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Luncheon

Mrs. Adolph P. Buquor enter.
tanned at luncheon Friday at the
Mayfower in honor of Mrs. Frank
McCrary, who arrived a week age
from the West Coast and is the
guest of her -in-law, Mrs. Nc
Kenzie Dawson.
Other guests at the luncheon In.
cluded Mrs. Dawson, Mrs. Charles
w Kempter, Mrs. A. B. Brewer
Mrs. Homer B. Mallard, Mrs. Alex
ander MacPhedron, Mrs. A. G.. B
Symon, Mrs. Sidney Wolf and Mrs
Kameil MaertenS.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Penny
Return to South

Mr.. and Mrs. James H. Penny
have returned to their home in Bir-
mingham, Ala, after being in
Washington for some weeks. Mrs
Penny. who is better known as Kate
Putnam Speake, author of numer-
Gus books, came to Washington the
latter part of April to attend the
League of American Pen Women's
convention and was detained be-
cause of an accident.
Mr.. Paul Penny, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Penny, came to be with his
mother when the accident occurred
and Mr.. Penny senior joined her
here several weeks ago.
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Miss Franklin
rs Emgaged

Mrs. zilpha c. Franklin announces
the engagement of her daughter
Miss zilpha Jane Franklin, to Pvt
L. David Platky, son of Mr.. Ira
Platky of Atlantic Highlands, N. j
Miss Franklin is attending Bar
nard College, and Pvt. Platky was
attending Kings College at Colum-
bia before entering the service. He
is at present stationed at Camp
| Cooke. Calf.
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a nuuaI Conference

The 18th annual conference OF
Lambda Chi Sorority will be held
Saturday In the Wardman Park
Hotel. The local province will be
represented as well as the province
In Baltimore and New York prov
inces in Elmira, Binghamton and
johnson City.
Registration will begin at 10 am
followed by q business session be-
tween II am. and 1880 pm. ano
luncheon at pm. National ofilcer:
will be elected from pm. to 4:3t
pm. and the conference will bt
eliminated with q formal banquet
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Sunday Becomes Popular Wedding Day
TW0 Ceremonies in Church;
Numerous Other Marriages

The week days few the churches time for
all the weddings the brides bdegroom selecting
Sunday Yesterday the weddings
took place churches in the Church of the Nativity here and the
other Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Bovelo Mr.. William F. Mihm married
Nativity Moulone officiating at
followed $500 Sixteenth street The bride
Charles Bovelo, given in
marriage attended Miss
Charlotte Boveo
Celeste Rohev Higgins bridesmaids
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and dance that evening. Mrs. Mar
ianne Jachens. national vice presi.
dent, is in charge of arrangements
for the affair to which guests OF
members are invited to attend.
The national president. Mrs. Jo-
sephine Messick, win preside at the
| conference.
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Here From BH0ai

Mrs. Marion Kern of Biloxi, Miss,
formerly of this city, is the guest
of Miss Marion Smith. The home
of Mrs. Kern in Georgetown, which
she still maintains, is now being oc-
cupied by Representative and Mrs.
William M. Colmer of Mississippi.
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|Michig1n Visitor

Mrs. j. B. Campbell of Big Rapids,
Mich, is spending a month with her
son-in-law and daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. John o. Bergelin in Drum
mond, Md. Mrs. Campbell made
the trip East to greet her new grand
daughter, Kristine Bergenn.
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Mothers to Meet

"Blue Star Mothers" will meet at
70 pm. Wednesday at American
Legion clubhouse. 2437 Fifteenth
street NV. All who are eligible are
invited to attend.
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P. Wirephoto.

able service during the North Afri-
can invasion and while serving with
the British Home Fleet. She also
was engaged in escorting trans
Atlantic craft. including the British
liner Queen Mary.
Comdr. Hoffman's wife. Ensign
Lois Ward Hoffman. a member of
the WAVES, is on duty at the Naval
Operating Base at Norfolk. Va.
The commanding officers of the
other vessels which were lost In the
invasion included Comdr. Clifford
A. johnson of Baltimore, a survivor,
commanding the Glennon; Comdr.
Thomas l.. Gray, U. S. NJ r.. Tea
neck, N. j.. commander of the Susan
B. Anthony, also survivor.
The minesweeper Tide, 800 tons,
was commanded by 1t. Comdr. Al
lard B. Hayward of Charleston, S. c.,
who was lost The 400-ton mine
sweeper Partridge was commanded
by 1t. James c. W. White, U. S.
N, r.. of San Diego. Calf, who was
wounded. The 1,400-ton destroyer
escort Rich was commanded by 1t.
Comdr. Edward A. Michel, jr.. U. S.
NJ, of jamestown, N. Y, who was
wounded. The 2,200-ton destroyer
Meredith was commanded by Comdr
George Knuepfer, U. S. N, of Bos-
ton, who was a survivor
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failing Of $4,000
Members Of Gestapo
|Aher War Demanded
BY the Associated Press.


LONDON. July 13.-Lord Vansit-
tart, exponent OF harsh dealing with
the Germans. demanded in the
House of Lords today that $4,000
members of the Gestapo be i'm
prisoned after the war until the
Allies decide which of them should
be executed and which deported to
some destination like Devils Island"
The former permanent undersec-
retary of the Foreign Once esti-
mated there are 10000 members Of
the Gestapo. He said the Allies
should take fourth of them as
"the first installment."
Debate Killing of Airmen.
Lord Vansittarts remark was
made during debate on the reported
killing of so British airmen at a
German prison, Stalagluft 8, last
March. This, he called cold
blooded butchery" by the Gestapo.
He said his plan for wholesale i'm
prisonment of the Gestapo was Ito
provide safeguard against further
atrocities"
The Bishop of Chichester said
Lord Vansittart implied that pris-
oners might as we'll be handed over
to the Gestapo as to remain in GUS
tody of soldier guards.
That is a little more tran am
prepared to stand even from the
right reverend prelate," Lord Van
sittart replied. Out of the blue
comes the prelate with MS usual 90
per cent exhibition of German
ophilia.''
Plan to Exact Payment.
Lord Cranborne, replying for the
government, said:
I'VE intend to root out utterly the
whole of that devilish organization
(GestapoI. 1t is our firm intention
that those who are responsible for
those crimes shall pay the full PEN
atty for them, and I personally
should be very glad to see the hand
ing over of substantial proportion
of these odious men,"
Lord Vansittart proposed the trial
of every member of the German
general staff VINO at the time of
the crime had any connection what
ever with the prisoners and war
ma tiers" He added:
The Gestapo know we'll enough
that the game is nearly up and that
the doom of the Third Reich has
struck"
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Wallace Assures
| |B-29Roider'sW
| Siqht Is Safe
BY the Associated Press.

INDEPENDENCE. Mo, July l3.--
A worried wife received assurances
yesterday from Vice President Wal
lace that her wounded soldier hus-
band in China would not lose his
eyesight and that his morale and
spirit were high.
The Vice President. while in
China, had promised the soldier
Sergt. George Holzbaur, jr., burned
badly in B-29 raid on Japan, that
he would call Mrs Holzbaur on his
return to the United States
Hello, Mr.. Wallace, I've been ex-
pecting you" The anxious wife
greeted the Vice President and fol-
lowed with string of questions
She had been informed through an
Associated Press dispatch from
China of the promised call.
Mr.. Wallace told her that Sergt
Holzaur must undergo extensive
skin grating and that he believed
her husband would be home as soon
as a way can be provided for him
to come.
Mrs. Holzaur also received a let
ter yesterday from her husband,
saying he would be out of the hos
pital soon and that the worst is
over
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Destroyers
Continued From First Page

and attended Western High School
and the Columbian Preparatory
School. He entered the Naval Acad-
emy in 1880 and was graduated in
1884. After service on the battle
ship Idaho, he went to the destroyer
Williams, on which he served until
1910. Later he served on the Nc
Kean, also destroyer, which was
converted to a fast transport.
Comdr. Hoffman left the Mexican
in June, l941. to come to the WASH
ington Navy Yard, where he was un-
der instruction at the fire-control
school. He completed his course
there in October, 1941, when he
went to the Cory. He had served
on her as gunnery officer and ex-
ecutive officer and assumed COM
mand last November is.
Comdr. Hoffman holds the Legion
of Merit fol successful action against
an enemy submarine while COM
manding the Cory At the time his
vessel and another vessel engaged
the submarine in combat, and the
Cory was reported to have made
many hits, which contributed to the
subs final destruction.
In addition to her antisubmarine
work. the l,700-ton Corry,s record
reveals that she aperformed invalu-
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Southeast Businessmen
Protest GARBAGE Plant Plan

Protesting against the recent
recommendation of the National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission for the "reconstruct ton of a
garbage plant on its present loca
ton at New Jersey avenue and K
street Sc the Southeast Business
mems Association today made pub
lie letter sent to the District
Commissioners and the District
Committees of the House and Sem
ate.
The association advocates further
consideration with view to having
the garbage plant located elsewhere
than in the Southeast section of the
city"
The letter pointed out that the
Southeast section has many "un-
desirable functions of municipal
operation therein" and suggested
the garbage plant be located out
side OF the city proper" 1t also
claimed the extra money spent on
hauling the garbage the longer dis
tance would, in the end, be worth
while 'inasmuch as the properties
south OF Virginia avenue in the
Southeast section will continue to
depreciate until the taxes derived
therefrom will amount to less than
nothing" II the plant remains in the
area. The letter was signed by
Arthur j, Shaf1er, vice president of
the organization.
Evening star., 1944-07-13
Georgia Court Bonds Trio
In Beating Of Union Agent
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
MILLEDGEvILLE, Ga, July 49,
Judge E. r. Hines ordered three
men placed under $500 peace bonds
IN Baldwin County Court yesterday
after r. E. Starnes, CIO organizer.
testified they knocked him down
and knicked him while he was hand
ing out literature near the REYNOLDS
naval ordnance plant.
Mr.. Starnes, field representative
for the United Steel Workers Of
America (CIO), told the court that
group OF men he said were non
union had warned him Saturday to
leave town. He remained, he testi-
fed, and was assaulted Monday
morning by five of the men.
Judge Hines ordered Gid Tanner.
William Spraybury and Henry New
man put under 5000 peace bonds
each after Mr.. Starnes identified
them as his assailants. Two other
men were released when Mr.. Starnes
failed to identify them.
Mr.. Starnes has been at liberty
under appeal bonds since his con-
viction on two charges of violating
a city ordinance requiring a $1,000
license for union organizers.
Evening star., 1944-07-13
Army Has $4,000 Planes
Of All Types, Arnold Says
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BUFFALO, N. Y. July 13.-"The
United States now has air superior
ity," says Gen. Henry H. Arnold
chief Of the Army Air Forces, re.
vealing that we have approximately
10000 Army planes, including COM
bat. training and transportation
types.
While inspecting the Buffalo Air
port plant Of Curtiss- Wright and
the Niagara Falls plant Of Bell Air
craft, Gen. Arnold said: six
months ago we went after the Ger
man plane plants and airdromes
The enemy is now on the defensive
Japan. too Instead of coming in
the hundreds, they come in the
tens"
The air chief stressed that plane
requirements have changed.
"As soon as we went into the Of
fensive, We had to have greater
range" he declared. Long range
and firing power are the two things
we are most interested in now"
Evening star., 1944-07-13
Anzio Veteran Who Lost Lea
Gets Gift From Toscanini

A veteran who lost a leg in the
fighting on the Anzio beachhead
and now is patient at Walter Reed
General Hospital, saw a wish come
true yesterday.
Last month. 100 leather-pound
programs of May Is RED Cross
benefit concert in New York were
sold for 500 donations to the Red
Cross. Pvt. Robert T. Drummond
Oneida, NJ Y. wanted one of the
programs but did not have 500 fol
the purchase. He wrote to Arturo
Toscanini, conductor of the con.
cert who autographed the 100 copies
asking for one of the programs.
The 10lst copy, autographed and
purchased from the Red Cross by
Conductor Toscanini, was presented
to Pvt. Drummond yesterday.
Evening star., 1944-07-13
BostiIIe Day RoIIy

A Bastille Day rally will be held
at Z o'clock tonight at the Octagon
House, Eighteenth street and New
York avenue NV, by France For
ever. the Fighting French Commit
tee In the United States, co-operat-
ing with the provisional govern
ment of the French Republic, ii
was announced. Admission and sup
per will cost $190, including tax
All members. their friends and all
friends of France are welcome, the
announcement said.
Evening star., 1944-07-13
Gall Patrick's Husband
Restricted 10 Quarters
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MIAMI, Fla, July ia post
poned honeymoon was In prospect
for Screen Actress Gail Patrick and
her bridegroom of a day, Naval 1t
Arnold Dean White, when 1t was
revealed late last night that the
lieutenant has been restricted to
quarters for 10 days.
It. Comdr. N. F. Webster, acting
commanding officer of the naval air
transport base where 1t. White is
stationed, said the ofiicer was re-
|stricted to bachelor quarters yester-
day at the naval air station fol-
going to Jacksonville without leave
Miss Patrick and 1t. White were
married Tuesday at the Jacksonville
Naval Air Station.
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Weather Report

District Of Columbia-C Clearing
and rather warm this afternoon
and evening. Clear and consider
ably cooler tonight. lowest about ST
degrees. Sunny tomorrow, with
moderate temperature; high near IS.
Maryland and notwithstanding
and cooler tonight. Mostly sunny
tomorrow with moderate tempera-
ture.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers
clear at Harpers Ferry. Potomac
clear at Great Falls.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED BY United States Coast
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ffecloit0tlOn.
Monthly precipitation in inches IN the
Capital (current month to date):
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REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
NATIONAL CAPITAL BANK


published
Section 52l1, U. S. Revised Statutes
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River Report.

FURNISHED BY United States Coast
and Geodetic Survey
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Bombs aren't falling on your street
90 you feel safe. Help keep 1t tina,
way. Let's All Back the Attack;
Buy More War BNpds.
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You'll forget how you spent it. but
not how you saved it. Let's all back
the attack: Buy more War Bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
SiSterhOOdM Names
 Mrs. KIamkin

At the regular meeting of Beth Fl Sisterhood Tuesday evening Mrs. Harry Klamkin was installed as president, Mrs. Lyman Aronson, as first vice-president, and Mrs. Sid- ney Cassell, as second vice-presi- dent.
 A social evening in the form of Chanukah Latke party has been set for Sunday evening, Dec. 10. All members of the synagogue are in- Vited' to attend the affair of which Mrs. Max Newman is in charge. Assisting Mrs. Newman are Mrs. Louis Fucker, Mrs. Norris Kosersky. Mrs. Abraham Fandiller, Mrs. Charles Beck, Mrs. Naumow Fleish- man, Mrs. Isadore Jacobs and Mrs. Jacob Zackin.
 Invitations for joint meeting with Hadassah and all synagogue sisterhoodS to be held Dec. 5 are being sent out.
 Nov. 9 has been selected as Beth Fl bond drive day. Members who have volunteered to work at Vic tory house include: Mrs. Harry Fleishman, chairman; Mrs. Louis Fucker, Mrs. Charles Rosengarten, Mrs. Otto Helpert, Mrs. Clarence Freedman, Mrs. Harry Klankin, Mrs. Lyman Aronson, Mrs. Leo Garston, Mrs. Bessie Alexander, Mrs. Manuel Lax and Mrs. MacBernbach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Students Home
 For Recess

Waterbury students at St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md, who are spending three weeks during the mid-semester recess at their homes include:
 James F. Leary, son of Mrs. Margaret E. Leary, Ashmun street; Bronis P. Benesv1ch, son of MT and Mrs. Martin Benesvich, Alder street; John J. Canf1eld, son of the late MT. and Mrs. John Canf1eld Highland avenue; William P. Ker- nan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Herman, West View street.
 Also: Francis D. McKenna, Son of MT. and Mrs. Patrick McKenna Walnut street; Walter J. Pransketis son of MT. and Mrs. Leo Prans' ketis, Alder street; William P. Gar. rity, hon of MT. and Mrs. William Garrity, Grove street; John F. Mo Cough, son of MT. and Mrs. Johr McG Cough, Rye street; John J. Price Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. John J Price, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. Johr Price, Tenn Circle; Thomas E. Nc Carthy, son of MT. and Mrs. J. T Mccarthy, Elm street; and Franct w. Murphy, Ayers street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
Social Notes

James A. Lord, Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Lord, Willow street, has returned to Mount St. Mary's Seminary, Emmetsburg, Md. after spending a two weeks vaca- tion at his home.
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul L. Archam- bault, Bristol terrace, announce the birth of son, Paul Robert, October 30 at Waterbury hospital. Mrs. Ar chaAbault is the former Mary Brida, Watertown.
 Francis P. Buckley, NM 2-C, U. s. Navy, of Harrington avenue, has returned to his post after serving as best man at the Buckley Arm strong wedding November 4.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Karvels have returned to their home, Congress avenue, after spending 8 few days in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Church Group To
 Hold Food Sale

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Mill Plain church voted at 8 recent meet ing to purchase two more outstand- ing mortgage bonds and retire them at once. They will be obtained at half-price, with the owner donating the other half. The vote was taken after financial reports had been read covering the recent successful turkey supper and fancy work sale.
 Mrs. Ralph Roberts announced that her work group vii sponsor 8 church food sale, Friday, November IT, at Grieve, BisSett and Holland store. Donations may be left the day proceeding, or before g o'clock on Friday, with Mrs. Jerry Cepelak, Southmayd road; Mrs. Raymond Miller, Capitol avenue; FMS. Arthur Gross, Beecher avenue; Mrs. Ralph Roberts, Frost road, or Mrs. Leslie Coley, Frost road.
 Announcement was made of the 50th wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. Charles Parks of Barker ter race, November 12, who will hold open house from 2 to 6. Mrs. Parks is a member of the sewing committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
CLUB NOTES
Local Girls
 At Pembroke

Three students from Waterbury, and vicinity are members of the freshman class which registered the month at Pembroke College in Brown University. They are: Muriel R. Andrews, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Jesse J. Andrews of 25 Henry street, Oakville; Nancy J. Canter, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Albert Canter of 118 Pennington avenue, and Arlene J. Kishian, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Henry F. Kishian of g Melbourne Terrace.
 Miss Andrews, a graduate of the Watertown High school, was pres ident of the freshman class, editor in-chief of the yearbook, president of the Dramatics Club, and secre- tary of the Thespian Troupe. She was also a member of the band, orchestra, Glee Club, and School Paper Staff, as well as participating in baseball, and basketball. Miss Andrews was valedictorian of the senior class, for which she received one years subscription to the Readers Digest, and was also the re- cipient of the D. A. R. Good Citizen ship Award.
 An alumna of Northfeld Semin- ary, Northf1eld, Massachusetts, Miss Canter was a member of the Choir, the Art Club, the Church Welfare Committee, and the Snow Figure Committee. She was active in archery, basketball, badminton, and volleyball, and was chairman of Figure Skating. She received prize in the Church Book Plate De- sign Contest, and Athletic Letters and Numerals.
 Miss Kishian vas graduated from Crosby High school where she was the Senior Representative, treasurer of the Fellowship, and a Red Cross Air Raid Messenger. She was also 8 member of the Dramatics Club and the orchestra, and participated in basketball, golf, swimming and tennis.
 This class of PIT freshmen, as well as the total college enrolment of 632 students, is the largest in the his- tory of Pembroke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
NaOn1i Chapter
 Names Officers

Mrs. Lillian Rodeck was named conductress at as special election of officers held Tuesday evening at a meeting of Naomi Chapter, No. g, Order of Eastern Star. Others named were: Mrs. Mary Neill, asso- ciate conductress and Mrs. Fife Willits, marshal. Installation cere- monies were conducted by Mrs. Jen- nie Margraff, Mrs. Edna Wolfe, marshal, and the worthy marton. Mrs. Charlotte Stell, as chaplain.
 At the next meeting Tuesday, Mo- vember q, degree will be con- ferred on class of candidates. Mrs. Elizabeth Wenzel was in charge ot the social which followed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Club Notes

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Third Congregational church will sponsor a turkey supper Thursday, November 16, at the parish hall, starting at 5:30. Mrs. Robert Jones is chairman of the dining room and Mrs. Joseph Smith is chairman of the kitchen.
 A meeting of Divison 5, Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H., will be held to- night at 7:45 at Mechanics hall. Miss Nellie Mccarthy, chairman of the 50th anniversary celebration to be held at The Elton December 3, will present report.
 The IriSh-American Social Club will meet Friday at 8:15 D. m. at 109 Bank street. Election of officers will take place and reports on the bene. fit dance will be read. William Fit zell will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Borough Briefs

Naugatuck, Nov. IA food sale punder the auspices of Evergreen Chapter, o. E. S., will be conducted Friday at Culver's store, Church street, starting at II a. m.
 Gardner Wood, manual training teacher of Naugatuck High school, will be the speaker at the meeting of the Brotherhood of Salem Luth- eran church tomorrow at 8 p. m.
 Mrs. Robert HOuseknecht was hostess to the Ladies' Aid of Salem Lutheran church this afternoon at 2:3O at her home 75S Rubber ave- nue.
 Mrs. Fred Mahaffey of Hill street extension, Mrs. Cleon Davis of Rub- Der avenue and Mrs. Oliver Lorson of New Hapen road have returned from a two weeks visit with friends ad relatives in Williamsport, Pa.
 Mrs. Alice Robinson is chairman of the card party to be given by the American Legion Auxiliary after the regular meeting Wednesday even- ing, November 18th. There will be prizes at each table and refresh ments will be served.
 Mrs. Edward Gerber, Miss Anna NOIde and Mrs. c. Van Clandren are other members of the commit tee.
 Members of the Legion and Auxil- iary attended a district meeting at last night at Masonic Temple, West vile.
 An all-day sewing session was held today by the Activities Circle of the Methodist church. The session start- ed at 10 a. m. Luncheon was served in charge of Mrs. Edna Gladding. Articles were made for the church fair scheduled for December 7th. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-11-09
Vaia MnYnnO
 Party Hostess

Miss Valia Marano, Nichols drive, entertained recently at 8 card party at her home. Prizes were awarded to Misses Helen Baini and Marie Calo, high scores. A buffet lunch con was served.
 Those attending were Misses Ann Calo, Marie Calo, Claire Zollo, Helen Baini, Judy Pettinicchi, Enid Schei- the. Lydia DiMeo, Mrs. Olivia Mar ano, Mrs. Josephine Marano, MT. and Mrs. Pasquale Bergantino and Pvt. Frank Calo, Camp Croft, 8. C., who is spending furlough here.