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Evening star., 1945-12-18
Fight |! 10 Increase U. 5,
Share Of D. {. Costs
Begun by 0'Mahone,
Bill Would Measure
FederoI Port by
Area Exemptions
BY DON S. WARREN.

A fight for a substantial in
crease in the Federal share of
District government costs was
started today by Chairman
O'Mahoney of the District Sub
committee of the Senate Appro-
priations Committee, who made
public two proposals under which
the present $6,000.0O0 lump sum
would be approximately doubled.
The bills proposed that instead of
a lump sum plan, the Federal re-
sponsibility be measured by a fixed
formula relating the amount of tax
exempt Federal holdings to the total
land area of the District with
number of exemptions including
water and park areas.
This would call for payment by
the United States of 1856 per cent
of annual District costs, as the
formula was applied to either the
total revenues of the District, or to
the total general fund revenues,
excluding water and highway reve-
nues. The present s6,000,000 annual
payment amounts to less than 10
per cent of this fiscal years budget.
Early Session Planned.
| Since there is difference, from
year to year, between District reve-
nues and the budget-at times there
is surplus, the 1886 percentage
in the formula, relating to reve-
nues, would not necessarily be the
same as the percentage of the years
budget to be paid by the United
States.
Senator O'Mahoney announced he
would seek early action on the legis-
lation. He said he hoped to call the
subcommittee into session early in
the new year to consider the pro-
posals. -'-
In the new drive for fiscal equity
for District taxpayers, he will have
the support of Senator Overton,
Democrat, of Louisiana, who several
years ago led the fight for abandon
ment of the lump sum system and
The adoption of a fixed formula sim
liar to that now proposed.
Proposed by Investigators.
The legislation was proposed by
three committee Investigators
John F. Feeney and Harold E. Mer-
rick of the General Accounting Of
nce and Thomas j. Scott of the
Federal Bureau of Investigation,
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stopping civil strife, but refused te
disclose them.
Generalissimo and Nine Chang
Kai-shek returned triumphantly
today to Nanking from which they
were forced by the Japanese to flee
in 1887, a semiofficial dispatch
reported. ..
They Travelled to the former
Chinese capital from Peiping ir
Chiang's special plane, Mel Ling
which he named after his wife.
Thousands crowded the old Ming
airfield to greet the couple, who
afterward motored through the
ancient city to the acclaim of the
cheering inhabitants, the dispatch
said. .-. .--...-s
Demand Open Election.
In his announcement today, Chou
also said the Communists would
demand an open general election
for the national assembly, which,
he said, was selected before the wal
with Japan and no longer was rep
resentative.
The seriousness of the situation in
China, Chou continued, was vel
known, adding:
I'm a word, there is civil war. WI
will demand cessation Of hostilities
This is in conformity with the de.
sires of the Chinese people.
The high-ranking Communist, re.
Gently in from his headquarters ai
Yenan, said the Communists wanted
political democracy, naturalization
Of the Chinese Army and legal status
for all political parties" asserting
that was the will Of China's people
and Allied governments.
Chang, In . brief radio address
at Peiping, declared yesterday that
a particular friendship existed Be-
(See CHINA. Pare A.14.)
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BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Attorney General Clark today
announced a civil suit charging
antitrust violations in the man.
ufacture of television equipment
has been filed against five corpo-
rations and three individuals.
His announcement identified the
defendants as Paramount Pictures
Corp, Television Productions, Inc. ;
General Precision Equipment Corp,
Scophony Corp. of America, Sco-
phony, Ltd; Arthur Levey, Earle
G. Hines and Paul Raibourn.
The Justice Department identified
Scophony, Ltd, as a British firm
with headquarters in London.
Mr.. Clark said the civil action
was filed in the Federal District
Court for Southern New York.
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Late Bulletins
Iran Plans Strong Steps

TEHERAN R. Premier
Ibrahim Makimi told the
Iranian Parliament today
that he had decided to take
strong measures against the
insurgent group which seized
Azerbaijan Province.
Earlier Story on Page A-3.)
19 Arrested in Thefts
The FBI announced today
that 19 persons in New
York, Philadelphia and Miami
Beach, Fla, have been taken
into custody as the result of
the theft Of merchandise val
ued ut more than SIPS, 900.
Director ]. Edgar Hoover said
a large part of the stolen
goods found its way into black
market operations in the New
York area.
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roll difficulties which have resulted
in pay delays almost monthly since
the new pay act became effective
last July.
Under the plan suggested today
school payroll officials early in the
month will send to the auditors
Office the rolls of teachers on an
annual salary basis who are not
affected by overtime and within
grade promotions.
School officials contended payroll
data on persons in this classif1ca-
ton do not vary from month to
month and that their checks could
be prepared in the pay period with
out fear of cancellations because of
changes in status.
School per diem employees and
those in custodial service would not
(cno T1TACTITp paw po0o AfIN
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Officers Had Orders
To zigzag # Weather
Cleared, McVay Says
Could Not Shirk
Responsibility, Navy
Court-MurtiuI Told
By ROBERT BRUSKIN.

Capt. Charles B, McVay III
testified today he could not
shirk responsibility" for the pos
sible failure of his deck officers
to zigzag the vessel, as he had
ordered.
Testifying in his own behalf at
the Navy court before
which he is charged with negligence
and ineficiency, Capt. McVay as
serted he had issued abandon ship
orders about eight minutes after
explosions. which ultimately sent
the Indianapolis to the bottom on
July 80 and caused the death OF
$50 crewmen.
Standing orders had been issued
he said under cross-examination
for the ship to resume zigzagginf
If and when visibility became gooc
during the night.
Probably Would Censure.
"Would you hold the oficer Of
the deck responsible for failing tc
zigzag In good visibility" he was
asked by the prosecutor, Capt.
Thomas J. Ryan, jr.
Il would probably censure him."
replied Capt. Mcvay, but I can't
shirk the responsibility Of 4 man. Z"
After Capt. McVay testified, the
defense rested and the court was
adjourned for summing up argu-
ments at 10 am. tomorrow.
Capt. McVay said that in several
previous instances the officer of the
deck had assumed a zigzag course
for the ship when visibility improved
at night and that he had been in
formed of the change later.
Il considered the supervisor and
The officer of the deck competent
officers and I believed that if con-
ditions had been such that war
ranted zigzagging they would have
done So" he said
Describes Ship Sinking.
Describing the events irnmedi-
ately after the first explosion, Capt.
McVay told the court:
II was asleep when the first ex-
plosion occurred. I thought it was
a kamikaze. I went out on deck,
bare, and called to the officer of
the deck asking for any information
He said there was none. All COM
munications were cut. I tried the
engineroom, but the telephone was
not working.
II looked over the wing of the
bridge but couldn't see anything.
However. was not particularly dis
turbed. There was very little list.
I told the officer of the deck to see
what information he could get.
got my clothes on, and about that
time the damage control officer
came and said the ship was badly
damaged and asked if we should
abandon ship.
Il said there was not enough list
yet and he went below. That was
the last time I saw him.
Told to Pass the Word.
"The executive officer came up
and recommended that we abandon
ship. I told him to pass the word to
abandon ship. The executive went
below and I never saw him again.
I sent the navigator to the radio to
send distress signals. My first con-
(See McVAY, Page A-140
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Chinese Reds Leader
Demands Termination
Of Civil Struggles
Peace Is Country's First
Need, Leader Declares;
End Of Fighting Denied
By the Associated Press.

CHUNGKING, Dec. 1S.-The
head of the Chinese Communist
peace delegation declared today
that halt to civil warfare was
China's first need, and peaceful
national reconstruction was her
second. ant
For that reason, Gen. Chou En-lai
told riewsrnen, he would seek 4 ces-
sation of hostilities before the ALI
Party Political Consultative Coun-
Gil convokes its peace session. Date
for the session has not been set.
Failing that, Chou said, he would
insist that this be the first item on
the councils agenda. He said the
Communists had their own plans for
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OImsted LeovesShonehoi
On Return Here
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI, Dec. 18.-Brig. Gen.
George Olmsted, Des Moines, Iowa,
assistant chief of staff to 1t. Gen.
Albert c. Wedemeyer, left by plane
today for Washington.
Gen. Olmstead was chief of civil
affairs, dealt with mercy teams to
war prisoners and internees, CO.
ordinated lease-lend and finally
handled price control problems.
He expects to return to civilian
life after a short tour of duty in
Washington. Col Marshall S. Car.
ter OF Washington succeeds him
here.
Evening star., 1945-12-18
Truman Decorates Six
with Medal Of Honor

President Truman bestowed the
Congressional Medal of Honor on
six heroes in a ceremony at the
White House today.
Four Army men, a Marine and
a naval officer were the recipients.
The infantrymen are Pfc. Mike
Colallili, Duluth. Mimi; Sergt. Veto
Bertoldo, Decatur, ILL.,; Staff Sergt.
Vernon Mccarthy, Model, Tenn, and
1st 1t. Frank Burke, Jersey City.
The Marine is Capt. Robert H.
Dunlap, Galesburg, ILL.,. and the
naval officer is 1t. Richard McCool,
Norman, Okla.
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Eight Jops Killed in Blast
Of Ammunition Train
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
YOKOHAMA, Dec. 18.-Eight jap
anese were killed and Is were in
jured in the explosion Of a three
car ammunition train at Tsujibo
railroad station south of here to-
day.
The explosives were intended for
American demolition. The 9Th Army
ordered an investigation.
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PARIS Dec. 10 IN. - Norman
Armour, accompanied by his wife,
left Paris last night by plane for
Washington to report on his re-
Gently completed mission as Amer
lean Ambassador to Spain. His re-
tirement from foreign service after
80 years wa. announced last month.
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Agreement Reached
On Plan 10 Eliminate
Teachers Pay Delay
Payroll Doto of Those
On Annual Salary Bosis Il
Reoch Auditor EorIier
By JOHN W. THOMPSON, j

The Commissioners and rep
reSentativeS of the Board of Ed
ucation today agreed to a trial
plan which may eliminate delays
in payment for some 5000 teach
ers in the public schools.
Agreement was reached at a con-
ference in the Office of Commits
sioner Guy Mason at which the
school representatives debated with
District Auditor A. R. Pilkerton
various means for ironing out pay
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Charles Town Results

(See FISCAL, Page Aid
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(See ATLANTIC CHARTER, 4
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1see TEACHER PAY, Page A-l4.5
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(See LABOR, Page A-4D
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(See AUTO WORKERS, Page Ala
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Armour FLYING to D. G.

(See CHINA. Page Aid
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Opposes Opening Books.
Industry stoutly opposed bring
ing in the issues of profits, prices
and books-questions the CIO re-
CARDS as fundamental in deciding
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

Professor and Mrs. Richard Don- ovan of New Haven will entertain at a cocktail party tomorrow night at the Hotel Algonquin in New York City, previous to the marriage of their son, Capt. Richard Dono- van, Jr., of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve, to Miss Nancy Rae Hotch- kiss, daughter of It. Col and Mrs. Roland $. Hotchliss of Middleoury. Members of the wedding party and relatives who will attend are: It. Col and Mrs. Roland s. Hotchkiss, Miss Susan Balderstone, Philadel- phia, Pa, Miss Helen Whittemore Adams, Miss Lois Fenton, Middle bury, Miss Marion Kane. West Hartford, Virginia Henderson, Pitts burgh, Pa, and Jane Bridgwater, Wilmington, Del.
 Also: Cpl Craig, s. Carrigan, Garden City, L. l. who will be Capt. Doncvans best man; It. Norman Boucher, USNR, Whittlesey ave- nue; It. Brooks Parker, USNR., New York City; Lt. Charles C.. Brooks, USNR.. Baltimore, Md, and It. Charles G. Paxson. AUS, Mamaroneck, N Y, who are in the usher group.
 It. Col. and Mrs. Roland San- ford Hotchkiss will give a luncheon at 1 o'clock, previous to the wed- ding rehearsal at the Hampshire House.
 a The wedding will take place Sat urday at 430 D. m. at the Hamp- shire House, Central Park South,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Mrs. McCO1-mack HOnOred at Partv

The Misses Mary and Katherine Mccormack, Fairmount street, were hostesses recently at a shower at their home, in honor of Mrs. Thom- as Mccormack, the former Miss Marguerite Shaw, Richmond, Va.
 Attending were: Mrs. Jeremiah Kenney, Mrs. Joseph Kenney, Mrs. Edward Kenney, Mrs. Thom- as Mccormack, Mrs. Michael Mccormack, Mrs. Patrick Ken ney, Mrs. Bernard Nolan, Mrs. Frank Keefe, Mrs. Michael Mo Cormack, Sr., Mrs. Frank Malley, Mrs. William Shea, Mrs. John Calvin, Mrs. James Calvin, Mrs. Thomas Shackley, Mrs. Nell Golden, Mrs. Michael Kenney and Mrs Will liam Cosgrove.
 Also: Mrs. Mary. King, Mrs. George Burr, Mrs. William Forgue, Mrs. Michael Mccormack, Jr, Mrs. Michael Madden, Mrs. AL manzo Schaff Mrs. Samuel Pilch, Mrs. Michael Perugini, Mrs. Vim cent Tucker, Mrs. Jeremiah Mo- Coi1nack, Jr., Mrs. Daniel Blans- field, Mrs. Franklin Straw, Mrs. Edward Barlow, Misses Dorothy, Margaret and Katherine McCor- mack, Rosemary Malley, Mary Machokas, Ann Flanigan, Anne and Lillian Grady, Marion King and Mary McKenna.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
SiSterhOOd Meet Al WachteIHOn1e

Reports of committee chairman were read at dessert meeting of the Sisterhood Temple Israel Tues day afternoon at the home of Mrs Samuel Wachtel, Cooke St. Mrs. A. Henry Weisman reported on the Victory Bond Drive. The Sister, hood sold $117,0O0 worth of bonds when they manned the Victory House, Nov. 16.
 Plans were made in reply to an appeal from the joint Distribution Committee Headquarters, in New York Sity. The SiSterhood will send contributions of food, medicine and other needed articles to European Jews. Members are asked to bring their donations to the Temples $ as soon as possible.
 Miss Alice s. Peck, director ot the Waterbury Visiting Nurses As sociation spoke on the require ments for and the work of the viS- iting nurses. Rabbi David Polish addressed the group on Current Events in Jewish Life"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Naon1i Chapter
 Greet Visitors

Mrs. Janet E. Ackert, New Haven, worthy grand matron, and her staff of officers paid their official visit to Naomi Chapter, No. 23, O.E.S., at Masonic Temple Tues day night. A turkey dinner super vised by Mrs. Ruth Vining was served previous to the meeting. Suggestions of Christmas decorated the hall and tables. The favors of candle holders in star-shaped eff fleets were displayed. Mrs. Hazel Curry super-...Ised the decorations and Mrs Lillian Prescott was in charge of the dining room.
 Grand officers present were Mrs. Ida B. Nixon, Middletown, past grand matron and grand secretary; Mrs. Edwin J. Lounsbury, Branford, past grand matron and grand treas urer; Mrs. Martha J. Schmittgall, of New Haven, grand marshal, and Mrs. Vera s. Minor, East Hartford, grand organiSt. Also, Mrs Ann H. French, West Haven, grand warder; Albert H. RuWat, Hamden, grand sentinel; Mrs Ruth Angrave Jones, of this city, past grand matron and right worthy grand trustee of the general Grand Chapter: Harold Wright, Ansonia, district deputy of District No. 3.
 Mrs. Marion Meister, worthy matron, presided at the business meeting. A class of candidates re- ceived the degree, and several Spe- cial selections in honor of the grand officers. Mrs. Mary Messenger, past matron, was soloist.
 Plans were completed for the an- nual bazaar to be held Dec. 18th i'll Temple Hall, under the supervision of Mrs. Lillian Rodeck. A dessert bridge will be held at 1:30 with Mrs. Mary Neill and Mrs. Henry Hensel in charge.
 Mrs. Ackert and Mrs. Jones were presented gifts from the chapter. Guests were present from Ansonia, Naugatuck, Woodbury, Watertown, New Haven and from Good Will Chapter of Waterbury.
 Vesper service plans to be held at 4 p. m. Dec. Is at the Second Con- gregational church were discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

The Wednesday evening tourna- ment conducted by Mrs. w. Sher- man Smith at the Hotel Elton closed with the following winners: section l, Alvin Davis and Herbert Root, 299 l-2 George OMeara and Thomas Deeley, 295; Thomas Edwards and Nelson Addicci, 287 Top scorers: Leon and Thomas and c. l.. Perkins 58; OMearo and Deeley 50,
 Section 2, north and south: Mrs. Domenic Fqoria and Walter Ger aghty, 92 1-2; Capt. James Healey and Miss Marie Tedeschi, 87; east and west: Mrs. Thomas Pastor and Mrs. Paul Rusch, S7 1-2; Mrs. Ed ward Balthazar and Mrs. Earl Pier son, S6.
 The winners: Mrs. George Cash man and Mrs. James Carey, 462 1-2; Mrs. Domenic Florio. 456 l-2; Capt. Healey and Miss Tedeschi, AT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Irene BOiSUe1t
 Weeds E-OLewiS

At II o'clock this morning at St. Ann's Church, in a setting of palms and chrysanthemums, Miss Irene Jeanette Boisvert, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Louis Boisvert, Ridgewood Street, became the bride of F/O Richard M. Lewis, son of MT. and Mrs. George R. Lewis ot Dwight Street.
 Attending her sister as maid of honor was Miss Florence Boisvert, and another sister, Rita, served as bridesmaid.
 Escorted to the altar and presen- ted in marriage by her father in a double ring service the bride was attired :n white chiffon velvet princess gown, fashioned with a fitted bodice and long train, her fingertip veil fastened with fresh flowers, and she carried shower bouquet of white cameliaS, roses and stephanotis with long streamers. The maid of honor's gown was tuschia color velvet, and she car ried a bouquet of yellow roses, while the gown of teal blue worn by the bridesmaid was complement ted by bouquet of American beauty roses. They both wore feather hats to match their gowns.
 The bridegroom had +wo atten- dants, Lester Andrew, his cousin, and Arthur Normand, cousin of the bride. Victor Boucher, the brides uncle, and George Marvin, the bride grooms, uncle, served as ushers. Following the wedding ceremony a breakfast was held at the Copper Kettle and reception followed for about 50 guests.
 The brides mother wearing a Royale blue dress with black &C., cessorieS and Mrs. Lewis, the bride groom's mother in black dress, both wearing corSageS of American beauty roses, received the guests. F/O Lewis has served with the U. s. Army Air Corps for three years. The bride is graduate of Water bury Catholic High School. The couple left on an unannounced wedding trip and plan to live in Virginia where Flight Officer Lewis is at present stationed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
Villa Mario
 COnSeiI Meets

The Counseil Villa Maria elected officers for the coming year at its Franco American Social Club. Mrs. Josephine Houle was reelected president for a third term. Other officers elected were: Cecile Prech- cite, vice-president; Mrs Alexina Lavallee, past president; Mrs Marie-Louise Pepin, senior officer; Camille Prechette, secretary; Anita Houle, asst. secretary; Lorraine Theroux, treasurer; Leona Frech- cite, ,nancial secretary; Mrs. Bertha Leclerc, first sentinel; Mrs. Caro- line Guertin, second sentinel; ita St. Jean, mistress of ceremonies; Mrs. Alivine Jolin, director of the Children's Auxiliary; Mrs. Alma Cyr and Mrs. Rita Frigon, auditors.
 Mrs. Olivine Jolin announced plans for 8 children's Christmas party to be held Sunday afternoon, December g, at the Franco Amer ican Social Club.
 After the meeting, the entertain ment committee sponsored Christ mas party for the members and a luncheon was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06

MT. and Mrs. Thomas F. Long, Windsor street, announce the birth of second son, James Edward, born at St. Mary's Hospital. Mrs. Long is the former Ann Louise Kilbride, Frederick street.
 MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah Kenney. Wall street announce the birth of their third son, Francis James, born Dec. 3rd, at St. Mary'S Hos pital. Mrs Kenney is the former Mary Cremins.
 Mrs. Miles Dean of Whiteoak Lane. left recently to spend the win ter months in St. Petersburg, Fla.
 Donald Weisman, son of MT. and Mrs, A. Henry Weisman, Columbia Blvd, is among the 70 students at Yale University, who have been chosen members of the Yale Uni versity Glee Club, as a result of voice trials held since the opening of the term.
 Mrs. George Veillette and son John. who have been spending sev- eral days with Mrs. Veilette's moth- CT, Mrs. John Bowers, on Charles street, have returned to Newport, R. I.
 Mrs. Edward Goggin, SouthvieW street, and the Misses Christine Brennan and Margaret Sloss, who have been spending a vacation in New York City have returned to their homes.
 Mrs. Donald B. Hardwick, Wood- lawn Ter, was hostess recently at a miscellaneous shower given at her home, honoring Mrs. Frank Ronal- ter, Jr., the former Miss Evelyn Hardwick. Starview avenue, who was married December lst.
 Attending were;
 Mrs. Elizabeth Costello, Mrs. AL bert Daddona. Mrs. William Dad dona, Mrs. Frank J. Ronalter, Sr, Mrs. Audrey V. Hardwick, Mrs. George Brown, Mrs. Robert Seaman, Mrs. Anthony SWitz, Mrs. Clement Nelly, Mrs. Roger Nelly, Mrs. Abram Cronk, Miss Laura Doran and Miss Margaret Hardwick.
 Miss Virginia Clair Worden, daughter of Mrs. Arthur D. Wor- den, Bunker Hill road, Watertown, and a student at Pembroke col lege in Brown university, Is a mem Der of the Pembroke hockey team. Miss Worden. a graduate of St. Margaret's school is member of the freshman class at Pembroke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Council Plans
 Christmas Party

The Waterbury Council of Cath olic Women will hold their annual Christmas party Monday night at 8 o'clock at the Diocesan Bureau of Social Service, 56 Church Street. A meeting of the executive board, Miss Lucy Bowes presiding, will p-ecede the Christmas program.
 Students of Waterbury Catholic High School will present a program of Christmas carols and readings. A Christmas tree and holiday deco rationS will be arranged by the pro- gram committee. Silver donations will provide toys for the under privileged children cared for by the Bureau. Refreshments will be served following the program. Mem bers and their friends are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
CLUB NOTES
Social Agencies HearDr. Gilmore

director of the Waterbury Medical Hygiene Society, addressed the group work division of the Council of Society Agencies, which met at the Diocesan Bureau yesterday for luncheon.
 The speaker explained the work being done ir that field among various groups, and stressed the importance O. recreational guidance Miss Emily B. Tickell presided A. V. Hirsch. program chairman presented the speaker.
 The next meeting will be held January g at the Baptist church in cooperation with the Waterbury Council of Churches.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-06
Holiday ShHWe Planned byGrONp

The Waterbury Junior Hadassah completed their plans for holiday shuffle at a meeting held at the home of Miss Rita Helfand, Hill street, recently.
 The affair will be held at the Wa terbury Hebrew Institute Saturday, Dec. g. Miss Helfand and Miss Es- ther Birenbaum are co-chairman and are assisted by Misses Pearl Rivol, Ina Cohen, Freda Bardasch and Dorothy Sacharoff.