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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
After You I's7, Next''
 Presented Feb 23.

Rehearsals are being held almost nightly for the comedy, After You I'm Next" which Is to be presented on the 23rd at the auditorium of the Waterbury Women's club. The play, by Laurence c. Worcester, Is the first offering of the newly or- ganized Masquers Dramatic club. George Hughes, who has directed numerous plays in Waterbury, Is the director.
 The officers of the club are: President, John c. Moriarty: vice. president. Helen Splann: secretary. Louise Bouley: financial secretary; Archie Mu1holland: and business manager. Eleanor Gratten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

Solution to Previous
 Contract Problem
 Have you ever been the dummy and been forced to sit and watch your partner, with an abundance of high cards, get blocked in one hand or the other, or fail to pro- vide entries into the proper hand?
 I often have said--and here re- peat-that you must take inven- tory of your hand before carelessly playing card. Don't waste re- entries--they may prove valuablA toward the end of the hand.
 To-day's hand is not difficult problem, but one that requires careful attention to every trick.
 Some Ilayers might prefer to open North's hand with one no trump. However, with just blank ace in the club suit and the diamond suit wide open, a spade bid is the better.
 South is confronted with prob- lem over his partners one spade bid. It is a question whether to support the spades or to bid no trump, because of the two kings. However, due to the fact that North has opened with a spade, showing that he has a real hand, South's kings perhaps are in no danger.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

The Cornell Contract club tour
 nament was held last evening at 20
 Buckingham street in charge of
 Mrs John c. Moriarty with high scores won by. the following: North and south, Miss Margaret Jackson and Miss Agnes Cronin, 128; Mir and Mrs William Foley, 127 1-2; Mrs Matthew Houston and Miss Mollie Calhoun, 125 1-2; Timothy Ferris and P. J. Shea, 121; east and west. Mrs John Turner and Miss Phyllis Sirica, 126 1-2; Mrs Asa York and Mrs Joseph Reilly. 123 1-2; Mrs Etta Howard and Miss Anne Connor, IF 1-2; Mrs James Bulger and Mrs James Bowling, 117. The high standings to date are: Mrs Matthew Houston and Miss Calhoun, 668; MT Ferris and MT Shea, STA; Fred Healey and D. F. O'Connor, 564; Harold Shea and R. J. Wrenn, 556; and Miss Grace Wolff and Mrs Edward Wolff, 546.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
Monitor Hose Co.
 66fh Anniversary

Thirty-five members of the old Monitor Hose company will eel ebrate the 66th anniversary of the organizations founding Saturday night at the Colonnade restaurant.
 Organized in 1868, the company still has one charter member liv. ing. Homer D. Bronson of Beacon Falls. He is spending the winter in Oklahoma, however, and will not be able to attend. Another charter member, Charles w. Bur- ritt, died last August.
 The present members of the vet erans' association were all mem bers of the Monitor company when 1t was disbanded in 1898.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
Club Activities

The fifth annual military dance of the Waterbury chapter, Reserve Officers association, will be held tonight at the Elton. About 75 couples are expected to attend. Coolnel and Mrs John B. Schoeffel will be guests. Dinner will be serv- ed at o'clock with dancing un- til 1 o'clock. Captain Joseph Di- Pietro's orchestra will play. A grand march at Il o'clock will feature the program.
 Announcement has been made of the promotion to the rank of second lieutenant, of Joseph o. Wolfe of 95 Revere street, in Go F, National guard. The commission comes from Governor Wilbur l.. Cross. Lieutenant Wolfe succeeds Grover c. Baldwin wha has been promoted to a first lieu- tenancy.
 The newly elected officers of the Quota club will be installed on February 21st with Constance Wardle of Providence, R. l., dis trict governor, presiding. Miss Mary Hennessey is chairman of the in charge of the cere-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
Mardi Gras Dance Corning
 Fed. 3AtBuckinghdmH Hall
Will Be Under Auspices Of The. Church Of The
 Immaculate Conception Revue OnB Bill

The Mardi Gras revue and dance, scheduled for, next Tuesday night in Buckingham hall under the auspices of the parish of the Church of the Immaculate Concep- ton, promises to be one of the most enjoyable entertainments of the s, son. The chorus of St. Mary's Girls' club, plus groups and talent from St. Mary's school will combine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

mony, which will take place at The Elton with Mrs May l.. Birt presiding. Miss Kathleen Crowley was named to the girl service work committee, Miss Jennie O'Neill to the program committee, Miss Anne Quinn to the sick committee, Miss Harriet Gregory to the membership committee and Mrs Anna Alexan- der to the ways and means com mittee.
 Initiation of new candidates will take place February 22nd at a meeting of Lily of the Valley lodge in Mechanics hall. Plans for the event were discussed last night. Miss Madeline Smith presided at the session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

to bestow the worries of parking and running little errands upon her chauffeur, there are nights when she takes out her little car and drives for hours, all by herself. A BUNDLE OF NERVES
 Connie Is extremely restless and high-strung, this immense amount of nervous energy being why she can't gain weight, although she has very sizable appetite.
 She never sits still for more than a minute at time. If talking to someone, she continually is run ming her hands through her hair, rubbing her face, or gesturing with her arms. .
 And she'll walk right out on a bridge game, her favorite indoor sport, if it begins to get the least bit dull.
 Even when she's sleeping this nervous energy is in evidence. For instance, she never uses pillow when she goes to bed, but when she awakens in the morning her head almost invariably will be buried under two of them.
 That is Connie Bennett, loved by millions of movie fans, feared by those who work with her. and a friend to all who really know her.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
HollywOOd Cinema Gossip
BY DAN THOMAS

NEA Service Stan Correspondent Hollywood--she has more ene- mics than almost any other person in Hollywood-and more real friends.
 The 9S-pound human package that is Constance Bennett is per- exist unchanged. Her friends are staunch ones and her enemies largely are born of fear.
 There isn't much doubt that Con- nie is Hollywood's most independ- ent person. She's that way because she has learned that her word is law most of the time and, there- fore, she can protect what she re- gards as her rights.
 However, she is very cooperative and will endure any number of inconveniences so long as she feels there is reason for them.
 Nine-tenths of the persons who work with the blond star are scared to death of her-and for no reason other than Connie is very out spoken and has a positive mind. She isn't at all diplomatic. No matter what she thinks, she is sure, in her own mind, that she's right.
 Consequently, she makes very definite statements and refuses to change unless the person to whom she is talking can convince her she's wrong. And because of her positive note in her voice, most persons are afraid to say more than, "Yes, Miss Bennett"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Watch Your Re-entries It Is Important To Establish
 Return Cards In Dummy, So Proper Winning Plays May Be Made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

The hand iH not quito strong enough Co tump t0 two no trump ono no trump may sound very wenk--lherefOro it iH better Co sup- port partner with q lfd Of two npndon.
 Of course, whoa North shows e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08
GANGWAY!

GANGWAYI
 Frankly, I admire the actress for the manner in which she has conquered Hollywood, riding rough- shod over all who have stood in her way. For a 93-pound girl to give our tough producers dose of their own medicine and make them like 1t Is an achievement.
 And even among those who are enemies, through their fear of her om-the-shoulder manner of speech, there are dozens who admire her for this quality.
 It was as a girl that Miss Ben nett acquired her fighting spirit Summing dolls, tiny stoves, and other toys so dear to the hearts of most girls, she was a tom- boy.
 Her childhood was spent largely in the company of boys, playing battle. Naturally she, too, had to be fighter, to protect her own rights. And that fighting spirit has been the prevealing factor in carry ing her to her present position.
 None of the tomboy is left in Connie today, however. She is en- tirely feminine-one. bit of evil dence being the scores of perfume bottles adorning her many-mirroed dressing table.
 And those sketches, drawn by her, hanging on her bathroom walls, would be found only in the most feminine bathroom.
 The blond star gets lot of en- joyment out of drawing-at times. She has to be in particular mood or she won't touch pen. But, once in the mood, she will draw for hours without a halt.
 In fact. her many moods govern most of her activities. Driving, for example. Although she seldom is seen alone in her car, preferring
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

The Twentieth Century club will hold q mirstrels and dance at 1O3 Green street tomorrow evening at 8:15. Buck Miller will be inter- locutor, and other entertainers will be Tommy Albone, Wallace Brink, Raoul Podano. Miss Gladys Mucha- light is tho director.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

4. M, Dickinson is nt pInehurst. W. c,, for iho soifing Henh0n and iH gt tho Carolina hotel. While thero he wlll plny ln several journeys Of tho Tin Whistle Golf society Of which ho 70 q member.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
PASSING
ON A CURVE
BY PAUL n. DOYAL

Chairman Revenue Commission, Georgia vcePreside
feoon No. Vehicle
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
WARNING WORD
FOR CHILDREN
Playing Football, Roller Skat-
ing and Bicycling in the
Street is Dangerous
MANY ACCIDENTS OCCUR

Football playing, roller skating
and bicycle riding in the streets is
the subject of message addressed
to parents by the Delaware Auto
mobile Association, A. M A. AT
this time of the year." said Lin
naous L. Hopes, Executive Secre-
tary of the Association, highway
accidents involving children usual
son is not hard to find. Street
games and sports are responsible
for many accidents that otherwise
would not have happened. '"The
playing of football in the streets is
one of the most hazardous of
sports. Roller skating is no less a
hazard, and every motorist will
agree that bicycle riding by chill
dren on heavily Travelled streets is
a danger to which youngsters
should not be subjected. Many !
parents are reluctant to forbid |
such games and practices because
they do not wish to interfere with |
the recreational enjoyment of their
children. They admit the danger,
but believe their own sons and |
daughters will avoid mishap. I'm
fortunately for this viewpoint, |
there are numerous homes sadden- |
ed by traffic tragedies that exercise
of parental authority could have
prevented. We urge upon all mo-
torists the duty of safeguarding
the lives of children, but no less
strongly do we urge parents to do
their part in accident prevention"
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
HOME
GROWING
Federal Housing Act Makes
Improvement Needs
Available
LOANS REACH 1000 DAILY

The nationwide home and blst-
mes property betterment movement
Of the Federal Housing Admins
tration has gone "over the hump"
and is now definitely pointed to
ward success. Roger Stefan, di-
rector of modernization credits,
made this statement when reports
from all sections of the country
established the fact that one of the
main objectives of the campaign
had been reached. This is that
loans are being made at the rate
Of 1000 a day. He pointed out
that when the modernization
credit system began to function,
some two months previously, that
when loans reached a level of 900
daily there could no longer be any
doubt that the project has been
seriously and energetically adopted
as medium of bringing about
economic recovery and relieving
unemployment. The reports upon
which the calculation of 1000
loans a day was based are weeks
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01

behind, as reports are made
monthly and there is every reason
to believe that this will be exceed
ed in the next returns. 1t was
emphasized that at the time the
field representatives reported that
communities had not at that time
been organized. Since then better
housing campaigns have been
started in practically every COM
munity in the United States and
every section Of Americas busi-
ness and social life report that un-
rnistakable signs of stimulation
are being noted. In addition to
the loans made under the regula-
lions of the Housing Administra-
ton past experience has demon
strated that nearly twice as much
improvement work is undertaken
on a cash basis. The amount of
the loans is not definitely known,
but the most conservative esti-
hidlCS p4dCC LIZ diIlOuul WHICH Will
be expended close to the figure es-
tabiished as essential to place
American homes again in good
physical condition. TIE number of
the loans, however, is not the only
barometer indicating success of
the movement. Every line of bus
ines which may profit from build
ing, modernizzig, repairing. are be-
ginning to feel a pickup. Contrac-
tors who never before have bought
newspaper space are advertising
and making bid for the new
business which is available. Bank
ers are inviting loans. Industries
which do not profit directly from
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
PRESENT FLAG
CIRCUIT COURT
Elk Judge Morris Presents
Flag of Delaware in His
tOrical Address
OTHER STATE FLAGS TOO

Former Judge Hugh M. Morris,
of Wilmington, graphically traced
DeIaware's part in early American
history, in making the address of
presentation of a Delaware State
flag to the judges of the Circuit
Court of Appeals for the Third
District, at a dinner and reception
in their honor held by the Law
yers' Club of Philadelphia Wednes-
day evening in the BelleVue-Strat-
ford Hotel. New Jersey State and
Pennsylvania State flags also were
presented to the court by repre-
sentative of the two respective
States. Francis Skunk Brown, a
former DelaWarean and former
Attorney General of Pennsylvania,
presented the American flag to the
judges. Judge Morris recalled that
the history of the State shows how
Delaware came to exist, by reason
of differences between William
Penn and Lord Baltimore. He pOr-
trayed Caesar Rodney's gallant
horseback ride to Philadelphia to
sign the Declaration of Independ-
ence. He commented upon the
rapidity with which Delaware rat
flied the Constitution of the United
States. He said the records dis
close that resolutions with respect
to action on the proposed Consti-
tuition of the United States, were
submitted on November 10, 1877,
| to the General Assembly, then
composed of a Council and Assem-
bly,. The resolutions were adopted
and delegates were elected to a
State convention called for Novem-
ber 26 On the following Decem-
ber Z, the Constitution was ratified
| by Delaware, the entire process
having ben accomplished in less
than four weeks The flags were
accepted in behalf of the judges Of
the court, by Judge Joseph Buff
fington, of Philadelphia. Judge
Victor B. Woolley, of Wilmington,
was unable to be present. The
other judges of the court present
were: Judge j. Warren Davis, of
New Jersey, and Judge j. Whit
aker Thompson, of Philadelphia.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01

or a bus or another car just over
the brow Of the hill.
State police on country roads re-
port this passing on curves on hills
to be one of the most frequent Of
fenses by motor drivers. You will
often find these policemen waiting
on these hills. Summonses or ar
rests inevitably result, and in the
country 1t Is sure fine. OF course,
there are not enough policemen for
every curve on every hill. therefore,
many can get away with 1t except
for the fact that there is another
car coming. They pay more dearly
than the arrested or fined drivers.
They pay for 1t with the lives OF
themselves and their families as
well as strangers. They pay for it
In property damage, and in the eco
nomic loss due to the accidents.
No one ever has to pass on a hill
don't do it!
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
BISHOP COOK
IS HONORED
Elected President of National
Council of Protestant Epis-
cOpal Church
NAMED AT CONVENTION

The Rt. Rev. Philip Cook, Of
Wilmington, Bishop of Delaware,
last week was named president Of
the National Council of the Pro-
testant Episcopal Church by unan-
imous vote of the House of Depu-
ties at the triennial general Epis-
copal convention at Atlantic City.
If the election is ratified by the
House of Bishops, Bishop Cook
will become the successor of Pre-
siding James DeWolfe Perry of
Rhode Island as chief of the coun-
Gil which administers the church's
affairs in the interim between con-
ventions. Bishop Perry was re-
lieved of the burden of his ex-of-
ficio post as council president by
action of the current convention
but retains his post as President
of the House of Bishops, hence as
the church's highest official. Bish-
op Cook was unable to attend the
convention, due to injuries suffer
ed in an automobile accident near
Trenton last summer. Born in
Kansas City, July 4, 1875, he was
graduated from Trinity College,
Hartford, Conn, and attended
General Theological Seminary in
New York where he received his
divinity degree in 1902. Ordained
the same year he served as a mis-
sionary in the North Dakota field
until 1904, when he began a ser
vice of seven years as vicar of the
Chapel of the Incarnation in New
York. From 1914 to 1920 he was
rector of Mt. Marks Church, San
Antonio, Texas, and in 1920 was
consecrated Bishop of Delaware
after a brief service as rector of
All Angels Church, Baltimore.
Bishop Cook has previously been
first vice-president Of the Nation
al Council having also the rank of
assessor to the presiding bishop
In this position he has had charge
of the churches, domestic and for
eign mission and educational and
service programs.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
SIGNALS AVOID ACCIDENTS
WV. Mack Believes That Absence
of Hand Signals Cause Accidents

of Hand Signals Cause Accidents
The building of dual highways
in Delaware was expected to avoid
most of the automobile accidents
that were common on two-way
roads but according to WV. Mack,
State Engineer, there still remains
one which could easily be avoided
but which is at present producing
most of the accidents. A left hand
turn is a hazard that not only
continues but seems to be increas-
ing and has resulted in a number
of serious ccidents in the past few
months. Mr.. Mack calls attention
to the fact that just a little
thought and the use Of the hand in
showing a turn would avoid most
Of these mishaps. If for some rea-
son hand signal is not given, the
driver of the car can at least pull
on the left hand side of the road
on a dual highway, some distance
from the turn so that drivers of
cars in the rear can know that
such a turn is about to be made.
In many of the recent accidents
the driver making the left hand
turn not only did not pull to the
left Of the road in ample time but
instead pulled over to the right to
make a swing over the entire high
way. Common sense should tell
any driver that either right or left
turns should be signalled and even
if not signalled could easily be
shown to drivers in the rear by
pulling to the side from which the
turn is to be made.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01

IF a motorist were TO fnd himself
in a wholly dark car on a wholly
dark road. It is fairly certain that
he would not take q chance, but
would stop. Yet. that is exactly
what the motorist does not do when
he endeavors to pass another car
ON a curve. The way Is entirely
blind ahead OF him. He does not
know what is around that curve.
There may be a big truck or fast
flying bus or even a small car just
over the brow Of the hill. That
means an accident
According to figures supplied by
the National Bureau of Casualty
and Surety Underwriters. there
were 5,420 accidents last year due
TO an attempt to pass another car
on a curve. particularly on a hill.
The deaths numbered 140 and the
injuries $3.50. There was a truck
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01

any stimulation in the building in
dustry are outlining campaigns to
enable them to leash in" on the
general revival which is calculated
to return a large number of people
to work.
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
nft Art Exhibit Viewed

4 q the finest Pre-Rap-
antings Of tie late Sam
mt we're displayed to
last Saturday, at the
home in Rockford, on
Ae' Wilmington. Under
1as will this collection
u property of the VIII
Sdsty Of the Fine Arts.
museum is built to
|'a Rockford Park, before
Smyrna times., 1934-11-01
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The Washington times., 1934-08-10
VIRGINIA BEAR
STORY FALSE

LURAY, Va, Aug. lot may
have struck some one as a bear
of a publicity stunt, but the
things been overdone, according
to Carl Noting, chief of the North
Virginia game wardens.
Investigation, says Mr.. Noting
has proved recent reports of the
rampant bruin and it's depreda
tionS in the vicinity of Sperryville
to be utterly without foundation
and the entire matter apparently
a hoax"
Ever since the original story
'broke." farmers, vacationists and
picnickers have been reporting
sighting wild" bears, and the
thing has become a source of no
little annoyance to the authorities.
j. r. Lassit2r. acting superin,
tendent of Shenandoah National
Park. says:
"If all the bears supposedly
seen in this section really
have been seen, there must be
at least 100 of them running
loose. No one bear, or two
bears, could be in so many
places at one time"
According to Mr.. Lassiter. two
Panorama bears were released in
the park sometime ago, but they
are tame and harmless, and not
likely to cause all the damage
credited to the alleged Sperryville
grizzly.