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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Fall Wedding
 At Sacred Heart

The Sacred Heart church was the scene of a fall wedding this morning when Miss Eileen Janet Graney, daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Turner of Neville street, became the bride of Stanley Paul Pannone, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Louis Pan- none of South Leonard street.
 Rev. Henry Quinn officlated at the eight o'clock ceremony, for which the altar was decorated with White chrysanthemuI11S and palms. During the nuptial Mass, Miss Marie Kilbride sang Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus'.
 Miss Margaret Graney attended her sister as maid of honor, with Louis Pannone as his brothers best man. Thomas Deeley, a brother -trl-law of the groom, and Daniel ODonovan, a classmase of the groom, ushered.
 Given in marriage by ner uncle Robert Turner, the bride wore white slipper satin, fashioned with a shirred bodice having a heart- shaped neckline and long sleeves ending in points at the wrist. The full skirt terminated in a wide train. A tiara and seed pearls held her fipgertip veil of ivory illusion. She carried white prayer book marked with white orchids and shower of swansoi1ia.
 The frock of the maid of honor was styled with bodice of maroon velvet, and full skirt of maroon and champagne striped faille. She wore a champagne toned tiara with face veil, and carried yellow roses.
 A breakfast at the Hotel Elton for the bridal party and members of their families was followed by an informal reception at the home of the groom's sister on Oldham Ave- nue.
 The couple left for a trip to Vir- ginia. the bride trave.iag in dress of black crepe with red accessories, and fur jacket.
 Upon their return Mir. and Mrs. Pannone will reside on Meriden Road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Former Waterburi0n
 Announces Troth

Mrs. Rose E. Kreinson of Brad ford, Pennsylvania, announces the engagement of her daughter, Leona to Rabbi Joseph H. Freedman of Clean, New York, son of MT. and Mrs. Samuel Falk Freedman of Cooke street, this city.
 Miss Kreinson, the daughter of the late Louis J. Kreinson, attended the University of Wisconsin, and Is a graduate of Pennsylvania State Col lege, Class of 1888. She also studied at the French Institute of McGill University, and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester. She is sec- retary of the Bradford Chapter of the American Association of Uni- versity Women, is past President of the National Council of Jewish Women in Bradford.
 Rabbi Freedman is an alumnus of Crosby high school, class of 1881; Washington College, Maryland, class of 1886. He received his degree of Master of Hebrew Literature from the Jewish Institute of Religion, New York, in 1040. He was ordained to the Rabbinate in June, l9z0. Since his ordination he has been Rabbi of B'Nai Israel Synagogue, Clean, New York, and is President of the OIean Ministers' Association.
 The couple will be married in New York City in December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
MRS FRANCIS X LEROY M1elda O'Brien Becomes Bride Of Francis x. LeRo,

Tn floral setting of white chry- santhemums banked with palms and Cybotium ferns on the altar of St. Margaret's church, Miss 1melda Lesley O'Brien became the bride of Frank X. Leroy. She was gowned in Ivory faille taffeta, fashioned with a shirred bodice having heart shaped neckline, and long sleeves with fullness above the el. bow. Shirred ruffling edged the hem of her very full skirt and long circular train. Her full length veil of Ivory silk illusion, with scal- loped hemline, was draped from a shirred halo. She carried orchids showered with gardenias.
 Rev. John A. Conlan united the couple at 8 o'clock this morning. The bride, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles F. O'Brien, Sr., of w. man street, was escorted to the al- tar by her father, and attended by Miss Loretta O'Brien, her cousin and student at the College of St. Elizabeth, as maid of honor, and Miss Leigha A. Kast, also cous- in, as bridesmaid. The groom, the son of MT. and Mrs. William c. Le- roy of Grove street, had as his best man, his brother, Vincent O. Leroy. Attorney James F. Henebry and Charles F. O'Brien, a brother of the bride, and student at Yale university, ushered. During the nuptial Mass, Professor John L.. Bonn played a special musical pro- gram.
 The attendants were dressed in similar gowns of Ivory faille taf- feta. Their bodices had sweetheart necklines, long fitted sleeves, and corded Passenenterie embroidery from the neck to the waistline. The flared skirts fell in soft folds. Each wore a tiara of small Ivory ostrich feathers, and carried 0 bouquet of American Beauty roses.
 A breakfast at the Hotel Elton for the bridal party and members of their families was followed by reception at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. O'Brien received in a gown of Aero blue trimmed with silver lame, a black hat, and a cor sage of deep purple orchids. Mrs. Leroy, the groom's mother, wore a costume of Military blue with &C., cessories to match, and an orchid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11

the altar by her father. She was at- tended by her sister, Mrs. Peter Poggi as matron of honor, with her cousins, Miss Thora Miller of New York, and Miss Margaret Moriarty of this city as bridesmaids. The groom, the son of MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Wander Eyk, of Robbins street, had as his bestman. his brother, Robert Van- derEyk. Henry Robinson and Ernest Mckenzie, classmates of the groom ushered.
 Mrs. Poggi wore a gown in two tones of blue. The Twilight Blue velvet bodice had a heart shaped neckline and short sleeves. The full faille taffeta skirt was fiounced. Her sweetheart bonnet of velvet matched and she carried Souvenir roses. %
 Miss Miller and Miss Moriarty were dressed in similar frocks in Raisin taffeta. Each wore floral halo draped with matching veil. and carried 8 bouquet of Briarcliff roses.
 Guests from New York, Massa- chusetts, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Hartford, New Haven, Naugatuck, Southbury and this city attended the reception at the Shrine Club Carter road, Plymouth.
 Mrs. Keenan received in a gown of wine velvet with Soldier Blue ac- cessories and a corsage of orchids Mrs. VanderEyk wore Slate grey crepe with black accessories and an orchid corsage.
 The couple left for 1 .-sotor trip to Kentucky. the bride travelling in covert suit with brown accessories and Kolinsky furs.
 The bride is a graduate of Wilby High school, and Post Business Col lege. The groom is an alumnus of Crosby High school, and the Univer- sity of Michigan.
 After October 20, MT. and Mrs. VanderEyk will be at home at 2e Merrill street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Father Kennedy
 Unites Couple

Reverend John Kennedy officiated this morning at the wedding of Miss Loretta Didonato, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Fanelli of Easton avenue to Anthony Joseph DeChes- ser, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis De- Chesser of Chapman street, New Britain.
 Palms and Chrysanthemums in fall tones decorated the altar of St. Thomas Church for the nine O. clock ceremony which was per- formed in the presence of guests from Brooklyn, Yonkers, Staten Isl- and, Bristol Hartford and this city. During the nuptial Mass Miss Nel- lie Rose sang Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 Miss Evelyn M. Irving attended the bride as maid of honor, with Miss Mary M. Guerrera as brides maid. Phillip Hoffman of New Brit ain served as best man, with John DiDonato ushering.
 Escorted to the altar by her step- father, the bride wore a gown of white, the lace bodice fashioned with mutton sleeves ending in points at the wrist, and the neck line outlined in 8 leaf design. The full skirt of satin terminated in long circular train. A tiara of or- ange blossoms fastened her finger tip veil of illusion. She carried shower bouquet of orchids, stephan otis and white roses.
 The attendants wore taffeta frocks of similar style the maid of honor, in pink; the bridesmaid, in blue. The feather tiara and veil of each matched her frock. Miss Irving car- ried pink roses with blue lace. Miss Guerrera's bouquet consisted of yell low roses with blue lace.
 The brides mother was dressed in blue crepe with black accessories, and a corSage of roses. The moth- CT of the groom wore black crepe with white, and a rose corsage.
 A reception followed at the Won der Bar Inn in Berlin, from which the couple left for a trip to Wash ington and Virginia Beach. The travelled in 8 costume of green with brown accessories, and an orchid corsage.
 The bride is a graduate of Wi!by High School; the groom of New Britain High School.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs. DeChesser will reside at 239 Kelsey street. New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
St. Lucy's Sodality
 Elected Officers

At the monthly meeting of the Children of Mary of St. Lucys Par ish, officers were elected for the coming year. Miss Jean Antonio was renamed as president. The other members include Josephine Lantieri, vice-president; Rosalie Buoncore, secretary; Katherine Petruzzi, treasurer; and Grace D'Agostino, publicity agent.
 The installation will be held at the next meeting.
 Plans were completed for the an- rlual Halloween party to be held on October 3i. It will be a nasque party, and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes. Dancing and refreshments will follow. Miss Emma Lionell, committee chair man, is being assisted by Mary Ca- serio, Vera Caserio, Grace D'Agos- tho, Mary Rossi, Rosalie Buoncore and Alice Rainone.
 The membership drive is still be- ing conducted. Young ladies of the parish are invited to join.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Personal

Miss Anne Hurley of Johnson street Is vacationing in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
 Mrs. Dutton Lilley of Kellogg street Is registered at Henry Hud- son Hotel in New York city.
 Mrs. Eugene Seville of Prospect street and Mrs. Grace Barry of West Main street are spending a few days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Dick of New Haven have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ira Dick of Temple street.
 MT. and Mrs. Harry Purdy of Orchard road have been entertain ing John Morrison of West Virginia.
 Mrs. Alrnus Browne of Lakview avenue has been entertaining Mrs. Louis Gladding of Newport, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
SaucheILi-C -CiUitelLo
 Morning Wedding

At nine o'clock this morning Miss Eva Civitello, daughter of Frank Ciyitello of Charles street became the bride of Matthew Sauchelli son of the late MT. and Mrs. Cosmo Sauchelli of South Leonard street.
 Reverend Patrick Flynn united the couple at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel which was decorated with palms and cfrysan- themumS. Mrs. Rose Cianciolo at tended as matron of honor, with James Valerie as bestman.
 Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a gown of EggShell transparent velvet having @ yoke of Irish lace, a fitted midriff, and long sleeves ending in points at the wrists. The full skirt ended in cir cular train. A coronet of seed pearls held her veil of hand rolled illusion. She carried a bouquet of gardenias with stephanotis.
 The heather faille taffeta frock of the matron of honor had a fitted jacket trimmed with wine velvet. Her small matching hat was also trimmed with wine velvet. She car ried cascade bouquet of beauty and rapture roses.
 The brides elder sister was dress ed in black crepe trimmed with gold, and 8 corsage of orchids.
 The groom's sister wore wine crepe with gold, and Q corsage of orchids.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides parents from which the couple left for a trip to New York and Washington, D. 0. Guests attended from New York, Milford, Meriden and New Haven. The bride travelled in 8 redingote costume of soldier blue with dubonnet access sorieS.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs. Saucheli will reside at l35 Charles street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Weddings
STEPHAN : BOWLING

Mary Margaret Bowling, of 194 Orange street, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Dennis Horrigan, became the bride of James F. Sheehan, of 179 South Elm street last evening at the rectory of the Immaculate Con- ception church. Rev. Francis M. O'Shea, pastor, ofiiciated.
 The attendants were Miss Cath erine Horrigan. sister of the bride, and Michael Sheehan, brother of the groom.
 The groom is a member of the Waterbury fire department and is stationed at the Washington Ave- nue station. Up until his appoint ment to the fire department several weeks ago he was superintendent of garbage collection in Waterbury.
 Upon completion of a motor trip through the New England states, the couple will reside at 16S Orange street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Mrs. William Shea
 Committee Chairman

Mrs. William Shea of Middlebury is State Chairman of the commit tee which Is assisting in the arrange ment of Lecture to be given on october 26 at the College of St. Elizabeth by the Right Reverend Fulton J. Sheen, sponsored by the National Alumna association.
 The committee includes the fol- lowing local Alumnae: Miss Lucy Bowes, president of the Waterbury Chapter, Mrs. Thomas Fleming, Miss Christine Finn, Miss Mary Cor don Hutchinson, Others from the State are Emily Scully of Bridge port; Esther O'Connor of New Ha- ven; Margaret O'Connor of Milford; and Margaret Conklin of Ansonia,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Gertrude Margaret Keenan Wed 70 Louis VanderEyk

Gowned in white moire brocaded taffeta, Miss Gertrude Margaret Keenan, this morning became the bride of Louis vanderEyk. Her fit- ted bodice was fashioned with a lace yoke, and leg-o-mutton sleeves ending 4n points at the wrists. The full skirt terminated in a court train. A Dutch cap of lace held her finger tip rolled edge veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses and gar- deniaS showered with stephanotis.
 Reverend Raymond Kennedy per- formed the ceremony at ten o'clock at the Church of St. John of the Cross in Middlebury, which was decorated with palms, ferns and crysanthenums in yellow and white.
 The bride, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas J. Keenan of GrandWew avenue, was escorted to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Youngster ObserUes
 Her Fifth Birthda,

Regina Ventura, daughter of M and Mrs. Alfred Ventura, celebrate her fifth birthday Thursday at he home on Baldwin street.
 She was the guest of honor at party, for which the table was ct tractively decorated in pink ant white, with Q large cake as the cen terpiece.
 : Those attending included Fran cis Moco, Donald Began, Anna Maria Carangelo, Janice Began, Mary Jane Bernier, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Ven. tura and MT. and Mrs. Joseph An. tonio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
NeuO Rochelle
 Sponsors Bridge

The Waterbury chapter, New Ro- chelle alumnae, will sponsor a fash ion show and bridge on December 3.
 Miss Leona o'Neill has been ap- pointed chairman of the affair, and will be assisted by Mrs. Bessie Cam eron, Miss Mary Schmidt, and Miss E:stelle McDonough.
 Miss Ruth O'Connor will be as- sisted in her arrangement of the chapter Thanksgiving dance, by the Misses Eleanor Kelly, Marion Keane, Katherine Kilbride, Mary Schmidt, Marion Ryan, Margaret Rahbott of Naugatuck and Mrs. Fred Quatrano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Gamma Sign,a Tau
 Arrange ActiUities

The Gamma Sigma Tau Sorority met recently at the home of Miss Evelyn Charron. Plans were made for a Dinner and Theater Party to celebrate Miss Charron's birthday on October 13.
 Arrangements were also completed for the second annual dinner dance to be held on October "A at Three Cups Inn.
 Those attending were Shirley Morse, Janet Cimaglio, Doris Di- Lorenzo, Dorothy Rosato, and Jean Ganun. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Shirley Morse of Grove street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Pre-Nuptial Party
 For EUelyn Pastor

Miss Evelyn Pastor was the guest of honor at a shower given at the Shel Chateau by the girls of the Oface of the Connecticut Light and Power Company. She was presented with a gift from the group.
 Among those attending were the Misses Elizabeth Gavin, Madeline Murphy, Ann Doucette, Ann Famig- hetti, Mary Noonan, Doris Cosgrove Ange Mambruno, Mildred Bumstead Doris Braun, Gertrude Hickey, Ann McDonough, Helen Duguay, Agnes Nolan. Mary E. Kenney, Eleanor O'Neill, Emily Balinsky, Kathleen Cooley, and Mildred McGovern.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Dessert Bridge At Women s Club DreuU Many Players

A Dessert Bridge Party sponsored by the Waterbury Women's Club yesterday afternoon attracted 8 large number of players. Mrs. Cor don Somers, general chairman, was assisted by the members of the Ways and Means Committee.
 Those attending included:
 Mrs. l.. r. Griswold, Mrs. A. B. Campbell, Mrs. E. c. Hagen, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY America,s Card Authority


 Americas Card Authority
 At the summer session of the na- tional tournament at Asbury Park, the American Contract Bridge League has built an arena so that spectators may watch the games. No charge is made for admission to the arena, The league furnishes an an- Ilouncer to introduce the players, explain who is vulnerable, call out the bidding. and so on.
 On one occasion last summer, four of the big shots were playing in the arena and managed to reach one no trump on today's hand. As you can see, there is no play that will de- feat three no trump, and to prove he was an expert, the declarer made four.
 The announcer in the arena was Freddie Sheinwold. He immediate ly called out, ''The declarer's con- tract was one no trump, which he made with three oyertricks'-and Q great round of applause came from the kibitzers. Little did they realize that by poor bidding, the ex- pert had given himself @ bottom score on the board.
 Dummy won the first trick with the king and returned low club for c finesse of the jack. The dia- mond queen was next finessed, and @ low club return allowed South to pick up the club king with the ace. South then led club to the queen, East discarding @ spade.
 On the heart return from dum- my, the jack was finessed, and west took the heart king and returned the jack of spades. South won, cashed the club ten and heart ace, then led the spade. West could take his two spade tricks but then had to lead diamonds away from his king, giving declarer the last two tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11

COrSaBe.
 The couple left on an unan nounced wedding trip, the bridl travelling in a costume of dust, pink wool, with tobacco brown ac cessories. and a skull cap of Ic Blue feathers.
 Upon their return, MT. and Mrs Leroy will reside at 49 Elmwood av, enue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Engagements
DoNNELLY-PHRsoN

MT. and Mrs. Bernard Donnelly of East Main street announce the en. gagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Helen M. to Robert w. Pierson, son of MT. and Mrs. arl W. Pierson Of Newton Terrace. The wedding Is scheduled for 9at- urday,. November 18th at Q o'clock ct St. Peter 6s paul's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
ST. MARY,s ALUMNAE

The Alunnae Association of st Mary's School of Nursing will Iaeet on Monday evening at the Nurses Home on South Elm street at o'clock. Miss Isabel Frageau, presi dent, will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
Club News
MTDDLEBURY WOMEN

The Middlebury Democratic Wom- ems Club will meet on Tuesday evening, October IA, at the Tow1 Hall. All members are urged to at tend, as new officers will be elected, and important business discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
GOOD WTIlL nRAMATTC

A meeting of the Good Will Ora matic club will be held Monda evening at 8 o'clock at the home Q Mrs. Estelle Cuddy of Madiso street. All members are requeste to attend,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-11
HOWLAND -HU0HES "Waterbury's Friendly Department Store'
 AUTUMN LEAVES

We don't know how you feel about it, but we love this time of the year when the leaves are beginning to hide the ground as though Mother Nature was covering herself with blanket for the cold days to come. Just when her job is about complete, along comes breeze to transform the leaves into turnb- ling, dancing, whirling mass of windblown color that piles up in little drifts - around rocks, on the lawn, against the fence - like so much snow. We still like to scuff through piles of them and hear them rustic and crackle underfoot, and is there anywhere a more nostalgia aroma than that of burning leaves on the cool, crisp air of an October eventide? Maybe it doesn't affect you, but to us it never fails to turn back the pages of yesteryears for fleeting glimpse of things that used to be.
 P.S. You had better not light bonfire of leaves, or anything else, without first receiv- ing permission from Fire Marshall Lahey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18
} McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority

The New Jersey Bridge League in Newark certainly got off to a good start with their mixed team of four event this year. Twenty three teams turned out. The contest was won by the team of Mrs. A. M. Sobel, Waldewar von Zedtwitz, Mrs. Mar gery Benedict and Charles Van Week. 7
 This combination plays what is known as the Van Vleck system. Won Zedtwitz is always quite will ing to adapt himself to the sys- tenn that best suits his partner. He never requests a partner to use his style of play. No matter how freak ish system may be, he is always interested in 1t.
 In the New Jersye tournament they used a simple form of the Van Vleck system. One of the hands I watched, one that helped them wln the championship, is shown today. Van Vleck opened the bidding with four spades.
 The opening bid shut out East and West. At the other table the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18

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 To start, remove the chair cushions and pin fabric to top of chair. Smooth and pin 1t down Inside back and seat, allowing 1 inches for tuck-in between, and trim around pins to 1 l-2 inches for seams.
 Now cover the rest of the chair in just the same way = section ct @ time - arms, front, sides, back and cushion.
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 Our 32-page booklet describes in de tail, with diagrams, each step Of making a slip cover the pin-on way for chair or sofa. Tells how to finish, make plackets and trim; also how to fit auto seats, unusually shaped chairs. Suggests colors, fabrics to harmonize with your room.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-11-18
American Women, Copying British Examples,
 Show They Want No Preside Roles In War
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scrimplng at home so that "the boys" can be fed.
 Those things are essential, of course, but they don't give 6 wo- man the feeling that she, individ- pally, is taking part in the fight,
 one good indication teiat the role that the British women are play ing In this war Is far more appeal. ing to women than O more passive one is the way American women have started organizing themselves SO that if war should come to Amer. ica they, too, will be driving ambu- lances, ferrying planes and nlanag- ing to get into the fight.
 No matter how often they are told to stick to their knitting and canning and feeding their families well-balanced meals, they just get together and organize another aIn- bulance driving unit.
 If war comes, they want to make sure they'll be ready for Q more exciting job than bandage rolling.