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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

What joy and inspiration in great poetry! Millions have drawn new courage from Longfellow's immor- tai words:
 Let us, then, be up and doing,
 With heart for any fate; still achieving, still pursuing,
 Learn to labor and to wait"
 Happy childhood emories are reawakened by James Whitcomb Riley's:
 "When the frost is on the pun kin
 and the folders in the
 shock ."
 and Oliver Wendell Holmes trib- ute to "Old Ironsides': "Ay. tear her tattered ensign
 down!
 Long has 1t waved on high :"
 Do you know, too, those beautiful lines of Richard Lovelace: If I have freedom in my love
 And in my soul am free, Angels alone, that soar above,
 Enjoy such liberty" Or the closing lines of T Wandered Lonely As @ Cloud: ". my heart with pleasure fills, And dances with the daffodils."
 You can brighten solitary days, uncover new beauty in everyday life with these and other favorite poems in our 32-page booklet. Browning, Poe, Eugene Field, Burns. Scott, Tennyson.
 Send 10c for your copy of WORLDS BEST-LOVED POEMS to The Waterbury Democrat. Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Ee sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

groups of society women In numerous cities have attempted to lift the fear and prejudice from the Wassermann test that tells whether or not person is infect ed with the once whispered, still dreaded disease.
 How do they go about it? Sim ply by lining up and submitting to the test themselves.
 If their action seems a trihe un- necessary and dramatic to you on first thought, you're leav- ing human nature out of your Judgment. What club women do this year, other women do next. If tn socially prominent set the style for speech and beauty, man. nerS and dress, they can probably lift the ban of prejudice from a medical test for a disease.
 The disease has gone through most of the preliminary steps that should finally lead to its con- trol.
 First 1t was recognized as menace. Then 1t was brought to the attention of willfully ignor- ant population; all It's dreadful possibilities publicized.
 Now a concentrated effort is being made by health officers to wipe out this unnecessary de- Spoiler of health, sanity, happi- ness--this threat to generations unborn.
 The last step that has been taken Is not unimportant. Whoever first suggested that society women sub init to the Wassermann test and nave their pictures taken during the process was at least an amateur psy- cholpgist.
 He knew that we are sheep who follow wherever the right people lead, and we will follow even when the steps they take are toward e serious goal.
 tCcpyriRht. 1887. NEA Service, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

or adult becomes obsessed | with a world that might be, rather than the world that is.
 Life is prosy for the most part, and duty is just that, so most of us are given the thrill when op- portunity offers. Children are not exceptions, and as it is in youth that unfortunate habits are set. 1t is wise to keep a nice bal- ancc between work and play. Movies are fine for children as long as they do not interfere with happiness in regular work and routine duty; as long as they are not indulged in to the extent of making home and school dull things to be endured, by conipali- son. The parent will have to de- eide what this balance is. There is no rule to govern the child and tbe movies.
 Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

Test your knowledge of cor- rect social usage by answering the following questions, then checking against the author itative answers below:
 1. At a small dinner party, who is the first one at the table to put her napkin on the table?
 \ 2. Should one leave his nap kin in his chair?
 3. Upon rising from the ta- hle, should one push his chair up to the table?
 4. When mint jelly is served on a dinner plate, how Is It meant to be eaten?
 s. Is 1t correct to put q small tray or saucer under . syrup pitcher when 1t is to be brought to the tableS
 What would you do H--
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

provides a stamped envelope bear ing his address. Or inclose ten cents coin and ask for booklet "No. l3-- Unbidden Guests" - 1t deals with all kinds of pests, vermin, bugs, par asites or what have you. Unfortur1- ately 1t does not discuss the one who begins every remark with Lis ten"-I feared to mention prl1ssic acid lest somebody use 1t for hook worm or ringworm.
 Whats the Matter?
 Husband gets short of breath whenever he walks fast or up hill or up stairs. He is 55, eats and sleeps well. Uses tobacco, drinks . good deal of coffee, coughs considerably. (Mrs. M. E. J)
 Answer-Would he be worth a doctors examination? Probably not. Husbands seldom are. But then, he may drift on and on for many years before you can hope to collect his insurance. Why not take it easy meanwhile, and have medical care. It would at least make the man less difficult to live with.
 Copyright 1887, John F. bile Col
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
MIND Your MANNERS

Someone asks you e question when you have @ mouth full of food
 (a) Wait until you have swal-
 lowed 1t, and say, I'm
 sorry? (b) Answer regardless? Co Indicate why you can-
 not answer?
 Answers 1. The hostess. 2. No.
 3. Yes, to keep 1t out of the way.
 {. With e fork, for 1t goes with the meat, not with bread. s. Yes-and wise. Best What Would You Do" solution-(a). ' Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
ToMORR0w'S MENU

Breakfast: Stewed fruit com- porte, cracked wheat cereal, grapefruit mufans, coffffee, milk.
 Luncheon: Parsley omelet, ba- con curls. French bread, baked apples with peppermint sticks, tea, milk.
 Dinner: Hawaiian grapefruit, broiled halibut, mushroom sauce parsley potatoes, stuffed grilled tomatoes, cabbage and green pepper salad, lemon sherbert, sponge cake, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
WILDE TALE

Bringing Up Baby" latest ath- arine Hepburn picture from RKO Radio, is a screen version of 6 mad magazine story of the same name by TIagar Wilde. Miss Wildeand Dudley Nichols wrote the scren play for the Howard Hawks production.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

now are using 1t in bold faced
 A broadcast ing com D a n y that refused to let a colunnist speak on the subject over its hook-llp W 1 l l be asked by the f c d c r a l com m u n lea . tionS commiS- sion to prove that 1t acted "in the public interest"
 A "a Sl aa A aY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
WE, the WOMEN
 BY RUTH MILLETT
Society Leaders Go Into Action

The world syphilis spoken today in polite society" almost as unhesi- tantly as measles or humps Is spoken.
 Newspapers that would have avoided the word few years ago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Latest Styles
HO1O To Keeb WeU
-NEAf.RR.
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

health and nygien not should in made to
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
ToDAY's FASHION TIP

Two-color stripes and dotted fab- rics are featured for daytime in Lee longs midseason collection.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
HAM WITH ORANGE
(Serves 6)

Serves 6)
 6 servings fried ham
 2 tablespoons -four
 2 cups orange juice
 Parsley
 2 to 3 oranges for slices Fry ham. For this number oi servings a ham steak of about lIs pounds will be required. Add flour to 2 tablespoons of fat from frying ham and cook until lightly Drowned. Add orange juice, stirring well Lo avoid luSnps. Cook 6 minutes or until sauce Is thick. Pour sauce around ham on serving dish. Gar' nish with parsley and orange slices.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

" VVBue' A TIER she had picked A frocks and coats galore, the Duchess of Windsor eX- tended her Paris shopping tour to the millinery and bootery establishments and came away with the items sketched above, only a few of those featured in the November IS issue of Vogue. Above are two of many off-the-face Suzy models she chose-a black suede hat with petalled brim, top, shown in front and profile views; and blue felt trimmed with red grosgrain. Below: shoes from Georgette - top to bottom, brown crocodile oxford, evening sandal of red crepe with lat
 tice vamp, navy blue crocodile oxford, and brown box calf sports boot with high tongue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

T II E R 'S something A queenly about the beau ty of lovely. dark -haired Patricia MallinSon, New York silk fortune heiress. The tall. socially prominent beauty walks, stands, sits In regal manner, yet she has a supple, graceful figure. Her smile. according to G. Mail lard Kesslere who took this picture, is a rarely beauti- full feature. It's mellow and friendly with an en. veloping warmth which seems to light whatever room she happens to be in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
ANSWER:
FEAR MISS CHATFIELp:

ANSWER:
 u Friend keen a gift God didn't bestow it, appreciation of the other humor look the light life, laugh and be You
 Many years ago a husband the best man in the a which made people howl That's different anybody laugh at ready made fun repeat with his people and in suatons he isn't dependent upon his laugh and husband & Isn't that the answer?
 their and by touching raised lips being said to them and about them Then his his faculties to look the light side of life and laugh
 If we didn't believe there of psychology colleges and uni versailles nor any practising psychats Psychology plainly inside minds what as take the and out almost good as normal not q Lne man oraggart good imitation of the modest violet and the too edate and ser ovs sister the Big Apple with abandon.
 is al that can't laugh complete without the funnies fancy touching of bles You cant turn radio dial comedian it's movie program that doesn't include short to make smile snicer or laugh out oud is a humo won't laugh with humorous person there nothing to do but get mad or try to see the point and join n
 reach. If haven't what 1t takes to enjoy the meat that cracked picked out and put under ;.. CAROLINE cHATF1ELD
 Problem" of interest submitted w Dc I S%x s SsiS in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18
Caroline Chatfield
Says Today

Person Born Without Sense of Humor Can't Find His V Own Fun, but He Can Acquire Appreciation of
 Fun Others Find and Put Before Him. DEAR MISS CHATF1ELD:
 Gan acquire look the light side eR life, Write plenty the subject to EFs NEED.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

ANSWER:
 Friend keen sense Is a gift didn't , there's this not that appreciation other humor look the side of llfe laugh and be You can.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

MAKE IT YOURSELF NEEDLE.
 WORK PATTERN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

Problems of
 
  held confidence Write Miss Chntheid In care or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

You know by touching raised they had The deaf look at being said them and about them Then surely anybody his and his faculties learn the light side of life and laugh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

id all perhaps the that takes life too Se- eusly buddy with of humor If won't laugh with he will laugh at and there nothing to do to the point and join n
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-11-18

always reach. If haven't what 1t take crack out at least enjoy the meat others cracked picked out and put under ... CAROLINE CHATTIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
GAIN OF THREE IN
 FATAL ACCIDENTS
Connecticut Reports lSl Auto Deaths-Maine
 Leads in Safety

According to reports just received from the Motor Vehicle Commits sioners of the six New Finland staets and tabulated by the Aetna Cacualty & Surety Co., highway fa- talities during the first six months of 1887 increased per cent in these Staets as compared with fig ureS for hte first six months of 1886. Durin this six month period of 1887 there were 721 fatalities in the New Finland staets as compared with 6o4 in 1886.
 All states show an increase for this six month period with the ex- ception of Maine, in which state there was a decrease in hihway fa- taliteis and Rhode Island which has the same number of fataliteis for the six month period in 1887 as 1t did in 1Q3R
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

wood park August ist, according Co an announcement made last night at . meeting of the general commit tee which took place at @ Field street. The pipers are one of the most outstanding groups In the country and it is expected that their appearance here will be . source Of wide interest.
 Further plans in regard to the outing will be discussed at another meeting to take place tomorrow night at the Field street location.
 Members of the ladies auxiliary will meet tonight to make arrange ments for an outing to be held July 28th and to further plans to assist the mems committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

D'Angelo; stuffed animals, Patsy Varanelli, Antoinette and Frances Dizinno; canes, Joseph Martino and John Dizinno; cat knock-down, Louis Rocco; miscellaneous, AL phonse Ortelle, Pauline Brucato, Ambrose Maggi, Rocco Ciampi, Frank Famiglietti, and Nicholae Mature; beer, Anthony Caputo, Frank Germinaro, Vincent Mature, John Altieri, Vincent Ippolito; soda water and ice cream, Angie Mar ciano, Mrs. Louis Dantino and Mrs. DiMaria; peanuts, Anthony Russo: entertainment, John Jannetty; fire- works, Carmine Etergino, John Roberti, Peligrino Santolupo, Vim cent Ippolito, and Anthony Caputo.
 Legion Meeting
 Final preparations for the annual outing of Sylvester J. Stokes chap ter and Ladies auxiliary to be held on Sunday at the Alpha Sporting club, will be discussed tonight at a meeting to be held at 48 Green street hall, at e:30 o'clock. The meeting will be in charge of John E. Danisavage, commander. The outing is one of the outstanding events of the year and 1t is be- lieved at this time that @ large del- egation will represent other Legion posts about the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Final Plans Made
 For Big Celebration
Feast of Our Lady otMt. Carmel to Be Observed With
 4-Day Fete-FirewOrks Monday Ends Event
BROOKLYN NEWS

Final arrangements for the an- nual celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, which opens Friday night on the grounds in the rear of the church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel, were completed last night at a meeting of society dele- gates which took place in the church hall. The feast will be four night carnival, concluding on Monday with a fireworks show. The attraction on Friday will be an amateur contest to be held under the supervision of John J. Jannetty and all taking part will represent volunteer talent selected from the crowd in attendance.
 The program for Saturday and Sunday night will in addition to varied entertainment, include 8 band concert. Thousands are ex- pected to be present on Monday night when the display follows the regular evening schedule. Arrange ments have been made for the es- tablishment of several concessions.
 Rev. Patrick W. Flynn, pastor of the parish, is serving as honorary chairman of the committee, and is assisted by John Ortelle, general chairman, Rev. Dennis J. Birarelli, Miss Martino, secretary, Frank Fs- miglietti, Rocco Cianpi, Mrs. Louis Diinno, Charles Amodeo. Joseph Or telle, Louis Rocco, Anthony Ficeto, John Russo, Anthony DiAngelo, Louis Massimo, Louis DiRienzo, Mrs. P. D'Antino, Mrs. Antoinete DiMaria, Ambrose Maggi, Salvatore Fazio, Massimo Rondenaro, Connie D'Angelo and Joseph Martino.
 The personnel of the various con- sessions at the bazaar will include: tickets, Anthony Vitarelli and An. thony Ficeto; blankets, Joseph Or- telle, Mary Cipriano, and Josephine Ciampi; groceries, Louis Massimo, Philomena Mangaluzo and Connie
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
REQUEST GRANTED
 IN ASSAULT CASE

Ray Roberts, 46, of Thomaston, chared with assault, was iven a days continuance by request in the city court today. He was arrested July 6 by Patrolman Joseph Garvey on 6 warrant.
 Fred Williams, 21, of 49 State street, charged with operating with out 8 license and without proper registration, was given continu- ance to Monday.
 Charged with operating a car while his license was under sus- pension, Donald Mcdonald, 34, of Meridec road, was given postpone ment toMonday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

After it had investigated the death of the seventh husband of Maria Antoniou de Jesus, aged 40, and found that she had been widowed six times previously, 8 coroner's jury at San Salvador, Brazil, solemnly decreed that she was being pursued by a strange destiny"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
ACTUAL BRANDING

Actual scenes of cattle branding which took place on the great Spanehour cattle ranch, near Lone Pine, Calf, are seen in the thir- teenth Clarence E. Mulford story to reach the screen, "Hopalong Rides Again, Paramount release featur- ing William Boyd, George Hayes and Nora Lane.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Benefit Card Party

The proceeds of an outdoor card party to be held Friday night on the James Place grounds, opposite St. Joseph's rectory, will be turned over to the orphanage fund.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Costume Parade Is
 Held At Playground
800 Witness Event-Everyman's Bible Class Picnic
 Group to Make Plans Tonight
WATERVILLE Mrs R. W. Henion-l7s6 Thomaston Ave.-TeL s-sAe2

day evening at o'clock at Forest ers' hall on Hanover street. This will be a regular business meeting and final reports will be made by the committee concerning the annual outing of the lodge, which will be held in August.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
FAMOUS PEERS
 ENGAGED LOCALLY
MOnaghan's Band to En- certain at Irish-American
 Club Outing August 1

The famous Monaghan Pipers band of New York has been secured by the Irish-American social club as the feature for the organization's annual outing to be held at Lake,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
RENTING FAD

Carole Lombard ig reviving the beauty mark vogue. She showed up At Paramount for fittings with Ttaa wis HAnton wearing q black cellu- Ibid mark On her right cheek.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14
Lavecchia Dinner

John Juloani is chairman of the committee on arrangements for a bachelor dinner to be held in honor of Joseph Lavecchia at Steve's grill, Friday night. MT. Lavecchia who Is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-14

Q popular member of the Holy Name society of Mt. Carmel church, and also of the 1tan club, will be married Saturday morning to. Miss Anastasia Mulesky of North Leon- ard street.
Evening star., 1937-04-01
Mission of Peace.

What, it sometimes may be wondered,
can a single ordinary individual do to
assist world plagued with strife? The
question certainly must occur from time
to time to many an average citizen.
Since the problem is constant, the nat
ural instinct to find solution likewise
persists.
And it is a duty to listen to the
promptings of social conscience. Men, 1t
seems, are born with an instinct for fell
lowship; they are endowed with a nor
NAL wish to dwell together in unity"
The Psalmist expressed universal con-
viction when he declared that 1t is good
and pleasant to practice brotherhood.
People feel the urge for harmonious as
sociation-the impulse to congregate in
communal relations. John Fiske an
alyzed their gregariousness as represent
ing 'incipient power Of combination and
Of mutual protection"
But difficulty arises in the fact that
life is an intensely personal business.
Each separate soul In not-altogether-
friendly earth finds it an imperative OBJ
legation to survive In the face Of COM
Evening star., 1937-04-01
Pedestrian Carelessness.

Traffic Director William A. Van Duzer
recently expressed the opinion that in
nineteen traffic fatalities during period
of approximately six weeks no less than
fifteen of the victims were themselves to
blame. Pedestrian carelessness, he said,
was the basic fault in each case.
But thoughtful citizens may be
agnostic about such finding. People
walking in the streets, as it happens,
have little power to hurt anybody. 1t is,
rather, the motoring public that is pos
sessed of that power. A Chicago judge
once wisely held that a person operating
an automobile was, in effect, controlling
"a lethal weapon" In accidents involv-
ing motorists and pedestrians the latter
appear exclusively in the role of those
who get punished.
1t should follow that the predominant
responsibility ought to rest with drivers.
The licenses granted them signify that
that is the view of the law. 1t also is
the consensus of society in general. Yet
ing public takes chances. Traffic courts
everywhere prove the point, even though
the offenders brought before them rep
resent only fraction of the number of
violators of existing regulations-the
unfortunate few" who have broken the
rules in the presence of policemen.
Pedestrians, then, have ample and
abundant precedent for placing them
selves in peril of death or injury. If,
however, they deliberately choose to sac
rifice life or limb, they must take the
consequences But it would be interest,"
ing to inquire into the fatalities cited by
Mr.. Van Duzer. How many Of the fifteen
casualties really asked for it,? It
seems far more likely that they were just
so many beWildered and panic-stricken
individuals who blundered into disaster.
The outstanding characteristic of pre-
vailing traffic conditions is anarchy
To illustrate the difficulty, it may be
mentioned that the population of Wash
ington has increased about twenty per
cent in the past five years, while no ad-
ditional appropriation for traffic super
vision has been allowed. Better govern
ment, more effective management and
more drastic corrective procedure are
wanted if the problem is to be solved.
And money, not forthcoming, is needed
for those reforms.
Meanwhile, a pedestrian who delib-
erately puts himself in jeopardy is guilty
of suicidal negligence. Also, by his fool
hardy misconduct he weakens the cause
of his fellow-walkers who may not
wish to invite self-destruction.
Evening star., 1937-04-01
Mislabeled NepOtism.

A "nepotism" report on the District
government, prepared in connection with
the hearings on the 1888 District bill,
shows that about thirty per cent of the
1857 employees on the municipal pay roll
are related Does it follow that the
municipal service is ridden with nepo-
tism? Not at all. First, what is
nepotism? The dictionary definition is:
'Favoritism extended toward nephews
or other relatives; undue distinction.
especially in governmental patronage, in
favor of relatives" In other words, the
report has nothing to do with nepotism.
Not single case of nepotism is listed.
1t merely lists relationships
Nor is the extent of relationships
necessarily significant. The report deals
with individuals, not cases of relation
ship. A man may have two brothers in
the District service. Three individuals
are thus concerned and come within the
purview Of the report. But there is only