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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

SVAsANhzAfS AShthOOb S1OD
 Top scorers in the Wednesday aft- ernoon session of the Cornell Con- tract club conducted by Mrs. John 0. Moriarty yesterday were: North and south, Mrs. George Roland and Mrs. Robert Roland, 1l0 1-2; Mrs. Frederick Williams and Mrs. George Largay, 107: Miss Mary Hutchinson and Mrs. Chris Mccarthy, 95; and east and west, Mrs. Timothy Collins and Mrs. George Conlong, ll5; Mrs. James Bulger and Mrs. William Velte, 108; Mrs. Franklin Johnson and Mrs. F. Corrigan, 100 1-2. The official standing to date Is as follows: Ross Schmidt, 330: Bulger- Velte, 3l9 l-2; Doyle-Dillon, 3l5: Schaff- Ryan, 307.
 The Wednesday evening session of the Cornell club came to a close last evening. Winners for the series were: Mrs. R. Robinson and Mrs, H. Hack, I'll; Miss Loretta Bowes and Mrs. Eugene Doherty, I'll; Misses A. DeBonis and Mildred De- Bonis, 169 1-2; Miss Margaret Hy- land and Miss Iva Naylor, 159.
 Top scores for last evening were: North and south, Miss Margaret Hy- land and Miss Helen DescoteauX, A 1-2; Miss Mary Dineen and Miss Bae Gaess, 37; and east and west, Miss A. DeBonis and Mildred De- Bonis, 32 1-2, and Mrs. F. Robinson and Mrs. H. Hack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Many boxes have been taken for the 16lst annual military ball and reception, February 12, of the Sec- ond Company, Governors Foot Guard in the New Haven armory. Sergt. Paul w. Finnegan, chairman of the boxes announces that the following have reserved boxes: Gov. Wilbur Lucius Cross, Mayor John
 w. Murphy, Major Charles E. Lockhart, Major John Lee Gilson. Capt. George 0. Erskine; Capt Fred Mccarthy, Capt. Carl Schneider, Capt. Robert H. Gerrish, Capt. Mi- chael McGann, Sergeant Major Earl Hooking, Color Sergeant Paul w. Finnegan, Color Sergeant John O'Brien,. Sergt. Robert 0. Wilson, Sergt. Howard Ross, Sergt. Thomas Amatruda, sergt. Samuel Tendler, Corp. Raph Persson, Corp. Sheldon Sturges, Corp. w. G. Lineburgh, Priv. Thomas Bence, Priv. Sidney Harris, Priv. James Bruno, Sergt
 James D. Kaufman, Priv. Arthur Pite, Priv. John Murphy, Priv. Frank Clugman, Priv. Gerald Freer,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

ticut D.A.R. and Mary Clapp wcos- ter chapter of New Haven. Gpon- soring this endorsement are Mrs. George Maynard Minor, honorary president general; Mrs. G.. L. II. Brosseau, honorary president gener- al; Mrs. John Laidlaw Buel, hCn- orary vice-president general, honor ary state regent, Mrs. Charles HuHi1- phrey Bissell, past recording secre- tary general, honorary state regent; Miss Katherine Arnold Nettleton, past treasurer general, honorary state regent; Mrs. Frederick Palmer Latimer, state vice-regent; the state officers and state councillors; Mrs. James P. Hunter, regent, Mary Clay Wooster chapter.
 Miss Street has been regent of Mary Clapp Wooster chapter, l023- 24, statt vice-regent of Connecticut 1027-32 and state regent of Connec- ticut, 1032-36, state chairman of Americanism, the manual, Sons and Daughters of the U.S.A. and nation al chairman of the committee to clarify the work of committees. Seven vice-presidents are elected annually at the continental congress to be held this year the week of April 20.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Sorority VIII Hold Annual Dinner Dance

The Sigma Alpha Tau sorority held Q meeting last evening at the home of Miss Lynnea Gyllenharn- mer of Greenwood avenue. Reserva- tons were completed for the Leap Year dance of the sorority which is to be held at Waverly inn this evening. Miss Gertrude Kern was formally accepted as new member.
 Miss Olive Rochon is in charge of the dance and is assisted by tho Misses Doris Slater, Eleanor Nalbin and Almanac McGrath.
 .'Iae members at the meeting ir- cluded Misses Ann Ciminera, Claire Ouellette, Rita Emmons, Viviennc Wills, Alice Morressey, 0enevieve Urba, Doris Slater, Margaret Me- Grath, Almanac McGrath, Olive Rochcn, Eleanor Nalbin, Gertrude Kern, Josepha Moran and Ermona Birs,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Plans Progress For Annual Governor's Foot Guard BaU
Thomas photo.

Priv. John Layden, Priv. George Bassetti, Priv. Edward Schwartz man, Reserve Association, Walter Garde and Sons of the American Revolution.
 Major Charles E. Lockhart, com- nanding officer of the company, is chairman of the ball committee. Capt. Carl G. Swanson is vice chair man; and Major John Lee Gilson, chairman of the reception commit tee. A feature of the ball will be the military drill of the entire conl- pany and the band, which will be reveiwed by Gov. Cross and other distinguished guests, military, naval and civic.
 Many local people will be in at- tendance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
MISSIONARY TO
 CONDUCT SERVICE

Attorney Francis T. Reeves ad- dressed the members of the Mems club of the Mill Plain Union church last night. He explained the pro- visions of the old age security act. It was announced that Rev. Floyd Roberts will conduct the services at the church Sunday morning. He will discuss his missionary work in Japan. He is now on years fur tough and is studying at the Hart ford seminary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
PIatts Mills Club
 Plans Dance Fed. IS

The Bristol Go. studio in Platts Mills will be the scene of the annual Valentine dance of the Platts Mills Community Association, Inc, Sat- urday night, February 18th. The committee under Chairman Harry Mclean, ST., are working hard to make this affair successful and en- joyable. The decorations although traditional will be done with unique- ness in idea. Music will be furnished by Roy V. Merrimen and the Merri- men.
 The committee in addition to MT. Mclean, includes Mrs. Charles Dur bin, Robert Lattimer, MT. and Mrs. Christian Schumacher. Mrs. Wil- liam Dessereault, Edna Mclean, Virginia Stewart, Conrad Ranney and Glenn Mcdonald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Weddings
NeuO HaUen Craps
 Ball March %

The ileth annual military hau of the New Haven 0rays will be held at the state armory, New Haven, on the evening of Friday, March 20. The committee in charge is headed by Lieut.. Victor Phelps with ISsut. Gilbert osborne, sergt. Ed- ward Fitzgerald and Private James A. Cronin assisting him.
 Among the invited guests will be members of the Centennial Legion, o. which the Grays is the original Connecticut representative, and high ranking military and civil authori- ties throughout the state.
 Mrs. Albert Grenier, the former Geneva Hackney of Meriden, was honored at Q miscellaneous shower given recently by her auont, Mrs. Gordon McQuarrie, at her home on Sheffield street. Mrs. Grenier rec ceived Q variety of gifts from tho guests who included Mrs. Otto Mattson, Mrs. David 0refiier, Mrs. Stanley Davis, Mrs. Fred Creator ex, Mrs. Mary Hackney, Mrs. John Flores, Mrs. Charles Rasmussen, Mrs. Irving Mattson, Mrs. Charles McQuarrie, Mrs. George Grenier, Mrs. Robert Greatorex, Mrs. Ed- ward Martin, Miss Gertrude Distiso, Miss Beatrice McQuarrie and Miss Rose Hackney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Literary Club
 Meeting. Friday

The Bunker fIill Literary club will meet tomorrow afternoon ct the Bunker Hill Congregational church. Rev. Roland O. Ewing of Wood- bury will be the guest speaker ct the meeting and will have as his topic, "Friendship."
 fIostesses for the meeting will be Mrs. Richard o. Rendell and Mrs. Eugene w. Rogers. Mrs. John A. Grocut is chairman of the meeting. The Bunker Hill grammar school orchestra will furnish music for the meeting. c ..x fs A
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
LITTLE SYMPHONY
 CONCERT PLANNED

Under the direction of William A. Tinsley, the Waterbury Little Sym phony orchestra will present c con- cert of classical and symphonic se- lections at Buckingham hall on April 26th. The orchestra consists of nearly 75 local musicians. Assist ing MT. Tinsley in arranging for tho concert are Clarence Loveridge, Jo- seph M. Schacffer, George Rempfer, Lester E. Wheeler, Perry 0raicer- stein, Max Frohm, Austin Robbins and Joseph Pagano.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Means committee, with Miss Jose- phine Somers as chairman. Those who have not been attending the entire series may make arrange ments to attend the last three, or any one of the remaining lectures.
 on Monday, Ray Fitzpatrick, news commentator for WATR will be the speaker. Mir. Fitzpatrick comes to the club we'll versed in the current events of the world. All those attending are assured of Q most interesting and enlightening evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Personal

A special meeting of the Notre Dame Alumnae will be held tomor- row evening at 7:45 o'clock at the school auditorium.
 The Daughters of Italy, Foresters of America will meet tomorrow eve. ming at Moose hall. All members are urged to attend. A social will follow the meeting.
 Miss Anna Slavin, a teacher at Mary Abbott school, is confined to her home with @ severe attack of the grippe.
 Mrs. Charles E. Welton of Conis- ton avenue has been spending sev. eral days in New York where she is registered at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
 MT. and Mrs. John E. Bulger of Willow street have been spending a few days in New York.
 Miss Dorothy Reiser of West Main street is spending a few days in Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Camp of Willow street have been spending Q few days in Newark, N. J.
 James c. Mcdonald has returned to his home on South Main street after spending 6 few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Truman s. Lewis of Woodlawn terrace have been spending Q few days in New York.
 Trop, N. Y.-Roger O. Chase, of Superior avenue, Waterbury, is senior member of Interfraternity Conference for Pi Kappa Phi fra ternity at Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute.
 Chase is a senior in the depart ment of mechanical engineering at the Institute. He is member of the 1nterfraternity Ball committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Greatest Own End Play = Woman Star Provides Means
 Whereby Opponent Is Forced to Lead Tenace
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Solution to Previous Contract Problem

Perhaps one of the most loyal supporters of duplicate bridge is Mrs. Robert B. Fuller, of New York City, newly elected vice-president of the Women's Auxiliary of the Am erican Bridge league. Her dupli- cate game at the Mayfair Club is one of the outstanding weekly per- formances in New York.
 Mrs. Fuller seldom misses a na- tional tournament and rates as one of the outstanding women players of the country. This year she was runner-up in the women's national pair event and was on the winning women's team of four at the na-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
Women s Club
 Continues Lecture Series

On Monday, February 17, the members of the Waterbury Busi- ness and Professional Women's club will gather at the club rooms to hear the fourth in the series of Current Events lectures held under the auspices of the Ways and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Miss EmeLine Street Slated For State Office n D. A. R.

Miss EEmelino Amelia Street of New Haven state regent of the D. A. R. and candidate for the oflice of vice-president general has been un- aninlously endorsed by the Connec-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

tional tournament in Chicago in December.
 An end play is one of the most valuable weapons of the declarer. Some end plays are quite easy to perform. Others have to be created. Tn today's hand Mrs. Fuller out- lines a very interesting end play which assisted her in making six odd.
 The Play. Against the six heart contract West opened the singleton diamond, the first suit bid by his partner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13
kitchner Auxiliary
 Initiates Members

The Lord Kitchener Post Auxili- ary held @ regular meeting at the State Arn1ory last evening. Four new members were initiated includ- ing Mrs. Alice Biggins, Mrs. Mar garet McAvoy. Mrs. Susan Boyd and Mrs. Ann Belcher. Mrs. Jean Draw bell of the Edith Cavell Auxiliary of Hartford was guest of the evening and gave @ few remarks compli- menting the auxiliary on its prog ress. Mrs. Donald Macdonald was appointed chairman of the commit- tee in charge of the card party to be held in March. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Robert Mont- gomery.
 A meeting of the Beth Fl Sis- terhood was held last evening at the home of Mrs. Samuel Kosowsky of Bidwell street, chairman. Final are arrangements were discussed for the dance and entertainment, "A Night in Chinatown" which is to be Spon- sored by the group. Ways and means of securing Chinese food and deco rations which will feature the dance were also discussed.
 Miss Josephine Williams of Pine street is spending several days in Staten Island.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

A special meeting of the Notre Dame Alumnae will be held tomor- row evening at 7:45 o'clock at the school auditorium.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

Miss Anna Slavin, a teacher at Mary Abbott school, is confined to her home with @ severe attack of the grippe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-13

The Daughters of Italy, Foresters of America will meet tomorrow eve- ming at Moose hall. All members are urged to attend. A social will follow the meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
SMOKER WILL BE GIVEN ON
 NOVEMBER 10
Miners Association Spon- soring Boxing an d
 Wrestling Matches

Monk Keaton, representing the Miners Association, has been in- strumental in getting the signatures Of two local heavies for the start of a championship contest to decide who should held the title Champion cf Alaska.
 Ford Butler, former champion of Alaska, has signed his name on the dotted line to show he's willing to meet Bob Corey on November 10. Ford is following a heavy training routine and says "'I1l again be champion of Alaska, and I'll win it by fighting any and all chal- lengers."
 Corey, former champion of Wy oming, has fought many of the tops in the fight game and says: Ford will be easy for me. "I1l surprise Ford with, my skill and punching power. I'll win by knockout in an early round"
 Promoter Keaton has a first rater for an opener, but finds it hard to find an opponent willing to take it. Tom Zilas, a local eco worker, was a finalist in the Golden Gloves tournament in New York, has fought in Madison Square Garden and hits from all positions Here's a chance for local boy to make good.
 Following the boxing comes those free-for- all affairs called wrestling
 Tn the opener and it's equal tc 2 main event anywhere, Chris Jor- genson of Juneau, meets Alec De mos of Douglas. Chris is the wrc5t- Ter with the splendid physique who will meet a man far more exper- fenced than his last opponent, and that crowd from Douglas wont t help him much when they start yelling for Alec.
 Alec learned his wrestling in the old school and has a splendid rep utation in Alaska.
 Roughouse Doc Webb, wrestling eye, ear, nose and throat specialist, offered to wrestle anyone in Alaska, even an Alaska grikkly bear, but when Keaton signed Bill Byington to meet him, Doc complained, Hes too big" Then again with confi- dence, he said I'll not only wres- tie him, I'll beat him. I'm the best wrestler in the world"
 Byington was former high school champion of Oregon and later be- came a star footballer and vest Ter at Oregon State
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
JACK FOWLER
 IS PRESIDENT
 CAGE LEAGUE
Practice Schedules Are An nounced Meeting
 Held Last Night

Jack Fowler, former student foot ball manager at Washington State College, an ardent basketball en- thusiast and for the past few years an employee of the Alaska Juneau Gold Mining O., was last evening selected President of the City Basketball League, at the second manager's meeting of the season.
 Business before the new President and Managers included the selec- ton of officials, the arranging of practice schedules and the question of radio broadcasting of the games.
 It was announced that several candidates bad applied for the post of league referees, and their qual- ifications were presented to the managers. It was decided that each candidate would be assigned of ficial at one practice game before the opening of the league sched- ule. and the referee selected on per- formance
 Most of the managers present ex- pressed as in favor of broadcasting the games by radio, but definite de- cision on the matter was postponed until the next meeting, Monday ev- ening, October 19. The question of selecting judges to decide dis putes arising during games was also tabled until the next meeting. On request of the managers, President Fowler announced that he would investigate possibilities of group in surance to cover all league players while practicing and during games.
 Earl ForsyJne announced tha a t his team, which was to have been sponsored by the White Spot. would continue in the league as the sixth team, but under different sponsorship. He said that new sponsor for the team was certain ty and that he would announce the identity of his own packer within the next few days.
 Play Begins Nert Month
 With the official playing season scheduled to open the second week in November, a practice schedule has been drawn up to commence Thursday evening, this week, with the Tallapoosa and Krause squads having the floor. Practice dates as assigned are as follows:
 From 7:15 to goo p. m, October 8, Tallapoosa and Krause.
 October 8, Foremen and Forsythes.
 October 13, DeMolay and Douglas.
 october IA, Tallapoosa and Krause.
 October 15, Bremen and For sythes.
 October 16, DeNfolay and Douglas.
 october 20, Tallapoosa and Krause.
 October 21, Bremen and For
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
M'LARN|N GETS DECISION OVER
 TONY CANz0NERI
British Columbia Fig htel Comes Back to Beat
 Former Titlist

NEW YORK, Oct. 6-Jimmie Mc- Larnin, Vancouver, B. c. Irishman, last night decisioned Tony Can zoneri, former lightweight cham pion, in their return match, a ten rounder, by wloe margin.
 McLarnin was decisively defeated by Canzoneri when they met last spring.
 The Associated Press card gives McLarnin seven of the 10 rounds, Canzoneri is credited with two and one round is called even.
 McLarnin weighed 145 pounds and Canzoneri tipped the scales at 137 when they weighed in yesterday af- ternOon.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
The main event brings together o,~l T1;n yIyo1thQrc

The main event brings together Texas Jack and Bill Walthers Texas Jack doesn't need any in introduction to the Juneau mat fans, having shown that nes the toughest mat artist to ever hit AL aska.
 Bill Walthers, former Mountain States amateur champion, is con- fident that fate originally brought him to Alaska so he'd be here to beat Texas Jack. T can do it, '' says Bill. His style is made to or der for me"
 This five event sports show will no doubt be one of the best ever held in Alaska, Keaton says. Tt will be fight from start to finish, especially since every event could easily be main event anywhere on the west or east coast, where con- tests must be tops to even get on a card
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06

sythes.
 October g, DeMolay and Douglas october 27, Tallapoosa and Krause.
 October 28, Bremen and For sythe.
 october 29, DeMolay and Doug las.
 october 30, Tallapoosa and Krause.
 November 3, Bremen and For sythes.
 November 4, DeMolay and Doug las.
 vember 5, Tallapoosa and KrauSe.
 November 6. Bremen and For sythes
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
Compound Captains

COLUMBIA, s. C., Oct. 6.-Run- of-the-s mill high school captains abound on the University of South Carolina grid team. But Bill Brown led his schoolboy mates three years Ralph Dearth explained football basketball, and headed the student council. Bull Hinchman explained the high school teams in track and football. Bub Tatum was a cap- tain two years. Rex Williams did mt have much chance to be captain he attended four prep schools.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
NOTRE DAME TAKES THREE MATCHES ON
 ELKS' CLUB ALLEYS

On the Eik5 Alleys last evening the Notre Dame team took three straight matches from Lehigh; Cor nell beat Harvard 2 to 1, and Yale took Princeton to town by the same score. High man last evening was Frank Metcalf, who rolled 533 score and managed to nose out John Kayser. who made 562
 Results of last nights matches were:
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
WANT GYMNASuIM

In an effort to get action on the building of gymnasium for Seward, the Chamber of Commerce of that city has appointed con- mittee of two, who with represen- tatives from every organization in town will call on the City Council with request that immediate steps be taken to supply the need
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
BASKETEER
 AS GR|DDER

UNIVERSITY, Ala, Oct 6.-Paul Estes, Sophomore and candidate for the Crimson Tide, starred on the freshman basketball team last win ter. This is expected to help him snare passes, but coaches hope he won't try to dribble the pigskin.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
HOUSE
 AT TCOLORADO

BOULDER, Colo. Oct. 6.-Colo- rado University's new $l15,O00 field house is expected to be ready for use by the middle of October Ded- ication ceremonies will be held be- fore the Utah Colorado football game November T. The structure will seat approximately 5000 for oa kethall games and will be large enough for football drills in incle- ment weather.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
TURNS PRO

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, Oct. GA quartet of former University of Tennessee football stars will play with pro teams this fall-Gene Rose, Howard Bailey, Pug Vaughn, and Beattie Feathers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
COMES FOR VISIT

Mrs. Leslie Wingard, sister-in- law of L. G. Wingard of the Bureau of Fisheries, and wife of the Prin- cipal of the Petersburg Schools, has arrived here for a visit ot several days.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
PERMANENT PILOT

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. Civilian A. Alexander is in his 18th year of coaching. He has been pilot of the Georgia Tech Golden Tornado for 16 months.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
IS AWARDED DEGREE

Francis K. Dallaine, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank L. Ballaine, old- time Seward residents, has been awarded the degree of doctor of philosophy by Columbia University in New York Ballaine, who was born in Seward, received his bache- Tor of arts degree at the University of Washington, and his masters dgeree from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
"Boys'' Are Grid Stars

EAST LANSING, Mich, Oct 6. Coach Charley Bachman of the Michigan State College eleven is absolutely correct when he refers to his gridders as boys The aver age age of the 76 squad members is between l9 and 20 years. Frank Gaines won a letter at end in 1935 at the age of IT.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06

= Not bowling, given average score.
 Games tonight are scheduled be- tween Washington and Richmond at 7:30; Knox and Vanderbilt at 830; and Boston and Duke at 9:30.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY Meeting Tuesday night at eight o'clock. Installation of officers.
 FLORENCE MANVILLE. --adv. Secretary.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06
ATTENTION

Members of the Sons of Norway Dance rehearsal at I. O. O. F Hall tonight at o'clock.
 GEORGE JORGENSON, -adv. President.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-10-06

George Bailey of Red Oak, Ia, has white jersey giant bullet which laid its first egg June Il and then one day until July 16.
Evening star., 1936-01-17

BUSINESS HOLDS
ABOVE YEAR AGO
Surge of Wholesale Activity
Supersedes Increase in
Retail Trade.
BY the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, January l7.-Nearly
all branches of business have attained
a more accelerated pace than was evil
dent a year ago. Dunn & Bradstreet
said today in its weekly review OF
trade and business.
while there was q continuance Of
the gain in retail sales" the review
said, 'it was superseded by the surge
in wholesale distribution, as buyers
assembled Spring requirements and
released a steady flow Of recorders te
freshen current stocks.
Shaking off the final traces of In.
ventory and repair periods, the rising
rate of industrial activity spread to q
larger number of divisions. Greater
uniformity than in nearly a month
marked the extensions Of the leading
industrial indices, with some reaching
the best positions since early De-
cember."