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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

Thomas the Apostle Church and
was followed by a breakfast
party at the Whittier. after
which the young Szmigiels left
for New York and Washing
ton. d. c.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
DAN
CUPid's

HAMILTON-ACKER

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Hamilton
Of Haverhill road announce the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
Golf Club Prepares

And things are looking up out
at the Flint Golf Club. The
women's committees have been
appointed and are lining up the
various activities to begin when
the club opens the middle OF
April. Mrs. j. Palmer Crawford
as chairman will supervise the
womens part in entertainment
events. Working with her will
be:
MEsDANEs
Russell n. Mann Perry V. Whiiaker
Harry L. Eferls Austin r. Young
Hugh II Johnson Walter A Reeser
Gerald y Healy Hoover Bankard
Bert r. BeveTidge l. II Lamb
Women's golf activities is the
ehere- Mrs. John r. James.
who will head the committee
composed of:
MEsDAMEs
George Aigoe LueiAn Cav
Cole A Ward A. Nyfsnf
" Blue Vernon =. Mathews
William Il Dawson
Mr.. Mann will be chairman
81 the mems golf group and Mr..
Ward Of the mems entertain
ment committee.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
Flint Club
Sets Date
For Dance
FLINT, March 8.

A doing festive note to the
Lenten season will be the
gathering of the Danci1g Club
on Saturday, March IS. in the
ballroom OF the Durant Hotel.
with Mrs. William p. Boles in
charge.
British War Relief activities.
meanwhile, constitute a large
part of the doings these days.
Mrs. Rollin j. Cook, who re-
Gently returned from svisit
with her parents. the George G.
Aliens, at their Winter home in
Miami Beach, Fla, reports that
British War Relief is on every
ones tongue.
The big project this week was
the benefit bridge tea sponsored
by Twentieth Century Club
Thursday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Charles s. Mott. With
each member filling one table.
the occasion was well attended.
The club postponed the usual
paper for the event.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
Peggy Davids Wed

At high noon yesterday,
Peggy Davids, daughter of DR..
and Mrs. w. A. Davids of De-
troit, and Richard Hurd, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl A. Hurd of
Crosse lie, were married in st.
James Church. The Rev. Rollin
J. Fairbanks officiated at the
service.
Following the ceremon
breakfast was served at the
Hurd home on East River road,
after which the couple left for
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold B. Will
Hanson. who have been gone
from the Island for many years,
are returning in the near future
TO their own home on East
River road. which is now occu-
pied by the Earl A. Hurds.
Clarence Meeks of Tenafly,
n. j.. is here visiting his daugh-
ter and son-in-law, Lieut.. Com
mander and Mrs. r. G. Young.
Last Saturday evening. Lieut..
and Mrs. Joseph II. Kimpler
gave a duck dinner in honor OF
Mr.. Meeks. Their guests were
Lieut.. Commander and Mrs. Lee
Edwards, Lieut.. Commander and
Mrs. r. c. Young and Elvin
krebs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
Mrs. A. Griffifhs
Hostess TO Women

MRS. ALBERT A. GRIF-
FITHS will be hostess to the
Crosse Pointe branch of the
Women's National Farm and
Garden Association on Monday
at 2:30 p. m. at her home in
Seminole avenue.
V. r. DePetris will design
artistic flower arrangements.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The engagement of Helen
Rose Hamburger. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Isadore Ham,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
ISLANDERS
Still 7 axe to
7 rdvelins
CROSSE lie, March 8.

CROSSE lie, March 8.
Spring is in the
N offing. Islanders still seem
to have the travelling urge. for
today Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald
E. Leggette will leave for Mex
leo, taking a plane from there
to Guatemala, and then going
on to Ell Paso, Tex, for short
stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Burr
Robertson left last Monday for
Daytona Beach, Fla, where
they'll spend month.
Mrs. Frederick S. Glover Jr.
and her daughter, Robin, left
yesterday for a month in
Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Owen
returned home from DeLand,
Fla, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Penglas,
who were in Fl. Lauderdale for
a month with DR.. and Mrs.
George Schaller, returned to
their home last weekend.
Betty King, niece of Mrs. A.
Louis O'Connor, left last week.
end for Chicago to stay with her
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Arthur, before entering st.
Joseph's Hospital for training.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
STEIN

Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Stein
of Algonquin avenue announce
the marriage of their daughter.
Harriet. to Owen Wilson, son of
Mrs. Stanley Wilson of Somerset
road.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09
Parents Meeting

Tuesday evening the Parent
Teachers Association met in the
auditorium of the school. The
first half Of the program of
which Mrs. John Nagle was in
charge, consisted of a talk on
Visual Aids in Modern Educa-
ton" by Lewis D. Murphy of
Detroit. The last half of the
program was short play. "Rich
Man. Poor Man." by Helen Bur-
rell which was given by the dra-
matte class of the high school
and directed by Donald Baldwin.
Refreshments followed the pro-
gram with Mrs. Walter Pepke,
chairman.
March II, the Rev. Arthur II.
Richardson, who is here from
the Philippine Islands for the
Round Table Discussion at ST.
Paul's Cathedral, Detroit. will
talk at the afternoon division of
the ST. James Service League.
MTS. A9neW Tos1esS
Tuesday. Mrs. Daniel Agnew
had a small luncheon for Mrs.
John r. Beardall who is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Yellot F.
Hardcastle Jr. The guests were
Mrs. r. A. Alexander. Mrs. Err
nest N Stanton and Mrs. f
Hardcastle Jr.
Last Sunday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Wayne Jewell had a supper
party. The guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Jewell. Mr.. and Mrs.
Whitney Sawyer. Mr.. and Mrs.
Reginald E. Leggette, DR.. and
Mrs. J. A. Hockey, Mr.. William
Stadler, and Mr.. and Mrs. War
rem Olsen of Detroit.
Friday evening Joe O'Connor,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Louis
O'Connor, gave an informal
party in the games room of the
O'Connor home on Lighthouse
drive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-09

engagement OF their daughter.
Marjorie Jane. and Lester l..
Acker, son of the II. d. Ackers
of Newport avenue.
SKRZYCKI-SZMIGTEL
Before her recent marriage.
Mrs. Alexander SZmigiel was
Miss Eugenia Skrzycki.
The wedding took place at st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

The Woodtick P. T. A. will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Woodtick School. Howard Kraft, president, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

as well as members are invited to attend.
 Reginald Lawrence conducted the regular Tuesday evening rehear- sal of the Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department Band due to the ab- sence of Daniel W. Hatfield. Pres ident Howard Lynch presided at the business meeting preceding the rehearsal and final plans were made for the concert and dance to be held at the Town Hall on Friday evening, October 24th. It is earnestly hoped that all members will make an effort to attend the next meeting of the band which will be held next Tuesday evening at the band room at the Fair Grounds.
 The young married couples club of the Congregational Church will hold a supper for the club tonight in Beecher Memorial Hall at 6 o'clock. A social hour will follow the supper which is in charge of Mrs. Herbert Stearns and Mrs. Robert Seery.
 Clifford Willard of the County road .a1as been appointed field agent by the American Red Star Animal Relief Society affiliated with the Connecticut Humane. So- ciety. MT. Willard is the only local agent.
 The Woodtick P. T. A. will hold a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock in the Woodtick School. Howard Kraft, president, will preside.
 The October meeting of the Vol colt Volunteer Fire Departmen will be held tomorrow night at 6 o'clock at the fire house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Paraguay Won Freedom From Spain in 1911
THE South American republic O

THE South American republic of A Paraguay was first explored by Sebastian Cabot, the famous Italian navigator, in 1926. A fort was built on the site of the present capital of Asuncion in 1856.
 From 1909 to l768 the country was administered by Jesuits. The Spaniards were driven out in 1911 and triumvirate ruled un- til 1916. A succession of dictators followed, ending with Francisco Lopez, who plunged the country into a disastrous war with Argen- tina, Brazil and Uruguay. A half million Paraguayans were lost by the time the war ended in 1870.
 The 1910 stamp above was is" sued in commemoration of the centenary of Paraguay's national independence.
 Shortly after the war a consti. tution modelled after that of the United States was adopted. It was revised with a view to social and economic reform in lo40.
 Border disputes with Bolivia were prevalent after the 1870 war. Under the Gran Chaco Peace Set- lement of 1888, the entire Chaco .ountry-91,s0 square miles vas awarded to Paraguay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08
TOWN MEETING
 CALLED NOV. 3
Many Split Tickets Elec' ton Day-Trap Shoot
 Here Sunday
WOLCOTT Sfrs. c. Nelson Cole, Todd ROad-Telephone 50939

Wolcott, Oct. 8--Due to the late hour when the ballots were counted Monday night the annual town meet ing was adjourned until November . at 8 p. m. ,-
 The election returns were given ct i0:40 p. m. by Modrator Henry Norton. A total of 660 votes were cast with straight Republican ll6, straight Democrat 1l3, split 397, and e4 rejected.
 So many split tickets made the counting mucht later than usual Offcerds for the town elected were: First selectman, J. Arthur Bergen; second selectman, Elmer w. Coe' third selectman, Robert Wakelee !, assessor, Berkeley L. Frisbie; board of tax review, Earl Tracy; town clerk, Minnie Warner; town treas urer, Claude V. Badger; agents ot town deposit fund, Ransom Bron- son and Milton HotchkisS; collector of taxes, Rose E. Wakelee; con- stables, Henry B, Traver, Carleton Lockart, c. Arthur Warrington, Will liam Pritt, Albert Duchesneau, Cor don Culver and John McKenna; registrars of voters, Frank Lockart and Homer Prime; board of educa- tion. Ransom Bronson, Thomas Seery, Mary Winchell and Margaret Grosch; library directors, Mary Mill lard, Alma P. Coe and Dorothy Rrouker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08
CRANgUM CRACKERS
WoRIn RTlI.ERS


 Heads wearing crowns these days aren't as uneasy as they once were, for rulers are inclined to be more democratic. Here's a king-size set of questions about soverejgns, past and present.
 1. What ruler has been restored to his throne since the beginning of World War II?
 2. How many kings has Britain had since 1900?
 3. Who was the last emperor of France?
 4. What queen still rules possess sions in the western hemisphere?
 5. If England, France and Spain all had kings named Charles now, by what numbers would each by known Gas Charles II, etc0?
 Answers on Last Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08
coLoRApo DEBT IN BLAcK

Denver. (UP) = Revised figures show that Colorado's state govern ment had its biggest surplus in his- tory at the close of the last bien- nial period. Original estimates were that the surplus would be about $250,000, but a final survey re- vealed the surplus was $76l,2 ,258.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08
TESTS WILD TURKEYS

Hysham, Mont. (UP) - Several dozen wild turkeys are running loose in this area. The birds, about three quarters grown, were released by the Western Wlldlife league as an experiment to determine If they would thrive in the Yellowstone valley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08
Party Nets 800

The Ladies auxiliary of the Wol- colt fire department Is raising money for the building fund. A card party recently netted $90 for the fund and now they are wokring on plans for an entertainment and Halloween dance at Moynihan's restaurant on October 3l. Prizes will be given for costumes.
 The judges will be members o! neighboring volunteer fire depart ments. The grand march led by Chief Edward Theriault and Mrs. Theriault will start at 10 p. m. Among the entertainers will be Wil- liam Young, formerly of the Brass City quartet. Tables may be re- served by calling early. Because of the cooperation of the department, ladies' auxiliary and many non- members the building will soon be completed. All funds must be raised by voluntary contributions, card parties, dances, etc. The first Sl00 raised by the auxiliary will be presented to the chief at the dance.
 The committee In charge of the dance includes Mrs. William Klitka. chairman, Mrs. Charles Mott, Mrs. Kenneth Tokoer, Mrs. Charles Gib- son, Mrs. Grant Outtrim, Mrs. Edgar Browne, Mrs. Matthew Donnelly, Mrs. John Carlson and Harold Lo- gan, Frederick J. Franek, "A. B. Wes- ton and John Carlson, members of the Hitchcock Lake Improvement association who have volunteered to assist.
 Gets Education Award
 Miss Ruth Irene Todd of Todd road was one of l2 teachers in the state to receive an award for outstanding and meritorious serv- Zee to education at the third annual convocation at State Teachers College, New Britain, Saturday, Miss Todd resigned this year from the faculty of the New Haven State Teachers College of which she was a member for several years.
 There will be trap shoot at l:30 o'clock Sunday at the Land Owners Protective Association club house on Woodtick road. Roy Munson, field captain is in charge. Friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

Boys of Northern Ireland are against war because shops are ra- tioning ice cream and second helpings are banned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

Rumors that air raid shelters would leak during rains caused on investigation and denial in Belfast, Northern Ireland,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

There will be trap shoot at l:30 o'clock Sunday at the Land Owners Protective Association club house on Woodtick road. Roy Munson, field captain is in charge. Friends
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

The October meeting of the Vol colt Volunteer Fire Departmen will be held tomorrow night at 6 o'clock at the fire house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-08

as well as members are invited tc attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Catholic Thought And Opinion
By REV. JOSEPH F. DoNNELLY

With the New Year, to the circul- ation of the Waterbury Democrat thls column win add that of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Compensation Agreements

Compensation Commissioner Joseph E. Talbot teddy approved the following agreements:
 James w. Smith, Ansonla, against Harry and George Llftig, AnsOnla, S0.BO per week beginning December %; severe bEulelng and spFaln Oe Che muscles of the luzAe bar region.
 Anthony R0uby, Waterbury, against Aster Restaurant, Water bury, SlS.bO per week beginning December lS, spilled hot gravy on right forearm.
 Emerson Woodeord, New Mils ford, against Fred s. WOOdford, New Milford, Sle.A0 per week bc. ginning September 2, torn inter. nal seml-lunar cartilage.
 Jessie c. Ward, Ansonla, against Emerson Bros,, Inc., An sonia, Sll.A0 per week beginning December lsi minor brain con. cussl0n.
 Fred Dlehl. Oakvllle, against Seymour smith and SON, Inc, OAkVllle, Sl6,S0 per week begin. ming December s, laoeratlOn of the Jaw and right Armi confused chest.
 John Hohne, Lakevllle, against Turner and Seymour Mfg. Co.,. ToFrlngton, Si2,a7 per week begin. ming November S0I confusion and lAceratlOn Oe che right thumb,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30

The mysterious fires which have broke out In Watertown the past several months have definite character that they were caused by c pyromaniac and Fire Chief Vic tor Fogelstrom was still hesitant m placing yesterday mornings early fro which swept the Phillips Coffee cottage on lower South Main street In the category of the six other suspicious fires,
 if he Is unable to determine the cause of the fire which he believes started ct 2 o'clock In the section of the kitchen, he will call in state police to investigate.
 Many residents in Watertown etl' tertained the idea that the Conee Cottage fire was another act Of arson and they feel 1t bears unmistake' able signs of other fires started, such as breaking out after midnight when on one was on the premises, Chief Fogelstroln has not accepted this version yet and if his investigas ton fails to disclose what caused the fire, he will then mark it down as an arson act.
 Lack Of water in battling the flames at the Coffee Cottage hatns pered the Watertown tiremen, Chiet Fogelstrom said. Flames wormed their way rapidly through the one. story wooden structure in spite ot efforts of faremen to confine the ire to one portin of the building. The ppular eatery which sells sand. wlohes and soft drink was gutted inside and may be torn down, An other building may be erected in lts place. The loss was partly cov- cred by insurance although the damage was unofiloially estimated at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
NAVY IN NEED
 OF RADIO MEN
TechniCians Needed iOr Special Training; Attrac
 tive Pay Rates Given

The Navy Is now accepting enlist. ment of radio technicians fer specialized training and duty in connection with the maintenance Of radio locators and other forms Of communication equipment. Partictl- larly fitted for this work are anna teur and commercial operators Bev~ vicemen actively engaged In radio repair work, and men familiar with the design of transmitting and re- ceiving apparatus.
 Enlistment is as Radionan sec- ond Glass, Naval Reserve and ac- cepted candidates will be send Co 6 Naval Radio Training School for az1 intensive eight months course. Upon graduation opportunities fog yapid advancement will be great.
 Pay at the start is $72 per month, plus @ complete outfit of clothing, food, lodging, medical and dental care, and all other naval benefits. Married men receive an additional dependency allowance.
 Men enlisted for this duty east of the Mississippi river will De sent to the Naval Training school (fsa- dio), Noroton Heights, Connecticut for preliminary course in rnathe- matics and radio theory. Upon com- pletion of the Nays new Radio Mterial School on Treasure Island iEl San Francisco Bay, 1t is expected that students will be transferred to that point for completion of their studies, although some may be sent to similar school at Bellevue, D. c.
 This training and duty in coHlllec- ton with the new and secret radio locators will prove especially attrac- tive to the man who wishes to make radio his profession, since 1t ern- braces a branch of the radio science which will have many commercial applications when the emergency Is over.
 The local Navy Recruiting Station invites inquiries and is prepared to furnish any additional details.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
AUTOISTSURCED
 TO JOIN EFFORT
Conservation, Cautious Driving Patriotic Con.
 tributiOns in Program

washington, D. O., Dec. SO-Faced with sweeping curtailment Of ma terials essential for automobile op. eration, the county's twenty-seven million passenger car owners are strongly urged by the American Automobile Association to 70 the limit In conserving everything vital Co the successful prosecution Of the war.
 Pointing out, that new car produc. ton will be Slashed to twenty-five per cent of normal and may cut fur ther, while there IS a threat of q serious shortage of rubber for tires and lead for premium motor fuels, Thomas P, Henry of Detroit, Mich lgan, president Of the national mo- toring body. said that motorists can make . patriotic contribution to the war efRort by cautious driving and conservation.
 The United States is one of the few countries in the world where civilian automobile use has not been drastically curtailed", declared MT. Henry, "and cooperation of owners will do much to prevent or postpone definite limitations. Ofiicials re- sponsible for the energetic conduct Of the war recognize the importance of the automobile for necessary ci- vllian operations, They are making every effort to assure adequate re- placement and maintenance parts, However, motorists should realize that with the country on 6 war footing, military needs will come first, Car care and conservation will not only ease the impact of the war program, but will also mean lower operating costs and more efficient and safer motoring"
 The A. A. A. president stated that the full weight of the motor club movement is being thrown behind Federal agencies engaged in war. time and related civilian activities, He continued:
 Motor clubs are being urged to aid in the training of drivers for civilian work necessary in the em- ergeney. Definite recommendations
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-30
Dn. MERBERT E. CORY

Wh&a MEA8WA&hG Ne GWk&1
 The spiritual odyssey of one ot the most prominent of American con- verts Is told in the recently releas- ed publication of the Bruce Pub fishing O., "The Emancipation of a Free Thinker" The author who tells Of tho argunnents-psyc so- ciological and theological-whloh led to his conversion, is Dr. Herbert E. Cory, professor of liberal arts at the University of Washington. He en- tered the Church in 1888 when he was fifty years old.
 Tor many years an agnostlc and since 1917 6 radical about 90 per cent Marxian- Communist" pr, Cory has travelled Q varied intellectual path. After taking hls doct0fate at Harvard he spent nine years teach ing English literature ct the Univer- slty Of California, The next four years were spent in scientific re- search at Johns Hopkins University, But social problems remained pro~ foundly in his thoughts and no ne- gaT to find that MarxiAn Comnluil~ islm was too conservative to solve tho vexing problems. Determined to become Q radical of tho most un- compromising sort, he delved into the study of Catholio philosophy and fell before the truths of Catholic thought.
 The book is one of the outstand- ing Catholic publications of the past year, and one of the most excellent of the many spiritual autobioera- phies written by American converts to the catholic Church.
 MORALE AND MORALS
 The editor of the Catholic News of New York City comments on the report carried by the New York newspapers of the statement of the American Army Officer, "that mor- ale should be left to the Army, and to blazes with morals"
 "A retired Brigadler General with name which indicates on ancestry going back to the Land of Saints and Scholars" departs from the principles which have been his Sins. mems greatest distinction when he told the New York Commandery ot the Military Order of Foreign Wars that morale should be left to the Army, and to bla2es with morals. He complained that on effort Is being made to keep young soldiers from immortality. tThat ls what he needs he sald. There is consolation tn the fact that he ls Q retired and not or active officer,
 "This Generals immoral phlloso' phy assuming that he was correctly quoted clashes vlolenSiy with tho policy and principles of the admin istratlon Congress ana the auhtor' ities Of the armed forces Of th' United States. Tho General may bI surprised but we trust not disap' pointed by the following inclden reported to Bishop John r, OHarI Military Delegates by Q chaplain just back from maneuverS; T'hI men were marching during Q black out, Silence was ordered, Some O the men began murmuring prayers Before long the murmur had ex tended to tfe whole oolumn-and tn Hall Marys and the Asptratlon' went on for hours"
 How to identify the basis of Gen O'ReAlly's principles of morals an morality we do not know, Bu thanks Do to God most of ou American soldiers have enougl Amerieanism to Identify responsl hility to God aS part and paroC with the foundation of the Amerl can liberty and the American demo craey that we cherish and are will Ing to sacrifice all to defend,