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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
MEZZo-WUJCIK

Ctrysanthemums in autumnal eol- ors, palms, and ferns decorated the altar of St. Hedwig's church in Union City on Saturday for the wedding of Miss Anne T, Wujick, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Walter Wujick of Greenwood street, Union City, to John F. Me22o, son of Mrs, John Mezzo of Lines Hill street, the same place.
 Rev. stanislauw Nalewajk united the couple at Q o'clock, During the Mass, Mrs. T. Sollwoeld played Q special program of nupt!al music with Edward Zawaekl as violinist, and Joseph F, Lucas, soloist, ren- dering Ave Maria" and "Panis An. gelicuS" !"
 Miss Gertrude Zhikowski attend cd her cousin as maid of honor, with Frances Lucas and Grace Fetyko as bridesmaids. Albert Mez- 70 served as his brothers best man,
 Escorted to the altar by her fath- CT, the bride wore Q Princess model of white brocaded satin. The fitted bodice had Q heart shaped neck line, and long, tapered sleeves. The skirt terminated In c wide train. A tiara of white satin flowers caught her full length we'll of tulle, She carried calla lilld!es.
 The Tee Rose faille taffeta frock of the maid of honor had 0 fitted jacket trimmed with rhinestones, She wore tiara of shaded pink pompoms, and carried Q spray Of pompoms, shading fom pink to rose,
 The similar frocks of the brides maids, in champagne faille taffeta, had fitted jackets trimmed with gold sequins. Each wore e tiara Of bronze pompoms, and carried a spray of bronze chrysanthemums.
 A reception followed at St. Hed- wigs hall. Mrs. Wujlck wore Bur- gundy velvet with black accessories, and a corsage of white roses. Mrs. Mez2o was dressed In brown velvet with brown accessories, and a cor- sage of yellow roses.
 The couple left for an unan- nounced trip. the bride travelling in a costume of aqua wool. with black accessories, and e corsage of or chids.
 The bride Is a graduate of Nau-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
Weddings
Officers Nans
 By Villa Maria

The vIlla Maria lodge, gs. saan Baptiste union, recently elsctea its officers for the coming term. xn recognition of her work as prenidant for several years, Miss Cecile Rcclcn was named as honorary president of the organization.
 Miss Cecile Frechette was elected president, with the following sIate; Senior ofiicer, Mrs. John LaVallee. vice-president, Mrs. Tsadore Hotle: secretary, Miss Rita Perigard; as~ sistant secretary, Mss Irene Du- mouchel; financial secretary, Miss Jeannette Frechette; treasurer, aEra. Edwin Beck; sentlnels, Mrs. Blanche Roberge and Miss Irene perigard; auditors, Mrs. William Cyr and Mrs, Louis Thibault, 1T.
 Miss Florence Boisvert served as master of ceremonies. Miss Beatrice Perreault is chairman of the chiI- drens auxiliary.
 The installation and dance will be held at the club rooms in January.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
Women ActiUe
 In Industry

Miss Stella McCann, assistant in- dustrial relations manager of the U, s. Rubber company In Nauga- tuck, will be among the representa- tlves of the nations leading indus trial centers attending the annual conference of the Society for the Advancement of Management to be held in the Hotel Commodore, to- morrow and Friday. This years meetings are to be devoted to dis cussions of questions related to plant management in the war crisis, and Caroline Haslett, noted British electrical engineer and adviser to the British Ministry of Labor on problems involved in the training and employment of women on tech- nical work in war industries, win be the principal speaker at the din- ner on Thursday evening. She will address the conference on Demo cratic Versus Totalitarian Method ology in Management" On the speakers list with her is John M. Carmody, formerly of the Federal Works Administration and now of the U. s. Maritime commission.
 Among the authorities on man. agement who are identified with the association and expected to take part in the conference are the fol- lowing from the Connecticut chap- ter:
 Frank Craddoek, training super visor, Unemployment Compensation Division, State Labor Department, Hartford; Robert Brown of New Ha- ven; Ernest Rumberg, Jr, New Ha- ven; Ellis Q. MaXey, supervisor of education, The Southern New Eng land Telephone company; and My ron II. Clark, general works mana ger, R. Wallace Ss Sons, Manufac- turing company, Wallingford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
Itali0n-American
 Democratic Women

The Italian-American Democratic Clubs auxiliary will hold It's annual meeting, Christmas party and eiec- ton of officers on Wednesday eve- ming, December 10th, The triple attraction will be staged in the ban quet hall of the Grand grill. Mrs. Anna Hadden, president, will offlci- ate at the meeting. A committee headed by Mrs. Louis Chieffo will have charge of the Christmas fes- tivities. Assisting Mrs. Chieffo are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
Public Speakers
 n HoIidoyP Plays

The Public Speaking Club will perform two Christmas playlots ''Mother Does Her Christmas shop ping" and "On Christmas Night, on Tuesday at Q Christmas party @ he held at the Y. N. c. A.
 The cast of the presentation in. clude Elizabeth Hickey, Mfr. anc Mrs. John Washhurne, Jr., Mary Treat and Lenona Frechette. Tn tht playlet "On Christmas Night" RoS Ferris and Philip Won Tobel will comprose the cast.
 Mrs. Julia. McDonald will givC the holiday greetings as well as c sketch, "The Lady in the Portrait The club also. has planned Christ. mas carols. Before the program | presented diner at 6;45 will bC served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
COUGHLIN . KINNEY

The wedding of Miss Lillian E. Kenney, daughter of Mrs. Laura Kenney, and the late A. c. Kenney of West Main street, to John Fran ciS Coughlin, son of Mir. and Mrs. T. Coughlin of North Main street, took place on Saturday morning.
 Rev. John A. Conlan united the couple at 8 o'clock ct St. Margaret's church. Mrs, Robert Shore attended the bride as matron of honor, with Walter LaChHnce as best man.
 The bride wore e costume of light blue crepe with Dubonnet accessories and e corsage of pink sweet peas, The nlatron of honor wore olive green crepe with brown accessories, and Q corsage of white sweet peas,
 A reception followed at Suozzo's. Mrs, Kenney was dressed in wine velvet with matching accessories. Guests attended from New Hamp-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Winners in the Tuesday evening tournament under the direction of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty included: Mir. and Mrs. William Meyers, 62s; Paul Shaw, Herman Rehms, 5e4 I-2; Thomas Edwards, Mrs. E. J. Nell- son, 570; Ralph Phaneut, Dennis O'Connor, 548 Ia.
 Scorers last evening were: Marian Cunningham, Catherine Mahaney 97; Helen O'Meara, Mary Elaherty 89 Ia; east-west, Dennis O'Connor, David scully, l02; MT. and Mrs Meyers, 95.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
Weddings
Harry Hard.

gatuck High school and is employed at the Naugatuck Chemical com pany. The groom is also a graduate of the Naugatuek High school, and Is affiliated with the Peter Paul company.
 Upon their return, Mfr. and Mrs Me2zo will reside ct Lines Hill street, Union City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
CHASE P. T. A.

The Chase Parent-T Teachers Asso- ciation will hold a Christmas party at It's next meeting on Monday eve- ming, December 8. The members will gather at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. William 0aunt of Granger street. Each one is requested to bring Q ten cent gift for the grab bag,
 An informal program will be held,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03

shire, New York and Massachusetts
 The couple left for trip to New York. The bride is a graduate of Wilby high schoo land Post college, The groom is on alumnus of Leaven- worth high school.
 Upon their return Mfr and Mrs Coughlin will reside on South View street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03

Mrs. Carmine Clpriano, Miss Rose Scorpion, Mrs. Phyllis santora and Mrs. Michael Caputo.
 Entertainment, refreshments and grab bag will be among the fea- lures of the Christmas party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03
conference at Wilmington, Dela-

conference at Wilmington, Dela- ware.
 On December ie the organization will sponsor Q fancy work and food sale at the Methodist church. The proceeds will be donated for mis- sion work. There will be 6 musical program. The public Is invited. Mrs. Jennie Wooding is chairman and will be assisted by Mrs. Everett Shaler, Mrs. John Williams and Mrs. Edward Seaver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-03

and South makes an overtrick.
 If North had the diamond ace or king, he would go past four spades, since then his hand would fill the hole in the. South hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
Prince of the Church

All New England might we'll pause to- day to add few congraCulatory sentences to the many being Showered upon Car dinal O'Connell of Boston. Today marks the 30th anniversary of his elevation to the cardinalate. He is the dean of the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United States, as we'll as second ranking member of the College of Cardinals. More than that he is very much doughty defender of Christian religion.
 His has been full life and an active one. Cardinal O'Connell has never been one to sit idly by while other men were gathering in the marketplace. He has concerned himself with the affairs of the Church and the souls of men. To his way of thinking this demanded not merely a full appreciation of moral concept of life, but exemplifying and preaching the practical application. Where positive action was demanded Cardinal O'Connell was quick to take it.
 The Boston Post editorially said of him yesterday morning: "A great church man, possibly the greatest that his faith has given America he is likewise a great American, and it is hard to discern in which field he is the greater. Fortunately for him, and us, his faith is so constituted O44eS1 IAACAC 10 A1O COA4A4ACG DCCWCCA4 GAAC wv interests. A good Catholic is good American A great Catholic prelate is great American and markedly in this instance. :"
 To this the Hartford diocese, a part of a Cardinal O'Connell's archdiocese, can add heartfelt Amen. His has been good infleunce on the life of the New Eng land of which he has always been an active part
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
Budget Miracles

Waterbury's city fathers are hard working, conscientious public servants. We wouldn't characterize them as finan- cial wizards, but this is one time of the year when they are expected to be all that and more. This is the time of the year when the city makes up budget for the next fiscal year. Into it's prepar- ation must go a tremendous amount of conferring, consulting, comparing, and contrasting. What has been done in the past may not be the pattern for the future. Times do change. Experience gives many hints as to successful bud get-making, but more than that, too, courage and confidence must be com bined if the city is to be provided with a workable budget
 Naturally there is always considera- ton given first and foremost to a lower tax rate. That is the aim of most city officials. Sometimes this is wise but at the risk of being contradicted we'd say there are times when it's necessary to consider higher rate. However, nu- nicipalities generally adhere to the the ory of a lower rate or one that remains consistently the same. In our own in- stance there has been general tendency to reduce the rate despite the fact that 1IlOIG d11u lIIOIe eApGIlSlVG SGIV1CGS are De- ing demanded of the city.
 It will be due to good management if the 1942 tax rate is lower than the pres ent one of 31 mills Just remembering all the requests for pay raises and the probable acquiescence of the city author ities to some arrangements of the wage schedule, not to mention the thousand and one other requests of various de- partments, we should say that it will be difficult to make budget that satisfies all demands. A good Workmanlike job will be done; we have the present budget to testify to that Let's not expect the impossible, though, even in this miracle age.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27

of proportion, broad view of the whole peoples necessities. But in the mean time
 The President was patient, long-suf- fering, and careful to secure to the miners and to Lewis every inch of their demo cratic rights in the face of what most of the country believes to have been mis- use of those rights. Other people have rights, too, and it is their right to be assured that-a mighty effort being made to create defense force as national pol icy is not nullified by the capricious exer- else of technical rights by small group.
 The 'easy" solution, on the face of it, might have been to clap Lewis into con- centration camp at the outset, and drive the miners to work at bayonet point But that would not have been a wise, long term solution, and it would not have been a democratic solution. Further, it wouldn't have worked. With all our blundering, all our turbulence and lack of order, we have gotten over this hurdle, though the problem is yet unsolved. Even the sick feeling we have when we see tenn porary disturbance and disruption does not justify lack of faith that in the long run ours is the better way; that it is part of the price of freedom; and that, looking at it the long way with all the future before us, it is worth the price.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
The Price of Freedom

Scarcely a heart in America but was sick when reason failed and the captive controversy came to a strike instead of peaceable adjustment Scarcely heart but is sick to read of men shot down in bitter clashes that followed As we writhe, we mutter to ourselves, "Why doesn't somebody DO something?" "Why is this sort of thing permitted?"
 Six or seven years ago certain young German in this country was surveying the strike situation, reading of the bitter ness and disorder. He tossed it all in our face with a triumphant grin: "You see? This sort of thing is not permitted in Germany" We answered, "No. But bad as it is, we believe here that it is all part of the price of freedom, and that it is worth the price," The words came back to us, reading the current news of the mine disturbances. They are still true words.
 Certainly it would have been better had John Lewis seen the light earlier, and agreed to arbitration before 30,0OO tons of steel production were irrevocably lost. Certainly the time must come, and the sooner the better, when the ''I want what I want when I want l" attitude in all men yielding powerful influence on the general welfare must yield to a sense
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27

While the number os Waterbury de- linquents is not great down in New Haven there are at least 5000 motorists facing the loss of their motor registra- tions unless they pay the property taxes on the same by December l. According to recent estimates in this city the num- Der of car owners delinquent in this re- spect is about 1000 with prospects of the number being cut down by the deadline next Monday. There always seems to be considerable trouble in collecting this property tax on automobiles. We don't know why it is but good many people choose to ignore it on the ground that having paid for license plates and a personal driving license they have been sufficiently taxed. However, the city fathers have always considered an auto- mobile an item of taxation inasmuch as it contributes to the wear and tear Of city streets which have to be repaired or re- placed at regular intervals. Some day different method of laying this tax will be discovered and the method perhaps become painless, if that's possible.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
Questions
 .and'Answers


 YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau win answer for you free, any question og fact or in- formation, not involving exten. sive research. Write your queA- tf0n clearly. sign name and ad- dress, enclose a three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury DeK1Ocrat's Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1O13 TkiEtsenth Street. Washington D. c. e. When did the present Sino. Japanese war begin?
 A. On the night of July 2, 1897, when Japanese troops engaged in near Lukouchio clashed with Chinese troops. Fighting start ed in earnest on July 27 and on the following day Peiping surrend- cred to the Japanese invaders. @. What date in 1940 did the draft lottery begin?
 A. October 2o.
 e. What famous old institution ia Philadelphia has devoted itself ts the education and training of or. phans?
 A. Girard College, opened in ls4s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
Another Enemy to Be Fought

Shortly before the raising of the thew army'' when the defense drive began a year and a half ago, the United States had buckled down for the first time in it's peace-time history in fight to reduce veneral disease. For the first time the problem was being frankly discussed in general public print, and beginning was made in a resolute campaign against these old enemies.
 Then came the draft, and two million young Americans entered the military services. Surgeon General Parran and his aide, Assistant Surgeon General Von- derlehr, now charge, in book "Plain Words About Venereal Disease" that lack of resolution on the part of army authori- ties is permitting the venereal disease rate to creep upward in the army.
 This problem should be tackled with out delay It isn't as though we didn't know what to do. In the time of World War I, army authorities met the problem resolutely and successfully. Their ex- perience is at the arny's disposal. Ve- nereal disease is any arny's No. l enemy within. It must be conquered before any other enemy can be faced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27
Press Comment
NORRIS WOULD RETIRE
(Hartford Times)

(Hartford Times)
 While senator Norris of Nebraska has made formal announcement of his intention to retire from public life at the expiration of his present term in January, 1943, 1t would be unsafe to be certain that he will not, if he lives, continue to be 8 mem Der of the upper House, as Carter Glass, who at 83 Is three years Nor ris' senicr, new intents to do.
 Unless memory falters, Senator Norris announced prior to both the elections of le3O and 1886 that he did not intend to be a candidate again. In both cases Nebraska vo5ers insisted that he stand, and in the latter instance President Roosevelt joined in the request. Nebraska may be willing to let Senator Norris re- tire now that he has reached the age of 80, and then again 1t may not be. As for Glass, his purpose to keep on going, is characteristic of his peppery nature.
 It is obvious enough that men who have passed the four-Score mark are less able to fulfill the strenuous re- quirements of effective senatorial service than are those who are
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27

It isn't news, of course, but after the first of the year there will be seven Con- necticut savings banks offering life in-- surance to their patrons. The system set up by the 1941 Legislature is gradually being put into shape for the first of the year with Waterbury's own Senator Mich ael V. Blansf1eld at the head of the con- trolling body It's a new departure for the state government, but is in line with Connecticuts progressive policy of recent years. Other states have suc- ceeded in this field; there is every indi- cation that the Connecticut idea will also prove popular with the public once they become acquainted with it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27

pertinent postponed the signing until October 5.
 Then, as the Mexicans once again were ready to sign, the more. Again there was mysteri- State Department postponed once ous wait. Then Secretary Nor genthau actually told the press that the agreement would be signed October 12.
 But once again, as the Mexi- cans prepared for the final for mality, the State Department held up the deal.
 STANDARD OIL IN BACKGROUND
 The President had approved the agreement. Secretary Morgen- thau had OK'd his end of it. Jesse Jones had approved the $3O,- 100000 credit for road building, and UnderSecretary of State Welles had worked out all the de- tails. But the Secretary of State needed more time. Undersscretary Welles advised that no one rush his chief; so everyone sat tight for almost another month.
 Finally, the date of Noyem- Der 19 was set for the signature. The Mexican delegates sat in the MayfIOwer Hotel. A bell boy paged ''NIr. Parish and MT. Armstrong" It was William s. Parish and Thomas K. Arm strong, president and vice presi- dent of Standard Oil of New Jersey, being summoned to their last conference with MT. Hull.
 The Secretary of State finally had been won over. Tn the end he issued a nice StateeInnt in favor of the agreement, though also insisting to thee nd that the agreement did not bind the oil companies.
 (Copyright, 194l, by United
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-27

e. Who were the parents of the Duchess of Windsor and what were the names of her first two hus- bands?
 A. Bessie Wallis Warf1e,d was born June 19, 1896, the daughter of Teakle Wallis Wartield, Baltimore attorney, and Alys Montague War field. Her first husband, whom she married in 1916 and divorced in July 1928, was an American naval officer Lieut. Earl Winfield Spencer. Her second husband was Ernest Aldrich Simpson, to whom she was married in August, 1928, and whom she di- vorced in England, in 1886, the de. gree ntSi going into effect on May 3, 1887. On June 3, 1S37,. she married HRH. the Duke of Windsor, abdi- cated king of Great Britain.
 o. How many hours a day does Congressman work?
 A. Sessions of the Senate average three and one-half hours 8 day, and those of the House average four and one-half. But, in addition to the time spent on the floor, most Sena- tors and Representatives spend from three to five hourSs day in com mittee meetings, writing speeches, studying legislation, answering cor respondence, and transacting bus. mess for his constituents with the executive departments, bureaus boards and commissions. The average member probably works a full eight. hour day or more while in Washing ton. The sittings of Congress have averaged about 197 days 8 year dur ing the last fifty years. Intermixed with strictly official business, the average Congressman spends a good deal of time on the political bus mess of getting reelected.
 e. Is there a standard wire guage in this country for use on all kinds of wire?
 A. No: several different wire guageS are in vogue in the United States and cause considerable con- fusion. The National Bureau of Standards recommends for ordinary steel wire the American Steel and Wire Compary'S gauge. For copper wire and wire of all metals and al- Joys other than iron and steel, tile guage in commercial use is the Brown and Sharp wire gauge --also called the American Wire Guage."
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Ed, what are we here for, anyway" The great scholar declared that this question hit him right between the eyes and precipitated one of the most interesting discussions on re- ligion he ever had He tried to make It plain to the boy that the one thing we are here in the world for is to grow. "To grow what?'' inquired the lad. ITO grow souls" replied his mentor. But what for, what's the. use. of growing souls?" And the answer he received was that we are here in the world to grow souls that we may take our place in the enternal spiritual world, when everything human and
 material has disappeared.
 If we look at life in this way, 1t is, not hard for us to take what life gives, be 1t happiness or sorrow. if we can believe that life here S1 earth is. tranSitory. preparing Iis for an enternal abode among the choice spirits of the ages, we can take life as 1t comes and be thank full.
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