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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-18
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| Attaching Signature
Something for Nothing" Never Realized Warns &C.
Telephone Solicitation Increasing

!, Due 70 an increase IN tne NUM-
~ ~ complaints ana INQUIRIES con-
nng various solcllation projects
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VIC puynlg OF secuIlties, ~ Woulo
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aea 70 nivesClsate before Cney M,
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whatsoever WlInout proper couiisei
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-18
STATESTATUTES
CRITICIZED HERE
Judge Doesn't Favor Too
Severe Penalties in
/. Minor Accidents

The state statutes governing
evasion of responsibility following a
motor accident are too severe in
the penalties they prescribe when
the accident involves only slight
property damage. declared Judge
Joseph Talbot of Naugatuck in city
court today. Presiding on the local
city court bench this morning,
Judge Talbot made his statement as
he granted discharge TO James
MCGEE a, OF 448 North Main street,
charge with evading responsibility.
Judge Talbot. said he had no doubt
but that MCGEE had kept on going,
without stopping, after hitting a
r arked car. but he stated that the
statute makes no distinction. be-
tween a hit-and~run case when a
person is struck and one In which
some other car is damaged.
MCGEE was arrested yesterday
morning by Motor Patrolman Al
fred Overton and John Mcdonnell.
Il, was alleged to have struck a car
owned by Patrick Campion, while
the latter's machine was parked on
Benedict street. Police said MCGEE
failed to stop after the. crash, but
that ." witness had taken down the
numbers of his car.
MCGEE admitted that he heard a
bump" while driving along Meadow
street, but told the court that he
cd not think the accident was seri-
Gus enough to stop for.
When MCGEE agreed to pay for
the damage done to Campion's car,
Judge Talbot granted the discharge.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-18
F|REMEN BATTLE
BLAZE IN STORE.
Wilko Knitting Mills DAM
aged Flames Shoppers
Witness Excitement

Damage done by fire which start
ed in the display window of the
Wilko Knitting Mills, 70 South Main
street, shortly before 10:30 o'clock
last night was still llnestimated to-
day as the fire marshal's Office con-
tinued its investigation into the
cause of the blaze. Starting in the
southwest corner of the window, the
blaze worked its way along the
south side of the store to the rear.
Firemen prevented the blaze from
spreading after brief battle. The
firef1ghters saved coat contain
ing $500 In cash and papers of
value to the company.
William Kosersky, store manager,
was in the display window, ar
ranging a Christmas display, when
the flames broke out. He was al
most trapped by the fire but man.
aged to escape, though he had to
leave a coat behind. The fire alarm
was rung in by Edward Frank, a
newsboy, Seven companies were at
the scene, directed by Chief Thomas
j. Lynch.
Police directed by Deputy Super
intendent Daniel. j. Carson kept
back the crowd at the scene, as
hundreds of home bound late shop
pers gathered to watch the fire.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-18
ROOSEVELT, JR.
is GOING HOME

Boston. Dec. 18-UP)-Franklin
d. Roosevelt, Jr., hospitalized since
Nov. Is with sinus infection, prob
ably will spend the Christmas holi-
days with his family at the White
House.
Attaches reported today he will
leave Phillips House of Massachu-
sits General hospital within a few
days. They said he was getting
along splendidly."
His progress has been rapid since
treatment with a acknowledgements
agent known as prontylin, intro
duced In this country six months
ago. Thu prontylin repeatedly cured
a throat infection that had accom-
panied the sinus trouble.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-18

any papers" and, 1t was pointed out,
1T Is extremely important that the
contents Of any paper before it is
signed should be read in its entirety
SO that the prospective buyer may
be fully aware of all the facts set
forth in the paper from which usu-
ally Is found to be a legal contract.
Frequently it is found, that people
do sign and do pay out money
sometimes in large sums, without
being aware of the conditions of the
agreement which they are signing
Later on these folks discover they
are bound by terms of contract
and they must pay in most in
stances. Always secure a sample
Of merchandise and copy of any
paper you may sign, when dealing
with strangers. Many circumstances
are brought to our attention where
the salesman is entirely at fault be-
cause he makes over-statements OF
uses high-presSure to induce an in
dividual to enter into an agreement
Fraud Is difficult to prove. So use
common sense-think first; hesitate
and be sure. Investigation frequent.
ly diScloses that the firm employ
ing individuals to solicit for variou
propositions are thoroughly respon
siblc but that the representatives
in an effort to earn commissions
will resort to statements that ar,
not fact. If the prospect is familial
with the contract which he or sh'
is asked to sign, loss of money ant
worry would be avoided.
Think 1t Over
ut is our opinion that time TO
consideration should be taken be
fore signing any paper for or will
strangers. Waiting to think sit
over Is an excellent plan. Remem
Der when you endorse, you assume
responsibility.
ut is also a good habit, particular
ly for women who are alone, t,
avoid permitting strangers to ente
their homes. One sure way to avoit
complications which may result IL
legal suits, is to get in touch will
your attorney, banker or legitimat,
broker or the investigating depart
ment of the. Chamber of Commerce
which organization cooperates will
various agencies including member
Of the local bar, bankers and legiti
mate BROKERS', and the state bank
ing department securities division.
Contracts
THE Investigations department o
the Waterbury Chamber of Com
merce does not even remotely sug.
gest that the service which it rend.
ers the need OF an attorney. Thi.
department has direct contac
throughout the world. No location
is remote. We gather facts only. W.
never endorse nor sponsor any pro-
posal with which we are not identi-
fed. Our service is rendered to ev-
eryone In the capacity of clearing
house for guidance. Certain Water.
bury business firms and individual;
make this service possible withou
cost to our Waterbury area citizens
I'VE work with, and receive the CO.
operation Of, the city, county, stat
and federal authorities. The Ma
tional Better Business Bureau ant
affiliated Bureaus throughough
this country and Canada, are als'
cooperative agencies which rende
invaluable service. Our Credit Blu
reau, identified with countrywide
bureaus offers tied-in-supplemen
i tary source Of information. Thi
chamber is a public institution fol
public service.
Remember, something for moth
ing does not exist" the warning
concluded.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Monologist WilI Be Guest
 AtMd- Winter Tea or Club

The annual mid-winter tea of the Waterbury Women's club will be fea- tured by the presentation of Miss Dorothy Crawford, prominent inon- sologist, whose performances have been met with acclaim throughout the country. The tea will be held to- morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Women's club.
 Mrs George A. Cowperthwait, chairman of the social committee, will be in charge of the tea follow ing the program. Red and white will be carried out in the color arrange rnents. Mrs. John L. Geist and Mrs. Charles A. Templeton will pour at the tea table.
 Members of the social committee who will assist Mrs. Cowperthwaite include Mrs. BCharles Hine, Mrs. Merwin Main, Mrs. Parker Howell, Mrs. Ernest Say, Mrs. William Briggs, Mrs. Victor Hedberg, Jr., Mrs. Henry Mason, Mrs. Walter R. Hubbard and Mrs. c. Dana Tyack. Members who will assist in serving include, Mrs. Harold Manning, Mrs. Ellsworth Candee, Mrs. John Vaill, Mrs. Clifford Wells, Mrs. Walter Burrows, Mrs. Evan Jones, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
D. and W. vul. Opener--V A.
 Solution in next issue. 13

The nine of hearts was continued and again East refused to cover; another diamond was discarded by West. Dummy played the eight of hearts, East the seven, and declar- CT the six spot; West let go of an" other diamond. :.
 At this point a small club was led from dummy, East played the eight, declarer finessed the ten, and West won with the queen. West returned the ace of clubs and East played the deuce. You will notice that East played the eight and then the deuce, asking his partner to continue the suit.
 west returned the five of clubs, dummy played the six, and now, If East made the mistake of rufiing this trick, the contract could not be defeated.
 Steiner deliberately sacrificed his king of hearts and discarded Q dia- moiid. South won the trick with the Ring and now, regardless of how he played the hand, he could not keep from losing two spade tricks.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Kathleen CrO1Uley
 On National Board

Miss Kathleen Crowley, director of the Waterbury Girls club, was for- mally installed as a member of the executive council of the National board of review as the board held its annual winter meeting in New York city Friday and Saturday. The advancement of the local wo- man to the important post was an- nounced two months ago.
 During the session, the delegates heard addresses by Langdon Post, former critic and later federal hous- ing commissioner in New York, Ed- ward c. Robinson, film actor and others. Many celebrities attended one or more of the sessions, among them Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., Harry Warner and Charles Johnson.
 Plans are nearing completion for a mammoth card party and enter tainment, sponsored by the athletic committee of the Hopeville Com munity Club for the benefit of the Hopeville Indies, to be held at the Hopeville school gymnasium on Wednesday evening the 18th. Bridge, pinochle and forty-five games will be played, prizes being awarded for each table. The entertainment will be furnished by the children of the community. The committee in charge consists of Patrick Egan, chairman, Clifford Waugh, secre- tary, Frank O'Donnell, John Mazza- rella, John Buckley, Peter Gugliel- mo, James O'Donnell and Edward Mazzarella. They are being assisted by the auxiliary committee Mrs. Patrick Egan and Miss Mae McCar- thy, prizes, Miss Mae Lannen and Miss Candita Mazzarella, entertain ment, Mrs. Earl MacCallum, Mrs. Frank McCue and the Misses Viola Goumy and Jeanne Quigley, candy.
 Misses Mary and Christine Brandt of West Main street spent the week. end in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Local Player Scores
 In Mi0y,li Bridge Play

Miami, Fla, Feb. 10- Miamians ran away with World Bridge Olympic games last Tuesday night under auspices of the Daily News in Colonial Towers. Fitted against strong opposition from all parts of the United States, Miami players finished one-two-three in both north and south, and east and west teams, according to Harold Sharpsteen who conducted the tournament.
 Scoring the hands on Q match point basis, irrespective of pars, Mrs. John Shepherd and Miss Jeanette Shepherd, each of Miami, finished first. North and South, with 135 Ia match points. Winning team East and West was Airs. Eve- lyn Keiffer, Miami Beach, and Mrs. Gertrude Wallendorf, Jefferson City, Mo, with 13i match points.
 Second-place teams included Mrs. E. Ash, Miami, and B. A. Lewis, Detroit, 127: and A. e. Durham, Miami, playing with Mrs. J. T.. Webb, Detroit, 124, East and West. Third-place winners, North and South, were James H. Ruby, Miami, and Mrs. Ann Michaelson, Grand Rapids, 123; and Mrs. William Pros- ser, Miami, playing with Mrs. Charles Connell, Waterbury, Conn, l19 1-2.
 Other high-scoring teams, North South, included Mrs. c. P. Con- nally, Columbia, s. C., and Charles Guhring, Atlantic City; Mrs. Lee Fuller, White Plains, N. r., and Mrs. Irene Hama, Seattle, Wash; J. L. Smith, Miami, and Lillian Hogan, Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Juliet Weed, New York, and Mrs R. Campbell, Wilmington, Del.
 Among high scoring East and West teams were A. B. dentzel, Chicago, and Miss Muriel Jay, De- troit; Mrs. George H. Gearhart, Lexington, Ky, and Regina Walsh, Port Huron, Mich: MT. and Mrs. John P. Bill, Woodbury, N. Y.l MT. and Mrs. J. s. Fraser, Washington, D. o.; MT. and Mrs. J. II. Metcalf, St. Donate, Quebec.
 Fourteen tables took part in the play which consisted of 16 specially prepared hands which were played simultaneously in all parts of the world Tuesday night. Seventeen states were represented in the Daily News Olympics.
 All scores will be checked against pars as soon as they are released from New York. Special prizes will be awarded the winning North and South, and East and West pairs at Tuesday nights games, MT. Sharp steen announces. Winners in both divisions are regular members of the Daily News Bridge school.
 Miss Olive Marshall of this city is spending a few days in New York city where she is registered at the Hotel Commodore.
 James H. Root, Jr., student at Amherst college spent the past few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. Harold Root of Fleming street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

Mrs. F. L. Roberts of Nagoya, Japan, will speak on "The Japan csc Woman" at the meeting of the Hartford Branch, General Alliance of Unitarian Women, which will take place Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the meeting house on Pearl street, Hartford. Mrs. Roberts will also have 8 small exhibit of Japanese costumes. The speaker is the wife of Rev. Floyd Roberts. Both are former residents of Wa terbury.
 The Daughters of Scotia held a meeting on Friday at Hibernian hall at which time the table cloth drawing was completed and award ed to Mrs. Elizabeth Watson Tthe clo.h was donated by Mrs. Elizabeth Hallahan. One candidate was in- itiated with Mrs. Elizabeth Ander- son as escort. The next meeting will be held on February 21.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Contract Bridge
BANyILLE-BRoCKENBROUGH

BANYILLE.BR OCKENBROUGH
 The engagement has been an- rounced of Miss Frances Britton Brockenbrough, daughter of Mrs, Archie Quarrier Brockenbrough and the late MT. Brockenbrough of New York City and Nyack, N. F., to Mr. Henry William Manville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Manville of Pitts burgh, Penn., and Madison, form- erly of Waterbury.
 Miss Brockenbrough was gradu- ated from the Dwight School of Englewood, N. J., and attended Smith College. MT. Manville attend ed Shady Side Academy ct Pitts burgh and was graduated from Taft school, Watertown, in 1880 and from Yale University in 1884.
 Miss Brockenbrough and MT, Manville are well known in the Summer colony in Madison.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

The regular meeting of the Clar- ence c. Davenport Auxiliary, United Spanish war veterans will be held on Thursday evening, February 1a at the rooms in the armory. The meeting will be preceded by sauer kraut supper at which Mrs Margaret Meehan will be chairman, The auxiliary is planning to attend the Maine Memorial Service on Sunday evening at the South Fed erated church.
 The David L. Fannick post auxil- iary, Jewish War Veterans, will meet on Wednesday February 12. All members of the group are urged to make the trip to the Newington Veterans hospital tomorrow night.
 The New Haven Chapter of Al- bertus Magnus Alumnae will spon' sor @ dance on Saturday evening at the New Hay neLawn club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

Donald Post, Mrs. Howard Coe, Mrs. Charles Leader, Mrs. Harold Mor- Till, Mrs. James Miller, Mrs. Glenn Sweet, Mrs. Robert Ker, Mrs. Irv- ing Tolles, Mrs. William Rhodes, Mrs. Ellsworth Tomlinson, Mrs. Le Roy Gibbs, Mrs Sarbuck Sprague, Mrs. William W. Gager, Mrs. George Moeller, Mrs. Clifford Petitjean, Mrs. John Snyder, Mrs. Robert Johnson, Mrs. M. H. Toomey, Mrs. Franklin Warren, Mrs. Warren P. Doolittle, Mrs. Paul Peterson, Mrs. Marshall Meth, Mrs. B. N. Warnes, Miss Betty Barrows, Miss Rhoda Barrows, Miss Jean Powell, Miss Louise Gilliver, Miss Jane Cowperth- waite and Miss Eleanor w. Webster, Mrs. William Simpson and Mrs. AL bert Herman.
 MT. and Mrs. Truman s. Lewis of Woodlawn Terrace accompanied by MT. and Mrs. Mark Knipe of Ha- verhill, Mass. are sailing on the Empress of Australia on February 18th on a cruise to Bermuda, Mar unique Jamaica, Cuba and the Ba- hamas. They expect to return ear- ly in March.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Miss Catherine Brick
 Guest At SholOer

A surprise shower was give Thurs day night by the Kresge girls at Shady Tree inn in honor of Miss Catherine Brick. A delicious turkey supper was served, followed by dancing. Miss Eleanor Dunn enter. tained with several dance special. ties. The Ecanlon sisters rendered vocal selections accompanied by Pauline Staple at the piano. During the supper, Mary Piccolo favored the guests with accordion solos.
 Those attending were: Kay Brick, Eleanor Dunn, Mrs. Yardarola, Ma rion Faith, Mrs. Marshinski. Kay Scanlon, Betty Cashman, Kay Of- ficer, Helen Gilloth, Doris Braun, Eileen Scanlon. Ethel Lawrence, Ellen French, Francis Paloski, Vera Stankus, Marge Mally and Mary Piccolo.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Nolan of East Main street are spending sevs eral days in New York.
 MT. ana Mrs. William Knight of Thomaston avenue are spending several days in Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Personal
Beta Lamdd Alphd Sorority RZuns Annunl Dinner Dance

of the aTrangements committee and is assisted by Misses Jayne Truelove. Gertrude Ladden and Betty Mc- Grath.
 The meeting was held at the home of Miss Betty McGrath. Those in attendance were: Misses Helen Cheney, Gertrude Ladden, Mary Harmon, Marion Grant, Kaye Can- avau, Betty McGrath, Jane True love. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Jayne Truelove.
 The group sponsors a dinner dance at this season yearly and the af- fairs have been most popular among the younger set.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.
|AIunnoe Plans
 Large Card Party

At Q supper meeting of the Col- lege of Saint Elizabeth, held Satur- dayy at 6l Church street, 1t was voted to hold a large card party Easter Monday, April 13, at the Ho- tetl Elton. Cards were played in the afternoon. Those attending were Miss Helen Mccarthy, president, who presided, Mrs. Domenic Pisani, Mrs. Edward Mcdonald, the Misses Mae Shannahan, Marie Watts, Mar garet and Catherine Maloney, Mar- |guerite Kennaugh, Lucy Bowes, Juu- lie McGrath, Margaret >Kilmartirl, Alice McLinden, Josephine Pepe and Gepevieve Carolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

Solution 70 frevlOuS
 Contract Problem
 A few years ago started writing about sacrifice plays. Since then several experts have asked me the difference between sacrifice and a safety-play.
 A safety play is one in which de- clarer makes @ play providing against unfavorable distribution. A sacrifice playis one in which a play CT deliberately gives up sure trick, [ gain two or more tricks later, and 1t may be made by either declarer or his opponents.
 Here is a very neat defensive sac- rifice play given to me by Philip Steiner, of Cincinnati, who was elected as first vice-president of the American Bridge League for 1886.
 Steiner was a member of the Cin- cinnati team that formerly held the national championship.
 Steiner was defending this hand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Weddings
Dance Arranged BySorOrityGroup

St. Valentines day. February l4th has been selected by the Sigma Delta Kappa sorority as the date for their annual dance which will be held at the Pavilion RoyaIe in West Haven.
 The committee arranging the af. fair includes Miss Louise O'Connor, chairman, assisted by Misses der- trude Phelan, Ruth Martinson, Eve- lyn clifford, Nan Pollard, Kay Fer- ris, Eleanor Hyland, Ruth Legge, Betty Connolly and Kay Leahy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
Engagements
BALDWIN.GRANT

MT. and Mrs. Clyde P. Grant of the Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Hilda Grant, to MT. Thayer Baldwin, son of Mrs. Seth w. Baldwin of New Haven and the late MT. Baldwin.
 Miss Grant attended the Emma Willard School, Troy, N. r., and was graduated from Vassar in 1885. She is on the technical staff of the Yale Medical school. MT. Baldwin pre- pared for college at Taft and was graduated from Yale in 1935. At present, he is connected with the Patent Rubber Company in Water- bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

The second annual dinner dance of the Beta Lanida Alpha sorority will be held at Wright's inn at Plainville on Friday evening, Feb. ruary 28th. Final plans for the af- fair were completed at Q meeting held on Friday evening.
 Miss Kaye Canavan is chairlady
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

A miscellaneous shower was held at the home of Mrs. Adlnea Therreault, in Oakville, Saturday evening in honor of Ruth Garter. The hostesses were Mrs. Therreault. and Miss Mae Hoare.
 The home was attractively dec- orsted with pink and blue crepe paper. Games and music were en- loved and later in the evening a delicious luncheon served.
 Miss Carter was the recipient of many beautiful and costly gifts from the guests attending who were: Mrs. Rose Sicard, Mrs. Rachel Aus tin, Mrs. Pauline Schebetine, Mrs. Paul Puzak, Mrs. E. J. Burke, Mrs. Ney, Mrs. Peter Beveridge, Mrs Will lis Jackson, Mrs. Hoare, Mrs. Evelyn Diliberto, Mrs. Ernest Gau- thier, Mrs. Marry Larson, Mrs. Anna Holms, Mrs. Josephine Guer- rera, Mrs. Joseph Massicotte, Mrs. George Austin, Mrs. Frank Austin, Mrs. Henry Biger, Mrs. Henry Steb- bins, Mrs. Kenneth Alvord, Mrs. L. Walter, Julia Leplant, Florence Walters, Mrs Ephram Lamonthe, Mrs. Norman, Mrs. Alfred Derry, Mrs. Grace Kikstrom, Mrs. Elsie Griffin, Mrs. J. Ziello, Mrs. John Garter, Helen Garter, Elizabeth Tol. land, Totts Caldarrone, Angeline Ziello, Toots Hoare, Pauline Austin, Anna Diliberto, Ardele Laneville, Hazel Collins, Irene Norman, Ma deline Brooks, Helen Sicard, Mary Koslosky and Emma Kiesel.
 A testimonial dinner was given n honor of Eugene Papineau on Thursday evening at Long Acre Inn. MT. Papineau is to be mar ried this week to Miss Marie Jaeger. Harold Briggs acted as toastmaster and Randolph Parent presented the guest of honor with sum of money on behalf of the guests. Entertain ment was enjoyed and Q dinner was served. Those present were: Harold Briggs, Rudolph Parent, Arthur J. Menard, John T. Kenny, Ernest Papineau, John J. Malley, Roland Landry, Paul Olaskey, Alfred La- Flamme, Fred Pelletier, James Bar- Der, John DeMasi Andrew Cambi- que, Louis Jannetty, William Jaeger Joseph Calbrasa, Joseph Grenier, Al Armstrong, Joseph Shea, Samuel Gelakis, Virgin Paternaster, Floyd Lyttle and William Calvin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10
CONTRACT. BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Sacrifice Prevents Game Opponent Refuses to Accept Good Trump Trick, But Takes Two Others
 to Set Contract
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-10

and sat in the East. His partner opened the king of diamonds, dunl- my,s ace winning the trick. The ten of hearts was led from dummy and Steiner refused to cover. Declarer played low and West discarded a diamond.