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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

With the resignation of Representative Joseph w. Martin of Massachusetts as Chairman of the Republican National Committee due to become effective March 24 interest in his successor is increasing. It is centering, too, in Connecticut for two Fairfield County men may hold the destinies of the national COP party in their hands. They are ex-Governor Ray mond E. Baldwin and National Commit teeman Samuel F. Pryor. The former nav take over Martins job. If he does, Sam Pryor will remain very much in the limelight as maker of political careers, for he is very much the godfather to Bald wins national career, just as he was a strong Willkie booster
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01
DICTATORSHIP CHARGES ARE UNFOUNDED CLAIMS
 WRITER
January 31. 1941.

January 31, 1941. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 "In union there is strength" There is great danger that many of those now opposing the foreign pol- icies of the present administration are playing into the hands of Hit Ter. The President of the United States has a big load to carry to- day. No one is. slowing up Hitler. He speaks and nation, and even score of nations, obey. The bitter criticisms and opposition of many Americans, in Congress and out, are hampering the President in his ef- fort to aid the Democracies and de- fend America.
 Democracy means freedom of speech. No sane American would even suggest debating this. But freedom does rot mean license for senseless and unreasonable criti- cisnls, such as those being made by congressman, senators, and others who hate the president. Such un- bridled opposition is unpatriotic and un-American! Democracy calls for only intelligent, honest, constructive criticism.
 Those who continue to make charges of dictatorship against the President of the United States, are enemies of the safety of the United States. They encourage Hitler and the other dictators of the world. They weaken the cause of democ- racy by making 1t appear that we are not @ united nation. They lower the prestige and reputation for honesty of the President of the United States by making the ridic- ulous charge that he desires to make himself a dictator.
 Many Americans today are de. flying criticism and opposition. A democracy is only as strong and efii. cient as its leadership. Congress could not govern our nation without the executive leadership of the Pres- ideit: The constitution provides that the President function as the leader of our nation. Those who beiittle or create distrust or interfere with the work of the President in this time of world crisis. are enemies of our democracy.
 The only kind of criticism there ls room for in the United States today, is that which strengthens the hand of our President and makes him . more efficient leader. This is the time to throw away old grudges, and for ali the people Co unite behind the leadership Of our President. Many feel that c ccali.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

Hartford newspapers are apparently agreed on the fact that the choice of the new citys Police Chief was a cut-arld- dried affair with the Police Board more or less following instructions. The Capital City now has it's third Police Chief In less than two years. Chief Garret Farrell died and his successor recently was retired, having reached the age limit. Complete overhauling of the department routine was recently advocated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

need all the help we can get to take care of those paralyzed kids. Despite the cooperation of the public, Warm Springs ran $17,OOO in the red last year be- cause more than three-fourths of our cases are charity. We do our best to treat as many chil- dren of poor families as possible. So hundreds of children will be everlastingly grateful to yOu." DIPLOMATS AND DUCKS
 It. Colonel Jose Bina Machado, Brazilian Military Attache in Washington, went over to Elkton, Maryland, for duck shooting. A trained marksman, he soon had bagged eight fine ducks.
 But the genial Colonel, un- aware of Maryland's laws, did not know that he was supposed to have a hunting license. Ap- preached by an officer of the law, who asked to see a license, Machado obligingly produced a card from his wallet.
 Here is my Identification card" he said, signed by Cor dell Hull"
 But" exclaimed the officer, "COrdell Hull has nothing to do with duck shO0ting!"
 NOTE = Colonel Machado im- mediately purchased a hunting license and the incident was for- gotten. But the Minister of Per- sia arrested in Elkton for speed- ing several years ago, protested so vigirously that the State De- partment demanded the dismissal of the policeman, and the Shah of Persia withdrew his minister
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

first and the last. We have to re-
 member that life originated in Him., and that He did not come to
 earth to teach. suffer, and die in or- der to redeem something which will
 be sriuffed out when the lungs cease to breathe and the heart to beat. Jesus Christ Is eternal, and the life that He came to redeem is eternal. It is very hard for tiS when our loved ones leave lis, to realize that they have gone Co A heautifui dess tiny to which we would commit them gladly if our hearts were not co lacking in faith and spiritual dlseernment. The sorrows of life are never eAsy to take. The world may tell tis tO keep up osir chins and not ioge faith in oiirselves, but | it is very hard under such cifcum.
 stances not Co lose faith in every. thing.
 ft b in such an hour that ws have to have faith in Something above ourselves. We have to be. iieVe that there ls 6 personal, loving poWeg above ils which undergtaiida and tlsoe even the greatest fiisf0Fs tunes of fife Co CUT eternal benefit.
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Selected Poem
BLIZZARD

(Kathleen Sutton in the New York SunO This is a time to cherish intimate things To turn the pages of book with care Lest wisdom fall in dust; to mark the wings Of winter against the pane and draw a chair Close to the sturdy hearth. Though treacherously Winds chart the drifting sows and shriek their re shall make cinnamon toast and pour the tea While you. my dear, bring fresh logs to nre. Enough the world outside must meet the blast: Hearts are the constant haven of love and peace. And when the storm has spent Itself ct last, When brooks run free and grass finds warm release. We shall look back and say. as like as not, Tt wasn't bad; we kept the kettle hoti"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01
vhat's Your I. o.?
an you answer seven of these st questions? Turn Co back ge for the answers.

Which famous German Ace was shtdown during World War l by Cain Roy Brown?
 2ts helium or hydrogen tht Hgfkt known substance?
 Blame the title and author o. the sok in which "Scrooge" and the pst of Marley" are the prin. cipaharacters?
 4. here is "T'he Valley of Ten Thotind Smokes?
 5. Mich country has the great est nAber of automobiles?
 G. Ds placing light in front O a milr increase the volume of light?
 .. Nle the husband and wife who atnoted as co.aushors og books eAmerican history?
 8. Wins the eldest child of Presi. dent al Mrs. Prank D. Roose- welt
 g. Narithe last opera written by Richard Yagner.
 10. (which state s Plymouth Rock?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01
Daily Almanac
,tg iO,af p. m.

Moon sets iO;5i D. m.
 Sun risos T;O3 .. m.; sets 6;0o ?. n. Ali vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset
 Moons phasss--first quarter. Feb. {. s3l c. m. fall moon. Feb fl. T.ia D. IIi.; last guar ter. Fcb. 70, i3bo ?. Hs.; new moon, Feb. D, o4 D. li.
 Morning stars. Venus and Mars; evening. Mercury, Jupiter. Saturn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

e. When was the Mae West Adam and Eve" skit presented over the radio?
 A. December 12, 1897.
 o. May a man claim the deduc- tions for a married person on his income tax return if he has corn- mon-law wife?
 A. Only if the State in which he resides recognizes common-law marriage.
 @. In what main types of work are the persons being trained for employment in industries necessary to national defense? A. More than 90 per cent of de- fense training enrollees are regis tered for eight types of work: ma chine shop, 34 per cent; welding 12.2 per cent; drafting and blueprint ing, Il per cent; auto mechanics, 1O5 per cent; electrical services, 7.6 percent; aviation services, GA per cent; sheet metal work, 5.7 per cent; woodworking, 4-8 per cent.
 O. What disposition was made of the body of the late Lord Lothian?
 A. Following impressive funeral services in the Washington Cath edral on December IS, 1040, his body was taken to Fort Lincoln cemetery and privately crenated. The ashes were taken to Arlington National cemetery on Monday, De- cember 16, with full military honors, and placed in . vault under the mast of the battleship Maine, where they are to rest until arrangements for final disposition can be made. @. Is there a National University in Panama?
 A. The National University of Panama was established in 1895 at Panama City. It has schools of Law, Science, Medicine, Engineering and Commerce. The student enrolment is about 400.
 c. What is a barge consort?'
 A. A vessel for twoing barges They are used mostly on the 0rea; Lakes.
 e. What poem contains the line, When you were king in Babylon, and was a Christian slave?
 A. ITO W. A." by William Ernest Henley. It Is included in his xXVII.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

six months, acc c cording to the commissions ng- ures, and = ex- cluding those c now pending = ali but two of them were set- tied SO quickly they made rela- lively little dlf- ference to the production pro- gram. The worst one lasted for seven working days. the next worst for four,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

are m [ n c strong hand of an all-sufficient God.
 w hen death takes a loved one, tn at is when we have to reme e m b CT that J e 8 u 6 Christ is the ale ptia and omega, the beginning and the end. the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01
A Thought for Today

And it shall come to pass, that whOsOever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.-Acts 2:21.
 Heaven is never deaf but when mans heart is dumb.-Quarles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01
National
 Spotlight
By BRUCE CAPTION WaterDury Democrat Stan
 CnFranmnmAent

Washiugton, Feb. 1--Contraxy to popular impression, the Defense Commission isn't especially con- cerned about the labor situation in defense indgstfie8.
 There have been just 2l1 strikes in such industries during the last
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

If you want . copy of the "SELF IMPROVEMENT" pocket of thres poklets send to Waterbury Demo. lACs Washington, D. c. Enclos.
 'enty-five cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL [. DOUGLASS. D. D
xryr, uAvr m RrNTEMRER

WE HAVE TO REMEMBER
 The only security our souls can have in the dark hour of misfor- t,in is the conviction that believing men ahd the events of their lives
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

TODAY's COMMON ERROR Business" is not pronounced
 bix-ness; the I is slight
 ly sounded, bus'-i-ness.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

o. What causes the various pie lures that appear to be on the moon?
 A. A vivid imagination can turn the mountain and crater shadows on the moon into the face of the Man in the Moon," the "Woman in the Moon," another woman in the moon apparently reading . book, or a rabbit standing on it's head. Numerous other popular myths have arisen from the posi- tions of the Moons shadows that are visible to the naked eye. With telescope, however, most of the shadowy markings disappear and mountain ranges, canyons, and im- mense craters appear. Many of the craters are 50 to 60 miles across, and some are more than 100 miles in diameter.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

Q. What are the coIors og sap phiress
 A. They occur in all colofs ex. cept red. But the ruby is closely al lied to the sapphire. The pfincipa blue shades are cornflower, velvet and royal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01
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Q. who composed ''Flutterins Rirds2n
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e. What poem contains the line, When you were king in Babylon, and l was Christian slave?
 A. ITO W. A." by William Ernest Henley. It Is included in his xXVII.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

A. Mana zucca, opus %.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

e. When was the Mae West Adam and Eve" skit presented over the radio?
 A. December 12, 1887.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-02-01

Q. What is a barge consort2' A. A vessel for twoing barges They are used mostly on the 0rea: Lakes.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
Miss Virginia GULL
Maid of Honor.

Miss Virginia GULL was maid OF
honor and she wore gown OF tur-
ouoise taffeta. fashioned on Empire
lires. with a sweetheart neckllne
and a full-faring skirt and carried
a bouquet of American beauty roses.
The bridegroom. who is the son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Allen Bas-
night of Manteo. N. c.. had for his
lest man his brother, Mr.. Thomas
Allen Basnight, jr.
A reception was held after the
ceremony and refreshments were
served in the fower-bedecked din
ing room, which was lighted with
candles.
The bride Is a graduate Of Sacred
Heart Academy and attended I'M
maculata Junior College, Mr. Bas-
night attended North Carolina State
College and is at present a junior
personnel officer in the Civil Aero
nautics Administration.
Out-of-town guests attending the
wedding included Mrs. Charles Bill
leaud OF Broussard, La. Mrs. Law
renee Levert of New Orleans, La;
Mr.. F. L. Gauthier of Lafayette
La: Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Dough
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen G.. Basnight
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hugh Bas-
night and the parents of the bride
= groom of Manteo, N. G.
When Mr.. and Mrs. Basnieht left
for a wedding trip the bride YVES
wearing a beige wool frock with
brown accessories. On their return
they will make their home at Presl-
DENTAL Gardens. Alexandria.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
Miss Polly PinneO
Wed to 1t. GeSick.

Gowned in ivory satin and carry
ing white orchids, Miss Polly Pin
neo, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
Pinneo of Duluth, Mimi, was mar
ried yesterday afternoon in the
Chuch of St. Thomas the Apostle to
1t. Edward John Gesick, U. S. A.
The bride was escorted by her
father. White gladioluses and
chrysanthemums were on the altar
for the ceremony, at which the Rev.
Robert L. Keesler officiated at $3.50
o'clock.
Mrs. Eugene Firmine of Duluth
was matron of honor for the bride,
wearing an American beauty corded
silk dress and carrying cascade
bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums
The bridesmaids were Miss Gill
Markell of New York and Miss
Marian McEwen of Boston. both of
whom we're costumed like the
matron of honor and carried the
same flowers.
The bridegroom, who IS the son
of Mr.. Blase Gesick of Boston. Mass.
had for his best man Ensign Albert
B. Newton of Erie. Pa, and the
uShers were 1t, Paul Flynn Of Wash
ington and Mr.. E. Sanders Rein
hard of Long Island, N. Y.
A reception after the ceremony
was held at the Washington Club
which was beautifully decorated
with white gladioluses and chrysan-
themums.
The bride attended Stephens Col
lege in Columbia. Mo, and the Tenn
pie Secretarial School in this city
1t. Gesick was graduated from the
Boston University and is now or
duty in the War Department.
Out-of-town guests attending the
wedding were Mrs. Lin NJ Butler OF
Bronxville, N. Y, the father of the
bridegroom. and Miss Mary Gesick
of Boston and Miss Phyllis Newton
and Mr.. Eugene Firmine Of Duluth
When 1t. and Mrs. Gesick left fol
a wedding trip the bride was wear
ing a dark blue suit with red taffets
trim. On their return they vii
make their home at Presidential
Gardens, Alexandria, Va.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
Miss Carol Marie Sims
And 1t. A. r. Hales Married.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church was
the scene Of the wedding on Thanks
giving Day of Miss Carol Marie Sims,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Albert Sims of Washington. and 1t.
Alfred Ross Hales, jr., U. S. A., son
of Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Ross Hales,
also of this city The Rev. DR.. F. j.
Bohanan, pastor, offlciated at 1890
o'clock noon.
The bride, who was given in mar
riage by her father, wore a dusky
rose suit with black accessories, and
her corsage was of orchid sprays.
Miss Audrey Quick, the maid of
honor. wore cocoa tan with brown
accessories and a corsage OF tails
man roses.
Mr.. Holmes Burnette of Jackson
vile, Fla, served as best man, and
the ushers were Mr. Larry Miller and
Mr.. Robert Herring, both of Wash
ington. After the reception the
Evening star., 1941-12-07

(See WEDDINGS, Page D-1
Evening star., 1941-12-07
Pre>Hoiday Weddings Hold
General Social Interest
Evelyn Edmunds Montgomery
And H. B. McCormac, Jr., Married;
Miss Gauthier Among Other Brides

Mr.. Harold Gingras and Mr.. S. D,
Eigenbrode, jr, of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Reception Is Held
After Ceremony.
A reception after the ceremony
was held at the home of the bride S
parents at 1915 Arlington Ridge
road, where the mother of the bride
received in an aqua crepe gown with
a corsage of talisman roses and the
mother of the bridegroom assisted
wearing a teal crepe jacket costume
with corsage of yellow roses.
The bride attended the woman's
college of the University of North
Carolina and the University of
Maryland, and the bridegroom at
tended Johns Hopkins University
and Baltimore City College.
Out-of-toWn guests attending the
wedding were the parents of the
bridegroom and Mr.. Donald Bangs,
Mrs. Barbara johnson and Mrs.
George Bangs. jr.. of Baltimore.
Following the reception Mr.. and
Mrs. Bangs left for Pinehurst, N. c.,
the bride wearing an aqua crepe
dress with hat to match, a leopard
coat, brown accessories and a corsage
OF orchids. They will make their
home in Macon, Ga.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
newlyweds left for . short trip in
Virginia.
1t. and Mrs. Hales are making
their home in Newport News, Va.
Miss Alethea Lawton
Bride of 1t. Barron.

Before the fower-banked fireplace
of the home Of her parents. Miss
Alethea Helen Lawton, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Mason Benedict Law
ton, was married yesterday after
noon to 1t. william Wiley Barron.
Sd, U. S. NJ. r. c., son of Mrs. Ethel
S. Barron Of Washington and Mr..
William Wiley Barron, jr., of Clin-
ton. Ga.
Masses of white chrysanthemums,
white roses and smilaX against a
background OF palms and ferns
made lovely setting for the candle
light ceremony, at which the Rev.
Wilbur H Wilson of the Mount YER
non Place Methodist Church off,
ciated at o'clock, and throughout
the rooms white chrysanthemums
and ferns were attractively arranged
Mrs. Dorothy Lee played the we'd
ding music.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father, and was costumed in
powder blue crepe made with a
draped neckline and tunic skirt. She
carried a white lace handkerchief
and wore a shoulder corsage OF
orchids.
Miss Virginia Feldman was the
brides only attendant. and she was
dressed in gold crepe and wore
bronze and copper button chrysan-
themums. Mr. Ben Stembridge
cousin of the bridegroom, was hi,
best man.
White roses and lilies of the valley
Evening star., 1941-12-07

decorated the brides table in the
dining room where refreshments
were served following the reception.
The bride received her A. B. de-
gree from George Washington Uni
versity, where she also studied law.
She holds a degree for masters work
at Duke University and is member
of Delta Zeta Sorority. 1t. Barron,
who is now on active duty at GUAM
tico with the Marine Corps Reserves,
was graduated from the University
Of Georgia and attended George
Washington University, and Is
member Of Alpha Tau Omega Fra
ternity. They will make their home
at Clifton Terrace Apartments.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
Miss Lucie Boyd Bell
And p. e. Bloom Wed.

St. Davids Episcopal Church was
the scene Of pretty wedding yester-
day afternoon when Miss Lucie Boyd
Bell. daughter Of the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Orville Clifton Bell of Bedford,
Va. was married to Mr.. Paul Elmer
Bloom. the ceremony taking place
at 3 o'clock. with the Rev. Spence
Dunbar officiating.
Roses and pink and white snap
dragons in the altar vases and
lighted candelabra made a lovely
setting for the wedding, for which
the bride wore an afternoon gown of
violet velveteen with hat of the
same material, slippers of bronze
kid, a corsage of gardenias and vio-
lets, and carried the white prayer
(See WEDDINGS, Page DID
Evening star., 1941-12-07
tnston and Mr.. Townsend Tubbs of
6elbyville, Del.
Reception Is Given at
White SULPHUR Springs.
Continued From Page DID

A reception after the ceremony
was held at the Greenbrier Hotel IL,
White Sulphur Springs, w. Va.
which was beautifully decorated with
fern, palms. chrysanthemums ano
lighted candles.
The bride was graduated from
Greenbrier College in Lewisburg and
Farmville State Teachers College IN
Farmville, Va, and was a member
Of Gamma Theta Sorority. Mr. Nc
Cormac is a graduate Of Lawrence
vile Preparatory School Of Law
renceville, N. j., and attended Le-
high University, where he was a
member of Delta Phi Fraternity. He
is at present serving in the United
States Army at Camp Lee in Peters
burg. Va
Among the large number Of Win
chester guests attending the we'd
ding were Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas B
Byrd and Mrs. Richard Evelyn BYRD
Following the reception. Mr.. and
Mrs. McCormac left for Useepa Is
land. OF the west coast of Florida
the bride wearing a tWo-piece suit
Of teal blue wool with brown fur
muff and hat. brown accessories
and a corsage of orchids. On their
return they will make their home
In Petersburg
Evening star., 1941-12-07
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Christmas. All Catholics
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Chains. Crucifixes. Sick
Call Sets, Catholic Books,
Pictures. Statues, Bethle-
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For half a centurv
GALLERY & CO., 7l8
Eleventh St. NV, has
been the rendezvous of
thoughtful Catholics who
buy these most appropri-
ate gifts, confident that
they are authentic articles
of Catholic Devotion.
Evening star., 1941-12-07
In Petersburg
Miss Marjorie Gauthier
Bride of A, o. BaSnight.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Locke
J. Gauthier at 1903 Twelfth street
was beautifully decorated with
chrysanthemums, smilax and lighted
candles last evening for the wedding
of their daughter. Miss Marjorie
Jane Gauthier, to Mr.. Arvin o. Bas-
night, also of Washington.
White chrysanthemums, smilax
and ferns banked the fireplace be-
fore which the ceremony took place
at 8 O'Clock. with the Rev. Thomas
A. Calnan of st. Michael's Church
officiating, and the wedding music
was PLAYED by a string quartet.
The bride was escorted by her
father and she was gowned in an
tioue ivory satin, fashioned on En-
pire lines with fitted basque and
wide, billowing circular skirt, ending
in a long train. The front panel
and entire train was edged with
Chantilly lace and the long sleeves,
ending in points over the hands,
also were edged with ruffles of the
lace. Her veil was full length and
made of illusion, which vas held in
place by a calot of orange blossoms,
and she carried shower bouquet OF
white roses and bouvardia.