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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01

commenced cashing some city checks Protests of Purcell were in vain al the outset of the conspiracy, Alcorr cried, "He told Hayes of irregulari- ties in the controllers office, and what was done?"
 Nothing" he shouted, answering his own question.
 But he was moved upstairs where he would be far from the controllers office, first to the second floor and later further away to the third floor"
 Tn 1881, Alcorn said, from the testimony of Purcell Leary said he should throw the damn bookkeep- ing machine out of the window, and operate the office with less red tape.
 That action was not in the inter- est Of the taxpayers, certainly" said Alcorn, Jr., T wonder if 1t is not reasonable to conclude 1t was in the interest of himself and others"
 Not Approved r Unnumbered checks issued by Leary were a subject of considera- tion during Alcorn's argument. He said the checks were not approved by the board of finance, nor passed through the city clerks office as re- quired by charter.
 And in 1881, Alcorn said, continu- ing his chronology of alleged crime in Waterbury, Enoch E. Borgnaes, the 27th and missing defendant in the trial, came to this city to work as an accountant.
 Many city workers were receiving salaries in excess of charter pro- vision, Alcorn cried, and when this was called to Leary,s attention by Purcell, the latter was told, There's some there for you" But Purcell re- fused to take it, Alcorn said, re- questing that if he were to receive any sums, he be given an increase in salary.
 But others took it," said Alcorn, "Crary, 6hanahan and O'Conner."
 50-50 Deal!
 Although the agreement with Levy was split 50-50. Alcorn said, Levy only received $50 out of an $l 800 check, the first split. and nothing of a $765 check issued thereafter.
 Although the payments were ire regular, nobody, even the auditors, commented on them.
 Several moments were taken by young Alcorn to read sections of the strong mayor charter of 1891. to show the degree of control and the amount of power given the mayor"
 ~The strong mayor charter set him up as C czar," cried Alcorn. T think former Mayor ouilfoile best expressed the situation when he testified. The mayor could start anything and could step anything with that charter"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
ELECTION ORDERED

Washington, Aug. 1. (Up)-Na- tional labor relations board today ordered collective bargaining elec- tons to settle c dispute between two factions of the United Automobile Workers Union among appFoxi- mately 7e.000 emjloyes Of the Chrysler Corporation, the Briggl Manufacturing0 O., and the Motor Products co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
GUY LOMBARDO PINCHED

Greenwich Conn. Aug. 1.-(UP) -Guy L0mbard0 the orchestra leader was released under SEQ bond today for court appearance Monday on charges of speeding. He was picked up for travelling 55 miles an hour on the Boston Post road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
BABY HAS 9 GRANDPARENTS

Slippery Rock. Pa. (U.P.)-shirley| Jean English Is only (. but she| claims to hold some kind of 6 red cord for the number of grandpar~ eats still living. She has nine. fot1t grandparents and Ave ereat-sran4 parents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
3 HELD IN DEATH

Hartford, Conn, Aug. 1. (UP)-- Three men were held in bonds of $1,000 each today on assault and breach of peace charges as result of the death at Boston Sunday of Joseph Bogdan, 52, who suffered g skull fracture when attacked in an alleyway here June IT.
 Bogdan was taken to g. Boston hospital for brain operation July 26 in the hope of saving his life.
 Awaiting police court arraignment August 12 were Harold Swicka, 28, Stanley Padykula, 33, and Julius Todlewski, 50, who, police said, may face more serious charges as result of Bogdan's death.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
15O REFYRED

New Haven, Conn.,, Aug. l.- (UP)-The New Haven Clock Co.,, today reemployed l50 workers re- leased six weeks ago because of lack of work. New orders have come in, officials said, necessitat- ing the unemployment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01

please the corut, ladies and gentle men: approach the magnitude of the task ahead with some misgiv- ings. I recollect the fact that we have been here six or seven months, that we have been through some nineteen volumes of testimony in the neighborhood of ten thousand pages, and 1t is my task to attempt to assemble that for you and build some order and some degree of or- der with the testimony that has been presented to you. At the same time I feel considerable sense of relief that we are reaching the end of the road. presume that you share this feeling with me to some extent. I know you will be patient with me as make an attempt to go through this task with you.
 Now, 1t Is my particular privilege at the same time, my duty-to discuss the facts and only the facts with you. Those of you who have served on juries before know that you must take the law which gov- erns this case from his honor and not from me or from any attorney that might address you. His honor will give you most thorough and accurate discourse on the law after all arguments are completed. So my function and the function of all other counsels who address you will be to discuss solely the facts as have been presented to you these last few months.
 To do that, I will have to give you my recollection of the testi- mony as we go along. There may be times when your recollection of the testimony will differ from mine. If that should occur, 1t is your duty as his honor will tell you, to rely on your recollection and not upon mind. Now, 1t is only natural that If try to cover this mass of testi- mony might overlook some things inadvertently, of course. am sure If I do overlook anything, they will be called to your attention by one Of the counsels who may address you. If do overlook anything, 1t is not because 1t is not important, but am trying to cover the activi- ties of nineteen of these accused whereas the defense counsel will arise and some of them will have only one accused concerning whom they will talk to you.
 Plainest Language
 Of course, don't have the vocab- ulary and veracity of MT. Crawford. don't have the self-confessed or atorical gift of MT. McDonough. don't have the volume control of MT. Slade. And I don't have the experience and the cunning of MT. Murray but I have, and as I have listened to 1t every day presented here, knowledge of a great deal of this case and my feeling is natural ly strong and naturally will be the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
TO SPEAK TWICE

Hartford, Conn.,, Aug. l. (UP)- Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin. who begins a transcontinental tour Aug. 10 to celebrate Connecticut Day at the San Francisco Fair August IA. today scheduled two speeches on the trip, both of which will be given at San Francisco
 The Governor will speak at the Connecticut Day exercises, and also on Aug. 15, before the Com mOnwealth club of California.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
Connecticut In Brief

Mrs. Cosmo Pagano, mother of Anthony, became hysterical when she learned of her boys death and two policemen were stationed at her cottage throughoutt he night when it was reported she had threatened suicide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01
FALLS INTO SEA

New London, Conn.,, Aug. 1.- (UP)-The swell from a passing submarine caused John K. Mor- rison, 51, to lose his balance as he stepped from the wharf into his new power boat late yesterday and he drowned before aid could reach him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-08-01

Scenes which accompanied the early and most spectacular days of 1he trial were reenacted as the Opening arguments were commence fd. Every available seat in the courtroom was taken by anxious Spectators. who included numerous local and out of town attorneys. t]idges, and businessmen and women. { It was an important and tense moment as Judge Inglis ascended the bench to pronounce his decisions On the motions for directed verdicts of acquIttai of le of the % men a trial on charges of conspiracy to cheat and defraud the city of Wa ftrbury. Attorney Charles '. Wil- nannson of parien, the 7Oth defend- e|ot is on trial to the judge, and bis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

..Pegi-jean Smith, Thomas Sum- ma, Gail Merritt, Janet Raymond, Andrew Monagan, Herbert Carle- berg, Andrew Masone, and Lucille Guilbert.
 The entire play takes place at Growers Corners, N. H.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Coming Events
DECEMBER

Dec. 8-Over Thirty Club dinner dance, Waterbury Country Club.
 Dec. g. Italian Aid committee charity ball, Temple hall.
 Dec. 9-Cwoans Club Social, Gen. tral Y. M. 0. A.
 Dec. 1O- Hebrew Ladies Aid show, Temple hall.
 Dec. 1O-Branson DeCou, lectur- CT, Second Church forum.
 Dec. 1O-A. 2. A. fraternity ln- stallation dance, Hebrew institute. Dec. 1O-Dinner for Reno Bene- detti, Concordia hall.
 Dec. 12-C. of c. alumni dinner meeting, The Elton.
 Dec. 12-Edith W. Fisher, iec- turer, Women's club.
 Dec. 12-St. Lucy's Church oper- etta, Women's Club. Dec. 13-Trinity Episcopal Church supper parish hall.
 Dec. l3 and 14-"A Christmas Carol" play, Second Church. . Dec. 13 and IAN. E. Municipal Signal association, The Elton.
 Dec. l6 - Junior Women's Club ball at Women's Club.
 Dec. 16- Zindah Grotto Yule party, Chase Country Club.
 Dec. F Bob Hewitt, lecturer, Second Church forum.
 Dec. 1S-Order of Rainbow 10th anniversary, Temple hall.
 Dec. 19 Dinner for Michael J. Galullo, The Elton. . Dec. 22 Junior Republic ball, Waterbury Country Club.
 Dec. 23-R CTS Christmas dance, Waterbury Country Club.
 Dec. 24-Tau Epsilon Chi sorori- ty dance, Waverly inn.
 Dec. A-Christmas pageant, Sec- and Congregational Church.
 Dec. 25-Doric Chapters Christi mas dance, Temple hall.
 Dec. 26-Top Hatters' dance, Wa terbury Country Club. Dec. 26 St Elizabeths alumnae dinner dance. Waverly inn.
 Dec. 31 Godfrey O'Hara, com- poser, Second Church forum.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Personal
CiUic Theater 7hespians Appear, M Our TotDn :"

An outstanding success based on the sincerity and confidence shown by the cast in the first act was pre- sented last evening at the auditor tum of the Women's Club when the Civic Theater of Waterbury pro- duced "Our Town" by Thornton Wilder. Under the direction of Robert Bardwell the various roles were played in such realistic man. ner that the audience was entranced : from the early moments of the play to the final curtain.
 Translating the emotional story of the lives of the townspeople in the small community of Growers Corners, N. H., the cast quickly overcame the handicap of acting without the aid of scenery. Panto- mime was so cleverly accomplished by members of the cast that little was left to the imagination of the audience.
 With such excellent dramatic ability being shown it is difficult to give singular praise to any member of the large cast. William w. Vos- burgh, Jr. kept the theme of the play moving in a steady, interesting mode, portraying the clever stage manager" in a manner which re- ceived much commendation from the audience.
 Miss Eleanor Culhane, in the role of Emily Webb, was perfect spe- cimen of sweet and loveable girl in the teen age who according to community custom fell in love just following her high school gradua- tion and while still a young girl be- comes the bride of George Gibbs, a role well fulfilled by William Olan- der. Her portrayal of the victory of death over life and love in the final act left the audience with the feeling that they had witnessed most worth while production.
 Two characters, appearing many times throughout the play and ad- ding to the life of the community in an important way were Mrs. Gibbs and Mrs. Webb. The former role, the wife of a country doctor, was accomplished in superb fash ion by Geneva Stettbacher and she was well supported by her next door neighbor, Mrs. Webb. a part cleverly played by Beatrice Wood. The juve- nile roles also were well handled with Carlotta Sherwell in the role of Mrs. Gibbs daughter, Rebecca and William Ziegler as Waffle Webb.
 The country milk man, played by s. Mclean Buckingham, Jr., added tho touch which frightened the mood of the play at various intervals and hi, acting gained much praise throughout the evening.
 Stellar performances by many other members of the cast made the showing one of the most successful which the Civic Theater has pre- Se1ted.
 The life of the townspeople, their joys and sorrows were told through out the play starting from the time two of the principals were young school children to the time when love and marriage entered their lives. The story then wended Its
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Benefit Card Party By Choir Attracts Large Attendance

A most successful benefit card party was sponsored last evening by the choir members of SS. Peter and Paul church at the school hall. Pro- ceeds of the event will be donated to the fund for securing new organ for the church. Prizes were awarded at each table and refreshments were served.
 Mrs. Mae Downey Parker and Mrs. William Cleary were co-chair- men of the committee in charge and the prize committee consists of Mrs. Maurice Altman, Janet Blake and Inez Kelly. Refreshments were served by the following committee: Mrs. Mark Doran, Mary Altman, Ethel Galway and Betty and Rose mary Cruess. The ticket committee included Edward Wolff, organist, John Kane, Ralph Shove, Arthur Brochu and Michael Karpleman, Jr
 Hostesses for the evening were: Helen Reed, Mary Farrell, Rita Ghent, Mary Clancy, Patricia Ward. Irene Gauvin, Anna Paul, Lucille Fogarty, Genevieve Clancy, Helen Byrnes and Peggy Blake.
 Those attending were: Misses Mary Grady, Rose Cullinan. Mary Grove, Catherine Brady, Katherine Ward. Helen Flaherty, Katherine Saults, Margaret Riley, Marguerite Dwyer Gertrude Miknaitis, Mary Gleason, Ann Phelan, Minnie Phelan, Chris tine Blake. Margaret Blake, Hazel Peck, Mary Heffernan, Josephine Downey, Julia Delaney, Laura Ver- riker, Mabel Verriker, Anna Bren- nan, Helen Egan, Mary c. OCon- nor, Naomi Scholey, Emma Lauper, Mary Candy, Jennie Heffernan Helen Langc, Maureen Cleary, Mad- cline Byrres, Catherine Byrnes, Claire Desmarais, Janet Blake, Mary Hayes, Catherine Wall, Helen Don- nelly, Marie Donnely, Mary Bur- mingham, Helen Hogan. Agnes Gal way, Alice DeBlsschop. Betty Stier, Catherine Butler, Pearl Graves, Ann Sherlock. Frances Cassidy, Lucille Paige, Ann Hurley, Hazel Stunn.
 Mrs. William Pendy, Mrs Joseph Deeley, Mrs. James Butler Mrs. Emil Shuite, Mrs. Charles Hanra- han, Mrs. Raymond Pride, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. William Mis- chou, Mrs. Francis White, Mrs. J. T. Greaney. Mrs T. Lyons, Mrs. Joseph Mccarthy, Mrs. William Rielly Mrs. Edgar Dwyer, Mrs, Joseph Gar vey, Mrs. Timothy Sullivan. Mrs Thomas Phelan. Mrs. Nelson Squires Mrs. Edward Wolfe, Mrs. Charles Connel, Mrs. Catherine zibell, Mrs Gertrude McFee, Mrs. Helen Au- bertin, Mrs. Charles Butterly, Mrs William Carpenter, Mrs. George Corcoran, Mrs. John Shea, Mrs Margaret Cruess, Mrs. James Cook Mrs. Edward Rafferty, Mrs. E. Cos tello, Mrs. Wendell Cross, Mrs. Will liam Wertheimer, Mrs. Stephen Metcalf, Mrs. L. Kiernan, Mrs. James Altman, Mrs. Cyril Corden Mrs. Robert Welch, Mrs. James Sla- win, Mrs. Frank Byrnes, Mrs. Ray mond Bond, Mrs. J. T. Hartley, Mrs. James Mcdonald, Mrs. Julia Mo- Donald, Mrs. Martin Campion, Mrs A. w. English, Mrs. J. P. Costigan. Mrs. Edward Wall. Mrs. Margaret Stanton, Mrs. Joseph Woods, Mrs, Iva Roberts, Mrs. Elmer Couer, Mrs. Alice Mayer.
 Mrs. Thomas Candy Mrs. Marion Lynch, Mrs. Clarence Doyle, Mrs. Patrick Fitzgerald, Mrs. William Gent, Mrs. Francis Robinson, Mrs Richard Byrnes, Mrs. Francis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :
Women s Club To Hear D. 3. Eddy

D. Brewer Eddy will have as his subject: Beyond the War to World Peace," at the current events meet ing of the Waterbury Women's club held on Monday at 3:30 o'clock.
 Members are urged to bring their gifts for the Xmas basket. The committee in charge is Mrs. Andrew M. Larson, chairman; and civicS committeee including Mrs. Donald J. Post, Mrs. J. Chester Lielle, Mrs. Harry 8. Coe, Mrs. Albert E. Her. mann, Mrs. Franklin E. Newberry, Mrs. Roy w. VanWagner and Mrs. Oscar Stahl, Jr.
 The Epsilon chapter of the Tau Epsilon Chi sorority met this week at the Beth-El synagog to elect representatives to the first grand council meeting to be held in New York next month. Delegates chos- en were Misses Frances Bell Helen Kastleman and Roslyn Wi lensky. The following members were also elected to the grand council for the annual convention to be held next spring: Misses Frances Bell, Phyllis Fidler, Helen Kastleman, Claire Luchnick, Ma omi Schnitman, Shirley Sena, Bes- sic Silverman and Roslyn Wilen- sky Miss Wilensky is also treas urer of the grand council
 Further plans were made for the Snow Balle to be held Sunday eve- ming, Dec "A at Waverly in, Chesh- ire, under the direction of Misses Bessie Silverman, Phyllis Fildei and Claire Luchnick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

Byrnes, Mrs. J. Harry Laudman, Mrs. Thomas Horrigan, Mrs. Will liam Myers, Mrs. Thomas Grady, Mrs. Albert Paul, Mrs. M. Noonan, Mrs. Margaret Burke, Mrs. James Greene, Sr., Mrs. Frederick Dauch, Mrs. Frank Cronan, Mrs. William Guilfoile, Mrs. John Kearney, Mrs. John Blake, Mrs. Edward F. Leon- ard, Mrs. J. O'Connor, Mrs. Elmer Grady, Mrs. John Mulcahy, Mrs. Michael Bruno, Mrs. George Schove, Mrs. T. M. Cosgriff, Mrs. Ralph Cross, Dr. and Mrs. Edward A. Post.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward D. Bergen, MT. and Mrs. Charles Hughes, Mrs. Thomas Hughes, MT. and Mrs. F. Gillette. MT. and Mrs. B. Dough- erty William Klobedanz, W. J. Mur- phy.
 Mrs. Jesse Burton presided at the meeting of the missionary depart ment of the Womens Society of the Bunker Hill Congregational church Wednesday. The devotional period was in charge of Mrs. Alan Fair bank, Miss Alice Peake of the Visit ing Nurse Association was speaker. She illustrated her talk with slides. The committee in charge included Mrs. D. F. Beach, Mrs. Merle Wetzel, Miss Charlotte Merchant, Mrs. Les- lie Rood, Mrs. Walter Bronson, Mrs. George Angrave, Mrs. F. w. Burns Mrs. George Wells, Mrs. William Saunders and Mrs. R. B. Hayes.
 The annual bazaar of the Wo- mems Society will take place today from 2 to g p. m. The affair is spon- sored by group and Mrs. Richard Burr is chairman. Card playing will be a feature of the gathering. Mrs. G. Judson Wells, Mrs. John Ensor and Mrs. William Kurtz are in charge. The white elephant table in charge of Mrs. Fenton Niver. Other chairmen include fancy work, Mrs. Herbert Constantine, Mrs. Alert Hoadley and Mrs. Walter Baldwin; parcel post booth, Mrs. George Grant; food, Mrs. Arthur Rogers and Mrs. Charles Mosgrove; Christ mas greens Mrs. Paul Elmore and Mrs. Clifford Rowland; surprise features, Mrs. J. C.. Sherwood and Mrs. William Signor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Sorority Gathers
 For Regular Meeting

The Sempre in Pactum Sorority met last week at the home of Miss Vicki Santoro, of Welton street.
 Connie Place, president, presided and minutes of the previous meet ing were read by Mary Gigante, secretary.
 Miss Place has chosen Vicki San- toro as chairman of the commit tee assisted by Marie Adorno. and Sophie Fazzino for the coming an- nual Formal. Password among the members was accepted by the mem- bers as suggested by Violet Capone.
 Miss Mary Palo, of Waterville was initiated into the sorority as a new member.
 A light luncheon was served Members now include: Marie Ador- no. Violet Capone, Tess Damiani Marie de Matteis, Sophie Fazzino Mary Gigante, Mary Palo. Connie Place. Vicki Santoro, and Genevieve Sponza
 Next meeting to be held at the home of Miss Violet Capone of Hawthorne avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

In responding to an opening suit bid other than one club, a min imum overcall in another suit leaves the opener free to pass. No compulsion is placed on him to continue bidding.
 Thus any rebid by the opening hand after such a takeout is purely voluntary, and is made to show additional values not fully re- vealed by the opening bid, or for the sound tactical reason to make it more difficult for the opponents to enter the bidding. It may be stated that any one-over-one re- sponse - for example, one spade over one diamond or one heart--or any bid of two of a suit at the forcing level does not show any marked strength nor carry any urge whatever to continue the bidding.
 In non vulnerable hands, or hands in which the opponents are vulnerable, the partnership is often able to select its own best contract at a low level, whereas in other systems, the bidding is forced one trick higher by the forcing nature of one-over-one or two-over-one responses.
 The opening bidder, when mak- ing an ordinary suit bid in the Vanderbilt System, does not guar antee any sort of rebid. Not so with other current systems. For example: South opens the bidding with one spade and North holds spades, 3; hearts, c 4; diamonds, K e ] e6 4; clubs, 6 Asa. In some systems, if North bids two dia- monds, this is one round force, and South must find another bid North must then bid three dia-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
Ladies' Aid Society
 Arranges Xmas Party

The Ladies Aid of St. Paul's M. E. church held a meeting on Wednes- day at the home of Mrs. Henry Staples of Wood street. Mrs. August Paul presided. Refreshments were served. Plans have been made for a Christmas party which is to be held on December 29 at 2:30 O. clock at the parsonage. Mrs. John Moshier and Mrs. Armand Brech- buhler are in charge and members are requested to bring a ten cent gift.
 Those present were: Mrs. Robert Bulk, Mrs. Robert Kiersted, Mrs. J. Lockhart, Mrs. August Paul, Mrs. Armand Brechbuhleh, Mrs. Hugh M. Sutherland, Mrs. David Wood, Mrs Eugene Galor, Mrs. Milton Leas, Mrs. Walter J. Oldroyd, Mrs. John Moshier, Mrs Asa J. Smith, Mrs Henr., Staples, Mrs. Wilson Miller, Sr., Mrs. Mary Neary, Mrs. Sam uel Johnson and Miss Barbara Weber.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
. McKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Vanderbilt TakeOut Is Not Forcing; Allows Selections
 of Low Contract

monds, and 1t will often happen that he has been compelled to sign-off with contract one tricK too high.
 In the Vanderbilt system, the forcing responses used are similar to those in other current systems except that jump takeout in an- other suit, does not denote slam thus should the bidding go: South, 1 heart; North, spades; the part" nership is committed to contract for the game of their choice, and the forcing takeout carries with it, in effect, the same significance as an opening club bid with a positive response. In other words North in this instance, had the practical equivalent of a club bid. but South happened to open the bidding.
 Suppose that South has opened the bidding with one heart hold ing: spades, o 8 3; hearts, A Q J , 4; diamonds, 8 6; clubs, A 10 8 and that North holds: spades, A K J g 4; hearts, T; diamonds, K Q. g 5 9; clubs, 2.
 North's proper response is two spades, and the complete bidding sequence should be:
 South North
 1 heart spades
 3 spades 4 diamonds
 4 hearts spades
 pass
 On the second round, South raised spades rather than rebid hearts, as the takeout probably showed a five-card suit. Tn any event there would be another op- portunity to show his five-carc length is desirable. After North bid four diamonds, South showed that he had . fair five-card sui, of his own. and left the final con- tract to North.
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