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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-03

The Woman's auxiliary to
the Senior fraternity will hold
an important business meeting
on Thursday evening at 8
o'clock with Mrs. Arthur Sand
lin, 107 South Eighth street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
SOCIE ' Y
Miss CiprianO
 Bride Yesterday

Miss Angeline Catherine Cipriano, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Cipriano, Piedmont street, became the bride of Corporal Harry A. Zel- To, son of Mir and Mrs. Frank Zel- To, Lnwood street, yesterday morn ing at Our Lady of Lourdes church. Rev. Rocco Nadile officiated at the marriage service. Giacomo Giaquin- to was organist, and Mrs. James Morrone, soloist. Michael J. Zello, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
 The bride, attended by her sis ter, Mrs. Dominic Daddona, was attlred in a gown of ninon and lace, styled with heart neckline, leg O. mutton sleeves and a long train. A Dutch cap of net trimmed with satin rosettes was her headdreSs, and she carried a tiered fingertip veil and prayerbook marked with orchids and stephanotis.
 The matron of honorS gown of pink ninon was fashioned with square neckline, bracelet length sleeves and full skirt. She wore pink net picture hat trimmed with blue forget-menots, and carried an old fashioned bouquet of yellow dai- sies, pink roses and blue forget-me- nots.
 Guests from Brockton, Westover Field, Fall River and Fort Devens. Mass, Cleveland, Ohio, New York city, Camp Lee, Va, and Warehouse Point attended a wedding reception at the Copper Kettle.
 Mrs. Cipriano was dressed in gray, with blue and white access sorles and corsage of gardenias and roses. The bridegroom's mother wore dusty pink and black also with gardenies and roses. When the cou- pie left on a wedding trip to Lake Placid, N Y, the bride was costumed In gray print dress, black coat and accessories and an orchid. She will reside with her parents when Cor poral ezllo is reassigned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Annual DriUe for Mem berS Closes

The l945 membership drive of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Wo- men officially closed last night. The Council, which is in its 24th year, now has total membership of more than 5,l00 and it is hoped that the membership will total 4000 when the roll call is taken this year.
 Five hundred and eighty-siX Wo- men from SS. Peter and Paul parish and 525 St. Margaret's church par ishioners are enrolled as members of the council. Other parishes: St. Patrick 25l: Blessed Sacrament PAS: St. Michaels, 238; Sacred Heart 2l0; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 166; St. Lucy's, 140; Watertown, 138; St. Thomas l3o; St. Francis Xavier. 126; Immaculate Concep- tion, 120 St. Joseph's, 100: St. Ann $ 75; St. John of the Cross, Middle bury, 50 Thomaston, 50; St. Ce- elias, 43; Our Lady of Lourdes. 39: St. Stanislaus, 30; and St. Mary Magdalen, 29; St. Theresas, Wood bury, 6.
 A general meeting of the execu- tive board, members and parish chairman and assistants was held last night at the Diocesan Bureau, Church street. Miss Lucy Bowes, chairman, presided.
 Rev. George F. Reilley, assistant pastor of the Immaculate Concep- tion church, and Rev. Eugene P. Cryne, diocesan director, addressed the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Club Notes

Mrs. Clifford Prescott, commis- Sioner, presided at a meeting of Waterbury Council of Girl Scouts Inc, held today at 1:30 p. m. at Girl Scout headquarters, 51 Church street.
 Raymond Wood discussed tenta- tive amendments to the Dunbar ton Oaks proposals at meeting of the Waterbury Business and Pro- feSsional Women's Club held last night at the West Main street club rooms. Mrs. Alice Benham was hostess at the club supper and Miss Emily E. Merriman presided at the business meeting.
 The Women Get-Together club of the Third Congregational church will meet tomorrow at 2:3O D. m. in the parish hall. Mrs. Frank Wilson will be hostess.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS.

The annual spring conference of the State Federation of Junior Women's club was held Sunday at the Town club, Bristol, Miss F. Ivy Needham, Waterbury, las elected chairman of the organization. Others named include: vice-chair- man, Miss Catherine M. Redd, New Haven; secretary, Mrs. John Law ton, Torringtonfh treausrer, Miss Virginia French, Bristol; auditor, Miss Mary Barton, West Haven.
 Miss Charlotte Goodwin, Hart ford, a representative of the Wom- ems Land Army, and Mrs. H. A. Bancroft, Pennington, a member of the Connecticut League of Women Voters, addressed the group.
 Mrs. Foster D. Clark, Torrington, retiring junior chairman, presided. Attending from Waterbury were Marjorie A. Lewis, president; Mrs John G. Casey, e-president; Mrs. Homer c. Crane, Miss Villa Bristol, Miss Needham and Miss Betty Bloom.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUR

The Monday evening tournamect Of the Cornell Bridge club. con- ducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty 6O Linden street, closed last night with these winners: Mrs. Charles Yoos and Mrs. Thomas Skipp o64 1-2; Miss Kathleen Sullivan and Mrs. Florence Sullivan, 55e: Mrs. Clayton Winters and Mrs Harry VanHorsten, 557 1-2: Mrs Richard Wooding and Mrs. Frank Woodlng, 532. Top scores for last evening were: North and South Miss Lillian Castaldo and Miss Julie Orsini, 95 1-2; Mrs. George Neale and Miss Loribel Simpson 85 l-2: east and west. Miss Eliza beth Naka and Mrs. Joseph Maher 100 l-2; Mrs. Yoos and Mrs. Skipp 9o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
CLUB NOTES
Anniversary Tea Held Yesterday

Mayor John s. Monagan was among the guests at the 50th an- . nlVersary tea of the Waterbury Day Nursery, Inc, yesterday after noon at the nursery at 46 Kings bury street. Representatives of the waterbury Council of Social Agen- cles were among others attending.
 Miss Sarah M. Ball, director, and Miss Ella H. Dye, assistant, were hostesses, assisted by other staff members of the nursery.
 Presiding at the tea table set up m the second floor playroom were Mrs. Willis M. Hall, Mrs. Robert F. Griggs, Mrs. Nelson A. Pome- roy, Miss Lucy Burrali, Mrs. George A. Goss, Mrs. Hugh L. Thompson, Miss Helen Frisbie, Miss Helen I. Drlggs, Mrs. John P. Elton and Mrs. Frederick R. Kellogg.
 Mrs. Edwin s. Hunt, Jr., presi- oent of the Day Nursery Associa- ton, was chairman of the tea com- mittee. She was assisted by Mrs. John A. Coe,, Mrs. Allen H. Boardman, Mrs. G. Horace Bald win, Mrs. Walter L. Barber. Jr., Mrs. J. Warren Upson. Mrs. Rob- er F. Griggs, Jr., Mrs. Freder- lck L. Wilson and Mrs. Loren R. Durner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
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SOCIAL SITUATION: You are invited to a party and would like to give your hostess, who lives in an apartment, flowers from your garden.
 WRONG WAY: Don't tell her you are planning to bring flowers, but take them to her when you go to the party.
 RIGHT WAY: Either take her the flowers the morning of the party or let her know that you are bring ing them and will arrive few min- utes before the other guests-so that she can use them for the party.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Nurse s Aides 4. IUy Needha,,1
 To Be Graduated Named Chai1,n1a71

The largest day class of Nurses Aides will hold it's graduation at St. Mary's hospital, May 9th, 1945, at 11:30 a. m. This is the 26th grad uating class of the Waterbury Chapter. Judge Patrick Healey, chairman of the Waterbury Chapter will administer the Nurses Aide Oath and present the certificates. Mrs. Charles Audet, vice-chairman Nurses Aide will present the pins. The capping will be done by Miss Helen Hubert, instructor at St. Mary's Hospital and Mrs. Howard FinEenzeLar, Nurses Aide super visor The following aides are grad uatiEg Mrs. Alice Allen, Mrs. Isa- bella Bergen, Mrs Eleanor Bucknam Mrs. Elizabeth Caine, Mrs. Polly Clapp, Carmella Codianni, Mrs. De La Vergne, Mrs Margaret Doll Jean French, Mrs. Jeanne Walcott, Mrs. E.ma Huckins, Mrs. Louise Lancader, Mrs. Helen Moriarty, Mrs | 1SA NAA'S AS4CANC-l AilSGl4Llt Pernatozzi, Mary Rameiri, Mrs. Anna Rangoon. Martha Reymond Mrs Magdalene Santoro, all of Wa terbury.
 Mrs. Edna Dowd, Mrs. Vera John so Mrs. aKtherine Perry, from the Watertown. Chapter.
 Mrs. Louise Over and Josephine Slaiby, from the Washington Chap ter
 Mrs. Ella Golden and Mrs. Julia Shearer from the Thomaston Bransh of the Waterbury Chapter.
 Mrs. aKtherine Olson from the Oakville Branch of the Watertown Chapter
 Mrs. Edson B. Hitchcock, chair vol, Special Service will welcome aides to the Special Service Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Child Feted At
 Birthday Party

Mfr. and Mrs. Edward Rice Beecher avenue, entertained re- gently at a party in honor of their daughter, Elainc, who celebra ted her seventh birthday.
 Guests included: Janice Connors, Joan Conlon, Marguerite Hanley Rita Ragozzine, Denise Mccarthy Bob Reilly, Clarisse Thorn, Andrew and Marilyn DeMatteo, Dianne and Bob Reilly, Lawrence and Lorene McGivney, Billy Stein, John Nit chell, Ann Margaret Brennan. Jack ie and Jimmie Rice, Eva Doran. Eleanor and Katherine Rice, Mrs Arthur Stein, Mrs. Patrick Rice and Mrs. Francis McGrath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Marriage
 Attentions

The following persons have ap- piled for marriage license at the bureau of vital statistics, town clerks office:
 Moe Rosenfeld, 27 Kingsbury street and Claire Brodeur. Hart ford, Conn.
 George R. Angrave, Jr.. U. S. Army, 45 Herschel street and Eleanor Freeman. 349 Grandview avenue.
 Marcel Andrew Dufrey, IA Buckingham street, and Anna Stavistki, IA Buckingham street.
 George Manzi, PA Walnut street, and Norma Cuculo, 65 Jeff fersOn street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

The fourth session of the cit, championship tournament for wom- en was held yesterday afternoon at the Elton Contract club, under the direction of Mrs. W. Sherman Smith. High scorers were: North and south, Mrs. Ida Birdsall and Mrs. Louis Lougee, 132; Mrs. William Baer and Mrs R. P. Rose, 13O; east and west: Mrs. Thomas Cottiero and Mrs. Lucien Biondi, 123; Mrs George Moeller and Mrs. Clifford Petitjean, ll9. The standing: Mrs. Lougee and Mrs. Birdsall ASA 1-2; Mrs. Baer and Mrs Rose, 476 1-2; Mrs. Philip Smaller and Mrs. Homer Bernier, 474.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Party Held Al
 Valentino Home

MT. and Mrs. James Valentino celebrated their twenty-flfth wed- ding anniversary Sunday afternoon at their home, Wood street. A buf- fet supper was served and the couple received a variety of gifts from those attending who included:
 MT. and Mrs. Alfredo Paolino, MT. and Mrs. Alphonse Filippone, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Padula, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Genemore, MT. and Mrs. Rosario Guastella, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Giordsno, MT. and Mrs. Jerry Cesariello, MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Valentino, Mrs. Vincenza Miller, Mrs. Mary Cestaro, Miss Angeline Guastella. Miss Mary Guastella, Miss Mary David, Mi- chael Davino and John Deoitello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
BUYS 1-FOOT WIDE PROPERTY

Berwick, Pa, (UP)-boruogh Councid was unable to determine the motive of Bloomsburg n.an who purchased at tax sale a piCp erty one foot wide and 400 feet long fronting several properties on Spring Garden avenue. The council de- cided not to worry about it as, Councilman Warren Manning poii.t- ed out, the property owners could step the foot-wide strip without trespassing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
WAR BONDS STAMPED
 I'VE DAY" ISSUED

All war bonds which are purchas- ed today will be specially stamped WE" day. They nIay be purchased at banks, the post office, or at other places where they are usually ob- tainable. Victory House on the Green will also remain open for the sale of bonds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Births

Petty Officer First Glass John D Murphy and Mrs. Murphy, Fair mount street, announce tho birth oi daughter, Ellen Bridgitti, April 2s at Waterbury hospital. Mrs. Mur- phy is the former Mildred F. Md- roney. P. o. Murphy is stationed at Bridgeport with the U s. Coast Guard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
Community Club To Hold BaSaar

The regular monthly meeting of the Mary Abbott Community Club will be held tonight at 8:3O o'clock in the Mary Abbott school gym.
 Final arrangements will be made for bazaar to be held May 14-19 at St. Lucy's lot at the corner of Griggs and Grant streets off East Farm street. Albert Wilkie will pre- side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08

Twenty-six members of the family of Philip Aris of Coalville, England, came together for the first time in 20 y ears when the youngest, Corp oral H. Aris, returned after three years overseas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08
ONE PFC SAVES ANOTHER

A Alfred, Me, CUP)-A Japan- csc soldier who slipped unnoticed mot a Tank foxhole in the Phil, = pines proved his own undoing when he reached for Pfc. Earl Johnstune's s rifle, the Alfred infantryman wrote home. The attempted burglary awakened Pfc. Josepr Donnelly / New York, who killed the intrudef,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-08

Movie fans of Cuba are showing increased interest in Spanish -lan- guage films. due to wide publicity and personal appearance of certain Spanish stars.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Third Anniversary For Century Voice

August, three years ago when the first issue OF The
Century Voice published pledged to give the people
mot just another paper but better paper with justice to
a and malice toward none have tried to do just that
Except for the clouds which have hung the
whole world sky has been fairly blue. We have much
Tor which to be thankulthe support OF advertisers, sub
rbers agents. goodwlers yes and critics have
made efforts worth while Like most all other enter
prses looking toward the end OF war when we
build and expand the business to point where can
do its share in offering jobs with living wages. Our de-
Termination to grow grow and grow sincere desire
s that you will grow grow and grow with U.s. story IS
told OF two boys who grew together from boyhood TO
manhood AS boys they romped and played shared each
others misfortunes Neither of the boys in
herted fortune, but by the time they so years DID,
rich from his resourcefuness and the
other had progress at all Who to blame for
the ones? In all probability he refused to work
with his friend earnestly he had played he would
have prospered with him.
One not to be able to learn is that in
working with success 1t does not matter who
started the ball rolling, the main thing to be concerned
keep it rolling. The lives of SO interviewer
that if they work together they will succeed together
We think paper has been asset in many ways
have supported every War Bond drive by purchasing
by appealing hundreds of subscribers and
purchase bonds; have been behind every
civic movement every Red Cross drive War Fund drive
and we helped build the morale of soldiers
the by sending papers most of them the mailing
list without them through wide circulation
have friends and customers for business
firms here and have introduced Yazoo City to points all
the country.
May we have your continued support and good will?
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Britains War Leader Not Needed
In Peace Time

The recent election in Britain in which Prime Minister
Winston Churchill lost his popularity that the Brit
ish people only regarded Churchill leader in times of
war; fact said that Britain could not get along
without" him in but could not get along with him
peace 1t does seem, though that smart enough
country through of the worst in history
could certainly lead times of peace especially it he de-
sired leadership Churchill did, because he expressed
regrets for not being given the privilege of continuing until
the fall of Japan.
With Mr. Churchill voted out and death claiming Mr.
Roosevelt there remains only of the Big Three states
who attracted the world with their diplomatic moves
watch the last act of the in which they were
deeply concerned and in which they had SO carefully map
ped the routes to peace
The new British Premier, Attlee in all probability will
go for lot of radical changes experiments at least
for duration question the outcome of things
when taken by new leaders. !!
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Detroit Visitor

Members of the Century Voice staff and many other
friends here happy greet Mr. L. NJ Vaughan OF De-
troit Mich who was his vacation the major part of
which was spent with father Mr. Dallas Vaughan rea
friends Holly Bluff Miss Before going to De-
years ago. Mr. Vaughan lived here and
progressive agent the Century Burial Association He
proaby employed as one OF the superintendent OF
the METROPOLITAN Burial Association of Deroits larg
associations and loyal member of Olvet Bap
fist Church, of the largest there.
In talking us, Mr. Vaughan expressed how much he
enjoys the news from home as carried in The Century
Voice. he renewed his subscription and paid for new
subscription to be sent to OF his friends.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs. Ellen
Shoemaker

Alderman, Miss-Funeral services were held August
at Beth Salem Baptist Church for Mrs Ellen Shoemaker
who died her home here August 3. Rev e. L. Gold
en- of Sturgio, Miss. officiaed
Mrs. Shoemaker a faithful church worker and had
many friends among white and colored in the county She
lived to get the age of CO.
She leaves five daughters Mrs Victoria Jenkins, Nova
Holmes Charene Moore Florence Nelson Mrs. Maggie
Eubanks of Harvest Ill; five sons Andrew, L. B., Leroy,
and W. B. Shoemaker Sgt John T. Shoemaker, the young
est son who in the armed and 70 grand
children.
Funeral ARRANGEMENTS in charge of Century Burial
Association
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Watch For Opening OF New Theatre

THE Rem fireproof modern all-coored theatre
with seating capacity of 450 will open here in the very
near future located Water street just south
of Highway 49W. The latest shows will be shown All
Negro cast pictures will be shown frequently. Work on
the building going forward rapidly and the management
expects be ready for entertainment time during the
middle of September There is every to believe
that the "Ren" will enjoy splendid patronage as it will
be the only theatre here operated for coored only Mr.
Renroe the owner and manager Of the theatre, is long
time resident of this section he the Negro pub
lie the best accommodation high class entertainment
courteous and friendly welcome at all times.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
With Justice To All
And
Malice ToW2r &N
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dauq terS Held 2|S Grand Lodge s.


This year, due to conditions
Afro-American Sons and Daugh,
held in sections. This method, b
courage anyone because there is
terrible but that some good can nc
the organization has 1t been necesTs
but there is possibility Of great
method
The officials chose the most {
territory which gives many mem
portunity to attend who otherWi
by lack Of transportation facilitie
ability, the greatest total attend
be recorded.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
TEST YOUR /. Q.

l. What is the industry of Naeoya Japan in range Of
our B-29s?
> Are our soldiers in The Philippines danger from
wild beasts?
3. Name the greatest hemp-producing nation.
1. Who given credit for originating Of inter-
changeabe parts for neutrality-suspicious. terminating mass
production?
5. What is used to mate buadene and strene coagu-
late into synthetic rubber?
Continued Page 81
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
VISITS HERE

MI. G. " johnson, formerly of Silver City, visited here
several days ago. Mr.. Johnson has been in the United
States Service at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas but
recently discharged While serving at Kelly Field, he
and married Mrs Josephine Woods of Mineral Wells Texas
who accompanied him here Before induction into the
Army Mr. Johnson school principal and did par-me
work for the Century Burial Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Will
make their home in San Antonio Texas
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Graduates From Business School

Many friends Miss Maggie Garrett OF Erie, Pa Will
be glad to learn that she recently graduated from Brennan
Business School Washington d. c. passed the Civil Ser
vice examination and been appointed ypsclerk with
the u S. Department of Commerce Miss Garrett is ma
tive of this CITY graduate of Rust College Holly Springs
Miss She taught for years. then employed
clerk at the AfroAmercan office position she held
until she moved with her mother to Pennsylvania.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Vacations In The Northeast

Mrs Etha Henderson returned recently from Hot
Springs National Park Ark where she spent
taking health treatments After few days rest, left
for months vacation in the northeast Mrs. Henderson
will visit her sister in Princeton n j. her daughter Mrs
Mildred Tucker, of Norfolk Va; her BROTHER DR.. Clifton
Nelson, of LawrenceVle Va and will take motor trip
from Lawrenceville to Washington to visit friends
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01

friends for the Century The agents working with her
also congenal ambitious and anxious put program
that will make Brookhaven second none. We were high
y pleased with the this group of representatives
made with their first allotment of papers They sold every
have asked for double the number of the August
issue which that 300 copies Of The Century Voice
will be sold around Brookhaven say nothing of the
Der that will go to subscribers
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01

Not many weeks ago Editor T. J. Hucdleston Jr. APP
pointed Mrs O. T. Rails manager for the Century Burial
Association Brookhaven and several of her agents
resent the Century Voice They pledged their support and
they making good that pledge Their paper sales and
subscriptions have Melted appreciate amount Mrs
Rails has proved valuable to the Century Burial
Brookhaven and her lovely disposition has made many
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
AGENTS INCREASE DEBTS

Six agents the Greenwood District have increased
their debts to handsome These agents to be
congratulated upon their splendid work Below figures
showing the amount of increase each agent accomplished
M S. Hazard $13450; Otha Leonard, $776O Lee Ford,
$685. Fannie Golden $780, Mckinley Valentine $2705;
C. A. Miller, $23.25
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
DISCHARGED

Relatives and friends glad to welcome Mr.. J. d.
johnson of this city back civilian life Mr. Johnson
ed for many months in the u S. Army, part OF which
time spent overseas He recently honoraby dis
charged.
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
STATE WINNER

At the General Bapvs State Convention, which was
held several weeks in Jackson this pretty little girl
Patience Eather Huddleson led the state in the Juvenile
Popularity Contest The contest staged before large
The century voice. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 194?-19??, 1945-08-01
Assets Total $500. 600

1t has recently been announced that valuation report
has been handed to the AoAnercan Sons and Daughters,
showing its be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($30OO00. This report was handed down by Mr. Walter
C. Green competent actuary who is acknowledged by the
United States Government The report showed the or2anl
cation to be 100 per cent solvent We do not know of better
news that could come at time like thsa time when the
organization celebrating its twenty-fst year of
and pledged to $65000 expansion program. This inor-
port of the cause.
The Afro-American Sons and Daughters and It's man
agemen deserve the praise for such commendabe report
that reflects credit only upon them but upon our people
everywhere.