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Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
Barbs-

An Arkansas boy with l6-nch
feet has a blacksmith make his
shoes. The smithy probably tears
down pair of old saddles and re-
shapes the leather.
Statistics are claimed to be s,
major form of accident preyenta-
tive Try setting up row OF
figures next time you're about to
crash into a telephone pole.
Mattresses are warned not to
paint their fingernails as 1t takes
the customers mind off his food.
1t also stains the soup.
II frankfurters don't stop put
ting on the dog, it won't be long
until they're too good for Us to
eat.
Dorothy Lamour hopes her new
song will bring Herbie Kay back.
Her new lava-lava. ''clothless
sarong," may help.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
OUTSMARTED
[ Riverside Press

The Old English pedigree of the word
"outsmarted' may be little blurred and
perhaps you won't even find the word
in your dictionary. But it is fine ex-
pressive coinage of the mint of modern
American life, bright and true-ringing.
This Americanism was given added
standing by its use in decision by New
York Supreme Court Justice William T.
Collins, who ruled in so many words that
obviously the defendant outsmarted the
plaintiff"
The sense of the usage was not to sug-
gest that the defendant had done any
thing discreditable, rather the reverse,
that he had simply thought faster and
farther ahead on the deal in which suit
had been brought, proceeding under
New York states Feld-Crawford fair
trade act
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
You re Telling Me-

We imagine those screen stars
who flocked into Atlantic City,
N. j., for the union jurisdictional
fight between the A. A. A. A. and
the A. F.. A. must have had A time.
The man at the next desk says
it's o. k. with him if women start
wearing corsets again. He believes
in the freedom of the squeeze.
Switzerland is to buy the League
Of Nations radio station. We eX-
pected that. It's been years now
since the league had anything to
say.
German political prisoners, we
read, are instructed daily to keep
their minds on their duties to the
Reich. Could that be why those
places are called concentration"
camps?
If Germany gets that corridor
across the Polish corridor on fu-
ture maps, an x will mark the
spot-where Hitler scored again.
The japanese are a strange peo-
pie. Now, 1t seems, they are trying
to save their faces by slapping
those OF others.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29

To a country watching somewhat
anxiously the convulsions of the
oil industry as it struggles to find
a means OF operation that will be
fair alike to producer, refiner, dis
tributor, and consumer, it seems
strange TO think that the whole oil
industry is only so years old.
Oil is at the bottom of our econ
omy today, it is at the bottom OF
world power and military might.
Nations fight for it, lie for it, steal
for it. The life-blood that runs in
the veins of modern industrial civil
iZation is oil.
So greatly has the world changed
since the day, 80 years ago, on
Aug. 81, 1859, when detected Uncle
Billy Smith was preparing to
knock off work. They had been
drilling with salt-well drilling ap-
paratuS for two months near Titus
vile, Pa, laboriously forcing the
grill deeper with blows of heavy
wooden mallets. Uncle Billy" and
his boss, Col" Edward L. Drake,
were pretty discouraged But that
night before he left, "Uncle Billy"
happened TO glance into the open
end of the pipe. He saw that it
was almost filled with a thick,
blackish liquid.
He didn't even have a bucket to
dip out the oil. So he stuffed rags
into the end of rusty tin roof
spot, and began boiling. That was
how he drew out the first oil ever
produced in the United States.
Eighty years have passed, and a
world has been put on wheels by
the golden liquid. Millions of dol
lars have been lost, millions more
gained, in the feverish race to dis
cover and produce oil. The United
States soon led, and today leads
the world in its production.
But with all the plenty which
nature hid deep under the ground,
we have apparently not learned
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29

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Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
Dale


Yesterday 1 started a series TO
run for four days, on how to learn
what work you are best fitted TO
do Today I will give you-
Rule ?. If you are in doubt and
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
Grab Bag
One-Minute Test

One Minute Test
/, Which is colder the north or
south pole?
.. Do elephants shed their tusks?
3. What city in Europe is called
the Bride of the Sea?"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
TOday's Horoscope

TOuayS HOrOSCOpt
If today is your birthday you
may look for some sadness affect
ing your life, but don't give way
too much, as it results in great
deal of joy and happiness. 1t may
even end to the tune of the we'd
ding march. The child born on
this date will be somewhat retir-
ing in disposition, rather shy. SEN
sitive. fastidious, and difficult to
please or understand. Such a child,
however, will be full of good in
tent, idealistic and the pOssessor
of much good nature.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
thoughts for the Day

Hitherto have We asked nothing in my name; ask,
and We shall receive, that your JOY may be full
John 1924
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
hints on Etiquette

You should be encouraged TO
read-especially the very best lit
erature-but don't become absorbed
when you are out in company and
should be talking.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
Words of Wisdom

Choose rather to punish your ap-
petites than to be punished by them
Imperial Valley press., 1939-08-29
One Minute Test Answers

One Minute Test Answers
l. The south pole.
2. An elephants tusks are merely
elongated incisor teeth, and II they
are broken they never grow back.
They are preceded by milk teeth,
however, that they lose early IN
life, like humans.
3. Venice. italy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
SILEO-DIZINNO

The marriage of Miss Doris Di- Zinno daughter of Mrs. Pasquale Dizinno of Greenmount Terrace to William Sileo, son of MT. and Mrs. Anthony Sileo of Adams street, was solemnized Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. During the nup- tial mass Mrs. Galullo sang. Rev. Patrick Flynn was the officia ting clergyman. Miss DiZinno's only at tendant was Miss Florence Passaro. Gene Sileo attended his brother aS best man and serving as ushers were Nicholas Di zinno brother of the bride and Joseph Sileo, broth- CT of the groom. The bride was giv- e. in marriage by her brother Louis DlZinno. The bride was attired in white satin with a sweetheart neck line and leg-o-mutton sleeves and a full flared skirt with large bus tie bow and lengthy train. Hel tulle veil was arranged from a tiara of orange bliSsoms and she carried orchids, gardeniaS and lilies of the valley. Miss Passaro's gown was o1 Spanish raisin faille taffeta trimmed with fuchSia velvet. l. had a sweet heart neckline and short puffed sleeves and large hustle bow. She wore doll hat of multi-colored : velvet flowers with a shoulder length veil and she carried Holly wood roses and blue lace and baby,s breath.
 The brides mother wore black and a corsage of gardenies and the bride groom'S mother wore black velvet and gardenia corsage. Guests from New York and Mass. attended the dinner served at Mecca's Grill fol- lowed by a reception at Concordia hall. MT. and Mrs. Sileo left for a wedding trip to Washington and New York. For travel the bride wore black with black skunk bolero and black and white accessories and a i corSage of, orchids and lilies of the valley. They will reside on Willow street cn their return from their wedding trip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Confronted with this desperate situation, declarer tried an old bluff play. He won the first trick with the ace of diamonds in dummy and immediately played the five of spades. The pretended finesse of the ten fell to the queen. Of course. this play was made to convince the defenders that the decalrer had tricks to be developed in spades, and thus discourage them from playing that suit.
 West fell for the play, but now decided that the declarer's weak ness was in hearts and led the ace. East, abiding by the rule which calls for your highest card on an ace lead in no trump, played the nine- spot. West continued with the four, and declarer's jack and queen fell together.
 Stalking all on the psychology of the situation, South played a small club and ducked in dummy when West played the ten. West promptly led back the ten of hearts, but declarer's nine tricks were now established, and he cashed them before the defenders discovered they had been trapped. F
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Personal

Announcement is made of the birth of daughter, Brenda Kath- crime to MT. and Mrs. Thomas Pur.- cell of Sylvan avenue at St. Mary's hospital this morning. Mrs. Pur- cell is the former Mary McGrath.
 MT. and Mrs. Merrill Fortin of Park road and MT. and Mrs. Harry Lavigne of Rosette street have been spending 8 few days in New York where they visited the Worlds Fair.
 Mrs. Mary Fudge of this city has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. E. B. Simpson of Plymouth for few days before returning to California.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Thomas Pastor of Ledgeside avenue and MT. and Mrs. A. Stance of Webb street are spend- ing few days at the Worlds Fair in New York city.
 Miss Ruby L. Goodrich of this city Is spending few days in New York city.
 Mr. and Mrs. William O'Neill have returned to their home on Highland avenue after spending few days ip New York.
 A daughter, Phyllis Marie Mo- Cormick, was born to MT. and Mrs. George S. Mccormick of Lawlor street Friday, October 13. Mrs. Mo- Cormick is the former Catherine Gilmartin of Renova, Pa, and MT. Mccormick is formerly of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Weddings
Holiday Dance To Feature College ALun1nae Program,

has been named chairman for this event.
 A rummage sale was planned for November with Miss Marguerite Kennaugh, chairman, assisted by the Misses Mary Louise Parsons, Angeline Russo, Christine Finn, and Mrs. David Hayes. Miss Frances Dzinsky and Miss Marion Scigliano were appointed to take care of Christmas charities.
 In association with the various college chapters allied with the Na- tional Alumnae association of the College of Saint Elizabeth, Miss Lucy Bowes attended a recent meet ing of chapter presidents at the college, and two local committees were named as follows: Amenities committees, Miss Mary Shanahan; and news letter committee, Misses Margaret Maloney, Agnes Fitzpat- rick, and Mrs. John Robinson of Cheshire. Those attending the meeting last night were: The Misses Helen Daly, Kathryn Healey, Helen Healey, Madeline Tierney, Kathryn Hayes, Angeline Russo, Mary Louise Parsons, Nancy Delaney, Marguerite Kennaugh, Marion Scigliano, Fran ces Dzinsky, Peggy Kilmartin, Agnes Fitzpatrick, Marion Cassin, Lucy Bowes, Margaret and Catherine Ma ,loney, Mary Shanahan, Mrs. Ed- ward J. Mcdonald, Mrs. John Rob- inson of Cheshire, and Mrs. David Hayes.
 Mrs. Donald s. Futile of Middle bury was hostess on Friday at the opening meeting of the Alliance Francaise de Waterbury held at her home. Robert Valeur of Colum- bia university spoke on current events. The talk was one of a series of four lectures on current events. Others include the Nov 10 meeting at Miss Amy Buffers home on Buckingham street, the Dec. meeting at Mrs. Irving Chase's home on Rose Hill and the Jan. 12 meeting at the home of Mrs. Elton s. Wayland.
 On Feb. g there will be a gath ering at the home of Mrs. Richard w. Goss of Cliff street. A break fast will be given by the society on March IS and on April 19, they will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Hart. The final meeting will take place on May IT at the home of Miss Gertrude White more, in Naugatucls Mrs. Edward Carmody is president of the Ali ance and assisting officers include first vice-president, Mrs. Bonnet Bronson; second vice-pres.dent, Miss Elizabeth Kellogg; treasurer, Mrs Richard w. Goss and secretary. Miss Anne Metz. Mrs. John O. White Mrs. Milton A. Bristol, Mrs. Donald s. Futile, Misses Marion Hunt, Amy Butler and Margaret Driggs com prise the members of the council Mrs. White is also program chair man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Weddings
WALSH NOLAN

Rev. Francis O'Shea, pastor of the Immaculate Conception church, off1ciated at the wedding of Miss Mary E. Nolan of East Clay street, daughter of the late MT. and Mrs John Nolan to Thomas F. Walsh, also of East Clay street, and son of the late MT. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh, yesterday morning at o'clock at the church. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Eileen M. Nolan of New York City, and Edward Walsh was best man for his brother.
 The bride wore a gown of ivory velvet and fingertip length veil draped from a velvet tricorne hat. She carried prayer book marked with orchids. Her sister wore Kilar- ney green velvet with a velvet hat in the same shade and carried gold pompon chrysanthemums.
 A wedding breakfast for members of the immediate families was held at The Elton.
 Members of the local chapter of the alumnae of the College of New Rochelle who gathered at the con- munion breakfast of the chapter held at the Hotel Elton on Sunday morning were: Natalie Altieri, Mary Schmidt, Ruth Barry, Mary Mul- cahy, Marion VanDeusen, Anne Shanahan, Katherine Kilbride, Mar ion Keane, Mrs. Frederick Quatrano, Mary Ellen Walsh, Kathleen Fitz- gerald, Helen Do-an, Isabel, Ann and Catherine Phelan, Edna Harmon, Bessie Cameron, Imelda Cronin, Anne Cronan, Anne Devereaux, Mary Casey, Amy Dunn, Loretta Parker, and Kathleen Hurley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Miss Mae Mccarthy
 Guest At Dinner

The Lo Tah Hong Mission club entertained at dinner last evening at M'Fingall inn in Watertown in compliment to Miss Mae Mccarthy of Piedmont street who is to be married to Daniel Sullivan. The honored guest was presented with beautiful picture.
 The guests included: Misses Cath crime Brady, Gertrude and Sadie Delaney, Helen Devine, Ann Derwin, Catherine Enright, Mary J. Fitz- maurice, Grace Flanagan, Catherine and Margaret Griffin. Alice Gou- mey, Eileen Kelly, Mary Kinnane, Mae Lannen, Mary Noonan, Helen and Emilene Phelan, Catherine Sheridan, Helen St. Louis, Lucy Shanahan, Helen Sullivan, Mae Me- Carthy, Marion Tyrell, Mrs. Robert Brown, Mrs. Frank Hill, Mrs. P. J. Sullivan and Mrs. Harry Walsh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Coming Events

Oct. 19, 20 and 21-Parish bazaar of Blessed Sacrament church.
 Oct. 20-Fontelandolfo society dln- ler-danct. Waverly inn.
 Ocs. 21-Concordia society concert Concordia hall
 Oct. 22-Dr. and Mrs. J. c. Walker at Second church forum.
 Oct. 23-Italian Sisterhood dance, Moose hall Oct. 24-Dr. James G. Gilkey, lee. turer, Women's club.
 Oct. 26.-Citizens' Study Club Food Sale for Father Coughlin Fund at Grieve, Bisset & Hollands.
 October 30-Masquerade and Dance at Temple Hall by the Music Club of Waterbury.
 Oct. 20-Daughters of italy dance, Elks hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Bunker Hill PTA To Hold Community Night


 The Bunker Hill Parent-Teach- CT association will meet on Thurs day evening, October 18th when Community night will be observed. Teachers will be in their rooms at 7:30 o'clock and parents are urged to visit them and see the work of the children.
 A change in the program has been due to the recent injury sus- tained by Dr. Condon. Robert L. za- hour, a father Of one of the pupils, will give an illustrated talk. on the topic, Safeguarding Our Children's Eyes" Browns banjo band will ren- der selections during the evening and refreshments will be served.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Card Patry GiUen To
 Benefit Of Auxiliary

A card party was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. Floyd Cady of Chauncey street recently for the benefit of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Canton T. R. Martin Auxiliary, 8. Five tables were in play and prizes were awarded at each table.
 Among those in attendance were: MT. and Mrs. Frank Meisinger, MT. and Mrs. William Clark, MT. and Mrs. William Wood, MT. and Mrs. Jake Kanny, MT. and Mrs. Floyd Cady, Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Houghtaling, MT. and Mrs. Randall Frink, MT. and Mrs. c. A. Ranger, Mrs. George Manville, Mrs. George Mercy, Mrs. Mabel Bachmann and Mrs. Harry Owens.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in last evenings ses- sion of the Elton Contract clut conducted by Mrs. William Sherman Smith were: North and South, Miss Mary Buckley and Mrs. w. s. Smith, 91 Ia; Walter Geraghty and Donald Bon, 91 1-2; Miss Madeline Marshall and Mrs. Ruth Hurlburt, 88; and East and West, Miss June Deming and Robert Allen, 103; Er- win P. Claus and Davis Scully 98 1-2, and Herman Rehms and AL fred Goldman, 91 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

The Waterbury chapter College of St. Elizabeth held its first meeting of the season last evening at Ingle- side in Woodbury. Following supper a business meeting was held with Miss Lucy Bowes, president, presid- ing. Regular chapter activities were discussed and program outlined for the fall and winter months. One of the principal events of the winter will be a Christmas holiday dinner dance to be held at Waverly inn, on December 26. Miss Nancy Delaney
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
BAPTIST CHURCH
 SPONSORS SUPPER

The turkey supper and sScial sponsored last evening to celebrate the opening of the redecorated din- ing room of the Frist Baptist Church drew 200. The party was sponsored by the Mems League and the Women's Society.
 Colored movies of the Worlds Fair were shown by Dr. John H. Foster o focal scenes. Wilbur Allen offered vocal selections and Mrs. Frances Beach Carlson was heard in piano offerings. The lone speaker was the pastor, Rev. David P. Gaines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Personal:
Women s Club NilISponsor Connecticut Artists Exhibit

A Connecticut Artists and Collec- tors exhibit will be the feature of the October program of events for the Waterbury Women's club. The event will be sponsored at the Wa terbury' Women's club house on Oc- tober 26, 27 and 28 from 10 o'clock in the morning to 10 o'clock in the evening each day.
 Nearly all of the best known ar- tists in the state will be represented in the exhibit including the Mystic Art Association group, the Old Lyme group, the Silver Mine Guild of Ar tistS of Norwalk and vicinity and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

Santa Maria Circle, National Daughters of Isabella will meet to- morrow evening at 8:15 o'clock at Knights of Columbus hall. Officers for the coming year will be elected and plans will be completed for the get-together to be held in New Bri- tain on Sunday, October g. All members are requested to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Monday af- ternoon session of the Cornell con- tract club conducted by Mrs. John c. Moriarty were: North and South Mrs. Eugene Doherty and Mrs. Will liam Petitjean, 94; Mrs. George Bol- and and Mrs. Frederick Bell, 89; and East and West, Mrs. Stuart Loveridge and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan, 91 1-2; and Mrs. William Secor and Mrs. William Dunphy, 91.
 The standing to date is as follows: Boland-Bell, PIT; Grand, 276 1-2; Jillson-Sincaster, 268 and Lougee- Clark, 264 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
CONTRACT BRIDGE
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Secretary, American Contract
 Bridge League

Last of series of six articles dealing with psychological plays.
 The contract on today's hand did not look very promising when the dummy went down. Even with the favorable lead, declarer could not hope to run his game before the opponents started the spade suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

cieu, Hectorine Lebreux, Rose Phili- bert, Aimee Philibert, Marie Noel, Alice Veillette, Simonne Bisaillon Margaret Sullivan, Germaine Ere chette, Veronique Philibert, Jeanette Dorval, Edna Boucher, Georgette LaBonne, Betty Beaulieu, and Jean ne Poulin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17
Engagements
BRENNAN-McVERRY

MT. and Mrs. Patrick McVerry of Walnut avenue announce the en- gagement and coming marriage of their daughter. Margaret Dorothy to William c. Brennan, son of Pat rick Brennan of North Beacon street The wedding will take place on Sat- urday morning, November 18th at o'clock at the Sacred. Heart church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

All Chopin piano group CD Etude in A Flat Major CD BerceuSe
 (0 Nocturne in D Flat Major
 (4 Waltz in c sharp minor Mrs. Willis Lyman II. Group of songs CD ViSi d'arte ........ Puccini CD Traume .......... Wagner
 (3 Les Filles de Cadiz Delibes Miss Ethel Curtis Mrs. Willis Lyman, accompanist III. All Lizt piano group CD Sonnetto-del-Petrarca (2) Consolation in E Major (O Etude de Concert
 As an encore, Miss Lyman played another consolation by Liszt. ". Group of songs: CD Courage .... Bruno Huhn CD Do You Know My Garden ............ Hayden Wood (3) The Silence of the Night .............. Rachmaninoff As an encore Miss Curtis sang "The Last Rose of Summer. New members welcomed last evening included: Alexander Aleksis, Miss Helen Beliveau, Daton Palmer. Miss Philomena Sirica, Mrs. Sey- mour Zonn.
 The first program of the con- cert series sponsored by the club will be a piano recital by Maurice Rosenthal on October 24th. A rummage sale will be sponsored on Friday and Saturday at 324 North Main street by the Notre Dame alumnae Association. Mrs. Timothy Lynch is chairman of the affair and is being assisted by Mrs. Edward Conlon, Marion Keane, Mary Casey, Ruth Kenaugh, Agnes Fitzpatrick Katherine Phelan, Mary Bennett, E. Mae Keefe. Eulalia Madden, Mrs. H. Smith, Mary Freney and Mrs. John P. Barry. Articles will be called for if any members of the committee are con- tacted. Miss Marjorie Schaff, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Schaff of Glen street, who is being married October 9 to Elwyn Graffan, was honored at a surprise shower given recently by her associates at the Kresgc Company. Miss Schaff was given set of silver, an electric iron and a set of china from the guests who | included:
 Marie Donnelly, Libby Holohan Rose Domeo, May Barry, Eileen Byrnes, Clara Meone, Emily Warren, Mildred Curico, Betty Bartholomew, Bernice Bradley, Minnie Pelosi, Nell lie Rosee, Doris Maxwell, Kay Pug. liese, Gladys Madison, Rita Carpen- tier, Mabel Nelyson, Mary Boppeler, Edith Starrett, Mary Kane, Lima Tata, Winifred Beckett, Betty Bow en, Polly Shanahan, Jennie Salute, Edith Moody, Rose Perrotti, Emily Sullivan, Gertrude Conlon, Marjorie Malley, Dorothy Woisart, Alice Kel- ley, Dorothy Leonard, Gertrude Dis tisco, Helen German. Katherine Casey, Ethel Sullivan, Cora Clemen- te, Concetta Parisi, Bertha Thornley Jeannette Michelette and Helen Santopietro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-17

The first meeting of the Mat tatuck Musical Art society was a Presidents Reception in honor of Mrs. Lucien Derouin. It was held last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. John P. Elton on Church street.
 Mrs. Derouin conducted a short business meeting and then intro- duced Miss Mary Rice, new pro- gram chairman.
 Miss Rice gave a delightful in- troduction to the musical program by a short talk in which she stressed our encouragement of the American composer and stated that she planned to have American compos- CTS represented in all her pro- grams of the season.
 The music was a reciprocity pro- gram presented by members of the Schubert club of Stamford, Conn, with Mrs. Willis Lyman, pianist, and Miss Ethel Curtis, soprano.
 The program follows: