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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

The normal high card require ment is quick tricks. Not vulner- able this may be shaded down to 3is. Vulnerable, the factor of safety requires that the hand have some- what greater strength.
 The opening bid of one no trump does not deny ability 10 bid one club. for the main conventional fea- ture of the opening is that 1t shows all four suits stopped, the lowest potential stoppers being c and J XX X. In fact the no trump opening may bI made on hands even stronger than the minimum one club requirements. For example. holding spades, A J 10 1: hearts, 8: dia- monds, A K 4; clubs, A 87 3, the correct bid is enc club, as the hand contains four tricks.
 But make the hand somewhat stronger, for example: spades, A J 10 4; hearts, C 8; diamonds, A K 1; clubs, A 87 3, the correct open ing is now one no trump, to show a no-trumper, with ssoppers in all four suits. Here the heart queen 1t will be noted, has been substitute ed for the nine, thus furnishing theoretical stopper in that suit which in the first example was en- tirely unguardedY
 NEXT: The two no trump open ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

son Sherwell, Catherine Lahey Mol lie Cullen, Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, Mrs. N, M. Harris of New Haven, Mrs Joseph E. Smith, Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy, Agnes c. Fitzpatrick, Margaret Corr, Mrs. Louis c. Mango, Mrs. Edward Conlan, Ruth Ken- naugh, Marion Keane, Sadie c. Phelsn, Catherine T. Phelan, Kath- erine O'Br!ea, r. Mae Keefe. Cath erine Connor, Mrs. Marion Hayes, Mrs Carmine G. Cipriano, Mrs. Martin J. Dunn, Mrs. George Grady, Agnes M. Horrigan, Noreen Burke, Alice McLinden, Eunice Claffey, Mrs. Henry J. Kast, Mary Casey. Ann Hermann, Helen Beliveau, Kath- crime Crcnin, Josephine Culleton, S.. c. Bennett, Mary Bennett, Margaret Riley, Mrs. V. Miller, Margaret Dwyer, Sadie Bergin, Mrs. Gordon Hutchinson, Mrs. Francis Mcdonald, Mrs. Michael Gallullo, Miss Made line McGill, Mrs. Ralph J. Vaughn, Mildred Finnan, Dorothy McFadden, Mrs. Timothy Lynch, Evelyn Walsh, Mrs. Henry J. Kast and Mrs Ed. mund Guilbert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Weddings
Academy School Arranges Dance

The junior school of Cheshire academy will hold it's annual fall promenade Saturday evening at the school. The dance will De preceded by dinner at 7:3O o'clock at Hor- ton hall. Patrons and patronessss for the affair include Headmaster Arthur '. Sheriff and Mrs. Sheriff, :, MT. and Mrs. Leslie c. Avery, MT. and Mrs. Whitney c. Dunning, MT. ard Mrs. Douglas Dunbar MT. and Mrs. John P. Robinson, MT. and Mrs. H. V. Cranston, MT. and Mrs. Clear Golden, MT. and Mrs. w. Mer- win Grove, MT. and Mrs. Bernard M. Allen, MT. and Mrs. Edwin Chubb, MT. and Mrs. Caleb G. Shipley. MT. and Mrs. Ralph Motroni Mir. and Mrs. Carlton Borden, Jollsl W. Leahey, James Loder, Cables Sterlings, Robert Allen, Robert Mautner and Carl H. Voss.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
SilUer Yea aLargelyAttended By Notre Dame ALumnae

The annual silver tea of the Notre Dame academy was attended by 60 women yesterday afternoon in the academy on Grove street.
 Those who poured were Mrs. Will fam Harris of New Haven, Mrs. Frank P. McEvoy, Mrs. John P. Barry, Miss E. Mae Keefe, Miss Mollie Cullen, Mrs. H. Jackson Sherwell Mrs. Vim cent Miller and Miss Agnes Fitz- patrick.
 Miss Ruth Kennaugh was chair man of the arrangements commit tee, assisted by Mrs. Joseph Smith, Mrs. George Grady, Mrs. Ralph Hayes, Mrs. T. F. Lynch Mrs. Ed ward F. Conlan, Mrs. Louis Manzo, Mrs. William Schofield, Misses Ger trude Mitchell, Eulalia Madden, Mary G. Mccarthy Mollie Cullen, Agnes Horigan, Margaret Corr, Catherine Phelan, Esther Flynn, Mildred Finnan, Marie Horrigan, Helen Beliveau, Agnes Fitzpatrick, Noreen Burke and Mary Freney.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Frank Mcdonald, Mrs. John P. Barry, Mary Lawlor, Mary Freney, Mrs. H. Jack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Engagements
GRELL--RoDENBACH


 There is interest here in the coming marriage of Miss Ellen Lois Rodenbach, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles P. Rodenbach of Naa- gatuck, to J. Ellis Thomsett Gren, son of MT. and Mrs J. V. D. Grell of New York city and Trinidad British West Indies, which will take place Dec. g at 4:30 in the Naugatuck Congregational church and will be followed by recep- ton at the Rodenbach home. Rev Dr. Ivar Hellstrum of the Riverside church. New York, will be the of- ficiating clergyman and will be assisted by the pastor of the church, Rev. Edward R. Hance.
 Miss Rodenbach attended Mount Holyoke college. and the New York school of Fine and Applied Art, at whose Paris Ateliers she studied last year. She also attend. ed the Italian Research school. Miss Rodenbach. whose mother is presi- dent of the Connecticut state Fed- eration of the American Association of University Women, is a grand- daughter of Mrs. William T. Rodenbach of Naugatuck and the late MT. Rodenbach, and of the late MT. and Mrs. Charles w. Bushnell of Plantsville. She is de- scended from Gov. John Winthrop of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and from David Bushnell, the in- ventor.
 MT. Grell studied at Queens Roy al college in Trinidad, the Pace institute and Columbia university.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Contract Bridge
ELTON CONTRACT BRIDGE

Winners in the Friday afternoon session of the Elton Contract club conducted by Mrs. William Sher- man Smith were: North and South Mrs. Nathan Gordon and Mrs. Idris R. Alderson, 96 Mrs. Raymond Pidge and Mrs. Thomas Collins, 87 and East and West Mrs. E. R. Wolfe and Mrs. H. J. Stettbacher 85, and Mrs. E. O. Hess and Mrs. Theodore Breithaupt tied with Mrs. Francis Guilfoile and Mrs. Frank Daly, 80 l-2.
 The standing to date is as follows: Pidge-C Collins, 489; Nielson- -Pierpont All and East and West: Audet-Ber- nier, 464 and Morin-Ja ckson tied with f-Stettbacher, 459.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES :
Benefit Parties
 GiUen For Church

Card parties to be held at the homes of various parishioners today will benefit Christ Episcopal church in Watertown. Mrs. Rodney Chase is opening Ter home for a party and is being assisted by Mrs. F. M, Catherman, Mrs. Paul Cruikshank, Mrs. Hobart Montague and Mrs. Henry Mahlstedt. The home of Mrs. Barrow Heminway will also be the scene of another gathering with her assistants being Mrs. Wadsworth Doster. Mrs. Samuel Spalding, Mrs. Winthrop Spencer, Mrs. Harry Bron- son and Mrs. William Bartlett.
 Mrs. A. V. s. Lindsley will also be hostess to group at her home with assisting hostesses being, Mrs. Alan O. Curtiss, Mrs. Gerald Low, and Mrs. Paul Welton. At Mrs. s. Me- lean Buckingham's home, Miss Lucy Cowat and Mrs. A. D. Mcintosh will be the assistants. Another party will be held at the home of Mrs. Samuel Buzzee of Woodbury who will be as- sisted by Mrs. James R. Coe and Mrs. sherman Perry.
 Several local guests will be in at- tendance at the various gatherings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Personal

Announcement is made of the birth of daughter, on Friday, De- cember 1st at Doctors Hospital in New York to Attorney and Mrs. Cyril H. Condon of 70 Rensen street, Brooklyn, N. Y. Mrs. Condon is the former Marion Begley of Laurel street and MT. Condon is the son of Supt. and Mrs. Thomas Condon of Revere street.
 MT. and Mrs. Matthew c. Shea of Southwick avenue had as their guests for the weekend MT. and Mrs. Joseph LeE'oe of Chelsea, Mass.
 Walter Robert Griffin, a student at Williams College spent the past few days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. James B. Griffin of Fox street.
 Edward J. Finn, Jr. a student at Holy Cross College, is spending sev- eral days with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Edward J. Finn of Nottingham Terrace.
 MT. and Mrs. Merit Heminway and Miss Margaret Heminway of Watertown are spending a few days in New York City.
 Miss Kathleen Nelson of New York was the weekend guest of MT.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY America's Card Authority

The opening bid of one-t trump in the Vanderbilt System is not unlike that used In other popular systems today, and indicates both high card strength and an even pattern. Con- ventionally, 1t is made with hands of 4-4-3-2, 4-3-33 and 5-3-3-2 dis tribution, and shows a certain mini mum of honor cards in every suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
DEVINO-APICELLO

The wedding of Miss Edythe Dor othy Apicello, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Salvatore Apicello of East Main street, to Paul Francis Devino, son of MT. and Mrs. Frank Devino Of Highland avenue, took place Thursday morning at o'clock at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Rev Edward Farrell officiated.
 The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of white slipper satin, made with a sweetheart neckline, full bodice and long tight sleeves with points of Alencon lace. The skirt terminated in a train. She wore a veil of illu- sion, fastened to a Queen Mary coronet of orange blossoms and tulle. She carried prayer book with orchids and lilies of the yal- ley. Miss Amelia Apicello, her sister, was maid of honor and wore a rai- sin colored slipper satin gown. It had a square neckline, puffed sleeTes and full skirt. styled with q hustle back and short train. Her veil. of shoulder length was of the same color and was helL in place with a tiara of tiny pompoms She carried Hill roses with orchids. The bridesmaids were Misses Mafalda and Emma Apicello, also sisters. They wore faille taffeta gowns in a peacock blue shade. The necklines were edged in raisin colored pleat- ing and the skirts, styled with hoops showed pleated underskirts. They wero trimmed with velvet bows. They wore tiaras of peacock pom pofns with shoulder wells and carried pompomS. Their mothers dress was of plum velvet and she wore ac- cessories to match and corsage of sweet peas and roses. The mother of the bridegroom wore navy blue silk with accessories to harmonize Her corsage was Of sweet peas and roses as well.
 Anna Apicello, also a sister of the bride, was flower girl and wore a blue gown and carrie0 Colonial bouquet. Prank Devino, Jr. was ring bearer. The best man was Michael J. Devino. brother of the bridegroom, and Thomas and Ed- ward Devino, also brothers, were uShers.
 The reception was held at Grange hall for about 300 guests. When the bridal couple left later on their wedding trip, the bride wore a roy al blue velvet dress with accessories of the same color Her coat we' or mink-dyed muskrat, When they re- turn they will live at TIT East Man street. The bride is graduate Of the Waterbury Catholic High school MT. Devino Is a Wiby alumnus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Weddings
HAWLEY-ROBINsoN

Miss Madonna Robinson, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. William Rob- inson of Savings street, was mar ried to Kenneth Hawley, son of MT. and Mrs. Homer Hawley of Plymouth, Wednesday evening at the rectory of St. Thomass $ church, Thomaston, by the pas tor, Rev John McGrath. Miss Phyllis Platts, a cousin of the bride, and William Robinson, a brother of the bride, were the at- tendants.
 The bride wore burgundy velvet With matching veil of shoulder length and her attendant wore roy- al blue velvet with matching &C., cessories.
 A reception followed at the home of the brides grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Thomas E. Burley of Thomaston. The bride is a grad uate of the Thomaston high schcool. Upon their return from their wed- ding trip, the couple will reside in Plymouth,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Auxiliary Members
 Attend Card Party

Mrs. Stanley Dibble of Ward street, Naugatuck, Mrs. J. w. Johnson and Miss Eleanor Johnson were hos tesses at a card party given for the benefit of the Ladies Auxiliary, Canton T. R. Martin g, recently. Prizes were awarded at each table.
 Those present were: Mrs. J. A. Hackett, Mrs. William H. Best Mrs. Floyd Cady, Mrs. Harry Owens, MT. and Mrs. J. w, Johnson, MT. and Mrs. Stanley Dibble, MT. and Mrs. Charles Price, Eleanor Johnson, MT. and Mrs. William Gardner, MT. and MrG, William Woods, Mrs. Elizabeth Wiener, Thomas Johnson and Don- aid Dibble.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

and Mrs. Joseph Nolan of West Main street.
 Misses Beatrice and Nellie O'Brien have returned to ther home on Euc- lid avenue after spending several days in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. William T. Spencer of East Main street are spending several days in Boston.
 A meeting of the Waterbury Catholic High School Alumnae will be held this evening at 7:45 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04

Plans will be made for a Christmas holiday dance.
 Mrs. D. P. Costaldo of Washing ton avenue will entertain at card party at her home this evening under the auspices of the Third Congregational church.
 The Ladies Aid of St. Paul's M. E. Church will meet on Wednesday evening at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Henry Staples of Wood street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Home Economies
 Club Lecture

The Home Economies Club of Waterbury is sponsoring a lecture by Mrs. Eleanor Arnett Nash, of Bonwit Teller in New York, we'll known stylist and fashion expert on Wednesday evening at the Blue Room at 95 Bank street. Following her talk style show will be pre- sented.
 Hostesses for the evening will be Mrs. George E. Merkle, Mrs. James Bowling and Mrs. Joseph Nerrow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Friday after noon session of the Cornell Contract Club conducted by Mrs. John & Moriarty were; North and South Mrs. Edward Cookson, Jr.. and Mrs. Gerard Collins, 450 l-2; Mrs. Justin Clark and Mrs. John Finn, 444 1-2; Mrs. George Goggins and Mrs. Jos eph Montambault and Mrs. William Meister and Mrs. c. F. Schneider A i-2.
 In the final session of the series top scorers were: North and South: Clark Finn, 30 and East and West Hummell--OLeary, 78.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
Personal
Catholic Council Sponsors
 ToyShowerdnd Tea Sunday

Members of the Waterbury Coun- cil of Catholic Women are active in preparation for the Christmas toy shower and tea to be held Sun uay afternoon, December 10, from 3 to 5 o'clock at 56 Church street. Recipients of the toys will be the many indigent and underprivileged children supervised by the Diocesan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
ELTON CONTRACT CLUB

Tn the team of four match of the Elton club on Saturday afternoon top teams were; Mrs. l. 5. Clark Miss Madeline Marshall ard MT. and Mrs. David Miller l6: and east and west, Henry Preusser, l. W. Chap man. Glen Stover and Martin o. Brien, 13h,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-04
. MeKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Vanderbits Opening One No Trump Indicates Shoppers
 in All Suits

This is the tenth of series of IS articles on the Vanderbilt club convention.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23


 far as you can to your earliest child hood. One or two events will stand out. Perhaps, in the meantime, you have done a bit of window dressing and you are sure it happened this way when it happened that way. However, the main idea is right. And whether you know it or not, what ever you do remember is still fixed because it was associated with ex- citement.
 The young child registers most clearly the experience out of line with his daily life. If he lives a normal, sympathetic existence, the opposite experience, suddenly sprung, will leave its mark. And, conversely. the child accustomed to inattention and dullness will remember in de- tail the exciting gift or the unex- pected trip.
 Leave Out Shocks
 My reason for being so analytical is this-we should try to leave, shock out of the child's store of reminis- cense. It may color his life with a sense of outrage, concerning not only that one day or hour but against all his early treatment. An incident that seems unimportant to use, may enlarge into breeding as the child grows.
 This is not to scare any parent about correcting a child. He takes his share of ups and downs very well, as a rule. and still retains his faith and sense of love and security.
 But I should protect him from an overly emotional experience
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
WE, THE WOMEN
THE WONIEN--- Blissful Dreams of Desert Isle Get Sadly Wrecked On Shores of Reality

they will have more things to con- sider than how girl woul look in a sarong.
 If they marry within the next three or four years (the pay of a professional office boy" being what it 'is) they would do well to pick a wife:
 Who can support herself as long as necessary, and is smart enough to know when to quit her, job.
 Who is capable of keeping step when the young man begins to climb.
 Who can get along with other women.
 Who knows something about housekeeping, or is willing to learn. Servants are almost as much of a day dream as desert isles for to- days graduates.)
 Who will want to live graciously, and know how to go about it.
 Who can take bringing up a family in her stride.
 All that sounds like such grim business. it's no wonder the college boys rather consider a companion for a desert island. Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23


 It's easily seen that Claire Tilden loves to design afternoon frockSl Study this brand new Pattern 792, and you'll discover the debonair lines that wide-awake college girls want for dates" also the chic youthfulness and comfort that smart women demand this spring. The nice swing skirt is raised in point at center front for flattery .. while the bodice itself has soft folds and ripples formed by shir- rings or gathers. The shoulder soft ness may be accented by ribbon bows, in which case two more should nestle demurely in the pleats of the puffed sleeves. The belt may be all-round type, or brought from the side seams to tie at back. Re- member-there,s the usual helpful Sewing Guide to direct your efforts!
 Pattern 792 Is cut in misses and women's sizes IA, 16, IS, %, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and 42. Size 16 requires 3 l-2 yards 39 inch fabric and 1 1-a yards ribbon.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (lSc) fin coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE. NAME. ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
 Friday: Matr0n. Dress.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Of Interest To Women

Have you household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad- dress, enclose three-cent post age stamp and mail to The w o ma n S Editor, Washington Service Bureau, The Democrat. 1913 18th Street, Washington. D. C., for a personal reply.
 @. Is there any way in which I can steam my velvet evening wrap?
 A. Hang the garment in the bathroom with few inches of steaming water in the tub and have the door and windows tightly closed.
 Q. Why do flower pots have holes in the bottom?
 AN To allow excess water to drain away and prevent 8 water logged soil; also to aerate the soil.
 0. How may red beets be cook ed so that they will retain their bright red color?
 A. Add a teaspoonful of vinegar for every pint of water and leave an inch or two of the stem on the beets that are to be boiled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Such a frightening dream Janet is having! Two roads lie before her but as she chooses one she finds her legs are paralyzed, she can't move from the spot.
 She may try to laugh it off later but actually this dream is warn- ing from her unconscious mind. Her fear of poverty, it tells her, para lyzes her affections, keeps her from marrying Bob as her heart really desires. Root out these secret fears. face life courageously is her dreams message
 The strange dreams we all have are full of clues to real problems. Asleep our minds work on-mul- ling over suppressed desires, emo- tions that we won't let ourselves think about when awake.
 You dream you're flying lightly through space? Perhaps in real life you have wearisome duties, ties you yearn secretly for wider, freer life. Wild animals appear in your dream? You're struggling against unruly emotions.
 Psychologists have found that certain symbols recur in everyone's dreams--a burning house, a screen, water. Learn to read their mean ings, the significance of many oth- CT symbols. In our 32-page book let, well-known psychologist tells how to interpret your dreams, get clues to vital problems.
 Send 1Oc in coin for your copy of THE MEANING OF DREAMS to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave. New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23

Not All is Flu That Gets You Down
 Profound prostration out of all proportion to with intensity of the disease is the characteristic on which the diagnosis of influenza is made, in time of epidemic. But a sense of great prostration or weak ness such as accompanies mild cri in many cases scarcely warrants the inference that the illness is in- fluenza.
 The nature and specific cause of the pandemic disease that took mil- lions of lives at the time of the World War was never determined. The disease was most certainly in- fectious or contagious, and not due to some mysterious external or casual poison or other. ilscrutable influence. Many years before the war the medical profession had ,ac- cepted Pfeiffer's bacillus as the cause of influenza, but wartime ex- perience cast doubt on that and led to the present view that in fluenza is a virus an organism too small to be visible under the stand ard microscope of the bacteriolo- gist. A disease having features characteristic of influenza is pro- duced in ferrets, mice and other animals by inoculating them with materia. from cases of human in- fluenza. The blood serum from ani- mals that have recovered from such influenza has some antitoxic value, protecting other animals against developing the disease. So does the blood serum of patients who have recovered from influenza confer degree of immunity, not complete immunity, but enough to bea help when administered to other pa- tients coming down with influenza. Serum taken from patients during the acute illness, however, has no value against the disease. These observations convince many physi- clans that influenza, as we see it today, is virus disease and 1t seems fairly well accepted now that the disease spreads almost en- tirely as a spray infection-the VTuS DellS CdIIlcu lIONl pcIoUll ~ person mainly in the droplets, visible, or invisibly fine, of secret ton or moisture given off from nose, throat or muth when the pa- tient sneezes, coughs or talks.
 Among fairly polite but sadly uniformed people that is to say people who are fairly well educated except about personal health and hygiene -- ordinary conversation, in my opinion, is the usual medium of infection. People just will not recognize that o moisture spray with a range of from two to five feet is emitted from the mouth of every individual during quiet con- verSation, even thought you do not feel the impact of the droplets.
 During the wartime pandenlic .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-23
Latest Styles
.RRAUTY~'-' .GIOrifing
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA 0erVlcC 6t8Al WEhtEE
 Correct posture never has been more important than it is this sea- son. You simply won't look your best in fresh, feminine school girl dress es and suits if your stomach and hips protrude, chest caves in. in- stead of out, or if you carry your head forward so that it always ar- riyes just before your body does.
 Step number one in the right direction toward achieving a fig ure which will set off your new clothes to best advantage is to eliminate the exaggerated hollow in the center of your backbone.
 If your spinal column is almost straight, your hips will seem inches smaller than they actually are and your stomach will be perfectly flat. That is, unless you are overweight, in which case reducing as well as posture exercises are in order.
 Once you have strengthened your backbne. pulled your stomach up and in, raise your chest. New, ultra feminine frocks just aren't flatter- ing to the hollow chested.
 Elevation of the chest is best ac- comphshed by pulling your torso up away fro hipbones at the same time you are pulling stomach up and in. Place hands on hips and press downward as you lift the upper half of your body upward. Notice that waistline seems smaller as chest is raised. This is important, too. The smartest fashions emphasize the waistline.
 Do limbering and stretching ex- ercises to relax leg muscles and make them supple. Learn to walk gracefully with legs swinging from the hips. No full, swirling skirt is going to be becoming to one who doesn't walk in it youthfully.