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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-16

Talk. Nonsense
In all my life I have never
heard two grown men talk such
complete nonsense. The Amer
lean knew the United States
only from a dubious angle and
understood nothing whatsoever
about England. The English
man, on the other hand,
seemed to be very familiar with
the English labor situation, but
he was totally lost in his state
ments about the United States.
Yet in all, these things SEEM
ingly had no effect on the gen.
eral argument. The two men
pounded the table, shook
fingers under one another's
nose, drank their brandy and
went on and on with the nom
sensical discussion. 1 only wish
that had been able to make
a record of that conversation.
1t would have reminded me so
much of our Congressional
Record.
I'm glad I was there, how
ever, for it brought to my mind
one of the best stories I have
ever heard. The yarn con-
Germs Irwin S. Cobb, the humor-
list, and it took place on one
of the large ocean liners some
three years ago. The boat was
sailing Under the British flag.
and irwin was asked to act as
master of ceremonies in a
benefit to be staged aboard the
ship.
AS every traveller knows, this
benefit gag is worked overtime
on the ocean just as frequently
as it is on the land. This show,
however, was to be staged for
some particular class of British
orphans. And when the COM
mittee approached Cobb and
asked him to play the leading
role he couldn't very well re-
fuse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-16
"Okay. I can't sleep either
Where's the party?"
And So to Gossip


The Harold LloydS are plan
ming to take a villa on the Riviera
this summer and, leaving the
children there, to make a leisurely
tour Of Europe. Neither Harold
or Mildred have ever been abroad.
Several times they've planned q
trip, but pictures or babies have
interviewed. {. If you've two or
three hours to spare, ask John
MILAN about his new baby. 1.
Now Paramount has decided to
change the title Of Merton of
the Talkies" to "Gates Of Holly
wood. Sylvia Sidney is moving
to the beach for the summer,
while Give Brook has taken over
the old Lasky residence in Holly
wood. w. F. Carey, president Of
Madison Square Garden, wires
okaying the Thomson Burtis script
clarifying this famous sport
arena.
It was a dramatic five minutes
when the giant Akron was sighted
flying over Hollywood and, half
dozen breaths later, the first re-
port was received Of the Lind
bergh baby tragedy. Stars and
employees of the Paramount studio,
who had been shouting and
laughing as they watched the
giant dirigible, became suddenly
quiet and Saddened. They walked
slowly back to their work or
gathered in groups, discussing the
atrocity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-16
Big Friars' FroIic >
Brings Roxy Star

Eddie Miller, comic opera and
musical comedy baritone, featured
in the comic opera LA Tickera,"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1932-05-16
Critics Appear
In Fun Skit
For Hit
By ANDREW r. KELLEY

It was a grand success. / mean
that testimonial concert for the
National Players last night. Ran
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

The Connecticut chapter of the national society, Daughters of Founders and Patriots of America will hold its autumn historical meeting in Bridgeport. October 21. The Washington memorial tree planted by the chapter will be ded. icatcd at 11:30 o'clock in the old Stratfield training ground. Lunch" con at 12:30 o'clock in the Brook lawn Country Club will be fol- lowed by business meeting and by the third program which com pletes the celebration by the chap ter o fthe bi-centennial of the birth of George Washington. An his. torical playlet on "The Return Of Martha Washington" will be pre- sentcd by Mrs Matthias Steelman of Elizabeth, N. J. Miss Mary $. -Whittlesey of New Britain. ih chairman of the memorial tree program. Mrs Moves D. Baldwin of Derby, chairman of the after noon program. and Mrs Frederick A. Strong of Bridgeport, the chair man of general arrangements.
 Miss Dorothea Stanton of Thom : aston avenue is the guest of Mrs James Ranger of Springfield for several days.
 Mrs James Kirby of Cooke street was hostess at a luncheon ana bridge at the Mayhurst cottage at Lake Quassapaug Tuesday after noon. Mrs w. J. Parker and Mrs James MacKerracher were high scorers and the consolation aWarH was given to Mrs George Bailey. Those attending were Mrs Melville Green! Mrs John Romspert. Mrs William O'Callaghan. Mrs William Parker, Mrs George Bailey, Mrs James Mack Kerracher, Mrs Kenneth MacKerracher. and Mrs James Kirby.
 Miss Annie Robinson and Ma thaniel Robinson of Washington, D. C., are the guests of Misses Car oline and Adele Church of Ridge wood street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
Women Voters Snbmit Budget Plan For
 Contention
Especial to the Dcmocrat)

Although speeches on the cam paign issues by candidates and po- litical students will occupy an aft ernoon and evening of the two-day convention of the Connecticut League of Women Voters in New Haven, october 13 and 14, dull business program is scheduled for consideration as well. A budget and a program of work, including items for support in the 1893 scs- sion of the General Assembly. will be adopted and proposed amend- ments to the leagues constitution and bylaws will also be voted on.
 Regular reports will be given by the chairmen of the County Leagues and the chairmen of the eight departments of the league program. Mrs Herbert Knox Smith of Harrington, chairman of the department of efficiency in gov ernment, will present 0 final report on the survey of the state superior courts which league members made during the winter of 1931-32.
 Miss Mary Bulkley of Hartford Is chairman of the nominating committee which will present the names of candidates for election to eight directorships on the state league board. Other officers of the league, chosen in 1881, arc serving q two year term.
 Folio wing her annual address at the luncheon meeting october IA at the Hotel Taft, Mrs Edsth Valet Cook of New Haven, state prcsi- dent, will present the presldents cup to the county league which has shown the greatest develop ment in organization and program work during the last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
SOCIAL
Engagement Of Miss DorOthea Walker
 Is Announced

Local people are interested in the announcement made yesterday by Mir and Mrs Robert Walker of New Haven, formerly of this city, of the engagement of their young est daughter, Miss Dorothea Eunice Walker, to Knowles Edge, son of Sir William and Lady Edge of Ribble Lodge, Lytham, England. Miss Walker received her E. A. degree from Smith college in 1925 and was awarded her NJ. A. degree from the same scollege in 1928. She spent the years of 1025-26 studying music at the Yale School of Music and since then has been a teacher at the Mary A. Burnham school at Northampton. Mir Edge is q graduate of Cambridge univer- sity where he specialized In law and. chemistry, receiving his M. A. degree in 1928. He is associated with his father in the firm of William Edge & Sons. Ltd, of Bol- ton, England, and is a member of the town council. His family has been actively engaged in the city's government for the past 50 years. His grandfather. Sir Knowles Edge, was Lord Mayor Of Bolton and father of the council. Sir Will liam Edge, his father, is a mem Der of parliament.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

piyers who have won national championship. In addition. MT Schenken. is a member of the team which holds the national mixed contract team-of-four champion ship.
 He Is q player with q duiet, easy going personality. If there Is one thing that MT Schenken likes bet ter than bridge. however 1t is more bridge.
 He says that the following hand proved quiet interesting as there was n time during the play that he was willing to take q 600 set
 By quick thinking. however. he was able to take advantage of n mistake by one of his opponents and thereby mako his contract.
 Tho Bidding.
 Mir sehenken says that his bid- ding was perhaps a little bold but his partner was rather timid player. Mir schenken, in tho south had opened with on trump. West showed diamonds and Fast hearts, and then Mir Bchenken plunged in. t0 three no trump which he Hnys was promptly and properly d0ubl. cd.
 The i'iny,
 Vests opening lead wnH the seven of hearts, the top Of his
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Plume To the Tower. And the Tower is all for Plume Yesterday Plume arrived in all his paehyderm glory He umpeed greeting and looked about waiting for the easanets go acon Plume roaming the reservation up White Mountains when Miss Julia Smith, whose sera ability gives State and Strand noted the king in all his glory And remembering there's always the Tower herd these monarehs of the forest persuaded Plume leave his haunts and join others of his family And now ops the mighty majesty that beits of the royal purple The Tower herd today numbers 29 elephants You just must afternoon and bring along adding machne) deeply grateful to Miss Smith for her kindness presenting such thrilling gift And happen to glimpse Plume outside Strand weekend while I'm vaude willing within. please refrain from passing the peanuts m afraid he might become politician hs being election year) and of that would never do at al at al
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

cated Chinese woman is we'll trained in practlca! affairs. She isn't as prone to impractical Ideals as American women, either. Edu- cated women in China do very much as they please.
 "I think, too, that Chinese men are surprisingly liberal toward women. They accept women /. :. and I'm speaking of the educated Chinese women. of course as equals in manner that shows that women have always been more powerful in their homes than the rest of the world knew.
 "In time Chinese women wi0 produce literature, music, do things in all the arts. Not just now, though. They arc giving their time and attention to help ing in the turmoil that is presSht fn China. When that is over. they will do creative work"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Friend Chrisy: Just few lines let you know that have here for a week. had carbuncle and affair but Doc Kline fixed up the operating table thirty minutes They used gas and it like taking
 sleep They give the boys the best of everything h Meals wonderful and service better any hospital in the try. Excellent doctors Met Bob Bt and Comrade Man cna Manna has broken spine. Well. Chrisy. will write again will be here couple of weeks My sister, Mona Claire coming up Thursday sing for the boys Wish you the best of luck and everything undertake Yours truly Bob Kelly. U. S. Veterans hospital Newington Thank Bob. for the letter And here's big eheeo you and all the other buddies over thee - Christy)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
"They can't be impersonal about k,,o n Ana .

Advises Outside Interests Just the same, she believes that they should cultivate some outside interest She herself g6es into the attic of the old stone house in Ranking and writes or works on ideas from 8:30 every morning until 12:30 at noon. Then she comes downstairs and eats the Chl- nesc luncheon her part-time maid has prepared. Mrs Buck -scooks breakfast and dinner for her fam fly. even if she is one of the worlds outstanding women writers. "I think every woman should have some interest outside of her home." she says. Not all of her activities should center around her husband and children. She may do some special creative work. take m interest in civic affairs, or have an outside job"
 Mrs Buck, whose clear blue gray eyes and quiet smile watch life so calmly. yet so eagerly, thinks that the economic depres- sion. has It's advantages. Here she has found distinct changes since she made short visit to America three years ago.
 IeOpIe are bHurInE moTe yndH they used to-" she summarizes. "The attitude toward money has changed. It seems to me the fact as to whether or not it's capitalism is enduring. and search for some constructive ideas. America is just entering on that problem. and 1t Is little soon to judge the outcome"
 She knows Chinese women, though, as few white women have known them. When she was first married. for five years she and her husband lived in native village where they were the snly white people part of the time. Her clos est friends in China are native women.
 Sisters Under the Skin
 "Chlncse women are surpris- ingly like American women." Mrs Buck insists. "The modern,> edu-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Editor Tall Towers: If possible would appreciate your tionng few words regarding the opening of the L. F. bowling St Joseph Alleys tonight at 745 clock You can men, Sheriff weeks the Pennsyi regions getting also that Al Bronsky Ed Bobbn Balanda different bowling alleys practng and each of vowng that the other would be the recipient of he booby D J. Staneow makes public statement that he needs no practice the three bowr Dr Seen and down the alleys out of the last nights bow ling IS strings night Their form has im proved SO much Alley Manager Jack Kai and Slim Razer losing to Doc and Mike admitted that they would De pretty good years from On behalf of the L. P Bowling League thank you--The Committee Mike Sheron Secretary
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Editor Tall Tower Topics: After centuries of failure to
 find recognition things beginning look bright for India and Ireland Without shedding drop of blood Gandh has secured measure of freedom for millions of his country men and the address DeVae before the League of Nations Geneva has won the approval of minds of the world Strange.
 n l Two men who done time in prison for their views on the rights human family and the substitution of policy of which peace and poprty instead of war find what they and other have eonended for vind eated and people who hitherto dubbed them fanatics and arch dsure come forward and advise the nations to follow in their lead The world getting better although the few who have been in the saddle and ording the have notion that the turnover slns their undong and they wondering where they vi gst off After all. while armies have accomplished great tina, h begins look though there some truth in the old .,yino 90 ofssrn debated. "Ths pen mighs than the sword" -- R. o. T..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

partners suit. East tp played the 10 and MT Schenken won the trick with the queen. MT Schenken then played his queen and jack Of spades, East cagily refusing to win either trick.
 After receiving this strong de- fense, MT Schenken decided to play the hand for a 600 set and try to 'set a club trick, 50 he next led his five of clubs. The eight from dummy forced East's ace. East returned the ten of diamonds. MT Schenken winning the trick with the ace. Mir Schenken then returned the six of clubs which West won with the queen.
 Vests next play was the queen of diamonds. MT Schenken re- fused to win the trick, playing the seven of diamonds. He wanted to give his opponents an opportunity to make mistake and now, un- fortunately for West, West be- came too greedy--he wanted to set his diamond suit and retin the king of clubs for re-entry.
 West played the pack of dia- monds, which was his ruination--- the ten of clubs was discarded from dummy and MT Schenken won the trick with the king of dia- monds. He then led his i've of spades. playing 2 small spade from dummy and East was fofeed to win the trick with the ace.
 All that East could do is to re. turn a heart--if he returns n small one. MT Schenken will win 1t in the dummy with the pack, while if he returns the king. MT schen. ken will so up with the ace and then lead n small heart to dummy's jack. The king and ten of spades In dummy are both good.
 And 70 MT schenken. who at one time during tho ply of the hnd, would have been almost will Ing to settle for set of 600, by giving his opponents an 0pp0rtun. ity to make n mistake. was sue. cessfui in making his contract of three no trump doubled. As his side was vulnerable, it was indeed a terrific swing on one hand.
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 TO N O n IlOWi Airs Dorothy hinns, yice president Of tie nsHOs ciate nseBsbcrs Of the AnseFIs'HH Ibridge IeHRue sad the real caTsfain Of tie F0Bp IiOFNessesss siiI present IIef fav0rite hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
Jeweler Frank Jackson is I'll.

a Iere and there. JeweIer Frank Jackson IS III. . Carl Moran democratic congressmaneeet from Roekand Maine m friend of Frank Pearson As of fact when Frank was studying McGuGes in Roekands Carl toting slate back and forth from Frank claims that Manes vote proved concuvey that Roosevelt will the country And being demoerot. this isn't bad for the well known r. TIP For the first time in the history of Wnby night schools registration the assembly hall mmed the
 ing Monday evening Principal Kennedy addressing the students said the assembage the largest the schools history The thirst for knowledge quekens
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
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The tides coming in Yesterday paead of Roosevelt reached the village Stores began displaying F. D. with reckless abandon
 ksn Tommy Murphy called Tower selling the Roosevelt xos. The democrats saying with flowers Tommy d geup. The idea is worked this types Roosevelt But they ds the On leaf accompanying the the letters welt the idea being course the itself takes of the first half of F. D's name. Great s Tommy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
WOMAN STILL THE
 "CLLNGLNG VINE"
 SAYS PEARL BUCK
For Boy Friend Unchanged
 Feminine FOible
BY HELEN WELSHIMER NEA Service Writer

New York.-Pearl Buck, famous Pulitzer prize novelist, has come back from China to discover that American women aren't any more independent than they were when she was schoolgirl on the campus of Randolph Macon college, In Vir- ginia. some 15 years ago.
 'I don't think that American women have grown any more in- dependent" Mrs Buck says. Per haps they have gained greater freedom financially. but mentally they are no different than they have ever been. They are just as anxious to please men as ever, which reveals this mental inde- pendence. No matter what women do. back of 1t Is that fact that there is a man or men whose ap- proval they want.
 Tt is true, think, that women in general don't care for home life in the sense that they used to. They are branching into more fields. bat they are still depen- dent"
 Parents Were Missionaries
 The Woman, whose novel The 1OOu ItdTtH, wan uWdiuCu <AhISi ica's highest literary honor last year. Is receivings her impressions of American women from unbiased observation. Mrs Buck was born In America but her parents. who were missionaries. took her to the interior of China when she was four months old. With the excep- ton of her college years in Amer lea and an occasional brief visit. she had spent her life in China.
 Her husband. John Tossing Buck. whom she married when he came to China as a young instruct d, now heads the farm manage mcnt department of the University of Nanking. Mrs Buck and her two small daughters are spending the year in America with him, while he does graduate work.
 "Women can't detach.. them- selves easily" Mrs Buck explains.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
Good evening.

Watching the clouds roll by Father Bresn and Tommy Flanagan base bang yesterday and the Yankees and Cubs settle differences Charley DeBhop doesn't favor the soldier bonus Charley hues down the middle of the road this He would permit the former soldier have drawing meehanced by the Red Cro The needy would much weekly and leave the bonus That's great ida profitable racket the bonus The Tower hereby nomnates Charley for president. His hearts in the right place Bob Fach Mohean olng his salt fishing tackle Next Sunday Bob going blue fishing off Milford Point The nquring coumnst will make additional inquiries Monday.
 Fred Bowling is catching the series in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
LanraItOn H aIL AInn1nae To Meet
 Next Month

The fall and winter social sea- son of the Lauralton Hall Alumnae Association will open with a lunch con at LauraltOn Hall, Milford. Sunday, October 9.
 The luncheon, which Is an an- nual affair and considered one of the most important of the associa- tion's events, will be preceded by a business meeting at which time the regents of all chapters will report on recent activltis and dis cuss plans for future affairs. This will be followed by the election Of new officers for the coming year.
 Miss Helen O'Ncil of New York city, who fig president of the Alum nae association. will preside and she will be assisted by the officers, who have served with her during the previous year.
 They are Miss Gretchen Boggs, New York city, first vice president; i; Miss Mary Connors. Bridgeport, second e-president; Miss Imelda Fay, Meriden, recording secretary; Miss Sarah l.. Freehan, New Ha- ven, corresponding secretary; Miss Helen C. alley, Bridgeport, treah- urer.
 The executive committee in- cludcs Miss Helen T. Ratchford. Norwalk; Mrs Alice K. Murdock. Merlden; Miss Rita Cox, New Ha- ven; Miss Lorraine Powers. Now Haven, and Miss JosephIne~ Mac Taggart, Devon.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Third Congregational church held card party in the parish hall yesterday afternoon. Mrs Robert Geiger acted as chairman. High scores in playing were won by Mrs James Stewart. Mrs Alexander Galbraith and Mrs Harold L.. Fogg.
 Miss Margaret Kilmartin of Hillisde avenue has resumed her studies at Georgian Court College, Lakewood, ". J.
 Tn Alumnae Association of Con- necticut Agricultural College will hold meeting and dinner at Hazel Young's dining room on Asylum street in Hartford ~on Wednesday evening at 6:3O o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
CONT RACI RRXG
 05 fife EXp[RTSPLAY II

By VIM. F.. MCKINNEY
 American Bridge League
 Howard Schenken - the player who, with his partner, holds the National Masters Gold Trophy, cmblematic of the country's most coveted bridge title--the National Masters Pair championship.
 This contest is extremely diff- cult to win as 1t is open only to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Dear Chrsy: We still the road. smashing all attendance with Nichols and his band We Golden Pheasant cafe Cleveland October first WTAM. Yours Tony Sscco Columbus Ohio ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

TOM q n IlOWi Mrs Dorothy Sims, yicc president 0f tlse asr0s ciate nsemIicvs Of thc AmeTIrHH Itrlige leHxsle mnd thf real caIsiain Of tie Four IIOrHennesss NtiI present Isef favOpite hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29

Miss Margaret Kilmartin of Hillisde avenue has resumed her studies at Georgian Court College, Lakewood, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-09-29
IN THE MOOD

Lifel How like a candle.
 It's lit at birth. and then Each year subtraets. until at last It's snuffed right out again.