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The Nome nugget., 1942-06-26
Gov. Cruening Requested Adequate Defense Before Dutch Harbor Attack

WASHINGTON-Durng most of last winter Gov Ernest Gruening of Alaska constituted oneman l0b- by pounding office doors promote the fortifcatior nl AIasfa. Gov. Gruenng eontended that the Japs were sure 10 bomb Alaska, probably would attempt landing, and that AIaska Woefully undefcnded
 Finally, Gov. Gruenng went to see the President 1mseIf The President sympathzed heartily but fin ally replied by asking as question: How many planes ao Nou think have degendnq the city of New York?o
 Then he went on to say that he had called in the Army few days before To answer that question and was surprised at the figure The President also went on to explain that 1t absolutely essential for us to send planes to fronts where they could be us- ed immediate y-Where the fighting was actually talk ing place. If they vert 10 Alaska or New York he pointed out they might sit there for months doing nothing while the battles were being lost on the Rus san front Therefore. -he limited number of planes had 10 be distributed r5 areas where the need was urgent,
 This was the position also taken by Gen Marshall Admiral King and other war chiefs and explains why the Japanese had such an easy time getting foothod on the extreme end of the Aleutan Islands Since this White House conversation last winter, U S. air stren- gh has been enormously increased. Present disposi- ton ot forces IS military secret The Aleutan Is- land bases remain al- Important in staging air raids on Japan, and that is why the Japs were anxious to seize them.
 Note The American public is completely sympath- etc with the necessity oi spreading our defenses thin but not so sympathetic Wth the official minimizing of the Aeutian Island attack At first this attack was de ned-though we had radio station on Attu which must have reported at least gone silent after the attack Then it was announced that there were no i'm portant Jap ships in the Aleutans Following which It Was revealed that had hit sunk eight ships so there must have been quite few there after all "sha2 MeryGoReu1o y Drew Pearson and Robt s. Allen
The Nome nugget., 1942-06-26
S,6l6 Fled By Air
 From Burma Area

WASHINGTON = A tota7 lf 8.616 persons have been ev.ea a.f=. ed from Burma. approximately half of them by the United $ Army FerryIng Command. .# War Department arneuoe.8.
 h the first communiGua ]. s.# issued on that phase of he A.e. the Department stated that Naia Gen. Lewis II. Brerton. chiet o1 thc United States Ar Forces i~ India. with headquarters in Ne@ Delhi, had reported that the U1it- ed States Army Ferry .ng Com mand, operating under his direc- ton, was engaged several weeks ago inevacuating caSualt.e, and civilians from Burma.
 The evacuation of ciVilans an l military casualties, apparently he ore the advancing Japanese, WIS carried out by the cooperation 9f Allied air units The British Roy l
The Nome nugget., 1942-06-26

Buy Defense Bonds anu Stamps
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
Russian War
Relief Dance
Saturday

PROMINENT STARS OF stage
screen and radio are contributing
their services for Russian War Re.
lief at a dance to be held in the
Crystal Ballroom of Masonic
Temple on Saturday, August %
from 9 p. m. TO l a. m.
Martha Raye, Hollywood screer
star. Nick Lucas, Lee Sullivan
singer from George Jessell's stage
hit, High Kickers;" Emilio Boreo
Russian singer, and many Others
will perform for the 1000 yount
people who are expected to attend
Mike Falk and his orchestra vii
provide the music.
The dance is being sponsored by
the Youth Committee for Russian
War Relief. which is headed by
Donald Thurber. chairman. anc
Harry Stutz, executive secretary
The patron list includes Dorothy
Kemp Roosevelt, Mrs. Edward j
Jeffries Jr. and Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lard Pope.
Tickets are available al 1917
Penobscot Building. RIA. 1925, at
the Masonic Temple on the night
of the dance or from committee
members.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
Film Time Clock

ADAMS - Flight Lieutenant" 1910
2:4s. 5:26, s:04, i0:42 p m. Blonde for
Victory" IL a. m. 1:3s, AIS, e:o4. 1882
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IL a. m. 2:36. 6:12, GAS p. m. Ten
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West Point" IL 80. 1855, 7:2s, 1855 p. m.
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Point" 1880. 4.03. 7:36. HOO p. m.
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
Jan Martel
Continues at Book

WITH SONGSTRESS Jan Mar
tel resuming her vocal duties at
the Book-Cadillac Casino this
week, following quick trip 10
Boston. and with Ben Young's
orchestra making the music that
wakes more popular each day. the
rule is strictly all out for sophisti-
Gated fun at the Book. Jan is
concentrating on a smooth new
arrangement of my Devotion"
From the show by Jupiter" Jan
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
Variety Club
To Entertain
Service Men

THE VARIETY CLUB OF Michi-
gan. under the direction of Chief
Barker, John Mcpherson, inaugu-
rates the first in a series of we'll
planned weekly programs for
Entertainment of men in the armed
services stationed in the Detroit
area. Sunday evening at 7:30 in
the Book Cadillac Hotel.
Pat Hill. Detroit's own Miss
Michigan" will act as chief hostess
at Variety's first program. Host
esses will be girls from various
ltheater and motion picture ex-
change groups, including Co-opera-
tive theaters of Michigan, Metro
Goldwyn-M Mayer Pictures, National
Screen Service Corporation. and
Paramount Pictures Corporation
WEEKLY INVITATIONS
Invitations will be extended
weekly to various military estab-
lishmentS in this area with 20 men
lfrom Selfridge Field as guests OF
the first party. Selfridge guests
will include members of the army
air corps, headed by Irving Gold
berg, former member of Variety
and newly promoted sergeant in
the army air corps.
Entertainers from various shows
in town will be invited 10 volun-
teer their services at Variety's
series of programs 10 be held each
Sunday evening for the duration,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27

Sisters, the Merrymacs, and Bling
Crosby. thse musical college men
are featuring popular hits in their
own iniynitable manner.
Muriel Page adds a graceful
dance note to the show with her
individual arrangements of ballet
and character numbers, with strik-
ing costumes 10 match the dance
The Royalettes offer imaginative
new production numbers while
Carl Bonner makes the sky the
limit as master Of ceremonies. Bill
McCune's orchestra continues 10
make the music.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
SheiIa Barrett
Coming to RoYale

WITH COMELY Sheila Barrett,
star OF mimicry. coming in TO
headline the entertainment bill-of-
fare, Club Royale offers big new
Show of Shows" revue. Miss Bar
rett does sharply-etched impress
sions of various types of tragicomic
characters; representations that
lean more closely TO caricatures
than 10 approximations.
Taking No. 2 spot in the Royale
lineup are the Three Make Be
lieves, three boys from North
western University who make
close and original harmony. Emu
lating the style of the Andrews
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27

STAGE ATTRACTIONS
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27

is also featuring the lifting tune,
Everything I've Got" as well as
her regular repertoire of ballads
and hit parade numbers.
Ben Young continues TO provide
a variety of danceable rhythms
including fox trots, rhumbas, Wen
nese waltzes, and congas. Fritz
Moore. sax and clarinetist, plays
the xylophone TO provide enter
tainment during the interlude.
Another member OF Ben Young S
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27

DON CASTLE, romantic star OF
Tombstone 1.-THE Town Too Tough
to De- is a boxer on the side
and is the only actor in Hollywood
who hasn't missed day in the
gymnasium for two years.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27

versatile band, Jack Treser. drum
mer, is heard in several comedy
arrangements designed to show of
his falsetto voice. It's the music
of Eddie Fritz i'm the Motor Bar.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
Biooer The Better

FRANCES CLIFFORD. feminine
star of American Empire" owns
the largest handbags in Hollywood
and they are all either black or
red.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
Gridiron to Movies

A FORMER Southern Cali
fornia football star. Joe Sawyer,
is featured in the "Wrecking
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1942-08-27
Heavy's Hobby

DOUGLAS FOWLEY. Bill
Boyd's gunhghting opponent in
Lost Canyon has hobby OF
planting and culturing fruit trees
at his home in Homewood. Cal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Franco-An1erican
 Picnic On Sunday

The Franco-American Social club will hold its annual picnic at Bel levue lake on Sunday afternoon.
 Marcel LaVoie is general chair man of the affair. The program, which will begin at 300 and will continue until 10:00 o'clock, will include sports, round and square dancing, and entertainment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Friends Entertain
 Margaret Ciarlone

Miss Margaret Ciarlone was the guest of honor at shower given recently by Mrs. Antoinette Lanese, Mrs. George Ciarlone and Mrs. Andrew Ciarlone.
 Among the guests were Mrs. John DeLeo, Mrs. James Zappone, Mrs. Nicholas Lanese, Mrs. Roland Gull mette, Mrs. James Lanese, Mrs. Eleanor Yannielli, Mrs. Anthony Ciarlone, Mrs. Mary Jacovino, Mrs. Arthur Ciarlone, Mrs. Louis Ciar- lore, Mrs. Carmella Tomasso, Mrs. John Christian, Mrs. Roberta Zap pone, Mrs. Ernestine Guilmette, Mrs. Antoinette LenkoWski, Mrs. Amala Dury, Mrs. Rose Yacevino, Mrs. John Zampino, Mrs. Nancy Barbieri, Mrs. William Lanese, Mrs. Mary Pesce, Mrs. Mary Guer- rera, Mrs. Rose Dellanno, Mrs. Isa- bell Iacovino, Mrs. Mary Devino, Mrs. John Bellini, Mrs. Concetta Mastracchio, Mrs. John Muscino, Mrs. Assunta Primiano, Mrs. oJhn Testa, Mrs. Louis Basile, Mrs. Sarah Solomita, Mrs. Matthew Antonacci, Mrs. Carmay Santor, Mrs. Julia Santalucia.
 Mrs. Mario Biondi, Mrs. Roger Boisvert, Mrs. Leonard Coviello, Mrs. Marguerite Stanley, Mrs. Mi- chael Verno, Mrs. Armand Desjar- dins, Mrs. Eddy Crochetiere, Mrs. George White, Mrs. Daniel Maggie, Mrs. Emile Restivo, Mrs. Carmella Restivo, Mrs. Mary Waldron, Mrs. John Zappone, Mrs. Anthony Mag gio, Mrs. John Yannielli, Mrs. Isabel Mcclure, Mrs. Josephine Cicchitto, Mrs. Arthur Legare, Mrs. Lucy Pa lomba, Mrs. Theresa Jacovino, Mrs. Mary Colucci, Mrs. Dora Rinaldl, Mrs. Dalesio, Mrs. Jennie Tierndi, Mrs. Laura Massicotte, Mrs. Mary Scacco, Mrs. Angelo F'usco, Mrs Martin Crean, Mrs. Laura LedouX Mrs. Josephine Jacovino, Mrs. Con- nie Parente, Mrs. Grace Verno
 Mrs. Mary Yannielli, Mrs. s. Mus so, Mrs. Sophie Nardona, Mrs. James Dalessio, Mrs. Dom. Stolfi, Mrs. Helen Croce, Mrs. Michael Martelli, Mrs. Arnold Cipriano, Mrs. Sal George, Mrs. Dom Cichitto, Mrs, Sam Ricciardelli, Mrs. Lillian Mas tracchio, Mrs. Ann Jannito, Mrs. M. Campi, Mrs. Diamico Cicchitto, Mrs. John Lanese, Mrs. Carmela Perugini, Mrs. Vera Christ!ano, Mrs. B. Christiano, Mrs. Gabriel Sciarra, Mrs. Louise Rinaldi, Mrs. Dona Bruna, Mrs. Mary Corbo, Mrs. Robert Yacovino, Mrs. Anthony Ser afini, Mrs. Antoinette Daddona, Mrs. Carmela Mucci, Mrs. Carmel Lanesey, Mrs. Lena Sylvestro, Mrs. Carolyn Magaldi, Mrs. Vincent Ja- covino, Mrs. Carmela Yannielli.
 Mrs. Thomas Yannielli. Mrs. Mary Florrataro, Mrs. Irene Mueller, Mrs. Nicholas zappone, Mrs. Angeline Proietti, Rosemary Bellini, Nancy Bellini, Madeline McGuire, Lola Biondi, Mildred Rosa Elsie Longo, Rita Jacovello, Lois Foley, Mariona Scacco, Florence Zappone, Rose Maggie, Angie Yannielll, Anne Nave Baka, Jane Accousti, Mrs. Josephine D'Andrea, Mrs. James Accousti. Helen Gaudiosi, Mrs. Ralph Miner
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Shirley Bronson
 Marries To-day

A late summer wedding took place this afternoon when Miss Shirley M. Bronson of South street, Middle bury, became the bride of Robert J. Mccormack, Jr., of Central avenue, this city.
 The Reverend Raymond J. Ken nedy united the couple at two o. clock at the Church of St. John of the Cross in Middlebury, which was decorated with yellow gladiolii.
 Mrs. Milton Rockwell of Bethel attended her sister, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Harold c. Bronson. Richard Mccormack served as best man for his brother, who is the son of MT. and Mrs. Robert J. Mccormack.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore gown of white ninon with lace. It was fash toned with V neckline, long, full sleeves, and short train. A pearl studded halo. held her fingertip veil. She carried white gladiolii.
 The yellow gown of the matron of honor had bodice of embroid- cred eyelet, and skirt of net. Her matching shoulder veil was draped from a floral tiara. She carried yell low and piccadily gladiolii.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides parents. Mrs. Bron- son received in navy and white costume with corresponding access ories, and gardenia corsage. Mrs Mccormack was dressed in a two piece ensemble of navy and white with matching accessories, and a corsage of gardenias.
 The couple left for trip to the Catskill Mountains. For travel the bride chose a black and white en- semble with matching accessories and a gardenia corSage. Upon theii return they will reside on South street Middlebury.
 The bride is a graduate of the Waterbury Hospital School of Nurs- ing. The groom is associated with the Waterbury Manufacturing Com pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Mary RGeburn
 ShOwer Guest

Mrs. Axel Forsell of Arden road entertained at her home on Tues day evening with a miscellaneous shower in compliment to Miss Mary Raeburn of Seminole avenue.
 Among her guests were Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. c. J. Anderson, Mrs. John Ericson, Mrs. Arvid Swanson, Mrs. Howard Anderson, Mrs. Will liam Swanson, Mrs. Robert Ander- son, Esther Ericson, Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Edward Anderson, Mrs. John Nygren, Mrs. Eve John son, Mrs. John Larson, Mrs. Albert Johnson, Mrs Fred Norling, Mrs. Gus Johnson, Mrs. John Clausen;
 Ruth Johnson, Mrs. John Brown, Mrs. Roland Palmer, Mrs. Raymond Meier, Mrs. Fred Larson, Mrs. Au- gustus Palmer, Mrs. Kenneth Rappe, Mrs. Clara Brandt, Mrs. Gustave Grandell, Mrs. Arthur Reed, Mrs. Robert Lagerquist, Mrs. George Woodland, Betty Woodland, Mrs. George Hurlbert of New York, Helen King, Betty Jane Ford, Mrs. George Howe, Mrs. E. Einar Kron, Mrs. Harold Strom of Hartford, Mrs. Carl Olander;
 Mrs. Robert Allyn, Mrs. John Henderson, Mrs. Mary .Hodapp, Mrs L. c. Pons, Bethel Ziglatski.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Ann 4. Bemhardt Becomes Bride OF Thomas O'Toole

matrons of honor, with the Misses Anna Blair and Agnes Ladden, as bridesmaids.
 The groom, the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas O'Toole, had as his bestman, John O'Toole of Noroton. Frank O"Toole and Vincent O'Toole uShered.
 Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore gown of white satin having a net yoke edged with lace. Her illusion veil was fingertip, and she carried a white prayerbook marked with gardenias.
 The matron of honor was dressed in a gown of maize starched chif- ion with a sweetheart hat of the same material. She carried an arm bouquet of Talisman roses. With their gowns of orchid starched chif- ion, the bridesmaids wore matching sweetheart hats, and carried yellow roses.
 A reception followed at the Colon made. Mrs. Bernhardt received in a costume of navy blue. Mrs. OToole wore powder blue printed crepe.
 The couple left for a trip to Maine. For travel the bride chose suit of Tomato red, with black acc cessories.
 Upon their return, MT. and Mrs. OToole will reside in Philadelphia, Pa.
 The bride is a graduate of the Sacred Heart High School and the Greenwich Hospital Nursing School. The groom is an alumnus of the Darien High School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
WHY MANY BACKAChES DRAG ON AND ON

Many sufferers relieve nagginR backache quickly, once they discover that the real cause of their trouble may be tired kidneys.
 The kidneys are Natures chief way of the blood. They help most people pass about 8 pints . day.
 When disorder of kidney function per- mits poisonous matter to remain in your blood. it may cause nagging backache. rheu- matic pains. leg pains, loss of pep and ness under tho eyes. headaches and dizzj. ness. Frequent or scanty passages with smarting and burning sometimes shows there is something wrong with your kid- neys or bladder.
 Don't waitl Ask your druggist for Doan'S Pills. used successfully by millions for over 40 years. They give happy relief and will help the 16 miles of kidney tubes flush out poisonous waste from your blood. Get Doan's Pillss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Personal
Personal

Mir. and Mrs. Paul WollenbeTg and their daughter, Lois, of West Hartford, have been visiting Mrs. Wollenberg's parents, Mir. and Mrs. Vincent Tacinelli of Ives street. Their son, Dr. Prank Tacineln, and Mrs. Tacinelli of New York city vis- tied over the weekend. Dr. Tacinelli is now interning at St. Mary's hos pital in Hoboken, N. J.
 Mrs. 0. F. Kraus and daughters, Gloria and Gertrude. of Fern Circle are vacationing in Spring Lake, N J., where they are registered at the Monmouth Hotel.
 John J. Shell of Oakhill avenue a student at Providence College Providence, R. l., is spending g few weeks with his mother, Mrs Mary Shell.
 Mrs. Frank H. Woodruff of Taylor street is spending two weeks witt Mrs. Julia s. Hammond of Pel. ham, New York. Mrs. Hammond hal recently been the guest of MT. ant Mrs, Woodruff,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27

The Misses Yolando and Flora Ciarlo of North Main street have returned from a two weeks vaca- tion in Long Island and New York City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Mrs. H. BrOu,n
 Fetes Sister

Mrs. Harold Brown of Bronx avenue entertained recently at a shower in honor of her sister, Mrs. Richard Bowen, the former Miss Lou Simon.
 Among her guests were Lillian Mark, Helen Moran, Beatrice Lau- niere, Ann Lambert, Arian Simon, Priscilla Lauriere, Helen Smith. Mrs. Rose York, Mrs. Helen Holian, Mrs. Thomas Griffen, Mrs. BenJa- min Crary, Mrs. Irving Richmeyer Mrs. Ann Michaud, Mrs. Adrian Madore, Mrs. John Scadden, Mrs Gertrude White, Mrs. Marian GIL deau, Mrs. Ruth Limeaux and Mrs Mary Lee FHurtwanger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Miss Janet Brodie
 Guest or Associates

Her associates at the Scovil. con- pany entertained Miss Janet Brodie of Thomaston avenue at shower on Tuesday.
 Among those attending were: Nora Williams, Evelyn Clement Ethel Shiel, Josephine Levonavich, Betty Byron, Elsie Slocum, Marojrie Sul- livan, Beatrice Farrell, Mary FL le True, Margaret Horgan, Valerie Povilaitis, Helen Kelly, Hazel Ad- ans, Margaret McAuliffe, Irene Bouley, Alice Donahue, Alice Fitz- gerald, Kay Moss, Angela DWyer, Leona Sokolowsky, Loretta Sepan- ska, Mary Connolly, Shirley Cum ningham, Elsie Leisring, Anastaria Wendrowski, Mafalda Galli, Bar bara Dickens, Lurene Vancelette, Betty Moran, Eleanore DoWd, Eve- lyn Redman, Genevieve Moore, Ronnie Whelan, Henrietta Mikoski, Evelyn Beardslee, Peggy Becker, Irene Smith, Airline Gardner, AL berta Stancavage, Ebba Anderson, Lillian Cosgriff, R. A. Ferris, w. L. Pennell. William Frink, Arthur Mo- Sweet, Paul E. Skokan, Donald Mac Kellar, E. J. Green, J. P. Waters, E. F. Kirley, R. I. Keaveney, T. 5. Merriman and R L. Bates.
 Miss Joyce Becker of Traverse street was feted recently by group of her friends at Woodmont. Among those present were Collette Pagan Anne LofTredo, Beverly Hillman Lee Gaynor, Joyce Becker, William Smith, Jack Bailey, Harold Cole man, Milton Burns and Donald Pe- terson of New York.
 Miss Kay Quinn of Arch street entertained the Phit Rutsters last evening. Her guests included Mar jorie Healey, Mary Mccormack Grace Ahearn, Peg Sheehy anc Eleanor Dee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27

vino, Mrs. Nick Galuppo, Mrs. An toinette Lanese, Mrs. George Ciar- lone and Mrs. Andrew Ciarone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27

Gladiolii and palms decorated St. Cecilia's Church this morning for the wedding of Miss Ann Frances Bernhardt of Camp street to Thomas OToole, Jr., of Noroton Heights, Noroton, Connecticut.
 The Reverend Peter Cuny united the cuple at nine o'clock in the presence of guests from Stamford, Greenwich, Noroton Heights, Phila- delphia, Southington, New York and this city. William O'Brien rendered Ave Marie" and 'Panis Angelicus." ."
 The bride, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Sebastian Bernhardt, was attended by Mrs. John Ladden as
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Red Cross Group
 Lspects Fort

Mrs. Carl Weyand, Mrs. Edwin Rockwell, and Mrs. Herman Koes- ter represented the local Red Cross chapter at an inspection tour of Fort H. G. Wright on Fishers Island yesterday. About 40 me1n- bers of the Connecticut Camp and Hospital Service Council of the Red Cross which has arranged for nu- mcrous articles of equipment at the fort, attended. The group was talk en 10 the island from New London on a government boat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
DorOtheG Cooper Guest OF Nurses

Miss Dorothea Cooper of Bunker Hill avenue was entertained last night by the Visiting Nurses Asso- ciation atthe cottage of Miss Kath- cen Sullivan of Hitchcock Lake.
 The bride-to-be received gifts of luggage.
 Among those attending were Florence Walker. Mildred Bowes, Mrs. Mae Moran, Garlic Weaver, Kay Hanson, Mrs. E. Considine, Marion Reynolds, Alice Peak, Mrs. Mary Soper, Edwina Thatcher, Mrs. Helen Phelan, Frances Parker and Kay McArdle.
 Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Burke of Eastfield road are vacationing at Lake George, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Bernier, Jr. of Yates avenue announce the birth of a daughter, Virginia Marie, on August 24 at the Waterbury Hos- pital. Mrs. Bernier is the former Helen Mahoney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
BRAMAN TO HEAD
 TORRINGTON BANK

Torrington, Aug. 27.-Frederick l.. Braman, retired vice-president of the American Brass Company, was named president of the Torrington National Bank and Trust Company Wednesday to succeed the late Howard J. Castle,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-27
Mrs. John McKenna
 Fetes Granddaughter

Mrs. John McKenna of Baldwin street was hostess at her home on Monday in honor of her grand daughter, Maureen Blais, who was celebrating her sixth birthday.
 Franklin Carroll and Eileen Shea entertained with recitations; Joan and Maureen Blais with songs.
 Among the guests were Joan Blais, Eileen Burns, Maureen Blais Franklin Carroll, Jackie Carroll, Maurice Carmody, Ethel Montgom- cry, Mrs. Mary Carroll and Mrs. Ralph Blais.