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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

director
school Of social service of Fordham
university, will be one of the
speakers. The address of welcome
will be given by Mayor Vincent A.
Scully. Other speakers will be Rev.
DR.. Eugene P. Cryne, director of
the Waterbury Office of the bu-
reau; Rev. George M. Grady, do
cesar director; and Miss katherine
Griffith, state executive secretary
Delegates, staff members and
board members from all parts Of the
state will attend the meeting, the
first TO be held in this city in al
most decade. The Waterbury
Council Of Catholic Women will en-
terrain at tea after the meeting,
The Diocesan Bureau of Social
Service is established in IL cities
in this diocese; Hartford, Bridge
port, New Haven, Stamford, Wa
terbury, New London, Norwich
New Britain, Middletown, Meriden
Danbury and Norwalk.
4A4S. p4O6Ad AAA 40 90 4Ok4OWos NO. 81
Introductory Remarks Rev. Eu.
gene p. Cryne, Associate Director
Diocesan Bureau of Social Service
Waterbury.
Invocation.
National Anthem "The Star
Spangled Banner, Waterbury
Catholic High school Choral clut
and Assembly.
Remarks from Chairman Rev
George M. Grady, Diocesan Direc-
tor, Diocesan Bureau of Social Ser
vice.
Greetings for Waterbury-The
Hon. Vincent A. Scully, Mayor.
Annual Report-Miss Katherine
z. Griffith Executive Secretary
Diocesan Bureau of Social Service
Address-The Most Reverend
Maurice F. McAuliffe, d. D., "Oul
Diocesan Bureau"
Address-Miss Anna E. King
Dean of the Fordhan University
School Of Social Service, "Tht
Catholic Woman in a, War Time
Defense"
Hymn-"Holy God, We Praise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
BOOKS ARE SENT
TO SERVICEMEN

., sydney Pearson, secretary Of
ZIpda.i 0TottO, has reported thai
numerous contributions have been
received from WateFhurlaps since
the organization recently started
rs campaign for Biographies 70 pc
sent 10 seryIcemen, One Of the
largest contributions was made ny
Robert q, Walker, vIce-pTesldeDt o.
the Colonial Trust GO, who baa
been collecting the National Geo.
graphic magazine for ~ years alld
turned over the collection for use
OF the seFyieemen when the drive
was started,
More than 600 copies have been
donated here, according 20 nv,
PeaFs0n's report, drotto's throuehs
out the stats ere participating W
the drive,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
First Church Society
Solicits Complaints
Methodist Fellowship Plans Novel Program Sunday
Night; w. S. G. S. Arranging Banquet

at the First Methodist church fol-
lows:
Tuesday, May 49, 1O:3O-New Ha-
ven County convention Of w. g. T.
U. at Cheshire Methodist church.
Wednesday, May 20, 6:3O-Dinner
and game party of the Married Cou-
Piles club. If any one can arrangO
a party, please let the COMMITTEES
know. Committee: Mrs. George
Faber, Mrs. ivan Boyd, Mrs. Allan
Upton, Mrs. Oren Maxim, Mrs.
Charles Plat, Mrs. Frank Ander-
son, Mrs. George Woodland, Mrs.
Belcher, Mrs. Howard Smith, Mrs.
Herbert Hoyt.
Thursday, May II, 5-Junior
choir rehearsal 7:00--Regular meet
ing of the @. M. o.; 7:30-Ths
Church Bible class led by the pas
tor.
Friday. May ~, Senior choir
rehearsal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
CROWD ATTRACTED
TO STREET FIGHT
Disabled Vet Tries to
Break Up Fight Between
Man and Woman

A totally disabled veteran Of the
last World War who attempted to
break up a fight at East Main and
Brown streets at 1880 this morning
was given a suspended sentence Ga
charges of intoxication and breach
of peace in municipal court today,
Pearl King, %, of 210 North Main
street was fined S. and costs and
given a 80 days suspended jail term
on charges Of intoxication and
breach Of peace and Charles Drag
on, 20, of so Warren avenue was
held for sentence later on charges
of intoxication, breach Of peace and
resistance. 1t Is understood his case
is being investigated by state Off
Gals in view of the fact he Is on
parole from state prison.
The veteran, William J. Butler,
.43, Of 20 Beebe street, Naugatuck,
said he merely attempted to stop
Miss King and Dragon from fight
ing.
A crowd of 20 or 80 men were at
tracted by the disturbance until the
three were arrested by Patrolmen
Joseph Cavanaugh and Harold
Green.
Edward Sharkey, 81, of 149 Syl-
van avenue was given nolle on
charges OF intoxication and breach
of peace.
James M. Henry, 80, of II Wood
lawn terrace, charged with embez-
element of about 500 from the
American Railway Express was given
continuance to May 20 under
bonds of 5000.
Arthur Hotchkiss, 20, of 81 Aver
street, charged with non support
was ordered to pay his wife SIS
weekly. He was ordered to post a
$500 bond and a go days suspended
iail term was impoSed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
ST. FRANCIS OPENS
NOVENA TONIGHT

A noyena of grace in honor OF
the Holy Ghost will open tonight
at st. Francis Xayier's church and
continue until Pentecost Sunday.
Those who attend at least
five OF the noyena exercises may
obtain a plenary indulgence by
receiving the sacraments q nd
praying Tor the intention OF the
Holy Father, Cards were. passed
out last Sunday to be filled out by
the parIshioneFs pledging a spiritual
offering in honor ofb the SILVER
Jubilee of the Pope. Most Rev,
Maurice p, McAuliffe requests that
each one make an effort TO offer up
some special prayer for the intention
nearest to the heart 70 the Pope,
that soon there viii be lasting. peace
among the nations OF the world
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Diocesan Bureau To Meet Here For 22nd Annual Session
Name Of Local
Sailor Appears
On Casualty List

No further word has been
received here about Thomas
Moore, 10, seaman first class,
u. S. Navy, who was reported
missing about q month ago.
He Is the son Of Mrs. Cat crime
Moore FaIcOne Of 1851 North
Main street. The last letter
received from him was prior
to the Pearl HarbOr attack.
He enlisted two years ago and
attended the naval training
school at Newport, r, /. and
the submarine school at New
London.
The official navy casualty
list released today includes his
name, indicating that the navy
department has recorded him
as lost, presumably dead.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

DR.. William Lenkowski of South
Elm street, William Sirica OF
Morningside avenue, and DR.. Frank
Cammisa of Grand street, were
royalty feted at a joint testimonial
dinner last evening at Waverly Inn,
Cheshire, attended by over $50 who
paid stirring tributes to the trio
who are leaving shortly for service
in Uncle Sans Army.
The first named will depart the
latter part of next week. Earlier
this week he was recipient Of his
commission as a first lieutenant.
The latter two will be indicted by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Women's Alliance
Plans Celebration
Fourth Anniversary to Be COMMUNICATED Wednes-
day; Large Attendance at Third Church Supper
BROOKLYN NEWS

Lodge 43 of the Lithuanian Ro-
man Catholic Women's Alliance
made preliminary plans for its
fourth anniversary celebration at a
meeting held Wednesday night. The
affair will be held Sunday, June Z
at the clubroom in the old st. Jo-
seph's school. Members in charge Of
arrangements are: Mrs. Anna Smo-
taS, Mrs. Isabelle Jankauskas, Mrs.
Mary STANDARDS, and Mrs. Marcelle
Digimas. A special anniversary
Mass will be celebrated at 10
o'clock at st. Joseph's church on
that day.
Following the business session a
party was held in honor of two
members, Mrs. Amelia Augis and
Mrs. Louise Luinas who were OBJ
serving birthday anniversaries. Gifts
were presened to the guests of hon.
or. Among those present were: Mrs.
Mary Fortier, Mrs. Marcelle Digi-
mas, Mrs. Mary Matusavage, Mrs.
Mary STANDARDS, Mrs. Isabelle
Janlcauskas, Mrs. Stella Roman
auskas, Mrs. Gertrude Levanavi-
rcius, Mrs. Anna Smotas, Mrs. Ste
phania Sopranos, Mrs. Stephanis
Dumsa, and Professor Alexander j
Aleksis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

Complaint Night" will be observ-
ed by the First Methodist Church
Youth Fellowship at their meeting
Sunday evening, May II, at 6
o'clock. This newly organized group
has weathered 10 gatherings with
varied programs and members have
been asked to be prepared to tell
Sunday what they like and what
they oppose in arranging programs
to help build a more interesting So
ciety.
The w. s. c. s. will hold a mother
and daughter banquet wednesday
May q.
Rev. DR.. John ]. Snavely, pastor
today issued a list Of soldiers and
sailors from the parish now serving
Uncle Sam. The list follows:
Sergeant Harold Blum, Company
8, 18th Training Battalion, Fort
Mcclellan, Alabama.
Lieut.. John Mcknight, It'll Air
Base Squad, Bangor Air Base
Bangor, Me.
quail SCABCdAAb 14@4OAA VOOA~SNA
o/o 6 Bond Group, Sd Bomb Squad
ron, Howard Field, Canal Zone.
Lieut.. Edwin Jones, Jr., o/o U. S
Heroic, A. M. c., "a Postmaster
New York City.
Private Frederick r. Powell, Bat
terry c, Fort Strong, Mass.
Private Richard Latimer, 18th
Training Battalion, End Platoon
Fort Mcclellan, Alabama.
Private Frederick H. Megin, Jr.
Marine Base, Paris Island, South
Carolina.
Robert Liddell, Aeronautical En-.
gineer, 400 Arlnistead avenue
Hampton, Virginia.
George Barnhardt, Army Techni-
cal School, Chanute Field, Rantoul
Illinois, now at home on furlough.
The calendar of events next weel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
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ESTABLISHED SssS
esIAsL IsHED SssS

II There's A Boy In Your Home
Here's Your Big Buying Moment
Arranged For You Tomorrow IN
Prep Shop-Second Floor.
Boys fine fwEnishinSs-hOIF price
\. Boys felt hets and Eton cops
hoIF pvice-Boys' wosh end wool
shorts, and long tEouseEs-hoIf
price.
Boys Iong trousers suits-sizes
8 TO 10 yesvs-$e.75 to $zI.7S.
Boys wesh suits-Ions end short
trousers models, $4.o5 to $S.eS.
Boys' fine furnishings price
Boys felt hets end Eton cops
holf pviee-Boys' wool end w0sh
suits end long tTovssEs-heIt
price.
No exchanges, refunds o. credits
ell sales finaD-ws've cot 10
Get I'D OF this merchandise be-
fore the carpenters move in On 90
for eIteE0tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
ZoRINA TESTS

Zorina, famous ballerina, is soon
to arrive in Hollywood to be tested
for the coveted role Of Maria in
Paramount's Technicolor film YER
sion Of Ernest Hemingway's novel,
"For Whom the Bell Tolls" She
will be tested with Gary Cooper.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15

Waterbury will play host to the
22d annual meeting Of the Do
cesar Bureau Of Social Service
Sunday Afternoon at the Waterbury
Catholic high school. Most Rev.
Maurice r. McAuliffe, Bishop Of
Hartford, will be one Of the speak
erS. STA
Miss Agnes g. Fitzpatrick is
chairman Of the arrangements COM
mittee for the state meeting.
Miss Anna E. King, dean Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Third Church Supper

A large crowd attended the
spring supper held last night by
the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Third Congregational Church at
the parish hall. Large baskets of
hlacs and other spring flowers
decorated the hall and a patriotic
theme was used for table decora-
tons.
Mrs. George Moeller was in
csharge of the dining room. assisted
by Mrs. B. w. Erik, Mrs. Clifford
Turney, Mrs. Henry Tooker, Miss
Ellen Tooker, Mrs. Robert Jones,
Mrs. Milton Aiken, Mrs. Erskine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Wardens To Meet

A meeting of air raid wardens IN
Sector C-3l will be held this evening
at headquarters, 80 Charles street.
All members of the staff as well as
those who wish to volunteer their
services for duty in the district are
asked to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
RICHARD TUCKEY, JR.
ON TRIAL TOMORROW

Naugatuck, May 15-Richard
Tuckey, Jr, of Orchard Terrace was
arrested on charges of breach OF
night by Patrolmen Wilfred Evon
and George Kogut. He will face
borough court tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Bishop McAuIiffe On
Program Of Speakers
For Sundays Meeting
Delegates From All Sections Of State to Attend; Rev.
DR.. Cryne, Mayor SCully to Extend Greetings;
Miss King Of FOrdham to Speak

Thy Name" Waterbury Catholic
High School Choral Club.
Reception and Tea-The Water
bury Council of Catholic Women,
Miss Agnes G. Fitzpatrick, Chair
man, will be hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
BASEBALL FAN

William Frawley, featured in Par
amounts wildcat" Bill Pine-Bill
Thomas picture, has not missed a
World Series in twelve years. He
knows almost every major league
baseball player and his record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Dramatic Club

A special meeting of the Mount
Carmel Dramatic Club will be held
tonight at 8 o'clock at the parish
hall. Pasquale Bredice will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Full Weather Report

Boston, May 1E-(UP)-Weather
forecast:
MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTI-
CUT AND RHODE ISLAND-Ltght
rain beginning by midnight be-
coming occasionally moderate by
daybreak. Continued cool tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Girls, Choir Meeting

The girls choir of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Church will hold a
rehearsal tonight at 1880 at the
parish hall under the direction of
Rev. Austin r. Saunders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Memorial Mass

Plans were made recently by the
Sylvester j. Stokes Post and Auxil-
iary, Lithuanian Legion, for a mem.
orial Mass which will be celebrated
at st. Joesph's church Sunday, May
"a, at 10 o'clock. The members will
march to church in a body. Ar
rangements are being made by
James Stokes, commander, and Mrs
Margaret Bebrin, Auxiliary presi-
dent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Approximately 10000 persona 81
years Of age oF more maintain their
residence N the District Of Colniils
hla, according 10 census ngures'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
CARRIER ADVANCES

n tglsee pictures, Martha ODrls'
eoil. appearing ~ Paramounts my
Heart BELONGS 10 Daddy" mas riser
from "walk-On" parts 70 virtual star
dom,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
Choir Rehearsal

The st. Joseph's church Student
Choir will hold rehearsal tonight
at 7:45 in the choir room in the
old st. JoSeph's school. Professor
Alexander J. Aleksis, choirmaster,
will be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
(NEA Radiophoto)

Russell, Mrs. D. P. Castaldo, Mrs.
James Donnelly, Miss Olive Sibold,
Miss Janet Roden, Mrs. William
Weston, Miss Jean Chapman, Miss
Gladys Erik, Miss Gladys Judson,
and Miss Anne Dickerson.
The kitchen committee was
composed Of Mrs. Walter johnson,
chairman; Mrs. Frank Williams,
Mrs. Daniel Hine, Mrs Gilbert
Henderson, Mrs. Harry Roden, Mrs.
Otto Sibold, Mrs. Frank Franzen,
Mrs. Harold l.. Fogg, and Mrs.
Louis vonLott. Other committees
were as follows: Dessert, Mrs. AL
bert Harris and Mrs. Louis Pichard;
tickets, Mrs. Louis Nichols; pub
licity, Mrs. Harold L. Fogg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-15
First Aid Glass

The first aid class sponsored by
the st. Joseph's Federation defense
committee will meet tonight at
7:30 at the assembly room in the
old st. Joseph's School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11

] The Notre Dame Alurnnae As sociation held It's fifty-first annual reunion last evening ct the Church street academy.
 The Rev. Mother St. Catherine of the Angels, Superior of the Con- vent, who was toasted by Miss Cath erine Latey in the name of the or- ganization, greeted the members.
 Mrs. Nora Mahaney Harris ot New Haven, guest speaker, In her topic, ''What Can We Do?" dis cussed the work to be accomplished by Catholics in the World today, Mrs. Edward F. Conlan presided during the meeting. The Choral club and the Alumnae joined the singing of the AluInllae song com posed by Mrs Madeleine Keane Hub- bard, with words by Miss Mary Ag- mes O'Connor; and in the "Star Spangled Banner" accompanied by Mrs. Hubbard.
 The officers of the association include: Honorary President, Rev. erend Mother St. Cathmerine of the Angels; President, Mrs. Ed- ward ?. Conlan; resident vice presi- pient, Mrs. William Schofield; non- Aesident vice president, Mrs. J. Frank Mcdonnell of Bristol; re- cording secretary, Miss Mary Pa- tricia Casey; financial secretary, Miss Catherine Lahey; treasurer, Mrs. Y. F. Lynch; advisory board, Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick, ex-officio; Mrs. Harry J. Carroll; Mrs. H. Jack son Sherwell; Miss Eulalia Madden, Miss Ruth Kennaugh.
 Among those present were Rev.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Personal
Notre Dame AIunlnde Hold Annual Reunion Dinner

Mother st. Catherine, Rev. Mother st, Ida, Rev. Mother St. Joseph Rev. Mother St. Charles, Rev. Moth- CT St. Michael, Rev. Mother St Claire, Rev. Mother St. Helen and Rev. Mother St. Mary of the Preci- ous Blood, Mrs. II. J. Carroll, Mrs Fl. Jackson Sherwell, Mrs. Belinda Tracy, Mrs. Nora Harris, Mrs. Jo- seph HoSey, Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs F. ?. Lynch, Mrs. Donate Pope Mrs. Raymond Hannon, Mrs. Ray mond Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Harold Cur ran, Mrs. Edward Bobbin, Mrs, Ralph Vaughn, Mrs. Joseph Guinan, West Hartford, Mrs. Hubert Smith, Mrs. E. F. Conlan, Mrs. Maurice Hubbard, Mrs. M. J.. Galullo, Mrs. Thomas Kelly, Mrs. Francis Me- Donald, Mrs. Harry Parsons, Mrs. Martin Dunn, Mrs. Vincent Miller, Woodbury.
 And the Misses Agnes Fitzpat- rick, Catherine Grady, Catherine Lahey, Catherine O'Brien, Mary P. Casey, Ruth Kennaugh, Margaret Corr, Marion Keane, Helene Beli- veau, Katherine Cronin, Ann Hermann, Josephine Culliton, Mar garet Coughlin, Mary M. Bennett, Sadie Bennett, Catherine Bresna- han, Mary Devereaux, Betty Gar rity, Eulalia Madden, Madeline Me- Gill, Agnes Horigan and Gather inc Mahaney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Quota COnUenes
 In Michigan

"United for Action" is the theme of the twenty-third convention oi Quota Club International to be held at the Grand hotel, Mackinac is- land, Michigan, June 25-27. Presi- dent Efne Loudermilk of BIuefleld West Virginia, has issued the of- flcial call to the entire membership of this classified service organiza- ton for professional and executive women, which has clubs in Canada, Australia and throughout the Uni- ted States.
 The main address of the conven- ton will be delivered by Jay Allen of New York city, foreign cores pondent, author and lecturer. His subject will be "The Future Is OurS".
 Reports on defense, service work, the findings of committees and plans for furthering the clubs ob- jectives of friendship and interna- tional good will are scheduled for the business sessions. Quota clubs everywhere during the past year have concentrated on service to their communities and to the war efforts. Results of these activities will be announced.
 Recreational features of the con- vention will be a Victory luncheon, square dancing one evening and sightseeing trips by carriage around historic Mackinac island.
 Ofncers of Quota International are: Miss Efflie Loudermilk, Blue field, w. Va, president; Mrs. Fran ces Landry, Baton Rouge, La., first vice-preSident; Dr. Hannah c. Sim mons, Worcester, Mass, second vice. president; Dr. Mary Powell Nor than, Baltimore, Md, third vice. president; Miss Frances V. McKil- lop, Pittsburgh, Pa., treasurer; and Mrs. Frances Weishampel, Allen town, Pa, Mrs. Marie Higgins, Youngstown, Ohio, Miss Mary Hem nessey, Waterbury, Conn.,, and Mrs. Edith Glaze, San Jose, Calf, direc- tors.
 All Quota clubs are electing dele gates to represent them at Mackinac island,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
UniUersity Women
 Plan Anniversary

Miss Mildred I. Cloudy, president of the Waterbury Branch of the American Association of University Women, last night entertained the executive board at her home. Plans were discussed for the thirtieth an- niversary to be celebrated in the fall.
 Because of the large membership from outlying districts meetings will be held in reighboring towns.
 The A. A. U. w. conference scheduled for June 1S at the Uni versity of Connecticut has been can- celled.
 Those present: Miss Cloudy, Miss Eleanor Tamul, Miss Isabella Ro- well, Miss Ethel Baird, Mrs. Joel Ives Butler, Miss Alice O'Neill, Mrs. Ellery s. Kilbourn, Mrs. Frank J. Kenney, Miss Edith Hart, Miss Eliz- abeth Kane, Miss Inez Clough and Miss Margaret Croft.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Sisters Honor
 Emily M. Fuller

Mrs. Clark Cook and Mrs. George FEtsbie, Jr, entertained last night with a miscellaneous shower in compliment to their sister, Miss Emily Fuller ct her home on Capi- tol avenue.
 Among the guests were Mrs. Earl Case, Mrs. Edward Seward, Mrs. Raymond Fuller, Mrs. Harry Pull ford, Mrs. George Wighbey, Mrs. Peter Kelly, Mrs. Henry Rochette, Mrs. Theodore Schroeder, Theresa Schroeder. Ann Gugliotti, Helen Kenyon, Joan Coleman, Mrs. Doro- thy Tata, Mrs. Agnes Barnes, Mrs. Leo Coleman, Daisey Dooley, Mrs. Bernard Boyce, Mrs. Peter Rewak;
 Mrs. Louis Kosko, Mrs. Andrew Togaeski, Mrs. Louis Fischietti, Susie Coviello, Mrs. Frank Coleman, Mrs. Robert Frishie of Bantam Lake, Mrs. George Frisbie, ST., Mrs. Clarence Fuller, Mrs. Edward Begryjzcak, Mrs. Edward Greece and Mrs. Margaret Clark.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
} McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
By WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority

The squeeze play is one of the experts most efficient weapons. Some players have difficulty in recognizing a squeeze, but seldom does Harry Fishbein miss one. The squeeze play in today's hand helped him win the Masters Individual world championship this year.
 Two rounds of hearts were led, Fishbein (sitting North) rufflng the second. Three rounds of trumps were taken, dummy discarding the two low diamonds. Before leading the fourth trump, on which dummy would be embarrassed for a discard, FiShbein caslled the ace and king of clubs and ruffed the three-spot. This play might have dropped both the queen and pack, but when the pack remained at large, North cashed the fourth trump and dunn my let go the ten of clubs.
 As Fishbein had hoped. West was in trump squeeze. He had to dis card down to four red cards. If he saved only two diamonds, dunn my's tops would drop his queen and North's last trump would give re-entry to cash the jack. If west
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Booster Club
 Party Tonight

The Democratic Women's Booster Club will hold its June party this eveAing at Patsy Browns Silver Chalet.
 Among the guests of honor will be Mayor and Mrs. Vincent A. Scully, Judge and Mrs. Patrick Healey, Aldermanic President John s. Monagan.
 Mrs. Robert Chesson, chairman of the arrangements, is being as- sisted by Mrs. Gertrude Mangini, co-chairman.
 The Reception Committee includ- ed Mrs. Mary Kilmartin, Mrs. Ger trude Gordon, Mrs. Julia Marshall, Mrs. Margaret Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Joseph Seery, Mrs. Joseph Clear, Mrs. Patrick Rielly, Mrs. Marie Beckley, Mrs. F. x. Bergen, Mrs Arthur Kennedy, Mrs. Thomas Reidy and Mrs. Eugene Burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-11
Weddings
College Of St. Elizabeth AWarded Degrees Today

The College of St. Elizabeth, Con. vent Station, New Jersey, awarded degrees to 95 graduates ct the coni- mencement exercises held this after noon in the Greek theater on the campus.
 Most Rev. Thomas Fl. McLaugh. lin, s. T. D., LID, Bishop of Pat erson, presided and conferred the degrees.
 Mrs. Langley Claxton, an alumna of the college, addressed the seniors, impressing upon them the import ance of their religious belief as well as their secular education in today's world; dwelling also upon the fact that mans greatest achievements had been inspired by the conviction that there exists beyond the finite a Supreme Perfect Being.
 Rev. James M. Gillis, c. s. F., editor of the Catholic World, de. hvered the Baccalaureate sermon, yesterday morning.
 Among the Waterbury students to be graduated were Miss Claire Evelyn Malsch, daughter of MT. and Mrs. A. Walter Malsch of Grand view avenue, who received her Bachelor of Science Degree, cum laude. Miss Malsch, who majored in Home Economics, also received her Bachelor diploma in Education, and was awarded departmental hon. ors in Philosophy.
 Miss Jean Patricia shanley, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Eugene F.. Shanley of Chestnut avenue, who received her Bachelor of Arts De- gree, cum laude. Miss Shanley majored in Biology, received her Bachelor Diploma in Education, and