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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

Miss Gertrude Fernandez of North Main street was hostess at a surprise shower given in honor of Miss Rose Lerz who is to be mar ried to Archie Fernandez in the near future. The honored guest was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Those attending were: Betty Leone, Anna Leone, Jennie Leone, Doris Leone, Edith D'AlongeS, Mary Schrasse, Kitty Colella, Helen Pitt ucci, Sally Cambino, Mary Schia- vone, Betty Brevetti, Angeline Try siocone, Betty Bocco, Katherine Laudate, Elevy Fernandez, Marie Covillo, Pauline Walvo, Julia Chris tiano, Regina Galipault, Emma Kreiger, Isabella Iacovino, Paulina Wiltitte, Gertrude Fernandez, Con- ,nie Scurso, Mary Cambruno, Doris Phelan, Madeline Schiavone, An- toinette Brevetti, Rose Brevetti, Anna LerZ, Mrs. Rose Fernandez, Mrs. R. c. Snow, Mrs. L. Lerz, Mrs. A. Christiano, Mrs. Pat SaSso and Mrs. Mary Christiano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Norton -Speers Nuptials
 Solemnized This Morning

Her shoulder length veil of silk tulle was in cap shape fastened with 8 moire taffeta stand up coronet and trimmed with orange blossoms. She carried a prayer book showered with gardenias and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor wore a frock of blue faille styled with short peplum jacket corded at the skirt and having short puffed sleeves. Her turban of twisted faille and tulle was of cor responding shade and she carried a colonial bouquet of assorted pom- poms and sweet peas. The dress of the brides aunt was black crepe and she wore a corsage of gardenias and the bridegroom's mother wore a May wine velvet dress and also wore a gardenia corsage.
 Following the ceremony recep- tion was held at the Golden PheaS- ant Inn in Morris. About fifty guests were in attendance including out of town guests from Hartford. Bloom field, Stratford, Wallingford and New York. Upon returning from an linannounced wedding trip, the cou- pie will reside at 37 Giles street.
 The bride is a graduate of Sacred Heart high school and Post Business College and the bridegroom is a graduate of Watertown high school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

officiated at the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. The bride had as her only attendant her cousin, Miss Julia Marie Gerardi, and Vincent DiMar- tino, brother of the bridegroom was best man. The ushers were: Vincent Gerardi, brother of the bride and Philip DiMartino, brother of the bridegroom.
 The bride was attired in 8 gown of egg shell moire and wore halo cap from which 8 finger tip veil fell in graceful lines. She carried an arm bouquet of lilies of the valley and gardenias. The maid of honor wore a frock of American Beauty shade in Queen Mary of Scotland style trimmed in silver and she wore 8 turban of matching shade and carried an arm bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. The dress of the brides mother was navy blue crepe and the bridegroom's mother wore a black chiffon velvet dress.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Out of town guests were in atten- dance from Cleveland, Boston, New Rochelle, Rochester, Hartford, Win sted and Torrington.
 MT. DiMartino and his bride left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing an Autumn gold suit with brown accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

This is the first of 8 series of sixe articles explaining the prin- ciples of the TINT Bridge Sys- tenn" which is popular in New England.
 When one is in the business of writing about bridge, he often re- ceives some very strange requests. The other evening I was called from the dinner table to the phone. Over 1t came 8 feminine voice:
 "Mr. McKenney," was the mes- sage, "1'm invited to a bridge party tonight. I don't know anything about the game. Please tell me how to play"
 The request staggered me. Teach 8 person to play bridge in one short phone talk while dinner was wait ing? It couldn't be done and I did not attempt it.
 However, up in New England,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

Rev. Henry Quinn, pastor of the Sacred Heart church, ofticiated at a pretty fall nuptial this morning at g o'clock when Miss Jeannette A. Speers, daughter of Thomas Speers of Giles street became the bride of Charles E. Norton, son of Mrs. Mary Norton of Main street, Watertown. Miss Marie Mitchell, former class mate of the bride, was her maid of honor and only attendant and Earl Norton attended his brother as best man.
 The bride was becomingly attired in 8 gown of white moire taffeta with long graceful, train, fashioned in close fitting Empire lines and hav- ing high neckline with 8 small ruff fled stand-up collar and a row of small buttons down the front to the waist. The long sleeves had shirred fullness at the shoulders and were fitted to the wrist with 2 fiared cuff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

of 3 1-2 honor tricks.
 This, the author, states, is the first asking bid," and the response of partner, if there is no interven- ing bid, is based upon the strength or weakness of his hand.
 A response of two clubs shows less than one honor trick, and promises no strength in that suit. One of two diamonds shows one honor trick and no five-card ma jor suit.
 However, the series of articles will more clearly develop the re- sponses.
 In today's hand the bust response is, known and the partnership avoids contracting for an impossible game.
 The no trump bid was forcing for one round. North denied hold ing one honor trick and South then bid his five card diamond suit.
 North responded with two spades, which South passed. Thus both North and South knew at an early stage that no game was in the hand. Copyright, 1886, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Coming Events

Oct. 19-Current events Women's club, 3:30 p. m.
 Oct. 19-Current events by Har- rison Lakin, Women'S club.
 Oct. 19-First fall meeting of 10. cal Art group.
 Oct. 19- Nomen's Republican club card party.
 Oct. 22-Conn. Nurses Assn. Second Congregational church.
 Oct. 22-Jooss European ballet, Buckingham hall. : Oct. 22-Luncheon and bridge, Waterbury W~1en's club.
 Oct. 22-St. Cecelia's parish Ger man supper at Temple hall from 4 to 8 o'clock.
 Oct. 23-Sacred Heart Catholic Club dance at Wright'S Tavern.
 Oct. 23-Centennial observance of Ancient Order of Hibernians.
 Oct. 25--Installation of state of ficers of I. A. w. w. V, Liberty hall.
 Oct. 25-Play and dance. Beth- Fl Sisterhood, Beth-El auditorium.
 Oct. 27 Waterbury Druggist Assn. dinner dance, Waverly Inn.
 Oct. 27-Lecture by Flora Graves Pease, Women's club, 3 p. m.
 Oct. 2S and 2s-Civic theater play at Women's club.
 Oct. 3O--Lecture by Nicholas Roosevelt, Women's club, 8:15.
 Oct. SO-IIallowe'en cabaret st Davenport hall.
 Oct. 30-Si-ma Delta Kappa din. ner dance at Seven Gables.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Weddings
AIumnae Members Attend
 Communion Bredkfast

group held yesterday morning at the old Homstead on Cooke street fol- lowing the g o'clock mass at St. Margaret's church.
 Rev. Anthony Murphy, professor of Literature at St. Thomas sem mary, was the guest speaker, have ing for his topic, Mary and Moth- erhood".
 Each aIunnnae chapter through out the nation held its individual breakfast yesterday in their respect- i've cities.
 Among the members in attend ance at the local breakfast were: Misses Kathleen Hurley, Mary Mul- cahy, Ruth Barry, Kathleen Fitz- gerald, Elizabeth Doyle, Grace White, Edna Harmon, Marjorie Pos- CTS, Katherine Hubbard, Mary Schmidt, Imelda CFonin, Anne Cronan, Amy Dunn, Rae Colson, Maureen Luddy, Ann Moore, Helen Moore, Mary Ellen Walsh, Helen Doran and Mrs. Bessie Cameron.
 Mrs. James Costello of East Main street who has been ill at her home with pneumonia for the past two weeks, is improving.
 Mrs. H. w. Wild of Euclid avenue has been spending few days in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Couple Honored
 On AnniUersary

MT. and Mrs. James Corrideo of Easton Avenue, were rendered a party yesterday, the occasion being their 10th wedding anniversary. The couple were presented with purse of money. Entertainment was en- joyed and buffet luncheon was served. Those present were MT. and Mrs. Andrew Crafa, MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Pannullo, MT. and Mrs. Alfred DeChampis, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Gallo, MT. and Mrs. William Masone, Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Ven- tresca, MT. and Mrs. Albert Corri- deo, MT. and Mrs. Frank Gemino, MT. and Mrs. James Morrone, MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Ventresca, Jo- seph Aldorissio, Vincent Corrideo, Genevieve Corrideo, Joseph Passaro, James Corrideo, Marie, Florence and Leon Urso, Helen Moriarty, Anthony Rantuschny and the following guests MT. and Mrs. T. D'Andrea, MT. and Mrs. Frank Srangrso, Mary and Florence D'Andrea and MT. and Mrs. Joseph Fracella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Chest Speaker At Wome s Club

The regular meeting of the Wa terbury Women's Club will be held tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at which time Harrison M. Lakin will be guest speaker. He will have as his subject, ''world Opinion Mir rored in Spanish War"
 MT. L,akin, for many years a member of the American foreign service, has spent his entire life studying, traveling and writing on international affairs, in the Far East. India, Persia, Arabia and Europe, also many parts of Africa and South America. In many of the countries named he served as American con- sul and had intimate contacts with officia1s therein. While United States consul in Alden, Arabia, he had Ethiopian consular Jurisdiction. MT. Lakin was also consul in Italy and is personally acquainted with Mussolini and fully familiar with the Fascist movement. In addition to his many years in diplomatic posts in foreign countries, MT. La- kin has also had a number of years of duty in the Department of State, Washington, D. o. MT. Lakin gives a series of weekly lectures on in- ternational affairs to the summer colonies of York Harbor and Ken- nebunkport. Maine, Rye, N. H. and other places in New England each summer. Among other en- agreements last season he gave lectures at Phillips Exeter acad- en1y, St. Paul's, Deerdeld, St Marks Hotchkiss and other priv ate schools in New England. He also addressed the Portland College Club, the Bronxville, N. Y, Women's Club, the Portland Economic Club, Florida forums and other organiza- tions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Republican Club To
 Sponsor Card Party

A complete sellout of reservations has been announced by the commit tee in charge of the card party which will be given tonight at the Business and Professional Women's club rooms, on Grand street, under the sponsorship of the Women's Re- publican club. Card playing will start at 8 o'clock.
 Mrs. George Crocicchia is chair man of the committee in charge, assisted by Mrs. William Wander cook, Mrs. Henry Dews, Mrs. AL fred Emmons, Mrs. Gertrude Kee- nan, Mrs. M. Leroy. Mrs. Harold Manning, Mrs. Edward Wells and Miss Mary DeCicco.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Murphy re- turned yesterday from two weeks wedding trip to New York, Pennsyl- vania, Washington and Virginia, Mrs. Murphy is the former Irene Lieber, daughter of Mrs. August Lieber of Thomaston avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Engagements
BURDETT-CRANE

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Torrey Crane of Wentworth street announce the engagement of their only daughter, Katharine Elizabeth to Richard Francis Burdett, son of Mir. and Mrs. Ernest G. Burdett of Pierpont street. Miss Crane is 8 graduate of St. Margaret'S school and of the Hartford Art school. Mrs. Burdett, a Crosby alumnus, is assistant treas urer of the Thomaston Savings bank.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
GAFFNEY ADDRESSES
 TEACHERS TONIGHT

Attorney John L. Gaffney will be the speaker at 8 meeting of the Waterbury Teachers association to- night at the city hall. The meet- ing will begin at 8:30 o'clock and everyone connected with the asso- citation has been asked to be pres- Mat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

Edgar F. Tierney, 8 graduate me- chanical engineer, seems to have perfected a system that will teach the fundamentals of bidding in four to six short and easy lessons. This is the first one.
 The basis of the system is the "Tierney No. Trump" bid. which is made on hands with a minimum
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

The Abiglianse Women's society will meet this evening at o'colck at Moose hall. Following the busi- ness meeting a program of enter tainment will be enjoyed and re- treatments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Queens Daughters i. 1 Gard Party Friday

A card party will be given by the Queens Daughters on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at their club rooms at 579 South Main street.
 Mrs. Edward Cook is chairman of the committee in charge and is being assisted by Mrs. John Quinn, Mrs. William McGrath, Mrs. Mary Gilmore and Miss Mary Cross.
 Miss Lucy Montrose was hostess at Q birthday party given Saturday evening in honor of her sister, Mrs. Josephine Salerno. Entertainment was furnished by the Cavaliers or chestra. Refreshments were served, Those present were.
 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Salerno, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Uriano, MT. and Mrs. George Durano, MT. and Mrs. James Monterose, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Filippelli, MT. and Mrs. Paul Falzo, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Dena, Mrs. Mary Montrose, Julia and Peg Pugliese, Lucy and Francis Fugliese, Lena George, Bill Gibbons, Ray Gib- bons, Frank Murphy, Nicholas Zap pono, Rachel Destafano, Margaret Destano, Mary Massarelli, Anthony Monterose, Lucy Monterose, Charles Monterose, John Monterose, Eileen Desena, Ambrose De Sena, Florence De Sena, August DeSena, Theersa Gizzardi, Angeline Cirello, Carmela Chestono, Carl Palembo, Dom Jul ian, Emile Julian, Guido Calbrese, Rita Beltella.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

Many members of the local chap ter of the alumnae of the College of New Rochelle gathered at the an- nual communion breakfast of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

Mrs. P. Doyle of Wexford, Irish Free State. reports that recent mys- terious milking of her best COW was traced to a three-month-old pig.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

Miss Frances Colgrove of Wind- sor street has returned after spend- ing the weekend with her sister, Miss Mary Colgrove of Orange, N. J.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Short Cut to Contract Taught in New System McKenney Explains "Tierney No Trump Method That
 Gives Bidding in Six Easy Lessons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19

The marriage of Miss Gertrude Marie Gerardi, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Gerardi of Summer street and Pasquale DiMartino, son of MT. and Mrs. Joseph DiMartino of Oakville took place this morning at g o'clock at Our Lady of Lourdes church. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-10-19
Personal

Milton Albert, & student at the University of Maryland, spent the weekend with his mother, Mrs. Nathan Albert of Waterville street.
 MT. and Mrs. William V. Jones have returned from their wedding trip and have taken up their resi- dence at Al Prospect street. Mrs. Jones was formerly Ann Whelan, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Michael Whelan of Chestnut avenue.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
A CRITICAL PRESS
(Winchesler, Ya., slar fpem.l

(Winchester, Va, Star (Dem.l
Il should rather see a free criti-
cism Of the Administration than al
most anything else in that line. The
Administration cannot succeed un-
less there is such q free criticism,
and unless Il is Of a type that may
sometimes make the Administration
pretty mad.
When new ideas are being en-
bodied into law, It is Of vast inpor-
tance that the public, which must
pay, be fully informed"
That is the reply Of none other
than Raymond Moley, former No.
"braintruster," and staunch New
Deal supporter, to his colleagues
who deplore the highly critical atti-
tude which the press has assumed
against the Administration during
the past two years.
Mr.. Moley went further and ex-
regret that the Administra-
tiOn should attempt TO discredit the
press. MOley went on to say that
a free press fOstered active and ser
ious discussion of all legislation uh-
der consideration, and that the press
was the only place where such a dis
cussion could be obtained.
The Supreme Court in a unani-
nous opinion on February 10 de-
claring unconstitutional Louisiana
law that imposed a discriminating
tax upon newspapers, fully recOg-
1ized the Importance of a free press. !
rhe opinion contained the following |
sentences which have been quoted |
Of times since and will be |
quoted thousands Of times in the
'uture:
"a free press stands as one Of the
great interpreters between the Gov
'rnment and the people. To allow it
o be fettered is to fetter ourselves"
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
HOLLYVILLE

Mrs. Hazel Altemus and children
of Wilmington are spending this
week with relatives in this communi-
ty.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wilson OF
Lewes. were the guests Of the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Nora Prettyman
and family on Sunday.
Mrs. William T. Hurdle and son
William spent Tuesday with the
formers mother and family, Mrs.
Elizabeth McIlvaine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter G. Phillips Of
this place, and Captain Anthony
Summers and family Of Milford, are
on an extended auto trip in the
Southwest. During their journey
they expect to visit the Texas Cen
tennial at Dallas, and Ft. Worth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otis Joseph spent a
few days at Oak Orchard last week.
Mr.. Joseph who is employed at the
Redden State Forest CCC Camp is
enjoying a fifteen days leave Of abb
sence.
Mr.. Charles Rogers OF Millsboro
has leased the Indian River Hotel at
Oak Orchard. Many improvements
are being made. including a larger
dance hall and an up-to-date tap
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
FARLEY's DUAL ROLE
(Roanoke. Va. Times)


"The impropriety of holding a
Cabinet position in charge Of the af-
fairs Of a Government Department
while acting as manager of a politi-
cal campaign should be obvious to
anyone. Mr.. Farley may try to get
away with it, but If Mr.. Roosevelt
wishes to avoid a great deal Of crit
icism he will see to it that Mr.. Far
ley resigns. one position or the
other."-From the Charlottesville
Progress.
That is both advice and criticism.
Coming as It does from a friendly
source, It is deserving Of some con-
sideratiOn in Administration circles,
but that is not saying that it will
get any.
Mr.. Farley's dual role Of POstmas-
ter General and National Democratic
Chairman is Incompatible with the
high ideals voiced but not always
practiced by the Roosevelt Admins
tration.
So far as Mr.. Farley is concerned,
his continuance in the Cabinet, while
serving as the Presidents political
manager-in-chief, is not in accord
with Mr.. Roosevelt's frequently ex-
pressed ideals Of public service and
It is apt to cost the Democratic tick
ct good many votes in the coming
election.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
What DemOcratic EditOrs &c Saying
AN INCREDIBLE TAX BILL


(Rirhmond, Va, News-Leader (Dem. !
Anonymous treasury experts" de-.
vised a tax bill that calmly disdain-
ed fact In adherence to the theory
that corporations had to be punish-
ed for growing. The measure had
incredible defects and exempted
much Of the wealth the President
sought to tax. The bill had passed
the House and was in Senate finance
committee before a practical and in
quisitive member Of that committee
pointed out the defect. Chagrin, con-
fusion and hasty revision followed.
In the whole history Of congression-
al taxation, there are few chapters
as humiliating.
Politics is at the bottom of the
whole unhappy affair. Good old Gro
yer Cleveland, who exempIlfed the
sound doctrine Of facing fiscal fact,
has turned over in his grave.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
STATE LIQUOR FEES
JUMP TO $5OO,OOO
[coutinnsS from First PsssI

2 lC0psfnRfa from First Page
issued.
Largest Increase
The largest increase. during the
past fiscal year compared with the
previous year was in the spirits taz
collections. Under this heading a to-
tai OF $259, 9,S31.39 was collected CON-
pared with .S1S1,685.SO during the
previous fiscal year. Collections for
spirits licenses during the past fiscal
year amounted to $136,712.5O COM
pared with $120,745.75 during the
previous fiscal year.
The collections for beer licenses
decreased from $22,229.65 for the
previous fiscal year to S21 ,gl9. so dur
ing the year ending Tuesday. This
was due to the fact that many of the
establishments which during the pre-
viOus year had licenses for beer
alone transferred to spirits licenses.
Beer Stamps Decrease
Beer stamps sold by the commits
sion last year tOtaled 8S,529.S5 in
value compared with $76,972.59 dur
ing the previous fiscal year, an in
crease Of $11, ,557.26.
Sales of wine increased during the
past year also. During the immedi-
ate past year revenue from wine
sales amounted to $11,159.37 com
pared with $S,527.2S during the pre-
vious fiscal year.
Liquor Commission officials said
the number Of licensed establish
meHts during the past fiscal year
was about the same as during the
previous fiscal year. There were a
lew less drinking places and a few
more stores.
Maintenance Fund
Actual collections during the past
fiscal year we're s16,97O.2s more than
the total shown above as this amount
was used for the maintenance Of the
repayment fund of 100000 for max
ing refunds on those who surrender
ed licenses or paid too much in taxes
of any kind.
Collections during June mast
amounted to S137,O26.56. comDared
with $119,4O474 during June last
year. Spirits license collections dur
ing June amounted to $S7, ,129 so COM /
paIeu WIN $ff,466.Ol during June, |
iast year. Spirits tax collections
during June amounted to S23,4I2I3 |
compared with $14.17s.62, and wine |
tax collections in June amounted to /
sb25.l5, compared with S59O.S1.
Weekly Consumption
officials estimated $4,000 gallons
u beer, or 1880 barrels, were con-
'umed in Delaware each week last
fear, with an average Of 10000 gal
ons OF spirits being consumed each
month.
By the closing hour last night 4SO
licenses for sale of wines, beer. and
liquors had been issued. This num-
yer tncluded ten more liquor stores
throughout the state over last year.
lut a decrease Of three or four in
ne number Of places licensed for
ne sale Of liquor by the glass.
Milford chronicle., 1936-07-03
IINInN
(Near Lineoln)

The Union Ladies' Aid Society was
delightfully."- entertained at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Conoway,
Friday night, with a good number in
attendance. After the business
nesting a social hour was enjoyed
by all; short program of readings,
solos, games, ETC., was put on. Ice
cream and cake was served. Net
proceeds of the evening amounted
to $3.50. The annual Aid picnic was
discussed and it was decided to held
the. picnic at Oak Orchard, Friday.
July Gath. All members, families
and friends try to be there, as a