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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
COMEDIAN IN BLUE BOOK

Harold Lloyd, film comedian now in the midst of production on his current Paramount release, Pro Fessor. Beware!" is one of the few motion picture stars to be accepted by both film folk and local South ern California society. Lloyd's name appears again in the latest issue of the Southland and Blue Book, which list socialite families in Southern California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02
Cn AIs.JM CRACKERS

Which of the following statements arc true, and which false? 1. A bandoleer is a member ol a mountain secret society. 3. A pantoom is Siamese per- cussion instrument.
 3. Horace was a blind GreeK poet.
 4. Perspicacity means bad dls- position.
 5. Translucent means partially transparent.
 Solution on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-02

Joyce stood up, her cheeks fam ing and so mnerved that she thought her legs would not sustain her weight. But she held her chin up, and her voice carried braVely and clearly across the lounge, as she tried to explain. Her costume had come apart; she was hurrying to fix it. She was holding 1t together,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Y-Ettes Club VIII
 Distribute Books

The Y-Ettes Girls club met re- gently at the home of Mrs. Calvin J. Martin of Pennington avenue. Plans were made for the distribu- tion of scrap books to needy chil- dren. A delicious luncheon was served.
 Those attending were: Yolanda Calabrese, Carmel Gambradella, El- sic Pannone, Mae Sanzone, Anna DeBellis, Laura Orsini, Jesse Santa venire, Georgianna Stevens and and Rosemary Petrociene.
 A meeting will be held this even- ing at g o'clock at the Y. M. c. A.
 Robert Reardon, son of MT. and Mrs. James Reardon of Luke street, was honored at a birthday party given at his home. Those at tending were: MT. and Mrs. Emil Boisvert, Mrs. Rudolph Kuester, Margaret Reardon, MT. and Mrs. John O'Dea, MT. and Mrs. Peter Berniese, MT. and Mrs. Ralph Mar tin, Mrs. Thomas Grady, MT. and Mrs. James Reardon, Joseph Brick, Dorothy Grady. N. Keane, Kenneth Reardon, William Martin, William Reardon, William Coyle, George and John Reardon, Eugene Coyle, Frances and John Pine, s. Murphy and Edward Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Women Voters To Visit At Capital

In order to observe at first hand the working of three state depart nentS the establishment of which the Connecticut League of Women Voters supported in the 1887 session of the General Assembly and to which it is giving continued sup port, members of the League of Women Voters from all parts of the state will visit the Personnel, Pur- chasing and Budget departments at the State Capitol on Friday, De- cember g. League members will meet in the hall of the house at l1:OO a. m. and during the morn ing, Personnel Director Harry w. Marsh and Budget Director Ben jamin P. Whitaker will explain the work of their departments. After luncheon in the Capitol restaurant, the league members will witness the opening of bids and the awarding If contracts for various household commodities by Supervisor of Pur- :hases Edward Geissler. MT. Geissler aas arranged especially for the opening of bids at this time of commodities which are of interest 70 women.
 Miss Florence L. Harrison of Northford, chairman of the state leagues department of government and it's operation, is in charge of the visit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Personal
ALbertus Magnus Students PLdn YuLetide ActiDities

New Haven, Conn, December 8 n With the Christmas season ap- preaching, the students of Albertus Magnus College have planned many activities to celebrate the holiday.
 The student body will entertain prospective studenSS rom high schools in Connecticut on Decenn- Der 10. The traditional Christmas Nativity play will be presented for their enjoyment, followed by 8 tour of the campus and tea in Imelda Hall. During the tea, members ot the Glee Club will render some Christmas carols. Miss Linda Rossi. 194O, of New Haven, is chairman of arrangements. Miss Mary Pace of this city is serving on the commit- tee.
 On December 13 and IA the Christmas play will be presented for the student body, faculty, and their friends. The cast includes: Herald, Miss Patricia Kane; Joseph, Miss Jean Stier; Mary, Miss Cath crime Conget; Tobias, Miss Ethel Kennedy; David, Loyola Falsey; Zachary, Muriel Wagner; Martha, Miss Alice Schmitt; Abel, Miss Helen Harkin; Ezra, Miss Sheila Close; Ben-ETa, Miss Elinor Goode; Eliphaz, Mis- sAnn Caran- gelo; Nabaz, Miss Geryrude Leary; Uziel. Miss Jean Smith; Melchior, Miss Elinor MacNamee; Casper, Miss Christine Giaquinto; Balthasar, Miss Evelyn Cavallero; angels, the Misses Juliette Roche, Nadya Va renka, Marie White; servant, Miss Marie Rohack. The play is under the direction of Mrs. Elfreda Voos Avery. The girl to portray Mary is chosen by ballot at the meeting of the Gid of Our Lady. It is con- sidered great honor to portray this role. Members of Glee Club will provide the musical background for the play.
 The Glee Club of Albertus Magnus College will present their tradi- tional carol concert on December IA, in Rosary Hall. Tn addition to this, Glee Club will broadcast their a11- nual Christmas concert over station VERY, on December 16, at 7:30 o'clock. The club also vii lsing for the Christmas program of the Guild of St. Joseph's church on Decem- Der 12.
 The senior class will hold their
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Personal
.Oricchio photo.

Miss Estelle Carlson of New York, is spending few days as the guest of Miss Dorothy Grimes of Cooke St.
 Misses Helen and Marie O'Connor of Thomaston avenue, are in New York City for few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence Potter of Baldwin street, have returned after spending few days in Boston.
 Miss Marion Quilter of Washing ton street. is spending a few days with relatives in Staten Island.
 A meeting of Division 57, A.OH. will be held this evening at o'clock with all members urged to attend.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Foster of Meriden road are spending a few days in New York city.
 Miss Agnes McGrath of Highland avenue is spending several days in New York city.
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fireside sing for the student body and faculty on December IS in the library of Rosary Hall. After the sing the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree vii ltake place!
 The Social Science Club held an open meeting December in Imelda Hall. Joseph Tone, State Com missioner of Labor, was the guest speaker.
 Miss Effa Chestney, 1899, and Miss Mary Sutherland, 1889, have been sent as delegates of the So- cial Science Club to the New Eng land regional meeting fthe Inter- national Relations Clubs which was held at the University of New Hampshire on December and 10.
 John o. Tilson, who conducted a clas sin parliamentary law at AL bertus Mafnus College, extended an invitation to the college to par ticipate ir a mock congress held at the Yale Law School on December 6.
 Catherine M. Conger,
 Chairman of the Press Board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
H. FinkenzelLdr
 Is SholUer Hostess

Mrs. Howard Finkenzellar enter tained at a bridge and shower at her home on Cooke street last evening in compliment to Mrs. Rachel Pur- cell of Willow street who is to be married to George B. Kerr of the Waterbury Club early in January A varied program of entertainment was enjoyed throughout the evening and a delicious luncheon was served. The home was attractively decorated for the occasion.
 Those attending were: Mrs. W. H. Macleod, Mrs. Joseph w. Borchardt, Mrs. Walter Malsch, Mrs. Henry F. c. Hill, Mrs. Thomas Finnegan, Mrs. Laurence Kunkel, Mrs. John McLin- den, Mrs. Walter Jarvis, Mrs. Eliza beth Hanlon, Mrs. William Finken- zellar and Misses Josephine Raffer- ty, Rita Shea and Barbara Bor- chardt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08

Everyone, from the master to the beginner, gets thrill out of squeeze play. Here is one of the most interesting squeeze plays of the year.
 1. The safest contract is seven spades. South makes slam try when he jumps to four spades. North accepts the invitation with the bid of five spades. When North shows the ace of hearts. South is justified in attempting the grand slam,
 2. Vests best lead is a diamond. He must not lead a heart with North showing the heart ace. To lead the jack of clubs might give the declarer a perfect count on the hand.
 ! 3. After winning the first dia- mond trick, declarer should take four rounds of trump, then cash dummy's ace of hearts, delber-
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the various lodges represented, con- tributed to the entertainment pro- gram. Mrs. Doris Fancher gave two readings as a representative of the local group.
 Among the local guests were Miss Lena Gugliotti, MT. and Mrs. Carl F. Loether, Mrs. Raymond Fancher, MT. and Mrs. Thomas Croce, Mrs. Helen Dunlap, Mrs. Oscar Espelin, Mrs. John Grant, Mrs. Elizabeth Manville, Mrs. Louis A. Richard, Mrs. Jocob Kanny, Mrs. Ellen Lo- gan, Mrs. Matthew Ward, Mrs. Ed ward Matthews, Mrs. Fannie Weide- man, Miss Mary Weideman, MT. and Mrs. William Rosevear, Mrs. Fred erick Houghtaling, MT. and Mrs. Frank Meisinger, Barbara Weber, Anna Engert, Wilhelmenia Engert and Mrs. Mabel Bachman, also Mrs. Martha Wotkins of Watertown.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Coming Events
DECEMBER

Dec. 81Parish turkey supper, All Souls Episcopal church.
 Dec. 8St. Lucy's church musi- cal comedy, Women's club.
 Dec. sc. o. Frampton at Indus trial Foremen's club.
 Dec. 9-Italian Aid charity ball, Hamilton park hall.
 Dec. 9-Lega Siciliana dinner dance, Waverly inn.
 Dec, S-Mastersingers chorus con- cert, Temple hall.
 Dec. 9-"Lantern Land," oper- etta, Davenport hall.
 Dec. 9-"Hansel and Gretel," Saint Margaret's school.
 Dec. 1O-Concordia society Bavar- ian night program, society hall.
 Dec. 10-Civic Theater dance, The Elton.
 Dec. 1O-Cwoans' club annual dance, Central Y. M. c. A.
 Dec. 1O-Valley Rensselaer, alum nj dinner, Waverly inn.
 Dec. 11-Sen. Gerald P. Nye, Second church forum.
 Dec. 11-Hebrew Ladies Aid Assn show, Temple hall.
 Dec. 11-Baroness Catherine de Hueck, Sacred Heatrt school hall. Dec. 12-Waterbury Choral club concert, Women's club.
 Dec. 12-Dr. Howard H. Hag- gard, Waterbury Junior league.
 Dec. 13- Dan Stiles, lecturer Women'S club auditorium.
 Dec. 14-WorkerS' Alliance Jew ish concert, Beth-El auditorium. Dec. IA, Is, 16-Dickens' Christ mas Carol" Second church.
 Dec. 15-Mt. Carmel glee club show, MT. Carmel hall.
 Dec. 15 and 16-Civic theateI play, Stage Door," Women's club Dec. 17-Junior Republic char ity ball, Waterbury Country club
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ately setting up the king of hearts in the West hand. Now the king and queen of diamonds are cashed, setting up the jack in the East hand.
 4. At this point all the declarer has to do is to lay down his last trump. West cannot protect the four clubs and the king of hearts, and the declarer has executed a Vienna coup squeeze play.
 Experts credits" are given for cashing the ace of hearts so that the four hearts may be discarded, and for laying down the last trump at trick nine, thereby exc cutting the squeeze play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08

l. If West opens the bidding with one club, what overcall should North make?
 2. If North and South arrive at contract of four spades, should East double?
 3. After winning the second trick with the diamond ace, should declarer lead one or two rounds of trump?
 4. By counting to 10, can you see the simple manner in which the declarer will make his con- tract?
 There are two opportunities for expert play in this hand. Copyright, 1888, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Bunker Hill Players
 Ln Three Act Play

The Bunker Hill players present. ed last night at the Bunker Hill Congregational church a three act play, "The Ghost Flies South" The players are a newly formed group and last night was their initial per- formance. Mrs. Miriam Hurlbut di- rected. The cast included: Anita Meredith, Mrs. Hurlburt; Diana Meredith, Janet Freeman; Mrs. Morgan Winthrop, Alice Robbins; Cordelia, Katherine Colgrove; Ty- Ter Rankin, Herbert Carlburg; Mor- gan Winthrop, Roland Keavaney; Mrs. Bantry, Emma Latimer; Hom- CT Reed, Ralph Storey; Mrs. Homer Reed, Bernice Pierpont; Buck Hol- lis, Donald Rogers; Chiquita, Mil- dred Wells.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Well Executed Squeeze Play Blocks Sole Chance Defeat
 Slam Contract
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary 0G the American Bridge League

Par bridge-par score 100. In the preceding column, I asked four questions about this hand. How many did you answer correctly? De- duct 10 for each incorrect answer. (90, expert-80, good-70, average0 Expert credits" are added for bril- liant play-try to average one per hand,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

A new series of Wednesday after noon sessions of the Cornell Con- tract Club started yesterday with Mrs. John c. Moriarty directing. Top scorers were: North and South, Mrs. Thomas Morin and Mrs. John Col- lins, 104, Mrs. Peter Costigan and Mrs. H. Laudemann, 10311a; and East and West, Mrs. Frank Daly and Mrs. Lionel Coshier, 120. Mrs. Joseph Montambault and Hrs. Joseph Mo Ardle, 107
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08

Miss Helen Thummler, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William R. Thumm- Ter of Beecher avenue has attained the honor of being on the Deans list of Larson Junior College in New Haven where she is a student.
 MT. and Mrs. L. E. Nicholson of Oakland, California are spending some time with Mrs. Nicholson'S mother, Mrs. Charles Fornell of Fleming street.
 Miss Anna Christian of South Main street has returned after spending a few days with relatives in Newark N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Wright of Frost Road, are spending a few days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Thurston Lawshe of Mcdonald avenue were recent guests of Mrs. Lawshe's parents, MT. and Mrs. B. G. Volger of Mountain Lake, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Weddings
Many At SGnta Maria Card Party

A most successful card party was held last evening following the regu& lar meeting of Santa Maria circle. Daughters of Isabella. About 200 were in attendance.
 The program was arranged by q committee consisting of Mrs. pOr- othy Dunn, chairman; Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, Mrs. Henry Hayden, Mrs. Ethel Cooke, Miss Mary Brophy, Miss Bea Shea and Miss Mary Quilter.
 Children of members will be guests at Christmas party after the next meeting, Dec. 21. The arrangements committee includes Mrs. Irene Dutil, chairman; Mrs. Marie Healey, Mrs. Anna Murphy, Mrs. Hugh Cunning ham, Mrs. Ruth LaVallee, Mrs. Ag- neS ProulX, Mrs. George Ayotte and Miss Gertrude Shanney
 Mrs. Mary ORourke, regent, is in charge of transportation arrange ments for 8 program in Hartford Sunday.
 Miss Mary Moore of Baldwin street was honored at surprise birthday party given at her home recently by the Rho Alpha Eta sor- ority.
 Those attending were Roger Coe, Maureen Gabriel, James Collins, Anile Rupere, David Avery, Lucy Jannetty, Byron Smith, Alice Mc- Grath, Dudley Smith, Julia Kropa, Benedict Benson, Myrtle Gabriel, Robert Bailey, Helen Pinto, Will liam Harrison, Nancy Pinto, Clyde Davies, Dorothy Moore, Thomas Doran, Margaret Doran and Rod- ney Dillingham;, MT. and Mrs. John Moore, Mrs. Gertrude Gabriel. A buffet supper was served. Games and dancing were enjoyed.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Thurston of Watertown avenue are spending Sev- eral days in Boston where they are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Kelley,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Winona Rebekah Lodge M Neigh hborhood Night EDent

Many local members of Winona Rebekah lodge were in attendance at a Neighbors Night program of Faith Rebekah lodge of Thomas ton. A reception was held for Mabel Lincoln, district deputy president, No. II.
 During the evening members of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Walter Geraghty with a total of 14712 points won the annual in dividual championship match of the Elton Contract Club conducted last evening by Mrs. William Sherman Smith. Runners-up were: Alfred Goldman, title defender with 1341A; Mrs. David Miller, 131 and Mrs. Phillip Shaler, 128.
 Top scorers in last evenings ses- sion were: Arthur Goldman, 47; James Sweeney, 45, Arthur Rompre, 45; Walter Gerahty, 45; Mrs. Phillip Shaler, 431s and David Miller, 43.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Ladies Aid Society
 Honors Member

Mrs. Robert Kiersted who observed her birthday yesterday was guest of honor at birthday social held in conjunction with the meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Paul's M. E. church yesterday afternoon. Plans were made for the dinner to be given by the official board on December Is. Those present were: Mrs. Robert Bulk, Mrs. William Schick, Mrs. Eugene Gallon, Mrs. Emma Kippen, Mrs. Henry Kuntz, Mrs. Robert Kiersted, Mrs. Newton Leas, Mrs. Albert Lockhart, Mrs. Frank Meisinger, Mrs. Wilson Miller, ST., Mrs. John Moshier, Mrs. Walter Oldroyd, Mrs. August Paul, Mrs. Lewis Sage, Mrs. Asa Smith, Mrs. Henry Staples, Mrs. Hugh Suther- land, Mrs. David Wood, Mrs. Lillian Warner, Mrs. William Neary, Mrs. Robert Douglan. Guests were Mrs. John Lineburgh, Mrs. E. Clayton, and Miss Elizabeth Douglan. The next meeting will be a Christmas party December q at the home of Mrs. Henry Kuntz, North Main street.
 Mrs. Edgert Holden of Baldwin street was honored at a birthday party given for her by group of friends. A chicken supper was serv- ed. Mrs. Holden received many gifts Solos were given by Mrs. James Hill Mrs. James Daly and Mrs. Jesse Porter, after which the entire gath ering sang. Others present were Mrs. Mary Sanderson, Mrs. James Hill, Mrs. James Peden, Mrs. James Daly, Mrs. Henry Lee, Mrs. John Schaff, Mrs. Ernest Glastre anc Mrs. Jesse Porter.
 The Concordia Ladies auxiliary will meet tomorrow evening at 6 aJo af hon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08

Many friends attended the Sur- prise birthday party given in honor of Miss Mary Moore of Baldwin street by members of the Ro Alpha Eta sorority. Those present includ- ed Misses Mary Moore. Roger Coe, Maureen Gabriel, James Collins, Anile Roberts, Dave Avery, Lucy Jannetty, Byron Smith, Alice Mo- Grath, Dudley Smythe, Julia Krops, Benedict Benson, Myrtle Gabriel, Bob Bailey, Helen Pinto, William Hanson, Nancy Pinto, Clyde Davis, Dorothy Moore, Thomas Doran, Peg Doran and Rodney Dillingham;; al- so MT. and Mrs. John Moore, Mrs Gertrude Gabriel. A buffet supper was enjoyed followed by games and dancing.
 Mrs. Theodore Breithaupt of High land avenue, Miss Edna Houlihan of State street and Mrs. Louis Schmidt of Irvington avenue spent the past few days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08
Daughters or Lion
 Sponsor SilUer Tea

Many members of the Zion Evan gelical Lutheran Church attended the silver tea sponsored last evening by the Daughters of Zion. A musical program included violin solos by George Clausen, piano solo by As trid Swanson, recitation by Elaine Lagerquist, reading by Mrs. John Clausen, baritone solos by AXel An derson, one of them with violin obligato by George Clausen, a duet by Alice Gustafson and Astrid Swan son, and a solo appropriate to the Advent season by Rev. E. Einar Kron, pastor of the church.
 The committee in charge included Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Robert Lagerquist, Mrs. John Clausen and Mrs. Kron.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-08

The Concordia Ladies' auxiliary will meet tomorrow evening at o'clock at Concordia hall.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28
DAM SITE is INSPECTED
BY II. S. ARMY ENGINEERS

Representatives Of the United States
army corps of engineers from
their headquarters at Sheridan, Wyo.,
recently inspected the proposed Liv-
ingston dam site. They were inter-
viewed by John Tucker, former en-
ploye in the state engineering office
and an authority on the area that is
proposed to be served by the Yellow
stone flood control project. The relief
map Of the area, drawn by the local
engineer and copies of which are on
file with the army engineers, is now
being displayed at the office Of the
Livingston Chamber Of Commerce.
It Is expected $3.50 600 will be avail
able for survey by July l. The project
contemplates not only the flood con-
troll by water storage but irrigation
of 100000 acres of land in the Yellow
stone river drainage area. The en-
gineers propose to return in the near
future with increased personnel and
a core drain outfit to take records Of
strata surrounding the dam site in the
canyon four miles south OF Livingston.
Montana oil and mining journal. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1931-1953, 1938-05-28

enabled to record the details as they
occurred, more accurately than could
be done a few hours later, a good idea
can be gained.
1t seems that these desperate char
acterS arrived on the creek (Spring
creek) some three weeks ago with q
small band of horses which they stated
that they had drove up from Wyoming.
They camped around in various places,
trading or selling off some of their
stock, while the owners of horses in
this vicinity were on the alert believ-
ing that they were professional horse
thieves. The older of the two was a
man that would attract attention any
where. He was slim built, about five
feet ten inches TALL wore his dark
brown hair flowing over his shoulder,
his thin lips, peaked nose, sallow COM
plexion and small gray eyes made up
a face that seemed to indicate COM
bination of daring and cruelty. The
owner of this ill-favored countenance,
who gloried in the sobriquet of Rattle
snake Jake" might be anywhere be-
tween thirty-five and forty years old.
His weapons were two long-barreled
As calibre reYolvers, and usually two
knives, all in holsters and Sheaths at
tached to a cartridge belt around his
waist His companion was about the
same build and makeup, though not
quite as hard a looking citizen, and
with his hair trimmed short did not
attract as much attention as the other.
This fellow went by the name of
Charles Fallon( and was about thirty
years old. He usually carried q Win
chester rifle and knife but no revolver
Friday afternoon these men rode
into town leading two pack horses
Soon after their arrival q race was
gotten up between two scrub horses,
and while the crowd were down on the
race track waiting for start dispute
arose between H. GoodShaw, DIETER
known as Dutch Henry, and half
breed by the name of Bob jackson.
While they were quarreling Rattle
snake Jake" dropped off his horse and
edged up to Jackson, holding his hand
on his gun. But as the dispute ended
without blows, he said nothing until
Jackson asked him what he meant by
standing there with his hand on the
gun? He replied that he would have
knocked him (JackSon) down with it
If he had struck Henry. Jackson then
left and Jake mounted his horse, when
Jackson returned and somewhat rough
ly intimated that though Jake packed
two guns he need not think he could
run a bluff on the town. Upon this
Jake struck him across the mouth with
his revolver, knocking him down. Jack
son scrambled to his feet and run off
followed by Jake and FaIIon and over
taking him Jake covered him with a
gun making him kneel, then lay face
downward on the ground. Jake then
remarked to Fallon that he guessed
they would have