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Smyrna times., 1936-01-02


ners, primary and junior depart
ments with a treat at the large
Christmas tree.
Jackson C. O'Day, well known
farmer of the Seaford section, died
suddenly at his home near Reliance
Thursday morning, following a
heart attack. He was a son of the
late James T. O'Day and had lived
in that vicinity all his life. Be-
sides his wife, he is survived by
three sons, Olin, Edwin and Ray
mond O'Day, all of near Seaford,
also two brothers, Charles T. and
James OIDay, and one sister, Mrs.
John Huston, also of near Seaford.
The Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal Christmas Day observed its
most inactive day of the year. All
dredges were shut down and all
Government work on the waterway
suspended. Only three miscellane-
Gus boats passed through the can
al during the day. None passed
through the Delaware City branch
channel, and ice-bound the canal
from side to side. The last boat
in to break the ice was the L-56
Wednesday evening when she tied
up at the Fort DUPONT dock.
The Palace Theatre, Seaford,
which was destroyed by fire early
Monday morning of last week, in a
$4,000 blaze, will be rebuilt, ac-
cording to an announcement made
by Ryan and McDermott, owners
of the site of the theatre. Work
on the construction of a modern
theatre building will be started as
soon as weather permits. An arch
itect has already gone over the site
and is working on plans for the
building Bids also have been ask
ed for the construction of the
building and an estimate of 45
working days has been given as
sufficient to complete the struc-
ture. 1t is said that Thomas T.
Ayres, who owned the equipment
in the burned building and operat-
ed the theatre, will lease the new
building.
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Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

w ~ NJ r e r the
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Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

church auditorium. A program of
recitations and music was present
ed by the younger members of the
Sunday School Santa Claus pre-
sented each member of the begin
ners, primary and Junior depart
ments with a treat at the large
Christmas tree
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

J A p A NJ e s e
SCHOOL BOYS IN
clude classes on
ha ndIino the mod
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IN their military
training eurricu-
iun.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-02

The Tibetan Terrier
The Tibetan terrier, a dog re-
sembling the Skye terrier, was orig
inally smuggled from Lhassa In
Tibet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Difference Betz0een Styles Mother
 And Daughter WiU Wear Is Slight
Girl Gets AW0v With ExtTen1e
 Modes Better
NEA Service Stan Writer BY ROsETTE HARGR0vE

Paris - The gay young thing Of today adores black and absolutely refuses to wear anything 50 child ishly simple as Q pale pink or blue tullo evening dress, which was the accepted style for the coming-out ball some ten years ago. And there arc few houses today that speclal- ize In styles for grandmothers, for example The result is that you will And mother and daughter wearing the same style of suit or dress with perhaps, for tho former, q subtle toiing down or some too original or too vivid detail.
 When selecting 6 wardrobe for your girl start off with 0 suit for town, travelling and even sports wear. It Is the foundation gar- ment, and she can choose one, with variable accessories, which will do double and even treble duty If nee. essary. This can Do in ono of the new, cheery tweeds or In hand-knit wool-both are smart. Flat and square.heeled shoes-provided she is
 not too Bhort-accomp the taii- leur for oil three occasions, other wise moderately high cuban heels must Do preferred.
 Light Touch Is Necessary
 The simple but nevertheless smart afternoon dress may be worn with Q swagger fur coat or cape which can also, by the way, complete the travelling suit if further warmth is desired. Tho dress may be fash- toned of lightweight wool or silk, Both arc smart, but tho style should | show some fine handWork and tho | necessary light touch at the neck and perhaps also ct the wrists, Ex- travagant sleeves and original col- lars may Do worn by tho young girl with far greater impunity than her mother,
 You will seldom And the i8.year- old able to resist glamorous eves ming clothes. She knows that she can very successfully wear tho sweeping, stiifened skirts, the high- in.the.front and low.insthe.back besides oil the versions of the halter necklines which cali for young. firm throats and busts. Or else she goes quite demure and wears long sleeves, high, rounded neeks, as . foil for her flawless com- plexion.
 Helm has Q collection of som!- formal evening ensembles in this vein, completed by flowing capeS lined in Q bright color carried out
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Paris Styles
By MARY FENTREss

Paris-Antoine, the famous Par isian hairdresser who wears blue evening clothes and who sleeps in a coffin just to be different. is hair dictator almost all over the world. His latest decree is that the new coiffure must have an upward trend with Q swirl of curls.
 This style c0iffure is slightly reminiscent of the gay eos without al the puffs, coils and braids which made women look top heavy In those days. The silhouette is similar in more graceful, sculptured way.
 Antoine brushes the hair straight back from the forehead and straight up from the nspe of the neck. Above the ears and just above the hair line are soft little pencil ctirIs which are swirled upward instead of hang. ing on the neck in the traditional Hollywood manner. The coifteiir is held in place by band Of hair which can be composed of the wear CTS own hair or one of Antoine's lacquered hair bands in a contrast ing shade.
 This style hairdressing silnplltles matters Co a certain extent as it IS equally suitable for day and evening. The head ia gracefully outlined and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
slnk.Laundry Tray

A combination kitchen sink and
 laundry tray is 50 useful that every home should Do equipped with one. Numerous houses, especially the older ones, have cellar laundries. They are cheerleSs, dark, and often- times damp. To be compelled to use the trays in such . laundry only adds to the drudgery of laundry work. Today when most women pre- fer to wash their own stockings and delicate undertakings rather than trust them to the iinpersonal opera tions of the commercial laundry or even to the meroies of the laundress, Q place to perform such work should he provided where It will be made as pleasant as possible. Rather than go to the cellar Go perform this task, most women prefer to use the bath. room iavatory. This means that the garments are draped over the towel bars, bath tub, window sill, and any other available spot, and other members of the family quite rea- sonably object to this use of their bathroom. A tray In the kitchen offers no excuse for thls profaning of the family bath, and is . much better fixture for laundering pur. poses than the lavatory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
The Truth About Diet
Thin? Don't Brag! Your Glands May
 Not Be Functioning Properly
By DR. MORRIS FIsIIBEIN Editor Journal of the American Medical Association, and of llyGNLA, the Health MARANlnA

llygeia, the Health Magazine
 onco upon c time, people did Q good deal of worrying if they were thin. Nowadays, they usually go about bragging how they can cons troi thoir weight, the worrying be- ing done by fat persons trying to get thin, Anyone who Is seriously undernourish6d, and consequently thin, however, has something to worry about,
 Failure to keep tho weight up to normal, as indicated by c haggard appearance, is C definite disorder Of the human body. Sometimes 6 dis- turbanee of the glands of internal secretion is involved; usually, though, the cause ig oVeractivity Of the thyroid.
 Thyroid overaetiVity can Do dc. terfnined by study of the basal fnetabolie Fat0, and by other symp- toms which tho physician will find on examination, Tn any such in. stances, immediate rest is FleceS- BAry, and the removal Of ell or part of the thyroid gland by BuF- gerry may Dc necessary.
 Tn the majority Of eases, under- nutrition can be overcome by three good meals day, selected for their Tourishing qualities.
 If you arc graV6ly undernour- ished. it might Dc necessary for you to go to c hospital where you will Do certain to get plenty Of rest, and where hospital authorities see that you get the food you need.
 4 new method for fattening people rapidly involves the use of 1nsulin. Given before each meal, followed by food rich in carbohy- dFates, q little insulin helps to put on weight promptly. The amount of food required by any individual depends not only on the work he does, but on his size and the amount of rest he takes daily.
 Failure 10 gain weight may be due to either overactivity, excessive smoking, nervous exhaustion, or lack Of sleep. If you fail persiSt- ontly to put on weight, consult 6 physlcian. Hc will study carefully your physical condition and habits, and base his advice or the condi- tiong he finds.
 Tn the vast majority Of cases, however, putting on weight is mere- W q matter Of "physloIogic book Keeping" When the food enters your body, it is Absorped. Your body burns lp certain amount of fna- lerlai in It's daily work, and the rest of the fo0d accufnulatCs. if you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
BEAUTY.
GlorityiMg Yourself
By ALICIA HART

Mature decided what kind Of voice you have and there isn't much you can do about it," says Ellen Claire Couch, dramatic coach at Centenary Junior College and soc. retagy of the New Jersey Associa- ton Sbf Teachers of Speech.
 Soprano, ine2zo or contralt0-- you were born with your individu- ai voice and to attempt to change its quality and natural timbre is c mistake indeed. You are likely to injure your speaking apparatus disastrously and permanently.
 "A good many girls think that the rule about speaking softly means to speak in low, throaty tones. It doesn't. A high soprano voice can Do as soft and well modulated as Q normally low one.
 IN 0 woman should try to force her voice below it's natural pitch, She may think this produces an inc teresting result, but her listeners think only that she is' hoarse and that her vocal chords give out rasp- ing, grating htones whenever she opens her mouth,
 "on the other hand" attractive, blue.eyed Miss Couch continued, good speech b entirely up to the individual. Even education B no guarantee of correct and pleasant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

diction. It iS tho personal duty of every person to learn how to pro- nouneo words correctly and to realize that success often is more dependent upon the personality as revealed through pleasant voice quality and unaffected speech than on many things often considered paramount.
 For instance, every girl ct the party may have her hair fixed ex- actly like yours. A dozen girls may be wearing white gowns very much like your own. There may Dc Q marked similarity in cosmetic make- up. However, one thing no other woman ct the party possibly can have is 0 voice just like yours. Our voices and our speech arc our very own. We should guard, improve and treasure them."
 Miss Couch tries to eliminate the prevalent inforiority complex about American diction in her classroornS, she believes that one doesn't have to Do British in order to know how to pronounce words charmingly There is Q correct way and c wrong way to pronounce each word in the English language. Every woman who cares about the appearance she makes should learn the right waly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
-EAAtENyb'1-'
 Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

Why is it that children are so much better behaved In school than they are ct home? The teacher may soy they aren't, and mothers may agree, but the fact remains that # the best mother on earth had fifty youngsters in the house oil day, and tried to keep them quiet and indus trlous, she would soon be in an asy- luin.
 one reason, you say, 10 that chii- dren know there are others behind the teacher, that if they don't walk the chalk mark, they may be booted out. All right, but here enters the problem of. compulsory education. So 1t cannot be quite that. Nowa- days, too, there are few children "kept back" for poor conduct. E is all changed from the old days when c 50 in behavior could keep Robert from promotion until he stood Q head above all the others in ranks
 Rules, too, have changed. In many schools talking" is not considered the crime 1t used to be. Pupils can get up and walk to the bookcase or even to the school library dur- ing study periods and not be no- ticed, except by little nod of ap. proval, perhaps, from the lady in charge. They can get Q drink when they wish or go out without ask ing. Rules vary considerably, of course, in different schools, but tak- ing 1t by and large, the old grim dynasty that frowned on sneezes and encouraged the tip-toe Is out.
 Discipline Demanded
 And yet, children are still better than they are at home. Better be. haved individually and better in the mass. There must be Q reason.
 The parent who takes a few minutes to analyze the situation cannot help divining the truth. The child goes to school expecting to be- have. He has been conditioned from six years on to conduct him- self properly in tho school room. In other words he consents" to be Q decent unit in his environment.
 There are exceptions, naturally. we all know that. but here am speaking of the general attitude of the child. 4 NE
 He accepts the regimentation of the room and building. In some cases he may develop conflicts with in himself, but I believe this con- 4iict business about school life has been over-done.
 Then why does he find home such a difficult place to be good inc With more liberty and love. why does he fight when he has to con- form? Because there is more oppor- ttinity to express hirnself7 Yes. this is true. but self expression can't be blamed for all obstreperous bee havior. The right kind Is supposed to produce certain mental satisfac- ticns and therefore reasonableness and willingness.
 Tzlt-and -Miss Regimen Is BaA
 Again we have to conclude that the child shows self-control where control is expected. That he also submits easily to general rules if
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Housing Hints Tips On How And What
 To Improve
Spring Gardens

it you are planning to lay out @ garden thls Spring, remember that 1t should have some relation to the house. A garden that Is Q contin- uation of the house plan, and serves as an outdoor living room, will be much more enjoyable than ono set apart. If the axes of the paths Inc up with the windows of the living room or dining room, the garden can be enjoyed at all times, oven when it may be more pleasant to stay indoors. A garden is an ever- changing scene-in the morning, in the afternoon, in the sunshine, in the moonlight, and even In the rain. To place 1t off by itself where 1t cannot be watched from the house through Ail its moods is to lose much of Its delight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Let Plaster Dry

If the owner of Q new house can restrain his impatience for Q few
 months and can put up with the bare look of unpainted, unpapered plaster walls, he will be well TO. paid In the results he will get. New plaster must dry out and most of the moisture should come out through the inside.
 If paint is put on green plaster, 1t is likely to discolor in spots and the panel in which tho spots show will have to be repainted. That panel may be ar entire wall, and the matching of the old color will be e matter largely of luck, as paint changes color as 1t natures.
 If the walls are papered, the paper may peel of in places or be- come discolored. Living with plain plaster walls is not as bad as 1t sounds. With pretty draperies and Q few pictures or other wall decora- tions, 1t will be scarcely noticed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

taken up by c few of the very young and not SO young women. For sports they come in eggplant, bright blue and Q certain shade of green, but here again the older and wiser woman thinks twice before adopt- ing this fashion, which is apt to make the more mature figure look slightly frumpiah.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

they are reasonable and best for him. That routine and regularity of program Ark him less than hit- and-miss permissions of the aver age home. But above all, EXPECT. ANCY TO BEHAVE.
 The mother and father who are never troubled by doubts on this score and who have from the first taken 1t for granted their. boy or girl will do as told, usually have little trouble. There will be fewer crises to be handled, less sudden wrath and need for drastic punish- ment. Children conduct themselves well because they know 1t is ex- pected of them to do so. It is, I be- lieve, the greatest truth in the management of children.
 Copyright, losS. NEA Service Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

clip, buckle and cor clip sets often represent the entire decorative scheme on Q simple dress. These are combined with seried rows of small pearls or turquoiseS.
 Coioged stockings exactly match ing the color Of the dress is an- other recent vogue which has been
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
New Pasture

There is . new bathroom fixture that combines the functions of the bath tub, shower basin, lavatory, and dressing table all in one piece. It is Q roomy tub, furnishes large standing area as shower, has Q good-sized basin with lots of flat space around for setting down the Chaving brush or curling irons, has . good knee hole so that one may sit up close to 1t when it is being used as Q dressing table, and, ii- nally, has . cupboard ct one side for storing, the necessary inci- dentais.
 It is made of enameled iron and makes Q very pleasing appearance. It saves room by having one side of the lavatory portion extend over the foot space of the tub.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

kept . bottle on hand tN. E. ID
 Answer-They got away with 1t in the old days, perhaps, but it would not be SO easy today,
 Wet Co Dry How can I break my six year old son of bed-wettingp tMrs. A. WJ
 Answer-send stamped envelope bearing your address, and ask for instructions. Copyright ieSe, John '. Dille Co)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

is kept small in shape. Antoine says that the hair will bc kept short this season. Top hair will be worn longer than the hair underneath co that 1t can be easily ctlrled and Co per- init the scuIptured swirls which he dictates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
lToDAYs HEALTH QUESTION
Q.-What foods and treat. ment arc best in healing Q duodenal ulcer?

duodenal ulcer?
 A.-Essentiai features of the diet used in treating cases Of ulcer of tho duedo. nun are that 1t shall Do composed Of bland, non-iFri. tating foods, beginning with milk and cream and inciud- ing later soft eggs and cooked cereals, the meals to Do giv. on frequently and in small amounts. The patient should. for c considerable period, have absolute rest in bed.
 Every person with ulcer of the duodennum should Do under the care Of Q compes tent physician, who should see the patient ct frequent intervals and prescribe tho diet carefully.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

In his attractive peasant embroid- cry motifs.
 Tho new vogue of heavy and barbaric-inspired costume jewelry has c particular appeal for the young. On them it looks amusing and original, whereas on Rn older woman 1t is too often apt to look garish. The new crystal or gold
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Caroline Chatfield
Wives Like Bird Dogs, Can Be Trained to Point, Set and Retrieve, But the Huntsman Can Tell the Husband That It Takes Infinite Patience and a Long Time to Train Bird Dog.
Saps Today
nRAR Mrss CrATFTELp.


 Here's dissatisfied with his wife We have been t good wife but doubt really love her. We went toger nine months before w and frequently suggested that both look about bit there others equally interesting us But she fear- fully jealous Maybe confused pity with Anyhow asked her did We another mistake: live with family While didn't much of education family ambitious taught myself along. wifes family ambition neither They keep with anything but gossip about the neghbo So here settled down to live with n-aws that could well live without dissatisfied with my wife and developing gouch toward life In general need help
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
HOgc To Keep WeH
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

 rooms and move in with wife,
 Husbands companions they want them be- they start in time Originally girl Is ared with tho stick her family they unAmbous improve themselves likely trains bird dog retrieve xt the bird dog can't be trained in the other dogs and the wife can't trained
 whole relationship between Q husband different when they live with the wes family The husband member trying Co pull her out to have himself influence he when they of themselves thinks her family does lives her family has Co fall line out Naturally e the wife, They not mutually dependent
 They mutually dependent another the themselves The husband be that he better of for having There somebody home with his wife doesn't make difference whether he tied opportunities for private conversation He apt habit of keeping his business himself dacus with the family Pretty the wife doesn't A doing or thinking.
 she too, relieved responsibilities every wife should have housekeeping duties There catering to tho husbands provides for family he protest These little things but they the little things tha bind husbands and wives together separate them fatally
 husband living with family walking delegate with. hardly influence his wife against the weight of the hasn't chance change her of life long remains tho naws home There only financial necessity that there around Room and board cheap boarding house better for the young couple than luxurious living with inslaWS
 CAROLINE cHArFIELD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
ANSWER:

What you need a backbone tho boys call intestinal ude You married wife out of pity and then turned around and began to pity yourself snap out n- with unOngnial naws who probably don't you enjoy hem home afford small house, then and In with your wife.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

do not eat sufficient food, your body will burn Up, first of ell, the storeds Up fat; then 1t begins to use Up the protein from the tissues. This is harmful to health.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20
Ub To The Minute Democrat Fashions
A Shirt Frock That's Easy-to-
 Make

Edited by LAURA I. BALDT, A. M. For many years Assistant Profess E0r of Household Arts, Teachers
 College, Columbia University, New York, N Y.
 It's one.pieccl Think Of 1t, two major parts to the patternl Alter you've Joined tho back and the front at sides and shoulders, the dress is almost finished.
 Tn cravat print silk, it's very smart and wearable. Plain crepe silks or wool crepes are other nice mediums. Cottons, linens and pas- tel tub silks are lovely too for this particular model for summer with long or short sleeves.
 Style No. 2b08 is designed for siz- es, i4, i6. IS years. 36, 38 and 70 inches bust. Size 10 requires 6.6 yards of 30.inch material.
 Send FIFTEEN GENTS (i5c), (coin is preferred) for PATTERN. Write plainly YOUR NAME, AD- DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER. BE SURE TO STATE SIZE YOU WISH.
 New Spring Fashion Book Co., TEN CENTS. Send for Your Copy Todayl BOOK and PATTERN to- gether TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
 Address order to the WATER BURY DEMOCRAT PATTERN DE- APARTMENT, i60 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-20

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