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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Personal

MT. and Mrs. Charles Norton of Peck Lane, Cheshire announce the birth of daughter, Marianne at St. Mary's hospital of February 10th. Mrs. Norton Is the former Jeannette Spears of Giles street
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Sage of Lake view Road and Mrs. Jennie Lock- hart of Oakville attended the funer- al of MT. Sage's father, Hiram Sage of New Boston, Mass.
 Dr. Leo Oken of East Main street left yesterday on a cruise to Ber- muda.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Kenney of Washington street have returned after spending the past few days in Springfield.
 Miss Josephine Grenier of South Main street is spending few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Munson of Walnut street are spending several days in New York.
 Gerald Thompson has returned to his home on Hill street after spend- ing several days in Newark, N. J.
 Charles A. Devino of Edson ave- nue left yesterday for Holland Michigan where he will attend the Holland Furnace Company heating and air conditioning school.
 A pre-Lenten dance will be given by the Royal Academy of Hardness ing on Tuesday. February Fist, at Nemunas hall on Green street.
 Brazil destroyed over 8,000,000 bags of coffee last year.
 Britain expects to produce 5000 al .la a uAor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Miss Concetta Miresse, Joseph Mos chella, Mir. and Mrs. Julius Carissi-
 mi, MT. and Mrs. Paul Carissinni, MT. and Mrs. Emilio Caruso, MT. and Mrs. John Bianco, MT. and Mrs. Frank Sasso, Mir. and Mrs. Benja- min Conte, Mir. and Mrs. Anthony Barisani, Mir. and Mrs. Ralph Cleve- land, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Memillo, MT. and Mrs. John Palladino, MT. and Mrs. Vincent Palladino, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Lombardi, Miss Olga Piola and William Oliver, Miss Josephine Briguglio and Anthony Palladino, Miss Dorothy Chipman and Victor Palladino, Miss Pauline Inturrisi and Pat Latino, Miss Rose Bartolini and Gabriel Cisullo, MiN and Mrs. Michael Testa, MT. and Mrs. Dante F. Calabrese, Miss Rose Solomita and Louis Sbordone, Miss Sbordone and Al Davis, Miss Betty Miele and John Proiette, Miss Frances Doherty and Michael Vica- rio, Miss Rose Goffredo and Lucian Goffredo, Miss Agnes Cuddy and Carl Davino, Miss Pauline E. Mem primo and Charles Manganaro, Miss Evelyn Heline and Joseph L. Man. ganaro, MT. and Mrs. Domenic Cas- setta, MT. and Mrs. John Rocco
 Mir. and Mrs. Mich Diorio, Miss Lucy De Pasquale and John Spino, Miss Julia Lalla of Southington and Joe seph Cooper of Southington, Miss Violet M. Lalla of Southington and Joseph Lanteeri of South. Mir. and Mrs. Thomas vaccaro, Miss Mollie Forte and Joseph Gugliotti, Miss Rose Carbone and Michael Smerag- lia, Miss Florence Passaro and Ni- cholas Di Zinno MT. and Mrs. Sam Pisani, Miss Lena Fucito and Sal- vatore Impressa, Miss Josephine Bozzuto and Angelo .Erichetti, Miss Isabelle vigliante and Joseph Lucia
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Personal
Lodge Sponsors Annual
 Valentine Dinner Dance

Tho sixth. annual Valentine din- ner dance of the Elizabeth DiSilves- tro Lodge, Order Sons of Italy was successfully held on Tuesday eve- ming ct Waverly Inn. The tables were attractively decorated with red candles and valentine favors.
 Miss Angeline Carissimi was chairman of the committee in charge of the affair and was assist ed by Misses Olga Piola, Concetta Miresse, Mrs. Louise Chieffo, Mrs. Ann Barisano and Mrs. Katherine Cassetta.
 Those attending were:
 Miss Angeline E. Carissimi and Michael A. Russo of Middletown,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Sorority Sponsors
 Valentine Social

A most successful Valentine party was held on Tuesday evening by the Emanon Sorority at the home of Miss Ruth Kenney of Grown street. The home was attractively decorated with red and white streamers, paper hearts and Val entine novelties. Games and danc- ing were enjoyed and delicious luncheon was served.
 Those present were: Peggy Der mody Kay Marinan, Mary Gladney Muriel Harrington, Ernestine Gan non, Harriette Marinan, Marie Kill bride, Ruth Kenney and Frank Dunn, Joe McKenna, Frank Car rington, Bobby Ray, Leonard Ouel- lette, Joseph McEvoy, John McNan- ara and John Hartnet.t
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Wednesday afternoon session of the Corne Contract club conducted by Mrs John c. Moriarty were: North anc South Mrs. Louis Lougee and Mrs Edward Clark, 12l; Mrs Charles Velte and Mrs. William O'Calla- ghan tied with Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Thomas Morin, ll8ia and East and West: Mrs. E. J. Nelson and Mrs. Bessie Cameron, l23 anG Mrs. John McManus and Mrs. Jo- seph Reilly, l22.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

Sometimes the declarer teEes a finesse more to prevent dangerous opponent from obtaining the lead. than because the finesse is likely to succeed. The use of this play gave Mrs. Donald Tansill one of the matches which brought victory to her and her teammates, Mrs. Olive Peterson, Mrs. Lillian Peck and Mrs. Galloway Morris. in the recent na- tional women's team-of-four cham pionship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

: cast Company and rebroadcast throughout that re- mote continent at 200 in the afternoon Tuesday
 the following day. Crooks current concert tour will
 take him to Australia, and the re-broadcass of his American programs are evidently designed to arouse interest in the coming visit This will be his second visit to the land of the kangaroo but while on the same tour he'll sing in Africa for the first time. His broadcast season will end on April 24, when he will sing from Honolulu Perhaps before many years, even Africa will originate programs for the states and Mir
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
WATR PROGRAMS ll9O Kiiocycles

"Mldstreanl'' Drama. 4;30-Two keyboards. 4:45-"Book A Week - MafRery n
 Graham. 5:00--Conspiracy Trial Reports. 5:I5--Uncle Harry. A 5:30-Waterbury Democrat News. 5.45--Hugo Monaco Orchestra. 600-Yankee News. G.l6--Supper Melodies. G:30-Spo light Revue. 6:4s--Ray Fitzpatrick Reports The 7:oo-Fulton Lewis, rJ,, comnen- tator.
 7:f5-Natlonal Defense Program: F. J, Ryan, Leg. Reporter. 7:30-Sign off.
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 Harold r. Lucas, g:15--Shoppers Guide. S:i5-Doc Sellers True stories D Q00-Shoppers Guide l0:30-Slnging Strings. 10:45--John Metcalfe's Choir Loft. 11:00-Ruth Moss Interviews. :15-Georgla Crackers. :30-Tln Pan Alley Goes To Town II :45--The Women's Page. 12:00-Noonday Musicale. F. NJ. 12:i5-Melodic Moments. 12:30-Conspiracy Tria lRepoits;
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

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 WJZ-Club Matinee, Variety.
 WABC = LeBrun Sisters
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 4a5-wEAF-Stella Dallas
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 woR-Mytt and Marge-
 wABcMRay Bloch varities, 4:sO-WEAF Vie and Slade -
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 WOR-Studio Music.
 WABC-Four Children Songs 4:55-WJZ-News: Dance orch. 5:O0-WEAF-Dick Tracy-Sketeh.
 WOR-Women Make the
 News.
 wABC-ouestion Before the 5:15-WEAF-Your Family and
 woR - Sally McDougall.
 Writer on Catholic Chari-
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 WIZ = children's Stories,
 Dramatized.
 wABC--Children.s rogram' 5:3OWEAF--- J ack Armstrong;
 woRwWeber Concert orch.
 WJz-Don Winslow Of the 5.45-wEAF.Little orphan Annie
 woR " Raymond swing,
 wJzwTom Mix Straight
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 wABC-Mighty show-sketch 6:OOWEAF-Operal Wagnsrs Tristan and Isodle; Talk
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 WORJUncle Don.
 WJZ--News Reports.
 WABC-News; Sports Re- -WJZMNational Defense Brig. ' Gen. George C.. Marshall.
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 WIZ - Patricia Gilmore
 wABC-Howie Wing sketch 6:25-WEAF-News; Sports. Bill
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 WIZ Tito Swing Eneemble.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
ROAMINGFTIIE AIR WAVES
Dial Doings
By JIM PARKER

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

West placed South with the spade honors outstanding and chose her weaker club suit as the opening, East won and noting the singleton in dummy, returned the suit. The ten fell to the queen, and West re- turned another club.
 Of course. Mrs. Tansill did not want East in the lead for a spade shift so low diamond was led to the ace. West dropped the jack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16
Contract Bridge
 By VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary of the Amer icap Bridge ieaEus

Fnesse Gains Added Value in Keeping Powerful Opponent
 from Getting Lead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

The Canadian Legion Auxiliary will meet this evening at the post rooms on Bank street. Members Of the post and friends are invited to attend social which will follow the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

Britain expects to produce 5000 airplanes a year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

Pine Rock Circle, Lady Foresters of America will meet tomorrow eve ming at 8 o'clock at Mechanics hall All members are urged to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

Brazil destroyed over 8,000,000 bags of coffee last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

Richard Crooks will be able to broadcast the round in spite of concert obligations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-02-16

A pre-Lenten dance will be given by the Royal Academy of Hardness ing on Tuesday, February Fist, at Nemunas hall on Green street.
Milford chronicle., 1939-11-17

OTHER SIZES At PROPORTIONATE
Low PRICES
Evening star., 1939-11-27
When Monday Comes

(Ronde1n.)
When Monday comes q new week has
begun,
And we should leave all fret and cara
behind,
And think on Sundays prayer and in It.
find
Refreshment, that new triumphs NAV bs
won.
Some things there are, that best be left
undone.
And We can look ahead with clearer
mind.
II last weeks broken threads be mt an.
twined.
Let faith and Joy be stats to lean unor.
When Monday comes.
And so throughout the year our co,,rsa
will run,
In rhythmic beauty as the glad bright
sun,
Our lives will grow more loving, gentle
kind,
Old bonds we felt 50 irksome will nos
bind,
If we let Sundays prayer in us live on.
When Monday comes.
MONICA WILLIAMS,
Evening star., 1939-11-27
Asks People Not to Forget
The Vanquished Races.

To the Editor Of The Star:
The war in Europe seems to have
been following some mysterious line Of
action Considerable inactivity on the
western front and a campaign almost
solely on diplomatic grounds is in evi-
dence. The brief campaign in Poland
seems to be forgotten. Germany and
the Soviets have been left to dispose
of the invaded territories.
On the surface the struggle in Poland
is over. Since the taking of Warsaw, no
press representatives have been per-
mitted there or anywhere else in Poland
But as matter of fact, although hardly
any news is permitted to leak out, that
which has managed to reach us indi-
Gates that the most bitter and painful
struggle is now taking place in this
ravaged portion of Europe According
to these reports Germany aims at the
complete determination of the Polish
and Jewish population. All of their un-
destroyed possessions, personal as we'll
as real, are being turned over to the
Germans arriving from the Baltic states
as colonists in the newly conquered ter
ritories. Two million Jews from all parts
in the ruins of small Polish towns and
villages All this is now happening, on
the verge of winter, where millions of
homeless people are already facing star
vation and misery. The merciless masters
are virtually continuing to wage a war,
only the victims are now powerless to
defend themselves and are being most
ruthlessly exploited.
The average American, or any one far
from the scene of these explorations, Is
apt so easily to forget about people and
affairs that are no longer profusely por-
trayed on the front pages of his news
papers. But those people left in Poland
to merciless terror of Soviet and Nazi
rule should not be forgotten by any one
who has any interest in humanity. The
German and Russian methods applied in
Poland represent a complete disregard
of civilized methods of treating con-
quered territory. Soldiers and officers are
released from captivity as prisoners of
war, only to be put "a hours later in
concentration camps, where tortures and
executions are daily occurrence and
are only one example of what the Nazi-
Soviet friends are capable of doing
We must realize that as the war will
apparently go on for years, there might
be millions of Poles and Jews left to
face complete determination. If world
opinion does not react promptly, there
will be hardly anybody left to be saved
after the war. This cruel truth should
appeal for help to all civilized and
humane thinking peoples of the world.
WALTER s. PRAWL.
November %.
Evening star., 1939-11-27
Trade Barriers

The definite steps taken by Sec
retary of Commerce Hopkins to
reduce the trade barriers which have
been erected between various States
within the past few years are only a
beginning, it is true, but that a start
has been made is encouraging. At
present solution is to be sought
through cooperation between va
rious agencies of the Federal Gov
ernment and the States, with no
national legislative action contem-
plated, at least not until all other
means fail.
The barriers, in most cases the
natural fruits of the depression
period, represent a definite danger
to the commerce of the American
commonwealth. Some of the re-
strictive measures have been for the
control Of various agricultural pests
and blights, but for the most part
they represent almost frantic at
tempts to improve the revenues of
a particular State, either directly by
a special tax on incoming truck loads,
or indirectly by curbing competitors
of the States taxpaying industries
and businesses. The effects in most
cases have been in the nature of
vicious circle, reciprocity agreements
have disappeared and local business
Evening star., 1939-11-27
"FORTIETH STREET.

"Dear Sir: Your delightful column is
looked for each evening; in fact, were
to miss it would not think I had read
the paper thoroughly
&C. E. H. wrote an interesting letter
about turtles. I have been wondering
how large mine would get But, like
G. E. H., it matters Motive will never
part.
II am glad you wrote about the
weather fish I have one in the aquar-
ium with the goldfish. Two years ago
I lost one after having him six years.
Perhaps he died of old age.
1T is interesting to watch the tadpole
turn to a frog. Several years ago I
bought two and they grew to be very
large frogs. Though knowing they would
hibernate, but afraid to leave them out,
I brought them in during the winter.
"A bucket was half filled with dirt, the
remainder with water, then down went
the frogs to the bottom, where they
stayed until spring, when one day on
seeing the pet cat leaping in a most
peculiar manner-not creeping as if she
were after mouse-I found the frogs
were out.
Every time they jumped, she did like
wise, always keeping a certain distance
from them.
1T was not because she was afraid. At
night, and only at night, during the
summer, she would go out to the small
pool, bring in frog, and perform the
same act. never putting her paw upon it..
"She would bring it in as gently as she
would kitten.
I'm an apartment one is deprived Of
water garden and frogs-but the fish can
be had indoors. Dolly, the cat, is still
with us, and will be IA years old early in
the spring.
What pity so many people can find
no pleasure in flowers, birds, animals;
in fact, all living things, especially dogs.
VERY truly yours, M. B. D."
Jumping cats and jumping frogs!
No one who has watched cats at play
can doubt the authenticity of our cor
respondents good tale
Cats have ways all their own. No other
animal equals them in the unusual ap-
proach. Consider the way cat takes
bath. Purring, too, is like nothing else
on earth.
If you appreciate the unusual, cats are
the test. Like cats, like the unusual;
dislike cats, do not care for the unusual.
He who likes cats is progressive; he
or she who does not like them, an old re-
dictionary.
1T is just as simple as that" says the
chronicler of cats.
X
The fun of jumping with frog is un-
known to anything but cats
They would not hurt the frog, in such
a situation.
The cat idea is to see it jump then
jump with it.
1t is impossible to think of another
Evening star., 1939-11-27
EmpIoye Grievances

Inc STUDY OF appeals machinery
currently undertaken by the Civil
Service Commission should serve as
an excellent background for the pro-
gram for handling employe. griev-
ances contemplated in President
Roosevelt's plan for improving civil
service.
For many years employe organiza-
tions have urged that adequate pro-
vision be made for appeals on issues
involving employment conditions.
The Civil Service Commission has
supported this recommendation, but,
with the exception of isolated at
tempts by some Federal agencies to
deal with the problem, nothing has
been done
A common fallacy that exists with
regard to Federal positions is that
they are "for life" As a matter of
fact, Government employe has only
limited job protection If it can be
proved that religious or political bias
is responsible for removal or reduc-
tion, or that the proper procedure
was not followed in a dismissal case,
the Civil Service Commission can
remedy the injustice Beyond that,
no action is possible. In rewriting
the civil service rules in June year
ago President Roosevelt remedied
this situation to a certain extent by
permitting the commission to certify
an employe for position elsewhere
If it was felt he had been wrongfully
dropped, but, as is obvious, this gives
no assurance that such employment
will be obtained, nor, if it is, that it
will not be accompanied by a pay
reduction.
Establishment of methods of ad-
tusting employe grievances was one
of the principal duties assigned to
the personnel units to be set up in
the principal agencies under Presi-
dent Roosevelt's reform program,
but this has been slowed by the
ACAQodl VI lllC ldSt SCSSlOl1 VI SOll.
gress to make an appropriation for
the personnel project.
Financial aid is expected in the
next Congress, however, and the
commission study, embodying the
views of employe organizations and
others interested in this subject, will
afford a basis for uniform appeals
procedure.
1t will not be a simple matter to
formulate a thoroughly satisfactory
plan, and, no doubt, period of trial
and error will be experienced before
permanence is achieved. It is recog-
nized at the outset that care must
be exercised to bar trivial appeals
that would bog down any plan, and
just where and how the line will be
drawn to insure that no worthy case
goes unheeded is a problem of no
mean proportions.
These are not insurmouhtable bar
riers, however, and certainly the re-
form is overdue.
Evening star., 1939-11-27

which the other rooms are grouped.
Here in mixed company of Southern
ers and some Northerners, too, enjoyed
bountiful Thanksgiving repast. Not
only was the turkey done to a turn, but
perfect imitation ice cream turkey
tsix varieties of ice cream) held second
place of honor! Like the Pilgrims, We
did not partake until grace was said
by one of the men guests.
AS we drove away, after the honey
holiday, could not but recall:
LAS long as there are homes where lamps
are lit and prayers are said,
Although the people falter through the
dark, the nations grope,
With God Himself within those little
homes. We may have hope
MRS. MABEL F. BENNETT.
November "a.