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Evening star., 1938-01-06

one whose floors one has been a
shadow. But that is quite number
of press agents, radiating outward from
Washington to New York and Holly
wood. 1t does not cover the whole
field, of course, which is good thing
since it means that one will have a
few friends left after alternating all
those that one knows.
At the top of the list (and from
there on they won't be named in any
order) we select Mr.. Rufus Blair. Mr.
Blair, who works for Paramount. is one
OF the most astonishing figures in any
business. He is truths most emphatic
spokesman, fearless gentleman. a
man seething with cynicism and one
whose white hair tin spite of his YOUTH
testlfles to a constant and magificent
wrath at the way the world goes. The
nearest parallel to Mr.. Blair among
natural phenomena is typhoon, the
difference between them being that
Mr.. Blair would destroy only that
which is bad in the world-insincerity
duplicity, the shamming and the stupid
That's quite a job in itself, of course.
On the same order as Mr.. Blair, and
a friend of his, by the way, is Richard
Nancy. whose main task in this world
Is acquainting potential customers with
the merits of Guthrie McClintic per-
sonalities and productions, among the
former Katharine Cornell and Burgess
Meredith. In way. Mr.. Nancy is in
clined to swashbuckle. but with the
emphasis more on the swash than
the buckle. He is far less in
clined to serious writing than most of
his confreres, style you like after the
millions of solemn words. of which
every thirty-fifth one is colossal
X X X
NO TEMPEST list would be COM
plete unless it had on it the name
OF Charley Washburn, kind of loqua-
cious Harpo Marx. Mr.. Washburn
works for George Abbott. If his i'm
agination runs away with him, as it
does, you just put it down to the fact
that Mr.. Washburn is on the fey side,
and that you couldn't expect anything
else.
Hopping back now to the movies, one
runs across a couple of courteous gen.
tlemen who not only will do anything
for drama reporters, but do it without
waiting to be asked. They are Barret
waiting to be asked. They are Barrett
kiesling of Metro GoldWyn Mayer.
Soft-spoken, suave fellows. they give
you the impression they would die for
you, (Knowing reasonably well, of
course, that you won't ask them to go
that far because they are too handy to
have around)
To leave out Helen Deutsch and Joe
Heidt. who rank as a kind of Rogers
Astaire team with this department,
because they both work for the The
ater Guild, would indicate that one
could not stand the ribbing which
they occasionally give critics. A cou-
pie of extraordinary talkers-back,
Miss neutsch and Mr.. Heidi are the
Evening star., 1938-01-06
Jimmy Lunceford
To the Howard.
TIMMY L1JNcEFoRD hrino,

JIMMY LUNCEFORD brings his
sepia swing aggregation to the
Howard Theater stage tomorrow after
a Hollywood engagement. Included
among the Lunceford entertainers are
Babe Matthews and Little Bits and
Yo Yo. Also on the Howard bill will
be Chink Collins, Jimmie and Freddie,
dancers, and Funnymen Sandy Burns
and Dusty Fletcher. The screen at
traction is You're Only Young Once"
with Lewis Stone, Cecilia Parker and
Mickey Rooney.
Evening star., 1938-01-06

been sung by the one who knew best
how to sing them. The audience
seemed to take delight In expressing
its pleasure at her work after each of
Miss Speaks numbers and several en-
cores were eagerly demanded. Sharing
in the success Of the recitals was Miss
Speaks accompanist, Celius Dough-
erty, who supported her most sympa-
thetically throughout the entire pro-
gram. The recital was under the
auspices Of the National Concert Asso-
ciation and the Community Center
Department.
Evening star., 1938-01-06
Next at Gayety.

June TAYLOR, latest find" Of the
Hirst Circuit, heads the cast of the
show slated to open a weeks engage
ment at the Gayety Theater Sunday
afternoon. Comedy will be supplied by
Bobby Morris.
Evening star., 1938-01-06
How About Press Agents
For a "Ten Best?
No One Ever Rates Them, But They
Still Deserve Mention
After Years Effort.
By JAY CARMODY,


~ that shall
show business
parties
in who the
In selecting the 10 best agents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Lahey-Dzinski Nuptials Solennized This Morning

fifty guests following the ceremony Out of town guests attended from Torrington, Ridgefeld, Pennsylvania and Hartford.
 MT. Lahey and his bride left on an unannounced wedding trip, the bride wearing z, navy blue travelling costume with corresponding acces- sories. Upon their return they will reside at 38 Elmwood avenue.
 MT. Lahey is a graduate of Villa nova College and is associated with th2 John Hancock Insurance con- pany.
 The Ma FaiS Sorority held their weekly meeting at the home of Mrs Francis Purcaro of Normand St Plans for a Valentine party were discussed with the date to be set at next weeks meeting which will be held at the home of Miss Marie N Continello of Winchester St. A buff. fet lunch was served after the meet. ing. Miss Marie N. Continello i; head of the Sorority.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
CONTRACT BRIDGE
Lucky Defense Genius Play of One Card to Block AL Important Dummy Entry, Keeps Declarer
 From Making Contract
By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the American Bridge League

He knows from the opening lead just how he plans to combine them to produce the result he was prom ised in the bidding.
 AS for defense, it rests often or inspiration or "lucky guess" but sometimes this lucky guess is nothing short of sheer genius.
 Take otday's hand as an exam pie. In one case the West defend CT made play which defeated the contract, and while the de- clarer was inclined for a moment to regard it as lucky stab, or reflection he gave to West the praise that he deserved for de. stroying an essential entry to the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Palms and vases of pale pink car- nations decorated the altar of St.. Margaret's church for the wedding of Miss Anne Marie Dzinski, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph B. Dzin- ski of Ridgewood street and Edward Thomas Lahey, son of MT. and Mrs. John J. Lahey of Chestnut avenue which was solemnized this morning at g o'clock. Rev. John A. Conlan, pastor of the church, off1ciated at the ceremony and was also celebrant of the nuptial mass which followed. A special program of nuptial music was rendered by Professor John l.. Bonn.
 The bride was escorted to the al- tar and given in marriage by her father and she was becomingly at- tired in a gown of white moire taf- feta fashioned with long fitted sleeves with slight fullness at the shoulders, having cowl neckline and the skirt terminated into long graceful train. Her full length veil of silk tulle fell in folds from a fit- ted cap of double tulle fastened with large cluster of orange blossoms at the front of the cap. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses, gar denias and lilies of the valley. Her sister, Miss Irene DzinSki, who was her maid of honor and sole attend ant wore gown of rose colored slip per satin styled with short bolero jacket of corresponding material having short puffed sleeves. Her of the face model hat of matching shade and material was styled with a face veil of tulle and she wore lace mitts in rose shade. Her arm bou- quet consisted of Talisman roses. The dress of the brides mother was black lace and tulle and her corsage consisted of gardenias and the bride groom's mother wore a blue lace froc.l and also wore a gardenia cor sage.
 John J. Lahey attended his broth CT as best man and the ushers in cluded William Guilfoile and James Tracy.
 The Silver Chalet was the scene of a wedding breakfast for about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

the board Of directors of the vote less District of Columbia League of Women Voters, will speak on "Vote- less Citizens" and Miss Marguerite Owen, Washington representative of the IVA will discuss 'TVA as a Lardstick". Following luncheon at p. m, Mrs. Anetta G. Zillmer, pro- gram secretary, of the National League of Women Voters, will speak on ''The League of the Present Con- greSS."
 A spaghetti dinner was given at the home of Miss Phyllis Digimas of Burr street in honor of her cousin, Mrs. Grace Midas.
 Those who were present were: Mrs. Grace Midas, James Midas, Miss Stella Valencis, Frank Sharka, Miss Ruth Wilson of Massachusetts, Armand Reiner, Miss Helen Lucas, Edward Nelson, Miss Phyllis Dig imas and Harry Carat.
 Music selections on the accordion were played by Edward Digimas and oanc1ng was enjoyed.
 Miss Mary Mccarthy entertained 8 group of friends at her home on Elmwood avenue, recently following a skating party. The guests includ- ed: Charles Mccarthy, Catherine Hanrahan, Peggy Fleming, Nellie and MT. and Mrs. Joseph Brennan.
 Members and guests of the Co., ronas club attended the organiza- tions's annual tea at the Colonial room of The Elton yesterday after noon with Mrs. Pasquale J. Di- Lauro, president, in charge.
 Entertainment included violin se- lections by Jerry Mambruno &C., companied by Miss Connie Ciaccio; recitations and tap dance by Carolyn Gemino; and piano selec- tions by George Guilfoile, Jr.
 Assisting Mrs. DiLauro with ar- engagements were Miss Ann Pope, Mrs. Louis Scigliano, Mrs. Alex ander Menotti, Mrs. Laura Cam misa, Miss Joseph Menotti, Miss Lillian Manganaro and Miss Rose DiPietro.
 Samuel Siverman of Avalon Cir cule is spending a few days in At- lanta, Ga, attending 8 convention. Before returning home Mir. Silver man will pay a two weeks visit to Miami, Fla.
 Santa Maria Circle, Daughters of Isabella, will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in Hibernian hall. Following the meeting social will be held. The married members will have charge of an entertainment and the single members will furnish refreshments. All members are invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Program Enjoyed At Elton Home

A program of American music was the feature last evening at meeting of the Mattatuck Musical Art society at the John P. Elton residence, Church street. Beginning with an early Indina dance the pro- gram embraced music from early days down to and including Gersh- win. Among the new members ad- mitted last night were: Mrs. Arthur Holmes, Dr.Arthur Luscomb, Doris Howe, Mrs. Helen Lorie, Mrs. Rosa lind Stoddard, Homer Crane and Mrs. Mildred Burns.
 Announcement was made last evening of a course in musical ap- preciation beginning next Monday night at Davenport hall by Mary Lou Hall of the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Four lectures are included the evenings of Jan. 24, Feb. 28, March 28 and April 25, all at Davenport hall, 19 Holmes avnue. Another event sponsired by the soicety will be the Mozart String Sinfonietta, Sunday, Feb. at 3 o'clock at the Women's club. Mrs. J. Winifred Beecher presided last night. It was announced that the Waterbury choristers directed by Mrs. Suzanne Drufa had been ad- mitted as member unit of the State Federation of music clubs.
 The program of typical American music opened last night with an In- dian dance coached by Buel Web- ster, the following taking part: Morton MacGregor, Kenneth Smith, Lyman Webster, Jack Hummer, William Smollinger, Jerry Squires> George Bolan and Ralph Armbrus- ter. Next on the program was the hymn Coronation" by Oliver Hol- den, sung by the members of the Union Congregational church junior choir of Oakville and directed by Miss Ethel ziglatzki. Those taking part in this choral were Aletha, Mary, Eileen and Jane Locke, Vir- ginia and Everett Rogers, Eleanor Walter and Ruth Decker, and Karl Kosolsky. A solo dance, a polka, was done by Miss Peggy Minnamam Beautiful Dream" by Stephen Eos COI HdO oulle, ny MlSs 1SdUSl Mdll- gan accompanied by Mrs. Lucian Derouin. An orchestra number, Civ ol war songs, was presented by Di Pietro's orchestra, and there was group of negro spirituals sung by Wesley Clapp, including Nobody Knows de Trouble I've Seen", and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Charles Rinehart as accompanist. Mountain music was illustrated by an orches- tral number Turkey and the Straw" by Di Pietro's orchestra. Snow flakes" by Cowen was sung by Mrs. Charles Toleman accompanied by Mrs. Edwin Jones. A piano number played by Mrs. James Baker of the period AID. 1929 was "Sea Pieces" by Mcdowell. Victor Her bert's "Gypcy Love Song" was sung by Joseph zellman accompanied by Mrs. Lucien Derouin. The closing number was a Medley of Melodies by George Gershwin played by Di Pietro's orchestra. The committee planning the program included Mrs. Lucien Derouin, chairman; assisted by MT. and Mrs. Charles Foster, Mrs. Homer Archambault and Miss Brone Basins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Weddings
Get TogetherCLub Honors President

Mrs. Joseph Smith presided at q meeting of the Women's Get To- gether Club of the Third Congrega- tional church last evening at the parish hall. Mrs. Smith was pre- sented with an umbrella by Mrs. Albert Harris in behalf of the club members in appreciation for the work done by the president during the past year.
 Preliminary arrangements were made for 8 Valentines Day Dessert Bridge to be held on February 17th in charge of Mrs. D. P. Castaldo, assisted by Mrs. James Donne1ly, Mrs. William Weston, Mrs. Edward Farquahrson, and Mrs. John Joyce. The prize for the evening was do- mated by Mrs. Harry Waterworth and was won by Mrs. James Don- nelly.
 Hostesses for the evening weres Mrs. D. P. Castaldo, Mrs. Harry Wa terworth, Mrs. William Weston and Mrs. Paul Weidemann.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

dummy.
 The opening lead of the heart jack by West was permitted to hold the trick. Of course, South expected West to continue with another heart, but instead West shifted to the queen of spades, removing the entry for dummy's diamonds.
 The trick was won with the ace and a small diamond returned to the 10 in declarer's hand. West ducked and when the second dia- mond was led he put up the ace. All South was able to make was total of six tricks, not nine. One diamond, two spades, two clubs and one heart. If West had continued with a heart after his open lead, the contract would have been made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Personal
State League President WiH Be Luncheon Guest

Miss Katherine Ludington of Old Lyme president of the Connecticut League of Women Voters will be the guest speaker at the monthly luncheon of the local League of Women Voters which will be held on Thursday. The Watertown leagues will be special guests at the luncheon.
 A meeting is scheduled to be held at Il o'clock and the luncheon will be served at 12:3O o'clock. Miss Ludington has served as state presi- dent for nearly a year and previous to that time held the office of finan- cial chairman of the National league. She has been active in league work since 1922.
 The county meeting of the League of Women Voters will be held on Friday starting at II a. m. at the Y. w. c. A. in New Haven. The meeting will be opened by the state vice-president, Miss Florence l.. Harrison of Northford who will give 8 brief resume of the history of the League of Women Voters.
 Following Miss Harrison's talk. Mrs. Charles Weston, a member of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Charles W. Stewart, Mrs. Louis H. Stocking, Mrs. William E. Van Tassel, Mrs. Roy Can Wagner, Mrs. Edward A. Wells and Mrs. William E. WeSson.
 Additional assistants are Mrs. William Gager, Mrs. James Peas ley, Mrs. Glenn Grifhths, Mrs. Fremont Alderson, Mrs. Robert F. Griggs, Jr., Mrs. George Moeller, Mrs. Hauer Schott, Mrs. Paul Peterson, Mrs. George Brennan, Mrs. Raymond Pidge, Mrs. Gordon Weaver, Mrs. Louis Wenzel, Mrs. Bernhardt Erk, Mrs. Matthew Ad- gate, Mrs. John Clark, Mrs. John Goodrich, Mrs. Harrison Ryder, Mrs. Arthur Brewer, Mrs. William Brew ster, Mrs. Frederick Smedley, Mrs. Lester Phillips, Mrs. George Butler and Mrs. Charles Wintermute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Dessert Bridge OF Women s
 Club 7omorrow's Euent

Mrs. Melville w. Skiff is general chairman for the winter luncheon and dessert bridge to be given by the Waterbury Women's club to- morrow. Members of the way and means committee assist her. These
 women include Mrs. Merwin s. Bronson, Mrs. Laurence V. Butter field, Mrs. George K. Cashman, Mrs. DeWayne L. France, Mrs. Ransford R. Harrison, Miss Clarice J. Gillette, Mrs. Clair L. Hollister, Mrs. Donald
 c. Henderson, Mrs. Wilbur Larson, Mrs. Louis E. Lougee, Mrs. Charles E. McBurney, Mrs. Arthur D. Patchen, Mrs. Emil R. Patzold, Mrs. Alexander Raeburn, Mrs. William H. Roden, Mrs. William G. Rus sell, Mrs. Frank G. Smith, Mrs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Events of Interest
JANUARY

Jan. 2O-Annual meeting and sup per, First church.
 Jan. 22-L. I. P. club anniversary program, Club hall.
 Jan. 23-W. H. Drane Lester, of F. B. l., at Second church forum.
 Jan. 25-J. Anton de Hass, speaker at Women'S club.
 Jan. 26-Catholic Action dinner, The Elton.
 Jan. 26-Robert Walker, speaker at Junior Women's club.
 Jan. 28-Reserve officers military dinner-dance at The Elton.
 Jan. 2S-Concordia Singing so- ciety ball, Buckingham hall.
 Jan. 2S-Foggia groups show, St. Joseph's hall.
 Jan. 29-Vaudeville and Dance at Temple Hall by St. Stanislaus Fife and Drum Corps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Peter Manning of Willow street are spending several days in New York.
 Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Tramm of Newtown Terrace of Newtown Ter Newton Terrace have been enter taining, MT. and Mrs. A. w. Grots of Portland, Oregon. MT Grots who is Mrs. Tramm's brother, is attend ing a banking conference in New York in the interest of the First National Bank of Portland, Oregon Of which he is vice-president.
 Miss Vivian B. Rochon of Avalon Circle and James w. Hughes of New Britain were weekend guests of MT. Hughes sister, Mrs. Daniel H. Geary and MT. Geary of Spring field.
 Miss Virginia Wells of this city is spending several days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lyttle of Thomaston avenut, have returned after spending the past week with relatives in Springfield.
 Miss Kathleen Loomis of Cooke street, is spending 8 few days in New York city.
 Miss Alice O'Donnell of Willow street, has returned after spending several days with Fealtives in Wor- cester, Mass.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
NERV0US?

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Samuel Silverman of Avalon Cir cule is spending few days in At- lanta, Ga, attending convention. Before returning home MT. Silver man will pay two weeks visit to Miami, Fla.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18
Sorority Plans For
 Annual Dinner Dance

The annual dinner dance of the Phi Beta Kappa sorority 1s being planned for Friday, Jan. 28, at Waverly inn. Miss Mary Birming- ham is, chairman of the arrange ment committee, assisted by Mar guerite Gibbons, Ernestine Steinert and Virginia Began. Numerous re- servations have been made, indica- tive of success in the clubs venture.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Miss Kathleen Loomis of Cooke street, is spending 8 few days in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

MT. and Mrs. Peter Manning of Willow street are spending several days in New York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-01-18

Unquestionably, defense is the most difficult part of contract play. The declarer can see his own cards and dummy's holding at all times.
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-12
ROOSEVELT PRESTIGE HANGS ON
RESULTS OF YES, BUT FIGHT

did not hear me, 1 hope will read
in the newspapers what l said OF
some OF the economic and social
problems of the south; of the ne
cessity of meeting those problems
by a consolidation OF the interests
Of all southern states and then by
consolidating those interests with
the interests of the whole nation.
Can't Go Alone
That, my friends, cannot be
done without legislation. AS presi-
dent, / cannot do it alone. The
congress of the United States must
pass the laws.
That is why, in any selection
Of candidates for members of the
senate or members of the house
Of representatives-if you believe
in the principles for which we are
striving; a wider distribution OF
national income, better conserva-
ton of our natural resources, es-
tablishment of a floor under wages
and the bringing of larger buy
ing power to the farmers of the
nation-then 1 hope you will send
representatives to the national leg
islature who will work toward those
ends"
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-12
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(COnUlnueQ from PdBe u
In the case of Sen. George, he
asked forthrightly, naming names,
for his defeat. In the case of Sen.
Smith of South Carolina, his mean
ing was no less direct and forceful,
though he did not mention his adj
versary by name. But, compensat-
ingly, Sen. George had been treat
ed personally with courteous con-
sideration, whereas Sen. Smith was
handled with scant ceremony.
Mr.. Roosevelt's attack on Sen.
Smith was no less dramatic thar
was his attack on Sen. George,
but it was drama of a different
order. His train, fresh from the
Georgia political battlefields, had
paused at Greenville, South Caro-
lima. 1t was midnight, but never
theless a crowd of 1000 was WAITING
for his scheduled rear platform
appearance.
"As you people probably know, 3"
he said, Il have made two speeches
today and there was not time or
opportunity to prepare a third
speech. Some of you may have
heard what l said down in Georgia,
at Barnesville. Those of you who
Imperial Valley press., 1938-08-12

city treasury.
District Attorney Thomas E. Dew
ey facing the biggest of his racket
busting career, spent this week
sitting and organizing the bales
of evidence with which he hopes
to show that Hines was the higher
up who gave the late Dutch
Schultz and his murderous hench-
men legal immunity.
Lloyd Paul Stryker, head of de-
Tense counsel, did not discuss what
tactics he would pursue, but an
nounced that I'VE are ready"
Most of the first week was ex-
pected to be used in selecting a
blue ribbon" jury from a panel
of 300 men specially chosen on the
basis of intelligence and character
Star witnesses for Dewey will be
J. Richard CDixie) Davis, mouth
piece for Schultz and his alleged
successor to the presidency" of
the racket. Davis pleaded guilty
last week after several months in
Tombs prison. He was influenced
to turn states evidence, it was
reported, by his Broadway Show
girl sweetheart, Hope Dare.