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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
S0ntucci-P Paulone
 Wedding Ceremony

At eight o'clock this morning Miss Elpeda Mary Paulone, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Felice Paulone of Dixie avenue, became the bride of Domenic Santucci, son of MT. and Mrs. Moria Santucci of Bennett street.
 The ceremony was performed al the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes which was decorated with palms and cut flowers.
 Miss Palma Paulone attended her cousin as maid of honor, with Miss Palmina Santucci, sister of the groom, and Miss Anna Paulone, a sister of the bride, as bridesmaid and Mary Paulone, sister of the bride, as flower girl. Patsy Santucci served as his brothers bestman, and the ushers included Sam Paulone, cousin of the bride, and Anthony Santucci, a brother of the groom.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore gown of white satin with a fitted bodice having sweetheart neckline, bouffant skirt ending in long train. A crown trimmed with seed pearls held her full length imported veil. She car- ried white roses, orchids and baby breath.
 With her bouffant gown of rose taffeta, the maid-of-hono wore a matching taffeta hat with an off, the-face veil. She carried yellow roses. The powder blue moire taf- feta gowns of the bridesmaids were fashioned with elongated waistlines, and full skirts. They also wore matching hats, and carried yellow roses. The flower girl was dressed in rose taffeta, and her bouquet consisted of variegated flowers.
 Guests from South Norwalk and this city attended the reception at the home of the bride. Mrs. Paulone wore a black and white ensemble with black accessories. When leaving for an unannounced trip the bride was dressed in a suit of beige gab- ardine with brown accessories.
 Mrs. Santucci is an alumna Of Crosby High School. MT. Santucci is associated with the Hadley Furni- true Company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
AndrelU PheLan, Sr.
 Host At Lake Picnic

Andrew Phelan, Sr., of Ashley street recently entertained with picnic at the cottage of his son, at Hitchcock Lake.
 Following dinner the guests en- joyed swimming and boating: and during the evening, dance and card games. Georgianna Stevens and Rosemary Mclaughlin won the ping-pong contest; Ruth IppoliEo and Patricia Mclaughlin the Bad hinton.
 Among those attending were: Mary Hartnett. Gertrude Hartnett. Christine Hartnett, MT. and Mrs. George Stevens, May Stevens. Geor- gianna Stevens. MT. and Mrs. Richard Dressel, MT. and rAEs. Jo- seph Ippolita, Jr, Denise Ipp0iita. MT. and Mrs. Charles Mclaughlin Rosemary Mclaughlin, Patricia Mc- Laughlin, Andrew Phelan, Jr., Laura McMahon and Andrew Pheian. Sr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

At four o'clock this afternoon Miss Barbara Anne Rodenbach of Terrace avenue, Naugatuck, will eX- change her nuptial VOWS with Neal Whipple Hughes.
 Reverend Edward R. Hance of the Naugatuck Congregational church will officiate at the ceremony to be performed at the summer residence of the brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Rodenbach of Neck road, Madison. As the guests and bridal party assemble, Mrs. John P. Coe of New York City will play a piano recital.
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride will be attended by her sister, Mrs. J. Ellis Grell of Forest Hills, New York, as matron of hon or, Miss Hachel Rodenbach of Naugatuck as maid of honor, Miss .Jansk Caldwell of Belmont, Mass, Miss Mary Elizabeth Coe of New York, Miss Carolyn Hoseman ot Chatham, N. J., and Mrs. William Phillips, Jr., of Bridgeton, N. J. as bridesmaids.
 MT. Hughes, the son of Captain William N. Hughes, in active service with the U. s. Navy, and formerly of Louisville, Ky, and Mrs. Henry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Helen D. Dalton
 Becomes Bride

Palms and white gladioli banked the altar and bouquets of gladioli marked the pews of St. Margaret's church this morning for the wed- ding of Miss Helen Dorothy Dalton of Plaza avenue to William Henry Byrnes of Wolcott street.
 The Rev. John A. Conlan per- formed the nine o'clock ceremony in the presence of guests from New York, Springfield, Bridgeport, Dan- bury, New Haven and this city During the nuptial Mass, Professor John L. Bonn played a special pro- gram of music.
 Miss Rosemary Colwell attended the bride, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Dalton. George Sickles served as best man for MT Byrnes, who is the son of MT. anc Mrs. Harry Byrnes. Robert Mahoney and Robert Ray ushered.
 Escorted to the altar by he father, the bride wore an Alex mo del having a bodice of white shirreC chiffon velvet with fitted three quarter length sleeves; and a bouf' fant skirt of silk net. A white vel. vet cap held her fingertip veil. Sht carried white orchids showereo with stephanotis.
 The maid of honor was also dress ed in an Alex gown of aqua, with a bodice of shirred faille, and a skirt of silk net. Her short veil was draped from a matching faille cap She carried Rubrum lilies with stephanotis.
 A reception followed at the Cop per Kettle. Mrs. Dalton received in suit of grey crepe with soutache trimming. Her accessories were in winesap tone, and her corsage, fus- chia orchids. Mrs. Byrnes was dressed in Heaven Blue with wine sap accessories, and an orchid cor sage.
 The couple left for a trip to New York. For travel the bride chose a frock of brown crepe with matching accessories, and an orchid corsage.
 The bride is a graduate of Wilby High school. and the Connecticut Institute of Hairdressing. The groom is an alumnus of Crosby High school, and is associated with the Scovill Manufacturing Con- pany.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs Byrnes will reside at 188 Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Lorraine Shop
 EnapLoyes'P Party

Mrs. Sampson siegel, the former Miss Rose Kunofsky who was mar ried August 5, and Miss Adele Luria who will wed P. F. o. Maurice Wolk on September 15, were guests of honor at Q surprise shower held in the Copper room of the Hotel Elton Thursday evening by the employees ct the Lorraine Shop. Both guests were presented with crystal. Mrs. Sampson Siegel was also given a bond by Harry and Max Birenbauin of the Lorraine Shop.
 Those attending were: Miss Ruth Baron, Mrs. Margaret Beaudoin, Mrs. Lawrence Bender, Mrs. Harry Birenbaum, Mrs. Max Birenbaurn, Miss Carolyn Garter, Miss Mar garet Convard, Miss Victoria Copes, Mrs. Albert Dodge, Miss Rae Ep- stein, Mrs. Edmund Fleming, Mrs. Arthur Gianelli, Mrs. James Grady, Miss Marion Greenblatt, Mrs. Frank Korowlotny, Miss Ruth Kunofsky, Miss Adele Luria, Mrs. Joseph Ma ruszewski, Miss Helen McQuinn, Mrs. Caroline Pawloski, Miss Es- ther Rich, Mrs. Paul Ruffer, Mrs. Sampson Siegel, Miss Esther Silver man, Miss Edna Swirsky, Mrs. George Waite, Miss Irene Wiatr. and Mrs. Vincent Wilkowski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Miss Rita BaldlUi11 Becomes
 Bride or Lieut.. LenkoUski

Guests from Erie and Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania; Woonsocket, Rhode Island; Brooklyn, New York; Milford and this city assembled this morning at St. Margaret's church to witness the wedding of Miss Rita Teresa Baldwin of Hillside avenue to First Lieutenant William John Lem kowski of Camp Blanding, Florida.
 The couple exchanged their VOWS at ten o'clock before an altar banked with palms, cibotium fern, gladioli, aSters and dahlias. The Rev. Joseph Healey of St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hartford, a cousin of the bride, read the service, also celebrated the sol- emn high nuptial Mass which fol- lowed. He was assisted by the Rev. Lawrence Skelly as deacon, and the Rev. John Balasa as sub-deacon. Professor John L. Bonn arranged and played the musical program, which included the vocal rendition of Rosewig's Ave Maria" by the Perry Sisters trio at the offertory Mrs. Robert McKiernan sang the Mass.
 Escorted to the altar by her father the bride, who is the daughter oi MT. and Mrs. Richard A. Baldwin was preceded by her cousin, Miss Mary Glare Landy of Yonkers, N. Y. as maid of honor; her classmate, Miss Rita Healey of Wilkes-Barre, Penn, and Miss Agnes Luddy of this city, as bridesmaids.
 Dr. Michael Impresa served as best man for the groom, who is the son of MT. and Mrs. William Lem kowski of South Elm street. Rich ard A. Baldwin, Jr., brother of the bride, and Dr. P. L. Palomba, Q classmate of the groom, ushered.
 The brides gown of white slipper satin was styled with a fitted bodice having long sleeves ending in points over the back of the hands, sweet heart neckline, and lace girdle. In-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
ProuLx Herr
 Nuptials Today

Gowned in traditional white Miss Lucy Marie Herr of Chipman street, this morning became the bride of John Joseph Proulx of Hillcrest, Middlebury. Her fitted bodice of Chantilly lace draped over satin. had long shaped sleeves. Lace edged the full skirt of satin, which ended in rtain. Her fingertip veil of double illusion was draped fre-1 e. coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a prayer book marked with a white orchid.
 The Rev. Bernard Foster united the couple at nine o'clock at St. Patrick's church, which was deco rated with palms and gladioli. Dur ing the nuptial Mass which followed Mrs. Marie Barnes Murphy sang Schubert's Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 Escorted to the altar by her bro- ther, John Matthew Herr, Jr., the bride, who is the daughter of the late MT, and Mrs. John Matthew Herr, was preceded by her cousin, Miss Germaine Fitznaurice, as maid of honor, with Miss Lois Beckley and Veronica Proulx, sister of the groom, as bridesmaids.
 Edward Murray Proulx served as bestman for the groom, who is the son of MT. and Mrs. Omer Joseph Proulx. Alfred Cote of Hartford and Charles Perriello of this city, usher- ed.
 The gown of the maid of honor was fashioned with bodice of gold velvet having scalloped neckline, and full faille skirt. She wore a matching heart shaped bonnet, and carried Talisman roses. The Alice Blue gowns of the bridesmaids had velvet bodices with sweetheart neck lines and bouffant faille skirts. Their velvet bonnets matched, and they carried pink roses.
 A reception followed at the home of the groom's parents. Mrs. John M. Herr, Jr,, assisted in receiving. She was dressed in black crepe, with black accessories, and gardenia corsage. Mrs. Proulx wore wine vel- vet with black accessories, and a corsage of yellow roses.
 When leaving for an unan- nounced trip the bride was dressed in frock of black velvet with black and white accessories, and an or enid corsage.
 The bride Is a graduate of the Waterbury Catholic High school The groom is an alumnus of Leav- enworth High school.
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs, Proulx will reside on Glenwood ave- nue, Middlebury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
20 NURSESAIDES
 GIVEN CAPS, PINS
Exercises at Hospital Cli- max Successful Course
 By Sister N. Visitation

Certificates. caps and pins were awarded twenty Red Cross nurses aides at exercises last night at St. Mary's hospital. Mrs. Mildred Fahey was awarded a stripe for 1850 hours of service since her graduation as 8 nurses's aide.
 The class, which trained under Sister Mary Visitation, was pre- sented certificates by Major John M. Burrali, chairman of the local chap ter of Red Gross. while Mother Ter esia, head of the hospital, placed the caps and Mrs. Howard Hart. chairman of the local nurses aide service awarded the pins. Mrs. Edith Ladd. executive secretary Of the chapter was present, as was Miss Ellen Hunt, vice chairman Of the nurses aide service and q group of sisters from the hospital staff.
 Aides who received their awards last llght include: Lucy Atella, Helen Vachinsky. Charlotte Bene- dict, Polly Benedict, Theresa Dolan, Catherine Grady. Ethel Hedges Helen derulls. Beti Horgan. Alice Hurduk, Marcella lecture. EsetheE Dldell. Dorothy Mccormack. Mary McHale. Edna Murphy. Marie Mar della. Mary orlando. Mary urehak, Catherine Vallett and Barbara Well ton.
 Following the ceremony, refresh fnents were served.
 Exercises will be held next week for a members of the nurses aide class conducted at Waterbury hos pstal. With the coming exercises total Of ia0 aides ia six claases will have graduated within the nine months the service has been con. duced ln Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

sertions of lace adorned the ful, length of her skirt, which terminated in fan-shaped train. A Mary Stuart cap trimmed with orange blossoms held her flngertip veil, and she carried a prayer book marked with an orchid, and showered with stephanotis.
 The fuchsia tones used In the trimming of the shell pink floweged niron gown of the maid of honor were repeated in her colonial bou- quet. Her shoulder veil was draped from clusters of ostrich tips. App piqued dubonnet flowers trimmed the dusty pink skirts of the brides- maids gowns. Their fitted bodicea were fashioned of dubonnet tafRetas ostrich tips held their shoulder wells and their colonial bouquets consists ed of dusty pink flowers.
 Garden flowers decorated the Chase Country Club for the recep- ton which followed. Mrs. Baldwin received in dubonnet velvet with accessories to correspond, and m orchid corsage. Mrs. Lenkowsks was dressed in maroon crepe with black accessories, and a corsage of orchids.
 The couple have not announces their trip. For travel the bride chose sage green suit with brown accessories, and Q scarf Of sableS. They will make their home in St. Augustine, Florida.
 Mrs. Lenkowski is a graduate of Marywood College, Scranton, Penn syivania, and interned at the Poly- clinic Hospital in New York city She has been dietitian at St. MaTy'G Hospital. Lieut.. Lenkowski, an alumnus of Fordham University and New York University, interned at the Bellevue Hospital, New York, and Jersey City Medical Center. Prior to his service with the Army. he had practiced medicine in this city for three years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Barbara De e
 PrOn0unceS VotUS

Trinity church was the scene of a nuptial ceremony this morning when Miss Barbara Dee, the daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Howard Dee of Piedmont street, became the bride of Joseph Roberts, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Roberts of Wa tertown.
 The Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson offlciated at the double ring cere- mony at 9 o'clock.
 Miss Jean Marshall attended the bride as maid of honor, with Donald Doucette as best man. Anthony A.. Roberts and Joseph Goldberg ush- cred.
 Entering the church on the arm of her father, the bride was gowned in white satin with long sleeves, and full train. A heart-shaped tiara trimmed with orange blossoms held her fingertip veil, She carried an all-white shower bouquet.
 The yellow marquisette gown of the maid of honor was draped over taffeta, It had 8 sweetheart neck line, and short, puffed sleeves. She carried yellow roses.
 During the reception which fol- lowed at the home of the brides parents, Mrs. Dee received in a costume of slate blue crepe with black accessories, and a pink rose corsage. Mrs. Roberts wore black crepe with black accessories, and a corsage of yellow roses.
 The couple left for a trip to Washington, Baltimore, and Vir- ginia. The bride travelled in three piece suit of grey wool with wine accessories, and an orchid corsage.
 The bride is a graduate of Wilby high school The groom, an alum nus of Watertown high school, is associated with the Waterbury Clock Company
 Upon their return MT. and Mrs, Roberts will reside on Piedmont street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

might be void. But the declarer won, and seeing there was noth- ing but a possible squeeze for his 18th trick, eashed all his trnmps.
 The first discard from dummy was easy, a spade. Tine second was not so easy. Ia order to hold the length in the minor suits. de- elareT discarded dummy's other spade. But he went down one, as Brown saved the shoppers in clubs and spades to let West keep four diamonds.
 Brown was Of the opinion that deelarer ought to have found the right way to develop the squeeze. After four rounds Of tfumps, be should cash three top diamonds, diSeardlng two spades from the North hand. Then he should re- turn to North with his other high club and lead the last trump.
 In order to save the fourth club, East wili have Co cut down to one spade. Dummy then lets SO the low club. 4 leac to the king oi clubs catches West with the only shoppers in spades and diamonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Friends Entertain
 Josephine Muraska

Her employees at the Scovill Con- pany entertained Miss Josephine Muraska at the Copper Room of the Hotel Elton.
 Among those present were: Mary Urchak, Constance Greco, Sue Marnyell, Mary Egan, Mae Sweeney Mary Morley, Julia Stack, Mary Nell son, Lillian Morris, Joseph Tam borini, Herman Rehm, Kitty Mo- Nally, L. V. Redman, Jean Laskas, Eunice Claffey, Bertha Corby, Villa Bristol, Nellie LaVigne. Laura Rus sell, Margaret Cronan, Mary Moss Ruth Reichenbach, Rita Perigard, Mrs. Helen Maunzell, Robbie De- neen, Dorothy Zabit, Edna Holihan, and Alyce Graveline.
 There are only 25,5O0 street cars in the U. S. and less than 10000 elevated and subway cars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
JIMMY CRIBBON
 PURSE RECIPIENT

Fifty friends and co-workers of the Waterbury Tool Go. honored James Gribbon, former Crosby high school and Cornell University ath- lete at a farewell testimonial last night at Patsy Browns restaurant. The guest of honor, who expects to enter the Army Air Corps Monday, was presented a purse. George Leitch was toastmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
MANcUSO, LOMBARDI
 ROSE HILL WINNERS

Prizes for intelligent reading were awarded four children in q eontest sponsored by vacation reading clubs of the Brooklyn and Rose Hili branches of Bronson Library.
 Salvatore Mancuso and Nancy Lombardl. who read more than 100 books were the winners of the Rose Hili contest while Diana Deiiniks who read ii2 books and Albert dedraltis who read TOT books were the winners in the Brooklyn diyi- sion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
MORE ASSISTANTS
 NEEDED FOR R. C.

Mrs. M. H. Toomey. chairman of the Red Cross surgical dressing committee. has announced classes will not be held Monday. Labor Day. The workers are at present completing the August quota of over 100000 dressings and will begin work on the September quota short iy. Enrolment of more assistafiss is needed. the chairman stated. Glasses are held at the chapter house on Grove street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
DriScoHs Announce
 Daughters Troth

MT. and Mrs. Michael J. Driscoll of Elmwood avenue announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Miss Margaret Ann Driscoll, to Lieutenant Patrick F. Hobart, son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick F. Hobart of Hamilton avenue.
 The wedding will be an event of September 19.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Junior Women Open
 ProgrG ssT hursd0y

The Junior Womenis club will open its season on Thursday eye- ming with a buffet supper meeting at the Copper Kettle at ' o'clock
 Miss Ivy Needhaun. president, VIII preside during the business dlscus- sion. 4 board meeting will follow,
 The social committee includes: Marjorie Lewis. June Cables. Betty Elo0ms. Eunice SutliIe. Margaret Johnson and Kathleen pillman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
} McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

Chester Brown, Jr., of Asheville, N. C., is an active promoter of the Southern Appalachian Tournament, to be held in Asheville Aug. 28, 29, 30. Here is an interesting hand that Brown and discussed in Asheville last year.
 Sitting East, Brown opene d clubs because the lead looked safe and there was a chance West
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
Julianna Jablonski
 Weeds In Union City

A wedding of local interest took place in Union City this morning when Miss Juliana Jablonski be- came the bride of Joseph Golasz of New Britain.
 The Rev. Stanislaus Nalewajek united the comple in double ring ceremony at St. Hedwig's church which was decorated with garden flowers. ferns and palms. Floral clusters adorned the pews.
 The bride, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Jablonski, was attended by her sister, Miss Eleanor Jablonski as maid of honor, with Miss Phyllis Niemenski of Bea- con Falls. Miss Celia Gursky of An- sonia, and Miss Stefie Siemietowski of Ansonia, as bridesmaids.
 Joseph Galka of New Britain served as bestman for the groom. Chester Pultorak, Joseph Dormafal. and Joseph Uryga, all of New Brit ain. ushered.
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore gown of white slip per satin with sweetheart neck line outlined in seed pearl applique. The shirred bodice had long sleeves pointed at the wrists, and a pointed midriff. The full skirt ended in a long. oval train. A coronet of pleat- ed silk illusion with seed pearls held her full length lace edge veil of rose- point. She carried an all-white shower bouquet.
 Tine pink gown of the maid of honor was fashioned with a lace bodice and a bouffant starched chif- ion skirt. 4 floral tiara held her matching shoulder veil. She carried a cascade bouquet of Better Time roses with orchid gladioli. The bridesmaids gowns were styled sims ilarly. in yellow. orchid, and nile green. They also wore floral tiaras with shoulder wells and carried gla- dioli with Better Time roses.
 A reception followed at St. Georges hall, Linden Park. Union City, The brides mother was dres- sed ia cornflower blue lace with q corsage of mixed flowers. Guests at eBaea rom &eN Gofk, FihAhflie, Beacon Falls, Torrlngi0n. Ansonla, New Haven. New Jersey, New Britt hin, Naugatnck and thls city.
 When leaving for an unannouTes cd trip. the bride chose . two piece suit Of black and white silk with black accessories.
 Upon their return Mir. and Mrs. dolasz wiu reside in New Britain.
 Daniel Phelan Of New Haven has returned after visiting for a few cays with his brother, Andrew Ple- Ian. ST.. of Ashley street.
 Miss Mary M. Mccarthy os thls city and Mrs. D. 6. o'Connor Of New Haven are registered at the Hotel New Weston, New York.
 AGrH. Patrick CamplOn of Merry street has returned after spending q feW days with her father, J. ". Brlckel, at his cottage at Laurel beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05
TMPERSONATORS

Bob Hope does his first female i'm per soma tion in Paramount's Road to Morocco" and in turn is impersonated himself by chim- panzee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

Iron fences from approximately O0,0O0 houses in Britain are cole lected each week for scrap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

A&rn. Patrick campiOn Of Merry street has returned after spending q few days with her father, J. II. Brlckel, at his cottage at Laurel beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

Miss Mary M. Mccarthy os this city and Mrs. D. 6. o'connor of New Haven are registered at the Hotel New Weston, New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-05

Daniel Phelan Of New Haven has returned after visiting for a few days with his brother, Andrew Phe- Ian, ST., of Ashley street.
Evening star., 1942-08-19
| 7,793,637 u. S.
| Workers Added
| In Two Years

Approximately 100000 employees
were added to the civilian force of
the Government IN the first two
years of the arms program, the Civil
Service Commission said today, In
reporting an employment total of
2,207, ,754 as of last June 30. At the
end of June, 1910, the total was
1,O14,11T, and the actual increase
over two years, 1,193,637.
The June employment included
1,93S,587 workers in the field and
269, ,167 in Washington. The local
total was announced several days
ago. The field pay roll was $685.
077,742, and that in Washington,
$45, ,286,667. At the present rate,
personnel expenditures are running
in excess of s3,00O,0O0 annually.
The World War employment peak
November IL, 1918-was 1900 in
Washington and 100000 In the field.
June employment jumped 140,881,
with War, Navy, Office Of Price Ad-
ministration and War Production
Board leading in new recruiting.
War added 81,444 and Navy, 1881.
The War Department now has
824 ,698 employees; Navy, 449, 1926 and
Post Office, 319,763, to lead the list.
Agriculture Is next with 92,867.