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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
-WOMAN,S REALM =
Always a Most Appropriate Xmas Gift
Perfumes Head List of Welcome Presents
By ALICIA HART NEA Service Stan Writer

New York-Regardless of her age, size, height or weght-no matter who she is, where she came from or Christmas For that matter her brother father husband children or best beau will be delighted with beauty" aids From brand new perfume "to only with black" or the sophisticated to new mems set of lotions in masculine looking pottery bottles, there's appropriate beauty paration for each person your list.
 face powder ensemble containing two be applied atop the other and brush to help the blending job successfully.
 From the same house comes truly bath set including giant cake of soap powder and bath salts all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

fornia, is % per cent, and has been found as low as Q per cent in the Libyan desert. Relative humidity is the ratio the amount of moisture in the air bears to the amount the air can hold ct the given temperature when saturated. For the air of dwellings, rooms, shops or any ar- tihcially heated shelters relative humidity of 50 per cent or higher Is generally most comfortable, and in such atmosphere one feels 1t and can work efficiently. Tn order to maintain reasonable degree of humidity in the artifcially heated atmosphere 1t is necessary to evap- crate ct least @ gallon or two of water day for each average size bedroom, office or living room. I have Q monograph on this, If you will provide 0 stamped addressed envelope.
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bles) and a box of dusting powder with down puff. These two items are packed together in a stunning box, and the glass jar of powdered milk is tied up with pink or blue satin ribbon.
 MAKING HOSTESS
 AND GUESTS HAPPY
 Practically every manufacturer of cosmetics features several makeup kits, from smallish, rather inexpen- sive one to de luxe types which in- clude enough of everything to last the average woman for months and months and months. One small flat overnight case with an extra large mirror in the cover, has space for a nightgown, toothbrush and slippers in an extra compartment between jars of creams and a big box of face powder.
 It's almost impossible to 90 wrong on soap, particularly If you buy 1t from an established house. Bath cakes come in lovely flower shapes. A woman who entertains Q good deal would be pleased with tiny round cakes of guest soap, wrapped In red paper, on a tree branch with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
TESTED RECIPES
sPICED CRANBERRY JELLY

SPICED CRANBERRY JELLY
 quart berries
 1 cup boiling water
 2 cups sugar
 1-3 cold water
 2 inch piece stick cinnamon 24 whole cloves
 6 allspice
 Few grains salt. Cook berries in boiling water un' til soft. Rub through sieve, ade remaining ingredients except salt Again bring to the boiling point ant let simmer IS minutes longer. AdG salt and turn into mold. Chill inmold before serving.
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The school-age kiddie's in the limelight today, for with Q new school semester approaching, little Mary-Jane will be needing Q saucy everyday frock-and what could be more appropriate than Pattern 606, with It's comfy, matching bloomers9 Two-or- -year-old will look pretty as picture in this panel-style. with It's puffed-up sleeves, bolero. effect bodice, and cunning pointed collar. For Q Specially gay note, panel and collar may Dc constrasted. and outlined with e bright splash of ric-racl Mother will find this frock easy to make, and nice in wool. De- tailed Sewing Guides accompanies this pattern.
 Pattern 600 is cut in children's sizes 2, {, 6, 8 and 10. Size 6 requires 2 1-4 yards 36 inch fabric; 7-8 yard contrast and 21-2 yards ric"rac braid.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS t15c) in coins or stamps (preferably coins) for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Waterbury Demo- crat, Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
CHRISTMAS GIFT
 FRUIT CAKES

/ 1 pound seeded raisins
 1 cup citron
 1h cups dates
 1 cup walnutS
 2A cups sugar
 2 teaspoons cinnamon
 1 teaspoon cloves 2A cups water
 2A tablespoons shortening 3 1-3 cups flour
 1 teaspoon soda
 1 teaspoon baking powder % teaspoon salt Put raisins, citron. dates and wal nuts through food chopper; combine with sugar, cinnamon, cloves, water and shortening; boil s minutes. Cool Sift together remaining dry iilgredi- snts; combine with fruit mixture
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Pour into 3 greased e-inch square pans. Bake in moderate oven (32bo F.) 70 minutes or until done.
 Fill and frost with confectioners' sugar frosting. Decorate with red ribbon bow made from spun sugar or from red.tinted frosting put through pastry tube, using ribbon tip.
 By Elizabeth Woody In McCallS Magazine for January.
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:. pEAR Mrss OHATFIELp:


 young had to work hire to stay daily bread When work leisure hour giving them the pleased when he pleased usually with lady friends Now the two boys position which supports entirely and have the about with my boys and their families want to make up this husband who used to love to around at home and resents going him covered with love and died his lips when Now before God duty bound to this held by the promises made at the altar broken them Or Justified tn cutting all strings going nay way and letting him go hs Ao.
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SWEET POTATO NAPLES

Mix together one cup of mashed sweet potato, one cup flour. quarter cup sugar, half cup melted butter and one cup milk. Add yolk Of one egg beaten until thick; fold in the egg white, beaten until stiff. Bake in c hot greaSed waffle iron.
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You need c sense Of hunor when you start working on your personality, If you can't laugh at the "preacll- or" occasionally and at yourself Of ten, there's real dam ger ahead.
 The books Bay, "Talk about the other person and h IS interests. " trhaLia mod nfl.
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1 as well as after-shave lotion and a shampoo; 0 cowhide humidor case. The cowhide is on Q strong wood frame, the inner cover is lined with cork, and cedar compartments sepa- rate decanters of lotion and cologne, an ivory shaving bowl and match ing container of talcunn.
 NEXT: Gifts that amuse.
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H0zU To Keeb WeU
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

psrn.ng gsss"n"i n.nn "rG nys'enS ""; envelope enclosed letters should 6 1re ew Dc made
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shaving preparations each and every Christmas, are going to Do surprised
 this year. Give him his favorite shaving soap and face lotion, of course, but consider adding: a tal- cum in e bamboo-shaped container with Q red top; Q set, containing cologne, shaving soap and talcum
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TODAY's FASHION FTP

Printed lame ajaiEtwais1 blouSes with fulI-Iength sleeves are shown in Paris for wear with dressy win- ter suits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
Caroline Chatfield
Sqps To-day

Wife Who Has Carried Whole Weight of Family While Husband Callivanted With the Girls Has Won Right to Dispose of Said Husband in Any Way That Seems Best to Her. She Will Be Hap pier If She Is Merciful.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
WE, THE WOMEN
- WE, THE WOMEN Adding "Gruin of Salt" To Success Recipes
By RUTH MILLETT

The success books-"cure-as" for nferiory compexes that now are sweeping the country have the fault of most medicines You have know how to take them It's easy to get an overdose And though won't be fatal in the 90 ...u. of self-improvement, the patient stands q 7, good chance of being transformed into a
 carbon copy of a preacher of success,
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ANSWER:

ANSWER:
 give you rest of days Certainly deprive the pleasure of going about with band obligation to hts family broke his marriage and left with the bag to hold the babies to rear and thF food to buy.
 and Doubtless that husband who neglected subjected to ndgnie has hold upon you greater than you which he part Financially speakng) would cut loose from him. And here in this home attempt up the husband and the home grown together.
 He has no right you evening right to expect sympathy in h old age when he had none father of children And yeyou probably feel great not justice 0 give hn, maybe this Is the answer to your question:
 home roos They always do when the shadows fall CAROLINE CHATFIEID.
 am separated my expecting baby. Before e were married was everything wanted but after marrage Sspam to drift further and further away from me- Women women among girl If had known about her don't believe and thinking about the birth baby reoncid husband Please tell what the best way to go about M ANSWER;
 Have you tried the direct mehod you approach to husband explaining feel how much want
 the babys sakeP This would Dc the natural thing held back by foolish pride or held back by fear, then try the Indirect method
 Some trusted family friend such your priest minister between two taking that recOncld pointing to binding duty to hs unborn infant When hc hot heat of anger usually angry when they parac your will probably be m melting mood toward you coming and the likelihood ""' "' VIII "'''"' "'"'"'" CAROLINE CHATFELD ,n. r""%% VII, he "".n.wssa s%: % : %'""T .':S r"""
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e giant cake or soap, Collet water,
 scented with a subtly sweet per- fume. An especially generous ges- ture would be to include @ small bottle of perfume in the same odor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

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cherry leaves top and bottom. Each guest picks of Q cherry of soap as he needs it.
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ANSWER;

Have you tried the method2 made approach your husband explaining to him how you feel how much you want him back sakeP This would h the natural thing you held back by foolish pride or held then try the Indirect method
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
TLATTERING MANLY BEAUTY

Men, bless 'em, no doubt long since tired of getting the same old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD,

Chickens coming They always do when the shadows fall CAROLINE CHATFIELD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

HEALTH.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-10

Send orders to Waterbury Demo crat, Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
MAYOR ATTENDS
FUNERAL RITES
Heads Delegation of Hon
Orary Bearers for Late
Benedict Holden

Lieutenant Governor Frank Hayes
and Judge Frank p. McEvoy Of this
city were numbered among the
honorary pallbearers at the funeral
Of the late Benedict M. Holden at
Hartford, which was held from hts
home, go Girard avenue, to st. Jo-
seph's cathedral yesterday morning.
Attorney Holden, who was very
well known in this city and who was
a brother-in-law of DR.. John E..
Farrell of this city, died Friday in
New York city following a sudden
heart attack. He was en- route to
Florida at the time.
Many organizations were repre-
sented at the funeral yesterday and
the cathedral was crowded. Lieut.
Gov. Hayes led the honorary bear
ers, among whom were Judge Newell
Jennings Of Bristol, Judge p. B.
O'Sullivan Of Orange, Judge Nc
Evoy, Ex-Governor Everett Lake
OF Hartford, Mayor Thomas j. Spell
lacy Of Hartford, Republican State
Chairman J. Henry Roraback, States
Attorney Hugh Alcorn, Attorney
William ]. Mulligan, former State
Deputy Of the Knights of Columbus,
Colonel Raymond F. Gates, head
OF the soldiers home at Noroton,
Major Thomas J. Bannigan, head of
the veterans hospital at Newington.
and Lucius F. Robinson of Hart
ford.
The funeral mass, which was held
at 1890, was celebrated by Rev. J.
Clement Martin of st. Roses
East Hartford, nephew of the de-
ceased. Assisting him were the
Rev. James L. Travis, deacon; Rev.
John A. Kelly, sub-deacon; and
Rev. John F. Harmon, master of
ceremonies.
Services at the grave, in Mt. st.
Benedict cemetery, were conducted
by Right Rev. Monsignor William
J. Flynn, assisted by Right Rev.
Monsignor Thomas s.. Duggan,
Father Martin and Father Kelly.
There were many members of the
clergy seated In the sanctuary dur
Ing the services. The active bear
ers were from the Veterans Home
at Rocky Hill.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
Local Autoists in Last-Minute Rush for 1887 Marker!
Hundreds OF Inquiries
On Kipling Book Offer By
The Waterbury Democrat
Complete, Luxurious Set of Famous Authors Works
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Notes"
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these books are q real addition to
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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

The announcement made yester-
day by The Democrat that 1t was
making It possible for its readers to
secure the luxurious 10 volume set
Of Rudyard Kipling's Works at such
q remarkable low price, 20 cents a
volume brought hundreds Of In
quiries and telephone calls to The
Democrat ONCE.
Everyone wants to see the books
and hundreds inquired II they could
purchase the books all at one time.
To these inquiries we will state the
books may be seen at. The Demo-
crat office as several shipments have
arrived. AS for purchasing the
books at one time we are not in a
position to put them on sale along
that line as yet. 1t will be necessary
to secure a book q week for the
present at least.
Complete List of Books
For those who have not as yet
read Of this remarkable offer we
again quote you the list of books
that may be obtained at The Demo-
crat ONCE for 20 cents and six con-
secutive coupons clipped from The
Democrat.
milne Own People"
plain Tales from the Hills"
''In Black and White and the
Story Of the Gabsgys"
"Under the Deodars and City Of
the Dreadful Night"
"The Light That Failed"
"Wee Willie Wrinkle and American
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
Thousands Expected
ToBeAccommodated
Within Next A Days
Branch Office on WATERFOWL Avenue Remaining Open
Until 6 p. m. to Fulfill All Requests Plates
Must Be Used After Sunday February 2S

Before next Saturday evening at
6 o'clock more than 10000 Water
burians must visit the local branch
Of the state motor vehicle bureau,
II every car that was registered In
1895 Is to be licensed for the first
day Of the coming year, according
to an announcement by Mrs. Alice
e. Bradley, supervisor. Present
markers will be worthless after II
o'clock Sunday evening. New mark
ers which have been issued are usu-
able Saturday, February ~, 1t has
been announced, because the last
day Of the month Is Sunday, and
this Is measure Of convenience for
motorists planning weekend trips.
No Applications
Motorists are requested to note
that their application for new
markers Is attached to last years
registration and that no new appli-
cation will be Forthcoming through
the mail as in previous years. The
local bureau has received several
calls by irate persons demanding
they know where their new applica-
tions are and why they have not
received them via mail.
More than 1000 sets Of plates were
issued yesterday, although the
bureau experienced no sense of rush
or Inconvenience. Motorists, mostly
office and store employees came In
steady groups and the staff was
quite surprised when check UP dis
closed the number Of issuances. The
X series Is used again this year, that
is, all the KS with the exception OF
KID and K-Q. The z series which
was used last year will again be
witnessed this year.
Decrease Expected
A huge decrease in the number
of temporary markers has been war
ranted by the new rates for half
year registrations. Prior to the new
rates, by which car can be regis
tered In some instances for as little
as $3.50 for six months, the office
was swamped with applications for
ten day marker permits which cost
81.
Good business has been reported
here by Mrs. Bradley, who points
to the necessity Of issuing the 2
series because of the large increase
Of applications. In addition TO the
passenger type there are approxi-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
Helen Foley Backs
Hairdressers Bill
Commissioner Urges Convention Delegates to Co.
operate in Securing Passage of Measure

er Helen L. Foley, Of Waterbury
urged cooperation in securing pas
sage OF the hairdressers' bill now
before the legislature. Mr.. Lachen-
bach expressed thanks to all who
contributed to make the show a
success.
Tracing the beauty business from
its beginnings, Mr.. Raskin declared
that until inventions of the perma-
nent wave 80 years ago grandma
went to the hairdresser only for
such occasions as wedding or a
funeral, or when she lost her hair
and wanted transformation.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

evening at the Hotel Garde in
Hartford.
Betty Carr, 19-year-old Norwich
brunette, was chosen Miss Connec-
ticut' from a field Of 16 entries. She
was Immediately dressed and wore
George Washington birthday Golf
fure. Miss Foley was one of the
honorary judges in the contest.
Louis Dietrich Of New York, in
ternationally known stylist, exhibit
ed three models whose hair was
dressed with lacquer and crystals.
Last evenings program ended with
a cabaret dance and floor show.
The convention proper will be
brought to o conclusion today.
Increased revenue for the state
during the past four years from
the trade was outlined by Miss Lii
Liam A. Landry, president Of the
state commission, and Commission
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
LECTURE GIVEN ON
FIRST PRESIDENT
John Barr Pays Tribute to
Human Qualities Of
Great American

: John Barr, feature writer for the
Democrat. described George WASH
ington as a common, human and
kindly man last night In talk de-
livered at the central Y. M. G. A.
forum. Many facsimiles Of docu-
ments Of the first president were
displayed last evening by Mr.. Barr,
In addition TO several reproductions
Of earlier portraits Of Washington.
The speaker pointed out last eve
ming that Washington, In some
fashion, antedated the American
Civil war by some eighty years when
he freed his slaves at his death. Mr..
Barr also pointed out that one OF
Washington's strongest pleas to his
countrymen was to stay out Of for
eign entanglements. He also spoke
Of the reluctance Of Washington
when he was first thrust into the
American political picture.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
CUB CAMP AICN
OPENS TONIGHT
New Naugatuck Boy Scout
Unit to Be Organized
at YMCA

Henry Donohue, assistant scout
executive OF Mattatuck Council, will
be present this evening when the
NaugAtuck district members launch
their Cub" campaign at the Naug-
a,dck Y. M. Q. "A. Parents Of
younger boys interested In forming
Cub" groups will convene this eve
ming and make tentative plans for
the formation Of q functioning
Cub" unit.
Harold Brown Of Naugatuck will
be in charge Of the session and 1t is
expected that many persons will
turn out for the meeting at eight
o'clock.
At last nights board Of review Of
district "B", at the German Luther
All church, awards were made 10
several scouts In the district.
Charles johnson Of troop IS was
given merit badges for reading,
first aid to animals, painting, cook
II :; and personal health. Edward
harrington Of troop IS was awarded
a badge for reading. Paul Schwitzer
Of troop 10 was awarded q merit
badge for music.
johnson was also made a star
scout, which Is one rank below Eagle
scout, and George Russell Jr., Of
t'oop IS, was made second class
scout. Louis L. Porretti Of troop S
Vas :.lso made a second class scout.
Eugene VanLucas and Harold T.
Manning, members OF the Malta
r: k Council committee on badges
and awards, made up the board Of
review. Roy A. Steenrod, district
chairman Of Warren Sullivan coun-
Gil, Liberty, N. Y, was guest at the
session.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
NIGHT CLUBS OF
BOSTON CT 0SED
Governor Hurley Issues
His Orders-They Are
Obeyed to Perfection

Boston, Feb. 23.-(UP)-Boston's
all-night clubs--a reported go bars
and "hot spots" operating illegally
since repeal--were closed at the le-
gal a. m. deadline today by police
acting on direct orders from Gov
ernor Charles F. Hurley. With two
patrolmen on duty at each estab-
lishment to insure compliance with
the closing law, hundreds Of patrons
many in formal dress. were turned
away. Authorities said the special
police guard would be continued
nightly until illegally operated clubs
were driven out of business" Hur-
.leys edict came as he addressed
more than 300 members of the An
cient and Honorable Artillery Com
pany at their annual Washington's
birthday dinner.
Gov. Issues Orders
He turned to Chairman William
p. Hayes of the state alcoholic bev-
erage commission and said: "Mr.
Hayes Boston should and will
receive the same attention as any
other part Of the state II the
night clubs Of Boston have been
wide open they will not reopen.
AS governor of this commonwealth
l will not stand for It," The gov
ernor's declaration Of war was fol-
lowed by conference of Boston po-
lice heads with Police Commission
er Jos. F. Tumulty. Later the COM
missioner said division heads had
been ordered to "take more drastic
steps to shut Off The sale Of liquor in
these clubs at the regular closing
hour"
Hayes said the ABC had no au-
thority to order immediate closing
of the clubs but must hold hearings
on preferred charges.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Especial to the DemOcrat)
Hartford, Feb. 23.-Miss Ed
wilma Gurtoskl Of North Main
street, Waterbury, representing
the Royal Academy Of Hair
dressing, was named miss
Waterbury" at the state con-
vention Of Hairdressers Of
Connecticut at the Hotel Garde
last evening.
Miss Gurt0ski received n
banner bearing her title and q
beautiful bouquet Of flowers.
She finished runnerup In the
competition for Miss Connec-
ticut which honor went to
Betty Carr Of Norwich. Other
delegates at the convention
from the Royal Academy Of
Hairdressing In Waterbury
were Doris Krieger, Bernice
Barker. Gwendolyn Bordt,
Mary Waranowicz and Flor
ence ZemaitaitiS.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23

Helen E. Foley Of this city, COM
missioner, urged cooperation In Sc
curing passage Of the hairdressers'
bill now before the legislature at
the annual convention of the Hair
dressers Guild Of Connecticut last
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Compensation
Agreements

The following agreement in
which payment will be made
weekly during the period Of total
disability was filed and approved
n the office Of the compensation
commissioner today:
John Malik and Edward Benson,
Naugatuck, right foot break, $13.4O
beginning January II, 1887.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-02-23
SKUNK TRAPPERs PROFIT

Newport. Tex, (UP) This sec
tion Of Texas has thriving indus
try these days--Skunk trapping. A
recent price rise In furs gave one
trapper incentive to work all night
and his hunt was rewarded with rs
skunk pelta.