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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
PASTOR ACCEPTS
 MEMORIAL GIFT
Window Dedicated at Sec. Ond Church for Late Rev.
 John COOmbS

A dedicatory service was held at the Second Congregational church yesterday morning in memory of Rev. John Russell Coombs, associate pastor at the church for nearly lS years, who died recently. Rev. Harry Liebeck, assistant pastor, un- yelled Q stained glass window which depicts St. John, the Beloved Dis- ciple. The window is erected on the West Main street side of the church. Rev. Dr. John 0. Walker, pastor, accepted the gift in behalf of the church.
 The inscription underneath the window reads, Tn loving memory of Rev. John Russell Coombs, asso- ciate pastor, Oct. l, l925-Sept. 10, l943." MT. Walker read letter of commendation from pr. Albert J. Lord, pastor emeritus of First Con- gregational church, Meriden, with whom MT. Coonlbs served as assist. ant pastor from 1923 to 1925. MT. Liebeck and Rev. Moses Richardson Lowell, pastor of Cadman Congrega- tional church, Brooklyn, N. r., and former pastor of Second church, spoke in glowing terms of the lead- ership of MT. Coombs. Three choirs, directed by Carl J. Jensen, organsst and choirmaster. sang anthems and favorite hymns of the beloved min ister.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
CLUB NOTES
St0te Federation Of WOn1enS Clubs To Meet

The New England Conference oi State Federations of Women's oluba will be held at the Hotel 0riswold New London on September l2, iS end ilth.
 At the first session, Mrs. Robert T. Baldwin, President of the Conn, State Federation of Won1en's Cluhl and Mrs, James Q. Carmark, Presl. dent of the New England Confer ence will preside.
 Mrs, Robert T, Baldwin, President of Connecticut State Federation will welcome the Conference to Con- neetiout and rntr. duce The Hon- orable Raymond E. Baldwin Cover nor Of Connecticut who will extend greetings. Mrs, Carmark, will res spond and formally open the Thirty fifth New england Confer ence.
 pr. Mey Hall James, Professor of Social Science, New Haven Teachera College, Director of Conn. Division of Canadian American Women'I Committee of International Rela- tions will address the group on Tn. ternatlonal Friendship"
 An address Present and Post- War Employment" will be given by Mr Carl A. Gray, President, Gren- by Mfg. co. and Chairman of the Connecticut Unemployment Com. mission
 At the second session, with Mrs. James Carmark and Mrs. Laura
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
ZeISki KIOtS
 NNphGISGtwday

Miss Josephine Ann Klots, daugh. ter Of MT. and Mrs. Peter Klotz, Merlden, was married Saturday at Q o'clock to Alfred zelskl, son of Mrs. Frances zelski, shelley street, this city, ct st, Stanislaus church, Meri. den. The church was decorated with palms and gladioll and Mrs. Stanley Klenk presented on organ program.
 Presented in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in Q white net gown designed with Q sweetheart neckline, lace bodice, short sleeves and bouffant skirt. She wore lace initts of elbow length and c fingertip veil arranged from Q Juliet cap. Orchids and baby's breath marked the prayer book which she carried, Miss Betty Klotz, serving as her sisters only attendant, wore c shell pink gown similar in style to that of the bride. Her shoulder length veil was of matching color and she carried an old fashioned bouquet, John Kra- jewski, this city, acted as best man.
 Following the ceremony @ recep- ton for 60 guests was held at the Copper Kettle.
 For travel the bride selected Q grey sheer wool dress, black access sories and an orchid corsage. Upon their return from Q wedding trip, the couple will reside at IA Shelley street. The bridegroom is employed as an electrician ct the Chase Brass and Copper Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

Hale 0orton will preside.
 During the presldents Town Meet. Ing, the six New England presidents of their respective federatlons will meet in Q round table discussion and touch upon subjects which Fedora. ton women have uppermost in their minds at this particular time.
 Mrs. James o. Carmark and Mrs. Laura Hale 0orton will preside ct the Wednesday afternoon session.
 Tennyson Pc Hsun Chang of the United China Relief has chosen "Americas Ally, China" as the topic of his speech. An understanding both of China and America, togeth. CT with Q forceful and charming personality make him c stimulating speaker on China.
 Mrs. La Fell Dickinson, President, General Federation of Women'a Clubs will be the speaker for ths evening session.
 Thursday morning Departmental round tables will precede the third session, with Mrs. James o. Car- mark and Mrs, Laura Hale Qorton presiding,
 A business meeting will precede addresses on "Aims and Policies of the Two Major Political Parties, , presented by Q representative oi each party. The meeting will ad- journ at one D. m.
 Mrs. Frank Engley of Stafford Springs and Third Vice. President of the Connecticut State Federation of Womens Clubs Is General Chair man of the Convention with Mrs. stephen D. Pierce of West Hartford, Connecticut as co-Chairman. Mrs. Holloway Kilborn of New Haven, Connecticut and First vice-president of the Connecticut Federation Is Program Chairman. Mrs. Elliott I, Petersen of Thompsonville, Connec. ticut and second president of the Connecticut Federation is the New England Conference Publicity Chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
Social Notes

Miss Jean Corkindale has re- turned to her home, Irving Place, following a visit in Waterville, Me, where she was the guest of Miss Muriel Clemit.
 Mrs. Angeline Verdosci and grand- son, Albert of Plank road, spent the week end at Point Beach, Mil ford.
 Misses Peggy Doyle, Laurel street, Betty Crawford, Giles street, Mau- reen Hanrahan, Vermont street, Judith Boyle, Wall street, Harriet Hapke, Wall street and Mary Kenny of Beecher avenue, recently re- turned after spending Q week at Bay View, Milford.
 Mrs. Daniel T. Harrington, Jr., and daughters, the Misses Polly and Eleanor Burlington, Columbia boule- yard, are spending a few days at the Hotel Biltmore, New York city,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
ELKS TEAMS MEET
 FOR CHAMPIONSHIP

The two remaining teams in the first annual summer card tourna- ment of the Waterbury Lodge of Elks held last week will vie for first place sometime this week in the championship game, it was an. nounced today by William F. Pol- lard, tournament chairman. The winning teams include the follow ing:
 Captain Michael Whelan, Michael O'Brien and Thomas Lawlor: and Captain James Courtney, Edward Doolan and Thomas Mccarthy. These two teams finished one game ahead of Captain Pollard's team.
 Charles Wietn and Edward Dow ling won the setback tournament. The cribbage tournament will be de- cided this week. All players will att tend a dinner upon completion of the tournaments, MT. Pollard an- nounced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
LEAGUE TO PLAN
 CHRISTMAS SALE State Anti Tuberculosis Association in Session
 in New Haven

Representatives of the Waterbury Anti Tuberculosis league will at- tend a state meeting at the New Haven Medical association building today. The group will make plans for the coming Christmas sea lcam- paign.
 Waterbury delegates will be Mrs. John H. Foster, Miss Anna G. Mur- phy. and Mrs. Claire Banziger, Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Edward J. Godfrey will serve as co-chairman of the Waterbury sale.
 Miss Frances Brophy, consultant of the national Tuberculosis associ- ation, will be the key speaker at to- days conference.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
Meetings

The Concordia Ladies' Chorus will start rehearsals tomorrow evening at S:30 at Concordia hall. All men- bers are urged to be present for the rehearsal which is being held in preparation for the fall concert.
 The Beth-El Sisterhood will hold its first board meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. Arthur Hertz. mark, Fiske street, tomorrow after noon at 2:30: All board members are urged to attend.
 Edward Graham, executive secre- tary of Community and War Chest, Inc, will show motion pictures at the Rotary Club meeting Tuesday noon at The Elton. Mrs. Wooster Garfield, assitant executive secre- tary will speak on the work of the Chest.
 Members of the Waterbury Gar den Club will bring arrangements of flowers for criticism and study to the meeting of the club in the parlor of the Bunker Hill church this evening at o'clock. Andrew Bell will bring flower arrangements about which he will speak.
 Royal Neighbors of America, May flower camp, will meet tonight at in NS--hanics hall at which time plans for fall activities will be dis cuSsed. Miss Mary Christian will preside.
 There will be a meeting of the executive board of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women tonight at 7:30 o'clock at the Diocesan Bu- reau of Social Service, 56 Church street. Miss Lucy Bowes, chairman, will preside.
 The Women's Get-Together Club of the Third Congregational church will meet at the parish hall WedneS- day at 2:30 p. m.
 Troop 70, Waterbury Girl Scouts Inc, will meet tonight at o'clock at Washington park. All girls oi high school age wishing to join are asked to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

Miss Anne Bradley, who is leaving soon to enter Boston university, was honored recently at Q dinner party at Diorio's restaurant. Miss Bradley, who is the daughter of Mrs. Ed ward P. Bradley, Elmhurst avenue, was presented purse.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edwin s. Hunt, Kel- logg street, have letf for @ months stay at the Mountain View house, Whitfield, N. H.
 Misses Laura McFIale of Chestnut avenue and Marjorie Slater of Grandview avenue, have returned from @ weeks stay at Nantucket Island, off the coast of Massachu- sets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

THE SITUATION: A woman house guest Is leaving by train at Q time when your husband is at home.
 WRONG WAY: Let her take Q taxi by herself to the station.
 RIGHT WAY: Have your husband put her on the train. (Porters are often hard to get these days, and a woman needs help getting on a train more than she would In or" dlnary times)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
FRED ALLEN RAN HOME

Cambridge, Mass. (UP)-Asked by an interviewer if he ever had run away from his Cambridge home as a boy, radio comedian Fred Allen explained: T left home to play a circuit of amateur nights around Providence, R. I. For three weeks, lived there in a furnished room till I ran out of amateur nights. Then I ran out of my room and back home.'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
SUBSTITUTE FOR CORK

To replace the supply of cork now used for lifejacketS and life. saving equipment, substitute having the same properties as cork has been developed of finely ground peanut shells. vegetable glue, sugar, and apple syrup or glycerine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

The Friday afternoon tournament of The Elton Contract club, held under the direction of Mrs. John O. Moriarty, at The Elton, opened Q new fall series. High scores for the afternoon were: north and south, Mrs. Edward Jackson and Mrs, William Andres, l06; Mrs. Homer Bernier and Mrs. Philip Smaller, i04 l-2; Mrs. Robert Stro- hacker and Mrs. David Price, ioi; cast and west, Mrs. Ida Birdsall and Mrs, Clifford Petitjean, 100 l-2; Miss Marie Corr and Mrs. M. A. V1amnlia, tied with Mrs, Asa York and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, 100.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
FEAST WITH A PURPOSE

The American Indian of the northwest gave potlatches, or huge feasts, to make a name for himself, to pay his debts, to oltrank mar riage rival, or to announce that he felt near death, and so to divide his property.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
LARGE CONGREGATION

The galleries and great nave of venerable Notre Dame church in Montreal. Canada, have accommo- dations for 10000 worshipers at one time. This church is patterned af- ter Frances Notre Dame cathedral.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

diamonds from dummy, then con- tinued with trumps to the end. Dummys ten of diamonds compelled South to hold one diamond, and on the lead of the last trump. he had to give up the guard to the club king. When South discarded his third club. Leventritt threw away dummy's diamond and cashed the ace and queen of clubs for his two needed tricks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
500 Persons Attend
 USO Dance Saturday

A crowd of 800 persons, including 100 servicemen were present Satur- day night at the USO dance at the Central Y. M. c. A.
 Thomas Engle. Army, and J. Reese, Navy, were tied for prizes in the novelty hat contest over which Jack Suffa, chairman, pre- sided. Robert Kearney. quartermas- ter, 3/c was featured as vocalist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11
VESTRY AND WIVES
 ARE ENTERTAINED
CrOquet, Archery, Bad- hinton and QuOits En.
 jOyed; Lunch Served
FAYETTEVILLE COrrespOndent's Phone-3-65ll

Waterville, Sept. il - Mir. and Mrs. Harris Wright and MT. and Mrs. Homer Senior, entertained for the Vestry and their wives of St. Pauls Episcopal church yesterday afternoon in their back lawns Cro- quet, archery, badminton and quoits were played during the afternoon and e picnic lunch was served. Pres ent were: MT. and Mrs. James Brown, MT. and Mrs. Clifford Clark Betty Clark, Frank Cookson, Will liam Warren, Rev. Murray Deard, Mir. and Mrs. Homer Senior, Mir. and Mrs. Harris Wright, Ruth Cameron, Raymond Wright, and Wallace Wright.
 Casper Davis Meet September 16
 It was stated in Saturdays col- umn that the Casper Davis Drum Corps would go to New Britain that day to compete in meet there, there was 0 mistake in the dates, and the corps will not go until next Saturday September IS, when the meet will be held in Stanley Arena.
 The weekly prayer meeting will be held tomorrow evening at Cos pei hall, Thomaston avenue.
 The Casper Davis Drum Corps will hold their regular weekly bus mess meeting tomorrow evening in their rooms in the rear of the post onlce.
 Picnic Supper
 A picnic supper will precede the regular monthly business meeting of the Sunday school board of the Grace Methodist church, and will be held at the home of Elmer Thorpe, IA Chester avenue, start ing at 6:30 p. m.
 Richard Barnoski, former resident of the Vile and now 8 member of the Merchant Marines at Sheeps- head Bay, visited with friends in town over the weekend. He was a former member of the Casper Davis Drum Corps.
 MT. and Mrs. John Minnaman, Wheeler street, are in Greenfield, Mass, for two weeks where they are registered at the Hotel Weldon.
 Miss Marie Boulanger, 81 Wheeler street, who injured her hand recent ly at the Waterville Division of Sco- will Manufacturing Company, is convalescing at her home.
 Mrs. Robert Sullivan, left last week to take up residence at San ford, Fla, where her husband, En- sign Robert Sullivan is stationed. Robert is the son of Mrs. Daniel Sullivan, Homer street.
 William Farley, M. M. 2-c, Sta- tioned ot Bainbridge, Md, spent the weekend with his wife and daugh- ter, Barbara at their home, l940 ThomaSton avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

Troop 70. Waterbury Girl Scouts, Inc, will meet tonight at o'clock at Washington park. All girls of high school age wishing to join are asked to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-11

The Women's Get-Together Club of the Third Congregational church will meet at the parish hall WedneS- day at 2:30 p. m.
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21

was built shortly after the Revo- lution, and has been added to, ad lib., from that time to this.
 Now there are 18 rooms, and 36 radiators" Mir Adams confess es.
 His household consists of his wife, two maids and furnace man when he can find one.
 Its a charming neighborhood, hereabouts," he adds, although I do miss my men friends a bit. My wife and I are completely surrounded by seven charming la dies-and a cat"
 The cat is named Nuney, after a village in England. The Adam ses lived nine years in England, and the original Nuney was a cat the Adams cook bought at a viii lage fair for sixpenee.
 Commuters call Southport the "Connecticut. Wall Street." be- cause so many financial men live there. By chance, MT Adams was one of these, up to 1912. After he
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21

left Wall street he acted as 8 con- fidential assistant 10 Col. House abroad, and later transferred to military intelligence, where his ass. .gnment was Russia. Probably because he knew nothing about Russia" he adds.
 He wan'e ed to write. and after the war he settled on the east end of Long Island and began The Founding of New England" Sev- eral curious things grew out of that venture.
 People thought that 1 must be- long to the Massachusetts Adam ses," he explains, "and apparent ly some still do. My people came from Virginia, and I was born in Brooklyn-but I did write about the Massachusetts tribe, of course.
 And I was an innocent, so far as publishing went. 1 supposed I'd have to pay to get my stuff printed. Before he learned the game, Dr. Adams wrote a 100, ,000- word history for S1,000 flat. He
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21

18th century to the present was attractive"
 In Connecticut, MT. Adams finds the proper perspective for such matters.
 He lives in what appears to be small house on one of the re- moter village streets. The house did not survive the visit of the British in the Revolution, but the central part of the Adams place
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21
1lIDf77Q 7QBlEE1 $IvAaD Dk EI s Ia

Crea7ned Lima Beans ] cup dry lima beans 2 cups cold water
 1-2 cup top milk l teaspoon salt
 1-8 teaspoon pepper l tablespoon fat
 Soak beans in cold water sev- eral hours. Simmer beans in water in which they were soaked until tender. Add milk. fat and seasonings and serve
 Fruit Salad 2 oranges, peeled and diced 2 slices diced pineapple l unpeeled red apple, diced 1-2 cup pitted dates, cut small
 (optionaD
 l cup seeded grapes
 (optionaD
 Raisins may be substituted for the dates if desired. Mix fruit together and chill very thorough ly. Serve on shredded lettuce with lemon and sherry dressing,
 Fruit Salad Dressing tablespoons lemon juice 1-8 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons ontecAoRers'
 sugar
 tablespoons sherry. Add salt to the lemon julce and slowly stir in the sugar. Add the sherry and serve.
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21
House Accepts
 Conference Report On Appropriations

WASHINGTON. D. C., June 2f. -tAP1-The House today accep'- ed the conference report on the $1O30O0.O00 Interior Departments appropriation bill. which included cuts for the amounts allowed by the Sena'e for the development of secondary oil supplies and steel investigations, which the Senate must approve.
 Delegate Dimond protested the reduction from S1.252,O00 to $170,- 900 of the amount allowed for invest: gations of mineral resour- ceS in Alaska.
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21

'2as done nothing so generous since.
 But he is as delighted with .oozs as z boy With q new shinny siek. His house is jannmed with books. He works hard, but he
 7ioys il. He enjoys be ng one of he few American writers whose product pleases both the general public and fhe scholarly contin- gent.
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21
James Truslow Adams Finds A New Approach To History Writing
By JOHN SELBY AP Arts Editor

SOUTHPORT, Conn. - James Truslow Adams, one of the squires of this green and white Connecti- cut village, and one of the deans of American history, just has produced the first volume of an American history that compares with the usual historical volume as Life magazine compares with the Atlantic Monthly.
 When completed the four vol umes of "The Album of American History" will be a complement to written history, not fabulous new technique. Fr. MT. Adams new departure was essential.
 "You see," he says, adjusting his moderately portly tweed-clad figure to the dimensions of a chair that just fits, "I had to de- velop a new approach. I've all ready written my say, quite a lot of it, in books like "The Epic of America" and "The March of Democracy" And there also are are many thousands of histories I had nothing to do with, most ob- viously.
 q can't just rewrite history, and the idea of producing four volumes of pictures that would il-
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21
ketchikan Co-Ed Receives First In School Contest

SALEM, Ore, une 21-fAP)- Mary Hougendobler. 2 Willamette University sophomore from Ket- chikan, Alaska. has been award ed the Annie Barrett memorial award for scholarship and lead ership.
 The award carries years in- come, and will be given D Miss Hougendobler, who was chosen from more than 1000 top-rank- ing students.
The Nome nugget., 1944-06-21

To keep a glossy woodwork finish, use the juice of one lelnon in one quart of water as a rinse when cleaning surfaces or painted or enameled woodwork.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-23
6 Jap Relief Ships Koyoed

Aboard An Expeditionary Flag. slip, Palau, Sept, 23-(Via Navy Radio)-(UP)-A Vigiiant landing craft patrolling enemy waters north of the Japanese. e.held Peleliu Ridge- Peninsula frustrated Q desperate enemy effort to supply and rein. force It's trapped garrison today.
 The LCI spotted . flotiiia of seven enemy barges ct dawn and attack. cd. boring straight into the forma- ten with oil guns firing. At the same time, the LCI radioed Q warns ing, alerting naval and air forces,
 The barges scattered in c frantic effort to avoid furious fire, but Q tiny LCf-one of several which had stood against tho barrier reef on Dc Day to pour rockets on the invasion beaches- home the attack 1t sank ct least one barge and then drove tho others against Peleliu's benches where they were caught in c swift aerial and cruiser attack.
 Tn the brief engagement, four large and two small bargeB were known to have been destroyed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-23
Dote Set For Noxon Heorina

Pittsfieid, Mass., Sept. 23-(UP) Superior Judge Abraham E. Pin. anskl has set Oct. c as the date for hearing arguments on Q motion for c new trial for Atty. John '. Noxon, Jr.. convicted ct c retFlai last July Of electrocuting hiB mentally defect- i've infant son.
 Former Gov. Joseph D. lily and Atty. Walter ]. Donovan viii appear ln behalf Of Noxofi'B mtolon and Dist. Atty. Charles D. Albertl viii represent the state. Noxon now il confined to state prison ct Boston awaiting eiectFocution.
 The sociaily-pFomlnent lawyexl first trial ended ln 6 EaistriAl lasl March 2 because og . tliF0r'g ilinass The new tFiai is being sought on the grounds that the iuFy spent too brief . time eonsldeKing the eYl. dence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-09-23
Allies Enforce Neuv
 Rules M Germany
By BRUCE MUNN

Untteu EEusB WIT CuTEebpOuuenb LondaAv- sepk 29, (UP)--Allisd miuitAry government detaehmefts, acting under powers Of Gen. Dwight b. Eisenhower as supreme authority h occupied Germany, ore sweeping aside Nagi laws and organizations and elamping Q tight control over civilian activities, c headquarters announcement disclosed today.
 German laws granting special privileges to the Nad party and It's members and discriminatory racial ediets have been dissolved in the occupied areas
 German civilians have been ordered to surrender oil firearms and wireless transmitting equipment, Travel within the country or across borders Is permitted only at the dis. cretion Of the military authorities,
 Law No, promulgated by the military government authorities abrogated the German laws which gave the NaSis special rights placed the party above the law and denied citizenship to those not Of German blood.
 The Hitler youth law requiring membership in that organization and jaws protecting the NaSi flag,
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