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Evening star., 1936-12-19
POLL TAKER FINDS
SOME ODDCHAMPS
Brundage Greatest Kidder
of 1886, With Rose Bowl
Committee Second. i
BY JOHN LARDNER,

ID SonGN AAhDNkh.
n Jew YORK, December ia
nj great load will be taken of
" the public's mind when it
q learns that this is the day I
publish my annual poll on the out
standing sports achievements of 1896.
There is nothing to worry about now
until the income tax falls due.
When first I started this poll, a
friend Of mine, a famous expert on
polls and also on Lithuanians and
White Russians, said TO me, "Old man,
] think you have something there"
He was referring to the glass Of beer
which I held in my hand at the time.
but his words were very encouraging
just the same.
It's hard TO appreciate the difficulty
OF conducting poll like this. One
OF my agents had to interview a sports
editor who was doing a brief stretch
In the penitentiary for beating his
help. Another was thrown on his
head from the twentieth story Of an
Office building, in line of duty, and
had to be treated at great expense for
scratches and minor contusions.
We polled everybody-cops, trapeze
artists, public enemies, caddies, IRON
mongers, socialites, horse doctors.
charlatans and taxidermists. Their
answers were astounding and some
times downright Informative, not TO
say insolent. The biggest surprise.
perhaps, was the selection of Gran
vile as the best-looking athlete Of the
year, when everybody expected a land
side Tor Mrs. Eleanor Holm Jarrett.
In Justice to Mrs. Jarrett. might add
that she lost by a short head, pulled up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Women Voters To Conduct Election Questionnaire

3. Repeal of section 2l3 of the economy act, discriminating against employment of married persons.
 (. Enactment of new food, drug and cosmetic law flor primary pur- pose of consumer protection" ad- ninistered by food and drug admin istration.
 5. Approval of trade bargaining through reciprocal, agreement with other countries, to obtain tariff rec duction.
 In asking the candidate to state his proposal for c neutrality policy of the United States, the National league raises these questions:
 Q. Would you give up protec- ton (dlplomatic and navaD of American commerce with belliger- ents?
 b. Would you favor embargoes on shipments to belligerent nations of all commodities, basic war ma. terials, and munitions of war?
 c. Would you favor cooperating with non.belligerent nations to pre- vent or stop war by: Consulta ton under the Pact of paris2 De- termination of aggressor in order to apply non.recognition doctrine2 - Differentiation between aggressor and victim in the application of em- bargoes2
 Misses Grace Wilson and Harriet 0rayson of Meriden Road are va. cationing ct Laurel Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17

The attitude of candidates for the United states senate and the house of representatives on questions of public policy" principally relating to civil service Improvement foreign policy and consumer protection, will be sought before election day by the National League of Women Voters and It's state branches. Announce ment to this effect was made today in Washington by Mrs. Harris T, Baldwin, first vice-presldent, and legislative chairman.
 A formal questionable, to be sub- mitted through state and local leagues to each candiate, asks for the candidates views on principal federal legislative proposals Spon- sored by the National league. Can didates' missionaries have been issued by the league since 1920, and they are regarded as one of the leagues most important activities In election years. Information compiled from them is made available to the league membership and the public,
 Leading issues on which the caYl- didate is asked to state his position are:
 1. Extent to which the federal government should assume responsi- bility toward social legislation and public welfare.
 3. Extension of merit system to include ell postmasters and ern- ployes of new federal agencies which become permanent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Local Residents Officers
 or Madison Beach Club
--Petrosky photo.

ison on dbesides being handsome and commodious, with Q large mod ernly-equipped stage, is the only fire-proof, scientifically ventilated summer theater in New England.
 This weeks performance of the players, "Russet Mantle" starring Laura Adair, Elizabeth Love and AL Ian Hale, caused the theater to be well filled every night. The action of the play takes place on Q fash ionable ranch in New Mexico and the stage settings designed by Charles Holden, deserve mention. Kay Rowley, played by Elizabeth Love, causes many complications for her relatives at this New Mexico ranch and Horace and Suzauna Kincaid, aunt and uncle of Kay" played by Edward Fielding and Laura Adair, cause many 6 smile on the faces of the audience as does Effie Rowley, mother of Kay, pla"ed by Virginia Chew, whose southern accent is carried out to perfection throughout the play. Allan Hale, who plays the role of John Galt in this weeks performance, displays ar unusual type. '''
 Next weeks play will be "Crab Apple" with Edward Fielding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Personal
Local Pair Play
 h Bridge Tourney

Mfr. and Mrs. William Sherman Smith of Pennington avenue are participants in tlne mixed golf tour nament of the Southern New Eng land Contract Bridge championship. The tournament is being conduct cd in New London.
 Every city in New England Is represented in the tournament come peting for the open team of four championship which takes place to- day, Many New York players are also represented.
 The championship rounds will be conducted on Saturday and Sun" day.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles 0. Harvey of Boston, last years winners, were defending their title, Other eastern bridge experts entered were Mrs. Robert D. Fuller and pr. Henry Voc gel of New York; Franklin Edgerton and Mrs. Charles K. Gordy, both of New Haven; Mir. and Mrs. WI. liam 8. Smith of Waterbury and Mrs. Florence IT. Fitch and Commander Joseph Beilson of New London,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17

Successful psychic bids are ex- tremely rare. although they seem to have regained some of the popu- larity which was theirs in the early days of contract, when bidding was pretty much of e hit-or-miss prop osition.
 Today 1t is generally quite easy to uncover a psychic, and the op- position is rarely fooled; but sometimes such bid may be dis regarded by opposing players who are out after bigger game. It was for that reason alone that Easts psychic was a success in todays hand.
 Of course, the thing that East had so carefully planned with the bidding of a void suit came to pass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
2. & W. vul. Opener-AK.
 Solution in next issue. {

South had a choice between an opening club and heart bid. Either was correct, and North, with his strong hand. was quite right in hsowing slam possibilities by e jump bid in another. suit.
 East's psychic heart bid was safe, as the long spade suit was a ret- uge in case of Q penalty double.
 South, however, should have taken action over the heart bid, either by doubling or by bidding two ontrump. When he left the decision to his partner. North de- cided that the penalty was not enough and jumped to four clubs.
 South now bid six clubs. which was the final contract. and which was set by alert opponents.
 Copyright ioso. NEA Service. EncJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17

Officers of the Madison Beach club for this year including many local people are: Leander Fl. 'Conk- lin, president; Robert Wilson, treas urer; Gen. William Harts, secretary; executive committee, L. II. Conklin, Robert Wilson, Gen. w. Harts, Win sor Day, John J. schumann, jr.; house Committee, Dinson B. Day, chairman; Frank Adams, Edward Cess, John J. Schumann, jr, Mrs. Glenn Wayne; membership coEn- mittee, Gen. w. W. Harts, chairman; Alfred II. Hart and Dr. Daniel Har- vey; tennis committee, Alfred L. Hart, chairman; Charles o. Burke, III, Gertrude Conklin, Dr. Daniel Harvey, s. P. Williams, Jr., Jack Schumann, Florence Smith; nomi- mating committee, Frederick J, Platt, chairman; James P. Smith, Julius Smith: finance committee, Robert Wilson, chairman; John J. schumann, Jr, and Frederick Platt; board of governors, Frank Adams, Edwin ?. Blair, A..G Cal der, Major Ranulf Compton, l.. II, Conklin, Philip Conklin, Winsor B. Day, Henry w. Farnan, Jr, John van, Edward w. GosS, Alfred L. Hart, Gen. W. w. Harts, pr. Dan- iel Harvey, Buell. Heininway, J. Meyer, Jr., r. J. Platt, John J. schuman, Jr. James P. Smith, Kingsley Whitcomb. s. P. Williams, Jr, and Robert Wilson.
 A subscription dance will be held tonight ct the Madison Country Club.
 Beginning today there will Do weekly tennis luncheons ct l2:30 at the Madison Beach Club.
 A special notice has been given that the new Post Road Theater now being completed in the rear of the present theater, will be opened the week of Aug. 3, with Blanch Yurka as guest star in "The Distaff Side" by John Van Druten. The new theater entrance and box office will be around the corner from the present entrance, on Academy street. This theater and gymnasium is being built by the town of Mad
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Associates Honor
 Miss Betty SeastrGnd

Miss Betty seastrand, who is be- ing married July 18th to Frederick c. Kelley was the guest of honor at a dinner given by her associates in the sales promotion department of the American Brass company ct Koffee lKottage Monday evening, After an evening of entertainment and dancing Miss seastrand was presented with Q gift from the General Sales and Sales Promotion Departments. Those atetnding were; Misses Isabella Bradley, Alma Reach, Mary Qilfedder, Mary Gan- dy, Mary Hayes and Mrs. Mabel Patchett, Frank P. McCue, Sydney P, Cook, Charles B. Jacobs, Jr., Sydney B. Rudder, Frederick C., Kelley, James Henebry, Frederick Hosmafln.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Weddings
Personal

Miss Catherine Rooney and Mlst Alice Short Of Maiden, Meas, aft visiting ct the home Of MT. and Mrs. William Carroll of Kenyon street for the past week.
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 Miss Helen Shea of Baldwin street and Margaret Coughlan Of Keefe street are registered at the Hotel DeVille at Atlantic City for two weeks.
 Misses Lillian and 0eorgiana Thorn uf Coe street are spending Q vacation at Lake Pocotopaug, East Hampton, Conn.
 Miss Kate Joan Kiimartin Of State street with her sister Mrs. Ed- ward Harragan of New York are vacationing at New Canaan.
 Mrs. Thomas Fleming and fana- fly of Calumet street are spending the month of July ct Bayview.
 Misses Katherine Wolfe, Celcs- tine Wolfe, Audrey Keane, Kay Bobbin, Polly Daly, Jean Quigley, and Kay Mcknight are spending q week at Bayview. Misses Catherine Kilbride and Marion Keanc are the group.
 Miss Rita quinn, daughter of pr. and Mrs. Raymond quinn of Bald- win street is spending several days with her grandmother, Mrs. Eliza beth quinn of Fall River, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Miss Ruby C0ulfeld
 Is SholUer Guest

A surprise linen shower was given Saturday night at the home of Mrs. P. J. Mcclure of Plank Road in honor of Miss Ruby Caulfield, daughter of MT. and Mrs. James Caulfield, who is to be married to Patrick Mcclure on July 20th ct St.. Patrick's church. The guest of hon. or was tho recipient of many beau. tiful gifts. The guests included: Mrs. James Cauifield, Mrs. Robert Caul- field, Mrs. Thomas Caulfield, Mrs. Earl Garthwaite, Mrs. John De- Moss, Mrs. P. J. Mcclure, Mrs. Thomas Mcclure, Mrs. J. P. Aus- tin, Mrs. Joseph Austin, Jr, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Kathleen CrowLev Guest At Dinner

Miss Kathleen Crowley was guest of honor at c dinner given last evc- ming at the Church At Wall Tea Room by c number of the members of the Athletic Association of the Girls Club. Following the dinner 8 theater party was enjoyed.
 The guests included: Misses Ann Danaher, Dorothy Blacker, Marg- aret Mahoney, Edith DeBonis, Mar garet Danaher, Eleanor Lahey, and Kathleen Crowley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Local Group Has
 Roast And Outing

A group of local young people enjoyed hot dog roast on Tues day evening ct the Royce Cottage ct Long Lake. Misses Peggy and Christine Blake acted as hostesses for the evening.
 The guests included: Misses Bet- ty Rudolph, Doris Lanouettc, Ger trude Royce, Marguerite Dyer, Kay Fleming, Mary Barry, Joan Cor man, Christine and Peggy 3laks, and Bradford Nolbe, William But Ter, Marcel Dunn, John Flynn, Cliff ford Lanouette, Thomas Flanagan, John Sullivan, John Grady, Earl Ranslow and the chAperons, Mir. and Mrs. Raymond Bond.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hubert Donaldson of Southmayd road are spending several days ct Pond Point.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lewis J. Masters of Wtaertown Avenue are spending the summer months in Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17

John Condon, Mrs. Elizabeth Dul- lard, Mrs. William Dodd, Mrs. George Carroll, Mrs. Joseph Mercer, Mrs. Thomas Dunning, Mrs. Ed
 mund O'Neill, Mrs. Frederick Dre- her, Mrs. Hobart Schleffer, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Cody, Mrs. Aubertin, Mrs. Belcourt, and tn eMisses Betty Rielly, Mary Schieffer, Bernice Caulfield, Ruby Caulfield, and Ma rie Mcclure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
Weddings
RAND.GERTH

RAND GERTH
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Y. Gerth Of Iongue Vue Farm, West Hartford, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ruth Annette Gerth, to Mr. Warren L. Rand, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank 8. Rand of Hart ford, which took place July l4 In Millerton, N. Y. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace Warren Loope. Mrs. Rand's sister, Miss Patia Mae derth, and her brother, Mir. Ralph D. 0erth, Jr. were the attendants. MT. and Mrs, Rand will live at Longue Vue Farm. ..
 Mir. and Mrs. Rand are well know in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17

West opened the 10 Of hearts. East rufled. casled the acc of spades, and the contract was set.
 The result could easily have been averted had neither North or South been just q little more alert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By WM. E. MCKINNEY Recretary os che Amerlcan Drldge League

Be Alert for Psychcs Declare Fooled by Freak Bid and Loses Contract When Opponent Gets in
 A Ruff as Setter
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17

Nigro, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and Louis Ursini of New Haven served as best man. The couple left on an unannounced wed- ding trip and will reside In Water bury upon their return.
 VENTRESCO. .CAPoBIANCO
 A very pretty wedding was sol- emnlEed yesterday morning when Miss Anne Marie Capobianco of North Main street became the bride of John A. Ventresco of Baldwin St. at "Our Lady of Lourdes church, at eight o'clock.
 Rev. Joseph Valdambrini per- formed the ceremony and celebrated the nuptial mass that followed.
 When tho bride entered the church, Mrs. Petrillo, soloist, sang an Ave Maria" and during the ceremony, II Love You Truly"
 Miss Capoblanco had as her at. tendant, her sister Josephine Capo- bianco, and MT. Ventresco had as best man, Albert Cipriano. The ushers were brothers of the bride Carmen Capobianco and Jerry Ca-
 The bride was becominsly attired in 6 white Princess effect gown with & Queen Anne collar with puffed Princess laco sleeves to the elbow and fitted to the wrist in Sa- tin. The gown was satin and Princess lace fitting snug and ter- minating into 0 train also of satin and Princess lace. Her veil was Q fingertip length of tulle with a shirred Princess cap with pearls and edged with Princess lace. She carried e spray of Easter lilies and Baby's Breath: the maid of honor wore @ gown of nile green of mous- slime do sole, fitted to her bodice and falling in folds dotted with roc settes in triangular style and end- ing in @ slight train. She wore Q large hat also of moussiline dc sole with resettes on the side and car- ried 0 spray of yellow tea roses with haby's breath.
 The brides mother wore e chif- ion gown with Q black background with white flowers with accessories to match and wore corsage of gar- dinias.
 The groom'S mother wore Q black and white satin dress with access sories to match and also wore a cor- sage of gardenias.
 The bride wore ct her departure Q navy net tunic dress caught with yellow daisies and had Q white se- tin Peter Pan collar and cuffs with white accessories to match. A re- ception was held for l50 guests at the brides home.
 The young couple left for their wedding trip t Q Atlantic City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
VENTREsCO- -CAPoBTANCO

Hiss Marie H. Bonney, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Patrick Bonney of Southington, was rendered a mis- cellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Ryan in this city last evening. Miss Bonney will become the bride of John E. Car mody of old Turnpike Road at St.. Thomas Church Wednesday, Aug gut 5 in Southington.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Joseph Hall of North Main street spent the past few days in New York.
 Misses Katherine Dillon and Mar ion Southwick of Cooke street are vacationing at Laurel Beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-17
HoLLIsTER-NTGR

Naugatuck, July 17-Mrs. Jennie Hollister of 3 Church street an- nounces the marriage of her daugh- ter, Emma Louise to Romeo Nigro, son of Mrs. Antoinette Nigro of Tanning street Waterbury. The ceremony took place Thursday morning at Carmel, N. Y. Miss Eva Nigro, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and Louis Ursini of New Haven served as best man. The couple left on an unannounced wed- ding trip and will reside in Water bury upon their return.
Evening star., 1936-09-01
Mechanical Cotton Picker Test
Watched With Mixed Emotions
Observers See Rust Brothers Invention
As Both Boon and BIO,U To Small
Farms-PerfectiOn Held Needed.

proved practical, he was inclined to
believe it would be "a boon" to the
small farmer.
w. H. Hutchins, owner Of q 1.400-
acre plantation near Greenville. Miss,
declared the machine would be "the
salvation Of the farmers"
"It is a greater success than had
expected" he said. 1T will be our
salvation-we won't have to beg for
labor to help pick cotton. No man
can pick all the cotton he grows. and
with the machine we won't have to
hire day labor. With the machine
and our own tenants we can harvest
our crops. It's costing us $40 a bale
to pick it now, with bale to the acre. I"
The Rust brothers claim their ma
chine will pick an acre Of cotton in
about an hour at o cost Of slightly
more than 81 per acre.
Evening star., 1936-09-01

communist idea, which threatened
the disintegration Of every domestic
economy, and thus saving his own
country from communism, or any
threat Of it in the future. and, Sec
ondly, the necessity to win for Ger
many increased territory for colonial
ton. This territory. he specifically
stated, should not be sought in colo
MES abroad, but should be found con-
tiguous to Germany, in the neighbor-
ing states and in Russia.
Actions Consequential.
Everything that Mr.. Hitler has done
since he came into power Is perfect
ly consequential. He has sought an
understanding with Great Britain,
and will continue to seek 1t. He Is
willing to guarantee in perpetuity
the present territorial status OF
France and relinquish any claims to
expansion in the west. He has looked
for allies. In his book he said that
those two allies in Europe would
logically be Italy and Great Britain
He has made great progres with
Italy: less with Britain.
The German National Socialists
are q revolutionary party. A great
deal of their technique has been
taken over directly from the Third
International. What We lost by the
war, we will win by revolution" wrote
Moeller van den Bruck, many years
ago, in his book, THE Third Reich,
prophesying the rise in Germany OF
a national and racial collectivism
which would use revolutionary means
to win the collaboration Of the gov
ernments of other states. The tech
nique of Germany is to support un-
officially, but by every possible in
fluence and propaganda, rebellion
against governments in the territories
which it wishes to bring under its
influence. Together with Italy, Ger
many has done this in Spain, inter-
vening, at the outset, and definitely,
with armed assistance to the rebels
as there is evidence to show.
Seek Ground for Crusade.
The result is to make all liberal or
conciliatory policies impossible, to
coalesce opposition behind the more
radical Left elements, thus to in
crease the forces of communism, and
thus to furnish a ground for holy
crusade. For the Fascist dictatorship
the best thing that can possibly hap
pen Is the outbreak of communism
in. any country where they have in
terests. For the campaign against
Russia, the Communist issue Is essen
tial; it is the rallying cry; 1t is the
new shibboleth; 1t Is the banner un-
der which peoples are being prepared
for war.
1t is necessary to keep on pointing
out the revolutionary nature Of ma
tional socialism, because its propa-
ganda that it represents forces of law
and order, as opposed to the revolu-
tionary activity of communism. has
widespread acceptance in liberal coun-
tries. More and more the democratic
countries are asked to choose" And
it is time we asked, "To choose what?'
Socialist Radical State.
National socialism is. like commu-
nism, system of collectivism. Its
Evening star., 1936-09-01

for Farmer-Iabor John Lewis lines
Similarly outstanding editor resigned from the Official
Communist publication the other charging directly
leaders haze mapped out plans to suing Their sup
abandoned Communist
cpes purpose hide within and behind
popular front" movements, France and Spain
like the last matter
election Primaries and death have already erased
most picturesque fall the ballot
cowboy horses up the Capitol
the Californian found guilty OF con-
spracy appointment pendng) and Texas
out in for senatorial
Zioncheck became victim OF tragedy.
Evening star., 1936-09-01


After au ws hire to be Chief Executive not to
roaming around the country denouncng
Republicans are also helping to his ay Some latitude
aHoWed election but he still the President
the people and not merely the political leader OF the
Senator Couzens Michigan Republican has
tion Of President
deserton p
however improve the New Deals chances Of the five
key States the national election That this the
by the results of the Gallup poll which Michigan the Roosevelt
column the nrst time shift
electoral as well popular majority Gov. Landon.
Moreover REPRESENTATIVE Iemke Union party cutting deeply
into splitting
Prairie States where Landon be popular This
velopmen pophesied by column
aup that it taking the Republican
cheers IemkeCoughin yield
hearty
death Of Co.. Floyd Olson Of Minnesota
loss to the New Deal In its des but gain the
election. liberal, fighter,
politician a fsed wha zet for h
party ckoned and
Foettes creation liberal
the Minnesota
political
aienaed his followers New Deal
untmey Labor party without
with independents holding
baance-into the New Deal column
appraise results Of Landons Of
premature invasion" interpreted that
lf
Evening star., 1936-09-01
COMEDIAN MUST PAY
Wally Vernon Ordered to Give
Wife $27.5O Weekly.

LOS ANGELES, September / R.-
Wally Vernon, vaudeville comedian,
was ordered in court yesterday to pay
his estranged wife s27.50 weekly pend
ing trial of her divorce suit.
IF you can't provide that, you ought
to be able to borrow it," Superior
Judge Caryl M. Sheldon said after
Vernon testified he made $3.50 weekly,
but was between engagements" and
almost penniless.
Mrs. Marian Ann Vernon, who in
her divorce complaint asserted she
soon is to become mother, testified
she had only $1.25. She also is a
vaudeville performer, known on the
stage as "Stephanie, sleight-o of-hand
artist"