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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
Bacon McKoy
Receives Diploma
From Boston School

Miss Betty Bacon McKoy. daugh-
ter of James McKoy, 402 South
T hir street, this city, a
graduated from The Garland
School in Boston at exercises in
the Second Church in Boston yes
terday. She will receive a diploma
for completion of the two-year
course in homemaking.
In addition to their homemaking
programs the graduates have de-
voted n month to full time field
work in shops, social agencies,
nursery schools, clubs and restau-
rants to gain professional expert
ence and point of view.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
Mrs.. Sprunt
Compliments
Reporters

Mrs. Walter P. Sprumt and Nina
Webster, hostess-manager of
Greenville Manor, Greenville
Sound, charmingly entertained
with a luncheon yesterday in honor
of Wilmington newspaper WON
at the lovely manor located on
Greenville Sound.
Upon arrival guests were greet
ed by Mrs. Sprunt and Mrs. Web
ster in the drawing room after
which luncheon was served at an
attractively appointed table in the
dining room.
Guests included: Miss Marion
Frink, Miss Betty Divine. Mrs.
Mabel Rogers, Miss Kay Good
man, Miss Nudge Strange, and
Miss Dorothea Mcdowell. execu-
tive secretary Of the local YWCA.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07

Beta Sigma Phi sorority has now
been added to the community Or
CARNATIONS of Wilmington as in
stallation of pledges was held in
the Friendly clubrooms Monday
night with Mrs. Lucille Railsback,
member of the international staff
of Kansas City, Missouri, official
ing.
The installation table was center
ed with a lovely arrangement of
white gladioli and yellow lilies
with candles thanking the center
piece providing a charming set
ting for the formal limitations.
Proceeding the installation a
supper was held for the pledges at
which Mrs. Railsback extended a
message from Walter Ross, found
err Of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. The
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07

Here it is the dirndl frock and
Dutch bonnet you're going to wear
all summer; cool, smart for every
occasion. Optional cap sleeve.
Pattern 1886 comes in junior miss
sizes: II, II, 10, IA, Is, 16, II, Is.
Size 10, frock and hat. requires
3 IA yards 35-inch fabric.
Send TWENTY-FIVE cents in
coins for this pattern to Whining
ton Star-News, 173 Pattern Dent.
232 West 18th ST., New York II. N
Y. Print plainly SIZE, NAME
ADDRESS,, STYLE NUMBER
NOW ready-the Marian Martin
new SUMMER 1916 Pattern Boob,
Fifteen Cents more brings Won coo1
new. easy-to-make fashions for ali
And, printed right in the booL.
FREE pattern for ballet sinners
for home and beach wear!
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
Navy Mothers Commander
To Attend Convention

Mrs. W. B. Daniels, commander
of the Cape Fear Navy Mothers
club, will attend the national con-
vention of Navy Mothers clubs to
be held in the Pennsylvania hotel
in New York City July 8-12 as a
delegate from the local club, it
was announced at the final business
meeting of the mothers Tuesday
night.
Mrs. Daniels will report on the
convention at the September meet
ing.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
LAST WISH FULFILLED

The last wish of Governor Hogg,
of Texas, was that his grave be
marked by a pecan tree and an
old-fashioned walnut, and that nuts
from the trees be distributed and
planted throughout the state, and
his wish is being carried out.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07

of the Merrill onkemeyer we'd
ding party were entertained by
Miss Margie Bailey at a charming
informal Coca-Cola party Satur-
day afternoon.
Mrs. Dewitt Smith entertained
the Merrill-Bonkemeyer bridal par
ty at a rehearsal party at the
home of her mother, Mrs. j. c..
Lewis Saturday evening.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
GLASS NEST

In Hawaii, a birds nest was
found built Of glass. When vol
canoes erupt, liquids shot into the
air form into fine, CLASSY threads,
and these carry great distances
W. the islands of Hawaii. 1t was
of such threads that the bird had
constructed its unusual nest.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
MOTHER NATURES L O

The earthworm constitutes
Mother Natures pillow. These busy
creatures aerate the soil, fertilize
it with their castings, and provide
irrigation inlets with their bur.
rows. Many gardeners now plan
earthworms in their plots to in.
crease crop yields.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
HEAVIEST MAN

Worlds heaviest man was Dan
iel Lambert, who weighed 739
pounds when he died at the age of
80. He had a 1o2-inch waistline,
despite leading an active, athletic
lie.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
DEADLY SNAKE

The magepire, or bushmaster,
snake of Central and tropical South
America, grows to a length of IL
feet and develops long fangs cap
able of inflicting wounds causing
death within a few minutes time.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
ROTARY OFFICERS ELECTED

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j., June s.
-(P)-Two new governors for Ro-
tary in North Carolina we're cleo
ted here Thursday at Rotary's 9th
annual convention-James w. But
Ter Of Goldsboro for District 1873
and I. M. Bailey of Raleigh for
District 1879.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
TOO COLD

Venus, not Mars, is the most
probable home of life on other
planets, according to scientists
and astronomers, who have esti-
mated that the temperature of
Mars drops to at least. 40 below
zero at night.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
Births
JUDY N MILLS

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mckinley
Mills announce the birth OF a
daughter, Judy Ann, June 6 in
Marion Sprunt annex Mrs. Mills
is the former Pauline GurgaAous
of Rocky Point, N. c.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
cTUBo and SOCIAL
dates to remember
SATURDAY

SATURDAY
400 p.m.-The wedding Of Miss
Manitsas and Neal Whitener
Hahn, Jr., will be solemnlzed
in Wrightsboro B aptis
church.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07

Eighty-tive per cent of the
worlds nickel supply comes from
the Georgian Bay region in On
tario.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07

1t is said that there are II, 1885,
70O different hands possible in the
game of bridge.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
TODAY

2:so p.m.-sunset Park Home De-
mo%nstrat1on club to meet IN
Sunset Park Methodist Edu-
cational building.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07

Pewter is an alloy Of various
metals, with tin as the cnlel LII
gredient.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-06-07
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. White, E. l..
White, Jr., and Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
B. Granger and child, have moved
from their home in Oleander to
8 Oxford street, Wrightsville Beach
for the summer season.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-22
To Our Customers and Friends:

To Our Customers and Friends
The information shown below IS taken from our
Enruc Report for I945, q copy Of which has been
mailed to each Of the $3.50 holders Of the Company
preferred stock
The most important occurrence in l945 wus the
end Of the war. Inasmuch as the industries served bY
the Company were predo1indntlY OF the poCCetime
vcrietY the Company IS laced with no major problem
Of roCCnvcrsion or rcddjustment It's property is IN
Good condition in spite Of the difficulties experienced
il obtaining materials und ndnpOwer during the war
years.
Following the removal Of restrictions the
s1uct.on Of lines otter The end OF the the Com
pony began q rura! eIectrihcaon program which
ultimately will result in the construction OF
$500 miles Of lines to serve approximately $4,000
new rural customers. The largest item IN the l946
construction budget IS the appropriation Of S3500000
Tor the portion OF this program expected TO be com
p,eted during the year.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-22
C.. P.&L. reports 10 yoll...

T. should Re Of interest to customers TO know
thdt ne -lrtailmont oi the Company S service hos
been necessary cs q result Of the coal strike Since
the Conranys generating facilities ore predominant
lv hydro il hes bc-n able 10 meet Gll the demands OF
lis customers and hos supplied substantial amount
OF power to q neighbOrrJ company
The CompcnY recognizes its responsibilities to
its customers its employees and It's security holders
Il e,,Dp9 hrstcldgs service TO its customers at low
cost cnd il tries 10 induce them TO make full use OF
its service fccilitic5 Il endcCvors TO promote the
weltc-e ot lis employees by providing security dnd
stcbilitv Of employment under coed working co0dl-
tions Il IS un integral port OF every community in
which it docs business, striving al oil times to be
Good citizen and by It's tdx payments substantially
supporting the many public institutions SO essential
TO health education, ard well-beng Of all citizens
Respectfully submitted,
l. v SUTTON President
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-22
SUMMARY

After providing for payment OF
all expenses. the Company paid
dividends Of SO per cent Of reve
nues, 10 preferred stockholders, and
81 per cent Of revenues, TO common
stockholders ds wdqes on money
put TO work in the business. The
remaining 4 per cent OF revenues.
wds retained os an addition 10 the
Company surplus.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1946-05-22

Respectfully submitted,
l. V. SUTTON, President.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18

MT. and Mrs. Dante Ciarlo, who were married on June 24 have re- turned from their wedding trip and are now residing at 1030 North Main Street. They visited New York City, Atlantic City, N. J., Mi agara Falls, N. Y, and Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18

at Highland Avenue. MT. Rinaldt was recently discharged from the Army after serving in the Aeutions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18

The Pine Rock Circle, Lady For resters, will meet tomorrow evening at Mechanics Hall, at SIS P. M. Miss Mary F. Franklin will preside.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Geo. Husker Returns Following Four Years Service in England

George Husker, formerly of Engle- wood Avenue, has arrived in this country after four years service as an Army warrant officer in England He will visit shortly with his sisters Mrs. Daniel H. Miller of EngleWood Avenue and Mrs. E. J. Moriarty, of Prospect Street.
 His wife, the former Miss Patricia Forbes Burnett, of Scotland, and two young sons. Robin and Michael, are expected to come to America within the next few months.
 MT. Husker is a graduate of Cros- by High School and Brown UniVer- sity, Providence. R. I. Prior to en- tering the service in June 1942, he was associated with the Traveller $ Insurance Company in Newark, New Jersey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Mnrguerite CiarleW Bride OfD0n1euic Rinnldi Today

The Rev. Edward Morrison offici- ated at the marriage ceremony and nuptial high Mass uniting Miss Marguerite Ciarlelli, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ezio A. Ciareli of Robbins Street and Domenic Rinaldi, son of Mrs. Victoria Rinaldi of White Road. The wedding was held this morning at g o'clock at the Blessed Sacra- ment Church. A musical program was presented Selections included Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus. "
 The bride, presented in marriage by her father, was attired in a white gown styled with lace top, fitted bodice, keynote neckline, and full skirt of net terminating in a long train. Her fingertip veil of illusion fell from a beaded crown and she carried cascade bouquet of white gardenias.
 Miss Olga Ciarlelli was her sisters maid of honor. The Misses Belle Morrone and Gloria Donoferio were bridesmaids. They were attired in white muslin de soie old fashioned gowns. Their costumes were com pleted with muslin de soie roll hats and they carried cascade bouquets of gardenias centered with red flow CTS.
 George Champion was best man. John T. Ciarell, brother of the bride and Nicholas Grapone were usherS.
 More than $50 guests attended a reception at Sals Banquet Hall. Out of town guests were from Hartford. California, New Jersey and Key West, Florida Music was furnished by Dick DeRosa's orchestra. Mrs Ciarlelli received in pink dress With matching accessories and was assisted by the bridegroom's mother who wore a blue dress with match ing accessories.
 The couple left on wedding trip through the South. Mrs. Rinaldi wore a white linen suit with white accessories and a corsage of orchids. Upon their return they will reside
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
YW:S Teen- 7ime Canteen COn1briSeS 200 Members

Two hundred girls and boys are now members of the Teen-Time Canteen, sponsored by the I'M. CA, it was reported at meeting last night Each member serves on one of the various committees comprising the group.
 The barn in the rear of the Pros pect Street headquarters has been completely redecorated, by the con- struction committee. Two large rooms are now ready for meetings, games, and other activities. The ping-pong room has been decorated in blue, while the second room, used for games and the serving of re- treatments has been painted ln lemon, lime and black.
 A newspaper for canteen mem- bers. written and printed by mem- bers of the publicity committee, will shortly be available, it was an- nounced last night. A campaign is now under way to obtain cards and magazines for the canteen. A Vic trola and records have been pur- chased. -
 The refreshment committee will in the future sell other articles in addition to soft drinks.
 Though the canteen has now reached a capacity membership, it was decided to admit guests during the Summer months when activities may he held on the grounds as we'll as in the, barn.
 The executive committee, com- prising committee chairman, is lead by Garry Cooke, who also serves as chairman of the Teen-Age Canteen.
 Other chairmen are: Frank Dris- coll, refreshments; Joan Davidson, finance; Louis Bennett, cleanup; Walter Scott, Victrola; Edward Murphy, floor; John Cassity, con- struction and repair; Richard O'Connor, program; Edward Me- Gurk, membership, and Belle Prom ovost, publicity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Births

MT. and Mrs. Gordon Boyd Sick mund, Baltimore, Md, are the par ents of a son, Gordon Boyd, Jr., born July 6, at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. Mrs. Sickmund is the former Constance Chandler, Barnstable; N H. MT. Sickmund is the son of MT. and Mrs. Edward c. Sickmund, Moorland Avenue.
 pr. and Mrs. Mario A. Lauro, Cherry Street, announce the birth of their first child, a son, Mario Arthur, Jr., July 13, at St. Marys Hospital. Mrs Lauro is the former Emiddia DePasquale, East Port, L. I.
 Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Torsieno, Granby Street, announce the birth of their first child, son, Raymond Michael. July Is. at the Waterbury Hospital Mrs. Torsiello is the for mer Miss Madeline Maisto.
 MT. and Mrs. George Parker, Sheffield Street, announce the birth of a son at Waterbury Hospital Sun day, July 14.
 A second son, Thomas Harold, was born July l3 at St. Mary's Hospital to MT. and Mrs. Harold T. McDer- mott, Giles Street. Mrs. McDermott is the former Helen Rush.
 MT. and Mrs. Donald Brown, Ply mouth, announce the birth of son, David Nelson, July 14 Mrs. Brown is organist and choir director at the First Baptist Church.
 MT. and Mrs. Carroll Clark Of Highlawn Country Club, Middle town, announce the birth of twin daughters, Carol and Alice, f0rn at the New Britain General Hospital, July 16 Mrs Clark is the former Alice Brocher. daughter of Arthur Brocher of this city. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18

T'heater, Mrs. Ewing is the first American member of this British organization.
 Membership in the Royal Aca- demy of the Dance which has af- filiated units throughout the Brit ish Empire, was presented to Mrs. Ewing by Mrs. Adeline Genee, fam ed Danish ballerina and president of the academy, and Arnold Haskell, distinguished English authority on the ballet.
 Notables who are members of the ballet are Tamara Karsavina, for merly leading ballerina with the Diaghileff ballet company; Lydia Lopokova, Russian ballerina and vii dow of the British economist, Mayn- ard Keynes, and the British pre- mier danseur, Anton Dolin.
 Ballet Theater is currently play ing at the Royal Opera House, Co., vent Garden, London, in the first engagement in England by an Am erican ballet company since 1889.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Miss DSielinski
 Becomes Bride 0f John ZacharSki

TerryVille. July 18-Miss Nellie Dzielinski, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Peter Dzielinski of 31 High Street, and John zacharski, son of Mrs. Mary zacharski of School Street, Plainville, were married at g A. M. July at St. Casimir's Church, with Rev. Peter Sroka, pastor, officiating.
 Walter Kuszaj, cousin of the groom, served as best man, while the ushers were Bernard Dzielinski and Casmir Dzielinski, brothers of the bride
 The maid of honor was Cecelia Dzielinski, while the bridesmaids were the Misses Bernice and Lu- cille Dzielinski, sisters of the bride, while Cecile DzielinsKi, niece of the bride, was flower girl. The bride was given in marriage by her father.
 The bride wore a white satin and tulle gown with a high sheer yoke. A basque bodice of satin and tulle, terminating in train edged with tulle ruffle, also long sleeves com ing to point at the wrist. Her flngertip veil of imported bridal il- fusion was caught from pearized orange blossom side clusters. She carried prayer book with two white orchid Streamers of satin rib- bon trimmed with white stephano- tiS.
 The maid of honor wore a blue gown of embroidered lace bodice and peplum with full tulle skirt. She wore crown of blue del- phiniums with white babys breath. She carried an old-fashioned bou- quet of yellow gladiolus and blue delphinium.
 The bridesmaids wore pink gowns Of the same design as the maid of honor. They also wore crowns of blue delphiniums and baby's breath and carried old-fashioned bouquets of white and pink gladiolii and baby's breath. The flower girl wore gown of blue satin bodice sheer yolk and full net skirt. She car ried an old-fashioned bouquet of yellow gladiolus and white baby's breath.
 Miss Rita Morin, Bristol, was SolOlSt, Slnglng Balley'S Ave Ma ria" and "Oh Perfect Love.
 The church was decorated with garden flowers.
 A wedding breakfast was held at the home of the bride with a re- ception following at Wiggins Inn, ThomaSton, with the brides and groom's mothers assisting in re- ceiving.
 The bride received her education in the Terryville schools and Smith Business College, and is employed in the New Departume Mfg. Co.,, Bristol. The groom was educated in the New Britain High School and is employed as machinist at the New Britain Gridley Machine Go.
 The couple left on a trip through the New England States and will live at g School Street, being at home to their friends after July l9. The bride in travelling wore white gabardine suit with matching accessories.
 Out-of-toWn guests were present from Essex, Torrington, East Had dam, New Britain, Seymour, West Hartford, Bristol, Stratford, Terry vile, New Jersey, New York and Chicago, H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
WotertoWn Girl
 At LitchfieId Theoter

Janice Mattson, daughter of MT.
 and Mrs. George Mattson, 54 Hill
 crest Avenue, Watertown is ap- bearing this week at the Litchfield Summer Theater in Lillian He'll mans "The Little Foxes" Previously Miss Mattson was associated with the production group at this theater.
 She is a graduate of WatertoWn High School, and has played lead roles at Skidmore College from which she graduated in June, she has also studied radio at Emerson College summer school, Boston, and television at General Electric Tele- vision Division, Schenectady, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18

MT. and Mrs. George Parker, Sheffield Street, announce the birth of a son at Waterbury Hospital Sun day, July 14.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Rose Pet7-nCCi Eneaeed to Wed

MT. and Mrs. Anthony Petruccl of Spring Street.. announces the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Miss Rose .Pe- trucci, to Nuzio Perugini, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Perugini of Oak vile. The wedding will take place Sept. 21, at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at 9:45 A. M, in Water bury. After three years service, MT. Perugini was discharged in February
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Miss GugHenetti 70 Wed Veteran

Mrs. Dominic Tortoni of VII" low Street announces the en- gagement of her daughter, Mss Catherine Gugliemetti, to Leo Vad- nais, son of MT. and Mrs. Victor Vadnais of Tucker Avenue, oak vile. No date has been set for the wedding. MT. Vadnais was recent ly discharged from the Army after three years service. He served one year in Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Princeton Knitting EnpIoyes Plan Picnic

The annual picnic for employees of the Princeton Knitting Mills, of Watertown and Waterbury, will be held on Saturday, August 3, at Lake Quassapaug.
 A beauty contest will highlight the event, scheduled to start at 10 A. M. Bathing, baseball, races and other activities will be featured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Mercer WenUeY Bridal Held

Torrington, July 18-Mrs. Char lotte Weaver LoveWell of Canton Center and Robert A. Mercer of West Hartford were married Sat- urday in Hartford Mrs. Mercer is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Waldo N. Weaver of Turner Avenue.
 The Rev. Fletcher D. Parker per- formed the ceremony. Mrs. Ralph L. Gilman, sister of the bride, was the matron of honor, and George E. Mercer of Burlington, brother of the bridegroom, was best man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-07-18
Mrs. Lucia Chase EzQing ReceiUes British Honor

Mrs. Lucia Chase Ewing, daugh- ter of Irving Chase, Rose Hill, and the late Mrs. Irving Chase, has been elected to the board of governors of the Royal Academy of the Dance, London, England. A co-director with Oliver Smith of the Ballet
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-10
Livestock
CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, April 9-(P)-- An ac-
tive market on cattle held prices
steady Tuesday on most killing
classes, with butcher cattle con-
tlnuing scarce in largely steer
and heifer run.
Steers topped at $17.85, two loads
meeting that price, though most
we're $l2.65 to $3.50; best heifers
were $17.0O, most getting STATS to
$3.50, arc most beef cows brought
$1,000 to $500, with Gamers and
cutters ranging from 7.50 10 $9.25.
Strictly good and choice veal
calves held steady at $3.50 to
$500, but Gull, common, erd me-
dunn grades were off so cents to a
dollar for the week at $500 to
So OO-msotly $500 to $1250 Bulls
were hardly sufficient to make a
market, but prices were S13.75 on
heavy dairybreds and $14.75 on beet
varieties.
Seven thousand salable hogs and
$500 consignments cleared early
at the usual OPA ceiling prices,
1000 going to shippers.
Lambs went down a dime from
, 2sterday's top, with good to choice
fed wooded westerns weighing 81
to 10 pounds getting $3.50 to $16..
IS. Five loads of good 70 choice
94-1O4 pound fed clipped lambs
bearing No. pelts took STATS, and
wooled slaughtered ewes lad $8.75
and downward
Receipts totaled 1000 cattle, zoo
calves, ana 5000 sheep.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-04-10
Cotton
NFW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, April 9-P)- Cot
ton futures moved over ,ange of
about $500 a bale Tuesday. Gains
of as much as $1.30 a bale higher.
The sessions erratic action was
considered by traders to be due
to the restrictive effort OF increas-
ed margins imposed on specula-
tive tracing, which became opera
tive today. Margins Of $50 a bale
were required for trading in the
Is range compared with $50 pre-
viously REQUIRED
In early dealings the market
slUmped $1.05 a bale on liquidation
induced by the strong admnistra-
ton stand against the Pace bill.
Following the news that bill had
Eeen introduced in the house, fu-
lures rallied sharply. -.
Private advices reported good
weather in the cotton belt,
Futures closed 80 cents to $1.3O
a bale higher.