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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02

W h l c h had oc. cured in that day long since past which had made an indelible im- pression on his mind.
 There was a m an in tha t church who led the congregational singing. At the evening service he always stood with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02
National 
By PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington
 COrrespOndent

Washington, May 2-The Ameri- can people still don't think this war Is real, or that it's coming over on this side of the ocean.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
BEWARE OF MORAL UNBALANcE
By EARL l.. DOUGLASS, D. D.

Reminiscing about his boyhood days and the church he had attend cd half-century ago, an elderly man told recently of circumstance
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02

If you want a copy of the latest booklet, "The Baby Book, send !, to The Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth St., Washington, D. c. En- close ten cents postage. s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02
Washington Merry -Go-Round
DREW PEAR s o N
 ROBERT s. ALLEN
WASHINGTON, May 2.

WASHINGTON  died
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02
o. Is Connie Boswell married?
 A. Yes; to Harry Leedy.

Q. What causes wind?
 A. Wind Is air in motion result ing from differences in atmospheric pressure by which air Is forced to move from a place of high baro- metric pressure to place of lower pressure. The velocity varies with the altitude above sea-level. It Is greater over the sea than over the land and increases very rapidly with attitudes for a few hundred feet and then more slowly. N"
 e. How much land Is owned by country clubs in the United States?
 A. More than 100000 acres. :,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02
What Your I. O.?

Can you answer seven of thescr- test questions? Turn Co last page for the answers. ',.'i-n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02
TODAY'S COMMON ERROR It is improper to use the fol- lowing expression in a letter: "In reply would say" or twill say" Write, "All0w me to say in reply"

o. Please give the text of tha American declaration of war against Germany in 1917
 A. The following resolution WaS adopted by both branches of Con- gress: "Whereas the German Inns perial government has committed repeated acts of war against tho government and the people of ths United States of America; There fore be 1t resolved that tho state of war between the United States and the Imperial Gerna,i government which has ben thrust upon the United States IS hereby formally declared, and that the President be, and he is hereby au- thorized and directed to employ the entire naval and military forces of the United States and the resources of the government to carry on war against the Imperial German gov- ernment: and to bring the conflict to a successful termination all the resources of the country are hereby pledged by the Congress of the United States"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-02

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Pre-NuptiaL Party
 GiUen Lima Tata

Mrs. Joseph Tata and Mrs. Julia Dinova were hostesses at a cur- rency shower given in honor of Miss Lima Tata recently.
 The guests were: Mrs. Domenic Altieri, Mrs. s. Amico, Mrs. J. S.. Barbara, Mrs. Jennie Barrett, Mrs. Sue Basile, Mrs. John Biolo,, Mrs. Felix Brovick, Mrs. Ernest Cabana, Mrs. Rocco Calo, Mrs. Umberto Calo, Edith Calo, Margaret Calo, Mrs. P. Capobianco, Mrs. Gabriel Carissimi, Mrs. Jennie Carosella, Mary Carosella, Mrs. Michael Cas- taldo, Mrs. Gus Christopher, Mrs. Phil Cianciola, Mrs. N. Colella, Joan Coleman, Mrs. Rocco Cozza, Mrs. Christine Dadario, Mrs. Kath- ryn Dahl, Genevieve Davino, Mrs. Alfred D'Alionso, Mrs. Blythe D. Angelo, Mrs. Lena DePaola, Mrs, Vincent Deschino, Mrs. Anna De- Vica, MrF. A. Dichele, Mrs. L. Di- Carlo, Josephine DiCarlo, Doris Dinova. Mrs. Joseph Dinova, Mrs. Julia Dinova, Mrs. Kathryn Feest Msr. Peter Ferrucci, Mrs. Ed. Fitz- patrick, Annamay Fitzpatrick, Mrs G. Frodell, Mrs. Anne Genua, Mrs Jennie Genua, Florinda Gregnoh Mrs. Paul Gregnoli, Enes Guasta. ferri, Lila Guastaferri, Mrs. Huge Guastaferri, Mrs. Harold Hadley Mrs. Isabelle Iacovino. Mrs. Su. game 1mpresso, Mrs. Victoria Jaco. vino, Mrs Lucy Labanca.
 Mrs. Mary Lee, Mrs. George Lauria, Mrs. Salvatore Lauria, Mrs Anthony Lombardi, Mrs. Jerry Mas coli, Mrs. Gertrude Mccarthy, Mrs Evelyn Mi!de, Vincenza Miller, Mrs V. Miranda, Mrs. Adolph Mucci Mrs. Camille Mucci, Mrs. Katie Muccino, Mrs. Angie Nelson, Mrs. J Paris, Mrs. Albert Pelosi, Lucille Perrella, Mrs. Vito Perrello, Dina Plano, Mrs. John Plano, Mrs. Will liam Platt, Mrs. Anthony Pinto, Theresa Pizzuto, Mrs. Nick Pizzuto Florence Ricci, Mrs. Peter Ricci Mrs. Mary Ricci, Nella Rosa, Mrs, William Stabile, Mrs. Dan Suozzo, Mrs. Myles Tata, Mrs. Henry Tata, Mrs. John Tata, Mrs. Frank Tata Mrs. Nancy Tata, Mrs. Michael Tata, Mrs. Joseph Tata, Eva Tata Josephine Tata, Leonora Tata, Mrs Tom Telesca, Mrs. Ralph Tremag- lio, Mrs. Peter Tortorelli, Mary TortorellI, Mrs. Nicholas Ventresca Mrs. Marie Verrastro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
HopeviLIe Club
 Rur1n1age Sale

A rummage sale will be conduct ed by the Welfare Committee of the Hopeville Community club all day Friday, October 17th, at 12 Bishop street.
 Mrs. Burton Walker is chairman of the committee in charge of the affair, and will be assisted by Mrs. Fred Boucher, Mrs. Michael Hy- land, Mrs. Joseph Monnerat, Mrs. Jesse Traver, Miss Anne Sweeney and Miss Mary Mazzarella.
 Donations of articles for the sale will be gratefully received and will be called for if some member of the committee Is notified.
 Other members of the committee assisting with the rurnrnage sale are: Mrs. Ida Akins, Mrs. Fred Baker, Mrs. Raymond French, Miss Mary Gaffney, Mrs. Harry Ganun Mrs. John Hyland, Mrs. Steven Mazzarella, Mrs. Henry Logan, Mrs Charles Pelletier, Mrs. Joseph Pilk- ington, Mrs. Angelo RoteIla, and Mrs. William Wheeler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Secor-Wv1ne
 Fall Wedding

In g setting of yellow and white chrysanthemums arranged with autInumn foliage which decorated St. Aeden's church in New Haven on Saturday, Miss Barbara Wynne, daughter of Judge and Mrs. Ken- meth Wynae of Woodbridge became the bride of William J. Secor, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. William J. &c., cor of Cloves Terrace, this city. Reverend M. Ernest wilson ofa- ciated ct the four o'clock service, with Miss Betsy Wynne attending as her sisters maid of honor, and Miss Barbara Barlow, of New Haven, Q cousin of the groom, as bridesmaid. J. Paul Kennedy of Glenbrook serv- ed as bestman. The ushers included John H. Griffin, Jr., of Wallingford, and New York, George A. Nagle, IT,, of Hollis, N. Y., Harold Hodgdon of Stamford, John Wynne and Ken- meth Wynne, Jr., brothers of the bride.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore @ Princess gown of ivory satin, fashioned with a heart shaped neckline and long sleeves. A tiara of orange blossoms caught her full length veil of tulle and antique Chantilly lace. She car- ried a shower bouquet of white or- chids with bouvardia.
 The Hunter Green Velveteen frocks of the attendants were styled similarly, with basque waists and heart shaped necklines. Each wore matching Velveteen hat and carried bronze and yellow chrysanthemums.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides parents. The brides mother received in a gown of poudre blue crepe and a velvet hat in Q deeper tone of blue. A corsage of or- chids completed her costume. Mrs. Secor, mother of the groom, wore French Blue crepe with matching accessories and 8 corsage of or- chids.
 The couple left for a trip to Will liamsburg and Washington, D. O. The bride chose as her travelling costume a suit of Ruby tweed with brown accessories.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs Secor will reside at 24 Hewlett street.
 The bride is a graduate of Con- necticut College, Class of 1940, and has been executive secretary to Col onel Ernest L. Averill, state director of selective service in Hartford. The groom, graduate of Yale Law school, class of 1889, is associated with the firm of Bronson, Lewis Bronson and Upson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Blind To Sell
 Articles Here

Blind people in this vicinity are hoping to profit by sale of their hand made products which will be held under the auspices of the State Board of Education of the Blind at the store of Grieve, Bisset & Holland, Inc, all day Thursday, october 16.
 The blind people in their homes who make these useful products have no other way of earning a livelihood and they have come to look forward to selling opportunities such as this with much eagerness, None of the work which will be dis played at this sale will be made in an institution. All the products will be those which have been made in the homes and the full price that is paid for an article will be given to the blind person who made 1t.
 The articles will consist of bas- kets, foot stools, door mats, leather belts, key cases ad purses, luncheon sets, hot dish mats, aprons, towel sets, handkerchiefs with tatted and crocheteted edges, stuffed toys for children and a variety of other hand work. Candy made by a skilled candy maker who has lost her sign will be on sale. Friends of the blind are urged if possible to attend this sale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Concordia Units
 Hosts At Social

Musical entertainment and dai1c- ing featured the first social gath ering of the year for members of the Concordia Singing society and its auxiliary Saturday night, in celebration of the redecoration of Concordia hall on Bank street, and the erection of new booths.
 Mrs. Alfred Rother, soprano; Ed ward Ansara, basso; Fritz Neubigr baritone; and Gustave Kopp, ten- or, sang solos to the accompani- ment of Emil Marks Bavartan or- chestra.
 Similar dances and entertain ments are planned for every fort night during the winter. Since the termination of regular meetings last spring, the society took part in a state wide saengerfest ct Bridgeport.
 Conrad Tauber and Miss Hem rietta Rahmann comprise tn c committee for Saturday nights af- fair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Personal
Rachel SeaUer
 Guest OfScouts

Girl Scout Troop IS entertained on Friday evening with a party in compliment to Miss Rachel Seaver of Wood street.
 Attractive decorations were ar- ranged in the rooms of St. Paul's Church for the occasion at which the Scouts served the refreshments.
 Miss Seaver received many lovely gifts.
 Among those attending were the Misses Edna Daniels, June Hanson, Jacqueline Hanson, Jeanette Allard, Betty Allard, Eleanor Brown, Joyce Bartholomew, Rosemary Riley, louise Dorgeloh, Dorothy Dorgeloh, Betty Card, Harriet Stuessi, Eliza beth Seaver, Marie Nelson, Joan Hunter, Marie Flood, Betty Jones, Irene Sanglard, Betty Mae Burnett, Laura Seaver.
 Mrs. Edmund Allard, Mrs. Arthur Nelson, Mrs. Arthur Daniels, Mrs. David Woods, Mrs. Walter Oldroyd, Mrs. Robert Feest, end Mrs. J. Dwight Seaver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
. MeKENNEY oN BRIDGE
Lady Luck Hands RuefuI Player Unbid Small Slam
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Auaerica'g Card Authority

In tournament bridge the element of luck is eliminated so far as the cards are concerned, because every one plays the same hands, but as in every other sport, there is sl- ways the luck of the play. You may, for instance, get a difficult hand against weak opponents who do not defend it well. Or you may be just downright lucky.
 Here is 8 case that happened at the summer session of the national tournament at Asbury Park. Im- mediately after bidding one no trump, a player dropped the king of hearts. The rules state that If you expose an honor card, your partner is barred from the nid- ding on that hand.
 The player and his partner were using strong no trumps-So you can imagine how his partner felt, with his big hand, and barred from the bidding. But one no trump was the contract, and believe 1t or not, the declarer got the only opening lead that would allow him to make siS no trump.
 Not realizing that any other opening would have made six no trump possible. he naturally thought he had a bad score. When the scores came out. he found he had top score on the board, because every other player his way of the table had got Into . slam contract ' Co few ln fact had bid sever) and not one had made it. They were the only North-south pair with Q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Doctors Address
 Won,en's g Field Army

This afternoon and evening wo" men and physicians from all over Connecticut, who are interested in combating the rising rate of cancer deaths in the state, will gather here for afternoon and evening meetings which will be addressed by nation- ally prominent authorities on the control of cancer.
 The sessions will mark the open ing gun in a campaign by the Con- necticut Division, Women'S Field Army of the American Society for the Control of Cancer, which was recently organized. It operates 1n cooperation with the Tumor Con- mittee of the Connecticut State Medical Society and the State De- partment of Health.
 At an afternoon session to be held by this newly organized group at the Hotel Taft on Monday after noon, officers and committee mem- bers from large Connecticut conn- munities will heard brief talks by Dr. Clarence c. Little, Managing Director of the American Society for the Control of Cancer; Mrs. Marjorie B. 1llig, of New York City, National Commander of the Wo- mems Field Army; Dr. Charles L. Larkin, of Waterbury, chairman of the state executive committee rep resenting the Conn. State Medical Society; Mrs. Douglass O. Burnham, of Watertown, state commander; and Mrs. Leonell c. Strong, of New Haven, City Commander of the New Haven district.
 Cancer Control and National Defense" will be the subject of an address by pr. Little at a meeting which will be open to the public and held in the auditorium of the Sterling Law Buildings at Yale Un- iversity at S:15 p. m. Monday night pr. Little will point out the neces- sity of adequate preventive nlea- sures in preventing and arreStine cancer among workmen engaged in providing armament for America He will be introduced by pr. Fred
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Weddings
Weddings
CLOHOsEY-O.CONNOR


 At nine o'clock on Saturday m0Rn- ing, Miss Irene Marie OCcnnor. daughter of Mrs. Anne O'Conn1e and the late James O'Connor e Chestnut avenue, became the braaa of Harold Clohosey of OhestnG avenue.
 Reverend John A. Conlan united the couple at st. Margaret's church, which was attractively decorated with palms and red roses. Miss Pauline Barrett attended as maid of honor with Michael Dunno. as bestman.
 The bride was gowned in white faille with insertions of lace at the neckline. The full skirt ended in Q long train. A tiara of pearls and rhinestones held her fingertip veil, and she carried Q white prayerbook marked with orchids.
 The Tee Blue gown of the maid of honor was fashioned in Grecian style with a satin bodice and skirt of crepe. sShe wore Juliet cap with a veil of ice blue. Her bouquet con- sisted of red roses.
 A reception followed ct the Col- onial Room of the Hotel Elton, with the brides mother receiving in a costume of Soldier Blue with gold trimming, and 8 corsage of red roses.
 The couple left for 6 trip to New York and Washington, D. c, the bride travelling in a suit of gold wool, with brown accessories.
 The bride is graduate of Grace Institute, New York City. The groom is affiliated with the Lux Clock Company.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs. Clohosey will reside at 163 Chestnut avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
HOward P. DGOis To Speak Here

The speaker @ the regular meet ing of the Waterbury Women's club tomorrow afternoon at 3 p. m. will be Howard Pierce Davis. His sub- feet will be "What Hope for Peace"
 For the past decade, Howard Pierce Davis has spent 8 consid- erable part of each year in Europe, going from country to country ob- serving conditions and interview ing important statesmen. Recent ly, during travel in Latin America, he has studied the effect of alien infiltration there. While attending the Havana Conference, he acted as moderator on the Peoples Plat form over the Columbia network in place of Lyn, Bryson. A grad uate of Wes' sFan University, MT. Davis taught h.1tory and economics prior to his journalistic career. He is a veteran editor, lecturer, and correspondent; has contributed widely to magazines and period icals, and has served as foreign editor of the Boston Transcript MT. Davis has appeared on the Town Hall Series in New York. Known as one of America's keen- est and most far-sighted analysts he has the unique distinction of being rebooked for every engage ment he filled last season.
 With the world in a state oi agonizing change, yesterdays in- dependent nation todays vassal state, last years democracy now a dictatorship, the ideals of 193o only sweet memories, it is a rare per- son who is completely equipped tc discuss and analyze the maze oi events which have brought these things to pass. One of the few SC prepared is Howard Pierce Davis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
sELTTsKY-KUzNETCH

An afternoon wedding took place yesterday when Miss Sophie Kuz- mich, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Wll- liam Kuzmich of Branch street was married to William Selitsky, son of MT. and Mrs. Ignacy seltsly of Brooklyn, New York.
 Reverend Peter Dzubay performed the ceremony at two o'clock at St, Mary's Russian Orthodox church.
 The bridal party included Mrs. Leary Bobrovich as natron of honor with Miss Anne Raushlio, a cousin of the bride, as maid of honor, and the Misses Vera Selitsky, a sister of the groom, of Brooklyn, and Amelia Girvenski, Olga Westtrimovich a cousin of the groom of Brooklyn, as bridesmaids, Michael Nekedovich of Brooklyn, served as bestma1, with Nicholas Kuzmich, a brother of the ,;;-ide. Alexander Apotsky, 8 cousin of the groom, of Kearney, N. J., and William Nestrawitz, a cousin of the groom, of New York City, ushered.
 The brides gown of Ivory Faille taffeta was fashioned with heart shaped neckline, lego-o-muttor sleeves, and a full skirt ending in g long train. A tiara of pearls held her ivory veil She carried shower bouquet of roses, gardenias and stephanotis centered with an or enid.
 The attendants wore similar gowns of Faille Taffeta; the matror of honor in aqua; the maid of hon. or in dusty ash rose; and the bride' maids in aqua. Mrs. Bobrovich'! matching shoulder veil was drapee from floral tiara. The other at. tendants' wells were caught witt clips. Each carried a a'cascade bou quet of bronze pom-poms witt yellow roses.
 The brides mother was dressed ir maroon crepe with black accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses The mother of the groom wore darl green crepe with black accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses.
 Guests from Brooklyn, New Yorl New Jersey, and Long Island at tended the reception at 48 Greer street.
 Tn couple left for a trip througl the New England States, and Can ada, the bride travelling in a suit o light brown plaid, with dark brow accessories, and @ corsage of or chids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Waterbury Resident
 Married In Hartford


 A wedding of local interest took place Saturday, October Il, at St. Patrick's church in Hartford when Miss Claire Vadnais, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Lionel Vadnais of Wal nut street, became the bride of George Banziger, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Banziger of Cooke street. Miss Statia Saroka attended Miss vadnais as maid of honor, with Robert Banziger, brother of the groom as best man. After a we'd ding breakfast held at the Gardt Hotel for the immediate families and bridal party, the couple left on an unannounced trip. Upon their return, MT. and Mrs. Banziger will reside in Manchester, Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13

Miss Marguerite Twohy, of Bos- ton, Mass, member of the Girl Scout national field staff will be in Waterbury on Wednesday October IS according to an announcement made today. by Mrs. J. Chester Lit tie, commissioner of the local Girl Scout Council. While she is here Miss Twohy will meet training and organization committees of Connec- tcut.
 Miss Twohy, Regional Director of Girl Scouting in the New England states, has been associated with the movement for several years. She has travelled extensively for the national organization and has filled import ant posts in many parts of the country. She has just come from Washington, D. O., where she served as director of the movement in Re- zion Three, comprising Pennsyl- Vania, Maryland, Delaware. Virginia and the District of Columbia.
 Earlier, as regional director for New Mexico, Arizona, Texas and Oklahoma, Miss Twohy worked with the Office of Indian Affairs at Washington in promoting Girl Scouting for Indian girls. She also spent several months in the Rocky Mountain Region, which includes Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utan and Nevada, where she served as special trainer and organizer for the Girl Scout organization, and two years as local director in New York City.
 Representatives from twenty-siS local councils of Connecticut will attend the meeting at the Y. M 0. A. from 10 Q. m. to p. m. Mrs J. Chester Little, commissioner, Mrs Howard Phillips, chairman of the organization committee, and Mrs Ralph Darlington, chairman of th' training committee, are making ar rangementS for the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Daughters Of Scotia
 ObserUe AnniUers0ry

Tn honor of their twenty sixth anniversary, the Daughters of Scotia last night held a dinner at the Colonnade. Mrs. Helen Marshall, newly elected Chief Daughter, serv- ed as toastmistress, introducing Rev. William Spender Darby of England as the maid speaker of the evening
 Among the others who addressed the group were Robert Montgomery. past deputy of the Clan McAlpine: William watt of the Clan McAlpine: Mrs. Agnes porter, past chief daugh. ter of the Daughters of Scotia: and Rev. Louis Higgins, pastor of the East Farms Methodist Church.
 Seven charter members attended including: Mrs. George Brown, Mrs Isabella Forest, Mrs. Andrew Wy. lie, Mrs. Mary Carew, Mrs. Mary Wilke and Mrs. Mary Cruickshank and Mrs. Nellie Crichton.
 Mrs. Nellie Crichton and Mrs. Clara Sutherland arranged the pro- gram.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Quota Mem bers Bay NelU Guests
Thomas Studio.

The members of the Waterbury Quota Club were weekend guests of Miss Mary Hennessey at her Bay View cottage. Four former pres- idents and an international director were among the guests.
 A feature of the party was an or- iginal amateur contest, with prizes awarded to Jane O'Neill, Anna Ske- han, Mary Hennessey, Mrs. Mae Birt Catherine Mooney and Mary Reilly
 The group enjoyed Smorgasbord on Sunday evening, followed by "reminiscences of New England Quota parties. Miss Hennessey was extended a vote of thanks for her hospitality.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13

erick W. Roberts, chairman of the executive committee of the New Aa- ven District, who will preside at this meeting.
 pr. Little, in addition to holding his important post with the Ameri- can Society for the Control of Car- cer, Is President of the Roscoe B. Jackson Memorial at Bar Harbor, Maine. He has conducted cancer rec search and served as president Of the University of Maine and the University of Michigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13

plus score on the board.
 Normally, West opened the fourth best of his only four-card suit, hearts. Declarer could win only :l tricks, having to lose to the queen of spades and the ace of hearts.
 But when South dropped the king of hearts, this particular West play" CT did not like to lead up to h. Furthermore, as North had been barred from the auction, he had io idea whether the North-S South cards held q game or not.
 He decided on trying to find . suit in his partners hand, e led a small card away from his 0nay ether top card. the queen of spades. This lead handed declareE i2 tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-13
Miss Jessie Ca1l
 ObserUed Birthday

Mrs. Eric Caul entertained on Friday evening at her home on Gloves Terrace, in compliment to her daughter, Jessie, who was cele- brating her birthday.
 The guests included Loretta Conlon, Helen Corcoran, Dorothy Bagley, Catherine Shaker, Elizabeth scully, Ann Withered, Ann Moore, Theresa Flanagan, Patrick Deeley, Denise Delaney, Claire Bernier, Bar bara EgaYa and Ann Collins.