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The Washington times., 1934-01-12

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Jan. IL.
Gamma Walska still clings to her
determination to be a singer and
to her contention that for every
woman there is a perfect man.
She is still looking for hers. She
said here today:
"I'm obstinate. I've given
the last Is years Of my life to
music and 1 guess I'll 60 on like
this until 1 die. When 1 start
a thing 1 never give up till it's
finished"
The same persistence in Nine.
Walska has a good deal to do
with her views on marriage. She
is noted as much for her marital
adventure with Harold McCor-
mick, Chicago multimillionaire, as
she is for her inability to please
music critics,
The Washington times., 1934-01-12
New Pontiac Out T tomorrow;
Has Many improvements

The new Pontiac straight eight
for 1884 will be placed on exhibit
ton tomorrow by L. P. Steuart,
Inc, Pontiac distributor, and
associate dealers. The new models
are larger, heavier and faster and
offer important motor refinements
which increase fuel economy.
The new straight eight motor,
develops "a brake horsepower, an
increase of seven horsepower over
the 1888 Pontiac.
Pontiac's startling improvement
in riding comfort, especially for
rear seat passengers. is attribut-
able largely to the independent
The Washington times., 1934-01-12

knee" suspension Of the front
wheels. Increase in wheelbase to
117A inches, increase in car
weight to 3,480 pounds for the
four-door sedan, increase to six
inches in diameter of the rib
tread tires, and use Of longer,
roomier Fisher bodies mounted on
a new type frame are other fac
tors contributing towards new
riding comfort.
Longer by several inches, lower
and racler in appearance, the new
Pontiac bodies are regarded as
the most graceful and attractive
to ever grace a Pontiac chassis.
The Washington times., 1934-01-12
By International News service

BY InternatIOnaI NeWB Service
Soviet consular offices will be
established shortly in San Fran
cisco and New York, representa-
tive of the Soviet Embassy in
formed International News Ser
vice today. These are the only
two cities in which the Soviet gov
ernment intends to establish con-
sular offices for the present.
The Washington times., 1934-01-12
sNATCHER GETS 30 CENTS

Miss Lille N. MCGEE, 900 block
M st. N. W., reported today that
a colored man snatched her purse
containing 80 cents while she was
walking near her home last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-25

Amy joined her. "henry is dumb His grade in dumb
 He was arguing with me to stop smoking cgarets; But made him give two packs don't know why all the men in this town have to be so deadly" Vanny Hough? They're all right" Even as she spoke Amy remembered too ate that neither Edgar nor Vanny ever Amy was sure Jane knew how they felt toward her and Janes reply confirmed this, for was blandy conde
 "TReyre not so bad suppose, but they're nothing ex tra It isn't that want men around, Amy" Jane spoke if bands of ardent swans were blocking the pave ing everything ing about everybody ose She thought of Ann thing drS',s"' or invent HseT somothins-" ~
 They had reached the courts "You might invent way to teach me your ma n . " ho h hns o the bag while Jane looked That was James way when everything ready she took the shady side Of the cour and the game began
 Jane was by far the better player but if she missed played steadily evenly and if she enjoyed It. As soon a the mounted against Jane she %as G ha o h Ss snd @ he no Her p' high and her cheeks scarlet It made Amy ashameg Tor her: "Its always like ths" thought Any, dstressfuy' "I'l have to let her win to calm her down..
 So she began to slam her serves into the net, to miss the easiest returns After two love games James lanes mood normal even superior you must DC Set0hS
 Just streak of bad n. afh 9boght mss s yS naS ad for a 6 n Saymy fG things to mad if you ose" That was why had wanted to go for Ia walk instead of playing tennis It was easier to be w Jane when they were not doing anything competitive For her secret satisfaction she allowed herself one good rally but this time Jane became hostile that Amy was sorry she'd done it. Again she her game down and Jane beamed with triumph When they had played three sets was she who suggested that they stop.
 Lets sit down and cool off,, she said l want to ix |my hair too" m .v
 'i tell you what's the matter with your game Amy" lt began Jane readjusting hairpns. You don't study the placing of the ball. You just try to get over the net any Iod way" This was too much for Amy. She flung back her head and began to laugh. She simply couldn't help It. Jane stared at her. "What the matter? didn't say anything
 aNo just happened to think of something" She must divert Jane quickly q wonder who that man IS coming out of the Museum. Look-in the brown suit"
 They both looked. The man was young, tall, square shoudered Even from distance he suggested good tall bring and competent personality ~
 Somebody to the eminent Ellerts gold bricks ] suppose" said Jane She watched the young man as nc walked slowly down the street. looking about him as if to locate himself There something familiar about nm, She felt she must know him. at least have seen him before Then she remembered Ann Veronica and her lover Why
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-06-25

Jane Let's have tennis The courts ought to be dry enough by now"
 Amy hesitated. "Why don't we just go for a wak%
 Immediately Jane was bent on tennis q want to do something with action to it. Walking bores me to death"
 They would play on the college courts though these not open to the townspeope during vacation Amys privileged courts library and the enclosed gardens of the administration building By the time Jane had put on tennis shoes and taken her racket from it's case Amy had arrived.
 "Why didn't you go to the Marchs party?" asked Jane as they started.
 isn't well to-day did nearly hours extra practice Lucky thing Grandpa likes t. poor old lamb Father came yon y do With You slave away at and you play peoples accomplishments and and then you play the organ in church. but don't see
 q love doing it. enjoy 1t. What more could 1t get me than that?"
 Jane frowned That's very philosophic, suppose could deoyte myself to, something big and grand ana thrilling! This towns as dead as dishwaor There's notf
 well, you're awfuly clever, Jane. Anything you wanted to do you'd make go' Amy offered this in all sin
 q know could" Jane sighed. Aunt Rosa called me
 "Did Momma March tell her? You might have known she would So that's why you didn't go to the tea! What did Miss Rosa say"'
 'she said was too smart really to enjoy talking to Henry but not smart enough to what fool am to do something don't enjoy for the sake of shocking people, She said 1t was my vanity"
 "There's nice thing about your Aunt Rosa" said Amy considering ths "She always talks like human be- ing She doesn't lay down the law but sort of puts the sub feet before you and you're free to your judgment
 You ought to be her niece instead of me Jane began to look dark and tragic.
 Amy quickly changed the subject. I'm thankful that commencemens over and all the boys gone Fathers Sun day night student suppers bored me terribly this year. '"The boys like them, though Everybody your fath ers the popular professor in coege Jane snoke a- senty. She had no interest in any topic but herself.
 
 The tennis courts at the back of the gymnasium and the girls turned to the patch across the campus Amy stopped. "Wat minute. 1 want to look along the ems."
 "What on earth for?"
 q don't know They stand there grandly and their shades so light and free instead of solid like the naples like to remember them when I'm playing Schumanns Pa lpillons'--they've got the same rhythm"
 q thought you told me the other day nobody ought to talk of one's art in terms of another"
 sTooking at ems isn't an art" Amy said it dreamiy, still regarding the trees ~
 Jane was impatient. "Oh do on forgot to tell vou Aunt Rosa and Henry Berwyn earfuly dumb and that it must have been a chore to talk to him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
FCA Amanges Numerous EDents For Coming Months

Miss Anna Mcdonald, Notre Dame, Miss Marguerite Gunshannon, Wa terbury Catholic High school, Miss Helen Leary; Sacred Heart High, Miss Helen Mccarthy, St Eliza beth's College, Miss Marjorie Lynch. Marymount College, Miss Edna Harmon, New Rochelle Col lege, and. Miss Helen Carr, Mary wood College.
 The principal business of the evening was the planning of Christmas Cheer for the different institutions in the city. This pro- ject has been in vogue since the circle was organized by Mrs F. F. McEvoy. The Notre Dame Alum- nae will take care of Brookside Home; St Elizabeth's College Alumnae members are interested in St ,Joseph's orphanage in Brook lyn; Sacred Heart Alumnae usu- ally distributes twenty baskets of fruit to St Mary's hospital; Wa terbury Catholic High School Alumnae is donating a substantial sum to be used for Charitable pur- poses; Trinity College Alumnoc are supplying twenty-five people with gifts donated by their mem bers; New Rochelle college alumnae will take care of ten girls in the House of the Good Shepherd; Marywood College group is donating toys for an insti- tutional Christmas tree; Mary mount, Albertus Magnus, Georgian Court and Baltic Alumnae groups are doing good work on a smaller scale.
 The annual Choose a College Day" is to be held in the Auditori- um of the Waterbury Catholic High School on Sunday, March 24th. This plan is to offer every junior and senior high school stu dent personal opportunity in se- lecting a college wherein to fur thcr their education.
 Sunday, May 18th, is the tenta- tive date selected off the Com munion Breakfast of the Fedora tion. Mass will be celebrated at 8 o'clock at the Immaculate Con- ception Church and there will be q breakfast following the mass. A speaker, versed in Catholic Action, will be procured for the breakfast.
 It was voted to hold a special meeting of all members of the l. F.. c. A. on January 18th to make final plans in regard to a motion picture project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Bride To Be Is
 Rendered ShoWer

Miss Josephine Fusco of White Road was the guest of honor at surprise shower held recently at Liberty hall. The guests included: Dorothy Dellacamera, Marie Rotel- la, Theresa Rotella, Mrs. Mary Av- oletta, Mrs. M. Polo, Mrs. Jose phine Varrone, Mildred Calabrese, Mrs. F. Castilano, Mrs. Sofia Faz- zinc, Augie Longo, Adeline Friano, Mrs. Margaret Varrone, Mrs. Lou ise Cruciana, Mrs. Frank Pellic- ciotta, Mrs. Mary Ciriello, Rose De Cola, Mrs. Josephine Sallerno, Mrs. Salvatore Mollica, Josephine Taler- icca, Elizabeth Longo, Giscondino Fusco, Evelyn DeMunda, Rose De Munda, G. Goldman, Mrs. Nancy Calo, Mrs. Ernestine Manzillo, Mrs. Erminice Stance, Mrs. S. Ro- tello, Angeline Baritone, Mrs. An toinette, Mrs. H. Montrose, Lucy Lontrose. Mrs. Amelia Fusco, Mrs Mary Rinaldi, Mrs. F. Orinso, Mrs. c. Capulupo. Mrs. F. Capulupo. Mrs. Ida Colacci, Mrs. Rose Wallis. Mary Fatino, Laura Pascucci. The resa Cruciano, Jyina LattanZio, An na LattanZio, Mrs. Mary Yannetti. Ida Yannetti.
 Anna Castalino, Mrs. Camilla Lattanzio, Angeline Porter, Mrs. Mary Porter, Mrs. Josephine Bon- aldi, Mrs. Rose Macci, Mrs. Con- cetta Mastracchio, Mrs. Olympia Fratea. Mrs. Mary Yanetty. Mrs. D. Liberatore. Mrs. Albert Julian, Mrs. F. DiNapoli, Mrs. A. Libera- tore. Mrs. Pauline Commendatore, Mrs. Josephine LattanZio, Mrs Mary Lattanzio. Mrs. Jessie Macre, Mrs. Erase Vacca, Mary Di Battiste Josephine Christoli. Edith Lattan- zio, Carmella Lattanzio, Louise Di Nicola, Mrs. Mary Andrelli. Ida Co.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Personal

Joseph Carzonerri of South Leonard street has returned after spending the past week in Spring field.
 Miss Julia c. Maxwell of Will low street is spending the week end and holiday as the guest of relatives in East Orange, N. J.
 Miss Margaret O'Brien of West Main street has returned after spending several days in New York.
 Miss Mary Delaney, a student at the College of St Elizabeth will ar rive this week to spend the Christ mas recess with her parents, MT and Mrs Thomas Delaney of Plaza avenue.
 Mrs Alfred Convers has returned to Meriden, after spending some time as the guest of her daughter, Mrs Harry Hart of Shelton avenue.
 Miss Virginia White of Grove street, is spending several days in New York, where she Is regis trant at the Hotel Lincoln.
 MT and Mrs Perry White Miss Doris Downs of Lone Oak avenue, have returned after visiting in Hastings-on-th Hudson, N. Y.
 Miss Althea Markson of Cooke street, is spending several days Tn New York.
 J. Benedict Maloney. student at Villanova College, is spending the Christmas recess at his home on Cooke street.
 MT and Mrs Arthur Fisher of from Boston, where they spent the
 A play, 400 Green Street." will be presented this afternoon at the, meeting of the Womens society of the Bunker Hill Congregational church. Mrs Fred c. Torkelson is coaching the play and appearing in the cast as well. Others to par ticipate include Mrs Alfred Grocut, Miss Marion Rockwell, Mrs New ton Alexander and Mrs Reginald Hurlbut. A Christmas party will follow the presentation and Santa Claus will distribute presents. Vo- cal solos will be given by Mrs Jesse Burton, with Mrs Oscar War ner as piano accompanist. Host esses for the meeting are Mrs F. F.. Mclaughlin, Mrs c. E. McBurney, Mrs Gilbert Mertelmeyer, Mrs R. W. Dennison, Mrs William Dorr, Mrs Arthur HOweS, Mrs JudSon Wells, Mrs James Walker, Mrs Katherine Turrell, Mrs E. K. Sam son and Mrs Clifford Hall. Each members who will attend is asked to bring a ten-cent gift.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

A When you make a cue bid, bid ding you~ opponents suit, you tell you partner that either you are blank in that suit, or you have the ace.
 In either case. you are going l to win the first round of that suit and it Is slam try bid. In today's hand, South uses the cue bid to show a void suit. His hand is not strong enough to open with an original forcing bid. so his original bid of one spade is proper. West, of course, Is justi- fled in overcaIling with two dia- monds and after North's raise of the spade suit, showing trump sup port and two probable in-cards. South has a lot of tickets now and wants to play for slam. How can he tell partner about his hand? He doesn't want to bid a three-card suit, so here's where he uses the cue bid as his ser want.
 He bids three diamonds, which ordinarily says, Partner I can win the first diamond trick" It is doubtful If West would open the diamond, but certainly not after the cue bid.
 The Bid
 West opened the queen of clubs, which declarer won with the ace. The king and then small trump
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
sNeu Hd1en Club
 Host To Students

The Mount Holyoke club of New Haven and vicinity will hold tea Jan l at the home of Miss Jennie Jerome, ss7 Forest street at 4, in honor of the undergraduates home from college for the holidays, and of the sub-freshmen. Among the undergraduate guests will. be the Misses Elizabeth Barnes of Essex, Zelma Casman of New Haven, Vim fired Durand of Cheshire, Elvena Gerner of Hamdep, Amy Good year of West Haven. Helen Guild of Naugatuck; Lydia Hall of Walt ingford, Helen Haury, Barbara Hewlett and Helen Jones of New Haven, Helen Knowlton of Short Beach, Arlene Nance and Jean. nette Mandrey of Hamden, Mar jorie Morgan of Shelton, Marion Mead of Danbury. Pearl Moeller, Alison Ostrander and Frances Scudder of New Haven, Eleanor and Janet Roberts of Hamden and Barbara Smith of Darien.
 The sub freshmen guests will be Miss Ruth Mcclellan of Orange, Mis- Frances Puddicombe, Miss Frances Rosenstock and Miss Mar jorie Stewart of New Haven.
 The committee in charge of the entertainment is Miss Margaret Ostrander, chairman; assisted by Mrs Thomas Coughlin and Miss Frances Alden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Contract Bridge
AIATrATUCK BRIDGE CLUB

MATTATUCK BRIDGE CLUB
 Winners for the series of Tues day sessions of the Mattatuck Bridge club conducted by Mrs Charles Woodlock were Mrs J.. Francis Roland and Mrs Joseph Linehan, .567; Mrs James Dowl- ing and Mrs Charles Heating, .574; Mrs D. T. Harrington, Jr., and Mrs William Dunphy, .570; Mrs Cornelius Maloney and Miss Cath erine Maloney, .564; Mrs Harry Duffy and Mrs John King, .559.
 Top scorers in yesterday af- ternoon's session, north and south were Mrs J. Francis Roland and Mrs Joseph Linehan, 69; Mrs Harry Duffy and Miss Grace Daily, 67h; Mrs James Dowl- ing and Mrs Charles Keating, 58H; and East and West Mrs Frederick Dauch and Mrs Robert Parker substituting for Mrs Ralph Vaughn and Mrs George Culhane, 521s; Mrs Cornelius Maloney and Miss Catherine Maloney, tied with Mrs M. Gallagher and Mrs James Me- Knight, 47h; Mrs William Faeth and C. E. Woodlock substituting for Mrs D. T. Harrington, Jr., and Mrs William Dunphy, 45h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Mrs Robert Grace Is
 Rendered Party

A tenth wedding anniversary surprise party and bridge was g!v- en in compliment to Mrs Robert Grace at her home by g. number of her friends on Saturday evening. The honored guest was the recip. tent of many beautiful gifts. Priz- es were awarded to the players making high scores and a buffet supper followed the bridge playing. Those present were: Mrs Samuel Sena, Mrs Aaron. Jacobson, Mrs Sarah Hendler, Mrs Joseph Rein CT, Mrs Casper Spearo, Mrs Sol Alexander, Mrs William Schneer, Mrs Isadore Dibner, Mrs Harry Wilenchik, Mrs David Goldberg, Mrs Joseph Yanorosky. Mrs George Karnofsky and Mrs Jack Kunof- sky.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
! Personal I=SOcLAL ACTIVITIES Weddings
New Society To GiUe Gard Party

I
 Of interest to local women will be the card party sponsored under the auspices of the newly organ ized Rosary society of the St. Thomas church. The event has has been planned as the initial vtnure in the field of activity by that organization and following which the plans will be formulated to participate in other affairs that will add to the social life and well fare of the city and community.
 The occasion will take place at the parish hall on Thursday eve ming, January 10th.
 The committee on arrangements is headed by Mrs Edward Coughlin. who is assisted by Mrs Timothy Luddy, Mrs John Griffin, Mrs James Connolly and Catherine Dal- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

The Waterbury Circle of the International Federation of cath- olic Alumnae held its semi-annual meeting on Monday evening at the Waterbury Catholic High School auditorium Plans were discussed for the coming year. The chair
 man of the various committees gave glowing reports of the many activities accomplished during the past year. The activities commit tee reported on the work done by the members who helped in the Boy and Girl Scout drive. Miss Mary Bennett. regent of the Water. bury Circle was captain of the 1FCA team. The presidents of the different alumnae groups who as- sisted in this drive were: Mrs Frank Kenney, Trinity Alumnac.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
ELTON CONTRACT GLIB

In last evenings session of the Elton Contract club, conducted by Mrs W. s. Smith, top scorers were Leo Battle and Henry Neuman, S3; T. H. Fitzgerald and H. N. Bar rett TAI; MT and Mrs Henry Preusser "A; pr and Mrs Thomas Tobin, GA. High for tho series were Leo Battle and Henry Neuman. The next session will be held on Thurs day evening when a party will be held for the members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

lici, Catherine Gallsano. Mary Paternostra, Evelyn Raternostro. Mrs. Virginia Pesce, Mazie Guidit- to, Anna Currilio. Maria Fusc0. Mrs. Agnes Fabbiana. Mrs. Men trucci, Mrs. Pasquale Spino. Mrs. Lucy Longo,.
 Mrs. Lena Rinaldj, Lillian Gau- diro. Mrs. A. Mancini, Christine Perugini, Mrs. Mary Mollica. Vit- angela Valetta, Mary Scarmozzino, Mrs. Minnie Baldassari and moth CT, Mary Brown, Mrs. Violet Cor tesa, Julia Cortesa. Mildred Yanet- ty. Susie Mastrocchio. Mary Di- Maria, Mrs. Frances Charles. Mrs. Caroline Antonucci, Lena Fratea,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
Get Together Club
 Has Christmas Party

The annual Christmas party of the Women's Get-Together club of the Third Congregational church, was held Monday, when a large majority of the club members gathered at the parish hall for the event. In keeping with the Christ mas season decorations of red and green were used and gifts were distributed, Mrs Eliza Andrews and Mrs Agnes Robbins presenting them before. a lighted fireplace. Supper was served by candlelight and a grand march was also feat ured during the evening led by Mrs Louise Ostrander, who was en- thusiastically welcomed by the club, after being absent for some time due to illness. Community singing was also enjoyed with Mrs Morton Chipman and Louis Os- trander leading, accompanied by Miss Lucille Ostrander as pianist. The invocation was read by Rev Gomar Lewis, and recitations were given by Mrs Seth Moulthrop and Mrs Eliza Andrews. The committee in charge of the evenings enter Smith, Mrs William Barnes, Mrs IIuN dI0 ohA AMI Fanny Wiederman. A nominating committee was also announced. It Is composed of Mrs Conner Lewis, chairman; assicted by Mrs Seth Moulthrop and Mrs Frank Wilson.
 The members of the Phi Betta Kappa sorority met recently at the home of Miss Helen Rush of Maple street. A business meeting was held and a delicious luncheon was served. Those present were: Misses Betty Early, Ernestine Stcinert Peggy Gibbons, Helen Rush, Helen Renkun. Dorothy Hook, Gladys Martel and Carlyn Steinert. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Dorothy Hook.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

Miss Ellen Mcknight of Farm ington avenue is spending several days in New York city.
 Miss Marguerite Kennough, student at the College of St Eliza beth, is arriving on Friday to spend the Christmas vacation at her home on Chestnut avenue.
 MT and Mrs John Mccarthy of Baldwin street are spending a few days in Bridgeport as the guest of MT and Mrs Frederick Heating.
 Miss Mary and Margaret Heit- man, students at Marymount col lege, will spend the Christmas re- cess at their home on Arch street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

were played. the second trump be- ing won in dummy with the acc, West dropped high diamond.
 The nine of hearts was returned and won with the ace, the king of hearts was played and q diamond discarded from dummy. Then n small heart was ruffed in dummy with the ten of spades.
 It looked as though the declarcr still had to lose diamond and c club. But, at this point, he led the Jack of diamonds from dummy and West won with tho ace. Vert was helpless--anything he led would be ruffed in dummy with the jack of spades and q club dis carded by South.
 Many players would make the mistake of trying for tho club suit break. Even if tho clubs do break, this is the safe way Co play She hand. No tarm done.
 or course, Vests opening iea'i Of the queen Nf clubs might not nave been q alnaleloni C nalRht have been three Co the aueen-iack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
PIERPoNr BRIDGE CLUB

High scorers in yesterdays ses- sion of the Pierpont club conduct cd by Mrs George Pierpont at 61 Church street were: Mrs Albert iourdan and Mrs Frederick Jackie 27M; Mrs Raymond Schroeder and Mrs Robert Strohacker 24h: Mrs John MonZani and Mrs Raymond PiGge 23. The next session will be held on Tuesday, January 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

Mary HancInl. Theresa coHurf datore, Palinira Menfuccla M' Mary Minnicdcci. Mrs. J. Pcru1I- nj, Mrs. A. Castilano. Kay Vo pi Mrs. Michael Stabile, Connie MnS- tracchio. Eleanor Juliano. Gertrude Rosa, Mrs. ]. Marrone. Pasqualinn Poletto, Josephine Rivoldi. Emma Costante, Mrs. R. Angelofi, AnTer lima Valetta, Violet Damico
 Miss E. Rita McCann will arrltt this week to spend the Christpias recess with her mother. Mrs MarN McCann of Walnut street. She lS a student at the College of St EilzafS beth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Cue Bid Invites SanShows Partner Extra Strength and Ability To Take First Trick In Suit Declared
 By Opponents
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-12-19

But, even so, the way the declarer played the hand, he had the end play.