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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

The St Mary's Hospital Aid soc cisty held their regular quarterly meeting at the st Marv's Nurses home on Monday. Plans for donas tions day which is to be held on Thursday. october 2sth were fis- includes: Mrs Cornelius Maloney, Hayden, Mrs Alfred Wolfe, Mrs flames PhaIen. Mrs Thomas Titz- maurice, Mrs Frederick stephen. Mrs Raymond Quinn, Mrs Patrick Heaiy, Mrs Thomas Kilmartin, Mrs F. A. Mahon and Mary Guilfoile, Discussion of plans for rummage sale to be sponsored by the society in November was also held and members were urged to solicit arti- cles in advance of the time which will be announced later when 2 suitable place for the conduction of the sale is secured.
 The wedding of Miss: Charlotte c. Rose, daughter of Mrs James Norman Rose Of Bristol terrace and Rev Henry A. Peck of Naugatuck, son of Mrs Joel E. Peck and the late MT Peck of Huntington, ". Va. will take place this afternoon at 4:sO o'clock at the Naugatuck Con- eregational church. Miss Bertha Bates of Naugatuck will be the only attendant of the bride and Lucian D. Warner of Naugatuck will be the best man. The ushers will in- ciude: William J. Roemer. George Haynor, Seymour Squires and Theo- dore Russell.
 Norman John Feitelson was rendered q birthday party at his home on Willow street yesterday afternoon, the occasion being his seventh birthday. Games were en- joyed throughout the afternoon and a delicious luncheon was served. The guest of honor was presented with many gifts. Other little guests attending included: Thomas Donahue, Jack Lawlor, Edward Lawlof, Nathan Leopold, Norman Sena, Harold Stein, Her bert Bowling and Norman Feitel- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
COMING EVEN7S|

Miss Marguerite RoW1ey of Al~ bert place was hostess ct ' u1isceI- laneous shower given on Friday evening in honor of Mrs Richard Robertson who was formerly Mie4 Marie R0wley. The guest of homer was the recipient of many beau1I~ ful and useful gifts. These at tending were Florence Shibiuslk1s Mary Donnelly, Helen Dunno, Shirley Ropelewski. Doris Cormlexs Margie Day, statia Mizels1<i, Edna Candee, Dorothy McDermott. Mary Lucid. Ethel Ehiller, Kathleen GaI- win, Mary Knightiy, Katherine Stack, and Mrs Patrick Calvin, Mrs Oscar Hager, Mrs Timothy Lucid Mrs William Malleur, Mrs Kather- inc Stack, Mrs Joseph Nolan, Mrs Lillian Hart, Mrs William Kunde, Mrs Eugene Ropelewslxi, Mrs Harry Rival, Mrs Catherine Don nelly, Mrs William Swirsky, Mrs Patrick C1uney, Mrs LeRoy Fox, Mrs Robert Stack, Mrs Riginald Rowley and Mrs Richard Robert- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

Among the members of the Wa terbury Women's club. who are att tending the state meeting of the Connecticut Federation of Women's clubs in Meriden to-day are: Mrs John C. Bradley. Mrs Bertram Bailey, Mrs J. H. Foster, Mrs J. U. Pratt, Mrs Lawrence Bean, Mrs Herman Rooster, Mrs Arthur Pur- inton, Mrs Joel I. Butler, Mrs Will liam J. Slator, Mrs Forest Purin- ton, Mrs Willard B. Stoughton and Mrs S. J. Marsh.
 The following program was pre- scented at the meeting:
 Morning session-Mrs Robert F.. Gadd and Mrs Brownell Gage pre- siding; invocation-Dr Albert J. Lord,, First Congregational church of Meriden singing, Another Year Is Dawning"; club coliect-leader, Mrs George H. Stoughton of Hart ford, former staet president; greet dent Meriden Woman's club; re- sponse, Mrs Lucy B. Wilson of Hartford, firse vice president Con- autumn convention, Mrs Robert F. Gadd; business of the federation; general federation council meeting, Mrs Gadd; New England confer ence. Mrs Frederick M. Peasley of Cheshire. former chairman of the N. D. conference; Foundation fund. Miss Emily Louise Plumley of Glenbrook. general federation di- rector, George Washington Me morial, Mrs Clarence F. R. Jenne of Hartford. chairman; department reports-American Citizenship. Mrs Ward Church of New Haven; American Home, Mrs Marian Ev- ans Dakin of Storrs; Education, Miss Grace E. Barnum of Bethel; Fine Arts. Mrs Edward B. Hum of New Haven; International Re- lations, Mrs Douglas A. Johnstone of New Britain; Legislation, Mrs Herbert F. Fisher of Hartford {: Press and Publicity, Mrs William
 J. Slator of Waterbury; Public Welfare, Mrs Otto Wildman of Hartford: address, "The Club Wo- man and Public Health," Mrs C.. D. A. Winslow, state president
 Visiting Nurse association: singing, "Connecticut"; address, "Our Le- gislative Program" Mrs Clarence Frain, Gen Fed Legislature chair man: address "Why Disarmament" !" Mrs Lewis Rose, recently returned from Geneva; singing, America" Phipps Memorial Student Loan, Mrs Werner Hoffman of Cheshire, chairman; adjournment.
 Luncheon: afternoon session. Mrs Gadd, Mrs Lucy B. Wilson and Mrs Harry R. Tarbox presiding; sing ing. America the Beautifu"; mu- sical program, baritone solos, Philip DeGraf, Edward Graham, accompanist; Connecticut Club Cou- rier, Mrs Ernest w. Newell, edi- tor, Wallingford; Adult Education, Miss Mary F. Potter. chairman; Law Enforcement. Mrs Percy T. Walden of New Haven; Civil Ser vice, Mrs Henry H. Townsend of New Haven: Problems in Industry
 Miss Adelaide c. Noble of Hart. ford: Gardens, Mrs Emily w. Hartland of Woodbury; Junior
 Membership, Mrs Harry Lyman;
 War Veterans, Miss Harriet Day. export of Stamford: Roadside Identification. Miss Mary B. Weav.
 CT of New Milford; Transportation
 Mrs Thomas w. Ryley of Nest Ha. ven; assimbly singing, "Connecti.
 cut Federation Song: address
 "Poetry" by Miss Anita Brown
 general federation poetry chair,
 man: address. Meeting the ''Un,
 employment Crisis," Jerome Davis
 professor of social service at Yale
 credentials; resolutions: assembl,
 singing, "A Perfect Day..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
OFFICIAL sPoKEsMAN FoR BRIDGE HEADQ

the country's brilliant players. She was instrumental in the develop ment of the forcing system at the C.-yendish club and codihcation Of this system, published in July 1929 appeared fourteen months before any other version of 1t got between book covers. In addition to being chairman of the Women's division of the Advisory Council of Bridge Headquarters, Mrs Kerwin is presi- dent of the Associate Membership of the American Bridge league, a charger member of the Cavendish club, a member of the Knicker- booker and honorary member of Crockford's and Almack's-the best known bridge mixed clubs in Lon don. Sc is recognized, internation- ally, as a player of the first rank.
 Sidney s. Lcnz of New York: A player with a worldwide reputa- ton for skill and success. He holds so many trophies won in all forms of whist, bridge, auction bridge and contract bridge contests in all parts of the United States and Canada, that reckoning the number of them takes one into higher mathematics. MT Lenz has written extensively on bridge and his splendidly received books have had a most gratifying sale. This popularity is due to the fact that he is recognized as a master play CT, second to none in sound judg- ment concerning the tactics of the game.
 Commander Winfield Liggett, U. | S. N. Retired: For years famous at the Knickerbocker Whist club and other Metropolitan organiza- tions as a bridge player par ex- cellence; and a winner of many national tournaments. Comman- der Liggett also has contributed extensively to the literature of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
ARTTCIE THREE

AhVlOAE 1nn41b
 On Monday and tuesday we toi1 of the history of contract pridge n this country and the development of Bridge Headquarters ana tne Official System of bidding, wnicn, was accomplished by organizing all the experts of the game. NOW we shall learn the identity or these experts who have unified the bridge playing world.
 President of the advisory poaro is F. Dudley Courtenay or New York, who conceived the idea oI uniting the ideas of the various authorities and carried on the oiI- ficult work of building. MT Cour- tenay is not only the prime mover in the organization, but py meas of his lack of definite connectloh with any one authority, represent ed the neutral viewpoint in the councils deliberations. While he has never devoted time to teacnins or featuring on contract priose, and was thus technically not en "expert," Mir Courtenay IS recog- nized as a very sound student or the game. Not only did ne con tribute many valuable ideas Tor the common good, but ne was re- sponsible for the continuity oi the Official System book. MI Corrtenay represented the ordin- ary bridge player in the councir conferences, a necessary viewpoint in the deliberations of many tech- nical experts.
 visory Council are listed in al- phabetical order. because any othei arrangement is impossible.
 Charles True Adams of Chicago The youngest of the framers ol inc new system and yet one of the most valuable contributors to II: nerfection. MT Adams is the au' thor of several books on the game and his name is a household wore throughout the entire west.
 Shenard Barclay of New York For years the publisher or tn' Auction Bridge Magazine" ne ha been more recently newspapel writer of great fiuency and ability deyoting his attention exc1uslvci! to the game of bridge. He was ont of the few who entered the con ference without prejudice as h' l has no system of his own to advo
 cate. His writings always hav' been descriptive of all system, ant he is known as "the Authority oI Authorities" He writes for th' "Saturdav Evening Post" and th' '.New York Herald Tribune" Captain Fred c. French, U. $. A Retired: In addition to his demon strated ability as lecturer. teach CT. and analyst, Captain French wal 1 the ranking tournament player IT the country employing the White head system exclusively. His re searches were directed toward th' , most natural contract bidding de velopment of hands in multiple suit bidding. Captain Frencn na' been engaged in bridge club or
 ganization, development and man agement for the past three years He is president of the Americai
 Henry F. Jaeger, of Cleveland
 Ex-president of the Americai Bridge league and a tournamen nlaver of the first rank. On tn lecture platform he has demon l strated that he possesses unusua ability. MT Jaeger contributes re
 rularly to the columns or tn
 SCIeveland News" and to maga zines and bridge publications. H has A loyal following in his sectiol
 of the country, where his piayini
 ability is ranked Al.
 Madeleine Kerwin of New York
 Mrs Kerwin is a well-known write lecturer, and teacher and one o
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21
--Gualtieri photo.

A wedding of local interest took place on Monday afternoon at 4
 o'clock at Weirs, N. H.. when Miss Evelyn Blanche Avery. daughter
 of MT and Mrs Tilden H. Avery of The Weirs became the bride of
 Paul F. Kleinert, Jr, son of Mir and Mrs Paul F. Kleinert of Lincoln street. The ceremony was per- formed at the home of the bride
 with Rev H. Carl Steinheimer off,
 ciating. Miss Dorothy D. Aldrich of Laconia, N. H., was the only att tendant of the bride and Bryon K. Avery, brother of the bride, was the. best man.
 The bride was attired in a gown of white satin and carried an arm bouquet of bridal roses and swan sonia. The maid of honor wore a frock of lowered chiffon and car- ried bouquet of Talisman roses. Following the ceremony recep- ton was held. at the home of the bride. Upon returning from an unannounced wedding trip. the
 couple will take up their residence in Orange, N. J.
 The bride is a graduate of Cros-
 by High school and Pratt Insti- ltute and is associated with the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. | Mrs Frank Pritchard of High Hand avenue entertained at hei home yesterday afternoon in honor I of Mrs Leon Totten of Waterville' the occasion being her birthday. Mrs Totten was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those pres ent were: Mrs Frank Williams. Mrs Edward Glover, Mrs Julia Totten, Mrs Edward Cookson and Mrs Harold l.. Fogg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

game, his writings being noted for their conservatism and soundness.
 In recent years he collaboratsd
 with MT whitehead in the prepa-
 ration of books and newspaper ar- ticles.
 Mrs Guy U. Purdy of Omaha: Mrs Purdy was appointed to .he Advisory Council in recognition of
 the fact that leading women teach- CTS and lecturers of outstanding ability are responsible for much of the development of the game of contract bridge. Mrs Purdy is one
 of the most successful teachers
 and lecturers in the entire coun-
 try.
 In tomorrow's article we shall
 learn about the other members of
 the council: George Keith, E. V. Shepard, Victor R. Smith, Wilbur c. whitehead (deceased), Edward c. Wolfe. Milton c. Work and Wal
 ter F. Wyman. PROBLEM NO 3. No Score toward game Neither side vulnerable. S-K97 H-1O87e3 D--S7 C-J1O3 S-AQ1O4-W North F S-6532 H-42 F. A H-A5 D-A1O93 s s D-KQJ64 Case T South T CHA S-J8 H-KQJS D-52 | C--KQ952 | Conditions of the Contest. 1. Bid the hand at contract
 bridge, using any system of bid
 ing you prefer. South bids first.
 2. In sending your answer in- | dicate the system of bidding used.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

Two Waterbury girls, Eleanor R. McCann, of 77 Walnut street, and Marguerite J. Kennaugh, of 34 Chestnut avenue, are members of the freshman class at the College of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, N. J., which will officially don caps and gowns for the first time this afternoon. officers of the Student Council will meticulously adjust tassels of the treatments caps at the correct angle in an investiture ceremony to be held outdoors. This is one of the most impressive cere- monies of the year at the College of Saint Elizabeth, which is the oldest college for women in New Jersey, and the first Catholic in- stitution in the United States to grant degrees to women.
 Miss Betty Goldman of Walnut street and Miss Sally Nierenburg of Willow street spent the weekend in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-10-21

3. State the number of tricks that can be won at the final de- claration, and one or more vital features of the bidding or play or both.
 4. Do not send your answers in until ten problems have ap- peared, then send them to:
 Contest Editor
 Bridge Headquarters, Inc.
 285 Madison Ave,
 New York, N. Y.
 5. In making your bids, do not be influenced by the other hands. Bid on the VALUES of each hand, as to the requirements for making opening bids, defensive bids, take-outs, or assists.
 6. Ten gilt edge copies of the "The official System of Contract
 Bridge" especially autographed, will be given as prizes for the ten best t~~-vers to these twelve problems
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
ORDER RESTORED
 WITHOUT BLOOD
 SPILLED CONFLICT
COMMUNIST THREW UP WOOD BARRICADE AND DIPPED
 POLICE

ROUBAIX. France, June 13. R) After holding back the populus street and night mob of striking textile workers the communists withdrew their barricades and or der was restored without bloodshed
 While celebrating the victory" of last nights battle with the police the authorities adopted precaution- ary measures against a repetition of the riots.
 If the rioters assemble today force will be used to disperse them. The conflict began when about 1000 persons formed on the Rue De Longues Haines and defied the po- lice to disperse them.
 They threw up hasty fortifica- :ons of wood and pelted the officers witl stones and held them off for six hours until the latter withdrew.
 The police and mounted gen. darmes stormed the barricades re- peatedly but were driven off each time.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
ALlEGED CRIMINAL
 SHOWS TWO-F|NCERED
 HAND: FREED PRISON

LONDON. June 13. (P - E. Gu erin, aged 71, about whose crimln- al escapades scores of legends ex- ist is a free man.
 He was released from jail because he showed a hand with only two fingers on it, whereas the man passing bad checks for which he was convicted had a normal hand.
 Guerin's most notorious escapade was his escape from the French penal colony on Devil Island where he had been sentenced for life for robbery. England refused to let extradite him
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
M0NOPLANE BRNGs
 FOUR ID THE CITY:
 MADE RECORD FLIGHT

One of the fast monoplanes of the Pacific International AirwayS of Alaska, Inc, scared to Seward yesterday from Anchorage bring ing Pilot and Mrs Alonzo Cope, Pilot and Mrs. Barnhill and Louise BOudreau
 Some months ago Mrs. Cope ar rived here to learn MT. Cope was in Siberia; yesterday she left him! Left for Seattle owing to the ill- ness of her mother. At Juneau she will board a plane and make 9, direct flight to Seattle in order to get to the bedside of her dear mother without delay
 With the others aboard, to- gether with Mrs. Harold Sogn, wife of the Seward General Hos pital technician, the plane took off early today for the return hop.
 Pilot Barnhill, prior to bringing his craft to rest upon the placid bosom of Resurrection Bay, had gone to Cordova, picked up pas sengers there, flying them to Fairbanks, thence to Anchorage for yesterdays load, arriving here hours ahead of the steamer sail ing.
 In other words, the P. I. A. Ace covered a lot of territory in re- ord time.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
BOOMER EMERGES VICTOR OPEN C0LF
 MATCHES, FRANCE
FAVORITES GO DOWN IN THIRD ROUND OF BRITISH WOMEN'S
 CHAMPIONSHIP PLAY ;

DEAUV1LLE. France, June 12. (P) For the third time in five years A. Boomer, English born professional at a French club won the open golf championship of France. His score for 72 holes was 291.
 P. Alliss, another Britisher who is following his profession in Berlin, was second, and only one stroke be- hind the winner.
 Boomer shot par shattering 67 to win the title.
 At Portomarnock, Ireland, two heavy favorites went down in the third round of the match pay in the British Women's championship when Maureen Orcutt of New Jer- sey and Diana FiShwick were de- feated by Elsie Borlett and D. Pimm respectively.
 Two other favorites M. Gourlay and E. Wilson won their matches easily.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
R|CHF|ElD O|L CO.
 PROBE PROMISED
 BY DISTRICT ATTY.
COMPANY OFFICIALS ALLEGED HAVE WITHDRAWN FUNDS FOR
 PERSONAL NECESSITIES

LOS ANGELES, Jun. l2 .:" Complete investigation oi t!;e sen" sational charges against the Rich field Oil Co.,, of California, the Richfield Co.,, and several officials of the two organizations was pro- missed by the district attorney Cf- flee.
 In a long report the State Corp oration Commissioners set forth that his investigations have shown an operating deficit of $54,219,091 and acts violating the state laws.
 The report also directly asserts that four officials of the corpora ton, c. M. Fuller, J. H. Talbot. R. w. Mckee and A. M. Kelly made un- authorized withdrawals from the company for personal use. Stock in the company was selling for one and one-eighth.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
ADMINISTRATION CHIEFS LAUNCH DENOMINATION
 DRIVE FOR HOOVER

WASHINGTON, June 13. R- The drive for Hoover's renonina- tion was launched by administra- tion leaders and is to be carried on actively at once.
 Tomorrow Hoover starts on a three day speaking tour into h. diana, Ohio and Illinois. Republi- can managers are interested in a second term for him and are look ing forward to addresses in these states which yielded democratic gains at the last presidential elec- tion.
 Every indication now is that the Hoover forces are concerned over expressions of discontent emanat- ing particuarly from the republic an independent faction.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
LUNCHEON RECEPTION AT NOON NEXT MONDAY
 FUR f0L. QLMsTEAO

The official reception to Col. Dawson Olmstead, Signal Corps, U. s. Army, will be held Monday not Tuesday-at noon in the Sew ard Grill, according to announce ment made by President Leon Urbach of the Seward Chamber of Commerce.
 Colonel Olmstead arrives Sun day (tomorrow) from Kodiak, on the SS Admiral Watson and will remain here for few days in- specting the Seward offices and plants. It is believed General Man ager Otto F. Ohlson, of the Alas ka Railroad, will arrive in time to join in greeting Colonel Olm- stead and escort him over the system.
 It is expressly urged that all members of the Chamber of Com merce attend the reception and luncheon in the Colonel's honor and upon his first visit here.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
 ACCUSED INS|NCER|TY
 IN DRY ENFORCEMENT

NEW YORK, June 13. (4') - Spe- cific charges against Assistant Se- cretary of the Treasury, Seymour bowman, accusing him of insincer- isy in relation to prohibition en- torcement and as a derelict in of- ice have been filed with President Hooover by Maurice Campbell, form CT prohibition administrator of this district.
 Further. Major Campbell charges, that Secretary Andrew Mellon of the Treasury d depa tn n t, 5 shielded a government official who was a derelict in office.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
B. IF P. ROAD MEN
 OPEN LOCAL H|GHWAY

The Seward d-Kenai Lake High way is open!
 BUT! Autoists are cautioned attempting to go through for a couple ot days because the travel is heavy
 Resident Engineer Ingram or the Bureau of Public Roads, and Foreman Frost ploughed though Friday, shoveled snow, and re- moved fallen trees and logs from the road, an emerging finally on the shores of beautiful Lake ke- nai without much effort.
 MT. Ingram said the going will be rather difficult immediately but that cars can go through if they travel slowly and carefully.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
PROMINENT ANCHORAGE
 BUSINESS MAN VISITS

In Seward today is one of the live wires" of Anchorage but, in years gone by, resident and staunch Seward booster, J. w. Blase, former transfer man in the Inlet city. It will be recalled MT. Blase made a trip to Eur ope last year which was greatly enjoyed but not more so than his return to the Northland-home
 MT. Blase has also been one of Anchorage's leading lodge men, an energetic worker in both the Odd Fellows and Elks' Lodges.
 His trip to Seward at the pre- sent time is on matter of bus mess and until this is completed is a guest at the Seward Hotel.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
DOUMER |NAUCURATEO
 PRESIDENT 0F FRANCE

PARIS, June 13. (P) - Paul Dou- mer, "A years of age, the oldest man ever to have been electd to this position, succeeded Doumergue to the Presidency of the Third French Republic.
 Doumer was escorted by a cavalry company and with Premier Laval he motored from the Petet Luxum- bourg Palace to the Frenc,' White House where brief ctfe'aory was held.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
HALIBUT QUOTATIONS

SEATTLE, June 13. (P1 -Halibut from four vessels totaling 128,00O pounds brought 1112 and five cents here. In Rupert 1000 pounds on the American exchange brought from four to nine and two-tenths cent. and on the Canadian ex- change the quoted prices were three to seven and four -tenths cents.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
FIND LOST PAYsTREAK
 0F klOND|KE DAYS

SEATTLE, June 13. (P)-The ap- parent finding of a lost paystreak in the big salmon country of the Yu- kon and which was the scene of a stampede 30 years ago is reported today in a wire from H. Wheeler, president of the White Pass Yukon route from WhitehOrSe.
 Wheeler's message said Tom Yur- ruish had taken out $2,000 in gold m two days sluicing last Fall.
 Yrrruish is reported to have suiced out $4,O0O in a few days.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
COMMITS SUICIDE : BECAUSE 0F WORRIES

SEATTLE, June B. (P Leon NJ. Fobes, business man and form CT West Pointer, died from suicidal shooting in downtown hotel We'd nesday night.
 The act is attributed to financial worries.
 The body was found dressed and lying in bed with a bullet wound in the head. The revolver was at his side. The room had not been entered for two days.
Seward daily gateway., 1931-06-13
SENATOR KING URGES
 SILVER REMOVE T|z|0N

WASHINGTON, June 13, (P - Senator King urged a world wide re-monetization of silver as the means of alleviating the economic depression.
 The Senator emphasized the fact that the United States was in position to Head in formulating the executing of a policy that would restore silver to it's proper station and thus relieve the world of many economic woes which now press on it."