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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Dear Santa:
The Modern Version
Ye Christmas Story

In We modern times it was the night
before Christmas just like any other
year; Not creature was stirring be-
cause everybody had let the fire die
down, leaving the chocolate frozen in
the pan, and had gone out to a delica-
lessen. Powers and lot of Eastern
Shore and West Virginia negroes had
been hung by the chimney with care,
in hopes that some justice soon would
get there.
The Legionaires were all dressed
SNUG in their beds, while visions of
another pig roast danced in their
heads.
And the little mamma mayor in her
kerchief, and the little papa mayor in
his cap, had just settled their brains
for long winters nap, when on the
lawn there arose such clatter that
the mayor sprang up to see what was
the matter. Away to the window he
flew, faster than Nit Sincell could
dash, rammed his fist thru the window
and knocked out the sash.
When what to his wondering eyes
should appear, but the ordinary back
alley parade of cats from far and
near. (thank heavens, said the may
or, l though it might be another Sun
day school partly. And he went back
to bed to snooze for another week,
and because this issue is full of ads,
so will I.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Death of Francis SauerwaId

Francis Sauerwald, aged n years,
10 months and 20 days, died on De-
cember 8 at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Adam Richter. The deceased had
been i'll for the past year. He spent
most of his life in York, Pa, until the
death of his wife which occurred six
years ago, when he came here and
made his home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Richter and with Mr.. and Mrs. F. E.
Spoerlein, the latter also a daughter.
Three daughters, nine grandchildren
and one great-grandchild survive.
Funeral services were held in the
Lutheran church at Glen Rock, Pa,
Friday morning with interment in
the YOUNGSTOWN cemetery.
Personal Mention
Miss Gertrude Fike, Selbysport,
spent several days at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. HENDERSON here
last week.
Rev. A. D. Scrogum and family
were Sunday guests at the home of
Lloyd Miller.
Sherman Tressler spent one day
last week at Lambert, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orus King and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Spoerlein,
Mrs. Adam Richter and daughters
Margaret, Rosalie and Kathryn spent
several days last week at the home
of Mrs. Norman Butt at Glen Rock,
Pa, and attended the funeral of the
late Francis Sauerwald.
Misses Louise Harmon, Amelia,
;art5a and Hildegarde Miller were
,urt- >.-..-:ec tests of Mr.. and Mrs.
u: Ed. Brougher, Johns
~ -: -"~' d Mr.. and Mrs. C. C.
-~-ar the weekend. Mrs.
Goenrlnee-. wao has been quite i'll
and confined to her bed, shows little
improvement.
Mr. Harry Neil and family, Garrett,
Pa, were recent guests at the home
of Mrs. Catherine Goehringer.
Miss Mildred Everly, of the Cove,
spent Monday visiting Miss Gladys
Hetrick.
Mrs. Mary Hartman, who has been
quite ill, is improving slowly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Gragg, of
Princeton, w. Va, have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. HENDERSON for
the past week.
H. ]. Speicher and Lloyd Lininger
were transacting business at Union
town, Pa, Friday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Miss Kathryn Speicher and Mr.. Asa
Lewis attended a teachers meeting in
Oakland on Wednesday. Miss Speicher
and Mr.. Walter Reichenbecker attend
ed meeting in Oakland on Thursday.
The monthly meeting of the Kemp
ton Homemakers Club was held in the
school house on Friday night.
Miss Dora King, who has been vis-
iting Mrs. Emroy Lewis, has returned
to her home at Evansville, Pa.
Mrs. VIM. Povish and son spent
Sunday with relatives in Kitzmiller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

ginia Kalbaugh, Messrs. Richard Ryan
and Roy McManus. High honors were
won by Mr.. King with Mrs. Ashfeld
second.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jackson an
nounce the birth of a son, Charles
Mickey, on Saturday, December IL.
Miss Elsie Proud, Thomas, w. Va,
was a weekend guest of Miss Audrey
Sewers.
Miss Mary Dukavich entertained a
number of friends at dancing Satur-
day night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Accident Independent Quint
Defeats FriendsYille 1920

The Accident Independent basket
ball quint defeated Friendsville at
Friendsville on Tuesday evening, 23-
20. A. Speicher, with four field goals,
was high point man for Accident,
while K. Savage led the Friendsville
scorers with like number of baskets.
Edwin Elias of Oakland refereed the
contest.
Goals: Accident, A Speicher 4, De-
Witt 1, King 8, Aiken 2, Serogum l.;
Friendsville, X. Savage 4, Williams 2,
Foul goals, Dewitt, Accident, /.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Nothing would give me more pleas
ure right now than to give the proof
reader of this column a good bawling
out. Right when gave the editor
across the way little rub last week
about something in his paper, doesn't
the proofreader go and miss couple
of errors in the same write-up, which
makes me feel foolish as we'll as look
ing that way.
A good bawling out should do him
good, but can't work myself up to
the point of giving it to him.
You see, 1 read my own proof.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
BOBBY RILEY.

Swanton, Dec. ID, 1881.
My dear Santa
I am a little girl 5 years old and
always try to be good girl, and !
think it is getting time for me to send
my order in. Will you please bring
me twin dolls, a set of dishes and
green dress. Santa, don't forget candy
and oranges.
Santa, remember my little friend,
Randall Wilt, and bring him some
thing nice.
Your friend,
FRANCES D. PAUGH.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Mt. Lake Park, Dec. ID, 1881.

Dear Santa
Here comes another little boy to
talk with you. am eight years old
and am real good boy, too. Will you
please bring me a toy dump truck, a
football, a story book, farm set and
of course 1 like candy and oranges,
but maybe l am asking too much as
there are so many little boys and
girls who like to have toys, too, and it
is awful to be disappointed Christ
mas, you know.
Your good little friend,
GLENN KILLIUS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Mt. Lake Park, Dec. ID, 1881.

Mt. Lake Park, Dec. IA, 1881.
Dear Santa
am a little girl years old and go
to Sunday school every Sunday. You
see, I am a good little girl, so won't
you please bring me dolls hot water
set, big ball, a picture book, some
oranges, candy and nuts. 1 did want
a sled, but maybe there will not be
any snow anyway.
Your little friend,
MILDRED KILLIUS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
KEMPTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Ryan enter
tanned the following friends at cards
on Saturday night: Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Steyer, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. Estel Ashfield,
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert King, Miss Vir-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Oakland, Dec. s, 1881.

Dear Santa Claus
am little boy in the second grade
of the Mason school. am eight years
old and have not missed a day at
school this year. 1 want you to bring
me a sled, a toy car and some candy
and nuts. Your friend,
BOYD LEE.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Buy At Home

buy Az 11OHe
(Taken from at Is Alleged" column
in the Spencer Times-Record, writ
ten by Clay Miller)
Mr.. Richard Miller, of the o. ].
Morrison Department Store, and Miss
Ernestine johnson, of the law firm
Harper and Baker, HE themselves
away to Oakland, Md, and proceed to
get married.
Coming as a pleasant surprise to
most of their friends, it came as quite
a blow to County Clerk Roy McCulty,
who is in the business of selling mar
rage licenses himself.
give made my home here for a
number of years." Mr.. McCulty pro-
tested, "and for the past eight years
/ have made speciality of marriage
licenses for other people. Imagine
my chagrin when 1 read that two of
my best friends have gone out Of
town to do their buying!"
Mr.. McCulty explained that his IL
censes were just as good as those sold
in Maryland, if not better, and that
he would have been glad to have sold
one to the bride and groom on the
down-payment plan, balance monthly,
whereas it is understood they paid
cash at Oakland.
"How would Ernestine feel if I
went out of town to hire a lawyer"
asks Roy. COR how would Richard
feel if 1 went to Oakland to get my
next pair of shoes ?"
Perhaps, in explanation of the pic
ture this week at the head of the
column l should say that Col. Bell
snapped this of me when wasn't
looking. In fact, l was deep in
thought at the time wondering who
sent me the green tie, the purple
shirt size 16, and the oversize ear
muffs last year for Christmas, SO l
could retaliate this Christmas with
something just as appropriate.
This Happened This Summer
Constable Ramsey-No swimming
in this here lake, Miss.
The Miss-Why did you wait till l
got undressed to tell me that?
Cecil-Well, there's no law against
undressing.
After a few more attempts to rob
filling stations around here, and few
more shots at the would-be robbers, it
ought to be pretty plain to the out
laws that they mean business around
"these here parts
Dear Santa:
am a good boy and go to church
and Sunday School every day( believe
it or not). l ask nothing for myself
but send my boy enough things that
he can divide up with me on Christ
mas. 1 always break his windup
toys before he gets chance to use
them, so send few extra this year.
Love and kisses. Your devoted,
Archibaldson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
LETTERS TO SANTA CLAUS
Oakland, December 8, 1881.

Oakland, December 8, 1881.
Dear Santa
My name is Jack Riley. 1 am in
the second grade. I want a bugle, a
boat and an airplane, a stocking full
of candy and nuts, two apples and an
orange. Bring my sisters and broth
ers some things, too.
Your loving little boy,
JACK RILEY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Deer Park, Dec. II, 1881.
Dear Santa Claus
l am little girl two years old. l
go to Sunday school. l would like you
to bring me a sleeping dolly, blue
ball, red wagon, teddy bear and a pic
ture book. Don't forget all my little
friends and poor girls and boys.
Your little friend,
BETTY MAE FLANAGAN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
McHenrY, Dec. Is, 1881.

1HEAAoHHHJ " wv 1O' AOO1'
Dear Santa
I am your little friend, five yea.
old, and have been very good little
boy this whole month. Will you please
bring me caterpillar tractor, a steel
dump truck, train and some tinker
toys. Santa, if you think this is too
much for me, you can share up some
of my playthings with little boys and
girls who do not have anything, so
they can be happy, too. Oh, yes;
want some candy, oranges and nuts.
Your little friend,
CARROLL EDMUND HARVEY
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17
Oakland, Dec. 10, 1881.

Dear Santa
Ny name is Bobby Riley. 1 am in
the first grade. / want a fire truck
and a sled and bugle and a stocking
full of candy and nuts and other nice
things and an airplane, too, and
ship with sails.
pnPPV PTTTV
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Deer Park, Dec. IA, 1881.
My dear Santa Claus:-
I have been a real good girl, so
please bring me a little wagon, doll
buggy and some clothes pins. have
all the dolls 1 need. Also please bring
me some candy and chewing gum. !
do not care much for nuts, so you can
bring them to Rebecca Ann. Please
don't forget Rebecca Ann. Bring her
a doll and a buggy, candy and nuts,
too. Lovingly,
WINIFRED LOHR.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

R. F. D. 2, Oakland, Dec. IA, 1881.
Dear SANTA
am little girl 9 years old. I go
to school every day. Pm in the 4th
grade. 1 would like to have a set of
paints, a set of dishes, a bylo baby,
some stockings, pair of shoes and a
sweater. Do not forget nuts, candy,
oranges and apples, and do not for
get other poor little children and my
father and mother and my brothers.
Your friend,
VIRGINIA JUNE YOST.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Oakland, Dec. II, 1881.
Dear Santa Claus
1 am little boy six years old and
go to school every day. 1 am in the
second grade. I like my teacher. l
want a sheepskin coat, fire truck, a
train, dump truck, watch, knife,
nuts, candy, wagon, pair bedroom
slippers, bathrobe, oranges and BAN
anas. Please don't forget my sister
and brothers and other children.
Your little friend,
JJTNIOR YOST
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Oakland, Dec. 8, 1881.
Dear Santa Claus
I am little girl eight years old.
I am in the third grade at Mason
school. Would you please bring me
a doll, pair of beads, a pair of gloves
and a sled. Don't forget the poor
little boys and girls.
Yours sincerely,
AILENE RIDDER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Oakland, Dec. 9, 1881.
Dear Santa Claus
1 want a doll, a pair of shoes,
pair of beads, a hat, hair ribbon,
ring, a picture book and dress for
Christmas. I go to school every day
at Mason school.
Your little girl,
BETTY ANNE MOON.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Oakland, Dec. 9, 1881.
Dear Santa Claus
! want a ring, a pair of shoes, a
hair ribbon, little watch and pretty
dress. I am five years old and 20 to
school at Mason school.
Your little girl,
ELVA JANE BECKMAN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-12-17

Oakland, Dec. 8, 1881.
Dear SANTA
l am eight years old and in the
third grade. I would like for you to
bring me cap gun, sled, watch and
candy, nuts and oranges for Christ
mas. Your little boy,
WAYNE MARTIN.
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32nd AND PA. AVE. NV.
Ready for occupancy about Oct. ].
New tWelye-story apt. In conven-
lent downtown location, Electric re-
friseration. gas, electricity and switch
board service included in rent; a.
hour elevator service. Resident man
ager on premises.
equipment, to broom. kitchen. bath
and porch apartments. ranging in
price from t47.50 to $o2.s0.
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GOTHAM.

Isls CALVERT ST. NV.
Large, bright rooms; elevator serv-
MANAGER.
rooms. kitchen, reception hall
and bath .... $3.50 and so. 90
. rooms. Kitchen. reception hall
ana bath i0a. 50
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a1oe 18th ST. NV.

Elevator and Switchboard Services.
Electric Refrigeration.
Resident Manager.
. rooms, kitchen and bath ,S62. 80
. rooms, kitchen and bath.
S72.50 and 1900
4 rooms, kitchen and bath. .. 5000
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THE SFnGEWICK.

l771 18th ST. NV.
Elevator and Switchboard Service.
Electric Refrigeration. Resident Mgr.
/ rm.. kit. 81 bath $500
2 rooms. kitchen and
3 rooms. Kitchen, bath and hail, $500
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1898 CONN. AVE. NV.
lex LANIER PI. NM

Elevator building, Electric HefTig-
Grafton on house current. Resident
manager on premises.
Z rms, kit. and bath. $500 TO 5000
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THE DAVMAR, 10 9th ST. N. E.
Two rooms, Kitchen ana bath. $1,000. $50 50
Three rooms, kitchen and bath. ....... $500
Frigidaire on House Current.
See Resident Manager. Atlantic 9o73. a..
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EAST FLORENCE COURTS,

2l53 CALIFORNIA ST. NV.
Electric Observation-Disclosures.
rooms. kitchen. reception hall
ana bath ..-.......... $3.50
rooms. Kitchen. reception hall
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$3.50 COLORADO AVE. NV.

Three rooms, kitchen and bath: Frisidaire
on house current; attractive surroundines;
large GROUNDS. Resident manager. Apt. io7.
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THE MARnuETTR.

ais PA. AVE, NV.
Elevator and Switchboard Service.
Electric Refrtgeration, Resident Mgr.
I room. kitchen and bath: .S4I.s0
rms, kit, bath. $3.50 ana 1000
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THE NEWARE

362l Newark st. NV.
Elevator Building.
Electric RefriEeration.
Resident Manager.
rooms. kit. bath. $50. 30 to $50 80
8 rooms. kitchen and bath. $50. $500
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1914 CONNECTICUT AVE. NV.
nth CT NV

EIectric Refrigeration.
Resident MANAGER
rms, kit. bath So. so and tS5 90
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RHODE ISLAND GARDENS.

New buiidinx. ready for occupancy
about October LIST. Within 10 to Is
minutes ride Of business district. yet
located in quiet residential section.
Electric refrigeration on house cur
rent; elevator and switchboard sery-
Ice. Resident manager on premises.
room. kit. and bath. $3.50
rooms, kit. and bath. $780, 90 to $3.50
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THE KEYSTONE.

1726 18th ST. NV.
Resident Manager.
Electric Refrigeration.
rooms, kitchen and bath. .. t5t 90
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Electric Refrigeration
J rooms. kit, bath. $40. 90 TO 94s. 90
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1851 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE.

Resident Manager.
Electric Refrieeration.
rooms, kitchen, bath. recep-
ton hall, dinette. $500 and $500
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PARAMOUNT
s3s QUINCY ST NV.
Elevator. Electric Refrigeration on
House Current. Res. Mgr.
] rm., kit. bath, d. O., d. r.
and porch ............... $500
, rooms. kit, d. o., foyer and
porch ............ $1,000 and 1900
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PENTILLY,
1912 X ST. NV.
Elevator, resident manaser. switch
board, electric fefrigeration.
! room, kitchen and bath. -. 81 90
rooms. kit, bath. ......... 1000
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scensInuea % Next Psss.a
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S3S KENNEDY ST. NV.
Electric Refrieeration.
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Electric Refrigeration.
2 rooms. kitchen. bath and sleep
Ing porch, per month";. -. $500
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

Misses Margaret and Helen Noo- nan of Highland avenue have re- turned after spending a weeks vacation at Lake Ronkonkoma, L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

John T. Blake, son of MT and Mrs John Blake of Capitol ave- nue has left to enter the freshman class at Niagara University. He was a member of the 1881 grad uating class at Crosby High school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

MT and Mrs Levi Wilcox and their daughter, Miss Eleanor, of Woodlawn terrace have returned from a several weeks stay at Weekapaug, R. I.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14
.Borman photo.

profusion the interior of wedding street and Eoe 
 o'clock Joseph Valdambrn who which followed special rendered Montela rendered Gaquinto at the
 as Ter Ruggero and maid of the bride Betty Ban- Rettno the bride the bridegroom Nicholas DSanto bride.
 brother, Ret of white chiffon velvet Parenne model with blossoms She carried bouquet Of white chiffon velvet in Parisnne model and hats of white shade The ared in roks of white Part- fastened with rhinestone buckles They
 
 chiffon black dress nd a white gardenias.
 sterling received white books The sterling cgret The the o
 bridegroom including Brooklyn N. Mass Washington
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

Mrs John J. Harmon, Jr, and Mrs William Woods were hostesses at a farewell party given on Fri day evening at Mrs Harmon's home on Waterville street in honor of William Powers, son of MT and Mrs Charles Powers of Charles street who leaves to-day to enter St Ber- nard's Seminary at Rochester, N. Y. He was presented with a purse of gold from those who attended including: Misses Ada Stevens, Georgianna Stevens, Noreen Burke, Isabelle Calvin, Amy Dunn, Alice Powers, Rose Harmon, Theresa Marquard,. Alice G. Powers, Made line Oswalt, Helen Lawlor, Marion Powers, Gertrude Coughlan, Mar jorie Powers, Helen Cronin, Rose mary Foley, Gertrude Foley, Elm incline Whelan, Mary Luddy, Helen Commerford, Anna and Katherine Commerford, Grace Walsh, Anna Loughman, James and Daniel Oswalt, Kenneth Reilly, Joseph Powers, Mitchell Higgfnson. John Reilly, Timothy Foley, Francis Griffiths, Mrs George Stevens, Mrs Ada Norton, MT and Mrs James Keenan, MT and Mrs James Har- mon, Mrs James Moran, Mrs Will liam Whelan, MT and Mrs Joseph Woods. MT and Mrs Michael Pow CTS, MT and Mrs John Harmon, Sr, MT and Mrs John Powers, Mrs John Cronin, Mrs Sarah Foley, Mrs Thomas Luddy, Mrs Arthur Griffith, Mrs Loughman and MT and Mrs John Powers, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

The members of the Yolanda club entertained on Thursday eve- ping in honor of Mrs Ettore Bian- cardi, who previous to her mar tiage which took place this morn ing was Miss Anna Rettino. Re- treatments were served and enter tainment was enjoyed. Those present were: Misses Emiline Membrino, Lena DelPo, Clara San dore, Edith Calol, Marlyn DiNa- poh. Lena Lanesey, Katherine Bruccoleri, Elsie Rinaldi, Clara Capadona, Jane Ranando, Lena Ciarlone, Josephine Carlo, Lillian Ranando, Mary Martin, Grace tpvetere, Nellie Perugini, Gilda Rettino, Joan Ranando, Mary De- Sicco, Mrs Angie Martin and Mrs Joan Ruggiero.
 Roger Colwell son of Mr and Mrs James Colwell of Willow street, has entered Fordham Uni versity. His brother, James Col well has resumed his studies at the Bentley School of Accounting ana Finance in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

, partner not to lead clubs. The five of diamonds was ylayed from dummy. South continued with the ace of diamonds, West playing the seven and North discarding the deuce of hearts dummy following with the jack of diamonds.
 North has told his partner not to lead hearts or clubs. Certainly he dies not want trump led, there fore he must want South to con- tinue with a diamond, as this is the only play that will stop the declarer fro mgoing game. If South were to lead any other suit, West can pick up the trump, make his ace of hearts and his three good clubs.
 But when South continues with a diamond, West plays his good eight spot, North trumps with the eight of spades forcing the declar- erk to overtsrump with the king in dummy. Declarer then leads a spade from dummy, but is forced to play the queen from his own hand, which picks up North's jack. As the ten and nine of spades are but out against the declarer. he may as we'll try to pick them up. therefore he swings the ace of spades, catching south's nine. but the ten of spades in the South hand is good and this is the trick that defeats the declarer's con- tract. All the rest of the tricks are good in the declarers hand as he can discard his losing heart on the good club in dummy.
 North, by discarding the deuce of clubs and then the deuce of hearts, informed South that if he would continue with his diamonds North could trump high enough to force the king out of dummy and in this manner might establish a trump trick in partners hand.
 Copyright 1891, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-14

A birthday party was given by Genia Dichele and Josephine Chel- lemi in honor of Miss Winifred Chellemi at her home recently. Games and dancing were enjoyed and a buffet luncheon was served. Those attending were: Winifred Chellemi, Josephine Chellemi, Edith Ressoti, Genia Dichele, Eva Dichele, Angelina and Laura Cas- sarina, T. and Lucy Caldrone, Anne Aruck, Mercedes Sandulli, Olga Aruck, Josephine Sambuci, Mary DiPalo, Mary Cambova, Lucy and Anna Martone, T. Caladrone, Grace Sergi, Mary Verdoci, Jessie Morr- gotto, and Thomas Cevera, James Andrew, Eddie Russian, Frank De- Palo, Nicholas Ricciuti, s. Pal mento, Leo Paluski, Domenic Povare, Albert Colanino, Nicholas Cashone, Tommy Melesio, Tommy Coilia, Joseph Cipriano. Joseph Palladino, Ralph Mancini, Frank Selmi, Charles Romman, Ernest Dichele, Dorvel Dichele and MT and Mrs Frank Coldvino, MT ana Mrs Michael Dichele. MT and Mrs Anthony Banner and MT and Mrs Carmen Chellemi