The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-03-17

Elements unleasled. The extent of the damage
done by Mondays ice and rain storm in and around
Waterbury will probably never be computed for we
haven't any agency that collects such data as the
amounts that property owners pay out to put their
homes and their grounds in shape after such storm
as this. Damage to homes probably was caused by
seepage of water into cellars and sun-parlOrs DAM
are to grounds was the heavy toll taken in tree branch
Many trees, particularly the brches were snapped
off, We know one row Of splendid big birches that
have grown to magnificent proportions that were
slashed If with gigantic hook The tops were taken
of, leaving behind jagged and spintered limbs
And that happened in many places in and around Wa
terbury, well as throughout the state It's hard to
estimate this damage in mere dollars and cents for
sentimental values figure high here, too.
If you're thinking Of popping the question - don't.
At least not until you see the lady of your choice sans
lpstick for beneath that daub of carne lies key to
her real personality Lillian Rosine makeup artist at
M-G-M studios, hands this tip to Economically inclined
lads "The clever manner in which modern girls apply
lpstick puts the man at disadvantage she explained
hey take her. literally at face value" Here are few
tips offered by the cosmetic expert you like TO win an
argument don't marry the girl with thin, straight lips
pressed close together If you enjoy having your own
way avoid the girl with the rosebud mouth poets rave
about She'll pout until you give IN you're pra &C.
the corners, even slightly Disregard this warning ana
you might well take up residence in the doghouse
from the first Jealous? Beware If she has full lips Sem
sve? thin upper lip and full lower one spell danger
Not news but newsy. Tomorrow is unique IN
our almanac calendar in that the will rise and set
at the same identical moment on the clock -6O1
The only difference will be that the springng out OF
bed in the while the retirement act comes
i'm the %. This won't occur again until september
and, as can be guessed is an accompaniment to the
vernal and autumnal equinoxes. incidentally look
for the beginning of spring at 1877 Saturday night OF
this week. which is March 20. You know for many
years the first day Of spring was regarded as fixed on
March 81 but variations in time have advanced 1t a
day. just fall this year doesn't arrive until Septem-
Der 23 and winter ON December b..
st. Patricks Day in Waterbury Is years ago was
aF1dC
at the entrance of Hamilton Park. Pioneer residents
of the city will recall that the day was Saturday and one
OF the coolest on record. The day. however, Is best
remembered by Frank Harper, H. now resident OF
Watervle street. who born and raised IN the East
End When the time arrived for raising the flags 1t was
discovered the ice had frozen the rope pueys Frank
volunteered to climb to the top and asen both flags IN
order that they might Yesterday he recalled the
climb along the icy pole to the top rs feet above the
ground.
Editor, Tall Tower Topics. Two spots IN WAFER
bury were given comparison at noon time yesterday
One on Grand Street where the sun was shining
and the street damp with little rivulets IN the
cutters, but with not sign of the beautiful snow
which had fallen the previous day. The other on the
Chase Park Drive not five-minute ride from Grand
street. was the beautiful picture any artist could
ever paint There in the distance could be seen all the
trees heavily Iadened with ice which made them look
almost unreal they were SO crystal like. They were
admired by all observers. If only the sun had been
shining, they would have sparkled great deal more
But all told it most wonderful picture.
En- ESS.
ST. PATRIcKs DAY