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Evening star., 1938-05-27
Unfinished Business.

The spotlight Of public attention
flashed on the horrible examples" Of
overcrowded and inadequate housing
facilities for families in the so-called
Foggy Bottom area Of the Capital re-
veals a condition too well known in the
District.
In fact, to an observant first-time
visitor to Washington one Of the sur
prises and disappointments in a city con-
tanning much material beauty is the ap-
parently careless adulteration Of such
charm through the perpetuation Of slum
dwelling conditions side by side with the
dignity Of public properties or the
decency of properly maintained private
properties.
Correction of these conditions is debt
in which Federal and District Govern
ments and local residents have both q
stake and q responsibility.
In so far as its various housing agencies
have jurisdiction over such problems, the
Federal Government need not look be-
yond its Capital in seeking projects Of
either social or economic value. Likewise,
the District Government must remain
alert to opportunities for corrective
action through its powers Of regulating
in behalf Of public health. fire protec-
ton and the general welfare.
And in the last analysis, Of course, the
District residents and property owners
who are affected most closely by the use
or abuse Of housing facilities here must
be made to realize that it is their well
fare that is involved and that it lies
largely within their power to see that
improvements are effected.
Evening star., 1938-05-27

Benjamin Franklin was one Of the
original journalists in American history.
His contributions to the lore of electricity
are better remembered than his more
intellectual expressions However. Frank
lin was thoroughly in accord with the
principles Of q new deal as he saw 1t
when this country was younger.
Evening star., 1938-05-27

If gentleman Of distinguished
parentage chooses to go to a North
western hospital for check-up he has
. right to resent publicity. A mans brain
may be at the disposal Of his country's
need, but his stomach is to be regarded
distinctly as his own affair.
Evening star., 1938-05-27

The eminent actor Otis Skinner Is
reported seriously Ill. His distinguished
record will not be forgotten 20 long as
his eminent daughter Cornelia continues
to carry on in the exploitation Of the
highest lines Of theatrical expression.
Evening star., 1938-05-27

1t is reported that the price Of wheat
is the lowest that 1t has been in five
years. The effect that this will have on
the price Of q loaf of bread is another
Of the problems which will have to be
worked out.
Evening star., 1938-05-27

Occasionally pictorial publications are
slightly misleading. The feminine
heroines of police world adventure might
seem better looking in many cases If
their portraits were left to the readers
sensitive imagination.
Evening star., 1938-05-27

The head of the American Federation
Of Labor has had his resignation ac-
cepted by the c. I. o. organization known
as THE United Mine Workers Of
America" A title is not enough to pre-
vent an organization from being con-
spicuously dis-united.
Evening star., 1938-05-27
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Evening star., 1938-05-27

1t remains to be seen whether Herr
Hitler can advance his popularity in
America by consistently clinging to q
style of mustache that was formerly a
mark Of distinction for American motion
picture comedians.
Evening star., 1938-05-27
Educat tional Importance.

you find education highly important
in public nfe," remarked the visitor.
"Oh, yes" answered Senator Sorghum,
"but you've got to remember that the
fact that man calls coupons 'Kewpons'
doesn't prevent him from knowing how
to clip them"
Evening star., 1938-05-27
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Evening star., 1938-05-27
Playing Safe.

"You approve Of motion pictures?"
"Yes," answered Miss Cayenne. "They
don't give anybody chance to get i'm
mediately foolish and send silly notes to
the performers"
Evening star., 1938-05-27
Interruption.

Our neighbors hate the ROSTERS crow,
They kick, when babies cry or laugh;
Those horrid noises, don't you know,
Might interrupt the phonograph.
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1T comes natural for woman to
have the last word," said Hi Ho, the
sage Of Chinatown. "But a man can
always get 1t If he is willing to write
it in q checkbook."
Evening star., 1938-05-27
Words and Music.

His voice 80 large and deep would rangel
Twas darkly rich and mellow.
It seemed . combination strange
OF big bass drum and cello.
We give three cheers! He is our choice.
His brothers mind is keener.
But he gets left, because his voice
Sounds xke q concertina!
"A man who has managed to get both
feet In do trough" said Uncle Eben
"can be more or less Of welcome guest
until hs decides to drag it around over
d paflw carpet"
Evening star., 1938-05-27

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It looks more and more as though the
w. P. A. was becoming major political
instrument, If not organization. That
has been charged by the Republicans
for several years. But now the w. p. A.
is being used in Democratic primaries
to knock off candidates who are dis
tasteful to the administration. It was
charged by some Of the Democratic
leaders supporting the Jones-Earle ticket
in Pennsylvania that Senator Joe"
Guffey was "macing" the w. P. A.
workers in the interest Of 1t. Gov.
Thomas Kennedy, the Guffey-Lewis
candidate for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton. A glance at the large vote which
Mr.. Kennedy rolled up leads to the con-
clusion that this is just what happened,
The supporters of Gov. Happy" Chand-
Ter of Kentucky in his race for the
senatorial nomination against Senator
Alben w. Barkley, the Roosevelt leader
in the upper house, are presenting
afidavits from w. P. A. workers to prove
that the relief organization II being
used against their candidate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Benefit Supper GiUen
 At Ouerton Home

MT. and Mrs. Walter Overton of Steuben street entertained at their home on Thursday evening at a Dinty Moore supper, the proceeds of which will be used for hospital work to be done by the D. A. V. Auxiliary. Irish songs were rendered and card playing was enjoyed fol- lowing the supper.
 The guests included: MT. and Mrs. s. Gardiniere, MT. and Mrs. John J. Mulligan, MT. and Mrs. Peter Stoto, MT. and Mrs. James Martone, MT. and Mrs Henry Barry, MT. and Mrs. John Delaney, MT. and Mrs. Michael Callahan, Mr., Mrs. w. B. Alyward, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Govanelli, MT. and Mrs. Thomas O'Neill, MT. and Mrs. Walter Overton, National com mitteeman and Mrs. Peter Nugent of West Haven, Amandee Payeur John Mclaughlin, William Murray, Mrs. Mary Saunders, Mrs. Theodore Ward, Rose Mulligan, Thomas Casey, Gus Flaherty, Mrs. Carrie Clancy, Mary Clancy and Virginia Overton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Weddings
Miss Elise Gregg WilL Wed Today

Miss Elise Pumpelly Gregg, daughter of Rev. Dr. James Ed gar Gregg and Mrs. Gregg of Pros pect street, becomes the bride of Dr. Emir Allen Gaw of San Fran cisco, Calf son of Dean Esther Allen Cav of Columbus, Ohio, and the late Henry Cav, this afternoon at o'clock at the First Congrega- tional church of which her father is the pastor. Dr. Gregg will per- form the ceremony which will be followed by small reception in the church parsonage.
 Miss Gregg will be escorted by her brother, James Bartlett Gregg of Columbia, Tenn, and will have for her maid of honor, Miss Mary R. Heard of Cambridge, Mass. The bridesmaids will include Mrs. George A. Halloway, Miss Roberta Jones and Mrs. Robert L. Finley, all of New York, and Miss Esther H. Clemence of Chicago, Ill. Best man for Dr. Cav will be Hugo w. Druehl of Washington, D. c. and making up the usher group will be Theodore H. Gregg, a brother of the bride, Dr. Berthold Starr of Brooklyn, N. r., Dr. Robert B. Ja- mieson of Philadelphia, Penn, and Dr. George A. Hahn of Baltimore, Md.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

sents the local chapter on the na- tional committee for scholarship Fund is Chairman. Other members arranging for the holiday function are: Miss Lucy Bowes, Mrs. Joseph Cassin, Mrs. David Hayes, Miss Nancy Delaney, Miss Catherine Ma loney Miss Helen Mccarthy and Miss Mae Shanahan.
 Mister Sercedita Thomas was bursar at the College of St. Eliza beth for many years and was held in high esteem by undergraduates and alumnae. In recognition of their affection and loyalty toward her, the National Alumnae Association of the College has undertaken to raise 8 Scholarship fund in her memory. It is expected that the necessary amount will be reached by June. Members of the local chapter are not only making in dividual contributions but also plan a contribution as a chapter so that the goal must be reached.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

It was obvious that the dia- mond situation must be tested be- fore drawing the adverse trumps. The declarer who made his con- tract went to the dummy with the club ace on the second trick, and led a small diamond. The finesse of the ten lost to the king, and the high heart was led. South dis carded a club, loser anyway, so nothing was lost. West led an- other round of hearts, and again declarer refused to ruff, discarding a diamond. East won, and returned a club.
 The diamond finesse was taken, and when that held, South drew trumps and fulfilled his contract, though West had held four trumps originally. In the cases where South did not safeguard his con- tract by refusing to ruff until the diamonds had been established, the contract was defeated.
 Copyright, 1888. NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Former Resident
 Is Rendered Party

Mrs. Giovannina P. Laurini, form- erly of this city and now a resident of Chicago Heights, Illinois, was given a farewell party when she left for Chicago after stay of one month here.
 The party was held at Liberty hall last night. A gift was pre- sented to her.
 Those present besides the guest, are MT. and Mrs. Marciano Laurino, Felice Giordano, Vincenzo Guarini, Giuseppe Geneva, Rocco Lobraico, Joseph Russo, Lorenzo Guerrero, Frank Del Pc, Thomas Colasanto, Jr., John Perrella, Gennaro Gretella, Vincenzo Toletti, Margherita Geneva, Antonio Cipriano, Felice Guarini, Carmine Clement, Vim cenzo Clement, Amadeo Pelosi, Rocco Cipriano, and Patsy Ciriello.
 Miss Christine Walker of North Main street has returned after spending several days in New York. While there she attended the In- ternational Flower Show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Mrs. Albert Ascotfe
 Is Birthday Guest

Mrs. Edwin ODea of East Main street was hostess at a party given in honor of her mother, Mrs. Albert Ascotte at her home on Meriden road recently, the occasion being her birthday. The home was attractively decorated in color scheme of pink and green with American Beauty roses forming a centerpiece for the table. The honored guest was the recipient of many gifts. During the evening varied program of enter tainment including singing, games and dancing was enjoyed.
 The guests included: Misses Mary O'Rourke, Josephine LaChance, Emma Moran, Gertrude Kennedy, Mary Pendy, Mrs. Catherine Me- Weeney, Mrs. Mary Daley, Mrs. Mil dred Crowley, Mrs. Nellie Hampson, Mrs. G. Kennedy, Mrs. Marion Quinn of Springfield, Mrs. Virginia Druin, Mrs. Albert Ascotte and Mrs. Edwin O'Dea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Personal

Announcement is made of the birth of a son on Sunday, March 18th to MT. and Mrs. Hugh Mo- Guire of Jackson Heights, L. l., for merly of this city. Mrs. Mcclure is the former Edna Mover of Wal nut street.
 Mrs. Eugene Kelly and daughter, Patricia of Exeter, Pa, are spending several days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. James Carr of Plaza ave- nue.
 MT. and Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr., of Kenilworth street are spending sev- eral days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs Frank Nastri of Nell son avenue have as their guest for several days, Miss Eleanor Hinckley of Springfield, Mass.
 Miss Edna Maloney has returned to her home on Willow street after enjoying West Indies cruise.
 MT. and Mrs. John F. Grierson of Pine street, are spending the weekend with relatives in Holyoke, Mass.
 j. Dr. P. H. DeNicola of Porter street sailed recently for a West Indies cruise.
 Miss Louise O'Neill of South Main street is spending few days in Bloomfield, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. George Doolittle of WatertoWn avenue have returned after spending several days in New York.
 Mrs. J. Harold Root, Mrs. Harry s. Coe, Mrs. Frederick A. Faust, Mrs Alfred Emmons, Mrs. Robert w. Lowell, Mrs. J. Barrett Russell, Mrs. Russell c. Atherton, Mrs. Perry A. Borden, Mrs. Thomas S Smith and Mrs. Raymond Wood were among the local members of the Waterbury League of Women Voters who at- tended the county meeting of the League in New Haven yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Eastman of Cooke street are spending the week. end in New York.
 Miss Alice Wheaton of East Main street has returned from a vacation spent in Washington, D. c. MT. and Mrs. Louis Potter of West Main street are in New York City for the weekend. Joseph Fenn of Meriden road is spending week with relatives in Philadelphia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
St. Joseph's College
 Names Committee

The Senior Glass at St. Joseph College has completed elections for committees to arrange the many ac- tivities featured during Commence ment Week. Gertrude Johnson was chosen to head the Senior Ball com mittee. Assisting her will be Helen Ryan, music committees; Dorothy Coleman, refreshments committee and Ann Kelly, programs, Margaret Kemp was elected chairman of Commencement Week. Her aides will be Airline Boucher and Rita Crawford. Undergraduate entertain ment for the Senior Class will be in charge of Genevieve Dillon, Al.
 The Ciceronian Debating Society has added the following members: Mary Largay, Ruth Buckley, Loretta Moran, Mary Munger, Mary Jane Waddy, Mary Ahern, Martina Doyle Genevieve Grady, Catherine Hughes Agnita Davis and Grace Doolan. At a recent meeting an informal dis cussion was held on Girls Colleges vs Co-Ed Colleges. In this discus sion Mary Finnegan, Rosemary Brennan and Lucille Kuhnly op- posed Elizabeth Kelly, Mary Mac Dermott and Betty Hannifen.
 Registration for the Summer Ses- sion of St. Joseph College will take place June 29 and 30. Glasses will begin July 1 and will be held daily except Saturday and Sunday. Two Saturdays there will be classes, viz July to 23. July 4 there will be no classes.
 St. Joseph College Summer Ses- sion Courses carry college credit to- wards the bachelors degree for those who are high school gradu- ateS. Not more than six semester hours of work may be carried by a student. The Summer School is open to lay women and to religious.
 The following courses of study will be offered: Accounting; General Biology; Comparative Anatomy; Or ganic Chemistry; Education, Inte- grated Education Course for Prim- ary Teachers, Education in Indus trial Society; English-Laboratory course; English Literature; Eight eenth Century; American Literature French Eighteenth Century; His tory Classical Civilization, Europe in Eighteenth Century, Geography in European History, Revolution America, English Constitutional History; Home Sconomics-Elemen- tary Cookery, House Furnishing; Italian n-Introductory Course; Latin Roman Letters, Elementary Greek; Mathematics Plane Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Differential Calculus; Philosophy-Proble;ns in Mosmology, Epistemology and On tology; General Physics and Psy- chology of Education.
 Bulletins containing the courses of study offered may now be ob- tained from St. Joseph College.
 Miss Genevieve McGrail, 8 mem- Der of the Home Economies Depart ment, has been chosen by the Fresh man Glass as their Faculty Adviser
 The annual spring luncheon anc bridge of the Ladies Aid society of the Mill Plain Union church will be held Tuesday afternoon, March 29. Luncheon will be served at 1:3( o'clock. Mrs. Carleton Chapin, Mrs Joseph Mulkern, Mrs. Arthur Gross Mrs. Orville Ardern, Mrs. Sidney Cook and Mrs. John Mckay are 1T charge of reservations.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold Packer oi Highland avenue are spending thu weekend in Boston.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
St. Elizabeth Alun1nae WiI Sponsor Post-Lenten Bridge

Among the early announcements of leading Spring social activities Is the card party and fashion show which is to be given by the local chapter of the Alumnae of the Col lege of St. Elizabeth. The affair will be a post-Lenten activity which promises to attract large attend ance. The Alumnae sponsors so- cial event annually during the Easter season and extensive ar engagements will be made for the success of the bridge.
 Easter Monday night, April 28, has been chosen as the date for the event. The proceeds will be used for the Sister Mercedita Thomas Scholarship Fund.
 Miss Agnes Fitzpatrick who repre-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
CONTRACT BRIDGE
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

Donated Tricks Save Bid - Decarers Refusal to Trump on Two Possible Occasions Enables Him
 to Fulfill Contract
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

A joint meeting of the executive committee of the League of Wom- en Voters and the A. A. U. w., was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas s. Smith of Park road. The purpose of the meeting was to make arrangements for a joint session of these two groups to be held at The Elton on Monday, April 4. Miss Eleanor R Little of Guilford will speak at that time. Round table discussions will be included on the program The speakers and their topics in- clude, Mrs. J. Harold Root, national legislation; Mrs. Ralph Darlington educational bills; Mrs. Seth Good win, mental hygiene: Mrs. Fred erick A. Faust, foreign politics.
 MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Mum of Brooklyn, N. Y. are spending a few days as the guests of MT. and Mrs. n ryl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Engagements

COHEN BECK
 Mir. and Mrs. Murray Grossman of Hawley street announce the en- gagement and coming marriage of Mrs. Grossman's sister, Mrs. Marion Beck of New York, formerly of this city, to Jack Cohen of New York. The wedding will take place in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
Personal
College Clubs HnUe Busy Month

The Catholic Literature club held a regular meeting on March 8, in the library of Imelda hall. The topic discussed was Francis Thomp- son. Those taking part in the dis clission were the Misses Amy Doyle, Ruth Conway, Marie Rohack, Mary Fennelly, Mary Pace and Elinor Goode.
 George K. Hunton addressed the student body on Tuesday, March 8, on the subject of inter- racial justice and the negro prob lem. MT. Hunton reminded the stu dents of the rights accorded to ne- groes by the civil rights bill, and of the injustices committed despite the bill, and urged tolerance of the ne- groes MT. Hunton is editor of the "Interracial Review"
 On March IS and 19 at Massachu- sets State college, Amherst, Mass, the New England chapter of the Model League of Nations will meet The Social Science club will send as delegates the Misses Margaret Burke, Katherine Bergin, Effa Chestney, Mary Sutherland, Marie Coulombe and Theresa Sibielski. Miss Marian Hayner of West Haven is alternate delegate. Miss Bessie Martin will head the committee for intellectual cooperation, and will be assisted by Miss Jean Stier. Alber- tus Magnus will represent Argen- tine at the league.
 On Friday evening, March. II, members of the freshman class of the Yale dramatic school presented 'Winterset" at the Campus theater at Albertus Magnus college for the Campus Theater Players and their guests.
 The class of 1899 is planning a fashion show in April. Miss Miriam Hayner is chairman. Members of the committee include the Misses Barbara Bear, Barbara Fitch, An gela Mariani, Alice Whitehead, Katherine Foran and Mary Long.
 Mrs. James Miller gave a St. Patrick's card party at her home on Baldwin street Thursday after noon. Nine tables were in play and refreshments were served fol- lowing the playing. Those in at tendance were Mrs. Harry Lathrop, Mrs. H. c. Terrell, Mrs. G. L. Kipp, Mrs Peter J. German, Mrs H. R. Logan, Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Shaft, Mrs. William Dick, Mrs. Ira Dick, Mrs Ellis Akins, Mrs. Lionel Cosier, Mrs. L. A. Cosier, Mrs. W. G. Bailey, Mrs. Harold Slater, Mrs Fred Jack son, Mrs. R. Wilmont, Mrs. John Bush, Mrs. w. Jacquiry, Mrs. Gil- man Benson, Mrs. George Kyle, Mrs. James Leas, Mrs. Thomas White, Mrs. c. Nelson Cole, Mrs. T. Leroy Judd, Mrs. Fred Bailey, Mrs. Dwyer, Mrs. w. J. Meehan, Mrs Charles Burritt, Mrs. Harry James, Mrs. Joseph Kneen and Mrs. Her bert Edwards.
 Miss Anne Zemaitis, a member of the class of 1888 at Pembroke col lege, in Brown university, and daughter of MT. and Mrs. George Zemaitis of Highland avenue, is representing the college as an off, f1cial delegate to the annual New England Model League of Nations being held this weekend at Am herst, Mass. Miss Zemaitis is act ing as Turkish delegate on the Model league committee on Spain Miss Zemaitis who prepared for col lege at Crosby high school, is active in the college debating society and is editor chief of Record, the college weekly publication.
 Misses Mary and Josephine Olcott of Baldwin street have been spend-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

To ruff trick held by an oppo- nent's high card is a natural reac- ton for most declarers att he bridge table. After all, the purpose of con- tract is to take sufficient tricks to fulfill the contract, and trick sur- rendered which might be won is lost forever.
 That there is fallacy in this reasoning is clearly demonstrated in today's hand, taken from the Southeastern Championship Tour
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

Announcement has been made of the Sullivan daughter D. of Mass and Thomas Mr. and Lagay Buckingham street Miss Sullivan graduate school and received her degree at Pembroke College sy She also completed seceara Katherine Gibbs Boston Iargay graduate of St. Marys Academy of Georgetown University 35 also BioTechnology Chicago Illinois his father in the Brewing The wedding
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

nament last year.
 South, with a strong hand from the standpoint of distribution and high cards, disclosed that fact by his reversal in biding. After West passed, North decided to bid two clubs rather than one no trump although I believe the latter call ia sounder. When the dummy was spread. South could see his con- tract safe If he found the dia- lnond honors split, and the trump break not too unfavorable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-03-19

Misses Mary and Josephine Olcott of Baldwin street have been spend- ing several days in Atlantic City.