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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
League or Women Voters
 Plans February Schedule

The following program for the month of February has been an- nounced by the Waterbury League of Women Voters:
 The department of government and child welfare will conduct study groups on Feb. 2 and IA at the home of Mrs. John P. Elton at 4 o'clock. Miss Edna Maloney is the chairman. The subject will be "Childlren in Need of Special Care - Dependent, Negected, De- linquent, and Handicapped Men, tally and Physically"
 On February l and 15 at the Mat tatuck Historical society building on West Main street, Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy will conduct study groups on the question: How Wa terbury Raises and Spends Its Money" The meetings will be held at 2 o'clock.
 Under the department of gov- ernment and foreign policy, Mrs. F. A. Faust will conduct study groups on February 8 and February 21, on "The Far East Situation, !" and 'The Collective System for Peace" These will be held at the Mattatuck Historical society build ing.
 The department of government and education will conduct study groups on Feb. 2, g, 16 and g on the subjects Children in Need of Special Education" and Teacher Training" These will be held at the home of Mrs. Richard D. Ely at 157 Hillside avenue at 10 a. m., under the chairmanship of Mrs. Ralph Darlington.
 Three groups have been ar ranged by the department of government and economics for Feb. 3, IT and 24. These will be held at the home of Mrs. Roger Sperry, who is chairman, and will consider Local and State Admins trative Procedure in Applying the Social Security Unemployment Act" Personal and Civic Budgeting for Social Security" and "The Current Program in Consumers Research"
 The local leagues February meeting will be held at the Wa terbury club, and will be devoted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

The nine of hearts held the first trick and a club was led at once and the finesse of the jack held.
 North now laid down the ace of trump. West failed to follow. The jack of hearts was next led and overtaken with the queen, and again West discarded. The ace of hearts was cashed and the club queen dis carded by declarer. The heart ten was ruffed and then the ace of clubs and the ace of spades cashed.
 The queen of spades was then ruffed in dummy. When East fol- lowed declarer had a fair count on his hand. The club was led from dummy and ruffed with the diamond six. When East followed, the hand was in.
 North laid down the diamond nine. EaSt won, and having noth- ing left but trumps, he had to lead up to the king and jack in the de- clarer's hand. Casts setting trick had vanished in thin air.
 (Copyright, 1888. NEA Service, Inc.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

to vocational education. Among the speakers will be J. Russell Put nam, who will give history of Che continuation school of Wa terbury; c. Arthur Dubois, who will discuss the industrial phase of the continuation school; 8 representative of Leavenworth high school, who will describe the work of the state trade schools.
 Other events are: The state board meeting in New Haven on Feb. g; the meeting of the Water bury leagues board of directors on Feb. 10 at the Mattatuck His torical society building; meeting at the New Haven Lawn club on Feb. Il at which Rep. Robert Ramspeck, author of the Ramspeck postmaster bill, and Harry w. Marsh, state personnel director, will be speakers; the county board meeting at the home of Mrs. E. H. Sturtevant in New Ha- ven on Feb. 16.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
DIR. MYRON J. FOX
 YMHA CLUB GUEST

Jewish scientists and medical men have made remarkable contributions to the world, said Dr. Myron J. Fox last night in an address to members of the Young Mems Hebrew Asso- ciation. More than 125 members attended the meeting at the Y. M. c. A.
 Numerous Jews have been award ed Nobel prizes, said Dr. Fox. Fort unately, he said, the awards are made by an impartial and biased committee, which takes no account of race or religion.
 Dr. Fox cited the work of such man as Ehrlich, Wasserman, Fin stein, Carrel and Freud, stating that they have made immeasurably val uable contributions to civilization.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Notre Dame Di1nerMeeting Is Largely Attended Affair

A large representation of the members of the Notre Dame Alum nae Association was present at the dinner meeting of the group held last evening at the auditorium of the Waterbury Catholic High school.
 The guest speaker of the evening, Rev. Cornelius P. Teulings, profes- sor of Philosophy at St. Joseph Col lege, was introduced by the pres ident, Miss Mary Corden. He gave an interesting talk on "The Cath olic Lady in the Modern World"
 Among those in attendance were: Mrs. Edward G. Bobbin, Lillian Bowes, Mrs. James Bolan, Frances Bowes, Helen Beliveau, Moreno Burke, Catherine Bresnahan, Mrs. John P. Barry, Mrs. Robert Berg, Margaret Corr, Mary Corden, Mary Casey, Mary Culleton, Josephine Culleton, Eunice Claffey, Margaret Coughlin, Catherine Connor, Elise Carroll, Mary Devereaux, Anne Devereaux,, Amy Dunn, Mrs. Martin Dunn, Mrs. Henry Dunn, Agnes Fitzpatrick, Esther Flynn, Mrs. Raymond J. Fitzpatrick, Mary Ere ney, Marjorie Farley, Mrs. Edmund Guilbert, Mary Gumpper, Mary Gilfedder,
 Mary Guilfoile. Mrs. George Grady, Mrs. John Hutchinson, Mrs. Nora M. Harris, Ann Hermann, Marie Horrigan, Agnes Horigan, Kay Hanrahan, Marion Keane, Ruth Kennaugh, Mrs. Thomas P. Kelly, Mrs. Timothy Lynch, Cath erine Lahey, Mrs. Walter Monagan, Eulalia Madden, Catherine Ma nancy, Gertrude Mitchell, Mary G. Mccarthy, Mrs. Edward McElligott,
 Mrs. Frank F. McEvoy, Mrs. Fran cis Mcdonald, Mrs. James McGrath, Catherine O'Brien, Mary Phelan, Sadie Phelan, Catherine Phelan, Marjorie Powers, Mrs. Michael Ouinlan. Anne ReileV. Mrs. Thomas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Personal

Among the local people who at tended the military ball of the Old Guard Regiment in New York on Friday evening were MT. and Mrs. Leland L. Garrigus, MT. and Mrs. John J. Garrigus, MT. and Mrs. Ralph B.. Pierpont, MT. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Pierpont, Paul Kunkel and Miss Marie Kunkel, Miss Edith Dunn and Edwin Mills, Miss Emma Kubick of Astoria, L. l., and Edgar c. Wilson, Miss Marjorie Corkery of Jackson Height, L. T., and Paul Miller.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas P. Kellogg of this city rae spending few days in New York city.
 Miss Catherine Kent is patient at St. Mary's Hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. John D. Moynahan of Chicago, Illinois, visited relatives in this city over the weekend. MT. Moynahan is now attending the na- tional convention of district mana gers of the Metropolitan Insurance Company being held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. He will be one of the speakers of the conven- tion. His father, D. J. Moynahan, manager of the Mattatuck district which includes Waterbury will also be in attendance at the convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

North was confronted with a problem after Vests pre-emptive opening. An overcall of four no trump would probably force his partner to bid five hearts. Then it would simply be a guess as to whether or not he should bid six diamonds. The safest course seemed to be the one selected, namely, the overcall of five diamonds.
 In view of the opening prc-empt, East hoped that his partner might be void of hearts, and so led that suit instead Of spade. North, when he saw the dummy, realized that at best dummy contained two heart en- tries, if the finesse against the king succeeded.
 To make tie contract, he must avoid the loss of club trick, as East for his double must be cred- ited with at leas tone diamond trick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

A birthday party was given re- centy in honor of Donald Curtiss at his home on Yale street, the oc- casion being his second birthday. Mickey Mouse favors were presented to each of the little guests. The guest of honor was presented with many gifts.
 Those present were: Evelyn Bach man, Charles Curtiss, Joan Ram goon, Edmund Gylenhammer, Shir- ley Curtiss, Albert Gyllenhammer, Bobby Rangoon, Jackie Gyllenham- mer, Donald Curtiss and Miss Alice Corcoran, Jacqueline O'Brien, Thel- ma Johnston, Dorothy Locke, Mrs. Marion Gyllenhammer, Mrs. Judy Gyllenhammer, Mrs. Elaine Rangoon and MT. and Mrs. Charles Curtiss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

duced the speakers of the evening who included: Mrs. Mary Thiesen of Meriden, district president, Mrs. Blanche LeMagdaliene of Meriden, district secretary, William T. Far rington, commander of Corporal Coyle Post, Joseph Brenneis, adju- tant of the post and Miss Lucy Shanahan secretary of the auxiliary.
 One of the features of the dinner was the attendance of six Gold Star Mothers including Mrs. Ellen Fall lowell, Mrs. Katherine Kelly, Mrs. Julia Conklin, Mrs. Mary Saunders, Mrs. Dennis Dunn and Mrs. Mary Mellon.
 Junior members of the auxiliary were in charge of the decorations and a large birthday cake was baked by Mrs. Newton w. Alexander and adorned the center of the table. The visiting state auxiliary officers were presented with gifts. Miss Veronica Diorio was in charge of the musical program which followed the dinner.
 Those present were Mrs. Lawrence Diorio, Miss Veronica Diorio, Mrs. Daniel Mahaney, Mrs. Alfred Erk, Mrs. Julia Conklin, Mrs. E. Wolff, Mrs. J. Inglis, Mrs. Olive Gaffney, Mrs. Walter Angle, Mrs. George Karnofsky, Mrs. Mae Dwyer, Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Mrs. E. Edmund, Mrs. Ellen Fallowell, and Miss Catherine Dover.
 Mrs. William Harrington, Mrs. Joseph Brenneis, Mrs. William Dil- lon, Miss Joan Dillon, Mrs. Mae Birt, Miss Lucy Shanahan, Miss Grace Kelly, Mrs. Catherine Kel- ly, Mrs. Katherine Fleming, Miss Margaret Dillon, Miss Anna Dil- lon, Mrs. Agnes Alexander, Miss Mollie O'Connor, Mrs. Joseph Di- Pietro, Miss Marjorie DiPietro, Miss Mabel Casey and Mrs. John Wall.
 Mrs. Charles Lynch, Miss Alice Lynch, Mrs. Edward Teriault, Mrs. Dennis Dunn, Mrs. Mary Tiesen, Mrs. Blanche LeMagdaleine, William Harrington, Louvane Fox, Mrs. Lou vane Fox, Mrs. Mary Saunders and Mrs. w. J. Fallowell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Young Players Present Playlets

A Children's Chocolate party was held at the Copper Kettle on Sat- urday afternoon. The Story Book Players under the direction of Miss Leola Reuter-, presented the follow ing playlets: "The Cat Who Went to London" "the Steadfast Doll," "Jack Horner," and "A Tale in Verse.
 Members of the casts were: Aurore Therrien, Gertrude McGrath, Claire Keefe, Velma Keefe, Barbara Brown, Jean Caldwell, Mildred Crow ley, Phyliss Casertano, Betty Jane Ford, Virginia Doolan, Mary Null vaney, Dorothea Hartnett, John Moriarty and Guy Sandulli.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

J. Ryan, Mary Kelley, Julia Kelley, Mrs. H. Jackson Sherwell, Mrs. Be- linda Tracy, Evelyn Walsh and Alice c. Wolff.
 The regular meeting of Santa Maria Circle, Daughters of Isabella, will be held Wednesday evening at 7:30 in Hibernian Hall. A social will follow this meeting of which Mrs. Agnes Proulx is chairman. This af- fair is to raise money for the sick benefit fund and all members and their friends are invited to attend.
 The Altar and Scapular society of the Sacred Heart church vii hold their regular monthly meeting this evening in the school basement. A social and bingo will follow and re- treatments will be served. All mem berS are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Personal
Many Attend Anniversary Dinner OfLegion Auxiliary

A gathering of fifty members and guests were present at the ahni- versary dinner given last evening by Corporal Coyle Auxiliary of the American Legion at the Copper Kettle. The affair marked the 18th birthday of the auxiliary.
 Mrs. Mae Birt, president of the group, was toastmaster and intro
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Makes Slam Doubled - Pre-emptve Bid Fails to Prevent Experts from Reaching and Fulfilling
 Six Diamond Rid
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

It was in a rubber game, and North and South already had top heavy honor score, and a game chalked up. West was player who liked pre-emptive bids, and when he picked up today'S hand he could scarcely be blamed for fearing the worse even if South had already passed.
 Solution to Previous
 Contract Problem
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Henry Bellen1are Is
 Birthday Guest

Henry Bellemare of River street was honored recently at party given at the home of his son, Leo Bellemare of Union street, the oc- casion being his 5Oth birthday. En- tertainment was enjoyed and de- liciouS luncheon was served. Those present were: MT. and Mrs. Arch Vanasse, Mir. and Mrs. Hamel, MT. and Mrs. Adam, MT. and Mrs. John Maelly, MT. and Mrs. Elldage Dia- mond, MT. and Mrs. Leo Clement, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Beauleau, MT. and Mrs. Emile Bellemare, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Bellemare, MT. and Mrs. Ernest Flageole, Mir. and Mrs. Alfred Bellemare, MT. and Mrs. Ray mond O'Toole, MT. and Mrs. Med- eric Normandin, MT. and Mrs. Vic Normandin, MT. and Mrs. Paul Ray mond, MT. and Mrs. Robert Belle mare, MT. and Mrs. Larry Bellemare, MT. and Mrs. Edward Vanasse, MT. and Mrs. Leo Bellemare, Mrs. Roland Chouinard, Miss Marie Chouinard, Emile Mailly, Leo Chouinard, Marie Mailly, Cecile Bellemare, Raymond Boucher, Bertha LeClerc, Ovide Boucher, and the following grand children of the guest of honor, Hell aine and Oscar Bellemare and Ther- csc VanasSe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

Miss Julia Santopietro was hon. ored at 8 party given Saturday evening by her parents, MT. and Mrs. Anthony Santopietro of Bald win street in honor of her birth day. Guests present were Misses Julia Santopietro, Mary Rocano, Raffaela Cicchetti, Alice Bilanci- oni, Jennie Santopietro, Mildred Moss, Nancy Angelo, Arthur Bil- ancioni, James Santopietro, Will liam Matti, George Armstrong, Mi cholas Palomba, Francis McCor- mick, Lawrence Santopietro, MT. and Mrs. Nichoals Angelo, MT. and Mrs. Frederick Sano, Frank Cic- chetti, Angelo Daddona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01
Contract Problem lSOlusiOn in next iaSuel

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

Miss Kitty O'Brien was guest of honor at birthday party given re- gently at the home of Mrs. Joseph McNellis, Jr., of Middlebury. The guests incldued Helen Carlin, Jane Higgins, Rita Bernier, Winifred Dooley, Mary Corcoran, Lorraine Petrucci, Jane Miranda and Kitty and Sally O'Brien.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-01

Mrs. Peter Coffey was honored at 8 variety shower given recently by her sisters, Mrs. Frank Matasavage and Miss Nell Vaitekaitis at the Chimney Corner at Freddie's Grill recently. Those in attendance were Mrs. Frank Barley, Mrs. Charles Matasavek, Mrs. Vincent Genua, Mrs. s. Sapranas, Mrs. J. zebris, Mrs. John Muchalight. Mrs. An- thony Radville, Mrs. Joseph Urba, Mrs. Joseph Donnelly, Mrs. Mo Intyre, Mrs. Eugene Creel, Mrs. Leon Farr, Mrs. Albert Matakaitis, Mrs. James Coffey, Mrs. Peter Golf fey, Misses Mary and Adele Pauk- stis, Ann Coffey, Jean Gardner, Alice Bunnell, Adele Savickas, Cath crime Fox, Pauline Duguay, Mar garet Russo, and Helen Burns.
 The c. H. H. Sorority met on Wednesday evening at the home of the Misses Trumfio of Highland avenue. Members attending were: Jane Topazio, Ann Paternoster, Lena Forgione, Grayce Stango and Le- nora and Mary Trumfio. The next meeting vii be held tomorrow even- ing at the home of Miss Ann Pat ernoster of Wood street.
Evening star., 1938-01-16
HEART ATTACK FATAL
TO WILLIAM M'ELR0Y
He Was Special Purchaser for
War Department During
World Conflict.

William Henry NcHroy, 81, who
was . special purchaser Of iron and
steel for the War Department during
the World War. died yesterday Of 4
heart attack ct the homo Of hs
Evening star., 1938-01-16
BYRD ASKS 10PCT.
j. s. EXPENSE CUT
Seeks Regular Expenditure
Slash in Congress Order
to Executive.
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

A proposal that Congress require
the executive branch Of the Govern
ment to make 10 per cent reduction
In all regular expenditures was made
yesterday by Senator Byrd, Democrat,
Of Virginia
Senator Byrd made the recon-
n1endation in minority report on
the Government reorganization bill,
approved last year by a majority Of 4
special Senate committee. He said he
would introduce an amendment re-
auiring that the economies be made
when the proposed reorganization is
carried out.
1t is expected the bill will be brought
before the Senate after the anti
Enching legislation is disposed Of.
Byrd Started Movement.
1t was as a result Of the passage by
the Senate two years ago Of 4 reso-
lution sponsored by Senator BYRD for
investigation of the Government look
ing toward reorganization with maxi
mum economy and efficiency that the
pending administration omnibus re-
organization bill was drafted.
The Virginian contends the bill row
before the Senate creates new agencies
and authorizes additional employees,
that the President has said that his
plan does not contemplate large saw
ings. and that his own extensive study
for many years shows that great
economies in operation are possible"
Two important proposals in the Sen
ate bill sponsored BY Senator Byrns.
Democrat, of South Carolina, which
have provoked the most stubborn op-
position from leading members of both
House and Senate. are assailed in the
minority report These are: U) To
abolish the Civil Service Commission
and set up single administrator. and
(2) to abolish the controller general
and an independent audit of expendi-
lures.
Wants Merit System for All.
Mr.. Byrd insists the Civil Service
should be kept free from partisan poll
tics and the merit system extended to
al regular Federal employees.
TO abolish the Controller General
and the independence OF the audit Of
FEDERAL expenditures rendered by the
General Accounting Once, By trans
ferring Its vital functions to q political
executive appointee, as proposed in
this bill" the Senator declared. "is 4
oef1nitely destructive proposal,
Jusufylng his recommendations for
af least 10 per cent economies
throughout the Government, Senator
Byrd insists that investigation has
disclosed waste, overlapping activities
And excessive overhead cost, making
immediate reform imperative If the
course Of continuous deficits and rising
taxes Is TO be altered
Evening star., 1938-01-16
COL. DEs0BRY TO SPEAK

The Washington Infantry Chapter
OF the Reserve Officers Association will
hear Col. Elmer c, Desobry, U. S. A.,
chief OF the reserve section of the
sd1utant generals Office, at the
monthly meeting of the chapter at
9 pm. Wednesday at the Hayloft.
1926 Massachusetts, avenue NV. Col.
Desobry will discuss The Admins
tration of Personnel Matters Pertain
ing to the Organized Reserve"
New Officers elected to head the
infantry chapter include Capt. Ray
mond w. Short. president: Capt
James L. Brewrink, vice president. and
Capt. William M. johnson, secretary
treasurer.
Evening star., 1938-01-16
LEAGUE
NAMES DIRECTOR
Miss Belle sherwin Appointed to
Succeed Mrs. Costigan, Who
Has Left D. G.

Appointment Of Miss Belle sherwin,
former national president Of the League
Of Women Voters, as director Of the
Voteless District of Columbia League
Of Women Voters, it was announced
yesterday BY Mrs. Louis Ottenberg.
president
Miss Sherwin will all the unex-
pired term OF Mrs. Edward P. Cost
gan. who has returned to her home
in Denver, Colo. The other directors
Evening star., 1938-01-16

are Representative Caroline o'Day Of
New York, Mrs. Jesse G. Adkins and
Miss Edna Johnston.
Miss Sherwin, = native Of Cleve-
land, Ohio, Is now . resident of WASH
ington. Long = leader In women's
activities. she served four terms as
national president OF the League Of
Women Voters. She u . graduate Of
Wellesley and has served as trustee
of that college. At one time she was
vice president for North America Of
the Inter-American Union Of Women.
Evening star., 1938-01-16

man Of Tallahassee, and two grand
children.
Funeral services will be held at 4:3o
pm. Tuesday at the Iris street resi-
dence. Burial viii be in Phoenix-
vile, Pa, Wednesday.
Evening star., 1938-01-16

daughter. Mrs. Rufus M. Weaver.
1893 Iris street NV.
A native OF Philadelphia, Mr..
McElroy worked for iron and steel
companies In that city and Baltimore
before coming here In 1917. After
living here for some time thereafter,
he resided In Tallahassee, Fla. and
returned here several years ago to
live ct the home OF his daughter. He
was . member Of the Episcopal
Church Of the Epiphany.
Besides his daughter, Mrs. Weaver.
Mr.. Mcnroy Is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Gertrude Quidland McEroy:
another daughter, Mrs. Nails Berry,
Evening star., 1938-01-16
Will Present Travelopua.

The Rev. Emanuel A. lie Moine will
present. a travelogue at the meeting
o. the Delaware State Society at
. pm. tomorrow At the Thomas Circle
Club, 1925 Massachusetts avenue NV.
Evening star., 1938-01-16
LIONS TO GET CHARTER
North Warrington Club Will
Hold Ceremony January 27.

The recently formed North WASH
ington Lions Club will formally ac-
cept its charter from Lions Interna-
tional at . meeting Thursday. Janu-
ary ~. at 2400 Sixteenth street Rep
resentative Randolph. Democrat. OF
West Virginia will be the principal
speaker.
Evening star., 1938-01-16
Educator to Make Address.

1W0CWCOI 70 100MS x2UUISXy,
H. B. Cummings, rehabilitation
agent Of the United States Once of
Education, will speak at an open meet
ing Of the Young Peoples Employment
Forum Of the Washington League for
the Hard Of Hearing, ll16 Vermont
avenue NV, At $50 pm. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1938-01-16

Probability Of higher taxation Il
worrying business men Of Japan.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-01-24

the tracks and smashed into
sustaining wall on the mountain
side.
Fire Explodes Munitions
All night long the villagers of
Saint Martin worked, but all the
aid that could be mobilized failed
to save 660 soldiers from a horrible
death. The cars smashed to splin-
ters and set afire. Added to the
horror was the explosions of gren-
AIDES and cartridges throughout
the night.
The catastrophe remained a
military. secret until the end of the
war when families of the dead
men were permitted to discuss the
subject freely. The catastrophe
never was allowed in print, how
ever. until 1893 when it was briefly
mentioned in a news dispatch fol-
lowing the fatal holiday train
wreck near Paris in the Christmas
season.
Each year, however, the families
and relatives of the men have
made a pilgrimage to the little
hamlet where their sons died. A
monument has been raised TO
their memory and the spot is con-
secrated as if it had been an actual
battle-ground. The colonel who
ordered the train to leave on its
fatal ride would have faced a
court martial had he survived the
wreck, but in subsequent in
quiry the engineer and brakeman
of the train were absolved of all
blame.
The Goth anniversary of Frances
greatest railroad wreck, and per-
hapS the worlds greatest was
celebrated this year with full
solemnity. There were more than
l,500 members of 300 families
present at the ceremonies for the
poilus who died on their way back
from the front.