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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Personal

A birthday party was given on Saturday evening in honor of Miss Doris Molinek at her home on Still son road. Entertainment was enjoy cd throughout the evening and @ delicious luncheon was served. The guests included: Misses Helen Mur- phy, Doris Partiss, Doris Molinek, Gladys Beauchaine, Ruth Molin, Pauline Wilcox and Donald Noonan, David Noonan, John Krues, Francis Johnson and Francis Copes.
 Dr. and Mrs. John H. Dillon have returned to their home on Chestnut avenue after spending a few days in New York city.
 frs. Agnes McGrath Blondin of Central avenue spent the weekend in New York as the guest of her daughter, Marion. While there they attended the flower show at Grand Central Palace.
 Miss Polly Smith, student at caAS w WuAhCi DSAiOOl ID ODCLiu- ing the spring recess with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Julius E. .lnith of Buckingham street.
 MiEJ Margery Hayden of Pine street Is sojourning in Georgia.
 Miss Kathryn Lyons has returned to her home on Willow street after spending the weekend as the guest of Charles Clauss of Ridgefleld Park, N. J.
 Miss Alison Coe, 6 student at Mount Holyoke College, Is spending the spring recess with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George Coe of Crescent street.
 Miss Charlotte Elton Of New York spent the weekend with her par ents. MT. and Mrs. John P. Elton C Church street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23

In the previous article I showed how clever defensive play was offset by the skillful declarer, who rcaliz- themed his opponents ability. and, giving them their full score of cred 1t, took this into consideration in developing his line of attack.
 Tn today's hand, however. a cleverdefensive play was successful because declarer had no means to offset 1t and a contract of three no trump was defeated where other wise 1t could have been made with an abundance of tricks.
 Solution to Previous
 Contract Problem
 Against the three no trump con- tract, West opened the four of spades, East going Up with the king, and South winning with tho ace. It now looked to declarcr as If he had underbid his hand. It
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23

The wedding of Miss Mary Hull strunk, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Hulstrunk of Melbourne court, Naugatuck to Carlton Mahan of Derby, will be an event of April 13. A surprise miscellaneous show CT was recently held in her honor by her sister, Louise, at their home. Guests were: Mrs. Edward McElroy, Mrs. Henry Bchlman, Mrs. Tim othy Reardon, Miss Genevieve Pa- jeski; Mrs. John Desmond, Mrs. Helen Hasslinger, Mrs. Jacob Schwartz, Mrs. John Shilinskis, Mrs. Leslie Stirgerket, Mrs. Anna Cagon, Mrs. Richard Jones, Mrs. Carson, Mrs. Patrick Crotty, Mrs. Peter Pa- rawick, Mrs. Arthur Samuel Harper, Mrs. William Melbourne, Mrs. John Scanlon, Mrs. William Bradshaw, Mrs. Jane Hulstrunk, Marie Wood, Margaret and Marion Harper, Mar guerite Maher, Beatrice Leach, Adele Cagno, Lillian Melbourne, Louise Hulstrunk, all of Naugatuck;
 Mrs. William Seifern and daugh- ters, Martha and Anna, Mrs. Jo- Seph Sheehan, Mrs. Frank Wendt and daughter, Joan, all of New Ha- ven; Miss Villet Krusz of Washing ton, Conn; Mrs. Cecil Mahan, Mrs. Lowell Smith and Mrs. Thomas Ve- netten, all of Derby; Mrs. George Hulstrunk of Seymour; Mrs. Mar tin Dwyer, Mrs. Joseph Vancelette, Mrs. Hans Williams, Mrs. Mag Frohn, Mrs. Kenneth Tooker, Mrs. William Brickle, Mrs. Ralph Cretel- la, Mrs. Alex Romonauski Miss Margaret Griffin and Miss Ella Griffin, all of Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
 CONTEST BEGUN

Two more prize examination an- nouncements, one concerning the Shakespearian prize of $25, awarded annually to the student making the highest mark fin test on the play Twelfth Night" and one connected with the Piedmont prizes, offered yearly by the Piedmont literary cir cle to students from the senior class who submit the best verse compost tions, were announced today at Crosby high school. The Shake speare exam will take place April 27 and all verses in connection with the other must be in before April 24.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

ELTON CONTRACT CLUB
 Top scorers in Fridays session of the Elton Contract Club conduct cd by Mrs. w. s. Smith were: North and South Mrs. Thomas Tobin and Mrs. c. w. Swentor, 130; Mrs. August Dinkler and Mrs. A. c. Defning, 129h; Mrs. R. D. Schroeder and Mrs. Robert Strohacker 127; and East and West Mrs. Walter Nor ton and Mrs. Walter Baker, sub- Stituting for Mrs. Leon Lovejoy, 1924; Mrs. DcWayne l. France and Mrs. r.. J. Lcavenworth substituting for Mrs. Franklin F. Wright, 128h {; Mrs. Francis P. Guilfoile and Mrs. Joseph Stevens, 124.
 Tn the series high scorers were: Mrs. c. w. Swentor and Mrs. Thomas Tobin, 700; Mrs. August Dinkler and Mrs. A. c. Deming, 608k; Mrs. Arthur Cowperthwait and Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher, 606; Mrs. Leon Iovejoy and Mrs. Walter Norton tied with Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Arthur Poulsen, TAG; and Mrs. Raymond Pidgc and Mrs. Raymond Miller 6571z.
 The special prize was won by Mrs. Charles Pcttijean and Mrs. John Monzarli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Couple Rendered.
 Party By Sorority

The Sigma Alpha Tau entertained last Thursday evening at the Pavil- ion Royale fin West Haven in honor of MT. and Mrs. Dennis McGraw. Mrs. McGraw is the former Anna Mae Hamel. The couple was pre- scnted with lamp from those at- tending who included: Anna CImi- nera. Albron Dodge, Genevieve Urba, Samuel Morgan, Claire Oul- cite, Louis Dubois, Alice Morrissey, John Seastrand, Rita Emons, Ed ward Wedge, Olive Rochon, Chris tian Poulscn, Eleanor Nalbend, AL fred Drescher, Gertrude Kerr, La- mont Kirk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Arrangements Completed For OAR State Contention

hostesses are Mrs. Robert s. Walk CT, Mrs. Charles A. Templeton, Mrs. Louis Laun, Mrs. Herbert Coe, Mrs. Clarendon Nickerson, Mrs. Fred J. Willets, Mrs. Benjamin Chatfield and Miss Florentine Hayden. Mrs. s. J. Marsh, Mrs. A. L. Mulloy, Mrs. James Kelsey and Mrs. Louis s. Fitch will also have guests at their homes as well as Mrs. Andrew Daw- son.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Musical Art Society
 Arranges NeuO Slate

At 9 board meeting of the Mat tatuck Musical Art society held last Monday night, the following com inittee presented slate of officers for election at the April meeting: Mrs. Lena Derouin, chairman: Miss Fannie Mccormack, Mrs. Robin Ogden, Miss Florence Cassidy, and Mrs. Edwin II. Jones. The next meeting will be hedl April 19 at the residence of MT. and Mrs. John P. Elton on Church street. At this time the Ambrose club of New Ha- ven will be entertained.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Personal
Miss Grace NicoH Engaged
 To Wed Miles L McNiH, Jr.

Judge and Mrs. Miles F. McNiR of Calumet street.
 Miss Nicoll was graduated from the Connecticut College for Women in New London in 1884. MT. Mo- Nlf prepared for college at Crosby High School, Waterbury, and was graduated from Yale college fin 1881 and from the Yale Law school in 1884. He is Q member of Alphi Chi Rho.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23

Of much local interest Is the en- Ragement of Miss Grace Nicoll, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John F. Nicoll of Hasbrouck Heights, N. J., to Miles F. McNiff, Jr., son of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Miss Mary Police
 Rendered. ShouUer

Miss Lena A. 6padola was hostess recently at 8 personal shower giv- en in honor of Miss Mary Police, whose marriage takes place in April. A delicious supper was served. The bride-to-be was presented with beautiful gifts. Among those pres er1t were: Misses Mary Aurelli, An- lie Aurelli, Mafaldo Colangelo, Frances Pawloski, Josephine Lan- teri, Jennie Summa, Catherine Pe- truzzi, Grace Zollo, Mary Police, Mrs. Nicholas Romaniello, Yola Pagano, Mrs. Rocco Spadola, Mrs. Joseph Pagano, Mrs. Domenic Ber- nardi, and Lena Spadola.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
Make Party Lively with Brain
 Teasers


 Mary's parties always go of with R bang. By the time the crowds solved a few riddles. the ice is brok- en.
 Whats ten mems length, ten mems strength, ten men can't tear 1t, boy can bear it?" Easyl you exclaim, for the answer. "a rope" is in our picture. But the crowd has to guess.
 Since it's more fun to catch on efian 1t is to be fooled, try an easy Bon next: 'What do you put in Q barrel to make 1t weigh less?" The answers Q hole, of course. Or the Clock riddle, T have hands and face, move before your eyes. When | go my body stands, when stand IE 1ie."
 Liven up your party with brain keasers magic tricks, puzzles. thought reading. stunts with words and with matches. Our 32-page booklet will give you all these and an0re, tool
 Send l0c for your copy of 200 PUZZLES, TRICKS AND CONUN- DRUMS tO the Waterbury Democrat sI0me Service, 63B Sixth Ave. New Work, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly Reur NAME, ADDRESS, and thc NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. Nick ENNEY eecSeiasy oS the American Bridge League

HoldUp Defeats Game Defense Refuses to Win First Trick of Long Suit and Prevents Declarer
 from Setting It Up
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-23

seemed that, with normal distribu- ton, and with either one of two illnesses. if successful, he could score q small slam.
 His first play was the queen of clubs. When West showed out, Q small club was played from dummy. East now made the paly that pre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
PUBLISHERS OF
 PAPERS WARNED
Board of Directors In- formed Them Not to
 Sign Any Contracts

New York, Dec. 11-(UP)-The board of directors of the American Newspaper Publishers association recommended to members today that they refrain from signing con- tracts with any organization of editorial workers or entering into agreements with any group of news employees.
 , The board recommended that pulp fishers refrain from posting agree ments embracing American News paper Guild contracts, regulation of pay on the basis of time or ar- bitration of .auses of dismissal.
 Any agreement restricting the publishers control of his editorial and news departments necessarily restricts him in the performance of this function (gathering and dis seninating news) ant. his obligation to the public, ard 1t is the boards opinion that no such agreement should be entered into" 1t said.
 Guidance of Publishers
 For the guidance of publishers" the statement said, "the board unanimously makes these recom- mendations: that no contract be signed with any organization, no agreement be entered into with any group of employees and no statement of policy be posted embracin,. any of the following conditions as affect ing news and editorial departments:
 T. An agreement by the pub- fisher to confinc his selection of em- ployes to the members of American Newspaper Guild or any other or- ganization.
 "2. An agreement by the publisher to compel his employees or any of them to join the American Newspa- per Guild or any other organization under penalty of discharge for fail- ure to join.
 3. An agreement by the publisher to give preference in selection of employees to members of any orga- nization.
 A. A consent by the publisher to the regimentation of his news and editorial employees in favor of any political party or other pressure group.
 $. An agreement by the publisher to regulate compensation on the basis of any rigid or quantitive time basis to be applied uniformly or generally, irrespective of quality of work done.
 "6. An agreement by the publisher to obey the constitution and bylaws of any organization.
 "7. An agreement by the publisher to arbitrate causes of dismissal.
 "8. An agreement by the publisher to establish the check of system or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
DECORATIONS FOR
 4 ARMY FLYERS
Located Ice FlOe Floating Out to Sea With 7 CCC
 EnrOlleeS

Announcement is made of the awards of distinguished flying cross to Major (Captain) Barney M. Giles, 20th bombardment squadron, air corps, U. 8. army, Second Lieu tenant James H. Patrick, Jr., air corps reserve, U. s. army, and Staff Sergeant Donald E. Hamilton and Corporal Frank B. Connor, both of the 96th bombardment squadron, general headquarters air force, U. s. army, with the following citation:
 For extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight from Concord, New Hamp- shire, to East Brewster, Massa- chusetts, and return, on the night of February 9, 1886. Having been notified that seven Civilian Con- Servation Corps enrollees were stranded on an fec foe in Cape Cod Bay, Major Giles accompanied by Lieutenant Patrick, Staff Sergeant Hamilton and Corporal Connor took off in an airplane during the hours of darkness, under danger ous flying conditions due to weather, and successfully located
 the men, dropped message to
 them and reported their location, thereby being, chiefly responsible for saving their lives"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Scout Advancement
 Plan Is Explained
Alderman Fitzgerald Elected Temporary District
 Chairman at Lutheran Church Supper Meeting

Further discussion centered around the campaign plans for 1887, the coming jamboree scheduled for next summer, and the winter carnival to be held on January 3. A district roundup Is planned for January 13 at the First Baptist church, with a district supper for scout leaders pre- ceding the roundup. Tomlinson, Bloodgood and Kampner were ape pointed a committee to make plans for the roundup. A "bee- line" hike to be conducted by Charles Hoebel of Troop 10, will be held some time after the roundup.
 Names Committee
 A committee was appointed to conduct and plan a district activity. Mir. Tomlinson, Bloodgood, Ramp ner and Abel were chsen. They will hold a meting this coming Monday at D. m. at the scout ofice to discuss this
 Those present last night included Edward Fitzgerald and Joseph De- laney of Troop 4; Alonyo Bloodgood, H. M. Worth and Paul Marggraff of Troop s; Emil Detlefsen, Fred Detlefsen and Charles Hoebel of Troop 10; Ray Leopold and Paul Kampner of Troop g; Classen Per- kins, Rev. Thomas Sinclair and Lester Tomlinson of Troop 35; Yer non Abel, district commissioner: Henry Donahue, assistant scout exc cutive; and David F. Babson, scout executive.
 District A
 At the meeting of district "A" scoutmasters round-table held last evening at the First church, plans were made for the member troops in the district to take active part in the Mattatuck council winter car- nival which is scheduled for Jan uary 2. Announcement was made that the new council plans for re- viewing scout tests would go into effect on January l on a district basis, and Troop % of the American Legion troop, will be the host troop at the district "A" board of review on Friday, Jan. 29. Other troops in this district are Troop 2, 2, and 20. Carleton Chapin is district com- missioner and Clarence Oviatt is district chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Little Red Kettles

Beginning tomorrow morning, tl1e Red Christmas Kettles used by the Salvation Army will again appear on the streets. The ob- feet, as in former years, is to raise funds for Christmas baskets to be presented to needy families in Waterbury.
 In order to be easily Identified as Salvation Army workers, each kettle attendant will be wearing q red cape, thus making every uniform identical.
 There will be five kettles out this time, placed at the following stands: Outside Rowland X Hughes, on Bank street; outside Kresge's Department Store on Bank street; outside Mohican Market on North Main street; on Bauby's corner in the center, and outside the post office on Grand street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
SEVEN D|vORCES. GRANTED TODAY
Six Decrees Given on the Allegation of Cruelty;
 One for DesertiOn

Seven decrees of divorce were granted at an extra long session of superior court today at which Judge John A. Cornell presided. Six of the decrees were granted on charges oi desertion, the other for cruelty. Four of the successful actions were brought by women, the other three by men.
 Upon the testimony of the steam ship agency representative that he sold her husband a ticket for Lithuania July 20, 1888, Mrs. Mary Gloveckas was granted a divorce from Andrew Gl0veckas on dcser- ton charge. The case was heard fully last week but decision rec served until the testimony of the agent could be heard to establish whether the necessary three years had passed which are required to bring action for desertion.
 Decree Granted
 Caesarine Perkins. whose case was also heard in completion last week was granted a decree from Everett D. Perkins. Desertion was also the charge.
 Raymond Hughes was granted a decree of divorce from Honora Frewin Hughes. Desertion was the charge.
 Judge John A. Cornell recognized the plea of cruelty as presented by Ruth A. Chapman in her suit for divorce from George J. Chapman. Custody of child was also granted.
 Desertion was charged in the suc- cessful suit of Edward Harrison Liotard for divorce from Jean An- drew Dunoquez Liotard.
 Ethel Loiselle was granted a de- cree from Leo Loiselle on a charge of desertion. The couple was mar ried September 14, 1923 and the de- sertion took place May, 1927. A sis- ter of the defendant substantiated the claim of the plaintiff.
 Desertion
 Frank Frederick of this city, who Is 6 former Coney Island restaurant owner was granted a divorce from Margaret Sanchez Frederick also on the grounds of desertion. The marriage took place April IS. 1926 and the desertion in September, 1881. Frederick charged that his wife not only left him, but also left him without any bedroom furniture, taking it all with her when leaving. He claimed her only cause of de. sertion was her objection to the long hours he put in at his res- taurant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11

1 republican house which threatened to hold tip inauguration of Gov. Wilbur L. Cross.
 J. Francis Smith, chairman of the democratic state central committee. proclaimed 1t was the responsibility of the democratic party to accept, and if necessary to demand, 6 large measure of authority" when the legislature meets in less than a month.
 This development occurred at a senate democratic caucus here last night which designated Senator Joe seph H. Lawlor, Waterbury, presi- dent pro tempore of the new senate, Senator Raymond J. Devlin, New Haven, floor leader, Charles B. Jack son, Waterbury, clerk, and John Fitzpatrick, Fairfield, assistant clerk SpelIacy Fell Short
 A reported attempt by Mayor Thomas J. Spellacy, Hartford, lead- CT of the old guard forces, to seize control of the senate and to demand recognition in appointments for Hartford county, did not material ize. Hartford county was not rep resented in the appointments.
 Smiths address to the caucus in- dicated senate democrats would block adoption of joint rules, thus preventing inauguration from pro- ceeding as scheduled, unless house republicans capitulated.
 Consideration of courtesy or CO., operation" Smith said, mo longer excuse any steps that would permit a minority party to exercise su- perior measure of control as they may have when the division of votes was very narrow"
 Democra control the senate, 26 to 9, republicans the house, 167 to 100.
 Chairman Smith Speaks
 Discussing the overwhelming dem- ocratic victory in the state last month, Smith said:
 Regardless of what one may think of the question of this lack of proportionate representation in the lower house, it is nevertheless in accordance with law and 1t Is @ fact that must be dealt with.
 Certainly, however, an acceptance of this situation cannot be consid- cred to require that the democratic party should permit the joint com mittees of the General Assembly to be overwhelmingly controlled by re- publican representatives.
 Such control was unfair follow ing the democratic victories of re- cent years and would be absurd now. The democratic party seems obviously entitled to dominant po- sition in legislative matters"
 Only Real Contest
 The only contest at the caucus developed between Fitzpatrick and John M. Bailey, Hartford, 8 Spellacy man, for assistant clerk. The Fair field man won the post by a 16 to 10 vote.
 Tn 1883, democrats sought to ob- tain joint control as they held the senate by & narrow margin, while the republicans controlled the house. Gov. Cross, whose inauguration was being held up by the fight, forced his own party to give up whatever plans 1t had for controlling the as- sembly.
 In 1913, democrats sought to dic- tate committee assignments, thus blocking adoption of joint rules and consequently inauguration of Gov. Simeon Baldwin. He finally was inc augurated without an agreement be- ing reached.
 Gov. Cross and National Commit teeman David E. Fitz0erald ad- dressed the gathering.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
FIVE TOWNS IN
 MASS. WERE DARK

Worcester, Mass, Dec 1l-(UP)- Five towns were thrown into dark ness for three hours last night when two large transformers at the Pull man. Standard Car corporation plant blew out with lightning g-like flashes that could be seen within a radius of several miles.
 Damage to electrical equipment at the car company plant and at a New England Power company sub- station nearby was estimated at $50,000. Service to Rutland, Jeffer- son, Holden, Boylston and West Boylston was interrupted. Though several employees at the sub-station were thrown to the floor by the force of the explosions, no one was injured.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
Departmental Honors
 For Late Lieutenant
Fire Captains to Act as Bearers at Services for James
 E. CarOlan- Chief, Staff to Attend Rites

street, to the Church of the Sacred Heart, where @ solemn mass of re- quiem will be sung at 9 o'clock. Bur- ial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Chief Thomas J. Lynch and his staff will attend the funeral serv- ices. Commissioner Harry Minor and other members of the board of fire commissioners will also be pres- ent.
 Acting as bearers will be the fol- lowing fire department officers: Cap tains Joseph Kelley, stephen Bloom" field, Charles A. Booth, Frank Ryan, Joseph H. Bagley and Edward J. Maloney.
 The official detail will consist of the following: Deputy Chief Thomas Cavanaugh; Lieutenants James Cay- anaugh, John A. Stevens, Frank Finn, Edward Connor, Charles Bock- wich, Walter Johnson and Michael Cavanaugh: Privates William Rey- holds, Joseph Evans and Joseph Degnan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
"Merry Christmas"

An early Christmas present arrived today for the employees of First National Stores included within the New Haven area, which embraces 12 cities and towns. Managers of all stores re- eeiyed . bonus of $35 and all clerks whether part or full time workers, will receive a weeks sal sEy. The checks awarded to the managers arrived today ard de- livery of the stipulations voted their helpers, viii take place next week.
 The bonus was announced by Arnold Johnson. manager of the New Haven district.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
REFEREE FAVORS
 PERMIT RESTORED
Judge * A. Cornell Takes Recommendation Under
 Consideration

Decision on the acceptance of the report of State Referee Isaac Wolfe on the appeal of Pasquale Albini from the decision of the state liquor board in revoking his liquor license was reserved today by Judge John A. Cornell at the short calendar session of superior court.
 Referee Wolfe recommends that the court order the restoration of the permit, because he finds the board acted arbitrarily in revoking 1t. Assistant Attorney General Frederick Dauch admitted that the state had no objection. The 20-day period for objection has passed anyway.
 Recommendations in the report of State Referee Isaac Wolfe that a decree of divorce be granted Ray mond M. Cass from Esther Treat Class, and that he be given custody of two children, ages 12 and 9, were accepted today by Judge John A. Cornell and the decree and custody granted. The couple is from New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-11
City Court

Charged with Violating the rules cf the road. George Walter, 55, of .20l Fairlawn avenue, received a continuance to Monday in city court todar. He was arrested by Motor Patrolmen Joseph Me- Carthy and James Wagner.
 Edward Manzeral, 24, of 263 At- wood avenue, charged with breach cf the peace, was fined s and costs,