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The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Palm Beach Plans Society BaH
 For Presidents Birthday Party

Palm Beach, Fla, Jan 23.-"On with the ball" is the latest cry here, raised by American society leaders who are busily engaged in arranging a birthday ball for the president on January 30th.
 Palm Beach has long been known for its unusual and original parties and the presidents birth day ball promises to be the high light of the entire winter social season. Under the active direction of Miss Ruby Edna Pierce, editor of the Palm Beach Daily News, Palm Beach intends to set the so- cial pace for the 5000 birthday parties to be held throughout the nation the same night and for the same cause, nationwide fight against infantile paralysis.
 The birthday ball committee in- cludes not only the year-round residents of Palm Beach but also hundreds of American society lead CTS who are wintering here. In fact, the committee reads like a cross-section of the New York and Philadelphia Social Registers.
 It Is headed by MT and Mrs Ed ward T. Stotesbury, who for many years have figured prominently in the social affairs of Palm Beach, Philadelphia and New York.
 Other prominent patrons and patronesses of the ball announced to date include Major and Mrs Barclay Warburton, Mir and Mrs Archibald Barklie, MT and Mrs Loring o. White, Mrs William Randolph Hearst, Mayor and Mrs John Shepard Jr, Captain and Mrs Amscott Wilson, Mrs Henry Req. Miss Mary Brown Warburton, Mill ton W. Holden, James H. R. Cromwell, MT and Mrs Louis Jacques Balsan of Paris, Gurnee Mum. Hugh Dillman, MT and Mrs John Francis Harris, MT and Mrs George Luke Mesker. MT and Mrs Arthur Somers Roche. MT and Mrs Atwater Kent and Colonel Edward R. Bradley.
 The affair will be given at the exclusive Colony Club. The 1885 official birthday colors, bluebird blue and silver, will be used in the setting which Is being created in the Patio. Walls will be hung with Silvered Spanish moss, and tiny blue lights will be hidden in the moss to give the effect of blue stars in. a silver sky. Verandahs and terraces will be decorated with palms, southern >smilax and flow CTS, among which will be hidden
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Z
Historian Speaks To Women Voters


 About forty members of the Wa terbury League of Women Voters were present at the meeting held yesterday at the Elton hotel. The guest speaker, Thomas Richard son, was introduced by Attorney Frederic c. Smedley.
 MT Richardson, who is head of the history department of Hillhousc high school. spoke of United States and European relations, exempl- flying the Boston tea party, Spanish war veterans. the open door policy with Japan and the acquisition of foreign possessions. He stressed the fact that American students in Gu ban schools would he willing fo realize the fact that their country might make mistakes as well' as others.
 Mrs. Frank Newcomb announced the recent appointment of Miss Edna Maloney as chairman of the child welfare committee. Following the meeting tea was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
WANT TO LOOK YOUNG7

The secret of keeping young is to feel young-to do this you must get at the cause-there's no need of having a sallow complexion-dark rings under your eyes-pimples-- a bilious look in your face--dull eyes with no sparkle. Your doctor will tell you ninety per cent of all sickness comes from inactive bowels.
 Dr Edwards, a well-known phy- sician in Ohio, perfected a vege- table compound as a substitute for calomel to act on the intestines, which he gave to his patients for years. +A. -"
 Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are gentle in their action, yet always effective. They help bring about that natural buoyancy which all should enjoy by clearing the sys- tenn of impurities.
 .Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are known by their olive color. 15c, soc, soc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Notre Dame AIun,nae WiH Sponsor Many ActiUities

president. the secretary of the state, and the Connecticut mem bers in Congress. The resolution deals with objection to the relig- ious persecution in Mexico and urges the recall of Ambassador Josephus Daniels.
 Members attending the meeting included Anna Mcdonald, Mary Cor Madden, Catherine Lahey, Rose Gagnon, Mrs. D. Harrington, Mrs. H. Jackson Sherwell, Mrs. Maur- ice E. Hubbard, Mrs. Harold Cur ran, Mrs. Thomas F. Nolan, Mrs. Leonard Welsh, Mrs. Ralph Vaughn, Mrs. Michael Galullo, Mrs Francis Mcdonald, Mrs. Denney Pope, Ruth Kennaugh. Mrs. T. Gordon Hutchinson, Mrs. J. P. Barry, Mrs. T. F. Lynch, Mrs. Thomas P. Kelly, Frances A. Bowes, Josephine M. Connors, Lil- Han E. Bowes, Catherine E. Con- nors, Lucy A. Bowes, Harriet Kil- loughey. Frances Grace. Mrs. James D. Bolan, Mary P. Gump- per. Esther Flynn, Mary Bennett, Mary Devereaux. Anna Wheelihan, Evelyn Walsh, Alice E. Mcdonnell. Catherine A. Brady, Mary B. Mo- Namara, Mrs. H. J. Carroll, Mrs. Joseph P. Hosey, Sarah l.. Guil- foile, Mrs. Walter E. Monagan, Mrs James E. Russell, Mrs. John Kill duff. Mary T. Guilfoile, Mrs. Joseph E. Smith, Mrs. M. J. Noonan, Mrs. B. J. Brady, Noreen Burke, Mar gerry Power and Eunice Claffey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

What a thrill those old-timers would get today out of contract. Imagine them sitting there bidding and making a slam. ain sure that a lot of them would have found no difficulty in making. t0day's hand, which some of the youngsters In recent duplicate match missed.
 The Play
 Against a six-club contract, West opened the queen of hearts, which was won in dummy with the ace. oSme players made the mistake of leading out all the trumps, trying for a squeeze play, but there is no such play in this hand.
 You have two losing cards, a heart and spade; there's only one place to put them: thu Is on the diamonds. Your contract is only for six odd you need not try for seven.
 Lead the king of diamonds, dis card . heart and let West win with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Union Veteran Daughters Make Plans For Contention

appointed by the president. Mrs Clara Thomas who also presided at the meeting: January entertain ment committee: Mrs Minnie Chip man and Mrs Margaret Cooper; February entertainment group, Mrs Pearl Doolittle and Mrs Grace Dickinson; sick, committee: eastern section, Mrs Florence Johnson and Mrs Pearl Doolittle; south, Mrs Shirley Hungerford: northern and Waterville, Mrs Hanora Lane: west, Mrs Minnie Chipman and Mrs Clara Thomas. Members were urged to attend 8 card party which is to be given at the home of Mrs Margaret Cooper on Elliott avenue on Jan uary 24th. ~ -,-e
 The meeting adjourned after which a card party iwas enjoyed with Mrs Walter Johnson as host ess. Prize winners were: Mrs George Parker, Mrs Ida Birdsall. Mrs Margaret Smith, Mrs Margaret Cooper, Mrs Mae Waldron and Miss Julia Teller.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Club Activities

Preparations for degree work and installation of officers Feb. 12 were made at a meting of the de- gree team of division 5, Ladies' Auxiliary Ancient Order of Hi- bernians last night at Hibernian hall, under the direction of Mrs. Edward Rafferty. Mrs. Mary Hal ligan, county president of New Ha- yen will be in charge of the cer- emonies.
 An Irish concert will be given at the Women's club under the auspices of the society January 31, directed by Mrs. Ethel Haight. Will liam D. Peacock of New Haven, a pupil of Lambert Murphy. will be featured, with Mrs. Isabelle New ell as accompanist. Connie Brocken local Irish orchestra leader, will also be heard.
 Sheridan council, Knights of Co., lumbus, will hold its regular meet ing tonight at the club rooms on gree to be worked on a class of candidates will be named.
 Members and guests of United Progressive lodge, Sons of Italy. at- tended social and dance given by the lodge last night in Avellino hall. Emilio Caruso was chairman of the committee in charge of arr rangenemts. Other members in- cludued Carl Rossa, Joseph Mos- chella, Paul Carrissimi. Mario De- PaOlo, Julius Carissimi, Ralph Minervino and Peter Augelli.
 Plans for party to be held fol- lawing the next meeting February l. were discussed at meting of the Daughters of Scotia last night in Foresters' hall. Mrs Robertson Boyd presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

the. ace. When he returns tn. jack of hearts, win with the king and lead a trump, winning in dummy with the jack.
 Play tho queen of diamonds and discard a heart. Now another diamond, ruff ands then lead an other club, winning in dummy with the queen.
 Lead the three of diamonds and trump with, the ace of clubs. Re- turn the king of trump, which picks up the, last trump. and now you have the good four of dia- monds in dummy on Which to dis card the losing spade.
 (Copyright 1885, NEA. Service Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Solution to PreviOu Contract
 PpOhfavn

Solution to PreviOu contract
 Problem
 One of bridges most enthusiastic followers in New York is Frank Crowninshield, editor of Vanity Fair, who recently loaned me an cid bridge book entitled "The Bridge Fiend." It was published iE 1909. and I believe he is it's author.
 found fact in the book which I thought would interest you. always thought bridge was played in England before 1t was known in America, but according to thls book, there are good grounds for the assertion that America was introduced to bridge before Eng land.
 |. Henri I. Barbey, it is pointed out. explained the game to his friends at the Whist club in New York In the early part of 1894, a month or two before Lord Broughan. cx- plained 1t to members of the Port land club in England. So those wh., enjoy many hours of recreation through the game of bridge owe q vote of thanks to MT Barbey, the father of bridge in the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

blue spotlights to provide illumin- ation for dancing out-of-doors.
 In addition to dancing the pro- gram will include several surprise numbers by prominent stars of the stage, screen and air. who will come to Palm Beach for the ball. Amplifiers are being installed and at 11:30 p. m. President Roose- velt's radio address will be heard. This will be followed by buffet supper, the place de resistance of which will be a new dish, Birth day Salad" especially concocted for the occasion by a well known Eepicure.
 The Palm Beach ball is expected to be one of the highlights on the countrywide birthday ball for the president program under the na- tional chairmanship of Colonel Henry L. Doherty.
 Announcement is made of the birth of a son last evening at St Mary's hospital to Mir and Mrs Cornelius F. Maloney of Robert street. Mrs Maioney is the former Florence Girard, daughter of MT and Mrs. Albert Girard of MeI- chantville, N. J., formerly of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

At a meeting of the Daughters of Union Veterans held last eve ming at the ii4rmory further plans were discussed for the state con vention which. is to be held in this city in April. It was voted to hold the banquet and reception of the convention at the Waterbury Wonl- ems club. The time and place of the business sessions and other ar rangements will be made at future meetings.
 An invitation was received and accepted from the Wadham's Women Relief Corps to attend the public installation of officers on January 26th at 2:30 o'clock. A large delegation of the organiZa- ton signified their intention of at- tending the ceremonies.
 The following committees were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

High scores in the Tuesday even ing Cornell Bridge club conducted at 20 Buckingham street were as follows: North and south, William Bassett and E. l.. Reynolds 139; Mir and Mrs James Bulger 123; cast and west, Miss Laurie Sulli- van and Miss Margaret Dwycr 132h and James Brennan and Miss Helen Breen 127h. The off, ficial standing to date is as fol- lows: Miss Margaret Doyle and Miss Margaret Cunningham .593: Ray Phaneuf and D. F. O'Connor, .588; MT Bassett and Mir Reynolds ..578; Mrs John Collins and Mrs John Murphy .588; Mir and Mrs Lawrence Kilbride .554; and Mrs Johnson and Mrs Beeman .554.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
oLD HOMESTEAD CLUE

Mrs Joseph Bergin and Miss Loretta Henebry and James Nor an and Miss Margaret Fitzmau- rice, playing north and south were tied for first place with a score of A 1-2 in Monday nights session at the old Homestead Contract Bridge club on Cooke street. Run ners up were Joseph Brennan and Arthur Carey with 39 .1-2. East and west scorers were Mrs John O'Brien and Mrs Franklyn gO'Don- nell with 49 1-2; runners up, Mrs William B. Pape and Mrs Donate Pope, 45 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Personal
Junior Hadassah Arnnges| February Dinner Dance.

Schryer will. hold a meeting of her committee at her home on Willow street this evening to complete de- tails for the affair. The chapter Is also arranging for a gypsy tea to be held on Sunday, February 8. at the Hebrew institute from 3 to 5 o'clock. The hostesses for this event are Misses Dorothy Gottlieb, Jean Gutowitz, Muriel Weisman, Mary Katzman and Blanche Bisno- vich, Miss Belle Sigal. chairman of the membership committee an- nounced II new members. They are Misses Esther Wolk, Ella Matz- kin, Mollie Stickles, Gertrude Matz- kin, Mollie Rosenberg, Stella Bar iuch. Marion Bisnovich, Sara Green blatt, Ruth Kunofsky and Marion c. Frank. At the cultural meeting which followed the business session a discussion was held of Arbor day in Palestine. Palcstinian fruits were served for refreshments. About 30 attended.
 Mrs Morton Chipman presided at the meeting of the Women's Get Together club held Monday evening at the home of Mrs H. l.. Fogg of Washington avenue exten- sion. Arrangements were made for the variety entertainment to he held on January 31, at the parish hall. and for which Mrs Seth Moulthrop Is chairman. It was also announced that a white elephant party would be held at\ the home oP Mrc William Tpfwailnf of EOilt h Leonard street on February 4. It was also decided to present a play in March. The hostesses assisting Mrs Fogg were Mrs Seth Moul- throp and Mrs Paul Vandelbogar:.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

Miss Rose schryer is chairman of arrangements for the dinner dance to be given at Waverly inn in, Cheshire on Sunday, Feb 10, by the Waterbury chapter of Junior Hadassah. according to plans for- mulated at the meeting Monday evening of the chapter held at the Hebrew institute. Those who will assist Miss Schryer are Misses Julia Vandermar, Gertrude Matz- kin, Tinnie Margolis, Lillian VII. ensky, and Dorothy Danen.7 Miss
 A birthday party was given in, honor of Lois Claire Roden. two- year-old daughter of MT and Mrs Clarence E. Roden of Lockhaft avenue recently at her home. A family dinner was enjoyed, decora- tions for the event being of pink and blue. Those attending were Mir and Mrs Andrew Roden, MT and Mrs Arthur Roden, Albert Roden, Miss Helen Roden, Irving Hitchcock, MT and Mrs Anthony DiModugno, Mir and Mrs Clarence E. Roden,s Sally DiModugno and Raymond H. Daniels.
 Mrs H. L. Bowers of Middlebury. is entertaining her sister. Mrs Fannie M. Harris of Washington, D. c.
 Howard Littleton of Thomaston avenue is spending a few days in Da.toC Mocc
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

One of the most successful gath erings of the Notre Dame Alumnae Association was present last eve- ming at the Hotel Elton when the group held @ supper meeting at 6:3O o'clock. Preliminary arrange ments were made for a bridge and tea to be held on Saturday March End at the Waterbury Catholic high school auditorium. A discus sion of plans for a rummage sale to be sponsored on April 18th was also held and Mrs. Joseph Hosey was appointed chairman of the affair.
 The annual dinner of the associ- ation is schedulued to be held at the Catholic high school auditori- um in May.
 A resolution was brought up by Miss Mary McNamara of Bridge port and will be forwarded to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

In yesterdays session of the El- ton Contract club top scorers weie North and South: Fred Thompson and H. M. Barrett, 116: Leo Krauss and Frank McNamara, 91h; MT and Mrs Henry Preusser, ,87h; MT and Mrs R. F. Platt, 83h and East and West: Mrs John Monzani and Mrs A. s. Jourdan, 101; Henry c. Newman and Kenneth Smith, 96: Mrs W. Harry Byrnes and Mrs William J. Dunphy, 90; I. w. Chapman and Mrs Frank l.. Squires, S3h.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Children or Mary To
 Sponsor Card Party

The Children of Mary of St. Ann's parish will hold card party on Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock at the parish hall. A large attend ance is anticipated and prizes will be awarded at each table. The committee in chrge includes: Ar mand Frechette, Marie LaFrance, Doris Erodeur. Helen Tessier and Simone Parenteau.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

MT and Mrs Sydney Cantor have been registered at the Barbizon- Plaza hotel prior to sailing tomor- row for Bermuda.
 Miss Milicent Parsons. a student nurse at the Greenwich hospotal: has been spending several days with her parents, MT and Mrs c. Middle ton Parsons of Watertown avenue.
 MT and Mrs William Miner of Cooke street are spending several days in Albany.
 Miss Irene Fenton of East Main street has returned after spending a few days in Bridgeport.
 MT and Mrs John Connor of Baldwin street are spending several days in New York city.
 John McMahon of Yale street has been the guest of his aunt and uncle, MT and Mrs Patrick Connor of Nobscot, Mass, for several days.
 Miss Elizabeth Kirk reviewed many interesting experiences which she had on a recent trip around the world when she spoke to the members of the Graduate Nurses club at 8 meeting in their club rooms last night. Miss Eliza beth Somers was appointed chair man of a committee in charge of arrangements for a food sale to be held in the club rooms tomor- row.
 Miss Helen Driscoll of Elmwood avenue, who is to be married Feb. 25 to Matrin Shepard of Highland avenue was honored at a kitchen shower given by Mrs. Peter J. Kel- ly of Chipman street recently. Miss Driscoll was given a bridge lamp and various kitchen utensils. The guests were: Misses Ruth Clark Hazel Clark, Helen Drisooll, Mrs. Robert Feest, Mrs. William Clark and Mrs. Peter J. Kelly.
 The regular weekly rehearsal of St Margaret's choir will be held at 8 o'clock Thursday evening 1T the basement of the church proper A full attendance is urgently re- quested.
 Miss Virginia Moore of Cottag, Place Is in charge of the program! for the senior class play at Alber' tus Magnus college.
 Mir and Mrs Thomas Carter o1 Waterville street are spending g few days in New York.
 Miss Theresa Mannion of Louns. bury street has left for Cleveland Ohio, where she will spend several weeks as the guest of relatives.
 MT and Mrs Martin Halpern oi Frost road have returned after spending few days in New York city.
 The Winona Rebekah lodge will sponsor it's regular meeting to- night at 8 o'clock in Odd Fellows hall. All membehs are requested tc be on hand promptly as arrange. ments for the elephant card party which will follow the bushes. barley will be completed. Officers are asked to bring gifts for thi, novel competition.
 Mrs Elizabeth Cavage Is chair man of the arrangements com mittee in charge of Q card party tc be given by Pine Rock circle Mon- day night at Kicks hall. Other members include Mary Grove Catherine Marian, Frances Mantig. lia and Alice Chieffo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Bridge Started in U S-McKenney Finds Game Was Intro duced To New York Whist Club Shortly
 Before British Got It @
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

 Bank street Saturday night for the members of the Amco club of the American laundry, and their friends. Games were played and dancing was enjoyed. A musical program was rendered by August Vassallo and Anthony Cilfone. Supper was served at midnight. Those present were Harry Williams, Oliver Provost, Louis Samolis, Ro- land Latimer, Ray O'Connell, Ar- thony Cilfone, August Vassallo, Agnes O'Connell, Eleanor Rowlcy, Alice Turcotte, Helen Dee, Rather inc Lebus, Anna Aruta, MT and Mrs Spino, MT and Mrs James Cunningham, MT and Mrs William O'Connell, MT and Mrs Lebus, MT and Mrs Arthur Turcotte and MT and Mrs James Cooney, ST.
 A surprise birthday party was given on Saturday evening in honor of Jesse Bellmay at the home of MT and Mrs James Moffatt of Fairview street. Valentine decora- tions were used in the home. Games and music were enjoyed and a chicken dinner was served. Out of town guests attended from anu w CSI L1dk lAOL us Among the guests. were: Miss Mar guerite Johnson, Winifred Smith, Jane Rellmay, Franklin Newberry, Helen Alexander. Victor Cestaro, Jesse Bellmay and Eileen Moffatt.
 The Women's society of the Bun ker Hill Congregational church will give a luncheon and bridge at the church gymnasium on Thursday afternoon, January 31, at 1880 o'clock. Mrs Warren Rob- bins is chairman and is being as- sisted by Mrs Norwood Webster, Mrs J. Chester Little, Mrs Ray mond Sage, Mrs Vernon Colo, Mrs Leonard Welton, Mrs Fred eric Shattuck, Mrs Kenneth Mac Kerracher, Mrs Clifford Tompkins, Mrs Jesse Palen, Mrs Ralph Webb, Mrs Newton Alexander, Mrs Arthur Larsen and Mrs William H. Hill.
 The Womens association of the West Side Hill Methodist church will hold its annual "calendar social' tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs R. l.. Wood is gen. eral chairman; Mrs Henry Lin- ton will have charge of games and Mrs Carl Shumway is in charge of refreshments. Mrs Charles Balcolm is in charge of the calendar reports. The musical program is under the supervision of Mrs Ridgway F. Shinn. Selec- tions will be given by Vernon Da- wis and a quartet consisting of Donald Edwards, Donald Davis. Leonard Balcom and Clifford Bal com.
 The committee in charge of the weekly card party of the St Pa. tricks parish which is to be held on Thursday evening of this week includes: Mrs John Delaney, Mrs william Petchelock, Mrs George Grimes, Mrs Edward Lasky, Mrs Bryan McAuliffe, and Misses Mar garet Dillon, Gertrude Coughlin, Sadie Tullar, Mary Rice and Wini- fred Brickel.
 annual Valentine dinncr-dance to be given by Elizabeth Di Silvestro lodge, Daughters of Italy, were completed at the meeting held last night in Liberty hall. MissBlanche Geneva is chirman of the commit tee on arrangements, assisted by Misses Connie Moressi, Lillian Grafa, Angeline Carissimi, Louise Muccini, Helene Calabrese and Ed ith Guarini. The dance will be giv- en at Waverly inn, February 3. Miss Jane Renado was named chairman of the arrangements committee for a card party to be given next month.
 Miss Alice Mccarthy and Dor othy Keefe of Baldwin street are spending several days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Weddings
B. And P. Club
 .EDents Listed

The Discussion Group of the Waterbury Business and Profess sional Women's club will meet to- night at o'clock to discuss Credit Unions". Miss Cora Crompto1. vice president of the club will lead this panel and/will be assisted by the Misses Ruth Stoughton, Helen Webb and Florence Greenlcaf. All members of the club even though they have not signed up for this particular group are invited to a l. tend and join in the discussion.
 Tuesday, January 29th has been chosen by the social committee for a supped and social. The sup- per will be at 6:30 and will be under the chairmanship of Miss Anna Moran.
 Monday, February 4th. Is being reserved by members of the club for the annual banquet. A most interesting program has been arr ranged for this date and 1t is ex- pected that a large number of the members will turn out for this gala occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

MT. and Mrs Pierre s. dnPont, Sd, of Wilmington, Del, announce the birth of a son, Pierre Samuel. 4th, at noon on Tuesday. January 22, at the Wilmington hospital. Mrs DuPont before her marriage in June, 1883, was Miss Jane Hol- comb, daughter of MT and Mrs Frederick Wainwright Holcomb of Prospect street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

Howard Littleton of Thomaston avenue is spending a few days in Boston, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23
Personal

MT and Mrs Sydney Cantor have been registered at the Barbizon- Plaza hotel prior to sailing tomor- row for Bermuda.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-01-23

Miss Irene Fenton of East Main street has returned after spending few days in Bridgeport.