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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27

preme court, on the Billings appeal
scoring the majority decision as tin
defensib.e." Each recipient is asked
to write Governor Rolph what he
thinks of those decisions.
The church committee includes 100
Protestant, Jewish and Catholic
clergymen. 1t is headed by Bishop
Francis j. Mcconnell, president of the
Federal Council of Churches.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
Done Intentionally

"You have said some very nonsensi-
cal things la your speeches."
Intentionally" answered Senator
Sorghum. In studying the require
ments Of my time have decided that
the great demand is not so much for
politicians as for comediaEs."- s."-Wssh-
ington Star.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
Crowding

Mrs omesteader-We've got some
new neighbors. Only ten miles west
of us.
Mrs. Homesteader-The eavesdrop.
pers Chicago Daily News.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
Not Guilty

Judge-Sam, you are charged with
striking this man with heavy missile
causing a fracture of the Uranium.
Prisoner-No, judge, indeed All
didn't do none OBJ dat. All only hits
him In de kaid with a brick.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
Noblesse Oblige

"The dealer advertises these az
shoes of character"
''Then you mustn't let them get run
down at the heel"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1931-03-27
Prehistoric Associa tions

The monsters l have seen restored
In museums that I've explored
And this I'll say with faith unmoved; :;
Society is much improved
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
PERSONAL

Miss Adelaide Seibert of Buck ingham street entertained at an- other delightful tea at her Chin csc abode Three Green Doors" yesterday afternoon and evening for many friends in this city and also many out of town guests. The gay colorings of Chinese lanterns and parasols surrounding a unique fountain in which gold fish splash about vigorously amid water flow sphere to the party. In the even- ing when artificial lighting effects were used a new splendor was add ed to the environment. The teas are given weekly on Tuesday and Wednesday and a large attendance is always evident as the idea is new and fascinates those who gather at Three Green Doors.
 MT and Mrs William Kane of Spencer avenue rendered Miss Mar guerite Kane turkey dinner Sun day evening at their home. The house was very attractively deco rated in a color scheme of blue and white, cut flowers were also used in the decorating. Miss Kane was the recipient of beautiful gifts from the guests, who were MT and Mrs W. Balfe, MT and Mrs P. Kane, MT and Mrs J. McGrath, Arthur Balfe, John Balfe, Ernest Therault and the Misses Margurite Kane, Mae Mccarthy, Mary Kane, Gertrude, Irene and Alice Kane. Frances McGrath and Thomas and Billy McGrath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

A very successful card party was held at the Hotel Waterbury last evening under the auspices of the. Italian Women's Democratic club. Miss Helena E. Ciminera was general chairman of the arrange ments and was assisted by Mrs. Domenic A. Altieri, Mrs. Frederick Hadden, Mrs. Charles Stance, Mrs. Laura Pascucci, Mrs. Louis Walk CT, Mrs. Rose Guerrero, Mrs. Julia Minnicucci, Mrs. Daniel Barbieri and Misses Lucie M. Dforio, Vera Palladino and Jean A. Altieri. At torney Edward Mascolo was the speaker of the evening. Those at tending were:
 Mrs. Joseph A. DiChiara, Mrs. Don Castelano, Mrs. Paul Ruzzo, Mrs. W. J. Jarvis, Mrs. Rocco Diorio, Mrs. Michael Norelli, Mrs. Lewis DiVito, Mrs. Louis S. Mar tino, Mrs. William Santoro, Mrs. James DeChicchio, Mrs. Lous Pi- sanello, Mrs. Betty Schwartz, Mrs. P. A. Travisano, Mrs. Josephine H. Ritucci, Mrs. William Mancini, Mrs. Katherine Iannotti, Mrs. P. Leonardo. Mrs. Louis Scigliano, Mrs. Anthony Diorio, Mrs. Patrick Porto, Mrs. Thomas Colasanto, Jr., Mrs. stephen Aguglia, Mrs. John Altiere, Mrs. Rocco Ranando, Mrs. Jerry Ranando, Mrs. R. Jillson,, Mrs. Vincent Palladino, Mrs. Joseph Lombard, Mrs. Joseph c. Guilfoile, Mrs. J. Mccarthy, Mrs. Richard w. Law, Mrs. F. w. Shepard, Mrs. John F. Brophy, Mrs. Robert Mc- Clure, Mrs. James Laviana, Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, Mrs. Frank Ciminera, Mrs. Dennis Horrigan, Mrs. George J. German, Theresa Barisani, Bernice Murray, Nell Morrone, Lima Tata, Ida DiNapoli, Lucia Perrell, Florence Kushlis, Emeline Ranando, Genevieve Caro- Ian, Rose Cappelleti, Amelia Ric- ciuti Mary Ricciuti, Jane Ranando, Lillian Renando Carmella, Pan- none, Angelina K. Cipriano, Fannie Lauro, Margaret Lauro, Rose Bar Der, Rose Aguglia, Marie Scavuzzo, Henrietta Aguglia, Lena Capozzi, Kathlyne Bowling, Marie Norelli, Tecla Preslopsky, Jeanette H.. Ciminera, Louise Perriello, Connie Ciaccio, Julia Carpinella, Louise Mazzaferro, Eleanor Stance, Helen Dalton. Katherine Dalton, Mary Fahey, Marry Hanley, Angeline Carissimi, Anna Carolan, Phyllis Sirica, Louise V. Meo, Anna Pal letta, Anna Jamele, R. Longo, Lulu Rinaldi, Mary Villano, Mary Rim aldi, Antoinette Rinaldi, Natalie V. Altieri, Catherine R. Crary, Anna Pannone, Anne D. Ciminera, An nette DiPietro, Dora A. Egan, Catherine J. Burns, Lucy l.. Nina han, Louise G. Scorpion, Rose M. Scorpion, Frances Ciminera, Helen R. Horrigan, Mae M. German, Al Ruzzo.
 Miss Dorothy Sternberg of West Main street is spending two weeks at Saranac Lake.
 Mrs Ida Jaffee of South Elm street has returned after spending several days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
The Bidding

Ine Bluulng
 South, the dealer, holds two five card suits. With two. bidable five card suits, the higher ranking suit should be bid first, therefore South opens with one heart, West over calls with one spade, North passes. East jumps to three spades. South shows his other suit by bidding four diamonds, West goes to four spades, which North doubles. All pass.
 The Play
 North, who has the opening lead leads the top of the first suit bid by partner-the six of hearts. Due to the fact that North refused to help his partner and later doubled, the declarer is led to believe that all of the missing spades are in the North hand, and probably the king of clubs. A small heart is played from dummy, South winning the trick with the jack and returning the king, which is won in the dummy with the ace. North, by playing the six and deuce of hearts shows he is out of hearts. The declarer next plays the deuce of diamonds from dummy. trumping it in his own hand with the deuce of spades. A small club is led by declarer and won by North with the king, dunn my playing the ten and South the deuce.
 North leads the eight of dia- monds, dummy playing the nine, South the queen, the declarer trumping with the five of spades. A small club is then led to dum- my's queen. The king of spades is played from dummy, South drop ping the seven of diamonds, the declarer playing the seven of spades, and North the four of spades. The six of diamonds IS the next play from dummy. de- clarer trumping with the nine of spades. The ace of clubs is then led and the four of hearts discard ed from dummy. The declarer then leads the eight of clubs, North plays the nine and declarer trumps with the three of spades, South discarding the seven of hearts.
 It is easy for West, the declarer, to count the North hand as he holds nothing but spades, therefore the jack of diamonds is led from dummy. When South plays the ace. the declarer discards the ten of hearts which North is forced to trump with the six of spades. He must now lead away from the queen and ten of spades into the declarers ace jack.
 This neat end play produces game for the declarer and he scores 240 for the four spades bid and doubled. As both sides were vulnerable, he receives 100 for making his contract, and this is a three-game rubber, therefore he only scores 500 for game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

Miss Rosalie DeFerrari who is to be married to Charles Rasasco was the guest of honor at a shower given on Sunday by Miss Lena Serasio of Plank road. Those at- tending were Misses Mary and Catherine Rosasco, Mrs Mary De- Ferrari, Mrs Rose Serasio, Miss Lena Serasio, Mrs Lena Rosasco,
 Mrs Gina Motense, Misses Mary Motense, Anna Tocchio, Mrs Cath erine Fossarty, Mrs Mary Uiaren- go, Misses Louise and Seoconda Nosenzo, Mrs Peter Davano, Mrs Armand Viorengo, Misses Ro- Fanny Brunitti, Lillian and Fancy Denofrio, Laura and Olga Bando- lini, Mrs Emma Contamessa, Mrs Bandalini, Mrs Antoinetet Accetta, Mrs Pauline Cefaratti, Miss c. Eristen, Contamess, Mrs Maria De Santis, Mrs Jennie DeSantis, Mrs Marie Pethincheo, Mrs Mariannia Dadona, Mrs Concetta Madalona, Miss Betty Terenzi, Mrs Laura Cal abrese, Misses Marie and Lena De- Michele, Antoinetet Calabrese, Jo- sephine Caalbrese, Mrs Rose Ci- arlone, Mrs Natale, Miss Mildred Garocino, Mrs Rose Bustica, Mrs Carlotta Pavienti, Miss Lucy Sa- mella, Angeline Lambo, Dorothy Eastwood, Betty Durbin, Mrs Clo- tilde Gasparre, Mrs Rose Mariana. Mrs Filomena Riccardi, Miss Anna Beers, Miss Jennie Carlo, Mrs aCr- mela Retrantino, Mrs Joseph An gelese and Mrs Frank Terzuolo of Torrington.
 Mrs Paul Pagan of East Main
 street was rendered a surprise party at her home recently. Those pres ent were Mrs William Fogarty, of New York, Mrs J. F. Costello, Mrs Clyde Linhard, Mrs Henry Patter- son, Mrs Frederick Lockhard. Mrs
 Orville Arden, Mrs David Hawk,
 Mrs John Wulff, Mrs Harold Ri der, and Misses Agnes Pryor, Kath-
 erine Linhard, Vivian Foster, Hell en Pagan and Kate Pagan.
 MT and Mrs John Flaherty of
 New York have returned after vis- iting Mrs M. Flaherty of State street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

Brien who died Monday afternoon at his home on Maple street will beheld Thursday morning from the home at 8:30 o'clock and from St Francis church at g o'clock where a requiem high mass will be cele- gated. Burial will be in St Francis cemetery:
 Lecture Course to Start Nov 2 .
 Six talks on current events will be delivered by Miss Eunice Avery current event lecturer during the coming winter months under the auspices of the Women's Study club. The first of the lectures will be given on Monday. Nov 2. The others lectures will be given Nov 30, Jan 4, Feb l, Feb 29 and March 2S Miss Avery recently re- turned from Europe where she gathered much valuable informa- ton as to the conditions in the several countries.
 Funeral of Mrs Jordan
 The funeral of Mrs Mary Church Jordan, wife of Wilbert E. Jordan of Millville who died Monday morn ing in St Mary's hospital was held this morning from the home at S:30 o'clock and at 9 o'clock from St Francis church where a re- quiem high mass was celebrated by the Rev Michael Heating. He also read the services at the grave.
 Burial was in St James ceme- tery. The bearers were B. Bird, H. Hubbell, l.. Osborn, T. Martin, H. Lewis and J. c. Russell.
 To Hold Card Party
 A public card party will be held Thursday night in Hibernian hall under the auspices of Kennedy cir cle, Daughters of Isabella. Re- treatments will be served following the card playing
 To Be Grid Coach
 Raymond Foley of Trowbridge
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
Visiting or Travelling

Gross the country or just over to the next town, the Short Line is the shortest way. It's the easiest way. Miles are only minutes when you're cushioned on air, when you're driving over the finest boulevards through the best of every town and city, when your mind and body are at ease in a Short Line coach. Chauffeured luxury behind a gentlemanly driver with a long record of careful, con- siderate driving. And every mile saves you money. Con nections, when necessary, are made without waiting. Board a Short Line coach at a convenient terminal.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

place will become instructor and coach at Mackenzie PreparatorJ school in Scarsdale. N. r.. wheiI the school opens for the fall term| Originally the school was to open Sept 15, but the opening was del ferred due to infantile paralysis MT Foley is the son of Coach Petei J. Foley of the local high school He is graduate of the NaugatucH high school and Catholic univerI sity, Washington. D. c. While al Washington Foley was captain oI the football, baseball and basket| ball teams and is heralded at thd university as the greatest athletd that ever marticulated at the coll lege. On his graduation he wal purchased by the New York Giant4 baseball team and remained with the team until the end of the 1921 season. He was transferred to thd Bridgeport team. He suffered severe injury when struck by pitched ball and at his request wal given his unconditional releasel He is a member of the Connectil cut board of football officials.
 To Attend Meeting
 Several members of Columbian 4 Rebekah lodge, I. o. O. F. will gd to Waterbury tonight to attend th4 district session to be held unde1 the auspices of Winona lodge ol that city In Odd Fellows hall. Th1 meeting will start at s o'clock.
 Awarded Scholarship
 John Dinneny. son of Mir and Mrs John Dinney of Scott street, 1 senior at Brown university has been awarded a scholarship of S250 fo1 excellence in study. He is grad uate of the local high school ana Collegiate Prep of New Haven and was valedictorian of his class
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
SNEEZE AND TEETH -t
 HALT FAST TRAIN

ogden, Utah -(UP)-Hay fever and false teeth held up the Union Pacific's number 19 train, operating between Evanston. Wyo., and Og- den for over five mnutes the other day.
 Ole Lance, fireman on the run, is susceptible to hay fever. He also must use false teeth.
 Came a violent sneeze and out the cabin window Tipped Lance's teeth.
 Stop the train" signalled the fireman to the engineer.
 Thereupon ensued an intensive search for false teeth in which train crew and passengers alike anticipated. Finally the teeth were found six car lengths down from the engine. The train proceeded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
MAETERLINCK WORKS ON NEW
 MASTERPIECE
Famous Belgian Author Writes in SeclusiOn of
 Old Chateau

Medan, France.-A mysterious masterpiece, of which the world will know nothing until it is com pleted, is being produced here by Maurice Marterlinck, the famous Belgian writer in the seclusion ot the old chateau of Medan.
 Although 70. Materlinck works every day in the week to com plete his mysterious work. Few visitors are allowed even to enter the park surrounding the chateau and inquiring journalists have the gates closed in their faces.
 Maeterlinck never deviates from daily program which he has fol- lowed for many years. He rises each morning at seven and starts writing at eight.
 Hearty Meal.
 At 12 o'clock he stops work to enjoy a hearty meal and then takes a nap for several hours. Be- fore three o'clock has struck, how ever, he is on his feet again, walk ing about the grounds of the chateau followed by his little eBl- gian dog.
 when ne ndS ndu sulilClent eA- ercise, he starts to work again and usually writes until seven. Then has dinner and goes to bed imme- diately afterward.
 Nothing can induce him to change the hours set for meals or work. People who come to visit him on business must forget busi- ness when l2 o'clock strikes.
 Maeterlinck. in spite of the mysticism in his writings. is a true gourmet" He always east heart lily. Sometimes he likes to pre- pare his own meals and is said to be an excellent cook.
 rinkers With Auto.
 His other diversions are tink- ering with his automobile repeirins the electric light system of the chateau.
 Once when persistent news. paperman managed to enter ths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
Returns to Seminary

Edward Hennessey of Lewis street left to-day for St Thomas seminary where he will resume his studies. Edward has been stu dent at St Thomas for the past few years. Several weeks ago it Ias reported that Edward would not return to the seminary this year but would enter the local high school and try out for the high school football team. He is very fine athlete and during the summer has been member of the Crescents baseball team.
 Visit Cancelled
 Grand Senior Warden H. H. Prichard of Bridgeport who was scheduled to be present at the reg ular meetinng or Magnolia encamp- ment tonight found 1t necessary to cancel the engagement. He will pay his visit at later date.
 Funeral of NJ. w. O'Brien
 The funeral of Michael W. o.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
SOCIAL

The troupe committee of the Girl Scouts of St Margaret's parish will sponsor large tea and bridge at M'Fingal Inn on Saturday after noon. About twenty tables will be arranged and card playing will start at 2:30 o'clock and tea will be served at 4:30 by the Girl Scouts of the troupe under the direction of their leader, Miss Alice Halpin. Miss Edna Webber, director of the local girl scouts and her assistant, Miss Mildred Turney, will be guests of honor as well as Miss Margaret Delaney. The troupe committee which is in charge of the arrange ments tncludes: Mrs Harry Par sons, chairman, assisted by Mrs Walter Geraghty, Mrs William P. Duff, Mrs Patrick McVerry. Mrs John Dillon, Mrs Joseph Bergin and Mrs George Russell.
 Horace D. Taft, Miss Mary Hill ard, Dr and Mrs c. D. Winslow, Miss Caroline Ruutz- Rees, Prof Irving Fisher, Rev and Mrs Theo- dore A. Greene, MT and Mrs Sidney Wilmington and Prof Clyde O.. r dlc dhlOAS tilC SoCoeS way will attend the dinner and meeting of the board of directors of the league of nations association at the New Haven Lawn club, Sept 30th. Philip c. Nash, the national di- rector, and Mrs l.. Henry Fradkin, a member of the association s board in New Jersey, will be the guests of honor and after-dinner speakers. Dr W. Douglas Macken- zie, president of the Connecticut branch of the association, will pre- side, and Mrs Florence L. c. Kit chelt, the executive director, will give a report of local activities.
 MT and Mrs T. J. Kirby of Dela- ware avenue announce the mar riage of their daughter Ann. to Carl Hansen of Oakland, Cal, which took place September at 4 o'clock at the Cathedral of our Lady of Peace, in Honolulu. The bride is a graduate of the Water bury Hospital Training School for Nurses and the bridegroom is a graduate of the University Of Cal ifornia. The couple sailed on the "President Lincoln" for an extend- ed wedding trip and upon their re- turn will reside i'll Hilo, Honolulu.
 Miss Murial Lambert of this city is spending few days in New York city where she is registered at the Hotel Victoria.
 A card party will be held by Clarence G. Davenport auxiliary Spanish War Veterans, at the armory tomorrow night. The com mittee in charge of arrangements consists of Mildred Burritt. Lura Dutton and Georgia Woodbury.
 Mrs Mary Harrison of Waterville street entertained the members or the Good Will Social club at her home recently, the occasion being her birthday. Those attenalng were: Mrs Margaret Ney, Mrs Ed- ward Flanagan, Mrs Joseph DICK, Mrs William Drummond, Mrs Err nest Garner, Mrs Henry Meyer, Mrn Della Millerick, Mrs Mary Griffin. Mrs Elizabeth Kennedy, Mrs A. H. Kuhn, Mrs Mary Lois elle. Mrs Harold Beaulac, Mrs Charles Beck, ST, Mrs Robert Bar ker. Mrs Michael Tanning, Mrs Michael Burns, Mrs Charles BOOK Jr. Mrs William Andrews, Mrs Raymond Davidson, Mrs Joseph Evans. Mrs William Babin, Mrs Catherine Miller and Mrs Philip Farrell.
 Mrs Hugh Lindsay Thompson ana her two daughters, Miss Caro- line G.. and Helen l.. Thompson of Pine street arrived on Monday m The Atlantic transport liner Minnewaska from England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

washington-Aviation continues to be the field which is claiming the majority of youthful efforts. A renort from the Aeronautics branch of the U. S. Department of com merce shows that there was no ner cent increase in applications for student pilots permits during the second quarter of 1sSl' as compared with the same period oi 1A30
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
M:}R|[ljE.
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY

Secretary American Bridge League
 Some say that contract bridge is all in the bidding, but generally you will find that the maximum bidding forces one to play their very best. Proper deductions and a good end play produce game for the declarer in the following hand:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23

grounds of the chateau. he en- oountered Maeterlinck wearing old clothes and covered with grease working on a motor car. Not rec ognizing the writer. he explained who he was and said:
 ''I would like to see your mrr' e."
 see you." Maeterlineh replied. lie doesn't like Journal ists. You had better not let him catch you around here."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-09-23
APPROPRIATE.

Grand Rapids. Mich-Authori- ties at the local airport have a novel way of punishing pilots who violate the rules of safety in the air. Such offenders are presented with a medal bearing the picture of a winged jackass. It Is said that when a pilot has once receiv- ed one of these medals" he never commits on error again.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08
THE AVERAGE FOR THE ENTIRE
 COUNTRY IS IS PER CENT
 BELOW THOSE OF A YEAR AGO

This is the time to build, not only because costs are less than in years or than they probably will be again. but also because a large part of the American people do not now live in homes that measure up to their other standards of present day life, which reveals industry's biggest un- satisfied market today.
 These were the chief points made by Bernard L.. Johnson, editor of American Builder and Building Age, in an address recently in Detroit. before a meeting of architects. builders, realtors and bankers un- der the auspices of the DeDroit Real Estate Board in its campaign to stimulate home building and home undermining activity.
 MT Johnson pointed out that the greatest economic, social and moral need of the American people is for larger, better and more beautiful homes. The greatest potential bus mess opportunity presented in this country is that of building, equip- ping and furnishing such homes. The thing most essential to re- vival of general business is a re- vival of the building of homes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-08

During the last decade" he said, 'the American people lived in . fools paradise. They believed that the nation was enjoying real pros- perity, that that prosperity would last indefinitely, and that both gov- ernments and individuals could squander money recklessly without ever paying the penalty for it. In spite of all our boosting about our high standards of living most of our people, whether in large cities, small cities, towns or on the farms are living in apartments or houses that are ugly, too small, inade- quately equipped and unattrcctively furnished in proportion to their in- comes. The general standard of our homes is much lower than our oth- CT standards.
 Many of those who are accus- toned to bath rooms think every body has them. The fact is that there are many thousands of homes in this country with automobiles standing in front of them that have not even bath rooms or furnaces in them. The presence O.. sO many ramshackle structures in. the slum