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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-18
Bridge, May II

The annual benefit bridge
party sponsored each year by the
Ladies Aid of the Garfield Me
mortal Hospital will be held on
May II at 2 o'clock at the Wash.
ington Hotel.
X X X
Representative Benjamin Jar.
rett of Pennsylvania has left to
join Mrs. Jarrett, at their home
in Farrell, Pa, where they will
spend the Easter holidays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-18
Mrs. Marye
Is HOnOred

One of the gayer of Easter
parties was given yesterday by
Comdr. and Mrs. William D.
Thomas at their home in
Georgetown in honor of Mrs.
Thomas mother, Mrs. George
T. Marye, who was celebrating
her birthday anniversary.
Mrs. Marye was not only en-
joying a birthday, but the first
time out" since she had a nasty
fall-breaking her ankle. She
was looking extremely fit yes
terday, however, in a lowered
print gown OF black and emer-
aid green topped by large pic
ture hat.
The Thomas home on Pros
pect Avenue was overlooking
with bright spring flowers.
Guests brought innumerable
presents for the guest of honor
and still more flowers. Adm.
and Mrs. Mark Bristol were
there. Admiral Bristol was be-
ing congratulated on all sides
for it was his birthday anniver-
sary, too!
Just to mention few guests
at random who dropped in:
Mrs. John r. Williams, Mrs.
Henry Latrobe Roosevelt, Mrs.
Eldridge Jordon, Mrs. George
Pettengill, Ralph Hill, Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil Hurja, the Misses
Howry, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence
Wood Robert, Miss Phyllis
Walsh, of New York city, and
Comdr. Jerry Wright.
During the latter part Of the
afternoon Rex Evans, of Holly
wood, gave a short program
of most amusing songs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-18
In New York

The Military Attache of the
Cuban Embassy and Sonora de
Munilla are in New York city
where they will spend several
days.
y X 4
Mr.. and Mrs. Francisco Mar
tin of Havana, Cuba, are in this
country on a visit, and while in
Washington for several days will
be at Wardman Park Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-18

come down shortly.
VERONA KORAN, who has a
' very busy career in her as
ISOLATION with one Of the
smarter dress shops in town,
took time off last Saturday to
add another gadget to her
charm bracelet. Gadget is not
the correct word to use for this
latest charm, for it is both
unique and beautiful. It is
fashioned of Verona's two
initials, done in platinum and
diamonds, set in a square of
rubies, and each corner Of the
square dotted with an emerald.
THE squelch Of the week was
l. overheard in one of the
popular late spots when an an
noyed and well-known young
ster about town informed the
glamorous femme with him
"You are just about as true as
a two dollar cornet."
&&k
MARJORIE GARLAND'S en-
U1 gagement to Ensign Cyrus
C. Cole was announced. as
everyone knows by now, yester-
day. But do you remember in
this column, dated February %,
this paragraph: Marjorie Gar
land, so persistent rumor would
have one believe, is wearing a
gcod-looking ring on the just
right-finger of her left hand
and the lucky man (and he is
lucky, for she is as sweet as she
is blondly lovely) is in the
Navy"
CHARLIE WRIGHT, who du-
" plicated in Palm Beach the
sensation he was in London
with his gay songs and accor-
dion, is here in washington.
Very, very quiet, is Charlie, be-
cause he is recuperating from
an emergency appendix opera
ton, It will be ONE months be-
fore Charlie and his accordion
will entertain-anyone, but he
is leaving shortly for New York
to Join a famous band and play
the piano. It's nothing like be-
ing versatile in this working
world.
ZANE JEFFRESS, small daugh-
ter of the Nelson actresses
land she is 500 pretty, has for
the first time in her five years
become a problem child to her
mother. 1t all began on Easter
Sunday with the arrival Of a
friend of the actresses at their
apartment with a very yellow
and very much alive duck for lit
tie Jane. Naturally, Mrs. Jeffress
thought that after the day was
over the duck could be given
away-quietly-of course.
Never was she more mistaken.
Jane and the duck were entirely
fascinated, one with the other
The duck followed her every
where, even to bed, and when
Mrs. Jeffress tried to sneak him
out, there was a din and a
bowling that could be heard to
the Capitol. At the moment, this
duck is reposing in a cardboard
house-Mr. .JeffresS suggests
building an addition to the
apartment just for the duck, and
Mrs. Jeffress, sadly enough, il
preparing to murder the FRIEND
that brought the duck, at hel
first leisure moment.
x* 4
THE Eugene Meachams' pent
l. house was very gay anC
crowded with guests the othel
oftarnO0n for a. cocktail part
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WARRENTON, Va, April 10.
Busiest weekend of the month
Racing pace from Washington
down to the Middleburg races, Sat-
urday afternoon e. . A big crowd
composed of horse lovers, real
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Family Witnesses Ceremony With
Additional Guests Invited
For the Reception
BIZ Flora Macdonald

Montpelier Manor, the historic country
estate of the former Ambassador to Italy
and Mrs Breckenridge Long proved beautiful setting for
the marriage today of the Longs only Christine
to Arnold Anger Wilcox of Mrs Charles Wilcox and
the late Colonel Wilcox The witnessed by mem
bers of the immediate family performed by the Rev.
Bland Tucker, of St. Pauls Church in Georgetown
Before the circular end of the bookned library an I'M
nrovsed altar was adorned with lilies and following
the ceremony receiving line greeted the additional invited
guests in a small drawing
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PETER CARTER
Wizzcox-Long Nuptiab at Montpelier Manor *** PEIf
Says

Marjorie Quinter, pretty daughter of the
4VA Club" Quinters, is, so rumor would
believe married the very nice John McCoskey
who was graduated from Notre Dame not long ago.
Marjorie has hosts of friends who will be surprised
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-04-18

WALKING IS virtually an obsession
with Nine. Peter, wife of the minister of
Switzerland. Hailing as she does from the
land of the Alps-where mountain climb
ing is an everyday event-Mme. Peter must
find our gently rolling paths bit tame.
She has undoubtedly become accustomed
to them by now, however, as the Peters
have charmed the Capital since May Is,
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Wears Family Heirloom

Mr. Long gave his daughter in marriage She selected an
ivory satin gown fashioned Princess lines with long train
Rose lace veil which had been worn by her motner
and grandmother fell gracefully from her head and she
cardenias and lilies Of the valley
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Washington Times staff Photo by Max EspeT
1920. One might catch glimpse Of this
chic matron-the possessor of a lifting
voice coupled with fascinating French
notwithstanding in Rock Greek Park,
down Massachusetts or Connecticut Ave
nues, for these are her favorite haunts.
Nine. Peter is one of the most conserva-
lively smart ladies in town-where clothes
enter into the question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
TWO FORECLOSURE
 SUITS INSTITUTED
Tax Liens on Mill Street and Euclid Avenue
 Properties Basis

, TIle City of Waterbury, thruogh @Tax Attorney George R. Guilfoile, . entered two foreclosure suits in the court of common pleas today for tax liens dating over a number of years on properties on Mill street and Euclid avenue.
 Taxes amounting to about 5000 and dating from 1926 are cited in the suit against Henry J. Austin, with the Citizens 6s Manufacturers National bank party to the suit as hoI5er of a mortgage, on Euclid ave- . nus property, assessed at $l4.140. The taxes due during the various years indicate the change in the ;. levy by the city, in one instance 1. showing a tax levy of A mills. = The other suit Is that against : Thomas c. Smith and the Water { bury Boys Club, Inc, holder of a $12.000 mortgage on property at 168- TO Mill street. The first year taxes were unpaid on this property was for 1929 levy at a rate of 1882 mills on the $S,70O assessment in effect at that time. The total due amounts to about $500.
 Monies from foreclosure and sale of such property accrue to the sur- plus resource sinking fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
FUNERALS

The funeral of Louis Hart was held from the Belleville Funeral Home, 68 East Clay street this morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Ann's church where a solemn mass of re- quiem was celebrated at g o'clock by Rev. E. A. Lamontagne. Burial was in Calvary cemetery. The pall- bearers were: Robert Belval, Ed- ward Hayes, Joseph Perry and Francis Ayotte.
 The funeral of Peter BablauskaS will be held from the Stokes Fu- neral Home, 694 Riverside street on Saturday morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. JoSeph's church at o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
 Funeral services for Herbert j.. BertilSon were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Arthur J. Lunny Funeral Home. 9 Central avenue, Rev. Roger B. T. Ander- son, rector of Trinity Episcopal church, officiating. Burial was in new Pine Grove cemetery.
 Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie E. Walker will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Alder son Funeral Home, 70 Central ave- nue, Rev. John R. Coomhs of the Second Congregational church, off, ciating. Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Au- fiero will be held from. the Ursini funeral home, 243, North Elm street, tomorrow morning at o'clock to St. Lucy's church at g o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 10 8. m. to Il p. m.
 The funeral of Patrick J. Mo- Partland will be held from the Null vile funeral home, 270 West Main street, tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock to St. Margaret's church where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at g o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, new St. Jo-' seph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 A special meeting of the Water bury lodge, Elks, will be held to- night at 8 o'clock to take action on the death.
 The funeral of James J. Leary will be held from the home, 68 Laurel street, tomorrow morning at 8:S0 o'clock with a solemn high Mass at 8 o'clock in the Church of the Sacred Heart. Burial will be in old sts Joseph'S cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Vaudeville To Stud
 Elks' Annual Party
Black and White Floor Show to Be Offered New Years
 -DiPietrO's Orchestra to Play Until A. M.
. ecopyrighs. 1898: NEA Service: Inc; z

makers, confetti, etc. will be dis tributed. The Elks toast will be given Dr. Mortimer O'Hara at II o'clock and at 11:05 the fruit cups will be served in preparation for the bountiful meal to follow.
 A diversified floor show, the black and white revue, will be given at 11:15 o'clock and as the New ear is echoed in the guests will join in the community sing of Aud Lang Syne. Fifteen minutes later. the grand march will be held. At 12:45 the grand march will take place and at 12:45 a souvenir dance will be held. Breakfast will be served at 3::30 a. m.
 The various committees in charge follow: General chairman, William J. Cunningham: music, Leonard Weyand; dinner, James Courtney: novelties, Harold Brennan and James Mccarthy; souvenirs, Wil- liam Cavanaugh and William Cahill; entertainment, Patsy Brown and William Cunningham; tickets, Wil- liam Fitzgerald; secretary, James Kelly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
LAWYER FILES
 FIVE ACTIONS
Represents Five Plaintiffs Seedlings Divorces;
 Causes Given

Four wives and one husband are seeking cancellation of the marriage ties in suits entered today in the superior courts, preponderance of the claims alleging desertion and cruelty. Atty. Edward F. Sweeney represents all five plaintiffs.
 The husband is Harold E. Castle, who asks divorce from Marie R. Castle,- of West Palm Beach, Fla, whom he claims deseretd him. The couple married June Is, 1892. The wife's maiden name was Marie R. Amann.
 Ernestine M. Gensler asks divorce from Harold A. Gensler, custody of two minor children and alimony, charging intolerable cruelty and misconduct. They were married on April IT, 1924.
 Alice Eleanor Sullivan seeks di- vorce from Daniel J. Sullivan on allegations of intolerable cruelty and intemperance, also change of name to Alice Elinor Hubbell. The couple married November 12, 1885.
 Josephine M. Hart seeks divorce from Harry J. Hart and custody of two minor children, charging de- sertion in 1929. The couple married September 5, 1921.
 Agnes Brooks asks divorce from George Brooks on allegations of in- tolerable cruelty and desertion in 1884, custody of @ minor child and alimony. The couple married April 9, 1882. Attorney William F. Healey, of Derby, represents the husband.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
ACTRESS GETS JOB
 TAKES HER LIFE

Hollywood, Dec. 29 = (UP) - Florence Lawrence, whose name glittered brightly in the lights of silent movies, finally got her chance for a comeback career. But it was too late. An incurable bone disease prevented her going on and she chose death. Two hours after the Metro Goldwyn-Mayer casting of flee telephoned her yesterday, she called to a neighbor:: Get 8 doc tor. I have just taken ant poison" She died in the Beverly Hills Re- ceiving Hospital Police found a glass containing a mixture of cough syrup and ant poison.
 Her physician said that for more than year the bone affliction had kept her in i'll health. She had not acted for months but had been un- der contract to tLe studio as one of its supporting players.
 Then the studio called and of fered her an important part in the forthcoming picture, -Four Girls In White" She said that she was sorry, but was toe ill to appear on the sound stage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
BLAIR MAY HAVE
 BEEN BANK THIEF

Hartford, Conn, Dec. 29.-(UP)- Alvin J. Blair, fl, New York City, under three-year federal sentence for violating the national motor ve- hicle theft act, was held today for possible prosecution in connection with the robbery of the First Nation al Bank at Suffield last summer.
 Blair was convicted by federal jury here yesterday and was sem tenced by Judge Carroll c. Hincks.
 The car Blair allegedly stole was taken from Pennington to Spring field, Mass, last July. The machine later was identified as the one used in a getaway by the Sufield bank robbers.
 States Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn said he had a warrant for Blairs' arrest in connection with the robbery but that he had not yet served it. He said he wanted to confer first with U. s. Attorney Robert P. Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
'ICY STAIRWAY
 BASIS OF SUIT
Anthony DistaziO Sues For $lO,OOO Against Car=
 f1elO Schiffellite

Damages of $10,000 are sought by Anthony Distazio in a suit entered today in the superior court against Carmelo Schiffellite over allegation of injuries suffered in a fall Janu- ary 2, 1888, on premises of the de- fendant at 101 Wood street.
 The plaintiff, through his attor- neys Mascolo, and Mcknight, al- leges that the common stairway he used with other tenants was 'icy' and that he slipped and fell over the outside stairway at the rear of the building, fracturing ribs and suffering other injuries. The de- fendant is represented by Attorneys Theodore V. Meyer and Michael J. Galullo.
 Eddie Shumbrinskas has entered an appeal from the probate court in the matter of accounting of guardianship of bis estate by the Waterbury Trust Company. The Waterbury Trust Company became guardian of the estate in 1929 and the trust ended last October with the plaintiffs reaching his majority
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
AMERICAN NOTE
 GIVEN TO NAZIS

Berlin, Dec. 29-(UP)-The Amer ican embassy presented note to the foreign office today. asking as- surances that American citizens would be exempt from a law of Dec. IA under which Jews are forbidden to be managers of business enter- prises, even those which are Jewish owned.
 It was understood that the note was limited to the request for aS- surances, and did not cite the Ger man-Ameriean friendship treaty which has been invoked in previous instances.
 The law in question provides for trustees for Jewish enterprises. Ar tan" managers are to be appointed for enterprises which formerly had Jewish managers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
MARGARET EMERY
 SUES FOR HURTS
Window Falling on Head Basis of $IO,OOO
 Action

When Margaret F. Emery stuck her head out of the window at her apartment, 573-581 East Main street, December 31, 1887, the window came down on her, causing a concussion of the brain and other injuries.
 Such is allegation in 8 suit in common pleas court by the plaintiff who seeks $10,000 damages from the Meriden Savings bank, owner of the property, charging negligence.
 Seems that the plaintiff hung out wash from the window, in question. The line extended to a neighboring house. It was the only possible method, the complaint alleges.
 The owners of the property were notified, it is alleged, that the win- dow would not fasten open and the plaintiff, it is stated, was told to get a stick and prop the window open so that the wash might be hung out.
 When the window fell on the plaintiff, the bank was blamed for the ensuing hardship of injury and absence from employment. Attorney Maurice T. Healy, Jr., represents the plaintiff.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
WATR Lists 1938's
 Radio Highlights
Man In Street Interviews, Munich Conference, POli- tical Predictions Included in Achievements

towers on Baldwin street, a more than two-fold increase in power, full-time operation and membership in four broadcasting networks, the Mutual, Yankee, Colonial and Con- necticut systems, all to be utilized in 1899, point to the forthcoming year as Waterbury's Own Stations most thriving.
 Ten highlights of 1898 for WATR listeners have been:
 1. WATR Man in the Street In- terviews."
 2. Chech- German crisis reports.
 3. Munich Conference reports.
 4. Service to city and state as the only broadcasting outlet to remain on the air throughout the hurri- cane.
 5. Description of hurricane de- vastated areas through New Eng land.
 6. State election trends forecast by Edward J. Ryan.
 '. Election returns presented in cooperation with The Waterbury Democrat.
 8. Broadcast direct from Superior Court building at conspircy trial opening.
 9. The joining of the networks of the Mutual, Yankee and Colonial broadcasting systems.
 10. The explanation of his foreign policy by Prime Minister Chamber lain of England; broadcast radioed to WATR from London.
 Listed for WATR-casting in 1889 are Innumerable breakfasts from the New York and San Francisco world fairs; regular weekly variety shows from London England; ex- change broadcasts with Canadian stations; special series of Salute to the New York Worlds Fair" broadcasts to eminate in IT differ ent countries throughout the world; majo jor-league baseball during the summer months; and Yale football games; conspiracy trial breakfasts direct from the courthouse, and other unforeseen transformations that will take place in the city, state, nation and world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
OBITUARY

KELLEY-John J. Kelley. of 84 Ives street, died yesterday afternoon at the Waterbury hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Dan- bury and had been 8 resident of Wa terbury for the past 25 years. He was employed at the Waterbury Clock Go. for the past IS years.
 Besides his wife, Mary Downey K Hey, he leaves one daughter, May; one sister, Mrs. Harry Ashworth of Cleveland, Ohio; three grandchil- dren, Vincent Kelley, Shirley, and Patricia, children of a son who died 10 years ago.
 He belonged to the Foresters of America and was a member of Sa- cred Heart parish.
 The funeral will be held Saturday from the home, 84 Ives street, at 8:l5 to the Church of the Sacred Heart at g o'clock. Burial will be in St. Peters cemetery, Danbury.
 MARTISIUS-Mrs. Marion Mar tisius of g John street, died this morning following two weeks ill- ness. She as native of Lithuania, but came to this country over 40 years ago. For 32 years she has made her home in this city. She is a communicant of St. Joseph,s Church and was a member of the RutoS Society.
 Mrs. Martisius is survived by one son Stanley and several nephews and nieceS.
 The funeral will be held from the Deliniks Funeral Home, IT Congress avenue on Saturday, time and ar- arrangements to be announced later.
 WALDRON- Herbert Francis Wal dron, 62, of 6 Daniels Place, died at his home yesterday afternoon after short illness. He was born in North Kent, the son of James and BetSey Waldron, and had been a resident of Waterbury 37 years. He was at one time one of the best known bakers in the city.
 He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Anson Waldron; one daugh- ter. Dorothy Waldron; two step- children, Herbert and Ethel Wall dron; two brothers, Erwin Wal dron, of New Britain; and Andrew Waldron, Waterbury; two sisters M. Belle Waldron. Waterbury and Mrs. s. H. Patterson, Torrington; several nieceS and nephews.
 The funeral will take place from the funeral home of Arthur J. Lunny. 25 Central avenue, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with Rev. pr. John 0. Walker, pastor of the Sec and Congregational Church. otn- ciating. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery, Torrington. Friends may call at the funeral home this even- ing and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

The annual New Years Eve frolic of the local lodge of Elks, featur- ing delicious full course dinner, a black and white musical revue and music for six hours of dancing by Joe DiPietro and his orchestra, will be held Saturday evening at the lodge rooms on West Main street.
 The hall will be prettily decorated for the affair by a committee head ed by General Chairman William J. Cunningham. The largest crowd to ever attend one of these merry making functions is expected to be on hand. The advance sale of tick cts indicate that the SRO sign will be evident early in the evening.
 The orchestra will open the di- versif1ed program at g o'clock. An hour later a novelty dance will be offered during which novelty noise
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
BRITISH SHIP IS
 BOMBED TODAY

London, Dec. 29.-CUP)-Lloyd's announced today that the British steamer Marionga had sent out an s O s call of Iviza Island in the Balearics, reporting it had been bombed and the crew had taken to the boats. Lloyd's register lists a steamship Marionga as built in 1912 and owned by the J. M. NikiforoS company. The vessel, flying the Greek nag and out of ChioS, is de- scribed as 380 feet long and with 6 depth of A feet.
 The tonnage of the Marionga is about 4,200.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
Walsh Denies Report
 On School Inspector
Chairman of Board of Education Has No 'FavOrite"
 Recommendations May Be Made at Meeting Tonight

whether any action would be taken tonight on the appointment. Other members of the committee are Martin J. Tehan and John J. Kearney.
 Among those mentioned as ap- plicants for the post, in addition to MT. Smith are: Thomas Lawlor, Fred Baker and Thomas Freney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29

Appointment of a new inspector of school buildings at 8 salary of $2,50O year is expected to develop at a meeting tonight of the school house committee of the board of education.
 The post has remained unoc- cupied since the death of In- spector John F. White during the summer months. As measure of economy the board of education refrained from making any ap- pointment, but made provisions to take definite acton before the first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-29
SUSPECT sURRENDERs

Westbrook, Conn, Dec. 29-(UP)- Fred Wings, Jr., g, Saybrook, who escaped from two state policemen last week, surrendered at the local barracks last night and was held in connection with recent holdups at Branford and Middletown.