Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archiveArchive Home
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 7

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle from Brooklyn, New York • Page 7

Location:
Brooklyn, New York
Issue Date:
Page:
7
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

Scout Troops To Give Christmas Parties for Tots No. 62 Will Entertain at Kallman Home and 189 At Bay Ridge Nursery Girl Scout Troops 62 and 189 of Bay Ridge will provide Christmas parties for the children of the Boulevardiome for 86th Children, and Ridge the Bay Ridge Day Nursery, 322 44th on Dec. 31. The parties wiil take place in the play room of the institutions with Troop 62 entertaining at the Kallman Home and Troop 189 playing Santa Slaus at the nursery. Violet Jensen is leader of Troop 189 and Margaret Kirms is the leader of Troop 62.

Stockings filled with toys, candy and fruit are being provided by troop members. Games and the singing of Christmas carols will be part of the program of the afternoon. Final plans for the parties were completed at the executive meeting of the Troop Leaders Association held in the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Those present were Margaret Kirms, Sigrid Nielsen, Elsie Kiel, Sue Sissons, president, and Mrs. Edith L.

Goransen, field secretary for the Bay Ridge district. Eleanor Anderson, Edward Saunders Wed in Church Miss Eleanor Anderson, daughter of Mrs. D. Anderson of 553 46th was married in Salem Church to Edward Sanders of Bellerose. The Rev.

George H. Dowkontt performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Maribell Anderson as maid of honor. Charles Jennings was best man for Mr. Sanders.

Following their return from a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders will live in Brooklyn, 3 Ship Firemen Burned As Steam Valve Breaks Three employed as firemen on the steamship Canberra at Pier 7 were removed to the Norwegian Hospital for treatment for burns after a steam valve broke while they were cleaning a boiler. They were Goolamdee Farker, 44; Nathan Neckar, 50, and Attee Atnuode, 32. Woman, Baby Cut by Glass Jane Peters, 32, of 7021 Perry Terrace, severed tendons in her right thumb' on broken glass and went to the Hospital for treatment.

"Angelus Castellano. 2, of 773 39th was treated by Hoffman of Holy Family Hospital for a lacerated right hand which the child suffered when it fell on broken glass in the kitchen. Trade Board to Fight For 9th St. Levy Cut Fears Property Owners May Be Forced To Give Up Holdings Under Present Setup Named for the second term as president of the Brooklyn Board of Trade, Leo Wick announced today the board is seeking to slice the assessment levied property owners on 9th St. for widening, grading and ing that thoroughfare between 3d and 5th Aves.

Under the present set-up owners of the property I Miller Studio MARRIED- Mrs. John J. Didden is the former Miss Catherine M. J. Quinn of 621 59th St.

Her marriage to Mr. Didden took place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help R. C. Church to Stage Christmas Drama A Christmas drama by Kenneth S. Goodman will be presented by the Young People's Safe Fellowship in the chapel of the First Presbyterian Church, Far Rockaway, Sunday night.

There will be two performances. Lucile V. Tolces is the coach. The cast includes George Kiser, Viola Olivieri, George Egel and John Hall Boller. CHARLESE Modes Victory for Gay Evenings! SHAMPOO AND FINGER 1.25 PERMANENT WAVES 5.00 to 15.00 BETTY CHARLES, 8312 5th Ave.

SH. 5-7730-7731 Large staff of personally trained male and female artists Catherine Quinn Becomes Bride Of John Didden Miss Catherine M. J. Quinn, daughter of Mrs. Helen Quinn of 621 59th was married recently in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church to John J.

Didden, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Didden of 6011 7th Ave. A reception and wedding breakfast followed in McGough's Restaurant. Miss Patricia Didden, sister of the bridegroom, was the bride's only attendant.

Vincent Valentine was best man for Mr. Didden. The ushers were James Sloane and George Flamm. The couple left by plane for Omaha on a wedding trip and on their return will live in Bay Ridge. BAY RIDGE TAXPAYERS PICK CREAHAN FOR 15TH TERM James J.

Creahan, president of the Bay Ridge Taxpayers Association, and his entire staff of officers were re-elected at the annual meeting in the Edison Building, 5th Ave. and 69th St. Starting with the January meeting Mr. Creahan, founder of the organization, will begin his 15th consecutive term as president Others re-elected were John J. Waldman and Clifton L.

Dance, vice presidents; Mrs. Eleanor V. Klee, corresponding secretary; Mrs Marion Timmerman, recording secretary; John J. Dibbern, financial secretary, and Henry Garnman treasurer. Members discussed a recommendation for a reduction of the ten cent fare now in effect on the 3d Ave trolley line.

Cheese Club Visits St. Charles Home, Brings Toys to Children Special to the Brooklyn Eagle Port Jefferson: Dec. 22-Children of St. Charles Hospital and Home here today had some 2,000 new toys to enjoy themselves with, following the 27th annual visit of the Cheese Club of the Club. Some 250 the Cheese Columbus.

Club and guests making the -trip from Brooklyn, attended mass in the Infant Jesus R. C. Church here. Mons. Maurice P.

Fitzgerald, pastor of St. Gregory's R. C. Church of Brooklyn, officiated. The group attended the cornerstone laying ceremonies for the new chapel of St.

Theresa of Avila, which was dedicated on the pital grounds. The Brooklyn Home Car Strikes Youth Crossing Street Alfred Martinson, 16, of 348 46th started from the curb against the lights at 4th Ave. and 43d St. to cross the avenue. He was struck by a car operated by Edward Delaney of Jamaica.

The lad suffered from abrasions of the right leg, which were treated by Dr. Gaimari of the Norwegian Hospital. Bernard Baver, 8, of 5422 2d Ave. ran out from the curb on 55th St. into the path of an auto operated by Anthony Cestuglio of 242 48th St.

He suffered from contusions of the ribs. Dr. Goldberg of Harbor Hospital treated the boy. Installation Tomorrow Officers of the Sisterhood of the East Flatbush Jewish Community Center will be installed at a meeting tomorrow night in the center, 661 Linden Boulevard. Valeche photo WED-Mrs.

John Dukes is the former Rita Urquahart, daughter of Mrs. Anna Urquahart of 583 10th St. Thousands View Miniature Portraying Events of Nativity Interest is centered on a scenic reproduction of the events relating to the Nativity, now on display in the Young Catholic Lay Missionary Society Clubhouse in the parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 7210 15th Ave. The stage of the auditorium provides a setting for the exhibit which is on a platform. It depicts the mountainside near Bethlehem.

Rugged hills, softened by foilage, are dotted with little homes and cut by winding paths leading to the village. In open spaces can be seen sheep grazing and villagers working at their daily tasks. A glistening waterfall cascades into a lake near the inn. There is a cave nearby, where Jesus was born. A feature of the exhibit is its lighting effects.

As spectators study its detail, evening falls and the lights fade. One by one the hillside homes light up, while far above in the sky the Star of Bethlehem appears. Finally, a flood of light BROOKLYN EAGLE BAY RIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1941 South that against repav- affected must pay two-thirds of the $30,000 total, representing the cost of the improvements, or $20,000, while the 'city has to pay only one-third of the total, or $10,000, he explained. Pointing out that a number of the owners of property on the thoroughfare, if forced to shoulder the burden, may lose their holdings, Mr. Wick declared that the board is seeking to have the city take over $20,000 of the burden, leaving $10.000 for the taxpayers affected.

Steps have already been taken to have the proposal placed on the Board of Estimate calendar Mr. Wick said. Seek to Repave 5th Ave. The board is also seekmg to repair and repave 5th Ave. The thoroughfare has not been repaved since 1911, Mr.

Wick said. Officers re-elected at the last meeting, in addition to Mr. Wick, were Dr. Frank J. Arnold, first vice president; Howard W.

Toner, second vice president; Herbert J. Robinson, treasurer; Anne Taubner, financial secretary. Trustees elected were James F. Foye, chairman; Harold Arens, Mary E. Baier, Frederick Bartlett, Allen A.

Blaustein, John E. Brady, William T. Cole, Caroline E. Conrad, Ella Kolloff, Henry L. Maloney, Edmond McCarthy, Frank H.

Morse, Murray Silverman, Michael J. Smith, Robert A. Teer, Dr. Wesley H. Wallace and Annie Webb.

Christmas Party Set for Tomorrow At Prospect 'Y' Sponsored by the Brooklyn Bureau of Charities, neighboring churches and social welfare organizations, a Christmas party for underprivileged children will be held tomorrow evening in the Assembly Hall of Prospect Park Y. M. C. 357 9th St. Plans are being made to accomIt was just ago that modate several youngsters.

hundred, the first Christmas party for underprivileged children was inaugurated at the Each year the residents of the buildings have "chipped in" to buy presents for them. Santa will be present again this year, and there will be a numI ber of special features. The committee consists of Joseph Verville, Frank Morris, Alexander MacLean, Mrs. C. Vanderbeck, Georgette Subt, Rodney C.

Ward, Donald W. Hague, John C. Peebles, Ann Moslah, Kenneth Stelter, Ted Woodward, Henry B. Ostman, G. Edemund Ruelke, Manson Hume and John Fischer.

Flatbush Democrats Have Christmas Party Tonight The annual Christmas party of the Flatbush Democratic Club of the 21st A. D. will be held tonight in headquarters at 74 Linden Boulevard. More than 350 members and friends are expected to attend. Heading the reception line will be Water Commissioner Henry Hesterberg, district leader; Assemblyman Thomas A.

Dwyer and State Senator Joseph A. Esquirol. Holy Name Group Elects New Officers Robert Hutchinson was elected president of the Holy Name Society of St. Francis of Assisi R. C.

Church at a meeting in the parish hall, Flatbush. Other new officers, are: James Fleming, vice president; William Robertson, treasurer; John Burns, financial secretary; Paul Chave, recording secretary, and Hugh White, sacristan. AND SAVINGS STAMPS BUY U. S. DEFENSE BONDS, SKAL INCREASES MARGIN IN BOWLING LOOP SERIES Boy Scouts to Aid In Distribution Of Xmas Baskets With Troop 10 of the Catholic Boy Scouts of America assisting, the Harway Citizens Club, 94 Bay 50th will distribute Christmas baskets at its clubrooms between 1 and 5 p.m.

on Dec. 24. Two hundred baskets will be distributed, each containing toys and food. Tickets are now being issued by the chairman, Rose J. Di Lorenzo.

A basket may be obtained on presentation of one of these tickets on Dec. 24. Requests for baskets have come from the Most Precious Blood Parish of Bay 46th Capt. Michael Hagen of the 62d Police Precinct, Bath Ave. and Bay 22d the United Regular Democratic Organization of the 16th A.

Elks Lodge, 22, and other organizations. War Brings New Racket Of 'Special' Defense Sand Leslie J. Ekenburg, co-ordinator of the Five Towns Civilian Defense Council, which embraces Inwood, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Hewlett, last night warned that nobody has been authorized by the council to sell sand or sandbags. During the past week or so, men purporting to be representatives of the a council have been peddling "special" sand for 25 cents a bucket or $1 a bag. Brooklyn College Cancels Summer Session for 1942 Brooklyn College will not have a Summer session in 1942, as a result of the decline in evening session attendance due to enlistments in the armed forces and the demands of defense industry.

Harry D. Gideonse, president, has stated that there are "no funds for the Summer session available." The Summer session has operated with funds obtained from fees charged to evening session students. Colored Yule Lights Boost Defense Bonds, Stamps Postoffice Station at 303 8th has been elaborately decorated and illuminated with color lights playing on a poster which bids all to buy defense bonds and defense stamps. The cost of the display was met by 4 Albert Kraus, superintendent. With a net gain of three points in its latest clash with Norge, Skol increased its lead over second-place Nordlening to 11 points in the Scandinavian Bowling League tournament.

The scoring was nothing to write home about. Only one player got into the 200 class. He was A. Andersen of Norge, who also was the high series man of the night with 552. The games were played on the Thompson Alleys.

Scores: Norge 8kol Thomsen 146 169 164 Anders'n 149 211 139 J. 160 137 152 Blom 165 160 167 L. Olsen 152 131 129 Swiatek 138 151 168 Wroldsen 159 143 199 Erikson 144 129 189 Anders'n 198 152 202 Coscia 163 166 193 Handicap 27 27 27 for Blind, Crippled and Defective Children maintains St. Charles. Following luncheon in the hosm pital, Santa Claus, played by William Moore, distributed the gifts.

James F. Gleason, chairman of the party, and Lawrence A. Riley, "Big Cheese" of the group, headed the delegation. Other committee members were Mr. Moore, Joseph L.

Walsh, Richard H. Meehan, John D. D. Cerero, Walter G. Blossfield, John E.

Johnson, Frank E. Nolen and James F. Fox. They were greeted by Mother Yvonne and Mother Lucia, superintendents of the hospital. The Cheese Club also donated $500 to the hospital.

Nativity Church School Plans Christmas Party The annual Christmas party of the church school of the Episcopal Church of the Nativity will be held on Monday night, Dec. 29, in the parish hall, Ocean Ave. and Farragut Road, Flatbush. Members of the school, under the direction of William Walker, will present the "Christmas Carol," by Dickens. James J.

Creahan New Utrecht Church School To Present Xmas Cantata Sponsored by the Sunday School of New Utrecht Reformed Church, a cantata, "The Dolls' Christmas Eve," will be presented Wednesday evening in the parish house of the church, 85th St. and 18th Ave. A. W. Stillman is the superintendent of the Sunday School.

The Rev. Martin 1 Paul Luther is pastor of the church. Doctor Attends Baby Who Fell From High Chair Summoned to 7217 3d Dr. Earl of the Norwegian Hospital treated year -old Joseph Keane for lacerations of the head and nose. The infant had fallen from his high chair.

Dog Bites Young Mistress Elizabeth Hughes, 3, of 327 48th was playing with her dog when it nipped her right hand. Dr. Gaimari of the Norwegian Hospital treated the injury. Lack of Police Brings 'Muggers' To Dyker Heights, Says Resident D. R.

Kenney of 7703 10th in a letter to the Brooklyn Eagle, charged today that lack of police protection has caused an outbreak of purse-snatching and vandalism in the Dyker Heights section. "Take a ride in the vicinity of 73d 74th Fort Hamilton Parkway and 10th see the real future hoodlums learning the mugging and purse-snatching racket," he wrote. A woman relative, of the Kenney family had her pocketbook snatched a few nights ago at the corner of 74th St. and 10th Ave. by one of four youths, he said.

All of them ran, the woman screamed without arousing one of her neighbors, although it was only 8 o'clock in the evening, he wrote. Jewish Center Offers Building For Use as Air Raid Shelter Co-operating with the Government in defense plans, the Bay Ridge Jewish Center has offered the use of its building, at 4th Ave. and 81st as a meeting place for air -raid wardens and as a community raid shelter in the event it is needed. The upper structure, roof and foundation are held by the center authorities to be of great strength, making the building an ideal bombproof shelter. Totals 767 762 682 Totals 846 753 678 TEAM STANDINGS Team Pts.

Team Pts. Skol 44 Fantegutte 28 Nordlening 33 Fiskeboller 23 Norge 31 Skone 21 Totals 815 732 846 Nordlening G. Wolt's 162 122 Smith 164 194 149 J'hnst'n 150 167 155 Djurling 172 184 Paulson 138 148 148 J. Wolt's 169 167 Totals 786 862 741 Fiskeboller M'tinson 134 130 112 W. J'nst'n 146 134 142 Benson 132 149 G'J'nst'n 162 148 122 Turekian 193 190 157 Diurling 160 Totals 786 844 883 Fantegatte Engborg 178 183 170 Jacobs'n 147 156 191 Larsen 109 130 162 Blind 140 140 140 Man'b'g 153 138 128 Handicap 53 56 31 1 Totals 780 803 822 Skone Bennett 162 142 130 A.

Jensen 183 138 Carlson 137 115 Kn'pping 138 156 115 L. Jensen 188 154 142 Hoglund 139 141 Handicap 38 24 35 Dr. Cadman Would Seek for Just Peace, Dr. Clinchy Declares Dr. Everett Ross Clinchy, president of the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

preached yesterday at a memorial service for the late Rev. Dr. S. Parkes Cadman in Central Congregational Church, Hancock St. near Franklin where Dr.

Cadman was pastor for 35 years until his death in 1936. If Cadman were alive today, said Dr. Clinchy, he would be loyal to the government and the church, "and the church would not become a tool of the State or an instrument of hate." Dr. Cadman, he said, would be keeping before Americans the principles of peace. These would include a just economic order, an organized and a lawful and policed world.

Dr. Cadman would also study post problems now, Dr. Clinchy said, and he would make Americans "burn with a sense of mission," and would insist on personal religion. United States Attorney Harold Kennedy addressed the last meeting of the men's group of the center. He referred to the fifth column activities as brought out in the recent trials in Federal Court and highly praised the work of the investigators who had spent years seeking information which brought about the indictments and convictions of Nazi agents here.

Dr. Murray Frogel was chairman of the evening. Boro Park Young Israel Holds Jubilee on Jan. 4 The Young Israel branch in Boro Park will observe its 25th anniversary at a jubilee dinner on Jan. 4 in Menorah Temple, 5000 14th Ave.

Jack Deutsch, chairman of the committee in charge, has nounced that Rabbi Samuel anMirsky will be the principal speaker. CHRISTMAS LIQUOR VALUES BAY RIVER WINE Inc. Our Special Christmas Combination Extraordinary Buy Hiram Walker's Imperial Bottled in Bond BALTIMORE BELLE One-Fifth Bot. $2.65 4 Years Old, 100 Proof 5 Years Old Royal Crown Port 90 Proof, Blend Full Qt. Bot.

1.25 Muscatel 2.08 1.98 FULL Full Qt. Bot. 1.25 QUART $3.47 $5.15 FULL QUART Reg. 2.89 ALL FOR ONLY DON JULIEN High Grade Dry Wine Sweet Italian Type Sweet Wine by Volume SAUTERNE VERMOUTH Every Drop Pure PORT, SHERRY, MUSCATEL 1.19 FULL GAL. 49c FULL 30 OZ.

BOTTLE GAL. FULL 1.34 Regular 1.98 Regular 1.89 Regular Imported AMERICAN CORDIALS FRENCH COGNAC CHAMPAGNE BLACKBERRY APRICOT 20 YEARS OLD CREME DE MENTHE 1.89 QT. BOT. CREME DE COCOA a .4.69 ONE FIFTH Regular 2.79 99c FOUR- FIFTHS QUART THESE POPULAR BRANDS AT GREAT SAVINGS CARSTAIRS CALVERT WILSON PARK TILFORD GOLDEN WEDDING BUY CASE LOTS AT OUR BARGAIN PRICES BAY RIVER WINE Inc. KNOWN FOR THE LOWEST PRICES IN THE CITY License No.

L-1367 553 FIFTH AVENUE SOuth 8-2363 (Corner 15th Street) fills the cave, revealing the central figure of the Child in the Manger, with Mary and Joseph. Gradually daylight comes and the twinkling lights disappear. Records playing "Silent Night, Holy Night" and other Christmastide hymns accompany the exhibition. Was a Home Exhibit For many years past this scenic reproduction, constructed by Salvatore J. Rosati of 1672 75th founder and director of the Young Catholic Lay Missionary Society, was exhibited in the basement of his home.

Two years ago it was moved to the Catholic society clubhouse. During this time, it is estimated that between 20,000 and 25,000 persons have viewed the display. The reproduction will be on display every evening until Jan. 11. On Sundays and holy days the clubhouse will be open day and night, according to Gennaro Petrillo, chairman of the reception committee.

Admission 18 free..

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About The Brooklyn Daily Eagle Archive

Pages Available:
1,426,564
Years Available:
1841-1963