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The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-14
n. G. Congress
OF P.-T.A. To
Hold Meetinu

nistrict No. 8 of the North Caro-
INA congress of Parents and Tea
il hors will meet in Wilmington on
1Trra a October II at New
45enover High school at 10 o'clock
in Itch Mrs. B. T. Williams of Sted-
man, presiding.
The program follows:
go Registration
Io.oo Call to order
song-led by Miss Sara
Robinson, New Han
over High School
Devotional-Miss Maude
Weber, Bible depart
ment of New Hanover
High School
Greetings-Mr. T. T. Ham
ilton, principal
Greetings-Mrs. Edyth Win
bingham, Southeastern
District Director of the
N. C. Educational Asso-
citation
,o.3O Business session
Roll call by counties
Report of District Director
11.oO Address: Home and School
Cooperation through the
P. T. A." C. w. Philips,
second vice-president of
the National Congress,
Greensboro
11.3o Music-Glee Club of New
Hanover High
11:8 Luncheon
1920 Group Singing
1875 Address: ''The Builders
Mrs. E. N. Howell, pres
ident of North Carolina
Congress
1885 Services rendered by the
State offices - Mrs. J.
w. Burke, Executive
secretary and treasurer,
Gibsonville
1925 Leadership Conference Hour
led by Mrs. j. S.
Blair, Elizabethtown,
Field Worker
200 Report of Registration Com
mittee
Adjournment
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-14
Miss Joan Bluethenthal Completes
Plans For Her Wedding On Saturday

Mrs. G. Dannenbaum will be hos
tess at a supper party on Thurs
day evening and on Friday Mrs.
c. L. Meister and Mrs. r. R..
Christie will entertain at lunch
con at St. Johns Tavern; Friday
evening Mr.. and Mrs. Harrlss
Newman will entertain. The bridal
party and out-of-town guests will
be honored at luncheon on Sat-
urday at the Cape Fear Country
club.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-14
Stamp Defiance
Chapter 0fDAR
Holds Meetinq

The October meeting Of Stamp
Defiance chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, was held at
the American Legion home on Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. c. Wayne
Spencer, regent, presiding.
Reports from the officers and
standing committees were heard
and material was given all chapter
chairmen outlining the years work.
Mrs. Fred Hamme, Mrs. L. Clay
ton Grant and Mrs. N. L. Foy gave
reports on the district meeting held
at Red Springs last week. The his
torian brought before the meeting
a letter from the state historian
requesting each chapter to contri-
butte towards the fund for the res
toration of Tryon's palace, North
Cardinals first capitol at New
Bern. This request to be brought
before the schools and all students
being allowed to contribute.
1t was announced by the regent
that the members were invited to
luncheon on October 10, at the
YWCA. Each member was asked
to list their war work activities
with the national defense chairman,
Mrs. H. S. McGirt.
Mrs. E. E. Purvis, Mrs. James
M. James and Mrs. Mary Norris
were appointed by the regent to
serve on the Americanism program
headed by Miss Lena Berry.
y
BIRTH ANNOUNCED
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Winr
announce the b ir h of son.
Thomas Copeland, October 3, al
Marion Sprunt annex.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-14
Catholic Daughters
/. Plan Bingo Party

The Catholic D augh e--s of
America will sponsor benefit
bingo party on Friday evening at
BIS o'clock at St. Mary's Catholic
club, Fourth and Ann streets.
Attractive prizes will be given.
Tickets may be obtained from any
member of the organization.
The public is invited.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-14
New Hope Church
Plans Home Coming

The New Hope Presbyterian
cburcb at Winnabow, will hold an
anniversary and home coming DAY
On Sunday October 81, beginning
At II o'clock. A picnic luncheon
will be served.
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-10-14
BIRTH ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Williams. Jr.,
announce the birth Of son, Ronald
Keith, October 2, at Marion Sprunt
annex. Mrs. Williams is the former
Emily Baker of Wilmington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Weddings
BRoWN.sEssELMANN

First It, Marjorie Frances ses- selmann, WAC, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ernest A. Sesselmann, Oakdale avenue, was married Sept. l, at s:3o p. m. in the Post Chapel, Randolph Field, Texas, to Capt, Robert Lee Brown, son of MT. and Mrs. E. o. Brown, San Antonio, Texas, San Bernadino, Calf, and Honolulu, Hawaii. Rev. Patrick O'Keefe, Army chaplain, officiated at the ceremony.
 The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attired in Q white taffeta gown, fashioned with Q heart neckline, outlined with a fluted lace ruffle, long sleeves, trimmed with lace at the wrist, @ fitted bodice with Q full skirt, terminating in Q cathedral train edged in lace. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from a lace cap, and she carried prayer book belonging to her grandmother, marked with gardenias and ste- phanotis.
 Her sister, Miss Muriel Sessel- mann, was her maid of honor, and she was attired in a shell pink gown of brocaded taffetta and net, fashioned with a fitted bodice, gath cred skirt, and full sleeves. She wore a tiara of fresh flowers and carried Q bouquet of matching flow CTS. g c
 It. Frank shegrud was best man and Capt. Larry Hamilton, Houston, Texas, and It. Charles Nagel, BoS- ton, Mass, were ushers.
 A reception was held at the Of- ficers' Club, over 400 guests attend ing. Mrs. sesselmann received in 0 black ensemble, matching accesso- ries, and an ochid corsage. Mrs. Brown assisted, wearing Q pastel blue dress, navy accessories, and e corsage of gardenias.
 The couple left on Q wedding trip to Galveston, Texas, the bride wear ing her white dress uniform. She is a graduate of Crosby high school, and Post Junior College, Capt. Brown Is an alumnus of the Uni- versity of illinois. They are both stationed at Randolph Field, Texas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20

which is Q lavish operetta about 6 visit composer Johann Strauss paid to this country back in the sos. Robert stolz has done the music, with an assist from some of the Strauss waltzes.
 Others penciled in for Septem- Der appearances include Devils Galore" "Carib song," Make Yourself at Home," "A Boy Who Lived Twice." You Touched Me-" Live Life Again." Forever Is Now" and Deep Are the Roots
 There are several other plays al- ready in rehearsal, but out.of-town engagebents will delay their arrival until after September.
 There are Q couple of unintended laughs in the mimeographed first issue of Q bulletin called Notes on the American Theater," which the Theater Committee of the National Council of American Soviet Friend- ship, plans to issue periodically for distribution among Soviet theater artists in order better to acquaint them with the queer place that is Broadway. They occur in sum- mary of the lo44-45 season by Mar. garet Webster, the noted actress director whose fame is linked with her ShakeSpearean productions.
 In reference to the rabbit hit Harvey" Miss Webster, who says she is not an admirer of 1t, reports
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
CLUB NOTES
ROrabGck-Raimo NMptiak Monday

The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Raimo, daughter of Mrs. Immacu- lata Raino, Addison street, to cpl. Jerry Roraback, son of Mrs. Jessie Rorahack, Riverside street, took place Monday, at 8 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Car mel, Rev Austin R. Saunders of- f1ciating.
 The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Joseph Raimo, and Jack Deegan was best man. A pro. gram of organ music was presented by Winifred Gemlno, soloist.
 The bride was attired in Q heavy white brocaded taffeta gown with scalloped net yoke, long tapered sleeves with ruffled edging of the same material, full skirt gathered to Q fitted bodice and trimmed with ruffies, and 0 long circular train. An imported illusion fingertip veil was fastened to Q tiara of orange blossom clusters. She carried an old-fashioned bouquet of stephano- tis white roses and baby's breath with Q center of orchids.
 Miss Anne Raimo, sister of the bride, as maid of honor, wore nile green gown fashioned with Q fitted taffeta bodice, full net skirt and full sleeves. Her coronet of orange blossoms held the shoulder length veil, which was the same color as her gown.
 Miss Theresa Tremaglia and Mrs. Ralph Brennan, sister of the bride, were bridesmaids. They were at tired in gowns similar to the maid of honor. Miss Tremaglia's gown was yellow and Mrs. Brennan's was pink. They carried cascades of yell low pom poms with pink delight roses, trimmed with yellow, pink and green yelling.
 The ring bearer, Matthew slvilla, was dressed in Q white Palm beach suit.
 A reception was held for over 200 guests ct Venta Hall. The brides mother received in Q black velvet gown, black accessories and wore a corsage of white roses. The groorn'S mother assisted and wore Q gown of wine velvet with match. ing accessories and a corSage of red roses.
 The couple left on Q wedding trip to Atlantic City and New York. The bride wore Q black trave- ling dress trimmed with pink, black accessories, and Q corsage of orchids. She is Q graduate of Wilhy High school and the groom is Q graduate of Watertown High school. Cpl. Rorahack has just re. turned from e year overseas and will report to Camp Belvolr upon their return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
SOCIETY
DreScher-B1U
 NMptiaLs Today

Miss Roseann Ball, IA Willow street, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward V. Ball, and TI5 Cpl. Alfred Drescher, was married this after noon ct St. Margaret's rectory, Wil- low street, Rev. John A. Conlan, pastor, officiating. The bride was attended by Miss Dorothy Espelin, and Ralph Drescher, a brother of the groom, was best man.
 The bride wore a dressmaker suit in winter beige shade of all wool gabardine, styled with collarless jacket with le-breasted selftie front and the new winged sleeve. She wore brown accessories and an or- enid corsage.
 Her maid of honor wore Q cardi- gan suit in Ynatara brown all wool crepe, with fitted jacket that had slash pockets, and modified dolman sleeves. Her accessories were olive green and brown, and her corsage of talisman roses. The brides mother wore Q two-piece teal blue crepe dress, teal blue and black access sories, and corsage of American beauty roses. The grooms mother wore a two piece black crepe dress, with black accessories, and a cor sage of American beauty roses.
 A reception was held at the home of the brides parents for about 50 guests, the decorations consisting of white pompoms and gladion. The couple left on an unannounced wed- ding trip, the bride on returning to reside with her parents. Cpl, Drescher will report ct his station at Camp Crowder, Miss. The bride was graduated from Wilby high school; the groom from Crosby high school and Post Business college. Guests attended from Watertown, Cheshire, Plainville, Hartford, Dan- bury, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Colorado.
 The brides travelling outfit was a cardigan suit in soldier blue all- wool gabardine, with black access sories, and she wore an orchid cor- sage. Cpl Drescher has been spend- ing Q 30-day furlough at his home after 2l months in the European theater of the war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Club Notes

The Beth Fl Sisterhood held their first board meeting of the season at the home of Mrs. Leonard Cars ton, Hawley street, and Mrs. Harry Klamkin, president, presided. Mrs. Klamkin called on the chairmen of standing committees to give their various reports Mrs. Allan Albert reported that. plans were well ad- vanced for the annual show and dance that will be held at Beth Fl Synagogue, Sunday evening, Nov. 4.
 A committee was appointed to decorate the Succoth for this Friday nights formal services in honor of Succoth or the Feast of Tabernacles. The first general meeting of the Sisterhood will be held Tuesday, Oct. ?, at Beth Fl Synagogue. An interesting program is being planned for that meeting.
 The Waterbury Business and Pro- fessional Women's club will hold Q cabinet meeting at their club rooms tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
 Installation of officers of the business and professional division of Hadassah will be held tonight at the Hotel Elton, in the Colonial Room. Mrs. Henry s. Friedman of North Bergen, N. J., will be the principal speaker. She has been a y,aay,ohar Inf fha nr0a Y1iza tioY1 ciaca 1888. is regional vice president of northern New Jersey for Hadassah and regional president of the busi-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Women s Group Planning Meeting

The New Haven Archdeaconry Woman's Auxiliary to the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal church will meet In Trinity Parish House, 53 Wall street on Monday, October lSt from II to 1 p. m.
 The chairman, Miss Helen Stew ems will preside, opening prayers by Mrs. Herbert Crittenden, devotion al chairman, to be followed by talks by Our Educational Program" What will be accomplished by White Envelopes, Why we need adequate records, we work for others" We live with others, and "Our United Thank Offerings ex- banding program for l945-l946 by Mrs. Archibald McNulty, Miss Helen L. Smith, Mrs. Samuel Budde, Mrs. Donald II. Warner, Miss Lillian Bechtold and Mrs. Howard Weir, Roll call of parishes.
 Noon day prayers by the Reverend Donald w. Green, Archdeacon.
 Box luncheon at one o'clock, tea and coffee will be served.
 The meeting will come to order al two o'clock with 8 talk on The Church Periodical Club by Miss Dorothy Lull and That we may wor ship more effectively, alone and corporately by Mrs. Herbert Crit tenden.
 The Woman's Church Missionary Association will convene at three o'clock with the president Miss Mary Louise Pardee, presiding. Mrs. Mar garet Marston Sherman, executive secretary to the National Board of the Woman's Auxiliary will be the speaker.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Dorothy Carroll HOnOred ct Party

MT. and Mrs. Michael R. Carroll, Fairmount street, recently honored their daughter, Miss Dorothy M. Carroll, at e gift party ct their sum- yaer home ct Lake Wlnnemaug, Wa tertown. Miss Carroll Is to be mar ried Thanksgiving Day, to George W. Kosha, Davis street. Guests at- tending the party were:
 Misses Kay O'Neill, Frances Parker, Rosemary Johnston, Betty Hannon, Anne Tyler, Mary Donahue, Mary Tanner, Rosemary Connen, Theresa Connell, Marilyn Well, Rosella Mccarthy and Peggy Parker
 Also: Mrs. Thomas 0uinlan, Mrs Everett Graham, Mrs. Margaret Parker, Mrs. Harriet Sargent, Mrs Margaret Tyler, Mrs. James Cu- sack, Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor, Mrs Howard Sandland, Mrs. Mary Con- nell, Mrs. Michael Meehan, Mrs Loreta Stewart Mrs. Margaret Clark, Mrs. William Albon, Mrs Frank Carey, Mrs. Rita Pickett, Mrs. Michael Thompson, Mrs. Theresa Focus, Mrs. Mabel Humis. ton, Mrs. Aldona Janausauskas, Mrs. Earl Gorton and Mrs. William 0orton.
 Also: Mrs. Henry We'll, Mrs. George oNeill, Mrs. Josephine Donahue, Mrs. Frank Schanel, Mrs. Kenneth Hannon, Mrs. Ernest Spooner, Mrs. Clayton TIotchkiss, Mrs. Louis Jordan, Mrs. Samuel Archambault, Mrs. William Law ton, Mrs. William Degnan, Mrs. 1var Humphrey, Mrs. Michael Hogan, Mrs. Lille Eldridge, Mrs. George Kosha, ST., and Mrs. Mi- chael Carroll.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Social Notes

William M. Brown, registered en. gineer, has returned from Long Meadow, R. T., and Bennington, Vt, where he visited relatives.
 Mss cynthia sperry, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Roger 8. Sperry, Pine street and Middlebury, returned Monday to the Holmquist School, New Hope, Pa. Miss Natalie Sperry returned Monday to the George School, Georgetown, Pa.
 Miss Jane K!lduff, Gaffney Place has been vacationing for two weeks at Woodmont.
 Miss Barbara Weyand, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Carl Weyand, Prospect, will enter the Garland School, Boston, Mass.
 Mrs. Peter Kelly, Knoll street, ei1- tertained last night at her home and had aS her guests Mrs. Hazen Mo. Kee, Miss Penny 4yrneS and Mss Shirley McGuire.
 Mss Diana 0oss, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Chauncey P. GoSS, 3rd Middlebury. returned yesterday to the Ethel Walker School, SimShury. to resume her studies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Personal ShouUer
 For Mrs. Dreschev

A personal shower honoring Mrs Alfred Drescher, Jr., the former Roseann Ball of Willow street, was held recently with Miss Dorothy ES- pelin of Greenbow street as hostess. Guests were present from Forest vile, Watertown, Cheshire, Middle. bury and this city. Those present were Mrs. Edward Bali, Mrs. Alfred Drescher, ST., Mrs. Ralph Drescher, Mrs Fred DreScher, Mrs. Oscar Es- pelin, S., Mrs. Andrew Perrin, Mrs. Howard Byrnes, Mrs. Peter West, Mrs. Michael Moran, Mrs. Fred Dase, ST., Mrs. Fred Dase, Jr., Mrs. Joseph Geigle, Mrs. James Daly, Mrs. Frank Roberts, Mrs. Larry Wilson, Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs, William Verrastro. Mrs. Almon Sco- will and the Misses Lillian Crafa, Phyllis Crafa, Marie O'1rien, Helen Lahey. The wedding was an event of September 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20

Here is the sort of daytime Irock every woman feels her best in-dis. tinctive looking and with c graceful Incluttered air. Perfect for shop ping, the theater, pleasant social affairs.
 Pattern No. ss7s is designed for sizes 36, 3e, 70, 42, A, 46, 46, 50 and 62. Size 30, short sleeves. requires 3M yards of 30-irch material.
 For this pattern send 20 cents, in COINS, your name, address. size de. sired and the PATTERN NUMBER to Sue Burnett, Waterbury Demo crat, 1100 Sixth avenue, New York ,10. N. Y.
 JUST OUT - the Fail and Winter 1046 Issue Of FASHION. Send for your copy n0w-16 cents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20

that the New York critics saw 1t to bestow their yearly prize on It." Actually the Critics Circle bestowed It's annual award on "The Glass Menagerie," with Harvey" getting the Pulitzer prize. Later on she ex- tolls 'Menagerie", neglecting to mention that 1t was @ prize play.
 Tn connection with her mistaken reference to the critics and "Har- vey,". she comments that the critics judgment Is not greatly revered by the theatrical profession in gen- eral," Well, maybe actors don't revere" the reviewers, but they certainly stay up the better part of Q night after they open in Q new play, impatient to find out whether the critics gave them good notices. Later one Miss Webster admits that the critical reception of Q play Is one of the dominant factors in its success or failure.
 Honestly, she does much better by Shakespeare. And I hope the Russians won't get any wrong Ideas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
HELP FOR HOUSEWIVES

Indianapolis .(UP)-The end Of the war brought speedy improve. rnent in the domestic help situa. ton. The Indiana office of the U. 8. employment service announced that ct least 10 per cent of, war workers who lost their jobs and ap. piled for peacetime work were lock- in, for domestic positions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Party Planned
 Saturday By YWCA

The Y.W.C.A. will hold 6 get-
 together, to get acquainted and have fun party, Saturday at the Y.W.C.A. on Prospect and Linden street. The party will start ct 1 o'clock and e spaghetti supper will be served. Games will be played indoors and out, and those in charge of the affair are Jean Beebe, Eleanor Travisano, Margaret Nc. Mahan, Connie O'Loughlin, Kay Kantor, Lucy Albano and Shirley Milutis. Reservations for the dinner may be made by calling 4-l0e8. All members are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Genevieve Murphy
 Feted At SholVer

A personal shower was held re- gently for Miss denevieve Murphy, Frost road, who is to be married to Howard 0oham, Sept. 22. Those attending were Mrs. Thomas Mur- phy, Mrs. Sadie Carney, Mrs. Dem his Mccarthy, Mrs. William Mur- phy, Mrs. James Murphy, Mrs. Charles Correil, Mrs. George 0aug- Ter, Mrs. Charles Murphy, Mrs. Al- bert De Barlia, Miss Adele Habib, Helen Murphy, Frances Blake, Mary Carney and Genevieve Murphy. The shower was given by Miss Mary Carney, Fairlawn avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Teachers College
 Opens Fall Tern,

Teachers College of Connecticut will open its fall term with an en- rollment of approximately i3o pupils today with an assembly at 10 q. m. at which President Herbert D. Welte will welcome the students. There will Dc brief talks by Ruth Johnson, dean of women: her assistant, M. Isabelle Rupert, and by William 0. Lee, acting dean of men.
 A meeting of freshmen with advisors and counselors will fol- low. then luncheon, and in the afternoon there will be a program of songs, initiation, information on college activities and a picnic. Upper clasSmen will register Fri- day at Q a. m. followed by Q sports program and all-college reception in the evening.
 Formal parties and get-togethers will be held Saturday and Sunday, and classes begin Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
BUSY RAIL POINT

Chicago (UP)-More than 33,S26,. 900 persons, or nearly three times the Gpopulation of Canada, have passed through the Canadian Ma tional Railways central station in Montreal, Canada, during the past two years, according to A. A. Gar diner, general passenger traffic man. aRer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Singing Society
 Plan Waltz Night

The first dance of the season to be given by the Lyra Singing section of the Turn Verein Vorwarts will be a Waltz Night" on Saturday at the hall, l181 North Main street.
 Ernie's Bavarian band will fur- nish the music which will include many well known waltzes and polkas. Plans have been completed by the committee, with Herman Mueller as chairman, assisted by MT. and Mrs. Willia Keefe, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Frings, MT. and Mrs. Emil Hummel, Victor Lineweber and Will liam Schaeffer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20

THE SITUATION: A persor wants to bororw your car and you prefer not to lend 1t to him.
 WRONG WAY; Make an excusf for not lending 1t, such as engine trouble.
 RIGHT WAY; Tell the person who asks that you would rather not lenC. 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
RRNT C0NTROL

Ali persons who rent housing %. commodations 0s any type ID rent controlled areas and nave not reg istered, must register with OPA area rent offices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
MEATs and FATS

Red stamps V-2 througb Z-2 and A.i through Q-l in Book W. each worth 10 points. are now valid.
 Stamps v-2 through ga expire Sept. 90.
 Stamps A-l through E-i expire Oct. 3i.
 Stamps E-1 through K-I expire Nov. 90.
 L-I through Q-I ex~' Dec. 31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Rationing Regulations

CThe ration board headquaTteTs ct il9 West Main street will De closed to the public all day on Sat- urdays until further noticeJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
RFIORa

AirpIane strnapS 1, 2, 3. and { in Book III are each valid for purchase Of one pair of shoes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
SUGAR

Sugar stamp 3s is ValiG for pur. chase of five pounds of sugar until Dec. g..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20

A stamp on one Of the first let- ters flown from Newfoundland to Europe was sold recently for S64o, 1t being e 60-cent Newfoundland stamp flown to Rome in 1927.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
Up And Dolvn BroadlUay
By JACK GAVER United Press Drama Editor
BY JACK GAvER

BY JACK GAvER
 United Press Editor Yor-UrNow septembers expect little action after dull Nine make
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20

MexscO's foreign trade this year has been chiefly with the United states.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20
FIRST HARVARD PRESIDENT

Greenville, N H. (uP)-Henry Dunster, first president of Harvard College, Is buried in an old cenle- tery in Greenville.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-09-20

ness and professional women's di- visions.