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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Weddings
MuckLes ObserUe Wedding Date

Friends of Mir. and Mrs. John O. Muckle of Chipman street enter- tained them recently in honor o5 their fifteenth wedding anniversary.
 The couple received many giftA from the guests, who were Mir. and Mrs. Peter Dulskis, MT. and Mrs Anthony Yokubaitis, Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Romonoff, MT. and Mrs Joseph Yokubaitis, Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Dulskis, Mir. and Mrs. Joe seph Eniekus, Mir. and Mrs. Frita Mueller. MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Gro. chet. MT. and Mrs. Bernard Mar. shalka, Mir. and Mrs. Julius Surkia Mir. and Mrs. Gary Dickinson, Mfr. and Mrs. Victor Zemaitis, MT. and Mrs. Raymond Kasidas, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Mikelskas, MT. and Mrs. Alfred Monitis, Charles Snies kus, Charles Muckle, Leo Muckle. Arthur Muckle, MT. and Mrs. Nozle Austin, and MT. and Mrs. Ben Schulman of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES I
D. A. R. Chapter Names Delegates

"The East, Our NeIghbors Far and Near" was the topic chosen by Miss Helen Haugh of Pennington avenue in her address yesterday afternoon to Melicent Porter Chap ter, D.A.R. Miss Haugh stressed the effect of fast travel upon the nations and their peoples. The air- plane has brough continents and countries closer to us, and has con- sequently increased the need of a knowledge of foreign languages, ir- terests and problems.
 Miss Fannie L. Mccormick enter- tained with piano selections in- cluding those of Bach and Mozart.
 Mrs. William A. Service presided ct the business meeting, during which delegates to the fifty-secofu Continental Congress at Cincinnati in April, and to the State Conven- ton in Stamford in March, were elected. Mrs. Service, Mrs. Robert Walker were named to the Con- gress, with Mrs. Philip Reuter- and Mrs. Earl Pierson, delegates, Mrs. Service, Mrs. John W. Potter, Mrs. John P. Clark, and Mrs. Robert 8. Walker will SO to Stamford on March A and 26.
 Hostesses for the afternoon irl- cluded Mrs. Frank B. Noble, chair man, Mrs. Martin W. Hall, Mrs, Chris H. Newswanger, Mrs. Alfred F. Meyerhans, Mrs. Starbuck Sprague, and Mrs. Ernest H. John son. The annual 1ucheon will be held February 1. at The Elton with Rev. B. Kenneth Anthony as guest speaker. His subject will be "The Twain Shall Meet"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

HELIX BRENTANO, viennese di- II rector, wants to revoluntionize opera, doing for 1t what has been done for the stage. Pointing out that the grand style of acting vanished from the stage about 1905, Brentano argues for naturalism in opera. He has presented several operas suc- cessfully in English and was re- sponsible for the staging of "Rosa-
 linda," Max Reinhardt's modern version of Die Tledermaus," and La Vie Parisiene," two of Broad ways musical successes this year.
 r OTIS of Indians live in New York,
 A aside from Broadway ticket scalpers. Brooklyn has a colony of Indians who came down here from upstate New York; and Canada to work at building skyscraperS and huge bridges. Construction engin- eers say Indians have no fear of height, have a fine sense of balance and are admirably suited to walk. ing along high, narrow girders.
 A VIEW of the dimmed-out town
 A from a penthouse cafe recalled a pre.war night flight over the city in an army bomber. Broadway was then aglitter with neon and white light, flashing multi-colored signs and lighted bridges sparkling like n r,.,n a dO SAaS.anIo Ato~0 NyhA VYAN1Htr Fair, gaudy on the ground. glowed with soft light when seen from B. 900 feet. The bombardier amused himself picking out places he would like to bomb. He had @ special grudge against night club which kept the ropes up against him and his girl friend, then moment later admitted Q noted spendthrift and his blonde of the night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Personal

John J. Shiel of Oakhill avenue and John Garrity of Coe street re- turned today to Providence College, Providence, R. l., where they will begin the term as senior students.
 James Harrington returned yes- terday to St. Thomas Seminary after spending the holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. William T. Harrington of Waterville street.
 MT. and Mrs. Russell Payne of Piedmont street have been enter taining Mrs. Eva Moore of Brook lyn, N. Y.
 A daughter, Nancy, was born on December 30 in Cambridge, Mass to Lieutenant Badger Perrin, U. s. Army and Mrs. Perrin of Winches- ter. Mass, Mrs. Perrin Is the former Christine Engleke of Buckingham street.
 Mrs. Wesley Rood is convalescing at her home on Fort Hill avenue after being a patient at the Water- bury hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Girl Scout Council
 Dinner Next Week

Mrs. Joseph Merritt of Hartford, 8 member of the New England Re- gional Girl Scout board, will be guest speaker at the annual dinner of the local Girl Scout council Tuesday, Jan. l2 at 6:30 at the FL ton. The dinner will be open to Scouts, leaders, and all persons in- terested in Scouting. Reservations will be accepted until Saturday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

and subtitle was too much for Hollywood at first and Morocco" now is interesting for its pointless dialogue and boresome movement. Yet 1t was a hit in its day. Cooper, incidentally, played @ Foreign Le- zion soldier then exactly as he played Sergeant York" 10 years later.
 If Lon Chaney gave you night mares in "The Phantom of the Opera" you ought to see 1t now. It's @ laugh riot.
 TTIEATER people, fused about
 A the latest censorship wave, con- tend once more that bawdy pro- auctions flop fast. It isn't always true, but the Broadway longrun productions have been notably clean. Among the top runners -Lightnin,' Abie's Irish Rose, Life With Father, Hellzapoppin,' and Tobacco Road only Tobacco Road has been held censorable, and that only outside New York.
 EvRANKLIN P. ADAMS, the pro- U fessional know it-all, ventured to Oklahoma recently and picked up smattering of information which. may come in handy some day. He learned to speak 6 few words of Cherokee and, from time to time, does so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

sided.
 A new club program was drawn up to go into effect at the next meeting, with book reviews being presented by Shirley Taylor and Betty Kenny.
 Those in attendance were Ruth Beebe, Joan Donovan, Sue St. Pierre, Shirley Taylor and Elise Hicock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Miss Eleanor O'Neil
 Weeds Next Month

MT. and Mrs. R. Warren O'Neil of Knoll street aaouce the coming marriage of their daughter, Eleanor, to Kenneth E. Moore, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward Moore of Fairview street.
 The wedding will take place on February 9th att he Notre Dame University Chapel, South Bend, Ind
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
ISRAEL DAUGHTERS

The Daughters of Israel will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday evening, January 6, at the Hebrew Institute. Final arrangements will be made for the spaghetti supper and bridge to be held Jan. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CLUB

Scores in the new Monday evening series under the direction of Mrs, J. 0. Moriarty included: Section A, north-south, Helen Laccone, Frances Laccone, 471s; Mrs. Raymond Fowl CT, Mrs. Donald Spellman, 45; east west, Mrs. clayton Winters, Helen Lasky, 57; Mrs. John Finlay, Kath- leen Sullivan A.
 Section B: north-south, Lillian Castaldo, Mrs. James Stevens, 3l; east-west, Harriet Cone, Mrs. Lloyd Hughes 33h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
ELTON CLTJR

Scorers in the new Monday after- noon tournament under the direcs ton of Mrs w. s. Smith included: Mrs. Earl Pierson, Mrs. Kay Ander- son, 65; Mrs. Louis Schmidt, Mrs. James Abercrombit, 6lM; Mrs. wal ter Wood, Mrs. E. O. Hess, 6l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Miss Agnes M. Doran
 January Bride-Elect

Miss Agnes M. Doran, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Doran of Wynnan street has selected January 20 as the date of her wedding to Philip Hennessey and son of MT. and Mrs. John H. Hennessey of Rochester, N. Y., and nephew of Miss Mary Hennessey of Hillside avenue.
 The ceremony will Do performed at 9 o'clock At St. Margaret's church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
ST. ANN'S SOCIETY
 SPONSORS PARTY
Members Enjoy Special Program of Entertain.
 nlent; Choir Concert
BROOKLYN NEWS

St. Ann's society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church held 8 party last night at the parish hall. A grab.bag, singing, and refreshments were included on the program. Miss Lena DeBenedictus and Miss Ma tilda DeZinno served as hostesses.
 Preceding the, social, e business session was held and reports were given on the recent children's party sponsored by the society.
 Hostcsses for next months meet ing will be Mrs. Emil Soprano and Mrs. Louis De1inro.
 Concert Planned
 PreparationS for the annual spring concert will be started by the St. Joseph's parish choir at a meeting tonight at 7:46 at the club room in the old St. Joseph's school. Professor Alexander J. Aleksis will he in charge. A program of Lithu- anian folk songs and American pa- triotic selections, and a play will be planned. The Women's Alliance choir and the Student choi: will participate in the performance.
 Get.T0gether Club
 The Women's Get Together club of the Third Congregational church will hold regular bi-weekly meet ing tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. James Don- nelly on Washington avenue.
 Scout Meetings
 Members of Girl Scout Troop 12 will hold a,meeting tomorrow night at 6 o'clock at the Third Congre- gational church hall. Leaders of the troop will be hostesSes at 8 monthly meeting of the Girl Scout Leaders, association which will fol- low at 7:30.
 Holy Name Society
 The Holy Name society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church will hold its regular semi-monthly meet ing tonight at 7:SO at the parish hall.
 Boy Scouts Meeting
 Boy Scout Troop 28 will meet toe night ct 6:30 at the parish hall of Our Lady of Mount Carmel church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
BIG TOWN MEDLEY
BY MARTIN KANE

MARTIN
 Limited Stan COrespOndent) diversion New Workers on an IN drop into the Museum Modern Arnot paintings the oldtme movies shown the museums little ea The films date back to early of the interesting comparatively the Marlene Dietrch-ary Cooper vehicle a-tang change pantomime
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Theta Chi Tri-Y
 To ReuieIU Books

The Theata Chi Tri-Y held It's weekly meeting at the Central Y. M. c. A. on Monday evening. Ruth Beebe, vice-,resident, pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
OFFICERS CHOSEN
 FOR COMING YEAR
Charles Rasmussen Chair. man; J. Seery GOggin Is
 at Waterbury Hospital
WATERVIllE Correspondent: Mvs. William c. Rooney. l00 Dwight St.
 Telephone 3-Sl7S

Waterville, Jan. s - At 6 meet" ing of Auxiliary Bremen of Civilian Defense last evening at the Water vile firehouse the following officers were elected for the coming year. Charles Rasmussen, chairman; Louis Arsenault. vice-chairman; Earl Ericsson, treasurer: Ernest Ar- senault, secretary: and Douglas Ste. phens and Louis Arsenault, dele gates. Meetings will be held every Monday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 Public Party
 Plans were made at c joint meet ing of the Holy Name Society and Ladies' Aid Society of St. Michaels church last evening to hold public card party January 22nd ct the church hall. Complete plans and committees will be announced later. Due to fuel shortage the Women's Society for Christian Service will hold their regular monthly business meeting ct the home of Rev. Ernest Welse, pastor of Grace Methodist church, Wednesday evening at T:3o o'clock.
 PeFnonals
 The Swedish Weaving cluE wlll meet this evening at the hclne Of Miss Ruth Norton. Thomastoa ave- nue.
 Sewing for Red Gross will be held Thursday afternoon from 2 until ( o'clock ct the sewing room of gprague school.
 Mrs. Leonard 0augler of Perkins avenue is Q patient at St. MaFys hospital.
 I. seery 0oggiil. son oe MT. and Mrs. George Ooggin of Huntington avenue is a patient at Waterbury hospital,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05

Sewing for Red Gross will be held Thursday afternoon from 2 until ( o'clock ct the sewing room of gprague school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-05
Public Party

The Swedish Weaving Club will meet this evening at the hcnle Of Miss Ruth Norton, Thomaston ave. nue.
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20

ploslon while they were cleaning that
saboteur's wax out of her strainers
and tanks, so that now she was held
together with braces and wires, and
running on only two engines. But
pretty soon we sighted ship dead
ahead about three miles away. I
was maneuvering to put her in the
path of the moonlight on the water
so could make out what she was.
But now she seemed to put on speed,
heading up in the direction of Subic
Bay-maybe, if she had seen US, to
get under the protection of the Jap
shore batteries there.
why had she been firing near
Bagac Bay? We learned that later.
She was 7,000-ton Jap cruiser COW
ering Jap landing party with her
guns. We didn't know we'd broken
up this party at the time. Follow
ing her, we seemed to be gaining
because she had apparently slowed
down, maybe thinking she had lost
US. We were closing on her fast
now, when suddenly a huge big
searchlight came on, holding us di-
rectly IN its beam, and a few Sec
onds later two 6-inch shells came
screaming over, landing just ahead
Of us with a terrific explosion and
waterspout. Her searchlight was
binding us and we could only head
directly into it, firing the starboard
torpedo at that light at about four
thousand yards range. There was
another fash of 6-inch guns from
the cruiser, and this salvo dropped
much closer to us-hardly two hum
dred yards ahead. A third two-gun
salvo landed just astern of US, and
then we let her have the port tor
pedo, figuring the range at a little
over three thousand yards.
Now we were empty, and the
problem was to dodge that binding
searchlight. Before we veered off
to the east, we tried to douse it with
spray of 50-caliber bullets, but they
did no good. We could hardly see
where our tracers went for the glare.
We could see now she was chasing
us, firing salvoes in pairs from her
four 6-inch guns, when suddenly
there was dull boom, and we could
see debris and wreckage sailing up
through that searchlight's beam.
There was pause in her firing
no doubt about it, one of our tor
pedoes had struck home, probably
the second one. We knew she was
crippled because she had slowed
down-that light which was trying
to hold US in its glare was getting
farther and farther away, and about
1880 we lost it by making a hard
turn to the right. Presently it went
out. It came on again once or twice
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
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Afzfe{lgEllEFzEFIOOUSt gz4l{lgJAElzFIOOUSt

Since bathing caps are difficult
to get, we can still keep our hair
or curls from getting wet by plac-
ing a large oiled-silk bowl cover
ever our heads when taking a
shower or bath.
When cutting out a garment of
corduroy, be sure to arrange the
pattern on the material so that
each part runs from neckline to
hem the same way. If cut other
wise, some parts of the finished
garment will appear lighter than
others.
Cotton pique frocks easily scorch
under a hot iron. Re-wash the
garment Immediately in warm wa
ter and soap fakes. This treat
ment will remove the scorch if not
particularly bad.
A little sweet oil applied to
bronZes after they are busted, fol-
lowed by brisk rubbing with
chamois skin, will bring out their
rich tones.
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
Famous Physician Vas
Gracious With Encore!

The wealthy man had cracked a
rib, and a slight operation was
necessary. He engaged a famous
specialist.
Local doctors were excited at
the prospect of a visit from a big
noise, and their request for per-
mission to watch the operation was
granted.
When the patient came out of the
anesthetic he found himself smoth-
cred In bandages. He summoned
the nurse.
whats all this?" he demanded.
''Well, sir, it was such a beauti-
full operation, and the applause
was so tremendous that DR.. Hugo
took out your appendix as an
encore"
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20

The too sudden cooling Of an
aluminium pressure cooker may
cause it to warp or crack.
A little maple syrup instead OF
sugar is pleasing to sweeten
whipped cream.
jam will not keep in jars that
have held fat, no matter how much
you have washed them.
Potatoes to be french fried
should stand in cold water at least
an hour before cooking.
A small tapered tuck in the in
step of stocking will pull down
out of sight a darn in the heel.
If the young SON catches his good
linen suit on a nail and you have
nothing with which to patch it,
take a piece from the back of the
shield. This place does not show
and the shield can be lined with
another material.
If the cellar or basement gets a
sort of old dead air odor, or if
dampness is there through the
spring months it is helpful to set
a box or two of quicklime or cal
cium chloride here and there in
the corners. This will dry out the
basement, make it fresh and sweet
for several weeks or months. Set
the chloride in a dish, as it finally
dissolves into water itself.
.
When cleaning fish, use a pair
of scissors instead of a knife to
cut off the fins, thus saving your
fingers.
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20

meet them outside the mine fields
and bring them in-Bulkeley getting
aboard to ride as pilot. The subs
had news. They said America was
building big Australian base-that
supplies were rolling down there.
The submarine Trout would bring
in ammunition for arIny's 3-inch
guns on Bataan and take out gold
which had been brought over to Cor
regidor from Manila before it fell.
The unloading, of course, would all
be at night, and then Bulkeley would
take them out and show them deep
water, where they could submerge
and hide from Jap bombers during
the day. QueZon went out on one
submarine to Cebu, and a week
later High Commissioner Sayre left
on a submarine. 1t seemed like
good many prominent people were
leaving Corregidor. And the army
had been pushed back to what we
knew were its last and strongest
defense positions on Bataan. None
of it looked too good.
''Of our original six boats, two
had already been lost, belongs
over Subic Bay, and the SO boat
while was in the hospital-she'd d
been going full speed ahead investi-
eating what looked at night like the
feather of a Japanese submarines
periscope, only it turned out to be
wave breaking over a little SUBJ
merged and uncharted coral reef"
eve came close to losing the 80
boat about that time" said Bulke-
ley. "DeLong and were riding her
the night of February 8, patrolling
up the west coast of Bataan as usu-
al. A little before nine o'clock we
saw gun blasts on up ahead of us
in the neighborhood of Bagac Bay,
so we put on what speed we could
to find out who was shooting at what.
Incidentally, the speed wasn't much.
Because the 80 boat had had an ex-
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
Drifting Icebergs

As the International Ice Patrol
in the Atlantic has been discontin-
ued, there is no estimate of the
number of icebergs that will drift
south into shipping lanes this sum-
mer.
Their number varies consider
ably from year to year; while the
average since 1900 was 423, there
were 1851 in 1929 and only two in
1910.
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
The AnsUers

l. Yes. They average two inches
taller and are IA pounds heavier.
2. The only baldheaded Presi-
dent of the United States was John
Quincy Adams.
8. A device that times a pugil-
lists swing shows that the fastest
punch of most heavyweight boxers
attains a speed of 40 miles an hour.
4. Our f1iers call the Norden
bombsight, the secret device that
allows them to do uncanny preci-
sion bombing, the "Blue OK"
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20

a long parade OF
stars. With so many
now in war service,
you could get that
angle in all the Der
by excitement over
Count Fleet.
The advance dope
that he was another
Man o. War caught
the crowds atten-
ton and stirred
things up.
Many were using
Count E1oaf'S fame
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
MchMin
Says: ~

YOU can't make footprints in the
sands of time by sitting down.
A go-getter is a person willing
to try anything twice.
Vision" is what some people think
they hare uhen they guess correctly.
Most of us say that money viii
not bring happiness. Then we
draw a long breath and begin
chasing after money again.
The darkest our is never more
than so minutes.
Practice makes perfect-if you
practice what you preach.
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
! ASK ME- =
: ANOTHER 4
, A General Quiz
The Questions

1. Are American soldiers bigger
than they were In World War I?
2. We're any Presidents of the
United States baldheaded?
8. What speed does the swing of
a pugilist attain?
4. What is a ''Blue OK?
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
Il THEY WERE T
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ant commander), squadron commander;
Lieut.. r. B. Kelly, second-in-command;
and Ensigns Anthony Akers and George
E. Cox Jr. Manila has fallen, and our
naval base at Cavite is gone. Lieut..
Kelly has been In a hospital on Corregi-
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20

on and on and on.
What happened to basebalrs get
away? Boxing, basketball and hock-
ey have been packing them In all
winter and early spring. Racing
came along with a heavy blast, roar
ing in like a gale. This is easy to
explain. With some extra billions of
surplus cash floating about, betting
got big call.
RGcings Thrills
Millions of people wanted action
and the thrill of the gamble. Racing
provides this thrill. Baseball
doesn't.
In addition to that, practically ev-
erything of a morbid nature that
could happen to a game struck at
baseball-Northern training, wreck
ing spring weather, the early mourn
full thud of the Balata Ball, the alb
sence of stars, all the many mil
lions either wearing uniforms or in
some form of war industry.
This latter was one of the main
wrecking features, since most of
these millions are in the fanatical
baseball age-between Is and 40.
Different starting times must be
used to give these crowds chance
for their recreation, In case it hap
pens to be baseball.
It isn't likely that, with so many
other sports riding high, baseball is
headed or collapse. But this the
ory can't be taken for granted.
Someone must dig up the right med
icine for cure.
Dark Clouds
Whatever happens in other lines,
one of baseball's darkest clouds
comes from the shadow of Yankees,
Cardinals and Dodgers. The Yam
KEGS have big call on material left
to their league. If Johnny Wander
Nicer is drafted, the Reds must
leave the National league race to
the Cardinals and Cubs. They may
have to, anyway.
Three strong clubs can't keep in
terest boiling among the remaining
13 who might be left behind. It ism t
possible.
Two one-sided races would be the
final blow. But in spite of this dam
ger there can, of course, be no
punch-pulling to make any race
close. That would be much worse
than no race at all.
Under present restless conditions
baseball, for one thing, can use the
liveliest bat fodder to be found, even
If most of the rabbits, now nibbIing
at spring gardens, must be called
In for the sacrifice.
Racing, with Count Fleet, Whirl-
away, Alsab, Shut Out and others
has its big crowd pullers-plus the
lure of the mutuel's nav.
Any racing fan would far rather
win on a plug than lose On a star.
The Preakness at Baltimore was
the same big show. All IN all, the
1943 racing season will set a new
mark in both attendance figures and
wagering, where most of the latter
goes to the states and to the govern
ment. There will be over $500, ,OO0,-
600 bet, but over 70 per cent of this
will go back to treasures that can
use it for public benefit
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
W.N.u.F FEATURES

dor, but has finally persuaded the doctor
to release him. He has gone out on
patrol. They have broken up Jap
landing party and have now come
alongside a landing barge which has
surrendered after heavy barrage.
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20
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I6oi19!l41 /!
VA@MzADL

THIS country likes its champions
L not only out in front but well in
front. Not only on top, but high on
top. It has become accustomed to
The Ely miner., 1943-05-20

THE STORY so FAR: The story of
their part in the battle for the Philip
pines is being told by four of the Eve
naval officers who are all that Is left Of
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron }. They
are Lieut.. John BuIkeley (now Lieuten-