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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Sacred Heart Confratenity Arranges November Dinner

Mrs. Charles Ross is general chairman of the arrangements and other committees include: Reception Mrs. M. Campion, Mrs. L. Dwyer, Mrs. R. Sheehan, Mrs. P. Clarke, Mrs. w. Kopp, Mrs. John Hartley, Mrs. Joseph Nastri, Mrs. J. Shea {; Entertainment: Miss c. Wolff, Mrs. T. Lezott, Mrs. F. Boyles and Miss Mary Boyles; Tickets: Mrs. Thomas Delaney, Mrs. Charles Hanrahan, Mrs. John Hemingway, Mrs. William Colina, Mrs. M. McNamara, Mrs Thomas Bowling, Mrs. William Coleman, Mrs. T. Owens, Mrs. M Egan, Mrs. E. Lamontagne; Tickets: Mrs. Edward Robinson, Mrs. William Hickey, Mrs. M. Martone, Mrs. P Cantallion, Mrs. J. Murphy, Mrs Thomas Tracy, Mrs. J. Ring, Mrs J. Phalen, Mrs. John Butler, Mrs John Mates, Mrs. John Cullinan Mrs. H. Gallagher, Mrs. Sullivan Mrs. M. Powers, Mrs. J. Galipault Mrs. Thomas Driscoll, Mrs. Joseph DriscolI, Mrs. Sara Degnan, Mrs George O'Donnell, Mrs. M. Green Mrs. Joseph Carroll, Mrs. P. Corden Mrs. E. Parmelee, Mrs. John How ard, Mrs. T. s. Cruess, Mrs. Cass Mrs. James Mcdonald, Mrs. James Calvin, Mrs. T. A. Madden, Mrs. E Doyle, Mrs. c. Fehrs, Mrs. Charles Byrnes, Mrs. H. Ramon, Mrs. Jo- seph Daucher, Mrs. John Downey and Mrs. Margaret Keegnan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
MoRAN-ENGELsEN

The wedding of Miss Emily Agnes Engelsen, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Engelsen of Idylwood avenue and William Michael Moran, son of MT. and Mrs. Michael Moran of Cherry street took place Saturday morning at StS. Peter and Paul church at 8 o'clock. Sev. Michael Heating officiated at the ceremony and was also celebrant of the nup- tial mass which followed.
 The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Raymond Faford. Her gown was of slipper satin, and she wore white tulle veil which ex- tended over the train of her gown. She carried white roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Lorraine Hamil- ton, her cousin, who was maid of honor. wore deep pink satin. Her hat was of a matching shade and she carried tea roses. The bridesmaids were Mrs. William coulter of this city and Mrs. Richard Monroe of West Cornwall. James Moran was best, man for his brother and the usherS were Richard Monroe of West Cornwall. and Everett Harris of this city. Winifred Monroe and Doris Schmidt, who served as flower girls, wore frocks of an aquamarine shade with pink velvet trimming. Their doll hats were of corre- spending shade and they carried old-fashiOned bouquets. The gowns wore by the bridesmaids were also of aQuamarine in taffeta. Their hats were matching and they carried yell low chrysanthemums. The mother of the bride wore black lace with 8 black turban and she carried yellow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Miss Catherine Walsh Is Guest At Sholver

Miss Catherine Walsh, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Cornelius Walsh of East Liberty street, who is to be married to Edward Walsh on Thanksgiving day, was honored at 8 greenback shower, Thursday evening at the Copper Kettle. Those attending were: Mrs. Cornelius Walsh, Mrs. Frank Delaney, Mrs. Ellen Fallowell, Mrs. John Reilly, Mrs. Patrick Reilly, Mrs. Thomas O'Reilly, Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs William Zell, Mrs. Joseph Cosgrove, Mrs. Charles Ross, Mrs. Timothy Guilfoile, Mrs. James Meehan, Mrs. Joseph Candy, ST., Mrs. Gilman Johnston. Mrs. John Griffin, Mrs. Donald White, Mrs. William Sut- ton, Mrs. James King, Mrs. Harold Gilbert, Mrs. Robert Coughlin, Mrs. Catherine Miller. Mrs. Dennis Keane, Mrs. William Walsh, Mrs. Maurice Wrenn, Mrs. Frank Sulli- van. Mrs. William Fallowell. Misses Catherine Walsh, Mary Walsh, Mary Flynn, Winifred OReilly, Margaret IGuilfoile, Irene Wrenn, Mary Candy, Mary Nolan, Marion Van Duesen, Helen Hanley anud Margaret Sul- livan.
 The shower was given by Mrs. William Fallowell, Mrs. Maurice Wrenn and Mrs. Frank Sullivan, sisters of Edward Walsh.
 A Halloween party was enjoyed on Saturday evening at the home of Miss Katherine Bowler of Prospect street. Games were enjoyed and a delicious luncheon was served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Couple Honored On Anniversary

q
 MT. and Mrs. William B. Prior were entertained recently at :the Bosco Flower Grill by a number Of their friends, the occasion being their 18th wedding anniversary. The couple were presented with a chest of silver.
 Those present were, MT. and Mrs A. LeClair, Mir. and Mrs. A. Lusher MT. and Mrs. l.. Calvin, MT. and Mrs. J. Moran, MT. and Mrs. Thom- as Jackson, MT. and Mrs. Harry Phillips, MT. and Mrs, John Smith MT. and Mrs. Thomas Casey, MT and Mrs. Joseph Reilly, MT. and Mrs. P. J. Sullivan, MT. and Mrs John Cullinan, MT. and Mrs. Thom- as Bowling, MT. and Mrs. Fergus Madden, MT. and Mrs. John Began MT. and Mrs. H. Gallagher, MT. and Mrs. L. Dowd.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Ross, MT and Mrs. James Hoard, MT. and Mrs. John Collins, MT. and Mrs John Garren, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Cosgrove, MT. and Mrs. Pete Ken ney, MT. and Mrs. John Ring, Mir and Mrs. William Kelley, MT. ano Mrs. William Clarke, MT. and Mrs William McKenna, MT. and Mrs Thomas Driscoll, MT. and Mrs. Ron- aid Jaminet, MT. and Mrs. Johr Murphy, MT. and Mrs. J. Roguiskas Mrs. Marian Rieser, Mrs. Msrga- ret Blondin, Mrs. William Heaney Mrs. L. Murphy, Mary Healey Grace Sacco, Rose Mervelo, Anr Synott, Alice Prior, Frances Blon' gren, James Harrison, Mrs. .'1hr Martin, Mrs. E. Lamontagne. h6rs M. McNamara, Miss H. Riley, E:anl Trenka, Mrs. Mary Downey, Howard DoWney and Richard Jackson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
HILL-RUssELL


 The wedding of Miss Dorothy Carol Russell of Radcliffe avenue, daughter of Mrs. Charles Rogers of Cheshire, and Erskine Russell of Highland avenue, to Robert Clinton Hill, son of Frank c. Hill of Auburn avenue, took place Saturday, at 2::30 o'clock at the Mill Plain Union church. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Gertrude M. Coe of Wolcott. Waldo Newbury played the wedding music and the Soloist was Mrs. Rowland Bannister of Plain vile.
 The brides father gave her in marriage. Her bridal gown of white satin was princess model made with V neckline and short puffed sleeves. Her short tulle veil was ar- ranged from a cap and her flowers were white chrysanthemums. Miss Anne Harper of Middlebury, as maid of honor, wore cornfiower blue or gandy and carried peach chrysan- themums. Harold Hill was his broth CTS best man.
 Guests from New Milford, Bridge port, Dorchester, Mass, Danbury, Roxbury, Wallingford, New Haven. Middlebury, Bristol, Plainville, Naug- atuck and Oxford attended the re- ception held at the home of the brides grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Louis Russell of Radcliffe avenue. When the couple left for their we'd ding trip, the bride wore dark blue gabardine suit and a wine felt hat. They will make their home on Morningside avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Future Bride Is
 Honored At ShouUe1

Miss Gilda Suozzo was honored at 8 greenback shower given recently at Suozzo's palm room by her mother, Mrs. Julia Suozzo. A varied program of entertainment was en- joyed and luncheon was served Miss Suozzo is to be married on Thanksgiving Day at the Sacred Heart church at g o'clock.
 Those attending were:
 Mrs. Kate Rosa, Mrs. William Cerino, Mrs. Anthony Fillippone, Mrs. John Jannety, Mrs. Julia Suoz- 20, Mrs. Ralph Contonillo, Mrs Jack Pernatozzi, Mrs. Charles Stan co, Mrs. Elenora Carosella, Mrs James Zello, Mrs. Mollie Cunti, Mrs Erasimo Minicucci, Mrs. Carl San tore, Mrs. Clare Zello, Mrs. Eliza beth Laura, Mrs. Rocco Tartagha Mrs. Alexsandro Guastaferri, Mrs Rocco Basilico, Mrs. Rocco Marino Mrs. Josephine Deschino, Mrs. A Vaspoli, Mrs. L. Belegeno, Mrs Luisa Pettinicchio, Mrs. John Des- chino, Mrs. Mary Cocca, Mrs. Min nie Place, Mrs. Ralph Pernatozzi Mrs. Marion Paladino, Mrs. Celia Ciampi, Mrs. Mary Dance, Mrs Peter Caporasso, Mrs. Nicolina Ven tresca, Mrs. Angie Nelson, Mrs Camille Mucci, Mrs. Lena Cavallo Mrs. Lena De Poala, Mrs. Vincenza Alijieri, Mrs. John Denardo, Mrs Arthur Kelly, Mrs. Josephine An nulli.
 Mrs. Nicolas Ricci, Mrs. Paul Ricci, Mrs. Peter Ricci, Mrs. Mary Ricci, Mrs. Mary Marzlcci, Mrs Joseph Campopiano, Mrs. Letizia DeCarlo, Mrs. Nicolina Pettiniccho, Mrs. Paty Carosells, Mrs. Patzy Carpentari, Mrs. Joseph Lago, Mrs Cosmo Ricci, Mrs. Patzy Dichelle, Mrs. Victoria Menervino, Mrs. Nico- lima Greguoli, Mrs. John Muccino, Mrs. Michael Carosella, Mrs. Louis Guastegerri, Mrs. Rose Paris, Mrs. Michael DeBiase, Mrs. Mary Som- ma, Mrs. Fred Carosella, Mrs. Mary Sandaluccia, Mrs. Julius Carissimi, Mrs. Adolph Mucci, Mrs. Peter Fer rucci, Mrs. Mary Marcantonio, Mrs Esther Coppeto, Mrs. Lena Cocoa Mrs. c. Carissirni, Mrs. Mary Des- chino, Mrs. Joseph Calabrese, Mrs Pasqualina Perazzelli, Mrs. Frank Gregory, Mrs. Josephine Ventresca Mrs. Jennie Della Pietra, Mrs. John Pettinicchio, Mrs. Vincent Manzi Mrs. Julia Denova, Mrs. Joseph Tata, Mrs. A. Pettinicchio, Mrs Henry Carpsella, Mrs. Nicolas Caro- sella, Mrs. Frank Longo, Mrs. Car mela Napolitano, Mrs. Margaret Parzialla, Mrs. Ida Manzi.
 Misses Mary De Paolo, L. Deni- clio, H. Casserlli. Josephine Ciampi. Kay Verrastro, Mary Belgeno, Nell lie Saline, Violet Tatarglia, Victoria Tartag1ia, Lena Lago, Florence Ricci. Lena De Biase, Erma De Bi- ase, Elda Mucci, Mary Menervio. Mary Carosella, Lillian Carosella. Lima Tata, Angie Ventresca.
 Miss Gilda Suozzo of Walnut street, who is to be married Thanks giving day to George FuSco of Med- ford, Mass, was recently feted at a shower Miss Mary Minervino and Mrs. Louis ziello were hostess es for the evening. The decorations were carried out in orange and black and a delicious supper was served later in the evening. A group gift was presented the bride-to-be from the guests who were the Misses Ann Koval, Helen Koval, Teresa Minervino, Harriet Pastor, Nell Salem, Edith Grahn and Mrs. Bus Bollea, Mrs. Herbert Davis, Mrs. AL fred Ziello, Mrs. John Kulmann and Miss Mary Minervino and Mrs. Louis Ziello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Weddings
s sGALOR-FITTS

Rev. Oscar Locke, pastor of the Union Congregational Church in Oakville, off1ciated at a pretty we'd ding Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock when he united in marriage Miss Caroline Everett Fitts, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Clarence FittS of Rosette street, and Frank Henry Galor, son of MT. and Mrs. Eugene Galor of Cheshire. Decorations in the church consisted of white pom pons, palms and cibotium ferns The bride was attended by her sis- ter, Miss Helen Fitts, and Milton Chaff1ee was best man for MT. Galor. The ushers were Gilbert Mi chols of Middlebury and Ernest Long of Hartford.
 The brides father gave her in marriage. Her floor length gown of white Chiffon, had square cut neckline, and short puffed sleeves She wore her mothers wedding veil of tulle arranged from braided crown and carried white pompoms Her sister wore aquamarine chif- ron WlCn a Qoll nat III a Qeep SnaQe of rose trimmed with velvet flowers Her flowers were chrysanthemum' in the varied shades. Their mother wore spice colored crepe with blacl accessories and a corsage of whit roses and Swansonia while MT. Ga. lor'S mother was dressed in dusty rose crepe with a corSage of pinl rose buds.
 Guests from Naugatuck, Rox- bury, Danbury, Middlebury and Cheshire attended the reception held at the brides home. MT. Galor and his bride will reside in Cheshire upon their return from a wedding trip to Washington, D. O., and Vir- ginia. For travel the bride is wear ing a dusty rose gown with black accessories.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
ProspectiUe Bride Is
 Feted At ShotUer

Miss Mary Altman of Frost road, entertained at her home recently at a kitchen shower for Margaret Lad den whose marriage to c. Arthur Johnson of Naugatuck takes place November 16. The home was at tractively decorated in a color scheme of orange and black includ- ing many Halloween novelties. Those attending were: Misses Jean cite Blake, Mary Grady, Mary Candy, Peggy Howard, Anna Carty, Noreen Burke, Josephine Fay, Helena Mcguire, Gladys Walter, Mary Altman, Margaret Ladden, Marie Ladden, Mrs. Raymond Bond, Mrs. J. A. Hollywood and Mrs. Maurice Altman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Pals Enjoy Annual
 HarUest Barn Dance

About fifteen couples were in at tendance at the second annual barn dance of the Pals held on Friday evening at Harvey's barn in Wolcott The barn, gaily decorated in typi- cal Halloween manner with hay cornstalks, pumpkins, balloons ano lanterns, met with the approval oi the crowd. The door prizes, a ladies cosmetic set and mans shaving set were won by Eleanor Czyz and Fred Krasnovsky.
 Those present were Stephen Sen- ich and Hedwig Maryanski, John Carriero and Stella Zornick, John McNamara and Mary Rykowski Irving Benson and Bettie Watson Peter Sabotwich and Maisha Dzu. bay, John Mattilini and Ann Ger. dauskas, Fred Krasnovsky anC Eleanor Czyz, Lyle Moody and Dor othy Lefevre, James Egan and Dori Carey, Henry Chestone and Louisl Aurele, William Stolf1i and Lucille Sheridan, Joseph Petrocine, Jr., anc Mary Mangini, Steve Harvey ant Julie Smoley and Rocco Palladino club advisor and Daniel Mancini club mascot.
 The committee in charge of the affair consisted of Chairman John Carirero, Henry Chestone, Steve Harvey and Joseph Petrocine, Jr.
 A surprise birthday party was given in honor of Sylvia Fusco who celebrated her thirteenth birthday recently by her sisters Viola and Concetta Fusco.
 Those attending were: Dorothy Daddona, Antoinetta Testa, Anna Daddona, Ada Piscotti, Arnold Pis- cotti, Julia Izzo, Julia Donofrio, Philomena Cidela, Florence Di- muzio, Susie DiMomingio. Mary Bi- ondi, Rose Daniele, Betty Ann Dunne, John Valletta, Eddy Pol letta, Donald Polletta, Pete Fusco, John Leonard, Mario Viola, Sylvia and Concetta Fusco, Antoinetta Val- letta, Mrs. D. Polletta, Mrs. A. Bar bieri, MT. and Mrs. L. Fusco, Nich- olas Mancini, Michael Mancini, M. Piscotti. Mrs. c. DiComanzio, Mrs. Josephine Valletta.
 The Waterbury Hospital Nurses Alumnae will sponsor 8 barn dance at the Middlebury Town Hall on Saturday, November 5. The pro- ceeds of the event will be donated to the Graduate Nurses Free Bed Fund. Miss Helen Shukis is chair man of the arrangements and Miss Kate McCabe is co-chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

ruffing a loser by this method of play.
 The ace in dummy won, and now two rounds of trumps were drawn and dummy's last club led. South took it with the queen and returned the high club. This was ruffed in dummy, and a low spade led. South was caught mapping. Me chanically he played the spade four. and West went up with the ace and returned the suit.
 South won the trick, but it was the last for his side, as his return gave declarer Q rllff. and 3 discard.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

Howard Hefernan, New York city;
 Miss Antonia Higginson, Brooklyn, N. F.: and Miss Kathryn Hayes, Waterbury, Conn. On the executive board are Misses Georgia Condon and Esther walsh, Newark, N. J.;
 Dolores Henderson and Dorothy Felsberg, South Orange, N.J.; Char lotte Irving, Jersey City, N. J.; Sis- ter Marie Joss Byrne, Convent, N. J.; Edna Mccarthy, Rochelle Park, N. J.; Loretta McTiernan, Bright waters, Long Island, N. Y.; Nancy
 Delaney, Waterbury, Conn; and Mrs. James Maloney, Quincy, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

tract from his opponents. It's fair ly sound rule of bridge play. when all else fails and the contract seems doomed, to trust the other fellow to make a mistake.
 After winning the first trick, North shifted to the club jack. De- clarer won with the king and at once returned a club. He did not believe that the jack was a single ton, but if t was. North would be
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
CONTRACT BRIDGE
When There's Nothing Else to Do, Try to Catch Him
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Four spades would be an easier contract to fulfill on today's hand, but with a three-five division of that suit and a five-four holding in hearts most East-West players would prefer the latter for the trump.
 As it was, one declarer by shrewd psychological play stole the con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Miss Grace Farrell Is
 Birthday Party Guest

Miss Grace Farrell was the guest of honor at a surprise birthday party given at the home of MT. and Mrs. Steven Bararoski of Ford ave- nue, the occasion being her 21st birthday. Dancing and entertain ment was enjoyed by all. Those at- tending were Perla Liberatore, Mary Marine, Martha D.Sapio, Anna Kisonis, Antionette Maringola, Har- riet MacLeIland, Anna Cassel, Anna and Ruth Sporbert, Frances Hur- ban, Marcella Generous, Rosemary Nolan, Ruth and Grace Farrell, Michael Carpinello, David Snow den. John Kessler, Stanley, Richard, Walter, Edyard and John Baranoski. Also Mrs. John Hurban, Mrs. Mary Worden, MT. and Mrs. Harry Cha bit, MT. and Mrs. Clifford Farrell, MT. and Mrs. James Baranoski and MT. and Mrs. Steven Baranoski.
 Misses Alice and Loretta Drake of East Main street spent the weekend in Boston.
 Santa Maria Circle, Daughters oi Isabella, will hold their regular meeting Wednesday evening at 8:o( o'clock in Hibernian Hall. Plans are to be completed for the installation of officers which will be held soon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

roses. The gown worn by the mother of the bridegroom was of aqua crepe and she wore tea roses. Miss Shirley Monroe was train bearer.
 A reception was held at the home of the bride following the ceremony. Upon returning from an unan- nounced wedding trip, the couple will reside at 2 Englewoodd avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

The Ladies of the Confraternity Society of the Sacred Heart Church will sponsor a dinner on Tuesday evening, November 8th. The affair will be held at Hotel Elton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Joseph Wright, Jr. .'.
 Is Birthday Guest

Joseph Wright, Jr., of Luke street celebrated his eighth birthday yes- terday afternoon with a Halloween birthday party. The following were present: Thomas McNellis, Joseph McNellis, Jr., Lawrence McNellis, Maureen Bender, John Bender, Rob- ert Reugg, Gerald Reugg, Stephanie Onaschuck, Nancy Bender, Barbara Bender, William Welsh, Morgan O'Brien, Adeline Bender, Richard Wright, Robert Wright, Joseph Wright, Jr.
 A Halloween party was enjoyed on Saturday evening at the home of Miss Katherine Bowler of Prospect street. Games were enjoyed and a delicious luncheon was served.
 The guests included Mrs. Car mine Capuano, Mrs. Elmer Herbst Mrs. Roy Merriman, Mrs. Michael Bawler, Frances Buchanan, Mollie Russo, Katherine Cronin, Lynnes Gyllenhammer, Florence McGrath Louise Spellman, Rose Cullotta Mary Theresa Bowler, Jane An1 Bowler and Katherine Bowler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01
Weddings
Personal

Mfr. and Mrs. E. M. Coplson of Cooke street have been spending several days in New York City where they were registered at the Hotel Commodore.
 Miss Kathleen Lawson of Water town avenue has returned after spending few days as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Walter McCann of Pelham, N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur O'Connor oi Baldwin street are spending few days with relatives in Philadelphia.
 Mrs. Edward O. Goss of Pine street has been spending a few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwin F. Grant of Washington street have returned to their home after spending the week end in Springfield.
 Miss Marion Heffrin has returned 10 New Jersey after spending few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward Heffrin of Willow street. Members of the welfare committee of the Hopeville Community club will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Burton Walker for their regular monthly meeting. Mrs. Michael J. Hyland. chairman, will preside at the business meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

MT. and Mrs. Arthur O'Connor oi Baldwin street are spending few days with relatives in Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

Mrs. Edward O. Goss of Pine street has been spending few days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-01

Misses Alice and Loretta Drake of East Main street spent the weekend in Boston.
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Evening star., 1938-04-17
CITY HEADS ASKED
FOR LIQUOR PROBE
Federation Speaker AssaiIs
indifference of Board
in Licensing.

Charging the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board with "callous indifIer-
ence to the wishes OF the neighbor-
hood" in the granting Of an applica-
ton for a liquor license for a store
near Twelfth and Monroe streets We.
NJ NJ Mclean of the Brookland
Citizens Association called on the
District Commissioners to investigate
the board at stormy four-hour meet
ing Of the Federation of Citizens AS
sociations last night.
He accused the board of absolutely
an infamous action" in granting the
license for q store which he said is
within 400 feet of new Catholic
church now under construction at
Twelfth and Monroe streets and
within short distance Of the Brook
land School and parochial school.
The board. Mr.. Mclean said. has
shown itself to be weak, vacillating
and inconsistent to marked degree
He told the federation the priest OF
the new church had Joined with
citizens of the neiehborhood in pro-
testing granting OF the license.
Lodge Joined in Protest.
According to our understanding"
Mr. Mclean said, this protest made
it obligatory upon the board to deny
the request The Brookland associa-
ton protested unanimously against
granting OF the license and so did the
Brookland Masonic lodge
Il have heard that A member Of the
board called the priest on the tele-
phone and asked IL ne was in earnest
about his protest"
Other delegates, among them
Thomas E. Lodge. past president OF
the federation. and Capt Edward A.
Kane of the Michigan Park Associa-
ton. joined in the attack on the
board. protesting the handling Of
license applications in the American
University and Michigan Park
sections.
The attack on the board closed with
the unanimous adoption by the
(see A. B. c. BOARD, Page A-e)
Evening star., 1938-04-17
Fire Truck Is Held Up by Auto
Of Congressman; He Puts Up$3

They pushed the car out of the way,
and, after the delayed hook and ladder
wagon got of, continued pushing the
car down the street. They pushed and
steered 1t to the precinct several blocks
away, partly because they could find
no other place to park It.
Shortly afterward, Representative
Transue returned to where he parked
his car. Not finding it, he walked
across to the engine house to inquire
II the firenen had seen it. They re-
piled that thsv had, and that the
automobile had been taken to the
precinct.
At the precinct, the Representative
apologi1ed for the trouble the car had
caused, and posted 50 for disobeying
an ofiicial sign. He got his car back
with no further charges.
The Representative is serving his
first term in Congress. Prior to his
election. he was . prosecuting attor.
ney In Flint, Mich.
Ineidentally, the flrs alarm vas
fAlse.