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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-16
CLAYTON TOPS
DRIVE QUOTA
First Town in State to Go
Over Top in Red Cross
War Fund Drive
SOLICITORS PRAISED

Clayton is the first town in the
state to go over the top in the
present Red Cross War Fund
Drive, Reynolds Pratt, chairman of
the drive announced yesterday.
Volunteer solicitors made a con-
centrated effort to complete the
towns quota in two weeks time,
the chairman announced. A total
of S876.55 has been collected to
date, and the money is still COM
ing in, Pratt said. The quota set
for Clayton was $3.50.
Praises Workers
The chairman, in an announce
ment yesterday, praised the volun-
teer solicitors for their efforts dur
ing the past two weeks. "The work
ers were determined to get the
drive over within two weeks, !
Pratt stated, "and their concen-
trated effort is most commend
able" The following volunteers
solicited: Mrs. William t. Hollett,
chairman of the local Red Cross
Branch, Mrs. Roy Rogers, Ray
mond Mabrey, Mrs. Walter r.
Keyes, Mrs. Harry o. Bostick, Mrs,
Mary G. Slaughter, Mrs. Thomas
Kennedy, Mrs. Charles Stewart, Jr.,
Mrs. Evans Brown, Miss Mary
Burke, Mrs. John w. Rambo, Mrs.
j. Malcolm Burris, Dudley Cross
ley, Mrs. Preston Burris, Mrs. w.
Henry Ennis, and Mrs. Robert H.
Hollett.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-16
SMYRNA GIRL
BROWNS SELF
Mrs. Frances Johnson Locker
man Leaped From Bridge
in Wilmington Sunday
QUARREL WITH HUSBAND

Mrs. Frances ]. Lockerman, Fl,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
A. johnson, near Smyrna, drowned
herself Sunday afternoon by leap
ing into the Christiana River at the
Market Street Bridge in Whining
ton, following a quarrel with her
husband, John E. Lockerman, Jr.,
%. The couple lived at 205 Fraz-
Ter Street. here. Mrs. Lockerman
jumped from her husbands car,
flung herself over the railing into
the river and drowned before res
cuers could reach her. The suicide
leap came after the young woman
had secreted herself in Locker
mans car, unknown to him, when
he drove to Wilmington to break
off relations with another woman,
police said.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1944-03-16

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off relations with another woman,
police said.
Hid In Car
Capt. of Detectives Robert ].
Wallace said that Mrs. Lockerman
had hidden herself in the baggage
compartment of the car, where po-
lice found sheet spread out and a
coat rolled up to form a pillow.
The handle on the lock had been
turned so that the compartment
door could not be fully closed.
Lockerman, an employee of the
Bellanca Aircraft Corporation, told
Capt. Wallace that he and his wife
had quarreled Sunday morning
over his attentions to the other
girl, and that his wife had insisted
that he go to Wilmington, break
off the relationship, and return
home by 8 o'clock.
FVhS 1htbo1HNo OtiiCl VIII
Lockerman met the other girl,
whose identity was not revealed,
and drove to Brandywine Park, po-
lice said. The couple parked, and
had been talking for about ten
minutes, when Lockerman said his
wife suddenly appeared and struck
the other girl. Lockerman separ-
ated the two and told the other
girl to run, and when she had got
ten a safe distance, put his wife in
the car and they started for home.
While driving through the city,
Lockerman told police that his wife
struck him, and several times he
had to stop the car to ward off the
blows. AS the car approached the
bridge, Mrs. Lockerman threatened
to jump out, her husband said, and
he slowed the car to save her from
injury if she did carry out the
threat.
Police Try Rescue
Just as the car reached the mid
die of the bridge, the young wife
leaped from the car, climbed over
the railing that separates the foot
path from the roadway, and leaped
over another railing into the river.
Lockerman drove his car off the
bridge and ran to the bridge rail-
ing. Seeing his wife swimming in
the river, Lockerman drove to
state police station at State Road,
where state police notified Capt.
Wallace and the Fire Bureau Res
cue Squad. One rescuer got to
within 10 feet of Mrs. Lockerman
before she went down for the last
time. She shouted for help several
times, but the incoming tide was
too strong, even though she was a
good swimmer. Mrs. Lockerman
attended the John Bassett Moore
School here and had been married
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
kNINIELS IN TOWN

MT. and Mrs. Gene Immel and son are in Juneau from Fairbanks, and are registered at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
NORTHLAND BRINGS 2e PASSENGERS TO
 THIS PORT TO-DAY

The Northland arrived in port this morning with the following passen- gers for Juneau:
 From Seattle = Paul M. Tucker, Ernest G. Simon, M L. Lueck, Frank B. Davison, Harold R. Belles, A. L. Flesher, John Donohue.
 A. Y. Hairr, Mrs. A. Y. Hairr, Mrs. John A. Erickson, Jr, Mrs. w. A. Erickson. Mrs. Margaret Berge, Mrs. Hazel Tacquard, Miss Harriet L. Jacquard
 From Ketchikan = Miss Norma Lee, Miss Louise Wilbur. George An- dsrson, Max Rueger, Mrs. William Robertson, Mrs. William Robertson, Jr., M Doran, Mrs. Doran, A. w. Erickson.
 From gcll- Miss Selma Marks.
 From Petersburg - J. s. Jeffery, Mrs. J. s. Jeffrey, H. L. Foss, J. Luthro, Mrs. J. Luthro.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01

under the basket, and in the re- maining 45 seconds of play the Bears took control of the ball.
 This is perhaps the last time the present membership of the Alumni team will be able to get together as Lee Lucas, John Bavard and Jack Mcdaniel are to leave soon, their furloughs having expired John Dapcevich will leave within the next few days to report for duty, leaving but half the team still in town.
 A large crowd attended last nights game, in fact a larger crowd than that which witnessed the first game a week ago.
 Substitutions were many on both squads.
 The summary follows:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
DRAFT OF PLAYERS
 FOR BA5EBALL TEAMS BEGINNING TODAY

HICAGO, Nov. 1.-Baseball's s chief bargain hunters - the major league club owners-are huddling here today for their annual draft meeting in the hope of picking up another Grover Cleveland Alexander or another Hack Wilson at low prices.
 The session is. held in the offices of Kennesaw Mountain Landis, Commissioner of Baseball, with Sec retary Leslie O'Connor presiding in the absence of Landis, who has been hospitalized for the past month. <
 This year 589 players are eligible for the draft with three double A leagues-American Association, In- ternational League, and the Pacific Coast League-furnishing $40 &C., tive players for the draft. The price is $7,500. (
 A hundred other draftees are from the lesser leagues.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
HUSKY F0OTBALLERS
 TO REBUILD TEAM

SEATTLE, Nov. 1.-Coach Ralph Pest" Welch set today for the of ficial start of rebuilding the Uni versity of Washington football team
 Tie Husky footballers have been idle the last two days since return ing from California. When they get back into harness they will be minus IA of their mates who are transfer red through the Navy trainee pro- gram.
 Chief headaches are the guards center and fullback slots.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
ALA5kA CLIPPERS TO MEET NEVADA fl Al
 EDMONTON SUNDAY

RENO, Nov. 1. - A 165Omile air. plane flight will take the University of Nevada's football team over the Bitter Root and Rocky Mountains this week to Edmonton, Canada, for a Sunday game with the Alaska Clippers, American Air Transport Command eleven.
 Edmonton sport fans, who are keen followers of rugby, British rough and tumble sport, will be get- ting their first glimpse of American football teams in action on Canad- ian soil.
 Not much is known about the strength of the Clippers. Nevada, on the other hand, flew to Edmon- ton in full strength. Varsity Coach Jim Aiken said 22 players including Fred Klugge. and Gus Cammarano, regular guards, will make the trip.
 Aiken blamed the absence of the latter two from the lineup last week for the 19 to IA licking given the Nevadans by the University of Utah.
 BUY WAR BONDS
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
GOLF TOURNAMENT TO . START THIS MONTH

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-Golfdom' s richest winter tour, the PGA-spon- sored 1944-45 swing from Oregon down the West Coast and through the Southwest and South into the Carolinas will find play-for-pay brigade competing for more than $150,000 in war bonds.
 Fred J. Corcoran, Tournament Manager for PGA, announced the tour would get under way on Mo- yember 23 or 26 with a $10,000 event in Portland, Oregon, followed by Il other definitely scheduled fixtures and four tentative tournaments. There are several other possibilities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01

10 points behind at the end of the third quarter to lose by but two points, 29-27, against the High School Crimson Bears.
 Tom Powers of the Alumni, with 16 points, and Kearney and Mead of the Bears, with a combined total of 23 points, were the stars of the game.
 The fourth quarter was mad house with both teams trying fran tically to keep the other from scoring. At the crucial moment, the Alumni missed several shots right
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
C0A5TAL AIRLINES
 MAKES ONE FLIGHT

Alaska Coastal Airlines made one flight yesterday to Sitka, carrying the following passengers: N. A. AfcEachran, Frank Marshall, c. o. Taylor and L. B. DeBuvoise.
 Sitka to Juneau-Howard Mudi- nan, Howard Hunter and Ann Dcrum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
BASKETBALL TURNOUT

SEATTLE, Nov. l. = Coach Hec Edmupdson called today for re- sumption tomorrow, with the be- ginning of the second quarter, of University of Washington basketball practice for both the civilian and Navy trainee turnouts.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
WELL BABY CONFERENCE
 TO BE HELD TOMORROW

The regular weekly We'll Baby Conference will be l,eld Thursday afternoon from ! tc 4 o'clock in the Juneau Public Health Center, Room 108, Territorial Building.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1944-11-01
CRIMSON BEARS
 DEFEAT ALUMNI
 IN CLOSE GAME

The Alumni almost came back to win in last nights hoop contest in the High School gym, showing more teamwork than in last weeks game against the same opponents. The Alumni quintet came up from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Chapter Sponsors
 Vesper SerUice

Naomi chapter, Order of Eastern Star, sponsored a Christmas vesper service yesterday at the Second Con- gregational church. An offertory taker at the church will be used for the Masonic home Christmas fund at Wallingford.
 Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, pastor of the church, gave the address and pronounced the invocation and benediction. A quartet including Miss Margaret Mitchell, soprano; Mrs. Eunice Jones, contralto; Rob- ert Greenwood, tenor; Laurence Bentham, baritone, sang From Heavens on High the Angels Sing" Mrs. Ruth A. Jones, R. w. G., trus- tee of general grand chapter, Eas- tern Star, accompanied at the or gan.
 Miss Alice Lorensen also played organ selections.
 Tea was served in the church parlors by Mrs. Lillian Rodeck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
ArGlYO Folio
 BridaISatnrday

Miss Ida Folio, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Louis Folio, Burton street, and Pfc. Vincent Arca1o, u. s. Army, son of Sylvester Arcaro, Burton strete, were united In mar riage Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes church. Rev. Rocco Nadile performed the ceremony and Rev. Michael Mo- Verry solomnized the nuptial Mass. Gaetano Giaquinto was organist and Miss Gloria Basilico was solo, ist.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white duchess satin styled with a sweet heart neckline edged with lace, leg o'-mutton sleeves, poitned at the wrists and lace ruffle forming a panel down the length of the skirt front and edging the long circular train. A crown of orange blossoms held in place her tiered fingertip veil which was accented with or- ange blossoms and she carried a colonial bouquet of roses, carnations and sweet peas.
 Miss Anna Folio was her sisters maid of honor. Her aqua taffeta gown was fashioned with a sweet heart neckline, bracelet length sleeves and full skirt with a hustle back. Her Juliet cap and veil were of matching color and she carried a colonial bouquet of yellow roses and lavender sweet peas. Anthony Tiso was best man.
 A reception for 200 guests was held at Floria Post hall, Mrs. Folio receiving in black dress, black &C., cessories and corsage of roses. The bride travelled in three-piece grey and black wool suit, black and white accessories and corsage of orchids.
 Pfc. Arcaro is home on furlough after returning from S3 months service in the Pacific.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
SOCIETY
A.A.U. " PL1nS
 Christmas Party

The Christmas party of the American Association of University Women will be held Wednesday evening at o'clock in the Business & Professional Women's club rooms West Main street.
 William B. Elwell, principal of Crosby high school, will offer readings and Mrs. Helen Heebner will be in charge of the musical program. Members are requested to bring toys for the Waterbury Day Nursery.
 HoSteSses, all members of the executive committee include: Miss Miriam Rhodes, chairman, Miss Ethel Baird, Miss Georgianna Clark, Mrs. E. E. Eisenwinter, Miss Mildred Goudy, Miss Kathryn Hayes, Miss Elizabeth Kane, Mrs Ellery Kilbourn, Miss Geneva Page, Mrs. Earl Pierson, Miss Mary Schmidt, Mrs. J. Sidney Wakely and Mrs. w. H. Wells.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
CLUB NOTES
Tea GiUen For
 Miss Hanning

A tea to introduce Miss Regina flaming, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Planning, Watertown, was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Storm, Clin- ton street. Miss Hanning's mar riage to It. (j.g.) George Storm, US. Navy, son of Mrs. storm, will take place net month. Mrs Robert Birt and Mrs. George Carroll poured. A buffet luncheon was served.
 Guests included: Mir. and Mrs M. J. Noonan, Mir. and Mrs. Ned Noonan, MT. and Mrs. James Han ming and family, MT. and Mrs. James Kilbride, MT. and Mrs Maurice Wrenn, MT. and Mrs. Bernard Rieley, Mir. and Mrs. William Katzing and Miss Mary Katzirg, MT. and Mrs. James Dorar. MT. and Mrs. Thomas Long, Mir. and Mrs. Joseph McGinniss, MT. and Mrs. John Smith, MT. and Mrs. Robert Birt, Dr. and Mrs. John Fruin, MT. and Mrs. G. J. Reuter-, MT. and Mrs. JOSepn COSgru, ReV. J. O0VeT cronan, Ensign George Carroll, and MT. and Mrs. Edward McElligott.
 Also: Dr. and Mrs. Leon Pianeuf, Rev. John M. McGrath, Thomaston. Mrs. Daniel Creem and family, Mrs Ralph Vaughn, Mrs. Thomas O'Don- nell, Mrs. Benjamin Brady, Mrs Christopher Ramon, MT. and Mrs Robert Downs of New Haven, Mrs. Mollie E. Stoddard, Mrs. P. J. Keeley, Mrs. Thomas Wagner, Mrs Otto Armbruster, Dr. and Mrs Francis P. Barnes and Misses: Mary Hogan, Margaret and Helen Noonan, Catherine Kilbride, Florence and Elizabeth NakS, Dora Egan, Mary and Sally Hennessey, Catherine Donahue, Josephine Donahue, Mar garet and julia Kelley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Ladies' Aid
 Names Officers

Mrs. Fred Helming was elected president of the Ladies Aid Society of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran church at meeting recently.
 Others named were: Mrs. Fred Dase, vice-president; Mrs. Perry White, treasurer; Mrs. Fred Munter financial secrtary; Mrs. Leroy Klienschmidt, recording secretary; and Mrs. Clayton Winters, chair man of the ways and means com- mittee.
 Adelheid lodge will hold its Christ mas party tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at Turn hall. Those at- tending are requested to bring a 25 cent gift for the grab bag.
 The Turner ladies will hold their Christmas party tomorrow evening at g o'clock at Turn hall. Those attending are asked to bring a SO cent gift for the grab bag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Youth Council Dance
 Held Saturday

The Youth Recreation council sponsored a Christmas dance Sat- urday night at Temple hall. It was the initial affair of an event which the council hopes to arrange each year.
 More than 150 persons partici- pated in the novelty dances con- ducted by Roy Schwartz, chairman of the entertainment committee. Winners of the "numeral' dance were Marinon Allen and Fred Schoefeld, who were awarded brand new dollar bills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
Virginia Crane
 Wed Saturday

Rev. James A. Woods officiated at the wedding of Miss Virginia Ruth Crane, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John J. Crane, Sycamore lane and T-Sgt. Frank Joseph Doyle, U. s. Marine Corps, son of Mrs. Frank w. Doyle, Elmwood avenue, which took place Saturday at g a. m. at the Church of SS. Peter and Paul. Mrs. Robert Birt offered a prelude of organ music and accompanied Mrs. Mildred Roach Lezotte, soloist.
 Presented in marriage by her fath CT, the bride, wore a period gown of chantilly lace designed with a basque bodice, square neckline, three-quarter length sleeves edged with ruffle which was repeated on the skirt back to form hustle and 8 short train. Her fingertip veil of net was arranged from a pearl tiara and she carried her mothers rayer book markedp with an orchid.
 Mrs. Gerard Cordett, sister of the bridegroom, as matron of honor, was SOWIlcQ III MSUIUSTTdIledIl DluG ninon similar in style to that of the bride. She wore a headpiece of Mediterranean blue and salmon os- trich feathers and velvet and car- ried a bouquet of salmon rapture roses. It. John A. Crane, A. A. F., brother of the bride, served as best man and Cpl. Richard Sugden, U &. Army, and S-Sgt. Arthur Hall, U. s. Army, ushered.
 Following the ceremony recep- tion was held at the Copper Kettle, Mrs. Crane receiving guests in a blue floral print dress and corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Doyle selected steel blue dress and corsage of gardeniaS and roses.
 When the couple left on an un- announced wedding trip, the bride was wearing a lime wool dress, fucsia hat, black accessories and a corsage of orchids. Mrs. Doyle will reside with her parents when her husband, who recently returned from 21 months service in the south Pacificc, reports for duty at Cher ry Point, N. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The Friday afternoon tournament of the Cornell Bridge Club, con- ducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty 60 Linden street, closed with these winners: Mrs. c. E. Olson and Mrs. Frank Hardy, 166; Mrs. Howard May and Mrs. W. G. Bailey, 154 1-2; Mrs. Charles Ferry and Mrs. James Sincaster, 152 1-2; Mrs. Vida Weaver and Mrs. George Cashman, 151. Top scores for the afternoon were: North and south, Mrs. Ferry and Mrs. Sincaster, 81; Mrs. Hugh McSherry and Mrs. Herbert Cock roft, "A; east and west. Mrs. May and Mrs. Bailey, 79 1-2; Mrs. Olson and Mrs. Hardy, 78 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Girls Present
 Operetta At Party

Pupils of Slocum and Webster scholS presented an operett, Toy Shop at the annual Christmas part of the Waterbury Girls club held yesterday afternoon in Temple hall. The musical play was directed by Miss Kathleen Brazil.
 Gaily colored boxes of Christmas candy and bags of peanuts were distributed to the audience. Carols were song with Mrs. Verne Lund- quist providing the accompanist at the piano.
 The club staff and camp coun- cilors held a party at the club in the evening. Mrs. Ruth Brock was chairman of the arrangements coIi1- mittee and was assisted by Mrs. Mary Beckett.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Veterans Hosts
 To 50 Children

More than 50 children were the guests of Fiorio Post, Italian Amer ican Veterans, and its auxiliary at a Christmas party held yesterday afternoon in the post hall Guests from New Haven and Lincoln House were among those attending.
 Movies were shown by Don Par ziale, World War II veteran and post member, anud fruits, candy and gifts were distributed.
 Joseph Mecca, senior vice-com- mander, was chairman of the com- mittee on arrangements for the af- fair which also featured carol singing with Mrs. Lucy Pissnello accompanying the children at the piano.
 In the evening the post held it's party for adults. About 100 att tended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18

oak trees grow to their greatest size in the orio valley. according to experts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

The Friday afternoon tournament of The Elton Contract Club, held under the direction of Mrs. W. Sher- man Smith at The Elton, resulted in the following to scores: Mrs. R. D. Schroder and Mrs. OIdris R. Alder son, 56 1-2; Miss Marie Corr and Mrs. J. J. Goodrich tied with Mrs. Harry Bronson and Mrs. M. A. Bar ", AT 1-2. The standing: Mrs Schroeder and Mrs. Anderson, POP 1-2; Mrs. Edward Jackson and Mrs. Frank N. Hess, 184 1-2; Mrs. Will liam Baer and Mrs. Peter German, TIT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Pai7" Feted Al
 Birthday Party

Harold, Jr., and Robert McIssac, sons of MT. and Mrs. Harold Me- Issac, Idylwood avenue, were honor ed at birthday party Saturday evening at the home of their aunt, Mrs. Eugene Conway, Church street, Naugatuck.
 Those attending were: Misses Dora Lariviere, Charlotte Berube, Priscilla Harrison, Marie Hilton, Ann Lefevre, Arthur Merriman, William Schaffer, Charles Aubertin, Howard Leaven- worth, Mrs. Harold McIssac and Mrs. Harold McIssac and MT. and Mrs. Martin Milan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-12-18
Miss Zita Fagan
 Hostess at Party

Miss Zita Pagan, Union street, was hostess at a Christmas party at her home recently.
 Among those attending were: Misses: Catherine Chessa, Gather inc Cossa, Vita Rollo, Genevieve Masotta, Janey Carey, Marguerite Napolitano, Dora D'Angelo, Virginia Bianco. and Josephine Graziosa.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-02-06

A AANY are the reasons
M why scores Of Man.
w. hattan's hig h and
mighty have been kicked
out OF the New York Social
Register, which is often re-
ferrcd 20 by punuakcrs as
the "Almanach de Gotham"
In fact, so many omis.
sions have b en- made
throughout the years that
the little black book with its
red title might have put il.
self right out OF existence
long since had local aristoc-
racy been limited strictly
TO the famous 400" Cafe
Society, however, saved the
day by helping TO swell the
ranks TO around 1000.
II would seem. therefore,
that Aianhattan's frowning
social arbiters still have
quite a lot OF room left for
blue pcnciling the blue
bloodS who fall afoul OF
their numerous and un.
written laws. Each year,
a number of fortunate men
and women are graciously
permitted 10 enter the
sacred pages of the Social
Register at the same time
that another group is being
unceremoniously kicked
out.
Conspicuous shenanigans
OF many types have brought
the deleting pencil .nto play
in the cases OF some Of those
who are edited out"
When a socialite stands
on his head AZ the opera, for
example, he can be sure
that be- pretty soon viii De
out. Nighfclub brawls,
scandals or many kinds.
messy divorces and other
reasons have been given for
dropping many Of the high
caste
The 1914 Social Register,
Just out. omitS the name Of
u year old Minturn Post
Collins, however, for none
OF the accepted reasons list
90 above New Workers say
this white haired member
of the uppercruSt literally
married himself OUT of
the little bible OF elegance
and breeding
A dappCr, well.prcserved
socialite, who is known as
quite a gay old boy about
town." this casualty had
never in the past done any
thing startling enough TO
get himself booted from the