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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Rosary Society To
 Sponsor Card Party

The Rosary society of St. Lucy's church will hold St. Patrick's day card party this evening at the par ish hall at 8 o'clock.
 The committee in charge includes Mrs. Mary Paesce, Mrs. Concetta Stance, Mrs. Rose Yacovino, Elvira DelGobbo and Helen and Mary Ciresi.
 Miss Rose Ciresi is president of the society, Lillian Manganaro, vice-president, Mrs. Angelo Stance treasurer and Josephine Mennotti, secretary.
 A most successful dessert bridge was held at the Beth Fl auditor ium Tuesday under the sponsor ship of Beth Fl Sisterhood. Twenty five tables were in play. Those at tending were:
 Mrs. Clarence Freedman. Mrs. |. Nooshovitz. Mrs. Saul Rhodes, Mrs Dora Vineberg, Mrs. Henry Brown, Mrs. Louns Schneer, Mrs. Martin Greenblatt, Mrs. Herman Sanditz, Mrs. Louis Greenblatt, Mrs. David Traurig, Mrs. Rudolph Hennick, Mrs Samuel Greenblatt, Mrs. Sam uel Segar, Mrs. Julius Dorfman, Mrs. Sam Silverman, Mrs. Morris Kosersky, Mrs. Harry Klampkin, Mrs. Daniel Baumel, Mrs. Leonard Garston, Mrs. A. Abel, Mrs Joseph Goldberg, Mrs. Benjamin Ross, Mrs. Max Gaber, Mrs. s. Herzmark, Mrs. Charles Walker, Mrs. S L. Greene, Mrs. Frank Meyers, Mrs. Samuel Goldman, Mrs. Frank Goldstein, Mrs. Joseph B. Davids, Mrs. P. Cohen, Mrs Max Silverman;
 Mrs. E. Udelowitz, Mrs. Jennie Garston, Mrs. Abe Fandiller, Mrs. Murray Silverman. Mrs. N. Seymon, Mrs s. Gaber, Mrs. Bernard Lit sky, Mrs. Paul Weinstein, Mrs Isa- dore Jacobs, Mrs. J. Silverman. Mrs. A. Lichtenstein, Mrs. Sidney Jennes, Mrs Albert Burns, Mrs. M. Kaiegle, Mrs. J. K. Jennes, Mrs. s. Freed man, Mrs. Benjamin Ozaroff. Mrs. Merrill Polaner, Mrs M. B. Erlan- ger. Mrs. Robert Kosersky Mrs. Yale Matzkin, Mrs. Allan Albert, Mrs. Harry Levin, Mrs. Meyer Shacat, Mrs. William Greenfield. Mrs. Mill ton Engleman. Mrs Joseph Muller, Mrs. E Prager;
 Mrs. Joseph Fleisher, Mrs. Mark Kass, Mrs. Sherman Griner, Mrs. Charles Rosengerten, Mrs Arthur Herzenmark, Mrs. Charles Edlin, Mrs Morton Kramer, Mrs. M. Greenberg and Mrs. Al Berment.
 Those in charge of the affar were assistedb y Mrs. Henry Brown, Mrs. Mark Kass. Mrs. Louis Schneer. Mrs. Fran Solomowith and Mrs. Abe Fandeller
 The Canadian Legion Auxiliary will meet this evening at their club rooms on Bank street. A social will follow the meeting with post mem- bers and friends invited. A rum- mage sale will be held by the aux Hilary on Thursday, March 23 at 195 North Main street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
State Meeting To
 Be Held Saturday

Miss Mary E. Kennedy of South street, president of the Connecticut State Association for Childhood Education, will preside at the 18th annual meeting of the association to be held Saturday afternoon at the Hotel Bond, Hartford. Luncheon will be served in the ballroom at at 12:30 o'clock. The speaker will be Lucy Sprague Mitchell, widely known teacher and author of books for children. Her subject will be Creating with Language Mrs. Mitchell, a graduate of Radcliffe college. is at present teacher and research worker at the Cooperative School for Student teachers and chairman of the bureau of educa- tional experiments of New York city. She has previously been dean of English at the University of California.
 Other speakers will include Dr. Finis E. Engleman and Dr. Gene vieve Leary of the Connecticut State Teachers college, New Haven and Francis Harrington, executive secretary of the State Teachers association. Mrs. Robert H. Patter- son of Yates avenue, whi is corres- bonding secretary and treasurer of the association, will make her an- nual report.
 Mrs. Ray Paradis of West Main street was hostess at a party given for her sister, Mrs. Robert Shore, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Laura Kenney of West Main street.
 Those attending were Misses Genevieve Kirchberger. Anna Hor- an, Mae Kelley, Bernice Lillis, Agnes Madore, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Laura Kenney, Anna Wills, Mrs. Virginia Noble, Alyce L. Corcoran, Celine Ericson, Mrs. Regis. Mrs. Jeremiah Shea, Jenny McDonald, Phyllis Mangini, Hazel Galagon. Lillian Kenney, Mrs. Hazel Galagan, Nellie Reilly, Mrs. Luddy, Mary Beauvias, Mrs. Alice Corcoran, Mrs. Harry Steiskal. Mrs. c. Hipsher, Mrs. Linnan, Rose Young, Patricia Thomas. Mae Kirchberger, Anna Murphy, Nellie Shore, Mrs. Robert Shore. Hattie Ayotte and Geraldine Ayotte.
 Members of the Sigma Delta Tau sorority held at kitchen shower last evening at their club rooms at Chase Park hous in honor of Miss Ruth McIldowie who is to be married to John Carew April 1st. Miss McIl- dowie was recipient of some very nice gifts. A delicious luncheon was served. Those attending were Misses Viola and Mary Carserino, Mar guerite Cantin, Lois Candee, Misses Rose and Ethel Milia and Miss Ruth McIldowie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Coming Events
MARCH

MARCH March 13-18-Zindah Grotto char ity circus at state armory.
 March 16-Southern Baked Ham Supper at Pearl Street Neighbor- hood House.
 March 16-St. Margaret's church musical, Buckingham hall.
 March 17-Third annual banquet, Sylvester Stokes post, Lithuanian Legion auxiliary.
 March 17-Town Plot A. c. St Patrick's show, St. Joseph's hall. March 18-Bauern ball at Con- cordia hall.
 March 19-Flerio post entertain ment, Turn hall. a March 19-Norman Thomas, So- cialist, Second church forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Contract Bridge
 By VIM. k. Nick ENNEY Secretary os the American Bridse League
"Trap Pass" Mseads Opponents into Experts Strategic
 Coptr

All bridge players know the trap pass, a term used to describe the failure to bid a strong hand after an opponent has opened the bid ding. It is often an effective means of collecting big penalties, as the other side may feel false sense of security because of the pass.
 The pass with very fine open- ing bid and almost a complete two-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
ZION BAPTISTS
 TO GIVE CONCERT

The Melody Girls quartet of Hartford will sponsor a concert at the Zicn Baptist church this eve ming at 8 o'clock. under the aus pices of the building fund commit tee of the parish. Rev. w. Bonnie Crowder, pastor, extends an invita- tion to the general public to hear the Hartford singers tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Personal
Hospital Aid SilDer Tea
 St. Patrick s Day Euent

One of the highlights of St. Pat Picks day will be the Silver tea which is to be sponsored by the St. Mary's Hospital Aid society tomor- row afternoon. The affair will be held at o'clock at the Nurses home.
 Mrs. Henry Hayden is chairman of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

suited hand is more rare. It was used effectively by Phil Abramsohn, playing with Morrie Ellis in the Southeastern Open Pair Champion ship at Hollywood, Fla, last year. They won the championship and will defend their title at the South eastern Championships this year, March 16 to l9.
 Of course. AbramsOhn (South) had more than enough strength for an opening bid. He explained later
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Weddings
Personal

A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Martin J. Sweeney, of 199 Wood lawn terrace, Tuesday at St. Mary's hospital Mrs. Sweeney is the forHl- CT Mary B. Lyman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Recent Bride Is
 Rendered. SholDer

Mrs. Russell Nathan Palmer, the former Eleanor Lorraine Reed, was guest of honor at a surprise shower given by the LAmitie Sorority on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. William Louis Gyuricsko of Johnson street.
 Those present were: Misses Kaye Dalton, Pegi Conway, Marjorie Carey, Anne Birmingham, Eleanor Moriarty, Bette Birmingham, Claire McNicklas, Ruth O'Neil. Mrs. Pal mer was the recipient of beauti- full gift. Vocal selections were rem dered by Miss Kay Dalton.
 The L'Amitie Sorority will hold their second roller skating party at Hamilton park, March 23. Members fo the sorority are Miss Peg Con- way, Eleanor Moriarty, Sis Carey, Pegf Mccarthy, Ann Birmingham, Claire McNichols, Mae O'Rourke, Kay Dalton. Eleanor Palmer, Betty Birmingham and Ruth O'Neil.
 MT. and Mrs. E. B. Crawford of this city are spending few days in New York.
 Miss Josephine Foster has re- turned to her home on Highland avenue after spending several days n Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

'Maginot roses" are being planted along the famous French line of Notifications.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Elmer L. Baxter, son of MT. and Mrs. Chester A. Baxter of Eden street and a member of the sopfo- more class at Colby College, Water vile, Me, has been appointed as- sistant manager for the Colby Hockey team this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Miss Henrietta May and Richard Northrop, Mary David and Ronald Tyler and MT. and Mrs. A. Splett- stosher were recent visitors in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

MT. and Mrs. H. s. Seeley of Buckingham St., have been spend- ing several days in New York where they were registered at the Hotel Commodore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

Rev. Michael Kiely of Sidney. Australia has been spending several days with his aunt. Mrs Mary Fitz- maurice of Ridgefield avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Sweepstakes division of the Elton Contract club session held last evening were: Leo Battle and Miss Helen Descoteaux, 46; MT. and Mrs. John V. McGowan, 42k; Mrs. William J. Dunphy, and Mrs. Joseph Stevens, 39; and Mrs. eron 381A. |
 In the trophy division top scor- CTS were: North and South: Miss Madeline Marshall an Mrs. Ruth Hurlbut, 108; Alfred Goldman and David Miller, 93k; Thomas Edwards and David Scully, 89A and East and West: Herbert Root and w. s. Smith, 95; Kenneth Smith and Bertha Corbin, 921a; and I. w.. Chapman and J. R. Hicks, 861a.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Winners in the close of the We'd nesday afternoon session of the Cornell Contract club tournament were: Mrs. E. J. Nelson and Mrs. Bessie Cameron. 698h; Mrs John Bronsky and Mrs. Homer Bernier, 6791a; Mrs. John Dillon and Mrs Matthew Doyle. 6781a; Mrs. Ralph Crane and Mrs. James Duncan, 6571a.
 In the final session yesterday af- ternoon top scorers were: North and South Nelson Cameron. 971A; Cables-Duncan, 97; East and West Clark Cookson 101 and Cleary-Kane 96.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-16

MT. and Mrs. E. B. Crawford of this city are spending few days in New York.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17

Size of military establishment IS
no guarantee of anything. More
and more it becomes apparent that
modern war is a business OF train
ing and equipment.
In Spain, such advantages as the
Rebels have gained have been won
by tanks. air supremacy and equip
ment against the devoted heroism
of a Loyalist army which had to
be improvised from scratch. In
China the millions of defenders
availed little before the mechanical
efficiency of the japanese. In Rus
sia. the armed forces are vast.
but doubt as to their efficiency led
several countries of Europe to ques-
ton Russias value as a prospective
ally.
Ten thousand planes? Perhaps.
But are they the best planes, the
fastest. the newest, manned by
pilots who have had the thorough
and exacting training which mo-
dern air warfare demands? An eX-
banded navy? Perhaps. But is II
the best navy, ship for ship, and
in maneuver training and gunnery?
A bigger army? Perhaps. But has
it the tanks, the improved small
arms. the thorough training and
discipline, the modern minded
leadership that modern war de-
mands?
These are questions more impor-
tant than volume Expansion WhaC
good are 10 slow, antiquated planes
manned by novice pilots against
one new snip. so miles AN hour las
ter, piloted by veteran who knows
every trick?
More ornaments if we must, but
let them be designed TO accomplish
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
A HAND UP FOR
VALLEY DAIRyING

Business men and farmers alike in
Imperial Valley should welcome the for
nation Of a dairy committee by the Ell
Centre chamber of commerce to consider
means of reviving the waning dairying
industry in Imperial Valley. At the same
time the labor facing this committee
should not be underestimated by either
committeeman or others.
The committee has a glorious oppor-
cult task if it is to succeed.
Dairying here has been on constant
downhill trend since 1882. There are
only one half the number of dairies
there were here five years ago. Yet the
industry always has been, and still is,
the backbone of valley agricultural pur-
suits
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
ARIZONA CHASING
A LOST CAUSE

State Senator ". Z. Patterson of Ari-
zona displayed commendable audacity
but deplorable ignorance this week when
he asked the baby states legislature to
memorialize congress asking that Impe-
rial and Coachella Valley farmers be
made to pay for the water they obtain
from tire Colorado river.
We cannot legitimately question Sen.
Patterson's motives. We can and do ques-
tion his knowledge of affairs pertaining
To the Colorado river. Because of a firm
conviction that Arizona is entitled to a
fair share of water from the Colorado,
we refrain from a discussion of that
states water rights. We only reiterate
the opinion we have expressed before,
that Arizona's politicians have them
selves deprived the state of a greater
water supply. They have confined their
efforts to fighting California, while Cali
fornia has confined its efforts to obtain
ing water.
Now Sen Patterson has reached new
high in the ridiculous. He has asked his
state to ask the federal government to
abrogate its own contracts. Is it any
wonder we question his knowledge?
As quoted by the United Press, Sen.
Patterson wants the federal government
to force Imperial and Coachella Valley
ceive from the Colorado river. Although
the news dispatch did not give details,
il is to be assumed that he would have
the government charge irrigation dis
tricts in these two valleys for water
storage behind Boulder Dam. The alter
native might be to charge for water
diverted at Imperial Dam through the
All American canal.
Yet the Boulder Canyon Project Act
specifically provides that these areas
shall not have TO pay for water stored
behind Boulder Dam, and the All Ameri-
can canal contract-a binding contract
between the federal government and the
Imperial Irrigation District which has
obtained approval in the highest federal
courts-provides that there shall be no
charge for water diverted into the canal
north of Yuma.
1t is self-evident that Sen. Patterson's
proposed request to congress can do
nothing more than cause reclamation
experts in Washington a few moments
of irritation.
1t may be presumptiOus for valley
of 10000 persons to give unsolicited adj
vice to an entire state, but the presump-
ton is at least partly excused by the
fact that in this valley originated the
struggle for Boulder Dam and the fight
for the All-American canal, and in this
valley was generated the activity thai
made both into realities instead of
dreams. Such advice, given with scant
hope that it will be followed, is:
Stop growing over the water rights
Imperial and Coachella Valleys have
staked out; carry your fight to Wash
ington FOR Arizona's reclamation prof
ects, not AGAINST California's
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
An Economist S
Viewpoint
By John T. Flynn

The Sheppard Committee OF the
Senate, reporting on WPA political
abuses and making recommended
tionS for reform, singularly leaves
out the most important recommen-
dation of all. That is to take the
WPA and all of the recovery and
relief activities of the government
lock. stock and barrel out of poll
tics.
It is all right to prohibit poll
ticians from soliciting funds from
relief workers and other persons
on the government payroll; to pre-
vent politicians from getting their
names and addresses, and so on.
But the place to strike is at the
root First of all. the entire adj
ministration of recovery and regu-
lation and relief must be taken
completely out of the hands OF poll
teal employees.
As early as December, 1884, the
present writer observed the amaz-
ing degree to which the old spoils
system was being revived. There
was some criticism of it elsewhere
too. but it was all blamed on jim
Farley. Then l wrote: Nobody
knows Farley better than Roose-
yelt. Since the partnership was
formed Farley has been nothing
but a messenger boy.
He does what he is told-fol-
lows Roosevelts order with child
like simplicity. But this much
must be said for him. He said over
his own signature: Patronage is a
reward for party victory He new
er said, for instance, I think that
everybody who has studied the
question is in favor of the civil
service That was said by Roose-
velt.'
The first thing to do is to re-
organize the entire WPA and all
relief agencies. II is not enough
merely to appoint another admin
lstrator with the same philosophy
guiding the man who dominates II
all. The men who rule the WA
should be chosen on merit Sys-
tenn. Promotion should be on a
merit basis. Administration should
be as completely divorced from the
influence of the politician in the
county. in the State House and II
the White House as is possible.
What has happened in relief has
happened everywhere in the gov
ernment. Thousands of men nave
been employed under the spollS sys'
/, tenn and then the President, WITT
a pious gesture, has announced
that they should be put under ciVi
service. Not only are his spoilsmel
put into jobs but he attempts U
keep them there forever by spur
ious civil service.
, Why does not Senate commit
| tee send out a QUESTIONABLE TO a
t employees of the government i
. Washington and ask how mucl
they have contributed to the Vari
GUS campaigns since 1888, an
whom the money was given to, an
4 who solicited it? The public serv
l ice has been combed and hound
? ed for political contributions JUS
as the relief workers have.
Congress should investigate tn
whole subject.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
BOYS AND
GUNS
(Hanford Sentinel)

(Hanford SenIlnel)
Few boys approaching the teen age
are long content without a gun that
really shoots. The days of the toy pistol
that lust makes a noise are ended for
normal males of the human species when
the hunting instinct takes hold.
So many parents give their boys guns
that shoot for Christmas presents. And
if they want their lads to possess guns
that is very much their own business.
But the public enters the picture when
bows. unused to handling guns, begin to
send shots flying indiscriminately and
perhaps towards some neighbor's house
or person. Valuable stock is often killed
bv men or boys careless with guns. Occa-
sionally a shot strikes some person. Even
the airgun. which nowadays is made to
kill small game, can deprive a person of
his eyesight for life if its user Is too
careless.
Bows who get guns for presents must
learn proper use and the proper places
to fire them, else the guns should be
taken away from them. No guns should
be fired within the city limits-Such IS
the law, even for airgunS. No guns should
be fired where stock is grazing or toward
any human habitati0n.
Several complaints have been made
here that boys with airguns are breaking
the law and that lads with small bore
rifles are firing them just outside the
city limits and toward the city. Such
practices must stop
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
You're Telling Ne -

Don't complain. Things might be
worse. Think of the tragedy
some prominent millinery designer
should suddenly become inspired
while gazing at the Empire State
building.
The New York worlds fair slo-
gan is Dawn of a New Day. IL
may be dawn to the east, but TO
San Francisco it's just a yaWn.
Traffic stories have been crowd
ed off Page One again, but we can
expect another renewal OF ACTIVITY
Memorial Day.
With the House chamber OF
congress wired for sound, many ol
the representatives will probably
have to accept the alternative OF
going to bed early.
We can read plenty OF the
bizarre in our daily papers nova
days, instead of depending upol
weird novels. Thirty-three state
legislatures are in session.
A 1OO-year-ol woman in Eng
land admits she takes a qule
drink on the side now and then
Her discretion is admirable in view
of the fact she has an 84-year-o -ol'
son to rear
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17

air lines are forging ahead so rap
idlv is because they know the art
of handling people. They know it;
and they practice 1t.
Some of the railroads practice 1t
also. But not all of them. AS
elaring illustration of how not TO
handle people take the Long Island
railroad that runs from Manhat-
tan out to the end of Long Island.
II serves one of the most densely
nopulated suburban sections on
earth and hauls many millions OF
travellers each season. 1t knows
how to handle trains; but it's
knowledge of how to handle peo-
pie is susceptible to vast improve
ment. I know. because I frequent
" ride on the Long Island from
Manhattan to my home in Forest
Hills.
When l enter the drafty old
Long Island station in Manhattan,
I glance at the bulletin board and
see that certain train is scheduled
to stop at Jamaica; but not a word
is said about whether it stops at
NV town of Forest Hills. SO | have
10 inquire I dislike having to ask
the gateman because of his man
ner of reply His tone gives me the
impression that the filet OF sole ne
ate for lunch was q bit sour; or
maybe it's lumbago. He appears 10
be fed up with the human rlifral1
that are paying his salary by nd
ing the trains. After mumbllng a
reply to my question, he asks whe-
ther 1 have a ticket. Does ne say
I'm sorry to trouble you; put oo
YOU have a ticket?"
Does he smile when he IN
ouires? Yes, there is one gateman
who does that-and only one. He
is ALWAYS cheerful. He answers youl
questions with bubblipg good ma
tnre that comes from away doWl
deem inside him. He knows how u
handle people. He has the natura
God-given ability to win trlends
His name is John E. A. Meyer. Ahl
7 salute him. BY the eternals' II
we're president of the Long 1slan(
railroad. I would start a. Scnooi II
the fine art of winning 1rleno
among the passengers. And l woul'
MAKE Mr.. Meyer head OF tina
school He genuinely likes peopi
and people instinctively like MN
Mr. E. H. Little, who rose lroi
salesmanship to the presidency
the Colgate Palmolive-Peet Soa
company. says that he works long
er hours now than he did When II
started! ,o
"What is the secret of your sue
cess?" I asked.
Il haven't any secret. have a.
ways been so interested IN m
work that I've made a game
il And we all like to play games
Imperial Valley press., 1939-01-17
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
No. 2946
ESTATE OF
DOROTHY M. TREDEN1CK,

ESTATE OF
DOROTHY M. TREDENICK,
Deceased
Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, FRANCES YORK, as
Executrix of the estate Of Dorothy
M. Tredenick, deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having
claims against the said deceased,
that within six months after the
first publication of this notice they
either file them with the necessary
vouchers in the office of the Clerk
of the Superior Court of the State
of California, in and for the Coun-
ty of Imperial, or exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers to the
said Frances York, as Executrix OF
said estate. at the office of Childers
SS Roberts, Room POT Bank OF AM
erica Building, Ell Centro, Califor-
MIA, the same being the place for
the transaction of the business OF
the said estate in the County OF
Imperial, State of California.
Dated at El Centro, California,
this Goth day of December, 1888.
FRANCES YORK,
Executrix of the Estate OF
DOROTHY M. TREDENICK,
Deceased
D. 27-J. 3 10 II