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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Season Features Glamour Gifts

More than ever before gifts of cos- rnetics and perfumes will reflect the good taste both of the giver and the recipient, says Hildegarde Fillimorc, beauty editor. .p lfA
 No wonder men and women love to give beauty gifts at Christmas- time. For. after all, q fiacon of fine perfume is subtle fattery, trib- ute to the good taste of the woman who receives 1t. When you give a beauty kit, c compact, or bath lux tirles, you suggest that the woman who uses them Is fastidious about her daily beauty care. It's just about the incest compliment you can pay her-whether she's sixteen or sixty!
 "1n perfume the makers name means everything, for good perfumes simply cannot be made by anna. teurs, or by quick, iiiaSs-p -productiotl methods that leave out the aging process and the exquisite blending. It's safest to find out the recipients perfume preferences. But if you can't do that choose c group Of three or more scents, packaged to- gether, which harmonize with her changing moods or variations iii costume.
 Next in favor to perfumes come compacts. Nobody ever has enough compacts for every woman with | grain of fashion sense keeps ct least three purses: daytime. afternoti, and evening. It's e nuisance to scrafr- bic through bag to ind compact for another purse. Give her smart. tailored cmpact and lipstick, 6 love- iy golden vanity for afternoon, or a jeweled trifie for evening.
 Next are bath preparations. That includes gossainer-fiiie bath powders in tempting scents and de- iectable boxes, bath salts or bath oils, the latter being the newest form Vf bath fragrance.
 "Bccause they're 90 much more he.nian in their appeal, toilet prep. arationg for men gre in for great burst of popularity. Men complain that women choose toiletfics that are too sissy They won't have that objection thls year, for . SieekeS, none masculine array has never before passed ifl review They're, ifl q great range of prices, frOfn Iess tiiafl 2 dol. lar iip, and it's c tTiifaEle what . dollar viii DuyI"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

Assorted chocolates for winter parties and giftsl It's fun to dip them at home.
 You'll feel proud, too at the oh's and ah's for your fiends when they taste these four delicious varieties you make easily from one recipe:
 1. Plain creams. Dip fondart cen- ters--inade the day before-in melt ed chocolate as fin sketch. Work rapidly in q room without drafts or steam from other cooking.
 2. French creams. Roll freshly dipped plain creams in chopped nut meats, shredded coconut or choco- late shot.
 3. "IIalf-dips." For centers use Brazil nuts, strips of candied fruit peel or ginger. Dip one half of each goody in chocolate, then roll same half in chopped nut meas. 1. Raisifi clusters. When choco- late starts to get cool and thick, drop in raisins. Pat them Into clus- ters with g spoon.
 Our 32-page booklet gives recipes, step-by .step. directions for delicious fondatits, chocolates, fudge, chevy candies, brittles. Clever candy dolls. party favors.
 Send 10c for your copy of SE. CRETs OF SUCCESSFUL CANDY MAKING to Waterbury Democrat, Home Service, 036 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
WOMAN,S REALM
Your ..
 Children
Ry Olive RObsFt0 Bartea

Ifyou wonder why Christmas trees are important, I cannot answer. All I know is that they are important, just as any symbol is.
 If you worry apout the supply of Yule trees and think that floods are the result of cutting away natures barriers, you haven't lived where I live and seen the endless forests of small pines that these eyes have beheld. If the worst comes to the worst, Christmas forests could be planted for cutting.
 You see, am a Christmas tree fan. I believe in any custom, not too destructive, that fixes roots in childhood and home, and any object, natural or otherwise, that contrib. utes to happiness. The only excep- ton this writer makes to tradition is the flrecracker on the Fourth.
 Real Thing Is Best
 Symbols are important. We have all too few. Christmas is one ir1- portant milestone by which children mark the march of life. Every child should have Christmas tree, and although faked ones are fine, they are not the real thing and children know 1t. They sense the synthetic.
 One year I had asever case of conscience, and bought two small pines for six dollars, about foot high apiece; they grew in green tubs. I talked them up to the fam fly and tried to show them where duty lay. But nobody was very happy. I planted the trees outdoors and nursed them for two years; they died an ignominious death.
 The trees were ahead nothing at all. neither were we.
 But let us see why the evergreen has become a symbol, why we can- not behold Q fall of snow with an eye on the calendar, without a vis- ion in our minds eye of Q fra grant tree on the parlor floor.
 England had, and has, It's mistle- toe dating from Druid days. Also the Yule log-I believe 0 Saxon in- novatlon. But trees? They seem to have come over with the Germans. Ask a German where the idea origi. mated there and he will scratch his head and say, "The Tannenbaunn? We have always had 1t on Christ mas" Actually 1t dates back beyond record, and some say Asia Minor began the custom.
 Our Traditions Imported
 But theer is an old myth in Scan- dinavia, about two lovers who were murdered under a tree at Christmas, and every year thereafter. strange lights were seen among the branch es. Tn France. a lighted tree was found with a child under 1t. 50 the story goes. wearing a bright halo, on the birthday of the Child Jesus. The Germans adopted the evergreen as a fixed symbol, the French, in lesser degree, did the same. The English had their thistle toe and their holly, symbolic of 6 leveling of caste at Christmas. Castle doors swung wide when rnistletoe and holly were hung over the porcullis. So says Scott In his "Marinion."
 Americans must rely on tradition, imported, if you like, for its own holidays. As usual we take the things that appeal to our own er1o- tions and our own needs. And so we have the tree, born of superstition, mistletoe a hangover from pagan. ism, and the holly Q social symbol from England. Why not2 Because we associate all of them with joy. Let us believe in Tinker Bell, at least, if not in Santa Claus. Let Christmas be magic.
 Copyright 1897 NI1A Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Paris Styles

For the civil ceremony which pre- ceded the church wedding, Mile. Solange chose Patou's "Octobre." Of green imperial satin, the frock was designed with much detail, the tiny tailored collar and skirt carried out in satin and the shoulders and sleeves in the crepe side of the fabric. Beltless, the frock was out- lined in panel design from the waist line and the crepe is worked into a high yoke. Perky satin bows tie at the neckline and wrists.
 Her coat was of Patou's match ing armour green wool with youth- ful cross-fox collar. Of semi-fitted design with slight flare from the waistline to hem. the coat fastens to the waistline with panel clos- ing.
 Countess Rene du Temple de Rougemonts costume for the civil ceremony was of sapphire blue irn- perial satin. Made w.sh moderate V neckline, the frock had a coat dress line and was tied at one side with a matching bow, the lines slightly draned to mark the waistliAe. Two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

Solve oil your housekeeping prob- lerns with this zestful pair of aprons ---an easy-to-inake twosome if ever there was onel Both from one sim- pie design, Pattern 504, you've two bright versions that will not only protect your pretty frocks, but add Q note of color to busy days. Stitch up version A in polka dotted percale or calico and trim It's neat panel. effect and handy pockets with a gay dash of ric-rac braid. Style B is e cheery sight made Up in chambray or dimity, with dainty frills of crisp, contrasting organdy. Detailed Sew. ing Guide accompanies this pattern.
 Pattern b04 is cut in. sizes small, medium and large. Small size re. quires l% yards 36 inch fabric for each apron; apron A, c i-o yards ric-rac brad and 3, 7.0 yard ruling.
 Send FIFTEEN GENTS (i6c) in coins or stamps tpreferably coins) for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Pattern Depart. ment, Waterbury Democrat.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
By DOROTHY CAREw

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
 Paris (UP)-Prenuptial gatherings honoring Mile. Solange du Temple de Rougemont, daughter of Count and Countess, whose marriage to Marquis Decazes was one of the leading social events of the season in Paris, were bright with handsome gowns showing the current couture collections.
 When the Duchess Decazes de Glucksbierg, mother of the bride- groom, received, the honor guest wore Patou's "Arabesque," an after noon frock of black Moroccan silk.
 Designed with close-fitting neck line trimmed with a bunch of jeweled grapes, the costume was of tubular design. Draping was intro duced in the bodice and a set-in ,elt at the back swirls to serni-
 ircular design at the front outlin- ng the bustline. The same swirled reatment in stitching was repeated at the heinline at either side of the front, and sleeves are clOse-fit- ting to the wrist.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

A short while ago we showed the Old Testament Bible Story guilt. The companion quilt, of courge, Is the New Testament series consist. ing of twelve 12-inch blocks to be stamped ofi white muslin. Use as q separate quilt og combine with the Old Testament series. Children adore these age.oid yet ever.new stories, and one iIiay be told to them each night. Number Ce4eO brings the NUMo hot iron transfers for this quilt
 order by number, or tear out illustration and send with 26c stamps oT coin. Send order tc WATERBURY DEMOCRAT MAXI, IT YCURgELY pA1sTEfSfl BUREAU BOX ie0, KAN1Ag CITY, M0. Bc sure to give name and ccmplets ac. dfcLs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

Doris Duke CromWell-called the richest girl in the world-went out to how Christmas Is anticipated in one and two room shacks.
 Certainly she didn't find anything to make her satisfied with having too much money. when she saw the defeat in the faces of the hopeessy poor.
 And certainly those pitiful little shacks will come to her mind often when se goes back to her own life of being the richest girl In the world. tJ
 You may envy her. sq
 You shouldn't. So much money has been dumped fin her lap that she Is going to have to give lifetime of finding intelligent worthwhile ways of using it.. That may sound easy but Doris Duke probably is finding 1t disheartening problem. And so would you Now you can face your own happy middle -cass Christmas with brief sigh for the poor. But t will be the kind of sigh that asks, Why doesn't someone do something for them?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
.BEAUTX-- Glorifying
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

Do something about your minor beauty problems and you probably never will have major ones. The girl who refuses to admit the presence of the single extra pound or the tiny blemish which mars her beauty is the one most likely eventually to find herself pounds and pounds overweight or with complication generally unattractive.
 The day you notice that your hair doesn't glisten when the sun shines or 1t or that there are a few tiny white fiecks on your shoulders, start right away to brush each and every night. If you have been doing that all along then you probably need few extra special scalp treatments, more thorough shampoos. Or maybe your diet does- nt include nearly enough hair health foods.
 Foods which contain quantities of iodine and sulphur make the hair more luxuriant. Oysters, clans, cod liver oil, pineapple, arti- chokes, strawberries, asparagus, cu- cumbers, cabbage, radisles onions, carrots and apples are among the best hair health foods.
 "Graylng hair that comes with age appears because as we grow old CT, the arteries get tougher and slow up the blood supply" says Bengamin Gayelord Hauser. Less blood means less nourishment. So when the blood vessels of the scalp grow smaller. one of the first things that happens is that the hair begins to loose its color. It grows gray and becomes thin be- cause it is starving. And finally 1t falls out. Like all advancements of age, the coming of gray hairs can be held back with attention to food, especially those rich in iodine, sili- con and sulphur"
 And, according to Mir. Hauser, the foods richest in silicon are: whole barley steel-cut oats, wild rice, beech nuts. Also strawberries, horse- radish, cucumbers, asparagus. whole wheat. And figs, cabbage, lettuce, spinach.
 
 TODAY'S FASHION TIP
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

tons to be sure that garment does not pull across the back, strain ct the elbows. bind ct the arm holes, that it keeps an even hem (wide enough to permit alterations) and has plenty of sitting room?
 Look over seams carefully7
 Make siire stitching does not run too near the edge? ~,
 Beware of many seamsS (Afi rfi- necessary number of them i1ieaf:s that the dress has been cut from small pieces to ecoilCmize ofi ma. terial. Be particularly sure that this has not been done down the front and disguised with tFim.)
 From .ATile Shopping Guide"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Tests of WelI-Made Dress

When you shop for a dress dc yOu--
 Pay attention to the buttons and other trimmings, making sure they are strong, color fast, if painted wood, chip proof and able 10 with- stand washing or dry cleaning?
 Make sure that eyelets are not 50 large and carelesSly made that they wifi catch on jagged edges?
 Take the trOublj to stand straight, sit down, fold your arms, and in general 60 through enough contOr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

clips trimmed the surplice closing coat, Patou's "Chez Maxim's." was of the bodice. Her matching of the bodice. Her matching coat, srraight-cut and semi-fltted, fasteM- ing at enc side with buttons. A blue fox collar trimmed the neck line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

turkey that kind compacence people coud do something If kind of all you'd have to think What can do about them? How can something with money that will be than temporary good thing?
 peace earth" isn't for the destitute the hrdned
 It's for the people who have just enough Enough money for health Enough comfort them And enough not people much of anything
 (Copyright 1887, NEA Service 1nc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
ToMORROW's MENU
s FOR SEED; Slss GARDEN

Swetwater, Tex, (UP) - Miss Beadie Parl Hand, All club girl who lives her, raised garden this year valued at $1ss. She spent $3 for seed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Latest Styles
Ho1C TO Keep Well
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
WE, the WOMEN
It Isn't The Poor Alone Who Have Money Worries
By RUTH MILLETT

world frettng money" girl will be facing Christmas with too much money.
 troubled by it. instead celebrating the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Hows THAT COUGH, I DARE

Probably not many readers have had time to make up and try the fool proof cough medicine after the directions given here last week. If you are saving 1t to try next time you have Q bad cough, please re member I promise no cures and I concocted the medicine in the first place for acute cri and acute coughs and only suggested 1t for those
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
MODERN MENUS
BY MRS. GAYNoR MADDOX
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA ServfCe StaH WElteT Roast meat with barbecue sauce and candied yams or corn pones-- well, that's just an old southern custom.
 Barbecue Sauce
 Cor 6 to 10 persons) One pound butter, lemons, i teaspoon catsup, 2 tablespoons Wor- cestershire sauce, 1-2 teaspoon tab- asco sauce, 1 clove garlic, IA tea spoon salt.
 Rub the large kettle with the garlic, then throw garlic away. Combine all the other ingredients, heat thoroughly and baste meat with the sauce. Hot? Very. but that's what genuine barbecue sauce is supposed to be.
 Candied Yams
 (4 to 6 servings)
 (Use very ripe and yellow sweet potatoes if you cannot get yams) Six medium sized potatoes, 1-4 nutmeg, grated, cup hot water, 3-4 cup sugar, 4 tablespoons but ter.
 Peel and slice potatoes. Arr range in layers in baking dish, sprinkling each layer with sugar and nutmeg and dotting with butter. Add hot water, cover and bake slowly until tender and "can- died." Uncover last quarter of bak- ing.
 Corn Pones
 (4 to 6 serVings)
 One cup cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt Ia cup milk, 2 tablespoons fat, IA teaspoon soda. Mix meal and salt Add soda to milk. then add milk to meal mixture. Mix well, then add melted fat. Bake on sheets in hot oven. Makes 3 cakes about inches long and 2 inches wide.
 TOMORROW'S MENU
 BREAKFAST: Prunes cook ed in pineapple juice, creamed eggs on toast, wholewheat toast jam, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Tomato juice, corn pones, leftover brown gravy, apple and cabbage salad, cookies, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Barbecue leg of lamb, candied yams, green < beans, romaine with French dressing, lemon snow, lady fingers, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
Caroline Chatfield Saps Today

Woman Who Devotes All Her Time and Attention to Her Children, Real or Adopted, May Look Out for Desolate Old Age. An Alienated Husband Is Neither Comfort nor Joy to Her When the Children Are Gone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
DEAR MISS cHATWELD:

a time a widow with young husband and wouldn't have children took two avhed all love then am essentially homebody suppose haven't given
 craved deserved Now stepping out with another who she calls the phone frequently and street. He he doesn't for would that love my husband want to Keep doing right to hold him and
 should keep the children who not legally Please what you think. MRS S.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08

the who devOtes all her time and a tenon blood sdoptd look out for desoae build nests of their and when aenated husband neither comfort nor toy to Aer lonely heart. CAROLINE CHATFAEAD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
ToDAY's FASHION TIP

Wool coats worn with satin dress es are smart afternoon costumes in Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-08
ANSWER:

be quite comfortable in your own mind about couldn't hold him Admitting that set the for the episode with partly responsible for his going to attention problem is to back debts we'll to him that the foundlng babies a founding husband of him.
 When it first with greenbacks and he naturally expects love for him giving him his moneys comfortable home pleasant conversation good food believe his devotion he doesn't believe in hers unless she puts up the feminine equivalent Naturally the home which husband provides naturally real home of which he is the center.
 Presumably agreed your taking babies Surely you momenous decision without his currcnce Then show him what the little to send them back to nstu
 been taken into home and had mothers love layished upon them
 The excessively points all will blanket of her love to the hus- him outside cold and hverg she usually pays the penalty She's lucky gather him and put her around him in loving embrace
Evening star., 1937-12-19
Tea Dance Today.

The Service Council of the Jewish
Community Center will hold its first
tea dance of the season from $3.50 to
$50 today at the center. Miss Rose
Plotnick is chairman of the Commit
tee on Arrangements.
Evening star., 1937-12-12

WooDRIDGE. 1907 KEARNEY N.E-.nd
hoor = rooms. kitchen. private bath: refg.,
neat. lights, gas. North 616O-J
S35-GIRL TO SHARE APT. WITH AN
other girl. Potomac 2135-J. after g. Bird
and Rhode Island ave. ne
ROOMS, KITCHEN PORCH: FRONT
apartment for , months: reasonable
Don't phone. Chastleton Hotel. Apt. TQ3
Evening star., 1937-12-12

Beautifully furnished: living rm.. open
fireplace. bedrm twin beds dressing rr
with running water: kitchenette. bath, .
5226 ILLINOIS AVE. NW-H-W.H GAS
ana eiec. incl: c,h.w.: ! block of car or
ous; 20 min. center Of city: Groom apt,
opposite grade school: SS a wk, $50 a
month. I3s
Evening star., 1937-12-12
THE CLUB SHANNON.

Large double rm. with private bath; 2
closets; ideal for man and wife; excel.
meals; reaS. 2S17 Conn. ave Adams S430.
Evening star., 1937-12-12
ROOMS WANTED.


SMALL. heated, Ink, furn room. by lady,
quiet. Christian home: city or suburb; SIS
month. Box Blob, Star
BY SETTLED LADY-One room for LII k !;
must be reasonable; give price and ad-
dress. Box 226-C. Star.
YOUNG MAN. employed, wants furnished
room or small apartment at reasonable
rate. Box 159-C. Star. 12*
DESIRE two Ink. furn. rooms in Takoma
Park or Silver Spring. Met. $3.50. 9 am
to pm.
YOUNG ATTORNEY would like room with
or without meals in an honest to good
ness home, preferably where there are
other young people. J. Sawyer, 1909 New
Hampshire ave. NV.
2 ROOMS, furnished, Housekeeping: i'm
provementS: l square bus: adults. Walnut
1885. 5I0 N Monroe ST.. Arlington. Va.
YOUNG MARRIED, COUPLE, baby sirI,
year and half old, both employed, wish
furnished rooms in private home with
some one liking children and who will care
per month. Box 103-A. Star.
Evening star., 1937-12-12

lSOS KALORAMA RD.-SMALL. NEWLY
decorated apt, amc southern exposure.
large single room. Reasonable to quiet