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The Washington times., 1936-12-17
OLD QUESTION RETURNS

Dear Miss Fairfax:
"My husband has been settled
in Washington for several years.
This is our first Christmas since
we have been married, and ne said
to me the other evening he IL
thankful he had a wife to attend
to the Christmas card inunda-
ton for him.
Should these cards be signed
MIR. and Mrs. Smith or John
and Mary Smith?
THE NEW MRS. SMITH"
Always sign all communications
by your first name. Christmas
cards acknowledged or others sent
out go as John and Mary Smith.
If you are writing to a firm or
someone with whom you are
unacquainted, enclose the title
Miss or Mrs. in parenthesis to the
left of the signature, thus CMrs.)
Mary Smith.
If you are married, and use your
husbands name, put below the
Mary Smith (Mrs. John SMITH. i.
Copyright, 1885. by King Features
syndicate, Inc
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

Fudge of the creamy smooth
variety has always been the IA
vorite in most American homes.
It is quite simple to make II the
rules are followed to the letter.
In order to keep the candy
smooth without crystals, corn
syrup or an acid Of some kind Such
as cream of tartar is added. This
also increases the keeping quality
of the candy.
The candy thermometer is neces-
sary for accurate testing. However,
testing for the hard and soft ball
stage has been a common house
hold practice. To do this have a
cup or smafl bowl of cold water
and drop into it a half teaspoon
of the hot syrup. When the test
is being made take the candy from
the fire.
If the syrup stays together when
it strikes the water and can be
formed into a soft ball with the
finger tips, the candy has been
cooked to the "Soft-ball" stage.
When the syrup feels plastic but
hard enough so that it holds its
shape, the hard-bau stage has
been reached.
This recipe is accurate and can
be depended on for perfect candy.
After it has been cooked to the
proper stage, then cool and beat
well before turning onto buttered
platter.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE
2 cups Of sugar
/ tablespoon of corn syrup
2 squares Of chocolate
l cup of thin cream
/ teaspoon Of vanilla
"a teaspoon of salt
Melt the chocolate in double:
boiler. Add sugar, corn syrup ano
cream. When blended bring to
boiling point and cook, stirring
from time to time. Cook to the
soft-ball stage Q12 degrees c. or
235 degrees F.. Take from the
fire and let cool. When cooled to
149 degrees F.. beat until it loses
it's shiny appearance. Pour onto a
creased platter and cut into
squares when cold.
CHRISTMAS CONNECTION
2 cups of pitted dates
/ cup Of figs
81 cup of raisins
! 1-3 cup of candied pineapple
"a teaspoon of salt
1-3 cup candied pineapple
- cup of chopped pecans
2 tablespoons Of orange juice
"a teaspoon of nutmeg
Put the raisins, figs and dates
through the meat grinder. Shred
the cherries, pineapple and nuts
add to the first mixture. Then
add the nutmeg and salt.
Blend we'll and shape into a
roll. Leave in the refrigerator
for two days, then slice thin
FRUIT BALLS
cup Of coconut
tablespoon of lemon juice
l tablespoonful of orange Juice
u teaspoon Of orange rind
"a cup of pecans
l teaspoon of lemon rind
"a cup of apricotS
Cook apricots for five minutes
Run through the food chopper
Add the coconut, pecans, fruit
juice, rind, and blend we'll. Shape
into balls. Roll in powdered
sugar. Place in refrigerator for
several hours.
SPICED PECANS
/ cup of pecans
l egg white
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

Dear Mrs. BeeCkman:
els it considered proper for
bride and groom to have a few of
their friends and relatives meet
them at the minister's home for
the wedding, or should the we'd
ding be held at the brides home?
"WOuld it be considered proper
not to have q luncheon after such
a wedding?
"At a shower given for the
bride, should she thank each indi-
vldual separately, or should she
wait until she has unwrapped all
the presents and then thank
everyone at the same time?
"Please tell me what should be
said at that time to show deep ap-
probation. DOUBTFUL"
Either Is correct, If 1t abides by
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

A LITTLE lady for your dresser
"A and one that can be used
in one of the more elaborate and
decorative bath rooms, too, for
she's dressed in sheer oil silk,
which lets you see the powder
puffs which are concealed be-
meath her hoop skirts. She has
a china head and body, delicate
and of Dresden type, and she Is
dressed in either the oil silk
(sketchedD or in taffeta in pastel
tones. A wire casing holds her
skirts in place and completes the
figure. The skirt has a Upper
down the front which gives access
to the inside container. Some of
these attractive little dolls are
filled with powder puffs, ideal for
the guest room or bath, and others
are fitted with sewing necessities.
They're lovely looking, with their
quaint parasol and costume, and
are only 81.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

Wife Enjoys
Poor Health
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX
written Exclusively for The
Washington Tines

written Exclusively for The
Washington Tines
Dear Miss Fairfax:
"AbOut q year ago, 1 came to
live with my son and his wife.
Please don't think there is any
mother.in-law trouble because
there isn't. Everything would be
ideal If it were not that my
daughter-in-law enjoys poor
health
"And how she does enjoy 1t.
At every meal we are treated to
her symptoms, and how badly
she feels, and how badly she felt
yesterday, today, and expects to
feel worse tomorrow.
"Six months ago she had q
baby, and you'd think no other
woman had ever had this expe-
rience before. She remains In bed
until noon, still recovering from
the shock, and the baby would
Starve If granny weren't here to
fix her bottles.
II would be genuinely sorry for
her, but the family doctor tells
US there is nothing the matter
with her but imagination"
Fearing he might be mistaken,
my husband took her to q hos
pital in Baltimore, and had her
examined by a specialist, who con-
firmed the family doctors dag
nOsiS that she was entirely well.
eff this goes on, my SON will be-
come disguised and seek society
elsewhere, and there is that poor
little baby to be considered. What
can be done with hypOchOndriac
like this?
"MOTHER-IN-LAW."
When a man or woman is bent
on outdoing jeremiah in the mat
ter Of lamentations, you've got to
change his or her line of think
ing.
A Mental Healer would be your
best bet, unless you can give her
a shock by telling her that while
she is recounting her symptoms.
a more cheerful lady is liable to
annex her husband. Sometimes
this helps.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
For a Bachelor

livery man tDho has a bachelor
IL apartment DGntS a cocktail
set, and so We'Ue searched the
town over for the best set to give
to him. Chromium makes the one
ye'Ue selected, and there's tray.
shaker and sir cocktail "glaSSeS," ,"
all OF the metal. There are ttUo
styles, and they're unusually Uell
designed, and good looking, all
for IS.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:

"ShOuld the girl send the young
man q Christmas greeting first,
or vice versa? PUZZLED"
In sending Christmas greetings
we shouldn't stand on ceremony.
This is an occasion when our gen
erous and friendly impulses should
be allowed to express themselves.
If we genuinely want to send
Christmas greetings, we shouldn't
consider whether friend has sent
us one first or even at all. These
kind bows should be spontaneously
friendly-not tightly or narrow
mindedly studied and gauged.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Correct Manners - By Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

ness; or Dorothy, what grand
vase it's just the color and
size that I love. It's a beauty,
and thank you so much"
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Delicious, Creamy Fudge.
Has Long Reigned
AS FaVOr1te
By JEAN GREEN

THE morning mail brought to this desk request lot EeCes
for homemade candies It from foreign VISITOR lady
from South who has been In Christmas con-
fecons and wishes to learn the art Of their preparation
The Washington times., 1936-12-17
Styles

Top off q simple black velvet
frock or skirt with a lame jacket
and you are ready for gala after
noon. A grand jacket with long,
slim revers and pert peplum is Of
horizontally striped black, red and
silver lame.
An easy problem for the dressing
up of a simple black dress or skirt
is the addition of a silver jacket
with shoulders marked by punches
Of silver lame padded grapes. A
hat of the silver lame is also
trimmed with q cluster Of the
grapes.
Just all Of the fox is used for a
most original afternoon outfit.
The body makes the coat collar,
the tail is used to trim gloves,
while the head adorns a skur cap
Of black felt.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

EVEN a baby will be entranced
IL with such a gift as this
"guignol," or dummy doll, which
has inside two cakes of CASTLE
soap, right for a child's or baby's
skin. When the soap is out, you
put Q hand inside, and can put on
. good show In the best Punch and
Judy tradition. with the Santa
covering. Complete with soap, he
tS 81.
The Washington times., 1936-12-17

For names of stores showing
the items described here, call
District 1000, Extension 459,
during business hours, or write
Miss Laville at The Times, in.
closing stamped, self-addressed
envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
AHEPA TO HOLD
 DANCE TONIGHT
Mayor to Be Initiated Into Order at Dinner at
 Hotel Elton

Mayor Frank Hayes will be made q member of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive association at the first annual dinner dance of the organization this evening at the Hotel Elton at 8:30 o'clock. The initiation will be held in the Colonial room prior to the dance in the main bali room.
 Louis Chronis will offlciate aS toastmaster and will call upon the following guests for brief talks, Mayor Hayes, Comptroller Daniel Leary, Judge John F. Mo Grath, Judge Edward Mascolo, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas J. Condon, Com mon Pleas Court Clerk William Gil- lette, Chamber of Commerce Secre- tary Frank Green, Editor William Pape of the American and State Editor George Dillon of the Demo- crat.
 Attorneys Charles Summa and Phillip Bernstein will also be guests.
 The principal speaker will be v. I. Chebithes, supreme president of the order who arrived in town this morning from Washington, D. c.
 The committee in charge of the affair includes: Louis Chronis. Peter Laskas, Peter Stavros, George Pis- tolas, James Coukis, John Yampanis, Nick Macros, Peter Savacos, John Vlecides and Harry Mihalakos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
Principal
WEST SIDE CLUB
 PRESENTS REVUE
Minstrel Show Arranged For Temple Hall To-
 morrow Night

The West Side Athletic club will present a minstrel show and dance tomorrow night in Temple hall. The cast of the show is under the direc. ton of Mrs. Gertrude Keenan, as- sisted by Alfred Benevento and Louis Boisvert. Louis VanderKyk will be master of ceremonies and the yocalists will be Gertrude Ke0nar, Otis Caouette, George Me- Ildowie, Dorothy Keenan, James MsLane, Frederick Scorpion, Char lotte Levenctz, Jack Owens and Wilbur Sullivan. Other entertainers will be Victor Reynolds, Anthony Cappello, Russell McLanc, Paul Mayuca, Divito twins, Ruth Pooler, James Overton, Edith Jones and Shirley Forgue.
 Members of the chorus include Donald West, Evelyn Clifford, George McLanc, Betty Barry, Viola Jones, Peggy Boppelcr, Lorraine Arcard, Florence LeVasseur, Mau- rice Bowling, Harvey West, Clifford Lingis, David Thibault, Ruth Me- Ildowie, Robert VandeEyk, Helen Johnson, Osmo Huoppi, Peter Tear do, Olga Allen, Alice Sheron, How ard Maxwell, Alfred Paige and Laura Gagne.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
CLUNEY TO SPEAK
 AT PEARL STREET
Democrat Sports Editor Guest Tonight at Father,
 Son Banquet

The annual Fathers and Sons Banquet will be held at the Pearl Street Neighborhood House tonight at 7:30 D. m. The Delta Tau Delta and Meteror Clubs have made elab- crate plans for this occasion. The guest speaker will be John Cluney Democrat Sports Editor. MT. Cluney will speak on the Fathers relation ship to his son through Athletics The talk promises to be enlightening and interesting. Among those who will be seated at the speakers table will be John Cluney, Rev. B. Crow der, Rev. A. A. Perry, Paul Bernier, Emmet Burke. Wallace Kinch and Clarence Alexander. Wallace Bush will lead the group singing. Musical numbers will be rendered by Plum msg Alexander, James Barros, 1rv" ing Hunter. Joffree Fogg will act as toastmaster. The Senior Girls will be waitresses. The public is most cordially invited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
BROUGHT IN BY
 HIS OWN SHIP

Boston, March 26-(UP)-The Boston Fisherman Lark arrived to- day, having steamed from Georges Bank to bring ashore a stricken member of the crew for hospitali- Zation.
 Otis Hubbard, 52, of Somerville suffered 8 shock Monday. Cap'n. Ernest Parsons hailed passing trawler and sent word to coast guards of the mans condition. The cutter Algonquin was dispatched from Woods Hole to take off Hub- bard but failed to find the Lark.
 Parsons, after awaiting arrival of the Algonquin yesterday, decided to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
Ex-Section Hand Guiding Spirit

A Stubby, energetic Irishman, Ira M. Finley, 49, gradually Is becoming a power in midwest politics. Missourl-bOrn, One-tIme section hand and state legislator, Finley heads V. I. A. Veterans of Industry of America), an ef- fective Oklahoma farm-labOr Or- ganlzatiOn, and lt busily prOmOt- ing Q "share-the-Iand" movement designed to break up big farms and divide ownership among ten- ants. Though he has . third party setup tied in with that of the Wisconsin LaFoIIettes, and is . caustic critic of federal relief handling, Finley plans to support President Roosevelt this year. At the same time, he will seek to wrest the democratic nOmInatOin from Senator Thomas P. Gore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

With five icebreakers, four other ships and three airplanes, an expe- dition has left Murmansk, Russia, to hunt seals in the White Sea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
WPA Community
 Center Program
TIN-CRAFT CLASS MEETS

TIN-CRAFT CLASS MEETS
 The newly organized tin-craft class will hold its initial meeting Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock in the North End WPA Community Center. Working with ordinary tin cans, the class is planning on making beautiful ash trays, flower pots and numerous other useful articles. The class In the after noon will be for grammar school pupils, while the adult class will meet at 2 o'clock in the evening. Anyone interested is invited to at- tend. The classes are absolutely free.
 Entertainment
 Due to the large crowd that at- tended the moving picture show last Friday evening, moving pic- lures and entertainment will be the weekly treat every Friday evening, moving pictures and en- tertainment will be the weekly treat every Friday night. Come dies as well as the regular educa- tional pictures will be shown and between each film volunteers will be asked to show their entertain ing ability before the audience.
 Dramatic Club Formed
 Monday evening. a new drs. matic Club was formed to be
 known as the Round Table Theater Guild. Eighteen mem bers were present and a date was set for their first play.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

The committee has stressed the fact that it is necessary to file res- ervations either before or during the meeting tonight in order that there will be no last minute disappoint. ments, and they have asked the CO., operation of the men in this par ticular matter. It is also import ant that the number planning to at. tend be known so that there will be no Sparing in serving the meal.
 Girls Club Assisting
 The girls club of the parish have also requested that the number planning to attend be determined tonight. 50 they can complete prep arations for serving.
 John Tobin is acting as chairman of the committee and is being as- sisted by Joseph Danaher, Thomas Bowling, George Gillette, Thomas Noonan, James Fitznaurice, George Gillette, Thomcs Noonan, James Fitzmaurice, George Ronalter, Law renee Copes, Michael Duffy, Ray Evans, Ralph Blum, John Ryan, Joseph Dunn, John Jannetty, Rob- ert Miller, James Fryer, Joseph Deeley, and Patrick Cantillion.
 Further activities of the league will take place tomorrow night at 8 o'clock when the players of the "45" tournament gather to participate in their weekly competition. The tour nament is one of the largest in the city and at this time is nearing the completion of the season. Plans will be discussed tomorrow night for 8 banquet to be held at the termination of the playing dates.
 The main attraction tomorrow evening will be a playoff game for the championship of the first and second series with the teams com- peting to be explained by Fred Ellis and Bob Stack. Another game to determine the claimant for last place will feature teams lead by Michael Duffy and Toddy Burns.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
CoueRa Student Here

Mrs. Carol Knibbs entertained her sewing club at her home on South street Wednesday evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
League To Complete
 Plans For Services
Sacred Heart Men to Hold Annual Communion Break a fast Sunday-WeekIy Games Tonight

Final plans for the annual communion breakfast of the Mems League of the Church of the Sacred Heart which will take place next Sunday morning after the o'clock mass will be formulated at meeting of the general
 ee scheduled to be held at the mems headquarters in the basement of the parish parochal school tonight at o'clock The speakers for the breakfast as announced earlier in the week. will be John C. Gmarn principal of Duggan and Begna grammar schools, and william T. Far rington, Democrats city editor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
CARD PARTY HERE
 DRAWS BIG CROWD
Affair Held to Help Flood Sufferers - Rev., Mrs.
 Rowland in Washington
MIDDLE LEBURY Eleanor Read
 Telephone a.67A3

The card party which was given for the beneat of the Red Cross to aid the flood sufferers, was termed as Q successful event last evening. Approximately one hundred people attended. Pinochle and bridge were played. Lunch was served.
 The cooperation of the people at this period of the flood crisis is greatly appreciated by the Red Cross. Mrs. Ira w. Stevens, vice. president of the Middlebury branch, Is still receiving donations at her home on North street.
 Mrs. George Baeder of North street will be hostess to her pinochle club at her home tomorrow after noon.
 FO0d Sale
 The ways and means committee O. the Congregational church held a cooked food sale this afternoon at Miller Ss Peck's in Waterbury.
 Rev. and Mrs. Ralph w. Rowland UEO 6RCAAAAA6 b AVW NA&JO AAA w tsoas- ington, D. 0. They are registered at the Hotel Washington.
 College Student Here
 Leonard Asquith of Stafford Is spending his spring vacation at the home of MT. and Mrs. Carol Knibbs as guest of Miss Aletha Knibbs. He is q student at Springfield College.
 Mrs. Carol Knibbs entertained her sewing club at her home on South street Wednesday evening.
 Open Grocery Store
 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wells, who recently moved to Washington Depot. are opening Q grocery store there April 1.
 A. w. Bradley has been working as caretaker on the Chase estate for 10 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
RELIGIOUS CLASS

It has been announced that all sixth grade classes of Waterbury week day schools of religious edu- cation will meet at Davenport hall this afternoon after the close of regular school sessions for a joint program. Interesting lantern slides of Palestine will be shown as the feature of the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
WOMAN PLAINTIFF
 IN SUIT ON NOTE

Suit for $2OO was filed in common pleas court today by Margaret Bel- loisy against Frank DeSomma and Angelo Tremaglio, all of Waterbury. The case is returnable to court in April.
 The action is based on promis- sorry note dispute.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
Open Grocery Store

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wells, who recently moved to Washington Depot. are opening grocery store there April l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26

A. w. Bradley has been working as caretaker on the Chase estate for 19 years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-26
bring Hubbard to port. He was tax en to Chelsea Marine hospital.
HIT TWO OTHER STATES

Chicago, March 26.-(UP)-Flood waters rolled into Indiana and Ken- lucky today while cold weather temporarily reduced possibilities of severe damage from swollen streams in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
 Residents of several Indiana cities fled their homes as the Ohio river rose above its banks. The situation was reported most seriousat Aurora, Madison, New Albany and Evans vile.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-07-09
James F. O'Connor
Candidate For
Congress
Democratic Ticket

1.-For the farmer and agricul-
fnre; refinancine of farm mortgages
by the government; extended pay
nent and maximum OF so interest
on mortgages; legisla ton fixing min
imum price for major farm products.
wheat, sugar beets, beef, pork, NUT
ton, etc not less than cost of pro.
ducuon plus reasonable profit.
2-For organized labor and colec.
tive bargaining; ads Quate unemploy-
ment insurance; ia order to spread
employ ment, six hour dav five day
day week at wages sufficient to
maintain American standard of
living.
| Ask Your Support,
JAMES F. O'CONkOR
The Fort Peck press., 1936-07-09
Sparkling Has Always
Fought for the People

]. T. Sparkling, Democratic candi-
.da-e for Congress, has served ten
years in the State Legislature. Com
ing from a small eastern county, he
worked his way up from a position
Of comparative obscurity to the posi-
tion of floor leader in the State Sen
ate in 1885. During his entire career
he has championed the cause Of the
farmer, laborer and independent mer-
chant.
Senator Sparling is natural ! Id
er in his home community as wc- IS
in the legislative halls. He has al
ways taken a keen interest in r,.blic
affairs and knows eastern Mon ma
conditions thoroughly, having Lied
/ here 27 years.
Believing it sound business, he was
"a leader in the successful fight for
the bill taking penalty and interest
from delinquent taxes; and when the
measure was ridiculed and declared
unconstitutional by the Attorney
General, he enlisted the aid of prom
inent attorneys, carried the matter
to the State Supreme Court and won
the case. As a result, $7,238,O0000
was collected, lifting a great many Of
the counties out of the red.
And this is only one of the many
ways in which he has during his en-
tire legislative career consistently
served the interests of the people.
Sparling's slogan is-"For construc-
tive progress performance not prom
ises."
The Fort Peck press., 1936-07-09
FRANEK THORN

Miss Agnes Franek and
Elton Thorn, both of Fort Peck
were married in the Fort Peck
Lutheran Church by the Rev.
0rlean N. Rue at 2 Friday
afternoon. The brides mother
Mrs. Hazel Metzel of Park
Grove, was attendant Mr.
Thorn is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Irwin G. Thorn Of Sheridan
Wis. The couple will make
their t home in Park Grove.
The Fort Peck press., 1936-07-09
Justice fIas 10
Fine Wife $40
For Speeding

Earl A Freeman, justice Of the
peace of Yuma. AriZ. Owed his
life $40 for speeding I've known
your husband for long time and
ne sought to teoch members of
his family TO drive carefully and
observe all traffic laws" Judge
Freeman said. Your fine will be
ten dollars rs this mine or
your ten dollars?' he asked when
she paid. Yours" she replied
I'll get another one tonight"