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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Irish Ballads Hold Guests
At Town Hall Luncheon
BY ANN NJ. STARK

John German. Mrs. William
Ulrich and Mrs. Robert Shields
StroiiinT in rho foyer en- route
10 the luncheon were Mrs. Mer-
rill Davis in a soft gold tailored
costume and black chapcau and
Mrs. Arthur Townsend in a coral
crepe dress and a powder blue
hat
Mrs Joseph l.. DoStal arrived
from Birmingham with her
daughter, Betty. and enjoyed the
music and luncheon
Mrs. DnStal chose all black
and she wore a green carnation
corSaCe bouquet. Miss Dostal
wore a beige wool suit and a
brilliant pheasant feather hat.
Mrs. Earl circuit drove in
from Franklin Hills 70 attend
and with her was Mrs. Floyd
Walker.
Mrs. Harold Korn0ffel Smartly
atured IN navy blue and white
was present with Mrs John
Marquardt in plum colored crepe
and deep purple.
Mrs. Harry Lyons was chat
ting AZ a small table with Mrs.
Frederick WituCk. Mrs. Lyons
wore all black and an old gold
ecklace, and Mrs. Wittick
chose all black and daShing
Chapeau with CcriSe flower trim.
La-table- ceRtered
with daffodils and name-colored
SweetpeaS were Mrs. Haldeman
Finnie. Mrs. Joel Prescott, Mrs.
John w. Watkins and Mrs. Will
lard 6. French.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
OAR Nominee
Will Address
Chapter Here

MRS. GEORGE D. SCHER-
MERHORN, candidate for presi-
dent general of the OAR in 1914
will address the members of
General Josiah Harmar Chapter.
Saturday, at Las p. m. IN the
Women's City Giub.
Mrs. Schermerhorn will speak
on John Paul Jones and Silver
and her talk will be Illustrated
by motion pictures taken on the
estate of Earl of Selkirk in
Scotland,
Mrs. Schermcrhorn Is national
advisor 10 junior membership IN
the OAR and is past organizing
secretary general.
Miss Genevieve Hazard Of the
foastmaSterS Speakers Club
also will speak for a fewmiuutes
on the Red Cross drive.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
| IN N ayfs Al
c~er

COUNTESS CYRIL ToLsToI .,-. entrained last evening
for New where she will visit her charming
daughter Seyburn. and her son-inlaw
60. Forrest Berry Lindey....
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
AWVS TO Learn ReuphoIsterinq

COME SPRINGTTME and the urge to do ones
furniture.
Many housewives finding it difficult with the
power shortage. to get the work done.
Crosse Pointe members of AWVS will be quite indie
pendent, however.
For Friday afternoon. they will learn how to
do il themselves from Mrs Eugene Lewis who will
give demonstration. reuphosering furniture.
This is another in the series of practical programs
arranged by Mrs Fraser and her consumers committee
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Maroery Ruth Mccain 70 Wed

PLANS WERE gons forward for the marriage
Saturday. of Margery Ruth Mccain.
Daughter Of the Russell Lloyd McCanns of Midland
-. and Ensign William B. Garfield Jr. Of Mr.. and
Mrs William B. Garfield of Van Dyke place..
The wedding had been advanced -.
The bridegroom who California. expected
to BY plane
But you know the navy
According advices Ensign Garfield may not
be able 10 get here,--,-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18

IRISH BALLADS and Ameri-
can folk songs were sung St.
Patrick Day az the Fisher
Town Hall by the American
Ballad Singers.
Ellie SiegmoiStcr composer and
director of the American Ballad
Singers, was guest speaker at
the Town Hall luncheon, which
was held at Huyler's L'Aiglon
following the musical program.
Mrs. Arthur B. Tilton, educa-
tional director of the Detroit
Symphony Or h tr a, intro
duced Mr.. Siegneister
Seated at the speakers table
CARRIED in their AWNS uniforms
with green ties were Mrs. Du-
pont NJ. Ne.vhro Jr.. Mrs George
eastman. Mrs. Arthur +. Liska,
Mrs Lester Barrow, Mrs. r.
NJ a ! c o ! m Mcclellan Mrs. II.
Keith Mcclellan and Mrs. w. J.
PaShbry.
These AWVS members have
faithfully uShered at each meet
ting of the Town Hall series
earning money 10 benefit the
AWNS organization.
Cameron Mclean was also
seated at the speakers table.
and gave a delightful talk. regal
ing the audience with Irish
stories.
Noted Mrs. Edward +. Fisher,
Mrs. Robert Olson, Mrs. Ralph
Ainsworth, Mrs. Whiting Ray
mond, Mrs. Stuart Barnes. Mrs.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Virginia @. Lovat
WEEDS Seaman Locke

SEAMAN HARRY F. LOCKE
returned 10 the University Of
Chicago following ms recent
marriage Ia Virginia 6 Lovaf,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. VI.
Lovat of Lincoln Park.
Seaman Locke is tho son of
Mr.. and Mrs. II. II. Locke also
of Lincoln Park
The wedding took place in St
PaulS Lutheran Church-iH-C Cal
cago The Rev. r, II. Plug Of.
flCiatcd.
Mrs. q, -Naunf attended
the bride and Mr.. MaWer vas
best man.
Mrs. Locke Will make her
home with her parents.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Varieties Of 49,
To Be Repeated

THE CROSSE POTNTE
COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL will
give a demand performance of
its annual play, The Varieties
of 1919 tomorrow evening for
the benefit Of the Red Cross.
Written and directed by A. +.
Carpenter the production was
given originally March ; viii be
offered to the public again by
request Of the Rcd Cross. I'd
Henkel will act as master Of
ceremonies.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Drama Group
To Give Show

THE DRAMA group of the
National Council of Jewish
Juniors will present musical
show entitled This Is Council"
after meeting of the group at
$3.50 p. m. Sunday in the Butzel
Hall Of the Jewish Community
Center.
Members or The senior coun-
Gil will attend the meeting and
the show. The original skit,
which will depict in a humorous
and musical vein all the va
riouS activities Of the council,
will begin at 4 p. ~.
Those taking part in the show
are Anne Stern, chairman Of
the drama group Sylvia Shine
broom, Edith LipSon. Clara
Moss, Frieda Schieffman. Bessie
Goldberg, Ruth b @ hrm a n,
Frances Ross, Ruth Nagler and
Molly Mathews.
Others are Helen FireStOnc,
Sylvia FireStone, Lillian Rob-
bins, Paula Futeman. Pearl
Shanbom. Edith Reichstein and
Irene MarkoW.
MEMBERS OF the Auxiliary
Of the Sisters of the Immaculate
Heart of Mary will meet al 2
p. m. tomorrow at Madame
Cadillac Hall, Marygrove Col
lege. A board meeting will be
held at IL a. m.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Mrs. MacauIey Of for New Mexico

~ MRS. ALVAN MACAULEY JR. has gone to Santa Fe
n. spend 10 days with her daughter. Mary
who school there and is having her spring
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Mrs. Holmes Mother a Visitor

MRS WILLIAM HEBERLING HOLMES Of st. Paul. -.
Crosse Ponte has her delightful mother Mrs. Edward
p Herbert of New York. visiting her
Mrs Holmes given of parties for Mrs Herbert
. who Of pictures for Greater New York
and New York past assistant national coord
nator of AVIS.
She gave interesting talk before the Crosse Ponte
AVIS. "The Motion Picture in War Work" ...
The motion picture industry. Mrs. Herbert stated is
cooperating the government educating the public
in regard ationng and changing pattern of life
to fit the times. :.
1t having effect. Herbert pointed
out in keeping up the morale of both servcemen and
civilians
Mrs. Herbert introduced by Mrs Stuart A. Fraser
director of division of AVIS under whose
auspices the meeting held -.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18

,TORE HOURS: FRIDAY,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Mrs. Katherine Morse Cameron Here

TO BE the house guest Of Mrs Henry Hagh for
month or So. Mrs Katherine Morse Cameron who has
many friends here has arrived from her Bryn
Mswr Pa.
Mrs. Haigh is living in the old Hagh house in
Dearharn--..
This house which was built than 200 years ago. is
filled with beautiful antiques and surrounded by fine old
trees and lovely gardens Of the few remaining
landmarks.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18

MRS. r. r. EPLER will ar
rive Saturday from &c q r
Rapids, Ia. 10 be a guest for
two weeks of , her cousin Mrs.
Cornelius D. Tony of Rivard
Blvd.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Three Matrons in Gay Mood

ENCOUNTERED MRS. FRANK WEBER. Mrs. Lloyd
Hughes and Mrs Clarence Avery coming from the Fort
Shelby Hotel .beaming and chatting away at great
They had just been a committee meeting. 1T
in connection with the Michigan Horticultural Society
And anyone who knows this trio. understand
why they were in such gay mood
They had been helping plan the annual getogether of
the society the night of May g. and talking its main
project for the spring which is victory gardens
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18
Customary Dinner TO Be Omitted
"IT WILL have TO be streamIlned"

1T WILL have TO be streamlned". Mrs. Hughes was
saying
The customary dinner is TO be omitted
But there will be outstanding speaker.
The ladies had met with Earl D. Burke president of
the society Paul Krone and Carl Lohrman discuss
the arrangements
Mr.. Krone heads the Speakers Bureau =. which will
furnish speaker 10 any group Of 80 wishing
information in regard TO victory gardens
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1943-03-18

Miss Anne Stern is chair
man of the National Council
Of Jewish Juniors dram a
group which will present a
musical show Sunday at the
Jewish Community Center.
TIE AUXILIARY Of the Do
minican Sisters Will hold their
spring meeting Friday at the
Convent on Commonwealth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
328,72l BELONG
 TO WHITE CROSS
Net Membership Gain of 3O,876 Reported for
 Half Year

New Haven, Aug. 11-A net mem- bership gain of 30,876 persons dur ing the first six months of 1943 was reported today by the non-proft White Cross plan for hospital care, in a semi-annual report issued by Acting General Manager Charles H Holt. Memberships in force on June 30 totaled 328,721.
 More than three quarters of a million dollars was paid for the hos pital care of 14454 members during the period, Holt said The $76l ,005 paid to hospitals was $l37 900 more than was paid for care during a similar period in 1942.
 During the period, total of 3,66l babies were born under the Plan. the highest six-month figure ever recorded in the Plans six and one half year history. The biggest "baby month" was May, when TOT mater nity cases were recorded.
 Operating costs during the period were down to TT per cent, lowest for a comparable period in Plan history, and drop from 9.9 per cent for the same period of 1922. Ttoal assets were listed at $l,327 ,879, of which more than $900.000 are in vested in United States government bonds and notes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
125 ENJOY COP
 PARTY TUESDAY
Democrats Represented, But Political Differences
 Shelved Temporarily

Naugatuck, Aug. 11.-About 125 attended the annual outing of the Young Republican club Tuesday night at Schildgen's Grove.
 Cong. Joseph E. Talbot was guest of honor at the outing. Rep. Will liam Painter and Joseph Raytkwich, Jr, G. o. F., town committee chair man, were among the other officials attending.
 Not only were Republicans present but some Democrats were on hand and political differences were tenn porarily laid aside.
 No Agreement
 Con. Joseph E. Talbot and repre- sentatives of the CIO failed to come to an agreement on rollbacks and subsidies in two-hour conference Monday night, Cong. Talbot said Tuesday.
 The conference reportedly cen tered on a discussion of the con- gressman's views on legislative in which the CIO is interested.
 Con. Talbot favors rollbacks only If they will spede up production and said the butter rollback hasn't caused any increase in production. He characterized the coffee rollback as silly.
 At the close of the conference his views and those of the CIO commit tee were still at variance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
COP. WORKERS
 OUTING SUNDAY

Ward workers oi the local Repub- lican party will gather at Schild- gems Grove next Sunday for their annual outing. An interesting pro gram Of events. highlighted by din ner and refreshments. sports and entertainment. will be presented Bus service to Tracy's will transport members and guests to the scene Of festivities. The grove is off the East Waterbury road and Is familiar spot with thousand who have at- tended In the past some Of the city's greatest clambakes and outings.
 Festivities will start o'clock Sunday afternoon, It Is also pos sible that during the course of the get. together there will be plenty of discussion for the coming city el- lectIons. q. 0. P, 's Victory year. be ing the battle cry,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
$2,2OO POSITION
 OFFERED WOMAN

August 3l has been SC tas the closing date for applying for the position of policewomen in Wash- ington, D. C., according to an an- nouncement by the U. s. Civil Serv- ice Commission. Women between 25 and 35 years of age are eligible for the post which pays $2,200 annual ly.
 The policewomen will supervise Capital amusement places with spe- cial regard for protection of young people, and will perform general po- lice work in detection and preven- tion of crime. Previous experience or specific education is not listed in the qualification requirements. but knowledge of social case work and an aptitude for police duties is nec- essary to do well on the test, the commission states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
LAMPHERE STATUS
 STILL UNCHANGED
No Decision Reached On Retirement of Borough
 Fire Captain

Naugatuck, Aug. 11-No decision was reached on the retirement of Fire Capt. Lyman Lamphere at a meeting of the fire committee con- sisting of Burgesses Andrew OToole and J. Rudolph Anderson, the war den and Chief Sheridan although they conferred for about two hours Monday night, Warden Leo J. Bro- phy said today.
 Capt. Lamphere has been in ill health since February and under a bill passed by the General Assembly last spring can be retired under pensions only if he so requests or if the fire chief asks it. Thus far neither has sought to have the cap- tain retired.
 MT. Lamphere has been receiving full pay on leave of absence which is due to expire Aug. 3l. A $1,00O pension has been set up for him in the budget and according to War den Brophy, MT. Lamphere is asking a $1 200 pension.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
YMCA Divides Swimming Group
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, August II. - William F. Kelly, of Johnson street, state organizer for the Fraternal Order of Eagles and past president of Naugatuck Aerie, is in Chicago. III, attending the national convention which will be held from Thursday through Monday.
 He is a member of the Connec- ticut delegation which includes dele gates from Meriden, Waterbury, New Haven, Hartford, and Torring- ton.
 MT. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Davis of IS Park Place have been notified that their son, Chief Machinist's s Mate William E. Davis, has been promoted to chief machinist in the U. s. Navy.
 Edward J. and Anna T. Garland have purchased a house and lot on Cherry street extension from Charles Meleganics, according to deed filed with Town Clerk Raymond J. St. John.
 Mrs. Ruth Obst of New Haven Road was hostess to the Golden Cleaners at a meeting at her home today at 10 a. m. It was an all day session and lunch was served at noon with a business meeting following. More than 15O attended the circus and entertainment pre- scented by the Juvenile grange re- gently in Grange hall. The pro- ceeds went to the servicemen's fund.
 Clayton Murphy of the U. S. Navy, who recently returned from Sicily, has gone to Boston after visiting his parents. MT. and Mrs. Richard Murphy of School street.
 Private Joseph Dziengielewski stationed at Camp Mccain, Miss. Is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Dziengielewski of Goodyear avenue
 Corporal J. w. Johnson has re- turned to Camp Edwards, Mass after having visited his mother. Mrs William Johnson of 121 Cliff street
 Mrs. Harry Anderson and chil- dren of Salem street are vacation ing in Madison.
 Fireman John Moroney of May avenue has returned to his duties after a two- weeks vacation. Fire man T. Lawlor has started his an- nual vacation.
 PFC. Tracy Breen, stationed a Camp Phillips, Kansas, is visiting hi. parents, MT. and Mrs. Tracy w Breen of North Main street.
 Joseph Reilly of Millville avenue is a patient in the Veterans Hos pital, NeWington.
 James F. Woods, son of Mir anG Mrs. A. w. Olson of 5l John street has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the U. s. Army. He recently completed an officer candi- date course at the infantry schoo at Fort Benning, Ga. He was in. ducted February 24. He attended Nauagtuck high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
KENNETH JOHNSON
 NOLLE RECIPIENT

Naugatuck. Aug. l1-A charge of violation of the rules of the road against Kenneth Johnson of Ma cauley Avenue, Waterbury. was nolled in borough court Tuesday on Payment of $10. Patrolman George Smith arrested him Monday.
 Julian Stenhjen of the Y. M. s. A. was fined $l5 for operating an overcrowded car, $5 for operating an auto without lights and $5 for ciola- tion of rules of the road. State Trooper Thomas Smith arrested. him. Judge Thomas Weary presid- ed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
THREE LOCAL MEN
 NAMED IN ACTION

Three local men who purchased property on Clough road June 12 from Joseph J. Mecca have been named defendants in a foreclosure action instituted in superior court today by Henry E. Stoughton of Thomaston. The suit is based on a $l1 ,O00 promissory note made by MT. Mecca Sept. 26, 1941 and secured by a mortgage on four pieces of property in the Bunker Hill sec ton.
 A total of $8,500 is said to be due on the loan together with interest. Also named as defendants in the action by virtue of special interests III he premises are Ralph Devino owner of the Waterbury Mason Sup ply and Lumber Co.,, Ralph Leone of Waterbury, Mattatuck Lumber Co.,, Inc. and Nathan w. RoWley, owner of the Rowley Lumber Co.,, of Tor ringtOn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
JIM BETANCOURT
 $l,5OO PLAINTIFF

William Betancourt of Waterbury and Helen Betancourt of Watertown have been named defendants in a $500 damage suit instituted in common pleas court today by James Betancourt of Waterbury who claims they have neglected to repay loans
 The complaint states the plaintiff loaned money for construction of a house in Oakville, and also for coal, milk, and other supplies for the com fort and support of the defendants. He also alleges he has not been paid for performance of work and rend- ering of various services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

Kick Glide, Arm Stroke, Filming, Change of Direction, Turning Over
 Combined Stroke (fronD, Combined Stroke (back), Leveling Off, Jump into ist-deep water), Jump Unto deep water), Plain Front Dive. First Combined Test-The pupil jumps into deep water, levels off and swimS Is yards and without stop ping or touching, turns about and swins back to the starting point.
 Combined Test No. o. The pupil does plain front header from deck or dock or board, levels off and swims 15 yards, turns about and swims back. Halfway back, he turns and rest either motionless or with gentle padding movements for a quarter of minute. He turns back again to front swimming posi- tion and swims to the starting point.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
BUILDING PERMITS

The .oilowing building permits were Issued today by Building in- spector John T. Hartley;
 Arnold Crosse, finish room n second floor. Anna avenue. cost Si00.
 John viiliane. storage building. Railroad IIili. cost $2.400.
 Robert Brennan. chicken coop. >A eaa uAaiitan avenue. cost S40.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
WELL PRACTISED

Sugar Gei5e, in RKO Radios "A Lady Takes A Chance plays girl continually lodging Charley Win ringers armorous advances. She at tributes expert handling of the role to the fact that for several years she's been leading the chorus line at Hollywood night club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
SAILORS FIRST

When Eddie Albert now in the Navy, appeared in Hollywood on leave, swainS who had advance dates with Anne Shirley had To accept rain checks Said Anne to Olivia de Havllland, with whom she's making ItKO Radios Government Girl, |" sailors come first,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck, Aug. 1.-The funeral of Michael Foley, 27 Cliff street, was held this morning from the Mo- Carthy Funeral Home, 21 Cedar street. at 8:30, to St. Francis church where a high Mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock. Burial was In St. James cemetery.
 The funeral of Joseph Matulonis of 89 Spring street, who died Sun day at the New Haven General hospital, was held this morning at 8:15 from the Fitzgerald funeral home, 320 North Main street to St. Mary's church where high Mass of requiem was celebrated at o'clock. Burial was in St. James cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11
NURSING CLASSES
 START NEXT MONTH

Registration has opened for new morning, afternoon, and evening classes on home nursing. to start next month under the auspices of the local chapter of the Red Cross, 1t was announced today. Enroll ment will be accepted at the chap ter headquarters and at the Civil ian Defense Volunter Office.
 Persons over IT years of age are eligible to register. A nominal fee is charged for the course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-08-11

Naugatuck, August II. - The beginners swimming class at the local Y M C. A. has been divided into groups owing to the number attending it is reported by Fritz Klamb instructor. Instead of class meet ing at 230 o'clock the first group will report at 215 with Ruth Danelson, Edna Danielson, Eleanor Dougherty, Nancy Sarson Julia Butwel Barbara Russell Ruth Rice Betty Borgns and Betsy Ross At 235 Eleanor Butler