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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
u. BOMBERS
HIT HARD AT
DUCES NAPLES
Rome Admits Severity Of
Raid Last Night; Flying
Forresses Laid Waste
To Many Sections

LONDON. Dec. Staples. the
point in Italy from which most
of the supplies and munitions are
sent to the North African front
for the Axis forces. was subject
ed % a devastating bombing last
nigh: by American Flying For
tresses.
Docking facilities were torn
Io pieces, several ships are be-
lieved to have been damaged or
sunk, ship building plants were
struck and industrial buildings
were blown up by the big bombs
dropped from the Fortresses.
Rome itself admits today the
severity of the raid. The Rene
radio announced that many
buildings anG military objects
were destroyed and that l59 per
sons were killed and 358 injur-
cd, some of them seriously.
Naples is the third largest city
in italy, arI Italians were re-
minded TODAY by the British
Broadcasting Station that Italy's
bombing is in line with what
Prime Minister Churchill said
almost two weeks ago about the
systematic bombing of all Ital-
ian cities. unless Italy sues for
a separate peace.
Today, according to informa-
ton received here by way Of
Switzerland, an air of doom has
settled over all Italy. People, in
following Mussoini's advice, are
moving from the cities, yet their
nervous state is such they don't
know where the Allied planes
Will strike next.
The Air Ministry did not say
anything about the loss of planes
in the Naples raid, but the
Rome radio declared that one
Flying Fortress had been shot
down.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
ALLAN ORTIZ HELD
FOR COURT TRIAL
COLORED DEFENDANT HELD
ON CHARGE OF ASSAULT.
INTENT TO MURDER

Allan Ortiz, charged with as
sault with intent to commit
murder, was arraigned before
Justice of the Peace Enrique Es-
quinaldo at 5 o'clock yesterday
afternoon and was held in $1,000
bail for action in the Monroe
County Criminal Court of Rec
ord. Ortiz did not provide bail
and is locked up in Jail.
Ortiz, colored, is charged with
shooting at colored woman,
Johnnie Cato. who conducts a
cool drink stand at Whitehead
and Petronia streets. He walked
up to the stand, she testified,
and declared:
"If you don make up with
me, I'm going to shoot you and
kill myself"
GO away and leave me alone, ~
she replied, whereupon, she al
legged, he whipped out a pistol.
stuck it in her face and pulled
the trigger three times. The re-
volver didn't go off, and he hit
her over the head with the butt.
but she partly warded off the
blow, grabbed a bottle and threw
1t at him. He leveled the re-
volver at her again and pressed
the trigger, but she dropped
down behind the counter, and
two shots went wild.
Ortiz was arrested by Deputy
Continued on Page Four
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
BRITISH STILL
POUND'DEFENSES
AT Ell ACHEILA
IN ALL PROBABILITY THIS IS
PREPARATORY TO ALL OUT
TANK AND INFANTRY At
TACK
(By Associated PressD

CAIRO, Dec. 5.-The British
eighth army is still pounding the
defenses at Ell Agheila with shells
and bombs, preparatory to tank
and infantry attack.
According to information re-
ceived today, the British proba-
bly, will strike within the next 48
hours.
The approaches to Ell Agheila
is a virtual mine field, and Allied
bombs and shells have exploded
hundreds of the mines in the last
three days. But the firing still
continues
1t is believed here that Rommel
has left only a part of his small
force to fight delaying action at
Ell Agheila and that he and the
rest of his force have gone up to
Tripoli
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
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CHURCHILL URGES
WAR WORKERS TO
KEEP PLUGGING
CBy Associated PreSsI

ASN0S4NE 6G(s -
Minister Churchill too.
went to a factory producing
munitions and made an ad-
dress 10 the workers thee.
in which he said that the
fighting on practically every
front in the war was beccm-
ing tenser day after day.
which had to be met with
strong right arms and cour-
ageous hearts.
The prime minister de-
clared that he had a feeling
of gladness over the unanirn-
itY of purpose between the
British and the Americas
and the confident and dar.
ing spirit they have shown
in attacking and overcoming
the enemy.
Such a spirit, backed up
by ever-mounting deadly
implements of war. meant
victory. sure victory, for the
Allies. Churchill assured his
hearers. who greeted his as
sertion with loud and con-
tinued aprIause.
One woman worker cried
out. Good old bulld~g!"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
CAPTAIN JESSE ALLEN REELECTED
PRESIDENT OF OFFICERS CLUB

Lieut. Comdr. R. B. Morris
Maintenance Chairman.
Lieut.. Geo. Minter-ReStau-
rant Chairman.
Newly-elected officers will
take office Immediately and will
serve for a period of six months
Capt. Allen plans to call meet
ing of the new officers in the
near future to formulate plans
for the operation of the club
during this term of office.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
WOMEN OF ST. PAUL'S
CHURCH WILL MEET

The Woman's Auxiliary of St.
Pauls Church will meet on Mon
day afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at
the homeof Mrs. Jeff Knight, 1877
Washington street.
All members of the organiza-
ton are requested to be in attend
ance.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
TUNISIAN HILLS
NOW IN HANDS
OF ALLIED Unit
Counterattacks Launched
By Germans frustrated;
Heavy Fighting In Bend
South Of Bizerte
(By Associated Press

LONDON. Dec. 5.-Allied fore.
es in Tunisia have captured a
stretch of hills that command
the line of the Axis front in the
Tunis area. and headquarters re-
ported that the Germans have
made a series of attacks in try
ing 10 recapture the hills. All
attacks were frustrated with
heavy enemy losses, the report
added. and the Germans retired
TO their main defenses.
Heavy fighting was reported
also in what has been termed
the horseshoe bend, 20 miles
south of Bizerte, where the Brit
ish and the Germans fought
their stalemate tank battle two
days ago. The British gained q
slight advantage, but the Ger
mans, aided by some Italian
columns, are fighting furiously
to regain their lost ground.
In the Tunis irea the Allies
are now only 10 miles from that
city. No attempts have been
made to advance further since
yesterday, as the Allies are con-
solidating their positions until
reinforcements come up.
The outstanding handicap.
with which, the Allies are meet
ing, the reports said today, is the
lack of air fields. The Allies
have the planes, it was stated,
but they have not sufficient
fields to put all the planes that
are needed into the air. In eff
forts to relieve that condition,
the Allies today are building
makeShift runways so that more
planes can be used to pound the
Continued on Page Four
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05

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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05

Key West, Florida. has the
most eQuable climate in the
country; with an average
range Of only IA Fahrenheit
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
PLANES DROP SUPPLIES
DARWIN.-Nine big Japanes'

transport planes. escorted by
Zero fighters. succeeded in drop
ping bundles of supplies to the
hard-pressed Japs at Buna and
Coma yesterday afternoon. But
the Jsps in those areas are Civ
en- little rest. American planes
are dropping s00-pound bombs
on the Jap positions in attack
after attack. The condition of
the Japs at Guadalcana1 is said
to be growing desperate because
of the lack of supplies. particu-
larlY food.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1942-12-05
TIRES FOR ALL AUTOS
ORLANDO. - All owners

ORLANDO. - All owners OF
automobiles in Florida. even
those who hold "A" books. will
be able to get tires. an OPA
agent announced here today. He
said that the reclamation cam
paign of old rubber had been SO
successful. tires would be moving
through the usual channels of
dealers to owners of cars before
The winter is over.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-11-11
Bright Side Seen
By Italian Radio

WASHINGTON Rome radio
Monday found this bright spot in
the North African battlefront pic
ture:
Allied armored units have failed
to halt the retreat of the axis
army in the Egyptian desert.
The broadcast for Italian con-
sumption was monitored by the
Federal Communications commits
sion, according to the office Of
war information, and reported:
Enemy arniored units vainly
attempted to hinder movements Of
the axis troops falling back along
the coastal strip of the Egyptian
desert. A group which had been
encircled was able, after three
days fighting. TO reach the major
part Of the 1talian-German forces"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-11-11
BY PAUL DAVID PRESTON

The cutlery was muffled in q
dress. she scrambled wildly.
clutchinE ~ their IeEt. hoping 70
trip them. striving 10 regain her
own feet
Look cut I'd. She's got =
gum
she did still grip the pistol On
impulse she fired Il now.
The fellow named I'd dived onto
her right hand. forced the harm
less gun away from her. She ex-
pected him TO strike her but he
didn't. She had : flash Of feeling
that these two gamblers weren't
really fighting as agEressively ~
they might Were they afraid :
cowed7 Or
She kicked at them with re-
newed fury. Regsining her feet.
she knocked over a chair. then
kicked IL a. one Of the men to
trip him.
He was a large fellow. and made
quite . thump and a grnnting
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-11-11

when ne fell. Next moment Blythe
knew she would be conquered.
They lesped up and drove at her
with fun force. But she would
try once more. A. both dashed
toward her she threw her body
hesdlong across their knees-in
exactly the msneuver Pop taught
his football tscklers.
The fierceness OF that clash
seemed 10 stun her a little. and
when she found her senses again
she was sitting on the floor quite
unmolested. But she wah having
crazy dream.
She thought she saw Duane Ho-
gan lift one man bodily and throw
him onto the other. thus driving
both gamblers against the kitchen
wall. Then she thought she saw
Duane standing over them. alert.
waiting. fists tight. As they shook
their heads. holding bruises and
trying to talk coherently, Duane
spoke to her.
Bly, Bly, he said. Are
you hurt ?"
II wasn't a hsllucination. II was
still real.
NO, They-those men Z.
gamblers they're gamblers
/. they were :"
You got II all wrong. sisterl"
one man managed 10 gasp. Boy.
what a punch you two kids carry
Lay off. Hogan--tske II easy. Z.
l know you but you don't
know us. -. Sister. we :"
"Duanei Look OUT They're
desperate! I'm surprised they
haven't used guns!"
do I have to bash in your
brains?" Duane asked. He had
lifted one of the chairs from
Nancy's ready-set dinner table.
Both men on the floor managed
to grin. Save II for the game.
son. Listen-your lady friend got
US wrongl"
Duane. don't you believe themi
They're crooksl Dangerous"
Duane looked confused, but he
was waiting for more explana-
lions. One Of the men half groan-
ed and made a move to stand up.
Il can kill you in one blow"
Duane mentioned. And I Will"
cit down, Ed" the other man
ordered. The boy amt lying.
But listen. son. / tell you we
amt what you think"
Blythe pointed her finger at
them. gesturing. "They-they-
they were hiding in Nancy's
closet! They were! They got here
too soon. l found them. and"
One of the men chuckled little
wryiy. Didn't you, though And
you went into action. Nuh! I'm
glad you two bruisers are on our
side in tomorrow's game. But you
listen to me now. both Of you.
We can prove what / say. Here's
our badges. and you can phone in
and verify. We amt gamblers.
We're detectives. from the city
police bureau"
Ito BE Continued)
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-11-11
Hikes 20 Miles With
30 Lbs: Still 4-F

GROW ELAN ID. Mass. - He
couldn't qualify for the draft, but
Austin Briscoe. on a bet. hiked
20 miles with a 30-pound pack on
his back In seven hours. He won
a $40 bet.
His draft board still classifies
him Az.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-11-11
HE WANTS ACTION

Fifty years to the day since he
first entered service as a midship-
man at Annapolis, Admiral Albert
Marshall, u. s. N. retired. has
written the navy department in
Washington that he is hell bent to
get back into harness to get a
swing at the Japs." Admiral
Marshall is serving as technical
advisor on Warner Bros Air
Force"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1942-11-11

Continued from Page -
her fist. she felt Il hit ms cheek.
nd. for the luvva Mike. what
have We Got cornercd here7~
she heard that over the Mailing.
Where Il she Open that
: doorf"
Voices were getting louder.
Lay of. sister. before you get
hurti oksy. IA. rush Il. /.
CO."
rhey made . concerted push.
carrying Blythe. clothes. shoes.
some e baby scootsrs toys and
Themselves all out onto the living
room moor in 4 grand pile-up. II
could have been compared to a
scrimmase In football.
BLYTHE was entangled and
scared witicss now.
"E-<-e-e-e," she yelped involun-
tar1ly. And just - Involuntary
che called out Help" Duane
On Duane! -. Duaoooooo-
mms"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05

ger, Mrs. Samuel Rosenzweig Mrs. Charles Hennels and Mrs Frank Slomowitz; cake sale, Mrs. David Traurig; brotherhood, Mrs, Manuel Lax and Mrs. Hyman Aaronson; telephone squad, Mrs. Joseph Fleisher, Mrs. Sydney Ya- vetz, Mrs. J. K. Jennes, Mrs. Max Bram, Mrs. Charles Hennelis, Mrs. Isadore Kramer, Mrs. Joseph Krasow, Mrs. Mark Cass, Mrs. Benjamin Newman, Mrs. George Kaplan, Mrs. Max Roof, Mrs. Max Newman.
 october co-chairman are Mrs. Allen Albert and Mrs. Hyman Aaronson; tickets, Mrs. Manuel Lax:l secretary, Mrs. Max BraIl and assistant, Mrs. Max Biren- baum; committee, Mrs. Charles Walzer, Mrs. Morris Weinberg, Mrs. Lewis Greenblatt, Mrs. Joseph Krasow, Mrs. Isadore Jacobs, Mrs. Harry Brenner, Mrs. Frank Brown, Mrs. Leo Garston, Mrs. Sydney AL bert, Mrs. Joseph Miller, Mrs. J. K. Jennes, Mrs. Saul Rhodes, Mrs. Joseph Isenberg, Mrs. Irving Pas ternak, Mrs. Benjamin Werthe!mer and Mrs. Samuel Handler; Novem- Der chairman, Mrs. Louis Weinberg: December, Mrs. Rodney Prillig: later, Mrs. Louis Albert and Mrs. George Kaplan.
 Donor chairman, Mrs. Leo Gar ston, committee, Mrs. Sydney, Cas- sell, Mrs. Samuel Kasowsky, Mrs. Lyman Aaronson, Mrs. Joseph Mil. Ter and Mrs. Benjamin Wertheimer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
Young Wom en At "Y" Banquet

The Young Women of the Gen. tral YMCA sponsored their first banquet last evening at the Y with an attendance of more than one hundred and twenty-five.
 Mrs. Chase Going Woodhouse, sec retary of state, addressed the menl- bers. In her discussion she stressed the necessity for production to end the present conflict, and to insure prosperity during the Postwar pro- gram.
 Leon H. French, YMCA president, Dr. Charles L. Larkin, Thomas Smith, YMCA secretary, Mrs. Mar garet Hovey, president of the Young Women,s Interclub Council, Rev. James J. O'Brien, Joseph Kenny, president of the Young Mems Inter- club council, Rae B. Guida and Virginia Adams also spoke. Each of them expressed the hope of 8 wo- mems division of the Y, and the erection of 8 YWCA building.
 Miss Teresa O'Connor, vocalist, and Miss Anne Valenti, pianist, en- tertained during the evening.
 The representatives end clubs either present or accounted for were: Marjorie German, Tfian- ones: Anne DeBellis, Y-Ettes; Evelyn Shugdinis, Missing Links; Lena Secola, Ele-Chans; Marie Biancardi, Five-Eleven; Gabrielle Harvey, Gay-Ettes; Tina Festa, Circle des Files: w. c. D. l.; Doris Nelson, Badminton; 4, Eleanor Hockert, Footlighters; Ruth Borg, general members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Margnret Dillon
 Dinner Hostess

Miss Margaret Dillon of this city, District President of the Amer lean Legion Auxiliary of New Ha- ven County, entertained the offi- cers of the organization at g din- ner last night. The party was held at the Weather Vane in Hamden.
 The guests presented Miss Dillon with Q corsage and Q gift.
 Among those attending were Past National Committee Woman, Miss Margaret Harte1 of New Haven, Past District President, Mrs. Eliz- abeth spargo of New Haven; Sec retary, Miss Mabel Casey, Water bury; vice-president, Mrs. Beda Shea, North Haven; Treasurer, Miss Helen Casey, New Haven; Historian, Mrs Ethel Ryan, Hamden; Sergeant at Arms, Miss Anastasia Dillon, Wa- waterbury; Chaplain, Mrs. Flor ence Peck, Guilford; Assistant Ser- geant at Arms, Mrs. Sophie Kar- nofsky, Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
St. PauZ's Group At MOshier Home

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of St. Paul,s Church met wednesday at the home of Mrs. John Moshier of Long Hill Road. Mrs. David Wood Jed the devotional service
 Miss Hugh Sutherland presided at the business discussion. Mrs. Alton Irwin was welcomed to the Society as new member. Mrs. Henry Kuntz was named chairman of the refreshment committee; Mrs. Irwins recording secretary.
 The next meeting will take place on June IT at the home of Mrs. Theodore Kurtz of East Farms street.
 Those present were Rev. and Mrs. Louis Higgins, Mrs. Asa Smith, Mrs. August Paul, Mrs. David Wood, Mrs. John Steck, Mrs. Alton Irwin, Mrs. Robert Kirsted, Mrs. Wilson Miller, ST., Mrs. Henry Kuntz, Mrs. Gus- tave Yackel, Mrs. Charles Ftnken- zellor, Mrs. Theodore Kirsch, Mrs. H. M. Sutherland and Mrs. MoShier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
Aurora G0rofoLa
 ObserUes Birthday

Aurora Garofola, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Garofola of East Clay street, celebrated her tenth birthday with party at her home.
 Madalene Zaccaria, Virginia Bi- anco and Shirley Erskine enter tained with vocal selections.
 The guests included Dorothy, James. Joan and Virginia Bianco, Madalyn and Patricia Zaccaria, Dolly Andolina, Wilma and Rose- mary Santopietro, Janice Fay Miller, Amelia loretta, Shirley Erskine, Josephine Giarratano, Estelle Ols- zewski, Florence, Bianco and Mrs. Josephine Bianco.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Mcclure of Luke street are entertaining Mrs. Robert J. Cassin and her daughter, Vivian of Mount Vernon, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
WOMEN TO FORM BATTERY C CLUB
New Association to Keep Contacts With Waterbury
 Men in Australia

Contacts between Battery c of the 208th Coast Artillery (A.A.) and the "Old Home Town, Waterbury, will be maintained for the duration and for the happy postwar days that will follow when plans of a newly formed association are com- pleted. Mothers, wives, sisters and sweethearts of the Waterbury men now on active duty somewhere in Australia" will gather at the Amer ican Legion Home Monday night at 8 o'clock and perfect plans so that contacts will be preserved and home fires kept burning brightly until the boys return home.
 Battery c was organized in Wa terbury and sent to Camp Edwards in Massachusetts for training. It took part in the American Legion convention parade here last July. It marked their last home appear ance as a unit. Early last February 1t was learned that the outfit had landed safely in Australia.
 Relatives and friends of the men interested in forming an association which would dedicate its efforts to welfare of the troops in foreign lands are asked to attend Monday evenings meeting. Membership in the proposed group will be limited to mothers, wives. sisters or sweet hearts.
 It is expected that some means will be devised whereby family news and general public information as well as gifts may be forwarded to the men from time to time to let them know that Waterbury not only remembers them, but is working, sacrificing and praying for them.
 Formal announcements will be made following Monday evenings meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
Tornorrow's Nuptials

Among the weddings scheduled for tomorrow is that of Miss Amy Audrey Erk, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Erk of Acra road to Ralph James Thompson, son of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur w. Thompson of Marion avenue. The ceremony will be performed at 2 o'clock at St. Patrick's church.
 The bride will be attended by Miss Mary Ellen Elwell as maid of honor. Edgar Brace of Groton will serve as his cousins bestman, and the ushers will include John Hen- derson and Edward Anderson.
 A reception will follow at the Chase Country Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
TOurnament.


 Many players complain about tn cir partners. when they could have avoided dis aster by making 8 smart play them, selves. Tn today's hand, Mrs. Doris Fuller of New York was Fish bein'S partner. She led the queen of diamonds and declarer correctly played low from dummy. Fishbein (g0llt.hl could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
YACARRO-FAsANO

The wedding of Miss Antoinette Fasano, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Onofrio Fasano of Pilgrim avenue, to Thomas Vacarro, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Anthony Vacarro of Portchester, New York, will take place on June 13.
 The ceremony will be performed at seven o'clock at St. Lucys church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
Rin0Ldis Entertain
 Daughter At Party

A victory party was given at the home of MT. and Mrs. Rocco Ri- naldi of Bank street in honor of their daughter, Patricia Ann, who celebrated her first birthday on June 2.
 Red, white and blue novelties dec- orated the refreshment table. Among her other gifts, the baby received de- fense stamps.
 Those attending were Patricia Ann Rinaldi, Francis Leone, Patricia Gal- 10, Dicky Fernando, Barbara DeAn- gelo, Bobby Fernando, Ana May Butt Ter, Michael DeAngelo, William But- Ter, IT,, Nancy Sasso, Joseph Apria' na, Jr., Phyllis Polletta, John Ri. naldi, Nancy DeFelio, Genevieve Ri- naldi.
 Mrs. Rocco Rinaldi, Mrs. Jack Gall 10, Mrs. Frank Martino, Mrs. Marie Fernando, Mrs. Rose Leone, Mrs. John Apriana, Mrs. Archie Fernando, Mrs. Patrick Sasso, Mrs. Joseph Apriana, Mrs. Nick Polletta, Mrs. Pasquale Rinaldi, Mrs. Michael De- Angelo, Mrs. William Butler, Mrs. Daniel Rinaldi.
 MT. and Mrs. Donald Futile and Miss Mary Ann Futile of Middle bury. are spending few days at the Ambassador Hotel in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
Sally BroOick
 Guest At Party

Mrs. John wieshouse was hostess ct . personal shower recently in honor of Miss sally Brovick of Wood street, who Is to be married to Doug les Clancy on June 18th.
 Among those present were the Misses Wanda Majewski, Elizabeth Smith. Agnes Fitzpatrick, Mary Car- ney, Frances M. Brovick, and Mrs. Marcel Ulatowslxi. Mrs. Chester May, Mrs. Stanley Bryr1, Mrs. Joseph Po- sila, Mrs. Felix Brovick and Mrs. Thomas PawloSki.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-06-05
TARTE-RERuRE

Miss Adeline Theresa Rerube, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Berube of Auburn avenue will be married tomorrow morning to Arthur LeTarte, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward LeTarte of Bristol road, Wolcott.
 The ceremony will be performed at 1O:30 o'clock at the rectory of the church of SiS. Peter and Paul.