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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Federated junior woman's clubs of New England will be invited to hold their 1o4l conference in Con- necticut at a meeting held last week at the Broad Street YWCA, Hart ford, the board of directors of the Connecticut State Federation of Women,s Clubs voted to extend this invitation to the recently organ ized junior group.
 A new club, the Colony Club of Hamden, was elected to member ship in the state federation. Other businees taken up at the board meeting included the appointment of Mrs. Harry Lyman of New Preston as chairman of the com mittee for state participation in the triennial meeting of the Gen. eral Federation, to be held at At lantic City in 194l. ..
 The date of the fall state meet ing will be Thursday, October 10. The meeting will be held in Madison The 34 board members present dis cussed plans for the spring meeting which will be held May 2, 8 and g at the Hotel Stratfield in Bridgeport Reports of the general federation board meeting held in January ir Washington, D. O., and the New England Junior conference held in Boston were heard.
 The afternoon session was devoted to a discussion of the approaching Golden Jubilee celebration led by the chairman. Mss Sara Mead Webb of Stamford, Mrs. Laura Hale Cor ton of Glastonbury, state president conducted both morning and after noon sessions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Personal
Catholic High Alumnae Enjoys Supper Meeting

April 11th at the Auditorium of the Waterbury Catholic High school. Miss Jean Doran was named chair- lady of the event. A social program will be enjoyed by the group at their next meeting on April list. Miss Margaret O'Neill is in charge of the event.
 Among those present were: Misses Lena Garafolo, Annette Beliveau, Mary Killian, Jean Shea, Evelyn Buckley, Nancy Mccarthy, Agnes Reynolds, Kay Wolff, Jean Doran, Helen Coon, Kay Maher Joanno R. Pannone, Angeline Russo, Grace Lasprogata, Margaret O'Neill, Otilie Witort and Joan German.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Fourth Annual Banquet OfAuxiliary WeHAttended

Members of the Fucito Auxiliary held their fourth annual banquet on Saturday evening at Suozzo's Grill with Dr. R. Damiano as guest of honor.
 Miss Angela J. Ventresca was chairman of arrangements and as- sistants included: Mrs. Julia Su- ozzo, Mrs. Mary Marzucca, Mrs. Mary Pietran and Mrs. Rose Ciar- lone.
 The guests included: Dr. R. Dami-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Despite the indictment weather conditions a goodly attendance gath- cred for the dessert bridge given yesterday by Melicent Porter chap ctr, D. A. R. at the Waterbury Wo- mems club. Fourteen tables were in play but more than thirty tables had been originally reserved.
 Hostesses for the afternoon were the regent, Mrs. John P. Clark and Mrs. Franklin B. Daniels. Others as- sisting were Mrs. Robert w. Denri- son, Mrs. Starbuck Sprague, Mrs. E. M. Hurlburt, Mrs. Lewis c. Mer- Till, Mrs. Joseph Wilhelm.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
NEW COOKIE PRESS

It's easy 10 turn out fancy cook. les with one Of the new simplIhed presses equipped to make twelve different designs. Simply tlll the container with cookie dough lcaps cookiasl, hold the eontainer steady by grasping the sturdy handle at one side. turn the hand grip 0n the top. and khe dough ls forced out onto the baking sheet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Engagements
sEYMOUR-BALL

Mrs. william Gustin Ball of Boulder, Colo, announces the en- gagement of her daughter, Miss Charlotte Ball to Mir. Charles Sey- mour Jr., of Washington D. O., son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Seymour of Hillhouse avenue, New Haven.
 Miss Balls father was the late Col. William Gustin Ball, U. s. A.. She is a graduate of Miss Madeira's School and of Radcliffe College.
 MT. Seymour, son of the presi- dent of Yale, is a graduate of the Choate Schol, and of Yale College, class of 1885, and too the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Yale in 1888.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

ano, Mrs. Julia Suozzo, Angela Ven. tresca, MT. and Mrs. Pietran, MT, and Mrs. Marzucca, MT. and Mrs. R. Dabramo, MT. and Mrs. Ciar- lone, Florence Ricci, MT. and Mrs. Campobianco, MT. and Mrs. J. Tata, Felice Campoli, Madeline Carosella, Mrs. Pace, Mildred Carosella, MT, and Mrs. Mariana, MT. Mariana. Mrs. Caruso, MT. and Mrs. Nicholas Ventresca, Mrs. N. Ventresca, Mary Sciacca, Ethel Passaro, Mrs. Bertha Carosella, Airs. Antoinette Lupone, Mrs. Raffaele Orlando.
 Mrs. Mary DiGiovanni, Mrs. Jo- sephine Annulli, MT. and Mrs. De- mise, Mrs. Antoinette Vendetti, Mrs Rose Gredo, Mrs. Giovanni Pere- zelli, Joseph Colitti, Mrs. Antoinette Cristina, MT. and Mrs. Angelucci Elvira Angelucc, Mrs. Asunta Mi sere, Michael Carosella, AlfredCar- osella, Antoinette Monzillo, MT and Mrs. A. Tata, MT. and Mrs. F Porto, Mrs. M. DiBattista, Mary Carosella, Theresa Iannone, MT and Mrs. Lantino and daughter, An thony Crispini, Marguerite Mar yucca, Mrs. M. Marabattino, Mrs Anna Brinche, Mrs. Pase Mariana Mary Parella and Mrs. Jennie 1n- nurerburto.
 Among the 95 probationary stu. dents who recently received caps at the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing were, Anne Rudanish, Wa terbury; Ruth Andreani, Torring- ton; Josephine Boi, Bristol; Norma Cartocci, Torrington; Helen Dashu. kewich, Southington; Mary Dostal Torrington; Josephine Gangi, Win sted; Ruth Gustafson, Terryville; Evelyn Holcomb, Torrington and Sally Krikscium, of Washington.
 Also, Ann Kritz, Plantsville; Charlotte Lane, Torrington; Agnes Lavieri, Winsted; Julia Melnik, Bristol; Helen Perzanowski, Tor rington; Marjorie Porter, Union- vile; and Clementine Servi of Tor rington.
 The meeting of the Rosary and Scapular society of the Sacred Heart church scheduled for tonight has been postponed until next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Miss Joan German was chairman of the supper meeting of the water bury Catholic High School Alunrae held last evening ct the Front Page restaurant.
 Plans were made for g card party to be given by the Alumnae on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
0uILT ANCHORS

To knep quilts and hlankels from klllherlng from the bed Co the fla0F aTe clover lltile anchors aiiraeiivfly covered in satin, 1heir G0l0rs match 0F blend wlth popular anllt shadas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Contract Bridge
CORNELL CONTRACT CLUB

Top scorers in the Monday eve- ming session of the Cornell Contract Club conducted by Mrs. John 0. Moriarty were: MT. and Mrs. Elm melt Shuts, S6; Miss Catherine Wall and Miss Margaret Anderson, 34 1-2 and East and West Mrs. Florence Sullivan and Mrs. Charles Yoos tied with MT. and Mrs. Albert Jones, 32 Ia.
 The standing to date is as fol- lows: Shuts Shuts, IF Ia Deadly Penalaitis, 117; German -Chrichton, 109 and Bergin- Anderson, 10S 1-2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

The trick is won Co dummy. and now the queen aild eight 0f spades gre equals. Lead tbe queen. and If lsast feflWes Co cover, yOI discard ibe losing club, while ii he does cover, y0n trump, ruff ibe small heart lll dnmlny Atld dlseAfd ulf losing club OE ille good eight 0l spAdfa,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

MT. and Mrs. Franis E. Potter of Springfield are spending several days as the guests of Mrs. Mary O'Brien of South Main street.
 MT. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnon of Willow street, is spending a few days in Springfield.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Rosalind Russell
 Honored At Party

Mrs. Regina M. Rubicam and Mrs. Jean Wuertz Edwards entertained with a cocktail party on the lake terrace of the Everglades Club at Palm Beach, Florida yesterday at which Miss Rosalind Russell, guest of her sister. Mrs. Chester J. La Roche and MT. La Roche and the Countess Jean de Salvert, shared honors.
 Among the other guests in at tendance were Mrs. Irving Hall Chase and Mrs. James R. Sheldon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

The meeting of the Rosary and Scapular society of the Sacred Heart church scheduled for tonight has been postponed until next week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

Miss Lillian Hayden, graduate nurse of St. Mary's Hospital, is recuperating at her home on Luke street after a two weeks illness.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
u. S. CONDUCTING
Heat Experiments

Ia your house too hot In sum
mer1 Or too cold In winter
What is the best way 10 heat ~
These and many other questions
are being studied by the heating
and power division OF the bureau
OF standards In Washington. which
IL conducting an interesting and
helpful experiment on home inzula-
ton and heating
Departing from the usual test
tube method Of experimentation,
the bureau Of standards has con.
ntructsd a four room and bath
frame bungalow similar In exterior
appearance 20 Thousands being
built all over the country. The
bungalow interior. however. has
It's own special type Of decoration.
The walls are covered with disis.
thsrmostsis. and gauges and re-
sembie somewhat the interior Of .
submarine.
The studies going on In this
house are expected 70 aid IN solv-
ing the many heating and radiation
problems facing the building In
dustry today. FOR szsmpl., the
ceiling can BE- raised or lowered as
much a. two feet 10 Determine fist
how high a room should be for
effective heating.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
III. R. McQueen
Joins Reliance

Newest member OF the Reliance
Lumber company's family OF em-
ployees In Harold. r. Mcqueen. lie
In being introduced 10 Tacoma
this week as a part Of the current
series Of get acquainted" ads
Reliance Lumber company In run.
ming In The Tacoma Times.
Mcqueen is an old timer In the
lumber business. He started ut the
bottom. piling lumber IN the yards
during his school days. Now he
specializes In compiling estimates
on construction costs. figuring lum-
Der lists and doing all the pencil
work required to translate housr
plans into truck loads Of lumber.
Because OF the increased vol.
ume Of inquiries we are rsceNrnx
about new home construction and
requests for estimates. we have
been obliged 10 add another man
10 our staff" Herbert Benson.
secretary of the Reliance Lumber
company says. We feel particu-
larry fortunate 10 find n man with
the experience and qualifications
of Mr. Mcqueen
Mac" has been associated with
the Copeland Lumber company a.
manager Of the Klamath Falls
branch and was for a time with
the Juneau Lumber Mills In Ju-
neau. Alaska. He lived In Tacoma
as boy. attended Stadium high
school here. and says us like com
ing back home TO be working In
Tacoma again.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Awards Of Merit
Recommended

Committee of 1000 awards Of
merit have been recommended for
presentation TO the following Ia
comans:
Allan r. Grain. ALAS No. Pros
pect St. for painting home; recon-
mended by the Tacoma Real Es-
tate board.
DIR. Charles r. MeCreery. 1901
No. Prospect st. for painting
home. recommended by Arthur
Bassett.
Mrs, Mary r. Fessett. 1912 No.
Prospect st. for painting home;
recommended by Arthur Bassett
Flying Boots. ei4 so. 3sth st.
for exterior and interior painting
and decorating: recommended by
Gunnar Leggerini.
j. NJ. Shepard, 7ls East Wright
St, for planting new lawn; recon-
mended by Sprague Hardware Co.
Metropolitan Park board, for
erecting new pavilion and boat
house at Point Defiance; recon-
mended by Tacoma and Pierce
County League of Garden Clubs.
II. T. Greenup. 1918 No. 18th st,
for Identification Of home grounds;
recommended by Mrs. Stewart
| Clark.
Fred Gard, 34l4 No. Verde st.
for painting home; recommended
by Mrs. Stewart Clark.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Hint for Transforming
Yard to Summer PaYlor

and lamp are xroap>8 n 'front.' a.
she fsreplsee Ger winter living.
Year lumber desler can - vsvy
helpful IN showing you NV -
plan. naild an arrange your gar
aea pieces Il ysa ere Fcinn u
build . sr~l.is ordinary ssork nsre
strips ara an that are needed u
prcsface any q the aesskrs wnsch
ca ~ built In enc nuux IN me
nAsssnsns.
c,sraea reals require : nttte
wwn. ut fhsy ere not tee es~s-
rsseasss for the h~nayusn. n q
. essential v - curved rs>css
may esn - cut BY The miiimAn ~
very little cost similarly > small
amassnt = prufssutonsI hardnsw
wrss win pFassa~s curved pan ~
rates.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
1000 Favors
Approach Zoning

Board members Of the COM
mit,ee of 1000 meeting Tuesday
at the Tacoma Chamber Of COM
merce. authorized the writing ~
letter To the city and county
planning commissions. recommend
ing the xonihg 81 approaches to
the Tacoma Narrows bridge,
The committee reported that
coming sh ,uld forhid the erection
Of hot dog stands. unsightiy signs
and even. II possible, regulate the
class Of buildings In the area
sherman lngsls. superintendent
OF Tacoma parks, and Sidney
Walsh. landscape engineer Tor the
state. reported on a study they
have been making Of the proposed
Wakefield park. which viii flank
Wakefield drive, Tacoma link ir
the public highway.
Plans for lsndscaping tho srcs
will hinge upon the installation Of
watering system. COMMITTEES Of
900 members were told by th'
visitors.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
New Western Dwelling

Eighth In the series Of Western
Living Homes" the ''Quillsyute'
design IL issued this week by
Western Homes Foundation. In
side and out. 1t carries the most
advanced features Of the modern
types Of small homes that have
won popularity with Northwest
families. The wide front, attached
garage. and wall offsets yield
front elevation and roof lines of
pleasing variety. an effect that
extends 10 the Sidewalk covering
Modernity Is also in the room ar
rangement. with kitchen. break
fast nook and dining alcove in the
front. The utility room Is clever
ly combined with garage storage
space and rear entry. Kitchen
sink Is located at corner windows.
Heating plan Is for floor furnace.
Information and service on the
Qilsyute design may he had
through retail lumber dealers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Questions and
Answers

O. How much slope should
wooden porch floor have and what
size flooring boards should be
used7
A. Porch floors should be sioped
away from the wall of the house
one-fourth inch per foot, and the
flooring should be laid In the d.
rection OF the slope 80 that water
may run off readily. Material one
and one-fourth inches thick. Of
any of the soft woods ordinarily
used for flooring. il suitable for
porch floors. Seal the joints with
white lead and paint the floor
with three coats of good quality
deck paint.
Q. What general pr n C p e
should follow in selecting plumb
ing fixtures for a small house
A. Plumbing fixtures should be
Of good quality. but care should
be taken 10 avoid using fixtures
too expensive In relation To the
total cost Of the dwelling. When
cost Ii a primary factor. select
the fixtures on the basis Of their
practical use rather than appear
ance. With the exception Of ths
water closet. which should be oi
vitreous china, the fixtures may
be Of either cast iron or pressed
steel having a porcelain enamsI
finish. Select fixture fittings 81
high quality since these parts sr'
subject to hard usage both as u
surface wear and mechanical
operation.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

Tn. average residential 81 can
tain. around 7.soa square rect a.
land ard tie average nnsn srss.
dance occupying : 'cs cf this ssrc
uses sscut 10 square feet thus.
eaiy shnus on<-ssnth ef your and
- actually ssea for living quarters
Having rNif fer the esher nine-
t~nths a ycar 10. why rot -
that n 10 put n ass ~ pvu<socsivs
~lork ~ TIE part where th> nosss
stands IN ether ~crssa ssssra
pour tssax activities "a Ill yea
ewn by making ycw ses . ~sam-
mss living resm-
Even In IN. mast tsrcrcus en-
mate there are ~ least Fowl
months ~ NE gar during ~nsef
the ''oat .af .acors~ department Il
yrur homestead can b. urd u u
"a equipped - thst yoa want .
use ~
TIE first step 10 naturally M
construction 81 . feace eli aFo&sns
the std. AMI the back 81 sss III
THE makes you feel slightly
more private and ~ n you actual
~ owned = nj ~ good weAshss
and sunshine
me arrangement ~ IN spsr al
~rpnm- viii suggest Itself. but u u
always well 10 keep ,anies. sesss
and trelstsss m little sroups ~
corners ara shady srets N
much the sa,ss way = tahis. chair
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
WASHINGTON, d. ca new

WASHINGTON, ID. ca new
and different type of four-family
multiple dwelling. designed in a
novel "cloverleaf" design and af-
fording many desirable features
not found ia, the ordinary stand
ardized row house. has been oe-
veloped by the United States Hous-
ing Authority and submitted to
local housing agencies engaged in
slum-clearsnce and low-rent hr,fs-
ing programs throughout the coun-
try.
The innovation in group home
construction, dubbed the "Qustre-
foil Plan by the Technical Diyi-
sion OF the usHA which developed
it, Is directed toward achieving an
interesting variety of exterior ap-
pearances. arrangement and out
look not found in straight row
house construction, at the same
time providing economical, COM
Portable and convenient living with
an abundance of light and air and
ample ya.'ds for gardens and sit
ting-out spa -,
In commenting on the new hous-
ing plan, USHA Administrator
Nathan Straus said:
LAS one of its functions, the
United States Housing hcrity
continuously studies improved
design and layout. The results OF
these studies, the purpose of which
better living conditions at lower
cost, are made available to local
housing authorities.
The Qua.refoil Plan, developed
by our Technical Division, ma rks a
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

prisrirninass selection ~ me
ehsnicai equipment FOR the homo 10
far more necessary nov than ever
before Ihe increasing aamrer NJ
mechanical appliances noe On the
market makes careful eoUstdsra-
ton Of suoh itsms essential n the
prospective hoasehnIdsr's wsii.bs-
ing.
In the federal housing admin.
lstrstl.n's technical Bulletin No. Z.
Mechanical Equipment for the
Home" the prospective houss.
haldsr 10 cautioned not IN suosumh
10 ths temptation NJ overstnchinE
with msohanlsms 81 the possihis
sacrifice ~ essential comfort
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
New Type AT amily Dwelling
Developed by U.S. Government
"Quotrefoil Plan" Combines Economy
With Originality In Construction

real achievement in this line. The
purpose OF IN. plan is 10 provide
living conditions. better than the
conventional row house design. at
no more cost Of construction than
the conventional design. This
problem las been solved BY the
striking device Of offsetting the
dwelling units. The basic plan calls
for constructor Of four two-story
dwelling units arranged around a
central axis. Each dwelling thus
has three exposures. There Is an
unusual amount OF light and air in
all rooms and through ventilation
in both tile living room and the
principal bedroom.
Variations in the plan 10 far
developed provide for two-bedroom
and three-bedroom living units,
which may be arranged in inter
locking fashion.
No Back Yards
"A unique feature of the plan is
that it eliminates back yards and
provides instead front and side
yards for each dwelling unit.
USHA tecnnicians say this will
lead to better upkeep by tenants,
as all yards win be visible TO pass
ers-by and therefore will be con-
sidered front yards.
While structural costs If the
Qutrefoil Pan will be slightly
more per dwelling unit than in the
row house plan, the difference,
due primarily to greater exterior
wall area, will be offset by saw
ings resulting from the concon'
tration of heating and plumbing
equipment and the economical use
of land"
USHA technicians estimate that
on favora ole sites. the Quatrefol
Plan may be arranged TO provide
dwelling facilities for as many al
2S families per acre with grea'
variety and interest in grouping
Such features as Fairgrounds, sit
ting-out areas, wading pools ant
other facilities would all be in
cluded.
Economy Plar Noted
In the interest Of economy, tn
USHA also has suggested joinini
two Quatrefoi. units so that on
building will provide dwelling >acil
tiles for eight families. While thi
would eliminate window spac
from one wall in each Of tw
dwellings, it would still permi
cross-ventilation and would Gu
down on wall construction as we
as land.
1t is expeo led that total develop
ment costs IF the Quatrefoil unit
will run several hundred dollar
less than the average of S4,s4
thus far achieved for USHA pro
ects authorized for construction
while shelter rents will compar
favorably with those approved I
date and which range from Sos
per dwelling unit in the South I
s16.77 in the large cities of III
North.
With approximately 200 low-rer
HOUSING projects scheduled for cor
struction in the coming yea
USHA officials believe a suDstaI
tial number will feature II
Quatrefoil Plan.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Mother Of Three
Held for Bigamy

SEATTLE-A 33-year-old moth
er of three children was held by
police today on her husbands COM
plant she left him and married
another man without securing a
divorce.
Mrs. Constance Margarete Spen-
Ger Valleau Weyerman, it was al
legged, married a Pierce county
logger, Fred Weyerman of Carbon
ado, June rs.
Her second husband, William
Valleau, told officers she disap-
peared after leaving his home to
attend a moving picture show the
night of April 5.
The missing woman is the moth
err of two children by her first
marriage and of an ll-year-old
daughter by her second marriage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
FILA Requirements
Given

The requirements Of the federal
housing administration ara do.
signed 10 protect both the lsndsr
and the borrower snd insure .
baslcaliy sound Investment for
each.
The borrower must have q
steady income and . reputation for
paying his bills. This requirement,
serves 10 protect ths borrower
agains, contracting q debt beyond
his means which might result, In
eventual loss Of HIS home.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25
Requirements for
Mail Slots Listed

Builders should consider not only
the mailman but the future occu-
pant of the home as well when they
place mail slots in front doors.
Postmasters are not required to de-
liver mail to any residence where
certain solicitation requirements
have not been met.
The United States Official Postal
Guide has this 10 say about the
location OF letter and mail slots:
Patrons of the city or village
delivery service must provide mail
reeeptacles. A receptacle may be
either a suitable box or slot cut In
the front door. II slots are pro-
vided, they must be eight by one
and one-hslf inches In size and
placed not less than 80 inches from
the finished floor line"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-25

A new device which automatic
ally checks the functaonlng Of all
instruments and vital parts Of the
plane. thus saving the pilot great
fatigue. Is now being installed on
the newer planes.