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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
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The elderberry wine at first sip was warming, tangy. The ire glowed. A drowsiness came over April and she shut her eyes briefly as she heard Kent telling his aunt more about the days excursion.
 Outside, the sleet still struck the windows but not so violently and the wind had changed its tune to one of melancholy instead of a bat tie cry.
 April stood up. T must start for home" she said suddenly. Mother and Dad will be worried about me"
 "Oh, not yet" Aunt Elizabeth said, and now her eyes were brighter than ever. T understand that you sing? It would be kind of you to let me hear song or two before you leave"
 Kent turned to April. "Yes, Ann, sing for me-"
 But April pushed by him, pushed by the door to the parlor where Aunt Elizabeth was already open ing the keyboard of the piano, and ran to the hall. Nip, keeping guard by her coat, sprang to his feet.
 I'm going home, I tell you," April sobbed. T can't sing tonight. l never could sing. hate singing"
 With that, she opened the door and slipped through.
 (TO Be COntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
. STORIES
 IN STAMPS
Wor Hits Coptives In European Zoos

RATIONING and raids bring wal ~ close to animals locked in cages in London, Paris and Berlin zoos, disturb the comfortable, se- cure existence the2e creatures have enjoyed hitherto. The polar bear pictured on Greenland's stamp above, is in less danger in his Arctic home than his brothers in captivity.
 Rationing has hit the coos hard CT than bombs. With humans go- ing hungry, animals have been put on plain diets consisting largely of soups and average fish or meats. Vegetables unfit for hu- man consumption are allotted to zoos. Fruits and sugars are ab- sent from most zoo menus.
 Air raids constitute the principal threat to the safety of the animals. Screaming bombs and sirens send monkeys into nervous fits, but lions and tigers take air attacks quietly. Elephants may get a little excited.
 Every precaution has been taken to prevent escape of the animals in case of direct bomb hit. Man killers are kept in double cages. All of London's poisonous snakes and spiders have been destroyed.
 If war-rationing becomes worse the animals may eventually land on the dinner table. During the World War, Germans ate elephant and liked it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

Rents face and she spoke quickly. "But I am the type" she trilled and even to herself it was exactly what she knew Ann would have said. There's nothing like the sight of hills, fresh air and sunshine to make you feel f1t."
 And hailstones, too, presume" ."
 Outside, the sleet struck the win- dows and the wind was a bowling mob.
 April sat still, her hands twisting. Then, momentarily, her taut nerves relaxed. Aunt Elizabeth Carter was speaking to Kent. The eyes she turned toward him were neither sharp nor gentle. Instead, there was something of the Spartan writ ten there. It was as if she were ignoring the fact that Kent was temporarily blind, as if she scorned the very thought of affliction.
 She said. Since Jasper isn't at hand to make coffee, you will go to the wine cabinet, Kent, and bring out the bottle of elderberry and 8 tray of glasses"
 Sure enc"r''" Keot agreed and stood up. He put out his hand for a minute aga.Ilt the leather lounge and then walked straight ahead, through the door, back into the dim recesse; of an adjoining room which held the wine cabinet.
 Miss Carter said nothing but the look she turned on April was more expressive than any words. It was a challenge, in fact, to signify that no matter whether the future for Kent held lightness or dark, he was never to be pitied.
 Away back in her mind, April was remembering small bits she had heard about Elizabeth Carter through the years. Aunt Elizabeth was recluse, proud, arrogant per- son who stayed on the hill, shut in by her gingerbread house and the walls of the formal garden.
 Hadn't there been love affair years ago, a tale of a Scoundrel who'd courted her and then ab- seconded with most of her fortune? At any rate, Aunt Elizabeth lived remote from Pattonsville, her only contact with the outside world through Kent, the orphaned nephew she had brought up from childhood.
 Now Kent was back, balancing the tray with the tiny crystal gob- lets in the mock manner of waiter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
Cn AMllJM CRACK FRS

WORLD TOUR
 War has practically shut down the world tour business, but folks at home are still enjoying armchair cruises with their geographies and encyclopedias. Here are some gen. eral questions on geography on which you can set sail.
 1. Where are New Guinea, Por- tuguese Guinea, and British Guiana
 2. Name three countries crossed by the equator.
 3. What are the only two coun- tries lying wholly south of the Tropic of Capricorn?
 4. What are the Shetland Islands and the South Shetland Islands?
 5. What group of islands was once known as the Sandwich Islands and where are a group of islands named Sandwich today?
 Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20
LOOMS TOPS TAFT

Watertown, Feb. 20-The Loomis hockey team defeated Taft, 2 to 1, here ysterday in game that was so close that it took the visitors a ten minute overtime to score the win- ming goal. The play of Goalie Mike Stone, for Taft. kept the score Rros,n i,aiau hinher
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

YESTERDAY: April plAys her pars ID tO the plenic's o1O1e. But che rushes homeward, trying to escape Q storm in the air and the sfar7m of emotions. The hail be- gins as they reach Rents home. Aprfl knows q she meets Rents aunt she win be revealed as an impOster.
 ESCAPE FROM AN AUNT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

Spares: Taft, spur, Wiser, Vought, Shefick, Trace; Loomis, Eaton, Wagner. Creamer.
 Score by periods:
 First: Wagner CD unassisted, Second, none. Third, P. Cassidy GID unassiSted.
 Overtime, Wagner (Y) unasSisted. Penalties, third period, Bubbins (T) tripping.
 Ohicial, John Sherwood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-20

ESCAPE FROM AN AUNT
Evening star., 1941-01-10
Ii. Gen. Van Voorhis
Will Unity Activities
In Caribbean Area
Same Plan May Be Used
In East Coust Defenses
And Newfoundland
By NELSON M. SHEPARD.

As commander of the newly COM
bined Army forces in the Carib-
bean, the War Department said to-
day that 1t. Gen. Daniel Van
Voorhis will be called on to direct
military activities within an area
embracing all of the West Indies
and South American bases leased
from Great Britain.
The initial forces in this unified
command, which also includes the
Panama Canal and Puerto Rican
Departments, was estimated at ap-
proximately $4,000 men. Eventually
it will be greatly increased as newly
acquired island bases are completed
and manned.
The decision to unity the defense
forces in the Caribbean gave rise
to conjecture that the same plan
will be adopted in connection with
important East Coast defenses and
the remaining British leased bases
in Newfoundland and Bermuda. De-
partment officials, however, would
not confirm that such steps are
being taken.
Versed in Washington.
To command the Caribbean out
posts for the defense of the Panama
Canal and the East Coasts of Cen
trail and South America, the Army
selected an officer who is thoroughly
versed in mechanization. Any de-
fense of the Western Hemisphere,
officials said. envisions lightning"
movements of heavily armed air in
fantry as we'll as combat planes. 1t
was expected the air forces at the
Caribbean bases will be greatly ex-
panded in the near future.
Gen. VoorhiS. now 81. is COM
mander of the Panama Canal De-
partment and his former expert
ence at Fort Knox. by, where he
commanded the 7th Cavalry Brig
ade, the Armvs only mechanical
unit at that time, was largely re-
sponsible for his new appointment.
1t was announced that he would
direct the combined con,mard "at
the beginning" which indicated his
services would be utilized in estab-
fishing the bases and setting up
defense policy in the Caribbean
Eventually, he may be succeeded by
a younger officer, since he is due
for retirement in two years.
While Secretary Stimscn did not
announce the strength OF the COM
bined Caribbean forces, estimates
came from other official sources
Gen. George c. Marshall, chief of
staff, in a radio address this week
said the Puerto Rican force now
consists of about $4,000 men, instead
of 1000 as previously. The Panama
Canal Zone is defended by force
that has now expanded probably
to 10000 or more.
The defense of the Caribbean
will be co-ordinated with the move
ments of the newly designated At
lantic Fleet which consists of about
Evening star., 1941-01-10

of the United States Fleet, Gen
Van Voorhis was once a White
House aide. He served from 1908 to
1911 during the administrations of
Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and
William H. Taft.
A native of GAINESVILLE, Ohio, he
is the son of H. c. Van Voorhis, a
former member OF Congress from
Ohio. His war service began against
Spain in '98, continued in the
Philippines and during the Mexican
Punitive Expedition. He went to
France during the World War as a
member of the General Staff Corps.
Gen. Van Voorhis was promoted
to the rank of major general in
1888 and year ago when he was
assigned to command at the
Panama Canal he assumed the
grade of lieutenant general.
Evening star., 1941-01-10

125 warships, Secretary Stimson
said.
Work already is under way by
Army engineers who are construc-
ting the defenSes of the eight bases
leased from Great Britain. Maj r.
G. 'Lovett set up headquarters last
month at Kingston. Jamaica. The
Trinidad District, with Maj. David
A. D. Ogden in charge, also was
established. Preliminary work now
is being done at bases on the islands
of Trinidad st. Lucia, Antigua and
in British Guiana.
With the creation Of similar dis
tricts in Newfoundland ana Be-
mudat the organization for carrying
on the Army work has been COM
pleted. The Newfoundland base is
soon to receive its initial garrison.
President Roosevelt provided the
preliminary funds amounting to
S25, 100000 for work at all eight
bases.
Like Admiral Husband h. Kimmel,
newly assigned commander in chief
Evening star., 1941-01-10

inter- American problems, and VIII
liam Crane johnson, professor Of
political science and dean of the
junior college at the university.
Robert Lincoln O'Brien, former
chairman of the United States Tariff
Commission, will preside the second
evening. Speakers and their sub
jects will include Robert Granville
Caldwell, former Minister to Portu-
gal and Bolivia and chairman of
the cultural relations program of
the National Defense Council, THE
Significance of n-Americanism
Today" and George Elliott Quisen-
berry, vice president and director of
Evening star., 1941-01-10

merce. Gen. Marshall will speak
at Tuesdays session.
More than $500 persons are ex-
pected to hear the discussions, which
center on military, cultural and eco
nomic defense of the Western
Hemisphere.
Mondays conference will be
opened by DR.. Cloyd Heck Marvin,
president of the university. New
trends on the Pan-American front
will be discussed at that time by
John I. B. McCulloch Of the Foreign
Policy Association, Harry Warner
F'rantz, news writer of United Press
and author of many articles on
Evening star., 1941-01-10
Gen. Marshall 10 Speak
In American Affairs Series

A talk by Gen. George c. Marshall,
chief of staff of the United States
Army, on THE Armed Defense of
the New World" will be one of the
high lights of George Washington
University's fourth annual Confer
ence on ter-American Affairs
Monday and Tuesday.
Meetings will be held at 8 pm.
daily in the auditorium of the
United States Chamber of Com
Evening star., 1941-01-10
National Grange Master
Will Speak Thursday

L. j. Tabor, national master of
the Grange, will speak at the annual
dinner and installation of officers
of Potomac Grange No. l next
Thursday at pm. in All Souls
Church, Fifteenth and Harvard
streets NV. Chester H. Gray is
Evening star., 1941-01-10

the master-elect for the year.
Nearly 100 members of Congress,
who are members of the Grange,
have been invited to the dinner
and oranges in nearby Maryland
and Virginia are expected to send
delegates.
Evening star., 1941-01-10

the Business Publishers Interna-
tional Corp, New Commercial
Geography Of Latin America"
Evening star., 1941-01-10
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
B&P Women Arrange
 Several Activities

Following the monthly business meeting of the Waterbury Business and Professional Women last night, a supper was held in the Club Rooms on West Main Street, Miss Laura Russell, hostess, was assisted by: Miss Helen Downey, Miss Mary Reeves and Mrs. Aida Rice. A lec- ture on Delphinium culture was given by Lyall H. Hill, 0 member of the American Delphinium So- ciety.
 Miss Caroline Benham, president presided at the business meeting during which the delegates to the state convention were named,
 They are: Miss Edith Sellow, Miss Ruth Liebeck, Mrs. George Brown and Miss Alice Elliott Alternates will be Miss Mabel Burn, Miss Myra Somers, Miss Cora Crompton and Mrs. Kay Williams,
 Miss Aletha Puffer was named chairman of the international rela- tions committee.
 The members will attend @ picnic In the garden of the Southmyd home, through the invitation of Miss Ruby Weed. On May A the ways and mean committee will conduct flower mart, food sale, and picnic on the club grounds. On June 2l the annual picnic will be held at the home of Miss Anna Platt ir Bucks Hill,
 The members of the club will meet at the club rooms tomorrow after noon to attend the funeral of Miss Clara Langdon Dodge, @ charter member of the organization wht died yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
Mary Mdrrone
 Shower Guest

Miss Mary c. Marrone was the guest of honor at @ currency shower given recently by Mrs. J. Marroner Mrs, D. Ferrucci and Miss Candita Palo.
 Those attending were: Mrs, Nich- olas Rltucci, Mrs. Agnes Bclger, Mrs, Aurora Fiorello, Mrs. L. Travisano, Mrs, L. Genovese, Mrs. J. Altman, Mrs. P. Tracy, Mrs. A. Cannata, Mrs. P. Caporosa, Mrs. E. Palmieri, Mrs. Larry Hart, Mrs. E. Palmieri Mrs. J. Parrilo, Mrs. E, Giordiano Mrs. PalHnina Christiano, Mrs. Lena Calvicchio, Mrs. M. Setalie, Mrs A. Possemato, Mrs. J, Smith, Mrs Louis Possemato.
 Mrs. D. Possemato, Mrs. M. Tar taglia, Mrs, A. Burke, Mrs. M. D. D'Agostino, Mrs. A. Dillane, Mrs, V, Dillane, Mrs. w. Dillane, Mrs. J.. Daddona, Mrs. c. Polletta, Mrs. P, Perugini, Mrs, G. Guodiosse, Mrs, s. Bottaglia, Mrs. J. Santopietro, Mrs. R, Gauvia.
 Misses c. LaRosa, Caroline Faarie- leo, Ann Stulginski, Arlene O'Don- nell, Teresca Pizzuot, Rae Palo, Candita Palo, Ruth Altman, Esther Sullivan, Marie Charron, June Ca- drain, Agnes Carolan, Beatrice Sprotta, Margee Russo, Louise Pal mieri, Helen Griffen, Mary Horan, Dorothy McWeeney, Gene Robillard, Marie Ortone, Winnie Ortone, Irene Dillane and Teresa Tartaglia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
GUILD SPEAKERS
 OPEN CAMP AICN
Group of Catholic Laymen Start Series of Public
 Addresses in Derby

Before & large and attentive audi ence in Derby last evening the Catholic Evidence Guild of Water bury launched its 1941 campaign Known as the "Campalgners for Christ" this little group of Catholic laymen conducts open forums all throughout the state during the summer months.
 The Derby visits will be followed by similar ones to Meriden, Tor rington, Bristol, Naugatuck and other places.
 Speaking at last nights gathering were Joseph Sullivan, who opened the exercises and explained the purpose Of the Guild. He was followed by Attorney John Greco and George Ayotte. Both spoke briefly on current topics and gave the Catholic laymen'S viewpoint of the same.
 Following this a Question Box period was conducted by Attorney Greco during which time he an- swered all questions addressed to him from the audience,
 The meeting was held on the Derby green right in the center of the town. A collapsible pulpit is used by the speakers at all such meetings.
 In visits to many towns Catholic groups like the Knights of Colum- bus, Daughters of Isabella, Holy Name societies aid in sponsoring the appearance of the Guild speak CTS and in announcing their com ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
Sisters Honored Helen Deconinck

Miss Helen Deconinck of Pine street was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower given at her home by her sisters, Mrs. Reddeh, and Miss Rita Deconinck, and her sister-in-law, Mrs. A. Deconinck.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Eu- gene Burns, Mrs. Peter Reardon, Mrs. Thomas Delaney, Mrs. Nil ehael Whelan, Mrs. Edward Raf- ferty, Mrs. John Durante, Mrs. Will liam McGrath, Mrs. Joseph Conlon, Mrs. Semuel Nejame, Mrs. Frank Deconinck, Mrs. Clarence Nichols, Mrs. James Redden, Mrs. Thomas Jackson, Mrs. James Sullivan, Mrs. George Deconinck, Mrs. Raymond Derouin, Mrs. Fritz Kern, Mrs. William Kern, Mrs. Michael Barrett, Mrs. Edward Brennan, Mrs. John Ricupero, Mrs. Joseph Candy, Mrs, James Coffey, Mrs. Thomas Flan- agan.
 The Misses Kathleen Maher Helen Coon, Marjorie Malley, Doris Matthews, Marie Deconinck, Bar hara Matthews, Muriel McDuff, Eliz- aheth O'Leary, Enes Durante, Leila Durayte, Mary Fitzpatrick, Eleanor Gagnon and Mary KaliazewSke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
Personal
Local Resident
 Wed L1 D0nbury

f Miss Marie Josephine Solomon of Willow street, daughter of MT, and Mrs. George Bartels of Sioux Falls s. D., was married yesterday after noon to Edward John Hajjar of South Main street, son of MT. and Mrs. John HaJjar of Lawrence, Mass.
 Rt Rev. Archimandrite salmone performed the ceremony ct st. Ann's church in Danbury, with Miss Margaret solomon of New York, the brides sister, and Edward Ansara of Waterbury, in attend Rnce.
 The bride wore Q princess gown of white marquisette with Q sweetheart neckline, bishop sleeves, and . flow cred front bodice. A wide girdle was formed with lace straps, A tiara of maruuisette rosettes fastened her fingertip veil. She carried Q bou- uuet of white roses with baby's breath.
 A princess gown of pink narqui- Sette with o lace bolero was worn by the maid Of honor Her pink tulle veil was shoulder-length, and she carried roses. : The couple left for @ trip to Washington, D. O., the bride wear ing a poudre Blue gown, and matching accessories, with Q beige poat.
 Mrs. Hajjar is a graduate of the Washington High school, Sioux Falls, s, D. Mir. Hajjar is an alum nus of the High school at Lawrence, MhSa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06

Mrs. Edward Conlan presided at the May Supper Meeting of the Notre Dame Alumnae Association held last evening at the Academy on Church street. Further lfSns were made for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Alumnae Asso- ciation to be held June ' and 8. Mrs. John P. Barry and Mrs. Be- linda Tracy were named to take charge of a food sale to Dc held In the near future.
 Tho following members were pres- ent: Mrs. Edward Conlan, Mrs. William Schoheld, Mrs. Timothy Lynch, Mrs. Belinda Tracy, Mrs, Martin Dunn, Mrs. John P Barry, Mrs. Martin Bergin, Mrs. Raymond Lyman, Mrs. Hubert Smith, Mrs, Harold Curran, Mrs Michael dalul- 10, Mrs. Thomas P. Kelly, Mrs. M, Francis Mcdonald, Mrs. Edmojn Guilbert, Mrs. Harry Carroll, Mrs, Henry Ludorf, West Hartford, Misses Mary P. Casey, Catherine Lahey, Gertrude Kilmartin, Mary E Kelley, Mary M. A. Bennett, Madeline Mcdill, Marion 0. Keane, Ruth Kennaugh, Eulalia Madden, Catherine Grady, Sadie Phelan,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
Group To Attend
 O.R.T. Luncheon

Waterbury Chapter, Women's American ORT, headed by Mrs. A. Henry Weisman, president, 147 Co., lumbia Blvd. is preparing to send Q delegation to the annual national donor luncheon at the Astor Hotel, New York, on Wednesday, May IA.
 Sir Norman Angell, English eco- nomist and Nobel Prize winner, will be the chief speaker. His topic will be World Jewry and the Present Struggle
 Other speakers will include Lady Marley, former Judge Dorothy Ken- yon of New York, Dr. Waldo E. Stephens, professor of international law at Columbia University; George Frankenthaler, chairman of the Greater New York oRT campaign: Mrs. Leon Harris, luncheon chair man, and Mrs. Edward B. Dresser Women's ORT president.
 The luncheon viii also mark the sixtieth anniversary of ORT-Or- ganization for Rehabilitation and Training-which today conducts trade and farm schools and indus trial workshops for the refugees and other Jews in Argentina and eight European countries-Germany France. German-P Poland, Switzer- land, Hungary, Bulgaria, Rumania and Great Britain.
 "oRT's ideal" according to Mrs Greater, national president, lis the restoration of the Jewish people of Europe to the normal role they once played in the economic life of their countries by a program of training in industry and agriculture-fields from which they have been barred directly and indirectly, by ghetto and occupational restrictions"
 Delegations from 40 Women's chapters will attend the luncheon.
 The sponsors include Mrs. Frank lin D. Roosevelt, Governor and Mrs Herbert II. Lehman of New York Eddie Cantor and others.
 Most of the funds for ORT's work are raised in overseas-w welfare drives in cities throughout the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
Contract Bridge
CORNELL GLIB

The Monday afternoon tourna- ment under the direction of Mrs. J, O. Moriarty closed with the follow ing winners: Mrs. Louis Schmidt Mrs. James Bulger, 3l2; Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. Louis Darlington, BIO 1-2; Mrs. Louis Lougee, Mrs. Ed ward Clark, 308 i-2; Mrs, Asa York. Mrs. Joseph Reilly, 303.
 Scorers In yesterday afternoons play were: north-south, Mrs. Lou gee, Mrs. Clark, 5l Ia; Mrs. Dun- can, Mrs. Darlington, 4s: east-west, Mrs. Shea, Mrs. Connell, 53 Ia; Mrs. Al Schaff, Mrs, Mark Tierney, 5s.
 The winners in the Monday eve- ming tournament which also closed were: Miss Betty Mccarthy, Miss Kathleen Sullivan, 800 l.2; Miss Louise Sullivan, Mrs. Thomas Fen ton, 567; Miss Mildred Holland, Miss Janice Malia, 560 l-2; Mrs. A. Heeh- ner, Mrs. Ida Birdsal, 556.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

In my opinion this Is one of the incest hands in the Olympic. Every player should study the play care fully, as the principle involved Is not as far-fetched as it might seem at first glance.
 The declarer can see that he has 8 trump loser, 8 spade loser, and since West has bid diamonds, he probably has two diamond losers His only chance is to try to estab- fish dummy's spades, and still pre- vent East from getting in the lead.
 The correct line of play is to allow West to hold the opening lead of the queen of clubs. If West leads another club, South should win and play trump. Vests best defense is to win with the ace and exit with the deuce ot trumpS. Dummy wins and leads a spade, East should split his honors with the play of the queen, and South wins with the ace.
 At this point declarer leads a trump. wins in dummy and cashes the ace of clubs, discarding the jack of spades from his own hand. Dum- my then returns 8 spade and when East plays the king, declarer ruffs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-06
Wonnen's Society
 Annual Banquet

The Rosary and Altar Society of the Sacred Heart Church will hold Its third annual banquet on May 28 at the Hotel Elton. Guest speakers for the occasion will in- clude, Mayor Vincent A. Scully, Rev. George Callahan, and Miss Margaret Bowling, stylist. Rev, Albert Callahan, of the Sacred Heart Church, will officiate as toastmaster.
 Mrs. William Hickey and Mrs, Daniel Green are in charge of the tickets. and will be assisted by members of the organization.
 Mrs. Julia l.. Mcdonald. president, Is arranging the affair with the fol- lowing committee: Mrs. George ODonnell, Mrs. William Coleman, Mrs. Nora Robinson, and members,