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Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10
WADITA GROUP

The meeting was held at the
home of Phyllis Purdy and it was
devoted to business only. We dis
cussed and planned a trip which We
are to take to the snow, Sunday.
We talked about our menus and
transportation which several of the
girls took upon themselves as re-
SponSibilities.
Refreshments were served. Bar
bara Marsh gave us a we'll written
and interesting talk on camp-craft.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10
Delphian Society
Continues Study

.Delphians are to meet Monday
morning at 10 o'clock at the home
of Mrs. NJ j. Dowd, $50 Wensley av-
enue, where they will continue their
study program.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10
Recreation Council
Meeting Monday

Rural Recreation Council will
conduct its monthly meeting Mon
day night at 7:30 o'clock at the I'm
perial Veterans hall
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10


The Wihetonga Camp Fire girls
held their first meeting of the
year in the Art Room. The calen-
dar for the rest of the new year
was made. Each meeting for the
meetings from Jan. IA to March
ii is to be a leadership meeting
One girl taken each meeting and
has something for the rest of the
girls to do to earn an honor. A
program for the sponsors of the
club was decided for March 10.
The sponsors are the Kiwanis of
Ell Centre. The groups annual
dance was planned for Feb. l2.
There was no further business so
the meeting was adjourned.
WAPECOHA GROUP
Wapecoha Camp Fire girls enjoy
ed trip to the snow New Years
day, stopping at the w. N. Boyer
cabin at Live Oaks to cook their
supper. Wednesday they met at the
home of their guardian, Mrs. Louis
Slee, to study the new manual.
WETOMECHICK GROUP
A candy sale Saturday to raise
funds for this new manual was plan
ned by Wetocmechick Camp Fire
girls at their meeting Wednesday
afternoon at the home of their
guardian, Mrs. Walter Phillips. This
group will hold a council fire the
end of this month
NANKOAKAGA GROUP
H11inf
Camp Fire girls is the dance they
are to have in February at the home
of Betty Lemons The girls are
planning to invite their friends and
are arranging a delightful party.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10
Famous RED TOP"
INSULATION
Keeps Homes Cozy
Saves on Fuel Costs

The cold wave which hit the valley
last week demonstrated the value and
comfort of home insulated with Red
Top insulation in many instances. 1t also
brought home to many people the dis
comfort that goes with an improperly in
sulated home Whiting Mead Co., quot
ed many of the latter estimates ON COM
plete insulation jobs!
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10
Families Save
With Ell Rel Roofing!
Buy It at 1875 Main

Valley families. who found it necessary
to re-roof homes because of the rain
We're rejoicing over the reasonable price
OF Whiting Meads famous lei Rey" roof
ing. I've never seen such a good quail
ity roofing for the money" one happy
man declared
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10
FLOR ENCE
OIL HEATERS
Still Available
At 1875 Main Street

World noted Florence oil heaters
proved boon to many families during
the severe cold and many others pur-
chased them when other heating facil-
ties proved inadequate. Whiting Mead
as they have all winter.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-01-10

Rita Fabares will be the soloist at
ST. Paul's Episcopal church Sunday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
SUMMING STYLE MAKES GOOD MORNING" BROCK
 Clair Tilden
PATTERN 44O

A smart example of the distinc- ton a slenderizing morning frock should have is Pattern 440l Panel front and back and simple V-neck- line will literally melt the pounds away! Consider the comfort of loose sleeves that form a flattering yoke with just the right. number of gathers in the bodice to make 1t in- teresting. The side tie sashes will give you that desired" waistline while full-cut pockets are handy as can be! So easy to make is Pat tern 440 that you will surely want to stitch up several versions. Any washable fabric such as cotton broadcloth or percale would be ideal. Detailed Sewing Guide accompan- ieS this pattern.
 Pattern 440 is cut in misses and women's sizes 16 18 20 34 S6 38 40 42 A and 46. Size 36 requires 3 5-8 yards 36 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS t15c) in coins or stamps (preferably coins) for this pattern. WRTTE CLEAR IY SIZE NAME ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department 70 Fifth Avenue New York N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
Pep Up. Yur Parties With Riddles Stunts
Brain Tcasers Arc Fun

DA@ ASUSVAo EhAO okt
 Mary's parties never flopl Shea always right there with clever stunt or puzzle.
 Tonight Mary and Dick put on a show for the rest of the gang. Which of the two is best at rlddles2
 Mary scored first on Pronounce 'volix' correctly
 Dick got the next two: "What is lower with head on than with 1t off2" "What does destroyer weigh when ready to sail with all sup- plies munitions and men aboard?"
 Now the crowd is betting on Mary for the last "What can you put up a chimney down but not down chimney up?" .s ....
 If you haven't peelied already figure your own score from the an- swers pictured above.
 You can often coax bashful cal- Ter out of his shell with a good guessing game. Or keep your rest less friends absorbed while you rustic refreshments.
 Try the ice-breakcrs in our 32. page booklet Lively riddles tricks puzzles jokes.
 Send Toe for your copy of 200 PUZZLES, TRICKS AND CON- UNDRUMS 10 the Waterbury Dem- ocrat Home Service. 635 sixth Ave-, New York, M Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME. ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet. e'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
The Family Doctor
The Thyroid Gland Is Often Called
 the "KeY" Organ of the Human Body
.. N. Reg. U. 6. paL or.

time at e uniform rate-SometlmeS it activities arc speeded up, at other times they arc greatly slowed.
 It has been called the key or- gan Of the human body, since It's effects are brought to bear on all the other glands, on the nervous system, on the sex activities, and on many other important actions.
 In case the secretion of the thy roid Is lacking, serious disturbances of the body appear. These disturb ances are called nyxedema and cretinisrn. Examples of the effects of lack of thyroid secretion are dwarf Ing of the body, loss of hair, thick ening and dryness of the skin, and great loss of mental and physical vigor.
 On the other hand, overactivity of the gland is also manifested by exceedingly serious symptoms which will be discussed further. Among these effects are rapidity of the heart, excitability of the nervous system, tremendous loss of weight, and in late stages the condition called exophthalmos in which the eyes bulge.
 AS has already been pointed out in discussions of other glands, the thyroid is definitely related to all of them in It's actions. If the thy- roid gland Is removed, the pic tuitary gland enlarges. During the periodic activities of women and during childbirth the thyroid gland enlarges. Goiter also occurs more frequently at such times. This is be- lieved to be related to the lack of iodine in the body.
 Animals with the thyroid gland removed are more sensitive to in- sulin than are normal animals, which reveals the relationship of the thyroid to the pancreas. Quite certainly there is a definite rela- tionship between the thyroid and tho adrenal glands, and between the pituitary and the adrenal glands. It Is believed that the adrenal glands, acting through the pituitary, exer- else regulatory control over the thyroid.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
PROsTIGMIN FOR- MYAsTHENIA

PROSTIGMIN FOR MYASTHENIA Asthemia is a five dollar word meaning weakness. Neurasthenia means weak nerves, but no such state is conceivable in physiology or pathology. Neurasthenia was a fine old quack diagnosis to string along the idle rich of the gay ninetees. It just doesn't do today. Psychasthenia is a handy term though because many who have 1t resent being call ed weak k-ninded. t sssss i.
 Myasthenia means muscle weak ness. One fairly common complaint is angiosclerotic myasthenia, inter- mittent claudication, intermittent limping, a spell of weakness usually with pain in the legs which comes on after the man (usually past mid de age) has walked a short dis tance, and temporarily puts him out of commission. He has to sit or lie and rest while, till the pain and weakness wear of, when he may resume his walk at a slow pace and on the level or downlill, but not upgrade, unless he is prepared to have another seizure in @ few min utes. This is probably due to in- sufficient blood supply to the leg muscles through arteries affected with hardening, from excessive iI- dulgence in tobacco, from lacohol, from syhilis, from chronic lead pois- oning. Best emergency relief is probably tablet of nitroglycerin, such as men subject to angina pec- toris carry to take~when threatened or seized with an attack.
 Another condition. not SO com mon, is r1ynasthenia gravis, chronic progressive muscular weakness with out apparent atrophy or wasting, affecting muscles of the face and throat, in some cases other muscles as well. At first the affected muscles function normally, but they tire quickly and presently refuse to func- ton at all. Difficulty of swallowing or reorganization of food may occur after the patient has eaten part of meal. The upper eyelids tire and droop. Effort to smile quickly fati- .gues and gives a pathetic express sion.
 A dose of prostigmin, either hypodemically or by mouth, pro- duces striking change. An hour or two after. the dose is taken the pa- tient recovers practically normal strength and function in the affect ed muscles. The smile is quite normal. But as the effect of the medicine wears of the muscle weak ness returns and in the course oi four or five hours the condition seems the same as 1t was before the medicine was given. However, the medicine is comparatively harmless. not in any way habit-forming, and may be continued indefinitely as long as 1t gives relief. When prosti-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
CHATS
< BY DOROTHY CAREW
 United Press Staff Correspondent


 Paris - (UP) -. Evening wraps have reached a new high In luxliri- ous beauty and voluminous velvet capes with handsome fur trim, ful!- length coats of ermine, mink and fox and brocaded and metallic coats are favorites shown by Paris cou- turiers for the winter season.
 Lucien Lelong shows a. wine shirred velvet evening cape to the floor with tailored jacket front which falls below the hips, to wear with a draped wine crepe evening gown of instep length and oanels to form & short, full train, Lame edged with light fur forms a knee- length wrap of coat design Uned with fold satin In the same collcc- ton.
 Molyneux adapts evening wraps to the period of the dresses with which they are worn. A volumin- ous black velvet opera cape with @ yoke of silver fox is shown with a gown of gold lame trimmed ir rhinestones. Dull gold quilted lame Is used for a knee-length coat in the collection, worn with @ black sheer dress with slit skirt, and he chooses a black velvet cape to cover a silver lame gown.
 A wool evening coat in the Molly neux collection Is made with nipped-in waistline and full-length flared skirt, and Mainbocher shows wine jersey full-length wrap witr accordion pleated skirt designed witt high round ermine collar and bu, tons from the Ileckline to knees.
 A tailored, full-length velvet eve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13

Little girls who are brushed and combed, groomed and manicured taught to stand straight and tall and hold their heads erect, grow UT to be attractive, they do. They may not turn out to be raving beauties but they will be attractive-no doubt about 1t.
 The day she Is one year old isn't too early to begin caring properly for your tiny daughters appearance, oiling her skin frequently if the weather Is cold or If you have mois- ture- absorbing steam heat in your home; brushin gher fine hair up- ward with soft baby brush; gent ly pushing back cuticle around her nails when you dry her hands.
 As the little miniature of yourself grows older, teach her to brush her own hair every night to keep malls tidy and to brush teeth correctly.
 Point out that good posture means an almost straight backbone with no exaggerated hollow In the center of 1t, flat stomach square shoulders, head carried so eyes car see the ceiling without an upwarc tilt of the head. Put a trapezc. bal in her playroom and encourage hei to be a tomboy on 1t. Stretching k wonderful for her posture, yot know.
 That Beauty Diet
 Don't tell a child to cat her vege. tables and salad because they are SC good for her. Instead, casually men. ton how fine such beauty-givinG dishes taste, then set 8 good exam. pie by eating your own helpings. In. sist upon regular sleeping hours ane if your young offspring doesn't just naturally tear around and gel enough exercise after school anc Saturdays, send her to dancing school or to a gymnasium for swim ming or badminton lessons.
 If possible, send her to dancing school and for swimming lessons anyway. Both of these forms of ex. ercise make for grace and boise. Tc help her through years of adoles. cence, teach her to excell in at least one sport. Knowing how to do onC thing exceptionally well gives tht 13-year-old a bit of self-confidencC in which she is otherwise sadly lack. ing.
 Accent on Cleanliness
 Don't bore your daughter witt lectures on cleanliness (any worth. while child loves to play in tho mud), but make her understand that there arc times to be grimS and dirty and times to be clean ane neat,
 If you doubt that all this effort i' worthwhile, look at some of the mo- ton picture stars and consider the way they were groomed when chil-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
MIND Your MANNERS

Test your knowledge of correct so- cial usage by answering the follow ing questions, then checking against the authoritative answers below:
 1. Should a golfer be careful not to walk ahead of a player farther from the green than he isp
 2. Where should a golfer stand when his opponent Is drivingp
 g. Is 1t necessary to replace cut turf7
 { If a foursome stops to look for . lost ball, should they signal the players following to go through 6. Should a golfer watch to see that his shadow does not fall across the path of the player who Is put ting7
 What would you do lf-
 You are playing Lolf with @ man who thinks 1t Is all right to make lis own rules
 (a) Say, Look here, you can't
 do thatl"?
 Cb) Play your way and let him
 play his way2
 (c) Play by his rulcs2 1. Yes.
 2. out of the way Q his club and out of sight.
 3. Yes, and it should be pressed down with the foot. 4 Yes.
 S. Yes 2As Best "what Would You Dog scIu- tion-- tb). fcopxrishs iOsZ NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
Modern : Menus
By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Staff Writer


 Corn, both white and yellow makes this a month of corn roastsr fritters, pancakes and succotash. On the cob or of, corn is grand Ameri- can food. 1 White corn If you like, but right now golden bantam is the big news. To convince yourself, try these recipes.
 Special Corn Frltters ..' (4-6 servings)
 Three cups four, 3-4 teaspoon baking powder, 1-2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar, 6 medium sized ears of corn, 3 eggs, 3 tablespoons milk, l tablespoon lard.
 Boil corn and cut from the cob Sift flour, sugar and seasonings. Beat eggs, add milk and corn and flour alternately. Stir well. Heat frying pan, add grease and drop mixture by spoonfuls on pan. Cook well on both sides and serve with maple syrup. Crisp bacon Is the perfect garnish.
 Baked Fresh Corn With Tomato
 Curry
 (4-6 servings)
 Six ears of corn, 3 egg yolks, 3-4 cup cream, 3 tablespoons but
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
BURSTS ON TREE MAMIE

Honolulu, (UP)-University edu- cation has put Honolulu into a hub bub over the pronunciation of the name of a local tree. Dr. w. Nor- woodo Brigance of the Hawaiian university insists the name of the species "algaroba" be pronounced with the "g" asc in "go." The stu- dents prefer the common pronoun- ciation of "al-ju-robe -uh." A local Solomon has suggested adoption of the original Hawaiian name, "kiwae."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13

ming coat at Mainbocker has a scarf like hood. the only color on the cos- tune a large gardenia at one side of the head.
 Quilted satin and bright blue broadcloth are among the fabrics chosen by Lanvin for wraps and one Of her most outstanding creations IS a long black velvet coat of prin- cess line with wide erimne sleeves to the wrist. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
Glorityimg Yourself
By ALICIA HART

dren. Madge Evans, for instance. There Is girl who was attractive when she was five, and who, by the constant efforts of those who loved her. grew tip to be a great beauty. Everything about Miss Evans-hair, skin, hands, posture-shows the re- suit of excellent care.
 NEXT: Food for beauty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13

This Is the 18th of 20 articles by Dr. Flshbeln on the body glands and their functions.
 (NO. 3l6)
 BY DR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor, Journal of the American Medical Association, and of
 Hygcla, the Health Magazine
 In the throat, in front on each side of the windpipe, there Is the large gland known as the thyroid. Most people get concerned about their thyroid only when they have . goitcr. The chief purpose of the thyroid gland is to increase chem lcal changes going on in the body, 90 that practically every activity of the body is influenced by this gland. The thyroid does not work all the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13

gmin is given to patients with paral. ytic or other conditions than my asthenia graVis, 1t produces flbrilla- ton and twitchings in various parts of the body and no appreciable benefits in the paralyzed or. defec- tive muscles.
 QUESTIONS and ANSWERS fa. n Mexico Travel : .BE
 Plan to make tour of Mexico for about ten days , vaccinated twenty years ago. Should l be re- vaccinated now? ~, B.
 Alswer---I do not believe 1t is necessary. But be sure be im- lnunized against typhoid, and para typhoid A and B, by your physi- clan. In Mexico cat only cooked foods when you are outside of the city areas--avoid all raw salads and fruits. Safety against amebic desen- tery and other intestional infections dictates that you drink only boiled water and eat only cooked food dur ing your stay in Mexico. %
 Exhaust Fumes
 We live in a court close to neigh bor's driveway. When they start their cars to back out the fumes en- ter our rooms. Are the. fumes dan gerous2 GA. K,)
 Answer-Not if mixed with enough air.
 Copyright 1887, John F, Dillc co.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
L.atest Styles
WOlMAN,S REALM ]
.HEALTM-
HOze, To Keeb WeIl.
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
Caroline Chatfield
Should Girl Spend Best Years of Youth Waiting for Fiance Who Is Waiting for Something to Turn Up? At Doomsday He Still Will Be Waiting.
Sqys To-day
EAR MISS CHATFIELD:

DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:
 I am practically your advice girl to her head keep entanglng with who had lob and prospects Now wouldn't deny that serious business but money to be the basis on which girl selling her virtue for station in life which had virtue dispose that takes the to learn that everybody has to take a down his girl willing the of chance with him with her. But the modern girl wants everything signed she get that gives If the love can't have his him his problems when they most perpexng doesn't need her when everything lovely
 AN ADNGIRER WOMEN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
ToDAY,s FASHION TIP

Evening wraps with hoods of rich fur trim follow the color theme Of the dresses with which they are worn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
TOMoRROW's MENU

BREAKFAST: Orange juice, broIled mackerel, creamed pota- toes. whOlewheat toast, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Spanish Omelct, French bread, baked apples, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Cider cup, veal cut let, baked fresh corn with tomato and curry, steamed rice, nodded green pepper and cucumber salad, fresh pineapple, oranges and shredded cocoanut, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13

ter, 1 teaspoon salt, l. teaspoon pepper, teaspoon paprika, l-2 teaspoon curry powder, 2 cups canned tomatoes, 1-2 cup bread crumbs. ,,, Melt butter, add seasonings, then cream and corn which has been cooked and cut of cob. But ter a casserole dish, put first a layer of corn, then layer of to- matoes and continue until dish is full. Cover top with crumbs and bake twenty minutes in a moderate over t350 degrees F).
 Corn Pun
 (4-6 Servings)
 Six ears of corn, tablespoons butte, 9 tablespoons flour, l-2 green pepper, 9 teaspoons salt, 3 eggs. cup milk.
 Melt the butter and in it saute the chopped green pepper, add flour and milk and seasonings, Cook until thick. Boil corn or use leftover corn and cut from the cob. add 1t to the sauce To this add beaten yolks and lastly fold in stiffly beaten whites. Bake in a moderate oven (350 de- grees F.) thirty-five minutes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-13
ANSWER:

ANSWER:
 girl should her head in making tho marriage while in this day joblcss bad bet In former times he doesn't that employed "It the but the principle of the thing"
 education and good health industrious Until he something hasn't the right courng the right to put his such happens position that suits his fancy
 In 1t a but his attitude toward his isn't the fact that him unprOmisng but that he to Q should measure him by his in working saving his of responsibility to himself her and life in general
 sentiment pretty talk about wont rent buy groceries premiums policies things which sensible should think before the long stretch for of them has to have money it generally conceded that the plece to earn It.
 the modern girls wanting everything sealed marriage understanding beforehand work bring It. clean after 1t continue indefinite It isn't fair she doesn't take the midst of this which can't hep babies arriving before provision hNs been made for them
 brief for the girl marrles for money for the girl who down the she loves merely because the best youth waiting h waiting something to turn long enough for what he's got in the of ability Rmb industry and he lacking in these gifts of God she ~ CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Washington times., 1937-07-20
PRIVATE TRUCK
REGULATION
FORECAST
international News Service

Regulation Of private, as well
as public carriers Of freight and
passengers seems inevitable" the
National Resources Committee re-
ported to President Roosevelt tod.
day. 1t said:
eff we fix rates for one trans
portatiOn agency, its competitors
should not be forced to make
their own rates. If it is neces-
sary to establish hours of service
for the driver Of q common car
rier motor truck, it is equally
necessary In the case of o pri-
VateIy-0wned truck"
The American transportation
system keeps ahead of the increase
in population, the report said
Rapid increase in air transport is
expected, and the air service will
continue to employ high class serv
Ice" it added.
It pointed out that while only
$500 passengers were carried on
regularly scheduled airplanes in
the entire year of 1926, planes
Aow carry more than 100000
passengers q month.
The report was prepared by
Q committee headed by Harold
A. Osgood, vice president of the
Fulton IRON Works OF st. Louis.