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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Miss Alice Phelan, daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Phelan of Albert Place was the guest of honor at a surprise shower rendered her on Friday evening by her mother. Mrs Elizabeth Phelan. Miss Phe- Ian who is to become the bride of James Bowes was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those at tending were: Misses Catherine Phelan, Elsie Trenka, Mary Din- cen, Helen Phelan, Aide Phelan and Mrs Thomas McAdams, Mrs John Mays, Mrs William St. John, Mrs William Coyle, Mrs Richard Scadden, Mrs Barrett. Mrs Moran, Mrs White, Mrs Raymond Haskins, Mrs Bernard Reilly, Mrs Michael Kerwin, Mrs William Phelan, Mrs Francis Mays, Mrs Maurice Hor- an. Mrs John Phelan, Mrs Patrick Osborne, Mrs Patrick Joyce, Mrs T. Shea, Mrs Spellman, Mrs Pat rick Leary, Mrs Margaret Bowes. Mrs John Martin, Mrs Edward Daly. and Mrs Elizabeth Phelan.
 A miscellaneous shower was given recently in compliment to Miss Lillian Platt at the home of Mrs George Platt of Robert Street. The table was attractively deco rated with a large wedding cake forming the centerpiece. The hon. ored guest was presented with
 many gifts in novelty manner. A buffet luncheon was served. Those present were: Misses Irene LonerS gan. Joseph Lonergan. Isabel Platt. Dorothy Platt, and Mrs Francis Paradis, Mrs Herbert Taylor. Mrs Arvid Swanson, Mrs Edward Scott. Mrs Andrew Kennedy, Mrs Charles Steimly, Mrs Clifford Ranslow, Mrs John w. Platt. Mrs w. Platt, Mrs Henry Anderson. Mrs William Kre- gan, Mrs Robert Platt, Jr, Mrs Ernest Eureka, Mrs Carl Gay, Mrs John Bachman. Mrs Fred Platt Mrs Harry Platt. Mrs Arth.r Para dis, Mrs Robert Platt, ST. Mrs George Platt, Mrs James Marchitta and Mrs Harold Wrenn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
Personals

Tartaelis and Dorothy Sweeney. Kitty Loy.
 Miss Gertrude O'Neill of Coe street has returned home after spending a week in Providence, k. I.
 Miss Ann Laden of New York city spent two weeks on Orchard street at Bayview.
 Miss Helen Sweeney of Bald win street spent the week end in New York city.
 Miss Catherine Brick of Bald win street spent the week in Alt lantic City.
 Miss Rita F'laherty of Elizabeth street spent the week end in New York city.
 Miss Lillian Grady of Roland street will leave tonight to spend the week end at Point Beach.
 Miss Grace Galley of Woodlawn Terrace will leave tonight for Fredericton, New Brunswick, to attend the wedding of Miss Irma Scott. Miss Mary Bergin. has returned to her home on Rose street after spending several days in Boston. 
 Mrs George Russell and family are viisting at Bayview over the weekend.
 Stoddard Kelsey of Thomaston is spending a vacation in Canada.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Flynn of Johnson street are vacationing in Dayton, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
BUTTON co. HOLDS
 ANNUAL GATHERING

In spite of the unfavorable weather 175 employees of the Wa terbury Button company were present at the 12th annual outing of the employees at Lake Quassa- paug. The sports program was necessarily curtailed and dancing furnished the diversion for the evening, with music furnished by the tool room orchestra. A buffet lunch was served.
 Warren F. ~Kaynor was general chairman of the outing committee, and was assisted by Alfred Springer, Miss Margaret. Bartolini and Oscar J. Doucette. G. s. Scott and c. Mariani were in charge of sports.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Brtdee ieague
Watch Drop Of Cards When Opponents Discard Their Established Suit, Be Certain They're
 Protecting Other Colors
BY VIM. E. Mckt
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

Solution to Previous Contract
 Problem
 This is the 1th of series of IS playing problems prepared by Henry P. Jaeger. When playing a no trump con- tract, and your opponents have been able to establish their suit and now, when you are in the lead. your opponents start to discard that suit on your good suit, make up your mind that they are trying to protect something.
 This often will give you a clew as to Aow to play the hand prop erly.
 The Play
 North's opening lead is the jack of hearts, the top of his partners suit. West allows the jack to hold, and North continues with the deuce. This marks Jim out of hearts, so when South plays the queen. West can win this trick with the ace. West now starts the club suit. cashipg the queen and then win
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

charge of class 37, terraritums made by exhibitor, not over IS by 12 inches. Mrs II. Stuart Hotch- kiss is chairman of class 3S, gar den niche which is limited to four and Mrs Julius Smith of this city Is chairman for the class 39, in- formal luncheon tables, service for four, table furnished by exhibitor. Class 40, flower picture, to consist of arrangement of flowers or any plant material in niche furnished by committee of accessories al- lowed is in charge of Mrs Dean Holden.
 Mrs J. Leroy Mintie of this city is chairman of the flower show committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

One of the outstanding alumni reunions of the year will be hold tomorrow at Lake Compounce when the first annual midsummer Get Together" is sponsored by the Connecticut State College Alumni. Many local members of the alumni have made reservations for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
Club Activities

A dinner dance at Waverly inn will be given by the United Pro- gressive lodge, Sons of Italy, as one of the features of the Colum- bus day celebration, according to plans discussed at the meeting last night at Avellino hall. Emilio Caruso is chairman of the commit tee in charge and is assisted by An drew Ciarlone, Ralph Minervino, Mario Di Paolo. Paul Carissimi and Joseph Moshella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
7O1 UNDER LIFE SENTENCES

Columbus, o. CUP).-Ohio State penitentiary harbors 701 men un- der life sentences, Warden P. E. Thomas announced when Ben Curl and Richard Knight were admitted recently, sentenced from Hardin county, Ohio, to serve life terms in connection with a robbery and staying at Dunkirk, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
UpSOn Fisher
 Wedding Sept g

Invitations have been issued by Mir and Mrs Thomas Rawdon Fisher of Southbury, formerly of Scarsdale, N. Y.. for the marriage of their daughter, Miss Grace Shreve Fisher, to J. Warren Up- son of this city, son of MT and Mrs Chauncey j. Upson of Bran- ford. The ceremony, which will be witnessed by relatives and a few close friends of the couple, will be performed in the Church of the Epiphany in Southbury on Satur- day, Sept S. A large reception will follow at the Fisher home. Miss Juliette Curry of Scarsdale will bb maid of honor and the bridesmaids will be Misses Averyl B. McComb, Gertrude R. Eagan and Joyce Mar garet Hudson of White Plains, N. Y. Murray c. Upson vii .lbe best man and the ushers will be John K. Pratt, Merwin c. Camp and Edward Wotkyns of this city, and Thomas R. Fisher. Jr. of New York, brother of the bride.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17
Contract Bridge
PEQUOT BRIDGE CLUB

PEQUOT BRIDGE CLUB
 In last evenings session of the Pequot Bridge club top scorers were: North and South MT and Mrs Patrick Healy, 45 1-2 and Mrs Florence Williams and Mrs Louise Bonn, 45; and East and West John Luddy and Edward Stevens, 50 1-2; and William Tyrell and George Pierpont, A. Sweep stakes were won by John Luddy and Edward Stevens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Members of the local lodge of the American Order, Sons of St. George, will attend an outing Sum- day at Fairmount park. They will carry basket lunches and leave for the park in private cars at 10 a. m. The committee on arrangements in- cuudes William Albon. William Bowers, Miss Bessie Peyton, Miss Evelyn Wallis and Mhs Philip Mills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Miss Marjorie Sido, student nurse at St. Mary's hospital, has returned after spending a vacation at Momauguin Beach.
 Miss Mary Byrnes of Laurel street leaves tonight to spend the week in Boston with friends.
 Mir and Mrs D. J. Delaney of Wa terville street are spending a few days in New York, where they are registered at the Hotel Lincoln.
 Miss Emma MerkIe, nurse at the New Cornell hospital. New York, is spending her vacation with her parents, MT and Mrs F. J. Merkle fo Circuit avenue.
 Miss Lillian Schneider of East Farm street has returned from weeks vacation in Maine.
 Miss Katherine Schneider of East Farm street is leaving Saturday to spend her vacation at Cape Cod. MlSSeS ASlCS anu hdly itL- patrick of Pleasant street are on motor trip to Naples and New Bruncwick, Me. Miss Marion Kingsley of Water town avenue is enjoying two weeks motor trip through the Berkshires.
 Dr. and Mrs Alvah Bickner and sons of Rutherford, N. J. are the guests of Mrs Bickner's parents, MT and Mrs Edward L. Heffrin of Willow street.
 Miss Margaret Hyland of Wal nut street is vacationing at Lake Hitchcock.
 George Taylor of Baldwin street left today to spend the weekend in Boston, Mass.
 Miss Janice Spellmap of Hamil- ton avenue has returned after spending two weeks at Watch Hill, R. I.
 Misses Helen Connell. Gertrude Danaher, Agnes Donnelly, Chris tine Quinn, Ann Luddy, Betty By ron, Peggy Luddy and Kay Dal- ton are spending a week at Wilde mree Beach. They are being chap eroned by Misses Helen Hartnett and Mary Luddy.
 Miss Theresa Garrity of East Main street is spending the week end in New York.
 Major M. J. Galullo of Alder street is at Camp Quonset, R. l. He will return Monday.
 Thomas Patterson of Prospect street leaves Saturday for a vaca- tion at Dayton, Ohio.
 George Hamel of Fairlawn ave- nue returns today from sojourn in Bermuda.
 Members of the Alpha Beta Chi Sorority enjoyed a several days stay at Silver Beach recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Members of the Alpha Beta Chi Sorority enjoyed a several days stay at Silver Beach recently. Those making up the party includ- ed Misses Mary Horan. Mabel Burns, Rita Cannon, Mary Sweeney. Doris Burns, Mary Martin, Violet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

George Hamel of Fairlawn ave- nue returns today from a sojourn in Bermuda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Tokyo, Japan, and Formosa have been connected by rauiotelephone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Misses Ann and Alice Reardon of Woodlawn Terrace are spending a vacation as the guests of rela- tives in Greenwich.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Thomas Patterson of Prospect street leaves Saturday for vaca- tion at Dayton, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Major M. J. Galullo of Alder street is at Camp Quonset, R.. l He will return Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-17

Miss Theresa Garrity of East Main street is spending the week. end in New York.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1934-03-07
SMYRNA BUSINESS CHANGE
CONTINUED From Page One)

further study and preparation by
taking a post graduate course at
the Pennsylvania State College OF
Optometry. The result was that
he has qualified himself to give his
whole attention to testing and fit
ting eyes with glasses. Besides his
Smyrna Office, he has opened ana
equipped branch offices at Middle
town, Harrington and Georgetown
which he visits every week. On
the days he is not in Smyrna, Miss
Bertha Ransom, his efficient secre-
tary, looks after his office and ar
ranges appointments. Mr.. Phil
lips advertises the days he will be
in Smyrna in another column. He
has the best wishes of his friends
and patrons for success.
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DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
Continued from Page One)

Elizabeth Perry of ChesWold, and
Mrs. Hannah Ennis of near, Leip-
sic. Funeral services were held
from his late home at Cheswold
on Monday afternoon at 1 o'clock
and interment was made at Glen
wood cemetery, Smyrna. Rev.
Kirwan and Rev. Cantwell officiat-
ed.
Death of Rev. George w. Bounds
Rev. George w. Bounds, one of
the oldest and most prominent
members of Wilmington M. E.
Conference, died at his home in
Delmar Monday, from a stroke of
paralysis he received last Friday.
Mr.. Bounds was born at Girdletree,
Md, the son of the late Washing
ton and Sarah Bounds and was
educated in the public schools and
at the Wilmington Conference
Academy at Dover. He entered
the Wilmington Conference in 1880
and served as pastor of the fol-
lowing churches: Taylor's Island,
1891; Church Creek, 1892; Dover,
1893 to 1895; Deals Island, 1896
to 1899; Tangier Island, 1900 to
1901; st. Michaels, 1902 to 1906;
Harrington, 1907; fredericksburg,
1908 and 1909; Frederick, 1910 to
1912; Dagsboro, 1913 to 1915; Per-
ryville, 1916, Richardson Park, 1917
to 1919; Kingswood, 1920 to 1929.
He entered the retired relations in
1880 and at the death of the Rev.
E. H. Dashiell, pastor of the Del
mar Church, in November, 1881,
was appointed to fill out the year.
He was reappointed pastor of the
church in 1882 and 1888. Mr..
Bounds is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Minnie F. Bounds; one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred H. Terwilliger, OF
Ogden, Pa; two sons, Harry z.
Bounds of Middletown, and Fran
els c. Bounds, of Perryville, Nd;
two grandchildren, Barbara and
Harry Bounds, and brother, Will
liam S. Bounds, of Salisbury, Md.
The funeral will take place to-
morrow, Thursday afternoon, at 1
o'clock, from the Methodist Church
in Delmar and interment at Bar
rats Chapel.
Albert III. Benson, Philadelphia
Albert Henry Benson of $3.50
Hazel Avenue, Philadelphia, pass
ed away yesterday. Mr.. Benson
was 81 years of age and the son
of the late Henry and Elizabeth
(Orton) Benson of New York. He
is survived by his widow. Mrs. Ada
Manhood Benson, a niece of Harry
B. Grieves of this town. funerai
r
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AT WESLEYAN METHODIST
Rev. w. w. Henry, Pastor, Having
Successful Revival-ChurchN Notes

The revival at the Wesleyan
Methodist Church will be held
every evening until Sunday night
with the Krenshaft Sisters in
charge. There has been a goodly
number Of conversions and much
good accomplished for the church
and vicinity. The Sunday morn
ing service has been greatly helped
recently by the attendance of the
new converts. Last Sunday was a
day of much joy and blessings to
all who attended the services. The
Krenshaft family was present and
rendered extra music and songs.
The Rev. William Krenshaft of
Easton, Pa, preached at the morn
ing and evening meetings. The
services are as follows: Every ev-
ening, 7.3O; Sunday, 1890, Sunday
School; 2.30, evening services be-
ginning at us. Much sorrow is
felt by the church and community
over the recent death of our broth
er Frank S. Green. We pause in
deep regret and sympathy to his
loved ones at the loss of so valu-
able member of the church and
father of the family. Mr.. Green
was regular in his attendance to
the church; only absent three
times at preaching service from
the time of the opening of the
church until his last illness.
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ASBURY M. E. CHURCH NOTES
Continued From Page One)

and Success" and there will be
special music by the three choirs.
The Epworth League service at
6.45, will be most unique and at
tractive. 1t will take the form of
a roll call service in charge of the
Cabinet. At the Youth Night Ser
vice last Sunday evening, sixty
two young people over thirteen
years of age were admitted to
membership in the League. These
with the sixty other members, will
ali be present and a delightful
service will be held. There will be
some very helpful musical selec-
lions. All youth and friends of
youth are invited to be present. At
the hour for evening worship, the
play pageant The Ring of Rama
Krishniah" will be presented by a
group of twenty persons from the
adult department Of the Church
School. This is a gripping pre-
sentation of the sacrifical service
of devoted lives to the work of
Kingdom building on the earth. 1t
will make an impression one will
never forget. The church choirs
are busy preparing special music
for Easter and the services during
Passion Week. Tuesday night the
Official Board will meet and Wed
nesday night, following the mid
week service the Board of Educa-
ton of the Church School will hold
its final meeting for this present
conference year. The preacher for
Sunday morning, April 9th, Con-
ference Sunday, will be the Rev.
Roy L. Tawes, pastor Antioch
Methodist Episcopal Church, Ocean
City. Mr.. Tawes is one of the
most eloquent young men of the
conference.
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PROPOSAL FOR BIDS

All desiring to bid on furnishing
materials for the Town of Smyrna,
Delaware, for an extension Of
sewer system may obtain quaint
ties and specification of materials
at the office of George R. Steven
son. Bids will be received and OPP
ened at the regular town meeting
to be held March 9, 1884, at 8
o'clock, in the Fire Hall.
BY order of TOWN COUNCIL,
w. Creadick Ennis, Secretary.
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GUARD DORIS
DUKE, HEIRESS
Richest Girl, Said To Be a
Fifty Million Prize Is
Watched
SURROUNDED BY HELP

New York.-The richest girl In
the world lives in mortal terror of
kidnaperS these days.
For $5O.OOO,OOO is a prize for the
abduction sharks of gangdom to
shoot at and no one knows 1t bet
ter than Doris Duke. who so lately
won title to the great fortune left
by her father, James Buchanan
Duke, the so-called tobacco king"
And Doris Is taking no chances of
being captured and held for ran
som--none at least that liberal
expenditures from her great wealth
can eliminate.
She has literally surrounded her
personable young self and all her
possessions with guards, In one
guise or another The Duke mar
Bile mansion In East Seventy eighth
street just off Fifth avenue fairly
swarms with them inside and out.
Her 5000 acre country estate near
Somerville. N. j., Is patroled by a
veritable army Of motor cycle po-
licemen. In addition to the uni
formed guards detectives in the
garb of workmen are scattered
throughout the estate.
Virtually ImpregnabIe.
The Duke estate. Rough Point"
at Newport, X. l., Is situated on a
promontory overlooking the sea.
and In addition to its natural de-
lenses Is guarded fully as closely
as the New Jersey kingdom of the
heiress. To all intent and pur-
poses 1t is virtually impregnable.
In addition to the gun toting,
shield bearing employees Of her nu-
merous staff, the richest debu-
tante" has each and every one of
her many servants checked up reg
ularly-and carefully-by a private
detective agency.
Various other precautions are
taken to safeguard her seclusion
and safety. She never goes out,
for instance, without bodyguard
and is generally accompanied addi-
tionally by her mother, half-broth-
er, Walker Patterson. or both. She
shuns social activities to an un-
usual degree for girl of her
wealth and standing and seldom
confides her going out" plans to
anybody but her mother
Friends of hers say she often
permits the impression to gain cir
culation that she Is where she is
not. When she Is reported to be
at Duke farms, for instance, they
say 1t is usually safe to bet that she
is staying at her home house here
In the city or vice versa
She travels by airplane In prefer
ence to train or boat or automo-
bile when she has any considerable
distance to go.
Her pet aversion" Is the news
Japer camera man and on the rare
occasions when she Is caught off
guard she usually manages to spoil
the picture by quick turn of the
head-or otherwise. Photographers
agree that she never looks the
camera In the eye"
Avoids Gatherings.
She almost never attends first
nights" at the theater and avoids
gatherings where she Is liable to
publicity as notable"
Just how much of all this is due
to the many threatening letters re-
ported to have been received by
the heiress or members of her fam
Continued on Page Four)
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NOTICE

Horace Tilghman has moved his
wheelwright shop back of home, S.
Main Street. Ready for business.
Sharpening all kinds of saws and
tools in general use. VIII do odd
jobs brought from your home
Handmade handles for sale.
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Due to a conflict in plans, the
All Dramatic Contest that was to
be held in Dover Public School on
Friday evening, March 16, will be
held in the Caesar Rodney Public
Schol on the same date. Music
for the evening will be furnished
by the Smyrna Orchestra.
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NOTICE re: Annie V. WaIlen, Estate.

NOTICE re: Annie v. Wallen, Estate.
Notice is hereby given that Letters of
Administration We're in due form of law
granted unto the undersigned Administra-
trix on February 18th. A. D. 1884 and all
persons having claims against the Estate
of Annie " Wallen, deceased must present
the same, duly attested and probated, to
Ruth W. Pyle. Administrative, on or be
fore February 18th. A. d. 1885. or abide
the Act of Assembly in such case made
and provided.
Ruth w. Pyle
Administrators of Annie V.
Wallen, deceased.
Smyrna, Delaware.
Charles L. Harmonson, ESQ.,.
Attorney for Administrative.