The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-26

WHGeECoWu, Oec. z6.-WaLeTG0W0 Cub Pack 1 held the December meeting and a Christmas party in he Community building Friday yvening. The meeting opened with he pledge of allegiance to the flag, he singing of America, the Cub promise and the recitation of the Cub laws.
 During the meeting awards were presented to the following boys Jackie O'Connor, wolf badge; Alan J0vridge, beau badge and gold ar- 'ow; Walter Shannon, wolf badge; Charles Woodward, gold arrow; John Chase, silver arrow; Leman Bronson, silver arrow; Alan Mcleod, gold arrow; Billy Starr, gold arrow. Marcel Giroux, member of Troop l, Boy Scouts, who is the new as- siStant den chief of den 4 was pre- tented with his shoulder cord.
 Following the meteing, Christ mas. party was held and lighted Christmas tree added to the holi- day occasion. There wasd group sarol singing and a Christmas grab oag. Several games were played and refreshments were served with D. 0. Burnham in charge. Arrange Hlents for the party were made by William D. Starr, Cub master and Carl Woodward, assistant Cub mas ter.
 Mrs. Bowen Dies
 Mrs. Helen Eliza (Martindale) Bowen, widow of Andrew Larned Bowen died Sunday afternoon at the home of her daughter, Mrs. F. H. Peterson of 150 Cutler street. Mrs. Bowen was born May 19, 1855 in Dorset, Vt., the daughter of Worth and Mary (Clark) Martin dale. She had resided in Water town for the past Is years.
 Survivors include one son, Edwin Bowen of East Dover, Vt, two daughters, Mrs. Carl Henning of South Chester, Vt., and Mrs. F. H. Peterson of Watertown, and one sis- ter, Mrs. Mary E. Norotn of Poult- ney, Vt.
 Burial will be in Manchenter, Vt., Thursday morning.
 Poudrier- Wilson -
 The marriage of Miss Florence EloiSe Wilson, daughter of Mrs. Wal ter Kirby Wilson and the late MT. Wilson of Cherry avenue, to Joseph Thomas Poudrier, Jr, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph T. Poudrier of Main street, took place Saturday morning December g. Rev. Gerald Catcher, assistant pastor officiated at the ceremony which took place in the rectory of St. Johns church.
 The bride was gowned in rose crepe with which she wore brown accessories. There were no attend ants.
 Following the ceremony a we'd ding breakfast for the immediate families was served at the Philip cite, Main street, from where MT. and Mrs. Poudrier left on their wed- ding trip, the bride wore rose dress 3 green coat and brown accessories. Upon their return they will reside at 374 Huntingdon avenue, Waterbury.
 Engagement Announced
 Of local interest is the engagement of Miss Virginia Elaine Krom of Woodbury, formerly of Watertown to Rodney Frederick Peterson, Phm. third class, U. s. N. R., son of MT, and Mrs. Frederick A. Peterson of Middlebury, which has been an- nounced by her mother, Mrs Walter E. Griswold and MT. Griswold of Woorbury
 MT. Peterson recently returned from 18 months of duty in the South Pacific.
 Dance Wednesday
 Shirley Rice is chairman of the arrangements for the holiday dance to be given by the Pilgrim Fellowship in the Congregational church house, Wednesday evening. Many of the young people are planning to at- tend the dance which will be held from until 11:30 p. m.
 Christmas Party
 Watertown chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will meet in Masonic Temple Wednesday night at 7::30 o'clock. The degree of the order will be conferred upon a class of candidates. and following the busi- ness meeting Christmas party will be held. Each member is asked to bring a 25 cent gift.
 Personals
 Pvt. Wilfred D. Miller AUS, who is stationed with a military acad- emy preparatory unit at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y, is Spend- ing furlough with his parents, MT. and Mrs! John T. Miller of Scott SS9Ag9&9HEeA9SE8SE9sEsAKsSSsSHsSz S 0 Custom Custom