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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-14
Britain Rejects Claim
OF ItaI y to Ethiopia

Ethiopia Is that q large part
of the kingdom is at present
under Italian military Occupa-
ton"
REPLY TO ITALY DEBATED
Coincident with this official re-
buff to Italy'S annexation procla-
nation, Britain was debating to
day whether to publish the prom
ised Sensational reply" to Italy's
charges that Britain supplied dunn.
dunn bullets to AbysSinia.
Revision Of the League of Ma
tions covenant will be directed
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-14

Mrs. Peyton G. hewitt, wife Of
Lieut.. Col. Peyton g. hewitt, Ma
tional Guard adjutant for the
District of Columbia, today await
ed official confirmation of her
belief that small pieces of stone
like substance picked up after
yesterdays hailstorm are lava.
The pieces in Mrs. Nevitt'S pos
session were picked up yesterday
by one Of her friends from among
the hailstones lying on q street
IN. the vicinity Of the Navy Yard.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-14

LONDON, May IA U.N.S).
The British government con-
firmed for the first time today
that it still regards Ethiopia as
an independent and sovereign
kingdom with Halle Selassie, and
not Victor Emanuel, as its En-
peror.
Answering a question by Lieut..
Comdr. Reginald Fletcher in the
House of Commons, Sir John
Simon, home secretary, speaking
in the absence of the premier and
foreign secretary, said:
"The only change Britain 50
far recognizes in the status Of
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-14
GAS IN GARAGE
KILLS ATHLETE

Coroner A. Magruder MacDon-
aid and police today were investi-
eating the death Of Stephen S.
Stills, 80, a former University of
Kansas athlete, who was found
unconscious in the front seat of
his car parked in a carbon-rlon-
oxide-gas filled garage at his
home, 2717 Woodley Pl., N. W.,
shortly after midnight.
Stills was found by his wife's
mother and father, Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Krucoff, after they sbe-
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. -
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HaiIStOmes Believed
Just Bits of Lava

Mrs. Nevitt's avocation is the
collection Of stones, souvenirs and
rare objects, and her hobby is
horticulture. At a recent show
of the Woodbridge Garden Club,
she won several prizes for iris and
roses grown in the rock garden
of her home at 1701 jackson st.
N. e.
: The stones which fell from the
sky with yesterdays hailstoneS are
now in the hands of the Smith
sonian Institution for identified
ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-14
Fraud Laid TO 10
Soviet Labor Heads

MOSCOW, May IA I.N.S0.
Nineteen high Soviet Trade
Union officials were indicted to-
day on charges of embezzling
1000, 900 rouhleS.
It also was charged they made
illegal sales of 1000 permits for
workers to go to sanitariums
and rest homes. These were
valued at 100000 roubles. They
are scheduled to go on trial
the first week of June and face
possible death sentences if con.
victed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-14
Grounded Steamer
Relocated Off Alaska

SEATTLE. Wash. May IA
I.N.S0.-Ashore for nearly
three hours on the treacherouS
shoals off Point Marsh. IS miles
southwest Of Ketchikan, Alaska,
the s. S. North Sea was re-
floated today, according to ad.
vises received here by the North
land Transportation Company,
owners Of the vessel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-05-14
0. KS
U. 5. AIRSHIP
International News Service

Informed that DR.. Hugo Eek
ener pronounced the Los Angeles
airWorthy, the House Naval At
fairs Committee today asked the
Navy Department to put the giant
dirigible into service again.
TIL e committee unanimously
adopted a resolution Of Represen-
tative Sutphin CD Of New Jersey,
to this effect, conditioned upon
Navy experts endorsing DR., Eek
ener's statement.
The German-built Los Angeles,
CONTINUED on Page 2, Col. II
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Soldiers QueII Riots

HERMOSILLO, Sonora, Mexico,
May IA U.N.S0.-Swept by re-
ligious riots the last few days dur
ing which at least three women
were killed, Hermosillo today was
patrolled by 1000 federal soldiers.
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(Weather Details on Page I'D .
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WASHINGTON FORECAST

Fair and continued cool weather tonight;
tomorrow fair with rising temperature.
MEAN TEMPERATURES
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Recent Bride Is
 Honored At SholUer

Mrs. Charles r. Doherty of Bun ker Hill avenue who was the form CT Hanna Miller, was honored at a greenback shower given recently ct the Hotel Elton, by the employees of the OakVille Company offlce.
 Those attending were Mary F, Sanford, Edna Moir, Dolores Ga- briel, Katherine Meyer, Doris Thorne, Lucia Wood, Leigha Kast Alma Droz, Doris Johnson, Fran ces Brennan, Florence Haight, Marie Atwood, Madelyn Brouette, Evelyn Besancon, Alice Mraz, Lillian Ranando, Edna simpkln, Ethel Galway, Cassie zanavich, Anne Dumont, Pauline Murtagh, Rita Monerat, Geraldine, Magee, Lillian Birzell, Anne Cromwell, Bernice Smith, Helen Daley, Grace Waugh, Monica Gallagher, Eva Tomascyck, Drucilla Littlehales, Margaret Wetmore, Florence Naka, Helen Hogan, Evelyn Holmes, Louise Reynolds, Mary Martin, My retta Clark, Ange Cicchetti, Lucille Laneville, Grace Galley, Mary Bur- hoe, Ann drabel, Helen Allyn, Flora Fowler, Mary Wargo, Elsie Wasil, Rose Flynn, Anele Plungis, Loretta Cronen, Virginia Pratt, Elizabeth Brennan, Evelyn Gregory, Charlotte Bate, Viola Tulte, Ruby Goodrich Virginia White, Helen scovill, Elea- nor Lonergan, Mrs. J. K. Upson, Mrs Frank Menetrey, Mrs. George Will Hams, Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mrs Kenneth Johnson, Mrs. Fred Seidell Mrs. Robert Watkins, Mrs. Kenneth Tullar, Mrs. George Parsons, Mrs Kenneth Fischer, Mrs. Leon Smith Mrs. William Delage, Mrs. Will fred Delage, Mrs, Joseph 0ibb Mrs. Francis Collier, Mrs. Paul Johnson, Mrs. clifford dlenning, Mrs. Robert Littlejohn Mrs. Jo- Seph Walcott, Mrs. Earl Evans, Mrs. James Keilty, Mrs. William Reichenhach, Mrs. Fred Platt, Mrs. Francis Barton, Mrs. Daniel Perrinc, Mrs. Harold Koegel, Mrs. Edward Barton, Mrs. George Me- Naught, Mrs. Louis Pierce, Mrs. James Doyle, Mrs. Raymond Shy der, Mrs. Joseph Farrell, Mrs. Emma BanSleben, Mrs. Fred Durnschott, Mrs. James Doyle, Mrs. Joseph Hes, Mrs. Robert Rose, Mrs. Marion Sullivan, Mrs, Catherine Roman, Mrs. Marie Wall, Mrs. Josephine Mautino, Mrs. Emily LaPorta, Mrs. Jean Kelly, Mrs. Frances Trahan, Mrs. Alice Haley, Mrs. Mildred Decker and Mrs, Stanley Barnes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Mrs. Joseph Collins
 Is Tenederd SholUer

Mrs. A. Collins of Shelton was hostess at Q surprise shower given at her home recently in honor of Mrs. Joseph Collins, Those attend- ing were: Mrs. William Young, Mrs. Albert Wilson, Mrs. Edwin Bierwltll, Mrs. Elton Nichols, Mrs. Arsene Smith, Mrs. Qottlleb Bierwith, Mrs. Morton Mare, Mrs. Michael Malvey, Mrs. Carroll Began, Mrs. T. J. Walsh Mrs. J. MacBrien, Mrs. J. Dalton, Mrs. Clinton Baglin, Mrs. John Smith, Mrs. J. Young, Mrs. Stanley Klinnovic, Mrs. A. Clark, Mrs. M. Bresrar, Mrs. J. Moleske, Mrs. Cora Mccarthy, Mrs. 0. II. Morren, Mrs. A. Cairella, Mrs. c. Arms, Mrs. w. Roliinsori, Mrs ]. Garcia, Mrs. John Welsh, Mrs. T. Clark, Mrs. Frederick Dean, Mrs. R. Duckworth, Mrs. J. Carey, Mrs. Stanley Wilber, Mrs. L. segestronB Mrs. W. Jennings, Mrs J. Ajello, Mrs. A. Collins, and Misses Phoebe Travis, Henrietta Blerwith, Elva Montgomery, Margaret Clark, Mildred Mccarthy, Katherine Cou- rella, Florence RolIiifsoT, Ruth Rumble, qeneVieve Walsh, Lola VII. ber, Alice Began, Helen Kieley, Alice Molegke and Gertrude Collins. The bride received many beautiful gifts. Mrs. Collins is the former Mildred McDerr1ott of Baldwin street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Couple Hon0red On AnniOers0ry

Mir. and Mrs. Thomas J. Bowling of Wood street were guests of honor at reception given on Saturday evening at the Court Hotel, the oc- caslon being their 26th wedding an- niversary. Mrs Joseph Cosgrove and Mrs. Joseph Moran acted as host- esses for the evening.
 The guests included: Martin Law Tor, Miss Helen Brick, MT. and Mrs John Cullinan, Miss Anna Brick Mir. and Mrs. Thonias Francis MT. and Mrs. William Murphy Miss Mary Bergin, Thomas Dowl- ing, MT. and Mrs. Fergus Madden, Mr. and Mrs. John Began, MT and Mrs. William Pryor, Mir. and Mrs. John Moran, Mir. and Mrs. Jo- seph Moran, Jr. Miss Ruth Maron, Mfr. and Mrs. Charles Ross, Mrs George Whalen, Mrs. Catherine Kemmey, Miss Catherine Carolan Mfr. and Mrs. John Mates, John Kemmey, Mir. and Mrs. John Hart- ley, MT. and Mrs. Edward sheehy.
 MT. and Mrs. Dona Biron, MT. and Mrs. John Garren, Mrs. Emma Cos grove, Mir. and Mrs. Matthew Bow man, Mrs. Stella Lewis, MT. and Mrs, Hugh Gallagher, Mir. and Mrs, Anthony Lauro, MT. and Mrs. Will Ham Conlon, Mrs. Mary Dunlap, Mrs Margaret Flood, Mrs. Emma Wall, MT. and Mrs. John Bowling, Jr,, Ed- ward Bowling, Mrs. Charles Fehrs, Miss Bernico Atwood, Thomas Dow ling, jr., and Miss Mildred Bowling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Weddings
NORTHROP.CARLsON


 Miss Margaret Carlson, daughter of John Carlson and the late Mrs. Margaret Carlson of Cole street be- came the bride of Earl 0. Northrop, son of MT. and Mrs. Alfred Nor- throp of Orchard street Saturday morning at il o'clock at tho Church of the Resurrection in German town, N. Y. Tho ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Anthony P. Kureg- Ter, Mss Catherine Savers and Maurice Corbett of this city attend ed the couple.
 The bride was attired in white tailleur with white accessories and sho wore corsage of gardenias. Her attendants was 0 frock of emerald crepe and she wore corresponding accessories. She wore Q shoulder bouquet of rosebuds.
 Mrs. Northrop is c graduate oi tho Waterbury Catholic High schoo and of St. Mary's hospital school o nursing. Mir. Northrop attended thu University of Cincinnati and is as' sociated with the ScoVill Mfg. Go Upon their return MT. Northrop ano his bride will reside ct 34 WoodbinG street where they will be ct home after August 1.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

There was no point in holding up the ace. The king of clubs was cashed, followed with the jack, South planning to give up a club trick to West if he played the queen.
 Here was where West gummed the works. When the jack was played, West correctly reasoned that South had his contract made. if he brought in the club suit, but there was an outside chance of pre- venting that; so on the jack, he played the ten. not the queen.
 South now was certain tlSat East held the queen. otherwise, if West had both, he would have covered the jack to establish his ten spot Declarer saw no reason for giving up the three extra tricks and went e(ght up with the ace, only to find that West had outwitted him. and safe contract was down one trick. ] (Copyright. le36. NEA Service, nIc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Italian Sisterhood Has
 Entertainment Tonight

The arrangement committee has completed .ts plans for the enter tainment to be held by tho Italian Slsterhood at the Moose hall on Grand street tonight.
 The entertainment will be pre- ceeded by Q brief business meeting when Q group of new members will be initiated.
 Husbands, relatives and friends of the members as well as members of the Italian Brotherhood will att tend. All members and their friends desiring to 90 on the boat ride to New York next Sunday must give their names at tonight'S meeting.
 President Mrs. Joseph PernatozZi will preside. John De Pastino, pres ident of the mems unit and of the Italian Federation, will address the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

Mrs. Patrick Curran and Elaine Lynch were hostesses ct e surprise miscellaneous shower in honor Uf Margaret Curran whose marriage to Edward Lasky takes place August 9th. Miss Curran was the recipient of many beautiful gifts from the guests who included: Mrs. Timothy Quane, Mrs. Edith Massucci, Mrs. Ambrose Carey, Mrs. DoStaler, Mrs. Frances Mays, Mrs. E. Daly, Mrs. Martin Sullivan, Mrs. Thomas Kear-
 ney, Mrs. John Donnelly, Mrs. B. Scannell, Mrs. A. sebetta, Mrs. c. Kennedy, Mrs. Lester zell, Mrs. J. Shaughnessy, Mrs.. o. Mcmbrino, Mrs. M. .DaInbrauskas, Mrs. J. HuS-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Personal:
Cassin - Watts Nuptials SoIemnized This Morning

Reillcy. Palms, pink roses and pink gladioii decorated the altar of the church and Q program of nuptial music was rendered by Professor Frederick Harmon, organist assisted by James Mc0rath, viollniSt,
 The bride walked unescorted to the altar and was becomingly ate tired in an imported gown of cala lace over pink satin and she wore tucked fnohair hat in pink with ace csssories to correspond. Her bouquet consisted of pink sweet peas and lilies of the valley. Her sister and only attendant Mrs. Anthony P. Vastola was attired in Q Hyacinth gown of chantilly lace with Q lace hat of corresponding shade and Yna- terial. She wore Q corsage of blue orchids.
 Attorney William Cassin of New York City attended his brother aB best man and Edward r. Vastola and A. Paul Vastola, Jr., nephews of the bride acted as pages.
 The Hotel Elton was the scene of Q reception following the cere- fi1ony,
 The couple left on Q wedding trip to the White Mountains enroute to Quebec, the bride travelling in Q sport dress of French tweed in beige color with brown accessories.
 The bride is Q graduate of Crosby high school and the College of St. Elizabeth ct Convent ". J. She has been Q member of the faculty of Wilby high school. MT. Cagsin is president and treasurer of the Wa terbury Nash company.
 A miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Irene Cantin of Easton ave. nuc was given Thursday night ct the scovill Girls Club by Mrs. Willis Ford. Miss Cantin will be married next month to David Ford. Lunch was served and the club rooms were prettily decorated with cut flowers. Those present included: Mrs. John O,Rourke, Mrs. Marie Birch, Mrs. Raymond Shove, Mrs. Yvonne schoeck, Mrs. saxe Floto, Mrs. Helen BeardsIee, Mrs. Edward Schwartz, Mrs. Nick Akoury, Mrs. R. w. Cantin, Mrs. Belle Bouley, Mrs. David dagne, Mrs. Julia Plunkett, Mrs. Leona Mc0rath, Mrs. Clarence Shove, Mrs. William Stein- metz, Mrs. scrlven, Mrs. John Balst, Mrs. David Bouley, Mrs. May White, Mrs. Louis Johnson, Mrs. Thomas Bouley, Mrs. William Ryan, Mrs. Henry dagne, Mrs. Louise Fortin, Mrs. John Sullivan, Mrs. Joseph Cantin, Mrs. Willis Ford and the Misses Florence Shove, Renee Tru- dell, Mary Pergoli, Ann Lonergan, Ann Lersoy, Louise Bouley, Mildred Tucker, and Irene Cantin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

sey, Mrs. T. o'Connor, Mrs. J. Mo. Evoy, Mrs. Lou Bessette, Mrs. E Dempsey, Mrs. Arnendo, Mrs. Anr Holloran Mrs. 0. LaSky, Mrs. J Norton, Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. M. Mans. field, Mrs. c. Shanahan, Mrs. P Barone, Mrs. J. Paris, Mrs. 0. Phe- ian, Mrs. R. Fox, Mrs. J. FItzmaur. ice, Mrs. T. Gull, Mrs. John Tata. gen, Mrs. P. Curran, Mary Gala. han, Anna stankavitch, Edna Lasky Valory santelli Alice Lynch, Vir' ginia Lynch Elaine Lynch Chris tine Murphy, Christine Donnelly Anna Marie Donnelly, Patricia Mur' phy, Teresa Sullivan, A. Amendo Margaret scannell, Marie Lyons Mary Hhaughnessy, Celia Barone Mary Fox, Molly Collins, Julil Quill, Rose Marie Paris, Alma Stan akavitch, Margaret Curran.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

organization. Other officers and members of the Italian Brotherhood will be guests. pr. Rudolph Dami- ami, Major Galullo and Atty. Pas quale Dc Clcco will also be present
 The arrangement committee is headed by Mrs. Louise Brieuglio as chairlady and includes Mrs. Joseph Pernatozzi, Lena Mucclaro, Rose Del Principe, Nella Capocchi, Elsie Perillo, Clara Montesi, Felicia Coc- chiola, Connie Di Vito, Lena Dl Vito Mrs. A. Yacovino, Anna Bombaci, Lumy Mucci, Aurora Baltera, Fan nie Di Francesca, Mary appone, Joe sephine Diorio, Josephine Talarica, Grace Primio, Anna Daddona and Victoria Daddona.
 A twelve-piece orchestra will fur nish the music for the entertain ment and dance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

A pretty wedding took place this morning ct 9 o'clock at Our Lady of LourdcS church when Miss Concetta Cogcia, daughter of Mrs. 0enevieve Coscia of East Main street became the bride of Donald Parisl, son of Mir. and Mrs. Julius Parisi of Wal nut street. Rev. Joseph valdambrini performed the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed.
 The bride had as her maid of honor and only attendant her siS- ter, Miss Carmela Coscia and Michael Ciprlano attended Mir. Par. iSi ag best man.
 The bride wore Q gown of white angel skin lace styled with long tight sleeves covering the back of the hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Personal

The Misses Margaret and Ellen O'Brien have returned to their home on Eastwood avenue after having spent the past two weeks at Lake Sunapee, N. H.
 Truman s. Lewis of Woodlawn terrace who is spending the summer ct "Waterside," Falmouth, Mass, is Q patient at the Hyannis hospital Hyannis, Mass.
 Misses Anna Heffrin and Gene vieve Moran of Plaza avenue are spending some time in Boston.
 Mrs. Giacomo Lombardi, the for mer Grace Rosanelli of this city has returned to her home in Washing ton, D. O. after spending several weeks with her sister, Mrs. Charles Pugliese and Mir Pugliese of Chip- man street.
 pr. IT. M. Zeman has resumed his practise on Bank street after vaca- tioning at Atlantic City.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

Misses Rita and Evelyn Brous- seau and Beatrice Leblanc were hostesses at Q surprise dinner at suo2zo's grill Thursday evening in honor of Miss Claire Broussea,l who is being married in the near future to Walter Guevln. Mrs. Leona Derouin acted as toastims- tress. Miss Brousseau was pre- sented with Q purse from the guests who included Mrs. Kather- inc Anderson, Mrs. Irene Berube, Mrs. Simon Bouffard, Mrs, Kay Bouley, Mrs. Anna Brousseau, Mrs. Myrtle Conway, Mrs. Mary Brousseau, Mrs. Loretta Crane, Mrs. Evelyn Curley, Mrs. Lena Derouin, Mrs. Nan Geary, Mrs, Josephine Houle, Mrs. Hurteaux, Mrs. Margaret Jessiman, Mrs. Alice Lemieux, Mrs. Evelyn O'Neil, Mrs. Margaret Briere, Mrs. Anna Brown, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Clara Doherty, Mrs. Rose Veilette, Mrs. Jean duevin, Mrs. Lena Brodeur, Mrs. Mc0lyn, Mrs. Marion Murphy, Mrs. Irene Leary Mrs. Edward Lynch, Mrs. Eva LaPointe, Mrs. Ha- gel Derouin, Mrs. Ruth Dillon, Mrs, Rose Leblanc, Mrs. Margaret Per- raZelli, Mrs. Beatrice Hayes, Mrs Lottie Dubuque, Misses Edna Brous- seau Mary Dunn, Marcella Januska
 Bertha Leary, Loretta Leblanc Edna LeCler, Mary McEvoy, Bel 10 LeCler, Betty Morrison, Mary O'Leary, Florence Pelletier, Lil- Han Shea, Alma Pelletieh, Rits Veillette, Dell Pelletier, Irene Brousseau, Bertha Derouin, Helen Descoteaux, Helene Masone, Marie Descoteaux, Marie McDermott, Alice Mikolsky, Edith Morrone, Cecile Ro- chon, Betty Sullican, Alice Veillette
 Eleanor Lynch, Iris Uevin, Cora Montambault, Alice Pelletier, Helen Cuddy, Evelyn Brousseau, Rita Brousseau and Beatrice Leblanc.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

in Q point, Queen Ann collar and fitted skirt terminating in a Iona train. Her long veil of tulle fell from Q lace cap arrangedin Coronet fash ion and fastened with orange bios. Soms and she carried on arm hou- quet of white gardenias and lilies oi the valley. The maid of honor wore frock of yellow lace styled with short pleated sleeves and Chawl col- lar and she wore 0 leghorn hal trimmed in blue. Her arm bouquet was of Talisman roses and blue del- phiniuin.
 The couple left on an unan- nounced wedding trip, the bride trav- cling in 0 black and white net suit with white accessories. Upon return ing they will reside ct 826 East Main street,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

Prominent among the late July nuptlalg was the marriage is Miss Marie Watts, daughter of Mrs. James E. Watts of Central avenue and Joseph M. Casgiii son of Mrs. Matthew Casgii1 of Central avenue which was golemnized this morning at Q o'clock ct the Immaculate Con- ception church. Rev. Francis M. O'ehea officiated ct the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial high mass which followed assisted by Rev. John Costello and Rev. George
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
PIANIST

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers have rehearsed to the plano music of ono accompanist, Hal Born, since they prepared their dance routines for Roberta" They worked to- ether again in rehearsing Swing e!me,"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
LAMPS USED 30 YEARS

London, Ont. (UP)-Thirty years 70, Charles Taylor installed an ,ectrical lighting system in his ome. He is still using two of the riginal carbon fllament lamps he ought at that time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

"That play was 50 bad, it was ood," was the indignant comment ,f South, the declarer on today's oand, when he found his contract of three no trump defeated by sery unusual and clever play by his opponent in the West
 The trouble with South was that he did not know that the West player had long since cut his con- tract eyeteeth, and the play which appeared silly, in declarer's quick analysis, was really deeply reason- ed act.
 Solution to Previous
 Contract Problem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
DAUGHTER

Barbara Pepper plays c scien- tiSt's daughter who Is threatened by An Egyptian curse in tho new Wheeler and Woolsey comedy, "Mummy's Boys"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
Weddings
WenzeL Coates .WeddingAugust8. 8.

Mir. and Mrs. Edward William Coates of Wethersfleld have issued invitations for the marriage ok their daughter, Vera Ruth, to Ar- mold Walter Wenzel, son of MT. and Mrs. Louis A. Wenzel of Elm- wood avenue, which will take place on Saturday Afternoon, August at 4:30 o'clock at the First church of Christ in Wethersfleld. A rec ception at the brides home win follow the reception. Rev. Flu, gene M. Bushong, the rector of the church will offlciate, assisted by Rev. John R.. Coombs of the Second Congregational church. Miss Coates will have for her maid of honor. Miss Elizabeth 0. Elmer of Weth- ersfield and the bridesmaids will be Miss Katherine Willard and Miss, Raomaona A. KretSmer, also of Wethersfleld.
 Woodrow Dillon of this city will be best man for MT. Wenzel, and the ushers will include Frederick w. Coates. 6 brother of Miss Coates, and James Bettle of Spring. field. John Herbert Wenzel. c young. CT brother of the bridegroom, will act as ring bearer. Miss Coates is Q graduate of the Wethersfield High school. Mir. WenSel attended Willis ton Academy. '
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
ToDAY's FASHION TIP

Cotton net Is used for summer ensembles and suits in geometrlc white patterns printed on e dark backRround,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

Miss Ann Flanigan was hostess recently at 0 hot dog roast ct
 Welch's Point near Bayview where she has been c.. ~nding two weeks on Lawrence avenue. Swimming, danc- ing and games were enjoyed after the roast. Those attending were:
 Misses Mary Culhane, Rita Rasicot, Katherine O'Connell, Doris Maloney, Ann Flanigan and John Sullivan, William Butler, Thomas Flanaga, Francis Coogan and Wesley Barlow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

The bidding is natural enough, although a slam depends only upon an even division of the clubs held by the opponents, and five clubs cannot be missed in the play. But Eoilth did not see much occasion to worry about the contract, as it seemed safe if not more than four
 spades were held by either opponent.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Fooled by Slick Play Opponent Outwits Decarer and Prevents Running of Long Suit for Certain
 No-Trump Contract
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-07-27

Miss Dorothy Healey of German street, Naugatuck, is enjoying Q va- cation with friends in Rhode Island.
 Mrs. IT. ?. Reichenbach of Farm ington avenue is entertaining her sisters, Mrs. F. c. Madden and Miss Marguerite Sheridan and her mother Mrs. M. A. Sheridan at her cottage at Indian Neck Branford.
 Nils Helen M. Morton of Roseland avenue has been spending few days in New York.