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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
TRSJ YOUR
 CHILDREN
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By Olive Roberts Barton

What on earth shall I do about Tommy and Kitty?" walls their mother.
 Tommy is five and Kitty is not quite three. She runs off with his toys and he chases her. She hugs his engine or his horse tight and refuses to let him touch it. Then @ pommels her. She screams and runs to me. spend all my con- scious hours trying make peace. What am I to do?"
 We'll could tell her to try to reason with Tommy. show him he must play the magnanimous part of big brother and all that. But l won't. It leads to trouble. The seeds of despotism. the younger pjlaying baby everlastingly and ex- pecting sacrifice from those older than herself, begin right here.
 Cautious With Correction!
 I could also tell her to let the children play apart. But again this is not practical, and not very valuable, either. Children should learn to play together. They estab- fish healthy reactions from con- tact with each other. They learn the sporting game of live and let alone. All sorts of things.
 One could suggest that she pur- sue the baby, retrieve the toy, and perhaps add smacking. Yet Baby Kit is at the age when will" sets itself up deliberately against other will, not from naughtiness but ex- pertinent.
 All will develops by such meth ods, otherwise there would be none at all. It begins to want it's own way very early. We can't smack natural phenomenon. If we do, the mind doubles back on itself too often, twists, and later on dire results such as secrecy, cunning, and even disonesty often occur.
 Children Strong Willed
 Now let us see why the baby ran off with Tommy's engine. Because Tommy wanted 1t and the baby knew 1t. The toy had lain neglect ed in the playroom all morning until Tommy started to play with 1t. Then and then only did Kitty want 1t, too.
 Part of this was initiative" Part of 1t twill" Will taking the engine away help? Just for the minute, because the same urge still exists in the small breast. And in five minutes the trouble will happen all over again about some thing else.
 If we substitute her own toys. she Is not interested. At least not always. She wants what Tommy has and nothing else. certainly is hard life for Thomas. Tn a year or shc she will be over it. when initiative takes the place of imita- ton and when will becomes sub jcct to reason.
 Try Similar Toys
 In tse nenntime 1 would not buy her doliies or blocks or pie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

Robert Mcdonald, son of MT and Mrs Edward J. Mcdonald of Ran dolph avenue, has returned to Will liston academy at Easthampton, Mass, after a visit at his home. Connecticut college, New London, will be represented by science stu dents at the fourth annual Student Conference of the Connecticut Val ley at Middletown on the 18th. Wesleyan university will be host to groups from Dartmouth, Mount Holyoke, Smith, Massachusetts State college, Connecticut State col- lege, Amherst, Trinity and Spring field.
 Miss Alison Cairns, daughter of MT and Mrs Robert A. Cairns of Central avenue who has been home from Vassar College for the spring recess, has returned to her studies.
 Mrs Harry c. Ross of Tudor street entertained her Bridge club at her home Thursday evening. Her guests were the Misses Louise Meo, Phyllis Sirica, Eliza beth But Ter, Lucille Sirica, Mrs Richard R. Birch, Mrs Thom W. Corby, Mrs Harry A. DeVorken and Mrs Rob- ert H. Watkins. High score was made by Phyllis Sirica while Lou ise Meo received the consolation gift. A delicious luncheon was served late in the evening.
 The Putsic Friars club will hold a social and dance tonight in the west lobby of the Central Y. M. c. A. at 8:3O o'clock. The committee in charge includes chairman, Rob- ert Kiersted; Alfred Light, William Breen and Vincent Healy.
 The Wadham Women's Relief Corps will hold a meeting Monday evening at the state Armory at o'clock. All members are request ed to be present.
 MT and Mrs Neill Fasset Towner of Albany, N. Y., announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Miss Constance Ruskin Towner. to Tru- man Backus Brown, son of MT and Mrs Roscoe c. E. Brown of Brook lyn Heights and Seal Harbor, Me. Miss Towner was graduated from Miss Madeira's school in Washing ton and later studied at the Sor- bonne. She is a member of tffe Junior league of Albany. MT Brown attended the Gunnery school in Washington, Conn. and for the last three years has been studying dr. chitecture at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. Previously he was with the firm of Delano & Aldrich, architects, of New York.
 The second district of the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary will meet in New Haven Wednesday, April 19. Unit Coyle post auxiliary has changed it's meeting nigh ito April 12. The session will be called to order at 8 o'clock in the Legion home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

Officers were elected at the meet ing of the Women's League of St Pauls M. l.. church held recently at the home of Mrs Estelle Irion of Wood street. Mrs Walter John son was elected president and as- sisting her are vice. president, Mrs August Paul; treasurer, Mrs Archie Manson; secretary, Mrs Edward Brown: chaplain, Mrs Kenneth Kingston; marshal, Mrs Estelle IT, ion; watchman, Mrs Wilson Miller and pianist, Mrs William Magee. A social hour with refreshments fol- lowed.
 A special meeting of Alpha Phi Omega sorority was held at the home of Kathleen Maher of Wal nut street Wednesday evening at which plans for a semi formal dance to be given in the near fu- turo at the Watertown Lawn and Tennis clunb were discussed After the business meeting q delicious meeting will be held Tuesday even- ing at the home of Margaret Null liz m on West Grove street. Those attending the last get-together in- cluded: Marie QuinlanS Anita Smith. Gertrude Hartigan, Celia Miller, Margaret Mulligan, Margaret Quin- Ian, Betty Maher, Joan Moore, Dor Otly Brenice and Kathleen Maher.
 The memorial committee with all veteran organizations and auxil- iaries will meet Saturday, April 15 at the State Armory at o'clock. Captain Thomas White is chair man.
 Hiss Marie Cunningham of Sil- yer street was hostess at a card party at her home on Thursday fevening. Her guests included the Misses Elinor Wersinger, Betty Seastrand, Loretta Kelly, Isabella Kiernan, Mary Hayes, Cele Kalis, Mrs Alfred Overton Jr. and Mrs Thomas Claffey, Jr. Miss Hayes was awarded the prize for individ- ual high score and Mrs Claffey re- ceived the consolation award. Luncheon was served.
 Miss Jeannette Blake of Capitol avenue was hostess at a contract bridge party at her home on Wednesday evening. Late in the evening a delicious lunch was served. Those present were Misses Marie Laden, Rita Blake, Mar garet Laden. Jeannette Blake. Messrs Thomas Cassin, Raymond Bond, Raymond Reynolds and Mi- chael Murphy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
GLORIFYING
 YOURSELF 0ssNBy Alicia Hart H>:I
0io35eY NE1 SERVICE INC

Bracelets are in high style right now.
 They certainly are decorative. if you pick the right ones. But remember that heavy, wide, fiashy bracelets make your wrists look latter than they really are. Think twice about loading yourself down with something that may not be an asset to beauty.
 Little delicate bracelets are much better for you, if you don happen to have a tapering arm. You can wear ten or twenty. they still give an effect of grace that wide bracelets lack.
 If you can't live without your wrist watch, try the doublc-nar- row cord instead of a wide ribbon or a leather strap. The double cord has the same delicacy about 1t that narrow bracelets have. 9 fact not to be overlooked by wo- men who care about trifies.
 When you have both bracelets and rings to wear, concentrate on one side, preferably your leit' Your shoulder flowers, your belt sashes and other recommendations go better on the left side, SO do jewels.
 Right now, however, pairs or bracelets sometimes are worn on opposite wrists. This is a matter of taste. Before you indulge il lt. get in front of mirror and study yourself with all your brace let's on ono wrist and then divide. Abide by your own decision, Tor certainly you can tell which looHs best.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

Joseph Zellman is directing re: hearsals for the concert to be giv- en on June II by the choir of the Beth-El Synagog. A program of choral and ritual music as well as folk songs and modern religious music is being arranged. All mem- bers of the congregation as well as outsiders interested in participat- ing are invited to join the group. Mrs Geoerge Holihan of Albion street was hostess at a pinochle party at her home recently. Her guests were Mrs filling Fischer, Mrs Joseph Cosgrove, Miss Cath erine Burns, Mrs Lawrence Skelly, Mrs Homer l.. Emons, Mrs John Cody, Mrs P. F. Moran and Mrs Joseph Bowen.
 The wedding of Miss Ethel Cleve- land Lenssen, daughter of Mir and Mrs Arthur Lenssen of New York to John Findlay Allen, son of MT and Mrs Yorke Allen of New York will take place on Saturday the 29th at St James Episcopal church in New York. A reception for the family and few intimate friends wall take place at the Lenssen resi- dence. The bride is a graduate o1 Westover school.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
COMPACT NII,![lgE q 1' "f [XP[PTS PLAY IT AI As1455lll
BY VIM l.. MCKINNEY .s. Sectreary American Bridge League
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BY VIM E. NICK EN.NEI ..s Sectreary American Bridge League
 There is no question but that the uueeze is the most interesting of all plays in bridge. Some are hard to recognize--others are ap- parently simple. .s..
 The squeeze play. however, that stands above them all IS the triple soueeze-where you have to squeeze both soponents and squeeze them on al three suits.
 The following hand is the most interesting from playing stanu- point. of the recent tournament held in New York city Lou Gott- beIf secretary of the Metropolitan Bridge league, was sitting in the south. MT Gottheif usually uses the one-over-one bidding system, but with this partner he vas playing the forcing two club convention.
 The Bidding
 Mir Gotthelf opened the bidding with three clubs. West passed anu his partner bid three hearts. East passed and MT Gottheif bid hVe clubs. strong bid by jumping to six no trump D. MT 1OttnCil hSfo IVY ors in clubs and felt that no trump was not the spot on this particular hand--that he had to play It where the hono-. were. Therefore his next bid was seven clubs.
 Ordinarily, in the one-over-one system, the bidding would nave been south one club, North two no trump, South four clubs, Nortn five clubs, and Suth six clubs. done believe that the hand should he hid for a grand slam.
 However, Mir Gotthelf had ar- rived at seven contract and now proceeded to play the hand excep- tionaliy well in order to make his contract.
 The isIny
 The singleton jack of diamonds was opened by West. East went up with the king and MT Gotthelf in the South won the trick With the
 He ran off five club tricks. From the dummy he discarded three dia- monds. West was able to follow on four of inc clubs, but on the ilfth club he discarded smali heart. Eas' followed with one club and then let go two diamonds and two spadcf.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

"Why should I say I'm sorry?
 Judge Thornton repeated to his wife. I'm not. I have stated a case, fairly and simply. Why should deny my own arguments retract any assertions I have made, I do not know"
 Then you mean that you re- fuse to accept Sue as your daugh- law" Jack asked.
 "I neither refuse nor accept. l have nothing more to say. Now shall we leave, Henrietta?"
 "If you insist. I'm coming back in the morning, Sue" The woman turned back to Sue.
 "I don't believe I would, Henri etta," her husband answered. This incident is closed"
 You mean that you are es- tranged from our household ?' Jack asked. Dad, that's - that's cawardly! What in the devil is the matter with you?"
 Nothing, my dear boy. think that the trouble rests with another faction of the family"
 Still Sue didn't speak. She couldn't. She was weak and ex- hausted. She knew that she couldn't cross the floor to open the door for the departing guests. But she must. After all, there were certain small civilties and cour- tesies one performed whether one had heartache, toothache or a felon on the finger - they had to be done that was all.
 She dragged herself from the bed, conscious of Jacks restrain ing hand.
 She stood up and swayed
 "This is goodbye for little while" Jacks rather told him. "When you are ready to return to the office. we'll see each other there"
 Sue followed the guests to the door, turned the button which lighted the two fat ships lanterns at the entrance. and watched while the man and woman went down the steps to the car. The chauf- teur was holding the door open. He closed it softly, there was the hum of an engine starting. and the car rolled away.
 Sue held on to the doorknob. She was afraid to let go. When she did there would be a crash. she thought to herself. No. that was foolish there wouldn't be. She would sit down on the nearest chair. But chairs made you sit up - she couldn't - she must sink-down and down and down. She threw up her head. She would snap out of this. She
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

My, but you've got nerve!" Lucy said admiringly. "I wouldn't have picked up that cat for all the money in the world,"
 Janet smiled Well. it didn't hurt me-" she said. "I've just got one little scratch"
 "I wasn't afraid of Buster scratching. I was afraid of that mouse! Mrs Curtis is afraid of 'em too. That's what people get for keeping a cat around!"
 "They don't get mice from keeping cats," Janet told her. Its the other way around. All I did was take the cat down to Frederick"
 But there was no doubt that the incident had raised Janet in Mrs Curtis eyes. She gave her tasks implying more and more re- sponsibility and when Janet car ried of a difficult situation tact fully she praised her.
 Really" Mrs Curtis told her friend. Rachel Thornton, q don't know how I ever got along with out her! She so capable.".
 Mrs Thornton said, ''U-mm! Pretty girl. She'll be leaving you one of these days"
 "Well-I'H do my best to keep heri" Mrs Gurus declared vigor- ously. 'Tm sure 1 don't know where I'd get another like herb
 The attack of grippe seemed to leave Mrs Curtis weak. Dr Rob- erts said there was nothing for her to do but rest and save her strength. No parties and no ex- citement. She was to stay at home except for brief airing each day in the car. Dr Roberts gave her thorough examination and re- minded Mrs Curtis it was import ant for these instructions to be obeyed.
 She called Janet as the girl was passing the door of her bed room one morning. Come in my dear" she said smiling. I've some news for you. Instead of $30 I'm going to make your check $35 from now on."
 Why, thank you, Mrs Curtis. That's awfully nice." "You've earned it." the woma n assured her. And now there s something else want you to do for me"
 Janet waited.
 'I want you to find an apart ment for my daughter and her husband" Mrs Curtis said. They'll be coming home before so very long. Oh. not for some time yet but it isn't too soon to start looking for q pIacei It's 10 be my wedding present. you see. 1 vant it furnished and Ill ready for them when they get here" "What--- what kind of an apart
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
's79S2HY SH svz
By Marqery Ha7e

was being foolish. It was just nerves.
 She was aware that Jack was calling her.
 "Oh, Sue what's the matter Can't help? =. Oh. dam this leg!" She heard him moving. She knew that he wanted to come to her and couldn't because of the braces.
 'I'll be - right there." That thin soda-wafer sound was her voice, she knew. Funny. Voices should sound more effective than that.
 She must take her hand from the doorknob sometime. Well, she might as well do it now. She glanced down at it. Then she looked at her hand. At the smooth, firm flesh. the rounded nails. :. Joe Dexter wore glaring red pol ish, she thought suddenly and won- dered dimly why she should think of that. Jack hated it. All men did. She did, too. But she must leave that door!
 She turned and managed to smile as she strated back to Jack. All of a sudden she felt her legs crumpling under her. She was falling-falling- Next: More excitement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
Society NezCS
Many Patrons Chosen For First Annual
 Charity Ball

Many prompinent people have been selected as patrons and pat ronesses for the coming Inter-Col- legiate ball which is to be given on the 18th at Hamilton Park Pavil- lion. The committee have been ac- tive during the past week and will continue with their selection dur ing the coming week assuring a large list of prominent people who will attend the first Charity Ball to be given in this city by combined colleges. At a recent meeting of the patron committee held at the home of Miss Marcella Corcoran of Arch street, chairlady, definite plans were formulated for the compiling of the patron list. Members of the assisting committees are: Edward Laughlin, Stephen Bergin, Mary Louise Lawlor. Mary Jones, James Tyrell, Marie Deeley, Helen Kraus, Edward Slavih, Edward Fitzgerald, Mae Stroker. Genevieve Carolan, Bessie Bowes. Helen Believeau, Amy Dunn, Thomas McGrath, Ed ward Conlon, John Pehlan, Mary Robinson and Rita Corden.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

ture books or things altogether different from Tommy's toys. l would duplicat Tommy's play things as far as possible fir while. It it is not possible to dupli- cate everything. of course. but let him be bit generous. Get him to be your "aide." Explain to him 1t won't always be so. On the other hand don't let the baby have 1t all her ways, either. Let her know that when you say no 1t is to be mo-"
 When there arc three children that is something else. Not all these puzzles can bo worked out There are times when all children have . right to play aione--not sli.shly but peacefully. l don't be. iices in giving the youngest tyrant all the breaks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

ment?"
 "Oh. small one," Mrs Curtis assured her, but of course it must be attractive. Not more than five or six rooms. And I want the rooms to be large and sunny. I'd like something not too far from this neighborhood in one of the newer buildings
 And so it happened that 10 Janet fell the task she least of all in the world desired. When she asked for more definite informa- tion about the young couples re- turn Mrs Curtis was vague.
 Not for several weeks" she assured the girl Betty wants to spend some time in New York after they leave the Springs. I really don't expect them before the middle of next month";
 There were times when Janet was strongly tempted to quit her job. She couldn't do this! It was more than anyone had any right to except of her! But practical common sense argued otherwise. She was making a good salary and she needed the money. To dut now, with nothing else in sight, would be ridiculous. The sensi- Uio tHiHS was to keep on WOFhHb. to look for another job, and when she had found one take it.
 She was very sorry for Mrs Cur tis who wasn't well and had been kind to her. No. she couldn't leave now when her employer needed her most of all.
 So Janet searched for an apart ment. And as she surveyed bare living rooms and inspected clothes closets and compared green bath rooms with peach colored ones and looked at fire places and kitchens and discussed terms of lease Janet thought of the girl and boy who were to share that apartment.
 If she winked back tears now and then, if she spent nights toss- ing sleeplessly no one knew of it but Janet.
 It required several days of searching before she found the apartment. An absolute jewel of a home at an atrocious rent. Mrs Curtis heard the figures without the slightest protest, nodded and asked when the landlord could
 have the lease ready.
 Janet consulted the landlord and returned with the papers. Two { decorators from the most expen- sive shop in Lancaster were sum- moned and after Janet had shown
 them the apartment they held long sessions with Mrs Curtis. The rooms were splendid. the dec orators, agreed, but needed nu- merous changes. Something in the new dark wall paper for the living room. Lighting fixtures of more modernistic design. Book cases built across n certain wall space. And of course rugs and furniture md draperics and lin- ems and silver. The apartneiit was to he absolutely complete. (T0 Ise Conttnuedl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

Patrick Ewing of Woodbury will be an usher at the wedding of Miss Ruth Clapp. daughter of Rev and Mrs Richard H. Clapp of New Ha- ven, to James H. Perkins of New bury, Vt. son of Rev and Mrs Fred erick Perkins of Marathon. N. Y.. which takes place on Tuesday April IS at the United church in New Haven. The fathers of both the bride and bridegroom will off, ciate. MT Perkins attended Woos- ter college, Wooster. Ohio, and was graduated in 1892 from the Yale Divinity school.
 Miss Margaret McGrath of Tower road, who is home from Wellesley college, has as her weekend guest, Miss Dorothy Penniman of Cincin- nau, Ohio.
 Miss Alice Margaret Fox, daugh- ter of Mrs Carrie I, Fox of Pier pont street whose engagement has been announced to Leonard Dudley Seaver, son of MT and Mrs Edward D. Seaver of Piedmont street has chosen Friday, the 21st for her wedding date. The ceremony will take place at St Johns Episcopal church at o'clock
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
Annual Meeting Of Waterbury Council
 Of Catholic Women

The eleventh annual meeting of the Waterbury Council of Catholic Women will take place Tuesday evening, April II, at o'clock in conjunction with the regular meet ing of the Catholic Study club. The joint event was arranged be- cause of the proximity of the an- nual meeting of the Diocesan Ru- reau of Social Service (state or ganization) which will be held Sunday afternoon, May z, during the annual three day convention of the Connecticut Conference of Social Work. The present officers of the organization are: chairman, Miss Rose Clarkin; vice chairman. Mrs Harry Parsons; and secretary, Miss Kathryn Hayes. Rev Eugene P. Cryne, director of the local Diocesan Bureau is treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08
Up to the Minute Democrat Fashions
SPRING IS IN THE AIRt It's So Fresh and Lovely in, Sill
 Crepe Print
By RUTH ROGERS

By RUTH ROGERS
 It's all puffed up about it's sleeves.
 And isn't the buttoned wrapped bodice smart? It's lovely meath the spring coat in vivid-red or blue and white print in crinkly crepe silk. And you
 can wear 1t right through the sum-
 mer season.
 It's easily made and will cost so little.
 Style No. 991 is designed in sizes l IA, 16, IS, 20 years, 36. 38 and 40
 inches bust. Size Is requires 3A
 yards of 39-inch material. l Plain crepe silk in grey, dawn
 blue or the new orange shade is
 delightfully."- attractive in this model.
 The new Spring Fashion Maga- 1 zine is ready! It is AS pages! In | addition to new pattern styles for women and children, the book cons | tains valuable beauty articles, some of which are illustrated by Norma Shearer and other Hollywood stars. It is a book every reader should | have. and it's price will be saved l many times for the patterns are | nominally priced and very econom- ical in material requirements. Price of BOOK 10 cents. v Price of PATTERN 15 cents in
 stamps or coin (coin is preferredJ.' Wrap coin carefully. If you wish a beautiful sheet of
 transfer embroidery containing
 over 60 designs, send 15 cents ad-
 ditional for pattern No. 235O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

Send your money and order l0 Pattern Department. Waterbury
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-04-08

Janet said yes and withdrew Half an hour later she encounter ed the maid in the hall.