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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Many players gathered last night ct the Hotel Elton to enjoy the bridge and Nah Jong party spon- sored by St. Ann's Maternity Hos- pital Aid Association.
 Mrs. Aurore Dorva, chairman, was assisted in her arrangements by Mrs. Antoinette Colney, Mrs. H. Klamkin, Mrs. Marie Novakaus- kas, Mrs. Anna Hadden, Mrs. B. Rabinowitz, Miss Mary HenneSsey and Miss Vera Czarzasty. Several door prizes were awarded and in dividual prizes given.
 Among those playing were: Mrs. Margaret Senkus, Mrs. Rose Yam kauskas, Mrs. Agnes Kudirka, Mrs. Helen Lauryn, Miss June Lauryn, Mrs. Mary Fortier, Mrs, Tom Matas, Mrs. Agnes Andrikis, Mrs. Lucy Grinaus, Mrs. Anthony Kisonis, Mrs. Charles Marshal, Mrs. M. J. Colney, Mrs. Frances Ledeika, stephen Geonaitis, MT. and Mrs. Harold Stotts, Mrs. John Rossi, Mrs. Jo- seph Macaino, Mrs. Angelo Rosa, Mrs. Anthony Filipone, Mrs Bur- ton Buman, Mrs. Charles Bartucio, Mrs. Charles McWieney, Mrs. Vim cent Ippolitto, Mrs. Vera Kleinert, Mrs. Anna D'Ambrosi, Miss Lima Lavindi, Miss Leo Brangell, Mrs. William Wood, Mrs. Ward Hobbie, ST.
 Mrs. Frank Bristol, Mrs. Adolf Gaube, Miss St. RomanOfski, Mrs. A. Cyazasto, Mrs. w. Kaciplaski, Mrs. P. Czazasty, Mrs. Mark Kass, Mrs. Ale Fandiller, Mrs. Morris Greenblatt, Mrs. Harry Klamkin, Mrs. Myron Fox, Mrs. Lidney Cas- sel, Jack Freedman, Max Matzkin, Louise Simon, Mrs. Rose Snyder, Miss Anna Veilleth, Mrs. L. A. Soly, Mrs. Louis Bouley, Mrs. Joseph Lefnire, Mrs. Amanda Vezina, Mrs. George Frigon, Mrs. F. Pachulski, Mrs, William Pawlick, Mrs. M. Szus- ticki, Mrs. M. Matoski, Mrs. F. Parkiewicz, Miss LucSl Autczak, Mrs. F. Autezak.
 Mary Macelis, Miss Julia Bulevich, Mrs. George Lasky, Mrs. stephen Metcalfe, Mrs. Ray Shove, Mrs. Ed- ward Clifford, Mrs. Mary Kilmartin, Mrs. Henry Begnal, Mrs. Jacob Treciokas, Mrs. John zailskas, Mrs. Mary Banis, pr. M. J. Colney, Mrs. John J. Stokes, Mrs. George Crocic- chia, Mrs. Constance Stokes, Mrs. V. Obuchowski, Mrs. Sophie Mikels- kas. Mrs, Nellie Wasilauskas, Mrs, Mary Krugelis, Mrs. Ursula Vosilas, Mrs. Frank Karvalis, Mrs. c. Nor rissey, Mrs. B. Lupkas, Mrs. John Dilinks, Mrs. c. Pultinas, Mrs Tom Dilinks, Mrs. Tess Christiano Mrs. Lena Cavallo, Mrs. Emma Ouattracaki, Mrs. Louise Chiefto Mrs. George Lord.
 Mrs. Robert CheSson, Mrs. o. E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Girls Club JuniorMenbers Elected Athletic Leaders

The Junior Athletic Association of the Waterbury Girls club re- gently elected its officers. Miss Irene Welch presided during the meeting.
 Miss Margaret Gilfone was named president, with the following slate: Rosemary Varanelli, vice-president Ruth Conway, secretary; Helen, La Force, treasurer; and Helen Busco, scribe.
 Miss Kathleen Crowley, who serves as advisor to the Girls Club, recently entertained the Advertising Club which includes Lucille Colucci, Eleanor lava, Eleanor Santora, Ade- line Lombardi.
 More than POO members of the junior group enjoyed hikes to Grey stone, Mount Tohe, Prospect and Fulton Park. Miss Lucy M. Russo physical director, organized the walks, and was assisted by Eileen Daly, Rosemary Varanelli, Ruth Conway, Helen Lauria and Helen Lapio.
 On Monday, the following girls from the Brooklyn section spent the day out-of-doors: Alice Accetura, Genevieve Daly, Elizabeth Dwyer, Janice ZeleriS, Gloria DeLillo, An- toinette Davino, Luna DellaPietro, Mary Barbara, Phyllis Recchia, Loretta Baillis, Sally Kaprosch, Madeline Meehan, Antoinette Pet ti, iDana Augelli, Maris Massimo, Doris Brodeur Lucy Russo, Betty Waitkunas, Doris Marcil, Irene Fennely, Rosemarie Cannuccinari, Josephine McNelly, Margaret Bla- savage, Irene Blasavage, Frances Spino, Anna Mile, Adelina Lombar- di, Josephine Turro, Eileen Daly, Angeline F'ormico, Marian Matu- savage, Barbara Matusavage, Do- lores Zukauskas, Caroline Singer, Anita Grimes, Margaret M. Grimes, Phyllis Palmeri, Joan Quilter, Jean Quilter, Helen Dwyer, Sally Ander- son, Marie Toma, Diana Zaza, Ag- nes Corona, Josephine Corona, Mary Ann Salerno.
 On Wednesday, East End and Mill Plain girls: Florence Laval ee, June St. Hilaire, Charlotte Be- rube, Evelyn Luccaro Berniceetaoin rube, Evelyn Luccaro, Bernlce Kar- 1acher, Frances Karcher, Roffaline Pirro, Joan Ryan, Ruth Warner, Nancy McEvoy, Jean LeF'evre, Margaret Lombard, Rose Venezia- no, Elizabeth Pierce, Barbara Traver, Nancy Donovan, Judith Re- gan Helen Began, Ruth Morin, Joan Borges, Mildred Murnane, Jacqueline Hamon, Dorothy Chris tafferson, Angeline Quadrato, Pa tricia Hall, Lois Rockhill, Evelyn Garvey, Veronica Garvey, Audrey Pagan, Elizabeth Dro0d, Claudette Smith.
 Other Groups
 On Thursday, the North End girls: Helen Laurie, Helen Lapio, Lucy Lapio, Rosemary Varanelli, Eleanor Welch, Dorothy Moody, Christine Jacavino, Agnes Tiso, Edna Daniels, Roberta Burns, Ann Amodio Mary Anodio, Maureen Hayes, Beatrice Giordano Ange- lima Rocco, Mary Mangini, Irene DeCola, Doris Boucher, Irma Gi- orge, Mary Terni, Sarah Baranuk, Victoria Sodana, Marion Baranuk, Anna Blanchard, Imelda Benedict. Janet Harrison, Irene Obersteadt, Elaine Peppe, June Alexinski, Phy- liss Chellemi, Rita .Daddonna, Jo- sephine Perugini, Barbara Pera- zella, Dolores Parazella, Betty Russell, Annette Sforza, Diana Valletta; Patricia Stance, Barbara Maklio, Margaret Tenny, Roberta
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Weddings
Zion Daughters
 PEon Food Sale

Mrs. William Swanson entertained the Daughters of Zion Luth- eran church at her home in Wa- tertown recently. The meeting was in charge of Mrs. Carl E. olander. Tn the absence Of the secretary, Mrs. Axel Forsell was chosen as secre- tary, pro tenn. Plans were made for food sale Jo be held in Howland- Hughes on Thursday, March l9. Mrs. Emil Johnson and Mrs. Arvid Swanson will have charge of the food sale. It was decided to supply altar flowers for the church on March 8, in memory of Pastor Carl A. Stenholm, who passed away five years ago; and to help furnish the church office, which is now being enlarged. A committee was chosen to secure prices of furniture. The "F1fty-Cent club" win meet at the church on Thursday, March i2, at the invitation of Mrs. Arvid Swan- son, Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mrs. Eva Johnson. The next meeting date scheduled for Holy Week, was postponed until week later, on April g. The meeting will be held in church at the invitation of Mrs. Emil Johnson and Mrs. Carl Ander- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Mrs. Anna Deldge
 Feted On Birthday

Mrs. Anna Delage of Sagamore avenue was recently entertained al a party in honor Of her birthday She was presented with many lovely gifts.
 Among those present were Grace Bovine, Lillian Bobino, Harry Bo- bino, Molly Landolfi, Hazel Robin son, Albert Kairawicz, Eva Lovin- vicS, MT. and Mrs. William Ham, merman, MT. and Mrs. George Bilotti, MT. and Mrs. Matthew Bo- vino, Jr., and daughter, Barbara MT. and Mrs. Robert Pilloise, Mrs Harry zuella, Mrs. Leah Renando Michael Renando, MT. and Mrs Alfred Delage and MT. and Mrs Armand Delage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :
Betsy Shattuck
 Guest At Shower

Miss Frances Colgrove of Wind sor street entertained on Monday evening with 0 canned goods shower in compliment to her cousin, Miss Betsy shattuck of Coniston avenue,
 Among the guests were Mrs. Carl Dinwoodie, Mrs. Elmer Downes, Miss Lillias Downes, Mrs. Paul Fillmore Miss Edna Bassett, Mrs. L. Burton Chapman, Mrs. Oscar Warner, Mrs, George E. Towle, Mrs. John c. Sher- wood, Mrs. Eugene Rogers, Mrs. William Neff, Mrs. Prescott Lar char, Mrs. William H. Hill, Mrs. Frederic A. Shattuck, Miss Kath- erine Colgrove and Mrs. Albert N. Colgrove.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Couple Honored At Son s Home

Dr. and Mrs. Andrew E. Santo- pietro of Stephana Lane, recently entertained in honor of the doc tors parents, MT. and Mrs. o. San topietro, who observed their 33rd wedding anniversary.
 Among their guests were MT. and Mrs. Nicola Calabarese of Oakville, Mir. and Mrs. Charles Vallett, Kath- erine Vallett, MT. and Mrs. Pas quale Albini, Victoria Albini, MT and Mrs. Salvatore valletta, MT. and Mrs. Joseph valletta, Mrs. Ma ria Fisher, Pietro Albini Mrs. Car mine Albino, Antonio Albino and Julia K. Santopietro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Kappa Gor1n1a Tri-Y
 Elected Officers

At 6 meeting held this week at the Y. M. c, A., the recently orr ganized Kappa Gamma Tri-Y eiec- ted its officers. The slate includes president, Frances Perruccio; vice. president, Mary Distefano; secre- tary, Claire Houle; treasurers. Bea- trice Constantini; inter-club coun- sellor, Gilberta DesJardins; alter nate counsellor, Jean Famigl:etti.
 The Misses Ann DePietro and Ma rie Bruno were welcomed as new members.
 The group discussed plans for . party to be held in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
PONTELANDOLFO

Mrs. Maria Fisher presided at the meeting of the Pontelandolfo Wo- mems Auxiliary, which was held last night at Moose Hall.
 Miss Flora Ciarlo was named chairman of the defense bond com mittee, assisted by Miss Phil Par lapino. The members pledged them- selves to buy bonds and stamps for the duration.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Minstrel Postponed
 By Lily Of VaHe,

The Minstrel sponsored by the Lily of Valley Lodge which was scheduled for March ls, has been postponed to April Is, due to the death of MT. Hole. As 0 result there will be no rehearsal this week.
 A regular meeting will be- held on March 1e, at 8 o'clock instead of T D, m, at Mechanics Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
CoNCoRDIA LADIES

The Concordia Ladies' auxiliary will meet on Friday evening, March l3, with Miss Henrietta Rahmann presiding. The members who have not yet joined the pinochle tourna- ment may still do so.
 Following the meeting there will be a St. Patrick'S Day party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Scorers in the Tuesday evening tournament under the direction of Mrs. J. c. Moriarty included: north south, Frank Driscol, Robert Treat, 123; Vincent Kelly, Arthur Leas, 121 1-2; east-west, Nelson Adducci Thomas Edwards, 103 1-2; David Scully, Mrs. E. J. Nelson, 103.
 The official standing is: MT. Scul- ly, Mrs. Nelson, AT 1-2; MT. Dris- coll, MT. Treat, All 1-2; MT. Kelly, MT. Leas, 407 1-2; MT. Adducci MT. Edwards 406.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
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 bring relief GENERATES to upper breathing passages with soothing me dicinaI vapors STIMULATES chest and back surfaces like warming poul- Gice and WORKS FOR MOURS to ease coughs, relieve muscular soreness or tightnesS, and bring real comfort.
 To get this improved treatment-- just massage VapoRub for } minutes ON BACK as we'll as
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Miss Hazel Birdsall of Linden street has returned from vacation at Miami Beach, Florida, where she was registered at the McFadden- Deauville Hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
MOTHERS CLUB

The Mothers Club of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul will meet this evening at 8:l5 o'clock in the school Hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Robert A. Harrington of Brook line, Mass. has returned to his home after visiting his sister, Mrs. Adol- phuS Bedore and MT. Bedore of Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Larkin of Middlebury, who are at their winter home at Inverness, Florida, have been entertaining pr. and Mrs. Philip c. Mcclellan of Walbridge road, West Hartford, Headmaster and Mrs. Paul Cruikshank of Taft school, Watertown, and pr. and Mrs, J. Harold Root of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Miss Lulu Murphy of Cooke street has returned after spending several days with her niece, Mrs. Ludwell Larzelere and MT. Larzelere of Kew Gardens, Long Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11

Miss Ruth Els, daughter of Judge Arthur F. Els of Litchfield, has re- turned to Bennington college, after spending the college work period as an assistant in the art department of Edgewood Park Junior college.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Legion Auxili0ry
 To Hear Mrs. HetzeI

Mrs. Joseph Hetzel will address the members of the Corporal Coyle Post Auxiliary at It's next meeting Her topic will be Volunteer Ser vice for Defense.
 Miss Anastasia Dillon will pre- side at the meeting which will be held at 8 o'clock on Wednesday March IS, at the American Legion hall.
 All the members are urgently re- queSted to be present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Edward c. Milde of Macauley avenue announce the birth of a daughter, Carol Evelynne, on Monday, March 9 at St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Milde Is the former Evelyn Fabiano.
 Rev. Patrick w. Flynn of this city, and the Rev. Charles H Corcoran of West Haven are spending some time at the Hotel Traymore in Atlantic City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-03-11
When Chest
 Colds Strike GiVe-

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
Thomas M. Conlon

Waterburys public life suffered loss of inestimable value when City Controller Thomas M. Conlon died last night. To many 1t was q sad personal loss, for dur inR the several years that he had been d city official he had greatly widened the scope of friendship, business and casual acouaintances becoming warm tntimates of the youthful controller Not even the warning of his serious illness, brought us during the Christmas holidays, was Suf- 'fcient preparation for the final stark announcement of death. Having come to know rom" Conlon well, we feel this parting keenly. -
 His was comparatively short public life, but certainly one in which he ful- filled all the expectations that were placed in him. He never could be characterized as c politician or person ambitious for a continual life of office-seeking. 1t re- quired persuasion to have him enter poli- tics, but once a member of the adminis- tration of Mayor Vincent A. Scully he was 6 vital part of 1t, contributing his best in energy, foresight, good judgment, and an earnestness of purpose. To the responsible office which he held he brought all these qualities, backed up by considerable business experience which belied his youth.
 He had broadened during his years in the Controllers office A mere novice in the campaign of 1889, bewildered, per- haps, by the strange political scenes into which he was thrown he conducted him. self like a gentleman and with apprecia- ton of his own inexperiences Public office did not change him, other than to widen his perspective, brush away some natural shyness, and bring out definite qualities of leadership. To his family his loss is irreparable; to close associates in the City Hall 1t is virtually the same. To the city 1t is an occasion for genuine regret over the death of an honest, cap- able, and efficient official.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
Victory Book Campaign

You will hear much about it the 194S Victory Book Campaign = from now on. The campaign will be in force beginning January and extending to March 5. It is hoped to collect millions O. books in that time books readable and in good condition. Strangely enough it will probably be easier to collect books in good condition than it will readable ones. Many of the books offered will be discards which are of no particular inter- est to the owner. However, we expect that the majority of people who surround themselves with books will exert care and thought in their selection in an endeavor to satisfy the varying tastes of soldiers scattered all over this country and in other lands.
 When one considers the size and num- Der of camps and the number of our young men inhabiting them, also older men, and considering also the more or less circumscribed entertainment aside from routine training in many of them, it can readily be seen that books and lots of them will help out in no small measure. Tn the short time that our soldier person. nel has been organized it has not been possible to wholly provide program of social life in all of our camps Many man in service today aoes thEOuah the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
The E. B. !. Gets Ito Men

Score another sensational victory for the FBI. The breakdown of the "Terri- ble" Touhy gang in Chicago yesterday was lust such another feat as we have come to expect from l. Edgar Hoover'S department. No doubt there'll be resur- rectlon of the old cry that the bureau "builds itself up" on ali such round ups, but the fact remains that with all It's stage scenery and elaborate and pains taking efforts the FBT does accomplish it's real purpose and gets It's men.
 Reading the description of the govern ment agents capture is something like a radio serial or a glorified movie version. The loud-speakers directing the criminals to back out of their apartment hide-out; the mammoth searchlights directed on the building itself; the removal of inno- cent bystanders from all vantage points. This Is the FBT and the underworld as 1t has been painted. But 1t also proved to be the FBf in person, too.
 No doubt this capture could have been engineered in simpler fashion. Federal agents could have stormed Roger Touhys apartment and shot 1t out with him. But the way they did 1t, no lives were lost. It was only when the FB1 went after les ser members of the gang that they were forced to use guns and shot down the criminals. More and more the FBI is proving itself the master of the nations arch-crlminals Sooner or later they all succumb to It's technique and mastery That's the way we want 1t. So more praise to MT. Hoover and his splendid person. nel
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30

the machine, everything went well. He discovered that when he went around a corner and the machine began to lean, 1t waS necessary for him to lean in the same direc- ton. Skillful riding depended upon the extent to which he utilized the law of gravitation and adapted himself to the movement of the machine, as 1t swayed from one side to the other.
 In spiritual matters we need al- ways to remember that our satis- faction depends upon the extent to. which we can adapt ourselves to spiritual forces. Much of our dis satisfaction arises from our un- willingness to follow Gods guid- ance. The divine preference leans In one direction and our human preference in another. and he re- suit is disastrous. We pray ef- fectiyely when we learn how to adapt ourselves to spiritual laws. which are just as definite as Is the law of gravitation.
 There are some things too big for us to oppose. The power of gravitation is one and the will of God is another. These are not de- signed to repress and hurt us, but to give us liberty and joy.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
A Bit Unfair

The Moore Drydock Company was on the pan recently because 1t was not de- livering ships on schedule. Now 1t de- velops that the delay in compilations was due to the concerns inability to obtain equipment because 1t could not get ade- quately high priority ratings from Wash- ington.
 Other small companies have encoun- tered similar troubles. The low priorities given these firms may have been Justified. But in that event, the shipyards did not deserve to be verbally manhandled for their inability to complete ships.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
Far.Reaching Powers

If Governor. Elect Raymond E. Bald win secures from the Legislature the power to suspend any law during the war emergency he will be virtually the dictator of every action that goes on in this state. We give him credit for realiz- lng the importance of any such grant by our legislators, Only the foolhardy would dare to misuse such powers and Governor Baldwin certainly should not be so classed.
 While the ostensible purpose of such 6 grant of power Is to suspend, If neces- sary any law that interferes with our prosecution of the war effort, the real Intent would be to make the governor law unto himself at all times, even when the Legislature was not in session, In view of the fact that short legisla- tive session is planned for l943, 1t may be we'll to confer on the chief executive the power to deal with situations with- out summoning legislators back to Hartford.
 Nevertheless, 1t would be wise for our officials, the incoming ones, to keep the public informed at all times as to their purpose in placing aside for the duration any statutes. There might well be prior announcements and consultations With interested persons before any law IS suspended by gubernatorial act In short while the situation Is serious and will remain so, every effort to continue to protect the rights of individuals must bemade.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-12-30
HEADLINES
 and HILARITY

To eliminate rowdyism in the schools, the New York Board of Education plans to assign more teachers to difficult areas" That should be interesting. The teach CTS won't know whether they will collect double indemnity for acci- dental death, or be refused pay ment on grounds of suicidal in- tent.
 Rita Hayworth may be making a mistake in taking Vic Mature. His wife is so eager to get rid of him, she withdrew suit for &i5O a month and is paying her own legal feesl
 Tommy Manville has changed his color scheme from blonde to brunette with number seven, which makes the outlook for a successful marriage darker than ever.
 Football coaches are worrying TOW how they're going to get around the Wickard point ration ing" in the New Years Dday bowl games. Perhaps they figure they are included under the heading Of canned goods.