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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

sioner of public health, and well known obstetrician on the staff of St Francis hospital.
 There will be a musical program, reception and tea.
 Miss Marguerite M. Coleman, R.. N, president of St Francis Hos pital Alumnae association, is chair man, assisted by the following alumnae members as hostesses:
 Registration, Miss Margaret Mo- Caffrey, R. N, and Miss Ann c. Curtis, R. N. monitors and ushers, Moilla E. Mercier, R. N, and Ger trude A. Meeney, R. N; music and tea, Jean R. Cahill, R. N; recep- ton, Miss Mary V. Blaney, R. N., Miss Loretta C. Bohannah, R. N. Eleanor Donovan, R. N., Agnes C. tDarrow, R. -N., Helen Pagan, R. N. Katherine A. Grady, R. N, Magic Higgins, R. N, HaHzel J. Kelsey R. N., Elsie Kelly, R. N., Mary M Leary, R. N., Mary M. Mitchell, R. N., Katheryn V. Odell, R. N, Annie E. Powers, R. N, Mabel T. Toomey, R. N., and Elizabeth O.. Wingirtsman,- R. N.
 Mrs Loretta B. Donahue, R. N., and Miss Elizabeth Toomey, R. N, will pour.
 Connecticut is not represented as professional unit in the National Federation of Catholic Nurses and it is hoped that after this meeting arrangements for national affilia- tion will be made.
 Miss Sylvia Simon, daughter of MT and Mrs William Simon of Pine street, who will be married January to Milton Baron, son of | MT and Mrs Herman Baron of Ward street was honored at a per sonal shower given Thursday eve ming by her sister, Miss Esther Simon, at her home. Bridge was played during the evening, high score being made by Misses Marion Bisnovich, Blanche Bisnovich, Ger trude Sundel, Dorothy Kurtin, Rhea Moskowitz, Ruth Goldman and Ruth Kunofsky. Those attend ing were Mrs Harry Fishman, Minnie Fishman, Ruth and Rose Kunofsky, Pauline Baron, Rhea and Clara Moskowitz, Gertrude Moskowitz, Esther Simon, Ger trude Sundel, Rhea Goldberg, Rose Halpern, Ruth Goldman, Mrs Ma tilda Kravetz, Ruth Baron, Mrs Betty Papermaster, Dorothy Krr- tin, Bertha Cohen, Mrs Harry Simon, Mrs Freilich, Mitzie Frel- ich, Mrs Samuel Silverman, Gussie Kurtin, Edith and Dorothy Da- nen, Marion and Blanche Bisno- vich, Mrs Mona Levin, Betty Goldman, Edith Baron and Cell Korkin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Bridge is usually referred to as an American pastime, but. might says that it is becoming the pas time of the world. Some 15 or 20 European countries have ns- tional bridge organizations that, like the American Bridge league, are associated with the Interna- tional Bridge league.
 The American team, selected by open competition recently, con- sists of David Burnstein, Oswald Jacoby, Richard T. Frey and Howard Schenken.s It won a $1,500 trophy presented by Nate Spingold of New York, and will leave shortly for the world match at Budapest.
 M The Bidding
 To Nate Spingold. bridge is purely a pastime. He enjoys the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

!. d f 2 5 It4 j. game and is always on the alert for that elusive slam contract. Here's a hand showing his az gressive type or bidding and it also demonstrates how well he can play the cards.
 MT Singold saw he still had a purely constructive and with the diamond bid North was Justified in Jumping to three spades. When South showed -a fiveycard club suit, North:s natural response was sT The Play
 Vests opening lead was tl.s. aueen of diamonds which MT SDfngold in the South won with inc kine A small heart was led and Sruffed in dummy with the deuce of clubsS A small club was r.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
Personal
-Gualtieri photo.

Misses Angela Culotta of Cooke street and Irene Daily of South Elm street will take part in the annual presentation of the Christmas play to be given by the Albertus Mag nus College Dramatic Association in conjunction with the Guild of Our Lady of the College on Decem- Der 1 r in the college theater. The piece chosen is a mystery play DOT traying the Nativity of Our Lord by Hugh Benson, based on the miracAE play of the Middle Ages.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

The Waterbury Junior Women's Club will sponsor it's annual Christ mas formal dance on Saturday, De- cember 22. at the Waterbury Women's Club.
 Miss Katherine Crane is chair man of the committee in charge and is being assisted by Misses Marjorie Snow, Marjorie Merrills, Harriet Gibbs, Suzanne Shader, and Marjorie Campbell.
 The regular meeting of the club will be held on Wednesday eve ming.
 Miss Mildred Cloudy of Noun tain Park avenue was hostess at a meeting of the executive board o1 the Waterbury branch of the A. A U. w., held at her home yesterday afternoon when they discussed plans for the Christmas party to be held this month. Those attending were Mrs Charles P. Rodenbach, Mrs Henry E. Stoughton, Mrs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

The weekly meeting of the l. D. K. Sorority was held on Thursday evening at the home Of Miss Ter esq Murphy of Pleasant street. Members present included: Misses Nora Broderick, Eileen Shea, Helen Murphy. Lucille Sheehan, Loretta Vance, Imelda Boyce and Theresa Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Miss Helen McGrath of Louns- bury street has returned from Springfield, Mass. where she was the guest of friends.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Mir and Mrs William Dickinson and family have returned to their home on East Farm street after visiting MT and Mrs James Miller of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Mir and Mrs Gerald Cosgriff of Hamilton avenue have ben spend- ing the past week in Bridgton Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Small Slam On End Play Donor Of Championship Trophy Shows How He Can Make Difficult Contract
 By Splendid Coup
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Miss Theresa Gallagher of Wa tertown avenue is spending few days in New York. i
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
Junior Women's Club Catholic Study Club
 To Sponsor Dance To Entertain Speaker

There will be a meeting of the Catholic Study Club, Monday even ing, December 10th at 8 o'clock in the auditorium of the Waterbury Catholic High school. Mrs Edward Mcdonald, chairman of the club, will preside.
 The guest speaker will be Mrs Thomas Horgan of Meriden. Mrs Horgan will describe the book shop conducted by her group in Meriden and will present playlet. All Waterbury members of the National Council of Catholic Wo- men and members of the Diocesan Bureau are invited.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Louis F. Laun, Mrs Ellery Kill bourn, Mrs Ross P. Chamberlain. Mrs Arthur Purintotp, Miss Kath- ryn Hayes, Mrs Edward B. Eisen- winter, Mrs Arthur Barnard, Mrs Gilbert Ki1duff, Miss Constance Farnham and Miss Elizabeth G. Kane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

The following names include the list of patronesses for the presen- tation of the Tony Sarg Marion ettos this afternoon at the Water buy Women's club house at 2:30 o'clock: Mrs Arthur Reed Kimball. Miss Helen Chase, Mrs Lewis Hart, Mrs John P. Elton. Mrs Robert Hill Leach, Mrs George l.. White. Mrs I. H. Tolles, Mrs. Edward s. Sauderson, Mrs Frank L.. Squires, Mrs Forest Purinton, Mrs Clark H. W. Newton, Mrs James E. Gregg, Mrs Henry l.. Griggs. Mrs E. H! Williams, Mrs Horace Baldwin, Mrs Richard D. Ely. Mrs William Cal Ian, Mrs Allen MacMurphy. Mrs Frederick Webster, Miss Elizabeth Kirk. Mrs H. F. Morrill,. Mrs Hu- go Hutzel. Miss Janet Murray, Mrs Frederick s. Van Valkenburg, Mrs M. H. Toomey. Mrs Robert Denni- son. Mrs Walter Van Tassei, Mrs Starbuck Sprague, Mrs Oscar Stahl. Sr., Mrs Tracy Smith. Mrs William Thoms, Mrs Jesse B. Kelsey. Mrs George S. Bisset, Mrs Robert S. Walker, Mrs William Gazey. Mrs Frederick Keller, Mrs John L.. Geist. Mrs Frederick M. Peasley and Mrs George Post.
 Mir and Mrs David c. Griggs of Pine street have been spending several days in New York where
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Miss Lucy O'Neill of South Main street is spending the weekend in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

Mir and Mrs David c. Griggs of Pine street have been spending several days in New York where they were registered at the Roose- welt Hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

MT and Mrs George Piercey of Watervi.le have as their guests Mrs Joseph Devine and children of Providence, R. ].
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
Personal
Local Students
 On Honor List

Miss Florence D. Reiner, daugE- ter of MT and Mrs Jacob ReiI1er of Lincoln street, and Miss Viola l. Nodine, daughter of MT and Mrs Harry N. Nodine of Greenwood avenue, earned maximum lonors for the fall term at BayN Path h. stitute, School of Business Training in Springfield. Mass. according 10 an announcement made recently at the institute. To be eligible for this recognition 1t is necessary to have all grades for the term above 50 pen cent and at least one-half above 20 per cent.
 William Osowski, son of Mir and Mrs Stanley Osowski Of Burtop street, was listed for second honors for the term. This recognition re- quires the student to have all grades for the term above 80 per cent and at least one-thirde above 90 per cent. @ Y
 All three young people are grad uates of local high schools. Miss Reiner and MT Osowski being graduates of the Crosby High school and Miss Nodine of the W,l- by High school Miss Reiner is now a, senior in the two-year sec- retarial science course at the insti- tute: Miss Nodine is taking com bined course in shorthand and bookkeeping and Mir Osowski is junior in the two.year business ad- ministration course.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08

A meeting of,the directors of the Connecticut Society for Mental Fly gienc was held Wednesday at Mansfield State Hospital and Train ing School. Mansfield Depot. The board were the guests of Dr c. T. La Moure, superintendent of the hospital. It was announced at the meeting that Miss Rachell Trow- bridge of New Haven and Mrs Wii- martin Lewis of Farmington had been elected to fill vacancies on the board. Present at, the meeting were: New Haven, pr c. E. A. Winslow. Mrs Leonard M. Daggett. Miss Rachel Trowbridge, Mrs hl- fred E. Hammer, Dr E. VanNor- man Emery. Dr Eugene Kahn, Bridgeport; Rev W. H. Day, Judge Joseph G. Shapiro. Mrs Harry ST. vertone, Mrs Richard T. Staples, Hartford; Mrs Joseph W. Alsop, Pennington; Mrs Herbert F. Fish, CT, Mrs Thomas E. Hapgood, Dr c. B. Horton, Miss Eleanor Hope Johnson, Dr c. W. Stephenson, Dr Stanley H. Osborn, and Mrs o. c. Wiedman. Waterbury,; Mrs Roger Sperry. Norwich, Mrs John P. Huntington, Dr G. H. Gildersleeve, New London. Dr Frank B. Morris, Rev Raymond J. O'Callaghan, Mer- idea: Nicholas Moseley. Greenwich, Dr $. Harcou-t Pcppard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-08
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
'BLACKALL LOOMS
 ASSENATELEADER
Former Waterburian Ex- pected to Be Elected to
 Important Post

Senator John c. Blackall of Hartford, a native of Waterbury, :s apparently slated to become the chairman of the all-inportant ju. dietary committee of the 1885 state legislature. The democratic mem bers of the senate, elecetd in the recent polling, are expected to con vene early in the coming month to pick majority leader. Though no party has a clear majority in the senate, the democrats having IT, the republicans 15 and the so- cialists 3, the democrats are count ing on organizing the senate, in other words electing a majority leader, a president pro tenn and d clerk.
 The democrats, if they do or- ney Blackall their majority leader. Bergin of New Haven held this post but he did not seek reelection due to the fact that he is chair man of the state liquor control board.
 As majority leader of the sen ate, Senator Blackall will automati- cally be chairman of the important judiciary committee. It is also reported that Senator Joseph P. Cooney of Hartford, who did not seek reelection this year, will be the clerk of the senate in the place of Attorney William M. Citron ef Middletown who in the recent state election, was named congressman at-large.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
National Defense
 Night Advocated
 By Corp. Coyle Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars to Demand Oath of AIegi. ance By Teachers, Elimination of Propaganda"
 From Schools Council to Launch Offensive

Waterbury World War Veterans answer to the challenge of the "Paciflsts" will be drafted tonight.
 The executive committee of Cor poral CoSie post, American Legion, last evening went on record fa- voring the observance here of "Na- tional Defense Night" at which time prominent speakers will speak on preparedness as the best guar antee of peace for the United States. e9
 Wheeler-Young post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will launch it's offensive shortly in cooperation with the various units of the state, advocating the compulsory oath of allegiance to the government on the part of school superintendents, principals and teachers. This move is expected to counteract the in- fiuence of "Rropagandists," accused of poisoning the mind of young- sters with false stories of how We may be preserved.
 Distinguished World War vet- erans, men who were decorated for action lover There" and who know war at it's worse will give ad- dresses on how the United States can preserve peace in this country. They will urge preparedness as the most essential and most effective insurance policy of peace.
 Legion Takes Action
 With the approval last evening of the posts executive committee, Commander George McDuff of Corp. Coyle post, assigned as a committee to represent the legion at q meeting of the Veterans council tonight. Ellis Phelan, chair man of the local committee on national defense; James Gill, chairman of the posts naval com mitee, and Captain Newton w. Alexander, state chairman of the departments committee on nation al defense.
 A formal appeal for cooperation will be voiced tonight at the coun- cil meeting. It is expected that the Waterbury chapter, D. A. V. the Veterans of Foreign Wars division club, Spanish War Veterans and other local units will promptly en- dorse the movement. A large local hall will be secured and the gen. era public invited to attend.
 The post at it's next meeting Tuesday. December 4th, will take official action on the plans ad- vocated.
 Action on the recent proposal of the V. F. W. department of coun- cil administration. advocating Q compulsory oath of allegiance to tho government is expected to be taken at the session of the New Haven county council to be held here at headquarters Saturday night.
 Following a meeting of the ex- ecutive' body at Hartford recently during which school superinten-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28

Anthony Nastri of this city, a director of the association, was named chairman of the reception committee for the affair, banquet and ball to be held at the Hotel
 Bond in Hartford, Saturday De- cember 15, at 8 p. m. Included on the entertainment program planned last night is an elaborate floor show.
 Guests of honor to be invited will include Governor Wilbur L, Cross, congressman Koppleman Asbury Davis, president of the na- tional association. Joseph Kolodny national code authority, and many leading manufacturers. Charles
 Eden, state president of the associ-
 ation, was named general chair man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
.$2,OOO VERDICT
 UPHELD BY COURT
No Error Found By Su- preme Tribunal in
 DumOchel Case

The $2,000 verdict Henry E. Dumochel of this city received last January 25 against Vito Becce in the local superior court is upheld in decision of the supreme court of errors handed down today. The high court finds no error in Jude e John A. Cornelrs decision refusing to set aside the verdict.
 Dumochel recovered for injuries suffered when struck by the de- fendant's truck on South Main street, Oct. 3, 1893. Dumochel left his place of business on Canal street to cross to the corner of South Lounsbury srteet when he was struck in the face by the tail board of the defendants truck.
 After trial of the issues before Judge Cornell and a jury in the su- perior court here, the jury brought in a verdict of $1,200. Judge Cor nell sent the jury back to re- deliberate on the grounds that the verdict was not enough in view o1 the specific damages.
 An appeal to the supreme court was taken from Judge Cornell's decision to refuse to set aside the verdict. Associate Justice Christo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
. on Thanksgiving day.

him on Thanksgiving day.
 Tonight the Democrats plane will take off at Iceland for the last lap of the journey. It will take about twelve hours to reach the North Pole and then shortly after the hundreds of letters from all the good little boys and girls will be turned over to Santa. After reading the letters we are sure Santa will decide to come to Wa terbury again this year and Fred D'Moller will immediately send us a radiogram telling us when to ex- pect him.
 In Friday nights Democrat we will tell you what Santa's answer will be and we certainly hope he will say that he will come back to Waterbury with the Democrats pilot. Watch for story in Fridays Democrat,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
Had 8-Cwinder Car,
 6-Cylinder License

though he had been driving a car for II years, he did not know that the car, which he bought. recently from a used car firm, was an eight-cylinder model instead of a six. This prompted Judge Mascolo to state I don't believe you"
 Pelletier was halted by Motor Patrolman Mccarthy on North Main street shortly after 4 o'clock this morning and asked to show his registra- tion. He said it was at his home, and the policeman accompanied him there, then placing the driver under ar- rest when the registration certificate proved to be for a six-cylinder car.
 Thee accused claimed that the car was sold to him as a six and denied that he had illegally registered so that he might pay lower registra- tion fee to the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
Local World War Veterans Frame Answer to Pacifist
FIRST SELECTION
 INLABOR SET UP
Hartford Man Named Su- pervisOr of Employ
 fllent Offices

Announcement at Hartford to- day of the appointment of Ettore F. Costello of that city as super visor of private employment of fees in the state under the state department of Labor and Factory Inspection by Labor Commissioner Joseph M. Tone is seen as the first step in a sweeping change in the personnel of the state and federal employment offices.
 Mir Costello is a tpresent man. ager of the state office in Hart ford which corresponds with that maintained in this city in the Campbell building on State street under the supervision of Arthur Maloney.
 As the new appointment is to take. effect December 1 and suc- cessor to MT Costello will be ap- pointed as soon as the recent fed- eral examinations are returned from Washington, according to MT Tone, it is presumed that the re- suits of the tests will be made known early next month. There were 70 candidates for the six supervisors positions thrown open in branch offices of the em- ployment bureau in the state as a result of federal orders last sum- mer. Every employe of the staet service was required to take the ex- animation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28

The regular monthly meeting of the Holy Name society of the Church of tho Blessed Sacrament will be held Friday evening in the parish hall. The meeting was originally scheduled for last even- ing, but was postponed to permit members to attend the mass meet ing of West Side Hill residents in- terestcd in 8 recration fild. .. ... ..The guest speakers Friday even- ing will be Fire Marshal D. J. Lahey and Captain William Rus- sell. They will speak on Fire Pre- ventiOn."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28

"A case unique in city court annpals came up today as the result of the arrest of Harry Pelletier, 33, of IA Roland street, at 4 o'clock this morn ing by Motor Patrolman Jos eph Mccarthy, when the latter found that the eight-cylinder car driven by Pelletier was re- gistered as a six-cylinder ye- hicle. Judge Mascolo found the aucused guilty, despite the claims of Attorney John Whelan that the wrong regis tration of the car was not in violation of the statutes, and imposed a fine of $10 and costs. Execution of the sen tence was later suspended till Dec. 12, with the understand ing that the car owner would arrange the matter with: the state motor vehicle depart ment in the meantime.
 On. the stand in his own defence, Pelletier said that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
Waterbury Students
 Given High Rating
Charles Genesius, Mary COnfrancescO on State
 Pharmacy College Honor Roll

Dean Henry s. Johnson announce ed here today the ranking student4 at the Connecticut College of Phar~ macy for the first quarter of the year. The following students have maintained a general average of 90 pey cent. The names are arr ranged in order of rank. Class of 1886 z 1, Nicholas Zubretsky, 181 Barr bour street. Hartford graduate Of Weaver H. s. 1882. 2. Melvin Prawdzik, 39O William Z St. Bridgeport, St. Francis H. s. 1892.
 8. Harold Pevner, MontvilIes Conn. Norwich Freed Academy, Athol Springs, N. Y., 1892. | 4. Anthony Buccino, BOT Nichols St. Bridgeport Warren Harding H. $. 1892.
 5. Milton Hillman, 200 Goffe Ter- race, New Haven, Hillhouse H. s. 1928.
 l 6. Mary Cofrancesco, 10 Grove St. Waterbury, Crosby H. s. 1881. z. John Laich, 80 Morris street, Hamder, Hfllhouse H. s. 1892. Class of 1897
 1. Bernard Bursten, 1e Madison Place, Stamford, Stamford H. s. 1888.
 2. Charles Genesius, 55 Chipman St. Waterbury, Crosby H. s. 1928. Class of 1888
 l. Joseph Won Ehr, 4890 Main St. Bridgeport, Central H. s. 1933.
 2. Herbert Orloff, 5S5 George St. New Haven, Hillhouse H. s. 1884,
 3. Joseph Lubitz, III Sherman avenue, New Haven Hillhouse H. s. 1884.
 4. Joseph Laskarzewski, 27 Olive St. Meriden, Meriden H. s. 1892.
 5. Mervin Kramer, 119 Wayne St. Bridgeport, Bridgeport H. s. 1888.
 6. John Dwonczyk, 355 Ash St. Willimantic, Windham H. s. 1934.
 z. Saul Schine, 708 Capitol ave-, nue Bridgeport, Central H. s. 1884.
 8. Harvey Loomis, 252 Villa ave. Bridgeport, Ludlowe H. S. Fair field 1882. < A |
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28

dents and teachers throughout Connecticut were severely criticized for the attitude they have taken toward war, Thomas c. Summers vice. of the organiza- tion urged the abolition of "paci- fisin' inthe schools.
 Tt is not entirely possible for the country to have an adequate sys- tenn of national defense if the minds of the younger generation are to be turned in the direction
 of complete pacifism," MT. Stam.
 mers said.
 New York on Record As in New York state last year
 when similar measure sponsored .. by veterans groups stirred up g controversy which lasted severa months and was eventually settled when the legislature passed com. pulsory oath bill, there have al- ready been signs of opposition in educational circles.
 Strong opposition to the proposal
 has been indicated at Bridgeport where members of the board of education have declared intentions of making vote of protest against the veterans action at the next
 meeting.
 It is understood that the V. F
 W. campaign will be Localized by posts in every community and tha I the support of boards of education | will be sought in an active cam paig:. to place the bill before the opening session of the state legis.
 lature next month.
 5.POint Program
 Action on the V. F. W. 'five-poin' program" which advocates "tak' ing the profit out of war by giv.
 mug the government control of al
 materials" but calls for an ade' quate national defense. will alst
 be taken at the meeting.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-11-28
ROYAL NEICHBORS
 PLAN CARD PARTY

Mayflower Camp, 43S7, Royal Neighbors of America, will sponsor a 45 tournament at Speedwell hall, II East Main street., Thursday, December 6, 1884. The committee on arrangements are: Mrs Mary Lynch, capt. of the Senior Royal Neighbor team, Mrs Catherine Mo- Verry, Mrs Catherine McAvoy, Mrs Anna Greay, Mrs Nora Doyle, Mrs Bridget Mulcahy, Mrs Annie Ken ney, Mrs Louise Rush, Mrs Mary