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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
By DONALD D. DUMMY / Ac kA1d fn TInvr,x, Mol snvxa psx,

l. eNfAS WOANe NO AAChA New York, Dec. 11-(UP)-
 around to dummy. Here l am, a guy practically dope-that's s played in every bridge game since the dratted thing was invented.
 And this is the first time ever got a break.
 For three nights I have been lay ing flat on my back, looking at the most interesting ceiling 1 have ever laid eyes upon. And folks, have gazed on some pretty punk ceilings in my day. This Culbert- son ceiling is terrific-worsen kit
 chen linoleum. It's just white, more white, and still some more white. Nothing to break the mon-
 otony. Before this thing is over I'll be snow blind. I want to tell lyou that when wallpaper went out Right now, let me say I hope any love for MT Lenz, for good-
 ness knows he is the toughest man on a dummy I ever saw. He picks up a card, twiddles it for min- ute, and then slams 1t headfrst on tIc 3hy HUB dNiC yCb HUH
 the buffeting around he gave me
 last night.
 I guess you wonder why I fav-
 or Mir Lenz what with him being so
 rough. We'll, I'd rather be treated
 like @ football than g. dog.
 And that's how Ely Culbertson treats me. Darn him!
 How would MT Culbertson like 1t | if somebody picked him up and
 slammed him across the table? I
 know what he'd do-he'd get fight ling mad. So do I, deep down in
 my hearts, but my mother when l was just little shaver starting out as a ventriloquist's dummy, taught me to be tolerant.
 Let me tell you about the finesse
 that handsome young squirt Ossie
 Jacoby tried and missed.
 As recall 1t, I had the Ace and
 King and Ossie had the Jack,
 which he led. You can see right off where he'd been without me.
 We'll he thought Ely bod the queen
 but I knew better. But I didn't
 say @ word. I just sat and shiv-
 cred. That doggone Flossy West
 Point referee has got me plum
 scairt. Ely played little one on
 Ossie's Jack and Ossie pulled out
 one of my little ones.
 I just tucked and covered up, for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
Jack Frost Dances 10 Be Sponsored
 At Bunker HUI

Invitekions have been issued for the Jack Frost dances which are to be held during the Chirstmns holidays in the Bunker Hill church.
 These affairs, planaed primarily to give the young people Of Bunk CT Hill and their friends returning from schools and colleges for the holiday season, an opportunity to meet together socially, have prov en so popular that they have be- come annual events. This Is the third one to be sponsored and this year will be held on three even ings, Monday, December 28, The High Schools Own", Tuesday, De- cember 20, "The Older Young Folks and Wednesday, December 30, "The Married Couples"
 The gymnasium will be trans formed into Jack Frost colorful glistening palace with varied col- orel lights and tables arranged for individual parties. The committee in charge includes Mrs William T. Leggett, Mrs Warren Robbins and Mrs Albert Loeffler. Music will be by the Arcadians.
 MT and Mrs James R. McManus, of Hampton, N. B., Canada, are visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs A. F. Heyer, Of Waverly street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

ployment plans and suggestions of President Hoover's organization on unemployment relief, wrote that the platform lifts directly into what my committee Is trying to do."
 T want to congratulate you" said MT Wheeler, "upon what you have undertaken, upon the concise principles stated in your platform, and upon the public spirit of the Ladies Home Journal and the members of the committee who are to carry 1t through"
 Mayors Lend Support
 Mayors of twenty-two cities have joined the Its Up to the Women" movement to date.
 Mayor Charles E. Roesch of Buff falo, N. Y, remarked that the platform appears sound and con- structive and should have a wide appeal to all citizens vitally inter- ested in improving economic con- ditions."
 The Mayor of Lima, ohio, D. F. Bogart, pointed out that news- papers could be expected to assist in getting women to take their share of economic leadership.
 These comments were typical of expressions by municipal execu- lives from coast to coast. < Sixty-five presidents and deans of colleges and universities, repre- senting practically every state in the union, are already among those to place the weight of their influ- ence behind the platform.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL :.

The players committee of the New York Junior League, of which Mrs Thomas Ewing, Jr, is chair man, has planned a program of three children's plays, to be given at the league on Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings and after moons during the winter. The first play, "Tne Birds Christmas Carol" by Kate Douglas Wiggin, will be presented on Friday after noon, December IS, and on the following Saturday morning and afternoon. This is the second sub- scription series of children's plays arranged by the players commit tee under the direction of Perci- val Vivian.
 The playA, are being sponsored by Winthrop Ames, Jane Cowl, Walter Damrosch, Ruth Draper, Theresa Helburn, Charles Hopkins, Robert Edmond Jones, Ignace Paderewski, Tony Sarg, George Tyler. Lenore Uric and Joseph Urban.
 Mrs Irene Babcock Goodrich of
 Hartford, formerly of this city, and Frank Edwin Cone of West Hartford, were married Tuesday at the Church of the Transfigura- ton in New York in the presence of relatives and a few intimate friends. Guests included Miss Polly Goodrich of New York, William A. Goodrich, MT and. Mrs Howard w. Morgan of Bronxville, N. Y., Mir and Mrs Roger Pryor of Glen Ridge, N. J., and D. Ralph Day of New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

Generally, overlooking should not be indulged in when vulnerN able. When not vulnerable large saving may be effected by the judicious use of such tactics. If neither side is vulnerable it is a struggle for the first game and the winning of this game carries a tremendous advantage, therefore many close decisions must be made.
 FIRST: As to the loss one can afford to sustain, to prevent ad- versaries making game.
 SECOND: The loss one can af- ford to sustain against adversaries who may bid and may make a slam Ca slam is uncertain when there is active bidding by both sides).
 Each player must, therefore. know the approximate value of a first game, and of second game made by the side having won the first game. A rubber, in contract bridge, averages approximately 1000 points and the respective game values are:
 First game (estimated), 45o
 Second game testimated). $50 points
 In the first situation 1t is prac- tically impossible positively to identify the fact that adversary can
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

, bid and make game. Hut. in many instances, the various stages of the bidding would indicate whether 1t is certain or doubtful. In the second situation, when the adversaries are about to bid for a slam, two conditions confront the opposing side.
 (a) Competitive bidding may drive them to q slam bid, for which they would not otherwise have tried. (b) The values held by the part. nership may make it . very
 dangerous procedure to drop
 the bidding and then rc.entcr
 1t later.
 The value of small slam, plus game, would amount to approxi- mately 300 points and should one overbid to save what seems to be certain slam, 1t may prove a paying proposition to sustain a loss of 600 points Ca set of four tricks doubled). But, should the con-' tract be doubled and defeated five tricks (1000 points), the penalty would be too large, particularly if the adversaries have already won one game toward the rubber.
 The following table offers a fair estimate of the number of tricks that can be overbid in each situa. tion:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

The winners of the series of six Duplicate matches in the contract zbridge tournament which has been conducted at the Hotel Elton have been announced by MT and Mrs William Sherman Smith. The tro- Zphies which were Pewter water =pitchers were on the following 'contestantsl North and South. ghigh, Mrs M. H. Toomey and Mrs pack B. Kelsey; East and West: Mrs James P. Sweeney and Mrs walter J. Baker, both of Nauga- tuck; second, Mrs George Russell and Miss Kathleen Donahue in North and South division and sec- 2nd in East and West, Mrs Patrick Healey and Mrs William J. Dunphy
 The written contest was won by Mrs R. D. Schroeder. The results ,f the last session of the Friday tournament was: North and South. Mrs Bennett and Mrs North of Naugatuck substituting for Mrs Gordon Hutchinson and Mrs o. Briea, high and second, Mrs A. DinA3er and Mrs D. Tracy. East and West. high, Mrs Hayes and Mrs Lovejoy and second, Mrs George Lewis and Mrs Tracy Noble sf Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
League Of Women Voters Present
 ShOs.t Play

Members of the League of Wo-
 men Voters presented 'Mother Earth and Her Children as part of the monthly program at the Waterbury club yesterday after noon. The part of Mother Earth was ably portrayed by Mrs M. c. Donavon. She wore a Grecian
 gown of brown and gold which gave the impression of earth. The play is woven about her attempt to marry off one of her two daughters, Pacifia, played by Mrs Louis I. Albert. She brings three suitors in to woo the girl: Amer fcus, wearing an army uniform and played by Mrs Frank P. McEvoy; Brittanicus, in navy uniform and played by Mrs William B. Pape; and Orientus, in an aviation uni- form. played by Mrs Henry Wise- man. Pacifia, however, has other things on her mind that what these men have to offer and they turn to her sister. Miiitaria. played by Mrs Edward Herr for comfort. Then Utopius, a student, asks for a chance to woo Pacifia and wins her hand. This part was played by Mrs. William J. Slator. The play ends with peace for all and contentment for Mother Earth.
 This led up pleasantly to the talk which Rev Lloyd F. Morley of Norwalk gave on disarmament" Mir Morley expressed himself as being well pleased with the play land the message 1t contained which twas right in line with his hope for ldisarmament and peace. Universal disarmament he said, was not nec- lessarily immediate, but could be brought about gradually according ito plan which would alleviate Esuspicion and build up confidence |and good will. He felt that dis armament would remove the cause, |for jealousy, suspicion and other fll feelings and bring about the |security which is Denmark's alone |among the nations of the earth. Denmark is disarmed and no one |wants to fight her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

knew what was coming. Then whoppo'. Mrs Culbertson-or Jo, as I call her now-cracked down with a queen. Then Ossie sneered as if I were to blame.
 Oh, l tell you folks, I am sick and tired of 1t all. I have brother who has a perfectly good job in clothing store. I've got another brother who is a star in the nov ies. He gets thrown over cliff every day. Both of them have off,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

Mrs William Woods of Woodtick road was rendered surprise party by the members of her card club last evening. the occasion being her birthday. The guest of honor was presented with many beautiful gifts. Entertainment was enjoyed and a delicious luncheon was served. The guests included Mrs Joseph Mulkern, Mrs William Roach. Mrs Ernest Raymond, Mrs Burton Walker, Mrs Frederick Ait chinson, Mrs Catherine Dauch. Mrs James Antone, Mrs Joseph Woods, Mrs Joseph Kennedy, Mrs Edward Sills, Mrs Stanley Blatherwick, and Mrs William Woods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

fered to help me get located. t.
 But folks, I've got romance in my soul, and in my blood. For my father-dear old dad--is out at Curtiss airport testing para chutes. And when and if leave this racket I shall join him.
 Before end this little discussion on last nights play would like to say that the guy who Eve been telling all this stuff to. is my un- clp
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

The Ladies' Aid society of the Third Congregational church held a rummage sale, yesterday after noon in the parish hall. The com imittee in charge included: Mrs George Mueller, Mrs Robert Gard ner, Mrs G. R. Lewis; Mrs c. NJ. Henrickson, Mrs Morton Chipman, Mrs Harold L. Fogg, Mrs Harold L. Fogg, Mrs Albert Harris, Mrs George Callan, Mrs Daniel Hine, Mrs c. Link and Mrs John Hol- lingsworth. There will be a meet ing of the Ladies Aid at the par ish hall on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock at which time all returns of the supper will be made after which fixture sale will be conducted at 4 o'clock.
 Miss Bebe Gallo was hostess at a surprise miscellaneous shower held recently at the home of Mrs Mary Renna of East Main street in compliment to Miss Mary Murphy of Cherry street whose marriage to Joseph Meagher of West Haven will take place on January 18th. Miss Murphy was presented with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11
The Dummy Is GiUex Break Is
 Bridge Contest
Played in Every Game Since the Bridge Specter was Invented and Took
 Many Bumps

Telegraph Editors Note: The Messers Sidney Lenz and Ely CuIbertson, to say nothing of MT Oswald Jacoby and Mrs J. Culbertson, have contracts to write their reactoins on their famed contract bridge match for the newspapers. Somehow, one. important figure in this match was overlooked-the dummy. Accordingly, we take pleasure at this time in giv- ing you this story of the mo- mentous conflict.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-11

many beautiful gifts. Those attend ing were: Misses Jule Gallo, Ann Murphy, Corrine Gallo. Marguerite Mulcahy, Helen Martnett, Helen Mulcahy, Mary Magill, Nora Casey Bebe Gallo, Kay Sullivan, Mary Murphy, Mrs M. Gallo. Mrs M. Renna, Mrs R. Broulette, Mrs R' Gallo, Mrs Joseph Woods, Mrs N Gallo, Mrs Harry Duffy and Mrs Della Murphy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-12

Rugs the finest and nearly perfect
auctions of grade Persian carpets produced
American LOOMS OF choice long fibre, silkke noted
and genuine handmade Orenta
is that Karasans in America fine intricate
machinery The this specially priced collection are
manufacturers floor samples and trial rugs" which he
up especially for the examination of wholesale rug
buyers
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
Europe viii Beat Slump
With Debt Plan, Gruen Says

New YORK CITY-A belief that
confidence inspired by the Hoover
Debt Plan will enable Europe to sue
cessfully overcome the present eco
nomic turmoil and establish sound
basis for return to normal business
conditions wass brought back here
amid the general gloom by Fred G.
Gruen, OF Cincinnati, president of the
Gruen Watch Makers Guild, return
ing on the lie de France. Mr.. Gruen
based his belief on reactions of Euro
pean business men which he had had
an opportunity to study in a series
Of sales conferences abroad.
He described the first effects of the
adoption Of the plan as positively
electric" and gave it as his opinion
that these reactions were entirely too
fundamental to be entirely swept aside
by the subsequent financial panic.
The business men of Europe have
been consciously or unconsciously
locking to the United States to lead
the way out of the depression Mr..
Gruen said. "a large part of their
depression, like ours, was mental.
They needed someone or something to
restore their confidence.
This, the Hoover Plan did and its
first effect was positively electric.
You could feel the change in the very
air. You could see it in the faces of
business men. You could sense it in
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

all business meetings.
Unfortunately, its adoption was
too long delayed. The avalanche of
accumulated distrust and fear could
not be stemmed. 1t had been gather
ing momentum for months. 1t was
apparent everywhere in our first
sales meetings in June. And it was
almost entirely absent in subsequent
meetings just before l sailed.
''The crash came in spite of this
but believe this renewed confidence
will be the factor which will turn the
tide and that even in the face of pres
ent conditions we may feel decidedly
confident about the future"
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
MIDNIGHT SHOW

For the benefit Of National Guard
co. AS Chow" fund at the annual
state encampment at Flagstaff this
month, a midnight show will be
given by the Fox Nogales Theater
Saturday night. "Annabelle's At
fairs, with Victor McLaglen and
jeanette Macdonald, will be fea-
tured. It is cne of the snappiest
pictures ever released and is prac-
tically, pre-release picture. 1t was
never before shown in Arizona.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
cow
need watching

Let DIR. Caldwell help whenever your
child is feverish or upset; or has caught
cold.
His simple prescription will make that
bilious, headachy, cross boy or girl
comfortable, happy, well in just few
hours. 1t soon restores the bowels to.
healthy regularity. It helps breakup,
cold by keeping the bowels free from
all that sickening mucus waste.
You hare famous doctors Dord for
This larotipe, DR.. Caldwells record of
having attended over $500 births with
out the loss of one mother or baby is
believed unique in American medical
history.
Get bottle of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup,
Pepsin from your drugstore and have
it ready. Then you won't have to worry
when any member of your family is
headachy, bilious, gassy or constipated.
Syrup Pepsi1 is good for all ages. 1t
sweetens the bowels; increases appetite.
makes digestion zAcre complete.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
MRS. BEAM BACK

Mrs. A. r. Beam returned Monday
from a several weeks stay in Calf
ornia. At San Francisco she visited
her daughter, Mrs. Ben Waterbury,
and at Los Angeles she attended the
funeral of her sister, who died sud-
denly about two weeks ago.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
BAND CONCERTS

Band concerts are being held at
the grandstand in front of the Ali
Baba Theater at Camp Little each
Tuesday and Thursday night,
starting at z o'clock. The public is
cordially invited.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Some time ago seed was planted
on the athletic field and grass has
come up in fine shape, as a result
of the great amount of rain the
past month.
It will be the first time in history
that football contests here have,
been held on green field.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
sTUNG BY SCORPION

A. R. Beam was downtown yester-
day for the first time since Sat-
urday night when he was stung by
something. Beam says it was un-
doubtedly scorpion. AS result of
the sting his left ankle is badly
swollen.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
EARLY MORNING FIRE

Fire breaking out early Sunday
morning almost completely destroy
ed Miss Carmen Gonzalez home 10
Gated the first door south of the
Santa Cruz Hotel on Terrace street.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
.88 OF AN INCH OF
RAIN IN HALF HOUR

Nogales streets, particularly north
Morley avenue, west of the Lincoln
school, became miniature rivers as
a result of .80 of an inch of rain
falling here in one half hour be-
ginning at 2:15 o'clock yesterday
afternoon.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

E. K. Cumming, prominent No
galian, is wearing straw hat badly
warped by recent rains. E. K. says
he is not the only person in the
same predicament and that among
those needing new straws are the
publishers of The Herald and The
international and American Consul
B. Y. Yost. Secretary Of the Cham
Der of Commerce Gus Michaels was
trying to stir up business for local
mems shops yesterday by endeavor-
ing to encourage the above four
men to buy new straws.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
MOVE BACK HERE

Jos Pomeroy and family, former
residents of Nogales, arrived here
the last of the week to again make
their home in this city. They are
residing across the street from the
armory.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
CHESHIRE BACK

G. c. Cheshire and family re-
turned Monday from a several
weeks automobile trip to Seattle and
other Pacific coast points. At Seat
tie, Mr.. Cheshire represented the
Nogales Elks at the annual nation
al convention of the Elks Lodge.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
Observation-Disclosures R5 l!l,4 I'
GEORGE HORRALL HERE

George Horrall of San Luis,
south of Yuma, is spending a few
days in Nogales, his former home
town. He is connected with the
customs service and during his stay
here was prominent in National
Guard circles.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

DR.. P. D. Clagett is on a trip to
California and is understood to be
completing arrangements whereby
the Hotel Esplendor will soon be
transformed into sanitarium.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

A. j. Mitchell, superintendent of
the Nogales schools, is back from
Colorado, where he spent a month
attending summer school. The new
fall term Of the Nogales schools
will open on September 8.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
I|||| "A z' \ a | II \ !! |I.|NN|y

Observed: American Consul B. Y.
Yost of Nogales, Sonora, telling the
handsome new collector of customs,
James w. Mcdonald, that he re-
sembles Secretary of War Hurley
very much in appearance.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
newly acquired wife popping him
on the head with a rolling pin.

Observed: Chief of Police j. j.
Lowe telling group of policemen
about all the things he saw in the
wonderland of the world" about
Flagstaff during his recent auto
tour up north
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Miss Alice F'ain will return the
middle of August from a months
visit with relatives in Chicago.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

G.. R. N1ichaels, secretary of the
Chamber Of Commerce, and wife,
have returned from Prescott, where
he attended the annual state con-
vention of the American Legion.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Larimore
returned Sunday from trip to Los
Angeles.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
TRIAL RESUMED

Trial of the civil suit of George
B. Marsh, Inc, versus the Stearns
Marketing Company and A. G..
Stearns was resumed yesterday in
the superior court after having
been recessed since Friday. The
plaintiffs ask for an accounting on
tomatoes and peppers raised by
them during 1928. The trial is
expected to last another week or
two.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
Grass Now COUerS
Athletic Field

Members of the Nogales high
school football team will play on
a green lawn this fall.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Harry v. Farrior and Art Peck
were cited for meritorious service
during the annual American Le-
gion convention at Prescott last
week. The Nogales Legion post re-
ceived pennant for membership
achievement.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hudgin, Jr.,
are spending two weeks at the Tom
Shannon cabin near the Kino mine
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

w. H. Walker left a few days ago
to join his wife at Huntington
Beach, California, where their dau-
ghter, Mrs. Cameron (Gladys Wal
kerr of Taft, California, has sum-
mer. cottage.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Mrs. II. j. Patterson returned Sun
day from a vacation trip to Phoe-
nix and other central and north
ern Arizona points. Mr.. Patterson
will arrive here from Phoenix with
in the next few days to take up his
new duties as highway patrol in
spector for Santa Cruz county.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

D. E. Andrus, formerly in charge
of the mine mill at Montana Camp,
who came here from Tucson some
time ago to escape the heat, is
very ill at local hospital, suffer-
ing from severe heart trouble. He
has been in bad health for some
time.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Newton D. Baker, Woodrow Will
sons Secretary of War, made the
Convocation address at the Institute
of Politics. His Ohio friends are try
ing to get him to permit the use of
his name as candidate for President,
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

G.. R. NTichaels and family chang
ed their place of residence Monday
from 110 Ellis street to the Harri-
son house on Potrero, first door
north Of the c. c. Cheshire home.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Miss Elizabeth Polk and brother,
William, left yesterday for their
home in Sacramento after being
house guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. K.
Cumming for the past three weeks.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Local bridegroom says that a big
bump on his head is a result of his
Nogales international., 1931-08-05

Mrs. Alex Karam of Crawford
street has been very i'll for the past
ten days but is on the road to re-
covery.
Nogales international., 1931-08-05
Adv.)

A. w. Lohn, the well known pho
tographer, left Saturday On a trip
to Los Angeles, where he will visit
his son, A. w. Lohn, Jr., and fam
lily.