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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14

Over 75 members of the Daugh- ters of Italy Circle, Forest of America, honored Mrs Charles Stance at a testimonial dinner given in her honor Saturday even- ing at Suozzo's Grill. Mrs Stance, one of the most active members of this circle which was founded 26 years ago, retired from the office of Chief Companion, position which she held for number of years. She was given splendid ovation by the members who laud- ed her highly for her untiring ef- forts, unfailing work and cooper ation in building up this circle to one of the outstanding circles of the Forest of America field. In re- cognition of her splendid worK. Mrs Stance, was appointed to the position of Supreme Deputy and Supervisor of several circles in this state, this was done by the su- preme circle of New York City.
 Mrs Samuel Pinto, circle deputy, acted in the capacity of toastmis- tress and in behalf of the members presented Mrs Stance with a beau tiful leather bag containing a purse of money. The various members and officers deeply lauded Mrs Stan co for her fine work, devotion and leadership in making this circle an outstanding one and expressed their regrets in seeing her leave the chair which she has so dili- Madalin Pickett, William Knight, Miss Ramona Madison, Floyd Smith, Miss Sharley Gardner, Miss Grace. Galley, Miss Adeline Warner of Stratford and George Arm bruster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14
PENDY-PAWLOSKI

Palms and calla lilies decorated the altar of the Immaculate Con- | ception church for the wedding of
 Miss Victoria Pawloski, daughter of
 Mrs Caroline Pawloski of Wood | street and Joseph J. Pendy, son of | Michael Pendy fo Wolcott street, | which took place this morning at o'clock at the Immaculate Concep- | ton church. Rev Franis O'Shea of | ficiated at the ceremony and also | celebrated the nuptial mass which
 followed. A special program of mu- | sic was rendered under the direc-
 tion of Professor Frederick Har-
 mon with William Clasby as soloist.
 Miss Mary Donnelly was the maid | of honor and only attendant of the
 bride' and Frank Pendy attended l his brother as best man. The ushers
 were: Antonio Grille of Oceolo, N. Y. and Charles Lawson of Chester,
 Pa, classmates of the bridegroom.
 The bride was becomingly .at-
 tired in gown of parchment pease
 d'ange !act embroidered in gold and
 styled in Princess model with Eton | jacket and having a long skirt ter | minating in a short train. Her hat
 was of corresponding shade and
 material and she carried an arm
 bouquet of gardenias and lilies of
 the valley tied with parchment and
 gold ribbon. Her attendant wore a I frock of tobacco brown lace. Vion- cite model and wore a turban of
 brown nalines with coronet veil. She carried an arm bouquet of Talisman and yellow roses tied with
 bronze ribbon.
 A reception for the members Of
 the immediate families was held at the Hitchcock Fish and Game
 club. Mir Pendy and his bride left on an unannoHnced wedding trip
 the bride wearing a brown crepe
 traveling dress with matching ac- bcessories. Upon returning they will
 fake upg ihetr residence at 26I Grove street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Break Affords Game Opening Lead Of Trump Gives
 Declarer Advantage In Contract That Should Have Been Set.
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

As have often said, the game of contract bridge is not a game for timorous people. A timid per- son seldom wins at contract.
 If you set every contract you double. then you don't double often enough. If you make every game you bid, then you are not bidding enough games.
 The awards in contract are for the progressive players, the ones who are willing to take slight gamble. I don't mean you should make a foolish doubles or arrive at unwise contracts, but so often the contract depends on the opening lead of the defense and there are so many good breaks you can get that you are justified in taking a slight gamble.
 With the present award of 2,250 for a grand slam, a player is justified in bidding for a grand slam even though he must depend on a finesse to make his contract. However. when you do take these little gambles, you must be pre- pared to take advantage of any favorable breaks.
 For example, in today's hand, If West opened the queen of clubs, you will see that the declarer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14
Federated Women;s Clubs Play Day On February /

Mrs Ellen Mantler Burstein; and a talk on six Favorite Etchers by Mrs David Hays who will show several noted etchings.
 The Junior orchestra of the Bridgeport Institute of Music will offer several selections; and one of the features of the afternoon will be a short play by members of the Bridgeport Art League, en- titled "The Bathroom Door,. Rec ognition will be made of the five founders of the Connecticut feder- ation. The hostesses for the day will include the presidents of the Bridgeport clubs in the federation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14
HOUSING UNDER THE NEW DEAL

Do live a so, you will in Washington Bureaus bulletin HOUSING UNDER THE NEW DEAL. It contains briefly of and activity Of the federal that has to do with houses and housing.
 tells relief Ome-fnancing institutions through the Federal Home banks the Home Owners Loan corporation the Federal Savings and Loan tOn, the Federal Housing administrations 1t tells how home distress aided through these four federal his ad Finally it tells what federal doing provide Subsistence Homesteads pOaton, the Housing the Public Works admnisra the Public Works Emergency Housing corporation the Tennessee Valley authority the Farm Credit administrations the Federal Relief administration and te Electric Home and Farm authority gives the addresses of all federal housing agencies to whom interested appy and finally lists thirteen and private agencies from which designs be obtained free small
 If hope home, fill the below bulletin: sH.t.tl
 CLIP COUPON HERE
 J Dept 2sO Washington Bureau WATERBURY DEMOCRAT, ' 1922 New York Avenue, Washington, D. C. | a the bulletin HOUSING UNDER THE NEW ' DEAL and enclose herewith in coin Carefully | wrapf,ed) uncanccled U. postage turn postage and handling costs
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14

Play Day is an annual event on the calendar of the Connecticut Federation of Women's Clubs and Bridgeport has been selected as the gathering spot this year, the party to be held on Friday, Feb ruary 1. at the United Congrega- tional church. Guests will be pres- ent from every federated club in Connecticut. A board meeting at 11:30 a. m. will open the days events and luncheon will be served at 1 D. m. Rev Fred Hoskins, pas tor of the United Church. will of fer the prayer. The program in- cludes soprano solos by Miss Elise Weltersbach; contralto solos by
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14

Miss Mary Hayes has returned to her home on Laval street after spending the weekend in Spring field, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. George Dexter of Middlebury have had as their guest Mrs. Robert Murphy of Ar lington, Mass. .,...
 Mis- Elizabeth Irving Chase will sail on Friday for a several weeks stay in England. .
 MT. and Mrs. H Mitchell Wal lace of Prospect street had as their weekend guests MT. and Mrs. FL lery Allen of New London.
 Rev. and Mrs. Albert Buckner Coe of Oak. Park, Illinois, are the guests of Mrs. Arthur Reed Kim ball of Grove street for several days
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14

Mrs Elton s. Wayland of Wood- lawn terrace will be hostess at the next meeting of the Alliance Fran caise to be held at her home on Friday, Jan. 25. The lecture at that time will be given by Monsieur Andre Morize. head of the French department at Harvard, and one of the m' distinguished French lecturers Herica. He is also director oi French summer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14
w. C. T. U. CONFINES
 TUESDAY, s2:3O P. M.

The regular meeting of the Wom- en's Christian Temperance Union will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2;3O o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church. A pro- gram will be presented by the Sal yation, Army, including a talk by Commander Vincent. ;.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14
NeuU Italian Club
 Elects Officers

Officers were elected at the an- nual meeting of II Circolo Dante in the Sacred Heart church hall yes- terday morning. The society was organized recently under the direc- ton of Miss Theresa Ferrone, teacher of Italian at Crosby high evening school. It is composed of young Italian students who are desirous of furthering their knowl- edge of the Italian language, his- tory of Italy and Italian literature
 The new officers are: President, Louis Capobianco: vice president, Qomenic Davino: secretary, Mary Minervino; treasurer, Anna Saler- no. Constantine Capobianco was chosen chairman of the entertain ment committee which includes Sally De Lilo and Jean Spallanza. The new officers will be installed in the Lady of Lourdes hall Feb 6.
 MT and Mrs Roger Caulfield of Fairlawn avenue hay been spend iEg several days in New York City.
 Miss Dorothy Mckenzie has re- turned to her home on East Main street after spending the week end ju ROStOn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-14
Today's Contract Problem

When North doubles the diamond bid by West, should East bid or pass? How many tricks cain South's two-spade
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
First Train Ride

Last August a group of 430 officers and men of the 18th Engineers Regi- ment journey by railroad from Rhode Island to the First Army. maneuvers in Pine Camp, New York. It has recently been learned that 344 of those young fellows, averaging 21 years of age, had never before ridden on railroad train. This was not because they had never done any travelling, but because they had al- ways used automobiles
 There must be a good many other young men and women in the country who have never been on railroad trains. By the time they were ready for travel, the motor car had already become the most popular American conveyance for whole families and particularly for the younger members of families.
 It is not surprising that the railroads, which didn't do much at the start to counteract the growing competition of the auto, dropped behind in the race and lost money as well as passengers and prestige. Wouldn't it be smart if some of them now, particularly those running out of good-sized cities, to offer special novelty excursion for young people who have never had the experience of railroad travel?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29

According to Moe Berkman of the Hartford Times neither of the major political parties inf Connecticut had a paramount issue for the 1886 campaign until E. Kent Hubbard, president of the Connecticut Manufacturers Assn, un- Ioosed a barrage of critical words about the Connecticut legislators in Congress. His remarks were considered as aimed at the democratic side of the Senate and House. It is the belief of the Hartford Times political commentator that an issue has now been found in MT. Hub bards remarks. And according to the Times writer Mr. Hubbard is democrat. All of which seems like a far cry to the days of October and November, 1886. Many things can happen before then and undoubtedly will. We're inclined to think that what MT. Hubbard said will be completely lost in the shuffle of more pertinent facts and fancies of that rapid ly-approaching hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29

The lobster crop of future years in Connecticut waters will be much better. Such is the belief of the State Board of Fisheries and Game. And thereby hangs a story. In the past it has been found that baby Holsters released in Sound waters have proved an easy prey to pred atory fish. But now the baby Holsters that are released have been first thor oughly schooled in the fine art of deep sea diving. At the Noank State Fish Hatchery they go through special course of training guaranteed to enable them to elude the nimblest of enemy fish. What won't science do these days?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
When Soldiers Return

A great many pictures have been print ed of Italian troopships leaving for Africa. They show laughing, cheering soldiers lining the rail amid an air of excitement and flag-waving, and they set us think ing subconsciously that war is high adventure.
 What we haven't seen is pictures of the same ships coming back again, laden with the wars victims. But tropical fever and Ethiopian bullets have already taken their toll:
 French sources report that more than 10000 casualties from the Italian armies in Ethiopia have already been brought back through the Suez Canal. Nearly every returning troopship, it is said, car ries scores or hundreds of invalids.
 If we could see those pictures along with the others, it might help us to un- destand war for the tragic business of pain and disillusionment it really is.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
An Economic Evangel

After that big Townsend rally in Chi , cago, it will probably be admitted that Dr. Townsend has become one of our major prophets. The term is not far fetched, for Townsendism seems to be growing into sort of economic religion. The old folks are to be saved by public scheme of unprecedented generosity, and through them the nation is to be saved.
 The leaders bristle with confidence at Chicago, the elderly doctor most of all. we have become an avalanche of po- 1itical power," he declared, "that no derision, no ridicule' or conspiracy of silence, can stem. We are met here with the firm resolve to free from economic slavery one-fifth of the population of our country. Nothing must be permitted to interfere.
 "If our drive is followed up, in six months time we shall have 80 per cent of the voting strength of the nation de manding enactment of the Townsend Plan"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
Of With the Old

Substitution ,of busses on the South Main Street-Naugatuck route during the period that the street will be closed near the Washington Avenue bridge should prove conclusively that the day of the trolley car in Waterbury is done. It may still be possible that trolleys will pay on several short runs where busses might not be of practical economical value, but we doubt if there are many of this type in Waterbury.
 We know that the majority of people, including the hundreds who have occa- sion to use South Main Street daily, will welcome the change from the electric to gasoline service along this thoroughfare. For years agitation to remove the tracks has been heard from one month to another. Now mere traffic tie-up has accomplished what opinion heretofore could not bring about. It only goes to prove how things oftentimes work out to happy solution.
 We can recall fighting the battle for lower Grand Street and South Main from Grand to Exchange Place years ago and when it seemed just possible that the traction company officials could be per- Suaded to lift the rails and use motor bus service. The streets mentioned never were meant to have the long yellow cleo tric cars pass up and down their length. Circumstances on too many occasions proved this to be true. We think that the enforced removal of the trolleyS may prove the case of those who advised it long ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
IA Book a Day
Lewis Sees Advent
 of Dictator in U. s.
BY BRUCE CATION

If you feel that a Fascist dicta- torship is just one of those things that couldn't possibly come to pass in America, Sinclair Lewis has a savagely derisive answer for you. He has put 1t in a new book sat- irically entitled Tt Can't Happen Here" and this book tells how dic- tatorship overcame the republic in the 1936 presidential election.
 MT. Lewis dictator is Senator Berzelius Windrip, who seems to be modelled roughly after the late Huey Long. Windrip noses out Franklin Roosevelt for the Demo- cratic presidential nomination. He promises $5000 8 year to every American, calls for government ownership of banks and utilities, demands 8 better break for laborer and farmer, and is triumphantly elected.
 Then he gets busy. He has or ganized uniformed marching clubs, known as the Minute Men. When Congress refuses to pass a law giv- ing the president dictatorial pow CTS, the Minute Men throw Con- gress into jail and all power passes to President Windrip.
 MT. Lewis makes 8 Vermont newspaper editor his hero, and tells the whole story from the view point of the old-fashioned liberal. And his moral is that there Is quite enough prejudice, selfishness and brutality in America to create . dictatorship. All we need is . ht- tie bad luck.
 I hope everybody reads Tt Can't Happen Here" Published by Dou- bleday, Doran and CO, 1t sells for $2.50.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29

gained such favor in recent years There are Delicious, Jonathans, Ber Davis, Northern Spys, and so on Sometimes the varieties are so plen- tiful that it is difficult for one tc know what to pick out.
 Generally speaking, the selection of a Connecticut grown apple is a matter of taste and the purpose to which one intends to put the apple Many believe the Mcintosh the fin- este eating apple available in this section, point on which we differ It has its fine points, among them being its juicy white flesh, as well as a distinctive flavor, but it does not begin to compare with a well kept Jonathan or Delicious. The Mcintosh can be kept in cold stor- age all winter, if necessary, but it is not 8 winter apple. Through some peculiarity of public taste 1t has be- come amazingly popular during the last few years, while its fine favored companions are sometimes ignored by the housewives of the state. The Jonathan, unlike the Mac" is a f1rmer, heavier, texture. It natures later and remains hard longer, but in its prime it is one of the finest apples grown in this section.
 Neitller the Greening nor the Baldwin are to be despised. In early fall both are difficult to beat for cooking" apples-particularly for pies. AS winter approaches they be- gin to mellow, somewhat, with proper care, and by mid-winter are in their prime. Also the Northern Spy, with its slightly tart taste, is 8 favorite for pies and is excellent as a table apple when it has mel lowed little.
 The care with which Connecticut apples are handled by their grow CTS has been improved greatly with in the last few years. Many apple growers have their own cold stor- age places, where the apples may be held in a. near freezing temper ature to prevent them from ripen- ing until wanted. Others place their apples in cold storage vaults operated in nearby cities, withdraw ing them as needed for customer sales during the fall and winter. It is a curious fact that some va- rieties of apples will keep perfectly in cold storage rooms constantly maintained at temperature of 30 degrees e. Fahrenheit--two degrees below the temperature at which water will freeze-and yet will not freeze,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
A Thought for Today
Honor Where Honor Is Due

Here is bit of pleasant reading after the many stories of the storm and strife that hang over Europe. It comes from Ohio. where the beautiful Ohio, we pre- sume, still flows, although the poet or songWriter has not immortaliZed it of re- cent years. A resolution has been pre- sented to Congress calling for construc- tion of memorial building at Greenville, Ohio, to commemorate the Treaty of Greeneville
 Perhaps there may be vague recollec- ton here or there about the famous Treaty of Greeneville, but for the most part people will raise their eyebrows and wonder why all the shouting. Perhaps mention of the name of Mad Anthony" Wayne will awaken more memories. It was this dashing Revolutionary general who negotiated the peace terms with the Indians and brought to an end the after nath of the war between the colonies and Great Britain.
 It is regarded by all historians as a momentouS occasion and one that no doubt should be well remembered. Per- haps if we had some physical reminder of it, we would be better acquainted with Greeneville, Ohio, and the part that Mad Anthony Wayne played back in 1795 when he operated from this town as military center. The town itself was named for General Nathaniel Green, military associate of Wayne's. And following in the wake of the treaty signed at Fort Greeneville came many events of consequence.
 The congressional resolution, spon- sored by Rep. Frank L. Kloeb, recalls that after it the flag of our country was changed from one of thirteen colonies to that of the United States; the founding of such cities as Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Fort Wayne, Indian apolis, Milwaukee, Minneapolis was made possible; the region north of the Ohio river and east of the Mississippi was thrown open to settlement; the most complete victory over the Northwest In dians was achieved and the way opened to an thrush of settlers. All of which is more than sufficient to warrant public support for state and national recogni- tion of Greenville, Ohio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
Question Box.

@. How many members compose the Soviet union council of peoples commissars? A. Nineteen. o. What is the population of Fairbanks, Alaska? A. The 1880 census enumerated 2,101. o. What does the name Gwyn mean? A. It is a feminine first name, derived from the Celtic and means white or fair. .4 0. Is the author, Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth, living? A. She died in 1899. ;
 @. How many daily and weekly newspapers are published in the U. S.?'
 A. Daily newspaper, 2,084 in the U. s. and outlying territories; week. ly newspaper, 10,675. o. Do any states have laws that absolutely disfranchise negroes?
 A. No.
 @. What does the name Cairn Brae mean? A. A cairn is a pile of rocks or rocky place. Brae means 8 htll-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29
,The Apple Crop
At Every Roadside Stand U Tribute To Agricultural Ability of Our Orchardists.
NEW LONDON DAY

The Connecticut motorist who goes out for Sunday afternoon ride of any distance is almost cer- tain, at this time of the year, to pass one or more roadside sands where Connecticut apples, and per- haps other farm products, are of- fered for sale. There are large and small baskets, filled with apples in various shades of red and green-- with here and there 8 few brown hues, if the farmer happens to raise Russets. Most of the apples, one will find, are of excellent grade, for modern discoveries of pruning, spraying and gathering of apples are well known to the successful Connecticut farmer. Among the crop are all of the old familiar va- rieties - Greetings and Baldwins holding forth, probably, as the old favorites, although far eclipsed in sales by the Mcintosh that has
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-10-29

ator J. Ham" Lewis in the clos ing days of the last session.
 The measure, of which Peek is real author, would establish a Federal Foreign Trade Board with extensive powers. It would ab- sorb all government trade agen- cies now in existence. This would take from Hull his pet bureau for the negotiations of reciprocal tariff treaties, leaving him only he diplomatic end of the nego- tions.
 Should Peek succeed in putt ting through his bill-most un- likely = it will make him top man in the New Deals foreign trade setup. If he loses, 1t will pfrobably mean the end of his official life-in the Roosevelt regime.
 Merry-GO- O-ROund
 Friends of General Hugh John. son says that White House Secre. tary Louis Howe agrees with him that the President should house. clean the official family. It seems that Louis knew Johnson was writing the magazine article in which he belabored certain New Deal policies. Senator George Norris, who has continued work ing in Washington since the ad- journment of Congress, has now departed for Nebraska. He ex- poets to return early in Decem- Der.