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Evening star., 1944-05-05

ESSAY CONTEST WINNER RECEIVES 500 WAR BOND-Peter
Johnson IT, Wilson High School senior shown receiving
award today for winning contest the Tunsian
paign conducted by downtown theaer The presentation
Col Kenneth Mackessack right) Military
at the British Embassy Col Mackessack during
the Tunisian fighting Star Staff Photo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15

road caliber, and not up to the best Broadway style, but Gilbert and Sullivan fans arc not ones to quib- ble too much about the scenery and costumes. Others in the company include Robert Pitkin, Allen Stew. art, Robert Eckles, Kathleen Roche Catherine Judah and Marjorie Hayward. So far besides "ThC Mikado" the company has done "Pirates of Penzance," "H,M,S Plnaforc," "Patience," and the 'dondolliers.' Tn addition, the short pieces, Cox and Box" and "TriaI by Jury" have been used to All out several bills.
 TAKE IT AS TT COMES is a new comedy by one F. B. Morris pen name for man said to be an attorney with some show busi- ness connection. It is not c good comedy.
 Tho play deals with an average family in q New Jersey town. The father is school principal. The family is chosen as the typical American family by a large radio program and everything is lovely when the neXt-door neighbor. a kindly Italian, is bumped or and 1t is revealed that he was q prominent rackctecr who had left with the Boy Scout son of the family for overnight Safekceping q large pack age which he said was present for his wife. Investigation shows the package to contain about $600,- 900. Cupidity gets the better Of all concerned and the family decides to keep the money. Soon the root Of all evil has the members of the family talking to themselves in- stead of to each other things get into q fire mess before the police finally get hold Of 1t and remove the curse from the cver.loving household.
 Frank Wilcox has the role of the father and others in the cast sS- scinbled by Producer Arniin L. Rob- inson include Louis Lorimer, Agcrlo Jacobs, Jackie Ayres, Sara Floyd, Richard Basehart, Curtis Cooksey, Harold Mouiton and Tito Vuolo Anthony Brown directed
 
 THE THEATER GUILD is mak- ing plans to bring back next sea- son an old favorite. play that made" the team of Alfred Lurt and Lynn Fortanne. "The Guards. man. by Fercnc Molpar. Of course no one could play 1t except the LuFitS, who are now in London ap. bearing in There Shall Be No NlRht," and 1t is hoped that they will be back for early fall prescnta- ton. It has been about 20 years since the play first was presented here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Women s Club M Active Meeting

At the business meeting of the Waterbury Women's Club held yes- terday, Mrs. John w. Potter, pres- ident, announced the death of two members, Mrs. Peter s. Holland and Mrs. Benjamin Kelsey. speaekr at the club meeting on
 Dr. D, Brewer Potter will be the March 28. At the same time the civics committee will sponsor a food sale previously announced by the ways and means committee. The annual Women's Club luncheon will b1 held at the clubhouse on April II,
 The State Federation of Women'S Clubs VII hold It's annual convcn- ton this year at the Griswold Ho- tel, Groton, May l7 and IS. Dress will be formal.
 It was stated that a mirror if needed for the clubhouse hall. Il anyone is willing to donate one Il will be appreciated.
 At the business meeting yesterday Reginald and Gladys Laubin were speakers. MT. Laubin's topic wa, '"Old Buffalo Days"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
SOCIETY
rUiHg K. Benson Guest At Party

Irving R. Benson was guest of aonor at a dinner and party at Patsy Browns, March 8, l944, the occasion being his entering the U, ,. Army. MT. Benson received wrist watch and a purse from his friends and fellow workers at U. s. Time Corporation.
 Joseph A. Callion, master of cere- monies, introduced the following packers: Philip H. Hamel, Ernest Mathon, John Ahearn, Richard Taylor, Michael Mahoney, Edward Cedarholm, John Crosby, George Graham. Oscar Eckblom, Edward Molin, William Knight, Richard Withum.
 On the committee and in charge of arrangements were: John Ahearn, Eleanor Majewski, Rita Bohuski, Joseph Gallon.
 Among those present were: John Crosby, Glen Macdonald, Louis De Cosmo, Eleanor Majewski, Louis Butterworth, Pauline RizaZio, Mary Dc AngeliS, Rita Bohuski Joseph Callion, Marge Deneen, Josephine Perrclla, Dorothy Rice, Marie Ramiani, Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Mathon, Walter Sembersky, Jim Galully, Olive Lines, Blanche Ya- kulevich, Terry Cianciulli, MT. and Mrs. Michael Mahoney, Fred John ston, Timothy Sullivan Richard Withum, John Carew. Leary Shano. sky, Arlene Bryan, Kenneth Dahlin, MT. and Mrs. Philip Rochon.
 America Maggi, John Adduci, Harold Wells, Joseph Pagano, Jo- seph Solomita, Leo Carper, William Knight, MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Fen. wick, Victoria Albini, Millie Rodri- quez, Rafael Rodriguez, Lloyd Taf" fey, William Di Vito. Peter Dutto, clifford Wood, Edward Cedarholm, Millie Phillips, Richard Taylor, John Ahearn, Anthony Dc Crosta, Ruth Pellctier, Mir. and Mrs, Philip Hamel, Edward Molin, Millic BazSano, Mir. and Mrs. Louis Miglario, Oscar Eek blom, Marion Lepage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15

Henry Close of Cheshire, Miss Walsh's father Is prof .ssor of Eng fish at Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart in New York City, arc the ..0thor of several books, Ee received the Laetare Medal from Notre Dame University in l9Al, and the Cross of the Commander of the Order of Olfonso the Wise by the Spanish Ministry of Education in l943. Before going to Manhattan vile he was on the Cheshire Acad- emy faculty.
 Mss Walsh, tho granddaughter of Mrs, William T. Walsh and niece of Miss Evelyn E. Walsh of Wild wood avenue, this city attended the Waterbury Catholic high school, and was graduated from Manhattanvllle college, Ensign Close received his commission in January at Corpus Christi, Tex, and Is now completing training at Fort Worth, Tex. His father was formerly vice-president of the Waterbury Clock company, and is associated with the Water bury Trust company.
 The wedding will take place this month at St. Augustine's church, Larchmont,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
MOck Trial Was
 Program Feature

A mock trial oi "Swing-shift Helen of the Troy Shipbuilding O." on charges that her face did not launch thousand ships fea- tured last nights meeting of the Waterbury Public Sp"aking club at tle Central Y. M. c. A.
 Principals in the trial ;ere: Judge, Roy Ferris; prosecuting attorney, Philip VonTobel: defense attorney, Mss Frances Moss; Helen, Mrs. Cecile Shoemaker; "swing-Shift Susie," Miss Mary Sheehan; v B, I. men, William O'Rcurke and Mir, SanAngelo; court officer, Francis Kelly. Paul c. Egan was program chairman,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
GaIiIee ShYiMe
 Elects Officers

At the annual meeting of Galilee Shrine, White Shrine of Jerusalem, held Friday evening at Masonic Temple, the following new officers were elected;
 Worthy high priestess, Mrs. Lil- Han :Wildman: watchman of shep- herds, Herbert Shaw; noble proph- etess, Mrs. Lillian Prescott; asso- ciate watchman of shepherds, Fe- lix Rodeck; worthy scribe, Mrs EfIle Willits; worthy treasurer Mrs, Mary Nichols; worthy chap lain, Mrs. Nellie Miller; worthy shepherdess, Mrs. Erya Hardt; and worthy guide, Mrs. Agnes Gress- well,
 The installation will be held Sat. urday evening, April 0, A rehear. sal will follow the next meeting on March 24,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Club Notes

John L. Randall, Woodside ave- nue, son of Louis L. Randall, was recently elected secretary-treasurer of the Yacht Club at Brown Uni- versity. He is q graduate of Crosby High school and is a member of the naval ROTC at the college.
 The Waterbury Chapter, College of Saint Elizabeth, will hold sup- per meeting Thursday evening at the Hotel Elton. Miss Margaret XII. martin, chairman, will pres de.
 Platts Mill Community Club will hold st. Patrick's day party at Platts Mills Community Hall, Sat- urday evening, March IS at 800, There will be entertainment and refreshments. Mrs. enc Braun Is In charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Engagements

William Vincent, Bank street, an- nounces the engagement of his daughter, Theresa, to Robert Colby, of Griggs street. Miss Vincent is a graduate of Wilby High school and Is associated with the Mattatuck Manufacturing Company.
 Mir. Colby is the son of Mrs Theresa Colby, is 8 graduate of Crosby High school, and is employed by the Scovill Manufacturing Com- pany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Social Notes

Mrs. Ira Hoyt who resides with her daughter, Mrs, Augustin Ma loney Of Mlllville road, Middlebury, has gone to New York City for a few weeks stay.
 Miss Doris P. Murphy, student at St, Joseph's College, West Hart ford, ia visiting her parents, Mir, and Mrs, Eugene J, Murphy, South mayd road.
 Corporal Peter Ciaccio, U s, Army, stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss, spent the weekend with hts father, Peter Ciaccio, Shefiield street.
 Miss Ell:n M. Davies, personnel employment and placement direc- tor of the Waterbury Mfg, company, division of the Chase Brass and Copper company, has beer. appoin- ed personnel director and assistant to the general manager of Readers Digest, Inc. Three thousand ems ployes will be under her super vision.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15

THE SITUATION: You arc a bride-to-be and several of your friends all tell you that they want to give showers for you. How would you actP
 WRONG WAY: Let all the friends who wish give show;rs for you. since you don't want to seem unap- preciatlve Of their thougbtiulncSs.
 RIGHT WAY: Realizing that t the same people invited tc several showers for you ask the friends who wished to give separate show CTS If they would entertain for you in some other way; or If they would get together and give a single shower, sharing the respons sibility as hostesseS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
WHAT TO DO ABOUT CONSTI PATTON
(AArleAn nR nanna nl a,IR nra.AminMl deeNeESl

VNNVEsW W UV1NW VI w
 The strain of modern life may tighten up our lower digestive path and cause "holt'- un" of food waste. That's the common Ten. son why wO have irregularity.
 ! The above 10 the advice Of aeEne of our pre.emlNenS doetors, They cay a lAxatlvN may Dc taken occasionally As indicated. And among others they recommend the laxative ingredient In EupotAbs.
 Try EapotabS tonight as directed en enc label. See R you don't awake happiIy Se- morrow 9ull et keen Eeat for the day = Voe'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The Tuesday evening tournament of the Cornell Bridge Club. conduct- ed by Mrs. John o. Moriarty, co Linden street, resulted In the tol- lowing high scores: North and South, Mrs. Matthew Houston and Mrs. Patrick Wallace, lI7: Mrs. James Bulyer and Mrs, Joseph Wedge, ll2 l-2; east and west, David Scully and Mrs. .. ], Neu- son, l07; Leonard Keppler and Cor don Hamilton, i0S l-2. The official standing: MT. Scully and Mrs. Neil- son. 499 1-2; Mrs. Bulger and Mrs. Wedge. 495; Mrs. walsh and Mrs. Ballantyne, 47S; Mrs. Cudahy and Mrs. Hurlburt, 474 Ia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
HELP WANTED!

The Democrat at the present time has an opening for boy or girl to work full time, to do errands and deliver messages. We also have openings In other departments. Call and nlI out nn application at Busi- ness OfIlce.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
CLUB NOTES
Jane Mary Walsh To
 Marry Ensign J C. Close

Mir, and Mrs. William Thomas Walsh of Larchmont, N. Y. for. merly of this city, announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Jane Mary w, 'sh, to Ensign Fran els Joseph Close, Air Corps, U. s. N. R., son of Mir. and Mrs. George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Ellen M. DoUis
 Gets Appointment

Ensign William ]. Shea, U. S. Naval Air Corps, who has been stationed at Newro:t. R. T., is spending a short leave with his wife, Mrs. William J. Shea, Homer street, Waterville. Ensign Shea is the son of Mir. and Mrs, William Shea of Middlehury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15

Chicago (UP)-A Chicago hotel has installed chapel for the mar riases of out-of-towr servicemen Usc of the chapel and the services of the minister will be provided free for members of the armed forces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15

Successful Farming magazine suggests q way to use Up odds and ends Of soap. Let them dry thor ,ughly, then force them through 2 food chopper. The bits are just right to use In the diShpan or wash- ing machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
MORE OF DAMEREsT

William Demarest who scored heavily in Preston Sturges' '"ThC Miracle of Morgan's Creek" has ar even bigger, moro eolorful role ir Sturges' Hal the Conquering Hero"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15

MT, and Mrs. William James Beck of 50 Luke street, announce the birth of Q daughter, Cheryle Ann, on March {. Mrs. Beck Is the former Genevieve Polonis, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles Polonis, 3l Prospect street, Union City,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
KNOWS HER ROLE

Binnie Barnes, who plays an eX- vaudeville star in Paramount's "The Hour Before the Dawn" started her acting career in English vaudeville and soon became a headlyiner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15

There are no great stars in one company, the best known player being Florenz Ames, but the sing. ign Is Of the proper flavor even If not topnotch in all departments. The physical productions are Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Births

MT. and Mrs. Patric Chianese, A Pearl Lake road, announce the birth of Q son, David Patric, at Water bury hospital, March l2. Mrs. Chianese Is the former Miss Mary Daloia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-15
Up And Down Broadway
By JACK GAVER United Press Drama Editor
By JACK GAVER limited PreaR NPa mn Editor

 NEW YORK-UPThe town getting another Gilbert " Sullivan from the which Burnside has had and off the road the three playing exceptional business opening number of e Mkado operetta which fallen into dvor despite the fact that 1t has Japanese char
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07
One Word Led to Another
BY ARTHUR "BUGS" BAER-

Ran into fellow used to write about 30 years ago
and asked him, Joe did you get mad at me kidding
you about your pitching and batting?"
The lad is Joe Engel who pitched bulpen and morn
ngs for Grs Senators. remember Joe lost 10 deci-
sion Boston in 1912 and all wired him messages Of
congratulations We figured that would be the closest he
would ever TO winning
And I'm certain it even though Enge now claims
he grabbed couple of decisions in the Washington's
famous II winning streak that started that very day
Boston Joe had pitched the morning game, of course.
1t about Engel that wrote He sat the bench
so long he sitting down"
At the bat described of his attempts to hit
third strike Joe struck throw catch
off first"
Engel had high octane speed but no more control
than an Indian going Niagara Falls without paddle.
The result that accused him of being the bench
so continuously that he his sliding pads moving
over to make for Grif.
Joe had such terrific speed that once saw him put
out all the lights in pinball machine.
But guess he was too good natured to make great
pitcher That didn't stop him from becoming one of the
greatest of baseball scouts of all time He put together
the team that won the pennant for Grif
Copyright y Fssture
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07
I'HE classic doctrine has been

I'HE classic doctrine has been
that those who prepared
nation for war should shoulder
the responsibility of putting
their own preparations into
practice.
1t is a doctrine that recon-
HeHds itself 10 common sense
For centuries it worked we'll
enough.
There were constant innova-
tons in weapons, but these did
not require any revolutionary
adjustment OF strategic ideas
while war was in progress.
But in the present struggle
the old doctrine has received a
body blow.
A brand new military force
came TO maturity almost over
night.
The airplane suddenly emerged
as totally new strategic force.
That is why military thought
has been in a state Of continu-
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07

ON BROADWAY

CALLIES in Our Alley: II
- happened in Greenwich
Village joynt near Dick Todd's
table a drunk asked the
headwaiter II the orchestra
played by request.
"Yes, SIR" said the head
waiter. what would you like
them tn play?"
"Ashk EN-" said the stew, ito
play cards."
THE Orchid Garden: Coiito's
l. rh I'm b and at Havana
Madrid Columbia's new
film, Address Unknown"
The FrereS Kenny dirty, so
Little Time" harlie
Drew's songs in the Taft Hotel
-. George and Gene Bernard,
clever comedians. at the Park
Central Ernie Holst's fox
trotting and Moro Morales
rhumba rhapsodies at 3 East
53rd Lulu Bates version
OF "St. Louis Blues" on the Hit
Parade Gary Cooper in
Paramount's The Story of DR..
Wassell' The FBI in
Time Of Peace and War;" full of
short Oman thrillers. Try to
put it down.
MANHATTAN Murals: The
Nl Little Hotel con w. 5lst)
narrow as a poll-taxer's mind -
but IL stories tall and block
long.
Two chorines asking a parked
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07
BETTER HEALTH
BY DIR. LOGAN CLENDENING-

I QUOTE today some letters
4 from readers-of the uncorn-
plimentary variety.
/. Never Morning Wore 10
Evening but What Some Heart
Did Break"
Sir: Did you ever stop 70
think that there might just hap
pen TO be something wrong with
the people with headache and
spepsia whom you classify as
lie troublesome ones? ! went
10 several doctors and they said
there was nothing the matter
with me. My husband read your
piece In the paper and showed
IL 10 me and laughed. Then l
thought Of tomatoes. opened
a can and began eating. They
were just what | needed Soon
] felt better than | had in years.
! need acid and none Of the doc
tors found il out. Heaven help
the poor troublesome ones.
2 Page Solomon in All His
Wisdom.
Dear Doc: My problem is
this. but YOU are so cruel YOU do
not help me. | must have ex-
tensive dental work done. but I
am afraid Of the dentist. Why
don't you tell me what 20 do?
3. And From My Ashes Re
Made the Violet Of My Native
Land
Well. Doctor After reading
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07
MAJOR DE SEVERSKY

4 NUMBER of congressman
"A who disapprove 81 some
phases of present American
strategy recently expressed the
wish for another Billy Nit
chell' 10 speak up on the SUBJ
jet.
When one recalls how little
Gen. Mitchell's fight for air
power accomplished in his own
lifetime, their wish loses some
Of its point.
II required a series Of dis
asters TO drive home some Of
the lessons that Mitchell
preached
Difficult as military crusad-
ing proved for Mitchell in time
Of peace, it would be a hundred
times more so in wartime.
Revisions in strategy in the
midst of combat are the hardest
to bring about
They are usually made only
under the impact Of shattering
events.
WARS are conducted on the
w basis of plans worked out
in advance, by the same men
who did the planning.
There is a direct Indignation
. OF strategy and leadership. so
that one can rarely be altered
without altering the other.
Those who clamor for changes
usually fail 10 understand that
they are really asking for a
change in leadership.
IT can be set down as a rule
that totally new strategy
can never be developed by the
same men who created the old
one.
THE remarkable fact Is that
Il we have succeeded in maxi
ing several vital revisions with
out corresponding changes in
leadership.
In the Pacific a conflict blue
printed along purely naval lines
has been converted into am
phlbious warfare.
In Europe the original in
vasion plans were made with
out relation TO mastery of the
air over the whole continent.
Il . L \ = L
this time have obviously ac-
copied the revolutionary idea
that the enemy's aerial strength
must be broken before the in
vaSlon is launched.
Such revisions can be set
down as a victory for democ-
racy, since public opinion, more
than any other single factor,
brought them about.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07

discussion was going to take
the turn that IL did, namely
discussion of political figures or
condemnation of the war effort,
he would not have sponsored
the dinner.
"As I was In business for
many years myself 1 could not
but share his views that for
group of business men to gather
for the purpose Of discussing and
condemning political figures was
both unwise and hazardous, and
certainly inimical to that spirit
Of unity between American
economic groups and political
leadership, so indispensable to
our future economic health"
NOW, why is il "unwise and
~ hazardous" for a group of
business men TO gather for the
purpose of discussing and con.
demning political6gures p
II it is right for lawyers, doc
tors, schoolteachers, anthro-
biologists. labor leaders and
street cleaners, why is il wrong
for business men?
If it is not hazardous for poll
ticians to talk about business
men, why is it hazardous for
business men to talk about
politicians
If Wendell Willkie can con-
denim Franklin d. Roosevelt and
Tom Dewey. why not a business
man condemn Wendell Willkie?
There are business men who
are so afraid of any big bad
wolf politician that they trem-
bic at his gesture of anger.
That is why business men
have been kicked around these
past dozen years.
But for Willkie TO begin kick
ing them around now is surely
premature and extraordinarily
ungrateful.
Copyright. 1914, By King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07
Il. v. DURLING

They rho 90
Feel not the pain Of parting:
II ~ theH rho stay behind
That suffer.
-Longfellow.
THIS is the first column I have
Il ever written in Lamy, New
Mexico.
l once wrote one in Patras,
Greece
Il said 70 q resident
"Do YOU speak English ."
He said
IF can't I should be
ashamed Of myself. l spent 30
years in Brooklyn"
ne SAID ne saved the money
he made in Brooklyn so ne could
retire and live In peace and
quiet in Greece. That was IN
1899.
/ suppose the Nazis have his
bankrOll now.
/ haven't started 20 walk
around Lamy yer. but no doubt
Will find somebody from Brook
lyn here too.
What am ] doing in Lamy? I
am on my way West. Lamy is
the station where you change if
you want 10 90 70 Santa Fe
Yesterday l was in Kansas
City Mo. II was showing.
Maybe you don't care whether
or not il was showing in Kansas
City.
] wouldn't be surprised if you
didn't care either that ! left
my light overcoat there.
lust heard one Of the train
% men say 10 a passenger:
"See that little restaurant over
there? That Is one Of the finest
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-04-07

as a matter Of fact IL aecentu-
ates their fatness.
IN 1912 the Palmer House Of
Il Chicago cashed $1,000 900
In checks and lost only S54l.
This proves either that most
people are honest or that the
Palmer House has a smart
credit manager.
Women in general undoubt-
eddy do more talking than men.
However. most OF the real
long winded, nonStoppable con-
VerSationallStS are men.
In the lounge car Of a train
recent y MY attention -WaS
attracted 10 a man who was
monopolizing the conversation Of
a group Of four men. This fellow
talked without stopping for a.
minutes.
QUERIES from clients: G.
W What chance. If any, has q
widow with three children Of
getting a husband?
4. No doubt this subscriber
thinks having three children IL
a handicap for a widow in COM
peting for a husband. II is in a
way. but should not discourage
a clever woman. know of a
widow with seven children who
recently acquired a husband.
q. The sergeant says the
claim Of the Japs that they
never lost a war is strictly the
bunk. He says the Koreans
once defeated them. How about
IL?
A. The sergeant Is right. The
Koreans defeated the Japs in
1898 A. ID.