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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10

A mystery ride and dance SUPER
vised by Berkeley Cooper was en-.
joyed on Saturday by the members
Of the u. and I. Club and their
guests. Following tho ride dancing
and refreshments were enjoyed at
q hall In Prospect. Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs william Crane,
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Lyttle, Mr. and
Mrs James Griffin, Misses Irene
Breen, Betty Kennedy, Mile Belka
Bernice Lillis, Mary Shea, Bertha
Baer, Cecil DuBay, Florence BIRD,
Ann Piickaitis, Helen Grimm. vi.
Wan Martin, Alicia Clark, Eleanor
Walsh, Anna Kane, Elsie Walsh,
Loretta Bernier. Bertha Allard and
John Maher, Frank Sabis, Frank
Morgan, Joseph Grady, John Riley.
Joseph Dikas, James Cas-, Berk-
eley Cooper, Henry Crane, William
Hector, Gordon Porter, John Gar.
rigus, Clarence johnson, Thomas
Moran, Raymond Thompson, Ar.
thur Butman and Joseph Valechko.
A. George washington tea was
held In Rosary hall Of Alberta
Magnus college Sunday afternoon
from a to 0 o'clock. Decorations
were carried out in colonial spirit
ana patriotic colors, and William
Secor, Jr, and the members of his
orchestra from this city, provided
entertainment. Presiding at the
tea table were Misses Mary Deg
nan, Margaret 1vers, Rhea HebeSt
and Margaret Coughlin, all MEM
bers of the Junior class which spon-
sored the tea rs one OF the events
In its extensive program to COM
memorate the bicentennial. The
committee In charge consisted Of
Miss Esther Dimond, chairman,
Misses Mary Flynn, Veronica Ly-
ons, Mural Redmond and Lucy
Chamberlain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10

Charles Leas, Charles Merriiees,
Mrs Newton Leas and Mrs Charles
Merrilees.
Mrs Irving Fl. Chase Of Rose
Hill who is wintering In Florida at
tended the Everglades Club an
nual costume bali held on Tuesday
evening. Previous to the ball she
was the guest Of Mr. and Mrs Ho-
race II. Work at their home In
Palm Beach, Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10

nell Of the local Boy Scout eeun-
ell Il attending the two day
regional conference Of scout ekeen..
tlvas which opened IN the Hotel
Bancroft IN Worcester. Mass. today.
Various discussions Of work fsla-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10

year.
Garden Lovers Invited
An invitation IL extended to all
garden lovers to attend the meet
lng arranged by the New Haben
County Farm bureau for Thursday
afternoon, March II, in grange
hall on the New Haven road at
ough discussion Of home gardens,
and q practical sense, and how to
make a home garden. Mrs James
Blouin, Mrs Noble Fassett, Mrs
Robert Fowler and Mrs Bernard
Richards will be In charge Of the
meeting.
Cost Holds Rehearsal
Director Archie Torrill directed
the cast in the minstrel show to be
presented Saturday night In
Grange hall by Beacon Valley
grange at the final rehearsal be-
fore the performance In grange
hall last night.
Director Terrill has unearthed
some very fine talent among the
members Of the grange for this
performance. They will be aug
mented by the addition Of several
well known local minstrel perform
ers who have appeared in several
past performances. indications arc
that the show will be largely at
tended.
win Attend Hartford Session
Personal Tax Collector G.. Henry
squires will attend meeting of
tax collectors Of the state to be
held Friday afternoon In Hartford.
The meeting has been called by
Tax Commissioner Blodgett for
the purpose Of discussing tax
problems.
Displaying remarkable talent
with many instruments. Andrew
Di Crosta, known as the master OF
ali instruments and Lenora Ferra-
ri, soprano and piano accordionist
delighted q good sized audience
with q concert rendered last night
In Odd Fellows hall under the au-
spices Of the local Methodist Epis-
copal church. The program In
c!uded operate, patriotic and
popular numbers. The artists were
forced to respond to many encores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10

Janet Merrilees Of Orange street
was honored at q birthday party
given BY her mother, Mrs Charles
Merrilees recently. Games and
music were enjoyed and lunch
was served. A large birthday cake
arranged In an Easter setting dec
Grated the table. Among the
guests were Hazel Leas, Florence
Merriiees. Betty Evon, Janet Mer-
riiees, Helen Sodoski. Jessie Mer-
rilees, Mary Sokoski, Eleanor Mer-
rilees, Wanda CurtoSki, BenJa-
min Curtoslsi, Wanda LenindoskL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10
FISH BY PLANE

Fresno, Cal.-F'resh fish are as
sured buyers In this city through
the airplane route from the coast
developed by II. L. Mullen. It 10
about 100 miles from this city to
the coast, and Mullen makes this
distance in a little more than an
hour. He brings fish from the
Pacific that are considerably fresh
er than II they would be shipped
by rail,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10
SUITABLE AWARDS

Dayton, ohio.-The army has q
novel aviation club here called the
"Dumb.bell Club" It's members
are those flyers who pull some
boner while In the air. The
trophy" collection includes q
mounted dumb-beli, q flying jack.
ass, a small derby hat, a fur-lined
loving cup, and some real steer
bones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10

COMMON head colds often "settIe''
~ in throat and chest where they
may become dangerous. Don't take q
ch1nce-at the first snifIe rub on
Children's Mustero.e once every hour
for five hours.
Children's MusteroIe Is just good old
Musterole. you have known so long, in
milder form.
This famous blend Of oil Of mustard,
eamphos, menthol and other ingredients
brings relief naturally. MustsToIe gets
action beesuseit Is scientific s'counsey.
SsrifGnf-not just . salve-it pene-
tFates and stimulates blood circulation,
helps 70 draw OUT infection and pain.
Keep full strength Mustesole on hand.
Tor adults and the milder- children's
Mustesole for little tots. All drusgists.
G<MTIIUHHNf4
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10

drop q SPADE and win the last two
tricks with the king OF spades and
the four OF hearts.
There are several interesting
angles 20 this hand, but which,
ever suit East or West desire 20
protect. there IL way for the
decIarer 20 make his grand slam
with the aid Of the triple squeeze.
(copyright 1894 NEA Service fne.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10
M:}R|[NlE:
by VIM II. MCKINNEY

Secretary, American Bridge League
Squeeze plays arc nuot uncom-
mon In bridge, but triple squeeze
Is rather rare. A pretty triple
squeeze Is given In the following
hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-03-10
THE FRANCO-AAfERiCAN
CLUB NET LAST NIGHT

can club met last night and heard
an interesting talk by Joseph F..
Lemieux. secretary OF the organi-
zation. Mr. Lemieux discussed the
political situation and urged all
non.citizens to take steps imme.
diateiy to become naturaIixed. Sew
erai acts OF vaudeville were also
presented, the entertainers incIud-
Ing Henry Vanasse. Miss Jean
Lemieux, Anne Riopel. Lawrence
Berthiaume and Romeo Damlto.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
POSERS

Put on your thinking cap and get down to
work on these posers. There are eight of them,
and each correct answer counts 121A per cent
See how close you can come to 100 per cent:
/. How many feet are there in fathom?
2 What is considered the most wonderful
ruin in Rome?
g. What insects make paper?
A. When 1t is noon in New York, what time
is it in San Francisco?
S. What is the most nearly perfect food? .
g. What are baby goats called?
T. Is there any water on the moon?
g. What is the diameter of the earth?
ANSWERS
l. Six feet. 2. The Colosseum. 3. Wasps.
4. Nine o'clocl, in the morning. 5. Milk 6.
Kids T. No. g. About 5000 miles.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
AchiHes Tendon

The name of the strong tendon which con-
meets the muscles of the calf of the human leg
to the heel owes its origin to the days OF
Greek legend. 1t is named for Achilles, the SON
of Peleus and Thetis The body of Achilles was
proof against wounds because his mother had
dipped him in tie River Styx when he was
baby In order to render him invulnerable,
she had held the little Achilles by the heel,
thus wetting all his body except that part.
When Achilles grew to manhood he joined in
the war against Troy and was Of great value
to the Greeks During the latter days OF the
Evening star., 1932-11-13
C o w G I r L

There was once rancher who had COW
who led happy life until But fill in the
missing letters, and you'll learn the story:
rancher owned healthy COW,
Who ate green apples of a -ough;
Alas! She ate too many off,
And thus she got an awful -ough.
Her moo became quite coarse and gruff.
Bat still she couldn't eat Tough;
At last she swelled and burst in two!
She's finished now her dinners --ough
5
Here are couple of word chains to keep us
in a Western spirit:
Change COLT to PARD in four moves.
Change PONY to VALE in four moves.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
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RIDDLES

Have you sant in your cleverest and choicest
riddles for other boys and girls to solve? II.
not just send them to the Riddle Man, care OF,
this newspaper and we'll publish them with
your name. And now try this new group.
/. How many insects does it take to make
a landlord?-Florence Mallory.
2. When iS a black dog most likely to enter
a bungalow?-La Vonne Marjorie Prehn.
g. How do we know that Adam used sugar?
Frances Lcrsfcrd.
f. What is worse than raining cats and
dogs?-Edith Bently.
s. What turns without moving?-Evelyn
Rasmussen
ANSWERS.
l. Tenants. g When the door is Open 3.
Because he raised Cain 4. Hailing taxicabs. D.
Sour cream.
Evening star., 1932-11-13

ON RANDALL woke up with some
thing jerking sharply at his big toe.
A He sat up groggily, rubbing his eyes
and wondering sleepily what was
y happening Three more vigorous
yanks at his toe brought soft
Evening star., 1932-11-13
ANSWERS.

I. Cross Word Puzzle Solution.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Feet and Feat

Areaciler-Tsmmy tell the class something
about Lindheighs great feat. e@s IS ~
TOMMY never saw them, but Lean tell
about Charlie Chaplns.
Evening star., 1932-11-13

The definitions are:
HORIZONTAL.
l. A cattle thief
6. Something to drink from.
a. To grow old
8. Article
9. An Eastern oil State (Abbr)
IL. Proposition.
H. To eject.
IA A breed of cattle.
II. Before.
18. Pastry eaten for dessert
19 Part of ito be-"
20. Within
%. Conjunction used with either"
g. A tiny thing, which is always being split.
Is Like
VERTICAL.
H4. To move swiftly.
q On high.
3. Southern State (Abbr)
A. Concet
S. A place where anything is refined.
6. Persons WHO pay visit.
g. Slang for "pugilist"
TO- What remains after burning.
IL. Unit.
13 Upper surface.
IS Natural metal.
16 Spanish for river"
20. Personal pronoun.
81 Negative.
"a Affectionate for mother"
p
Now let's try word diamond about the West.
Cowgrls, living in the open are healthy and
happy so wen build the diamond around one
of them. The second word is something you
fish with the third is what you did in the
boat on the way to the fishing grounds the
fifth is 4 god and the sixth Is how your throat
feels when you're thirsty on the desert. Form
the diamond.
Evening star., 1932-11-13
Slump for Too

Mrs. Newlywed-Have you any nice slumps
this morning?
Butcher-Slumps? What are they?
Mrs Newlywed-I don't know, but my hus-
band is always talking about slump in the
market so thought I'd try one
Evening star., 1932-11-13

struggle, lie killed Hector, the braveSt of the
Trojan warriors. However, he met his own
death from an arrow launched by Paris. This
weapon was aimed at his heel, for his enemies
knew that that was the only portion of his
body in which the brave Achilles could be
wounded
Evening star., 1932-11-13
PUZZLES

Here's State that's famous for its cowboys
and cowgirls, and for all the romance ana
thrills of the West
Evening star., 1932-11-13

@ The diamond is c, rod, rowed. cowgirl. =.
deity, dry and L. e.,s :
g. Longhorn rodeo and lasso. sstf.
THE missing letters are. D. lboughl. @. =
(cougha, en- (enough), and thrs (throughD. -
S. .COLT-eold- ld-cord-card-PARD. vst,-.-
PONY-pone-pole- -pale-VALE.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
Russo, Edward J. Perry and John

Russo, Edward J. Perry and John E. Pyatt.
 Women-Jennie Salinsky, Mary Pompano, Frances Suchenskl, Mamie Triano, Annaa V. Triano Rose M. Triano, Helen Sheridan. Louise Schildgen, Ruth Daily, Jen. nie Martino. Margaret Brophy, K. Ruth Stapleton, Mary Martina, Anne R. Smith, Hazel W. Floyd, Linda Katryne Bacon, Hazel John son, Amelia Sirica, Anna Moritis, Genevieve Dunn, Martha Lafferty, Filomena Reale.
 Evelyn Leary, Frances Reardon, Martha Smith, Florence R. Hotch- kiss, Catherine Kingsley, Helen Sheldon, Grace B. Bluestone, Anne A. Lombard, Rose A. Crelan, Rose F. Kosloski, Genevieve R. Osga- thrope. Mabel Burns, Genevieve Gabrielski, Albertine Englund, Jo- sephone PawlowicZ, Della Bauser, Helen Sitar, Katherine G. Buckley, Alice Monroe, Jennie Zembroski.
 Madeline Phelan, Josephine Gerber, Sadie l.. Hufnagle, Julia Butwill, Anna Grebauskas, Theresa Lengyel, Ethel Oganowski, Kath- ryn Tamasauskas, Mildred Pos cavage, Bertha J. Anderson, Annie Andrews, Evelyn A. Pearson, Mar ion K. Errock, Elsie L. Radwick, Marie Leary, Madeline Lawson, Agnes Dwyer, Margaret Hasslinger. Marion Holland.
 Mary Lawlor, Elizabeth T. Pyatt, Eva Kiely, Sabina Kosowicz, Mary Kelly, Evelyn Cuddy, Agnes Flem- ing, Emily Wiley Bristol, Agnes Rointon, Sophie Czaplicki. Mar garet E. Miller, Mary Pistarelli, Catherine Lawley, Mary V. Els berg, Freda L. Habib, Margaret o'Donnell, Alma Martinkat, Ellen Deegan.
 Alice Witkoski, Felixa Gesseck, Stephenie Laguna, Magdalene Bar low, Helen Barlow. Mildred H. Spears, Doris Wininger, Stella Ro- man, Mabel Ogilvie, Marion B. Blanchard, Madeline E. Blanchard, Mary Russo, Lucia F. Chapman, Florine A. Durr, Jean Arnold, Catherine Foley, Florence l.. Perry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
DANGERS IN THE DARK AND AFTER TOMORROW
 AT NEW GARDEN

Your last opportunity is to day at the New Garden theater to sec Miriam Hopkins in Dancers in the Dark. A good-bad girl. With love in her heart. Hate in her soul Yet somebody wants her - wantsI her good and bad. The new blond sensation of "Dr Jekyll and MT Hyde" in an actionful romance hit. In the supporting cast is Jack Oakie, William Collier, Jr.. and Eugene Palette. Marian Nixon's wistful appeal won for her the leading role opposite Charles Far rell ip. After Tomorrow" which is the companion feature. Her ability as an emotional actress of great depth and feeling enabled her to make. it what is already hailed as a ranking performance of the year. Local audiences will have their first opportunity to judge. Hf
 Haines in Are You Listening
 with Madge Evans. Anita Page and many other stars. A picture as new as next years calendar. You SO behind the scenes and look in- fo' the hearts of radio performers, in love story that will hold you to the thrilling end. The whole darn town will be laughing out loud tomorrow, Joe E. Brown tn "Fireman, Save My Child" is the companion feature. That guy witli the open face has lem rolling in the aisles. He's sending every man, womnn and child Into spasms of l1ilarity. There's never been such a bowling laugh hit.l Ladies will be given china on Wcdncsday and linen on Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
: Society Ne1cs; Jottings Coming EUents

E MT and Mrs Leo Murray of Rox- bury, Mass, were weekend guests of MT and Mrs Ambrose P. Guil- foile of Earl street.
 Mrs Helena M. T. Church of Nor- wich was elected state president of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the 23d annual convention of the state department held in odd Fellows hall in South Manchester yesterday afternoon. The convention closed at 5:30 D. m. following the installation of of ficers.
 The department officers for 1932-33 are: President, Mrs Helena M. T. Church, Norwich; senior vice. president, Mrs Mary Gregory, Mill ford; junior vice. president, Mrs Lura E. Dutton, Waterbury; chaplain. Mrs Minnie TyrolI, Wethersfield: treasurer, Mrs D. Louise Atterbury, Norwich; inspec- tor, Mrs Minnie Matthieu, Willi- mantle; patriotic instructor, Bea- trice Dart, South Manchester, Council No. 1, Mrs Maud Shearer,
 Manchester; Council No. 2, Mrs Jennie Newbury, Norwich; Council No. 3. Mrs Eva Ruoff. Glaston- bury.
 In the Friday bridge tournament conducted by Elizabeth Davis at the Waterbury Business & Profess sional Women,s club, the top score winners for North-South were Arthur E. B. Tanner and J. Greg ory Lynch, and, for East West were ory Lynch and for East-West were Alvin Davis, and Mrs Lillian E. Runners up for North-South were MT and Mrs Paul Hamilton and Mrs Ray G. Stewart, and for East-West were Richard M. Hunt and MT and Mrs Fred Anderson and Mrs Robert Dennison and Catherine Williams.
 Miss Helen Peasley, daughter of Mrs James A. Peasley of Elmwoor
 avenue attended the military ball
 of New York university given Fri-
 day night at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25

The Bidding
 At auction South would buy the contract for one no trump.
 At contract, however, South should open the bidding with two no trump. but North's hand is too weak to raise to three no trump. The Play
 Vests opening lead is the queen of hearts. There is no ad- vantage to the declarer in stay- ing off so he goes right up with the ace. While the declarer's contract is only two no trump. he should endeavor to make as many tricks as possible on the hand. If he can find East with the kind of clubs there is one way that three no trump can be made, and that is for the declarer to lead the queen of diamonds--not the ace. Leading the queen of diamonds allows him to still keep control of the diamond suit. The queen should he overtaken by dummy's king and q small club returned from dummy. When East plays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
In The Local
 TheaterS
TRACING YOUTH AND
 BEHIND THE MASK" ON
 BILL AT STRAND TO-DAY.

Whirlwind romance, pulse quick ming intrigue, thrilling shrieks of powerful racing cars, and good old = fashioned, unre- strained laughs are tightly packed in Universaps Racing Youth" double feature bill at the Strand today Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Reminding one forcibly of the honest motion pictures that thrilled us all in the days of Warren Kerrigan, Wallace Reid and William s. Hart, a handsome young fellow by the name of Frank Albertson falls in love with. the beautiful heiress who owns the auto factory where he works, wins the vital auto race in. a thrilling finish, routs the williams. and then wins his boss in. a delicious man. ner that makes you live 1t with him.
 "Racing Youth" is the sort of picture that makes you feel that the world isn't precisely doomed, and that alone should prompt you to pull on your bonnet and take the trolley or the f1ivver to the Strand.
 The cast is complete and excel lent. June Clyde is the sort of blonde who registers, every time she looks, and Slim Summerville and Louise Fazenda are, as usual, unsurpassed in their comic antics.
 Forrect Stanley, Arthur Stuart Hull, Otis Harlan and Eddie Phil lips offer capable portrayals In the remaining roles, and the picture is large feather in the cap of Di- rector Win Moore, who obviously knows his movies.
 The companion feature is the mystery thriller Behind The Mask" starring Jack Holt, Con- stance Cummings and big cast of screen favorites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
FOUR HUNDREDS FAvoRITE GIRL ORCHESTRA TO AP-
 PEAR IN LOCAL BALLROOM

Information has reached this city that the "Vincent Lopez Debu- tantes' society's girl band of Amer ica, which is to appear at the local Hamilton park ballroom on We'd nesday includes eleven of New York's most charming and beauti- fal feminine musicians.
 The fact that they have been se- kcted, coached and directed by the famous Vincent Lopez himself IS sufficient proof that the band must be far superior to any other in the business. For years he has been known as the dance leader of New York's elite and Is prominent sought-after figure on dance pro- grams of Manhattan's-"four hum dred". During these years he has had an opportunity to observe many debutantes ct their various "coming out" parties and recep- tions, and was therefore, well pre-. pared to choose the s'cream of the flock" in iovliness. grace and re- finement, as well as musicianship. when he organized this orchestra.
 sThe Vincent Lopez Debutantes' is the smoothest playing, danciest and most entertaining girl orches- tra to be heard anywhere. It iB Q live. pulsating dance organization that gets into your blood quickly and siurely and then holds you uotii the finish with strong rhythm and inspiring tunes.
 Among the numbers rsed for this program are included the or. iginal Lopez arrangements, al riayed with the superb quality re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
"sO BIG" STARRING BARBARA STANWYCK NOW PLAYING
 AT WARNER BROS.' STATE.

Barbara Stanwyck at her finest that's one way of summarizing "So Big" at the State.
 But it's not complete summary. It is not fair to leave out the other members of the cast-George Brent Bette Davis, Dorothy Peterson, Alan Hale and the rest of a ster- ling array of players. And ador- able little Dickie Moore.
 In "So Big," Warner Bros. have presented screen version of Edna f Ferber's, greatest novel, and it is version of which they and Miss Ferber and all concerned with the production may well be proud. proud. The story of Selina Peake Barbara Stanwyk), dramatic and utterly human, is told as Edna Ferber conceived 1t, the atnos- phere is that of the book itself. the charatercs of the authors i'm agination have taken on flesh and blood. "So Big is a triumph, no less.
 "One's memories are many as one leaves the theater, and all of ing. First and foremost is Barbara 0IduWyChC POitidyd1 Ol 1ISiAAa tt great charatced. typically Ameri- can. if ever fiction and the screen have known one. And one re- members George Bre mt, n d Dickie, and the rest of the really great cast which surrounds one of the most admirable young actresses that the screen has been fortunate enough to find. Admirable direc- tion by William A. Wellman. whose touch is that of master; exquisite photography, whose beau ty at times snatches the breath away; above all, acting that is powerful but restrained and alto gether natural = these qualities carry "So Big" to a height rarely attained by any product of the studios.
 If Barbara Stanwyck had never made another picture, "So Big would assure her of a high and shining place in the annuals of tht screen. It is one of the films that srkA f~~ "A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25
Connecticut Assn
 Of Postmasters

The Connecticut Association of Postmasters at its annual conven- ton Saturday in Westport elected Postmaster C. Irving Byington of Norwalk, president. MT Byington was the guest here today of Post master A. N. .Colgrove. Other off, cers elected were: Vice-president, Frank Merrill, Bristol; secretary and treasurer, Alfred Wellman, Torrington; executive board, Will liam A. Krause, Westport; Frank M. Smith, Willimantic; William lift, Seymour; Andres Jacoben, Stafford Springs; Thomas J. Crockett, Unionville; Harry Muir, Thomaston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-25

the nine. declarer plays the queen and then leads the ace of clubs. The deuce of clubs is then led, West discarding the six of spades and East winning the trick with the king of clubs.
 East leads the king of hearts and then the seven of hearts, de- clarer discarding the seven of spades, West winning the trick with the ten of hearts. West cashes his jack of hearts. the de- clarer discarding the queen of spades. West can now safely re- turn 6 spade which the declarer wins with the ace. He now has three good clubs and the ace of diamonds.
 Playing the hand in this man. ner, the declarer has made three no trump, but as only two were bid, 70 Is scored below the line and 50 for the overtrick above the line. The deciarer also re- ceives 150 for four aces held in (copyrisht 1881. NEA Service Inc)