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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Dr. Thomas Poulter
 Speaks Here Tonight

The audience at the Waterbury Women's club will be privileged 10 hear a lecture tonight by the second officer in command of the recent Byrd Antarctic expedition, Dr. Poulter will arrive in town about p. m. and will be ct the Women's club all afternoon.
 Tho visiting lecturer was one of the first to reach Byrd ct the ad- vance base, the lonely spot where the great explorer spent several months alone, and the last to board the ship ct New Zealand. The speaker will be met ct the station today by MT. Arthur doepel. Mrs. George Erskine Is chairman of the committee and the others on 1t are: Mrs. Carl dulliver, Mrs. James Kemp, Mrs. Starbuck Sprague, Mrs. John L. Geist, Mrs. Frank Squlres, and Mrs. Lewis Merrill.
 Dr. Poulter will be guest of honor ct @ dinner being given this even- ing ct 6:l5 o'clock by the program committee ct the Eelton hotel. The guests at the dinner will include MT. and Mrs. George 0. sErskine, MT. and Mrs. Lewis Merrill, MT. and Mrs. John L. Geist, Mir. and Mrs. James Kemp, MT. and Mrs. Arthur doepel, MT. and Mrs. George Haig, Mrs. William J. Wolff, MT. andeMrs. Star buck Sprague and MT. and Mrs. Carl II. Nye.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
E. & W. vul. opener--A k.
 Solution In noxt issue. 3i

would have to try to protect henrtB' Now, If the queen of clubs could bc located in tho East hand, there Wab q definite squeeze.
 Tho opening spado was won in dummy with tho acc. Five rounds of diamonds were taken. On th0 fifth diamond c spade was discarded from dummy. Dcclarcr then cnshcd his nco and king Of clubs.
 This left South with four hearts and C spade, dummy held tho king and two small spades, tho 1lyc of hearts and the jack Of clubs; West was forced to bear down to the jack.te of spades and three hearts, and East held four hearts and tho queen of clubs.
 Now c small spade was played and won in dummy with the king. This Bqueezcd East. He either had to release . small heart or discard the queen of clubs, which would eS" tabllgh dumny'B jack.
 Copyright, i036. NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Personal
Local Delegates WilLAttend State Play Day OF Clubs

thur T. Crane, Mrs. William c. Green, Mrs. William M. Hodges, Mrs. Samuel J. Marsh, Mrs. Forest c. Purinton, Mrs. Morris E. Sur face and Mrs. Stanley H. Crater. A meeting of the state board will be held at H. and Miss Florence L. Sutton, state president, will pre-. side, assisted by Mrs. Joseph M. Groton, second vice-president. The presidents council will meet at the same time. Luncheon reservations should be made with Mrs. H. H. Howard of New Britain. A musical program will be directed by Mrs. D. K. Perry, and the artists will be George Westerman, violin, Charles A. Johnson, piano and Mrs. Merwin H. Futile, contralto. A group of poems will be given by Miss Dor- othy Randolph Bayard of Nurwalk, poet laureate of the federation. The address of the afternoon will be given by Commander Herbert Hart ley, who will speak on Famous Folks I Have Known. The Wo- mems Club of Maple Hill, of which Mrs. Frank F. Benson is president, will be hostess club. Mrs. E. H. Poudman is general chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Sorority Completes Plans For Annual Dinner Dance

sisted by Lois Slater, Etmina Blra and Almanac Mc0rath.
 Arrangements were also completed for the cake sale to be held by the group on February 7th at 0rieve, Bisset 6 Holland company. The members in charge of the event inc clude: Ann Clminera, Olive Rochon, and Eleanor Nalband.
 Those present ct the meeting in- cluded: Misses Alice Morrissey, Viv- ian Wills, Josephine Moran, Claire Ouellette, 0enevieve Urba, Lynnea 0yllenhammer, Marguerite Mc- Orath, Rita EmmonE, Olive Rochon, Lois Slater, Almanac Mc0rath, Er- nina Birs, Ann Ciminera and El- eanor Nalband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Personal

ham. The funeral was held Thurs day morning in Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Mrs. Margaret M. Dwyer is spending Q few days in New York where she Is registered at the Com modore hotel,
 Mrs. Ralph Copetto of Cooke street was hostess at a personal shower given recently in honor of Marie Corrine Rnnando. A luncheon was served. Those attending includ- cd Ruth Connolly, Betty Longo, An kie K. Cipriano, Angeline Manando, Ruth Hall, Mrs. Daniel NardozSi, Mrs. Pasquale Ranando, Mrs. A. Perielio, Anna Ranando, Angie Longo, Mrs. Rose Creel, Mrs. s. Di- napoli, Mrs. John sfroza, Mrs. H. patelle, Mrs, Mary Mimo and Mrs. A, Santora.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOnO Post Has Large Card Party

The FlorIo Post Auxiliary, Italian American World War Veterans sponsored Q card party last evening at Pythian Hall with Q large num- Der of members and friends In at- tendance.
 Mrs. Maria Fisher headed the arrangements committee which in- cluded Mrs. Marie DiCrosta, Mrs. Anna Fardelle, Mrs. Isabelle Iaco- vino, Mrs. Assunta Basile, Mrs. Anna Mastriannl, Mrs. Concetta Colicchio, Mrs. Carmella Pelosi, Miss Rehecca Summa, Mrs. Albina Sarni, Miss Jane Ranando, Mrs. Mi- chael Ritucci, Mrs. Raffaele Altieri, Mrs. Mae Castellano and Miss Julia Nocero.
 Present were: MT. and Mrs. Mario Biondi, Miss Lucy Blondi, Miss Eleanor Juliano, Mrs. Charles Laurino, MT. and Mrs. Amedio Pel- osi, Mir. and Mrs. 0aetano Russo, Mrs. Josephine Cipriano, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cipriano, Mir. and Mrs. Carl Cipriano, Mrs. Adeline Colan- gelo Mrs. Teresa Mlstura, Miss Edythe Colangelo, Mrs. Ann Col- angelo, Miss Josephine Tata, Mrs. A. DiChele, Mrs. Angelo Tata, Mrs, Mary Dicci, Louis Bria, John Sivilta Mrs. Maddalena Alleva, Mrs. Isa- bella Iacovino, Mrs. Assunta Basile, Mrs. Joseph Capella, Loretta Mae Alleva, Frances Alleva, Margaret Rossi, Mrs. Domenic Altieri, Mrs. Louis Brla, Mrs. Charles Sclullo, Miss Madeline Marinaro, John Lom- bardi, Miss Esther Mastrianni, Ray mond DiGemmaro, Joseph Pazeras, Mrs. Mildred Pazeras, Anna Negaro, Doris Dizinno, Janet Doyle, MT, and Mrs. Joseph Raimo, Anthony Antonacci, Mrs. John Sivilla, Frank Mucci, John Izzo, Donate Orsini, Luigi r,ongo, Miss N. Broun, Mrs, s. A. Qermo.
 Also, Mrs. I. Cables, Mrs. M, Spagnuolo, Mrs. Mary sarni, Mrs, Anna Murno, Mrs. Adeline Rinaldi, Louis Rinaldi, Nunzlo Murno, AL bino Sarni, Raymond Bisconti, Marie Caro2Ea, Angeline Raimo, Flora Raimo, Kay Frederick, Rose Caroz- 70, MT. and Mrs. Antonio DiCrosta, Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Bruscino, MT, and Mrs. Gerardo Somma, Mir. md Mrs. Vincent Palmleri, and Mr. and Mrs. Angelo Possemato.
 Miss Anna drlckls, of Grove street, has been named secretary to Senator Francis T. Maloney. She was nt one time tho state shorthand champion. She studied at Post col- lege and is Q former employe of the Steele & Johnson Co.
 
 A joint meeting Of Division 6, Division b7 and Monsignor Slocum Branch of the A. o. II. will be held this evening to make arrangements for the installation to be held on Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

FEBRUARY
 Feb. i--Danco ConCordla hall,
 Feb. 1 = Montaganeso society dance, Liberty hall.
 Feb. 2--ConceFt, Newtown orchos. tra, Second church,
 Feb. 2--H. E. Engolbrecht ct Seth El synagog.
 Feb. 2--,eki meet, Fulton park.
 Feb. 3-Annual dinner, D. & P. Woman's club, The Elton.
 Feb. Standardization, Jewish Home for tho Aged.
 Feb. b-CIrcolo DnntG installation. Feb. 5-Credit Mems association, The Elton.
 Feb. G--st, Igll2aboth's Guild, card party, Trinity church.
 Feb. 0-=Annual minstrel of Church Of Our Lady Of lourdeS.
 Feb. 0--Old Timers night, lIlkB hall.
 Feb. 8-inLer-racial committee turkey supper.
 Feb. 0-~Maynower card party, Pythian hall.
 Feb. 7--.American Brass Co. dance at Tho Elton.
 Fcb. Environments ball at State Armory.
 Feb. 7--drand monarch vlSltg zln. dah Qrotto, MaBonlc temple. Feb. 7--Plalnville Teachers club danCo, Wavorly inn.
 Feb. O.I0-~itaCo relations week. Feb. O-~Teev. Albert Buckner Coo at Second Church forum.
 Feb. iO.-T'ostimonial dinner to Judge r. M. poaBley.
 Feb. iO-CoronaB club dinner' dance, WaVcrly inn. Feb, 1i--St. ThomaS'B Children of Mary dlnncr-danCe, Wavcrly Inn. Feb. l2--St. JoBoph'B annual dance and minstrel.
 Feb. IS--sigma Alpha Tau dance Waverly inn. , .. Feb. I3--Iiopcvllle tndloB' cara party and entertainment.
 Feb. Ia--Concordia Singing society .masaucradc. ConcordiR hall.
 Feb. i4--I'ormal sanquet, Tribune Athletic club. a Feb. Benefit carnival, sL Francis XaVlorS church hall.
 Feb. ib--44th anniversary, Llt1- uanian Political club.
 Feb. iO--CommiBsioncr Frederic O. Walcott at Second Church forum. :. Feb. iO.l9-Opening Of renovated rooms, Franco American club.
 Feb. i7--Itay fitzpatrick ct D. F. | Woinen'B club. - Feb. i7--Card party, fashion show' Waterbury c. II. S. Feb. i7--Card party, Daughters or Italy. The Elton. ...... Feb. 1s.-AnnivcrSary program Washington camp, r. Q. s. of A. Feb, IS--Annuai dinnersdancc, Di- eiiyestro lodge, Waverly inn.
 Feb. 2O--IIosary sodality cara par' ty, gt, Thomas parish hall.
 Feb. SO--CwoanB club' dinncr dance, Y. M. c. A. , .. Feb. 2i--Leap year caDlrcL 'T" Aux Davenport hall. Feb. 22 -MaBqucradc, boclcta eI' vita Pr0greDs. ......a Veb. sS-Dan. McCowan, Second Congregational church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

ELIUN CVNI1AOE CAOR
 Tn yesterday afternoons session of the Elton Contract club con- ducted by Mrs. William Sherman Smith, top scorers were Mrs. Frank Y. Hess and Mrs. Wendell P. Viall, 15l: Mrs. A. S. Jourdan and Mrs. M. H. Tourney, l50 1-2; Mrs. Henry Preusser and Mrs. Francis F. Gull. foile, substituting for Mrs. Edmund Spicer, i42; Mrs. Robert 5trohacker and Mrs. R. D. Shroeder, l40 and East and West Mrs. w. 8. smith and W. s. Smith, l78 1-2; Mrs. Arthur Cowperthwait and Mrs John Monzani, 151; Miss Barbara Cow perthwait and Mrs. John Ivory, 142 I.2 and Mrs. Frank Miller ana Mrs. Raymond Pidge l32 l-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Nancy O'Connor Is
 GiUen Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs, Eugene st. John of Woodlawn Terrace entertained at Q birthday party Sunday afternoon for Nancy O'Connor of Waterville who celebrated her fifth birthday Valentine decorations were used.
 Those present included the Misses Nancy O'Connor, Joan Sonier, Lois Platt, Marguerite Seery, Virginia Doolin, Helen Conaty, and Mir, and Mrs. Michael Kiernan, Mr. and Mrs Bart O'Connor, MT. and Mrs, Thomas St. John, MT. and Mrs Thomas St. John, Jr, Mir. and Mrs Frank Ballnsky, John Conaty, John V. Conaty, Mrs. Annie Doolin, and Thomas st. John III.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

A delegatIon of eight members of the waterbury Women's Club will be in attendance at the annual luncheon and play day being held by the Connecticut State Federation of Women's Clubs on Friday at the Trinity M. E. church in New Bri- tain, Local members include: Mrs. Lewis c. Merrill president; Mrs. George E. Cowperthwait, Mrs. Ar-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

At Q meeting held last evening at the home of Miss Ann Cimlnera of Oakland avenue, the Sigma Alpha Tau sorority completed plans for their Leap Year dinner dance which will be held at Waverly inn on Feb- ruary 18th. Miss Olive Rochon heads the committee in charge of the arrangements and Is being as-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
China Renalr

If you break some precious piece of china. do not despair, for 1t can be mended. Apply Q thin coat of whitehead paste sto each broken edge and press them together. Put th9 piece away for as long as you can do without 1t "a month at least and if possible . year--and after 6 or 8 months 1t can be washed. After q year 1t will stand good hot water.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Solution to Previous Contract Problem


 Contract Problem
 Of course, the biggest thrill in contract is to bid and make . grand slam. At rubber bridge 1t makes lit- tie difference whether you make your grand slam contract in Q suit or no trump. But at duplicate you have m added hazard--you must play your contract in the declaration which will score the most points.
 To-day's hand was ono that helped Mrs. Hortense Evans and l.. J. Had. dad, both of Chicago to win the na" tionai mixed pair championship. A number of pairs bid for Q grand slam of diamonds, but Haddad and Mrs. Evans were the only pnir to bid and make c grand slam at no trump An interesting squeeze play had to Do developed to make seven odd.
 The Play
 When the queen of spades was opened, Haddad knew that West was going tot be forced to pro- tect spades and both East and West
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Scouts VII Sponsor
 Food Sale Saturday

Acting on the principle that one must have money in order to make 1t, the senior Girl Scout troop, un. der the leadership of Miss Jane Copperthwait, will hold food sale Saturday at Grleve, Bissett & Hol- lands store. The proceeds of the affair will be donated to the cause of the troops annual spaghetti supper next month. They will also be used to finance Q trip this sum- mer for the senior troop.
 Mrs. Hannah Beardsley Ransom celebrated her 85th birthday at Ter home in Roxbury on satur- day with a party given in her hon. CT. Refreshments were served to the guests attending and a birth day cake adorned with lighted can- dIes was featured. Those attend ing were MT. and Mrs. LeRoy Ransom, Miss Hazel Ransom of this city, MT. and Mrs. Alexandor Drumm and MT. and Mrs. Homer Drumm of West Springfield, Mass, MT. and Mrs. Wesley L. Hale of Springfield, Mass, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Parmelee of Newburg, Miss Dorothy Parmelee of Newburg, Miss Mabel Burnhart, Mrs. R. Burnhart, Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Fred Robinson, Miss Elizabeth Ransom, Mrs. Michael Martin, Howard Ransom, Mrs. II. A. Beardsley all of Roxbury, Mir. and Mrs. Theodore Parker of New Milford. The group included all Mrs. Ransoms daughters, one son, grandchildren and three great. grandchildren, the latter including Jane Carolyn Parker, William Hale and Norbert Drumm. The house was attractively decorated with flowers for the occasion. Sev- cral loevly gifts were given the celebrant. Mrs. Ransom, despite her years Is on active woman and spends much time doing fancy work. She enjoys good health as well. She makes her home witt, Der son, Howard Ransom and daughter, Elizabeth. A native of Judd's Bridge, she is Q descend. mt of the early Judd families, and Is 0 cousin of the late Almon Judd. formerly of The Elton, also Of Edward Beardsley Of Cheshire and Judge Harry Heardsley ot thii city. ..
 Mrs. Alex KaWc2ynski was host' oss at Q spaghetti supper given a
 her home on orange street on Sat- urday evening, Singing and dancing were enjoyed during the evening The guests includod' Ruth Win
 tors, Virginia Blasco, Mrs. W. Bias
 co, Mrs. A. TartlranowicS, Mir. an'
 Mrs. Qullbert Planke, MT. and Mri
 Andrew BaltSer, Mir. and Mrs. Ale
 Kawezynski, Albert Waller, Alber Possemato. Albert Fortier, Bdwar' Blasco, Raymond Charbonneau
 John draska, Joseph Carisio an Elliott dardi, '.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter K. Qrier
 son of Highland avenue arc spend
 ing a few days in Pawtucket, R.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Engagements
ROIHYERT.THERIAuLT

MT. and Mrs. Leon Theriault of Main street, Oakvilie, announce the engagement of their daughter, Ger maine Adrienne to Leo N. BoiSvert of WatertoWn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

Mrs. Ernest 0ainer and daughter, Gladys, have returned home after attending the funeral of Mrs. Gain-
 CTS aunt, Mrs. Daniel Cunningham ham was the wife of the late Dan- of Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Cunning iei Cunningham. She leaves two sons, Harry and Daniel Cunning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. Nick KINNEY Secretary os the American tlFldRe League

Make Seven No Trump Highest Possible Contract Helps Team to Win National Mixed
 Pair Championship
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Weddings
Church Group To Hear Lecturer

The Womens Qet-Together club of the Third Congregational church completed plans for an open Iaeet- ing when they gathered last even- ing with Mrs. Albert Harris pres siding. The meeting is scheduled for Monday evening, February 10th and the public is invited.
 c. P. Sturdy, well known econ- omist associated with the American Can company, will give an interest- ing talk on the "Nation's Harvest" "
 The hostesses for the evening were: Mrs. Albert Harris, Mrs. Are thur Nichols, Mrs. George Knowles, end Mrs. Frank Pritohard. The prize donated by Mrs. Conner Lewis was awarded to Mrs. Albert Harvis with the proceeds being given to the club treasury.
 Misses Maria Sternberg and Sea- trics Pasternak have returned after spending the weekend in New York city. While there they attended fhe pre- Olympic games as the guests of Sergeant Al Breene and Sergeant Alfred Conan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

Judge Edward Mascolo Of Oak Hill avenue is enjoying Q sojourn In Florida.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

Mrs. Philip Dinova of Oakland avenue has left for Miami, Florida, where she will join MT. Dinova, who has been there for some time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28
Coming Events
JANUARY

JANUARY Jan. 28--Dr, Thomas Poulter at Waterbury Women's club. Jan. 20--St. Francis Xavier an- nual Fife md Drum corps dance. Jan. 3O-Beano party, Daven- port auxiliary.
 Jan. 3l-Deaux Art ball. The M. ton.
 Jan. 3l-irish. American Cluh Minstrel and Dance.
 Jan. 3i-Pi Omogo Sigma Tau dance, Rapps Academy. Jan. 3i--Operetta and amateur night, Mill Plain church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

Miss Eva Johnson of this city has been spending several days in New York where she Is registered ct the Commodore hotel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

MT. and Mrs. Walter k. drier. son of Highland avenue arc spend- ing Q few days in PaWtucket, R. |.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

A joint meeting of Division 6, Division b7 and Monsignor Slocum Branch of the A. o. H. will be held this evening to make arrangements for the installation to be held on Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-28

Miss Anna drickls, of Grove street, has been named secretary to Senator Francis T. Maloney. She was at one time tho state shorthand champion. She studied at Post col- lege and is q former employe of the Steele & Johnson Go.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-23
Bv EDWIN BALMER
Copyright by Edwin Balmer
WNU Service
SYNOPSIS

Jeb Braddon, young and Enthusiastically
successful broker of Chicago, Is infat-
uated with Agnes Gleneith. beautiful
daughter of retired manufacturer.
Rodney, a doctor, In love with Agnes.
visits his brother, Jeb. Rod plans work
at Rochester. Jeb suggests that he
make a try for Agnes before leaving.
In Rod there Is deeper. obstinate
decency than In Jeb. Rod visits Agnes
and tells her of his great desire, but
realizes 1t can never be fulfilled. Agnes
mother is attempting to regain her hus-
bands love. Agnes has disturbing
doubts as to what attracts her father
In New York. Jeb tells Agnes he Is
going to marry her, and together they
view an apartment In Chicago. Jeb asks
Agnes to set an early date, but she tells
him she cannot marry him. When the
agent, Mr. Colver, offers to show them
a furnished apartment, Jeb asks Agnes
to see 1t alone, saying he must return
to his ONCE. Agnes consents and Jeb
leaves. radio Is blaring terrif1cally
from one OF the apartments. Colver
raps upon the door, which Is opened
by a scantily clad girl, who draws
Agnes into the room. Colver finds her
husband, Charles Lorrie. fatally shot.
He calls the police. Myrtle Lorrie asks
Agnes to phone Cathal oMara, law
yer, to come at once. Agnes does. The
police take charge. O'Mara arrives. The
officers are antagonistic to him. Agnes
sides with O'Mara, Agnes Is to be
witness at the coming trial Cathars
grandfather and father had lost their
lives In the line OF duty as city nre-
men, and his grandmother. Winnie, has
built her all around Cathal, who. being
ambitious had worked his way through
law school. Thoughts OF Agnes disturb
Cathal Mr.. LorrIe had cast OF the
wife who had borne him his daughter
to marry Myrtle. and after two years
OF welded life she had killed him. The
coroner's Jury holds Myrtle to the grand
jury. Agnes promises O'Mara to review
the case with him. When Cathal calls
Mrs Gleneith asks questions regarding
marital problems, In the hope that she
might get a solution to her own prob
lem. Cathal wins them over to Myrtle's
cause. Jeb tells Agnes that O'Mara Is
seeking to profit ON the insurance
money Myrtle will collect II acquitted.
The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1936-07-23
al Around
|M House

Cut all dead blossoms from
garden plants, cultivate soil and
water plants frequently during
the dry hot weather. y
Lemon Juice and salt will re-
move scorch from white clothes.
Hang clothes in sun until stain
disappears.
When lighting birthday cake
always light the candles in the
middle first and those on out
side last.
Chamois gloves will be soft and
pliable il a few drops Of olive oil
are added to the water in which
they are washed.
Waterlilies grow best in a gar
den pool that is not too clean.
They like sunshine and seldom
bloom in shaded places.
II you use slip covers on your
furniture, remove them occasion
ally and look for moths. Moths
get into the tufts of furniture and
multiply rapidly.
Celery, lettuce or almost any
vegetable may be refreshened by
adding a little lemon juice to
some cold water and letting tho
vegetables stand in It for a few
hours.
q Associated NswspApera.--WNU Service.