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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Connecticut Chess League Gossip

win this one, because Deep River Is stronger on tho last three boards, Waterbury Y, if at full strength, should get the nod over New Haven, as the ' men have too much eXper- ience for the railroad men.
 Hartford vs, Bridgeport is e tough one to pick. Hartford will have to be at full strength for this one. If Clareus, Mitchell Powers, BurStein and Thaler should play they might win, but Leaser, McGregor, Taves, Resnick and LohdeQ or Franz are a tough combination to beat. The Hartford team will have to win on the first two boards and trust for draws on the lower boards for the win, The loss of Thomas Is very apt to leave Hartford weak on the lower boards, particularly with Bjorkman In poor health. Leaser has stren- gthened the Bridgeport team . good deal, and if Kobaek Is able to play they may yet be strong enough te win the state championship. A vote for Bridgeport after a tight match
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Sacred Heart High
 Presented .Tableau
-(Harry Hard)

In preparation of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the students of the Sacred Heart high school participated in Q noVena, which ended with inspiring cere- mony on December 9.
 During the novena all the stu dents wore the Miraculous Medal and held . brief daily exercise of hymn and prayer in the spirit ot the festival,
 On Tuesday, Rev. Joseph Don- nelly, assistant pastor of st, Thomas parish and m instructor of religion ct Sacred Heart, gave Q stirring address on great historical events associated with the date December sth, He brought before the Stu- dents the promulgatlon of the dogma of the Immaeulatlon Con- ception In 1854, the apparition at Lourdes in 1858, when the "heAuti. ful lady" replied to 4ernadette'S question, T am the Immaculate Conception" the occasion at Baltt. more in 1884 when the bishops of the United states placed our coun- try under the patronage of Mary Immaculate, and finally December 8, is4i, and the scene in the Hall of the House of Representatives In Washington when President Roosevelt made his momentouS speech to the leaders of the nation, asking for a declaration of war against Japan, Father Donnelly pointed out that the present crisis and It's future outcome placed upon Catholic youth the obligation of .aylng deep foundations of justice, and integrity of character that they may be fitting leaders in the United States of the future.
 The program consisted Of a pa- per by Airline Charbonneau of the senior class on Mary Immaculate and National Defense" followed by a tableau entitled Pledge Of AL leglance to Mary Immaculate and National Defense" followed by . tahleau entitled Pledge of Allegi- ance to Mary Immaculate" the Mesmorare and the Act of ConSe. cration. During the Tableau the students sang "our Blessed Moth CTS Titles. The program closed with the pledge to the flag and the singing of America, Robert Con- rad was moderator of the program and those taking part In the tab- leau were: Edwina Dillon, Doris La- Belle, Alice Grant, Mary Maher, Catherine Connor, Frances Blake, Frances Reilly. Mary Duffy, Ar. nand Ricard, Arthur Nelson, Bar" bara Schoenmehl, Virginia Bru- neaup, Arthur Sullivan, John O. Rourke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Personal
Zindah Grotto
 Buffet Supper

zlndah dFotto Auxiliary enjoyed c buffet supper and c Christmas party at the Masonic Temple last night. Gifts were distributed to the members.
 Mrs. Martha Bensen presided at the final business meeting of the year, which followed the party. Mrs. Anna German was appointed chair man of the committee to distribute Christmas baskets to the poor.
 Mrs. Grace Milton was presented with c gift in appreciation of her services as treasurer during the past i've years. She is Teslgning because c change of residence takes her out Of the city. 4 new treasurer will be elected at the next meeting.
 Those attending included Mrs. E.. Harold Coley, Mrs. Edward A. Her- monat, Mrs. Alex 4. Collins, Mrs, Tf1oFn ". Corby, Mrs. Richard D. Beiisen, Mrs. J. Sydney Pearson, Mrs. charles D. Winters, Mrs. Wal ter D. Huitberg, Mrs. Robert S.. Calklrs, Mrs. Harold J. Slater, Mrs, John w. Milton, Mrs. Peter J. Ger. man, Mes. J. L. Kipp, Mrs. Mrs, Alphorse Narcotic, Mrs. Elmer R. Main.
 Mrs. Ralph Carpenter, Mrs. Clar- ence W. Slater, Mrs. Harold E. Manville, Mrs, George II. Manville, Mrs Leo J. Niekerk, Mrs. Charles Y, Hobbs, Mrs. J. Arthur Bergen, Mrs. Louis D. Wenzel, Mrs. oaal RAge and Mrs. 0. Rockwell Ciyne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

The clubs were cashed, West and North. discarding low hearts and East a diamond. South led a heart for a flnesse of the ten, which lost to the jack. East exited with low diamond, and the nine forced the jack.
 Now declarer cashed the ace of diamonds, and when the king failed to drop, he simply led the third diamond. East was forced in the lead with only two hearts left, so that dummy won the last two tricks.
 The hand was well played by the declarer, but he would have been helpless without the initial error by East. On the opening lead East should have seen that the play of the eight of spades instead of the jack could lose nothing and might gain.
 South was well marked with the spade king, oand if he also had the ten, no play by East could prevent him from winning two tricks in the suit. But if West held the ten, as was the case, playing the eight of spades on the first trick would have held South to one spade trick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Patrick ]. Mullaly are residing on Pemberton street, having returned from their wedding trip Mrs, Mullaly is the former Anna L, MeCloskey of West Main street.
 Mir. and Mrs, Francis McAloon of Joy road, and Mir, and Mrs. William J, Briggs of Second avenue have TO. turned from . visit to Walthan, Mass,
 MT, and Mrs, James MeGrath of Robbins street have had with them their sons, Thomas, Francis and James, Jr, all students at Holy Cross college,
 MT, and Mrs. Richard c, Jeter and daughter, Eloie of Fiske street. and Mrs. Wadsworth DoSter of Water town, have been in New York where they were registered ct the Hotel Weston.
 MT. and Mrs. William J. Burke of Como avenue had with them for the weekend, their son, Corp, Wil- liam J, Burke. of 20Sth 0. A. of Camp Edwards, While here Corp, Burke attended the football game at the Yale Bowl between the 20Sth of Camp Edwards and the 2a2nd of Fort Terry N "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
A. A. U. ". Enjoys
 Christn0as Party

The members of the Waterbury branch of the American Association of University Women gathered last night at St, Johns Parish House for their annual Christmas party.
 During the business meeting Miss Inca L, B, Clough presided, Reports were given by Miss Helen Beliveau, secretary, and Miss Ethel R, Bair, treasurer,
 Each member brought Q decora- lively wrapped Christmas gift for a child. These will be distributed among the children at the Day Nurs- cry and the Corner House.
 The entertainment program ln- oluded readings by Mrs. Roland e. Ewink, and plano selections by Miss Helen Kelly, The entire group joined in the singing of Christmas carols.
 Mrs, Alfred Meyerhans, chairman for the evening, was assisted by the following hoStesses: Mrs, John D. CoombS, Mrs, Leroy Gibbs, Jr., Miss Ruth Barry, Miss Eleanor Tamul, Miss Josephine Menotti, Mrs, Edward MeElligott, Mrs, Levi WIl- COX and Mrs, William Hoovel,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
McAIpine Lodge
 To Fete Children

The annual Christmas Tree for the Children of the members of Lady McAlpine Lodge No. 70, DOS, and of the ClanSmen wll be held on Friday evening, December l2 Rt 7:30 o'clock in Mechanics Hall.
 Mrs. Helen Marshall, Chief Daughter. will preside at the regu- lar business meeting to precede tho party ct 6:30 o'clock. All officers are requested to report.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
VEGETABLE ASSN
 HONOR WATERBURY

The 1e42 convention of the Con- necticut Vegetable Growers asso- ciation will be held in Waterbury 1t was decided at the conclusion of this years convention in Bridge port today. John Barron of Bran ford was named president, and stephen Nelson of Terryville, vice. president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
} McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY AMNrlcA'S Card Authority

The national bridge tournament which opened at Richmond, Va,, Dec, 1 drew players from prae. t.eally every section of the United States, Not all of them played perfect bridge, Many of them made such common mistakes aS those shown in this series of six articles,
 The opening spade lead brought out the five, Jack and king, De. clarer knocked out the ace Of clubs. West continued spades and the nine forced the ace. East led the third spade and dummy was in,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Nurses AIun1n0e
 YuIetide Dance

The Nurses Alumnae association of st. AGary's hospital will sponsor its annual Christmas Dance on December % at Waverly Inn.
 Miss Mary Glare ONelll, chair man of the arrangements, Is being assisted by the Misses Marie Bar beri, Margaret St. John, Margaret Driscoll, Marie Griffin and Kath- leen O'Neill.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
BY WILLIAM H. WARNER

Yale, showing the same strength as last years runnerup, smeared Deep River by Q score of 4.l. John HaEuka, of the United States Army, played his first league match in two years and lost to Garfinkle. George Haxuka produced Deep Rivers only score when he defeated Lieberfelt, It looks as If Yale is again going to be a strong contender for the team championship this year, Both Hart- ford and Bridgeport will have to be at their best If they expect to stop Yale. The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
TOGETHER AGAIN

Jackie Cooper and Jackie Searl are together again in Paramount's Glamour Boy" Ten years ago they appeared in three pictures and in one sequence of their current pie ,ture the audience vii lsee them in a scene from one of their earlir successes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
A GOOD TRICK

Ringing on . deal whereby the great John Barrymore agrees to make . Shakespearean actor out Of Kay Kyser, "PiaymateS" is said to be one of the seasons funniest tune. films. Cast of the RKO Radio pic- tlire also includes Lupe VeleE, May Robson and Patsy Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Italian Women
 Elect Officers

The Italian Democratic Womens club held its annual meeting and Christmas party last night ct the Grand restaurant.
 Mrs. Anna Hadden was elected president of the organization with the following slate; First vice. president Sally Diorio; second vice president, Louise Rossi; secretary Louise M. Chieffo; treasurer, Rae Palo.
 A donation was forwarded to the American Legion Ambulance fund.
 Christmas decorations were att tractively arranged for the supper and program of entertainment which dances, s
 followed. This included songs, dances, skits and games.
 Town Clerk Mary Kilmartin was the guest of honor. Others present besides those named were: Jennie Perugini, Ann Cipriano, Phil Slani, Frances Mantigha, Emma Qua trucchi, Virginia Petruceine, Mrs. Famiglette, Mrs. ParZiale, Julia Sucohi, Marguerite RoSsi, Mrs Lesse, Minnie Marinoro, Mrs. Car mela Trumfio, Mrs, Briolo, Mrs D'Aurio, Antoinette Trumfio, Mary Trumfio, Eleanor Palladino, Viola Trumfio, Lenora Trumfio, Mrs. Ro- land, Phil Santora, Louise Caputo and Louise Santora.
 Those in charge of the arrange ments included Mrs. Louise Chieffo, Mrs, Phyllis Santoro, Mrs, Had den, Mrs. Carmine Cipriano, Mrs, Michael Caputo and Miss Rose Scorpion.
 Mir. and Mrs, John Largay of Hill- nlHin nNnNANA nnA n,AAlA AnANA fAN. A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
GLAMnRIZEn

Young, beautiful and already a veteran of the film business in which she started as a child star, lovely Anne Shirley is cast as a glamorous singing star in RKO Radios -Four Jacks and a Jill" gay musical comedy in which she Is teamed with Ray Bolger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER

James Craig, who will be remem. bered as the young doctor in love with Ginger Rogers in her Academy Award film, kitty Foyle," cur rently is cast in RKO Radios "Un- expected Uncle," a gay romantic comedy drama.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
CORNELL CLUB

Scorers in the Wednesday after- noon tournament under the direc- ton of Mrs. J, c. Moriarty include: North and South--Mrs. Edgar Adams, Mrs, Asa York, i2S; Mrs. Edward Cookson, Mrs. James Clarke, l26; East and West-~Mrs. James Bulger, Mrs. John Dunser, i47: Mrs. Eugene Doherty, Mrs. William Petit jean, i39Is.
 The official standing is: Mrs. Bull ger, Mrs, Dunwer, 272: Mrs. Adam, Mrs, York, 266; Mrs. Petitjean, Mrs. Doherty, PAS; Mrs. Cookson, Mrs. Clarke, 23SA.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Weddings
COntract Bridee
ELTON CLUB

Scorers In the Wednesday evening tournament under the erection of Mrs. w. S. Smith inclu6ed: north south, Alvin Davis, Herbert Root, 77 Ia; Mrs. O. A. Dodson, Mrs. K. M. Peabody, 64; east~west, pr. and Mrs, T, c. Hawley, Sl; J. R, Hicks, I. w. Chapman, 76.
 The oflcial standing is: Mfr. Root, Mr. Davis, 224 l-s; Mrs. Dodson, Mrs, Peabody, 2i2; MT. and Mrs. Patrick Healey, 205.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

Scottish Inaidens once placed snails on slates in the thought that their twisting, crooked tails might spell out the names of future hus- bands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
DEEP RIVER
Totals
TotalS

Hartford co B team drafted near- ly all the Weaver High Chess Team and defeated Waterbury "" B's 4- 1. The schoolhoyS won all their games, while Peta, the old timer, lost to the local teacher, Roy Walch, The score:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

Of the worlds S,OOOOOO lepers, l2.O00 are in the Philippine Islands
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
WATERBURY Y HARTFORD B

Billy Burroughs shifted his BriS-
 tol B team around ia hopes of pro- ducing q winning combination but lost to Bridgeport B's 5-o. The Bridgeporters threw the pail as well after using the whitewash brush ia sweeping all five boards. Bridgeport is looming rather strong in the B division aS well aS the A. The score;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11

Mir. and Mrs, John Largay of Hill- side avenue had with them for a few days their sons, Charles and Ro- land, students at Holy Cross college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-11
Totals O Totals

This weeks schedule in the A division for the fourth round: Trav- elers at Yale, New London at Deep River, New Haven at Waterbury Y, Hartford at Bridgeport, all to be played on Dec. B.
 Here's going out on a limb in predicting the outcome of these Travellers. Deep River should take New London but e lot depends on the first two boards. If Dimock and Van Alta get draws on the first two boards, Ames might win on third but I doubt if Mack and Barstow are strong enough to take over Rag mar Johnson and Fred Pearson. It looks as if Dimock and Van Alta will have to win, if they hope to
Evening star., 1941-03-23

tary arrangements for q draw,
which would have left great possi-
bilities open to Germany.
1t is highly probable that after
the failure of his preparatory
actions against Britain in the late
summer of last year Hitler grasped
the situation and realized that,
from a military point of view, the
best he could achieve would be q
draw. He can resign himself to
it with greater complacency that
imperial Germany could i'll the last
war because 1t affords him great
political opportunities for future
action. In view of such considera-
tions, what purpose would be served
by suicidal attack on the British
Isles?
1t is the opinion Of many that
q German attempt at invasion in
July and August of last year would
have had the greatest chances of
success. A well-knoWn American
critic even went so far as to opine
that the National Socialists had
practically opened the road for an
invasion in the first great air battle
and that subsequent thrust would
have achieved success. In view Of
such opinions 1t is most opportune
that Gen. Wavell'S judgments on
other generals and military leader
ship have been made accessible to
the public. The reason why the
German general staff did not at
tempt coup de main against Brit
ain in July or August, or a large
scale invasion in September, is to
be found in the fact that many
students of war can think out the
plan of a battle of Blenheim, but
1t needs the genius Of Marl-
Evening star., 1941-03-23
National Symphony
Making Plans for
1941-42 Season
Step Token Despite
Lack Of Full Fund
Needed for Support

Announcement of 1941-42 season
for the National Symphony Orches-
ira was made yesterday by L. Corrin
Strong, president of the Board of
Directors of the Orchestra Associa-
ton.
Although the full fund of SLOT 900
necessary to maintain the orchestra
next season has not been accounted
for to date. the directors unani-
mously voted to risk the assumption
that the balance of the sustaining
fund would be obtained and to go
ahead with plans for the SYM
phony's 18th season.
1--WE do not have the entire sus-
tanning fund" Mr.. Strong said, "but
we are so close to the goal that the
National Symphony Orchestra's
Board of Directors feels that, In
fairness to the public and to the
members of the orchestra, def
mite announcement of the orches-
tra's future should be made at this
time. Consequently the board has
unanimously voted 1941-42 season
for the orchestra and is proceeding
with all confidence in preparations
for next year"
Evening star., 1941-03-23

paign broke down and ne needs a
new one. Can there bs any doubt as
to its nature? Is the invasion Of
Britain not the only plan which
would serve the purpose of national
socialism?
We may doubt whether this Is so
self-evident. Hitler faces the same
problem which confronted the Ger
man high command in the late
autumn Of 1914, when the Novem-
Der hostilities ended by leaving the
var static in line lines of trenches.
Today, as in those days, the high
command finds itself forced to en-
visage long war of attrition. To-
day, as in those days, there is
difference of opinion on decisive
points.
One school Of thought advocates
plan which we may agree with
ClauSewitz in describing as thrust
at the heart" Of the enemy'S power.
This implies an onslaught on the
strongest bulwark Of the enepy's
defense, which, if successful, would
end the war with one blow. 1t is
the "Verdun" conception-a forceful
solution of the problem without
counting the cost which long war
would avoid.
Hunting the Weak Point.
The other school of thought seeks
to discover the weak point of the
enemy's dispositions where a ma
terial success seems likely. 1t advo-
Gates postponement of the decisive
blow until ths completion of pre-
paratory actions, which would admit
of a protracted war if events took
an unfavorable turn and also afford
possibilities to eliminate opponents
one after the other. 1t refuses to
stake everything on one card and
endeavors to attain the possibility
of achieving the final decision with
the utmost concentration of forces,
thus reducing the risks. This is the
conception of the elimination of the
Russian front"
We know this second school of
thought gained the upper hand in
1914-15. 1t did not bring the de-
sired complete success Then the
"Verdun" conception was tried, with
a similar lack of success. The
elimination of the Russian 'front.'"
which permitted thrust at the
heart" of the western allies, did not
take place until 1918, when the Ger
man forces were approaching state
of exhaustion. The thrust developed
into Germany's total defeat.
These experiences would seem to
discount repetition of the "Verdun"
conception, which today takes the
form of an invasion of the British
Isles. But what is their attitude
toward repetition of the "elimina-
ton of Russia" conception?
Hitler and his general staff are
dominated by an iron law. which
bide them avoid the errors of the
last war. A decisive mistake OF
the last war which led to ultimate
defeat was failure to recognize the
imposSibility of complete victory
after the Battle of the Marne and
the race for the coast" (as Gen.
Moltke did in a private conversa-
tom and make political and mill
Evening star., 1941-03-23
borough to overcome the difnculties

borough to overcome the difficulties
connected with 1t.
1t is highly improbable that Hit
ler's great plan of campaign for
this year will begin with an in
vasion of Britain, which has become
a more difficult task than it was
last year, even though he has gained
time for methodical preparations.
On the other hand, the "elimina-
ton of Russia" conception promises
him decisive effects, even If it intails
a military draw. But the idea of
draw merits just as much consid-
Grafton as military and political
danger, as does an invasion.
released BY the North American
Newspaper Alliance. Ine.)
Evening star., 1941-03-23
House Committee Fuvors
Coal Acts Extension
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
Chairman Doughton said yester-
day the House Ways and Means
Committee had agreed to recon-
mend extension of the Bituminous
Coal Act for another two years.
The present law expires April 26.
Doughton said the bill introduced
by Representative Boland, Demo-
crat, of Pennsylvania, would be for
mally reported tomorrow.
Before deciding on that action
yesterday, the committee adopted
an amendment to restore the in
dependent status Of the consumers
counsel which was lost when admin
istration of the coal act was trans
ferred to the Interior Department.
England has 81 woman book
nly
Evening star., 1941-03-23

England has 81 woman book
makers.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-04-13

A MEXICAN newspaper readers might get
II the idea that modern wars air bombs
Il \ only damage schools, orphanages, hos
pitfalls and churches.
Those institutions reflect mans better side
and represent his enlightenment, his compass
sion and his religion. They are by no means
indispensable in wartime; man may worship
in a field, house his young and sick in barn,
teach his children in a bomb shelter.
Military censors who withhold news of
wrecked warehouses, railroads, barracks, gun
pits and factories have no objection to reeas-
ing bombed churches. Such news and pictures
arouse sympathy abroad, stir enmity against
the enemy.
1t remains that some churches are hit.
One authority has it that more than 120 in
Metrep elitan London have been bomb
damaged. The congregations of those churches
this Easter Sunday morning had to come forth
from their bomb shelters, forego Spring
clothes, and meet their God in their hearts.
Evening star., 1941-02-27
Luncheon Speaker
Describes London
'Blitz' Experiences

Personal experiences during the
"blitz" against London last fall were
described by S. j. B. Hines at the
Bundles for Britain" luncheon
held by the Soroptimist Club yes
terday at the Willard Hotel.
Mr.. Hines, who is the only man
member of the Washington Com
mittee of Bundles for Britain, told
of nights spent in shelters where
rich and poor share discomforts
alike and of the morale of the Eng
lish people. He stressed the great
need for warm clothing for people
who have lost everything in the
destruction Of their homes.
Mrs. William M. Smith, publicity
director of Bundles for Britain, "
also spoke and read many letters re-
ceived from people in England who
have benefited from contributions
to Bundles for Britain"
Many bundles were collected at
the luncheon. Mrs. Edna Hoffman,
a member of the club. has volun-
teered to have the clothing cleaned
and put into good condition before
sending it to England.
Miss Rosemary Ward. student
of the Marjorie Webster School.
sang, accompanied by Mrs. Jewell
Downs, Soroptimist.
Mrs. Lorraine Leese Good, presi-
dent, presided and the program was
in charge of Ethel M. Fistere.