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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

1 Plans are being completed for l the informal dance to be given by | the Kwan Loma club of Bridge port at the Ritz ballroom on We'd nesday evening, January 27th. Miss Pauline Platzek Is general chair man of the affair. The proceeds will be used for the convalescent fund of the Jewish Welfare bureau. Miss Margaret Kelley of Louns- bury street, entertained her bridge club last evening. High score was made by Catherine Finn, and the consolation prize was won by Eleanor Heevey. Those present were: Misses Mary Grout, Gather inc Finn, Eleanor Heevey, Muriel Heevey, Margaret Carroll, Madeline Elliott, Margaret Kelley, Clara Butler, Bernce Flanagan and Marcella Govvan.
 Previous to resuming her stud les at Marywood college, Miss Marcella Corcoran spent q few days as the guest of her room- mate, Miss Cleary of Plymouth, Tenn. Miss Corcoran spent the Christmas recess at her home on Arch street.
 The regular meeting of the Wa terbury Junior League will be held on Monday at the Waterbury club with luncheon at 12:45 o'clock. Dr Percy G. Kammerer, head master at the Avon Old, Farms school, will be the speaker r'for the meeting having as his topic, "New Methods of Education
 Miss Alice Szustecki of Willard street entertained at bridge re- gently in compliment of Miss Pauline Membrino, a student at Teachers college. Fredericksburg, Va. Two tables were in play and prizes were won by Misses Clara Sandore and Mary Minervino. The guests included: Misses Pauline Membrino, Clara Sandore, Emeline Membrino, Mary Minervino, So- phie Szustecki, Ethel Barbar, Nell lie Salem and Alice Szustecki.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Do you remember when Waterburys skating rink was where present St Johns church stands Of don't that the very early days of this eys history You
 may remember though when the Manhan Canal the rendez vous straight and fancy skaters of the day. Also the
 John Ds pond attracted quite few knights of the steel runner Seovils plants stand where this pond reehoed to shout laughter Early pioneers sedded Naugauek river where the Freight bridge crosses We don't think you do because that when Waterbury was only settlement of few hardy souls That's how the brook that ruhes through Chase Park the of Sled Haul Brook carly historians assert The Grcystone Trail vcbc lovers lane Sunday afternoon in spring sum mer and autumn. It still popular with lovers, but with nature lovers and hke They printed postcards the famous growing of rock Rockville Eastwood It stood right alongside of the Cheshire trolley tracks The old fire apparatus and police patrol attracted much attention as any drawn vehicle does today Cones and Dxters did pharmaceutical duty Exchange place diagonay opposite corners. You had automobile that mobile if you made Willow high. Those the days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Did you know that Parts for Estey organs, manu- faured in nearby Hartford made by Sovll in this city, An East Main recently advertised balls for five ents Has it come to these days of depression' The fountain lily pond the entrance Hamilton park
 frozen over for the first time this winter It always one of the sights the winter The Brass City minstrel troupe will entertain inmates of Brooksde Home tonight with songs sories and you. John D Corpo, former satr and vener for the Democrat put his ability to work Tuesday night clerk of the board of works Joe Kenney is president of the Overlook Cottage Park Club James J. Dwn of South View been licensed by the state to practice medicine and surgery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

The trappngs symbols of the holidays have been removed And Christmas only 35o days away What lot of time Prosperity through and expert opinion Here's hoping that the time commission worries about another municipal Christmas tree electric light company strings its long lines Of oored lights about the the business district everybody will sitting pretty and will be happy he lights that gave Water bury desedup holiday appearance have disappeared Christmas
 trees have been heaps son of their geaming Red and candle lights that geamed from hundreds of darkcnd Waeburans whether prosperous or "n rcd made gallant and play their part furnishing holiday background Whether you believe their efforts had psychological effect promoting . feeling of good will. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
WE]BRIDCEG1

I clarer played the deuce, West the five, and the declarer now makes a beautiful play, refusing to win the trick with the ace in the dum- my, but plays the four spot. East continues with the ten of clubs which the declarer now wins in thr dummy with the ace. A small heart is led from dummy, declarer winning with the ace and then TO- turning the deuce of hearts picking up the jack from West, East drop. ping the deuce of spades.
 The king of spades is next played from dummy and then the seven O: clubs which tho declarer trumps with the three of hearts. The jack of spades Is then led, West cover Ing with the queen, and dummy trumped. with the six of hearts. Dc. clarer returns the eight of hearts from dummy, East dropped the five of diamonds and declarer overlook the trick in his own hand with the king of hearts, West playing the six of spades.
 Declarer's next play Is the nine of diamonds and when West plays low, the deuce Is played from dunn my, East winning the trick with the ten spot. If East leads the nine of clubs, Dcclarer will dis card q diamond in one. hand and trump in the other, while if East leads the jack of diamonds, the de- clarer will allow 1t to ride to the queen in the dummy and In thia manner will make his contract of four odd.
 While the opening lead was in favor of the declarer, you will mo- tice' that he was not slow to take advantage of the only opportunity he had to go game.
 Australia has "grub staked" l.. 900 men who are seeking gold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
SOCIAL

The members of the Connecticut Federation of Women's clubs will be guests of the New Haven Wo- mans club in the New Haven Lawn club Wednesday, January 27, for the annual luncheon and play-day of the organization. Mrs Robert F. Gadd, state president, and Mrs Ward Church, president of the New Haven club, will re- ceive the guests at noon, with luncheon following at l o'clock.
 The New Haven Woman's club chorus will sing and short play let will be presented by the club women. Mrs Randolph P. Mason of West Hartford, and Mrs James R. Bolton, historian of the federal ton, will be the speakers of the afternoon. Mrs Oliver J. Walp is in charge of reservations for the luncheon.
 Of interest to Yale circles here is the announcement of the en- gagement of Miss Louise Gill Macy of Pasadena, Cal, and New York, to Clyde Brown, Jr, of New York. Miss Macy was graduated from Miss Madeira's school in Washing ton and attended Smith college for two years. She is a member of the Pasadena Junior League.
 MT Brown, who Is the son of Mir and Mrs Clyde Brown of PIT Park avenue, New York and Norwalk, prepared at the Hotchkiss school and was a member of the class of 1927 at Yale. He is a member of Cloister club, Psi Upsilon, Scroll and Key and the Yale club of New York. He is now in the legal de- partment of the New York Central Lines. After the wedding late in February in California, the couple will live in New York.
 Hudson Whitright has resumed his studies after spending the holl- day recess with his mother at his homo on Cooke street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Dear Ed I'm letting you know that tour vaude- with Red Nichols orchestra Played Richmond Virginia last week. and will be in Phy this week. My record the market It's Columbia by the Dorsey Brothers orchestra sing By the Sycamore Tree and Ooh That Kiss Am broadcasng from WMCA in New York from Philadelphia Happy New regards all the boys the office Your pal Life song after another for Tony these days You keep good down Tony Saeeo from eoonng melodies and writing inviting
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
By VIM. k. MCKINNEY ,nf fo A

By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary American Bridge League The open lead governs the re- suits in @ great many lands. In the following hand which was played in the team of-four contest, a spade opening gave the declnrer an opportunity to cleverly use the strip play.
 The Bidding
 At all tables, South opened the bidding with one heart. In some cases, North went to four hearts. At other tables, North bid three hearts and South went to four hearts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

The Little Thcatcr doing "Thc Truth About Bayds Thurs day and Friday nights this week Those who for bit of g-
 mate change should good show either of those nights author of the play the we'll known dramast and writer ehdns and also of late novelist A. A. Milne who has never written failure From all good cast has assembled play the Byds Also of interest IS the fact that memberships Little Theae have been reduced To those who witnessed Little Theater production we would reeom- mead seeing "Th Truth About Blayds this week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Recent publications received the Tower include Along the Line monthly bulletin of the employ of the New Haven Rail- road; Connecticut Health Bulletin; The Telephone Bulletin msed the usual Waterbury in n) the Coordinaor of the Cottage Park Cub and the beautifully printed edited and illustrated Sovll Standard It certainly is tribute the printing trade mention its editors Our library getting extensive we'll have put in extension shelves pretty
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
BEHIND THE FLICKER LIGHTS .

BEHIND THE FLICKER LIGHTS 'Dr Jekyl and Mi Hyde and Ladies of the Big House threaten be of th standing hits of 932 Paramount producing both Frederick March starring of he old Robert Louis Steven son novel while Sylvia Sidney the wideeyed sheba of the last named Incidentally the Tower pleased 10 that "Cmar ron was declared he outstanding pictures of l93 We recall viewing "Cmaon and finding a that good picture should be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Y. The Play
 With the king of club opening, the hand can be held to three odd, but at one table, West led the five of spades, the four was played from dummy and East won the trick with the ace. East returned the jack of clubs, South the de.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
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Caffery $50 East Main making his debto tonight James deposited bag of no the Tower door h week. It will add much weight weekly donation Bill Gillette.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

The bejeweled fountain in front of the City Hall de- pved of decorative scheme this week. Electricians removed the ice pile lights, and wires comprising the scheme. It added greatly the festive appearance of the city during the Christmas holidays
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

TRACKLESS
 TROLLEYs SUCCEED Memphis, Tenn, (UP).--Track- less trolleys--electrically operated cars which can be pulled up to the curb to load and unload passeng- ers-meant an increase of more than 22,000 passengers and more than $1,600 in revenues on ono line here, the trolley company re- ported after one months trial Of operations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
Waterbury Chapter
 Disabled Veterans

Six new members were admitted at the meeting of the Waterbury chapter. Disabled American Vet erans at the Armory last night. Plans were made for the meeting next Sunday of the state depart ment to be held in Waterbury. Ed ward H. Kelly has been appointed state laison officer. There were eight claims filed by disabled vet eranfs. Edward w. Kelly of Meri- den and Michael Holleran of Mid- dletown, past commander, were guests at last nights meeting.
 Italy is vigorously pushing it's government "buy home products"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06
---Io]-- SAYS I TO ME
Good evening.

"I think you're just the prettiest Of all of them. my lass. This little queen of seventeen
 Said in the looking glass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-01-06

Australia has "grub staked" l.. 900 men who are seeking gold near Adelaide,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22
Congress Inquiry Of Camp
Peonage Charges Is Urged
Mississippi Federation of Labor Asks A. F. of L. to Press
for Observation-Disclosures Program is Drawn Up

Jackson, Miss. (ILNS)-Congress
would be requested, through the
American Federation of Labor to in
vestigate by one of its own commit
tees charges of organized labor that
conditions bordering on slavery and
peonage" exist in levee camps along
the Mississippi river, in a resolution
adopted here by the executive com
mittee of the Mississippi Federation
of Labor. The executive committee,
at the same meeting, formulated it's
program to be pressed before the Mis-
sissippi legislature, and named it's
chairman, Holt E. j. Ross, of Laurel,
representative of the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor and former president
of the state federation, who initiated
the charges against labor conditions
on the levee fronts.
The program calls for: l. Creation
of state department of labor, to in
clude the duties now performed by the
state factory inspector under the
State Board of Health. 2. Enactment
of an eight-hour workday for women
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22
THEATRE LABOR
Co-operates in Fight on
Ticket Tax Plan

New York City (ILNS)-Theatri-
cal trade unions and other organized
groups in the theatre plan vigorous
opposition to the 10 per cent admis-
sion tax proposed by Secretary of the
Treasury Mellon. At meeting here,
organization of a national organiza-
tion to fight the proposed tax was
unanimously endorsed.
kilograms by Frank Gilmore. pres
ident of the Actors Equity Associa-
ton; William c. Elliott, of the Inter-
national Alliance of Theatrical Stage
Employees; James ]. Brennan, presi-
dent of Theatrical Protective Union
No. l, and Arthur Hopkins, president
of the League of New York Theatres
summoned New York managers and
producers to the meeting.
Support in the fight was prompted
by the American Federation of Mu-
sicians, the Dramatists' Guild OF
America, and the United States
Artists.
The resolution for establishment of
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22

employed in industry. 8. Creation of
a state employment commission, aside
from the state labor department, for
statewide employment activities.
d. Prohibiting employment Of anyone
not a resident qualified voter on all
public works of the state and its les
ser political subdivisions. This would
eliminate practically all negro labor
on public works, inasmuch as few ne
groes are qualified voters. 5. Raise
the minimum age limit of children
who can be employed in industry At
present girls Ia years old can be en-
ployed, labor representatives said The
minimum age to be determined is yet
to be agreed upon. g. Creation of
state board of electrical examiners.
z. Passage of an act regulating the
safety of patrons of movie theatres,
principally at fixing the number of
operators for each projecting room.
The executive committee also en-
dorsed workmen's compensation act.
but Ross announced that it would not
be introduced during the early days
of the first session.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22
F Finnish Vote Held Indication
Of L. S. Feeling on Dry Lav
FIVE-DAY
Work Week Making Prog.
ress in Great Britain

Misunderstanding on the prog
ress of the five-day working week in
Great Britain, the British chief in
spector of factories and workshops
says: "There is now clear evidence
that the five-day week is being
adopted as permanent method of
working"
A table is added which gives the
figures obtained from firms in va
rious parts of the country, and these
figures show general tendency to-
wards the five-day week. The num-
ber of firms reported on is 634, oper-
ating in 671 works, and employing
83,136 workers. Analysis of the
actual hours worked under the five
day week system shows that in 25
per cent of the establishments, the
hours are about 45 a week, or the
average nine-hour day, while in "a
per cent of the cases, the hours are
from AZ to 48 per week In 48 works
(including 43 where men only are
employed) the hours exceed AZ a
week, and in 25 the hours are less
than As, including five works on a 40
hour week. Thus it appears that in
the majority of cases the five-day
system has been introduced without
any reduction of the normal total of
working hours in the week.
Where the hours of work are gov
erned by trade union agreements and
extra time worked must be paid for
as overtime, even when the weekly
total of AZ or 4S hours is not ex
ceeded, some firms have made salts
factory arrangements with the unions
concerned, and overtime is not paid if
the weekly total is not exceeded. In
other cases four hours overtime have
been paid at overtime rates where Al
hours weekly have been worked in
five days.
AS regards the general results of
the five-day week, concrete cases are
quoted of an increase in production
where the five-day week has been
given fair trial. There is (says the
report) a general consensus of opin-
ion as to the advantages of the sys-
tenn both to employers and employed.
AS in America, so also in Great
Britain the advantages for the en-
ployers may be summed up as fol-
lows: reduction in overhead charges,
time for maintenance work, cleaning
and repairs carried out by the main
tenance staff during normal hours
without overtime, speeding up of de-
livery work, reduction Of absenteeism
and better timekeeping. For the
workers the advantages are long
weekend, which gives opportunities
for recreation and sport; the saving
Of fares; and more time for home
duties. 1t is interesting to note that
| the system is more prevalent in and
around London and the southern part
of the country than in Scotland and
the north; and in the more modern
rather than in the older industries.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22
MINERS OPPOSE
WAGE CUTS

Glace Bay, N. S. (ILNS)-An i'm
passe has been developed in negotia-
tions between representatives of the
United Mine Workers for District 26
and the Dominion Steel and Coal
Company, one of the largest bitumi-
nous operators in America. The ne
gotiations between the men and the
corporation were started following
announcement by the company that
a cut in wages would be made, rang
ing from 10 to 33 per cent.
The district u. M. w. has refused
to accept the wage cut. Prior to an
nouncing its refusal, the executive
sent President d. w. Morrison, Sec
retary w. P. Delaney and Board Mem
Der William Hayes to indianapolis
to confer with the international board
headed by President John L. Lewis
The isternational board supported the
district executive in it's fight against
the wage reduction. 1t is revealed
that the corporation plans on cutting
about half the number of their min.
ers 10 per cent, and the balance from
10 to 33 per cent. The corporation
asks for one-year contract and has
announced it's intention to reduce
house rentals. The bulk of the min.
ers live in buildings owned by tbs
Dominion Steel and Coal Company
and housing conditions have beer
very unsatisfactory.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22
WE LEAD WORLD In
LIFE INSURANCE

Washington, D. C. (ILNS)-Life
insurance in force in the United
States averages $843 for every resi-
dent of the country, according to a
computation made by President Henry
S. Nollen, of the Equitable Life In
surance Company of Iowa.
The United States leads the world
in insurance protection in proportion
to population. Insurance represents
one of the basic resources of this
country in its battle with economic
depression.
Canada ranks second in the list of
principal countries with insurance
averaging $640 per capita, while New
Zealand is third with a per capita
average of 1858 and is followed by
Australia, which ranks fourth with
an average Of $273. After these do
minions of the British Empire is
found the mother country, England,
takisg fifth place with insurance
averaging $266 for each resident,
Sweden is sixth with an average of
$205. In none of the other countries
is average shown to be as high as
5000.
France is far down the list with an
average of $28 per capita, while Italy
has an average of $25. Germany has
a higher average Of $57 Of insurance
for each resident. In Japan the aver
age is $58. The average in some OF
the smaller countries is reported as
follows: Switzerland, $152; Norway
$137; Denmark, $86, and Belgium
$12.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22

where congressional committees
heretofore absolutely dominated by
the fanatical drys, will conduct hear
ings to consider bills which aim to
modify the Volstead act.
NOW is the time for you, your
committee and your friends to
indicate to the members of the
United States senate and the
members of the national house
of representatives from your
state that the people want and
insist that they vote for modi-
fication of the Volstead act. Can
we count upon your active as
sistance?
Enclosed you will find copies of
House Bill 5597, presented by Con-
gressman Beck and Senate Bill 2415,
presented by Senator Bulkley. We
will greatly appreciate your having
your organization, and such other
bodies in your community, as you and
the members of your committee may
be able to nfiuence-whether such
bodies are labor, fraternal, business
civic or church-to endorse the en-
closed bills to modify the Volsteac
act and to notify Congressman Beck
and Senator Bulkley of their action
1t will be most helpful also if those
bodies and such other individual citi
zens as you may be able to influence
will Immediately inform the United
States senators and the congressmer
of your state of their wishes on this
most important question.
Conference is Considered
"Our success depends entirely upor
the willingness of the people of the
various states, counties and towns
who realize the necessity of modify.
ing the Volstead act, notifying the
United States senators and the con.
gressmen from their respective states
and districts of their wishes. We arf
counting upon the active support o.
yourself and the other members o1
your committee.
at will interest you to know tha
your executive committee is nov
considering the advisability of hold
ing conference in Washington, sim
liar to that held in Philadelphia las
April, to discuss ways and means Of
prevailing upon congress to modif.
the Volstead act at this session Yo,
| will receive due notice of such con
ference and we will appreciate you
planning to attend if possible"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-01-22

Washington, D. c. (ILNS)--Labor
legislation is to the fore in congress
as the American Federation of Labor
presses for the passage of the anti
injunction bill and the amending of
the prevailing rate of wages act to
include a penalty clause.
The anti-injunction bill held up on
one pretext or another for years, will
be reported out to the senate, vir-
tually assuring senate action on the
measure at this session. The senate
judiciary committee has just agreed
to take vote January 25 on report
ing the bill. The committee received
requests for further hearing from a
number of anti-labor organizations.
but in view Of the exhaustive hear
ings held in the past, it was decided
to hold no more hearings. Briefs
from opponents and friends of the bill
will be received by the committee be-
fore the vote to report it out is
taken.
In the last congress the committee
divided, seven to seven, on the bill,
and it reached the senate calendar
without committee recommendation.
This year Senator Steiwer, leader of
the opposition, is no longer member
of the judiciary committee. Four
new members who fill vacancies are
expected to vote in favor of report
ing the measure.
Bill Re- introduced
The bill, re-introduced by Senator
Norris, chairman of the committee, is
in substantially the same form in
which it was urged last year for pas
sage by Norris, Blaine, Walsh Of Mon
tana, Borah, Caraway, Ashurst and
Dill.
The bill does not affect the right of
state courts to issue injunctions.
In federal courts, the act forbids
issuance of injunctions in labor dis
putes to restrain workers from re-
fusing to work, joining labor organ
ization, paying unemployment bene-
fits, assembling peaceably, advertis