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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-27
UNHAPPY LANDING CHAPTER XVI
AGE SIXTEEN
BY LORETTE COOPER

He turned toward her. At first ne did not understand what she was about to attempt When he did, 1t was too late. Lieutenant Beth Carter of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps had opened the cabin door and plunged free of the plane.
 Beth had jumped impulsively She felt almost as though she were run ning to get to the cabin door and wrench 1t open and plunge earth ward - or seaWard, if she were not lucky because she was afraid that she might lose courage and turn back
 During those first sickening sec- onds of the drop, while she was lighting to keep from pulling the zip cord too soon, she felt nothing except the sencation that her in- sides were zooming upward - much the same sensation, only on larger scale, that a high swing would have given her.
 Then she was jerked and jolted almost insensate. Her head was thrown back and she saw the parachute pillow out, then mo- mentarily collapse, then pillow out again.
 The sWiftness of her plunge had been checked. She had heard how parachutes can be maneuvered by pulling the cords, but she was afraid to attempt to control it.
 She wondered if she were vis- tble in the moonlight. The moon was very low now, and it did not tight up the ocean or the island quite as 1t had several hours be- fore. The fantastically exciting and active night was nearing an end. Beth wondered if there would be dawn for her.
 Down, down she went. She heard no noise only the rush of air past her head. She felt cold, almost numb.
 The island was rushing up at her very fast. It was a miracle that Brit had found it, and it would be more of a miracle if she landed on it safely.
 She could not decide what DOT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-05-27

was dragged against the bole of stubby palm. The win was knocked out of her and she lay there for several minutes, semi conscious.
 When Beth fully regained her senses, 1t seemed that hours had passed. Nothing appeared real. With difficulty, she fixed her mind on her whereabouts and on her experiences during the night. What brought reality to mind first was a pain in her ankle.
 Beth disengaged herself from the parachute. Where she was - except that presumably she was on the right island, and the cor rectness of that presumption de- pended completely on the correct ness of Brits navigation - she did not know.
 If she was at the far end of the island from headquarters, she had long walk to find help, unless she could attract the attention of an outpost. If she did attract attention she might be shot immediately.
 Beth arose and tried to walk and sank back down again imme- diately. The hurt ankle would not bear her weight. Beth re- moved her shoe, tore length of cloth from her skirt, and wrapped 1t around the ankle. The pressure of the wrapping braced the ankle and somewhat relieved the pain.
 She heard noises in the jungle She remembered that Brit had told her there were all sorts of tropical animals in that jungle - things that crept and things that craWled, and other things full of venom and poison.
 She called out. "Help!' Then, not because she was frightened - for her mind was to full of Brit's predicament for fright to enter - she screamed. She hoped that & scream might carry farther than a simple outcry.
 Her shout unnerved her, for it was answered by a thousand other screams. She could not decide whether she had started all sorts of jungle denizens, or whether there were that many echoes.
 She called "Help!" again. It was to no avail. She must make headWay. She wished she could hear Brit's plane motors. She needed reassurance that her mis- sion still had purpose. But if he had been that close, he would have drawn fire.
 As though to give terror to her thoughts, she heard the unmis- takable voice of an antiaircraft gun far down the island, bsAkign l lviciously at a target aloft.
 Ehe knew how excellent was the craftsmanship of those Amer ican Coast Artillerymen. Her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
Clare Murphy
Wed Saturday

In an afternoon ceremony per-
formed Saturday at the Blessed
Sacrament Church Miss Margaret
Glare Murphy Of Alma street became
the bride Of James Gordon Doherty,
Petty Ofilcer, U. s. N. r.
Red carnations banked the altar
for the o'clock ceremony, at which
the Rev. Francis A. Murphy Of Col
chester, cousin Of the bride, oflcl-
ated. Miss Jane Barrett played a
nuptial program Of organ music.
Escorted to the altar by her faith
or, the bride, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. william F. Murphy, ST.,
was preceded by her sister-in-law,
Mrs. william r. Murphy, Jr., and
her maid Of honor, her cousin, Miss
Jean Kelley. Charles F. Doherty, Jr.,
served as best man for his brother,
the son Of Charles F. Doherty Of
Woodruff street. william F. Murphy
ST., a brother Of the bride, and John
H. Walsh, q cousin of the bride,
ushered.
The brides gown Of white satin
was fashioned with a f1tted bodice
having o sweetheart neckline and
long, tapered sleeves. Self cartridge
pleating edged the torso waistline,
and the full skirt fell into a short
train. A coronet Of orange blossoms
held her fingertip veil of silk tulle.
Purple orchids trimmed her white
satin rnuff, and she carried silver
rosary beads.
The attendants were gowned in
Australian green damask. Their
elongated bodices had sweetheart
necklines, and bracelet sleeves. Each
wore a cluster Of red carnations in
her hair, and carried a green damask
muff trimmed with O spray Of red
carnations.
At the reception which followed
at the home Of the brides parents,
Mrs. Murphy received In q gown Of
plum crepe with black accessories,
and a gardenia corsage.
When leaving for an unannounced
trip, the bride chose frock Of beige
crepe with red and black accessories
and o corsage Of orchids.
The bride, graduate Of the Wa.
terbury Catholic High School and
Teachers College of Connecticut, Is
associated with the U. s. Employ
ment Service. The groom, an alum
nus Of Crosby High School and
Springfield College, is attending the
Naval Aviation Service School in
Norfolk, Va.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08

Church Ceremony
Urites Couple

81. stanislaus Kostka church was
the scene Of o wedding on Saturday
morning, when Miss Anna Mary
Omiecinski Of Baldwin street became
the bride Of Stephen 5wiencich Of
Vine street.
The REV. John zyskowsli oflciat-
ca ct the Q o'clock ceremony, per-
formed before an altar banked with
pink and white gladiolis.
Miss Dorothy Jane Delinikaitis at
tended the bride, the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore OmiecinslSi.
John J. Delinikaitis served as best
man for the groom, the son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Waelaw Swiencicki.
The bride wore princess gown
Of brocaded chiffon velvet with leg
O-inutton sleeves, and q peplum. A
crown Of orange blossoms held her
f1ngertip veil, and she carried white
roses and gardenias showered with
sweetpeaS and baby breath.
The powder blue gown Of the maid
Of honor had q satin bodice with
leg-o-mutton sleeves and q peplum;
and Q bouffant net skirt. A floral
tiara held her shoulder veil Of pink,
and she carried pink sweetheart
roses.
Guests from Hudson Falls, New
York, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and
this city attended the reception at
Harmon's restaurant. The brides
mother received lad sequin trimmed
black crepe, with black accessories,
and white gardenia corsage. Mrs.
Swiencicki wore black chiffon velvet
with matching accessories, and a
corsage Of gardenias.
When leaving for q trip to New
York City and Hudson Falls, the
bride wore a suit Of powder blue
wool, black coat, black accessories,
and an orchid corsage.
The bride is a graduate Of st.
Mary's Academy, Hudson Falls, N.
Y The groom Is associated with
the Darcy Transportation Com
pany. -.---
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
> MCKINNEY ON BRIDGE
BY VIM. e. MCKINNEY
AH,nnrlna1a CnhR AMkhnrlAR

The race for the national open
p, r championship this year was the
clio. est in the history Of the game.
Going into the final session, only
eight points separated the first five
pairs. Waldemar ven Zedtwit2
and Harry J. Fishbein Of New York
were one point ahead Of al Roth Of
washington and Tobias Stone Of
New York. But when the final score
was posted, Stone and Roth had q
2S-point lead over zedtwitz and
Fishbein.
Stone is only 20 years old, and
Is In the Signal Corps Reserve.
When he completes a course he Is
talking in New York, In May, he
will don Uncle Sans uniform. He
won his first championship three
years ago, at which time I pre-
dicted that he would soon be recog-
rlized as one OF the country's out
standing players. Today's hand Is an
example Of his style Of play.
Three rounds Of hearts were led,
stone NORTH ruffing the third
stone led four rounds Of trumps,
discarding a club and q diamond
from dummy. West lei go a heart,
q club, then his last heart. Sensing
Vests distress, Stone led one more
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
STRAND

Today will be your last oppor-
tunity to see the double horror show,
now playing at the Strand theater.
Ralph Morgan is now appearing
In his first screen role since re-
treating flrom Broadway. 1t Is
one Of the leading character parts
in Universal's might Monster" now
at the Strand.
Morgan's role as the murderer in
the new horror show is in sharp
contrast to his sympathetic role as
the mayor in "Moon Is Down.
Other notables in might Monster"
are Bella Lugosi, Lionel Atwill, Lief
Erickson, Irene Hervey and Don
Porter.
The second big hit of this dou-
BILE horror show Is ''Mummy's Tomb"
Terror stalks the countryside and
the elm bordsred streets Of a peace =
full New England town in Holly
woods new horror-movie are here.
Lon CLANCY, now quite famous
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
Catholic Women
Change Meetings

There will be meeting Of The
executive board of the waterbury
Council Of Catholic Women Sunday
afternoon, February IA, at $3.50
o'clock This will be followed BY en-
open meeting for all members and
their friends at four O'Clock.
The new time arrangement for
the regular monthly council meet
ings Is in accordance with the dim
out procedures, which makes day
time meetings more feasible. 70
also aids the transportation din
culties.
Mrs. Frank Kenney, program
chairman, has arranged for two
speakers Sunday afternoon, Miss
Nancy Delaney, executive secretary
Of the Once Of Civilian Defense,
and Mrs. Herman Rooster from the
Red Cross bureau. Other features
are also planned. Miss Agnes Fitz-,
patrick, chairman Of the council
will preside,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
POLl'S

Current attractions concluding
their engagement at the Loew Poll
theater this evening Is the much
talked Of Aim sensation "China
Grip with Gene Tierney and
George Montgomery co-starred for
the first time. The second hit is
1.-THE Devil With Hitler with Alan
Mowbray and Marjorie Woodwork.
In cooperation with Governor
Baldwin's plan for "heatless Tues
days" the Loew Poll theater will be
closed all day tomorrow. In the
meantime II you are looking for en-
tertainment visit the coy Strand
theater where you will always see
two big hits.
Heading the mammoth stage
show ct the Loew Poll theater start
Ing Wednesday for two days only Is
the sensational "Queen Of SWING,
Ella Fitzgerald supported by the
-Four Keys" Her first appearance
on the stage Of the Loew Poll
promises to be a real treat for all
nlovie-goers. Her inimitable style
pleases all audiences - both young
and old. Little need be said for the
-Four Keys who have made O great
name for themselves all over the
country, playing songs both old and
new which music lovers everywhere
are anxious to hear.
Also included In this all star show
Is the famous aerial artist Don
Francisco and Company; that great
trio "Tyler-Thorn and Roberts-ec-
centric soft shoe dancers; Farrell
Roy and the Mack Sisters - eight
feet Of sparkling rhythm doing the
latest dances In the latest way. And
last but not least, as an extra added
attraction the management is PROUD
to be able to be present to you,
Sammy Cohen, comedy star Of stage
and screen who will long be remem-
befed for his brilliant role as Mike
Murphy" In "The Fighting Seth"
This Is one stage show you cannot
afford to miss. Make your plans to
attend one Of the stage shows pre-
sented daily at 1870, AGO., $3.50 and
900 p. m.
On the screen is the first Water
bury showing of "The Great I'M
personation" a Drama Of Interna-
tional spying and intrigue. Ralph
Bellamy and Evelyn Ankers are
seen in the leading roles.
Starting Friday is another big en-
termtainment treat Immortal
Sergeant" with Henry Fonda and
Maureen O'Hara and Moonlight in
Havana" with Don Terry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
MOvieS Playing
Today
STATE

Performances tonight at Warmers
State theater mark your Anal OPP
portunity Of seeing Paul MUM and
a cast Of thousands In Commands
Strike at Dawn" plus stand by
All Networks" with John Beal and
Florence Rice.
Closed all day tomorrow in COM
pliance with the governments re-
quest to save fuel the State reopens
Wednesday at the usual time with
another smash double hit show that
is destined to have the town talking
for months to come.
Alfred Hitchcock's sensational
suspense-drama Shadow Of q
Doubt" will be the headliner OF
Wednesdays show and boasts a star
studded cast with Teresa Wright and
John Gotten In co-starring roles.
Said to contain all the sustained
excitement Of former Hitchcock
Aims, Shadow Of o Doubt" 1t Is
claimed, strikes q more intimate and
romantic note than Its predecessors
such as 1.-THE Thirty-Nine Steps,
1.-THE Lady Vanishes," "Rebecca,
Suspicion" and "Saboteur" all cele-
brated Hitchcock screen successes.
An average American town and an
average American family are dram
affixed in the action Of the new Of
fering. The story concerns O notori-
Gus fugitive murderer who hides-out
incognito with distant relatives
They are totally unaware Of his
criminal record.
Miss Wright has the role Of the
murderer's niece. The portrayal Is
declared to be one Of her finest al
though contrasted sharply with her
outstanding work In MRS. Miniver"
and pride Of the Yankees" Gotten
Is seen as the mysterious guest.
Shadow Of O. Doubt" Is his fourth
picture since coming to Hollywood.
His previous Aims were "Citizen
Kane" 1.-THE Magnificent Amber
sons" and Journey Into Fear"
Others In the supporting cast In
clude such favorites as Macdonald
Carey, Patricia Collinge, Henry
TraverS and wallace Ford all who
have key roles In the production and
the supporting cast includes Hume
Cronyn and little Miss Edna May
Wonacott.
Behind the Eight Ball with an
all-star cast is the second big hit
Of the program.
Plan now to see this marvellous
show at the State starting Wednes-
day and remember, the State will
be closed all day tomorrow so II
you want to see Commands Strike
at Dawn" you'll have to hurry and
see 1t tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08

for his blood-chilling roles in the
Ghost of Frankenstein" and the
more recent "Wolf Man" is the star
Of this new horror movie. The ac-
tor appears in the fearsome quise
an ancient mummy, kept alive
thousand years by a magic chemical
brew.
Other performers who speed the
story to its Shudderry climax are
Dick Foran, John Hubbard, Elyse
Knox, George zucco, Wallace Ford
and Turhan Bey.
The plot concerns an old Egypt
tian course which pursues the in
vader Of sacred Tomb. Foran, as
the invading archaelogist, Is the
victim and Is assassinated in his
New England domicile by the num-
my which is secreted In the neigh
boring cemetery.
Be sure not to miss this great dou-
BILE thriller playing tonight for the
last time at the Strand theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
FIRST LADY ARRIVES
TO CHRISTEN BARGE

Camden, Me-. Feb. 8.-(UP)-
mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, wife Of
the president, arrived here today TO
chTisten the iol-foot barge Pine
Tree, largest wooden vessel to be
launched In the United states IN 20
years.
The boat was built for the u. 9.
Maritime Commission BY the Cam
den shlpbuilding and Marine Rail.
ways Company.
Before coming 10 Camden. Mrs.
Roosevelt stopped at Portland and
toured the south Portland Ship
building Corporation yard. Yeater-
day she paid q surprise visit 70 the
Chelsea Naval hospital and extend-
ed her personal greetings 10 sailors
and marines hospltallaed here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
Battery Auxiliary
Elects Officers

The auxiliary Of Battery e, 2Osth
Coast Artillery, elected Mrs. Charles
LaDue president, at a recent meet
ing at Christ Chapel. Miss Doris
Hamel was named secretary, and
Miss Betty Fills, treasurer. Mem
bership is confined to wives, sweet
hearts, mothers and sisters Of the
men Of Battery e.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08

trump, discarding the last low dia-
mond from dummy. West would not
be trapped, and still saved all his
letting 60 another club.
But then Stone led the Jacks Of
clubs, refusing to play the king when
East covered. East led a diamond,
dummy won and led the eight Of
clubs. The ace fell and Stone ruffed,
then dummy won the last two tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
Lieut.. James Kelsey
To Address Club

The Mr.. and Mrs. Club Of the
Second Congregational Church has
invited Lieut.. James q. Kelsey to
speak at a special meeting Wednes-
day night at 1880, Davenport Hall.
He is one Of the survivors Of the
Aircraft Carrier Hornet. The meet
Ing will be open to relatives and
parents Of serVicemen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
Wi1lifred Weir
Marks Birthday

MFR. and Mrs. w. E. Weir Of Adam
street entertained yesterday after
noon at their home in honor of
their daughter, Winifred, who was
celebrating her twelfth birthday.
A large birthday cake decorated
in blue and white centered the
table.
Among the guests were Patricia
and Joan Kirby, Elaine Konranis,
Lillian North, Mary Alice Oates, Jo-
Sephine Rubino, Joan Sullivan, Joan
Moher, Janice Lubinsky and Fran
ces Rogers. "
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
MEDICAL SOCIETY
MEETS THURSDAY

The Waterbury Medical associa-
ton will meet Thursday, February
II, at $3.50 p. M, at the Castle
Memorial building. The presenta-
ton Of movie will be followed by a
forum discussion open to all menu
bers. Refreshments will be served.
This organization now has 20 Of
It's members In the armed services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
ASK FOX WAsHING MACHINE

Tobyhanna, Pa. - Cup - Boys
In the medical detachment Of the
Army encampment here told USO
hostesses ct Scranton that II they
wanted to do something "just nifty"
for the soldiers they could provide
them with washing machine
new or used. Sending their laundry
out Is an expensive proposition, said
the boys, and I'VE wouldn't mind
doing II ourselves, anyway"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
Weddings
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES -
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CUIJR

OOUNEhA CLUn
Scorers in the Friday evening
tournament under the direction Of
Mrs. j. G. Moriarty included: North
south, Mrs. Frank Mora, Mrs. Ben
jamin Sauer, 70; Mrs. George Car
ney, Mrs. Fetch, II Ia; east-west,
Mrs. w. q. Bailey, Mrs. Howard
Nay. "A l-2; Mrs. Timothy Sulli-
van, Mrs. John Doran, 70 Ia.
Tho official standing: Mrs. CASH
man, Mrs. LsVigne, 1874; Mrs. Mar
tin, Mrs. Parker, 375; Mrs. Peabody,
Mrs. Swanson, 371; Mrs. Bailey, Mrs.
May, $40 l-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
URGE TRAVEL IN ARGENTINA

URGE TKAVEL IN ARGENTINA
Buenas Aires, (UP)-Argentina
has become the paradise Of South
American tourists, 1t was revealed
at the annual conference Of the
National Tourist Commission, but
not enough Argentines "see Argen-
tina first" To stimulate interest in
the scenic beauties Of the nation,
the commission will award "travel
scholarships" to outstanding en-
ployes Of offices and factories Of
Buenos Aires and other large cities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
UNION DAuGHTERS

UNION DAUGHTERS
Installation of officers of the
Daughters Of Union Veterans will
be held tomorrow night at 8 in the
Trinity Episcopal church parish
house, 1t was announced last night.
Members Of all local veterans Or
CARNATIONS are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08

Auxiliary Dorothy Kramer daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ewald Kramer,
1852 East Main street, is assigned to
the Wonnen's Army Auxiliary Corps
ct Kansas City. Mo. A previous en-
ploye Of the Waterbury Clock Com
pany, she enlisted in the WAACs last
November.
Among the local residents who
have contributed to the support of
children Of the United Nations and
Great Britain through the Foster
Parents Plan for War Children
are: Percy Graicerstein, Bucking-
ham street and Miss Mildred B.
Webster, Homer street.
Other contributors from this area
are: Miss Ina L. Stickles, Torring-
ton: Mrs. william s. Curtis, Win
sted; Mrs. Clarence H. Shove, West
Cheshire; Mrs. H. M. Woolsey
Kent; Miss M. Paul Noyes, Sharon:
Miss Katherine Thaxter, Washing
ton.
Miss Anne Andrea Skuba, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew A.
Skuba Of 1888 Hill street, leaves for
the Oklahoma A. and M. in Still
water, Okla. tomorrow. She will
commence basic training in the
WAVES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
ST. THOMAS

ST. THOMAS
The Rosary Society Of st. Thomas
church will sponsor a Bingo party
tomorrow afternoon at the Parish
hall, at 2:15. Mrs. w. s Weir and
Mrs. Fred Rappe;t vii. be in charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
80 PER 1000 IMPAIRED

In Mississippi 80 persons per 1000
Of the population are physically
disabled as q result Of accident,
sickness, or congenital impairmentss
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-02-08
Club Notes
BATTERY &c"

BATTERY e
The regular monthly meeting of
the Battery G, 20Sth association will
be held at 8 o'clock this evening at
the American Legion home. Mrs.
Thomas Grove is president Of the
club.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1943-12-21
WORLD WAR ii
A YEAR AGO
DEC. Fl, 1912
(By United Press)


Allied troops drive wedge into
main Jap defense lines in Buna
area Of New Guinea, capturing
one of the two small airfields in
that sector.
Russian troops gain additional
Is miles on the central Don front;
Berlin admits Russian break
through.
Raj raids Duisburg, at junction
Of the Rhine and Ruhr rivers.
Advance British troops push $50
miles west Of Ell Agheila, In Libyan
battle.
u. S. bOmbers raid LashiO,
Burma.
British land advance captures
Alethangyaw, in Western Burma,
As miles from Akyab.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1943-01-30
"TIME OFF"

In the midst of woodworking war, it
is unwise to keep ones tension at the break
ing point it is unwise to talk and talk and
talk about the war and little else.
Everybody who is conscientlously do
ing his best to promote the war-effort should
relax at every opportunity, should seek di-
versions of wholesome nature and should
entertain diverting thoughts. 1t will streng-
then our morale if we take 'time off" now
and then.
So let's forget the war for few min
utes and ponder over the wonder of our
ears While we are aware that everybody
would rather lose his hearing than lose his
sight, yet that does not alter the fact that
hearing is one of the most profound Won
ders of nature.
This morning Key Wester, in discuss
ing this matter of hearing, remarked:
isn't it wonderful how our hearing
car note the slightest difference in sound.
Take language, for instance. It's conception
and development were due entirely to keen
hearing. If we could apply the yardstick of
measurement to sounds, | would say that
the difference UGCWeeH SOIlC Oh LI6T IS
barely billionth of an inch However fast
ore may talk, the ears detect the difference
in sound waves, however slight they may be,
and the waves penetrate to the brain and
evolve thought.
"Of course, sometimes the waves fail to
make an understandable impression on the
ear drums, but the fault is with the speaker,
not the drums. If he emts correct waves,
the drums will record them rightly"
Things, regardless of h w wonderful
they may be, which we take for granted,
rarely evoke an admiring thought. 1t is only
when thing that is a part of our wonderful
makeup fails to function readily, that we
fully appreciate it's great Importance.
Continued the Key Wester:
Il have read that some words in Chi
nese have as many as eight meanings each,
but the wonderful ear detects the shades of
meaning, though the sound conveying it is
so slight the differentiation can barely be
told"
He might have added that English is
more complex than Chinese The scales of
pronunciation and enumeration in English
extend over wider range, but our wonder
full hearing carries the varying sounds cor
rectly to our brains.
So much for thine off,