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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ann (Brook) Thomas of Rockaway Beach. N. Y, sister of Mrs. Walter Vale, Woodtick road, were held at 9 D. m. today at the Alderson fu- neral home, 70 Central avenue. Rev Samuel Budde, vicar of Christ Chapel, officiated. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21

The funeral of Flavio Rosati of 16 Colley street was held this morn- ing at 8:15 o'clock from the Mazaika funeral home, 10 Porter street, to Our Lady of Lourdes church at 9:15, where Rev. Rocco Nadile was the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21
FUNERALS

The funeral of Fred Joseph Rose of 22 Williams street was held at 8 a. m. today from the LaPorta Flu neral Home. 67 Holmes avenue to the Church of the Sacred Heart at g, where a solemn high mass was celebrated by Rev, Henry Quinn, assisted by Rev. John Dial deacon, and Rev. Franklin Corrigan, sub- deacon. Bearers were Martin Cianciolo, Robert St. Jean, Michael Ruiglo, Ralph Frederickson, H. Taylor and c. Murphy. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. Fr. Corrigan offciated at the committal service.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ann (Brook) Thomas, of Rockaway Beach. N. Y, sister of Mrs. Walter Vale, Woodtick road, were held at 2 D. m. today at the Alderson Flu neral Home, 70 Central avenue. Rev. Samuel Budde. vicar of Christ Chapel off1ciated. Burial was in Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Lamont Wesley Fenwick, 594 New Haven avenue. Milford, father of son and daugh- ter in Waterbury was held yester- day at D. m. from the funeral home of George J. Smith & Son. 135 Broad street, Milford. Inter- ment was held today in Pough- kaeOSie N v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-21

BARBIERI-Amadeo Steve Bar bieri, 52, husband of Ada (Varan- ellD Barbieri of Southmayd road, died at St. Mary's hospital Saturday afternoon.
 A native of Italy, he came to Wa terbury Al years ago. He was assistant foreman of the foundry at the Waterville' division of Scovill Mfg. co. for 38 years up to his illness . year ago. He vas a naenl-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
West jackson
News
BY Miss NomI Terrell

Sunday school lesson: Sub: The
cost of discipleship. Memory Selec-
ton: If any man will come after
me, let him deny himself, and take
up his cross and follow me. Mat
thew 1914. Survey of the lesson:
The desire of eternal life. Love
and the law. Mans possibilities in
God.
The Ushers Board met at the
home of Mrs. Ruby Gardner, Feb
ruary rs, at pm. After the board
we had a party in honor of Mr.
Caldwell, Miss Lydia Johnson, Mrs
Marie Minnfield. Refreshments
were served. They received many
gifts. Reporter, Mrs. Ruby Gardner
Royal Circle No. 2 of College Hill
M. B. church met at the home Oh
sister Florence Lenyoun, 1915 Ev-
erett ST., Tuesday evening at o.
m. Everyone enjoyed the program
which was at sister Lenyoun and
we do thank the sisters for the
readings and solos that they SO
beautifully rendered. Minutes OF
the last meeting were read with no
correction, after which the differ
ent committees responded nicely
Is members were present. Amount
of collection was $1.80. Sister T. E.
Willis, president, Sister Eliza John
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
Lincoln Addition
News
Mrs. Eugene Davis, Reporter

Mrs. Isabel Juggins of CRYSTAL
street is improving nicely. Her
many friends wishes her a speedy
recovery.
Mrs. Annie Reed, the president of
the Women's Mission of the Mt.
Zion Church of Christ has return
ed home, after spending several
months with her niece, Mrs. Mat
tie Hart of Wilmington, N. S. She
reports an enjoyable trip. Many So
cial courtesies were extended her
which made her stay a happy one.
She was rolally entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Davis.
Mrs. Emma Finch on the Ray
mond highway, also Mrs. Hattie
Woodall are on the sick list. We
wish for them a speedy recovery.
The demonstration, Mrs. P. Hol-
mes met at the Gallilee school. Fri
day evening, March 2. A beautiful
rug was demonstrated to the wo-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
Madison County
News

Mrs. Artie Bullie, Reporter
Mrs. Pheba Davis is back home
after visiting her sick sister and
sick niece and other relatives at
1903 Forrestville Ave-, Chicago.
Livingston school and teachers
Mrs. Helen Thompson and Miss
Ella Jones, Wells, principal and
students, Mrs. Susie H. Proctor
and Mrs. Aaronette Seaton, Ridley
Hill and her students al rendered
a program Thursday, March 1. The
day was climaxed with a ball game
between Ridley Hill and China
Grove boys.
Purnis Owens Stern 1-c recent
ly visited relatives both in Madi-
son and Kinds county.
Mrs. Leora Mcdonald and Mrs
frankie L. Scott were business Wis
itors in Jackson, Saturday, March
3.
Mrs. Jessie Carey visited her
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Thomas, SO;
Ash street Saturday.
There will be an Achievement
Day at the Rosenwald school in
Madison, in honor of Mrs. Rosa
Scott, whog ave so years service ir
the public school of Madison coun-
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
DENKMAN SCHOOL NEWS

The Denkman grade school chill
dren enjoyed three outstanding
visitors today. They brought some
helpful information. The visitors
were officers of the All club, Mrs
Childress, the state agent, Mrs. F.
Parish, county agent and Mrs. Pich
ard, assistant county agent. We
shall always remember the visit
After listening to the great his
tory Mrs. Childress gave us on All
workers and what they mean to
this great war, the All club here
at Denkman grade school are plan
ming to do more than ever to raise
chickens, pigs corn, etc., to help
feed all concerned.
We are still doing our bit for the
Red Cross. New Bethel M. B.
| church donated to the school for
Red Cross SIS; Little Zion Metho-
dist church So; Mrs. Washington
81; Minnie Lu Brown and Wilma
Jean White gave each 25c of which
we are proud, both little girls are
not more than six years of age
and this is their first year in
school.
Mrs. Washington's room, $12.17
Mrs. Carriers room $1788. Mrs. Fol
tenberry's room $4.01.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10

Mrs. Elnora White Williams of
Los Angeles, is a visitor in the
home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Eugene White.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
WILLIAM JOHNSON
BETHLEHEM CENTER NEWS
Scouting Is Practical
experience and Fun

Scouting Is Practical
experience and Fun
| The Girl Scouts troop SO, of the
| William Johnson Bethlehem Cen
ter, are learning interesting thinks,
and having fun at the same time.
On the practical side they have
formed choral group, and are
singing beautifully. They render
ed musical program February 26,
assisted by other troops and must
cal talent of the city. The girls
were in formal dress and their rem
dition was very good for their
first appearance before the public.
This program enabled the girls to
earn many points toward their
group music badge.
Other singing programs are be-
ing prepared by the girls and their
consultants, Misses Burnette Booth,
Vivial Stanfield and Lula RELY.
On the same evening, the girls cele
brated their first anniversary of
scouting with gala formal party
at the Soldiers Center. Over $50
guests enjoyed this lovely affair.
Dancing was enjoyed, and refresh
ments were served. The leader of
this popular group of scouts, Miss
Gertrude T. Hart, a patrol consult
ant, Mrs. Minnie F. Booker; the
troop committee members, Mrs. M.
M. Hubert, Mrs. A. M. Redmon
and Miss Elizabeth Buchahah; and
Mrs. E. Norman, directress of the
Soldiers Center spared no pains
in making this occasion one to be
remembered.
Now the girls are getting ready
to celebrate (along with other girl
scouts Of the city and country the
33rd anniversary of scouting. On an
international Friendship program at
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10

Buy another bond TODAY.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
Lanier high school, March 70. the
girls will present games of Mexico


The board of directors will meet
Tuesday night, March 10, at the
center Members are asked to be
present. Time 7:3O pm.
Twelve little girls were invested
as Brownies, March 7. They were
Essie Lee McNeamer, May Pearl
Lee, Elizabeth Johnson, Dolly Pat
ton, Rose Mae Smith, Gloria and
Georgia Ann Bynum, Barbara
Campbell. Mary Alice Clark, Doris
Hayes, Betty Johnson, Dorothy
Jones, Dorothy Logan, May Cath
crime Walker. Ernestine Horton, and
Rosie Lee White.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
Tidbits of News
About Folk We
Know

Sgt. Henry Love and his wife
are visiting in the city as the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Love
of Prosperity street.
Pfc. Mckinley Howard was il
the city on a IL days leave recent
ly visiting friends and relatives
He spent his furlough with hi
brother and wife, Mr.. and Mrs
Walker Howard, 1869 Nail street.
Rev. Jerry Smith, lifetime re
sident of Terry died at the hom'
of his son, Mr.. Henry w. Smotl
on Raymond Road, Thursday, Feb
ruary % at the time of his dealt
he was SO years of age. He was ;
member of Salem M. B. church a
Terry. He is survived by his wife
Mrs. Matte Goodman Smith o
Jackson, one sister, Mrs. Kati
Bridges of Jackson, eight children
of which one son resides in Toledo
Ohio, 4 daughters, Mrs. Mary VA
Buren,, Elizabeth Gibson, Ora an,
Elois of Chicago, four sons, Henri.
and Cornelius of Jackson, Johnn,
of Crystal Springs and Willie o
Toledo. Rev. Ernest Robinson, pas
tor of Salem church and Rev. Johl
Taylor of Madison officiated. In
terment, Salem cemetery.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10

Miss Jaunita Allison of 91815
Eastview street, became the bride
of MIR. William Thompson, ITO Roo
sevelt street, on February "a. The
couple is at home on Roosevelt
street..
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
THE MISSISSIPPI ENTERPRISE

men. The All girls and boys prov
ed to be manifesting great inter-
est in this Head, Heart, Hands and
Health program.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Holly, Living
ston street, were honored Sunday
afternoon with the presence of Mrs
Eugene Davis.
The friends of Mrs. Richard Sim
mons are happy to know she is do
ing nicely after undergoing an
operation at the Jackson mfr
mary.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10

ty. This day will be known as
Scott Day
Mr.. Winston E. Moore, ST., will
speak on the life Of Mrs. Scott as
an educator. He has five daughters
who has rendered service in the
public school of Madison county:
Mrs. Alice M Wright, Miss Julien
ne Moore, Chicago; Mrs. Edward
Harris, Tougaloo, Mrs. Aaronette
Seaton and Miss Ethel Moore, Mad
ison.
Mr.. Seth Ballard, Pocahontas, is
known as herb and splendind root
doctor.
DR.. J. w. Hair preached splen-
did sermon at China Grove A.M.E.
church, Rev. j. c. CLANCY, pastor
was also present. Total collection,
$27.65.
All music and dance lovers are
invited to attend the Darlings of
Rhythm dance at the colored skat-
ing rink in Jackson, Wednesday,
March Ia. Hear and see these beau
tiful all girls orchestra. Dance will
begin at 8 and close promptly at
II, according to government regu-
lations. Admission, advance tickets
SLIPS. At door $1.50. Tax included
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10

church, Mother Bradley, Mrs. E.
M. H. Bradley, Mr.. and Mrs. H.
c. Young and daughter.
Mr.. James A. Graves Of Chicago
recently spent a few days with his
Bloom street. Mr.. Graves a former
graduate of Lanier high school will
be remembered by his many
friends in the city.
Pfc. w. c. Buchanan returned
to camp after IA days furlough
with his wife and baby and many
friends. Pfc. Buchanan is stationed
at Camp Beasle, Cal.
Friends of Mrs. Eliza Franklin,
pit E. Davis street are happy to
know that she is doing fine after
having undergone an operation at
the st. Mary hospital, st. Louis.
Cpl. Marion Gray is visiting in
the city this week as the guest of
his mother on N. Jefferson street,
other members of the family and
manyf riends. Many special courte-
sizes are being extended to this
young soldier who is well known
and popular in church, business and
social circles. Before entering the
service he was pianist for local
Methodist church and made many
friends. He appeared at M. Beulah
Methodist church Sunday night and
madea stricking impression on a
large audience. Cpl. Gray is sta
toned at Fort Mcclellan, Ala. He
is to appear with j. L. Calhoun
veteran gospel singer at True Light
Baptist church on Bell street, Sun
day night.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10
son, secretary, Sister Dorothy Otis
reporter.

reporter.
Mrs. c. L. Mason Of Chicago is in
the city visiting in the home of her
sister and daughter, Mrs. Annie B.
Smith, 1921 Morehouse st.
S. &c j. G. Hubbard spent his
furlough from overseas with his
mother, Mrs. Geneva Hubbard and
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w.
Kelly of Terry. An enjoyable af-
fair given in his honor was a par
ty which was enjoyed by all pres
ent. He is the nephe wof Mr.. and
Mrs. Lawrence Hobbs, 1912 Dalton
street, the brother of Mr.. Lonnie
(Jake) Hubbard and the brother
in-law of Mrs. Willie Hubbard, 1918
Dalton street. Seaman Hubbard left
recently for Seattle, Wash, where
he will do further service.
Coming Attraction: Circle No. 8
of College Hill M. B. church will
sponsor a Tribe Drive" on the 18th
of this month. All members and
friends are cordially invited. You
will miss treat if you are not
present
Mrs Parralee Shields has re-
Gently undergone an oeration at r.
H. Green annex. We hope for her
a speedy recovery. Mrs. Shields
sister Mrs. Winbush, form New Or
leans is here to wait on her.
Miss Dorothy Boiler who is
student at Campbell College has
been i'll for the past two weeks. We
are hoping for her speedy re-
covery
Mrs. Minnie Foggy of Topp street,
recently returned to the city from
Roanoke, Va, where she visited
her sister, Mrs. Dessieree Heath.
Mrs. Foggy is an employee of the
Stewards grocery store on East
view street.
Friends of Miss Ann Laura Rob-
inson are happy to see the talented
young lady back in school, after be-
ing IL for several days. She is stu
dent at Jackson College.
| Mr.. Johnnie Hollinsworth, Flor
ence street, recently returned from
| Detroit where he spent several days
there.
| Mrs. Viola Jones has recently re-
turned home from Chicago where
she visited her daughter. We are
| happy to see her home.
| Mr.. and Mrs Will Lucas announ-
ces the marriage of their niece
Ruth Lee Carter to Mr.. E. j. Juni-
reach of Chicago. They were mar
ried, February 81 in the home of
MIR. and Mrs. Lucas. The couple
will be at home in Chicago. Mrs.
Junierach is the daughter of Mrs.
Sarah Carter, Brandon.
Miss Jaunita Allison of 9181s
Eastview street, became the bride
of Mr.. William Thompson, ITO Roo
sevelt street, on February "a. The
couple is at home on Roosevelt
street..
Mrs. Elnora White Williams of
/ T.nc AnOo1pc ic yicifn. II, tho
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10

The many friends of S. &c DAN
iel c. Smith was proud to see him
home again, but CORY to hear of
the death of his grandfather. Sea-
man Smith is stationed in Hasting,
Neb. He is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Corlelius Smith, ST., of 1850 Flor
ence Street, and a former student
of Jim Hill junior high school.
MIR. and Mrs. Issac Virgins of
Blair street had as their dinner
guest last Sunday, Rev. and Mrs. c.
L. West of Clark street M. B.
The Mississippi enterprise. (Jackson, Miss.) 1938-current, 1945-03-10

Mrs. c. L. Mason of Chicago is in
the city visiting in the home of her
sister and daughter, Mrs. Annie B.
Smith, 1921 Morehouse st.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-24
ST. PAUL's EPISCOPAL
(Waterville)

\WaCSTVllle)
 Rev. Murray Dewart will be at St. Paul's for the service of morn ing prayer tomorrow. Church school will meet at 9:30 a. m.
 Bishop Gray will be at St. Paul's for confirmation at 5 p. m. tomor- row. Those to be confirmed are Edward M. Cookson, Ralph Grain, Frederick MacLelland, Jr., Harry Hoethke, John Hoethke, Barry En- mons, Philip Draper, Joyce Bryant, Shirley Steel, Ruth Stevens, Betty Ericsson, Anna May Greatorex Robert Everett, Bernard Seeley and Barbara Truelove, William Cluney, Ronald Keith.
 Maunday Thursday will be cele- bration of the holy communion at D. m. in special remembrance of our Lords last supper. A service of prayer and medita- ton will be held on Good Friday at 8 p. m.
 Anyone who is interested in hav- ing their children baptized will re- call that Easter Even, the Saturday before Easter, is traditional day of baptism. MT. Dewart'S telephone number is 5-1230.
 The flowers on the altar tomor- row will be given by Mrs. James Brown in loving memory of her mother.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-24
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL
 OakVille)

There win be no eleven o'clock service at All Saints tomorrow Bishop Gray will be here for the service of Confirmation at 300 o'clock. The Confirmation candi- dates are: Joan Ashborn, Shirley Springer, and Shirley Olson.
 The Church School will meet a. usual at 9:3O a. m.
 The flowers on the altar will be given by Mrs. Frederick Gilbert in memory of her son, Frederick Dur and Gilbert.
 There will be no meeting of the Young Peoples Fellowship during Holy Week.
 The Women's Auxiliary will hold an all day work meeting on We'd nesday, March 28th.
 There will be a service of Holy Communion on Maundy Thursday at 7:30 p. m.
 A Service of Evening Prayer with Litany will be held on Good Friday at 7:30 p. m.
 The flowers in the church Easter Sunday will be memorials. Anyone who is interested in giving flowers or money for these flowers is asked to call Mrs. Clifford Glenning, Wa tertown 3l5.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-24

For the physically handicapped war veteran The International Association of Chiefs of Police have issued appeal the governors and legislatures of each state to examine existing provisions of motor vehicle codes driver licensing statutes and where of restricted driver licenses veterans who have lost limbs in the service of their country and who can operate safely motor vehicles equipped with mechanical control devices Pointing out that not all state statutes provide for the issuance of driver licenses to crippled persons the Association expressed the belief that operation of motor vehicles equipped with special mechanical control devices by handicapped war veter- ans will not only greatly advance their rehabilitation but also afford better employment opportunities
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-24
"A Tall Tower |EIk Topics
 Tf4c797; S1371 BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

Future events Sunday, April 18th, has been chosen as Memorial Sunday an occasion for spiritual tribute to WaerburyS daughters serving in the Armed Forces Arranged by the Knights of Columbus veterans of two World War Veterans State Guard units, uni formed members of the Waterbury Fire and Police De- partments Postal employees and male school teachers will attend communion in body at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Breakfast will be served after church services at The Elton. April is the closing date for entries in the Catholic Youth Organizations oratorcal contest Curates in all parishes in the city have asked to cooperate and have representative contend for the prizes offered by the Catholic Womens Memorial Fund Hear ye, hear ye Ringling Brothers, Barnum Baieys Circus is leaving it's winter quarters in Florida next week. heading toward New York City and an anticipated engagement of AT days at Madison Square Garden The gala opening of the will be on Wednesday evening, April 4th. Big, better, more Gtupendous more colossal, etc., as ever? Why don't be silly! It sure is. Whether it will visit Connecticut this season yet to be officially announced If it does, Waterbury will be included. This is red hot circus town.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-24
FIRST CHURCH
Sunday Services


 Rev. Kenneth Anthony, pastor.
 Church school at 9:45 and II a. m.
 Service of music at II. The serv- ice describing the last week of the life of Christ in musical episode in the cantata by J. H. Maunder "Olivet to Calvary, and appropri- ate commentary and brief address by MT. Anthony. The soloiSts are: Mrs. Anthony Sherwill, soprano; Mrs. G. Loring Burwell, contralto; Kenneth E. Tullar, baritone; G. Loring Burwell, tenor and choir di- rector; Ridgway F. Shinn, Jr., or ganist.
 The Young Peoples group will hear Rev. Kenneth Anthony discuss ''The Greatest Tring About the Christian Faith" at their meeting in the church parlors at 5:30.
 Notices for the Week
 Tuesday Brownies No. 68 will meet in the Scout House from 4-5; Girl Scouts, Troop No. 8 from 6-8.
 Wednesday the Women's Guild will meet to work for the Red Cross, Bundles for America and the Wa terbury hospital at 10. The exc cutive board will hold a meeting at Il to make plans for the annual meeting. After the covered dish luncheon at 12:30, Mrs. John A. Coe and Mrs. Allen H. Boardman will show their collection of Ameri- can dolls.
 Holy Thursday evening at 8 o'clock Communion service. Under the leadership of deacons, choir and minister, the Service of Shadows will be observed. It's an ancient fourth century ritual, commemorate ing the shadows" which closed in about the Master in his latter hours. Wednesday, Boy Scouts, Troop No. 22, will meet in the Scout House from 7-8:3O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-24
WAVELETS
By BILL HARRINGTON

The work of the Red Cross will be dramatized for WJZ-BLUE Net work listeners on today, during the Metropolitan Opera broadcast Of Bizet's Carmen.
 Lawrence Tibbett will act as nar- rator for the Red Cross Newsreel," :" a series of stories gathered from dif- ferent parts of the world and H. frustrating the work of the organiza- ton. The brief dramatization of important events will be presented at 2:53 p. m., during the first inter mission.
 At $50 p. m, EWT, Olin Downes will yield his place as quizmaster to Basil O'Connor, chairman of the American Red Cross. The latter, to- gether with Downes, Sigmund Spaeth, George Marek and Hunting ton Watts, will hold question and answer quiz on Red Cross activities ard problems.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-24
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL


 $40 a. m. Holy Communion at Waterbury Hospital 800 a. m. Holy Communion 9:30 Sunday School. 10:45 a. m. Service of Confirmation 500 p. m. Evening Prayer at War Shrine Bishop Gray will be here for Con- firmation Sunday, March 18th, at 10:45 a. m.
 The hymns at the Confirmation Service will be T Bind Unto My self Today" "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." Rise Up, o Men of God" and The Church's One Foundation.' The anthem will be The Palms" by Faure. Following the usual custom, the loose offering at the 10:45 serv- ice will go to the Bishops Discre- tionary Fund.