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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
RoS0lind Stoddard Is
 Birthday Party Guest

Misses Cecilc Rochon and Mar guerite Etoddard were hostesses at a surprise birthday party given in honor of Miss Rosalind Stoddard of Fox street last evening at Pratt Grove, Hitchcock Lake. A delight- ful steal. and corn roast was held, The grove was lighted by Japanese lanterns. Swimming and canoeing were enjoyed. The guest of honor received many beautiful gifts. Among the guests were: Ceclle Ro- chon, Ida Pelletier, Marguerite Stod- dard, Jean Brady and Mollie F. stod- dard, Walter Auray, Larry Pclle- tier, Paul Archambault, William Rochon and A. F. Peterson and also guests from West Hartford and Meriden. Miss Stoddard is coun- cilor in charge of crafts and art at Camp Wequapauset for the summer months.
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recording secretary; Ellis island, Mrs. Robert A. Hadden, Stamford; filing and lending bureau, Mrs. Ed- ward B. Richards, Winsted; finance, Miss Katherine Nettleton, New Ha- ven, Mrs. Frederick H. Green, Mil- ford, Mrs. Bernard R. stratton, Bridgeport; genealogical records, Mrs. J. l.. Raymond, 0uilford, vice. chairman, Mrs. Chester Brush, Dan- bury, Mrs. o. M. Adams, Groton; Mrs. w. J. Wilson, Greenwich, and Mrs. Edgar c. Norton, Watertown.
 Girl home makers, Mrs. Carl Hartshorn, West Haven; Gov. Jon- athan Trumbull house, Mrs. Phin- meas B. Randall, Watertown, Miss Bertha Perry, Mrs. George May l1ard Minor, Miss Jennie Loomis Miss Emeline A. Street, Mrs. George F. Mathies, Mrs. John O. Gallup, Mrs. John Laidlaw Buel, Litchfleld, and regent Gov. Jona- than Trumbull chapter; guide to the history and historic sites of Connecticut, Miss Florence M. Cro- fut, Hartford.
 Historical research, Mrs. Edward Ingraham, Bristol, Miss M. Adelaide Randall, Groton, Mrs. Charles F. Brusie, Stamford, Miss Madolin R. Zacher, Branford, Dr. Francis M, Clarke, Durham, and Mrs. Harry D. Dean, Central Village; junior groups, Mrs. Frank Blakeslee, New Haven: membership, Mrs. Clarence B. Bolmer, New Have; vice-chair- man, Mrs. r. P. Mygatt, Washing ton Depot; Mrs. Frank T. Terry, Ansonia; Mrs. Frank M. Brown, Jewett City; Mrs. LeRoy Montgorn- cry, South Norwalk, and Mrs. Ev- erette E. 6chofleld, Deep River; motion pictures, Mrs. J. Joseph Williams, Meriden; national de- fense through patriotic education, Mrs. Ralph F. 0erth, West Hart ford.
 Press relations, Mrs. Frederick 0. Marggraff, former regent of Melicent Porter chapter; real daughters, Mrs. Albert F. Welch, Willimantic; Sons and Daughters ofthe U. S. A., change to Junior American Citizens, Mrs. 6. Avery Cross of New Haven; state and chapter by-laws, Mrs. John Laid law Buel of Litchfield; state scrap book, Mrs. Olcott P. King of South Windsor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Weddings
Personal

Miss Dorothy Kennedy of High. land avenue, is spending Q two weeks vacation in Maine.
 Mrs. Mary DeMatteis and daugh- ter, Marie of Third street are spend- ing several days in New York.
 Miss 0eorgianna Stevens of Ash- nun street has returned after spending two weeks at Indian Mack.
 MT. and Mrs. William Johnson of Meridcn road are spending Q two wekes' vacation in Freeport, Maine.
 Mrs. Alton Norton and daughter, Joan Anne of Alma street and MT. and Mrs. John Reilly of Thomaston have returned after spending a va- cation at Pauson park, Branford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Sorority Plans
 Dinner Dance

The semi.nonthly meeting of the Sigma Tau Beta Sorority was held last Monday evening ct the abode of Miss Elsie Engratt, at which time Miss Evelyn Morrissey of Park Terrace was appointed Chairman of the annual Dinner-Dance which is to be held at Pavilion Royal on August 27th, l036. Singing was on. joyed later in the evening, and Miss Mildred Noren was prize winner. A delicious luncheon was served. Those attending said meeting were as follows: Misses Ann Naylor, Bea- trice Henedetti, Carolyn Pomponio, Louise Patrick, Katherine Yarma- Ia, Mary Donahue, Lucille Perrella, Evelyn Morrissey, Jennie Cocchiola, Mildred Noren, and Elsie Engratt. The next meeting will be held on August lth, at the home of Miss Lucille Perrella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
CONTRACT BRIDGE
--Borman photo.
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Figures Cause of Doube-Opponents Challenge Tells Player Where Cards Lie So Proper Play Is Made
 for Game Contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29

A surprise birthday party was held recently in honor of Mrs. A. Mastri- ano at her home on Woodbine street. Those present were: Misses Frances Welton, Louise Manthe, Mary, Julia and Antonette Figliesc, Bertha Rousseau, Iva Naylor, Lena Mastriano, Mrs. Ann Gaulet, Mrs, Jerry Aufiero, Mrs. Margaret Wel- ton, Mrs. Marie Peterson, Mrs. Blanche Hebert, Mrs. August Grill ley, Mrs. Van Snyder, Mrs. Paul o. Lasky, Mrs. Nicholas RinaldL Mrs, Gerdie Aston and Mrs. Vera Byne ot New York.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan of Walnut street, are spending Q vaca- ton ct Bayview.
 Miss Kathleen Lincoln of North Main street, has returned after spending several days in New York.
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Solution Co Previous Contract Problem

The bedding Is well explained by the six-six-onc distribution of the South hand. When tho open Ing lead of the diamond queen was made, Mrs. Evans, sitting South, saw that to make her con- tract she must not permit East to obtain tho lead.
 West, whose doubles usually were very good, seemed likely to hold the club ace. He might hold the club queen as well, To make sure of placing him in tho leadi Mrs. Evans led the club king.
 West won, but now could not defeat the contract. He gave up spade trick in the effort by lead- ing the nee and another spade, but declarer simply gave up Q club trick to East fulfilled her con- tract.
 Other players led the club jack and thus permitted East to win and lead . trump through the South hand. This defeated the contract one trick.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Pine Orchard Holds
 Dance This Evening

A dance will bo held tonight ct the Pine Orchard Yacht and Coun- try club, from Q until Il, for mem- bers and guests; and will be preced- cd by Q dance for children from 8 until Q. The affair will be under the direction of Miss Helen Carlson of Glen Ridge, N. J.: Oliver Stoning- ton of New York; Miss Sally Young of Scarsdale, N. r.; and the Misses Katherine Baldwin and Polly Brad- Icy of New Haven.
 Mrs. Harry LaVigne was honored at Q miscellaneous shower given at her home on Rosette street Mon- day evening. The evening was de- voted to music and games and TO. treatments were served. Those at' tending were Mrs. Floyd Goodwin Mrs. Douglas Heaven, Misses Flor cnce Sexton, Dorothy Calkins, Mar jorie Reynolds, Irene Bussemey Mrs. W. l.. Platt, IT,, Misses Mary Sumner, Mae Wilson, Ada Rochon Mrs. Norman Hole, Miss Doris La- Vignc, Mrs. George Bentley, Mrs Earle Reynolds, Miss Laura Mar giotta, Mrs. Gerald Dunn, Mrs Bertrand LaVigne, Jr., Mrs. Glenn Jackson, Mrs. Clarence Anderson Mrs. James Keilty and Miss Eleanor Lonergan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Couple Hon0red At Dinner Party

Mir. and Mrs. John O'Rourke of piatt street were host and hostess at Q menu party in honor of Irene Cantin and David Ford who are to be married in the near future. The home was decorated in bridal effect and cut flowers were used for the occasion. Tn the course of the eve- ming Q delicious lunch was served. Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Louis Johnson, MT, and Mrs. George White, Miss Anna LeRoy and Frank Connell, Mir. and Mrs. Richard Birch, Miss Marie Conner and Ray Peck, Mir. and Mrs. John O'Rourke, Irene Cantin and David Ford
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N. U. s. J.

Reductions in hotel and other rates have not attracted the expected number of tourists to Italy this summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
Unico Chapter WiN
 Sponsor Boat Ride

The Unica chapter of Italian wo- men have completed plans for a boat ride on August 18th. Tho members and their friends will sail on the Richard Peck for New York. Extensive plans arc being made by the chapter for fall activities. Res- ervations for the boat ride are in charge of Mrs. Anna Fardell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-29
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Miss Laurie Fitzgerald of Madison street has returned to her home after Q weeks stay as the guest of Misses Margaret and Gertrude Cor man at the German cottage at "Cedarland" on the Pomperaug river.
 Mrs. William Martinson and daughter, Kay Frances of Fairview avenue, Wolcott, have returned to their home after having vacationed at Bayview for the past two weeks
 Miss Betty Shea of New Hamp- shire has returned home after spending the past few weeks aS the guest of Miss Alease Mcdonald of this city.
 Miss Jane Bowling of New York city is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. J. Bowling of Chestnut avenue.
 Donald Ellis who has been spend Ing the past month with friends in this city will leave on Friday for his home in New York city.
 Mir. and Mrs 0. r. Hanson of East Main street have returned af- ter spending two weeks at Laurel Beach.
 Clark Deane has returned after a three months stay in England.
 Miss Margaret Luddy of South View street has returned after va cationing at Pauson park, Bran ford.
 MT. and Mrs. Allen II, Boardman of Willow street are spending some time in Atlantic city.
 Misses Maureen Luddy and John Luddy of Brewster street have been spending several days as the guest of Mrs. Margaret Micthell of Vest field, N. J.
 
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Duncan Of West Main street arc enjoying Q two weeks motor trip through the White mountains.
 Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Horgan have returned from their Wdeding trip and have taken up their residence at 270 Pine street. Mrs. Horgan is the former Rose Ann Linde of Pine street.
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ship. It is not hard to under stand why she and her partner beat their men competitors, when you consider the manner in which Mrs. Evans played today's hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
THE SHAMROCK

When the Shamrock was planted in Ireland long ago,
 St. Patrick set it as 8 mark for ages all to know, To spread the light of Christian faith in many lands unknown, The sage that trailed its roam ings, then had called 1t Ireland's own. Now this day we're celebrating is to the Shamrock, dear; And every little hilltop from Mallin to Cape Clear, Let every thrill of Irish joy throw out its mellow spray
 From the Liffey's placid waters to far-famed Galway Bay. For centuries long vanished we've heard the storied lay
 Of the shamrock interwoven with the green, St. Patrick Day. Though the tortures of op- pression and the force of might at hand, Did all its best that pride to wrest from the souls Of Ireland. Its emblematic teachings starts at the cradle age, And trends all glorious honors to 'history's treasured page,
 The footprints of It's workings to guide each heightened stride,
 Has thrown a light as radiant as stars at eventide. Yes. the Shamrock holds an honored claim in many lands to-day, Where the ringing voice or liberty holds it beneath its sway.
 Sure Uncle Sam oft waited at his gate to cast 8 smile At his truest and his bravest--- the sons of Erin's Isle. Blessed be the soil of Ireland where in those roots are fed,
 They're creeping OCT each sacred mound to honor thee, loved dead. May ages spell the glories Of your working all divine, Thou beacon light of holiness that never cease to shine.
 P. FLAHERTY,
 96 Fairview St.
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Marshal
NEW CLUB ELECTS | CONVENTION UNIT
Coo Chairman Named to Head Delegates to State
 Meeting Here April IS

Decision to support John P. Rob- inson of this city for reelection to the office of state president of the Connecticut Young Democrats was made last night at meeting of the recently formed local young demo- cratic group. The new unit gathered at The Elton with Bernard L. Null len presiding. He will act as chair man of the clubs delegates to the state convention which takes place in this city next month. Attorney Catherine Hanlon will act as CO., chairman.
 The club empowered Mir. Mullen to name a committee to arrange for a dinner dance the evening of the convention. The affair will be held at the Elton.
 The original Young Democratic Club of Waterbury, meeting last Monday night at The Elton, voted to send its delegation to the state convention uninstructed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
REV. DR. LONERCAN DIED YESTERDAY

Danbury, Conn.,, March 14.-(UP) Funeral services for the Rev. Dr. William Ignatius Lonergan, 52. for- mer president of University of San Francisco, and associate editor of the Catholic magazine America, T will be held Monday at St. Ignatius Loyola's church, New York city.
 Complications. resulting from an appendicitis operation performed Feb. 22. caused his death at Dan- bury hospital late yesterday. He was stricken while conducting rec treat at Canterbury school. New Milford.
 Father Lonergan was dean of Uni- versity Of Santa Clara. Calf. from 1922 until 1925. when he joined the staff of America" Tn 1892 he ac- cepted the presidency of University of San Francisco and remained there until i034 when he Teitirned to America"
 lie was a native Of San Francisco where . surviving brother. Joseph Eesidea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
40-42 NORTH MAIN STREET
"CLORIES OF IRELAND"
Erin Isles Contribution to World Culture-U. s. Indebted to "Island of Saints and Scholars; Significance of Day Explained
(BY THOMAS J. REIDY)

In common with other countries of Europe, the ancient glories of Ireland,-I mean those of its earliest history--have been lost to posterity. European history has changed a little in complexion with the passing of the centuries. The same mutual distrust and suspicion, the same air of armed neutrality by which the situation in Europe to-day alarms the entire world, have been immeasurably greater 1900 years ago. Most of us are acquainted with St. Patrick's having been brought as @ slave to Ireland and of his determination after his escape to return there and preach the light of Christian ity. We know that the light which he first kindled at Tara has never been dinmed in the hearts of the Irish people. The Celt with a nature inherently religious, ac- cepted the truths of Christianity with an intensity and fervor that 1 hardly to be equalled in. the history of the Catholic Church. Schools, colleges. and universities sprang up with mushroom like growth. Missionaries from Ireland penetrated throughout Europe and preached the Gospel of Christ and Ireland herself became the mecca in Europe of all those who looked for the best that was to be had in those days in the arts, the sciences, the inestimabIe gifts of straight thinking and right living. From the fourth to the ninth cen- tury Ireland's contribution to Eu- ropean culture earned for her the proud title of Island of Saints and Scholars"
 Civilization Preserved
 Her sons went forth with that enthusiasm and zeal that has been characteristic of the Irish mission ary, ever since and established monasteries in the remote recesses of Scotland, France, England, and western Germany. To the exist ence of these monasteries can be attributed in large measure the preservation not only of Catho- licity, but of civilization itself. Rocked to It's profoundest depths by the series of tribal and inter- necine warfares which swept like wildire all over Europe, the mis- sionary pursued his calm course beneath the shadow of the Cross.
 In later days with the arrival of an alien government, Ireland was stripped of most of her ancient glory. Her sons and daughters were driven from their homes and forced to make a livelihood in
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 in La Maritime and drowned five of his 10 children.
 House Split Asunder
 Buteau and his wife scrambled through three feet of muddy water to safety with five children and screamed together in helpless agony while the house rose from its foun- dations, rolled down the stream, split down its midle and sank. Three of the lost children hung screaming from 8 window as they went under the water.
 One of the others, six months old, was dashed from Mrs. Buteaus arms and swept away in their flight to high ground.
 Three more children and a woman died under landslide of earth, rock, and ice loosed by flood waters of a brook upon the home of Henry Duclos at St. Tites Des Caps. Duc- los dragged one child to safety; his wife and his other three children were crushed.
 Become Rescuers
 While communities of the French speaking farmers in the floods cen- ter threw themselves into rescue work that kept the death toll under control.
 Mrs. Xavier Auchon. 60, drowned when her St. Gatien home rose on @ flood crest IA feet deep and col | lanead aC &ha nukaa,, ba,,ea did Neighbors in row boats rescued her husband and 2l-year-old son from perches in a treetop.
 Jacqueline Blackburn, 5. drowned in the Riviere Du Gouffre near Bale St. Paul, east of Quebec on the St. Lawrence. Joseph Tremblay g, railroad section hand, was trapped in a snow and earth slide in the same village. Villagers who dug him out believed him dead when they found him unconscious. He suffered dangerous internal injuries
 All Tributaries Rise
 All the hundreds of streams that feed the St. Lawrence from far west of Quebec to 200 miles or more east rose steadily during the morn- ing. Woodsmen predicted that the flood would spread down the great rivers entire length at the first touch of really warm weather in the inland territory where thou. sand lakes are ready to overflow. Monetary damage was small in comparison with the extent of the flood because most buildings of the Quebec villages are of fiimsy frame construction, but the threat to life and homes was great for the same reason.
 Students at Bishops university al Lennoxville went to classes in boats yesterday. The Salmon, Massawipp! and St. Francis rivers joined there to flood the college grounds.
 Olivier Le Febre, chief engineer for the Quebec streams commission said the flood would reach it's great est height today.
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other lands Innisfallen, Ardfert, Clonmacnoise, the Seven Church. es of Wicklow were razed and de- nuded of their priceless documents and works of art. The Irishman was compelled to be Q cosmo- politan.
 Irelands loss-certainly, but the world has not been the loser. There is no country to which they have spread which does not owe 8 debt to the Irish race. Some body has said that the Irish race is the easiest assimilated of any race in the globe. Sometimes I have wondered whether that is a knock or @ boost.
 U. $. Indebted
 Our own U. s. A. is perhaps more largely indebted to the Irish than any other country. The per- centage of the Irish race in the colonies fight for freedom is not seriously questioned any more. Though that particular is not as much stressed in our schooi-books as would like to see, there Is a very cogent explanation.
 Under a government alien to all that the Irish held dear. deprived by due process of law" of their ancient language, with about an equal price upon the head of 8 priest or 8 schoolmaster, the visits of either or both had to rival that of the angels-"few and far be- tween" No wonder the ragged, barefooted fighter of Valley Forge did not take kindly to writing his experiences. He was not only de- prived of his inalienable right to his own tongue but even of a working knowledge of a language forced upon him. He did not ex- eel at writing, but he did believe in fighting for the land of oppor- tunity.
 These are the reasons the Irish American Club have for wishing to do honor to St. Patrick. These are the reasons why we have no hesitancy in approaching and ex- pecting all races in this complex city of ours to participate in our parade. We are duly thankful for the generous support received in all our past activities and the in- dications now point to the fact that after Sunday, March 18th parade, we will be still further in- debted.
 T. J. REIDY.
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 Superintendent Fleming, though, discloses the fact that the streets were badly damaged, more than was at first thought. For instance, Bank street from Meadow street to the Brooklyn bridge must be en- tirely resurfaced. Tn all sections of the city. gutters have been either weakened or washed out. No part of the city escaped the dam age caused by the rain.
 "The city has a big task ahead of this spring." asserted Super intendent Fleming today.
 Expense Must Be Met
 The added expense to the city as a result of the damage by the storm and the zero weather will have to me met almost immediate. ly. The board of works, 1t is ex- pected, will make tour of the city very shortly so that the commits sioners can see for themselves the havoc wrought by the elements.
 Plans will be launched at once the new paving work that haa become necessary. In the mean- time, Superintendent Fleming has n large fleet of men at work filling in holes temporarily and repairing badly washed-out guttcrs and hilly streets.
 The zero weather seriously dam- aged the streets which were covered with asphalt oil and the ra:n { couple of days ago got ln its tell Ing work. As q result. the city fl faced with q large oiling program for the coming spring and summer months. also.
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Sons, Daughters OF
 Old Erin Celebrate
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cieties and other organizations and clubs. Even clubs representing those of other nationalities will join with the sons and daughters of Erin tomorrow in the parade.
 Trishmen promise that 1t will be more than a parade, that 1t will be a demonstration of the undying love and loyalty that they have for the Emerald Isle. The followers of st. Patrick can think, if they will, of the advances their little nation has made in recent years, of the throwing of of the mantle of Eng fish sovereignty, of the great con- tributions to art, literature and drama that native Irishmen have made in the goth century, but they win think back, too. to days of per- secution and hardship. They need think back only as far as 'l6 and its bloody Easter Week, when Irish martyrs gave up their life-blood in freedoms cause; they can think
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DEMOCRATS ARE
 MAKING PLANS
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Continued from Page 1.) local primaries and conventions to elect delegates to the state conven- tion must be held a certain period prior to the holding of the state session.
 Primary Next Month
 Town Chairman John H. Crary stated this morning that the local primaries will be held next month. Today's session will also enable the various local party chairmen to as- certain how many delegates they are entitled to at the state conven- ton. Waterbury's delegation will number around 30.
 State Chairman J. Francis Smith of this city was scheduled to call today's meeting to order at 1 o'clock. It marks the first time in the history Of Waterbury that a democratic state central commit tee has convened here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
FILM PRODUCER
 JINGLES MONEY

Hollywood, March l4-UP)--Maj. c. H. Bell, English film producer. was in Hollywood today with 50.OOO fig- urativcly jingling in his jeans.
 The British engineer is represent ing the newly formed Amalgamated Studios and came to the United States to buy equipment for ie new sound stages and to hire technicians'
 Maj. Bell commented that motion pictures had cut across national boundaries and cited that the fre- auent exchange Of American and English players led to better under standing between the two countries
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-14
GIRLS SOUGHT
 IN HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood, March l4-(UP)-Five young girls. believed to have been lured here by tales of Hollywood's glamour, were sought today by poe lice at the request of their parents and authorities of other cities. The missing girls were Priscilla Wright, l5, of Pittsburgh, who left her home Feb. 20: Edna Louise Leithman. 10 of Berkeley. Cal, who disappeared March 1: Evelyn Buff. i7, of Seat- tie. Wash. who has been missing since Feb. 1: Thelma Dec McOinnis, i5. missing from Kansas City, Mo, for about i've weeks and Jane Hughes. l5. of Pittsburgh. Vho left at the same time as Miss Wright.