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Evening star., 1939-06-21
Ensign F. B. Clarke
And Miss Leach
To Be Married

Mr.. and Mrs. Paul R. Leach
of Chevy Chase, Md, announce
the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Elizabeth Jane Leach.
to Ensign Fredric B. Clarke of
Long Beach, Calf.
Miss Leach is a graduate of
Holton Arms and attended Con-
necticut College. For the last
year she has been studying art
at Corcoran and Abbott Art
Schools.
Ensign Clarke is the son of
DR.. and Mrs. Fred B. Clarke
of Long Beach. Calf. He at
tended Loyola University at Los
Angeles before entering the Ma
val Academy, and is a member of
Sigma Phi Zeta Fraternity. At
present Ensign Clarke is at
tached to the U. S. S. Salt Lake
City at Bremerton, Wash.
Evening star., 1939-06-21

Among the out-of-town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Green of
Markham, Mrs. Carroll Stribling of
Pasadena, Calf; Miss Jane Shaler
of New York City, Mr.. and Mrs H. J.
Martin and Mr.. Lloyd Martin of
White Post, Va; Mr.. and Mrs. James
r. Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. T. C. Lake,
Mrs. G. N. SPAWN, Miss Peggy
SPAWN, Mr.. George SPAWN, Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul Pierce, Mr.. Hampton
Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Edison,
Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin Moss and the
Misses Moss, all of Markham: Mr.
c. c. Hyatt of johnson City, Tenn;
Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Rucker of Della
plane, Va; Mrs. Frederick G. Ribble
and Misses Ribble of Petersburg, Va.
Evening star., 1939-06-21
Returns Home

Mrs. Paul Myron Linebarger has
returned to her Washington home
from St. Louis, Mo, where she has
been visiting her father, Mr.. Thom-
as Jefferson Beardon, who recently
celebrated his 93d birthday ami
versary.
Evening star., 1939-06-21
Miss Robev AWAY

Miss Mary Elizabeth Robey,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Frank A.
Robey has left for visit with Miss
Anne Keemle at Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Associates Honor Veteran En1ploye

A farewell party was given by the Trim and Knurl Department of the Scovill Manufacturing company in honor of Miss Kate Morrow who retired on Friday, July 14th after completing fifty years of service. Former and present employees of the department gathered during the hour and surprised the guest of honor. They presented her with a leather handbag and purse of money. A luncheon was served which was followed by entertain ment consisting of songs and dances rendered by members of the de- partment.
 Those attending were: William Rudolf Ringenberg, Lewis Veilleux, Jean Charest, Leo Smith, Joseph Reisenauer, Louis Atwood, Arthur Garlick, Raymond Kasidas, Ray mond Szczepanski, John Balaserich, Nicholas Griffin, Alphonse Vella, Onofrio Mannara, Walter Doherty, Oswald Meyer, Michael Castadli, Robert Cumie, Bronislow Kozlow- ski, Thomas Mccarthy, Michael Tar taglia, Alexander Andrisiewicz, Ralph Mocciolo, Josehp Lord, John Driscoll, Peter Rossi, Misses Philo- mena Niccorone, Jean Potvin, Mary Cirelli, Katherine Stack. Lucille &c., bastiano, Josephine Horan, Mrs. Helen Karpas, Mrs. Constance Mar tino Mrs. Katherine Rielley, Mrs. Esther Mahoney, Mrs. Sadie Lally, Mrs. Sophie Zambruska, Mrs. Win nie Geneva, Joseph DeMunda, Felix Prokopinski, John Bresnahan, Nich- olas Lambo, Charles Taylor An- Clemente, James Kelley, Frederick Nonamaker, James Cunningham, Eugene Lawlor, Angelo Cimaglia, Andrew Crafa and Samuel Tato.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Community Club
 Party For Bride

Members of the East Farms Community club and the junior girls club honored Mrs. Robert Spencer Hunter at a shower at the club rooms recently. Mrs. Hunter, who is the former Marjorie Les lie of Pierpont Heights, was pre- sented many gifts of chromium from the guests who included Mrs; William Christian, Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Otto Moulliet, Mrs. Joseph Byrnes, Mrs. George Byrnes, Mrs. Frank Tracy, Mrs. Jacob AL bert, Mrs. Matthew Monahan, Mrs. Harry Leslie, Mrs. William Davis, Mrs. Henry Jubelt, Mrs. Ernest Ko- pich, Mrs. Adolph Hespelt, Mrs. Herman Manuel, Miss Helen Kit chenka, Mrs. Kenneth Mover, Miss es Mary and Kay Christian, Mar garet Monahan, Mrs Edna Four nier, Miss Bernice Moulliet, Mrs. Herman Caine, Mrs. Edward Tay- Tor and Miss Gloria Hespelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Weddings
Friends Honor. Astrid Swanson

Miss Astrid Swanson who is to be- come the bride of Malcolm K. Pal- mer on Sunday afternoon was hon- ored at greenback shower given recently by 8 group of her friends.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Mary Matte, Mrs. Sven Nelson, Mrs. Irfna Sacco, Mrs. Betty Wallace, Mrs. John Ruzinkovic, Sr., Mrs. John DiLeo, Mrs. George Barna, Mrs. Robert uel Davis, Mrs. Irene Ruzinkovic, Pelz, Mrs. Sophie Sparzo, Mrs. Sam Mrs. Giranda Ciarlo, Mrs. Rose Banner, Mrs. Mary Bosco, Mrs. Min- nie Dunbar, Mrs. Miami Strumpf, Mrs. William Palmer, Mrs. Emma Swanson, Ida Nelson, Rose, Carmel and Constance Colucci, Madlyn Watts, Helen Gaugler, Mamie Peter son and Doris Palmer.
 Miss Swanson was also given a purse by her friends at the Water bury Manufacturing company re- gently. They included: Mrs. Sydney Wisnie, Mrs. Angie Moynahan, Mrs. Rose Piazza, Mrs. Edna Jones, Mrs. Chestra Dombroski, Mrs. Maggie Curran, Mrs. Madlyn Mulcahy, Mrs. Mary Donnelly, and Misses Con- stance Colucci, Lucy Lucian, Nora Hayes, Angela DeBone, Irene Hayes, Peggy Mullen, Rose Bossey, Marie Piacentino, Arlene Humiston, Doro- thy Hotchkiss, Rita Emmons, Kay Hanrahan and Hans Miller, George Dunn, Stephen Harnick, Daniel Grasso, William J. Doyle, Earl F. Tooker, Oliver Roulier Theodore Suzteckie, James Capocchio, Fernand Violette, John Spino, Max Pilla, Mi- chael Carpinella, Edward Kaminski, Jack Davies, Joseph Palladino, Al Russo, Frank Barnharde, Edward Cleary, Charles Johnson and Archie Mulholland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Personal

John and Helen Lahey have re- turned to their home on Chestnut Avenue after spending the past month at Bay View with their aunt, Mrs. Leo Marshall.
 Miss Peggy McGrath of Bunker Hill avenue is a patient at St. Mary's hospital where she recently underwent an operation for appen- dicitis.
 Mrs. Raymond Mantiglia and son Richard of State street have re- turned after spending week at the Worlds Fair.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Steward and family of Capitol avenue have returned after spending 8 few days as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Stephen Shea of Springfield, Mass.
 Miss Josephine Grenier of South Main street Is spending few days in Boston, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs. Arnold Began of New York are the guests Of MT. and Mrs. Daniel Johnson of Hill street for few days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

Miss Marion Hunter of Willow street is spending several days in New York City.
 MT. and Mrs. Terrace Whitaker of Springfield, Mass are spending a few days as the guests of Mrs. Marie Carson of North Main street.
 Miss Marion and Ruth Peters of Washington street are spending a few days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler of Cooke street are vacationing for two weeks in Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. William O'Connor of Baldwin street are spending week at Bayview.
 MT. and Mrs. John Williams have returned to their home on Hill street after spending a few days ir Boston.
 Miss Dorothy Haggerty of Walnut street is spending two weeks vaca' ton at Laurel Beach.
 MT. and Mrs. Lawrence 0. Pat. ten of Thomaston avenue are spend' ] ing two weeks in Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Recent Bride Is
 Rendered ShotUer

Miss Mary E. Cook and Mrs. Anna Keidel were hostesses at a shower given recently at Pendy's at Lake Hitchcock in compliment to Mrs. Frank Pendy, the former Alice Nay Tor. The guest of honor was pre- sented with G Duncan Phyfe table and table lamp.
 Those present were: Misses Bella Adams, Julia Alleva, Carolyn Bern- hardt, Marion Bernhardt, Doris Big gins, Agnes Carroll, Julia Conley, Mary E. Cook, Helen Corcoran, Mrs. Cecelia Grove, Rose Domingue, Eileen Downes, elen EgHan, Ger trude Feeley, Novella Fisher. Ver- onica Fitzgerald, Bertha Fox, Anna Grant, Deborah Greaney, Anna Griffin, Margaret Griffiths. Mae Hartnett, Mildred Hayes, Margaret Healey, Marie O'Donnell, Helen o. Rourke, Mae Phelar, Mrs. Russell larke, Anna Riley, Minnie Ryan, Bertha Sankey, Anna Shea, Alice Sheehan, Margaret Sheehan, Nora Sheehan, Katherine Thompson, Mary verseckas, Mary Hungerville, Mary Ramp, Anna Keidel, Mary Kelley, Louise Kurtz, Gertrude Lange, Alice Leary, Jeanette Long Alice Lynch, Eleanor Lynch, Anna Louisis. Helen Maher, Mary Maher Anna Mahoney, Margaret Maloney May Maroney, Evelyn Masone, Mar. garet McEvoy, Catherine McKenna Mary l.. Margan, Louise Morris Helen Yuskis, Mrs. Leonard So-ley Mrs. Grace Sconziano, Mrs. Mabe Leary, Helen Moskal, lena Ecker Lillian Staucr, Winifred Sweeney Mrs. Morgan Henry, Mrs. William Meehan, Gertrude McKeown, Mrs Timothy Sullivan, Mrs. John Nay Tor, ST., and Anna Naylor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
BY VIM. E. McENNEKY Zee. Amer. Contract Bridge League

sec. Amer. COnGract Briuge League
 Here is the second misplayed hand watched recently. North and South made good start. They were vulnerable, but as a result of mis- play, the opponents became vul- nerable and on the next hand, bid and made a slam.
 The East-West bidding was rath- CT optimistic, but they were not vulnerable.
 Now let's watch the play. South cashed the king and queen of spades, and East ruffed the spade ace. East led the ten of diamonds. South split his honors, and dummy won with the ace. The jack of diamonds was led, and South won with the queen.
 He led back the third diamond hoping that North would ruff. However. dummy won with the nine and East discarded u club.
 Trumps were then picked up. the third round being won in dummy, and the losing clubs discarded on the good diamonds.
 "Nice going" remarked South, little realizing that he could have defeated the hand. What misplay did South make?
 Solution Co Bridge Quix
 The moment the dummy went down. South could see that the dia- mond suit there would be worth four tricks to the declarer. unles East happened to have c singleton. Certainly declarer. judging from the bidding. should make five heart tricks. If he makes four diamond tricks. that gives him nine. Nov if declarer holds the ace or king of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Italian Auxiliary
 Plans Meeting, Social

The monthly meeting of the Wo- mems Auxiliary of the Young Mems Italian Republican Club will be held at the Hotel Elton on Friday eve ming at 7:30 o'clock. A card party will follow at 8 o'clock after the meeting. Members may invite their friends. Prizes will be awarded at each table and refreshments will be served.
 Mrs. George Crocicchia is chair man of the event, assisted by Misses Ann. Rossi, Eda Mannetti, Lucy Tul- ecro, Edith Santoro, Rose Bartolini, Mrs. Florence Wives, Mrs. Betty Ro- sato, Mrs. Bridget Benedetto, Mrs. Louise schiappa and Mrs. Anna Sasso.
 Members of the Iduna Circle of the Swedish Lutheran church were guests at hot dog roast given re- gently at the home of Mrs. John Larson of Edgewood road.
 Those attending were:
 Mrs. Fred Norling, Mrs. Grahn, Mrs. J. Clauson, Mrs. Martin An- derson, Mrs. Morris Anderson, Mrs. Frederick Anderson, Mrs. Emil Johnson, Mrs. Arvid Swanson, Mrs. Andrew Anderson, Mrs. Albert John- son, Mrs. Augusta Palmer, Mrs. Hjalmar Peterson, Rev. and Mrs. Einar Kron, Misses Arlene and Carelyn Kron, Mrs. Anna Gustaf- son, Mrs. Alma Malmgren, Miss Helen Malmgren, Mrs. Walter Wick strom, Miss Ella Carlson, Mrs. AL bin Anderson, Mrs. Hugh Brown, Mrs. Charles Olson, Mrs. Arthur Johnson and her son, Roland, Mrs. Carl Larson, Mrs. TOT BIsaceson, Miss May Isaceson.
 Also Mrs. Anna Thompson, Mrs. Signe Larson, Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Margaret Stevenson, Mrs. Gus tave Johnson, Mrs. John Webster, Mrs. John Ericsson, Mrs. John Ny gren, Mrs. Erik Larson and Mrs. John Larson.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
State Women;s Clubs Plan New England Conference

president, Mrs. Earle Drown of White River Junction. are already perfecting their organization to handle the entertainment of ap- proximately 500 women, represent ing clubs throughout New England, who will attend.
 Headquarters for the convention will be at the Hotel Vermont in Burlington and negotiations are now being made to hold conference sessions at the city hall auditorium directly across the street. The first session will open at 9 o'clock on Wednesday, September 27, and the final business meeting will close at noon on Friday, September %.
 The banquet on the opening night will probably take the form of a birthday party, according to Mrs. Chittenden, who has also learned from Vermont officials of an ex- tensive musical program being ar- ranged by Mrs. Merrill D. Arm strong of St. Albans, Vt, and Mrs. Nina Babcock Bailey of Montpelier, Vt, and of plans for 8 boat ride on Lake Champlain.
 i. One of the highlights of the con- vention is the round table with state federation presidents as speakers which is being planned by Mrs. Frank M. Wright of Windsor, Vt., president of the conference. The six state presidents who will lead their delegations to the confer- ence and take part in the discussion are Mrs. Laura Hale Gorton of Glastonbury, Mrs. Eva c. Mason of Dover -Foxcroft, Me, Mrs. ,Freder- ick B. Preston of Manchester, N. H., Mrs. Drown of White River Junction, Mrs. Henry w. Hildreth of Winchester, Mass. and Mrs. Fred erick H. Devere of Auburn, R. I.
 Mrs. Chester Way of Burlington is convention city hospitality chair man and Mrs. H. A. Mayforth is to be in charge of exhibits. Mrs. Drown is now setting up her other committee lists.
 Other New England officers serving with Mrs. Chittenden and Mrs. Wright are Miss Bess Bartlett of Lynn, Mass, secretary treasurer, and Miss Lillian w. Bryan of Rut- land, Vt., publicity chairman. De- partment heads are: Art, Mrs. H. A. Mayforthi of Barre, Vt; educa- ton, Mrs. Charles F. Towne of Providence, R. T.; highway beauti- fication, Mrs. Harry Cherey of Campton, N. H.; industry and agri- culture, Mrs. Hazel Hammond AL bertson of West Newbury, Mass. i; literature, Mrs. David Hays of Bridgeport, Conn.,; mothercraft, Mrs. Charles L. Fuller of Brockton, Mass; music, Mrs. Armstrong; ur- ban-rural cooperation, Miss Abbie M. Buck of Augusta, Me.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Eleanor Meisinger
 Is Shouuer Guest

A surprise personal shower was given in honor of Miss Eleanor Mei- singer at the home of Mrs. Cyril Roberts of Clearview street recently with Miss Grace F. Towle and Mrs. Cyril Roberts as hostesses. Games were enjoyed during the evening and buffet luncheon was served. Miss Meisinger is to become the bride of Clayton Towle of Oakville on August 9th.
 The guests included: Misses Kay Hyland, Jean Seeley, Rachel Seaver, Grace Towle, Esther Hendricksen, Drucilla Littlehales and Mrs. B. Cooper, Mrs. R. L. Hale, Mrs. c. Per- kins and Mrs. c. Roberts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

Building a program based on the theme "The New England of Tomor- row--'As Thou Wilt" is the task during the next two months of Mrs Albert E. Chittenden of Auburn, president of the New England Con- ference of State Federations of Wo- mems clubs, which will hold it's 30th annual convention September 27, % and 29 in Burlington, Vt.
 Vermont federated club women under the direction of their new
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT BRIDGE

Top scorers in the Wednesday af- ternoon session of the Cornell Con- tract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: North and South: Mrs. Timothy Collins and Mrs. Charles Ferry, 1l9; Mrs. John Col lins and Miss Rhea Aubertin, tied with Mrs. Louis Schmidt and Mrs. James Bolger 104; and East and West Miss Rachel Hengeveld and Mrs. Robert Jillson 109; Mrs. Lionel Coshier and Mrs. Peter Costigan. 103.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: Cables-Duncan 318h Bolger- Schmidt 311h; Collins-Ferry, and ollins-Aubertin, BIO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
OVERHEARD WHILE WE WERE
NO FANCY CORN

None of the new fangled Western types of corn for Lionel Barrymore,
 turned farmer. Barrymore is re- joicing in @ successful stand of maize, or genuine Eastern Indian corn, which he has successfully raised in the San Fernando Valley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

clubs, the tenth trick is assured. The only chance to stop game, therefore, is for North or South to get a club trick established.
 If East holds both the ace and king of clubs, there is no hope. After winning two spade tricks, South should lead the queen Of clubs. Now when he gets in with his diamond trick. his side will be able to cash . club and defeat the contract.
 Today's bridge quiz: What Is the penalty for a reyokef
 Answer: The penalty for Q revoke Is two tricks. You simply take them and add them in with the rest of your tricks. You cannot, however, collect any tricks won before the revoke occurred.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
Mary Quinlar, Is
 Hostess At Party

Miss Mary Quinlan of Roseland avenue entertained at dinner party at her home last evening. The table was attractively decorated in a color scheme of blue and pink. Dur ing the evening various forms of en- tertainment was enjoyed with games being a feature. The guests includ- cd: Misses Mary Boardman, Mary Hutchinson, Evelyn Clumpus, Ruth Boardman, Kathleen Hutchinson, Helen Murphy, Alice Hutchinson and Mary Quinlan.
 Mrs. Agnes Albino and Mrs. Fil- omena Ella were hostesses at a currency and variety shower at the Y. M. 0. A. recently for Miss Marguerite Ensero, who is being married at St. Thomas's church on Aug. 19 to Samuel Ella. The prospective bride was shoWered with a number of gifts from the guests who included:
 Fay Mobile, Ann Di Lorenzo, Helen Giampietro, Grace Morelli, Theresa Ella, Jennie Ella, Mrs. Filomena Ella, Jennie Palomba, Emily Laudisi, Anna Tirendi, Ma rie Valetta, Marfisa Santavenire, Florence LoRusso, Mary. Didonato, Mrs. Victoria Ensero, Mrs. Nancy Canelli, Mrs. Anna Pignatari, Mrs. Anna Giampietro. Mrs. Sophie Sparzo, Mrs. Louise Ella, Mrs. Lu- cy Massaro, Mrs. Rose Palomba, Mrs. Rose Giampietro, Mrs. A. Marine, Mrs. Antoinette Romito, Mrs. Josephine Morelli, Mrs. Jo- sephine Mobile, Mrs. Mary Barbi- eri, Mrs. Olympa Famighletti, Mrs. Philomena Ensero, Mrs. Grace Maz- ziotti, Mrs. Maria Zorella, Mrs. Lucy Amicone, Mrs. Jennie Morrotto, Mrs. Josephine Orsini, Mrs. Carmen Ang- elo, Mrs. Mary DeF'rancisco, Mrs. Genevieve Colangelo, Mary Dellas- andro, Mary Narciso, Marie Mas. tranton, Erma De Biase, Rose En- sero, Mrs. Agnes Albino, Marguerite Ensero.
 Mrs. John Ivory of Reynolds drive, Middlebury, entertained at party in honor of her daughter, Bunny, recently, the occasion being her sixth birthday. Games were enjoyed dur ing the afternoon and a delicious luncheon was served.
 The guests included: Nancy Nit chell, Allan Coombs of Woodbury Ann Horrigan, Orpheus Bizzozero Patricia Foley, Beverly Futile, Jack Quigley, Barbara Coppetto, Jane Barlow, Vsrna Carlson and Patricia Ivory.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

MT. and Mrs. Jeremiah Ryan of South Main street are spending a few days in New York city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

(TOday's guest coIusnnists for Walter WinchelI are Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson, stars of New York's hit show, "Hellzapoppin")
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

Many American firms will exhibit at this years fair in Izmir, Turkey.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20

The regular meeting of Pine Rock Circle, Lady Foresters of America will meet tomorrow evening at Mechanics Hall at 8 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
. MeKEkNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ

Wise Defenders Should Count Tricks, Play for One That
 Defeats Contract
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-29
Charlie Velte Retires

The announcement last night that
Charles j. Velte was retiring from Y. M.
c. A. work after 40 years of service &C.
casioned some sorrow among his count
less friends, but more than that it
brought forth on every side countless
expressions of well wishes. For Charlie
Velte is certainly well-known here in
Waterbury. He wasn't born here, nor
did he live most of his life here. He
has actually engaged locally in work
for only Is of his 40 years in that service.
But they were years in which lasting &C
quaintainceS were formed.
We don't suppose that Charlie Velte
can recite the names of the many boys
who came under his careful and fine
tutelage at the old Y building on West
Main street. His work began here shortly
before the war, was interrupted then for
q span of years, then resumed in the post
war period 1t was in the days before the
war, though, that he began to make a
niche for himself here. He was an indie
fatigable worker at the Y and his enthu-
siasm and ambition kindled the interest
of numerous youngsters. They still re-
member his kindly attention, his strict
but understanding discipline, his love of
physical perfection in the budding youth.
We anticipate flood of congratula-
tory messages for Charlie between now
and November when he is mustered out
of service. Deserving indeed will be each
and every one of them.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-29
LIMBS To Town

Although it was ARCHAEOLOGICAL, OBJ
vious Economies" lead editorial in
the Waterbury Republican yesterday
morning was an effort to explain why
Charles c. Foster was made secretary to
Mayor Patrick M. Perriello. It seems there
was a vacancy in the mayors. office,
caused by the resignation CD of Joseph
T. st. Louis. What more natural then
to put Mr.. Foster in the post, he having
been out of city employment since let 60
as member of the staff of the control
ler's Office.
How this can be cited as fine example
of saving money for the city we don't
know. We hope it is, for everyone ma
turally is behind the mayor when he ac-
tually is engaged in putting through
economies that are that in every respect.
But we frankly can't see how the replace
ment of one city employe by another is
saving. What actually was done in this
particular instance and to explain why
The Republican felt called upon to make
it the subject of an editorial was that
Democrat was dropped to make room for
q Republican, who previously had been
forced out for a Democrat.
Sounds involved, doesn't it, but it really
isn't. Mr.. Foster was good employe of
the controllers Office under the late Sher-
wood Rowland. Personally we don't think
he should have been dropped, even in the
name of political expediency. It simply
gave Republican leaders in this city one
more weapon to use on Mayor Perriello
to force him to adopt similar tactics when
the opportunity presented itself. 1t GER
tainly did in the case of his personal Sec
rotary, Mr.. ST. Louis. The pressure was
there, all right, and it produced results.
All of which simply shows that behind
the-scenes activity of COP leaders is no
different than that about which they
have been complaining for years. Given
the chance to rule the roost they do just
about the same as Democrats did.
Thought we were going to change this?
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1939-09-29
Lots of Laws

International law may be on the bar
gain table these days, but there's no lack
OF production in the local variety. The
average state legislature meeting this
year enacted 400 new statutes, the Coun-
Gil of State Governments found. Califor-
mia in this as in some other fields, was
tops, with 1924; Arizona was lowest with
90. Altogether our state legislators con-
sidered 57,925 bills, and enacted 1921.
It's not that bad, of course. Most of
these acts are not such as change public
policy.or general laws They are princi-
pally concerned with changes in admins
trative machinery, appropriation and the
like. Even if this seems like superfluity
Of law, it's nice these days to know that
there are still places left in which the
peoples affairs are carried on by law
instead of by the happy momentary in
SEPARATIONS Of some inflated tyrant.