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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13

At one of the largest meetings held in many months, St Mary Girls club installed the 1881 officers last evening. Immediately after the meeting, the club honored Miss Ger trude Suffa, the retiring president at q banquet held in the club rooms, and presented her with beautiful white gold bracelet. Father Q Shea praised very highly the thorough and efficient manner in which Miss Suna has handled the club for the past three years and wished the incoming officers every success.
 The table was decorated with the clubs coiors-green and white. Three large cakes formed the centerpiece. On one cake was inscribed 'fareWeil 10 the 1930 Officers" on another "Weicome to the 1891 Officers and on the third Good Luck to All Miss Mary Mansfield was in charge of the banquet and she was assisted by Mary Pulley, Josephine Sullivan, Mary Sullivan, Margaret Fitzpatrick, Julia Lyons and Chrys Shannahan. The incoming officers are president, Mary Fitzpatrick vice-president, Helen Garren: recording secretary, Chrys Shannahan; financial secre- tary, Julia Lyons. Among those present were: Rev Francis M. O'shea, Mary Fitzpatrick, Julia Lyons, Chrys Shannahan, Helen Gar ren, Gertrude Suffa, Mary Flaherty. Margaret Ryan. Margaret Fitz- patrick Margaret Shannahan, Ruth Clark, Gertrude Shannahan, Mary Cremins, Josephine Sullivan. Mary Pulley. Mary Mansfield. Mary Sulli-
 f,,t h atri itf, Savers, Alice Happenny, Mary Ken nedy, Mary Crean. Chrys Quilter, Betty Kennedy, Cecil Mccarthy, Theresa Sullivan. Anna Duane. Reg gie Shea Flora Pasquino. Catharine Pace, Helene DriscolI and Lillian Brennan, Katharine OConnell Joan |, Uoran, Josephine Mccormick, Mollie | Collins, Mrs Alice Parent, Mrs Cath arine Norton. Julia Fitzgerald, and Helen Hanley.
 Misses Mary and Amelia Ricciuti | of Easton avenue entertained at q | bridge in honor of Miss Edythe A. 1 DioriO of Washington street who IS to be married on January 22nd 10 Louis D. Ricciuti. Eight tables were in play and prizes were won by Misses Ann Pope, Eleanor Stance, tPC' sh'o'i'''' Lucy Polite, Nell Morrone, Mildred Sylvester, Phyllis Spadola and Mrs Joseph C. Guilfoile. The guest of honor was presented with q beauti- full gift of silver ware. Following the card playing delicious luncheon was served. Those present were: Rose Cappelletti; Anita Greco, Louise Meo: Lillian Manganaro, Err ma Greco. Louise x. Gemino, Helen E, Ciminera, Mary Chestone, Nell Morrone, Eleanor Stance, Phyllis Spadola. Anna Orlando. Elvera Pope, Rachel F. Pope. Anugeline DeNicola, Josephine Menotti, Linda Raccacino, Ann c. Pope, Antoinette Rinaldi; Jane Place, Mildred Sylvester, Ra chel G Pope. Lucy Polite, Laura Cammissa, Mary and Amelia Ricciuti, Blythe A. Diorio, Mrs Frank Nastri Mrs F.. J. Shee- hy, Mrs Michael Norelli, Mrs IT. A. Dochelli, Mrs Joseph c. Guilfoile, Mrs Frank P. D'Aurio Mrs A. J. Masone. Mrs Louis Masters. Mrs Patsy Topazio and Mrs Raffaele Ricciuti.
 Former Governor John Trumbrll and Mrs Trumbull of Plainville and ir md Mrs John Coolidge of New Haven, have arrived for six weeks visit in St Petersburg, Fla, Mrs Coo- lidge Is the former Florence Trum bull. l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13

Former Governor John Trumbnll and Mrs Trumbull of Plainville and rir md Mrs John Coolidge of New Haven, have arrived for six weeks visit in St Petersburg, Fla, Mrs Coo lidge is the former Florence Trum- bull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
seven of spades.

seven of spades.
 Declarer leads the jack of spades from dummy finessing, West winning with the king. West returns the queen of clubs, declarer discarding small diamond from dummy. East playing the four of clubs and declarer discarding a dia- mond from his hand. West contin- ues with the eight of clubs which East overtakes with the nine and then cashes his seven of clubs. In this manner East and West have made four club tricks and spade. defeating the declarer's contract one trick.
 If East had won the first club with the ace and returned the top of his partners suit. they could not have stopped the declarer from go- ing game.
 Copyright, 1890, NEA Service, Incl
 The Fiji islands are 250 in num-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
GULL WEATHER REPORT

Washington, Jan 13.-(UP)-Fore- cast for Tuesday and Wednesday,:
 Maine, Vermont and New Hamp- shire: Mostly cloudy and colder to- night and Wednesday with local snows tonight; cold wave in north portions Wednesday.
 Massachusetts,: Mostly cloudy and colder tonight and Wednesday; probably snow hurries in west DOT tion tonight.
 Rhode Island and Connecticut: Mostly cloudy and colder tonight and Wednesday.
 Eastern New York: Mostly cloudy and colder tonight and "Wednesday y with snow fiurries in north and cen tral portions tonight and possibly Wednesday morning: cold wave in extreme north portion; fresh west and northwest winds.
 Western New York: Cloudy and colder tonight and Wednesday with occasional snow tonight and possi- bly, Wednesday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary American Bridge Lcagl

While it Is quite unusual to hold five of the suit originally opened by partner against a no trump declar ation, this play does arise. An ex- ample of the proper way to play this type of hand is given below
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13

A press that can exert a pressure of 3,500,O00 pounds has been built to stamp motortruck frames from steel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
s's@ @ S-A.Q.9 H-k.Q.1O D-A.9.6-4-3 c-k.J The Bidding

South the dealer at contract, al- though holding five-card dia- mond suit, feels that the possibili- ty of going game is greater in no trump than in the minor suit,
 As the hand has four suits stopped and contains a count of 19. the open ing bid is two no trump which West passes. North carries it to three no
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-01-13
TEMPEItATURES

Washington, Jan 13.-(UP)-High- est temperatures yesterday and low
 est last night in 20 cities were re-
 ported by the weather bureau to-day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02
SUGGESTED
FI:.'1E HOUSE SPEAKER
G. o. p. .':Compromise" Tick
ct Is Proposed as Capitol
SpeeuIates on Choice.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
with but three months until the new
Congress convenes, speculation AROUND
the Capitol has thrown new possibilities
into an already complicated lineup 81
ccntenders for leadership n a House IN
which strength is closely divided be-
tween the two parties.
The latest suggestion is for com
promise" Republican ticket lncludlng
Representative Mape5, conservative
Michigan member. with large personal
popularity, for Speaker, and Representa-
tive Frear, Progressive, from Wisconsin,
for leader
On the theory that this team would
promise to hold Northwestern liberal
elements in line while satisfying the
regulars, it was predicted today In some
quarters that it might overcome an
established lead now almost evenly
divided by the survivors OF NICHOLAS
Iongworth'S famous triumvirate OF
leadership-Represen Tilsen OF
Connecticut, floor leader, and Smell OF
. New York, chairman of the Rules Com
mittee.
The late Speaker Longworth's closest
personal friend in the House, Minority
Leader Garner Of Texas, remains mean
while the only Democratic candidate
for Speaker For Democratic leader
, RepT eSentatlVeS ByrnS OF 1ennesSee,
. ranking minority member of the APP
preparations Committee; McDuffe Of
/ Alabama, veteran whip of his party,
and Crisp of Georgia have been sug-
gested.
: With eight House seats vacant and
the count standing two in favor Of the
: Republicans, the balance of power
might be tipped from day to day and
/ organization may depend on the death
and sick list when Congress assemblies
Another new name in the speaker
: ship race is that of Representative
! Cooper of Ohio. whose strong stand for
! prohibition enforcement might become
q campaign issue.
: Representatives Hoch OF Kansas arle
Purnell of Indiana are mentioned re-
peatedly as possibilities among those
3 who want to elect Western or Middle
: Western men to high places. Repre-
: sentative Kitchener of Michigan, who
I made a name for himself as a judicial
F. investigator. has been suggested. 1t Il
= assumed that he and his colleague, Rep
! resentative Maps, will not oppose each
! other.
Z Should the doughty Representative
: appear on the Republican slate, there
: would be the spectacle of candidate
{ for honor in a member who once paio
{ the price Of his committee membership
: for party irreGularity. Representative
Frear campaigned vigorously for the Ill.
@4ated Independent presidential aspirant
Robert NJ. La Toilette, in 1924, and WaS
removed from committee assignments
but later was reinstated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02

outboxed Rollins In the early stages,
weakened under the rough going and
was nosed out Of the decision In the
final round.
Madden Wins Bout.
In the lightweight class Jack Madden,
Georgetown University dentistry stu
dent, attached to the Medical Detach-
ment of the 23d Marines, won from
Pvt. Boswell, Company b. goth Marines,
In two rounds.
In the middleweight class Pvt. Black
mer, Company F. goth Marines, knocked
out Pvt. Middleton, Company B. goth
Marines.
In the lightweight class Sergt. Sey-
mour, Medical Detachment, 23d Ma
rines, stopped Pvt. Moore, Company B,
23d Marines.
In the welterweight class Pvt Jacobs,
Company B, 23d Marines, defeated Pvt
Messinio Company B. goth Marines,
after a grueling contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02
SHOALS BODY ENDS
TWO-DAY SESSION
More Bids for Lease Sought
Through Time Extension.
Meeting Set October |.

BY the Associated Press.
TIE Muscle Shoals Commission ad-
journed a two-day session today after
setting November l as the deadline for
submission of additional proposals for
the leasing and operation of the
project The commission will meet again
October ! at Muscle Shoals. Ala. No
action was taken on the seven proposals
opened by the commission yesterday
when it began It's session. Commission
ers said their action In extending the
limit for bids did not indicate the
proposals which were received were un-
satisfactory, but that they we're hopeful
of receiving better proposals.
Hear Technical Discussion.
DR.. Perry E. Howard of the Agricui-
ture Department, fixed nitrogen re-
search laboratory, presented technical
discussion of fertilizer manufacture TO
the commission.
DR. Howard said 1t was his opinion
the Muscle Shoals plant was antiquated
so far as the production Of nitrogen
was concerned. He predicted the pres
ent method of producing phosphate
also would undergo a change shortly.
Hoover Stands Firm.
The decision to extend time for re-
ceiying bids came after seven were
opened yesterday at the time stipulated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02

earned the name the
public gave it. Held first
place by sheer. merit. Ii
iS better. now than ever
before! AT mo extra cost!
THAT GOOD GULF GASOLINE is orange color.
You can identify It easily. On sale most everywhere
from Maine to Texas, st the sign of the Orange Disc
USE T0URCIDE. Daytoday road news of new
construction detours and closed roads, On e in Gulf
Service Stations Consult Il, free
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02
E. H. CHAMBERS FAMILY
ASKS AUTOPSY ON BODY

Coroner j. Ramsay hewitt will per-
form an autopsy today on the body of
Edward H. Chambers, 80, who was
found dead last night In the gas-filled
street.
The autopsy, Coroner hewitt ex-
planned, was requested by the dead
mans sister, who telephoned from New
York, where she and her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Chambers, are living
The gas victim was found by Miss
Janet Stanfield, aunt of w. w. Dexter,
with whom he made his home. She
found the windows and the door Of the
room closed and gas flowing from
purchasing agent for the Washington
Times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02
MARINES At CAMP
BEGIN R|FLEF|R|NG
Boxing Finals to Be Tonight.
Private K. 0.'s McFeeley
First Time in Ring.
special Dispatch TO The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CAMP POLLARD, Virgini9 Beach,
Va, September 2-Rifle range record
firing is occupying the schedule of the
LIST Battalion, 20th Marines, today while
the I'd aBttalion of the goth and the list
and I'd Battalion Of the 23d are execut-
ing extended order drills and combat
problems.
Cooler weather and q light wind
greeted the first relay on the firing line
this morning. Judging by preliminary
firing. good record scores are expected
throughout the brigade.
Boxing Finals Tonight.
The finals for the eight champion
ships of boxing will take place In the
open arena tonight, the winners to be
awarded the Buchholz gold medals. The
surprise OF the semi-final ring show
last night was the elimination In the
middle weight class of Sergt Walter
McFeeley, Brigade Headquarters Com
pany, by Pvt. Rollins Of Company B,
goth Marines.
II was Rollins first experience In any
ring. He threw all attempts at boxing
science to the winds and simply swung
punch after punch. McFeeley, who
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02

The commission discussed the matter
with President Hoover late in the day
Subsequently, Chairman g. r. Hobbs
announced every effort would be made
to place the project into private hands.
President Hoover reiterated before
the commission his opposition to Gov
eminent operation. Hobbs. however,
later said his group was not committed
to any one plan, He added that If
private operation was not feasible, the
commission was free to recommend
governmental operation.
The commission decided to grant an
extension to prospective bidders be-
cause 1t was informed that the Union
Carbide Co. OF New York and the
American Farm Bureau Federation of
Chicago would submit proposals II
given more time and data on the prof.
ect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02
WATCHMAKERS GIVEN
HONOR CERTIFICATES

The Board of Examiners of the Horo-
logical Institute Of America, meeting
yesterday at the Bureau of Standards,
ev'erded certificates of Certified
Matchmaker" to 8 out of IT candidates
4iu Junior Matchmaker" certificates
to out of 10 applicants.
Two Washington watchmakers re-
Gently have been added to the exam
lining board-G. C. Pauls and Albert
Spletter. Other local members are Will
liam Ramsay and Ralph e. Gould. Will
liam C. Donnelly, superintendent OF the
time service Of the Baltimcre a. Ohio
Railroad, and Ludwig A. Stab COM
plete the boards membership
The institute has as its purpose the
development, through educational ef-
forts, of a larger number Of finer type
meehanicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02

planned to be married here ct noon
today.
Byron Harvey Is president Of the
Fred Harvey system OF hotels ana res
taurants, and Stewart Harvey Is asso-
clated In the business. Mr. Harvey is
a graduate of Yale and st. MARKS.
Cyrus Mccormick, jr., of Chicago.
will give the bride away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02
HARVEY SCION TO WED

SANTA FE. N. NJ. September 2 up.
Stewart Harvey, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Byron Harvey Of Chicago. and Miss
Laura Cornell. artist. and daughter of
Mrs. John Cornell Of New York,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-09-02

Farmers of Denmark want wages Of
farm help reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
BANK CLOSES 5 DAYS
Arkansas Institution Hopes to Re-
open After That Period.

WASHINGTON, Ark, January 8 up.
The Washington State Bank SUI
spended today for a period of five days.
The bank had deposits OF approx
undivided profits of about $28, 900.
Oficials said they hoped to reopen
at the end of the five-day suspension
period allowed by Arkansas law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
FAIRFAX TAX SALE
IS ON TOMORROW
Property on Which LevieS Are
Due Since December,
1929, to Be Sold.
speclal plspntch . rhs star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
FAIRFAX, Va, January 3.-The an
nual sale Of property delinquent in taxes
since December. 1929. win be held Mon
day noon in front of the court house.
OF the $50 parcels of land advertised for
sale only 20 have been redeemed since
the list was first advertised December 8.
This list Is slightly less than that for
last years delinquents
Owners may redeem their property by
paying up back taxes, together with de-
linquent interest, cost and charges prior
to IL o'clock noon Monday. Property is
sold for the amount OF taxes due, with
interest the sale being made to the first
bidder. After three years the bidder
can obtain q court deed to this land, but
fee simple title cannot be secured until
Is years have elapsed. During this
time the original owner can reclaim his
property by paying up all accumulated
taxes with per cent compound inter-
est. Those who buy property at a de-
lnquent sale can use or rent the land
and buildings during the 15-year period.
but are not allowed to sell or destroy
any part and viii not be reimbursed for
any Improvements made IL the original
owner redeems the land. The majority
of the property put up is generally bid
in to the Commonwealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
Veterans of Foreign Wars

soup kitchen operated jointly by Co.
lumbia and Front Line Posts, at the
National Guard Armory, northeast cor
ner of Sixth and Pennsylvania avenue,
where hot meals are served to hungry
men each succeeding day.
Front Line Post Auxiliary dispensed
with its regular meeting on the evening
of December % in order to fill Christ
mas bags for the patients in Ward H
of Naval Hospital About $50 bags,
filed with candy, nuts, cigarettes,
oranges, apples, razor blades, shaving
cream, toothbrush and paste, ETC., were
distributed among the patients on
Christmas eve by members of the auxil-
larry and post. Following the meeting
of the post, the auxiliary members were
guests at dance held in Logan Hall,
Fourteenth and p streets. At the next
regular meeting, January II, at Sol
diers, Sailors and Marines Club, Elev-
enth and L streets, three new members
will be initiated.
The Ladies' Auxiliary, National Cap
ital Post, No. 127, gave a Christmas
party at Mount Alto Hospital, Deem
Der 20, and presented 158 pairs Of socks
to the patients as gifts.
The Christmas party given at st.
EliZabeth'S Hospital on December 81
was largely attended by members of the
auxiliary and post. Bags of candy,
oranges and cigarettes were distributed
among the patients in various wards.
A card party, sponsored by Miss Cora
Roy, will be given at the Burlington
Hotel on January 20.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
ACTS TO HALT AUCTION
Woman Says Family Heirlooms
Were Removed for Judgment.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, January
3 (R.-Suit to restrain Sheriff r. G.
Baker and G. n. GeiSt, developer of the
ing valuable furnishings of her Palm
Beach home to satisfy an $86, 1876 judg-
ment against her was filed in Circuit
Court today by Maria Lawrence Weth-
erill of Palm Beach and New York.
Furnishings, including antiques and
heirlooms which have been in the plain
tits family several generations, are
scheduled to go under the hammer at
a sheriff's sale next Monday.
Deputies removed the furnishings
from her home November l to satisfy
the judgment, the bill for an Injunction
stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-01-04
Organized Reserves

Ordnance Department conference that
will be held next Thursday evening at
headquarters under the direction of
First Lieut.. C. O'Leary, o. D. Finance
reserve officers of the District will meet
this same evening at the Finance
School, Temporary Building No. 5, @
street. between Twentieth and Twenty
first streets, at which will be taken up
the pay and allowances of National
Guard. Reserve officers, Nurse Corps,
etc. This conference will be conducted
by First Lieut.. H. M. Snyder, Finance
Reserve.
Cavalry reserve officers of the Dis
trict will meet at the Fort Myer riding
hall next Sunday at 9:15 am. for in
struction in equitation under the super
vision of Lieut.. Col. Arthur O. Hixson.
First Lieut.. John M. F. Donovan. jr.,
Infantry Reserve, 307 First street SOUTH
east, who has been promoted to cap
tain, has been relieved from assign
ment to the 80th Division Military Po-
lice, and Is assigned to Headquarters
Company, Special Troops. Both Diyi-
sion. Second Lieut. william LeR. Pew
Grill, Infantry Reserve, 1914 B street
southeast, has been promoted to be first
lieutenant and he has been assigned to
the 31Bth Infantry. Second Lieut..
Harris B. Hull, Infantry Reserve, Ward
man Park Hotel, having moved beyond
the division area, is relieved from as
signment to the 320th Infantry.
The following reserve officers from
the District, having been relieved from
assignment to the 80th Division, are
relieved from assignment to units indi-
Gated: First Lieuts. Lawrence Il.
Fouchs, 1888 Kansas avenue, and Law
renee Koenigsberger, 342 Woodward
Building, both Signal Corps reserve on
GERS, from the Goth Signal Company;
Second Lieut.. Henry @. Sheen, Field
Artillery Reserve, 2033 Florida avenue,
from the 314th Field Artillery, and the
following Infantry Reserve officers from
the 320th Infantry: Capt. Fred M.
Grant, 20l7 Perry street northeast;
Capt. Wallace B. Hoover, 1912 Ingra-
ham street; Capt. william A. zalesak
1884 K street, and First Lieut.. Joseph
F. Beattie, 1912 Kenyon street.
Second Lieut.. Cary H. Freeman, In
fantry Reserve, 5211 Linwood place
northeast, is assigned to the 42Sth In
fantry (Cld.).