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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Committees Named
 !" For Puri171 Ball

Plans for the Purfm ball, spon- sored by the Waterbury Hebrew Institute, Kingsbury street, were discussed in detail at a special meeting called for that purpose by the chairman of the ball, Harry Brownstein, Sunday morning.
 It was decided that the affair be held at Temple hall, on Sunday evening, March 4th. A one-act play and a musical concert, under the direction of B. Zellman will be pre- scented in an interesting and unique fashion, to portray and commem- crate the holiday, Purim.
 Samuel Kramer was appointed vice-chairman of the affair." Other committees appointed were as fol- lows: Maurice Gellman, publicity manager of Jewish newspapers; Mrs Edward Cohen, publicity man. ager in charge of English papers; MT Axelrod in charge of printing; Aaron Solomon program chair man; A. Fucker, tickets chairman; Maurice Gellman, editor of the program; Meyer Rosen, secretary of the ball.
 Following the play1et and musi- cale, dancing will be had by one of Waterbury's most popular bands. All members of commit tees have pledged their most earn est support to the cause. The pro- ceeds of the Purim ball are used for the Talmud Torah, and the Purim ball has been an outstand- ing affair among Waterbury Jewry for the past twenty years. This, the twentieth annual Purim ball, is expected to be the largest and best of the Purim balls.
 Mrs Patrick Garvey, Mrs Arthur Denker, Mrs James Moore, Mrs Thomas Grady, Mrs John German, Mrs John Mulhern and Misses Nellie Comerford and Alice Goul- den comprise the committee in charge of the weekly card party which will be given on Friday eve- ming at Lyceum hall by the ladies of St Patrick's parish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24

can win two spades, two hearts tne ace of diamonds and then must VIII four club tricks.
 TO win the diamond lead before the third round would defeat ms contract. After winning the third round of diamonds. south leads the iock of clubs, which East refuses of win. The five of clubs IS played, the queen finessed. and East wins with the king. The spade IS re- turned, South winning with the ace.
 Now tho declarer has an oppor- tunity to make n pretty play. He must cash his acc and king or hearts immediately. The drop or Vests ten practically marks him with tho queen.
 Tho small club is played and won In dummy with tho ace, west being forced to discard dinmonds The two good clubs fin dummy are cashod, declarcr discarding the deuce Of spades. and West is help less. .
 iIe can discard the nlne of dln- mOndn on tho first club. but on the second club lead ho must drop either tho queen of hearts, which makes dummy's Jack good, or tho inck Of spades, which permits tne deelnrer Co win Ahe last two tricks with tho king and ten of hphdeF'
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Club Activities

Liberty hall was the scene last night of an entertainment under the auspices of the junior auxil- iary of the Fratellanza 1taliana and the Elizabeth diSilvestro lodge of the Women's auxiliary, Sons of Italy. More than 100 members were present. Remarks were made by John DePastino, president or the senior group, Michael Stolh, president of the junior auxiliary, Dr. G. E. Testa, Peter DeLeo, Um- berto Santopietro, president of the Pontelandolfo society, Anthony Lombardi and Miss Louise Meo, treasurer of the Women's auxiliary.
 Dancing was enjoyed and re- treatments were served. Music was furnished by Patcy Perugini. Ray and Charles Amicone and Charles Stabile.
 Sigmund Spaeth, well known lec- turer, yesterday afternoon address, ed the members of the Waterbury Women's club on, "Popular Songs As An Index To American Life. He said that the popular songs Of any period reflect the life and cur rent events of that period as 1t has always been a human trait to sum up contemporary happenings in words and melody. He pointed to hundreds of songs inspired by the flight of Lindbergh.
 MT. Spaeths talk was musically illustrated. Because of this coun-- try's speedy growth and the fact that it had no peasant period, America cannot claim to have folk music, the speaker said, unless the Negro music be given this distinc- ton. He defined music as the or ganization of sound toward beauty and stated that five factors enter this organization-rhythm, melody, harmony, tone color and form.
 At the annual meeting of the Connecticut Motor club in. New Haven this week, c. H. w. Newton of this city was chosen a member of the board of directors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Avoids Losing Illnesses - HoldUp At Beginning Anc
 Squeeze Play Toward End Enable Declarer To Make Extra Trick

To tinesse or not to finesse is problem ever confronting the de- clarer at contract. Certain illnesses must be taken, but don't always be ready to take finesse just because it looks as though it may produce an extra trick.
 Guard against losing illnesses. There may be a play in the hand which will develop the trick TOT you without q finesse-a squeeze or an end play of hold-up..
 Today's hand presents simple .hold-up, an dthen introduces a nice squeeze play for the extra trick.
 The Bidding
 While South's hand has plenty Of high cards, it has no distribu- tion. and the hand should be opened with suit bid rather than one no trump, in an endeavor to have partner play the no trump. However, when North goes to two clubs, after partners opening. bid of one spade, he shows that there is no advantage in his hand becom- ing the declarer at no trump
 After North's constructive bid or two clubs, it is a question whether
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Plans Completed For Bridge Mdtch
State Team of Four TOurna ment Is Scheduled For
 Next Week

Plans have been completed for the second annual Team of Four State Championship Bridge tourna- ment to be conducted by the Con- necticut Bridge league. Two quail fying rounds will be held in the following regional districts. Water- bury, Hartford, New Haven anu Bridgeport.
 The qualifying sessions for Wa terbHry will be held on Fridays, February 9th and 18th with tho final session being held in Hart ford on Saturday, February 24th at and o'clock.
 Three qualifying teams will De chosen from each district and 8 fourth team. will be chosen from the district having the largest en- try. Prizes will be awarded to the members of the winning team in each of the qualifying sessions. The winners of the final session will al- so be awarded prizes and will be given the custody of the state trophy for one year. Prizes will al- so be awarded to the pairs making the highest scores North and south and East and West in the hnal session. The team defending the trophy is explained by Harold T. Hartwell of Stamford. MT and Mrs Hartwell also hold the Connecticut Bridge League Pair trophy.
 The local qualifying sessions will be conducted at the Elton Contract club under the direction Lf Mrs William Sherman Smith. Tn other cities the directors are as follows: Hartford, Mrs Theodotia Emery; New Haven, Mrs Harry \. Westerfeld; Bridgeport, Miss De- borah Glover.
 On the day of the final session, elections of officers for tho league will also be held. The present offi- cers are: Josiah H. Peck of Hart ford, president; pr E. Reed Whit temore of New Haven, r. A. Stew art O. this city and Horace Wi. | Paine of Westport, vice. president; Mrs William sherman Smith or | this city, treasurer; and Miss De- | borah Glover, secretary.
 Mrs William Rielly entertainsd | the members of the Busy Bee | club at her home on Edson avenue
 last evening. Late in the evening a
 delicious supper was served. Those | present included: Misses Margaret
 Mullin, Mae Ring, Eletta Clark, l Sophie Remkus, Theresa Forten, | Gertrude Hartley, Mary Daily. Peg | McKenna, Sal Bergin, Kathleen ' Gilbert and Mrs William Rielly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
"A. O. H. Ladies Auxilidnes' WiH Conduct Installation
Divisions And 57 Will Participate In Installation Ceremony To Be Held On Sunday Afternoon

cial secretary. Mrs. Loretta Maher; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Dunlap; chairlady of standing committee, Mrs. Mary MacLelland; mistress at arms, Mrs. Julia Joyce; sentinel, Miss Mary Calvin; chairlady of Irish history, Mrs. Hannah Shan ahan.
 The committee in charge of the installation ceremonies consists of Peter Griffin, chairman, James A. Dillon, Patrick Griffin, Miss Rose Shanahan, Mrs. Patrick Leary Mrs. Mary McKenna, Mrs. Mary Ladden, Mrs. Robert Parker, Mrs Loretta Maher, Mrs. John M Lynch, Mrs. Ellen Ryan, Mrs. Ed ward Rafferty, Mrs. B. Dunn and Mrs. B. Coyle.
 The state officers will be in, at- tendance and members of the order from Meriden, New Haven, Nau- gatuck and other places will be present.
 Luncheon will be served in the hall,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24

Joint installations of the Sons of Pericles and the Order of Ahepa took place at meetings of both so- cieties in Knights of Columbus hall last night. Peter Laskas, dis trict governor, and steve Karmos- tios, district marshal, conducted the installation. Visitors were pres- ent from Bridgeport, Meriden and New Britain.
 Officers installed in the Ahepa are: President, Louis Chronis; vice president, John Yampanis; secre- tary, James Coukis; treasurer, James Macris; board of governors, Nicholas Anastos, Peter Koutsibos, George Starvos, George Pistolas and Basil Checkas.
 New officers of the Perciles or der are: President, George Exar- hou; vice president, Gregory Sava- cos; secretary, Michael Exarhous; treasurer, A. Perry; warden, Charles Cheney; master of cere- monies, James Mikalakos; high priest. Steve Mikalakos.
 A meeting of Division 57, A. O. H., will be held this evening at s o'clock at Hibernian hall.
 The installation of officers of the Daughters of Athens was held on Sunday afternoon at the Hellenic Orthodox Community Hall. The meeting was open and largely at- tended. Officers installed were
 Misses Anna Exarhou, president Florence Tatalia, vice-presidenti
 Mary Macris, secretary; Irene Stav- ros, treasurer and James Macris Helen and Claire Stavros, board o1 directors. The ceremonies were fol- lowed by speeches and refresh ments were served. The installing officers were: Louis Chronin and Peter Stavros.
 A young peoples party will be
 presented tonight by the Epworth
 league of St Paul's M. E. church at the church. Miss Ethel Moshier and Miss Elizabeth Miller are in charge of the entertainment. Re treatments have been arranged
 by Miss Ruth Upton and Miss Lil- Han Birzell.
 Prior, to the entertainment. dele- gatesNrecently named to attend the Epworth league institute at Tor
 rington, Feb. 23, "A and 25, will discuss plans for this event. Those who will attend are: Wales Mei-
 singer, Jessie Galbraith, Grege Ritchie, Elizabeth Miller, Win throp Curtis, Walter Burns. George
 Brown, James Lowe, Ethel Moshi-
 CT, Eleanor Badger, Lillian Bir- zell and Rachel Seaver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Fashion SholO And Gard PartyAttracts Large CrotDd
Immaculate Conception Parish Sponsored Successful Affair At Church Basement Last Evening.

garet bowling. Five models showed the newest in spring styles includ- ing sport <, ensembles, afternoon dresses and evening gowns. A well inafIpuiated spotlight brought out the beauty in coloring and styles of .the various gowns. A program of
 music was enjoyed during the showing, fr
 af About. two hundred tables were Tn play in addition to the large number of spectators who wit messed the fashion showing. After the style show refreshments were Served.
 v Mrs Michael F. o'Connell was general chaismans of the affair and the, following, members of the Rosary Confidently society com prised the refreshment com lnittee: Mrs George Corcoran, Mrs Cornelius Shanahan, Mrs Mary Donahues Mrs Nora Cur ley, Mrs Ellen Tyrrell. Miss Mary Bulger, Mrs IT. Whelan, Mrs J.. Ryder. Mrs J. ISillian, Mrs B. Phel- an, Mrs T. J ones, Mrs c. Connolly, Mrs M. O'Connor, Mrs H. Caffrey Members of the Children of Mary were: Misses z Mary. Fitzpatrick. Mary Tulley, Chris Shanahan, Mary Mansfield, Ann Donahue and Mary, Sullivan.
 The luncheon was served by memb bers of St Mary's Girls club. They included: Misses Mary Car roll, Margaret Carroll, Mary Kill Han, Evelyn Donahue, Angela Cor coran, Geraldine Wallace, Bebe Callahan, Gertrude Hartigan, Hell en Hartigan, Katherine Kearney, Madeline Murphy, Esther Sullivan Olive Madden, Ruth Keavney, Dol ores Quinn. Helen Heffernan Marie Quinlan and Margaret Quin- Ian t'.t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24

For che first time in the history Of the new Immaculate Conception church. the spacious basement was filled to capacity last evening with parishioners and friends who gatlI-. cred to witness one of F the out standing fashion. shows and card parties of the year. Card playing started at 8 o'clock with individual prizes being awarded to the win ners at each table.
 The stage was attractively dec orated for the occasion and 75 foot runway was used in. modelling! the wearing apparel. The models were cleverly intfoduced and their gowns well described by Miss Mar
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Unico Club Hears
 Rouvley ". Phillips

An interesting account of his thip to Italy with Congressman Edward w. Goss and John Di Sil- vestro the past fall, was given last night by Rowley W. Phillips, chair man of the board of the R. F.. Griggs Co.,, at meeting of the Unico club at the Elton. MT Phil- lips told of his visit with Premier Mussollin and of his semi-formal meeting with the Pope.
 He said Mussolini speaks Eng fish fuently. The Duce is as much interest in creating mutual friend ship with other European countries as is the United States. He describ- ed the Papal blessing administered to a multitude of persons of all nations, creeds and colors.
 MT Phillips said the downfall of the Lire, Italian monetary exchange made travelling expensive. Tobacco, for instance, he explained, that cost 25 cents in America, cost SIPS in Italy. A tank full of gasoline cost Congressman Goss $25, MT Phillips added.
 Mrs Seth Moulthrop, Mrs H. l.. Fogg, Mrs Harry Watterworth, Mrs Henry Vollers, Mrs Louis VonLott, Mrs Harry Pritchard comprise the committee in charge of the bake sale to be given at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands all day tomorrow by the Women's Get Together club of the Third Congregational church Donations for the sale should be al the parish hall by 9:30 o'clock Among those attending the supper last evening at the parish hal were Mrs E. Andrews. Mrs Arnold Nichols, Mrs s. V. Chipman, Mrs Fannie Wiedeman, Mrs Farnk Will son, Mrs E. l.. Taylor of Woodbury Mrs Henry Vollers, Mrs Oscar Var Wart, Mrs D. Urell, Mrs Conner Lewis, Mrs H. l.. Fpgg and Mrs Harry Nutland, new mem Der Mrs Agnes Robbins and Rev Go. mer Lewis, honorary members oi the club were honor guests, Rev Lewis read the invocation. The | committee in charge of the supper was given a rising vote of thanks | The Mattatuck Musical Art so'
 ciety will conduct food sale al | Grieve, Bisset and Holland com | pany tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Events of the Week

Jan 25-Poverty Party by the Bunker Hill Improve ment Association.
 Jan 26-Annual Masquer' ade Ball of the ConcOrdia Singing Society.
 Jan 20-Dance by the Pi Omega Sigma Tau at Posts Business College.
 Jan 27 Annual Winter Karnival of the Putsic Friars at the Y. M. C. A.
 Jan 27-AnnuaI dinner or the Recreation Rod and Gun Club.
 Jan 28-Dinner dance by the Junior Hadassah at Waverly Inn.
 Jan 20-Cabaret by the Business and Professional WOmen's Club.
 Jan 3O-President ROOSe- velt's Birthday ball at Ham, ilton Park.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Crosby Notes

Members of the Argus staff met yesterday afternoon at the close of school in Room 217. Plans for the next issue of the school paper were made.
 A social meeting was enjoyed by the Spanish club yesterday after noon in Room sos. Varied enter tainment made up the program.
 Floyd c. Evans directed a meet ing of the orchestra in the assem- bly, hall yesterday afternoon.
 The Occupations club made a tour of inspection through the storehouse of the Fulton Market company this afternoon. Roy E. Walch acted as guide.
 Special features are planned for Mondays meeting of the Italian club.
 Further sketch work was done as members of the Art club met yesterday under the direction of Miss Edith Patten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Masqueraders VIII
 Make Merry At Ball

The reception committee for the 68th annual Concordia Singing so- cieties masquerade and fancy dress ball which is to be given on Fri day evening at Buckingham hall is prepared to entertain many guests disguised as such prominent per- sonages as Mahatma Ghandi, King George and Queen Mary of Eng land, Mae West and many others. Keen competition is expected for the cash prizes which will be awarded for costumes. One of the largest crowds to attend the annual affair is expected on Friday even. ing.
 Misses Muriel and Eleanor Heeney of Willow street were hon. ored at a surprise farewell party given recently at the home of Misses Elizabeth and Marion Wid- man of Willow street. During the evening bridge was enjoyed as we'll as dancing. Refreshments were served. A gift was given the honor guest. Those attending were Misses Margaret Fitzmaurice, Georgia Slade, Catherine Mary Grady and Joseph Wilman, John Moran, John Hall, George Bauby, Frank McVerry and Arden Me- Verry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24

South simply should bid two no trump or Jump 10 three, which in n mild slam try. iint tho hand really doosn't look ilko slam.
 Tho Play
 West opens tho king Of din' mo 1dH. south, the deelneor, must, of course, refuse 10 win the dln' mOnd until the third round. be' nnnae the club iinesse must be taken, To make aalna. declafei
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Wilby Notes

A big Wilby cheering section is expected at the gamo against Tor rlngton in the school gym tonight. student tickets have been on sale for the contest since Monday.
 
 The first semester will close of- flainlly this Friday. All hnlf-year courses will be completed by thnt day, and all makeup work must be finished,
 Members of the Girls Olee club will hold their weekly rehearsal ht thO Crosby assembly hall tomorrow under tho direction of Miss Allco M. ulhhnps
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
/. r. C. A. Chapter To
 Meet This Euening

A meeting of the local chapter of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae will be held this evening at 7:3O o'clock at the Wa terbury Catholic high school audi torium. Mrs Frank P. McEvoy will preside. Important business mat ters will be discussed and plans will be made for the annual "Col- lege Day. which is sponsored by the federation. Election of officers will be held.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

COhN ElIL CONlhASA ShC'
 Winners in the Tuesday after noon session of the Cornell Con tract Club held at 20 Buckingham street under the direcion of Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: Mrs. Abra- ham Hengeveld, and Mrs. Il. B. Moore, 69S 1-2; Mrs. Joseph Ser gin and Mrs. Thomas Bane, 69l- l-2; Mrs. William Faeth and Mrs. William Moran, 686; Mrs. Frank Daly and Mrs. James Walsh, 667- 1-2; Mrs. George Russell and Mrs. William Burke, 664; and Mrs. J. C.. Reynolds and Mrs. c. E. Byars' 655.
 In the final session the high scores were: North and south, Mrs. Abraham Hengeveld and Mrs. II. B. Moore, 133; Mrs. Edward Godfrey and Mrs. William Dun phy, 132 1-2; Mrs. William Moran and Mrs. Fred Lux, substituting Tor Mrs. William Faeth, 127 1-2; Mrs. George Russell and Mrs. William l. .rke, 119 1-2; and East anu West: Mrs. Etta Howard and Mrs, Mark Gallagher 13l; Mrs. Louis Schmidt and Mrs. ldris Aldersoh 12S: Mrs. George Bolan and Mrs. Robert Bolan, 123 1-2; and Mrs. Vernon Wade and Mrs Ambrose Guilfoile, HIS.
 ELTON CONTRACT CLUB
 In the Monday afternoon session of the Elton Contract Club top scorers. were: North and south Mrs Edward Mcdonald and Mrs William !. Dunphy, l22; Mrs H. R. Davidson and Mrs Raymond Pidge. it4 leg. Mrs Walter Nor ton and Mrs l.. Lonergnn. il2 l.2i Mrs 10. D. Schroeder and Mrs Jesse E. Kelsey. co l.2i East hnn West, Mrs August Dlnklcr and Mrs Alfred DemIng, Ilg; Mfh John Anderson and Mrs W. linker, III, Mrs Theodore llrcithaupil and Mrs Helen Clark, 100, and Mrs JOhn A. Wright and Mrs John A. MOnEanl. % leg.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24

The Mattatuck Musical Art so- ciety will conduct food sale at Grieve, Bisset and Holland com pany tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-24

At the annual meeting of the Connecticut Motor club in. New Haven this week, c. H. w. Newton of this city was chosen a member of the board of directors.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1934-01-31
PLAN PLANE FIELD
OVER SHIP DOCKS
Airport May Be Built in the
Heart of New York.

New YOrk.-A plan for a landing
field, 500 feet wide by 1000 feet
long. to be built 200 feet over the
Hudson river docks, permitting
large ships to dock beneath it. has
been studied and drawn up by T..
Andrew Reinhard. Henry Hofmeis
ter. architects. and George J. At
well. foundation builder, as a solu-
ton to this city's airport problem.
Commander Frank Nj. Hawks.
flyer who has given his ideas to the
plan for bringing New York's air
traffic into the heart of the city.
solving the problem of airplane
landings ten to fifteen miles out
side Of the city. says the scheme
is perfectly feasible.
Clarence Chamberlin, transatlan-
tic pilot and aerOnautical consult
ant. has conferred with Commits
sloner Howard S. Cullman Of the
Port of New York Authority. who
said that such a project would be
distinct contribution to the exist
ing airplane facilities making New
York one Of the worlds greatest air
centers.
John z. Ramsey. general man
ager of the Port Of New York Au-
thority. and Glenn S. Reeves. port
engineer, also have studied the pro
posal with Chamberlin.
The plan calls for a series Of
magnificent dock Structures some
200 feet high topped by the landing
field. The entire project would be
a combined shipping, rail and air
plane center and would be self
iiquidating.
It would obtain revenue over q
period of years to amortize the
costs Of construction and the inter
est thereon. not only from fees from
the many air services and shipping
lines that would make use Of it, but
also by containing within its 81
gantic piers rental-yielding offices
for exporters and importers, bonded
warehouses, storage depots and
even for manufacturers of various
types who would be able to land
their goods directly upon steamers
for Europe and South America with
out the expense Of transferring
them through the crowded streets
to the piers.
The proposers of this project
hope TO submit it at an early date
to the city and federal authorities.
No distractions of any kind will be
built on the surface, it being free
and clear for landings day and
night.