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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
BaCCO MasOtta Bridal April 25

The wedding of Miss Roseline Masotta, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Masotta, Walnut street. and Edmund P. Bacco, s 1-c, U. S. N. R., son of Mrs. Josephine Bacco. North Main street, took place April 9 at g a, m. at St. Lucy's church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Michael McVerry.
 The bride wore white satin gown, fashioned with long sleeves, a V neckline, trimmed with lace, and a full skirt. cut entrain. Her finger tip veil was arranged from a tiara of seed pearls and she carried a prayerbook marked witt. orchids and baby's breath.
 Miss Edith Bacco, sister of the bridegroom, as maid of honor, was attired in an aquamarine chiffon gown with sweetheart neckline. and a gathered skirt, a heart-shaped bonnet of matching color and car ried bouquet of tea roses. Anthony DiVirgilio was his cousins best man.
 A reception for about 100 guests was held at Bacco's hall following a dinner for members of the bridal party at Waverly inn. Guests at tended from Southington. Plainville, Bristol and Massachusetts. Mrs. Masotta received in a pastel blue suit, fuchsia accessories and a cor sage of red roses. The bridegrooms mother also wore red roses with her navy blue dress and matching ac- cessorieS.
 For her wedding trip to New York city, the bride selected a fuchsia and black suit, black accessories and ,orsage of orchids, She is a grad tate at Waterbury Catholic high school and her husband is a grad late of Crosby high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
S0dality Holds AnnualBreakfast

The annual breakfast of the Chil- dren of Mary sodality of St. Lucy's church was held Sunday morning at Bosco's hall following the 8 o'clock Mass.
 President Mary Caputo introduced Rev. Felix Scoglio, pastor of the church who spoke about the work of missionaries and nuns in the south Pacific.
 Attending were: Mary Caputo. president; Louise Mucci, vice-presi- dent; Lenora DelGobbo, secretary; Katherine Petruzzi, treasurer; Anne Genovese, publicity chairman El- vira Mucci, Mary Rossi. Filomena Richards, Mary Cavalieri, CarmaIa LoRusso, Mary Caserio, Vera Casero. Louise Lapio. Mae Orsatti, Nancy Ventresca, Marie Embardo, Helen Tiso, Fannie Falcone, Mary Maisto, Angeline Corello, Emily Marobitini, Josephine Gsnovese, Florence De- Federico, Gloria DeFederico. Rosalie Buonocore. Theresa Zurlo, Ida Mar uccio, Mary Mancini, Mary Falcone. Florence Aldrissi, Tina Aldrissi. M. SQuillan, c. Cado, L. Buonocore. R. Menrio, A. Scioto, M. D'AngeIo and M. Gugliotti.
 The monthly meeting of the so- dality was held and Miss Caputo. president, addressed the group brief ly.
 The sodalty will receive Holy Communion in a body Sunday at the o'clock Mass in honor of Mothers day. A Mothers day pro- gram vii be held in the basems snt of the church at 7:3O p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
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hostess and his wife and anyone else he wants to dance with or sees without a partner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
SOCIAL FUNCTIONS
Club Welcomes
 9 NezU Members

Certificates and complimentary memberships in theWaterbury Pub lie Speaking club were given nine graduates of a class in effective speaking at a meeting last night at the Central Y. M. c. A.
 The new members include Mrs. c. R. Prescott, Anastasia Dillon, Thelma F Connor, Ida Raymond, Joseph Barron, Robert Farreu, Ed ward A. Horigan, Patrick Shea an4 Arthur Segien.
 Speakers at the meeting were Earl Blanenard. vice-principal of LeavenWorth high school Mrs. Murray Treat, Miss Mary Hennes- sey, Arthur Segien and Patrick Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
CLUB NOTES
Group To Hold
 Mothers Night

The Children of Mary Sodality
 f Our Lady of Lourdes church will
 ,bserve Mothers night tonight at he parish hall Miss Gertrude Rosa md President s. Dolores Paoloni nave arranged an entertainment program and refreshments will be 'erved. Motion pictures will be
 hoWn by Felix Guarini through the courtesy of the Coca-Cola Company. Rev. Edward Farrell, chaplain of the Sodality, will address the group.
 Plans have also been completed Tor combined Communion break last to be held by the sodality and the Holy Name Society at the par lsh hall following the o'clock Mass on Sunday, May 13. The organiza- tons will receive Holy Communion in body at the g o'clock Mass in honor of Mothers Day. Attorney John Greece will speak at the breakfast as guest of the Holy Name Society and Edward R. Ric- cul will be guest speaker for the sodality.
 Officers appointed on the arrange eleIltS committee by the president of the sodality include: Misses Adella Vanni, Gertrude Rosa. Jennie D'Aloia, Dolores Spagnuola and Yola Spagnuola. On the Holy Name Society committee are Felix Guarini and Martin Manello.
 Coronation ceremonies of the Blessed Virgin statue will take place at 3 p. m. Sunday, May 27, at the church. Those wishing to join the sodality will be received on that day. The sodality is continuing to send packages each month to boys in the service and to light vigil | candles at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto for their intentions.
 The regular meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H., Division 5, will | be held tomorrow at 8:15 D. m. at | Mechanics hall Mrs. Catherine Marinan will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
Contract Bridge

The city championship tourna- ment for Gov Raymond E. Baldwin, held under the direction of Mrs. John C. Moriarty, 60 Linden street, was won last night by Thomas Ed wards and Mrs. William Myers with a score of 732 1-2. Runners-up were: Nelson Adduci and Mrs. Jos eph Wedge, TOT 1-2; Mrs. Nelson Squires and Mrs. Joseph Riley, 7G3: Frank Sullivan and Mrs. E. J. Neil son, TOP 1-2. Top scores for the eve ming were: North and south. Mrs. Patrick Wallace and Mrs. John Co., lns, l32 l-2: Frederick Foster and Robert Treat, 125; east and west. Mir. Edwards and Mrs. Myers. 132: Mrs. squires and Mrs. Riley, 12o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
Mrs. RenSOni
 Feted Al Party
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Mrs. Vincent Renzoni, Geddes terrace, was honored recently at a surprise first anniversary party by employees of the Rotar Inspection Department of the Benrus Watch Co. Her husband, Cpl. Renzoni is stationed with an infantry unit at Camp Maxey, Texas.
 Among those attending were: Jean Ouellette, Carrnella Albino, Gertrude Mangini, Lucy Bozzuto, Barbara Maker, Jean Lush, tSella Osowiecki, Gertrude Riordan, Con- nie Jegela, June Sathory. Pauline Smith, Alice Adams, Bette Ward, Marie Gustafson, Helen Shulzis, Ma rie Recke, Shirley Luth, Trudy Jeg- ella and Alice Bucari
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
Club To Sponsor
 Cooking Glass

Mrs Mildred SElocum, wife of Pvt. Robert Slocum, statio'led at Camp Pickett. Va, was admitted io the G. I. Wives club at a recenp meeting at the Central YMi:A. Mrs. Harold Closhosey presided at the meeting and Mrs. Ruth Fleming. chaplain for the past month, read the invocat ton.
 The club will sponsor a cook ing class at the Connecti at Light and Power Co.,, office OF Geaven- worth street, beginning May fl et 7:30 p. m. Miss Margaret Chag- not will demonstrate and all wives Of servicemen may attend.
 A Mothers Day tea will be he'd Sunday from to , p. m in the West Lounge Of the '. M. U. A.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

England needs 75O,00O new houses
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
Alun1nae ASsn.
 Plans Reunion

Plans for the annual r.u.lioli oi the Notre Dame Alunnae AssociG- ton were discussed at the May meeting of the group Monday night (; The Elton. A tentative date Monday, May II, was set for the af fair. Mrs. Timothy F. Ly"ch ple- sided at the meetnig
 Other members attending ircilu- ed: Mrs. J. P. Barry, Ms. Martin Dunn, Mrs. W. K. SchotieId, Mrs Martin Bergin, Jr., Mrs. Mae L Bowling. Misses Mary M. A. Ben- nett, Mary Devereaux. Mary Dordr. Mary P. Casey, Ruth Kennaug'l Catherine Laney Catherine Glady, Eulalia Madden and Mary P. Law Tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
C0nSeiI Holds Monthly Meeting

Ten officers of the ConseiI Villa Maria, headed by Mrs. Josephine Houle, president, were appointed at a meeting Monday to meet with other representatives Of local French organizations to make plans for a celebration of the feast of St. Jean Baptiste on June 24.
 Mrs. Olivine Jolin, director Of the children's auxiliary, announced that plans are under way for the children's annual May party to be held Sunday, May 27. Mrs. Anna Brousseau was named representative of the Conseil on the board Of di- rectors of the Franco-American SO- cial club for the coming year.
 The convention Of LUnion St. Jean Baptiste d'Amerique will be held in Worcester, Mass, in October. it was announced by Miss Anita Houle. secretary. Delegates to the convention will be named in the near future.
 4 bingo party for members and friends followed the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09
EVENING DEPARTMENT
 PRESENTS PROGRAM

Mrs. Donald Macdonald was ln charge of the Evening Department musical program at the Second Congregational church last night Soloists included Miss Betty Mac Donald, soprano, Miss Arlene BaLs- Ter. contralto, c. Russell Sumpt tenor, and Robert K. Guffie, bari tone. Miss Barbara Verchot was pianist, with Mrs. William Russell acoompanist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

Mrs. Raymond Woods, a member of the state foreign policy of the League of Women Voters, spoke on The Dumbarton Oaks Proposals" at a regular meeting of the Water bury Business and Professional Womens club last evening in the club rooms. West Main street. Pres ident Emily Merrirnan. presided. Alice J, Benham was hostess for supper which preceded the meet ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

The regular meeting of Ladies' Auxiliary, A. o. H., Division 5, will be held tomorrow at 815 D. m. at Mechanics hall. Mrs. Catherine Marinan will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-09

The Conoordia Ladies Auxiliary will hold a card party Saturday at 8 D. m. at Concordia hall. In charge of the affair are Mrs. John Kirschbaum, Mrs. Bertha Balunas and Mrs. Louis Marggraff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

and unfairness at the very head of the draft system"
 When and If his promotion is approvel Colonel Roosevelt will become one of the few Air Force generals who has never been to college, and even rarer, one who does not have pilots wings. He earned private pilots license in 1883 after taking civilian flying course while he was aviation edi- tor for chain of newspapers.
 At Kelly Field, Texas, he earned rating as an aerial navigator. Then, following a brief assignment with reconnaissance squadron in the U. s. he was given command of the group and sent overseas Aug. 25, 1942.
 From August 21 to September 23, 1943, he was brought back to duty at headquarters in Washington and returned to overseas duty February IT, 1944, according to the War De-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Senate Checks Report Elliott Roosevelt
 Is Unfit For Either Combat or Flying Duty

achievement while participating ill five operational sorties aaginst the enemy" The DEC was for his activi- ties over Tunisia as an observer, navigator and photographer. He did much of the reconnaissance and mapmaking of the Normandy coast in preparation for D-day.
 Accompanying the recommen- dation for his promotion to briga- dier general was this statement to the committee from General Doolit- tie:
 PRAISED BY SUPER1ORS
 "He is dynamic and forceful, technically and professionally quail flied for the rank of brigadier gen. eral. He is now performing duties commensurate with those of the next higher rank"
 And from Lieut.. Gen. Carl SpattZ, commander of the 18th Air Force:
 He is an aggressive and force full officer whose foresight has cre- ated an organization of utmost value to our air and ground operations"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

statement. Senate confirmation was postponed for week when 1t came up last Monday, by Senator Bush field (R., s. D. who wanted a fur ther investigation into the Blaze" incident and more time to investi- gate other questions regarding the promotion.
 Outraged cries of protest arose when Elliott was commissioned a captain in the Specialist Reserve on Sept. g, 194O Afraid lest the disturbance interfere with his fa- ther's campaign, just getting un- der way for the third term, FL liott handed his resignation to General Echols, then commander of Wright Field, Dayton, where he was stationed.
 REFUSES RESIGNATION
 Refusing to accept 1t, General Echols explained why in the follow ing extract from press release handed out from his office Oct. IS, 194O:
 General EcholS has refused to accept his resignation on the grounds that Captain Roosevelt's physical examination shows that his eyesight is such that 1t renders him unfit for either combat or fly ing duty Instructions from the Chief of the Air Corps are that these reserve officers will be com missioned from personnel not phy- sically fit for flying"
 Typical of the bitterness over young Roosevelt's commission was vitriolic comment made by the late Gen. Hugh Johnson in his newspaper column. He called it raw, hateful nepotism, favoritism
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
WAVELETS
By BILL HARRINGTON

WATR and the Blue network, to- night at 10 p. m.
 Jean Tighe, featured Lambardo songstress, will sing T Don't Want To Love You" for Frances Langford and the Royal Canadians will sere- made Al Jolson, recently recovered from critical illness, with "Swanee River"
 Mischa Auer has asked for Rus sian Lullaby" a tune about his homeland; Walter Pidgeon has chosen "A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" and Jean Arthur has asked for My Heart Sings"
 The hit of the week is "Accentu- ate The Positive" Guys prediction of the tune of tomorrow will be heard and for composer Dick Rodg- CTS, he will play the following Rod gers hit tunes for the favorite five closing medley: My Heart Stood Still" Small Hotel" Blue Room" Lover" and People Will Say We're In Love,
 The lineup of bands for the WATR-Blue Networks Victory Par ade of Spotlight Bands during the week beginning Monday, Feb. 12, follows:
 Monday, Feb. 12 Tommy Dorsey Halloran General Hospital Staten Island, N. Y.
 Tuesday, Feb. 13 Jan Garber-U. 8. Naval Receiving Ship, Yerba Bu- ena Island, San Francisco, Calf. Wednesday, Feb. IA Louis Prima- Rhoads General Hospital, Utica, N. ".
 Thursday, Feb. IS Tommy Tucker -Keesler Field, Biloxi, Miss.
 Friday, Feb. 16 Del Courtney Naval Training Center Station, Ot- tummWa, Ia.
 Saturday, Feb. r To be selected Timpken, Canton, O.
 The Victory Parade, sponsored by the Coca Cola Company, is heard at 9:30 p. m, Monday through Sat- urday, over the Blue Network.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

57-piece Bell symphonic OTcnestra in a special all American program which includes a medley of stephen Foster tunes and Spencers under meath the Stars"
 John w. Bricker, ex-governor ol Ohio and Republican candidate TOT vice-president in the 1914 election, will be heard in an exclusive WATR-Blue Network broadcast to- night at 10:30 p. m.
 Bricker's talk will be broadcast as part of Blue Network pickup from the Annual Lincoln Day dinner to be held at the Waldorf-Astorla Hotel in New York. Ather speakers to be heard on the broadcast are Senator Warren R. Austin, (R. Vt0 and w. Kingsland Macy, prominent New York State Republican.
 Kay Kyser, about to begin his fifth consecutive year of entertain ing servicemen, has record of Gl appearances unsurpassed by any other radio performer. Kay, and his College of Musical Knowledge troupe, have put on more than l,- 500 shows for soldiers, sailors and marines. One day they gave 31 shows in twenty-four hour period It is estimated that Kay has enter tained 5,O0O,000 members of the armed forces and has travelled half million miles to do 1t!
 Dinah Shore was showing her an- nouncer, Harry Won Zell, a letter she'd received from an eager ian who had heard Frank Sinatra l. guesting on Dinah's Open House program February p. She wrote Your voice is like poetry and when you add Frankie's - woW!"
 T get it," said Harry. The Voice meets the Verse!'
 Fred Allen, who needs no 1dentlh' cation with radio listeners, will play a dual role on Information Please tonight NEG, 9:30 p. m.
 On the first half of the show, AL len will sit in the anxious seat a: guest expert. But during the second part hell move over into the driver! seat as master of ceremonies, iron where he will toss the posers (no posies) to Clifton Fadiman and thu others.
 Dinah Shore, Randolph Scott am Bob Burns portray their motiol picture roles in Belle of the Yu kon,' for the CBS Screen Guil Players" on Monday, February l; WABC-CBS, 10 to 10:30 p. m.
 Belle of the Yukon" Is the lov story of a girl who goes to tn Yukon in the gold strike of 189' Bnl Lawrence directs and produce! with Truman Bradley as master c ceremonies. Wilbur Hatch conduct!
 With Pee Wee King and his Col den West Cowboys now in Holly wood making a movie, and Ernes Tubb with his Texas Troubadour and Roy Acuff and his SmolS , Mountain Boys due to leave fc Movietown soon, Minnie Pearl, the sldekick on Grand Ole Opry' say she feels left out. She says if som picture company will just invite !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
Good Evening.
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER

FOR LINCOLNS DAY In volume or Seiecteo prose and poetry called Heart Throbs" we came across
 letter written by Abraham Lincoln which was puOSneo in "The Philadelphia Ledger" at time when 1t was con sidered most appropriate The letter written to Mrs Bixby of Boston who lost five in the war between the States is just as appropriate today Engrossed the letter is preserved in of the Oxford Engand Uni versity halls specimen of the purest EngSn Here is the letter Dear Madam have been shown In the files of the War Department statement of the adlu- tan general of Massachusetts that you are the mother of five sons who have died goriousy in the held or battle feel weak and fruitess must be any Woros of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming, But cannot refrain from rendering to you consolation that may be found in the thanks of the republic they died to save pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement and leave you only the cherlsneo
 memory of the loved and ost and the solemn pride that ns be yours to have laid so costly sacrifice upon the altar of freedom Yours very sincerely and respectfully Abraham Lincoln"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12


 political campaign button. partment record. Since then he has worked himself up to commanding officer of a reconnaissance wing.
 At Wright Field, according to the only account of Elliotts mili- tary record available at the War Department, he was with the Air Corps Materiel Division.
 Apparently ignoring General Echols' prediction that he was un- fit for flying duty, however, the ac- count continues: Later (afte- leav- ing Wright FieldD, for period of nine months, he was on duty with Reconnaissance Squadron, during winch tme he travelled extensvely by air through Labrador, Northwestern Quebec and Baffin Island. He com pleted an aerial survey of Iceland and Greenland, this in connection with the transatlantic route for ferrying airplanes."
 WINS DEC
 In December, 1942, Elliott received the Distinguished Flying Cross, pre- sented by General Doolittle for "heroism and extraordinary achieve ment in flights made voluntarily with complete disregard for person, al safety"
 On May 12, 1943, he was awarded the Air Medal for "meritorious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

For six years Elliott attended ex- elusive Groton Schcool, Boston, be- ing graduated in 1929. For another year he attended Hun Preparatory School in Princeton, N. J. He re- ceived no military training before receiving his commission.
 As a civilian he was an executive of an advertising agency; with a newspaper chain for year; vice president of the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce for year; and member of the board of di- rectors of Texas A. and M. College for two years
 Colonel Roosevelt was promoted to Major, Air Reserve, March 26, 1942; to lieutenant-colonel, August 4,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Tomorrow morning at o'clock in St. Francis Xavier's Church high Mass of requiem will be cele- brated for of Waterburys young heroes Corporal Victor A. Baker He killed in action lover there His death adds the fourth gold star to the Sons Oi Legion honor roll. Members of various veterans groups will attend the services tomorrow in his mem Oy and out of respect for his father Victor Baker a World War veteran and prominent member of Cor pOraI COyIe Post, American Legion Less than SIX years ago. March 19 1889, Corporal Baker was one of
 score of young high school lads, who paraded about Davenport HaIl at ceremonies marking the organ izatOn of the Sons of Legion Squadron War was far from their young minds and the worries of their fathers. Now nearly 40 of the squadron serving in all parts of the world and with four listed as gold star heroes the Legion has something precious in memories to treasure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

1s42, and to colonel, February 23,' 1943. a
 As son of the President, Elliott 7 has always figured prominently in the news with his marriages and the. recent dog priority incident. On March 5, 1943, when his brothers were being criticized for their mili- tary activities, Elliott wrote to Rep. F. G. Lanham D., Tex) asking him to read letter to members of the House of Representatives. The last line said: ,s
 For Gods sake let us fight with~s out being stabbed ill the back foras the sake of politics" When read, it 1 was cheered by both sides of the H~uea
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Gals, gags, CTS and gaiety are part of the romantic grab bag which makes up the Blind Date" show tonight at 8:3O D. m., over Station WATR. On hand to accompany lucky service men to New York's famous Stork Club for free eve nings fun are Miss Cotton Maid of 1945", soon to be chosen, and two starlets of the stage and radio, Julia Wilson and SheiIa Anderson. Arlene Francis is mistress of cere- monies, and Tom Wallace produces the series.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12

Art Linkletter, master-o f-infor- malities of the House Party" pro- gram (CBS Monday through Friday 400 to 4:25 D. m, will conduct a search during his broadcast of Feb ruary 12 through February 16 for the man or woman who has been overseas the longest. The winner of the contest, to be announced dur ing the broadcast of Friday, Feb ruary 16, will receive an after vic tory merchandise voucher for an Electric Range!
 Each program will spotlight five children from Los Angeles public schools who will discuss every day problems confronting the younger generation.
 The program on Monday, Feb- ruary F, will feature group of women over six feet tall, all mem- bers of the Topper Club" The Tuesday broadcast will highlight discussion on the topic: Should a woman enjoy breakfast in bed oc- casionally? Wednesdays attraction will be an audience participation discussion of the highly controver- sial question: Should soldiers in oc- cupied countries kiss the girls? Dur ing the Thursday broadcast Link letter will interview his special guest, Miss Emily Cook, woman counsellor from Douglas Aircraft, and Friday the winner of the week ly contest will be announced.
 Agnes Moorehead and Thomas Mitchell of the films are the CO., stars, when Vardis Fishers absorb ing story, City of IlluSion," is pre- sented on This Is My Best" Tues day, Feb. 13 at 9:30 D. m. over Sta ton WATR. The story is built around primitive community, and the struggles of its people for sur vival, against opposing forces which include both the elements and pre- datory members of neighboring communities.
 F.pnk De Vol, music conductor for the Rudy Valle program. was a singing comedian for band of several years and 1t shows ih the comedy titles of the popular in- strumcntal numbers he's turning out. A piece for trumpetS is caHed The Trumpet Had Triplets," a saS solo is labeled "Saxes Fifth Avenue and a general band number carries the intriguing title, Seven Yeari With the Wrong Leaderh"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-02-12
BY DOUGLAS LARSEN NEA Stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON l2-Revelation that Air Oliver called him unfit for either combat flying duty has de- the promotion of Col Elliott Roosevelt the to brigader general. Styles member of the Military
 
 promotion unanimously approved the Ehols