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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
CIVIC THEATER
 PLANS TRYOUTS
SatiricaI Comedy, "Beggar On Horseback" To Be
 Next Presentation

Tryouts for the Civic Theaters second show of the current season "Beggar On Horseback" by George s. Kaufman and Marc Connolly will be held tonight at the Prospect s'teet workshop at 8 p. m. Con. trary to the usual custom there will be only one night for tryouts. The cast will be 6 large one with an unusual number of parts for men.
 "Beggar On Horseback" is an out standing dramatic novelty os the American stage and is writetn by the authors of such hits as "Dulcy", ITO the Ladies" and Merton of the Moyies", This satirical comedy be- came an instant New York suc- cess and ran for an entire season on Broadway. Famous actors who played in the original Winthrop Ames production include such well known names as Osgood Perkins Roland Young, Spring Byington, and 0reta Nissen. The story of the play, told in a succession of rapidly shifting scenes is concerned with the dreams of a young composer who ilaagines he is marrying an unattractive girl fot her money. His fantastic adventures as a slave to money and an inpos- sible family, are told with the fa- nous Kaufman comedy touch.
 Byrnes Mantle and Alexander Woolcott consider this play one oi the outstanding contributions to the American stage,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Mildred JarUis
 Presented Gifts

Miss Margaret Fitzgerald of Bridgeport and Mrs. John Aubrey of Columbia Boulevard entertained at the latter's home on Sunday afternoon with a tea and miscel- laneous shower in compliment to Miss Mildred Jarvis.
 Among the guests were Mrs. Jane Bergin, Arlene Chatfield, Mary Dil- lon, Frances DzinSky, Christine Finn, Nancy Grimm, Betty Harring- ton, Mary Malone, Betty Moore of Lawrence, Mass. Kathleen O'Cor1- nor, Mary Louise Parsons Mary Powers of New Haven, Ruth quinn, Kay Rochor, Catherine Scannell Of Jamaica, L. T., Julie Truelove, Ruth Whelan, Mrs. John Hainn1ell, and Mrs. Albert VanWagner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
BARBERS HONOR
 JOSEPH DEPAOLA
Prominent Officials Attend Testimonial For State
 COnl.-Gifts Presented

The testimonial dinner held in honor of Joseph N. DePaola of Meri. den, state barber commissioner, last night at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, was attended by more than 400 persons. The affair was sponsored by the State Barfbers' Protective associa- ton. Mir. Depaola, who was named commissioner last August, was given @ travelling bag and defense bond.
 Carl Galasso acted ss toastmas. ter. Some of the speakers were: Lieut.. Gov. Odell Shepard, Secretary of State Mrs. Chase Going Wood- house, state Treasurer pr. Frank M. Anastasio, State Controller John M. Dove, Atty. Gen. Francis A. Pallotti, State Motor Vehicle Comsr. John T. Mccarthy, James Clerkin, president of the Connecticut State Federation of Labor, John J. Egan, secretary. treasurer, and Thomas J. Shea, as- sistant secretary.treasurer of the labor federation.
 The presentation to the honored guest was made by Joseph J. Sumrna, president of the State Journeymen Barbers' association.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Weddings
Personal

Miss Catherine ?. Rochon of Bald win street attended the board of governors meeting which was held on Sunday at Albertus Magnus Col lege.
 Mir. and Mrs. Rodney Chase of Watertown are spending a few days in New York where they are regis tered at the Hotel Ambassador.
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan of Harrington avenue recently enter tained MT. and Mrs. Walter Dunn of Allendale, N. J.
 Joseph Quilter of Washington, D. O., has been visiting his parents, Mir. and Mrs. James Quilter of Sylvan avenue.
 Miss Estelle Whalen of Spring. field has been visiting with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. John Whalen of South street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Couple United
 M W0tertoWn

Tn a floral setting of gold and ivory chrysanthemuns arranged with autumn foliage and huckle- berry sprays, which decorated Christ Chapel in Watertown last night Miss Latilla Mcknight, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Robert Mcknight of Watertown became the bride of Lieut.. Stephen K. Plume, Jr., U. g. A., son of Colonel and Mrs. s. Kel- logg Plume.
 Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Cline united the couple at 8 o'clock. While the guests assembled Ralph E. Stumpf of Thomaston played an organ re- cital
 The bridal party included Mrs. Elizabeth Mcknight as her sisters matron of honor, Miss Jeannelle Jones of Los Angeles, Cal, as maid of honor, Mrs. John Frisbie Morse and Miss Jane Thompson of Water town as bridesmaids. Stephen Hart Butler served as best man, and the ushers included John F. Morse, a master of Taft school, Harold Howe, 4NCW ASbuAAOAlJ G' Gr hklO NHVVkBS Thompson of North Hoosick, N. Y., all classmates of the groom at Taft.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore the wedding gown of the groom's paternal grand mother, Mrs. Sarah Kellogg Plume. It was an 1879 model of ivory satin with gold brocade. The three quarter length sleeve of the basque jacket were edged with a deep frill of duchess lace. A ruffle of the lace trimmed the hem and train of the bouffant skirt which had an overskirt caught up at the back and sides. Her veil was of bridal il- fusion. She carried ivory and gold chrysanthemums.
 The velveteen period gown of the matron of honor was in wild olive tone, fashioned with short puffed sleeves, a V neckline and bouffant skirt. The maid of honor wore lime green chiffon in flowing lines. Mrs. Morse was dressed in @ period model of Hunter green taffeta and Miss Thompson in emerald green and white silk jersey. Each wore a cluster of gold and bronze chry. santhemums and carried bouquet of the same flowers.
 A reception followed at the home of the groom's parents, Mrs. Mcknight receiving in gown of aquamarine crepe with a hat to match, and an orchid corsage. Mrs. Plume wore grey chif;en with purple hat and a corsage of or- chids.
 The couple left for a wedding trip, following which they will re- side at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
 The bride Is 8 graduate of St. John the Baptist school, Mendham, N. r., attended Mount Holyoke col lege, and is an alumna of the Uni versity of Arizona. The groom is an alumnus of Taft School and the U. s. Military Academy. He re- gently completed a course at the Infantry School in Fort Benning, Ga.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Local Teachers
 View Exhibit

Teachers from the Waterbury schools, as well as from other cities throughout the state, attended 8 recent demonstration of workshop techniQues at the Henry Barnard Training school in New Haven, un- der the auspices of the New Haven State Teachers college. The exhibi- ton embraced work from kinder garten through the sixth grade, and was the second of It's kind to De given.
 The local delegation consisted of the following members of the As. sociation for Childhood Education: Katherine Barry of Maloney school, Anna Coughlin of Russell school, Mary McGowan and Vera Crane of Sprague school, Helen Noonan of Barnard school, Catherine Phel- an of Merriman school, Lucy Shan- ahan of Tinker school, Maud Din- mick of Bishop school, Mary Ken. aedy of washington school, sora Goldie Gordon of South school. Crompton of Driggs school and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Mary B. Sweeney
 ObSerUes Birthday

In honor of her eleventh birthday Mary Beatrice Sweeney, daughter of MT. and Mrs Martin Sweeney of Baldwin street, was feted with a party at her home. The refreshment table was attractively decorated in a red, white and blue color scheme in observance of Navy Day.
 Among the guests were Julia Grif- fin, Catherine Griffin, Jerry Griffin, Martin Sweeney, Jr., Kay Hurley, Eileen K1llgan, Shirley Walsh, Pat rick Vance, Patrick Morris, John Morris, Mrs. Maurice Griffin, Mrs Michael Crean and MT. and Mrs. Martin Sweeney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Donation Day
 At St. Mary's

On Thursday, October 30, St. Marys hospital will observe it's an- nual Donation Day.
 Mother Sacred Heart, superin- tendent of the hospital, and Mrs. Joseph H. McGinniss, president of the Hospital Aid association, will be assisted in receiving the gifts, by the officers and directors of the association. The officers include: Mrs. M. J. Daly, first vice -presi- dent; Mrs. Thomas Kelly, second vice president; Mrs. Bernard H. Fitzpatrick, third vice president; Miss Catherine Maloney, recording secretary; Mrs. Henry Hayden. fin- ancial secretary; Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Sodality To PreUent
 Play This EOenins

The Senior sodility of the Chil- dre Il of Mary of Sts. Peter and Paul parish will hold party to- night at 8 o'clock in the school hall.
 The program of entertainment will include a play entitled School Days" followed by refreshments.
 Miss Marion Blewitt and Mrs jeannette Blake are arranging the affair, and with the other members of the association extend Q cordial invitation to all young ladies of the parish to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Mount St. Joseph
 Alun1nae To Meet

The Waterbury Chapter of Mount St. Joseph Academy Alumnae will hold a business meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 o'clock at the Copper Room of the Hotel Elton.
 Officers for the coming year will be elected, and reports read on ac- tivities of the past term. All grad uates of the Academy who are liv- ing in this vicinity are invited to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Selectee Honored
 At FareWeLL Dinner

A dinner was held Sunday at the home of MT. and Mrs. Walter Lusas of McNanara street, in honor of Private Vito Sereafinas, who has been assigned to duty at Fort Dev- ems, Mass. Guests attending were:
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Serafinas, Mir. and Mrs. Stanley Seraflnas, all of Boston, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Condrat. of Springfield, Mass; MT. and Mrs. William Kazlow, of Vest field, Mass; MT. and Mrs. Joseph Pullman, Anthony Pullman, Miss Min nie zdanis, Mir. and Mrs. Walter Lusas and the Misses Adele and Joan Lusas, all of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Council Party, SholO
 Tomorrow EUenins
-Borma,1 Studio.

Mrs. George doggin is general chairman of the Card Party and Fashion Show to be sponsored to- morrow night by the Waterbury Council of Catholic women. The af- fair will be held at 8 o'clock in the Waterbury Catholic High School.
 The fashion show is being ar. ranged by Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, assisted by the Misses Edna Ma loney and May F1nnan. Miss Lucy Bowes is directing the card party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Concordi0 Sponsors
 "OLd Timers Night''

On Saturday night the Con- eordia Singing society will observe tOld Timers night" Guests of honor win be the older members of the organization, especially those who celebrate wedding anniver- saries this autumn.
 The committee in charge of ar- Fangements for the evening in- cludes: Joseph Hench, William Bor- rhardt, John Kirschbaurn, Sig tnund Klobedanz, Burton Beecher, Ernest Mueller, Alfred Bother, C.. NJ. Parsons and Charles Dorscher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Scorers in the Monday afternoon tournament under the direction of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty included: north south, Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. Ralph Crane, 98 1-2; Mrs. George Bolan, Mrs. Harry Stamford, 97; east-west, Mrs. John Kane, Mrs. Frank Driscoll, 0S; Mrs. Eugene De- herty, Mrs. William Petitjean, 93 Ia.
 The official standing is: Mrs. Ca- bles, Mrs. Reynolds, 3So 1-2; Mrs. Duncan, Mrs. Crane, 385; Mrs. Pet itjean, Mrs. Doherty, 38l; Mrs. York Mrs. Reilly, 377 1-2.
 Scorers In the new Monday even- ing series under Mrs. Moriarty's di- rection were: Misses Laurie Sullivan and Kathleen Sullivan, 30 l-2; MT. and Mrs. John Finley tied with Mrs. Daniel McNuity, Mrs. Raymond Heebner, 76 Ia Mrs. William Mur- phy, Miss Mildred Holland, 82 1-2; walter Smity, E. Andrew, 76.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Bunker Hill Club
 Hears Book RevieuU

At its meeting last week the Bunker Hill Literary Club heard review of A. J. Cronan's Keys of the Kingdom, by the Rev. Alan M. F'airbank.
 Mrs. Merton B. Allan, president of the club, introduced the guest speaker, and conducted the business meeting which was held in the par- lors of the Bunker Hill church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
TAINTED" WITH APPROVAL

Fort Wayne, Ind. (UP)-1nto the small hours of the morning thd young men of Fort Wayne painted the town = and the police nodded approvingly. The young men werI members of the Junior Chamber o- Commerce, and they were painting sidewalk warning signs for pedes. trians on downtown intersections.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

clubs, since her top card weakness might spell disaster.
 South was able to win only fouis clubs, one spade and the ace or diamonds, going down 100. But this score won the board easily for Mrs Billiards team. All other North South pairs took worse beatings on the hand, going down from 300 to l400 points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
SKILLED GARDENER BLIND

St. John, N. B. (UP)--One of the most beautiful small gardens in this city is grown by a blind man, who for years has been unable to sec the creations in color cultivated by his skilled hands. He is Fred Car ter former head gardener of Kew Gardens. London, who is known as the Happy Wanderer."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Pre-Nuptial Party
 For Rachel Seaver

Mrs. David Smyth entertained at her home on East Mountain road last night with a personal shower in compliment to Miss Rachel Sea- yer of Wood street.
 Among the guests were the Misses Rose Foley, Dorothy Lucas, Ger trude Foley, Betty Maltby, Marion zlbell, Margaret Rogers, Betty Bly, ron and Ethel Johnson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
STUDIO MAKES TREES

Because birch trees are so rare in California, Paramount Studio made cluster of four for use in "skylark" by tacking the bark from three canoes around slender poles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Club News

RUMMAGE SALE The First Baptist Church will .Jponsor Q rummake sale all day thursday at the church. The doors will be opened at the Grove street entrance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28
Safeguarding Our American Liberty

handsome wall chart in map form is now availa- ble to you from this newspapers Washington Service Bureau, showing essential features of hemisphere defense in relation to the world.
 This Defense Map size 22" 32" in colors shows the chief United States Naval Air and Coast Defense Bases It indicates also the effective range of both and air patrol, and gives the distances between vital points in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Various current types of planes and naval units illustrated
 If you want this Defense Map, send the coupon below, carefully filled in, and enclose with it fifteen cents in coin unused U. S. postage stamps, to return postage, handling and other costs:
 F---- -CLR COUPON HERE- F. M. Kerby. Director. The Waterbury Democrats Service Bureau Dept DM-S lOls Thirteenth Street. Washington. D. C. f, fifteen censs my copy of the wall chart Defense Map to- NAME I reed The waterbury Democrat (A-D @ - - = - = = = - - = = = - = = = -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-28

People of the British Colonies provided 90 pc cent of the mobile canteens now operating in heavily bombed aeas of Britain.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19
AIRPORTS LOCATED AT
CAPE CHAS. AND SUFFOLK

New airports will be located at
Cape Charles and Suffolk, Va, under
a Civil Aeronautics Authority pro-
gram, Representative Bland, Demo
crat, Virginia, was advised last week
end.
Bland said he was told the program
to be undertaken under the third sup
Elemental defense appropriation call
ed for Class airport at Cape
Charles to cost approximately $685.
900 and one at Suffolk to cost ap-
proximately $6O5,O00.
The CAA program provided speci-
fically $1,234,356 for the two Virgin
la projects.
Although it trimmed CAA esti-
mates of $57,865,3O0 for development
of 1O4 new fields to $5O,OOO,OOO, the
House appropriations committee re-
ported it considered the amount ap-
proved was sufficient to carry the
program along until an additional ap-
preparation became necessary.
Eight projects for which $2,934,284
was allocated have previously been
undertaken in Virginia under the pro-
gram.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19

are urged to contact the Mayor or
the City Council at once. Women are
needed to help win this war.
Mrs. Landlord announces the ap-
pointment of two other county chair
men in addition to those named in last
weeks issue of the paper. These are
Mrs. w. Sidney Stevens of Pocomoke
City, chairman Knitting and Mend
ing; and Mrs. William Dennis of
Snow Hill chairman of Social Service.
These appointments complete the or
ganization of the Women's Council of
Defense in Worcester County.
The different departments are
functioning smoothly and a great
deal has already been accomplished
by those from Worcester County
working with Mrs. Landlord under
the direction of Mrs. John L. White
hurst, director of the Women's Coun-
Gil of Defense.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19

PREPAREDNESS
IS IN PROGRESS
Two Hundred Serious Minded
Representatives Confer With
Governor O'COnOr On Defense
ALL CONCEDE WAR is
TO PROTECT THE HOMES

Civilian Defense preparedness on
an "all-out" basis were in progress
today in the % counties of the State,
following Council of War" called
by Governor Herbert R. O'Conor for
the county Local Directors, Chief Air
Raid Wardens, State and District De-
Tense Council members and many
county and municipal authorities, in
Annapolis, on Monday last.
Two hundred serious-minded repre-
sentatives of the counties conferred
throughout the day with Governor
O'Conor, State Defense Council and
Federal officials, and were given a re-
alistic taste of actual bombing when
the incendiary possibilities of magne-
SUM and thermite fire bombs were
tested in the courtyard of Carvel
Hall, where the meeting was held.
Two Army officers from Edgewood
Arsenal, Major w. E. Caldwell and
Captain James w. Boynton, conduc-
ted the demonstration, cited the most
effective methods of combating such
bombs, and later spoke on incendiary
bombs, demolition bombs and poison
gases.
much has been accomplished al
ready in the all-important work of
preparing for the defense and pro-
lection of our civilian population in
case of attack" said the Governor
"Since the Maryland Council of De-
Tense was appointed by me in Aug
| ust of 1910, following conferences
with Federal officials in Washing
ton, the vastly complicated scheme of
| protective measures has been devel-
oping continuously and increasingly
under the direction and supervision
of the State Defense Council, and of
the District Councils that later sup
/ plemented the original body.
"This is war to protect the Amer
lean home-we at home shall be
| fighting it. This is a war to turn
back invasion-we at home shall be
| facing that invader, be hearing his
thunder, be receiving his fiercest
blows. And as the soldier looks to
his officer for example and instruc-
ton, so does the civilian look to each
of US in our separate capacities for
leadership-that is to- say, for cool
courage and calm decisions no matter
what the situation"
Those present from Worcester
County were: S. Earl Tromley, John
.Timmons, VIM. Purnell, and Miss
Lena Riggin. From Somerset, Ralph
w. Powell, Edwin C. Long, Mr..
Matthews, and Mr.. Talmoner. From
Wicomico, Alex T. Given, Mr.. Spence
and John L. Morris.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19
Godfrey Child, Atty.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Or
phans' Court for Worcester County,
Maryland, letters of administration,
on the personal estate of BARNEY
F. STURGIS, late of Worcester Coun-
ty, deceased.
All persons having claims agains.
the deceased, are hereby warned to
exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber on or before
the 9Th day of June, 1912. They may
otherwise by law be excluded from
all benefits of the said estate. All
persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment.
Given under my hand this 18th day
of November, 1871.
CORA M. STURGIS,
Administrative.
Test: FRANK E. HUDSON, Register
of Wills.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19

The following letter received from Harry S. ddendor
president of the Maryland Public Expenditure Council and
give space with recommendation to readers the
give it careful perusal:
"Japan's vicious and mprovoked attack the Unit
ed States and Germanys and tals declaration of
have shocked citizens to full realization of how precious
is and to the fact that in
country responsible for the defense of Democracy
We sit back and expect armed forces to do
the job Of defending alone Each of us must rouse
himself to it that the entire force and of
the nation back of fighting This the
greatest strain for men, money and materials He
who wastes these helps the aggressor Taxpayers stand
ready make any sacrifice for defense and their sacr
fees will be many and in increasing degree the
goes But giving earnings in the form of taxes is
not the full of our duty We must insist that
dollar of tax moneys is wasted essentials
of local government We must to it that local Off
Gals given clearly to understand that we will not
stand for expensive frs in this emergency and that
will back up officials in eliminating them
"The easy going attitudes of peace were blasted a.
way with the first japanese bomb We atwar! Our
liberty is attacked Men dying to defend it. We must
make sure that they suffer shortage of arms
and munitions
"The only way this can be done is by dedcating
every dollar available to defense and saving every pen
from waste. This will not happen automatically 1t
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19

will require the determined effort of taxpayers We must
go local officials and insist that only the necessary
functions of government be provided This will require
courage the part of officials but common will
prevail if citizens do their patriotic duty
every tax dollar spent non-essentals is dol
lar wasted and every dollar wasted helps the enemy.
'You have helped in various activities during the
past year. Won't you redoube your efforts and those of
associations to which you belong by arousing them
realization of the vital need for conserving every dol
lar for defense and by telling your officials they must
start drastic economy right now.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19
Saturday, Dec. II, 1871
at or about the hour of 200 D. m.

at or about the hour of 200 p. m.
all the following described tract of
land containing 156 acres, more or
less, described in said mortgage as
follows: All that tract or parcel of
land, or part of a tract or parcel of
land, lying and being situate, in the
First Election District in Worcester
County, Maryland, on or near the Po-
comoke River, called Cypress Neck"
Hickory Point" or "Conveniency,"
or by whatsoever name or names the
same may be known or called, it be-
ing part of the lands which were
conveyed to Francis M. Wilson and
Philip c. Dennis by deed from George
5. Payne, Assignee, dated May 20,
1916, and recorded among the land
records of Worcester County, Mary
land, in Liber o. ID. C. No. %, folios
372 and 373, and being all the same
tract or parcel of land conveyed to
the said Lennie T. Parks from Philip
c. Dennis and wife, and John Francis
Wilson, Executor of Francis NJ. Will
son, by deed dated January 81, 1926,
and of record among the aforesaid
land records in Liber S. M. CT No. 54,
folios 1872, ct seq.
This tract is we'll set in young
growing pine timber.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash as pre-
scribed by said mortgage. Title pa
pers at purchasers expense.
GEORGE H. MYERS,
~, - . Assignee.
2.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1941-12-19

The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of the Citizens National
Bank, in Pocomoke City, will be held
en- Tuesday, January 18th, 1912, be-
tween the hours of 10 o'clock A. M.
and o'clock P. M. for the election
of a Board of Directors for the en-
suing year, and for the transaction of
any other business which may be
considered.
J. C. STEVENSON,
Cashier.
Dec. 12-5t.