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The Washington times., 1936-04-10

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
DEsMARAIs- GREENWOOD

A profuSion Of gladlon decor- ated the church of St. Mary Mag dalen in Oakville Monday morn ing at o'clock for the wedding of Miss Florence Greenwood daughter Of MT. and Mrs. William Greenwood Of Oakville, to Charles Desmarais, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Desmarais of Laval street. The pastor, Rev. Thomas McGarry, performed the ceremony and cele- brated the nuptial mass which fol- lowed. The bride had for her at tendant, her sister, Miss Bertha Greenwood, and Ernest Desmarais was his brothers best man.
 A white satin gown with a train and tulle veil arranged from a halo effect, was worn by the bride. She carried a prayer book with 8 marker of lilies of the val- ley. Her sister was dressed in a tunic model of poudre blue satin with which she woreFa sati nturban in the same shade, and carried pink roses and delphinium.
 Guests from New Jersey, Nor wich, Philadelphia, Hartford and Jewett City were present at the reception held at the brides home. MT. Desmarais and his bride are now on a wedding trip to Cape Cod and will reside on Chester avenue
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
Martus Morris WeddingSaturd

The wedding of Miss Buelah Buckingham Morris, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clifford Morris of Prospect street to Theodore Charles Martus, son of MT. and Mrs. Martin L. Martus of Columbia boulevard will take place on Saturday after- noon at 4 o'clock at the chapel of the Second Congregational church. The ceremony will be performed by Rev. pr. John N. Lewis. of St. John'S Episcopal church. Miss Ethel Mar tus, a sister of the bridegroom, will be maid of honor and Mrs. Walter Thompson of Rochester, N. F., the former Doris Reeves of this city, will be nnatro1 of honor. Howard McElheny of New York, former classrnate of MT. Martus will be best man and Frederick Strong and Curtis Hitchcock of Woodbury will be ushers. The wedding reception will be held at the Colonial room of the Elton. Miss Morris is grad uate of Pembroke college, Provi- dence, R. I. MT. Martus attended Salisbury school and was graduated from Heidelberg college at Tifdn, Ohio.
 MT. and Mrs. John Gibson of East Main street has returned after spending two weeks in New York and New Jersey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Every person who has progressed beyond the primary stages of bridge realizes that distribution often is far more important than aces and kings. Void suits, and thus the power to ruff, make aces and kings valueless in many hands. Often 8 player with tremendous offensive and defensive strength finds his kings and queens of no more worth than handful of deuces and treys would have been.
 In today's hand, South holds what some bridge players call "the deck" By any high card count, he has a powerful hand, one so strong that he does not expect either opponent to enter the bid- ding, and also so powerful that he fears pass by his partner. He
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

Mrs. Elmer BIelifield of Ludlow street entertained her pinochle club at her cottage on Warren street. The pinochle and balngo games con tinue to be very popular.
 Miss Irene McKeon entertained at a miscellaneous shower at her cottage in honor of her cousin, Miss Pauline McKeon of Kensington, Conn.
 Many of the cottages at the beach are rented for September.
 Miss Margaret Schwartz and Miss Helen Halfinger are spending two weeks on Orchard street.
 Mrs. Mary Hennessey of Hillside avenue is spending the remainder of the season at her cottage on War ren street.
 Mir. ands Mrs Francis Cruess and family are spending two weeks at their cottage on Deerf1eld avenue.
 Mrs. Arthur Benson and family of Naugatuck have returned home af- ter spending two months on Warren street.
 Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald of Wildwood avenue is a guest of her daughter, Mrs. Martin Bergin of Deerfeld ave- nue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
Personal:
Miss Ruth Donahue Wed To James J. Curtin Today

nuptial high mass which followed. Seated in the sanctuary were: Rev. Domenic Kenny, s. A., Rev. Thomas Condon, s. A., Rev. Timothy Dona- hue, s. A., all of Catholic univer- sity in Washington, D. 0.
 Palms, ferns and peach gladioli decorated the altar and a program of nuptial music was rendered. Will liam O'Brien, as soloist, sang Ave Maria" and "Panis Angelicus.
 Miss Donahue had as her maid of honor and only attendant, Miss Beatrice M. Griffin and Martin J. Dunn attended MT. Curtin as best man.
 The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of pervanche blue lace, over taffeta, Lelong model and she wore cap of corresponding shade and material. Her arm bouquet was of orchids and swansonia. The maid of honor wore a frock of peach lace over taffeta and a Durbina cap. She carried an old fashioned nose gay. The dress of the brides mother was black crepe and she wore a corsage of gardenias.
 MT. Curtin and his bride left on an unannounced wedding trip and upon their return will take up their residence on Park road.
 The bride is graduate of Wilby high school and has been affiliated with the office of superintendent ot schools. MT. Curtin is superintend- ent of parks for the city of Water bury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Prominent among the early Sep tember nuptials was the marriage of Miss Ruth Rosemary Donahue, daughter of Mrs. Genevieve Mo- Donald Donahue of East Main street and James Joseph Curtin of Grace avenue, son of the late MT. and Mrs. Charles Curtin which was solemnized this morning at 8 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church. Rev. Francis O'Shea, pas tor of the church, off1ciated at the ceremony and also solemnized the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

MT. and Mrs. Anthony Romaniello entertained at a dinner party in honor of their daughter, Barbara Ann, who celebrated her second birthday at the home of her grand parents, MT. and Mrs. D. Roman iello. The table centerpiece was a decorated box containing gifts for the guests. The guests included aunts and uucles of the honored guest: MT. ad Mrs. William Fel- lows, MT. and Mrs. Peter Stokes, Mir. and Mrs. Michael Romaniello ana son, Ronald, Mrs. Anthony Ayotte and son, George, MT. and Mrs. D.. Romaniello and daughter, Marie, Mrs. Elvera Romaniello and daugh- ter. Ann Marie, Milllie Stewart and James Halleran, William Stew art and James Saginario and Bar bara Ann Romaniello.
 Santa Maria circle, Daughters of Isabell met aC Hibernian hall last evening. Seven candidates were ini- tiated and four applications were received. Announcement was made of the first rehearsal of the drill team to be held Sept. 20. Mrs. Marbaret Greaney presided.
 Misses Josephine and Marion Ryan of Meriden road are spending several days at Bayview.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

in dummy to ruff losing clubs.
 However, his hopes of a set that would teach Eas this place and 8 proper respect for big hands was gone. He would have been satis- fled with 8 set of one trick, after the loss of that first trick. But even that was not to be, it seemed.
 East cashed the ace of hearts, entered dummy with the ace of clubs, discarded club on the king of hearts, ruffed a diamond in his own hand, and used both of dunn my's small trump to, ruff his los- ing clubs.
 The declarer was generous after that, however, and made no effort to shut out either the ace or queen of trump. Since these were the only tricks that South won, the contract was made with one. overtrick. G5
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
RoBINsoN-PARRoTT

NOD4INk90AN-4 11AOAGOA A
 Miss Dorothy Irene Parrott, daughter of Mrs. Arthur H. Par rott of Stratford, will become the bride of Chester V. Robinson of Stratford, formerly of this city, on tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the home of the bride. Rev. F. Stanley Selleck of the Stratford Congregational church will offi- ciate. The bride will have Miss Margaret Cleveland as her only attendant, and Harry Robinson, a brother of the bridegroom, will serve as best man. A reception will follow after which the couple will leave for a wedding trip. They will reside at 316 Broadbridge avenue, Bridgeport, upon their re- turn. MT. Robinson is with the re- search department of the Reming- ton Arms Co, Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
CONTRACT BRIDGE
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

mond king was ruffed in the closed
 hand, South still felt that he probably would defeat the con- tract, as there was a chance that North held the heart ace and there were only two small trump
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Mrs. Francis Moynahan was hos tess at miscellaneous shower re- gently in honor of Miss Christine Moynahan who is being married on Monday, Sept. IA. The pros pective bride was presented with a number of gifts from the guests who included Misses Eleanor Man. fredi, Anne O'Connor, Angie Pinto, Anna Wishnauskas, Louise Alleva, Mary Alleva, Mae O'Flaherty, Ger trude Haritgan, Constance Melia, aHzel ONeil, Lena Manderino, Jen- nie Oreal, Beatrice Toilette, Betty Manderine, Mary Splettstosher, Mrs. Bernice Hagerty, Mrs. Anna Collette, Mrs. Mary Finnegan, Mrs. Nellie Rofsky, Mrs. Marine Elward, Mrs. Lena Brizzie, Mrs. Mary Sha- nahan, Mrs. Alice Bowes, Mrs. Mae O'Flaherty, Mrs. Jennie Manderi- no, Mrs. Angeline Carlariello. Miss es Anna, Julia and Margaret Moy- nahan and Mrs. Francis Moynahan.
 Miss Ruth Lanoue who entered St. Mary's Training School for Nurses on Tuesday was guest of honor at 8 surprise party given at her home on Monday evening. Mrs. Walter Lanoue and Mrs. Carl Hespelt acted as hostesses. A buffet luncheon was served and varied program of en- tertainment was enjoyed. The guests included: Misses Joan Vanasse, Mary Minnahan, Mary Konza, Anna Bowie, Gwendoline Bordt, Gertrude Phelan, Lois Fenton, Mary Clare O'Neil, Mary Shugrue, Theresa Rodia, Mary Class, Catherine Cass, Bobby Hespelt, Mrs. F. w. Reiser, Mrs. A. Vanasse, Mrs. M. Noonan, Mrs. H. O,Neill, Mrs. E. Maher, Mrs. Minnahan, MT. and Mrs. J. O. Kenny, MT. and Mrs. Walter Lanoue, MT. and Mrs. J. Hoarde, MT. and Mrs. w. Clark, MT. and Mrs. Carl Hespelt, and George and Walter Lanoue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
Weddings
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upon their return. The bride wore bottle green costume with brown accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
BAGLEY-DAY

Mrs. Anna Day of Cherry street announces the coming marriage of her daughter Ann Margaret to Harry J. Bagley, son of MT. and Mrs. John Bagley of Shelly street. The marriage will take place on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
Weddings
Personal

Lawrence Wright of Wood street, Guido Caruso of Dikeman street, Frank Karlotney of Orange street and Harold Mulville of Orange street are motoring to Columbia Falls; Maine and Canada. .as sp,s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Mrs. c. Joubert of Montreal, Canada, is visiting her cousin, Mrs J. Harpin of Laurel street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Miss Katherine Ryan is spending several days at her cottage on Deerneld avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
Classmates Honor
 MarcelIa Corcorar'

Miss Marcella Corcoran of Arch street whose marriage to William Donaliue of East Main street takes place this month was honored at a tea geven recently at Old Hundred inn in Southbury by her former classmates at Notre Dame academy. The table was attractively decorated for the occasion with miniature messenger boy place cards designat- ing the seating plan of the guests. The bride-to-be was presented with a chromium snack server and was also given corsage of gardenias.
 The guests included Misses Betty Bowes, Helen Bowling, Gertrude Kilmartin, Ann Hermann, Gather inc Cronar1, Betty Stevens, Margaret Coughlin, Amy Dunn, Marcella Corcoran, and Mary Gaynor of New York city and Mrs. Walter lily, Mrs. Raymond Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Har- old Humpage, the latter from Hart ford.
 Mrs. James Maraf1no of Wilson street was hostess for the Wan1ta club on Tuesday evening. Pinochle was played and high score was made by Mrs. Daniel Laudate. Those att tending were Mrs. Anthony Celone, Mrs. Daniel Laudate, Mfrs. Michael Marafino and Mrs. James Marafino
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03
.BdyDisw

John Burns of Pennington avenue is spending several days at his cot- tage on Prichard Lane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Mrs. Louis Freeman of Woodruff street spent Monday at her cot- tage on Warren street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Labor day, September at the Im- maculate Conception church at o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Miss Katherine Swanson of Baaks street is spending a few days ins New York city. sn
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Miss Agnes Connors of Plazal
 avenue has resumed her teaching,
 duties insWest Albany, N. Y. '.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

would have fared better if he had been a little more pessimistic and opened with two no trump.
 When the opening lead of dia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

MT. and Mrs. Walter King of Wjl- low street are spending week at. Laurel Beach. -'',. - !,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Miss Catherine Rochon of Bald-
 win street has been entertaining Miss Catherine Congeur, daughter of Judge and Mrs. James Congeur of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Miss eRocflon and Miss Conquer were roommates, at Albertus Magnus college. ....,, .4y
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

John Burns of Pennington avenue is spending several days at his cot tage on Prichard Lane.
 Miss Katherine Ryan is spending several days at her cottage on Deerfleld avenue.
 Mrs. Louis Freeman of Woodruff street spent Monday at her cot tage on Warren street.
 Mrs. Margaret Lyman and daugh- ter Margaret of Cherry street left the beach Monday for New York city. Mrs. Hynan and her daugh- ter will sail Wednesday on cruise to South America and the West h. dies.
 Miss Mary Coyle of Roselanc avenue spent several days at hel cottage on Westland avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. James Costigan oi Steuben street entertained a group of New Haven and Waterbury friends at party at their cottage on Field Court. Music for the oc- casion was furnished by Harold Russell of New Haven.
 Mrs. William Boyle of Oak street street spent Monday at the beach
 Miss Betty Fitzgerald, Dorothy Fitzgerald, Marion Clark have taker the Hall cottage for two weeks. They have as their guest, Miss Stella Mo- Ian of New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Miss Marion Coffin of New Haven, well known landscape architect, will. be the guest speaker at the meeting. of the Madison Garden Club next Tuesday in the Madison Beach Club. The subject of Miss Collins talk will be Garden Don,ts". Mrs. Leander Conklin will be the hostess for the meeting. There will be an informal flower show of gladiolas and dahlias, and members are asked to+ bring their own containers. At thise meeting a silver vase presented by Mrs. w. w. Harts, will be given to'a the member who has achieved the greatest number of points during the summer in the series of informal flower shows. S-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Mrs. William Boyle of Oak street street spent Monday at the beach.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Misses Josephine and Marion Ryan of Meriden road are spending several days at Bayview.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-09-03

Miss Mary Coyle of Roseland avenue spent several days at her cottage on Westland avenue.
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
Speed and Accuracy

The giant fifty-passenger air
liners are being built now and will
be ready in about twelve months.
You can board one of these planes
in New York and ten hours later
reach San Francisco. We can
reach our destination in a very
short time since everything nova
days is made to increase speed and
decrease the time in which to get
there.
1t is said that the liners will be
twice as large as the sixteen-pas-
senger planes which are now being
made for the American Air Lines.
The biggest air liner now in SER
vice will look like robin beside
an eagle when compared with the
new ships of the sky.
Pictures in the newspapers and
magazines show the air pilots
wrapped in heavy clothing, with
fur mittens. leggings. etc. Many
people believe that when passeng-
ers travel sky-ways the plane Is
cold and that one must be bundled
up Ia heavy clothing.
This is wrong. The fact Is tina,
mir liners are as warm as your owr
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
FIRE DESTROYS
HALL AT EASTON
Crowded Dance Hall at Eas-
ton, Md, Had Just Dis
persed
HALL AND GAS STATION

The BIB Barn, operated as a
dancing pavilion on Dover street
at Easton, Md, and an adjoining
filling station were raised by fire
early Friday. A large crowd had
been dancing in the pavilion an
hour before the fire broke out. All,
however, had departed when the
flames were first noticed. The or
igin of the blaze was not definitely
determined, although one of the
operators of the dance hail said he
believed defective wiring was to
blame. Officer Kemp Marshall dis
covered the fire about 8 a. m
Flames were shooting out around
the ceiling. Marshall turned in an
alarm but by the time the firemen
could get to the scene the building,
"a frame structure, was a mass of
flames. The cold weather interfer-
ed to some extent in fighting the
fire. The dance hall was operated
by Schultz and VosheI. j. Car
son Riley was owner of the prop
erty. Marion Sharp operated the
filling station. The filling station
loss included a number of autorao-
bile tires, tubes and other accessor-
les.
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
Basketball at Townsend

On February II we went up to
Townsend with our first and second
team of boys. The second team of
the two schools played first. The
Clayton second team defeated
Townsend by a score of II to 9.
The first team of the two schools
played last. We defeated them by
a score of 29 to 9. The Townsend
boys were very good sports. The
lineup of the first and second
teams of Clayton were:
FIRST TEAM
John Donaway, center
Leonard Reed, r. forward
Leonard Pinder. /. forward
Shelby Harrington. r guard
Delmer Hammond, /. guard.
SECOND TEAM
Billy Carrow, center
Leonard Pinder, !. forward
James Gooding, r. forward
Theodore Rohuan, l. guard
Bill Bodley, r. guard.
Sports Editor,
John Donaway
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27

are several more of them-the
saloon, the drink, the license, and
the license voter. Who are the
license voters? Many of them
think they are Christians on their
way to Heaven but 1 am afraid
they will find, to their sorrow, that
the chain is leading the other way.
The Bible says, mo drunkard can
enter the Kingdom of Heaven" 1
think that the ones who sell the
vile stuff and those who vote for it
to be made and sold, deserve the
same fate as the ones who drink it.
Now and then the question is
asked, What will become of the
men who are engaged in the liquor
business if the country goes dry?"
and mark my words-it is going
dry. When Prohibition puts man
out of bushes it leaves him with
whatever manhood he has left in
store. But when the saloon puts
him out of business, he is so un-
fitted for service that no place is
open for him to earn a living.
If the saloons were turned into
bakeries and distilleries into food
stores, the country would be a
thousand times better off. You
know, if the saloons continue, they
will have their victims in the future
as they have had in the past,-and
their victims will be some of our
dear boys and girls. Imagine some
father who has voted for the return
of the saloon, exclaiming, There is
my boy. never thought the saloon
would get him." We must each
strive to do our part and the end
will be victory for God and home
and native land.
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
SIDE LIGHTS OF
NEW YORK CITY
Told By L. L. Stevenson in
His Own Immical Way
of DOings in City
INTERESTING SKETCHES

Francis w. 81. Adams, United
States district attorney. !. Boyish-
looking but an able lawyer. A
shiny motor car In which wouldn't
care to ride. :. On the side: Unit
ed States marshal-Department of
Justice" City Hall park idlers
all agog over a sparrow fight. {.
Mail trucks lined up along Mail
street. +. The public bathhouse at
Twenty-fourth street with a long
waiting list. The city used to
have Is floating baths. Now
there only eight. The others
refused to float any longer.
Twenty-third street cross town
trolley car motormen and conduc-
tors spend all their spare time
studying. The cars are to be re-
placed by buses =. and they are
endeavoring to learn how to op-
crate them. Wish they'd hurry
that Central Park West shift from
trolleys to buses and that
noise suppressors could be applied
to many who prowl that thorough
fare throughout the night. A
number of Wall Street workers
telephone their homes several times
a day. :. Tall buildings keep them
from seeing the sky g.. and they
want to know the state of the
xraafhor
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
The Cardinal

Aren't the cardinals pretty birds
to watch? When the weather is
extremely cold or when it is about
ready to snow, the little birds come
around to try their luck at finding
food.
i have watched the small birds
many a time. They came to the
trees and picked and picked on the
limbs at the buds. They flew on
the bushes and old plants to find
food. They grew to like the grain
that we put out for them and came
regularly for it.
The male bird is very bright red
In color. He has small quantity
of black ON his wing. He is very
much prettier than the female, al
though she is quite attractive. She
wears a gray cloak frightened with
a small amount of red. They both
wear hats which can stand up
jauntily. They are one of those
birds fortunate enough to possess
topnots.
Many people forecast the wealth
er by them, sometimes with SEEM
ing accuracy.
In the summer time these pretty
birds fly north where it is more
suitable for them.
Dorothy Bush
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
Names

A young lady that 1 know well
has been sensitive all her life about
her comical name. 1t is Miss
Goosey. In fact, she still becomes
indignant when it is referred to
jokingly. But what has recently
happened she told me herself.
Upon arriving at a hotel she
wrote, self-conscious as usual Miss
Goosey as her name. A strange
man also had arrived at the hotel
and was watching with very much
interest, when he let out a whoop
and roared with laughter.
This was too much for Miss
Goosey who redeemed and turned
upon him.
Il can't see thing funny about
it. That's my name and it's no
funnier than lots of others"
"Tll say 1T isn't" he laughed.
wait until you see minel"
She watched over his shoulder as
he signed.
He was Mr.. Gander."
Rosalia Ragolia
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
The Girls Club

The Girls Club is a very inter
esting one The club consists of
approximately twenty firls in all.
After the school term in June the
Girls Club will go to Betterton for
a weeks trip.
In the beginning of the club we
elected officers. They are as fol-
lows: President Maud Darrell; Sec
retary, Dorothy Donaway; Vice
President, Blanche Reed who re-
Gently moved near Smyrna. Every
Thursday. which is our club day.
we go to club and have an open
discussion and business meeting.
In the club period we study man
ners, knitting and dancing. Our
girl club leaders are Miss Robinson
and Miss Smith. Everybody enjoys
the knowledge which they receive.
The most important business
which the girls have is the raising
of money for the expenses which
we bare at Betterton. We have
different ways in which to make
money. On February sixth we held
card and bingo party which was
great value to the club. Each
and every club member has a GER
tain amount of money to pay to
cover their food and shelter down
at camp. The girls have been hav-
ing a club of that sort for four
years. The club has always beer
a successful one and we are hoping
that our club this year and also the
future ones, will also be success.
Alfredo Archer
Smyrna times., 1936-02-27
VolcanoS

A volcano is a mountain that has
an opening through which heated
matter is thrown from the interior.
The parts of a volcano are the
base, crater and the vent or Chin
Iney. The base comprises the walls
of the mountain and often blends
with the cone so completely that
no line of separation can be dis
covered. The term cone is usually
applied to the upper and more re-
Gently formed portion of the vol
cano. In its summit is the opening