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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Simple looking Hand Deceving Careful Play Needed to
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League


 I his response would be five diamonds. showing one ace. Five clubs denies an ace; five hearts shows two aces, and so on up the scale.
 bid, South should bid four no trump, playing either Culbertson or Blackwood. In either case it is a slam-try conventional bid.
 2. If using the CulbertSon four five no trump slam convention. North will simply bid six hearts telling partner that he does not have two aces and does not con- 3. Against a six-heart contract West would lead the jack oi spades, not the diamond suit. Ht is not placing any card or suit in jeopardy by leading the top of 8 four-card sequence.
 4. The declarer, of course, must play a trump as soon as he wins the first trick. His first consider ation must be the possibility of four trumps in one hand. He must not la5,- down his ace of hearts, but mus play a small heart to dummy,S king. When West shows out, small trump is led from dum- my, and only one trump trick is lost. An expert credit is given for handling the trump suit in this manner.
 l. Should South open the bidding with one club or one spade 3. If West overcalls with dia- monds, should North make a free bid?
 3. If North fails to bid, is South | Justified in showing a second suit
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Weddings
NEvAs-JOsELOFF

The marriage of Miss Libby Jose loff, daughter of MT. Louis Joseloff of Fern street, West Hartford, to MT. Leo Nevas, son of MT. and Mrs. Morris Nevas of South Norwalk, took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the English room of the Hotel Bond. Rabbi Maurice La2o- wick of South Norwalk performed the ceremony under a floral canopy with the bridal couple standing against a background of white flow- CTS.
 MT. Joseloh escorted his daughter whose only attendant was her for mer roommate at Russell Sage Col lege, Miss Helen Hart of Brooklyn N. Y. Charles Nevas was best man for his brother.
 The bride wore an ivory satin gown, designed with square neck line, long sleeves, puffed at the shoulder, and train. Her only orna- ment was pearl necklace. A coro- net of ivory satin and tulle held her long veil in place and she carried a white Bible, covered with garden jas, and with lily of the valley StreamerS.
 Miss Hart was dressed in @ green net gown, with fitted satin jacket Her hat was in a matching shade and she wore white gloves and car- ried bouquet of yellow roses and delphinium. Mrs. Nevas, mother o1 the bridegroom, was attired in royal purple crepe, with matching hat and orchids.
 The bridal dinner was served in the Bond ballroom where a large U-shaped table was arranged around a sunken garden, with flowers and foundtain, in the center of the room.
 The couple will go to Bermuda or their wedding trip and will live ir Westport upon their return. The bride wore for travelling, green wool costume suit, with leopard trim, and muff, and brown acceS- SorieS.
 Mrs. Nevas was graduated in 193t from Russell Sage College. Her hus. band, an attorney in West port anc South Norwalk, is graduate of the University of Michigan and Cor. nell Law school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Personal
,AAUW Xmas Tea
 Being HeIdDec. 9

A Christmas tea by the Water bury branch of A. A. U. w., will be. held on Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Johns parish house, from { to 6 o'clock. The board of managers, consisting of the officers and committee chairman are in charge of the event The officers group is headed by the president, Mrs.. E. E. EiSenWfnter; vice president, Miss Inez Clough; secretary, Miss Helene Beliveau; treasurer, Mrs. Ellery Kilbourn; and auditor, Miss Helen Hogan. Com mittee chairmen include Mrs. John H. Foster, Mrs. H. Jackson Sher- well, Miss Betsey Mitchell, Miss Lil- lian Manganaro, Mrs. E. Bradford Ripley, Miss Geneva Page, Mrs. Frank Kenney, Mrs. Thomas Smith and Miss Margaret Croft. There will also be musical program with the tea. A board meeting of the branch was held recently at the University club rooms at which time final arrangements were dis cussed for the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Winners in the Friday afternoon session of the Elton Contract club conducted by Mrs. William Sherman Smith were: Mrs. J. Abercrombie and Mrs. L. Schmidt, 76; Mrs. Rob- ert Strohacker and Mrs. R. Schroe- der, 75; Mrs. John A. Wright anc Mrs. G. W. Swentor, "A, and East and West, Mrs. Thomas Collins and Mrs Raymond Pidge, 851s; Mrs. E. O. Hess and Mrs. Theodore Breithaupt, 84; Mrs. J. B. Kelsey and Mrs. M. H. Toomey, 81.
 The standing to date is as follows: Adams -Morin, 469; Schroeder-Stro- hacker, 463k, and East and West Collins -Pidge, 497 and Monzani- Tobin, 474.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Friday after noon session of the Cornell Con- tract club conducted by Mrs. Johr c. Moriarty were: North and South Mrs. John Joy and Mrs. Timothy Sullivan, 89; Mrs. Robert Pollard and Mrs. Albert Hummel, 87; anG East and West-MrS. W. G. Bailey and Mrs. Lionel Coshier, 103; Miss Margaret Geddes and Mrs. Daniel Butler, 92.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: Bailey Coshier, 395 F; Wagner Byrne, 388; Dews-Huckins, 384h and Martin Wedge, 3761z.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Par bridge - par score, 100. In the preceding column asked four questions about this hand How many did you answer cor rectly? Deduct 10 for each in- correct answer 60, expert; 30. good; 70, aYerage). Expert cred its" are added for brilliant play = try to average one per hand.
 A simple looking hand is some times the one which must be played with the greatest amount of care. Careless handling oi trump in this hand could cost the contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

of Kellogg street and Miss Mary Mitchell Wallace of Prospect street are delegates of the league for the conference. While in Montclair they will be guests of Miss Katherine
 The conference is the first of three to be sponsored this winter under the auspices of the Association of Junior Leagues of America. Thirty nine leagues are represented at the meeting and g. varied program has been arranged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
D. BrelDer Eddy At
 Won,en's Club Today

The Current Events committee of the Waterbury Women's club under the chairmanship of Mrs. Frank N. Hess will present D. Brewer Ed- dy today. MT. Eddy's subject will be Whats Right and Whats Wrong With America?" He has made a summary of studies and readings and in his address tries to point out the wisdom and folly of the leading trends of thought and poe licies of government. He gives the leading policies of the New. Deal and tries to appraise our situation, both as to the New Deal and eco monies trends of the business world. The lecture will be interesting to men as well as women and is open to the public.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
WCH Alun1nae To
 Gather Tonight

The Waterbury Catholic High School AIumnae will meet this eve- ming at 7:45 o'clock at the school auditorium. The meeting will be followed by a social with the newly elected officers as hostesSeS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

MT. and Mrs. John F. Frazer of New York City, are spending a few days as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Gerald Pierson of Willow street.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins of Meriden Road have returned after spending the weekend with rela- tives in Holyoke, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Green have returned from wedding trip to Bermuda and have taken up their residence on Oakland avenue. Mrs. Green is the former Mary Patricia Robinson of Pennington avenue.
 MT. and Mrs. W. c. Morse ot this city, are spending the winter months at Orlando Florida.
 MT. and Mrs. Jerome LaV1gne or Tower road had as their guests re- gently their daughter, Barbara, 8 student at Smith College and her classmates, Alice Graf and Mary Louise Richards of Winnetka, III.
 The women's Get Together club of the Third Congregational church will meet this evening at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

ble, Marilyn Carmody, Anne Bane, Julia Fernando, Betsy Greene, Jeanne Barnette, Vincent Begg, Do- lores Calo, Ruth Pollard, Joanne Freiheit and Joan Bergin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

AS the ice in a glass melts, it dis places its own weight of water, and melts to a volume equal to the volume of water of that weight, thus causing no overflow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Miss Grant, secretary of the children's theater department of the Association of Junior Leagues of America, is in charge of the pro- gram for the conference of that department being held in Mont- clair, N. J. Two members of the Waterbury League are attending as delegates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Weddings
Personal

Mrs. John J. Lynch, formerly of this city, has taken up her residence with her son-in-law and daughter, MT. and Mrs. Harry B. Hunt of wildwood, N. J.. MT. Lynch is pub- fisher of the Wildwood Leader.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Mrs. Franklin M. Robert of Wa terville street entertained at her home with a bridge party recently for Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Gladys Petitjean, Mrs. William Mo- riarty, Mrs. Virginia Hazen, Mrs Thom Corby, Mrs. Stanley Ander- son and Miss Elvira Zuraitis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

Miss Dorothy E. Jenkins of Wat erville street has been spending sev- eral days in New York City, where she is registered at the Hotel Com- modore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

The members of the Stitch and Hope sorority held their meeting at SuOzzo's grill on Thursday evening. A Dutch treat spaghetti supper was enjoyed.
 Members in attendance were: Mrs. Mary Kerwin, Mrs. Agnes Max and Misses Alma Rakauskas, Gene vieve Vaicaitis, Adele Vaicaitis and Anne Mendle and Madlyn A. Watts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05
Notre Dame ALu1,1nae Meets This EUening

The regular monthly supper meet ing of the Notre Dame Alumnae Association will be held this evening at 6:30 o'clock at the Notre Dame Academy on Grove street. A business meeting will follow the supper at 7:45 o'clock. Nominations will be held for officers for the next two years. All members are urged to at- tend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

MT. and Mrs. Ralph Harvey opened their home on Colley street recently for card party to bene- fit Evergreen court, Order of the Amaranth. Mrs. Agnes Gresswell assisted Mrs. Harvey as hostess. Those attending were MT. and Mrs. John Gresswell, MT. and Mrs. John Dolan, Mrs. Josephine Mordo, Mrs. Helen Mraz, Mrs. Mary Mill, Mrs. Adeline Russell, Mrs. Alta Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth Wenzel, Miss Cert rude Hickey, Miss Margaret Dow ney, Miss Julia Dolan, Mrs. Ann Goodrich, Miss Elliott, Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. Lasher, Mrs. Margaret Ken nedy, Mrs. Joseph Davies, Miss Eileen Mcdonald and Miss Mar guerite Atkinson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

l. Over three hearts, which is one of the strongest responses that North can make to a one-heart slider the contract safe for seven Using the Blackwood convention
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-05

with his hand?
 4. While 1t is true you can see that the spade finesse would fail, what line of play would you have followed to make this contract?
 Credit for expert play may be gained on this hand.
Evening star., 1938-03-17

Weil-mads Composition
Books.
Sewing Thread-black
and white.
Bridge Pencil Sets.
Shirt Buttons-card.
Dish Cloths-each.
Ric-rac Braid-pkg.
Moth Tabs-pkg.
Bias Tape-pkg.
Marbles-pkg.
Waxed Paper-roll.
Children's Drawing Sets
Paper Shopping BAGS.
Dress Snaps-B lack
and white.
Pot Holders.
Bunch Safety Pins
gold or nickle.
Paper Napkins.
Hair Nets-each.
Mems Cotton Handker-
chiefs.
Decorative Candles.
Lansburgh's-
Street Floor
Evening star., 1938-04-10
The Travellers Notebook
The Tour;sm Finds Reason to Expect Good Year
in Travel, With Europe Definitely Not
Out of the Picture.

branches of the German Railroads
Informatio Service, the German rep
resentative says. in part:
The Austrian railways have. since
March 18, been consolidated with the
German railroads. 1t is to be eX-
pected that tickets. tariffs rates and
discounts will be unified in the near
future
american citizens travelling to
Germany and obtaining their German
visa for a fee of so cents can apply
at the same time for visa covering
the Austrian part Of Germany, and
this additional visa will be given free
Of charge. If no German visa is
needed the visa charge for the Aus
trlan part of Germany is so cents"
Venturirg into the realm of opinion,
the statement adds:
Many congratulatory messages from
our friends in the travel business
throughout the United States Justify
our assurance that the unification of
Germany'S and Austria's travel fa-
cllitles and tourist promotion work
will greatly simplify the arrangements
of European tours. The rejoicing Of
Austria and the happiness of the
Austrian and German people over
their long desired reunion will also
be boon to travellers; the dark
clouds of political uncertainty have
drlfted away and the sunshine of
peace and the outlook of a happy
future have frightened the lovely valley
Of the Blue Danube and the beautiful
mountains of German Austria
COMMENTING little on the polti-
cal situation. but saying that
fears of complications are subsiding
and those who have an insight predict
fair weather ahead" Italo E. Ver-
rando, general manager of the Italian
Lines in North America. strikes an
optimistic note in connection with
the financial recession.
Claiming that there has been no
recession in the companys passenger
carrying and pointing to the sailing
week before last Of the Conte de Sa-
vola with more than 1,5OO passengers,
Mr.. Verrando says:
distribution of our heavy advance
passenger bookings through all three
classes first, tourist and third seems to
indicate further that monetary strin-
gency, considered to be general in all
walks of American life at present is
not SO bad as some people picture it.
1t seems sound opinion to inter-
pret the travel trend as positive sign
fully Warranting an optimistic forecast
that the low in business depression is
almost astern. This land, with its tre-
mendous resources. enjoying all the
blessings that God could bestow law
Evening star., 1938-04-10
Alaska. is primarily noted as q salmon

Alaska. is primarily noted as . salmon
canning center, but derives its tour
ist interest from its totem poles. These
weird Indian carvings of animals and
birds perched one on top Of another
were the Indian book of heraldry,
family tree planted in front of the
owners door so that any passerby
could tell at glance the pedigree of
those who lived within. Usually made
Of wood, totems were also carved of
marble and sometimes used as designs
for baskets, moccasirs or wood carv-
ings.
Ketchikan has two famous totem
poles, that Of Chief johnson and that
of Chief Ryan. Chief Johnson's totem
pole is known for it's height; totem
poles, as matter of fact, were some
times as much as four stories high and
so elaborately carved that they were
valued at thousands of dollars. The
totem pole standing before the chiefs
house is surmounted by a kajuk,
legendary bird of the Indians. Minia-
lures of this pole and of other famous
ones can be bought throughout Alaska
and are the favorite souvenirs OF
American travellers.
Evening star., 1938-04-10

ishly upon its boundaries, with its
enterprising population. simply can
not 90 wrong for any long stretch of
time"
1KENING the recession to prohibi-
ton in that famous remark, When
does it begin?" one Washington travel
agency recently doubled its Office space
and increased its personnel as con-
crete gesture of its refusal to recog-
nize the recession. Unlike trans-A At
lantic steamship lines, general travel
agencies sell service to all parts of the
world. and if prospective traveller is
found with the conviction that Europe
is too risky. the talk drifts to the Amer
icas' glorious travel picture, the new
Undiscovered travel land of South
America, or, in short, where else would
you like to go?
Evening star., 1938-04-10
ALASKA BECOMING
TRAVEL TREASURE
Ship Tours of 3 to 5 Weeks
Offered to Scenic Area
This Summer.

SEATTLE. April 9.-The gold rush
days may be gone forever and the
Klondike may no longer fire the imag-
ination of every seeker after treasure,
but Alaska is today experiencing a
new boom-this time tourist one.
It's glaciers, its fjords, its mountains
and its remnants of fascinating In
dian civilization are today putting
Alaska on the travellers map, just as
its fabulous mines once put it on the
map of every adventurer.
To keep pace with the growing de-
mand for travel facilities there, spe-
cial tours of the northern land by
boat have been scheduled beginning
with the early summer season. Avail
able will be tours of 10 days in length,
to include, among other places visited,
Ketchikan, Juneau, Fairbanks, Mount
Mckinley National Park and Seward.
Tours 20 to % days long will visit the
same places. going down the Yukon
as we'll and others, of five weeks, will
include an upstream trip on this
famous river.
Ketchikan, first port of call in
Evening star., 1938-04-10
TALKING CLOCK POPULAR
odeon S4-OO Had Over 6,l64, ,O57
Callers in 1887,

PARIS. April 9.-Odeon 84-00, the
telephone number of the talking
clock Of Paris, Is the most popular
one in the French capital. During
1887 no fewer than 6.164,O67 persons
telephoned to learn what time it was.
This talking clock has three rivals.
one in Lyons, with record of 915,326
calls during 1887; the second is in
Marseille, with 7o0,461, while the
third is in Nice. 1t was only estab-
lished on December IL, but in 10 DAYS
it told the time of the day to 1882
persons.
Evening star., 1938-04-10

MAKING STOCK OF the European
situation after the first gasp of
aStonishment at the sudden
Evening star., 1938-07-12
BURKE PlANSlAB0R
STUDY IN EUROPE
Senator to Leave Next Month for
0ne-Man Investigation in
Three Countries.

By the Associated Press.
Senator Burke, Democrat, Of Ne
braska. outspoken critic Of the Ma
tional Labor Relations Act, will study
European labor conditions this sum-
mer.
An ONCE employe of the Nebraskan
said today he would leave August 10
for . "one-m investigation" IN
England. Germany and Holland and
possibly in Sweden and France.
Senator Burke's tour will cover
some Of the ground being studied by
President Roosevelt's special COM
mission. which Is surveying the British
labor disputes act.
Once assistants. meanwhile, have
been assembling data produced by
Senator Burke's letter to employers
asking suggestions for amendments
to the Labor Relations Act.
In inviting the suggestions, the
Senator said many persons informed
him that the workers are highly
displeased with some of the things
that have been happening" and would
welcome vital changes in the act
and in the administration"
Evening star., 1938-07-12

member Of the organization.
Alvin q. Nhrlich, president Of the
Advertising Club of Washington, will
preside ct the luncheon. The tributes
to Col. Heron will be broadcast over
WkAL.
ON. HetTons activities ~ . citizen
win Be discussed BY Melvin c. Haseu.
president Of the Board Of District
Commissioners.
Maj. Gen. r. M. Danforth, chief
Of Field Artillery Of the United States
Army. viii deliver An address on "Col.
Hsrron, the Military Man." Col.
Heron saw service In both the Span
ish and World Wars. He served In the
Reserve Corps - major and lievp-
tenant colonel and y now colonel OF
tho 3l3th Field Artillery.
Charles J. Columbus, secretary Of
the Advertising Club, Is IN charge of
reservations for the luncheon meet
Ing.
Evening star., 1938-07-12
lille. but would Join the committee in

VILE, but would join the committee in
Chattanooga tonight. s@
= Hiwassee Dam has been under con-
struction since last year. It will be
l.250 feet long and 202 feet high
when completed in 1910. The dam
will form lake reaching ~ miles up
the river with Q reservoir volume Of
435. 900 acre feet.
After inspecting the village built
BY the T. v. A. and construction work
on the dam the party will leave for
Chattanooga.
Director David Z. Lilienthal headed
the Authority ofaciab accompanying
the committee.
The committee of1cially opened its
investigation Of the vast Government
agency at = three-hour executive ses-
sion here yesterday, but Senator
Donahey said only matters Of policy"
were discussed. ~
He said open hearings would start
IN the near future"
Evening star., 1938-07-12
IVA. TOUR BEGUN
. BY INVESTIGATORS
Hiwassee Dam Is First
Objective Of Congress
Committee. +.
by the Associated Press.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. July IA
congressional committee here TO In
vostigste the Tennessee Valley Au-
thority began today an S00-mile in
spection tour which Chairman Vie
Donahey, Democrat, of Ohio said
would enable the members to wis
ualize" the scope of the agency;s ,ac-
tivities. -. !
First stop on the tour which win
take the committee into North Caro-
lima. Georgia, Alabama and MIS-
siasipr was Hiwassee Dam, storage
and power barrier the Authority Il
constructing on the Hiwassee River
near Murphy, N. G.
The party, consisting of eight com.
mttteemen and high-ranking T. v. A.
omcials, planned to arrive at the dam
shortly before noon. Chairman Dona.
hey said he would remain in Knox
Evening star., 1938-07-12
Couple, 63 and l6,
Spend Day Working
After Marriage Rite
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
ATHOL, Mass, July 12.-Her-
bert David Boutall, IS, poultry
farmer, and his 16-year-old bride
spent their first day Of married
life today ct work.
Mr.. Boutall, q widower Of two
years, and Flora Evelyn Anna
May were married at st. Johns
Episcopal Church last night be-
cause the Mays. farmers all, In
sisted they had TO- clean up their
farm chores before .donning we'd
ding togs. Previously an after
noon ceremony had been planned.
More than 1000 persons waited
outside the church for . glimpse
Of the bridal party. The ceremony
was witnessed by 100 guests.
Evening star., 1938-07-12
Crop Prospects
Estimates for 1888 Are
Compared With Last
Years.

By the Associated Press.
This is how the Federal Crop Re-
porting Board forecasts major CROP
prospects for 1898, compared with last
years production:
Larger this year-Wheat, barley, rye,
haxseed, rice, hay, sweet potatoes,
sugar cane. sugar beets. pears and
citrus fruits.
Smaller Cotton, corn, oats, beans,
potatoes, tobacco. hops, apples, peaches
and grapes.
Supplies of most food crops appear
likely to be ample, the board said.
Evening star., 1938-07-12
LUNCHEON PLANNED
| FOR /, col. HEBRON
Tributes to Be Paid to Star
Advertising Director at
Teytimouial lfiair.

In recognition Of the reelection OF
Col. Leroy ". Heron, Advertising d.
rector Of The Evening Star. - pred
dent OF the National Association Of
Newspaper Advertising Executives, the
Advertising Club OF Warrington viii
hold . testimonial luncheon Thursday
at 1880 pm. in the Pan Mall room
of the Raleigh Hotel.
More than 200 friends Of the adver-
tising executive will be present to hear
tributes paid to Col. Heron q . citi-
zen. as military man and as 4
worker.
High light Of the luncheon will be
the address Of Frank Z. Tripp Of
Elmira. N. r., general manager Of
the Gannett chain Of newspapers. Mr..
Tripp will discuss "Col. Heron and
His Advertising Profession Nationally"
Col. Heron, who has served q
advertising director of The Star for
~ years, was elected to . second term
as president Of the national advertising.
group at its national convention re-
Gently tn Detroit. He kasa charter
Evening star., 1938-07-12
Hebrew School Outing.

The annual outing of the Beth
Sholom Hebrew School. Eighth and
Shepherd streets NV. will be held
tomorrow at Glen Echo Park. The
outing IS sponsored by the Sisterhood
of the Beth Sholom Congregation.
The group will leave at 10 am. from
the temporary quarters of the school,
4036 Georgia avenue NV.
Evening star., 1938-07-12
Sands to Be Delegate.

Charles Z. Sands; executive, secre-
tary Of tbs Bsrtenders' Union. Old
Local No. Is. win represent the or
sanisation Is . delegate to the con-
yention Of the Dartemdefs' Interna-
tional League Of America. to be held
August is in San Francisco.
Mr.. Sands was . delegate to the
convention 23 years ago iri the same
city and has represented the organi-
sation at subsequent conventions since
that time.