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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Belle
Henry of 7 Pearl street will be held
tomorrow at / p. m. at the Reyes
funeral home, 50 Pearl street, Rev.
S. w. Weller of the Mount Olive
A. M. E. Zion church officiating.
Burial will be in new Pine Grove
cemetery.
The funeral of Carmine Fiore
of IS Primrose street, will be held
tomorrow at 9 a. m. from the Col
asanto funeral home, 932 Bank
street, to the Church of Our Lady
of Mount Carmel at GAS. Burial will
be in Calvary cemetery. Friends
may call at the funeral home today
until 10 p. m.
The funeral OF Mrs. Katherine
Hoffman of Straits Turnpike, Wa
tertown, was held today from the
Mulville funeral home, 270 West
Main street, at 8:15 a. m. to ST..
Mary Magdalen church in Oak
vile at 9, where Rev. Thomas Nc
Garry celebrated the Mass. Burial
was in st. James cemetery. Water
town, Father McGarry officiating at
the committal services. Bearers
were Joseph Oracle, Walter Urbs-
don, Thomas Murphy, Harold Ma
loney, James Fitzgerald and John
Carroll.
Funeral services for william f
Macleod of 361 Willow street will
be held at the Mulville funeral home
27O West Main strete tomorrow
II a. M, Rev. Francis o. Ayres, lee
tor of st. Johns Episcopal church
officiating. Burial will be in OLD
Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may
call at the funeral homet oday until
10 p. m.
The funeral Of Miss Jane Con-
don of 81 Coolidge avenue. will be
held tomorrow at Oils a. m, from
the Mulville funeral home, &c
West Main street, to the Church Of
the Blessed Sacrament at 10. Burial
will be in st. Demands cemetery
Tariffville. Friends may call al
the funeral home today until II
p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
News OF Men In The Service

Sergt. John G. Breen, son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Guy Breen, So For
est st, has just received his fourth
award, an Air Medal for meritor-
ious achievement in the Southwest
Pacific war zone. His previous de-
corations are for valor: the Sold
ier's Medal, the Silver Star and the
Purple Heart.
Paul Rechenberg, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul F. Rechenberg, Scott Rd.,
has been promoted to chief carpen-
ter's mate in the Navy.
Pvt. Frederic McKinnon, son of
Daniel F. McKinnon, night fore
man Of the Republicans press room,
Is now stationed with the Army
Air Forces at Miami Beach, Fla.
Comdr. Willard Sweater Of the
Navy, who saw action recently in
the Southern Pacific area, is spend
ing a leave with his wife and child
rem at the home Of the latter's faith
er, Police Sergt. Timothy j. Gala
han, 302 Willow st.
Seaman Robert Ayotte, second
class, Peach Orchard Rd., is back
in Brooklyn, N. Y, Naval Hospital
after two-Week sick leave here.
Virgilio D. Morini, 81 Gates Ave.
has been transferred to the Naval
Training school for radiomen at
University of Wisconsin, Madison,
Wis.
Naval Aviation Cadet Jesse Mil
Ter Palen, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse M. Palen of go Morningside
Ave, Waterbury, Conn, has been
transferred to the Naval Air Train
ing Center at Corpus Christi, Texas,
after successful completion of the
primary flight training course at
the Naval Air Station at GlenvieW,
Illinois.
After passing the advanced flight
training course at Corpus Christi,
Cadet Palen will pin on his wings
as a Naval Aviator and be commits
stoned as an Ensign in the Naval
Reserve or a Second Lieutenant in
the Marine Corps Reserve.
Palen Is a graduate Of the Crosby
High School Of Waterbury, Conn.,,
and began his Naval Aviation
career at the Nays Pre-F1ight
School at the University of North
Carolina, Chapel Hill, N. G. His
brother, Corp. j. Paul Palen. Is
serving in the Army at Fort Eus-
tbs, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
Doing Its Bit

Papers leasing the American
Legion Home at II Holmes ave-
nue. to the National Housing Ad-
ministration were filed In the Of
flee of the town clerk yesterday.
The building, which was acquired
by the Legion In 1928, will be con-
yerted into apartments for war
wOrkres.
Payment Of S160 per year will
be made by the government for
use of the building, with the lease
to take effect Aug. l. The agency
will assume payment Of taxes and
all operating expenses.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
Your Alibi, Please

The residents Of the Waterbury
area were scheduled to appear be-
fore OPA Commissioner Walter
w. Smyth this afternoon to an
swer charges of violating the ban
on non-essential driving. The
OPA has announced total of la
cases, the largest yet set for one
week, will be heard today and to-
morrow throughout the state. Lo-
cal hearings are held at the COM
mon pleas courtroom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
Tilted

Katherine Dionisio Of Water
bury, who claims Salvatore Tiga-
nelli, also of this city, on Nov. l.,
1941, promised to marry her, but
since then has become infatuated
with another girl and refuses to
carry on with the marriage plans,
will seek $4,000 damages in supe-
rior court. The action, which will
be returnable in court In Septem-
Der.
The plaintiff alleges also that
the defendant has conveyed his
interest in local property to his
other, Mrs. Maria Tiganelli, in an
effort to evade responsibility and
prevent collection of damages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
Spotlighting
Brass CityNews
Naval Recruits

-Four young men whopaplide
Four young men who applied
at the local Navy recruiting sta
ton were enlisted yesterday at
the New Haven headquarters.
The new sailors are: Willard c.
Smith of 988 North Main street,
Bernard Gilbert Peterson of
Middlebury, Richard r. Pier
pont of WATERFOWL, and Emo
Gabani of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
State Advisor

John P. Elton Of this city was
named to the three-man person
mel advisory board of appeals by
Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin today.
This board consists of three per-
sons who are not in the states
employ and whose duty it will be
to hear and judge any grievances
or complaints which may be
brought to 1t by state employees.
The 1913 General Assembly Great
ed the board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
OBITUARY

Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick of 100 Will
low street, wife of Frank Fitzpat-
rick, died yesterday after long ILL
ness. A native Of Brooklyn, she was
the daughter of the late jeremiah
and Margaret (Keenan) Fitzpatrick.
Besides her husband, she leaves a
sister, Veronica Fitzpatrick.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
at $3.50 a. m. from%the Bergin funeral
home, 290 East Main street to st.
Margarets church where solemn
high Mass will be celebrated at 9.
Burial will be In new st. Joseph's
cemetery. Friends may call at the
funeral home this afternoon and
evening. They are asked to omit
flowers
DAVIS-Eugene James Davis, 81,
former employe of the Scovill Mfg.
Co. for 80 years and former resi-
dent of this city, died yesterday in
Norwich. In retirement for the past
"a years, he was member of the
towns Lodge of Odd Fellows, and
Speedwell Lodge of Knights of
PythiaS.
He is survived by one brother,
william H.. Of this city. Private flu
neral services will be held Saturday
morning at the Anderson funeral
home, TO Central avenue, Rev. Allan
Fairbank of Bunker Hill church Of
floating. Burial will be in the fam
lily plot at Riverside cemetery.
Friends are requested to omit flow
erS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
BIRTHDAY PARTY GIVEN

In honor of his wife's birthday
Hume Cronyn entertained several OF
his friends in the "A Thousand
Shall Fall" cast at Romanoffs re-
Gently. Among those invited were
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Whorf, Mr..
and Mrs. Gene Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hitchcock, Laird Cregor and Bunny
Waters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
MRS. MAC MULLEN
NAMED PRESIDENT
Ladies' Aid Society of St.
PauI's Select Officers
for Year
WATERVlLLE
Correspondent: Mvs. William z.
Rooney. 1870 Dwight St
Telephone 3-8475

Waterville, July 2-At a recent
meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society
of st. Paul's Episcopal, church the
following officers we're selected for
year: Mrs. Percy MacMullen, pres
ident; Mrs. Homer Senior, vice pres
ident; Mrs. Randall Frink, secretary
and Mrs. George B Hey, treasurer.
Mrs. Edward Cookson, Sr., and Mrs.
Leon Totten was appointed the sup
per committee. There will be no &C
tivities during July and August. The
first fall meeting will be held Sep
TENDER 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
PAPERS BOOST BOND SALES

Burbank, Cal. {UP)-The local
Womans Club tested the power of
press releases for selling bonds. 1t
agreed to match any and all press
Mrs. Rawson Davis, at the rate OF
Is cents a word for every word pub
lished. Newspapers made the con-
test tougher by giving extra space
10 the activities. In six meetings
members had to buy $15,855 worth of
stamps and bonds-a rate Of &c
cents word.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
Twenty Needed

A new nurses aide course for
teachers and college students
will be given in the daytime as
soon as 20 persons register, Mrs.
Howard Hart, chairman Of the
Red Cross service, has an
nounced. Registration will be
accepted at the Field street
headquarters weekdays from
$3.50 a. m. to 4 p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
And More OF It!

The weather man appeared duly
repentent for the recent hot spell,
as Waterbury entered its second
day of spring like weather. The
temperature stood at IA degrees
at noon, having slowly risen from
a low of 48 degrees early this
morning. The weather forecast
promised fair and continued cool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
POLICEWOMAN ROBBED

Berkeley, Cal. - CU.P) An
impudent BURGLAR robbed the home
here Of PoliceWoman Mrs. Elizabeth
Losing, carrying off an electric
sewing machine, a radio, two cleo
trio irons and numerous other ar
ticles. But Policewoman Losing Is
hot on his trail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
SENDS MOVIES OF GAMES

Madison. Wis. (UP)-The Univer-
sity of Wisconsin athletic depart
ment has sent motion pictures of
the Wisconsin-Oh State and Wis
consin- Minnesota football games OF
last fall to soldiers and sailors in
the Southwest Pacific area.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Ensign William Date reported for
further duty last night after spend
ing a furlough here. He had been
stationed at Casablanca and had
been in overseas duty for the past
several months, having entered the
service nine months ago.
After an honorable discharge from
the army in accordance with the
age ruling, Private Vincent Cal
lanan, son of Police Sergeant Tim
othy j. Callahan OF 302 Willow
strete, has returned to this city, from
the Army Air base at Lincoln, Neb
In the service for nine months, he
was stationed previously at Atlantic
City, N. j., and western posts. He
will resume his former duties az
a staff member of WBRY.
Mr.. and Mrs. William j. ALBION
of ISL Cornwall avenue are enter
tanning their son, CoxsWain Rob-
ert H. Albon, who has completed
training in the Seabees at Camp
Peary, Va.
Pfc. Gerard L. Dupont, 357 South
Main street, will be a graduate air
plane mechanic Monday at Kessler
Field, Miss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, July 2-(UP)-Gov-
eminent expenses and receipts for
the current fiscal year through June
3Oth, compares with a year ago:
This Year Expenses Last Year
S7S.1S2, $32,491,307,397.6
War Spending
$721OS, s62,2o4.os s26,o11, o65, os9.Ss
Receipts
S1,642,7O924 s12,799.o61, 621.o2
Net Deficit
s55,Ss7242,5s1.63 s19,597,523,476.s7
Cash Balance
9.5o6, 565,926.O6 2,991,147,215.77
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

DIED
FITZPATRICK. In this city, July
LIST, 1943 Mrs. Mary Fitzpatrick,
of 1870 Willow st.
Funeral tomorrow, at $40 o'clock,
from Bergin Funeral Home, $50
East Main ST., to st. Margaret's
Church. Burial in New st. Joseph's
cemetery.
DAVIS-In this city, July LIST, 1913,
Eugene James Davis, of Norwich.
Conn.
Funeral Saturday morning, from
Anderson Funeral Home, 20 Cen
trail Ave-, to Bunker Hill Church.
Burial in Riverside cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

| Arthur Eunson.
The others fnvolved-Capt. John
A. Dorsey and Deputy Supt. James
r. Claff1n did not file mo-
lions to quash.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Crete, Neb. - CU.P) - Lieuten-
ant Don Kristufek, Doane College
star, who toured South America
with the AAU basketball team in
1938-39, has ben reported killed in
action in the Middle East.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Seaman Edward J. MachieWicz,
second class, has returned to Samp-
son, N. Y, after leave at his home,
255 FairlaWn avenue.
Paul j. Fede, 18 Winchester street,
has been promoted to aviation ma
chinist's mate. third class, at Navy
Pier, Ill.
Pfc. Alfred M. Jaeger, 10 Wood
edge avenue, was graduated from a
technical training course at Lowry
Field, Colo.
Pvt. Marcy B. Rivers, 80 Canal
street, has returned to Fort Ben
ming, Ga, after a furlough here.
Aviation Cadet Richard M. Lewis,
987 South Main street, was trans
ferred from Atlantic City to the
North Carolina State College, Ra-
leigh, n. C.
Seaman William Poggi, first class,
son of Caesar Poggi, 1912 Pearl Lake
road. has returned to Harvey
Cedars, N. j. where he Is stationed
with the Coast Guard coast patrol,
having spent furlough here.
James Hanning, ST.. of Watertown
Yesterday received word that his
son, Donald Hanning, 81, assistant
manager of the NigroS Milling Co.
on Nigros island in the PHILIPPINES,
had been interned by the Japs In a
camp on Baguaio, coastal commu-
nifty north of Manila. News concern
ing Mr.. Hanning's present where
aboutS appeared in last evenings
WATERFOWL colum of The Democrat.
Pvt. George Woodland, Jr., and
| his wife, former Jane Carlson, will
return shortly to Fort Benning, Ga,
after spending a 15-day furlough
with their respective parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Woodland, ST., 90
Newton terrace, and Mrs. Elna Carl
son, 1868 North Main street.
Pic. Henry Il. CnarrOn, son o1
Eugene Charron, 1873 Tudor street;
Pfc. Thomas F. Curtin, son OF John
H. Curtin, IA Bridge street; and Pfc.
Anthony DiVito, son Of Jenny Di-
Vito, 443 Congress avenue, are at
Scott Field, ILL.,, receiving instruc-
ton in radio operating and mechan-
les for the Army Air Forces Tech
meal Training Command.
Pvt. Alfred Croteau, son of Mrs.
Lena Mulhern, $50 Main street, Oak
Vile, recently spent a furlough with
his wife who resides at Is HillcreSt
street, WATERFOWL. Pvt. Croteau is
now stationed at Berkeley, Calf.
Marine Corp. Robert G. Abagis
Everett, Mass, is spending a sick
league with his uncle, John Abagis,
East Main street. He saw action at
Guadalcanal and was at the San
Diego Naval hospital recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Hartford, Conn. July 2.-UP) -
War Manpower Commission Area
Director william G. Ennis estimat-
ed today that the states industries
would need $4,000 additional work.
ers during the next IL months, APP
proXimately 10000 representing re-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02
Entertains Bridge Club

Enterta1nS Brldge CluD
Mrs. Francis Whelan entertained
her bridge club Wednesday evening
at her home on Huntingdon ace
ME. Prizes were awarded high scor-
ers and a lunch served. Present
we're: Mrs. Thomas Buckley, Mrs.
James McAree, Mrs. James German,
Mrs. William Heaney, Mrs. Joseph
Seery, Miss Josephine LaChance,
and Mrs. Daniel Sullivan.
Devotions to the Sacred Heart will
be held this evening at 7:30 o'clock
at st. Michael's church.
Choir rehearsal at Grace Metho-
dist church will take place this eve
ming at 7 o'clock and at st. Pauls
church at 7:30 o'clock.
Rev. and Mrs. Evan Bergwan will
hold open house at the Grace Meth
odist church parsonage Sunday,
July 4th from 2 until 5 p. m. All
members and friends are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Sergeant
Word has been received here
that Corporal Louis P. Tonetta
has been promoted to the rank of
sergeant. Formerly stationed at
Camp Gruber, Oklahoma, ne is
now on naneuvers in Louisiana.
Sergeant Tonetta is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Tonetta of
271 South Main street and hus-
band of the former Connie Mas
tracchio of "a Merry street.
Prior to his induction last July,
Sergeant TOnetta was employed
at the Railway Express Co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Hartford, Conn.,, July 2 - UP)-
Governor Baldwin today announced
the appointment of a three-man
personnel advisory board Of appeals,
created by the 1913 General Assem-
bly, to hear and judge grievances or
complaints of state employees. The
members were Charles G. Morris,
Newtown; Mrs. II. T. II. Halsey,
New Haven, and John p. Elton, Wa
terbury.
Also announced we're appoint
ments to the advisory personnel
committee, to which Frank w. Ho-
gan, Torrington, was the only reap
pointment. New members were State
Welfare Commissioner Robert j.
Smith; Bank Commissioner Richard
Rapport; Fairfield State Hospital
Superintendent DIR. Clifford ID.
Moore, and Earl Wood, a state high
way department employe.
Hartford, Conn, July 2.-(UP)-
Marriages by proxy are not recog-
nized under Connecticut law, Attor-
ney General Francis A. Pallottl
ruled today.
His opinion was given in answer
to an inquiry made by a Flushing,
N. Y, attorney, who said he was ar
ranging a marriage between New
York girl and a Connecticut over
seas soldier, and desired to know
whether the marriage would be legal
in Connecticut.
Hartford, Conn. July 2.-CUP) -
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Corporal Ameri-o Pettinicchi,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Pet
tinichi of River street, Is now sta
toned at Gulfport Field, Miss. He
has completed his basic training
for the Air Corps and is attached
to a ground crew outfit. He is
former student of LeavenwOrth
High School and was employed a
the American Brass Company be-
fore entering the service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-07-02

Marine Corp. Robert G. Abagis
Everett, Mass, is spending a sick
league with his uncle, John Abagis,
East Main street. He saw action at
Guadalcanal and was at the San
Diego Naval hospital recently.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
Toastmistress
Club Mother S
Day Program

Mothers Day was observed in the
Toastmistress' club program Tues
day night, a dinner meeting at the
California hotel, where table ap-
pointments were in keeping with
that theme, pink flowers and TO-
liage being used.
What Are You Going to Give
Your Mother for Mothers Day?'
was the table topic led by Evalena
Moore.
AT the business meeting presided
over by Irene Mattox, president,
plans were discussed for the Los
Angeles conference, June 26.
Alice Harrison is chairman Of the
nominating committee, composed OF
Phyllis PaSkle and Jane Godfrey,
this committee reporting at the
next meeting.
Mrs. Godfrey acted as toastmist-
ress for Tuesdays evening meeting,
Mrs. Moore talking on Hazards to
Avoid in Keeping Fit as related to
Toastmistress' work; Mrs. MattoX
a humorous talk on Troubles of
Little Nell Ruth Van Ausdeln
and Mary Alice White served as
critics.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

Exquisite garden flowers on the
tables and huge baskets of bios
CONS on the stage, all in the soft
colors Of spring, made an iceal
setting Tor the MeJnodist Women's
societys annual May breakfast
Tuesday noon, attended by 100
guests.
The tables were most attractive
With their floral centerpieceS and
The tiny May baskets at each place.
individual cakes decorated 10 re-
semble the traditional May basket.
Mrs. George r. Kirk and her
committee served a tempting break
fast menu after which Mrs. NJ. j.
Dowd, president of the society,
welcomed the guests and presented
Mrs. Eugene Waterman, program
chairman.
In turn Mrs. Waterman present.
Ell Georgiana S. Washburn, soprano,
and Kathryn Hinderks, contralto,
in solcs and duets playing their
accompaniments, and Helen DoWd,
in readings. All program numbers
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

president; Mrs Herman Sperber,
secretary, and Mrs. Cecil Searcy,
treasurer.
Mrs. c. A Butter, outgoing preSi-
dent, was presented with a hand
some gift from the club in appre-
citation of her services.
For the evenings program Mrs.
w S. Kong of Ell Centro gave a
fascinating account of her trip to
San Francisco to attend the var
ious festivities honoring Madame
Chang Kai-Shek, including a bio
graphical sketch of Chinas first
lady.
Authentic Chinese melodies were
sung by Rosie Jung, Mrs. Kong's
sister, Mrs. Edgar w. Heckenberg
also being heard in a program of
lovely vocal solos.
Mrs. Everett Kendall gave an
interesting review of the highlights
of each administration since the
clubs organization in 1895.
Beautiful Ma baskets filled with
gorgeous flowers made charming
centerpieces for the tables, these
decorations being the work of Mrs.
Frank McCoWn and Mrs. Howard
Vencill.
After the formal program, bridge
was played, Mrs. McCoWn winning
high score, Mrs. Edwards, second
and Mrs. Curtis King, the door
prize.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

BY ERSNINF JOHNSON

AS you may have read, the fiance
of 1ilm actress Juanita Stark was
killed on Guadalcanal several weeks
ago But the story of the romance
and its tragic ending, which was
not printed, reads like a film
script. A year and a half ago
Juanita, who gets her big film
break in Edge of Darkness" met
handsome marine officer. He
asked if he might call when he got
another leave and she said yes. A
few days later she received a call
from another officer, who explain
ed that his pal suddenly had been
shipped overseas and had given
him her telephone number. lie
asked for a date. She wasn't too
enthusiastic about it, but finally
agreed. His name was Lieut.. John
lie Blanc, and they became en-
gagged. Shortly after, Lieutenant
lie Blanc was sent to Guadalcanal
and was in the thick of things for
three months. On the day he was
given his leave to return home, he
wrote Juanita the good news. An
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
Oasis Shrine in
Session tuesday

Citha Lamson, noble prophecies,
presided as worthy high priestesS
at Tuesdays meeting of Oasis
Shrine, No. 20. White Shrine of
Jerusalem, held in the Masonic
temple.
Mrs. Guy Echols of CaleXico. wor-
thy high priestesS, is in Cincinnati,
Ohio, attending the sessions of Su-
preme Shrine.
New officers presided for their
first ceremonial, Mrs. lone M. Ca
sey of BraWley being initiated ac-
cording to the impressive ritual of
the order.
Decorations we're particularly
lovely, the tables being centered.
in the banquet room, with bouquets
of asters and Queen Anne lace.
Mary Smith OF Brawley, was
chairman of the committee, COM
posed of Josephine Dryden, Citha
Lamson, Ezra Lee of Brawley, as
sisted by Florence Pledger OF Ca
leXico and d. V. Stewart of Impe-
rial,
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05

hour later he was killed-csushed
by U. S. tank that went out of
control during routine maneuvers.
Remember that world-wise, glib
talking little brat in The Major
and the Minor? The one who
was always heckling Ginger Rogers?
Hef name is Diana Lynn and she's
Is years old. She just completed
. similar role in THE Miracle of
Morgan's Creek Only this time
she's even more WorldWise and glib
talking. Well, Diana was trained
to be a concert pianist and she's
perhaps the most shy, ultra polite,
quiet, unobtrusive and modest little
creature Hollywood has ever seen.
Says Diana: 4 enjoy playing bratty
little girls because all my life
people have said, You must be a
little lady, dear It's sort of re-
leasing a suppressed desire. I can
lust cut loose"
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
Society
Clubs
Je Welch
Marie TO
Carl Coomes

Yumas Gretna Green chapel was
chosen = ,eanne Vel h. daughter
of Mr. and MS. j. w. Welcn of ri
Centre and Carl CoomeS, son oi
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Coomes OF Bell
flower for their wedding which was
an event of Monday evening.
The charming young bride wore
wedding dress of powder blue Wllh
navy accessories making an attrac-
tive picture as she recited her mar
riage vows.
Betty Mae Duer and Jimmy Mack
were the only guests at the service,
accompanying the couple to Yuma
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Coomes are
popular graduates of Central union
high school, Mr. CoomeS is in the
United States Navy and stationed
in San Diego for the present.
Mrs. Coomes plans to remain in
Ell Centro, her future plans being
dependent upon her husbands
orders.
Imperial Valley press., 1943-05-05
Junior Women's Club InstaIIs
New Officers tuesday Niqht

HOLTVILLE, May 5.-Holtyille
Junior Women's club climaxed an
other successful year with the din
ner meeting Tuesday night in the
civic center, followed by a delight
full program and the installation
of new officers.
Mrs. Ernest Edwards was the in
stalling officer, and those who will
head the club for the coming year
are: Mrs. Ralph Marquand, presi-
dent; Mrs. Sam Webb, jr, vice