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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Just Chatter
BY BETTY BLANCHARD

tempting to create beauty, elegance and symmetry with the choicest blooms Woodbury could produce.
 HosteSses included Mrs. A. A. Crane, Mrs. Roy s. Sanford, Mrs. F. T. Strong, Mrs. Ernest B. L,awton Miss Louise B. Dillingham; and Mrs Guy c. Richardson, who served re- treatments.
 The six artistic prizewinners in- cluded Miss Merriam MacCarney's, Mrs. w. J. Burton, Mrs. E. w. Over ton, Mrs. w. J. Pape, Mrs. Edwin Snow, Mrs. Edwin L. Rose, Mrs. Lawrence Clapp, Mrs. J. Dallas Reinberg, Mrs. Earle ". Munson, Mrs. T. Marion Wiese, Mrs. Fred Webster, Mrs. Carrie Clark, Mrs. Ernest B. Lawton, Mrs. Rose Newell Mrs. Ernest N. Resell, Mrs. Samuel Buzzee and Mrs. Arthur 2. Hirsch, Mrs. John H. Ballantine, Mrs. A. J. Thomson. Mrs. Fred T. Klauminzer. Mrs. Arthur z. Hirsch.
 Judges were: Mrs. Abraham Crea- dick of New Haven, Mrs. Frederick Carder of Cheshire, Mrs. John Gansbyr of Orange, with Mrs. De France Clark acting as their aide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Rogot-Reordon
 roth Announced

Mir. and Mrs. Charles Ragot of Rutherford, N. J., announce the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Mary June, to George w. Reardon, of Cooke Street. The wedding will take place August IT. Miss Ragot is associated with the Flintkote Company, East Rutherford, N. J. MT. Reardon was discharged from the Army Air Forces in March after two and a half years service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Miss Viola Corbone,
 And Mortho Artikes LOf Torrindton. Wed

Torrington, June 27-AGiss Viola Carbone, daughter of MT. and Mrs Anthony Carbone of Funston Ave- nue, and Roger Marconx, s6lh ot MT. and Mrs. Clifford Marcoux of Waterbury. were married yesterday morning at St. Peters Church by the Rev. Fred Constantine. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Helen Carbone, sister of the bride was maid of honor, and Norman Marcoux, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Follow ing the cereniony, @ dinner was held for the immediate family.
 Mrs. M. Martha Artikes, fOrmeray of Torrington, daughter Of the late MT. and Mrs. Fred Weingart, ST., was married to Leon MariotM of East Berlin in the Congregational Church i'm Middle Haddam Satur- day. Miss Martha M. Artikes. daugn- ter of the bride, was maid of honor, and John Nappi of Berlin, nephew of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Richard H. Nelson and Robert I. Nelson. Following their return from trip through Vermont, the couple will reside at RED, No. 2, in East Hampton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Current Books

Trail Dust and Saddle Leather'' (Scribner's), by Jo Mora-Cow- boys and cowpunching. Illustrated with drawings by the author.
 Modern Household Encyclope- dia" c. J. Ferguson), by Jessie De Both = Many useful ideas for housekeeping and recipes by the well-known home economist.
 "The Biggest Chamelon" (Scrib- ner's), by Edith Pope - Book for children by the author of Col corton." Illustrated by Dorothy
 Along Janet's Road" (scrib- ner's), by Alice Dalgliesh-Story for teen-agers.
 'The Playwright As Thinker" (Reynal & Hitchcock, by Eric Bentley-Stud of the contehpo- rary theater.
 '"The Great White Hills of New Hampshire" (Doubleday), by Ernest Poole.-People, customs, traditions and folklore of New Hampshire. 'The Modern Wonder Book of Trains and Railroading" (Win- ston), by Norman Carlisle. story of railroading equally inter- esting to children and adultS-with excellent illustrations.
 You're Out of the Service Now" Appleton Century,, by Dorothy w. Baruch and Lee Edward Travis. Guide to civilian life.
 "The Home-Builders," by War ren Hastings Miller. Illustrated by Kurt Wiese.-How 8 youth found adventure and career in farming. "Pushkin, Poet and Lover" (Dou- bleday), by Lydia Lambert-Biog- raphy of the Russian Poet.
 '"The Tale of Tanglewood" (Van- guard), by M. A. DeWolfe Howe Story of the famous Berkshire Mu- sic Festivals. Introduction by Serge Koussevitsky.
 'The Remembered Face of Ire- land" (Follett), by Josephine Hunt Raymond. .-l22 poems of Ireland as it exists both in legend and in feet.
 "The Big Road" (Rinehart), by Norman Rosten.--Narrative poem. Hoe Cream Diets" (MllO, by Marion White.-How you can eat ice cream and lose weight.
 Come Out Fighting" (Duell, Sloan & Pearce), by John Durant and Edward Rice.-Pictorial his- tory of the ring.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Bridge Club Holds BanQMet

Winners of the Friday afternoon bridge tournament held under the direction of Mrs. John Moriarty of Linden Street, were announced at the annual luncheon held yesterday afternoon at the Old Hundred. Top- scorers were: North and south, Mrs. E. O. Hess and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, 75 l-2; east and west, Mrs. Thomas Oliver and Mrs. Mark Margiotta, "A Ia.
 Winners in the Wednesday and Friday tournaments were announc- ed last night at the annual baY- quet ct Diorio's Restaurant North and South, Ellen Hyland and Marg- aret Murphy, 55 1-2; East and West, Kay Kane and Mrs. John D'Am- brosi, 6l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
SUPERSTITION GETS BOOST

Tacoma, Wash. (UP)-Heretofore superstition -proof police officers are wondering whether they aren't be- ing urireasonably dog1natic in pooh- poohing old wives tales.
 A squad car was sent to investi- gate e report that cas had been run over by a train, When the off cers arrived. the feline victim-evi- dently minus one of it's nine lives had stalked away under its own power.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Peggy Needhon EnQoqed to Wed

Naugatuck, June 7-Mr. and Mrs. Stanley o. Needham, Fort Wayne, Ind, announce the engage nlent of their daughter, Miss Peggy Lou Needham, to George o. Ellis, Jr., son of MT. and Mrs. George El- lis of New Haven Road. Miss Need ham is a graduate of Lasell Junior College, Auburndale, Mass. MT. Ellis, who was a lieutenant in the Army Air Forces, is a graduaet of Wooster Academy, Darbury, and re- eeived B. A. degree at Brown University. No date has been set for the wedding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
WoIcott Graduates Feted at Party

MT. and Mrs. Earl Oracle of Brooks Hill Road, Wolcott, gave a graduation party in honor of their two sons, Donald and Richard Oracle, who were graduated from North School.
 Those present were MT. and Mrs James O'Donnell, MT. and Mrs. Olin ODonnell. MT. and Mrs. Robert O'Donnell. Mrs. Raymond E. Parks MT. and Mrs. Alex Oracle, Mrs. L. Muster, Miss Jean Parks, Anthony Santyr, James, Donald, Richard and Robert Oracle, and MT. and Mrs. Earl Oracle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Timothy F. Nolan Receives Deoree

Timothy F. Nolan, son of MT. and Mrs. Timothy F. Nolan, Colonial Avenue. Middlebury, Conn, received his BS. degree from Yale Uni- versity at Commencement Exercises held in New Haven, Conn, on Tues day. MT. Nolan graduated with hon. ors and received his B.S. degree in biological sciences, his major while enrolled in the pre-medical course at Yale. He recently com- pleted his first year at New York Medical College, New York City, N. Y,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Jane Palmer Will
 Wed Torrinqton Mon

The engagement of Miss Jane Hawlow Palmer, daughter of Mrs. George M. Weller, Torrington and G. Edward Palmer, of Chicago, Ill.,, formerly of Waterbury. to Donald John Lyon, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank H. Lyon, Torrington, has been announced.
 Miss Palmer is, 8 graduate of the Northampton School for Girls. MT. Lyon recently was discharged from the Marine Corps after serving IS months in the Pacific Theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Chapter to Hold Final Meetind

The final meeteing of the sea- sen will be held tonight at 8 O. clock by the Good Will Chapter, No 112, O. E. S., at Masonic Temple Mrs. Martha 0. Cady worthy ma tron will preside at short business meeting. < A new signet purchased recently by the chapter will be dedicated at this meeting. A social hour will be held and all members are asked to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

Avenue.
 Miss Dorothy Moriarty, Lakeview Avenue, and Miss Betty EIallett, East Main Street, were hostesses recently at a shower given at Miss Moriarty's home in honor of Miss Marie Ayotte, East Main Street, who will marry Francis Mellon. Sat- urday.
 John Anthony Bruzas, was hon- ored by his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Bruzas, Briarcliff Avenue, Sunday evening at a party marking his graduation from St. Josephs Parochial School.
 Miss June St. gHilaire, Auburn Street, is spending the week at Lake Plymouth with Miss Genevieve Sirica.
 Miss Helen E. Chase and Mrs. Arthur Reed Kimball, Grove Street, opened their gardens Tuesday af- ternoon to approximately 40 people who attended the garden party and bridge sponsored by the Home Mis- sionary Committee of the Women's Association of the Second Congre- gational Church. The proceeds of the party are to be used to help meet future projects of the mis- sionary committee.
 Miss Rose Kingston, Woodtick Road, who will marry Fred A. Law ton, Baldwin Street, on Saturday, was honored recently at miscellan- eous shower given at the Lawton home. Hostesses were Mrs. Frederick Lawton and Miss Rosalynde Law ton, Naugatuck.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Burke, Lockhart Avenue, attended the re- cent wedding of MT. and Mrs. Da- vid Grise, Southington. The recep- tion was held at the Mountain View Lodge. Mrs. Grise is the for mer Anne Sullivan.
 A currency shower honoring Miss Paula Sternberg, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Abraham Sternberg, Lin- coln Street, was given recently by Miss Rose Swedlow. Miss Stern berg is being married Sunday, July IA at P. M. at HeiSler's Res- taurant to Samuel Chidekel, son of MT. and Mrs. Barnett Chidekel, New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

The Misses Kay and Ella Brophy, Beecher Avenue: Mary Kaliszekski and Marie Comerford have left on an extended, tour of Canada and Quebec. They will also cruise on the St. Lawrence and Sagenay Rivers on the SS. Quebec. While there they will be registered at the Hotel Frontenac.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

STUDIES LIFE OF GEN. PIKE
 Norman, Okla, (UP-Dr. w. Eu- gene Hollon, University of Okla- homa history professor, has received a $500 grant from the American Philosophical Society for a study of the life and explorations of Gen. zebulon Montgomery Pike, early American army officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

MT. and Mrs. Joseph Ren7oni, Wall Street, announce the birth of their third daughter, Roberta, born, June 21 at St. Mary's Hospital. Their other daughters are Paula and Tina. Mrs. Rerizoni is the for mer Mary DeCicco.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

Miss Thelma German of Cl1ase School faculty is a patient ct St Mary'S Hospital.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

There were 8,25OOO0 horses on farms in the United States at the beginning of 1928
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Social Notes

Miss Helen Peterson, of Hollis, L. I. was a recent visitor of MT. and Mrs. Raymond zorn, of Auburn Avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
Canine Appreciation

As the final curtain fell last night on Philadelphia Story at the Litch- field theater, something new wal added in the way of heartfelt ap. plause. A huge and husky collie doe rushed to the front of the country theater, barking SO loudly the audi ence nearly took to the rafters. When the din subsided, the dog quieted But only for minute. He joined in the applause, adamant and un- daunted, despite shushing, until the last curtain call.
 Saralie Bodge as Dina.h Tracy as the stony, snobbish daughter of Philadelphia's upper crust did a swell job last night, and We think could give Connecticut's own Katie Hepburn, who portrayed Tracy on Broadway, a run for her money any day. But top honors go to quick moving June Northrop, a teen-ager recruited from Litchfield. Her imp iShneSS came so naturally you're taken back a few years to the troublesome days when your own Kl0 SlSCer nearly drove her peace. loving kinsmen mad.
 Here And There
 Those artists of merit at the Grotto Circus lost the spotlight for a feeting second on Monday night when a brilliant star fell close by, leaving streak of light against the blackness of the sky Art lovers will find 8 trip to the Yale mus cum in New Haven to view the an- nual exhibition of Yale students well worth their time And don't forget Waterbury's current exhibition of Western Connecticut artists at the Mattatuck Museum which closes this Saturday And make your reservations early for Fourth of July travel .. From early indications, holiday travel is going to be heavier than during those hectic war years, what with millions of restless, footloose back on the home front and rarin' to go!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27
June BlOO.ns h woOdbuzy

The weatherman was kind to some 240 flower lovers who made a house-to-house tour in Woodbury last Saturday, under the sponsor ship of the Pomperaug Valley Gar den Club.
 Touring guests viewed six lovely Woodbury homes, decked from stem to stern, with artistic flower ar arrangements. Flower-loyers being in- nate perfectionists, those exhibiting studied the color schemes of rooms and furnishings before even ate
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

John Anthony Bruzas. was hon. ored by his parents, MT. and Mrs John Bruzas, Briarcliff Avenue Sunday evening at a party marking his graduation from St. Joseph'S Parochial School.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-06-27

Miss June St. Hilaire, Auburn Street. is spending the week at Lake Plymouth with Miss Genevieve Sirica.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
MARINE BAND
TO BE IN DOVER
u. S. Marine Corps Band To
Give Concert in Dover
Next Saturday
AT FIELD HOUSE

Two concerts will be given on
Saturday at the Dover High School
Field House by the U. S. Marine
Corps Band. The capital of the
First State will have the honor of
being the first stop on the band s
tour, the first tour TO be made by
the famous muiscal organization in
several years. The concerts will
be presented at 3 p. m. and Z p. M.
under the auspices of the Dover
Chamber of Commerce. Capt. Will
liam F. Santelmann, present band
leader, is the seventeenth leader
of the group which was founded in
1898 by an Act of Congress. Ac-
tually the bnad has been in exist
ence almost as long as the Marine
Corps itself. The band has played
at every Inauguration ceremony
which called for the presence of a
band, at functions at the White
House and at special events in
other sections of the country.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
PASTOR RECEIVES WELCOME
Rev. Jerry DillSs and Family Given
Welcome Friday Night

Thirty-one members and friends
of the Church of the Nezarine
gathered at the Parsonage last
Friday night to welcome the Rev.
Jerry Dilks and family to this
community and also to bid fare
we'll to Miss Anna Johnson who
leaves this week for the Allentown
Bible Institute. Rev. Dilks comes
to this community, following Rev.
]. w. Parkins who resigned to ac-
cept the pastorate at McConnells-
town, Pa, after serving seven
years as pastor of the Nazarine
Church at Millville, N. ]. After
the serving of refreshments an ad-
dress of welcome was given and
the pastor and his wife responded.
A generous love offering of cash
was presented to the Rev. and Mrs,
Dilks and Miss Johnson. Miss
Johnson will take up studies in
preparation for the foreign mission
field.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
SPEECH CLINIC
STARTED HERE
Speech C0rrectiOnist for State
Board of Health TO Hold
Clinics at School
HELD EACH FRIDAY

It is announced by George w.
Wright, Superintendent of Schools,
that the Smyrna School has been
selected as one of the few schools
in the state in which the speech
correctionist, working under the
State Board of Health, will operate
during the 1946-47 school year.
These speech clinics, devoting
their time to remedial work with
children who have and are expert
eneing difficulties in speech, will be
held each Friday. Children will be
referred to the clinic by the State
Board of Health and children in
school with speech difficulty will be
assisted through the cooperation of
the Smyrna School Nurse. THE
advantage and service to be OBJ
tanned from such a clinic is very
great stated the Superintendent,
and the Smyrna School is FORUM
ate indeed to have the services of
Miss Marian L. Gilmore who will
conduct this work for the State
Board of Health" This is another
outstanding service from which
the school population of the Smyr-
ma area will benefit.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
AUGUST SALE OF us. SAVINGS
BONDS FOR STATE ANNOUNCED

The results of the sale of U. S
Savings Bonds during the month
of August in Delaware show some
interesting comparisons, it was an
nounced by Clarence E. Keyes,
state director of the U. S. Savings
Bonds Division of the Treasury De-
partment. The total sales for the
month for all types of bonds were
81, 1891 ,03700. This was broken
down into a total sale of E Bonds
$S54,475.00, F. Bonds $34, ,262.00
and G Bonds S1,102, 10000. This
was an increase of sales over and
above those shown in July. The in
creases were in E Bonds sales in
New Castle County and Sussex
County, and in G Bond sales i'll
New Castle County. E Bond sales
in Kent County were less than in
July while the G Bond sales of
Kent County exceeded those of
July. For the first eight months
of the year the only months which
exceeded the month of August in
total sales We're the months of
March and June. Total sales in
Delaware of Savings Bonds Janu-
ary 1945 through August 1945
were S16,752,7s3.00. In calling at
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19

tention to the figures mentioned
above, Mr.. Keyes made comment
that, while these figures indicate
a continuing response on the part
of the people of Delaware to the
peacetime Savings Bond Program,
further analysis indicates that
there are certain weaknesses that
should be brought out at this time.
In Payroll Savings Plans in some
of the industrial plants there is
letdown in the percentage of par
ticipation. 1t would seem that
rather than a lessening of this per-
centage that there should be an in
crease, particularly at this time
when consumer goods availability
is so limited. Investment in Saw
ings Bonds at this time will supply
the funds for future purchases
when goods are readily available.
1t will also help to control the dan
gerous imitation that may develop
in a spending market of limited
supplies. 1 am sure our good
people of Delaware Will wish to
continue to purchase Savings
Bonds in order to Back Their Own
Personal Future and Security"
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
GUEST SPEAKER
AT LIONS MEET
Earl A. Ball, Director of Civ
ilian Personnel at Dover Air
Base, Addresses Club Here
MEET AT WAYSIDE INN

Earl A. Ball, of st. Petersburg,
Florida, director of civilian person
mel at Dover Army Air Field, adj
dressed the Smyrna Lions Club at
their regular meeting held on Mon
day night at The Wayside Inn on
the topic Training Aids in Busi-
ness" He stressed the Importance
of thinking, but said that thinking
must be guided. In the aftermath
of the war it is not question of
which side is right but which is
left and I'VE are left" the speaker
stated. He told the Lions of their
potentialities as individuals but
their still greater potentialities as
a group. A formula for success in
business was based on craft NOR
ale, pride, initiative, and interest
in the work. American workers
are the most intelligent but have
the least knowledge" the speaker
asserted. They have zeal but need
training to govern their enthusi-
asm. The three factors governing
successful accomplishment are
hands, head, and heart, and the
heart factor is Elusive, but without
it no good work can be done, and
the worker is a failure. Referring
to the employer he said: What we
need is more pat on the back and
less punch in the nose In his
opinion the strikes prevalent in
this country are planned to put a
dent in the American scheme; but
that America was always all right
and always will be all right. Work
ers want a good place in which to
work, security, fairness in reeogni-
tion and wages, and boss to be
proud Of. Training that promotes
thinking is needed by both labor
and management. Hints to sue
cessful personnel management in
cluded treating people as individ-
uals, giving credit where credit is
due; unity of command, and dele
cation of authority. 1--WE set the
limits upon our accomplishments"
he said in conclusion. The speak
er was introduced by John o. Fear
on and response was made by
Glenn S. King. Presiding was
Francis Gebhart, president and
group singing was led by Victor
Ennis. Announcement was made
of the visit of the district governor
to the local club which is scheduled
for January 6.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
GIRL SCOUTS MEET TODAY
Lone Troop l to Hold First Meet
ing of Year Today

Lone Troop l, intermediate
Scouts, of Smyrna will resume
their meetings this afternoon. The
troop meets each Thursday after.
noon under the direction of Mrs.
Thomas Russell who has been
leader of the troop for seven years.
This year, Miss Alice Jane Mat
thews, a member of Lone Troop 2,
senior scouts, will act as junior
assistant leader. This afternoon
the troop will make a plan of work
and activities for one year. Among
the events scheduled are a cookie
sale, Christmas card sale, court of
awards, Carol sing, hikes and par
ties. Patrol leaders are Evelyn
Heinold, Patty Middleton, Mary
Vaughn and Bernice Burris.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
Smyrna in Play Offs

The Smyrna town team defeated
Odessa Sunday IL to 2 in the open
er of three-game semi-playoff
series between the two teams. The
V-League season ended with Della
ware City holding first place in
the standings, Odessa second, Geo
ilton third and Smyrna fourth.
Cecilton defeated Delaware City 8
to in their first semi-play off
game Sunday. Smyrna plays
Odesda Sunday, at Odessa for the
second game of the series. If
Smyrna wins this one they will be
in the finals.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
STATE SAFETY
ESSAY CONTEST
Cause and Prevention Of Acct
dents on Highways Sub
.iect For State Contest
PRIZES ANNOUNCED

Causes of and Prevention of Ac-
cidents on the Highways Of Della
ware is the subject selected for
the statewide essay contest to be
conducted from Nov. to Jan. 81
by the Association of Retired Del
aware State Police. The essay
must be limited to 300 words,
Frank c. O'Neal, Harrington, chair
man of the essay contest commit
tee, has announced. Other men,
bers of the committee are former
Sergt. Samuel G. Powell, and Mag
istrate Edward G. Beswick, both
of Milford Prizes will be $15 for
first place and $40 for second place
for each of the three counties, and
a grand prize for the state winner
of $25. Detailed information will
be provided by Mr. O'Neal.
Smyrna times., 1946-09-19
BISHOP TO TALK
AT WESLEY
Bishop Fred P. CorsOn to
Speak at Dover For the
Freshman Weekend
TO GIVE RECEPTION

Bishop Fred P. Corson, presiding
bishop of the Philadelphia area of
the Methodist Church, will be the
speaker at the convocation cere-
monies in Holt Chapel of Wesley
Junior College next Monday even
ing. The event will be the culmi-
nation of freshmen weekend at the
institution, according to an an
nouncement by DR.. o. A. BARLEY,
president, who outlined plans for
the opening of the fifth term at
Wesley. Freshmen weekend will
get under way on Friday with reg
istration for the new students and
various receptions and assignment
sessions. Wesley will have its
largest enrolment during the COM
ing year.
DR.. BARLEY to Give Reception
DR.. and Mrs. BARLEY will tender
a reception and dinner to the mem
bers of the faculty, at their resi-
dence, on Wednesday evening. Dr..
Barley said that a full corps of
instructors had been procured for
the faculty. Registration of upper
classes will take place on Monday.
Glasses will start G. Tuesday, Sept.
"a. In order to provide for the
greatly increased enrolment a new
dormitory for men has been erect
ed on the campus but two tempor-
ary buildings expected from the
government to be used by students,
have not yet been erected and this
will necessitate placing the stu
dents intended for these buildings
elsewhere. The main dormitory
building will be used by women
students.