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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Albertus Magnus College Notes

Glasses were resumed at Alber- tus Magnus college, Monday, Mo- vember 29 following the Thanksgiv. ing recess.
 On December 1 the Social Science club held 8 regular meeting in Im- elda Hall. After the business meet ing, reports were read by various members of the club who had wis., ited social institutions in New Ha. ven and surrounding cities. Misses Catherine Monahan, '38, of Bridge port, gave "The Yale Hope Mission. Marie St. Arnauld '38 of Meriden Conn. School for Boys: Heller Mooney, '38 of New Haven, Spring side Home,"; Catherine Bergin, '3S of Litchfield, "Litchfield Junior Re public, and Dorothy Woodworth, '3 of Milford, Institute of Human Re- lations."
 The Rev. Joseph M. Griffin o' Hartford, head of the Society fol Preparation of the Faith in Connec- .ticut spoke at a regular meeting oi the Guild of Our Lady on Decem- Der 2 at 100 in the Students build- ing. His subject was "The Mis- sions". Miss Mary Rocco '38 of New Haven, president of the Gid was elected to play the role of the Blessed Virgin Mary inu the tradi- tional Christ play. This part is open to any member in the student body and is a very honorary part to play. Z..
 On Saturday afternoon, December 4, the upperclassmen and freshmen of Albertus Magnus college will play hockey with the team from St. Joe seph's college, Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Quota Club Lecture By Color Expert We'll Attended

noted scientists, demonstrated [ form of polariscope which he has perfected and also showed the ef- feet of the Ultra violet rays or common substances.
 Through the use of his polari- scope, MT. Strong showed how light could be passed through very small sections of chemicals and sub- stances so that the crystals of the substances become magnified to many thousand times their size.
 A new era of decoration is being opened by the polarized light theory as proven by the lecturer last eve- ming when he melted the substance with the flame of a match and fol- lowed 1t by polarization after re- formation. This idea will be used in Illuminating the theme group of the New York Worlds Fair in 1889.
 Ordinary articles such as glass ware were also the subjects used for display purposes last evening with the better quality showing blue un- der light and another showing a green shade. Rocks over which the ultra light had been used turned green and violet in shade and re- mained colorful for several minutes after the light had been turned off
 The audience was most apprecia- tive of the amazing results of the demonstration which proved thor oughly enjoyable to all in attend ance. Preceding the lecture mu- sical program was rendered by Mrs. Mae Birt's ensemble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Women Voters Visit
 Bridgeport Offices

Mrs. J. Harold Root, president of the local League of Women Voters Mrs. Frank McEvoy, chairman oi government and operation; Mrs Barrett Russell, Jr., assistant chair man of government and economies, Mrs. William J. Secor, Mrs. Flor ence B. Webster, Mrs. Frank New comb, were among the local dele- gates who visited the city of Bridge ports Centralized Purchasing De- partments, the Personnel Depart ment and the Tax ana Assessment departments in tour conducted by the state league yesterday.
 About forty members of the state group were in attendance and dur ing the tour the various heads of departments explained the opera tions of their forces. Following the tour dinner was enjoyed by the members at the Stratfield Hotel at which time Mayor Jasper McLevy addressed the group. Other speak CTS were: City Clerk Schwerskops, Tax Collector William Connolly and Personnel Director Ellsworth Wolfs- berger.
 Mrs. J. Harold Root spoke on the efficiency of the city's governments and stressed the economic import ance of the present system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Etta Mae Bradley and Mrs. Edward zaugg were hostesses at the December meeting of the Ladies Aid society of the Grace Methodist church Wednesday afternoon at the church parlors. Mrs. Arthur Twelves pre- sided at the business meeting when plans were completed for an all day sewing meeting to be held at the church Wednesday, Dec. 8. At this time pot luck dinner will be serv- ed. It was also voted to hold a Christmas party on Wednesday aft ernoon, Dec. IS at 2 o'clock at the church. Those attending were Mrs. George Hornbecker, Mrs. Arthur Twelves, Mrs. William Westwood, Mrs. Alison J. Smith, Mrs. Allan Fairhurst, Mrs. William Hornbeck- CT, Mrs. Edward zaugg, Mrs. Charles Greene, Mrs. Joseph Caron, Mrs. Raymond wilson, Mrs. Etta Mae Bradley, Mrs. Ralph Richardson, Mrs. Eva Kott, Mrs. Benjamin Johnson, Mrs. George Leonard, Mrs. Edwin Wightman, Mrs. Lester Niver, Mrs. Robert Taylor, Mrs. Mary Mo- Namara, Mrs. Elizabeth Jenny, Miss Edith Taylor, Mrs. Cecil, Knauss, Mrs. Magdalene O'Grisk, Joan O'Girsk and John Nygren.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

national tournament at Chicago, at which we won the American cham pionship, is today's hand, in which was forced to take @ fineSse after finding an unfavorable trump break, and then compel an opponent to lead up to my trump tenace.
 won the first trick with the dia- mond ace, and the hand looked easy to handle. The queen of spades was cashed, and a low diamond ruffed. then laid down the ace of spades, and the bad trump situation was apparent.
 I led a heart to the king and ruffed another diamond, this time with the jack, on which West threw a heart. Now the club finesse was taken, and when 1t won, the ace and king of clubs and the ace of hearts were cashed.
 I then led my last heart and West was forced to trump, and lead Up to my trump tenace and give me my contract. The long spade in his hand proved his undcing. Copyright, ios7. NCA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Personal
Sigma Tau Beta Sorority Dance Held Last EUening

dred Noren, Beatrice Pomponio and Rose Arcovia.
 \Among those in attendance were: Mildred Maglio and Paul DiBattiste, Mary Belgeno and Robert Suzzo, Catherine Yarmela and Michael Higgiston, Florence Kulman and John Shugrue, Josephine Jamele and Al Ascott, Carolyn Pomponio and James Gladney, Ruth Schoeck and Fred Harrison, Lillian Murphy and John Meehan, MT. and Mrs. Peter Pomponio, MT. and Mrs. CeaSar Benedetti, Shirley Whitaker and Raymond Baltrush, Rose Penta and William Leary, Helen Yonkas and Charles J. Roller, Ann Rudziomus and Raymond Wiesman, Amelia Chapin and Peter Gannutz. Agnes Valaskas and Edward Griggons, Elsie Engratt and Charles Johnson, MT. and Mrs. Edward Thibodeau, Helen Hurley and Robert Morrissey, Evelny Morrissey and Tony Mata- savage, Florence Lyons and Arthur Bagley, Helen Mclean and Lewis Beck, Jennie Cocchiola and Will liam Fleming.
 Helen Orlando and Robert s. Fletcher, Ann Mole and Harold Egan, Statia H. McEvoy and Ever cit Donovan, Beatrice Hansleit and Leon Sundel, Betty Beaulien and Albert LaFrance, Eve Hansleit and August J. Kiesel Margaret Chip man and John Keeley, Rosanne Arcovia and Arthur Nappi, Mary Bossey and Al Biernier. MT. and Mrs. William Meiser, MT. and Mrs. Hovey, Jean Dawal and Lanny Beaulieu, Clara Ouellette and Ro Bernier, Anita Zakelskas and An tenas Dembrauskas, Louise Patrick and Stephen Egan, Doris Krause and John Egan, Ann Naylor and George Cricklor, Helen Lubinskas and Mildred valkonis of New Bri- tain, Ann strasdas and John Lunik of New Britain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Events of Interest
DECEMBER

Dec. 3-Daughters of Italy din- ner-dance, Waverly Inn.
 Dec. 3-C. M. T. c. club dance, The Elton. Dec. 3-order of Rainbow barn dance, Wolcott hall.
 Dec. 3-Girls' Friendly Society show. St. Johns parish hall.
 Dec. 3-Alpha Phi Sorority gown pageant, Davenport hall.
 Dec. 3-Orpheus harp ensemble concert, Women's club.
 Dec. 4-Waterbury Junior League play, Women's club.
 Dec. 5--Rev. Rockwell H. Potter at union service, First church. Dec. 5--Dr. H. E. Barnes, socioi- Dec. 5 = Elks Lodge Memorial Service, Elks' clb.
 ogist. at Beth-El auditorium.
 Dec. 7-8-Conn. Vegetable Grow CTS Association convention, The Elton.
 Dec. - William Lyon Phelps, speaker at Women's Club.
 Dec. 9-Aviglianesa Auxiliary din- ner-dance, Waverly Inn.
 Dec. 9-Chicken pie supper, West Side Hill M. E. church. Dec. 9-Annual parish turkey SUD- per, All Souls church.
 Dec. 9-Christmas sale and card party, St. Paul's Episcopal church. Dec. 9-10 = Civic Theater play, "Boy Meets Girl", Women's Club. Dec. 1O-Chase P. T. A. play, Mil! Plain church gymnasium.
 Dec. 11-Regina Leonard's revue and dance, Temple hall.
 Dec. 1l-William Nelson at A. A. U. w. at University Club.
 Dec. II - Fold group supper, Beth-El auditorium.
 Dec. 12 Richard Halliburton, Second church forum.
 Dec. 12-Rev. Cyprian Truss, lec- ture, Catholic High school.
 Dec. 12-Greek play, Madame y,." Women's Club.
 Dec. 13-Rev. c. T. Bridgeman, missionary, St. Johns church.
 Dec. 15-"Varieties of 1888" show, First M. E. auditorium.
 Dec. 15-Blanche Yurka, actress at Wilby High school.
 Dec. 15-Mount Carmel Glee Club show, Mount Carmel hall.
 Dec. 17-Tribune A. 0. smoker, " F. W. hall.
 Dec. Christmas pageant, Sec ond Congregational church.
 Dec. 28-William B. Elwell, speak, CT, Second church forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Wiln1ot-Emerson Nl1ptials Take Place This Euening

sister, Mrs. Boise with whom she made her home. She will have fer her maid of honor, her cousin, Miss Marion Kirby of New Ha- ven, and the bridesmaids will in- clude Miss Jean Engelke and Miss Margaret Ellis of this city, Mrs Charles Nahill of Philadelphia Mrs. Henry Warming of East Or ange, N. J., and Miss Nancy Pick ering of Ansonia, Bonneville Day. ton Wilmot of Waban, Mass, will be his brothers best man and the ushers will include Edward Ander- son of Chisago, H., brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Emerson Kirby of New Haven, William Finney of Woodbridge, Alvan Drake of Rye Beach, H., Samuel Payne of Bridge port, George Hodges, Jr., of New York City, Wilmot North and Sey- mour Squires of Naugatuck.
 Mrs. Boies and Mrs. Samue Kirby of New Haven entertained the members of the bridal party at a diner party at the New Haven Country Club last evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Mrs. Thomas Purcell
 Is Rendered Parties


 Mrs. Thomas Purcell, Jr., the former Mary McGrath of Alder street was honored at a shower in Suzzo's Grill last evening by Mrs. Anthony Jonikas, Miss Catherine Purcell and Anne McGrath.
 Those in attendance were Mrs. Ferguson, Estelle Povilaitis, Mrs. Ernest Pakul, Mrs. James Barnes, Mrs. Patrick Holleran, Mrs. Ann Holleran, Helen Holleran, Mrs. Ed ward Conlan, Mrs. Edward Groody, Celia Famiglietti, Eleanor Barnes, Mrs. T. Cusack, Mrs. Joseph Mo- Carthy, Mrs. Stanley Skipp, Mary Gavin, Joan Holleran, Mrs. James Holleran, Mrs. M. Higgiston, Mrs. Eleanor Doran, Mrs. Mary Brewster, Mrs. John J. Kelley, Mrs. Joseph Brewster, Miss Flroence Rizzo, Pa- tricia Church, Margaret Broderick, Mrs. Raymond McGrath, Mrs. Eu- gene Holleran, Rosemary McGrath, Alice McGrath, Mrs. Maurice Mo- Grath, Mrs. Francis Synott, Hazel Leonard, Katherine Dover, Grace Flanagan, Mrs. James Murphy, Re- gina Shea, Patricia Sullivan, Helen Murphy, Mary Murphy, Eloise Mee- han, Betty Remedy, Sadie Delaney, Julia Delaney, Katherine Keai1e, Dorothy Casey, Agnes Holleran, Katherine Purcell, Mrs. Helen Car roll, Mrs. Farr, Mrs. Thomas Pur- cell, Mrs. Anthony Jonikas, Anne McGrath, Mrs. Mae McGrath and Alice Tobin.
 Mrs. Purcell has also been hon. ored at several other showers and parties among which were a per- sonal shower given by Miss Mary Frederick of Highland avenue. Guests included Misses Ann Devine Dorothy Malone, Mary Carroll. Mrs. John Cavanaugh, Kathdeen Broder- ick, Mary Butler, Gertrude Kirley, Mrs. Michael Broderick and Mrs. Maurice McGrath.
 Miss Margaret Dunphy also enter tained in honor of Mrs. Purcell at her home on South eLonard street recently. Among those present were Margaret Lawlor, Mary and Mar guerite Fitzmourice, Helen Bush, Marie Barnes, Rosiland Lawlor, Amy Dunn, Mrs. Francis Lawlor, Mrs. John Dunphy, ST., and Mrs. Maurice McGrath.
 A double significance will be at- tached to Sunday December l2 Alumnae Saint Joseph Academy Alumnae members hold Alma Ma. ter Day. Not only will the day mark the annual open-house and tea fol graduates and former students oi the school but it is also the 106th birthday of the founding of the or der of Mercy by Mother Catherine McAuley. l.,
 Miss Elizabeth Dennehy is in charge of arrangements with MISS Julia Radigan as co-chairman.
 All graduates and former stu dents of the Academy are invited to renew acquaintances with teachers and friends during the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Bazadr Planned
 At St. Joseph s

Members of the International Re- lations club and their guests heard Charles H. Niles speak on the "As- cendancy of Woman" at their reg ular meeting Wednesday afternoon of this week. Mir. Niles is juvenile editor of the Hartford Times and news commentator of WHIT, Hart ford Times radio station.
 Miss Lima E. Bresette, field sec retary for the Catholic Conference of Industry to convene in Hartford on December 6 and 2, addressed the student body at assembly on We'd nesda yof this week. Miss Bresette' s topic was Industrial Problems"
 The Queene's Companye, St. Jo- seph college dramatic group, recent ly admitted the following girls to membership: Virginia Butler, Vir- ginia Godfrey, Mary Crosby, Janet Coyle, Jane Patterson, Eleanor Sheridan, Marietta McGuire and Helen Smith.
 Plans are nearing completion for the St. Joseph College Student Ba- zaar to be held at St. Joseph Cathe- dral hall on December 9, 10 and Il at 8 o'clock. Ethel Hurlburt, general adviser for bazaar decorations, has announced that the color scheme will be blue and gold, traditional college colors, and that each booth will bear a St. Joseph college ban ner.
 During the bazaar every after noon at o'clock a special sale of fancy work and useful articles suit able for Christmas gifts will be held There is great competition going on between classes for the sale of the mos tickets on the Buick car to be given away on Saturday, De- cember Il.
 Donations for the booths are now being received. Those in charge are grateful for any contributions.
 At 8 meeting on chil deducation held Wednesday afternoon of this week at St. Joseph college, nursery school teachers of Hartford were ad- dressed by Dr. Cuts, who told ot the Dionne quintuplets. Dr. Cuts wa sone of the 300 psychologists re- gently chosen to observe the famous five from scientific viewpoint.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

The victory was won by Mrs. w. M. Anderson, Mrs. J. A. Faulkner, P. E. Sheardon and Donald c. Far. quharson. The latter, Toronto bar- rister, was Mrs. Anderson's partner and today is guest conductor of the column.
 By DONALD c. FARQUHARSON
 Of course, the Canadian team was proud to win the team of four bridge championship of the United states. Shard0n is one of the finest bridge players in the entire world, and is our outstanding player. Mrs. Faulk- : ner, Mrs. Anderson and myself had never hoped to walk with the Uods of bridge on Mount Olympus.
 One Of the most interesting hands, taken from the final rounds Of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Weddings
Children Of fMary Tea Is PL1nned

The sodality of the Children Of Mary of the Sacred Heart parish will hold a tea and lecture next Sunday afternoon. Dec. 5. at 3 o'clock at the school auditorium for members and their friends.
 Rev. Thomas Stack of St. Thomas Seminary will be the guest speaker of the afternoon.
 Miss Frances K. Guarrera has been chosen chairlady of the affair and has as her committee Anne Fryer, Elizabeth Doyle, Mary Es Bannon, Mary Dillon, Peggy How ard, Mary Mccarthy, Eleanor EgalS and Peggy Carolan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Miss Suzanne Nelson Emerson of Naugatuck. daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. J. Ralph Emerson of Ansonia, will become the bride of Moves Salvador Wllmot, son of MT. and Mrs. Bonneville Wilmot of Naugatuck, this evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Naugatuck Congre- gational church. The pastor, Rev. Edward R. Hance, will perform the ceremony which will be followed by a large reception at the Water- bury Country Club.
 Miss Emerson will be escorted to the altar by her brother-in- law, William Goodspeed Boies and will be given in marriage by her
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

A most enjoyable dinner dance was held at the Copper Room of the Hotel Elton last evening by members of the Sigma Tau Beta Sorority and their friends.
 Miss Carolyn Pomponio was chair man of the dance assisted by Misses Elsie Engratt, Evelyn Morrissey, Jennie Cocchiola, Catherine Yar- mela, Ann Naylor, Peggy Roberts, Louise Patnick, Marie Damiani, Mil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
SCREEN OFF THE ROOM

Where the dining room furniture is placed at one end of the con- bined living and dining room, sturdy, panel-type screens with two-way hinges may be fastened directly to the walls on opposite sides of the room, folded, back flat against the wall when not in use, or drawn en- tirely across the room when dining in prlvavy is desired. A plain or decorated screen placed in back of a corner group of comfortable chair, small table and lamp forms 8 charming background.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Color, in many unique forms and phases, served as an entertaining theme for the lecture by Herbert Thompson Strong given last evening before a large audience at the Buckingham hall. The affair was under the auspices of the Water bury Quota club.
 MT. Strong, who for several years has conducted experiments in his color laboratory assisted by many
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

The English taste for port wine was first acquired by English sol- diers fighting Napoleon's army ir Portugal under the Duke of Vel lington, according to Major O. J Keatinge, head of the foreign rela. tions division of the 1889 Golden Gate International Exposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Jonathan Swift not only mention- ed the two moons of Mars long be- fore they were discovered, but said, "The innermost is distant from the center of the primary planet exactly three of his diameters, and the out most Ave-" which was surprisingly accurate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
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. A. J. Reuter-, Mrs. J. Aber- crombie, 55; Miss Louise Reynolds and Mrs. Eva Johnson, 48 l-2; and East and West-Mr. and Mrs. Nell son Adducci, 70 1-2, and Vincent Kelly and Mary Culliton, Al 1-2.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: MT. and Mrs. Nelson Ad- ducci, 226 1-2; Mrs. W. E. Wesson and Mrs. Nelson Miller, POP; Mrs. A. J. Reuter- and Mrs. E. Sims, 199 1-2,( and Mrs. Robert Chesson and Miss Agnes McEvoy, 18l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

This is the seventh in a series Of IF articles Illustrating the play or national champions In tourna- ments where they gained renown. Last December at Chicago for the first time 8 Canadian team of four won the National Team Of Four championship of the United States against the pick of Americas players.
 Solution Previous
 Contract Problem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY
 secretary of the American Bridge League

Masterful Timing Wins Farquharson Tells How Canadian Team Overcame Bad Trump Break to Win in
 United States Tournament
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03
Lotke Party GiUen
 By Sisterhood Group

Mrs. Samuel Segal was in charge of the Lotke party given an Tues- day evening by the Beth Fl Sister: hood. Lotkes were served and card playing was enjoyed. Two hundred guests were in attendance.
 Assisting members of the commit- tee included Mrs. Harry Wertheimev Mrs. 1sadore Stahl. Mrs. Harry stein man, Mrs. Myer Shakat, Mrs. Marx Kass, Mrs. Louis Schneer, Mrs. Harry Alderman, and Mrs. A. Litct1~ tenstein.
 A double birthday party was held recently at the home of MT. and Mrs. James McGrath of Robbins street in honor of MT. McGrath and Mrs. Ann Tierney of Hartford, both birthday celebrantS. Among those attending were MT. and Mrs. John Haggerty, MT. and Mrs. Daniel flag. gerty of New Haven, MT. and Mrs George Curley, Agnes Callahan, Mary Sullivan of Hartford, Mrs. Ann Tierney of Hartford, MT. and Mrs. Michael Claffey, MT. and Mrs. George Mulligan, Francis Mulligan, Thomas E. McGrath, MT. and Mrs. John Kane, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Ouigley, MT. and Mrs. William Cas sey, MT. and Mrs. Peter Fox, MT. and Mrs. William McGrath, MT. and Mrs. John McGrath, George Mulli- gan, Jr., Miss Alma Fitzpatrick, Harold Egan, Thomas McGrath, Frank McGrath, James McGrath and Mrs. Frank Ennis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-03

Can you collect your horse and turn on the forequar ters center or hooks can you walk into the trot Or canter on either diagonal can you change the diagonal while canterng can you half-passage to the right or left would you like to join a class one night week at moderate cost? Instruction in the former Hunt Club arena, indoors, to music For de- tails call Miss Mccarthy 4-6000
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Evening star., 1937-08-03

the credit OF the Government was i'm
periled by the depression, 1t can GER
tainly Afford to grant an even more
necessary assistance today, when pros
perity Is increasing and tax revenues
are rising.
Cannot Permit Needless Suffering.
The basic issue is that America Is
too proud and too wealthy a country
to allow one-third Of its population to
be i'll clothed, i'll fed and i'll housed.
We cannot permit unnecessary sick
ness. crime and suffering to be gen.
Grated by the evils OF the slums. We
have the same responsibility toward
the child crippled by a barren en-
vironment Is we have toward a child
crippled by traffic accident.
Moreover. We do not want the child
to be crippled at all. An ounce of
prevention Is worth 4 pound Of cure.
Instead Of building more hospitals
and more prisons and more reforma-
tories, we propose to remedy the con-
ditions which made these institutions
30 largely necessary. America has
the intelligence, the imagination and
the social conscience to create the
material environment for an inspir-
Ing whole life.
The housing measure will carry on
the reabsorption OF the unemployed on
long-rage, businesslike basis. 1t
will stimulate the private home-build-
Ing industry. 1t will be economical,
because removing the slums costs less