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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League
Chooses Wrong Opener Opponent with Five Trumps and Five High Cards, Fails to Defeat Game
 Contract, Redoubled

West had no doubt that he could defeat South's redoubled game con- tract in spades, since he held five trump and five top cards in hearts and diamonds. The opening lead, however, gave South the proper timing on todays hand.
 The winning defense Is hard to find. West cannot be gravely cen sured for laying down king to get look at the dummy. When the declarer ruffed 1t and returned a heart it was too late to go back and lead 8 trump.
 South might have bid his hand better. However, after North re- sponded with the diScouraging no trump. he decided not to take a chance that some other bid might be passed. He jumped to game at once. His redouble, to say the least, was optimistic with his holding.
 SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS
 CONTRACT PROBLEM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Personal
Plans Completed For Royal NeighbOrs State Meeting

Miss Mary Doyle Miss Mary Briglia, Miss Eunice Coyle, Miss Florence McEvoy, Miss Marguerite Duffy, Mrs Mary Lynch, Miss Mary Mar tin, Mrs. Anna Hadden and Mrs. Mary Coughlin.
 The convention will start at 10 o'clock at The Elton. The afternoon session will open at 2 o'clock, to be followed by banquet at 6:30 p. m. An initiation of candidates will be held in the evening at Speedwell hall. The drill team form Fairha- ven will perform.
 A delegate to attend the supreme convention at Colorado Springs the week of June 21 will be named at the convention.
 A final rehearsal for the con- vention will be held by members of MayflowA camp this evening at Speedwell hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Plans have been completed for the annual state convention of the Roy al Neighbors of America which will be held in this city April 21. The Mayfiower camp, Royal Neighbors of America will act as host to the visiting delegations.
 Representatives are expected from camps in Hartford, New Haven, Fairhaven, South Manchester, Stam- ford, Bridgeport, South Norwalk, East Norwalk, Glastonbury, Deep River, New London, Mystic, MoOsup, Stonington and Meriden and Prov idence, Newport, and Westerly, R. l.
 Mrs. Jean Mclean of Mayhower camp is general chairman and will be aSsusted by Miss Katherine Con- nor, Mrs. Anna Mclean, Mrs. Dor othy Doyle, Miss Margaret Doyle, Miss Margaret Cunningham, Mrs. E. McKeown, Mrs. Catherine Dunne,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
VUOLO-GIANNELLI

Miss Joseph T. Giannelli, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Gi- annelli of West Grove street and Benjamin A. Vuolo of South Main street were united in marriage on Monday morning at 9:15 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Rev. Rocco Nadile officiated. Miss Angeline Giannelli, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Misses Esther Giannelli, another sister, Miss Virginia Misto and Miss Madeline Grasso were bridesmaids. Domenic Eccellenti was best man.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore gown of white satin, made with full sleeves and long skirt. Her veil of tulle was made with 8 crown of orange blos- soms and she carried white roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor's gown was aquamarine blue crepe trimmed in peach. She wore 8 tulle hat of blue to match and blue mitts. Her bouquet was of Jo- hanna Hill roses showered with blue sweet peas. Miss Esther Giannelli wore yellow net over apple green silk. Her hat was also of tulle to match and she carried Souvenir roses. Miss Mista's dress was of blue dotted net over flesh. Her tulle hat was of matching color and she carried pink roses. Miss Grasso wore peach and orchid with hat to correspond. She carried Talisman roses. The gown worn by the brides mother was of blue with blue ac- cessories. She wore a corsage of roses and sweet peas.
 The wedding breakfast was held at Hotel Elton for members of the bridal party and families. A recep- tion was later held at the home for 15O guests. The bridal couple plan wedding trip through the south and will reside in the future at 78 Meriden road. The bride is grad uate of St. Raphael's Hospital School of Nursing. MT. Vuolo at tended Leavenworth High school. Out of town guests included those from New Haven, Manchester and Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
FOR EVERY BABY
 SAVED, Il LOST

New York, N. Y,-The decreased birth rate in the United States has completely wiped out the numer- ical advantage of a greatly dimin- ished infant mortality, according to the statisticians of the Metropol- itan Life Insurance Company. Ii the birth rate of l915-the first year for which birth data are avail able-prevailed today, they say, we would have had 374,000 additional babies in 1936. In comparison with this, the 31 1000 babies saved in that year by our improved infant mortal ity seem an insignificant number, leaving a net loss of 356,000 babies.
 For every baby saved by disease prevention measures, eleven are lost through decreased fertility" the statisticians declare. This does not of course, mean that the efforts to reduce infant mortality have been wasted or intellectual. On the con- trary, the statisticians remark, the results achieved have been "most gratifying" They explain that the 31,O0O lives saved correspond "in round numbers /to an addition of three years to the average length of life"
 The infant death rate in the area covered by the statistics in 1915 was almost 100 for every 1000 live births; by 1885, this had been cut down to less than half, 48.6 per 1000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Eight Connecticut girls will take part in the Elizabethan festival to be given at Sweet Briar college, Sweet Briar, Va, on Saturday, May 1. They include Miss Eliza beth Barnes, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Roderic B. Barnes of Wash ington, Conn, Miss Mary Simp- son of Bridgeport, Miss Clem- entine Carter and Miss Cherrie Wilson of Darien, Miss Natalie Harris of New Haven and Miss Marion Fuller of Stamford, Miss Mary Lane Treadway of Bristol, is to be one of the ladies in the Queens court and Miss Anne Burr of Hartford is scheduled to be one of the two freshman heralds in the court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Miss Alberta c. Edell, principal of Saint Margaret's school and the members of the Alumnae Associa- tion, have issued invitations for a recital to be given at the school on Tuesday afternoon, April 20, at 3 o'clock. The artists will be Miss Ver- nice Gay, an instructor of piano at the school, and Miss Christine Phil lipson, violinist of New York. Fol lowing the recital tea will be serv- ed with officers of the association presiding at the tea tables. Mrs. Orton P. Camp is the president of the alumnae. |.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Skinny Figures Now Get New Lbs and Beauty

Now science has discovered the ideal combination of cod liver oil and weight giving vitamins. These are combined in the tablets VITALEX which contain vitamins A B and D.
 Vitalex tablets are sold you on the money back guarantee that you must gain ' lbs in 10 days or no pay. Purchase a package today at Waterbury Drug Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

The regular meeting of the Wani- ta club was held at the home of Mrs. Nicholas D'Aniello of Wall street. High score was made by Mrs, Anthony Laudate. Members of the club include: Mrs. John A. Favale, Mrs. Anthony Laudate, Mrs. Nicholas D'Aniello, Mrs. Anthony Celone, Mrs. James Marafino, Mrs. Michael Marafino, and Mrs. aDniel Laudate. Final plans were made for the dance being held at the Knight of Pythias hall at II East Main street on April 29.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Mrs. Walter D. Makepeace of Hillside avenue will be hostess at the next meeting of the Alliance de Francaise society which will be held at her home tomorrow. The speaker will be Maj. Max Vivier, soldier, artist, author and lecturer. His subject is "A Maker of Cities, which concerns the sad life of an artist-soldier, Maj. Ienfant, archi- tect of Washington, D. c. This is Maj. Vivier's second appearance be- fore the French society. He ap- peared here last year when he spoke on "Rochambeau."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Donnelly Ryan Nuptials
 Solemnized This Morning

Francis Donnelly, son of John Don- nelly of Harvard street. The nup- tial mass which followed was also celebrated by Father Heating. Palms and cut flowers decorated the altar. A musical program was rendered with Arthur Dubois, as so- loist, rendering, 70 Promise Me" Miss Dorothy Ryan was her sisters maid of honor and only attendant and Vincent Donnelly attended his brother as best man.
 The bride was attired in a white satin gown fashioned in Princess style and she wore a finger tip length veil of tulle and she carried a bouquet of>.White roses and sweet peas. The frock of the maid of honor was pink mousseline de soie and she wore blue hat and carried bouquet of deep pink roses.
 The couple left on an unan- nounced wedding trip, the bride wearing a deep rose travelling suit with grey accessories.
 MT. and Mrs. William Nelson of East Main street have returned after spending several days in Wor- ceSter. fft
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES 2
Weddings
RONALTER- SPINAL

Miss Jennie Sellnal, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Sehnal of Wolcott street and George Ronalter of Vermont street were united in marriage yesterday morning at 2 o. clock at the Sacred Heart church. Rev. Henry Quinn performed the ceremony and also celebrated the nuptial mass which followed. The brides sistcS, Miss Rose Sehnal was her maid of honor and Joseph Ronalter attended his brother as best man.
 The bride wore a blue lace dress and a hat of corresponding shade and ner corsage was of orchids. The maid of honor frock was of blue crepe styled with cape and she also wore a hat of matching shade and corsage of gardenias.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the cere- mony. About 25 guests were in att tendance including out of town guests from Stafford Springs and Hartford.
 The couple left on wedding trip to Washington, D. C., the bride wearing a grey travelling suit with corresponding accessories. Upon returning they will take up their residence on East Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Contract. Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB


 In the women's pair champion ship tournament for the Ely Culbert- son trophy held last evening at the Cornell Contract club under the di- rection of Mrs. John c. Moriarty top scorers were: North and South Mrs. George Largay and Mrs. Jo- seph Wolfe, 107; Mrs. Ralph Crane and Mrs. James Duncan, 103 1-2; and East and West: Mrs. William O'Callaghan and Mrs. Joseph Stone IF; Mrs. Edgar Adams and Mrs Thomas Morin no.
 The standing to date is as fol- ows: Duncan Crane 323; Stone OCallaghan, ,310 1-2: Doyle-Stett- bacher. 301 1-2; and Dillon-Aubrey 298 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Rev. Michael Heating officiated
 at a pretty spring nuptial this morning at 8 o'clock at St. Michaers church when Miss Marion Ryan, daughter of Mrs. Mary Ryan of Wheeler street became the bride of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
Weddings
SocietyTo Present Italian Drama


 An Italian drama in three acts will be offered under the auspices of the Provincia Di Foggia society, to be staged at Venta Hall, Sunday April 25th and it is certain that the attraction will prove popular among members of the Italian race. The play is entitled "Sesella c Mare chiaro", and will begin in the aft ernoon at 3 o'clock under the di- rection of Mrs. Michael Torra. The stage presentation will be followed by a concert and the remainder of the program from 2 o'clock until midnight will include dancng
 Officers of the society include Mrs. Louis DelPo, president;s Miss Theresa DiiVto, vice president: Mrs. John Colucci, recording secretary; Mrs. Joseph Lago, financial secre- tary; Mrs. Nicholas Augelli. assist ant financial secretary; and Mrs. Anthony Azzarretti, treasurer.
 Mrs. Nicholas Augelli is chairman of the committee in charge and is assisted by Mrs. Ralph Leone, sec- retary; Mrs. John Garofoli, assistent secretary, Mrs. Nicholas Bozzuti, treasurer; and Miss Mary Bozzuto, assistant treasurer, Others included on the committee are Miss Anna Anna Porzio, Mrs. Frank Delonges, Mrs. Michael DeCosmo, Mrs. An- thony Azzarretti, Mrs. Charles De Francesca, Mrs. Alfred Mandino, Mrs. Philomena Berardi, Mrs. An- thony Mongaluzzo, Mrs. Antoinetta Quattrociochi, Mrs. Ralph Carozza, Mrs. John Colucci, Miss Phyllis Bec- cia, Miss Rose Vitarelli, Mrs. Frank LaBanca, Mrs. Matthew Cidella, Mrs. Michael Vitarelli, Mrs. Patsy Maglieri, Mrs. Joseph Montagano, Mrs. Domenic Farino and Mrs. Nicholas Mama.
 Members of the Waterbury League of Women Voters who were in Hart ford yesterday to attend the legisla- tive meeting OH jury service women were: Mrs. J. Haresd Root, Mrs. Myron Fox, Miss Marjorie Lynch, Mrs. Barrett Russell, Mrs. Frederick VanValkenburg, and Mrs. Frederick A. Webster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

PERSONAL TO FAT GIRLsi - Now you can slim down your face and figure without strict dieting or back -breaking exercises. Just eat sensibly and take 4 Marmola Pres cription Tablets a day until you have lost enough fat--then. stop.
 Marmola Prescription Tablets con- tain the same element prescribed by most doctors in treating their fat patients. Millions of people are using them with success. Don't let others think you have no spunk and that your wlll-power is as nabby as your flesh. Start with Marmola today and win the slender lovely figure rightfully yours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Brazil's Drought Relief Commis-
 sion is still repairing the damage of | the great drought of 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

South ruffed the opening diamond lead with the three, and then re- turned the nine of hearts. West played the ace. knowing from the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
DIETZ-SASSO

MT. and Mrs. Charles Sasso of Seymour street announce the com- ing marriage of their daughter. Louise to Wilfred E. Dietz, son of Mrs. Goldie Dietz of West Main street. The wedding will take place on May 5th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15
German League Of
 State Meets Saturday

The state meeting of the German Junior League of the Catholic Gen. tral Verein of America and the Ma tional Catholic Women's Union will be held al, St. Boniface school hall, Audubon street, Saturday at 2. At this meeting plans will be discussed for the German Catholic youth movement the part they will take in the National Convention in Hart ford August 14-19. The committee headed by Miss Eugenia Burger and Robert Cuny, have completed plans for 8 dance and entertainment to follow the meeting.
 At meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. John Palladino chairman of the Daughters of Italy seventh annual dinner dance, plans were made for the dance which will be held Thursday evening, May 9th at Waverly Inn, Cheshire.
 The committee headed by Mrs. John Palladino, is planning to make this one of the most successful dances the Circle has ever planned The members assisting the chair man are as follows: Mrs. Joseph Parziale, Mrs. M. G. Stance, Mrs Samuel Pinto, Mrs. Joseph Lorn- bard, Mrs Frank Ciampi, Mrs. Will liam Summa, Mrs. Ludwig Caro- sella, Mrs. Vincent Palladino and the Misses Olga E. Piola and Jo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-15

Britain has opened a new naval school at Sheerness, England. >
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
Sauce Making Is High Art That
Spells Trouble To Uninitiated

foods that result in variety Of
sauces. Slow reheating of the
sauce, with care not to have 1t
boil, and constant stirring, will
provide a perfect result.
Sauces do not have to be made
in double boilers, If the heat is
reduced sufficiently and faithfully
stirring, with an eye to prevention
of boiling after milk and other
ingredients have been used.
Should some unforeseen diff
Guilty arise when making sauce
or gravy, and the mixture thick
ems too rapidly, causing Jumps,
the prompt use of a rotary egg
beater will eliminate them at
once.
Evaporated milk gives the best
results in both sauces and gravies,
and you will find it both economi-
cal and convenient to use.
The Forum has prepared eight
outstanding sauce recipes which
will be a great help in your home
making.
Yours without charge If you
will send a stamped. self-address-
ed envelope to the Forum, Five
Star Weekly, San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
By Dorothy Blair

IA /HAT Is more, delightfully."-
wv smooth sauces do not come
into being, no matter how much
stirring is done, if they are made
in a pan with straight sides and
a large bottom.
The term saucepan" which
was originally used to designate
a small utensil holding less than
a quart of mixture, has now been
amplified to include almost any
sort of container used for liquid
cookery. But the small article
must always be used if successful
results are desired.
The standard method for sauce
making starts with the melting
of a tablespoon of butter, or other
fat for every cup of a rich, but
not too thick, mixture. The flame
must be low, otherwise the grease
will scorch. The pan is then re-
moved from the heat and table
spoon of -four blended with every
like measurement of fat. The next
step constitutes the all-important
act of breaking down the roux-
that is the French term for but
ter and -four mixture-and giving
it lumpless texture.
The addition of water at this
stage of sauce making has been
selected as being most foolproof.
Start by adding just few drops
until half of the amount of liquid
to be used is Incorporated into
the mixture. The more slowly this
is done, with constant stirring,
the better the results. The mix
ture is then returned to a low FIRE
and slowly brought to boil, with
no let-up in stirring. Seasoning
is added and the measured evapo.
rated milk stirred in, along with
any other ingredients, such a.
cheese, mayonnaise or simila
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
BY Jenny Reed
(Home Economics Editor)

n A /ITHIN recent years women
wv have reveled in the comfort
and smart appearance of hand
knitted garments, and there is
every indication that clothes of
this character will continue to en-
joy high favor.
The only disappointment / have
ever heard expressed in connec-
ton with handmade woolens has
been difficulty in keeping them
clean. The average owner of such
an outfit seems afraid to give II
a good Tubing in rich lather.
Elaborate handmade garments
will not suffer any adverse effects,
in fact, proper washing improves
their softness and preserves the
original color.
I have a sweater have washed
more than a dozen times, and it
has retained its fluffiness and
AMiginal measurements. So that
you may treat your own lovely
handmade clothes with the same
safety, l am going to suggest a
washing and drying method that
simply cannot fail to give perfect
results. The strands of wool Will
not stretch, shrink or become
harsh under such treatment. Quite
to the contrary, you will be de-
lighted to find that garments ac-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14
To Retain FIfness Wash Handmade Wooens In Proper Way
Proper Washing Preserves Original Color;
improves S9fness Of Handmade Woolens

tually improve when cleaned in
this fashion.
Let us begin at the very begin
ming by seeing that there is a
strip of wide paper on hand that
will be adequate for an outline of
whatever you are going to wash.
Place the garment, whether it is
a sweater, coat or skirt, on the
paper. You must have a large fiat
surface to work on, of course,
and If a table is lacking, the floor
can always serve.
The first wash water must be
rich with suds, but only luke
warm in temperature. Scorn all
save a pure scientifically granu-
lated soap that will completely
dissolve in lukewarm water. So
much as a particle of undissolved
soap is ruinous to fine wool. A
good granulated soap vanishes
quickly in lukewarm water and
leaves a bubbly mound of rich
whipped suds.
Garments that have traces of
more than slight soil will require
at least two separate washings
in a soap solution, followed by
two or possibly three rinses of
water at the same temperature.
Never use hot water, never use
cold water, either in the suds or
the rinse waters, and shrinking
will not occur. What is more, do
not attempt false economy. If you
have a three-piece suit to wash,
use separate suds and rinse wat
ers. That will be six or possibly
nine in all, for the three pieces.
And bear in mind that speed is
likewise essential, which is just
one more reason for washing one
garment at time. Once the wool
Is wet, be careful to keep 1t SUBJ
merged and extract the dirt by
gentle squeezing. Never stretch,
rub or twist wet wool. For badly
soifed garments, place the wet
garment on a fat surface and
quickly dip a small brush into the
: suds, then gently scrub the dirt
e streaks, being careful not to
t stretch. Wool fibers are hollow as
a tube and when they become full
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14

ons as they sprawl on the floor
scanning printed pages. AS the
years advance, reading in bed, ex-
posure to intense sunlight and in
adequate lighting when close
work is to be done, all take their
toll. Tense nerves are likewise de-
structive to delicate eye tissues
and relaxing exercises that coun-
teract this condition are essential.
Eye beauty is a combination of
care and a right mental outlook.
The poet coined no idle phrase
when he remarked that eyes were
the windows Of the soul.
Because of the extreme delicacy
of the eyes, they demand modera-
ton in all things. The eyes should
be bathed frequently, always after
long exposure to dust and glare
and in cases where they have been
trained for a considerable period
on close work. But daily eye baths
are not as a rule recommended by
eye specialists. While commercial
preparations abound for making
eye wash solutions, it is hard to
improve on the old standby, boric
cid. If the eyes are to be bathed,
1se a standard type of eye cup.
Preparations for soothing and
beautifying the eyes that require
a dropper are also excellent, but
a genuine eye bath requires real
washing of the eyes.
Simply address Beatrice Barnes,
Five Star Weekly, San Francisco,
and enclose a stamped self-ad-
dressed envelope, for a regular
regime of eye exercises.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14

having a full top gives a slender
line due to its abbreviated length.
The short sleeve is here to stay.
Another new idea is the v neck
line, softly shirred. For some sea-
sons now the neckline has risen
higher and higher about the
throat. Now comes definite
tendency to reverse this, for the
lower neckline is vastly becom-
ing to a great number of women.
THE other print costume shown
on the page, is in the two-tone
school; a jacket dress that has
infinite possibilities in the ward
robe. Here Mission clay, a warm
tan tone, used with brown to
form a symphony of blended
tones. The piping which gives
character to the silhouette ap-
Imperial Valley press., 1937-03-14

Reshape the damp articles i'm
mediately, using the original pat
tern as a guide. A kind friend
sent in a suggestion to the Forum
that we try drying handmade
wooden clothes on large screens
covered with a thin cloth. We
found this a most practical idea
and pass it on to you. Be sure the
screens are elevated so that air
may circulate freely and that no
direct exposure to the sun ever