as her assist. ants Mrs, Olga Bolleau and Mrs, Myron Hatch at the door, and Mrs, Clarence Bartlett and Mrs. James Mccarthy at the refreshment table.
 House Plant Culture" is the Eheme Of the lecture to be given by Mrs. Harry .Herold of Terryvllle, and large number of unusual, as well as familiar varieties. of house plants will be brought by Mrs, Her. old for discussion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Virginia Weeden To Wed Dr. Kenneth E. Blanchard

A late afternoon wedding will take place today when Miss Virginia Hazel Weeden, daughter Of Mrs, Frank Kellogg English of Cheshire, will become the bride of pr. Ken meth Earl Blanchard, son of Mir. and Mrs. George A. Blanchard of Edson avenue.
 Rev. Dr. James F, Gregg of Pitts field, Mass, will offeiate at the 400 o'clock service to be performed at the First Congregational Church,
 The hride-elect, who will be eS. eorted to the altar by her step, father, will be attended by Mrs, Stanley Anderson, as matron Of honor, with Miss Mary Chase Eng fish, her step.sIster. Mrs. Henry sehissler and Miss Muriei seholfield of this city, and Mrs. James L. Corthouts of Hartford, as brides maids. Beth Ann Crane, daughter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Large Attendance At
 Bunker HiH Play

Before an audience of more than two hundred last night the Bunker Hill Players presented the comedy "A Full House" This Is the first production of the season by this group.
 The cast included: Parks, the but lyer, Robert Croft; Susie, the maid. Mrs. Janet Freeman; ottilly Howell, Miss Dorothy Hess: Auntie, Mrs. Marjorie Croft; Daphne, Miss Eliza. beth Bloom; Nick King. Jack Suffa; Ned Pembroke, Paul Palen; George Howell Wayne Clark; Police Ser- geant, Reginald Hurlburt; Officer Mooney, Roy Bywater; Ofiicer Kear- ney, Daniel Shattuck; Mrs. Fleming Miss Lillian Loeffler: Vera Vernon Miss Dorothea Cooper: Mrs. Pem- broke, Mrs. Dorothy Bywater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06

down with all of Teddys instru- mentS, uniforms and s42,0o0 worth of musical arrangements, Two days later he was in an automobile accident and a couple of days later someone stole some spare inc strumentS stored in the back of his car.
 He had to shell out several thousand dollars for new arrange mentS and since he didn't have q fufll library he had to cut his treater engagement to one week Then his vocalist, Ruth Gaylor quit to get married. (IiS new one Is Peggy Mann).
 Enough, says Teddy, so we won't mention the night club of which he was, oh so briefly, the owner,
 When" he added, you wish me luck please be good enough to specify good luck. For the other kind needs no sponsor"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Personal

Mrs. Margaret Kelly and her daughter. Eleanor, of Baldwin street, have left to spend the win. ter in Florida,
 MT. and Mrs. James J. Dunlap of North Main street announce the birth of 0 son on Monday, Deeem- Der 1.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Brochu of Warren avenue have returned from Q visit to Feeding Hills, Mass.
 Miss Marie Burns of Englewood avenue is patient ct St, Mary's Hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Costise and family of Clifton, N. J. have re- turned after visiting with Mrs. Bella MacMillan of Hitchcock Lake,
 Announcement has been made Of the birth of son, Anthony, at St, Mary's Hospital on November % to MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Capizzlo of Bank street. Mrs. Capiz2io is the former Rose Scozzafava.
 Mrs. Harry spickerman of Yale avenue is visiting In Endicott, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Louise Thompson
 Lectures Here

Throught the Waterbury Women's Club the general public will be able t ohear Miss Louise Thompson on Thursday, December il, at 2 D. m, Miss Thompson, young designer, florist and lecturer, has won Q na- tional reputation for her original floral arrangements and her prac- tical approach to The Art,.of Ex- pressing Personality on Flower Ar engagements.
 She has lectured before garden clubs, women's clubs and horticul- tural societies and staged numerous commercial flower shows. She has received popular acclaim for her na- tion.wide broadcasts over the Na- tional Broadcasting Company's net- work on "The Care and Use of Flowers and Plants in the Home"
 On Tuesday afternoon, December 9, the regular meeting for club members will be at o'clock with pr. Esther Cloudiman Dunn as speaker. Professor Dunn, chair man of the English department of Smith College, received her Ph,D, degree at London University, Eng. land, tn first in English Literature to be awarded. Apart from her early teaching at Bryn Mawr and currently at Smith College, Pro. lessor Dunn is the author of several authoritative books, among them "The Literature of Shakespeares England" Ben Johnson's Art, Eli2- abethan Life and Literature Re- flected Therein" and Shakespeare in America. This, coupled with magazine articles and reviews, has given her Q position as one of Amer ica's most outstanding scholars and writers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
HEBREW LADIES

A Board meeting of the Water bury Hebrew Ladies Aid Associa- ton will be held on Monday after noon, December 8, at 2 o'clock. All board members are urged to attend.
 Members and friends who wish their names to appear on the Boost- CT Page of the program for the show and dance to be held on December IA, may contact Mrs. Abraham Sandiller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Younsster ObserUes
 Her Fourth Birthday

Rev and Mrs. Matthew Madden entertained ct their homo on Plank Road with q party in honor of their daughter, Thelma Jean, who was celebrating her fourth birthday.
 Among the guests were James and Marilyn Cox of Branford Mary Catherine BirdSail of North Haven, Kenneth Ryder, George Garter, Jr., Mona Lee darrigus, William and James pierpont, Peter and David Pierpont; also Herbert Ryder, Mrs. Harold Cox, Mrs. Roy Cox, Mrs. Ralph Roberts, Mrs, Herbert Bird- sail, Mrs. George Garter, Mrs. Le. land darrlgus, Mrs, Ralph Pier. pont, Mrs. Lawrence PieFpont, Roy Cox ard Rev. and Mrs. Madden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Local Contributors
 To "Foster Parents''

Mrs, Edna Blue, executive chair man Of the Poster Parents plan for war children, has announced that three residents of this city are among 67 Connecticut contributors who made donations for the support of children in Great Britain dur. Ing November.
 Local contributors were: Miss Mildred B. Webster, of i9i Homer street Mrs, Perry draeieFStein, of i4 Buckingham street, and Irving IT. Chase, Of 63 Prospect street.
 Others In this vicinity were; Mrs. Clarence II. Shove. of Highland Knowlls farm, West Cheshire; Mrs. D, Pierre duyat Cameron, Of South Kent and Miss Ina L. Sti:k- els, of ol High street, TorTington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Many Couples Attend
 Chase Co. Dance

More than three hundred mem" bers and guests attended the dance sponsored last night by the Grand street ofiice Of the Chase Brass ard Copper company.
 Ira L. Fethroth, chairman of the affair, which was held at the Three Cups Inn in Meriden, was assisted by the following commit. tee: Misses Marie Roberts, Eleanor Baltrush, Ruth Bahin, Jane Phelan, Edith GriSka, Reta Peyton, Vir- ginia Moore, Helen Hurlby, Helen Lahey and Harold Hughes. Charles schoenmehl and Timothy Nolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06

queen of diamonds, so lead a small diamond to the jack. The play of the diamond suit may not develop anything for the declarer, but at least it won't cost him anything.
 As the cards lay, by playing to- ward the jack of diamonds the declarer develops two diamond tricks. These, with his three spade tricks, the ace of hearts and three club tricks, give him enough for game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Thomas studio

of MT. and Mrs. Richard P. Crane, will be the flower girl.
 Dr. Blanchard will have as his beStman, Franklin Newberfy with Alexander P, Bryan, Cortland Heye niger, J, Douglas Lunan and Rich- ard P, Crane aS ushers.
 A reeeuption will follow at the Waterbury Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
PYTHTANS TO HOLD
 CHRISTMAS PARTY

Members of speedwell lodge, Knights of Pythias, discussed plans for their annual Christmas party at meeting in Speedwell hall last night. The committee on arrange mentS Is headed by Chancellor Com- mafder Edward White.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Club News
PUBLIC SPEAKING

Mss Dorothy Moss will be one of the speakers on the Christmas party program sponsored by the Waterbury Public Speaking Club Tuesday, Dec. 9. Miss Mosss sub feet Is Christmas Customs iii Many Lands" Miss MoSs's name was omitted from the original list of speakers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
Aviglianese Society Holds Dance Tonight

The Av!glianese Women'S Society will hold its fifth annual Dinner Dance this evening at the Hotel Elton.
 Mrs. Louise Brlotti general chair man, Is being assisted in her ar. rangements by the following com. mittee; Mrs. Louise ClNirmont are co-chairmen; Misses Marie Santa siero, Janet Pace. Molly Cipriano, Jane Aecousti, Deana Longo, Rose D'Andrea, Mary Santoro and Mrs, VerraStro,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
VERSATILE oRCHEsTRA

Jimmy Dorsey and his orchestra play one song, "Tanger.ne," in three different rhythms in Paramount The Fleets h." with Dorothy La. mour, Bob Eber!y and Helen O'Con. nell doing the vocals.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
REcoRD-BREAKENG DANCE

The longest dance scene ever pho. tographed in one consecutive shot provides one of the spectacular highlights of Ray Bolger's dance routines in RKo Radios gay, re- mantle musical -Four Jacks and Jill" in which Anne Shirley is teamed with Dolger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06
BIG TOWN MEDLEY
BY BOB MUSEL TfnltAd Rnaea StaH floPPNsVAuaAVak

6Up)-Teddy Powell the
 turned in the wrong direction and sad observe Fate has booted times beginning wonder whether living life fraternity initiation These uguhrous sentiments justified will be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06

Twenty-Five theatres were operat- ing in London in October.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06

MOTEs Ths MAmR os SOUR NRWsPAPgR u.s x Aanmsss
 lm ths Gsut ans q ths sapsn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-06

South Africa has prohibited ad. vertising on or near public roads.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
Toledo Needs Pied Piper

The Pied Piper Of Hamlin. were
he around today. would be given .
most royal welcome by the city Of
Toledo. According to DR.. John L.
Lavan, city health commissioners.
Toledo Ii suffering from q rat popu-
lation Of 500. 000-about twice the hui.
man population Of the 'Mudhen"
City.
The doctor estimates that the city
is paying q half million dollar an
nual board bill for one Of mankind's
worst enemies-each rat causing loss
and damage Of at least one dollar .
year. While everyone knows that
rats are a menace to health, the
health commissioner takes Toledo
ans to task for their lack Of civic
grace and unnecessary economic
waste. He says that many fastidi-
GUS householders are unperturbed
by the rats tiptoeing through the tn.
lips, but would be chagrined II the
neighbors knew they had a cock
roach in the house.
The health commissioner suggests
that the people get acquainted with
the use Of red squill-a powder L.
thai to rats but harmless to hui
mans, fowls and household pets.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
Yellow Patches-Fad Diets

Yellow patches on the palms Of
the hands and soles of the feet are
often developed by persons who fol-
low ''fad diets" which are overrich
in carrots or orange juice, it was
recently reported at meeting Of
the American Academy of Derma-
tology and Syphilology.
Carrots and oranges contain
"carotene," yellow dye which, il
absorbed by the body in excessive
quantities, enters the skin and
causes discoloration This produces
the yellow patches on the skin of
diet faddists. a.. ...
Speaking Of diseases involving
pigments Of the skin, it was report
ed that drugs containing silver, gold
or mercury compounds often pro-
duce weird changes in the color Of
the skin when used Unfortunately
over q long period.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
Hotel Guests Pam Gold
From Nearby River Beds

High in the windy hills northeast
OF San Francisco Is the Rainbow's
End-complete with its own pot Of
gold. Rainbow's End Is hotel on
Feather river, and its guests may
spend their time panning in the
sluices Of nearby Rich Bar or tun-
neling in the old river bed beneath
the building for gold-al ION the
house." :.
Armed with pans, picks and SHOW
els, vacationists receive instructions
from q bearded. old-tirne prospec-
tor, Tom Ormond. The hotel doesn't
guarantee results, but strikes often
run from 81 to 81 day. Finds are
weighed on an old scale left over
from goldrush days, and the man.
agement will buy all the gold found.
One recent nugget was worth SIS.
In 1850 two pans yielded $1,000
and started such a rush that claims
were limited to 10 square feet.
When the bar began to peter out,
gold seekers moved on. In recent
years Harvey M. Toy, California
hotel operator who now owns the
hotel and the placer-mining rights.
threw the mine open to his custom
ers. who, with luck, may be able to
pay for their vacation. -Newsweek
New York.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
Origin Of April Fool

II some one plays an April fool
joke on you and then declares, "Oh,
you poor fish!" instead Of the more
familiar retort: april fool!" he or
she will be but doing that which
used to be done in France on April
I, and Is still done among our
French-speaking people in Canada.
Because the French equivalent Of
our April Fool!" Is Poisson
d'Avril."
April l has from time immemo-
rial been All FOOLS day. Why? That
is a question not so easy to answer.
Its origin lies somewhere In the
backwaters of the history Of old
Europe, for it was not introduced
into England until the Eighteenth
century, but once there. its OBJ
servance spread rapidly. probably
from the mere fact that when April
comes in England one wants to get
out into the country and get exu-
berant; and for those who were un-
able to travel afield to pick prim-
roses. the opportunity to let of the
spring fever was to make fool out
of those nearest and dearest to one.
In harmless way, Of course.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
WINTER FISHING TRIP
WAS GREAT SPORT

Bill Otto, Harold Gray, DR.. H
F. Henneman, of this city, and
Henry Otto, Of st. Cloud, were back
at their jobs Monday morning af-
ter a five day retreat in the north
ern part Of the state on a winter
fishing expedition. Back this week
from the Otto cottage, near Grand
Rapids, on Lake Elizabeth, the
local men were full of love Of life
and aching to be back in the woods.
For five days a diet of pancakes,
pig sausages, and other character
istic outdoor food, mixed with the
crackly northern air, browsing
about an indoor fire, and sighting
not a single human being outside
Of their party had been real sport.
There was reel sport, too, for thru
the ice the four caught walleyes
and northern pike.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
FIRE DEPARTMENT .
RECEIVED WONDERFUL
SUPPORT ON PARTY

Sank Centres Volunteer Fire De-
partment received wonderful COM
munity support at its party held
last week Friday evening. $275 or
slightly more was realized as clear
profit from the venture, which is
said to be considerably more than
was made from the last three an
nual dances held. The Firemen
wish to extend their thanks to the
entire community for the splendid
cooperation and patronage given
them.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
GREAT NORTHERN MAIL CAR
BURNED SATURDAY MORN

Firemen, conducting their annual
party, were called to the Great
Northern depot in the early hours
Saturday morning, where a mail
car had caught fire. Second-class
mail, parcel post packages and ex-
press packages were ruined by
fire and water. Doors Of the car,
which caught, made it impossible
to effectively fight the fire at the
start. 1t Is thought the fire start
ed from a stove in the car, and
that mail packages had fallen
against the stove. Some of the
mail, water soaked, was salvaged.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18

INDIVIDUAL HRISTMAS
CARDS WITH YOUR NAME I'M
PRINTED AT THE HERALD.
PRICED AT $500 FOR BOX OF
Is; $L75 FOR Is; AND $1.50 FOR
20, INCLUDING NAME IMPRINT
ED.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1941-12-18
Thursday, December 10. 1871
. THANK YOU!

Our thanks to the businessmen
OF Sank Centre for their splendid
donations and to all others who
made our recent party q grand
success. We are very pleased with
the results, and offer our apprecia-
ton for the very fine cooperation.
ado FIRE DEPARTMENT
COMMITTEE.