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Smyrna times., 1931-02-04
Disposing of Estate

A will may be simply stated as a
disposition of your life insurance,
of your general estate and Of per-
sonal keepsakes. The administra-
tion of the will is the other weighty
problem. The choice OF executor
is of great Importance.
Smyrna times., 1931-02-04
Culinary Note

A culinary expert describes
what to Do With Leftover Pan
<akes.n If rigid, they can be tried
On the gramophone, and If flexible
shey make excellent kettle holders.
London Opinion.
Smyrna times., 1931-02-04
Primitive Wagon

A telega is rude four-wheeled,
springless wagon used by the Rus
slams
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

Most of you probably won't mo- tice 1t since the characters names seldom stay on the screen long enough for all of them to be read. However, if you happen to be q last reader and get down toward the bottom of the list of players, you will find the name of King Baggot-playing q small bit.
 It hasn't been many years since the name King Baggot was like was leading figurs in Hollywood rectors, receiving a salary at least twice as large as that paid to the president of the United States.
 To-day he's broke. The luxuries he once enjoyed have turned into almost bitter memories. He works at anything he can get, extra parts and small bits anything to pay the rent and keep food on his table. The $50 or s100 he earned from this picture probably is the most he has had at one time in months. Yet he used to get four or five times that much in single day, every day of the year.
 Hollywoods chatter writers sometimes turn into better copy than the celebrities about whom they write. Two of them. each of whom claims to be the worlds greatest feminine reporter. were having an argument the other day as to who got the first story on Marjorie Rambeau's attempted sui eide.
 The conversation ran something like thise:
 First Worlds Greatest Feminine Reporter: I heard the ambulance coming down the street, jumped into my car and arrived just as the ambulance did.
 Second Worlds Greatest Femi- nine Reporter (who has the apart ment across the street from Miss Rambeau): heard the commo- tion, and although I wasn't dressed I put on a kimono and dashed in to see what it was all about.
 F. w. G. F: That's funny. I
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

Corrinnes answer shot out quickly as Sue asked her why she wanted her to get into Bob's car.
 That's Harry's horn. I know it is! And it's about time for himw
 But what has that to do with it?" Just the same Sue climbed into the car.
 Don't you see .. if he thinks you are along it will be all right!'
 "Oh!" So Corrinne was still using her cards, playing reckless ly, overlooking and trusting to luck.
 And winning.
 The car slowed down. It was Harry.
 Any help wanted?" he called out.
 Harry! Oh, how grand! Want a passenger" Corrinne called back. She ran to the side of the car. hopped on the running board and leaning over, brushed her lips against his face. Sues in there too. We ran out of food. so this is the commissary department"
 What about the other car?" Harry asked.
 Left by the wayside. l guess. :" Corrinne answered. Its why We stopped. But now we can go on. Will 1t be safe for Bob and Sue to come together, do you think 7"
 Harry had called to Sue, who leaned out and answered. She was raging inwardly because she had to be the accompllce to an- other of Corrinne's tricks. But there was nothing to do but go through with it, unless she wanted to hurt Harry. Only Ruth ..
 Sue wondered desperately what Ruth would think when she dis covered that she was gone.
 An idea came into her mind al- most mechanically. If she and Bob drove fast and led the way they would overtake Ruth. per- haps. They could take her into their car and explain. She would understand. ...,. ..
 If Harry went first he might meet her. Ruth would let out the fact that Sue was waiting for htr and Harry would be wise to Cor rinne's treachery.
 Hurry, Bob. Step on 1t! I'll tell you why when we get start ed" Sue explained. Keep ahead of Harry .. as far ahead as you can, And I'm going to watch the road for Ruth. If we meet her we'll take her along. Otherwise she'll tell 1t all"
 Sure thing" Bob nodded. His eyes were steely and his lips were grim. Ut would serve your sis ter right to be caught though. If
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
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Why are children better behaved just before Christmas? For they really are, you know. They are cheerful and just a trifie more obe- dient and do less com plaining.
 Is it because you have that frayed old switch to hold over their heads-"Santa Claus won't bring anything to bad little girls and boys?
 If you think that is it, you are deceived. Of course when the worst comes to the worst and Jim- my simply won't empty the ashes, he may pause and think a minute. Perhaps he'd better not take a chance--out go the ashes!
 Children are better behaved for a well-known psychological reason. They are happy. And they are happy because they have an inter- est ahead, a definite interest.
 Do you ever get into the dol drums yourself and yawn and find your work burden because there is nothing to look forward to? A party, a new dress, seeing someone of golf, a motor trip--any-or everything of the pleasant things that help to make fife bearable?
 What you look forward to de- bends on your nature. An artist may count the days until he can go to certain gallery, 8 musicl lover may dream of the concert to| come.
 But before you there must bel something intriguing--a little diff ferent from the So-so every day| affairs. Then the monotony of ex-| istence brightens, for comingl events do not always cast 8 shadow before; quite as often it is bright rosy glow that colors everything you do.
 Most of us are that way unless we are uninteresting, phlegmattci people who don't know what 1t fs to live.
 Children are even more so. They haven't had all the enthusiasm o4 existence drilled out of them as sol many adults have experienced to1 their sorrow. And so with thu glitter and glamour of Chrlstma7I in the air they are in the throes' of happy expectancy. .I That is a good thing. It may be. oyerdone until they cannot eat on sleep or do their lessons, but thd fillip of anticipation is a healthy experience. There is another reason why children are good and that is: yolI are so busy yourself you don bother about them too, much Many children know more peace at holiday times than during thq whole year.
 It need not be a big Christma4 nor an extravagant one, but every f body can be happy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
Wick Plan Helps Mothers
 Solve Problem of Colds

suits, your druggist is authorized to refund your money.
 Here briefly, is the Wick Plan for better "Control-of-Colds"
 1-BcfOre a Cold Starts
 When children come in sniffling and sneezing, apply a few Vicks Drops up each nostril. Use the Drops yourself at that first scratchy, sneezy irritation of the nose or upper throat-Nature's s warning that you are catching cold" If you or the children catch cold easily, use the Drops after exposure to any condition you know is apt to be followed by a cold-dry, over-heated rooms-in- door crowds-sudden changes, wet or cold-dust and smoke-etc, etc. -and there is the slightest stuffi- ness. Used in time, many colds can be avoided.
 2-After Cold Starts
 At night. massage the throat and chest well with Vicks VapoRub. Spread on thick and cover with warm flannel. Leave bed-clothing loose around the neck so that the medicated vapcNs arising can be inhaled all night long. During the day-any time. any place--use Vicks Drops as needed for ease and comfort. This gives you full 24-hour treatment and without the risks of constant internal "dosiEg," so often upses elg to digestion, especially the delicate digestions of children.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

The idea of carrying out the color scheme of the Christmas decorations in the package wrap pings as well was nothing new 10 Nancy. She had had blue and sil- yer, green and red, green and white, green and silver years.
 For multi-colored scheme the kind which uses a real tree and puts on it all the tinsel and colored ornaments in rainbow hues-Nancy> chose multi-color schemes for her Christmas wrap pings. /,
 Let's look at the parcels she had done up for Lois family.
 First comes one of polka dotted tissue paper. To tie this she has chosen yarn of various colors' Hanks of this yarn may be pur- chased at the needle work depart ment of any large store. Hooked rug yarn is about the right weight. Use 0 strand of vermillion. old blue and rich purple on a package wrapped in green or red polka dotted paper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
dotted paper

The dark package is tied in dark red or blue cellophane-that modern material which Is so pop ular. It is wrapped in shiny dark blue paper. The ends of cello phane ties are fastened to snow balls of white cotton.
 The white paper package is tied with silver ribbon which makes the rosette with fringed ends. Sil- yer stars are pasted on to make a milky way" These stars are graduated in size.
 The package for Baby Ann is wrapped in pink paper. It is tied with blue ribbon and has the name worked out in tiny blue dots of gummed paper. Nancy found most of these wrappings in the station cry or crepe paper department of her favorite stores.
 Want to wrap some cake in Christmas packages? Nancy has a lcafIct On cake making which she will send to you on receipt of a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Send 1t to Nancy Page, care of thls paper.
 (Copyright 1881. Publishers
 Syndicate.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
JUDITH Assa M CORALIE STANTON and HEATH HOSt<EN
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CHELSEA HOUSE

unkindly. She could not bear to see anybody fall.
 Now they had met for supper, and Judy was telling Madame de Toros all about the poor, discred- tied ballet troupe.
 You have a kin dheart," said Gideon's sister, with her rather hard smile. "But you see, the world hates failure and will have nothing to do with it. By the way, Miss Grant, I want to ask you a question. Why did my brother break off his engagement with Luna Colt?"
 Cant say, I'm sure" Judy re- piled, giving her bright head an extra toss. "Why do you ask me? ?'
 Because have an idea that you know"
 Why don't you ask your brother?"
 II have asked him. but he won't tell me. Of course 1 know that off, ficially Luna broke it off. She hasn't sued him for breach of promise; but - just wonder. Everybody knows she hasn't pen- ney and her father is on the brink of bankruptcy"
 "That is too bad" said Judy de- murely.
 Madame de Toros smiled pleas- antly.
 You are very amusing, Miss Grant," she said frankly. There was something very nice about her frankness. You see, l am Bruce's sister and I am fond of him. I've heard so much about you. I've heard that he's been your shadow during the last three months"
 Hes turned up at the places where I've been dancing" said Judy. "He's given me some very nice times. In Naples he hired a small yacht. It was great fun. You see, he takes an interest in my career."
 You are delightful" retorted Gideons sister, with unaffected en- joyment; but I have heard other things. l have heard that you are going to marry him."
 "Oh. have your
 Madame de Toros' dark eyes were little malicious.
 q have heard that if you don't marry him. you ought to-"
 A flame leaped into Judy's eyes.
 Where did you hear that, please ?"
 "Only tonight, from a perfect stranger-somebod who was talk ing about you and Bruce in the next box at the opera"
 Thanks for telling mel
 You are angry?"
 Judy shifted the shoulder strap of her gown.
 "Oh, mo-" she said. T suppose one gets talked about"
 Its the penalty of fame, Miss Grant"
 "I suppose so."
 But I thought perhaps you would tell me-"
 There's nothing to tell that l know of. I'm ready-are you?"
 The elderly woman accepted the offhand question that she might easily have taken amiss.
 Quite ready" she said.
 Gro Be COntinucdD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
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Now that the formal winter so- cial season is well under way, are you grooming your necks for the backless evening gowns?
 They look lovely on a smooth white back. They certainly do not when the back Is badly cared for, red, shiny and unattractive.
 i. You will need few gadgets to help you get your back looking it's prettiest when presented at par ties. It needs scrubbing as hard as you scrub your hands. The only way to do this is with one of the long-handled bath brushes. They might even make a very nice gift to someone who is particular.
 You will need, also, long, handled powc&r puff. You can buy this, or you can. make most satis- factory and inexpensive one by using flexible shoe tree and at- taching 8 large powder puff to the tapering toe of it.
 In addition to thorough scrub- ping, your neck needs massage. The long-handled brush is excel- lent for this, once you learn. to manipulate 1t properly. But it won't help you cream your back. Either you must be a most agile person to reach your own back or call on some kind soul in the house to help you. This is really much more satisfactory. For a good creaming nightly does a lot for your back.
 Just before starting to a party you should use 0 cream base and then apply powder carefully and thoroughly.
 The compliments you get will amply repay you for whatever twisting and working you have had to go through to get it cared for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
They're Saying h
 HoAywood,s Gossip

was there but I didn't see you.
 s. W. G. R: Oh, was there, but since I wasn't dressed I just stood behind the door. I saw you there.
 F. W. G. R: Why didn't you shout at me?
 s. w. c. F. R: I was going to but I was afraid it would attract attention to me, and wasn't dress ed. Well, goodwill see you all soon.
 F. w. c. r. R: The darn liar. I wasn't there at all.
 Rumors to the contrary, it seems that Lola Lane, who mar ried Lew Ayers recently, isn't go- ing to have a baby after all. When I met Lola in the Brown Derby the other day she practically begged me to print a denial of the rumors which have been spreading around.
 "Of course I intend to have ba- bies-several of them-some day, but that won't be for quite a few years yet. want my career first
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
'ssT9S4E7 SE SUE
By Maraerx Hale

you don't mind my saying it. I'm getting rather tired of being her raincoat."
 But 1t would be fair to liar ry." Sue shot back. "He didn't do anything" "He was engaged to you, wasn't he? And then married Corrinne. Everybody wondered about that. You were mighty good sport about It."
 But I didn't want him." Sue answered surprised. "I broke the engagement. There wasn't any sportsmanship about it at all"
 You didnt?" for second the boy forgot to be tactful end was only curious. But Corrinne said
 "What did Corrinne say?" Sue prompted.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

Every mother is taxed with the problem of colds-especially the frequent colds of children. And the family budget is taxed by their costs--in money, lost time and health. It is good news indeed. then, that the makers of Vicks VapoRub have perfected Plan for better "Control-of-Colds" in the home. The Plan means fewer. less severe colds-and real reduce tion of the burdensome family "Colds-Tax."
 Trial Offer tO Wick Users
 The Wick Plan is introduced along with the new Vicks Nose and Throat Drops. based on new idea for preventing" colds companion product to Vicks Vapo- Rub, the modern. external way of ''treating" colds. Get bottle of Che new preparation and use it with vap0Rub ns directed below. Unless you are delighted with rec
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
Up To The Minute Democrat Fash ons
The Dress Accompanied by Jackc: Proves Itself Indispensable
 Part of Smart Wardrobe
By ANNETTE

By ANNETTE
 So many women love jackets be- cause they give such trim tailored. ness to the figure.
 Today's model is especially smart with the lighter top to the dress.
 The original scheme combined black sheer woolen with vivid red.
 Style No. 201 may be had in sizes IA, 16, IS, 20 years, 36, 38 and 40 inches bust. Size 16 requires 4 yards of 39-inch material with 15s yards of 39-inch contrasting.
 It's perfectly divine carried out In black sheer velvet with white sheer metal cloth embroidered in gold used for the upper part of the dress. the sleeves and to line the scarf jacket collar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
LARGEST CAT

Akron. O.-The worlds larg- est cat 43 feet tall-caught fire and burned here recently. But the eat was U rubber one built for q New York parade. An electric spark caused the fire. A second cat was built and her tummy filled with 2750 cubic feet of helium gas to make her light on her feet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
BEGrN HERE To-DAY

JUDITH GRANT ,artist's model, loves ALAN STEYNE, who is also loved by CHUMMY MORLEY, her best friend. Chummy had loved Steyne years ago and had lost her memory when he went away; so, though he loves Judith, Judith insists it is his duty to marry Chummy, who regains her mem- ory when she sees him again. Ju- dith studies dancing and makes a sensation In musical show backed by RICHARD WYON. Chummy. on the eve of her mar riage, learns that Judith and Steyne love each other and breaks her engagement; but Judith rec fuses to marry Steyne, insisting he belongs to Chummy. Then Ju- 6iith learns that WyOn is merely an agent for rich BRUCE GID- EON, financier who is infatu- ated with her. She vows to save money and repay Gideon so that people will not think she is under obligation to him. Bastien Dumont, an artist, also in love with Judith, tells her GideOn's intentions are not honorable.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
Santa Suggests
An Electric Clock Calendar
 By LILLIAN

If you are in a mood to do a real good deed by giving a Christ mas present. Father, Mother or any collegiate or business person down to the least little elementary grader would appreciate an elec- trio clock.
 There is something so gratify- ing about not having to phone cen- tral Monday morning to see If the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
~-------------~-------~--~--- SERVING CAULIFLOWER

Caulinower, with the cream sauce poured oyer 1t, served whole on large platter, makes an at tractive dish. Each guest can help himself to whatever amount he de- sires
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
By DAN THOMAS NEA Service Writer

Hollywood.-Every one who sees "The Dove" Dolores Del Rito's lat- est film, will be seeing one of Hol- lywood's real tragedies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
EXPENSIVE FIGURE

Fl Paso, Tex.-Plans to dress the members of the Castle Cafe orchestra as collegians were halted because not in the whole of Juarez or Fl Paso could a pair of cordu- roy pants be found to fit Pancno Flores, the mighty tuba player; A A rush order was sent to New York for a pair to embrace Pan- cho's 42-inch waist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

Our Winter Fashion Magazine contains styles for children, the miss, a most attractive selection for adults including .slenderizing effects for stouts, and a variety of Xmas suggestions. And incident ally, you will save money by choos- ing your frocks from our Pattern models.
 Price of Book 10 cents.
 Price of Pattern 15 cents in stamps or coin (coin is preferred). Wrap coin carefully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
SISTER MARY'S / KITCHEN
NEA Service Writer

New dishes for Christmas week help to spread the holiday spirit over a little longer time. Hospi- tality comes into its own during the holidays. and while the enter taining should not be elaborate, it must be interesting and satisfy ing.
 A supper is a delightful and informal way to entertain the friends of the family. Since sup pers often seem best when served buffet fashion. the hostess with out a maid will find them the easiest of parties to manage. One hot dish with relishes and sand wiches or rolls, dessert and a beverage provide an adequate menu. Make the table as festive as you can with Christmas greens and red or green candles.
 Creamed shrimps in bread cups, homemade pickles, celery, an ice. cookies and coffee or cocoa would make a substantial, inexpensive and inviting supper to serve. Any creamed mixture is good served in the bread cups. Creamed Shrimps in Bread Cups
 Cut slices of stale bread three inches thick. Cut into rounds. An easy way to do this is to mark circle with a round cutter on top of each slice of bread and to cut through around the circle with sharp pointed knife. Remove the center, leaving a shell about 1-2 inch thick on bottom and sides. Cut the top edge in scal- lops with scissors. Fry in deep fat to a golden brown. Fill with mixture of creamed shrimps made as follows: Two cups shrimps, l cup canned peas, ta- blespoons butter. 3 tablespoons flour. 1-2 teaspoon salt, Is tea spoon pepper, cups milk, ? hard cooked eggs, ? tablespoons minced parsley.
 Melt butter, stir in flour and when bubbling slowly add milk. stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper and add parsley. Bring to the boiling point and add peas drained from their liquor and cleaned shrimps. Bring again to boiling point and fill bread cups. Put slice of egg on top of each and garnish with tiny sprig of parsley and dash of paprika.
 Ham Chartreuse
 A very decorative dish is ham chartrehse. This is served with |. hot. delicately favored mustard sauce.
 Use 4 cups cooked rice. 2 cups finely chopped baked or boiled ham, f-2 cup stale bread crumbs. 1 tablespoon minced parsley. l egg. 1-s teaspoon pepper. milk.
 Mix ham, bread crumbs. parsley and pepper with beaten egg. Add
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

family Is getting off in time. A new modernistic electric clock not only tells the hour and the min- ute. but also supplies the date. This clock and calendar combina- ton is this years offering and an excellent choice for any number Of people.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

Send your money and order Co Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat. Waterbury. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

Athletic sports are becoming popular in practically every city oi China,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
Mothers Adopt Plan By the Makers of Vicks Vapo-Rub for Better "Control-of- Colds" in the Home.

Made Possible By New Product Based on New Idea for Pre- venting COIds-seduccs the Fanily's "COld-Tax," in Money, Loss of Time and Health
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15

milk if necessary to make of con- sistency to pack. Line a well greased mold with cooked rico and i'll with ham mixture. Cover with rice. Put well greased cover on mold and steam one hour. Turn out onto a hot platter and garnish with Drowned pineapple slices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-15
Apple Snow

WhItes egBs, I-Z cup stehmeu apple pulp, 1-2 cup powdered su- gar, 1-2 tablespoon lemon juice.
 Pare, quarter and core four or five well favored apples. Steam
 until tender and rub through a sieve. Beat whites of eggs until stiff. Gradually beat in sugar and apple pulp Heat in lemon juice and continue beating until mix ture ia stiff enough to hold It's shape. Chill and serve with c gar- nish of green peppers.