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The Washington times., 1937-09-25
MODERN APARTMENT

A distinctive one-room apart
ment has creamy bleached
mahogany furniture which shows
to excellent advantage against the
walls which are painted a pale
French gray. Ceiling and wood
work are cream in color. A sofa
is covered in chartreuse, lounge
chair in blue, gold. apricot and
chartreuse; the rug is brown.
The Washington times., 1937-09-25
WhyNot Drive Out to Visit
The Model Small Home?

People like the group of houses-ncluding The
Washington Times Model Small Home-whch Paul D. Gran
dali has erected in the 1900 block Of Franklin St. n E.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
State Society To Gather Oct. IS

The 3ist annual meeting of thC National Society, United State' Daughters of 1872, State of Connec- ticut, of which Mrs. Henry W. War ren of West Hartford is president will be held Friday, Oct, IS at the Stratfield hotel, Bridgeport, The eXe- cutive board will convene at ll:3( o'clock and luncheon will be served
 at 1 D. m. The hostesses for the day include Mrs. Clarence O. Lister chairman; Mrs. Andre B. WaldhauS co-chairman; Mrs. Evelyn Greeley Lyhue, Mrs. Charles B. Nichols, Miss Evelyn Hooker Davis, Mrs. John w Treadwell of Bridgeport, Mrs, Eu- gene Ford Wells of Stratford, Mrs Jean Shelton Warner and Mrs, Ed ward Barlow of Fairfield,
 The speaker will be Rev. Dr. John Calvin Goddard of Salisbury whose grandfather, Major Hezekiah God dard of New London, was quarter master of the state during the wal of 1872 and who lost in the West Indies 0 small fleet of his boats, cap- tured by the British.
 Mrs. II. Pierson Hammond of West Hartford has presented to national headquarters in Washington, D, O.. Q rainy day flag.
 Reports will be given by officers and chairmen of committees and election of officers will conclude the meeting. Miss Bertha o. Perry oi Lebanon, chairman of tellers, will be assisted by Mrs. William II. Warner of New Britain and Mrs. William Fl. Gilbert of Hartford.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Personal

Arthur WestWood of Cooke street is enrolled at Ohio Wesleyan Uni- versity, Delaware, Ohio. He is the son of MT. and Mrs. William II Westwood and is c member of the sophomore class ct the university.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred wilson oi South Main street have returned after spending several days in New York.
 Miss Lillian Foster of Highland avenue is spending c few days in Springfield.
 MT. and Mrs. D. r. Christian of East Main street are spending Q week In Boston.
 Mt. St. Joseph Alumnae assocIa- ton announces It's fifth annual re- treat, which will Do held ct Mt. St.. Joseph academy, Hamilton Heights, October 20, 90 and 3i. The retreat director will be Rev. John Hutchin- son, s. J., of Holy Cross college, Those planning to attend arc asked to make reservations aS early as possible with any of the following members of the committee: Miss Mary Butler, 6i schultus place, Hartford; Miss Ana Horan. 27 South Whitney street, Hartford; Miss Nan- cy O'Connor. i2 Owen street, Hart ford or ct Mt. St. Joseph academy, Hamilton Heights.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
PersOnaL
County Groups Represented At Women s Clubs Meeting

Charles Lyman, Mrs. A. K. Will kinson, Mrs. Fred Whitaker, Mrs. E. W. Nevill, Mrs. 0. M. Cowles, Mrs, B. T. Banner, and Mrs, R. H. Sutterlin; West End Club, New Haven, Mrs. Joshua Tracy; Tor ington, Mrs. Henry o. Ellis; Madison, Mrs. Stevens Taraich, Mrs. Chester Knox, and Miss Mae Stanley.
 Hamden, Mrs. Arthur Foote, Mrs. Donald Hall, Mrs. Clayton Shores, Mrs. Thomas Tenbeau, Mrs. Thomas Robinson; Mrs. Charles Hardy, and Mrs. Robert Eaton; Montowese Women's Club, Mrs. Horace Potter, Mrs. John A., Gellatly, Mrs. Edgar Heminway, Mrs. Everett Branch, and Miss Loretta plumley; Naugatuck, Mrs. Fred Zonino, and Mrs. w. J. Kirby.
 Waterbury, Mrs. Frederick Mar graff, Mrs. Lewis Merrill, Mrs. Allen B. MacMurphy, Mrs. Harry 8. Coe, Mrs. William J. Wolf, Mrs. William R. Greirson, Mrs. William c. Green, Mrs. John L. Geist, Mrs. Fdererick peasley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Weddings
Faculty GiDes Associates Pdrty

Members of the faculty of Web ster school entertained at a dinner party at the Old Homestead, Cooke street, last evening in complainant to Mrs, Vincent EIiright, Miss Louise Meo and Miss Sally Real. Mrs. En- right previous to her recent mar riage was Miss Marguerite Knudson. Miss Meo will be. married on OOto- Der 21 and Miss Real was recently transferred from Webster school. The guests of honor were presented with gifts by members of the face ulty. R'
 Those attending were Misses Julia Guile, Caroline Hahn, Florence Johnson, Mary Jones, Josephine Burney, Elizabeth A. Paradis, Ann Cassin, Catherine Dougherty, Helen l.. Webb, Mary V. Sweeney, Mary Corrigan, Irene A. Flynn, Marguerite M. Cullen, Rose H. Carroll, Helen B. Townsend, Cell Bolger, Sadie De- laney, Mary E. Tourney, Catherine E. Kilroe, Marguerite Powers, Mar garet Sweey, Irene Collins, Mary F. Mcdonald, Mary E. Colwell, Rosie and M. Stoddard, Mrs. Melen O. Brophy, Mrs. Rita Daughetry Coie- man, Mrs. Alice McLarney ByrreS, Mrs. Marguerite Knudson Engights Louise Meo and Sally Real,
 The monthly meeting of the Chile dren of Mary of St. Lucy's church took place on Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the church basement Plans were made to have a party on October 18th. Miss Louise Max. zaferro is chairlady of this affair. The girls have also planned to have bowling league to begin in the near future. Miss Margaret Lovallo was uninimously elected secretary upon resignation of our present sec~ retary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Student ActiOities Start Albertus Magnus Semester

Glasses were resumed at Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, on Wednesday, September 29th. The student body welcomed Sister M. Angelita, O. P, who has been trans ferred from Ohio to Albertus Mag nus to take up the duties of dean of the college. Other new faculty members are Sister M. Vincentia, O. F., who will teach English litera- ture, MT. Barnes and MT. Hunt, both of Yale, who will teach economics, and Mrs. Avery, who will direct the dramatic club.
 On Saturday evening, October lst, the resident students were enter tained at Q Salmagundi party, of which Miss Margaret Hynds was chairman. Her committee were the Misses Maree Cousin, Mary Fennel- ly and Patricia Kane, who were In charge of the invitations; Mary Pace and Eleanor Goode, in charge of refreshments, and Muriel Wag- ner, Jane Nsnnelly, and Rita Chiap- inelli, in charge of entertainment.
 The Catholic Literature Group elected Its officers on Thursday, Sep- tember 30. Miss Eunice O'Neil was elected president. Miss Mary Fen nelly, secretary, and Miss Ruth Con- way, refreshment chairman.
 The annual tea of the Co-opera-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

If South also held the jack of dia- filondS, East could see that declarer would take the fineSSe against the queen, and that card would be trap- ped anyway.
 But If Gas was the easel South was willing to lose c diamond trick, Under reasoned that he, not South should decide by which defender the trick should Dc won.
 South now could not pass the diamond, since with East in the lead, the entire club suit would De run, and the hand beaten. He went Up with the king, and returned . small diamond. When West played the jack c low diamond was played from dummy. Unger, however, play cd the queen and returned . club, and the contract was down one ,copyrisiss. i ips7, NnA service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

tive Council will be held on Sunday, October 10. Miss Jean Stler is in charge of arrangements, assisted by the Misses Marie St. Arnauld, Flea nora Falco, Katherine Bergin, Rita Savarese, Catherine Conger, Doris Smith, Mildred Mclaughlin, Jane Fennelly and Mary Pace. Miss Bes- sic Martin, president of the Student Body, and the Misses Marie St. Arr nauld, Jean Stier and Jane Fennel- ly, presidents of the three upper classes, will pour.
 Miss Katharine Keresey of Dam bury, who is 0 member of the class of 1888, returned to this country on August l2, on the "Vulcania," hav- ing spent Q year studying at the University of Rome. While there Miss Keresey majored in political science, and her course included po- litical science, the history of eco- homie doctrines, and the history of modern art.
 Tine extension courses reopened on Monday evening, october {. The faculty will be: Rev. Richard D. Curtin of St. Donato's, who will teach psychology; Rev. Michael M, Sweeney of St. Mary's, sociology; MT. Hepke, economiS; MT. McAllis- ter, Italian; Sister M. Bertrand, modern European history; Sister Marie Therese, English history; Sis- ter M. Cornelia, mathematics; Sis- ter M. Germaine, French; Sister M. Irmina, chemistry; Sister M, Boniface, English. The extension courses will be given on Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the year and will lead to a bachelor of arts or @ bachelor of science de- gree. Many people are taking ad- vantage of this opportunity to se- cure their degrees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

{, Members from the various wotnen'S clubs of New Raven County were in attendance at the meeting of the County Federation held yes- terday at the Waterbury Womens Club. Mrs. Fulbert c. Mayer of New Haven was the presiding offi- cer. One of the features of the ses- sion was the forum on the worth of women's clubs to communities, Thomas G. Meyers of Hartford a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation gave Q talk on the work accomplished by the Bureau.
 A report of the New England Conference held at Poland Springs was given by Miss Florence L. Sut- ton, State Federation president. She also reported on @ conference held recently in New York.
 Among those present were: suf- field Women's Club, Mrs. R. D. McAllister, New Haven Women's Club, Mrs. Fulhert O. Mayer, Mrs. J. D. Wyman, Mrs. Robert Kus- tern, Jr, Mrs. George Dockhanl, Jr., Mrs. E. L. Hotchkiss, Mrs. B. F. Bishop. Mrs. Lawrence Butt terfield, Mrs. :G. W. Handy, Mrs. E. Leach Westcott, and Mrs Charles Waterhouse; Stamford, Miss Sarah M. Webb; West Ha- ven, Mrs. William w. Thomas, Mrs. Morgan Mercer, Mrs. George R. James, Mrs. John o. Dow, Mrs. Harold Wygant, Mrs. Will liam Mitchell, Jr., Mrs. Gilbert Park, Jr.; Mrs. E. D. Stles, Mrs. stephen B. Drake, Mrs. G. P. McCluskey, Mrs. Earl Young, Mrs. Herbert Warner, and Mrs. Donald Leooard.
 AEeriden, May Merriman, Mrs. John R. Sexton, Mrs. Irv- ing Hance, Mrs. Albert Graham, Mrs. Frank Barnikow, and Mrs, Alfred Catt; Wallingford, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Weddings
rLANAdAN.WILLIAMR

Miss Marjorie Elaine Williams daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Q. Williams of Knoll street, and William Edward Flanagan, gor of MT. and Mrs. Edward F1ana. gan of Montgomery street wert united in marriage yesterday morning ct Q o'clock ct tho Church of the Blessed Sacrament Rev. Edward Morrison was offici. ating clergyman. The reception which followed was held ct the homo of the brides parents for members of the bridal party and immediate families.
 The bride was given in mar riage by her father. She wore q gown of Margot brown with gold- en brown accessories. Her hat was also of brown in a harmoniz- ing shade and she carried bridal roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Lillian Flanagan, c sister Of the bridegroom, was maid of honor, She wore c rose Duvetyn tail- ored suit with brown aecessories. Her corSage was of Talismaa rose buds and madden hair fern. The gown wore by the brides mother was Of dainSboro blue vel- vet and she wore hat to match. The mother of the bridegroom wore green satin = faced crepe with metal trimmings and A gar- denia corSage. The best man was George 0. Williams.
 Mir. Flanagan and his bride plan c wedding trip through New York State, Canada and MaSsa- chuSetts and upon returning will live at 70 Knoll, street. The bride is wearing c brown costume with matching accessories for travel. The bride is c graduate of LeaV- enworth high schol and took c post graduate course ct the Physi- clans hospital in New Haven. She is connected with the Children'g Community Center of Now Haven.
 Out of town guests ct the wed- ding were Mrs. Nellie Carman of North Arlington N. J., Allan R. Williams And Miss Elsa L. Wil- Hams of Amesbury, Mass, of North Arlington.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Hospital Aid Society
 Meets On Monday

The regular quarterly meeting of St. Mary's Hospital Aid society will be held Monday afternoon ct 2 o'clock ct the Nurses home, South Elm street Mrs. Joseph Mcduin- hiss president presiding, All members are invited to attend. Plans will be made at this time for the winter activities which include the major event of the year, donation day at the hospital to be held the last Thursday in october.
 Tho society will also discuss are engagements for their customary win- ter rummago sale scheduled for some time In November, md Q food sale which will be held the first Saturday in December.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Curtiss-WooduUard
 Wedding Monday

The marriage of Miss Katherine Woodward, daughter of MT. and Mrs, Arthur D. Woodward of Wal nut street, Thomaston, to Daniel CurtiSs, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Curtiss of Union street, Thomas ton, will take place at Trinity church, Thomaston, on the evening Of Oct. II, at e:30 o'clock. Rev, Louis Belden of Hartford, former canen of Christ Church Cathedral, will ofilciate ct the ceremony, as- sisted by Rev. Leonard Smith, rec- tor of Trinity parish.
 Mss Woodward's maid Of honor will be Miss Barbara Stott of 8os- ton, 6 classmate at Connecticut Col lege. Miss Martha Curtiss will be c bridesmaid.
 MT. Curtiss' bast man will be Robert Drake of Buffalo, while Dana Noble and Frederick Carroll, both of Hartford, and Lawrence Hamilton Of Waterbury and Stanley Hotchkiss of Union street, Thomas ton, will serve as ushers. MesSrs, Drake, Noble and Carroll were class mates of the groom ct Yale Uni- Vorsity.
 Miss Woodward will be given in marriage by her father, and the wedding march will be played by Ralph stumpf.
 Both Miss Woodward and Mir. Curtis attended the local schools. Miss Woodward later being grad. uated from St. Margarets school, Waterbury, and Connecticut College, New London, class of 1885; while MT. Curtiss is Q graduate of. Taft school and Yale, class of 1886. MT. Curtiss is q member of the office staff of the American Brass Co.,, Torrington, and Miss Woodward Is connected with the state board of health, iil Hartford.
 4 surprise anniversary was held at tho summer home of MT. and Mrs. Frederick snider of Wolcott on Sat- urday evening in honor of MT. and Mrs. Alfred King who were married thirty years on August 29th. A buf- fet luncheon was served after which singing and dancing were enjoyed.
 Those who attended were: MT. and Mrs. Alfred King, MT. and Mrs. How ard King, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Sneider, MT. and Mrs. Timothy Madden, MT. and Mrs. Archie Man. son, MT. and Mrs. A. Chaplin, MT. and Mrs. Patrick Kennedy, MT. and Mrs. Claude seiple, MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Hansen, MT. and Mrs. Henry Brodeur. MT. and Mrs. Lesler Bro- deur, MT. and Mrs. William Libolt, MT. and Mrs. William Stafford, MT. and Mrs. Lester DeWs, MT. and Mrs. Emil Brandt. Of MiXville, MT. and Mrs. Walter Brandt and John Brandt of oakville.
 A surprise party was given re- cently In honor Of MT. and Mrs. Alfred King of Bronx avenue in celebra ton of their 30th annivcr- sary. The party was held at the summer cottage of Eyed Snider of Wolcott. Those attending were MT. and Mrs. Emil Brandt, MT. and Mrs. Adolph Koslosky, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Kennedy, MT. and Mrs. Walter Brandt, MT. and Mrs. Henry Broder, MT. and Mrs. Lester Broder, MT. and Mrs. l.. Graham, MT. and Mrs. William stratsord, MT. and Mrs. Claude selplc. MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Han- son, MT. and Mrs. Timothy Mad" den, Mr. and Mrs. Fred snider, MT. and Mrs. Archie Manson, MT. and Mrs. Lester Daws, MT. and Mrs. William Libolt, Mrs. Anna Chaplain, John Brandt, Howard King and MT. and Mrs. Alfred King.
 Misses Katherine and Theresa Smith of Hamilton avenue are in New York City for few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

George Unger Of New York, who ranks high this year among the fla- tons winners of Master points, put Iip the only defense which defeated three no trump, in c recent dupliS cate game played in preparation for the forthcoming Metropolitan chaii1- plonship tournament in New York, oct 10 to 17.
 The opening lead of the club eight was won fin dummy with the jack and the deciarer now led c small diamond, intending, aS Unger, who sat East, fcresawN to let win tIle trick.
 unger stepped this by the play Of tiie ten. 1lils could ccgt nOthing
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Couple Rendered.
 AnniOers0ry Party

MT. and Mrs. George Carlson rec gently entertained in honor of MT, and Mrs. II. L. Fenton who cele- brated their 25th wedding annives- sary. MT. and Mrs. Fenton were presented with Q gift and an appro- priate mention was made of the service which MT. Fenton has ren- dered as chairman of the music committee of the First Baptist church for many years.
 Those present included: MT. and Mrs. Everett Swanson, MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Allen, MT. and Mrs. Harold Seymour, Miss Gertrude Buttrey and Miss Elizabeth Priest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

The fine art of defense at cons tract bridge iS much more than just caShing aces and kings, or even establishing long suit tricks. To achieve tho ultimate often means foreseeing tho declarer'B plans and playing the cards, even of his own long suit, in such c way to make tho contract impossible.
 1 SOLUTION TO PREVIOUS
 CONTRACT PROBLEM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
MISS NELDA C0LITTI
Villa Maria Lodge Plans November Dinner Dance
--Petrosky photo.

mittee held recently ct the home of Mrs. Juliette Dionnc.
 Mrs. Dionne was named chairman of the committee in charge of the affair and Is being assisted by Mrs, M. Cherubini, Cell Rochon, Mrs. Ida Pelletier, Yvette Lavallee, Mrs. J, Houio, Irene Carpenter, Mrs. Leo- nette Johnson, Camille Frechette and Bernadette drandpre.
 The lodge sponsors c large Socia! affair annually during the fall sea- son and this years event promises to Do ore of tho most successful to be given by the group.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
JUDD.sWANsoN

The wedding of Francis Judd, son of MT. and Mrs. Leroy Judd of Al- ton street, to Miss Vivian Swanson of Thoniaston, takes place Saturday morning ct the parsonage of the Swedish Congregational church in Thomaston. Miss Swanson, c gra- duate of the school of nursing ct the Waterbury hospital, will be at- tended by Miss Helen Holm, and Edward Peterson of this city will be best man. Rev. August Lind. quist will perform tho ceremony. Mir. Judd was graduated from the Leavenworth high school. Follow ing c short wedding trip, MT. Judd and his bride will reside in this
 city. t'Ii .'.'','' '''' '.''
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

November 20th has been selected by the Villa Maria Lodge as the date for their annual dinner dance. The affair will be held at the Hotel Elton. Preliminary plans were made at c meeting of the program com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Thursday aft- ernoon session of the Contract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriar- ty were: Mrs. Charles Stocker and Mrs. Henry zibell, 686; Mrs. Belle Waters and Mrs. Earl Mcdana, 670; and East and West: Miss Eva John son and Mrs. II. Canty, b75; Mrs. Charles Boyle and Mrs. Joseph Mo- Nellis, 665.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: stocker- -zibell, b6b; Waters Mcdann, B66; and Lahey-GeddeS bb2,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
GOOSE STRANGELY DROWNED

Lindsay, Cal.-(UP)-A fuil-grown goose was drowned here in three inches of water. The fowl toppled head first into c pail when 1t perch- cd on the side for Q drink. Unable to extricate Itself, 1t drowned.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Sorority Elects NesV
 Slate Of Officers

Miss Eleanor Sherwiil entertained the members Of the Sigma Relta Chi Sorority ct her home on Riverside street recently. The following ofii- cerS were elected; president, Miss Thelma Barone; secretary Miss Betty Moore and treasurer, Violet Peters, Chairman of affairs, Miss Mary MuraSka.
 Following tho business meeting entertainment was enjoyed.
 Tho guests included: Misses Thel- mo Barone, Helen Brennan, Rose- mary McQrath, Betty Moore, Mary MuraSka, Marion O'Keefe, Violet Peters and Eleanor sherYill.
 The next meeting will be held ct the home of Miss Thelma Barone of Tudor street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY
 Secretary of tho American Bridge League

Bidder outmapeuyered Defenders Choice of Cards to Be Lost Shackles Decarer's plan and De-
 featg the Contract
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08

A meeting Of the San Lupo club took place recently ct the home of Mrs. Lawrence Mancini. Final plans were made for Q card party to be held on october 20 ct suozzoB palm room. The next meeting will Do held
 ct the home of tho president. Mrs. E. E. Biancardl on EHston avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Engagements
TARREN. dKIFFIN

John r. Griffin of Eastwood avenue announces tho engage fient and coming marriage Of his daughter, Mss Helen Eleanore Griffin, to James T. Farref, Son of Joseph P. Farren Of Nauga- tuck. The wedding will take place on Thanksgiving day at Q o'clock at the Church Of gS. Peter and Paul.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-08
Looce.Newconb

MT. and Mrs. Frank Newcornb of Highland avenue announce the ers gageinefit and coming marriage of their daughter, Lois N. Newconib to Arthur M. Leece, son Of Mr. AiId MfS. William LeeCe 0E Ives street, The marriage viii lake place this month.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
FLIGHT
 FOR SIMMONS
 THIS MORNING

Flying the Alaska Air Transport Lockheed Vega seaplane, Pilot Shel- don Simmons took off from Juneau this morning at II o'clock with Har- ry Minke, Vernon Horn and Frank Mitchell, as passengers to Chich- agof, Ed Heaglund, to Hirst- -Chich- agof, and w. P. Johnson, to Hoonah.
 Expected to return to Juneau about 3.30 o'clock this afternoon, Sim mons was to bring in w. P. John son from Hoonah, c. N. Ander- son, H. L. Faulkner, Frank Smith, and Steve Vukovich, from Sitka, and Finer Nelson from Chichagof
 Simmons was then to take off again at 4 o'clock on charter flight to Hawk Inlet, with two min CTS, returning with freight. A char ter flight to Wrangell, with George Robbins. is scheduled for Pilot Sim mons in the AAT Stinson seapiane tomorrow morning, ard another charter flight to Wrangell Monday morning in the Stinson with J. c. Greeley, of the General Construc- ton Company, who is due to arrive here from the Westward aboard the steamer Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-05-15
CONFERENCE OF
 COMMONS IS
 HELD IN LONDON
Prime Minister Baldwin, Who Soon Retires,
 Opens Session

LONDON, May Is. Statesmen from every corner of the British Empire secretly conferred today to evolve a common stand for Imper- ial defense and communication, for eign policy, trade and migration issues
 Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, who retires soon in favor of Chan cellor of Exchequer Neville Cham berlain, presided at today's session, and making one of his last appear ances.
 Premier Baldwin told the prime ministers and representatives of the Dominions at the opening of today's session that the international sit uation is most threatening and the conference must aid in peace, and for stronger alliences among our selves"
 The conference is likely to extend until the middle of June.