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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Weddings

huge bowl of fruits and nuts on either side of which were large can- delabra. Mrs. Bessie Fleisher, of Watertown, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Quittner of New York poured.
 Bridge was played during the af- ternoon and prizes awarded at each table. Singing was also enjoyed by the gathering who joined in with Mrs. Charles Rosengarten at the pic ano. Mrs. Rosengarten wrote the words to the songs.
 l. A playlet entitled ''The Bridge Club" coached by Mrs. Louis AL bert, and written and presented by the following members was one of the high lights of the afternoon. Those taking part were: Mrs. Da- vid Cohen, Mrs. Rudolph Hennick Mrs. Sherman Griner, Mrs. Samuel Greenblatt, Mrs. Arthur Hertzmark, Mrs. Mitchell Meyers.
 During the afternoon Mrs. Harry Fleisher was presented with a beau- tiful gift from the members of the Sisterhood in appreciation of her efforts in their behalf.
 The committee in charge of the event was as follows: Mrs. Louis Albert, chairman; Mrs. Morris Kos- ersky, Mrs. I. N. Albert, Mrs. S.. Goldman. Mrs. Clarence Wolk, Mrs. Morris Winikoff, Mrs. Leonard Gar ston, Mrs. Arthur Herzmark, Mrs. Mathilda Rubin, Mrs. Wilfred Nit kin, Mrs. Morris Weinberg, Mrs Jo- seph Miller, Mrs. Martin Greenblatt, Mrs. Samuel Greenblatt. Mrs. Frank Meyers, Mrs. Charles Walker. Mrs. Sherman Griner, Mrs. Edward Gold berg. Mrs. Ben Strachman, Mrs. Mitchell Meyers, Mrs. Julius Dorf- man, Mrs. Aaron Albert, Mrs. Nat Freedman, Mrs. David Cohen.
 Those present at the tea were: Mrs. Meyer Shacat, Mrs. Al Burns, Mrs. Samuel Goldman, Mrs. Helen Weinberg, Mrs. Morris Weinberg, Mrs. Herman Cohen, Mrs. Ben Strachman, Mrs. Abraham Rubin, Mrs. Harry Steinman, Mrs. Mitchell Meyers, Mrs. I. N. Albert, Mrs. Jo- seph Fleisher, Mrs. Charles Walker, Mrs. Julius Alexander, Mrs. Adolph Sanditz, Mrs. Fred Reich, Mrs. Har- ry Brownstein, Mrs Frank Slomo- witz, Mrs. Samuel Greenblatt, Mrs. Louis Albert, Mrs. Ben Robb, Mrs. Abe Fandiller, Mrs. Abe Brown, Mrs. Joseph Davids, Mrs. 1sadore Stoll. Mrs. George Kaplan, Mrs Harry Slatnick, Mrs. H. Fidler, Mrs. A. Lichtenstein, Mrs. Julius Dorf- man, Mrs. Morris Winikoff, Mrs Ben Ross. Mrs. Martin Sternfels, Mrs. T. Morgenstern.
 Mrs. Mathilda Rubin. Mrs. Ru- dolph Hennick, Mrs. Joseph Miller, Mrs. Leonard Garston. Mrs. Spirit, Mrs. Samuel Kelman, Mrs. H. Stro- gatz, Mrs. Harry Fisher, Mrs. Meyer Don, Mrs Dora Vineberg, Mrs. Samuel Bisnovich, Mrs. Aaron AL bert, Mrs. Sarah Freedman. Mrs. Mark Kass, Mrs. Frank Meyers, Mrs. Harry Alderman, Mrs. Clarence Wolk, Mrs. Samuel Segall, Mrs Louis Schneer, Mrs. M. Greenberg, Mrs. Morris Kosersky, Mrs. Wilfred Nitkin, Mrs. Wollman, Mrs. Morris Griner, Mrs. Charles Rosengarten, Mrs. Edward Goldberg, Mrs. David Cohen, Mrs. Arthur Herzmark, Mrs. Nat Freedman, Mrs. Max Freedman, Mrs. Max Garber, Mrs. L. Garber, Mrs. Samuel Steinman. Mrs. Sher- man Griner. Mrs. David Traurig, Mrs. Ben Rabinowitz, Miss Elaine Fleisher, Mrs. Bessie Fleisher, Mrs. Ross, Miss Edith Ross. Mrs. Outfit ner, Mrs. Victor Blum and Mrs. M. Dreyfus from Hewlett, L. I.
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wish to bid no trump. and be- longed to the school which dis liked opening with a four-card major as weak as the one he held.
 West won the first two tricks with the king and ace of spades. Then forced dummy to ruff the third spade. Fremont then cashed the ace of clubs, and ruffed a club in his own hand. The finesse of the diamond jack held the nexs trick, and another club returned and ruffed.
 A low diamond was then led to the ace, and a diamond returned which declarer won with the king. Declarer now laid down the eight of spades, and whatever West elected to play he could win but one more trick.
 Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Events of Interest
NOVEMBER


 Nov. i2-Gents of Hill dinner dance, Seven Gables Inn.
 Nov. l3--Naugatuck Valley R. P [. club dance, Watertown club. Nov. ls--Boy Choristers concert, St. Johns Episcopal church.
 Nov. l4-Wallace Nutting at Second Church forum.
 Nov. 14-Franco-American club recital at club hall.
 Nov. l5-Burleigh Colored chorus concert Davenport hall. Nov. l7 and l8-St. Psuls M. E church annual fair.
 Nov. lS-Leavenworth classes re- union, Three Cups Inn.
 Nov. 1S-Naugatuck Valley Traffic club dinner.
 Nov. Is-St. Thomas church sup per. parish hall.
 Nov. l9-Italian Sisterhood dinner dance. Waverly Inn.
 Nov. 2O-Villa Maria lodge dinner dance. The Elton.
 Nov. 2O-Mattatuck Musical Art piano recital.
 Nov. 2l-Bob Hewitt at Second Congregational church forum.
 Nov. 2S--Alice Bradley, lecturer, at Women's club. Nov. 24--Lorralne Egan. spoaAer, at Junior Women's club. Nov. 2S- Roosevelt lodge enter tainment, Temple hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Personal
Albertus Magnus College Patrons Day Tomorro lD

The cap and gown is worn at AL bertus on such state occasions as academic and baccalaureate masses and council meetings. Following the investiture, an academic mass in honor of Sts. Albert the Great and Thomas Acquinas, the patrons of the college will be celebrated. The AL bertus Magnus College choir will provide the music during the mass.
 Miss Alice Flynn, '39, of Meriden will be in charge of arrangements for Patrons day. Students and fac- ulty members from several high schools throughout Connecticut will be entertained at an all-day pro- gram. In the morning the upper olassmen will play the freshmen in hockey; later students and guests will gather around an open fire for a frankfurter roast. During the afternoon the college clubs will pre- sent an entertainment in the stu- dents building.
 There will be an exhibition ot fencing by the Misses Rita Savarese, '39, and Natalia Scaza, '39. Miss Amy Doyle will judge the match. The glee club will lead the singing of the traditional college songs. The committee also arranged a col- legiana display in Rosary hall of the Albertinum, year books, banners, seals and pictures of the college.
 The class of 1889 will hold It's ar- nual tea on Sunday, November 21. Miss Alice Schmitt of New Haven has been elected chairman.
 Mrs. Alice Kutzner entertained at a bridge at her home in Mid- dlebury last evening. Four tables were in play and top scorers were Mrs. Alice Kutzner, Mrs. Harry De- Vorken, Mrs. Raymond Snyder and Mrs. George Lasky and consolation scores were made by Miss Elenita Boylan and Mrs. Joseph Bender.
 The guests included: Mrs. George Lasky, Mrs. Joseph Bendler, Mrs. Joseph Christian, Mrs. Joseph Daske, Mrs. Frank Mcdonald, Mrs E. l.. Maloney, Mrs. William Wer- theimer, Mrs. Al Demenske, Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Harry De- orken, Mrs. Thom Corby, Mrs. A. KutZner, and Misses Elenita Boy- Ian, Mae Maloney and Viola Slover.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Beth EI Sisterhood Tea Honors Mrs. Harry Heisher

On Wednesday afternoon the Beth Fl Sisterhood gave a tea in honor of Mrs. Harry Fleisher of Water town for her splendid work in be- half of the Sisterhood. Mrs. Fleish- CT for the last five years has pro- duced several plays annually which have all been tremendously success full.
 The Beth Fl auditorium was taSte- fully decorated in the spirit of Thanksgiving and the table was elaborately decorated with autumn foliage and having as a centerpiece
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Holiday Bride Is
 Honored At SholUer

Miss LaVaughn Morgan was hostess at a personal shower given at her home recently in honor of Miss Ruth Conley of Savings street who is to be married on Thanksgiving day. Entertainment was furnished by Misses Alice Ma- her. Mae Carroll, Helen Hurley and Alice Conley. A delicious luncheon was served. Those attending were: Misses Ruth Bullis, Statia and Ann McEvoy, Ann Mole, Alice Maher, Helen Orlando, Mae Carroll, Yola Pagano, Loretta Galligan. Gene vieve Hartnett, Alice Conley, Flor ence Ricci, Lillian Hurley, Helen Hurley, Eleanor Walsh, Mrs. Ralph Davino, Mrs. J. Charleglio and Mrs L. Morgan.
 William Ward was host at party held recently at his home on Cedar avenue. Those present were: Lucille Carroll, August Sherman. Ethel Fibre, Earl Boulger. Dorothy Dal- ton, Benjamin Horbachuk, Anne Pawlechak, John Daly. Ann Mihal- do and William Ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Chairman Named
 By Women Voters

A meeting of the board members 'of the Waterbury League of Women Voters was held yesterday at the Mattatuck Historical society. Mrs. Edward H. Davis, chairman of the department of government and eco- monies rendered her resignation and it was accepted. Mrs. Roger s. Sperry was appointed to fill the va cancy.
 It was announced that the group meetings of the league would be re- sumed in December. Members were reminded that the, state league broadcasts had begun.
 The schedule follows: Nov. 18, Ed ward Giessler whose topic is State Purchasing; Dec. 2, Harry Marsh, state personnel director, State Per- sonnel;" Dec. 9, Benjamin T. Whit taker, of the state reorganization commission, State Budgeting;;" Dec 16, John Thomas of the statutes re- vision commission, subject to be announced; Dec. 21, Thomas Hewes, state treasurer, subject later; Jan. 6. Morgan Mooney, department com- missioner of labor, subject later.
 The broadcasts are heard from station WHIT in Hartford from 7:30 to 7:45 in the evening, under the auspices of the State League of Women Voters, in cooperation with the Hartford Times.
 Preparations for a Christmas party and play were the principal subjects discussed at a meeting of the Chase Parent Teachers Asso- citation held last night at the home of Mrs. Bertell Spigberg of Mans field avenue at which time the speaker was Miss Ivy Lowering of the Bronson Library staff who spoke on the newer books. Four new mem- bers were accepted and plans made for an instruction meeting for of- f1cers and committee chairmen which takes place shortly at the YMCA.
 Eight students at Connecticut State College from this section. in- cluding four from Waterbury, have been named to junior class com- mites by James A. Ferguson. ot Deep River, president of the class
 Frank Kosikowsky of Torring. ton was appointed to the executive committee; Edward Moran, Pear Dunsmoor of Waterbury, Rein. hardt Rast of Terryville and Karl Krantz of Oakville were named to the junior prom committee; Ro- berta Ogden of Waterbury to the costume committee; Stephanie Le- titia of Terryville to the junior week committee; and John Miller ick of Waterbury to the orchestra committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12

Patrons day will be observed at Albertus Magnus College Nov. 1S. Fr. John Kennedy, o. F., the col- lege chaplain, will invest each fresh- man in her cap and gown. This ceremony represents the formal en- trance into student life. The origin of the cap and gown goes back to the Middle Ages when each class of citizens wore distinctive garb to distinguish its occupation and status. The students gown is de- rived from clerical dress as worn in the monasteries where the schools first existed. The cap evolved from the priests biretta. It assumed pointed shape and the central point developed into the modern tassel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Church Supper Is
 Successful EUent

E The auditorium of the. Waterbury Womer's club was filled to capacity several times last evening when the annual turkey supper of St. Mar garet's parish was held. Serving started at o'clock and continued throughout the evening until 9 o'clock.
 A well arranged system of seat- ing the guests and serving food en- abled parishioners and friends to secure their supper shortly after ar- irving at the auditorium. Members of the various societies of the parish assisted in the arrangements and high praise was given them for their Intiring efforts by the clergyn1en of the parish. E,
 Rev. J. Oliver Cronan served as honorary chairman of the event and Mrs. Thomas Delaney was general chairman of the supper, Over 1,5OO suppers were served during the eve ming and the affair was one of the most successful of its kind to be sponsored by the parish.
 Miss Lucille Michaud entertain ed le Monte Carlo Club at her home on Union street recently. During the evening card playing was enjoyed and buffet luncheon was served. Miss Bilberte Coulombe was awarded prize for high score consolation prize for high score prize. The members included: Misses Bertha Coluombe, Aurore Massicotte, Helen Noel, H. Leblanc Emma Vanasse, Marie Jean Noel, Lucie Trepanier and Lucille Mi- chaud. .a. '
 Miss Lena Forgione was hostess to the members of her sorority on Fri- day evening at her home on High land avenue. Those attending were: Misses Grace Stango, Jane To- pazio, Nora and Mary Trumfio. Ann Paternoster and Lena Forgione. The next meeting will be held this even- ing at the home of Miss Jane To- pazio of Tracy avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. Patrick Granato en- tertained recently at their home for their son, Francis, who celebrated his fourth birthday. The home was prettily decorated in a color scheme of pink and green. A delicious luncheon was served. Those attend ing were: Junior and Joan J'An- thony, Marion and Phillip Famigli- etti, Donald Nardona, Peter Mar zano, Felecia M. Stango, Frederick Stango. Robert Miller, Phyllis Ga- lullo, M. Aniella, B. Bergantino, Marie Aniello, Grace Granato, Ev- elyn Marciano, Lena Forgione, Ma rie Granato, Grace Stango, Connie Granato, Mary Bergantino, Francis Granato. Barbara Nardona. Mrs Mamie Granato, Mrs. Francis Gra- nato, Mrs. Phillip Famiglietti, Mrs. Andrew Stango, Mrs. s. J'Anthony, and Mrs. P. Granato.
 Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Sciullo and daughter Florence, Mrs. Charles Sciullo and Vincent Sciullo have returned after attending the Holy Cross-C Colgate football game at Worcester. They were guests of Virgil Sciullo, a senior at Holy Cross college.
 Frank Underhill of Baldwin street is a patient at the Waterbury hos pital where he Is confined with pleurisy pneumonia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Thursday eve- ming session of the Cornell Contract club conducted by Mrs. John O. Moriarty were: North and South Mrs. W. W. Wesson and Mrs. Nelson Miller, 53; MT. and Mrs. Nelson Ad- ducci 50h and East and West: Mrs. William Murphy and Mrs. Hubbard, 56; and Mrs. Joseph McNellis and Mrs. George Boyle, 50.
 The standing to date is as follows: Wesson- Miller, 104h; Adducci-Ad- ducci, l0s; McNellis-B Boyle, 90h and Chesson- -McEcvoy, 90.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Weddings
RUNDIN-WILDER

HUNUkNsW1LUEN
 Miss Elizabeth Wilder, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Enos Wilder of Stamford, will be married to Gus tav A. Rundin of Darien, son of Mrs. Gustav A. Rundin, of Los Angeles, Calf, today in the chap el of St. Johns Episcopal church, Stamford. Rev. Gerald A. Cum ningham will offlciate. Miss Will der will be attended by her sis- ter, Mrs. John D. Hegeman of New York, the former Katherine Wilder, John E. Weiss of Yon- kers, N. Y, will be the best man.
 The bride-elect was graduat- ed from the Westover school In 1881. She is member of the Stamford Junior League. MT. Rundin attended the University of Southern California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY
 Secretary os tho American Bridge League
Meeting Strong Defense Detroit Player Maneuvers Di vided Strength to Make Contract in Face of
 Nine Honor Opposition

When Louis Fremont, of Detroit, reached four hearts on today's hand, played in the recent team-o -four championship at the Western States tournament in Cleveland, his oppo- nent in the west could not be blam- ed for thinking well enough of his holdings to double in the full confi- dence that he would score Q worth while set.
 Solution to Previous
 tr Contract Problem ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12

He held nine of the 20 honors in the deck and was sure on the bidding of one heart trick, per- h IDS two, tht ace and king of spades and possibly a trick in clubs and diamonds.
 When Fremont's partner dou- bled the opening bid, he felt that with his 1ive-card major and an outside king he should make a jump response. West had opened with 8 club, because he did not
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-12
Quota Club WiN
 Sponsor Lecture

The Waterbury Quota Club held @ meeting last evening at the Hotel Elton at which time Edward Glen2 gave @ talk on "Art Appreciation" Miss Grace Wolfe presided.
 A report was given by Miss Mary Hennessey on the coming lecture by Herbert Thompson Strong. The lec- ture will be given on December End at Buckingham hall and will be entitled Exploring the World of Color"
 Committees assisting in the lec- ture arrangements will be an- rounced at an early date.
 A sewing clug wash formed at the home of Miss Angela Ventresca of Beech street. During the eevening, Miss Angela Ventresca was voted president, Miss Rose Ventresca, treasurer, and Mrs. Viola Colitti, corresponding secretary. Those att tending were Misses Angela Ven- tresca, Rose Ventresca, Florence Mannello, Viola Colitti, Mrs. Emma Mucci, Mrs. Rose Man hello, Mrs. Ventresca, Mrs. Mary Mannello and Mrs. Rose Mannello, 3rd. Meetings will be held on Sat. urday evenings at 7:S0 o'clock.
 Mir. and Mrs. William White of Concord street are spending several days in New York city.
Evening star., 1937-12-07

unteers Of America ct 1925 Sixteenth
street NV.
1t. Maj. M. Mills Eroh Of the local
Volunteers said today his organiza-
tion has estimated almost a. many
girls come to Warrington looking for
work as arrive at Hollywood, Calf
Many. he said, are entirely without
funds snd are forced to spend theil
| nights in Union Station.
The home win be ready for use some
time next year, he said.
A study to determine the number
Of jobless girls stranded here WA
started by the Volunteers in 1884. Il
Evening star., 1937-12-07

was found that girls do not apply to
relief agencies when they are without
resources, but try to work out their
own salvation, sooner or later turning
to their Congressnen's secretaries.
At present the Volunteers md rooms
for applicants and board them at their
mission, All Pennsylvania avenue NV.
The new home will accommodate
80 girls, selected from the white COL
lar" class. In addition, Maj. Eroh
said, the Volunteers plan to start a
movement like that in Hollywood to
persuade the girls to 60 home when
they cannot find work.
Evening star., 1937-12-07

not 70 out because II have wife
and two children to support. I
thought the strike was unfair be-
cause the union did not vote upon
1t and because I personally had no
chance to cast ballot"
Further testimony was to the effect
that Hice called to Birmingham:
I'VE will see you later about this"
Policeman Henry Rinke, who said he
overheard this remark, testified he
told Hice that was a threat, and If
anything ever happens to Birming-
ham We'll look for YOU"
Hice said he>was referring to action
that will be taken by the union
Evening star., 1937-12-07

threatening bodily harm to William
T. Birmingham, another driver for
the Greyhound bus lines, at the close
of the strike last Wednesday.
The arrest of Hice, one Of the lead
ers in the seven-day strike, followed
an argument in the company's ga
rage at 1345 New York avenue NV.
a short time after settlement Of the
strike had been announced.
Testimony was to the effect Hice
chided Birmingham, another union
driver, because he failed to comply
with the strike orders and continued
on the job. Birmingham testified he
told Hice that he Biymingham) did
Evening star., 1937-12-07

against Birmingham and not to per-
sonal harm.
Judge Mcmahon, in disnissing the
case, said "the complainant may have
feared mob violence at the time. but
he is apparently in no fear Of such
action now"
Evening star., 1937-12-07
DIR. HU SHIH TO SPEAK

The Newspaper Women's Club WIN
have q luncheon in honor Of DR.. Hy
Shih, noted scholar and Ch1ness
statesman, Thursday at the Admiral
1910 Rhode Island avenue NV.
DR.. HUI Shih, an adviser to Gem
Chang Kai-Shek, will spesk 90 ira
Situation in China and the Prob
lens Involved" Mrs. Ned B. Harris,
president of the club, will receive the
guests. Mrs. Eugene Meyer Is chair
man of the Distinguished Guests
Committee.
Evening star., 1937-12-07
BUS DRIVER FREED
IN STRIKE THREAT
Afcs Acquitted After Testimony
Reveals He Chided Birming-
ham Following Dispute,

Cecil Z. Hice, local chairman Of
the bus division of the Association of
Railway Trainmen, was acquitted by
Judge John P. Mcmahon in Police
Court yesterday on a charge OF
Evening star., 1937-12-07
PAYS Tribute to Doctors.

DR.. A. ]. Cronin, author Of "The
Citadel" paid tribute to the medical
profession recently IN London and said
his novel had been aimed only at. the
practice Of overcharging people un-
able to nav.
Evening star., 1937-12-07
HOME PLANNED HERE
FOR STRANDED GIRLS
Volunteers Of America to Set Up
Shelter for Job-Seeking
Visitors.

A home to shelter stranded girls who
come to Washington in search Of 4
Job Is being established by the Vol
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-12-24
Junior Farmer
Labor Club
Is Organized

The Junior Club of the Rondo
Farmer-Labor held its initial
meeting Thursday, December 16.
Clifford Baker, organizer from the
Seventh Ward Farmer-Labor Club,
spoke on the purpose of the Junior
Club. The purpose of the Club is
to organize the Negro Youth; and
educational and social activities
will be part of the club program.
Any young person between the
ages of sixteen and thirty is in
vited to become a member.
The next meeting will be held on
Wednesday, December 20, 1887, at
eight o'clock p. M, at 1856 N. st.
Adams St. At this meeting
symposium on Isolation VS.. Collec-
tive Security" will be held. A so
cial hour of dancing, games, and
refreshment will finish the evening.
Temporary officers who were ap-
pointed are: President, Reginald
Harris; Secretary, E. Annette Hat
ton; Treasurer, Samuel A. Reed.
St. Paul recorder. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1937-12-24
Hattie Belle
Douglas Heads
Pride of West

Election and installation of off.
GERS was held Tuesday night, De-
cember ID, by Pride of the West
Chapter, No. 9, o. E. S., at Fellow
ship hall.
Officers are: Mrs. Hattie Belle
Douglass, worthy matron; w. H
Martin, worthy patron; Mrs. Lena
Cobb, associate matron; Mrs.
Blanche Brisco, secretary; Mrs.
Mamie Steele, treasurer; Mrs.
Mabel Willis, conductress; Mrs.
Mary Renix, associate conductress;
Mrs. Esther Stovall, chaplain; Mrs.
Carrie Neal, organist; Mrs. Eliza
beth Van Hook, marshal; Mrs.
Elizabeth Ewing, Esther; Mrs.
Matte Corners, Ada, and Samella
La Faucette, Martha.