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The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
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By Waroery Ha1e

l Nancy had been remembering many things as she stared into l tho warm, quiet darkness. The wind, blowing too strongly out side, had been too violent NO the windows had been closed. She re- membcred all the years that shc had lived with q man whom she didn't lovo---acting as charming hostess, seeing that his house ran smoothly, admirinE his poise and executive ability. Liking him and enjoying him. .. .and never loving him.
 She didn't care that he was leav- ing her. She would miss him, of course After all. one missed any one with whom there had been proximity. secrets shared, intimacy of any sort. Her pride was hurt. after fashion because she had not been ablc to hold him.
 But cheaper than that was the wound which came because she knew that she had dared to dream, to hope, for 50 long that 1t seemed that tho dream had always been there. that some day. Arnold Page would come back. and time would turn around, fniraculously and the years would go marching back and take up tho trail where two roads had started where there had been only one.
 He had been at Sues with Grace. He had not expressed any particu- lar surprise over her divorce. Well. he would see that she was not obs taining 1t for his sake. Never, nev- CT. never would she go crawling to him!
 She moved restlessly. Tho wind howied. Far, far away an engine whistled. Sho slipped out of bed.
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signs and ideas. You can have your own hearth reproduced. your dogs, cats, pet monkeys or children or you scan have a road-map made that will lead folks to your own hearthstone. If you arc known for your itching heel, you can have faraway scenes of China. Bagdad, Mexico or the South Sea Islands all done up with some little Yule- tide greeting. If you are a gay young thing, in spite of the depres- sion. there are many modern youth cards" which carfcature your vocation or avocation.
 Religious cards are on tho up land up this year. So are old fash- toned English prints, the kind with gay coaches full of people. or ri- bald tavern scenes or hunting sketches in trim black and white. Clerks will tell you that these are the cards to buy for your husband, son or best boy friend to send out with his card.
 ! It is . great year for pets putt ting in an appearafice along with your name and Christmas greet ings. Pug dogs are appearing again now that everybody has forgotten that there are such dogs as pugs. Scotties. wire-haired terriers, state
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
SYNOPSIS
BEGIN HERE TO-DAY

LYNDA AVERILL believes her elderly cousin, AMOS PEABODY was murdered when he fell from tho second story balcony of the Averills' Long Island home be- cause of . few words he gaspcd before his death. Linda rushes upstairs. Someone tries to stran- gle her and she faints.
 There are four guests in the hOuse--aI1 suspects of the crime. They arc: MIR STATIAANDEIs, business associate of TOM AV- BRILL; CAPTAIN DIE VOS, handsome Belgian; MARVIN PRATT, former suit0r of Ldn- da's; and HAN SHAUGHNES- SEY, Irish writer. Since there is no evidence on which to base an arrest, Linda and Tom, her hus- hand, agree they must keep tho four men i'm the house until they have discovered who is guilty. They pretend to believe the Aenth was an accident. They are aided in their L.an whom DIR BOYLE, medical examiner, sends word that everyone must remain until he has questioned them. Boyle Is on q fishing trip and cnn not return for several hours.
 Linda finds the towel with which the attempt was made to strangIe her--idcntincd by smear of sunburn ointment. She learns that ROSIE, the mald. Inns promised to Iaundcr shirt fog Staughnessey Tom believes the shirt may be an important clcw and goes to have look at It. Shaug discovers his quar- ters have been searched. To set matters right Linda tells him the whole story and nsl<s him tO help untanglc the mystery of her cou. sin's death. Tom, Linda and Shaugllnesscy have n long talk, discussing all tho clews. They came tO the towel. smcared with ointment and Tom says, "The question is--who took the towel nvvnv2v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
four urChi|dren
By Dive Roberts Barton
.GlQya ey NeA SERVICE INC,

for Christmas. Three dollars and flfty-nine cents to spend! never had so much money at once in all my life. feel like q millionaire"
 "All right, dear. Mako your list. But don't mako 1t out to cover the whole amount. At least should mt. if I wore you"
 Why? I've been saving for Christmas, haven't [? Why cant spend 1t all? have dozens and dozens of people to give to-"
 "I know. But did you ever hear of budgeting money?
 "No--what's that?"
 Tt Is taking all you have in the world and doing the things you don't want to do with it first. What is left over you have Q good time with"
 "1ut it's Christmas money. Mummy"
 Yes. And Christmas money doesn't mean selfish money, not all of 1t, at least"
 Save Nest Egg
 "F'Irst of all you take out little for q nest egg. Money is like yeast. It grows better when 1t has q starter. A tenth of three fifty-nine is about thirty-six cents. I'd put thirty-six cents back in your bank
 Beth counted 1t out and dropped 1t in. Now what?"
 Now 1 would take a fifth and lay 1t out to do something very useful with. Let's see. You think of something useful yourself"
 Beth thought hard. "How much is that7"
 "Oh, about slxty-four cents"
 'I know some children who noed things. Could I get n pair of cloth gloves for girl in school for that? Her hands are SO red and rough and cold. She marches beside me in ranks"
 "I can't think of anything bet ter. Yes, you can get nice pair for that"
 "I think I'll take out some moro to be useful with. know q poor boy at school. He needs a shirt.
 That's more than q dollar now. You want some Christmas money. Be careful"
 That's all right. Iii have enough. I'll have moro fun than ever with 1t now"
 If this tale smacks of sweet moral let me say 1t actually hap pened thus. And let the story speak for itself. I thought her a very nice wise mother. !
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
Dy 5ULEA BLANsHARD (NEA Service Writcrl

New York.-Now is the time for hii go0d mon, and women, to step out and buy their Christmas cards.
 Procrastinator win And that the cream of this years crop is gone, when they arrive. More than that, the earlier folks begin to buy Christmas things. the sooner stores will take on extra help. Buying Christmas cards immediately is one thing you can do to help both yourself and unemployment.
 New cards have everything on them but Santa Claus. Moreover there is . dearth of holly and old fashioned reindeer cards. Also, the fiappant, cynical cards Of the boom period seem to have passed into oblivion. Good old fashioned senti- ments about homeiy cheer and peace on earth to all men have supplanted the smart-crackin cards of yesteryear.
 let Your Card Fit Your Hobby
 The first thing that strikes the eye of the Christmas card shopper is the tremendous variety of de-
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ly Russian wolf-hounds and CUTS vie for favor.
 Alley cats and siamese ones are to be found bearing Christmas greetings. Lions, bears, lizards. parrots, canarics, all appear in fine array. One very cute new card. nonchalant in it's suggestion of the topsy-turvy state the world now Is in. has q trained seal balancing the evening star on his shoot.
 Dainty Victorian Cards Charming
 A very modern card that dares strike a new note has angels garbed in gay plaid draperies that look a bit like pajamas. But on the whole, the majority of cards featuring angels are beautiful and stately, one very new card being q scene of the manager which Is really q miniature stage set-up, with various parts pulling out to make the scene.
 Victorian cards are perfectly charming in their daintincss. one such gets It's up-to-date touch by having be-monocled beau and Il
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
wUTE 7Es GANG HGRE

1. No. Red hair Is caused by plain iron rust in the hair. The notion 1t indicates fiery temper arose from the fact that when peo- plc got angry their faces turned rcd from rush of blood. When red hair was added 10 red face 1t looked like q signal for everybody in reach to hunt for cover. Red haired people do not often fall in love or marry each other but that lsl for another reason. Ask me that sometime.
 Mir. Wiggnm will bc glad to husband and wife. parent or child reply is desired enclose stamped
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
Up to the Minute Democrat Fashions
DIGNIFIED SMART TUNIC DRESS.
  lt Will Place You in the "knOw" of Fashion
By Ru-M ROGERS

Here's darling tunic dress, so fresh and chic. It has many possi- bilities. one of the now seasons rabbits hair woolcns in violet with purple underskirt made this model. Tho detachable nuns collar ls of white angora knitted woolcn or it could be made of white pique. Tho but tons down the back repeat the purple shade.
 Style No. 90G is designed for sizes IA, 1G, IS, 20 years. 36. 3s and 40 inches bust.
 Another favoured combination Is dark hyacinth blue crinkly crepe satin with the shiny surface used for the main bodice. puffs of the sleeves and the underskirt. Make the rest of the dress of tho dull side of the crepe.
 It will met any daytime occasion graciously. a
 It would pay you to send for q copy of our Winter Fashion Book. for 1t will help you plan your ward robe. And you will save money In using our low-priced patterns. Book shows large variety of styles for ladies, misses and children, special styles for stouts. embroidery. dress making articles, etc. Also interest ing Xmas BlggestionB to bc made in your spare time.
 Price of Book 10 cents.
 Price of Pattern 15 cents in stamps or coin (coin Is preferred) Wrap coin carefully.
 Send your money and order to Pattern Department. Waterbury Democrat. Waterbury. Conn. Be surc tO state slxs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

curious about the scene of the ac- cident' and I suppose he might well have been."
 Hes very inquisitiye. in his se1f-important way" unused Tom. That's just what he would do. But why fix the ruilingS?" T asked him If he did. First he wouldn't admit to knowing anything about it. Then he said he might have done 1t absent mindedly!' Oh - and Tom --- just remember"
 What. honey? Take your time!'
 Well, I asked him if he saw anything else that was Interesting. l acted quito casual but 1 noticed ho flushed right up. and he said nothing in tho curtcst. quickest way---as if he wore all ready and waiting for mo to ask that"
 He wouldn't be q very good liar. Too much of an egotist," mur- mured th Irishman. "But that 'no- thlng'--.that was all he said?'
 Yes. Shut up like n clam"
 Ut probably meant ;something."
 "The towel?'
 I'm thinking perhaps he went back just to find it."
 Dropped on the balcony" Tom nodded. "He had his nerve!"
 The Irishman suggcstivcly drain- cd the last drop from the depths of an apparently empty glass.
 "'Tis my contribution" ho re- pentcd. q thought 1t queer ut the time, but now 1t fits tho picture iike ono of thosc--whatover is 1t? ---jigsaw puzzles"
 Tom took tho hint and poured tho last flow inches from the pitcher. There's more in the ice- box" he said.
 Tho other shook his head. "Thls Is enough, MT Averill. And what, may ask, is the next mover"
 For me-" said Linda, "the du- ties of q hostess. I'm dead for sleep. It's latc and it's been ter riblc day. but I must at least speak to my guests before I go upstairs"
 She wcarily extracted herself from the depths of her chair. "IIow long do you suppose those people will want to play, Tom?"
 "There's no telling.' His dis couraging answer was prompt as he hclped her to her feet. T could see from tho way they went at 1t that they're regular flcnds, every one of them."
 (TO Be Continucd)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

pulled hcavy bathrobe around her. and went down the side stairs to tho living room and tho fire. She sank down in corner of the divan. She didn't notice dark figure in m easy chair, until tho figure moved
 "Oh, I'm soSry," she said then. T hope Pm not intruding--oh Arr mold. didn't know who it was"
 II glad you came," the man anwered quickly. "I hoped that you would"
 Hoped that I would? But why?" She leaned forward. her dark hair trumbling around her face and making her very young, very ap- pealing.
 "I wanted to talk to you.''
 Well. here am. You may say anything you please"
 You don't understand what I might want to say" he answered. There are lots of thing that wouldn't do."
 'It's primarily about my divorce, isn't it?" Nancy asked with direct frankness.
 Well, yes. I'm afraid you arc making mistake. mean that 1t might not be the wisest move for you"
 Nancy's face was sober as she listened. So she was afraid that he himself might be involved if sho were free? That she might cx- pect him to marry her. she was thinking. oh no, ho needn't worry. She had shown her pride before. She would do 1t again.
 "Then you aren't the ono who wants to be free?' He leaned for ward.
 "Does 1t matter? Anything be- tween us was long, long ago. The door was swung shut with tho years. The bolts so rusty. Let's not open it again, please" The dusky, husky tones were very low. Tho man couldn't sec the tears on the long, dark lashes. He couldn't know that she was hoping that he would cross the floor that lay be- tween them. tell her that the door | was opening whether they wanted it to or not. She raised her head as she spoke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
GLORIFYING
 YOURSELF
SHOULDERS REVEAL
By AIicia Hart
1!9sz'sS,, ]! MA sE5!zlEE !;

YOUR DISPOSITION
 The stoop of Mothers shoulders often gives her away as too tired
 Even whom she gets all dressed up and goes out for an evening. her shoulders sag, from force or habit.
 shoulders often are too express siye. They give tho world . cue to your character. your habits, your very outlook on life.
 The answer to it is to keep your shoulders easy. alert. not naughty but free to swing with your body. to the rhythm of life.
 Mother could do q lot for her shoulders if she gave them . thought. Housework can De . grand exercise for 1houideTs. Shoulder exercises include bring Ing your shoulders forward, then rotating them as you do In an ex- aggerated shrus. What else are dishes, beating up . cake but an Incorporation of these exercises into . smooth seriesY Well. then. be shoulder conscious as you de your housework. Make it more than your daily dozen of shoulder exercises.
 and unresponsive. then loosen then up before you start your homework, in the following man. ner:
 Lie down on tho floor, with the windows open. Stretch clear our wriggiing your body free from your hips up, by holding your heels and limbs tight to the n0Or.
 Now raise yourself onto your shoulders. holding your body tAut arc you lift 1t from the floor, rest ing on your heels and your shoui- ders. hips high. Roll about on your shoulders all you can. This massages and exercises and relaxe1 nil kinds of little muscles that nee4 1t. It Is grand way to start the day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
be-bustled belle along with modern greeting.

be-bustled belle along with a modern greeting.
 There are even depression cards. made on roughish paper. in a homemade manner, suggesting that you might take wall paper or rough wrapping paper. get out the children's crayons and make your own greeting cards. These valiant ly strike q gay note in their senti- ments. After all, there is enough sadness right now without wishing any more on Your friends for Christmas.
 Pastel Tints Arc Popular
 The coloring of this years cards k the final proof of their newness Pastel colored cards are newer than blatant red, green and white ones. Silhouettes are dainty in their light coloring. French blue and rose coral are a favorite com bination with these.
 With such varied collection and 50 many of them not only ap- prOpriate but pleasing, choosing Christmas cards this year should Do an easy pleasure. Just rcmem- Der, with Christmas cards as with nothing else, the old adagc, First come, first served" holds,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

At last her mother said. "Beth. get me your bank. We're going to open It."
 Tho little girl ran off and re- turned with the red and gold box that had stood on her dresser since last Christmas.
 Her mother smiled. Its pretty heavy, isn't 1t? You've been n good girl. I wonder how many movies this would have taken you to-"
 T went to movics." admitted Beth. But when you gave me q quarter l got ten cent seat. Any way I put nickel of 1t in here"
 All right, Now let's sec. We'll count it."
 There were three dollars and fifty-nine cents in the bank. Beth was surprised. Those dimes and nickels and pennies certainly did count up.
 Budgcting tho Money
 What am l going to do with 1t. Mummy? I'll have to make . list
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
ApRICOT WIIIP

Prune whip has long bccn val ued as a light and palatable des- sert. Apricot whip is not so com mon and children love 1t. More- over 1t is the most delicate color, particularly pleasing for q dessert when your main course has been substantial. You make it with white of eggs and strained april cots, just like prune whip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
Quilt Patterns

A very effective design whom worked with small figure fancy prints.
 Cutting pattern with illustrations showing different ways of putting blocks together No. t700 Price 10 cents. order by mall. Allow week to ten days for delivery.
 Address Quilt Department
 WATERBURY DEMOCRAT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20
A HANDMADE COLLAR

Any girl or woman will love this handmade collar of grosgrain rib- bon. You can make 1t easily in one evening or couple of hours during the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

3. That is one of our dearest national beliefs but like all popu- lar beliefs 1t Is so much bosh. In America about three times us many distinguished men are city-born in proportion to the realtive numbers of country and city people. Ono million city people produce 300 great men for every 100 produced by 100000 country people. In older countries the ratio is even higher.
 'lcms Of conduct, morals, beliefs. IiiInan relationships. Tf personal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

It takes two yards and ono quar- ter of grosgrain ribbon one and a half inches wide. It Is pretticst in white, but 1t is attractive III beige, shell pink or a delicate blue or green.
 For tho hib section. cut tho rib- bon into one strip seven inches long, two six inches long and two five inches long. Foggot these together and sew to tho remaining strip of ribbon which ties about the neck, knotting in tho back.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

NExT--The conversation is con- tinucd.
 (Copyright 1882 NEA Service Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-12-20

2. All efforts to mold children to order end in n grand fizzle. A friend of mine is determined to make his boy q coctor when the boy is born genius with dogs. We need lots of good dogs as well as good doctors if we are to have q human world. The Lord intended this boy to raise dogs. Find out from some good vocational psycho- Iogist what tho Lord intended your boy or girl to be and follow through.
 answer questions dealing witt, pro - any questions In tho Held of (3c). self-adtlres scd enyclOuc
The Washington times., 1932-09-27
THREE ROOMS
KITCHEN g. BATH

Give the kiddies a
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play space as one
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ences which include.
electric refrigeration.
and elevator service,
etc. Close to schools
and transportation.
The Washington times., 1932-09-27

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The Washington times., 1932-09-27
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White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-03-17

At one of those annual luncheons
to which members of the Dutch Treat
club bring their children, one of the
principal entertainers was al Baker.
the magician and ventriloquist. Mr..
Baker was doing his ventriloquist act
with doll but the actor who made
the biggest hit with the grown persons
in the audience was little girl he In
duced to come up on the platform.
She was about eight years old and she
had no eyes for Mr.. Baker. She looked
only at the doll The doll spoke to
her and she answered gravely. Then
the doll leaned over and whispered
and she put her lips close to its ear
and whispered back. MIR. Baker
asked the child whether she would
sing with the doll. She said she would.
perhaps she doesn't know my
songs said the doll,
ooh, think she does" said Mr..
Baker and he mentioned Hush
Bye, Baby" The little girl said she
knew that one, so she and the doll
sang it together. The little girl was
too young for skepticism. She heard
the doll speak with her own ears, and
that was that. Even when she grows
older, she probably never will forget
that very remarkable doll.
They have told me another Henry
Ford story. 1t seems that Mr.. Ford
%o1o y,,11ch oil
his house, and makes a practice of u.s.
ing them. One day he read in mag
azine an article which interested him
and called up the editor. The maya
zine was published in Michigan.
"This is Henry Ford" he said. II
want you to send me two copies of
your magazine" and he named the
month. The editor was smart fell
low. He didn't know which of his
friends was kidding him over the tele-
phone, but he wasn't going to let him
get away with 1t.
"Why only two copies, Henry?" he
inquired. IF / had your money, I'd
order 1000 copies"
Nevertheless" answered Mr.. Ford,
81 want only two copies, but I'd like
them right away"
20. K, Henry" said the editor. iii
send them right around in truck"
Then he hung up the telephone, grin
ming bit at his perspicuity.
A couple of days later the EDITORS
telephone rang again. The same voice
came over the wire, but this time 1t
was considerably sharper.
"This is Henry Ford" 1t said. Il
asked you to send me two copies of
your magazine. They haven't ar
rived"
The editor began to have queer
feeling in the pit Of his stomach.
There was something about that voice
| which sounded real, and he was re-
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-03-17
81 Tow IT sTARTEE -
q By iEAN NEWTON 800
A NEW DEPARTURE"

60 COMMONLY is this expression
~ used today for the introduction OF
new system or method. a departure
in any matter from old ways to new,
that we use it without giving thought
to the by no means natural combina.
tion IF words.
The author of the combination NAV
we'll be accused of redundancy, for if
thing is departure. it is hardly
necessary to affirm that it is "new,
and anything new is necessarily q
change. whether or not the word "de.
parture," is added.
The words were originally used in
speech made in April, 1911 by T. H.
Benton, opposing, in the United States
senate, a grant to the widow of Presi.
dent Harrison. Mr.. Benton said: This
new page opened in the book of our
public expenditures and this new de-
parture taken, which leads into the
bottomless gulf of civil pensions and
family gratuities." The bill, however,
was passed.
70 1892. Western Newspaper Union.l
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1932-03-17
Surgeon Yields Knife
in Rays Of Flashlight

Caldwell, n J.-Under the feeble
beams of hastily procured flashlights
DR. r. c. Butler continued an emer
gency operation on Mrs. Benjamin
ptitzenniayer here, after the electric
lights in his private hospital had gone
out, Just as he had mace the first in
cision.
While Mrs. Ptitzenmayer's life hung
in the balance, Mayor William H. To
bin of West Caldwell summoned by
telephone the emergency squads of
CALDWELL West Caldwell and Essex
Falls police and the Public Service
Electric Light and Gas company.
The flashlights were augmented by
high-powered searchlights grouped
around the operating room and the
operation was completed successfully.