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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Ladies Aid Has
 LuncheonM Meeting

The closing meeting and luncheon of the Waterbury Hebrew Ladies Aid Society was held yesterday after noon at Heisler's Restaurant. Mis-. Frank Meyers presided. Mrs. Manual Lax was chairlady of the luncheon.
 Mrs. Moses Sheinkopf gave the ir1- vocation. A cOrsage was presented by Mrs. Frank Meyers to the sec retafy, Mrs. Sol Kuznitz by the of. ficers of the Ladies' Aid in honor of her wedding anniversary and in appreciation of her cooperation to the society. Mrs. Polly Rabinowitz was elected chairlady of . commit- tee to collect dues at the homes of members. Various reports were given on successful events held recently by the society.
 Plans were also made for the arl- nual ball to be held on December 10th. Mrs. George Kaplan wus named chairlady to be assisted by Mrs. Harry Brownstein and Mrs, Joseph Goldberg. Following the busi- ness meeting Mrs. Mary Doyle Camp of the Welfare Department address ed the group. Mrs. Mary Kilmartin town clerk, was also guest of honor at the meeting.
 Mrs. Charles Rosengarten render ed several vocal selections accomp- anied by Mrs. Harry Reason. En- tertainment was then furnished by members of the cast of a recent show presented at the Beth Fl Sym agogue. Songs were rendered by Misses Esther Roosin and Louise Greenfield and dancing exhibitions were given by Miss Esther Dibner, Piano selections were rendered by Stanley Freedman.
 Those present were: Mrs. Sarah Freedman, Mrs. B. Engleman, Mrs Hyman Levine, Mrs. Morris Wein- berg, Mrs. Samue Freeman, Mrs David Stein, Mrs. Sol Kutznitz, Mrs Harry Brownstein, Mrs. Robert Meyers, Mrs. William Brooslin, Mrs Edward Goldberg, Mrs. Frederick Reich, Mrs. Robert Grace, Mrs. Isi- dore Prillig, Mrs. Louis Finklestein Mrs. Louis Fucker, Mrs. Rose An tone, Mrs. s. L. Green, Mrs. Eman- uel Matzkin, Mrs. Simon Korwin Mrs. Joseph Goldberg, Mrs. Ben- jamin Ross, Mrs. Martin Sternfeld Mrs. H. Utinsky, Mrs. William Lev- inson, Mrs. Isadore Greenblatt, Mrs Joseph Goldberg, Mrs. Harry Wilen- chik, Mrs. Morris Griner, Mrs George Kaplan, Mrs. Morris Koser- sky, Mrs. Moses Skeinkopf, Mrs. Hy- man Wilensky, Mrs. William Nash Mrs. Morris Greenblatt, Mrs. Max Silverman, Mrs. Edward Kaplan Mrs. Abe Kravitz, Mrs. Abe Lindella Mrs. J. Janowitz, Mrs. Samie Hand- Ter, Mrs. Morris Bisnowitz, Mrs Isidore Dibner, Mrs. Weisman, Mrs Jack Zakheirn, Mrs. Harry Brenner Mrs. William s. Davidson, Mrs Louis Kaplan, Mrs. Frank Goldstein Mrs. Bernard Schryer, Mrs. Clar- ence Wolk, Mrs. H. Klampkin, Mrs Frank Meyers, Mrs. Harry Biern- baum, Mrs. Harry Alderman. Mrs Samuel Greenfield, Mrs. E. Cohen Mrs. Morris Greenblatt, Mrs. L vanderman, Mrs. Charles Rosengar- ten, Mrs. H. Bier, Mrs. William Schneer, Mrs. Harry Lindenberg Mrs. Kraft, Mrs. Ben Rubinowitz Misses Esther Dibner Roosin, Mrs Mary Doyle Camp, Mrs. Mary Xii. martin, Louis Greenfield and Stan ley Freedman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
. McKEkNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Finesse Against Partner" Wrecks Declarers Pans Sci
 Contract
Contract
BY WA. E. MCKINNEY
Secretary, American Contract Bridge
 League

Secretary, American Contract Bridge
 League
 Here is a hand played by Mor- rie Ellis of New York, coholder with Sherman Stearns of the world championship masters pair title. Ellis will defend his title at the na tional championships at Asbury Park, N. J., the week of July 3l. In today's hand, his brilliant play to the first trick, as East, brought de- feat to an apparently ironical con- tract.
 The opening lead was the heart three. and the four was played from dummy. Ellis pondered bit. and rec membering the bidding. decided that South probably held the heart king. If he played the ace, declarer could hold the king until tiie third round of the suit, and thus shut out the long hearts in the West hand. Therefore he played the heart queen, and the "fineese against partner" played havoc with south's plans.
 Not knowing the location of the heart acc and jack, which could veil be in the West hand, South won with the king. Then when Ellis reeained the lead with tho diamond ace. four hearts were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
Substitute Teachers
 Hold Dinner Meet

The Waterbury Substitute Teach- CTS Association held 8 dinner meet ing last evening at Waverly Inn, Cheshire, presided over by Pfesi- dent Anne Cronin. Others attend ing were Claire Desmarais, Ruth Bolger, Margaret M. Sullivan, Mary Rotella, Ann Sweeney, Jeanette Frechette, Marion Blacker, Mar Euerite Dick, Anna Zukauskas, Catherine, Lucy and Grace Ha1lon, Mildred Synott, Bernadette Hen1- lock, Madeline Morris, Isabella Sul- hivan, Sylvia Moskovitz and Harold McGrath.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
Santa Maria Circle
 Arranging Outing

Santa Maria Circle, Daughters of Isabelle will hold a meeting on Wed- nesday evening at 8:15 o'clock at Knights of Columbus hall.
 Final plans will be made for the annual dinner and outing at Cedar. land, the summer home of Mrs. Henry H. Hayden on Sunday, June 18th. All members aud their friends are invited to attend.
 The dinner committee includes: Miss Bea Shea, chairman, Mrs. Agnes Proulx, Mrs. Mary Mo- Namara, Mrs. Margaret Greaney, Mrs. Mary Brennan and Mrs. Henry Hayden.
 The Canadian Legion Auxiliary and Post will hold joint meeting on Thursday evening at o'clock. All members are urged to attend as important business matters will be discussed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20

Miss Emma D'Ambrosi. Ernest and Lawrence D'Ambrosi, Mr5. Louis D'Ambrosi and Miss Phyllis Gualtieri were guests at the weekend conn- mencement festivities at Trinity Col- lege in Hartford. Vincent Gualtieri of East Main street was a member of the graduating class.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
Ryan-Gibbons


 The wedding of Miss Florence Ryan of 57 Carroll Street, Nauga- tuck, to Peter Gibbons, of Franklin Avenue, Oakville, took place at St.. Francis church this morning at g o'clock. The bride is the daughter of Richard Ryan and the bride groom is the son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Gibbons. Rev. Albert Tay- Tor united the couple in marriage.
 Miss Constance M. Gibbons, of Oakville. sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and John Ryan of Brooklyn, N. r., cousin of the bride, served as best man. Leon- ard Schwartz of Waterbury, a cousin of the bridegroom, and Harold Gib- bons of Oakville, brother of the bridegroom, were ushers. The brides father gave her in marriage.
 The bride was attractively at tired in white imported silk chif- ion gown, fashioned with V neck line. She wore a fitted bodice, short puffed sleeves, full flared skirt with a long graceful train, white lace mitts and tulle veil of fingertip length falling from Juliet cap of satin crowned with a small cluster of orange blossoms of gardenias and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
Engagements
HAASE-REED

MT. and Mrs. Samuel Reed of Greenleaf avenue announce the en- gagement of their daughter, lorna Beryl, to Edwin E. Haase, son of Mir. and Mrs. Otto Haase of Dike- man street. The wedding will take place in August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20

the brides mother wore 8 black lace dress and a gardenia corsage.
 The wdeding breakfast for the immediate families and relatives was held at Chase Country club fol- lowing the ceremony. Mir. Benson and his bride left on a wedding trip to Maine and Canada. The bride wore white gabardine travelling suit with British tan accessories.
 The bridegroom is associated with the American Brass company office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20

cashed and the contract defeated.
 It Is quite true that South could have made five diamonds. with the heart ace In the East hand. It Is equally true that he could have made his game contract by refusing to win the heart queen with the king, but the line of play would Dc difficult, even for the master players at the national championship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-20
GRACIE- SULLIVAN

Miss Helen Teresa Sullivan, daughter of Patrick Sullivan of Mer- Till street, became the bride of John Vincent Oracle of White Oak lane, yesterday morning at T o'clock at the Blessed Sacrament church. The pas- tor, Rev. Edward L. Morrison, offici- ated. Miss Sullivan was attended by her sister. Miss Margaret w. Sulli- van and MT. Gracies nephew, Raoul Pronovost, attended him as best man.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1939-12-21
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SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1939-12-21

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-23
Question Box
Is Popular
Thursday Night DUNES Are
Enjoyed By Patrons
OF Music Box

Approximately 81 600 m cash
prizes has been given away 10
patrons of Hsmrek's Music Box
thester since last MAJ when The
Model Baking Co Of Tacoma and
the management OF the Muse Box
introduced the Model Star Cues
ton Box to theater fans and radio
listeners.
Until few weeks ago the pop
ulsr l5-minute quiz program was
heard on Wednesday evenings di-
rect from the auditorium OF the
Music Box. Recently. however,
Thursday was selected as a more
appropriate day The program is
held from 7:f5 to 5 p. m.
Tor Torland and Norm Runyons,
XVI announcers. are in charge Of
IL, Question Box and as they pass
up and down the sisles interview
ing the patrons some one is almost
sure TO win an award Five dollars
is given to every patron who can
correctly answer the list of three
questions which the two inqulsi-
tors may ask and $3.50 in cash
is awarded to everyone submitting
questions which arc selected for
use on the program. In addition 10
this, Manager Boyd Rozcn gives
two free tickets to every one who
is interviewed
Since last Thursday nights ques-
tions proved little too tough for
the fans who attempted to answer
them the ante has been raised 10
$40 for the first winner of thus
weeks quiz.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-23
Grsble Heads Cast OF
"Campu, Confessions

Betty Cradle, lovely beauty who
recently scored SO Sensationally IN
Give Me Sailor IS seen In one
Of her biggest and most important
roles 10 date At the Beverly thea
ter. where Paramount's gay come
dy Of college nc. Campus Cone
LESSONS, Is now showing.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-23

ira which viii
he CO featured
vita Waiter
Rass ard his
oh time band
1T the annual
vlrcmans rail
sehrsiaIssi for
Friday night ~
this week Al
the Century
ballroom
Proceeds Of
the dance wsII
90 directly 20
the rsesmen =
rensiea sasi re
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-23

lief Fund sna 4 Feenfd turnout =
anticipated
90 interest To the asncinx pahtie
h th~ announcement ny the csn-
fury management ~ tne personal
appearance IN raeems anon ~ The
frllpwtnx nationally known avshes-
sfss Han Wide. Thursday. March
7 Al the Crescent and IL The Cen.
fury Saturday and sunday. Msfsa
tth ana afn Buddy Rogers ~ Inc
Century. SATURDAY and Sunday.
March nth and i2th and Arts
Shaw. Larry s1snsnn. Jimmy nos.
sey and Tommy uefscy 81 lutsrs
walls NJ several wsrks thereafter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-23
INSURE VlOllNS
FOR $3.50 600

A group Of 1? stradivarius vice
Inns were insured for $3.50 GOO at
Metro GOODWIN Mayer where they
were played in special section
of the eo-pieee orchestra record
ing for The Great Waltz now
showing at the Temple theater.
The instruments were borrowed
from Erich Lschmann, who owns
one OF the largest collections Of
valuable violins In the world
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-23
Autry's Records
OutseU Crosby'S

Gene Autrv has composed over
200 songs and has made many
records which arc sold throughout
The world. HIS photograph records
autscli Ring Croshy's three 10 ene'
Autrys latest picture on his Re-
public contract Is Home On the
Prairie. - now playing =, the
Rivera theater.
The Last Express, featuring
Kent Taylor and porothca Kent,
shares the Riviera bill
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-02-23
THAT WEARY ROAD

The efforts of a band of home
less, juvenile vagsbonds to gain
an existence by going outside the
law. are depicted dramatically in
RkO Radios Boy Slaves" festur-
ing Anne Shirley and group of
young Broadway actors.
Evening star., 1939-11-25
Transit Dividend

The declaration of a fifty-cent
dividend by the Capital Transit
Company is matter of Importance
to the entire city, as well as to the
hundreds of investors, large and
small, who will share directly in the
benefits. For the company, as one
of the four basic public utilities of
Washington, is community institu-
ton whose well-being is vital to the
community welfare.
Six years ago, when the various
mass transportation lines within the
city, and their subsidiary companies,
were merged into one, a condition
closely approaching chaos existed
Overlapping of service in some sec
tions and the uncoordinated rout-
ing, particularly in the central busi-
ness section, were but more visible
part of this condition. The merged
company, when it came into exist
ence, was confronted with the ne
cessity of completely overhauling the
existing system.
This was accomplished in a re-
markably short time. Routes were
consolidated to reduce stopovers and
transfers, new equipment was pur-
chased and new lines were installed,
old ones were eliminated and others
were redesigned. Careful counts
were made and questionnaires were
studied to provide for the conven-
ience of the greatest number of po-
tential passengers.
The Public Utilities Commission
correctly insisted that service to the
public should come first and that no
matter how expensive, such service
must be provided. And the record is
proving the contention of those who
from the first have argued that i'm
proved, convenient and efficient serv-
ice will attract the patronage to pay
for them. The transit company has
much to do still in providing the
service to which the public is entitled,
but it is making commendable prog
ress-as the ability to pay dividend
indicates.
Evening star., 1939-11-25
Crisis in Rumuniu

The resignation of the Rumanian
cabinet, repeatedly as the result of
division among it's members over the
question of making trade concessions
to Germany, puts squarely before
King Carol and the Rumanian nation
the issue of whether firm resistance
Is to be maintained against the Ger
man effort to harness the small ma
tions of the Balkans to the Nazi war
chariot.
Rumania hitherto has pursued a
cautious policy of balance between
Germany, with whom Rumania's S
economic ties are close, and the
allies, with whom Rumania, as a
small nation, must feel her interests
allied in resistance to German ex-
pansion.
The selection of George Tatarescu
by King Carol to form new cabinet
to succeed that of Constantine
Argetoianu, who took office Septem-
ber %, a week after the assassination
of Premier Armand Calinescu, en-
phasizes the determination to resist
Evening star., 1939-11-25
RebeIlious Juror

one OF the penalties of citizenship
is the call to jury duty. The first
consequence is remarkable stimu-
luS to the imagination of the victim
and series of excuses that would be
the envy of Baron Munchausen.
which, however, have to pass the
scrutiny of experts who have taken
post graduate courses in the alibi
and how to squash it. Hence it is
that MIR. Good Citizen finds himself
and eleven others packed in a sar-
dine can listening to a Who Dun It
from real life, to stay there until the
last chapter is over and to get no
other news until it is.
In Roanoke the other day a Juror
rebelled against the dictum and had
a newspaper smuggled to him. The
discovery of this subversive act Gre
ated an uproar in the court and
frantic demands for a mistrial. The
culprlt, stepping from the box and
taking the stand, testified that he did
not want to read about the trial, but
was worried over the horrible predic-
aments of number of his acquaint-
ances and could get no peace of
mind until he learned how they had
made out. On the day the case start
ed, he said, Oaky Doaks was just fall
ing off cliff, Charlie Chan was at
the bottom of a lake tied to a cannon
ball, and Dick Tracy was trapped by
the Faceless Fiend in a vault full of
poison gas.
The judge gently lectured the jur-
or, assuring him that all comic strip
characters were carefully designed
by humane cartoonists to be tough
enough to take whatever was coming
to them and be ready for more next
week. Impounding the evidence, he
studied it carefully, and, sure enough,
he was right. He was able to state
that Oaky, Charlie, and Dick had all
been saved, and ordered the trial to
proceed.
Evening star., 1939-11-25
Proposes Curb on
Street Begging.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Your editorial in today's Star reminded
me that I personally had done nothing
toward making the Community Chest
drive success. Although my little busi-
ness, begun on September S, does not
warrant making any contribution at this
time, feel that it is my duty and priv
ilege to take part even if in very small
way, and I am inclosing check for my
contribution
May also offer the following, in the
spirit of suggestion and not criticism by
way of explaining why believe more
people do not respond to worthy calls
such as this one.
Too many people are allowed to beg
openly in public and apparently with
police permission on the downtown
streets of our cities When q person
stands in choice spot in the congested
section of the streets, having in his
hand one or two newspapers, but with
his hat off and in his hand, this is beg
ging, not selling papers. Many other
types of begging are carried on, possibly
by people already receiving some form
Of relief. Among the cooperating
agencies there must be one which can
and will provide for this class of poor
If, however, they are permitted to go
out on their own, the general public nat
urally concludes that the agencies are
not handling the situation properly and
feel that regardless of whether or not the
drive goes over we will always have this
class of persons to feed directly. A
checkup will prove that they are not
local people in many instances because
have seen the same group in Baltimore,
Md. Some of us are of the opinion that
this has become a racket and that these
blind, crippled and otherwise afflicted
people pay out part of their income to
the heads of racketeer organization. If
the only way to rid the streets of beg
ging is by public disapproval then I
would suggest that every one who wishes
to beg be permitted to do so, with this
one requirement: That he or she be re-
quired to wear conspicuously sign Wis
ible both front and back stating that he
or she is professional beggar. This would
create such a public nuisance that the
public would demand their removal and
provide remedy Having made quite a
study of this type of relief work I wonder
that our communities have not pro-
gressed to the point where transients are
classified and required to report period
ically to the authorities and their history
followed in more systematic manner.
feel sure crime could be reduced mate
rally and the entire outlook Of our lovely
city improved if an honest effort were
made to handle this problem.
HARRY P. WILLIAMS.
Takoma Park, Md,
November %.