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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Latest Styles
Your Children.
By Olive Roberts Barton

I often wonder whether the modern young mother appreciates the age she lives in.
 She may have social problems un- dreamed of by her own mother, and the wearing complications of mere existence; but when I pass a store window with entire "layettes" for the new baby from eight eighty eight up or down, 1t strikes me her lines are sometimes laid in easy places.
 When see tots dresses for twen- ty-five cents and panties for dime, I recall the years of yardage, and patterns and seasonal sewings 1t re- quired to keep the youngsters going of old. For not so long ago the price of "boughten" clothes, as an old German friend called them, would have staggered the best. It took the makers long, long time to wake up to need and opportunity where the children were concerned.
 Takes Pride in NeedIewOrk.
 Yet as I 90 over the years, I love to think of the miles of fine heIn- ming and shocking and dfawwork done by these hands. My pride has swollen considerably with time, of course, and imagination, too, per- haps.
 When someone says, "Why, nev- CT knew you could sew," almost in- stantly they are sorry, for 1t is the signal for me to tell about the spring ! made four striped silks, ten ginghal1ls and two organdies, or the red-letter da VI got up at the milkman's rattle, cut out two small dresses and had both finished by noon.
 Recently a mother wrote me that she had long forgotten her aching back in the glowing memory of "dress up" parti&; how glad she is now about the Crusoe suit she made and the underwear she dyed brown for Man Friday" and all the rest of 1t.
 Today'S mothers, as I say, can count themselves fortunate when Johnny is to be cavalier in the pageant, or Kay a lady in waiting to the Queen. They can buy silesia costumes for the price of a hair wave, almost, or rent them req sonably.
 old Thrill Resurrected
 don't know why anyone should be surprised, however, when some of us oldsters brag of our stitches I mean, surprised that we could sew. For instance, what is there to the knitting vogue today but pride of ac- complishment? Just so, after you turned out @ dress or petticoat in those other years, with every thread your own from Irish edglng to buttonholes, you forgot the tedium. Finished products were not always beautiful, but they were your best and your own, to say nothing of the conversational material they provided for the future.
 have an old red and blue cov- erlet made by my great-grandmoth- CT. In the corner is woven "Selina Gilleland, Peace and Plenty-lS46."
 She spun the flax for the warp; carded, secured, spun and dyed the wool for the pattern of trees and birds. l remember the loom in the old homestead. Perhaps an itinerant weaver did the final work. But even so 1t preserves her memory more than the old chests or chairs or dough- trays she left behind.
 Sewing as a domestic art Is com ing back, I believe. From layette to layout, women are reviving the thrill of the hand-touch. recom- mend 1t heartily.
 Copyright. lo36, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
By DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN

DJ NANs nAOAVAOAO Editor, Journal of the American
 M ed ical Association, and of
 Hygeia, the Health Magazine
 The nursing mother must keep herself in good physical condition and eat proper food. Her diet has been described in previous articles. To maintain good physical condi- ton, she must have plenty of sleep and some exercise in the open air
 Worry and mental strain, as has already been mentioned, may af- feet the quantity and nature of the milk secretion. If the mother does not have enough milk, the baby remains hungry and gets fretful.
 In that case, the mother gets less rest and becomes more worried. AS a result, she has less milk. It is vicious circle.
 The size of the breast and the size or weight of the mother do not seem to be of great importance in relation to the amount of milk that the mother may produce.
 It is not possible for anyone to say, before the baby is born and the mother actually starts to secrete milk, whether any woman will be able to nurse her baby. However. any competent doctor can tell the mother after the baby is born whether she has enough milk to sup- ply the baby with his necessary food.
 A woman with active tuberculo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

ly and economically if you sit down with paper and pencil and outline your menus for several days or even a week in advance.
 Decide on the meats for a week. Then i'll in with potatoes cooked in various ways and other sea- sonal cooked vegetables.
 Next work out lunches for the week, using up left-overs as much as possible and supplying the sec ond protein food-provided pro- tein was not served for breakfast. in breakfast fruits and cereals. It won't cost 8 bit more to keep scv- eral differeIst qinds of cereals open, using first one kind and then another, than to open one box and use it up all before opening an- other. If you have a toast and cof- fee breakfast, vary the bread-stufr frequently.
 In order to include two servings of fruit jelly daily, plan fruits for luncheon and dinner in the form of cocktails, salads and desserts.
 Visualize Your Menus
 Finally in your menu planning decide on the salars, desserts, bread- stuffs and relishes.
 All the time you are planning menus. visualize them. Pay spe- cial attention to contrast of color and texture. Avoid using colorS in the same meal that clash. Take care not to repeat ofods of distinc- tive flavor in the days menu, too.
 In working over left-overs, it's Q good plan to skip a day between their original and second appear ances. This prevents monotony and makes meals more interesting.
 Go to market yourself. You will find the trip more than repay sin ideas for the time 1t takes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

Edited by LAURA I. BALDT, A. M
 For many years Assistant Profess
 sOr of Household Arts, Teachers
 College, Columbia University, New
 York, N. Y.
 The tied scarf neckline has all the kindliness one could wish for in this charming cool sheer print dress. The sleeves arc flattering, too, running down either side of the bodice. They suggest wee capelets.
 The panel effect, from neck to hem at the back as well as at the front, is certain to make you look taller and simmer.
 Fresh cool sheer cotton prints, so inexpensive and so full of summery charm, are lovely for this easily made model.
 Style No. 2o69 is designed for sHz- es 37, 39, Al, 43, AS, 47, 49, 51 and 53- inches bust. Size 37 requires 3 1-2 yards of 39-inch material with l yard of 39-inch contrasting.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS u5c), (coin is preferredD for PAT TERN. Write plainly YOUR NAME ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER. BE SURE TO STATE SIZE YOU WISH.
 New Summer Fashion Book Costs TEN CENTS. Send for Your Copy Today. BOOK and PATTERN to- gether TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
 Address order to the WATER BURY DEMOCRAT PATTERN DE- APARTMENT, l60 Fifth Ave-, New York, N. Y.
 Send your money and order tO Pattern Department, Waterbury Democrat, Waterbury, Conn. Be sure to state slze.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
NEA Service stan Writer

ANA$EA ACOAVANO 0ebA VVAhbCA
 Generally speaking, the business girls who arrive at the office smil- Ing and cheerful and the home- makers who are so pleasant that their children hate to leave for school are the ones who have learn ed how to rest and how to wake up.
 There are no two ways about 1t. Unless you sleep soundly and actu- ally rest while you are doing 1t, you aren't going to feel very happy about the alarm clock. If you have chronic insomnia, sec your doctor, of course. But if feeling of sleep lessness occurs only now and then, try this trick and see If you don't fall asleep rather quickly:
 First of all, lie flat on your back and relax every muscle. Fasten your eyes on some small, dark ob- ject in the room. Keep thinking about and staring at the object until no other thoughts are rum ming Sthrough your mind. Close your eyes, continuing to think about the item at which you have been gazing. It can be a door knob, a spot on the wall any thing that isn't bright or which doesn't conjure up chain of new worries and new thoughts. In a few minutes you probably will fall asleep.
 Ventilation Is Important
 Sec that your room is well ven- tilated and that the bed is com- fortable, sheets smooth, and pil- low, if any, just the right size. A hot, stuffy room, a bed which is too hard or too soft or wrinkled sheets are not conducive to real rest. Incidentally, there are wom- en who maintain that a glass of milk before retiring induces sleep.
 Always set the alarm for five minutes before the time you actual ly want to get up. When you have turned it off, don't lie in bed cate mapping and dreading to arise. In- stead, begin at once to stretch. Yawn if you can. Force your arms upward above your head. Move your legs up and down. Stretch your toes sOW0AA AODb OA ONA AbOiA over & couple of times. In other words, wake up your muscles and start circulation before you try to make your mind function. Behave as if you were a sleepy kitten, roll- ing and stretching before an open fire.
 When you do get up, think of pleasant things. You may have problems to face later on during the day. but why worry about them until after breakfast?
 Take Drink Before Exercise
 Brush you teeth and drink your full glass of orange juice or two glasses of lukewarm water before you start setting-up exer- dses. You may detest exercises. but. for the sake of those who have to live or work with you. as well as for your beauty. do at least two llmbering routines be- Sore you bathe and apply cos-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Your Baby's Health
Mother Should Guard Her Health
 And Eat Properly, To Nurse Baby

sis, or one who has had the disease in any form, should not nurse a baby. If she does, she will expose the baby to infection, and the added strain on her body will lower her resistance to disease.
 Whenever a woman has severe complications after childbirth, such as hemorrhage, infection or convul- sions, she should not nurse her baby. After she has recovered, the doctor may determine whether she can resume nursing. but 1t is advis- able to be cautious in permitting nursing of the baby after the mother has had any fever, signs of infec- tion, or toxemia.
 If the breasts of the mother be- come infected, it is customary to discontinue nursing until the con- dition has definitely healed
 If the baby develops vomiting or collie, or fails to gain weight, the mother should not stop nursing. She should, instead, find out from the doctor whether she is feeding the baby often enough, or too often.
 Her diet should be surveyed, and the doctor should deutermine whether the boby ought to have ex- tra food in addition to what she can give him.
 If the mother is suffering from any chronic disease. such as inc fiammation Of the kidneys, heart disease, or cancer, she certainly should not nurse the baby. Inc deed, if she is delicate. the doctor
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
OLDEST TRADES UNION
 MERGES

London (UP)-The worlds oldest trades union. the National Society of Woolcombers, has decided by ballot to amalgamate with the Na- tionai Union of General and Minl- clpaA Workers. Although it hes changed it's name more than once, the Woolcombers' society Wns Hour lshing in i7a0.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

should determine whether nursing will do her harm, and whether it will be of any benefit to the child.
 Physicians generally believe that mothers are more likely to nurse their first and second babies sat- isfactorlly than they are to nurse later ones. Tn other words. the ability to nurse the baby tends to diminish with each successive child.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Glorityimg Yourself
By ALICIA HART

metics. These can be ever 50 simple.
 Stretching hands high above the head, then forcing your body to right, left, forward and back seven or eight times will help. Bend forward slowly, keeping knees stiff. Bend backward, re- laxing your neck and head and starting healthy circulation. When you have finished, you should feel pretty amiable, eager for break fast. and ready to take over the days tasks with a smile.
 NEXT: Being practical about
 beauty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
BY MARY MARGARET MCBRIDE
 NEA Service Staff Correspondent

NEW YORK. The miracles that bride anybody else
 " if it to that, may work with table this summer legion For instance there the delicate organdy cloths embroidered in daisies and other flowers for parties the terrace For sms occasions oo are delecabe pot tery plates in coral and white decorated with green birds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
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By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
NEA Service staff Writer


 Planning meals for two is fun, but no easy thing. The amount of money you can afford to spend for your food naturally will influence your choice of meats and vegetables. Also your ability as cook and the amount of help you have in your kitchen enters into the planning of meals whether they be for two or more.
 Over and above this, you must see to 1t that your meals are well balanced. This means that each meal should furnish food from three distant classes. First are the fuel foods to supply heat and energy for the activities of the body. Foods rich in sugar, starch and fat come in this class. Second, there must be growing foods to supply material for the building and repair of body tis- sues. These are the foods rich in protein like meat and eggs. Third are the protective foods, containing mineral constituents and vitamins and adding bulk. Vegetables, fruits, milk and whole grains make up this group.
 Outline Weeks Menus
 believe that you can manage greater variety and that you will do your planning more competent squeeze the orange juice just be- fore serving.
 Defective MilI
 A coffee grinder I bought to grind plain wheat leaves a metal powder on top of the grinder when I use 1t. . (M. Al
 Answer-Evidently a defective mill. A responsible dealer will be glad to make 1t good. Copyright 1886, John F. bile Co.,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Food Suggestions
Tomorrow's Menu
By MRS. MARY E. DAGUE

TomorrOw's Menu
 BREAKFAST: Cherries, ce- real, cream, watfles, syrup, milk, coffee.
 LUNCHEON: CT c a m d calf's tongue, baked potatoes, sliced tomatoes, ry bread, filled cookies, milk, tea.
 DINNER: Fruit cup, broiled club steaks, French fried po- tatoes, creamed carrots, stuff cd cucumber salad, coffee ice- box pudding, milk, coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
ANSWER:

My dear lady cannot geneazc about marriage saying marriages happy when henpeckd unhappy have their feet necks Marriages husbands wives have satsac- both parties And have to be made by the Marriage is the work her art She must have than desire to succeed wife, She must nature good Judgment common and good bit of guile finishes with flying colors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
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DEAR MISS CHATFTELD:
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

The 1936 brides table should have on 1t something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. That is, the silver will be old, the white cloth of satiny rayon damask with simple stripe pattern new and the general color scheme blue. The summer flowers could be borrow ed" from a friendly neighbours gar- den.
 The color note is gently picked up in the flowers on the china. The service plates have blue rims with embossed festoons of white. The flowers in the center of the table carry out spring shades with pastel blue predominating.
 Flower Place Card Holders
 China for the succeeding courses follow the flower note, too. For instance, the soup may be served in cups that carry touch of blue There are new salad plates of ame- thyst glass, as well as dessert plates of green, yellow or rose-pink with after-dinner coffee cups to match The place-card holders are porce- lain flowers in the colors of the real flowers and the design on the plates
 For the first breakfast the bride may use plain white pottery softly glazed and with fluted edge to pick up nice shadows. She may serve hei orange juice and water in bright jade green glasses with crystal feet Her navy blue linen is banded witf white and initials are embroidered or printed in blue on the white The centerpiece is 8 pottery cornu. copia with fruit tumbling out or 4 might be a green pottery bunny.
 Dripless Papers Are New Note
 When the bride asks in few tables of bridge for the first time In her new home, she will use an amusing set of dishes that somebody has been thoughtful enough to give her--plates and cups, designed for the cup to go right on the plate, and both decorated with animals, @ dif- ferent animal for each cup and plate.
 Speaking of decoration, among the newest notes are the little tap CTS in rainbow colors to be used among ones flowers. These arc stuck into any type of flower holder exact ly as are the stems of flowers. They arc absolutely dripless and can be cut with your flower scissors so tha. they may be arranged at different heights and angles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25
Caroline Chatfield
Says To-day

Marriages Are Happy When Husbands and Wives Make Adjustments to One Another Which Are Satisfactory to Both, and, Be It Said, the Wife Has to do Most of the Adjusting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

TODAY'S FASHION TIPS Schiaparelli makes an evening rain cape of transparent oilskin in rosy pink.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

It undenaby that there lot of
 joke being henpecked But don't let them jokes about having the partnership because delegated his vote to mama He perfectly willing for her to the Why? proud her and enjoys having her take lucky ladies who draw such prizes the marriage lottery The i of wives have jockey positions position.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-05-25

know who is married to autocrat one that doesn't permit her huge kick he gets out of his unquestOned authority seldom takes issue with him but him generally her It doesn't dawn him that he being no fool either she had tried to hold he would have surely got away
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Problems nlIbo
  envelope Al held in confidence
Evening star., 1936-07-26

The proper opening bid on the East
hand Is a heart. However, the bid
ding progressed normally enough up
to a point, and Mr.. x certainly can
not be blamed for entering the bid
ding with three diamonds after East
had raised hearts to two. He had q
promising hand and wished to inform
his partner that he held long dia-
mond suit and thought that East
had opened the bidding with a short
diamond suit.
However, Mr.. X took matters into
his own hands when the opponents
arrived at four hearts, and, having
decided that his partner couldn't pos
sibly realize that he had so many dia-
monds in spite of his bid at the range
Of three. he continued to five dia-
monds, which the opponents cheerfully
doubled.
As the dummy proved completely
worthless, all Mr.. x could take were
five trump tricks, so that he went
down six for penalty of 1,700 points.
While Mr.. x apologized profusely
to his partner, he still attempted to
justify himself by saying, IT was sure
East did not have legitimate dia-
mond bid, and I didn't think you
could tell that I had so many of them"
His partner replied, ''Your three dia-
mond bid told me that you had q long
string Of diamonds and that you
thought that East's bid was a psychic,
but after that, instead Of giving me
Q chance to afarsn or deny your con.
Evening star., 1936-07-26

ing with . partner who is far inferior
to you, you will lose more points by
taking charge (thereby causing part.
ner to distrust all your bids), than by
giving him fair share of the burden
even though his judgment Is not al.
ways the best.
tCopyright. 1850
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stamped t3-cent). self-addressed en-.
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large-size envelope to the Four Aces
Inc, 100 West Forty-sscond street. New
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Evening star., 1936-07-26

Having passed originally, West
wished to show his exceptional sup
port for partners club bid and hence
made slightly irregular cue bid of
two spades after Mr.. x had overcalled.
North then made what would ordi.
narily have been q brilliant bid
having a practically worthless hand
defensively, including the king of
clubs in front of the club bid, North
was afraid that the opponents had a
slam, which, as a matter of fact, they
had, so doubled Vests cue bid in the
hope of preventing the opponents
from bidding beyond game.
Mr.. X continued to three spades
over East's three hearts, but it ap-
peared as though North's bid had been
successful when the opponents stopped
at four hearts. However, Mr.. K, hav-
ing already bid spades up to three,
mulishly decided that his partners
double Of two spades had been very
encouraging and instead of leaving
the final decision to his partner, again
assumed command by bidding four
spades.
This was promptly doubled and an
800-point penalty ensued-far too
much, although it prevented the op-
ponents from making their nom
vulnerable game.
Now the moral Of MIR. KS misfor-
tunes is two-fold: First, it is suicidal
arbitrarily to jump to some conclusion
and then blindly follow along the path
you have chosen. In the first hand,
Mr.. x properly indicated to his part
ner that he thought East's diamond
bid was q psychic. He should then
have allowed his partner to use his
Judgment. In hand No. 2, Mr.. x de-
cided that his partners double Of the
opponents cue bid Of two spades had
shown indefinite support for him and
blundered into four spades, despite the
ominous significance Of partners pass
to four hearts.
Secondly, even though you aye play