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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
Tileston School
Observes Founders
Day With Program

Founders Day was observed by
the Tlleston P. T. A. Tuesday aft
eraoon at 3 o'clock at the monthly
meeting. Miss Wilson's second
grade presented play "The
truth About Mother Goose,'' which
proved very interesting and color
full.
The meeting opened with a de.
Votonal period by Mrs. Farmer,
VINO stressed the importance of the
FLA. in the school and also the
connection between the home and
school.
Mrs. B. R. Drynan, president
presiding over the meeting, urged
all parents of high school students
70 attend a meeting to be held
tuesday at 8 o'clock at the New
hanover High school, at which
tlme an effort will be made to re-
we the P.-T.A. there.
Miss Wilson's second grade hav.
lag twenty-five present was award.
"a a beautiful potted plant as the
tendance prize. Following the
!" session social was held
IN me school library. The table was
Deau1l1ully decorated with a white
lio1n, over which were scattered
a aeafts' arrows, and cupids. A birth
uay CAKE decorated in school col
~, was placed at the end of the
sdole and Mrs. T. A. Rivenbark
anu Mrs. B. R. Dryaan cut and
81 81 Teo the cake. Mrs. Earl Allen
o Oh MRS: A. c. Divine were in
charge Of the punch bowl. There
were $50 attending. e1 {
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17

member Of the State Board of Cor
rection and Training. She wanted
the children in the institutions re-
membered on their birthdays and
the Federation of Women's clubs
undertook the job. Each month the
names Of children having birth
days that month are sent to a dis
trict chairman appointed by Mrs.
Mauney and the chairman distri.
butes the names 10 clubs in her
district and either the club or in.
dividual members sends a gift to
children assigned to the club. Not
only are the children made hap
pier but the clubwomen are learn
ing more about these institutions
at which the children are cared
for and trained. Samuel E. Leon
ard, commissioner Of Correction,
has written an expression of warm
appreciation on the part of the
Board for this line interest the
clubs are taking in our boys and
girls
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
Home Council
Gives Party
AT Wrightsboro

The first of a series OF parties,
sponsored by the County Council OF
New Hanover Federation of Home
Demonstr ton clubs, was held on
Friday evening at the Wrightsboro
Clubhouse. Decorations carried out
the Valentine motif throughout the
large clubroom where tables were
placed for bridge and other games.
High scores at each table were pre-
sented prizes.
Mrs. A. C. Setter was the Win
ner of a lovely home made cake.
Funds raised from this event will
be used for the work of the Home
clubs in the county. Mrs. Fred A.
Jordan was general chairman Of
the party. She was assisted by the
members of the County Council.
Each club in the county was asked
to be responsible for two tables of
games and two prizes.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
TEEN-AGE
TATTLER
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most Of the fellas have begun tt
realize just how nice the girls are
and wanted to show their apprecia
ton on this day set aside for those
In love. We heard that Edna Mat
thes received a beautiful orchid
and we can guess who from. Betty
Hanson also was presented with an
orchid by one whom Cupid struck
some time ago. Red roses were
much in demand and were sreceiv.
ed by those girls VINO are fortunate
enough to have thoughtful beaus.
Too bad that Valentine Day can't
be every week!
Friends of Perry James who
have been wondering where he is
will be interested to learn that he is
in the Medical College of Virginia,
undergoing thorough physical ex-
animation. His parents left this
weekend to visit him. He should
be back with us in about a week
much to the joy of one Kathryn
Kester, a mighty cute girl.
Orchids this week 90 to those of
the annual staff who have finally
succeeded in getting the annual
material in the mail and on its
way to the publishers. They have
all done grand job and every
student at MINIS is proud of them
and grateful. Patsy Hardwick,
George Darden, Kathryn Kester,
Douglas McKoy, Miss Annie B.
Barksdale, tipping teacher, and
Miss Virginia Walsh, English in
structor have done the work and
for job well done, we thank
them.
I see that Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Watts have paid us visit. These
two will be remembered as Betty
Harriss, outstanding for her lead
ership ability at MINIS, and Dicky
Watts, "the one and only" the
proud possessor of that orange and
black car, and fella that we shall
never forget. Good luck, you two.
Saw Piggy Dychess walking
down street the other day. Seems
like he just can't stay away from
this place. He's member Of the
Marines, but at present
he isn't assigned to any ship. We're
all glad he's home. Hope he'll soon
be coming home to stay.
If you can't find anybody on the
street and all the drugstores are
just 60 to the Teen-Age
club and you'll find all of your
pals there. It's a good place to be
when things get sort of dull. Just
ask Jane Head, Fred Hatch, Finl1ie
or any of the other fire.
quenters of the club. Everybody
has fun there, so join the crowd.
They're all going to the TAG.
Looks as if that about does it for
today. I'll scout around and see
whose secrets ! can divulge before
next time, 50 until then, $50
fong!"
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
State Clubwomen Will
Continue Work With
War Savings Division
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Mrs. BlShOprlc ana nor cO-plannerS
realize that the selling job will be
much more difficult, but so conf
dent she is that women will con-
tinue to give their services in this
nationwide effort to promote saw
ings and prevent initiation she is
undertaking to lead the work in
North Carolina.
Mrs. Bishopric will give to this
new and important plan the same
leadership she exhibited in putting
over the bond selling campaigns
during the war, and there is no
doubt that many of those women
who worked so faithfully and ef-
ficiently with her will continue to
give their time and energy to max
ing a success of this savings plan.
All department chairmea in the
Federation of Women's clubs are
now calling on clubs to begin tax
ing stock of their achievements to
date and to take a fresh breath
for the remaining months of the
current club year. This, the middle
of February, is the halfway mark.
With the February and March is
sues of The North Carolina Club
women combined and made a de-
partment number, the department
chairmen through the magazine
called attention to the various pro-
grams and projects and urged
clubs and individuals to point to-
ward winning the prizes offered
annually in each department. Re-
port blanks have been prepared by
Mrs. John M. Council, second vice
president, and Miss Dorothy
Forbes, of Wilmington president OF
Junior clubs. These will be distri-
buted by March LIST and are to be
filled in and sent to district presi-
dents by March 31st, though clubs
will continue activities until the
convention May 29-30-31.
The Junior vice-chairmen of de-
partments have sent their appeals
for continued work by Junior
clubs. Mrs. Erwin H. Midgette of
Elizabeth City, vice-chairnan of
the American Citizenship depart
ment, asks Juniors to revitalizs
this department at once and points
out that the nation is facing the
greatest fight Of its life for the
right Of the common man to pros
per according to his merits. and
the right Of independent business
to exist and endure. She urges
special MEETINGS for the discussion
of the international crises arising
constantly, and the formidable
problems on the home front being
considered in Washington now ad
in the next few weeks. ut is your
duty she tells the Juniors, ito
be thinking women, organized and
vocal"
Miss Brona Nifong, of Winston
Salem, vice-chairman of the Post
war Service committee, asks con-
tinued activity for Red Cross work
which still needs daily workers,
and for veterans this to show
gratitude to them for their efforts
and sacrifices to win the war.
A new program initiated this
year by the Federation through a
special committe in the Public
Welfare department is the Birth
lay Remembrance program. Mrs.
Aubrey Mauney of Kings Noun
ain, is the committe chairman
md she has the program function
ng, to the delight of Mrs. Howard
}. Etheridge, CT Asheville, a past
federation president, who saw the
iced for such an undertaking and
it. Mrs. Etheridge Is a
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
Episcopal Women
Will Serve Supper

The Woman's auxiliary Of St.
Paul's Episcopal church, 18th and
Market street, will prepare and
serve a turkey supper on Wednes.
day evening, February 20. The
hours of serving will be 5:45 pm.
$3.50 pm. and pm. Tickets may
be obtained by calling 1890, 23040,
1896 and 23321. ]
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17
MISS Evelyn Crumpler
VI Clinton, Engaged
10 Wed A. E. Kennedy

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Crunpier of
LINTON announce the engagement
ol their daughter, Evelyn, to
aaron Emsley Kennedy, Jr., son
o! Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Kennedy
of Clinton.
The wedding will take place IN
the spring. 1
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-17

Total weight Of all the worlos
insects is greater than that OF all
other land animals combined.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
THE RETURN OF STOCK

We were pleasantly surprised,
 during visit to the Clinton Sum- mer Theater recently, to discover that O. Samuel Wasserman is the producer of the straWhat shows that have been packing them in at the shoreline playhouse. He will Se remembered as the gentleman who brought several fine concerts here during recent years.
 Jane Cowl, that perennial favor ite of millions of American theater- lovers, was MT. Wassermans guest star recently, playing the lead in Candida" It was a happy reunion both the actress and the producer. They played together on Broadway way back in 1917 in Lilac Time"
 Miss Cowl gave her usual brilliant performance. Just as the opening curtain went up, she announced that a distinguished person was in the audience, and curtSied very gracefully. A f1utter went up in the audience, and heads turned every way. Flushing slightly and smiling broadly, Governor Raymond E. Baldwin was spotted in the fifth row with the First Lady of Connecticut.
 MT. Wasserman had good news for Brass City theater lovers. He hopes to bring first rate stock company here, next Fall. It will be operated similarly to straWhat theaters with Broadway guests stars heading the bill. But the producer has prob lem. He can't find a theater or available space If you'd like to see a return of good stock company, and can solve MT. Wasserman's problem, write him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
Just Clutter
BY BETTY BLANCHARD

working girl pretty penny. That is cleaning. From Fall through to Spring, the average working woman sends at least one garmen at the cleaners every week. The cost may conserVatiVely be estimated at $40.
 So, it appears the State Labor Department had better revise its figures, or pass a law that all working girls wear denim overalls It is evident s6.25 weekly should be added to their ridiculous estimate of s377 for upkeep. The depart ment also omitted an allowance for savings. Surely they do not expect our girls will be adequately maintained when that rainy day arrives, on the pittance allowed by social security.
 If our working women are to carry an equal portion of the work in industry, business, and the pro- fessions, it is urgent that the state give them far more consideration and in many instances, employ CTS, too. It is only by their in- genuity and experience in ball. ancing their budgets, that most working women keep out of debt.
 Not long ago we recall a mar ried woman quit her job because she discovered when she added up the cost of clothes, lunches, and carfare, that she was taking money out of her husbands salary to keep at her iob.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13

en train. Her three-quarter length veil of illusion will be gathered to a crown of orange blossoms and she will carry an arm bouquet of white gladioli.
 Mrs. Doris Bradley, sister of the bridegroom, will be matron of honor. She will wear a pale blue gown styled with an oval neckline, cap sleeves, fitted bodice and a full skirt. Her costume will be con- pleted with a Juliet cap with shoulder length veil and she will carry an arm bouquet of pink gladi- oi. Robert Foster will be his brothers best man.
 Mrs. Anderson will receive at a reception at Davenport Hall. Ap- proximately 75 guests are expected.
 The couple will leave on a motor trip through the New England states. Mrs. Foster will wear an aqua and brown print dress with brown accessories. Upon their re- turn they will reside on Summit Road, Prospect. MT. Foster was re- gently discharged from the U. s. Army after three years of service, including a year and a half duty In the European Theater of Opera tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
Ritn DecOninck ShOzUer Guest

The Misses Barbara Matthews, Felicia Caruso, and Betty OLeary were hostesses at a personal shower recently at Miss Matthews home, Radcliffe AvenVe, in honor of Miss Rita DecoAinck of Pine Street. Miss Deconinck will be married Sept. ' to Herbert L. DeBarbara of Rose Street, Sept. 7th.
 The guests included: Mrs. George Deconinck, Mrs. Alexander Decon- inck, Mrs. Edward Redden, Mrs. Guido Durante, Mrs. P. J. OLeary, Mrs. Guido Durante, Mrs. P. J. OLeary, Mrs. Thomas O'Leary, Mrs Thomas Matthews, Mrs. George Mc- Duff, Mrs. Daniel Hawkins, Mrs. Ro- bert Mitchell, Mrs. Leonard Mo- Grath, Mrs. Alfred Monti, Mrs. Mel win Dews, Mrs. William Stroker, Mrs. A. J. Izzo, Mrs. Albert Began.
 Also the Misses Doris Murphy, Natalie Caruso, Margaret Squire, Mary Macelis, Rosemary Santoro, Mary Majauskas and Deborah Da- yidSon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
Miss Barbara Croft Honored at Shower
 By Mrs. R. J. Alvarez

Miss Barbara Croft, was honored at surprise personal shower re- gently by Mrs Richard J. Alvarez, at her home on Wildwood Avenue.
 Miss Croft, the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Robert w. Croft, l9 Farm ham Avenue, will marry Warren Lindsay, son of William Lindsay, Watertown, in October.
 Those attending were:
 Mrs. Martin O'Brien, Miss Beverly O'Brien, Miss Lillian Lindsay, of Watertown, Mrs. Robert Croft, Mrs. Edward Croft, Mrs. David Lincoln, Mrs. James Croft, Miss Jean Mene- trey, Mrs. Boniface Alvarez, Mrs, Thomas J. Royal, Jr., Mrs. Roy By water, Mrs Clarence zorsky, of Hartford, Miss Irene Dillane, Miss Eleanor Cooke, Miss Rita Helfand Mrs. Robert Foster, Cheshire, Miss Jean Mcintyre, Miss Constance Ja- gaila, Miss Louise Leggett, Mrs Mae Daitkus, of Naugatuck, Miss Helen Leahy, Mrs. Andrew Ciminera, Miss Rosalyn Biron, Miss Barbara Bowen, of Da1abury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
Corrington-Lopo
 roth Announced

The engagement and coming marriage of Miss Ann M. Caring ton, PhMc 2/c of the WAVES, to Richard B. Lapo, Ph M sc, U. s. Navy, son of MT and Mrs. Regi- nald J. Lapo of Woodstock, L. l., has been announced by her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Ralph w. Car rington of Bonair Avenue The wedding will take place August 3l in St. Johns Episcopal Church. A reception will follow at The Elton.
 Miss Darlington is a graduate of OakWood School, Poughkeepsie, N. Y, and attended Earlham College, Richmond, Ind. She has served in the WAVES. for a year and half. MT. Lapo attended Drew University, Madison, N. J. prior to entering the service They are both stationed at Newport, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
Susan AndrennO WedS Veteran

Miss Susan Marie Andreano daughter of John Andreano of Elk Avenue, and the late Mrs. Loretta V. Andreano, and Ralph Edward Napolitano, son of MT. and Mrs Carmine Napolitano of Edgewood Avenue were united in marriage yesterday morning at g o'clock at Blessed Sacrament Church. Cut flowers decorated the church and a musical program was presented with Mrs. Edward Imber organist, and William O'Brien, soloist. Selec- tions included Schubert's Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus."
 Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a white dotted net gown fashioned with a high neckline, shirred bodice, and full skirt trimmed with tiny roset- tes. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from crown of seed pearls and she carried a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers.
 Mrs. William F. Tanner was her sisters matron of honor. She wore yellow net gown styled with yoke, fitted bodice and a full skirt. Her costume was completed with large hat of matching material and she carried an arm bouquet of lav- endar gladioli.
 Miss Marie Salvatore and Mrs. John Napolitano, sisters -in-Iaw of the bridegroom were bridesmaids. They were attired in nylon taffeta gowns of pink and aqua styled with high necklines, shirred bodices and gathered skirts. They wore head dresses of matching plu1nes and carried arm bouquets of mixed gladioli.
 William F. Tanner was best man. John Napolitano, brother of the bridegroom, and Humbert Cabrel of Boston, Mass, were ushers.
 Following dinner and reception at the home of the bridegroom's parents the couple left on a wed- ding trip through the southern states. Mrs. Napolitano wore white Palm Beach suit with Kelly green accessories and corsage of red roses. Upon their return they will reside at 183 Edgewood Ave- nue. MT. Napolitano, a graduate of Leavenworth High School, was re- gently discharged from the U. s. Army after three years service in- cluding A months overseas duty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
Miss Jeanne Otis, LitchfieId, Will Marry On September 2

Litchfield, Aug. 13-Mr. and Mrs. Alex Doster, Minty Farm, Litchfleld, have issued invitations for the we'd ding of MI. Doster's niece, Miss Jeanne Doster Otis, to Nelson Tur- ner Shields, 3rd son Of Dr. Nelson T. Shields, New York City, and of Mrs. c. H. Wilson, Miami, Fla. The ceremony will take place Monday, September ?, in St. Michaels Church Litchfleld, and will be performed by the rector, the Rev. Howard F. Dunn, assisted by the rector emeri- tuS, the Rev. William J. Brewster.
 Miss Stephine Doster will be maid of honor for her cousin, EI- bert Hamlin, Litchfield, cousin of the bridegroom, will serve as best man. Ushers will include Lothar F. Putnam, fiance of Miss Doster; Leo hard Marshall, Bronxville, N. Y, Brayton Nichols, Chicago, H., and Warren Pond, New York City, classmates of MT. Shields.
 Miss Otis is a graduate of Fox hollow School, Lenox, Mass, and attended Pine Manor Junior Col lege. MT. Shields is attending Yale University. He served 30 months in the Naval Air Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
MORE CONSIDERATION FOR
 THE WORKING GAL.

Thousands of Waterbury working
 girls flew up in arms recently
 when the State Labor Department
 declared S2810 was the minimum
 wage upon which the department
 believes an unmarried working girl
 can get along suitably. A recent
 survey, they pointed out, revealed
 the working girl should be paid at
 least s1.46l16 a year if she was
 expected to maintain her presenta- ply, healthfully and in decent hous- ing.
 The Labor Department was gen. erous enough to permit the poor working krl $16.26 for food and housing. But their estimate of clothing and upkeep, amounting to s3.77 weekly, evidently was taken from the 1900 archives.
 Ever since her kindergarten days the average American girl has been inculcated with the importance of grooming and attractive attire as stepping stones to success. The boss demands smart-looking women en- ployeS, the public demands them. II oAlN NOCsol4 IOW UO llit 1lllt, Sllt loses her job. But it's the poor working girl who spends the great CT portion of her salary to look trim, and the feat has, since the women joined business and profess sional ranks, required considerable juggling of finances plus ingenuity. Little thought is ever given to the fact that such an unreasonable de- mand depriveS her much amuse- ment, cultural activities, and some times such necessities as medical and dental care.
 Recognizing that the State La- bor's allowance for l keep was considerably out of line, we called up veteran stylist, who has for years been interested in the clothes problems of the working girl.
 He pointed out that at least $500 or approximately $lO weekly was required to keep working girl out of the shabby realm" And the figure comprises only basic essen tials His estimate does not include ftr-trimmed coats, evening wear, costume jewelry, or the multituni- ous items that complete lady's ensemble. It is also to be noted that prices are most conservative, and good buy would require con- siderable smart shopping.
 The breakdown is as follows: One suit, $45; three tailored dresses, $60; one basic dress, $20; three Summer dresses, S25; four blouses, SPA; an untrimmed Winter coat, s45; lightweight coat, $50; three hats, $l5; three pairs of shoes, SPA; lingerie, $50; accessories, $50; beauty care Gone permanent at S15 and shampoo and wave every two weeks), S60; and cosmetics. $2O.
 Then there is the most expensive item of all-hosiery. The average | girl buys a pair of stock lngs weekly except during the Sum- mer months of July and August. The cost of silken-clad ankles amounts up to the stupendous ex- oenditure of approximately $60 an- nually, since good quality nylon hose averages between SIPS and s1.50. A plentiful supply of long, wear nylon will considerably re- luce this figure, but until then the working girl will continue to pay heavily for hose.
 Our stylist friend also omitted mother item which costs the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-08-13
Claire Kelly Feted ct Party

A lawn party was held recently by Mrs. John Kelly of Vermont Street in honor of her daughter, Claire, who celebrated her third birthday.
 Those attending were Francine Anderson, Eleanor Anne O'Connell, Ritamae Kelly, Harriet Marinan, Rita M. Cannon, Marianne Kirby, Patricia Cullen, Jean Costello, James Nolan, Jr., Morgan Costello, Richard Northrop, Jr., Neil Ander- son, John Kirby, John Cannon, Francis X. Kelly, William Kelly, Patrick Kirby, George Costello, James Walsh, Mrs. James Cullen, Mrs. John Kirby, Mrs. Frank An- derson and Mrs. Thomas Quinn. Also, Mrs Edward Collins, Mrs. William Kelly, Mrs. Frank Mo Grath, Mrs. J. Emmet Cannon, Mrs. James Cannon, Mrs. John Marinan. Mrs. Timothy Costello, Mrs. Ted Donahue, Mrs. James Mo- Ian and Mrs. William OConnell.