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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
Connecticut Weekly
 Industrial Review
Few Activities Listed Around the State for Week Ending
 February II

The following record of industrial activity lists items showing invest ment of capital, employment of la- bor and business activities and op- portunities. Information from which the paragraphs are prepared is from local paperA and reported by "The Manufacturer" for the week ending February II:
 Hartford-Highway construction and reconstruction work completed by state highway department during year of 1930, totaled 165 1-2 miles, according to Commissioner John A. Macdonald.
 Rockville-Harry W. Flann ac- quired building and land on Park street now occupied by E. H. Pres ton company.
 Glenbrook-New bus line to be known as Atlantic Square, Christy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

Hill bus line inaugurated to serve people in that section.
 Stafford-Stafford Wet Wash laundry on Westford avenue, pur- chased by Clarence Glazier.
 Hartford-Southern New England Telephone company plans expendi- ture of $10,OOO,00O for improve ments to service in this state during year 1881, according to manager, G. H. Pimm.
 loomfleld-Plans being consd- cred and site selected LOT construc- tion of new school building here.
 Hartford-City considering plans for widening of Farmington avenue.
 Westport-Schoolc committee made arrangements for purchase of $7,000 worth of equipment for new Sauga- school on Bridge street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

the funds thus obtained wuold be reverted to the state treasury to be
 Although Connecticut has many tree nurseries. most of them raise their trees for decorative and land- scaping purposes rather than for transplanting and cultivation as lum- Der. The water utilities, which are engaged in watershed reforestati0n on large scale, at the present time purchase most of their trees thruogh the Connecticut Agricultural Experi- ment Station from out-of-state sources. Creation of state nurs- cry for timber cultivation would afford all land owners growths most natural to the state and the land upon which the trees would eventu- ally be raised to maturity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
Naugatuck Day
 Comes Thursday
tContinued from Page l.,

Another bill concerns the clerk of the borough of Naugatuck. At the present time he is unbonded. The bill to be heard, introduced by Rsp- resentative Joseph Jackson, re- the extent of 1s.0OO. The clerk handles considerable funds during the course of the year, it is under. stood. and the borough is not pro. tected In anyway.
 The third bill to DO argued is one concerning the police pension fund
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

mindes- Danes sector and then was transferred to the Marne salient.
 Perhaps the best claim of the 26th to fame was it's Illustration of the right flank of the German offensive at Vaux on July 15, 1918. This was during the last enemy offensive. Three days later the Yankee Division
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
OBITUARY

FIELDS-Mrs Adelia Fields. age % years. wife of George s. Fields, died last evening at her home, 16 Hawkins street. She was born in Bristol but has resided in this city most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist church and of Dorcas Bible class at that church. She was also a member of the Ra. diant Star lodge. Shepherds of Beth- lehem: Wadhams Relief corps;' Clarence q. Davenport auxiliary, United Spanish War Veterans: De- tree of Pocahontas. Improved Or der of Red Men and Ivy temple, Pythian Sisters.
 Mrs Fields is survived by her hus- band; three daughters, Mrs William R. Dixon and Mrs Harry J. Risdon of this city and Mrs Clifford Sand land of Alhambra, Cal; three grand children and two great grandchil- dren.
 The funeral will be held Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock from the Clark Funeral home, 20 State street with Rev David P. Gaines officiat- ing. Burial will be in Riverside cem- ttery.
 GROSSO-Michael Crosse, age Al year, dled early this morning at his home, 305 Congress avenue. follow- inig a long illness. He was a native of Italy, but for the past 25 years made his home in this city. He leaves his wife, Mrs IIuiglella Crosse; two sons. Peter and Michael, Jr; one daughter, Amelia. all of this city; two brothers, Leonardo and Pas n n Nicola Schiappi in California.
 The funeral arrangements will be announced later.
 MAHLER-Albert 5. Mahler, for merly of this city, and of late of Stamford. died at his. home in that city on Wednesday. the 11th, follow ing an operation which he underwent at tho Memorial hospital in New York. He had resided here for sev- eral years and was well known.
 MT Mahler is survived by his wife. Mrs Margaret Mahler; one brother, George c. Mahler of Thomaston and two sisters. Mrs Ida Peal of Toronto. Canada and Miss Alice c. Mahler of this city.
 Funeral services were conducted last evening at 1880 o'clock at the funeral home of Martin and Martin of Stamford. Burial was in Thom- aston this morning.
 KOOSA- Mrs Susan Koosa. widow of Paul Kcosa. of 394 Baldwin street died yesterday afternoon at her home. She leaves one son. Calo B. Koosa; two daughters, Mrs Azak Carey of Syria and Mrs Fife Tapslse of Columbus, g. C.: one sister. Mrs Nora Sal!ma of Albany. Ga: two brothers, cuis Hagge of Detroit and Joseph HAgge of Syria.
 Mrs Konsa had lived in Waterbury for the past 20 years. She was highly admired and respected es- pecially among the Syrian colony. The funeral will be held Monday morning It 8:15 o'clock from ter home to St Francis xavier's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
Soft Drink Parlor
 Entered Last Night

A soft drink parlor conducted by Mrs Frances Butkus on Jackson street was broken into last evening and a carton of cigarettes stolen.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14

in Nausatuck. The bill provides that
 policemen shall be retired after serving 50 many years and reaching such an age and that they shall re-
 ceive half pay for life when % re.
 tired. The measure provides, how.
 ever, that the police department
 members shall. contribute . certain
 portion of their pay to the pension
 fund annually. This bill was pre- scented by Representative Burns. Borough Attorney Martin L. Cains
 will ls present at the hearings on the three bills and will register in favor of them.
 Later on | bill providing for . y15O,0O0 sewage bond Issue for Naugatuck will bs heard by the while ancthsf. biti, allowing for an additional prosecutor m the borOugh court Of NauGatuck, will DO heard | by tho judiciary committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
FUNERALS

The funeral of James German of Grove street, took place thiD morn- ing from the Mulville funeral home at 8:15 o'clock to St Margaret's church. where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev Peter Daily. assisted by Rev James Danaher. deacon, and Rev B. J. Brennan; sub-deacon. Burial was in new St Josep's cemetery, with committal services by Rev James Danaher. The pallbearers were: Francis Gibbons, Terry Lynch. Maurice Altman, Raymond Crane. William Winchip and Frank John- son.
 The funeral of Rocco Carroszo is to be held Monday morning nt S:1b o'clock from the home of his par ents. Mir and Mrs Crescenzo Car rozzo of 468 Baldwin street to. Our Lady of Lourdes church at 2 V- clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral services for Mrs Ettie (Morris) Crane were held this morn. ing at II o'clock at Trinity Episcopal church, Rev Henry Baldwin Todd officiating. Burial was in Evergreen cemetery, Watertown.
 The funeral service for Mrs Caro- line B. (WeAver) Alien were held this morning at il o'clock at her
 home, 5s Windsor street, Rev W. Moreon owen officiating. Burial was ir Center cemetery. New Milford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-14
DIED.

GROssO-In this city Feb 14, 1881 Michael Crosse of 305 Congress Ave.
 Funeral arrangements later.
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this city Feb 13, 1881 Mrs Susan Koosa of 394 Baldwin St. Funeral Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St Francis xavier's church. Burial in Calvary cemNtery.
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FIELDs-In this city Feb IS, 1891 Mrs Adeiia Fields of 16 Hawkins St. Funeral Monday afternoon at 2:30
 o'clock. Burial in Riverside cemetery.
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this city Feb 13, 1881 James H. Freney of 121 Waterville St. Funeral Monday morning at 8:15 o'clock to St Margaret's church. Burial in Calvary cemetery.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

], Mrs Margaret Tierney has re- turned to her homo on North Main street after spending the past five I months in Kansas City, Mo, as the guest of her son. Rev Matthew Tier ney.
 Announcement is made of the birth of daughter to Dr and Mrs Edward Kemp of Bridgeport. Dr Kemp is the son of Samuel Kemp of Washington street.
 The Waterbury Chapter of Hadas- sah held their regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the He- brew Institute. Plans were dis cussed for the Russian tea and bridge to be held at. Sossins restau- rant. It was announced that q rum mage sale will be held all next week at 220 North Main street.
 Frank Deland of waterville street. Francis Bowling of Franklin street. Hugh McGill of Central avenue and Thomas Zelkas of South Leonard street have returned to Niagara University after spending the Easter recess at their homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

Miss Elizabeth Catherine Futile daughter of MT and Mrs John Moui. ton Futile, was married to James Yer Planck Ritchey, Jr., son of Mi and Mrs James Yer Planck RitcheJ of New York city, yesterday afterL noon in the chapel of St Bartholo- mew's church. The Rev Dr William w. Bellinger, vicar of St Agnes chapel, performed the ceremony The chapel was decorated with spring flowers against 8 background of cybotium ferns. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father wore her mothers wedding gown of old ivory colored satin, the bodice finished with a V neck and long close sleeves puffed at the elbow. Her veil of tulle fell from Dutch cap made from the point lace handker- chief that had been carried by her mother when g. bride. She carried a bouquet of gardenias and lilies of the valley.
 Mrs John M. Futile, IT,, was ma tron of honor. She wore & costume of pale blue chiffon with hat to cor. respond. The bridesmaids were two cousins of the bride, the Misse, Katherin Read and Susan KurtZ o1 Des Moines, Iowa, and the Misses Helen Cook of New Bedford. Mass. and Marion c. Smith of Highland Park, III. They wore costumes oi pink chiffon with hats to match and like the maid of honor, carried bou. quets of African daises and dolphin ium.
 Norton Ritchey was best man for his brother. The ushers. all class mates of the bridegroom at Yale were John Moulton Futile, Jr. brother of the bride; stephen w. Kellogg of New York city: Berrian r. Posner of Great Neck, l.. l., and Charles 1T. Upson of Waterbury.
 Following the ceremony there was reception at Sherry's. Mir Ritchey and his bride will go to Bermuda on their wedding trip.
 Announcement is made of the birth of son on Thursday, April 9, to MT and Mrs David Triggs of Springfield. Mass. Mrs Triggs was formerly Miss Marion Maher of Wa terville.
 The Ingersoll Waterbury Girls Bowling league held their annual banquet on Monday evening at Sam dy Beach lodge. Prizes were award cd to Katherine Lane, high scorer. Helen Moore. high single and Irene Pomaski. consolation. Original inn presentations were given by the mem- bers of tho team. Those present were Misses Esther Anderson, Mary Moore. Irene Pomaski, Kay Donnel- ly, Kay Savage, Ruth Baribault Jane Pomaski. Florence Spine, Julia Finnegan. Helen Moore, Kitty Lane, Cecil Baribault, Evelyn Hayes. Eve lyn Nyquest. Claire Sandore and Marguerite Mu1cahy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15
Yesserday's Sticker Solution

Mir and Mrs Harry Duffy of Gen. tral avenue entertained a number of. their friends at their home recently. Bridge and pinochle playing was en- joyed and a delicious chicken supper was served. The guests included:
 Bebe Gallo, Ann Murphy, Marguer-
 ite Mulcahy, Marguerite Granney,
 Florence Seary, Mary Murphy, Mary Dunn, Ann Margaret Duffy, Sara Dunn, Mrs Della Murphy, Mrs Arr thur Broulette, Mrs Frank Broulette,
 Mrs Joseph Woods Mrs Mary Renna
 and MT and Mrs Harry Duffy.
 The regular meeting of tho Beth El Sisterhood took place yesterday
 afternoon in the vestry rooms. R. C..
 Fisher, ice-president and general
 manager of Wordens gave an illu-
 strated talk on nutrition. The spring
 carnival and dance which is to be given tomorrow evening is in charge of Mrs M. J. Nierenburg. Mrs A. Green, Mrs Samuel Greenblatt, Mrs $. J. Albert, Mrs Grace Albert, Mrs George Kaplan, Mrs Meyer Don, Mrs
 J. Hertzenburg. Mrs E. M. Rabino-
 witz, and Mrs Mitchell Albert. The cast includes: Mrs David Harris. coach, Mrs Harry D. Schwartz, and
 Mrs Abe Sandiller in charge of
 dancing, Mrs Charles Rosengarten
 in charge of music and the following members, Mrs Louis Weinberg, Mrs Abe Sandilier, Mrs David Simonson, Mrs Rudolph Henick, Mrs J. E. Davide, Mrs Paul Kaufman, Mrs J.
 Stohl, Mrs Frederick Rich, Mrs E.
 Goldberg, Mrs Jacob Reno, Mrs George Kaplan, Mrs Maurice koser-
 sky, Mrs B. s. Rabinowitz, Mrs
 Mrs Samuel Kosowslxy. Mrs Charles
 Wolozin, Mrs Harry Brenner, Mrs Paul Dorfmnn, Mrs A. calechman,
 Mrs Samuel Landau and Misses Justine Eslin, Laura Karnofslsy. Ed
 ith Danen, Ida Miskey, Blanche
 Bisnovich, Ann Dickstein, Mary
 Moskowitz, Bertha MoBkowitg and
 l. Gilden. Several specially num-
 bers will be presented. Mrs Harry Brenner will act as hostess for the
 board of directors meeting which will be held on Tuesday afternoon. A card party is to be held this evening at the Central Y. M. c. A. under the auspices of the wives of members of the Waterbury Lions club. The committee in charge in- cludes: Mrs George "A. Baronian,
 Mrs Daniel T. Harrington. Jr. Mrs Merwin Bronson, Mrs Louis Wen- gel. Prize committee: Mrs Edward | A. Herr and Mrs Eugene E. Beadle.
 Mrs Adolph Raymond. Mrs Glenn D.
 Sweet, Mrs Norton Decker, Mrs Har- " Cashin, Mrs Arthur Lunny, Mrf Frank Mccoy, Mrs Edward Barrows, Mrs Frank Bailey, Mrs Alfred Tin- klestein, Mrs Edward Becker. Mrs I Carl Heebner, Mrs William IT Briggs and Mrs Andrew M. Larson, Mir and Mrs Charles Upson Jr, of Columbia boulevard arc spending . few days in New York city where Ithey are guests at the AfnDasgadcE hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15
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Around the town

Around the Dan MeJrath. pioneer Brooklyn and pause second shake his genial hand Dan fifteen years ago. And the infectious smile that deared him thousands Penrod days still uminates face boysb despite years of businessing Hike" Noonan sitting central filling station And Waebuys original Polar bar smiles greeting Hikes busy just around the Former Controller Pete Fitzenry stepping his Caddy awaiting pleasure Grand parking Minus the worries of Pete looks forward the opening of the Wednesday Ere the has climbed from bed of the night Pete will be gasonng brook banks search of the elusive speekcd beauties Al aler sporting Easter of captivating weelbae and dueo combination AIS weakness for ties
 much of his strength for dress Superintendent Harrison, Super Shea and Assistant Supervisor Derwn telling the boys all about the New Haven amboree Od ms but golf ideas smiles Bill Officer Pat Foley dutying along newspaper An ideal of the law and who his uniform with distinction
 In five months the local Chamber of Disabled its membership from eighty -four Which speaks mighty well for the oeer Jack Mugan commander: George MGra senior vecommandcr; Bill Petebelod commanders Jimmy Martone George Toph officer the day; Tom Dro sergeant of arms and Henry Flanagan chaplain
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15
AIMEE TO BUILD
 TEMPLE IN CHINA

Shanghai. China (UP) = Mrs Aimee somple McPherson, CaIifor- mia evangelist and the exponent of the -four square gospel" has decid- cd to build temple for her follow CTS here.
 Until the arrival of Mrs McPher- son for Q brief visit recently 1t was not generally known that there was a Four Square Gospel church in Shanghai. But while she was here Mrs McPhersoti appeared before her followers and they decided to sup port her plan for D tabernacle in shanghai seating 2,000 persons.
 Although she said she was suf- fering from . nervous breakdown Mrs McPherson found time to con- duct negotiations for the purchase of site. The present Four Square Gospel church is capable of seating but 800. w
 It was in China that Mrs McPher- son, with. her. late first husband, Robert Sefnpie. began her mission ary work which later led to her spectacular eyangeiistic career.
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Here and there. Cliff MePhee is patient at Brooklyn hospital will be glad hear from the boys Tommy Murphy popular nsurancer Ill. John Weyneh American Legion from government hospital much improved healh Salt and pepper shakers, manufactured Waterbury given guests the ninth of Lieutenant Shea Auxiliary V. F. w. Doc M A. OHara Sign in Maple Happy Days Are Here Again - Just Around the Corne Ten per of Waburys vcterandom who answered the eoors in 1917 have passed Moe Shapiro has challenged Way nsis membership Each man five assistants. It looks interesting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

Third round: South pass. West
 pass.
 North does not have sufficient
 strength in spades to raise the bid- Fding to two spades, because his partner may have bid q fOur-card
 suit; in that event, only seven
 trumps between the two hands
 would not assure the hand playing
 well at ypades. Four-card suits are. bid 50 fre- quently to-day. that 1t is far better to deny If possible) with three kinall trimps than to assist. There- fore, with ut least one and q half quick tricks North cenies with Q bid Of two diamonds.
 South, however, having live spades headed by the ace and king. has the necessary strength to rebid. Any less strength should preclude South from rebidding, q suit which hia partner has apparently denied. North having now been advised by Gouth's repid that his partner has at least i've spades, may rightly con- elder his three small trumpg as nor naI support and consequently raise | tIie bidding to three spades: Q ven- turegcmc bidder might even bid four spades.
 m ny opinlon. south is pot iusta.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

About the hurdy gurdy. Mir and Mrs Joe Dubaukas escaong Broadway shops weekend oh oh Carl Ha Eddie Yko this afternoon Their official standing published Harry Baume the jewy broker will 20 happy dayng Kaechman Hartford think Harry eoudn find the village Looks like challenge home grown gals Dan Knnane has joined the legion. Hang the the podi2a boy home Perc Armstrong m told
 doing great legion Here's the lad 1900 local have applied for loans their adjusted compensation f about five of Waterbuys veandom There has been drop applications the being about fifteen week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

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   a blue lace and with hat of orseh by her sister Miss Jean Maceland brdesmad  Of Taisman The Robert Gretorex the Following the amie held the Fuller travelled
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

An historical landmark is disappearing. They're raging the old Third church Congress and Washington For years
 pioneered religion in the Brooklyn and of Waburys noted and worshpped its pulpit There Tom Walker long called the other And John Hen don and John Caan knew it in le Others who members of the congregation still with William Morgan Architect Fred Jackson Adam Caan Joe Makie John Johnson. Cmena Json of the eys early temperance workers abored within its shrine Sb outward bound years ago The church discarded when erected Highland
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

Waterbury bent theatrical It's been minstrel show another all heavily paonzed worthy they collected Now the Red Triangle has hespan with the leading participating Waterbury has given quite young adn theatriea and who quite figure be world of wings and They pook of the lotus life and the favorable Amateur whether white black faced approach lights Broadway well candles of the has apology offer for the tossed tsnment They've made good.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15
Good evening.
-Go]-- TO X VIOLET
Dressed in lavendar and green,
 Nodding in a sun-lit breeze, Harbinger of life anew,
 Spring is made of such as these.

of rather ingaang for Waterburans whc And may ask, who doesnt Next Saturday Charlie Chaplin opens State in City Lights termed by critics the erownng achievement of his Chaplin the god mmiery pantomme Chaplin in City Lights absolutely divorced from dialect It has greeted with acclaim throughout the country and really brought the nmtab Charley knighshp. Some of greatest critics have acclaimed masterpiece of effort and parsonage than Alexander Wooeott devoted entire to it issue of Golfers The Tower quite aed with the coming of City Lights and the State heater doesn't play capacity something wrong the cards I've always been great admier of Chaplin. For he while others initiate And look forward City Lights with avid interest No doubt feel the about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

fled in advancing the bidding to a game going contract, for the reason that he has scarcely more than a minimum bid and has already rebid lis hand. This hand Illustrates the principle of denying partners dec- lnrati0n when holding three small cards of hts suit, and later assistins partners declaration if the oppor. funity arises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

Christy: According R. H. Lords statement in all there shortage of tennis here ideal loea tion for the lot Engine Company Mo- which owned by the city, opposite the Muek Manufacturing Company This lot could be shape for very could kept shape by the mn during time What do think of this for idea? Yours respectfully = John Shaw. (Grear, to it.-Chrisy)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15
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BY EDWARD c. WOLFE .,fcmbcr of the National Champion
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sa' SUED AucthUU 1chut Holding three small cards or less Of suit bid by partner, 1t is good practice to take out with biddable suit of your own, assuming of course that the hand contains a minimum .t one and Q half quick tricks. If partner rebids his suit again, then a raise with three small trumps is in order. as6
 The Bidding
 First round: South one spade. West pass, North two diamonds, East pass.
 Second round: Sopth two spades, West pass, North three spades. East pass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-04-15

Gossip Eutace visitor Washington D. C.. speaking the Rotary Club He also called R. A. Lamont secretary The final day of the Torkomian trial still fair pnklng the fair the gallery Black Rock Park the Thomaston road already attracting visitors Sig Sede New Hampshire ing spending Miami Florida Sgs Water bury product.
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