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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Won1en's Relief
 Corps Convenes

The annual state convention of the Womer's Relief corps will be held next Tuesday and Wednesday in Hartford. It will open at the Gen. tral Baptist church, here registra- ton will be taken at 9:30 o'clock Allied organizations will be received following the luncheon.
 Mrs. Lena Monroe of Danielson will have charge of the annual me- morial service to be conducted at o'clock at which Rev. Warren Sey. inour Archibald, minister of the South Congregational church will deliver the address.
 At 6:30 the convention banquet will take place in the Hotel Bnd Miss Nellie Whittelsey and Mrs. May Chipnan are arranging the affair Mrs. Ann Littlefield has charge oi the reception to the department president and her staff. The tradi- tioral campfire in honor of the Grand Army will follow the ban- quet.
 Mrs. Lura E. Dutton and Mrs. Margaret Cooper will represent the local organization. Other Water burians will be Mrs. Olive Wilson, president of the Wadhans Woman's Relief corps; Mrs. Margaret Dick, delegate and Mrs. Mattic Word.
 The business meeting will be held on Wednesday, with the installation Of officers concluding the conven- ton,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Quota District Couer1or Compliments Local Chapter

The following delegates have been appointed to represent Waterbury at the Twenty -1econd annual con- vention of Quota, International, which is scheduled for the Lake Placid Club, Lake Placid, New York, June 18th, goth and 2lst: first dele- gate, Agnes Fitzpatrick; second delegate, Ruth Layalle; first alter nate, Mary Reilly; second alternate, Lela Cotter; third alternate, Grace Wolff; fourth alternate, Mae Birt; alternate, Katherine Mooney; sixth alternate, Harriet Gregory. It was voted to empower the president to appoint a committee to prepare an exhibit of the publications, favors and other items of interest used by the Waterbury Quota Club during the past year. This exhibit will bo shown at the annual convention.
 An invitation has been extended the Waterbury Quota Club, by the Bridgeport Quota Club, to attend the sixteenth birthday party of that organization, to be held at the Hotel Stratfield, Bridgeport, on Sat- urday, May 24th. Miss Katherine Mooney has been delegated to rep- resent Waterbury.
 An invitation was also received by the Waterbury Quota Club to at tend Q dinner party to be held at the Narragansett Hotel, Providence, Rhode Island, on Tuesday, May 20, by the Providence Quota Club.
 At this meeting a motion was passed that the Waterbury Quota Club contribute e sum of money to the Young Mems Christian Associ- ation drive for funds which is be- ing conducted at the present time.
 Miss Anna Skehan, chairman of the membership committee, an- nounced that Miss Mary Holden of St. Joseph's College, Hartford, has been secured as speaker for the next meeting which Is to be held on May 22nd. Miss Holden will discuss friendly relations with South Amer lean countries and will present col- ored moving pictures. This pro- gram will be ifl connection with the Five Point program Of Quota In- ternational.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Personal
Mattatuck Musical Art Yield Bridge, Fashion Sho1O

Hoadley, Miss Mabel Burn, Mrs. George O'Neill, Mrs. Fred Rochon, Mrs, Martin J. Tehan, Mrs. Dennis Day, Miss Loretta A. Mcdrath, Miss Mary Ellen Sullivan, Mrs. Margaret M. Sullivan, Miss Mae O. Murphy of Cheshire, Miss Olive Wells, Che- shire, Miss Rita Brousseau, Mrs. Harold Dillon, Mrs. Edwin Beck, Miss Helen Chipman, Miss F1lomena Sirica, Mrs. Fred Quatrano, Mrs. Saverio Cerullo, Miss Maureen Carl- son, Miss Lorraine Wolff, Mrs. Jo- seph Bergen, Mrs. George Russell, Mrs. William Dunphy, Mrs. J. P. Stevens, Mrs. Wilfred Lavallee, Mrs Arthur La Belle, Mrs. Emma Moran, Miss Josephine La Chance, Mrs. Francis P. Barnes, Mrs. Leon H. Phaneuf.
 Mrs. Noel A. Phaneuf, Mrs. Ralph '. Stoddard, Mrs. J. DiPietro, Mrs. A. Pelosl, Mrs. L. Divito, Mrs. R.. Scozzafava, Mrs. R. W. Cantin, Mrs. U. A. Dionne, Mrs. Leo Pepin, Mrs. David Ford, Mrs. Brooks Rogers, Mrs. Oscar Bloimquist, Miss Ruth Kennaugh, Miss Margaret Geddes, Mrs. Louis Brousseau, Mrs. Albert Beauchernin, Mrs. Emily Hubbs, Mrs Ernest Derouin, Mrs. Thomas Claf- fey, Mrs. Harold O,Reilly. Mrs. John Darlington, Mrs. B. Fitzpat- rick, Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Mrs. Ro- bert Birt, Mrs. John Fruin, Mrs. Louis Stocking, Mrs. E. Leslie Beebe Mrs. Norwood Webster, Mrs. J. Chester Little, Mrs. Carl Heebner, Mrs. Charles Toleman, Mrs. J. w. Beecher, Mrs. Robert Tenn, Mzs. Fred Strong, Mrs. Franklin New. bery, Mrs. William s. Curtis, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Daughters Of Italy
 Hold Mothers Night

Mothers Night" will be observed tonight ct Moose Hall by the Daughters of Italy Circle, No. 1908, Companions of tho Forest of Amer ica. Each member will bring her mother as guest for the evening. An entertainment program will be made up of speakers, vocaliSts, and dancers. Refreshments will be serv- cd.
 Deputy, Mrs. Angel!ne Pinto iS chairman of the arrangements com- rnittee, assisted by: Mrs. Joseph Lombard, Mrs. Lucy D,Andrea, Mss Lena Rinaldi, Miss Louise Mazza- ferro, Mrs. Edith Barbara, Miss ena Lembo, Mrs. Catherine Ruzo, and Miss Carmela Retricone.
 May 18, there will be Q Pilgrimage to the Annie D. Poth" Home, Irv- ington on Hudson, New York, to celebrate Connecticut Day. All Cir- cles of Connecticut will Do repre- sented.
 The Annie '. poth Home is for Tired Mothers, ConvalescentS and the Aged, Of the Companions of the Forest of America,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Norine Ashe
 Shouver Guest

Miss Norlne Ashe was the guest of honor at currency shower giv- en recently at Scoyill Girls club by Mrs. D. Ashe, Mrs. Harold Paul and Miss Peggy Lahey.
 Those present were: Mrs. c. Moy- nihan. Mrs. Elizabeth Bowling, Mrs. Timothy Lucid, Mrs. Timothy Sullivan, Mrs. James Donahue, Mrs Nellie Spillane, Mrs. Helen Kilbride. Mrs. Thomas Lahey, Mrs. Mildred Driscoll, Mrs. Francis Lahey, Mrs Margaret Lahey, Mrs. Mary Dunn, Mrs. John Sullivan, Mrs. Irene Le- zotte, Mrs. Dorothy Foley, Mrs. Leonard Majeski.
 Mrs. Edward Standard, Mrs. Nora Clifford, Mrs. Molly Mccarthy, Mrs. James Fitzgerald, Mrs. Michael Riely, Mrs. Michael Mccarthy, Mrs Nora Sullivan, Mrs. LII Molleur, Mrs John Nussey, Mrs. Bernard Grif- fin, Mrs. Anna Nolan, Mrs. Thomas shanahan, Mrs. John Pierce, Mrs. Clem Briotti, Mrs. Odell, Mrs. A. Paul, Mrs. Hulda Paul, Mrs. Henry Pasila, Mrs. Margaret Mahoney. Mrs Anna YoSt, Mrs. Timothy Quale, Mrs. l.. Helie, Mrs. Garrett Byrnes, Mrs. Sue Egan.
 Mrs. Jane Wells, Mrs. Rachel Bellerine, Mrs. Margaret A. O'Don- nell, Mrs. Jane Laverdiere, Mrs. Annette Violette, Misses Kitty Stack, Elda Mucci, Mary Y. Lynch, Stacia Ostroski, Helen Majeski, Mary Lor- enzetti, Kitty Quinn, Hazel Dia- mond, Josephine Rielly, Mary Ann Standard, Mary Cough. B. Bowling Helen Variwoda, Rita Denehy, Catherine Denehy. Tina Quinn, Har- riet Lockwood, Rose Grilio, Eliza- zeth Brassill, Kitty Scott, Irene Cur ran, Marion Nash, Catherine Foley, Eleanor Swanson and Peggy Daly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Crystal Shower
 For Bride-EZect

Mrs. Thomas Rannado and Miss Julia Basile were hostesses ct a crystal shower recently at Steve's Grill in compliment to Miss Mary Mazzalupo. The table wsa attractive ly arranged with adffodils and fa. vors for each guest.
 The guests included: Helen Casey Bessie Schiehllite, Rosanne Arcovia Mrs. l.. T. Thomas, Mrs. Juliet Di- Vito, Mrs. Flora Grappone, Mrs Angle Martin, Edith Calo, Clara Capadonna, Lilin aRando, Joan Ra- 1ardo. Jane Ranando, Mrs. Frank Ranaf1do, Mrs. Joseph Augelii, Mrs. Joseph Lgao, Mrs. J. Chricton, Lena Pa1mieri, Mrs. J. Waldo, Catherine Dmaiani. Betty Damiani, Esstelle De- Boins.
 Mrs. Charles Calo, Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Thonsa Raaando, Agnes Ann zickus, Mrs. Carmel Mazzalupo, Mrs. Sue Mazzalupo, Mrs. Frank Mazza- lupo, Mrs. R. Bosco, Miss Virginia Calo, Julia Basic, Qilda Basile, Babe Geneova, Mrs. F. perigini, Angle Stncao, Fern Frenette, Mrs. P. Rinaldi. Iiiez Horan. Mrs. 0. Owens, Katherine vallett, Mary Ciarlelli, Mrs. A. JanAele, Mrs. Cora Clement, Mrs. Tillie Jennings, Mi- chele DeBiase, Marguerite Pagano.
 Lena Donafunma, Mrs. Edith Ambrose, Mrs. Grace Padula, Linda Boccccait1o, Florence DeNicola, Mrs. Mary Remikus, Mrs. Michael Capu- to, Mrs. Nella DeBlicki, Mrs. M. Sanzone, Mrs. Anna Baldo, Ann diordnao, Mrs. Joseph Angelo, Janet Long, Mrs. Phillip Lenardi, Mrs. D.. TeleSco, Mary Mazzalupo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

[ A large gathering attended a Des. Bert- Bridge and Fashion Show spor sored by the Mattatuck Musical Art Society last evening. Mrs. Lucier Derouin was general chairman, and was assisted by Mrs. Louis Stocking Mrs. J. w. Beecher, Mrs. Robert Birt, Mrs. Charles Toleman, Mrs Herbert Taylor, Mrs. George Storm Mrs. Thomas Sullivan, Mrs. Carl
 Heebner, Miss Mary Rice, Miss Filo- mena Sirica.
 Door prizes were won by Mrs Charles Audet, Mrs Charles Con- nell, and Mrs. Homer Bernier.
 Those attending were: Mrs. F. Nelson Canfleld, Mrs. Irving Ross Mrs. o. A. Squires, Mrs. Samuel Rudder, Miss Rachel Hengeveld, Miss Myrtle M. Jillson, Mrs. Robert Ellison, Mrs. Mildred Burns. Mrs. ] Henry Allen, Mrs. Final Nelson, Mrs. Norman cables, Mrs. Theodore Dreithaupt, Mrs. Joseph Nobert, Mrs Alfred LeClerc, Mrs. Walter De- rouin, Mrs Edward Laurendeau, Mrs. B. Henry Mason, Miss Celine Rooster, Mrs. Herman Rooster, Mrs. Oscar Stahl, Mrs. Raymond O'Reilly Mrs. Leo Delaney, Mrs. Al. Bessette, Mrs. John Bowling, Miss Cell Col- 1ins, Mrs. l.. M. Ryan, Mrs. George Bolan, Mrs. John Collins, Mrs. P A. Shattuck, Mrs. A. B. Chapman, Mrs. M. r. Klopperburg, Mrs. A. N. Col- grove, Mrs. Walter Smyth, Mrs. Joe seph Burke, Mrs. Ailbe Burge, Mrs. Daniel Savers, Mrs, 0. II. Audet, Mrs. Loretta Donahue, Mrs. H. R. Bernier, Mrs. J. A. Bronsky, Mrs. Robert Rose, Mrs. Albert Bronsky, Mrs. Joseph Wedge. Mrs. James Kirby, Mrs. Philip Bernier, Mrs. J. 0. Perreault, Mrs Lawrence St. Louis, Mrs. Arthur Berube, Mrs. Anne Hickey, Mrs. May Creenl, Mrs Eose Creem, Mrs. Florence schaef- fer, Miss Ann Sherlock.
 Mrs. John Murphy, Mrs. William ,Cleary, Mrs. Charles Connell, Mrs. kJohn English, Mrs. Thomas De- eaney, Mrs. Walter Moroney, Miss Irene A. Moroney, Mrs. J, J. Good rich, Mrs. Roger Peabody, Mrs. J. B. Guthrie, Miss Nellie Anne Browne, Mrs. Allan Upton, Mrs. Walter Robson, Mrs. Ivan Boyd, Mrs. Frederick Beesley, Mrs. John C. Manzo, Mrs. Maurice P. Wrenn, Mrs. George F Storm, Miss Nellie M. Noonan, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald. Mrs Joseph H. Clear, Mrs. D. Cava- naugh, Mrs. Maurice P. Noonan, Miss Fannie |. Mccormack. Miss Ida Mary Henry, Miss Elizabeth
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Miss Agnes Morris of Bridgeport governor of the Fifth District of Quota, International, addressed a large group Of members of the Wa terbury Quota Club at the Colonial room, Hotel Elton, last evening. Miss Morris congratulated the local Quota Club on the large increase in membership during the past year and related many interesting as well as amusing incidents which she has enjoyed in her relations in Quota.
 Following the reports of various committees, Miss Mary Reilly chairman of the membership com r1ittee, introduced Mrs. Helen To- bin, e new member of the Water bury Quota. Club Mrs. Tobin was welcomed into the organization by Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, president, who explained the aims and pur- poses of Quota.
 Plans have been completed for Q bingo party to be held at the home of Mrs. Alma Alexander, 50 Central avenue on Tuesday, May 18th, for the benefit of the Waterbury Quota Club. This party will be open to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Personal

Mrs. Paul Lorton of Ives street entertained the members of her pirochla club last evening ct her home. High score was made by Mrs Vincent McKeown; congolation went to Mrs. Joseph Martin.
 Those playing were: Mrs. Frank Cornfnerford, Mrs. John Johnston Mrs. Charles Corcoran, Mrs. DenniG Mcdath, Mrs. Thomas Moedebeck Mrs. William Magone.
 Mrs. Laura Ryan, 6 student at Trinity College, Washington, D. O., iS spending the weekend with her parents, pr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan of Buckingham street.
 Mrs. Margaret Kelley and her daughter, Eleanor, of Baldwin street have just returned from Flor!da where they spent the winter.
 Miss Sophia dailiuS of Edwards street is attending the junior prom ct Trinity College, Hartford, this evening as the guest Of Walter Kloss Of T,homaston.
 Miss Wanda Lazeski entertained the P. K. L. Club ct her home or, North Main Street. The members attending were: Misses Anna Pater- rostro, Stacia LazeSki, Mary Longo, Florence Ralpin, Louise Lnogo. Their guests were: Mrs. Edward Lazesky, Sue Lytanchuck, John La zeski.
 Refreshments were served. The next meeting will he held at the home Of Miss Louise Longo of Bur- ton Street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Church Women
 Sponsor Benefit

The Womar's Society of the Con- Rregational Church of M!ddlebury held benefit Community Lunch con yesterday ct l:30 o'clock ct the Three Green Doors on Buckingham street.
 The guest speaker was Mrs. Ralph Carrington who presented the needs and requirements of the Red Gross to the group. Sine stressed the ne- cessity of cooperation on the part of every person.
 Those present were: Mrs. Ross Salisbury, Mrs. Anthony Ferrante, Mrs. James Willard, Mrs. Frederick Person, Mrs. Joseph Baske, Mrs. Edward Mraz, Mrs. Clifford Pres colt, Mrs. Joseph Neill, Mrs. Harold Ford, Mrs. Howard Miller, Mrs. James Millar, Mrs. James Tyler, Mrs. Henry Carlson, Mrs. w. Lester Chamberlin, Mrs. Frederick Mon- tague, Miss Vera Carlson, Mrs. El- eafior Curtis, Mrs. Adeline Platt.
 Mrs. Margaret Judd, Mrs. Ralph Swift, Mrs. William Rich, Mrs. Clarence Williams, Mrs. R. W. Stew ems, Mrs. Joseph Rinaldi, Mrs. Jo- seph deghan, Mrs. Carlton Stevens. Mrs. Thomas Pastor, Mrs. Edward Wethed, Mrs. Robert F, Dean, Mrs. II. A. Delvy, Mrs. D. D. James, Mrs. Raymond 6. George, Mrs. Wm. F. vandercook, Mrs. 0. F. Rafford, Mrs. D. Henderson, Mrs. dordan A. Weaven, Mrs. Lena c. smith,
 Mrs. Charles P. Harper, Mrs. .Ro- bert w. Mackey, Mrs. George Cow perwaite, Mrs. George Brennan, Mrs. Fred Lux, Mrs. M. w. Skiff, Mrs. Walter B. Smith. Mrs. Robert I. Coleman, Mrs. o. Fenn, Mrs Al- bert Clark
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Peace Bre0kfdst
 Plans Complete

Reservations for the Peace Com- munion breakfast sponsored by the local circle, International Fedora ton of Catholic Alumnae may be made by contacting the chairman of reservations, Miss Mary Devereaux or chairmen of the affiliated col- lege, high school and academy groups. The breakfast will be held at the Hotel Elton on Sunday, May 18, at 9 o'clock. The group will re- ceiye holy communion in a body at the 8 o'clock mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
 Rev. John L. Bonn, s. J., of the faculty ct Boston College, Chestnut Hills, Boston, Mass, will be the speaker. Father Bonn has spoken on various occasions in this city. He is the author of the story-biography of Mother Valencia, former super intendent of St. Francis Hospital in Hartford. He directs dramatics at Boston College and Is affiliated with several literary groups in Boston and the New England area.
 Assisting Mss Devereaux on the reservation committee are: from Notre Dame Ruth Kennaugh, Mary Bennett, Gertrude Kilmartin and Mrs. Raymond J. Lyman; Water bury Catholic High School, Anne O'Neill and Margaret Carroll; Sa- cred Heart High school, Marie Con- merford, Margaret Sullivan and Mary Miles; Albertus Magnus, Cath erine Rochon; College of St. Eliza beth, Lucy Bowes and Kathryn Healey; College of New Rochelle, Mary Schmidt and Anne Phelan; St. Joseph College, Mrs. Richard Wolff; Trinity College, Mrs. John c. Gilmartin; Marywood, Anne Toomey and Rita Baldwin; Mary mount, Mrs Edward Kiernan; Mount St. Vincent College; Mar garet Monagan; Baltic Academy, Mrs. Arthur McDonald; Lauralton Hall, Mary Foley of Naugatuck; Mount St. Joseph Academy, Mrs. M. Deegan and Mrs. Daniel Dris- coll; Gregorian Court College Mrs. William schofield; St. Mary's of Notre Dame, Mrs. Edward Green.
 Members of the affiliated alum nae are privileged to invite their friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Pre.Nuptial Dinner
 Fetes Bride-To-Be

Miss Arlene Lynch was guest al Q shower given recently at Harmon'i Blue Room by the Army Inspectors
 of the Hartford Ordnance District Miss Lynch Is to be married on May 1T, to George Monahan.
 Those present were: Miss Cecile Carroll, Miss schienda, Miss Mary Krauciumas, Miss Agnes McNichols Miss Louise Smith, Miss Rita Me- Donough, Mss Anne Poalino, Miss Rita Skipp, Miss Helen Bauser, Miss Alice Mcdratli, Mrs. Helen Crichton Mrs. Della Bushey, Mrs. Peggy Bunce, Mir. and Mrs. Leo Calligaro MT. and Mrs. Thomas Martin, MT and Mrs. Salvatore Addessio, MT and Mrs. John L. Mc0uinneS, Will liam Caldwell, John Deyeraux, Nor- man Anderson, Kenneth Schort- man, Arthur Canaris, Clifford Broadhent, Harry Miller, Colin Mall loch, James Keenan, Thomas Sweeney, Alton Jones, Pula Bezarl- son, James Wee Yee, Stanley Peritz, Isidore Lader, William Dena, Joseph J. Hassett, Edward McKittrick, MT. and Mrs. Victor Daugela, and Ar- lene Lynch and George Monahan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
SANTA MARIA CIRCLE

Miss Irene Dlltel has been named chairman of the arrangements com mittee for the twenty-ninth anni- versary of the Santa Maria Circle to be held on June 18 at the Hotel Elton.
 The members of the circle will receive communion tomorrow mor1l- ing at the 8:30 o'clock Mass at the Immaculate Conception church in honor of Mary's Day.
 The members will also receive communion on Sunday morning at 8 o'clock Mass at the Immaulate Conception church for Mothers Day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Weddings
Engagements
BRADE-FLANAGAN

Announcement is made of the er- gagement and coming marriage of Miss Bernadfne Flanagan, daughter of Mrs. ellie Bates Flanagan and the late Henry Flanagan of Silver street to John Brade, son of August and the late Mrs. Brade ot Rose street.
 The wedding will take place on July 5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

The Thursday evening tourna- ment under the direction Of Mrs J. c. Moriarty closed last evening Mrs. Daniel Butler and Miss c. O. Carolan win with I'll matched points.
 Runners-up were: Al Hamilton, Miss Marta Nadawich. 67lM: Mrs. John Busch, Mrs. John Panalaitis 663M; Miss Kathleen Sullivan, Miss Betty Mccarthy, 655ls.
 Scores last evening were: North and South, MT. Hamilton, Miss Nadawich, il2i4; Mrs. Yoos, Mrs. Sullivan, i0S; East and West, Mrs. 'Adducci, Mrs. Carney, 1ioh; Mrs. Waters. Mrs. Mc0ann, ii4M.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
ST. sTANIsLAUS

The Children of Mary sodality of St. StanislauS Kostka church are honoring their mothers at c Dinner to be held on Monday, May i2, ct Browns Silver Chalet.
 Misses Stella Korbueskeska, Doin- icea and Glare Kiimek are in chrage of arrangements for the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
NEW YORK wEsTERNER

Harry Carey, who has played Western and outdoor roles on stags and screen for more than 30 years and whose latest role is the title part in ParaTnount,s "The Shepherd of the Hills," learned to ride on the backs of horses that pulled hii fathers New York trolley cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
VAUDEVILLE REUNION

Louis s. Kaye and Barney Dean assigned to write additional gags and dialogue for Bob Hope iHl Parainount's "Nothing But the Truth" appeared on the same bill with him in vaudeville 10 years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09
CASEY.CARRIER

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Carrier of Wood street have announced the engagement of their daguhter, Irene, to Joseph Casey son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Casey of Cottage Court, Great Burlington, Mass.
 The ceremony will be performed at St. Ann's Church on May lo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

MT. and Mrs. Rodney Chase of Watertown are registered at the Ambassador Hotel in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-09

Barbara Stanwyck and Joel Me- cfea have been married eight times oa tho screen, never divorced.
Evening star., 1941-04-27
Electric Cooperative
Plans 10 Be Made
Al Manassas
Formers Will Begin
4-Doy Series Of Mass
Meetings Tomorrow
Special Dispatch to The Star.


MANASSAS, Va. April 26.-Plans
for development of the distribution
system of the Prince William Elec-
trio Cooperative, to serve 300 addi-
tional farms. will be made at a
four-day series of farmers mass
meetings beginning here Monday.
The sessions will be conducted at
four locations in Fauquier County
by Louis C. Stephens of the Rural
Electrification Administration. The
locations are: Monday at 8 pm.
in the Delaplane schoolhouse, Tues
day in the Marshall School, Wednes-
day in the Markham School and
Thursday in the C. w. Cornwell
Store at Halfway.
The cooperative, sponsored by
the R. E. A., was formed to pur-
chase the assets of the Bull Run
Power Co. An allotment of 1926 900
has been made to the cooperative
for purchase and development of
the local power company holdings,
A slate of officers, headed by
James Cross of Clifton, has been
elected and is serving without COM
pensation in headquarters here for
the growth of the electrif1cation
project. ( Other officers are Francis
Van Doren, Manassas, vice presi-
dent; John Piercy, Gainesville, sec
retary- treasurer, and Mrs Audrey
Kerr, Broad Run, and Charles F.
Cornwell, Manassas, directors.
Evening star., 1941-04-27
Women Democrats 10 Meet
In Montgomery County

The United Women's Democratic
Clubs of Montgomery County will
hold their semi-annual meeting to-
morrow at pm. in the Chevy Chase
Women's Club, Mrs. Ralph A. Wells,
president, has announced. Nine
affiliated clubs in the county will be
represented.
Mrs. Jewel w. Swofford, chief of
the United States Employment Com
pensation Commission, will be the
principal speaker and Mrs. Kath-
crime E. Byron, Democratic candi-
date for Representative for the 9th
Maryland District to succeed her
late husband, will be among the
guests.
Many officials of the United
Women's Democratic Clubs of Mary
land are expected to attend, includ-
ing Mrs. Mary H. Duvall, chairman;
Mrs. Brewer L. Stauffer, vice chair
man, and Mrs. Frances E. McFad-
den, past chairman; Mrs. Edward j.
Colgan, jr., Democratic national
committeewoman and Mrs. Minna
Edmunds, Western Maryland chair
man of the united clubs.
Arrangements for the affair are
In charge of Mrs. H. H. Steffen and
refreshments in charge OF Mrs.
Harriet Griffith.
Evening star., 1941-04-27
| VHginions Get
Reminder of
Tax DeudIine

Revenue Commissioner Harry K.
Green of Arlington County. Va.
today reminded approximately TO-
900 county taxpayers who have not
yet filed State and local tax returns
that the deadline to avoid arbitrary
assessments, interest and penalties
is June !.
About half the returns expected
this year already have been filed.
His Office will be rushed during the
last days in May and able to give
little individual attention to in
quiries, Mr.. Green said.
State income tax returns must be
made by all married persons earn
ing as much as $4,000 and all single
persons earning as much as 1000.
There is an exemption of $4,000
plus 5000 for each dependent for
married persons, but dependents
must be entirely, not partly, sup
ported. The exemption for single
persons is $1,000 plus $500 for each
dependent.
The State capitation tax of S1.50
Is assessable against every person
81 or older residing in the State
January / of each year, and is
levied mostly for support Of publ"
schools.
Evening star., 1941-04-27
Five ChiIdren's Clinics
Slated in Takoma Park

The Takoma Park Health and
Welfare Association will observe
child health day Thursday by hold
ing five clinics at the health center
in the Municipal Building.
Included in the program are ma
ternity, pre-school children, baby,
dental and nutrition clinics. Mrs.
Henry Ewing will be in charge of
the nutrition class and Mrs. M. c.
Kyle is to be in charge of the
volunteers for the other clinics.
The pre-school clinic will consist
of examinations of children who will
enter school next fall.
A model luncheon suitable for
small children will be served at the
nutrition clinic, supplemented by
talk on luncheonS for children
of pre-school age. These clinics were
started recently in the county under
the direction of Miss Edythe M
Turner, county home demonstration
agent, and are proving popular.