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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

VICTORIA BLDG-East Main St, 3 or 4 room apartment, modernly equipped. Inquire Bergin's Funeral Home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

WILLOW ST, 44--Cooke St. fl, l, 2, and 4 room apartments. All mod ern Improvements. Desirable loca- tion: moderately priced. DIal 4-2432
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

WEST MAIN ST, 1115-Top West side Hill, rooms (new house). Hot water heat, End floor. Reasonable rent. Dial 4-2750
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

WALNUT AVE, 65-5 rooms and sun porch. Hot water heat. New | house. Dial 3-2S55.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

WATERTOWN-3 room heated apartment on Main street. Garage if desired. Also 3 room apartment in Oakville on Main St. Reasonable. Phone 37-4, Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

CRESCENT ST, 6S-7 room house. 4 bedrooms, hot water heat. oil burner, excellent condition, large lot. Harrington & Sons, Al West Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-25

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The Washington times., 1931-09-22
.Brittens R e turn
From Summer
At Montauk

Representative and Mrs. Fred
A. Britten have returned to
Washington and re-opened their
residence on Sheridan Circle,
after spending the summer at
Montauk Point, L. I. They
we're frequent hosts during the
summer, when they entertained
at a number of small house
parties, and took prominent
part in the extensive social
program carried out during the
recent visit of the Atlantic Fleet
to Montauk.
Representative and Mrs. Brit
ten attended the Futurity at
Belmont, on Friday, with a
party of friends, and Saturday,
were at Meadowbrook, with a
number of guests, to see the
Argentine team play the Ameri-
cans in the polo championship
matches.
They were guests at the At
lantic Beach Club, over the
weekend, and. took part in
the dinner dance held there
Saturday evening, which was
attended by the ultra-fashion-
able set, which make up its
membership.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
OF
Rumanian
Legation

The minister of Rumania,
Mr.. Charles A. Davila, returned
to the legation yesterday after
spending the summer at Court
End, the villa in Bellevue Court,
at Newport, where he spent the
past summer.
The Counselor of the Lega-
ton and Nine. Nano, who
have been at Manchester.on-
the Sea during the past sum-
mer, will return to the Capital
some time before October Is.
The Financial Counselor of
the Legation and Nine. Bon.
cesco returned Thursday from
Newport, where they spent the
greater part Of the summer.
The attache of the legation,
Mr.. Laurence Bungardeanu, is
now in Canada. making a late
summer visit to the Thousand
Islands. He will return early in
October.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Squires Honored

The Prime. Minister of New
foundland, Sir Richard squires
and Lady Squires. were the
guests of honor at a farewell
luncheon given yesterday, in
the summer garden of the
Plaza Hotel in New York, by
Mrs. Laurent Oppenheim. Sir
Richard and Lady Squires left
last night for Toronto, Canada.
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Miss Mabel Boardman has re-
turned to her home in Wash
ington after spending some
time at her summer home on
Murray Bay, Canada.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
President Returns

The President returned to
the White House this morning
from Detroit, where he ad-
dressed the members of the
American Legion now in con-
vention in that city.
Mrs. Hoover will leave this
afternoon, with the members
of the executive committee Of
the National Girl Scout organi-
cation, for the Presidential
camp at Rapidan. The party
will make the trip by motor
and will be guests at the camp
until Thursday. when they Will
return to the Capital.
Mrs, Hoover is the honorary
president of the Girl Scouts OF
America, and meetings will be
held throughout the day tomor-
row in connection with work to
be done by the organization dur
ing the coming winter.
Among those in the party
will be Mrs. Nicholas F. Brady
of New York; Mrs. Frederick
Edey, Mrs. w. o. Hoffman,
Mrs. v. C. Mccormick, Mrs. A.
C. Shinkle, Mrs. B. Wendell,
Mrs. H. H. Lehman, Mrs. w.
M. Chester, Mrs. L. G. Myers,
Mrs. Edgar Rickard, Mrs. j. H.
Barnes, Mrs. Leo Arnstek, Mrs.
Frederick H. Brooke, Mrs. Ly-
man Delane, Mrs. r. E. For
rest, DR.. L. M. Gilbreth, Mrs.
, N. L. Miller, Mrs. L. Parsons,
Mrs. w. N. Rothschild, Mrs.
Giles Whiting and Miss Jose
phine Schain.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
GovernorPinchot
At Gen. Butler
farewell

Gov. Clifford Pinchot, of
Pennsylvania, attended the
luncheon today at Quantico,
given as a farewell to the re-
firing commandant, Gen. Smed-
ley Butler. A group Of officers
of the post were hosts on this
occasion and a musical pro-
gram was given by Mrs. Earl
Nicely. soprano, widow of Lieu
tenant Commander Nicely, and
Mrs. Betty F Place, of Wash
ington, acCompanist.
General and Mrs. Butler will
go to NewtoWn Square, Pa,
near Philadelphia, to make
their home, following the Gen
elals retirement, october l.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
News and Events Of Persons Of Society the National Capital
Miss Sherman to
Wed Ensign Weiss

Mrs. william A. Sherman, Of
Newport, has announced the
engagement of her daughter,
Miss Charlotte Carter Sher-
man, to Ensign Donald Fred.
erick Weiss, U. S. N, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick A.
Weiss, of Methuen, Mass. Miss
Sherman was graduated from
Lasell Seminary in 1890.
Ensign Weiss is a member Of
the 1929 class at the Naval
Academy,
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Sol Blooms Again
At Their Apartment

Representative and Mrs. Sol
Bloom, and their daughter,
Miss Vera Bloom, have moved
to their apartment at 1922 Six
teenth st. after spending the
summer months at Hemlock
Hedge, the attractive home OF
former Postmaster General and
Mrs. Harry New.
They have been in Washing
ton throughout the summer,
due to Representative Blooms
interest in the George Wash
ington Bicentennial.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Mrs. Hagner Fetes
81 at Luncheon

Mrs. Helen Ray Hagner
entertained a party of 81 at
luncheon today at the Shore
ham. Her guests included
Mrs. Thomas G. Craven, Mrs.
Frank D. Berrien, Mrs. Charles
Elliott, Mrs. John E. Fowler,
Mrs. Katharyn Fuqua, Mrs.
William C. Gwyn, Mrs. David
Hendrick, Mrs. w. F. Jacobs.
Mrs. Royal McKenna. Mrs.
Arthur Macarthur, Mrs. Jerry
Mathews, Mrs. Warwick Mont
gomery, Mrs. Thomas w. Page.
Mrs. Stanton C. Peele, Mrs.
Howell Peoples, Mrs. Benjamin
c. Perry, Mrs. w. Wayne Wirg'
man and Mrs. Eugene Woodson.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Wilson's Return

Admiral and Mrs. Henry B.
Wilson have returned to Wash.
ington accompanied by their
grandchildren. the son and
daughters of the Secretary of
War and Mrs. Patrick j. Hur-
ley. Since their parents de-
parture for the Philippines,
Patricia, Ruth, Wilson and Mary
Hope, have been in Ventnor,
n. j., with their grandparents,
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
MiIlers Honored
At Terrace Dinner

Major and Mrs. Louis L. Pen
dleton entertained informally at
dinner on the Shoreham Ter
race last evening for Lieut.. and
Mrs. Lyman Miller. Lieutenant
Miller has recently returned to
the United States after a term
of duty in Nicaragua.
DR.. and Mrs. C. Augustus Simp-
son also entertained at the din
ner-dance at the Shoreham last
evening.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Miss Ann P ark
Soon to Make
Her Debut

Miss Ann Wentworth Park,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Rich
ard Gray Park, jr., of this city,
and Philadelphia, will be pre-
sented to Philadelphia society
at a tea to be given by her
grandmother, Mrs. Peter Mere
dith Graham. of Chestnut Hill,
Sunday, october 4.
Among the debutantes of
that city, who will assist on
that occasion, are Miss Marion
Howell, Miss Katharine B. Nor
ris, Miss Jean Caldwell, Miss
Margaret E. FaSSitt, Miss
Fanny Bright, Miss Dorothy
Mechling, Miss Caroline Butler,
Miss Kate Howell McCreary,
Miss Katharine o. Smith, Miss
Polly Cook, Miss Virginia Cook,
Miss Frances Carter and Miss
Ann Holloway, of Washington,
D. c.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Mrs. Davis Home

Mrs. James j. Davis, wife of
the Senator from Pennsylvania,
accompanied by their children,
returned to their Washington
home last evening after spend
ing the summer months on
their farm near Devon, Pa.
Senator Davis will join his
family here today.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Minister Coming

t The Minister of the Union Of
South Africa, Mr.. Eric Hendrix
Louw, and Mrs. Louw are en-
route to Europe after passing
several months in South Africa.
After a short stay in England
they will sail for this country.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Senator to Return

Senator and Mrs. Key Pitt
man are expected to return to
Ridge Lands, their home on
the Ridge Road early next
week from Tonapah, New, where
they have been spending some
time.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Mrs. Parker Sails
Abroad in October

Mrs. Alton B. Parker will
sail the latter part of october
for Italy. where she will spend
the winter. Mrs. Parker spent
last winter in New York and
has been at her summer home
at Esopus, N. Y. for the past
summer.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Miss Sara Lindsay
Is, Bride of TODAY

A wedding of interest here
will be that of Miss Sara Breed
Lindsay, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George D. Lindsay, of Sara
sofa, Fla, and Marion, Ind, and
Lieut.. Comdr. Hugo C. Fisher,
Civil Engineers Corps, U. S. N,
which will take place this after
noon at the home of the brides
sister, Mrs. Wilbert o. Page, Of
Glen Ridge, N. j.
The bride is the niece of
Comdr. George Breed, U. S. NJ,
retired, and a lineal descendant
of Jonathan Edwards. She has
been associated during the past
few years with the editorial
staffs of several magazines in
New York.
The bridegroom is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl j. Fisher, Of
New Bedford. Ohio. He is sta
toned at the United States
Naval Academy at Annapolis,
Md.
Lieutenant Commander and
Mrs. Fisher will be at home
after october 5 at 2 Maryland
Ave-, Annapolis.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Washington Couple
On Trip to Bermuda

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Vernon
Thomas sailed. last night, on
the S. S. Pennsylvania, to spend
two days in Bermuda, following
a 700-mile cruise in the Gulf
Stream. They will return to
New York on Sunday.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Bostrums In
New York
From Trip

The Minister Of Sweden and
Nine. Bostrom arrived yester-
day on the motorShip, Kungs-
holm, from Gothenburg.
They will remain in New
York for a few days, before
returning to the legation in
this city,
The Washington times., 1931-09-22

but with the opening of school
they returned to their home on
Belmont Road.
The Secretary and Mrs. Hur-
ley will sail from the Philippines
on Saturday for this country,
aboard the President Hoover.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Will Prove Delightful Meeting Places

The tea-dansants will be held from until L and will form
delightful meeting place for members of the debutante and
younger married many of whom have already started to
arrange their groups.
This will solve difficult problem for those wishing
entertain in informal and inexpensive way during the
coming During the holidays when throngs of young
people are from school and college, the dances will
appeal particularly for afternoon diversions for bright
coors good music and dancing far to transform the
rab cheeresne Of winter afternoons and make them into
gay and happy occasions especially when realizes that
their enjoyment is bringing help and possibly happiness
those less fortunate.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Miss Daniel Back
From Visit on Bay

Miss Eleanor Dimitry Daniel,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest Humphrey Daniel, has
returned to the Capital after
spending several days with
Miss Marian Lunn at Arundel
on-the- Bay.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Mrs. Adds Browne
Returns to CAPITAL

Mrs. Adds B. Browne, who
spent the summer at Osterville,
Mass, with relatives, has re-
turned to Washington and
opened her apartment at Ward
man Park Hotel for the sea-
son.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22

Mrs. J. H. Libbey, of West
Newton, Mass, has joined Mr..
Libbey at the Shoreham. Mr..
Newton has been in Washing
ton for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Mrs. Schaefer and
Her Children Return

Mrs. Schaefer, wife of Repre-
sentative John C. Schaefer, and
their children have returned
from Wisconsin. Representa-
tive Schaefer will remain in
Milwaukee for several weeks.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
New Workers Here
For Railway Meet

Mr.. Charles E. Hughes, jr.,
accompanied by Mr.. F. R. Dick
and Mr.. Warren Nichols, all of
New York, are at the Shore
ham where they will remain
during the pending railroad
conferences.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Miss ChiIdress Back
From New England

Miss Charlotte Childress has
Joined her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. John w. Childress. at
their home in Twentieth Street
after spending several weeks
in Magnolia, Mass,
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Mai. Cen. Greedy
Visits Mountains

Maj. Gen. Adolphus w. Greely,
of Washington, has gone to the
White Mountains, North Con-
way, to visit his daughters before
going to Newburyport, his birth
place, for a short visit.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22

That the debutantes intend to include philanthropy IN
their winter schedule foregone conclusion for already
plans are being made number of benefits In the win
social program in which they will take very active
part These delightful young people, together with their
elder sisters and other leaders various ranks OF the fash
onabe set are beginning about for ways to help the
unemployment situation and the winter will doubt
well.organzed plan along this line.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Hostess at Luncheon

Mrs. Mabel Walker Willie
brandt entertained informally
at luncheon yesterday at the
Carlton.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Miss Stewart to
Become Bride
Today

The marriage of Miss Doris
Stewart. daughter of Mr.. Will
liam Plunkett Stewart, and Mr..
William Potter Wear, son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Walker
Wear, which will take place to-
day, will be an event of great
social interest to many in New
York. Philadelphia, and Wash
ington.
The bride-elect's mother, the
former Miss Elsie F. Cassatt,
was the daughter of the late
Mr.. Alexander j., Cassatt, Of
Philadelphia, and her death
occurred some years ago. Last
September, Mr.. Stewart, the
brides father, married Mrs.
Carol Hartman Smith. They
spent the month of August at
Saratoga and have since been
at their place in Bryn Mawr,
where Miss Stewart has been
with them, while making the
arrangements for her marriage.
X X
Miss Rubin Home
From Trip Abroad
Miss Cora Rubin, who spent
the summer abroad. has re-
turned to Washington and is
at her apartment at the Ward
man Park Hotel.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Debutantes Organize Tea-Dansants

debuanes Philadelphia whose season started last
week. have taken definite step this direction and have
inaugurated series of tea-dansans which will start
October and will be known the Pink and Blue Debu
tante Dances the proceeds to swell special fund for
the unemployed
Mr. Alexander Van Rensselaer, honorary chairman, and
some of the smartes the Quaker City form the
committee parties which to be held at of the
fashionable hotels and for which pink invitations In blue
envelopes are to be issued shortly The color scheme
will only the decoration of the ballroom where
these teas will be held bimonthy, but the tea tables
where flowers will blend the two cOlors
These events will be held Friday afternoons, following
the Philadelphia Orchestra concerts at which attendance is
almost sacred rite in that city, and for the first tea
delightful program of entertainment will be carried out
Mr. Mordkin the Russian dancer will direct ballet made
up the young debutante and fashion show with
quns culled from the winters bud contingent will be out
standing feature of the afternoon.
The Washington times., 1931-09-22
Back From Europe

Mr.. and Mrs. Wade Ellis
have returned to Washington
after passing several weeks in
travel in Europe. They are at
present at their home on Mas
Sachusetts Avenue but through
the fall months are planning to
spend the week-ends at their
summer home. Rippon Lodge.
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GIRL RADIO STAR
WILL GET DIPLOMA
Sylvia Altman Will Graduate From
New York University at
Age Of II.

NEW YORK (P.-Seventeen years
old, yet member Of a 1881 college
graduating class and a radio entertainer
since 1925, Sylvia Altman has built an
unusual foundation for her career.
Sylvia, born in Buffalo, N. z. was 10
when her public school days were over
and at IS she had finished high school,
Now, at IT, she is to be graduated this
year from New York University, having
majored In psychology, music and Eng
lish.
She held a merit scholarship and has
been awarded a Phi Beta Kappa key.
Her first radio experience came via
station WCAP at Washington, D. c., six
years ago, and she has made regular APP
pearances since then in dramatic and
musical programs.
Her voice has been heard IN both
NBC and CHS network features as well
as over several local stations Ia New
York. For the last three and one-halt
years she has been piano solodSt. &C
companist and a member Of the trio on
Madge fuckers NBC programs.
Besides her microphone presentations
she has played in vaudeville and on the
concert stage.
"My dearest friend is my mother"
Sylvia said eff it hadn't been for her
I probably would not have progressed
so fast. She taught me to read when
I was two and half years old, and
ever since 1 was a baby she has seen
that 1 did all that could to help my
SELF
Among her fondest recollections "a
this comment from Roxy:
"You have everything necessary
personality and talent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07
MARTHA ATWOOD
RETURNS TO AIR
Metropolitan Prima Donna
viii Sing Six Numbers
Over N. B. c. Network.

Martha Atwood, prima donna So
prano Of the Metropolitan Opera Co.,
returns to. the microphone tonight to
BE- the guest soloist in the Kent hour,
q National Broadcasting Co. attraction'
coming into washington over WRC.
Supported by Josef Pasternacks Or
chestra, Miss Atwood Wall sing SIN
numbers-'T Love Little Cottage,
''Two Hearts in Three Quarter Time,
1.-THE Moon and l." Country Garden,
Indian Love Call" and Garry Me
Back to Old Virginny."
Unusual and distinctive orchestral ar
ranRementS will feature the program OF
dance music by Nathaniel Shilkret's Or
chestra, to be broadcast at $3.50 O'Clock.
The program contains eight numbers,
the principal ones being "A Lonely Con
dolier," Are You Sincere?" and med
lev from wonder Bar"
THE Prophet Without Honor" Is an
nounced as the biblical drama to be
broadcast at 80 o'clock this morning
A special program by Deems Taylor VIII
follow.
Regular Attractions Listed.
In the afternoon WRC will broad
east the regular array OF National
Broadcasting Co. attractions. These in
clude pop" concert by the Cleveland
SYMPHONY Orchestra and concert by
the Manhattan Guardsmen Band.
The Duchess Of Atholl will discuss
RuSsiaS five-year program in the regu-
lar Sunday international program which
WMAL and other Columbia stations Will
xebroadcast from London.
The Cathedral hour in the afternoon
will feature the oratorio Festival TIE
Deum in e Flat" Of Dudley Buck, or
ganist and composer. The high light
of the Symphonic hour will be the can
xonetta and finale from TschaikowSky'S
Concerto"
The regular weekly concert by the
Detroit Symphony Orchestra and a
program by the Continental String
Quartet are among the outstanding Co.
lumbia attractions on WMAL's program
tonight. The Detroit Orchestra will
play LISTS "Polonaise. Il Love Thee"
Of Grieg and the scherzo from Men
delssohn'S Midsummer Nights Dream"
d. c. Artists to Be Heard.
Two Washington artists also are to
be heard over WMAL-Arsenio Ralon,
violinist, who will broadcast at 1918
o'clock. and Howard Moore. baritone,
who will give a recital in the Wash
tngton Musical Art Gallery program at
GAS o'clock Elizabeth Gardner Coombs,
pianist, will be Ralon's accompanist.
VOL will broadcast the morning
service Of Calvary Baptist Church and
several musical features. These include
programs by Jack Ralstons Orchestra
and the Ramblers.
L. 2. Phillips, prominent Washington
trombonist. and Margaret Ringrose, So
prano. will contribute to the program
Of WJSV. This station also will broad
cast its regular Sunday religious fea-
lures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-06-07
HIGH LIGHTS ELSEWHERE.

O:o0-The Fur Trappers; musical pro-
gran-WABC, WNAC, WCAU
and WIKI
S:3o-The Dandies; Betty Smart, con-
tralto; Ben Alley, tenor, and
Freddie Rich's Orchestra -
WABC. WFBL. wEAN, WNAC
= and WCAU.
e:S0-Theatrical Scrapbook, Minstrel
Memories" KDKA, WGN,
WRVA and WSR.
Hopple and Wilworth'S Ensem-
3 ble.WJz, WBZ, WBZA, WHAM.
WJR, KDKA and KYW.
H:iS-Magazine Hour, talk by Arthur
Somers Roche, novelist, and
dramatic sketch--WJZ, WBz,
WHAM, KDKA, WJR and VINO.
S:16-The Stag Party; Raymond
Knight. comedian : WRAL.
WIZ. WBZ. WBZA, WHAM,
KDKA, WJR and WLW.
a e:45-Salute to Richmond, Va; Zoel
" Parenteau'S OrcheStra-WJZ,
WBZ. VIDAL, KDKA and WJR.
: S:lS-"World Adventures" by Floyd
Gtbbons-WJz, KDKA, WBAL,
! KWK and WBZ.
o:10-Slumber Music; Ludwig Lau-
/ rier's String Ensemble-wJz,
WIZ, WBZA, wHANI, KDKA,
WJR and wLW.
eo:0o-Clyde Doerr's Saxophone Octet
VIZ, WBAL, WHAM and
WGR.
10:3o-LoS Argentinos: tango orchestra
WIZ, WBz, WJR, KDKA, VIDAL
and WREN.
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She Is q member Of the National
Grand Opera Co., the National Light
Opera Co., and is now singing in the
Summer series of Gilbert g. Sullivan
gems.
MORTON DOWNEY, popular tenor.
w has found time to compose
another song. despite the demand
on his time by radio. the theater. re-
cording and other activities. MY
Melody of Love" is the title Downey
thinks 1t will become as popular as his
Wabash Moon" --,-.
4
ENROLMENT in N. B. Cs. two
~ piano playing classes = Music In
the Air and Keys to Happiness
has passed the 10000 mark =.
School children of Arlington County
Va, will present special radio program
over WJSV Wednesday night at 7
O'Clock. Lee Morse, blues singer,
has returned from a vacation in Allen,
Okla, and comes back to the micro
phone Wednesday night in the Person.
alities program on Columbia.