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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12

THIS is the problem: Sister
l. wants to entertain the Girl
Scouts, it's Jules turn to have the
Bid-or-Bi club and Rose insists
she can't put off the Laff-a-Lots
a minute longer. And each of
them has just finished new dress
and is anxious to wear it for the
occasion.
Sisters Choice.
Sisters bit of intrigue is, as
you can see, a dress worth want
ing to show off pattern 1223) i.
1t is made of velveteen this time
and little later on she's going to
blossom out in bright crisp ging-
ham version for school. The smart
collar, f1attering flared skirt and
puff sleeves are good reasons for
this frock's popularity. 1t comes
in sizes 6 to IA years. Size 8 re-
quires 21s yards of 80 inch ma
terial.
Jules Entertaining Dress.
julie knows a neat trick when
she sees one whether on the table
or in page of fashions, and she
didn't miscue in choosing Pattern
1898. She'll wear this snappy
shirt frock when she's sit" to
entertain and because she chose
broadcloth it will look more trig
and lovely after each washing.
The diagram shows why few
hours is all that's needed to sew
this grand number. You may have
it in sizes "a to 46. Size So requires
42s yards of IS inch material.
With long sleeves AS yards.
1t Was Easy, Says Rose.
They didn't believe Rose when
she said she made this startlingly
pretty dress (Pattern 1924. She
did though, even the buttonholes!
However, the same stunning effect
can be had by sewing the buttons
on for trimming only. The ele-
gance of the princess-like lines.
the eclat of the heart shaped
sleeves and withal it's ease of
construction make the question
read elbow can l help but make
this dress?" 1t is available in
sizes IL to 20 go to 40 bust) Z.
Size IA requires 43s yards of 80
inch material, plus IS yard con-
trasting. With long sleeves as
yards required.
New Pattern Book.
Send for the Barbara Bell
Spring and Summer Pattern Book.
Make yourself attractive, practi-
cal and becoming clothes, select
ing designs from the Barbara Bell
well planned, easy-to-make pat
terms. Interesting and exclusive
fashions for little children and the
difficult junior age; slenderizing,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12
Foreign Words
und Phrases

Absit omen. (L.) May this bring
no evil omen.
Canaille. CD The rabble.
Dos-a-dos. CD Back-to-back.
En- effet. CD In effect; just
SO; really.
Fidus Achates. (L.) Faithful
Achates; i. e., true friend.
Hoe tempore. (L.) At this time.
In perpetuum. (L.) Forever.
Mauvaise quart d'heure. (F.)
A bad quarter of an hour; an
awkward or uncomfortable expe-
rience.
Nee. CD Born so-and-so; i. e.,
her maiden name being so-and-
so.
Ora pro nobis. N.) Pray for us.
Punica fides. G.) Carthaginian
faith, treachery.
Qui transtulit, sustinet. L.) He
who transplanted, still sustains.
Motto of Connecticut.)
Re infecta. O.) The business
being unfinished.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12

she were a bomb likely to explode
at any moment. There was no hui
NOR or understanding in his rela-
tionship with his family. He threat
ened and clustered to no effect and
in rare moments of intimacy and
affection was visibly ill at ease.
There was a knack, Jim thought,
in getting along with children. The
MacPhersons had it. Mr.. Vaughn
obviously, did not. The result was
series of conflicts which played
havoc with the household.
Jordan tells me Tommy isn't
studying" Mr.. Vaughn said one
morning. Lazy young cub! II he
doesn't work off those conditions
he'll be a year behind his class.
Why does he suppose I pay a tu-
tori"
Jim made no reply. He knew that
none was expected. The attitude
of an employer toward familiar
dependent was curious, he thought.
You weren't reasoning human be-
ing. You were an excuse for let
ting off steam.
Tommy was trying. Mr.. Jordan,
the rector in the village, was prob
ably justified in making complaints.
But clustering and threatening
wasn't the way to manage the boy.
Oh, well, it was none of his bust
ness.
Tranquility was presently re-
stored. Mr.. Vaughn returned to
the correspondence.
The tranquility, however, was not
of long duration. 1t was shattered
by Tommy's unexpected appear
ance. Mr.. Vaughn looked up from
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kilograms, ranging from mildly
facetious "Come home all is for
given" to persistent demands for
information. He wrote her letter,
being careful to give her no idea
of the nature of his position. She'd
turn up sometime, of course.
He wrote to Lenore. The letter
gave him great deal of difficulty.
He destroyed a quantity of station
cry, sitting at MacPherson's desk
in the living-room of the cottage. At
intervals he swore.
Well, he had submitted to it,
hadn't he? No use kidding himself.
Lenore was attractive. He liked
her. Then what? At any rate, he
had no intention of making def
mite break. This was a temporary
arrangement. He would write of
his position amusingly. Lenore
would understand.
Would she? The question, re-
curing at intervals, was a source
of annoyance to Jim. Lenore had
glorified the memory of his youth
full devotion during the years of her
unhappy marriage. He'd never
been able to tell her that his feel
ing for her had changed. She should
have sensed the difference. Per-
haps she had but wouldn't admit it.
Women had devastating capacity
for deceiving themselves.
Oh, we'll! He wrote to her, finally.
The letter was not satisfactory. 1t
lacked entirely the touch he thought
it should have. What was the diff
ference? He probably wouldn't be
permitted to remain at Meadow
brook" When the Princess re-
turned, that imperious young lady
named Cecily, she'd probably see
to it that he was discharged at
once. That was why he thought of
her at intervals, why he wondered
when she was coming home.
He had no warning of her arrival.
If he had gone to the garage that
morning, he would have seen her
roadster there between the sedan
and the station wagon. He did not
go to the garage. After breakfast,
he went about his task of sweeping
the terrace.
Jim thought of how pleasant the
early morning was when one had
become accustomed to rising at half
past six. Birds were singing. Cob
webs sparkled on the grass. The
wind was cool and fragrant.
The screen door opened and there
she was, slender and trim in whip
cord jodhpurs and a shirt of heavy
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12


a blueprint showing the proposed
addition to the stable. Jim applied
himself to the typewriter keys.
Mr.. Vaughn frowned at his son
and heir.
"Why aren't you at Mr.. Jor-
dan's?" he asked sternly.
Tommy sank lower into the chair.
"I oversight" he replied, resting
upon his spine.
Mr.. Vaughn rejected the bait.
"Mr. Jordan tells me you're
shirking," he continued.
saw, gee, Dad" Tommy protest
ed. Nobody could learn enough to
suit him. l don't think dates are
important, do your"
"I'd advise you to learn some of
them," Mr.. Vaughn said crisply.
''To assist you, I'll provide an
alarm clock.'
Thanks Tommy said amiably.
"I certainly need one, Dad. No
body ever bothers to call me-"
"And," his father interrupted,
"you can bring your books down
here and study until luncheon. Jim
will keep an eye on you. Until
luncheon, jim"
eyes, SIR" Jim replied, not very
well pleased with the prospect of
policing Tommy.
'Now go get your books, young
man."
"All right" He retired with an
air of offended dignity a little
marred by stumbling his toe in a
crack between the bricks. Mr..
Vaughn glanced at Jim.
"What's the matter with the
boy?" he said YEARLY.
"Growing pains" Jim smiled.
"They aren't serious. He'll get over
them after while"
81 hope So" Mr.. Vaughn looked
harassed. They've gotten out of
hand. All of them," he continued
irritably. "Cecily, Tommy, Susan"
The thought of his combined re-
sponsibilities seemed to overwhelm
him. He was silent for an interval.
Jim, too, was silent. Suddenly Mr..
Vaughn thumped the table.
"They need disciplined" he said
grimly. cts time took them in
hand"
Jim found himself sympathizing
with the children. He was too
closely involved with the affairs of
the Vaughn's to maintain a de-
tached attitude toward the house
hold. Detachment, in any situation,
was impossible for Jim. His warm
sympathies, his. interest in people,
his tendency to follow the impulse
of the moment, forced him, invol-
unfairly, to take sides. 1t was diff
cult to convey surface impression
of disinterested neutrality in the
daily clashes between Mr.. Vaughn
and his family; especially difficult
in the matter of letter which Jim
opened for his employer entirely by
mistake.
The scene, once again, was the
side veranda under the roof of
vines. The time was the morning
following the interview with Tom
my. Jim sat before a typewriter
waiting for Mr.. Vaughn to conclude
his leisurely perusal of the mail.
A startled exclamation caught his
attention. The exclamation was fol-
lowed by a question, directed, pre-
sumably, at Jim.
no BE CONTINUEDI
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12

well-cut patterns for the mature
figure; afternoon dresses for the
most particular young women and
matrons and other patterns for
special occasions are all to be
found in the Barbara Bell Pattern
Book. Send Is cents Tin coins)
today for your copy.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, 247 w.
Forty-third street, New York,
N. Y. Patterns Is cents Gin coins)
each.
q Bell syndicate.-WNU Service.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12
Up in the Morning
Feeling Fine!

The refreshing relief so many folks
say they get by taking Black
Draught for constipation makes
them enthusiastic about this famous pure
ly vegetable laxative.
Black-Draught puts the digestive tract
in better condition to act regularly. every
day, without your continually having to
take medicine to move the bowels.
Next time, be sure to try
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12

Healing Time
Great griefs are lulled to sleep
by the beatings of the wings of
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12

DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is a
tonic which has been helping women
of all ages for nearly 70 years. Adv.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-12

Motive of Patriotism
The noblest motive is the pub
lie good.-Vigil.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
BOYS THEATER
PARTY GUESTS
BabsOn to Entertain Scout
Camp Officials Here
This Evening

Several members of the local sum-
mer camp staff of Mattatuck coun-
Gil, Boy Scouts Of America, through
the efforts of the local executive,
David Babson, will start the New
Year off right this evening as guests
of the council. Some seven mem
bers of the Camp Pershing staff,
and their feminine companions, will
be guests d the local executive at
a theater party this evening after
which they will adjourn to his home
for refreshments.
It is perhaps safe to say that the
young women on the guest list, SO
to speak, will find themselves right
in the middle Of considerable talk
of plans for 1887 at Camp Pershing,
but that is to be expected. The sea-
son of 1886 at Camp Pershing was a
highly successful one and 1t Is in
evitable those who were in charge
will get together and make tentative
plans for a better season in 1887.
Those who will be the guests Of
Mr.. Babson are listed as follows:
Henry Donohue, assistant scout d.
rector who was in charge of the
camp last summer: Frank Squires
of Naugatuck, waterfront director;
Walter Abel, activities director;
John Piet, craft director and camp
engineer, Kenneth Hayes, scoutcraft
director; and Larry Kreig, assist
ant waterfront director,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

President David Meth proved an
able leader through 1886, while
Frank j. Green again served with
admirable efficiency as secretary.
The Chambers other officers and
its members cooperated effectively
all through the year.
Though seeking no publicity for
this phase of its work, the local
Chamber of Commerce saved Wa
terburians many thousands of dol
lars during the year through its
steady and successful campaign
against ICON" men, the sellers of
bogus securities, the swindlers and
all the others who sought to obtain
money by false pretenses. Investi-
cation by the Chamber and police
resulted in several arrests and con-
victions for fraud or attempted
fraud. Public warnings against fake
solicitors and operators Of "rackets"
came at timely moments to save a
great deal of money for local res
idents.
Business Index
The Chambers monthly business
survey, published monthly, proved
invaluable during the year as an
index Of business advances. The
Chambers many other services, for
its members and for the public,
showed again the organizations
worth to the community. The pub
lie has little realization Of the vast
work done by the Chamber, Of the
multitudinous duties 1t performs, Of
the numerous phases Of its work,
and the great extent of the help 1t
gives to local business men, house,
holders and organizations.
Merchants Bureau
The Merchants Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce had q ban
ner year under the craftsmanship of
Joseph Sugenheimer. Merchants CO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
ESQ COUPLES AT
CENTRAL Y FEfE

One of the noisest and gayest New
Years Eve celebrations ever held ct
Central Y. M. G. A. was enjoyed by
close to $50 couples last evening In
the spacious and well-decorated
gymnasium, featuring the music OF
the Springfield College 11-piece
orchestra.
Throughout the night dinner was
served in the cafeteria upstairs
while winding UP the party this
srnorning was q delicious breakfast
served In the same emporium. A
varied program of entertainment
was offered featuring William
Wright, baton twirler, and Shirley
Mason, petite Springfield singer and
dancer. s
DR.. Franklin Warren acted as
master Of ceremonies. William A.
Carpenter was chairman Of the
committee in charge Of the event,
assisted by Otto Shatas, Joseph Z.
Kenny, Chester Bray. Herbert 8
Smith, Fred 8. Smith, George
Erickson, Charles p. Bedell, Ar
thur Leece, DR.. Warren, Clarence
Nichols, Harry Leonard, Jack Bris-
tol, Clarence Miller. George J. MIL
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
MORE FERRIS WHEELS SOLD

Jacksonville, I'll. (UP).-The ferris
wheel making industry is experience
ing a boom, according to- the Of
ficials of the Eli Bridge company
here. The only company in the
world making portable ferris wheels,
1t reports a substantial increase in
business for 1895. This year, Of
ficials say, is the best the company
has had since 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
Propose Medal
For Youngster
|WhoSavedPal
Rescue Averted Double
Tragedy - One Young
ster Drowned in Pond

The heroic actions OF Paul
Noonan, Is, of 1875 Fairlawn
avenue, Waterbury Democrat
newSboy, in rescuing one
companion and making a
futile effort to rescue
another, have been called to
the attention of the Carnegie
Hero Award Foundation.
1t marks the beginning of an agi-
tation to get for him what is be-
lievedw TO be rightfully his, the
Carnegie Bravery Medal.
1t was young Noonan's quick
thinking and acting which kept
William Boyd, a companion, from
going to an icy death similar to
that of Fred Robinson, IA year old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis r.
Robinson of 266 Frost road, when
both boys fell through the ice
while skating at the Hitchcock Ice
company pond Monday morning.
Several boys were playing hockey
together of the pond when the
Robinson and Boyd youngsters both
fell through. Noonan took off his
skates and swan out to Boyd and
pulled him TO safety, but he was
unable to assist Robinson in time.
Carnegie medals are awarded for
acts of bravery and unselfishness
in times of emergency, and it is
apparent that in this instance,
young Noonan fulfilled all the de-
mands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
C.'Of C.. Carries On
Anti-Swindler Drive
Protects Waterburians From Being Victmized- Com
petes Year of Excellent Community Service

The past year has been one of accomplishment and
progress for the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce and its
affiliated organizations. In the past IL months the
Chamber established splendid record of accomplish
ment, which places it par with any similar body
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

mits than ever before In the history
Of the Brass City until only a week
ago the board Of finance negotiated
temporary loan at an interest rate
Of only .35 per cent, the lowest on
the records Of the municipalities
books.
Greatest Victory
During the past year Waterbury
registered the greatest democratic
majority In an election in its his
tory, also, giving the state and ma
tional election a lead Of over $4,000
in the November polling. This vote
returned to office for another term
Senators Joseph II. Lawlor and
George r. Culhane and Representa-
tives John D. ThonS and Daniel j.
Mahaney.
Furthermore, as the New Year ar
rives the city Is assured Of another
Waterbury face in the legislature,
that Of Finance Commissioner
Charles A. Jackson who will become
clerk of the senate next Wednesday.
At the same time 1t sees the retire.
ment Of Attorney Frederick w. Pa
lomba of Waterbury as assistant
clerk Of the same body.
Busy Year
All in all Waterbury has had a
busy political year and Is now en-
tering upon an even buster one with
the city election only few months
away. While the election Is not I'M
til next october 1t Is already being
fought out behind the lines" IN
both major camps right now.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
City Sheriff

the city saw strengthening Of the
republican forces as reorganization
brought into morea nd more prom
inence Republican Town Chairman
]. Warren Upson.
President Speaks
That President Roosevelt's visit
to. Waterbury was the outstanding
feature Of Waterburys 1886 political
calendar is an admitted fact. Thou
sands turned out in late October to
sec the country's chief executive as
he toured through the main thor
oughfares and halted briefly to de-
liver an address in Library Park.
waterbury was never before hon
ored, as far as the democrats are
Concerned, with a second-term lieu
tenant-governor. 1t was never be-
fore honored with second-term
congressman.
Early in the year a new city
sheriff took office. He is the incum-
bent, John j. Kilduff, who succeeded
superintendent of Police William j.
Roach who resigned as city sheriff
to become head Of the police de-
partment.
The year 1885 saw Waterbury's
credit In the New York and Boston
money markets soar to higher sum-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
PRAYER PERIODS
CELEBRATED HERE

Good attendances were reported
at the Watch night services through
out the evening until last midnight
in st. Johns Episcopal church, the
First Baptist church, Grace Meth
odist church, Waterville, and Zion
Baptist church.
Worship started at st. Johns Of
II o'clock under the direction OF
Rev. DR.. John N. Lewis, rector. An
organ recital by Miles IA Martin
preceded the service.
Rev. David P. Gaines conducted
the service at the First Baptist
church which began at 7:45 O'Clock
with the regular lnid-week prayer
meeting. Prayer period from 1880
to midnight concluded the service.
Rev. Alison j. sSmith, pastor OF
the Grace Methodist church was In
charge Of the services in that
church last night which consisted Of
a ceremony similar to that Of the
First Baptist.
The watch night service at the
Zion Baptist church was conducted
by Rev. Bonnie w. Crowder, pastor
It consisted of a singing and wor-
ship service, starting at 10 O'Clock
and lasting until midnight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
HUGE GAIN HERE
IN L0YMENT
Over 1000 Persons Find
Work Within Year=-l937
Looms Promising

The year which closed at mid
night was a banner one for Water
bury from an industrial and bus
mess standpoint with the city en-
joying prosperity greater than at
any time since 1929 and with the
closing Of the year finding more
people employed steadily here than
ever before in the city's peace-time
history.
Employment gains were felt d.
rectly by retail trade circles and
business has been excellent all year
long, eliminating with excellent
Christmas trade. Adding to the rosy
picture in 1885 were wage increases
given by factories, stores and Of
fices, extra bonuses, increases In
bank savings, check transactions
and clearings, gas and electricity
consumption, post office revenue,
number Of telephones, freight load
ings and gas and electricity con-
sumption.
At the end Of November, when
official figures were last available
from the Chamber of Commerce,
the city lad a total of 36,O07 en-
ployed persons. In January Of 1886
the employment total was 32005.
There followed a slight decline
through the late winter and early
spring, but steady upward surge
began in May and is still under
way.
At the beginning of last month
there were almost 1000 more persons
working here than in early Deem
Der, 1885. Local business had one Of
its best summers in years and has
continued to advance steadily
through the fall and early winter.
AS the year closed, business lead
ers expected that 1887 would be an
other memorable year, many Of
them being Of the opinion that
conditions are now on a much more
substantial basis than was the case
In 1929.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
COMPENSATION FOR
INJURED employees

Stipulated awards in two cases
were approved by Compensation
Commissioner James M. Lynch to-
day. Payment Of medical bills was
accepted as settlement by Lewis
Curtiss Of Wood street In his claim
against the Speed Press. His injur-
les were caused by fall down a
flight Of stairs.
Pellegrino Polombo of Oakville
accepted $3.50 in adjustment and
full settlement Of his claim against
the Clark Sewer Construction Com
pany Of Bridgeport. He was injured
In fall from ladder. Both claims
had been contested and the sums
were paid by agreements Of claim
ents and respondents with the ap-
prevail of Commissioner Lynch.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

chell. Raymond Mills, william DAILY
Joseph Shea, John Miller. Louis
Dehron, Michael DelPo, Charles Ga
laida, Ray Quinn, Alison Hughson
Howard r. Chamberlin, Cubby d.
Mudugno and Nicholas Movie.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Britain will establish an airdrome
at Sam]esbury, Lancashire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

Enthusiastic Throng
Welcomed Nations
Chief To Brass City
Speech at Library Park Feature Of Recent National
Campaign Democrats Experienced Successful
Year; G. 0. P. Recognizing New City Sheriff

Waterbury's political history Of
the past year was an outstanding
one in various ways. In the first
place it was honored with the pres
ence Of the president Of the United
States for the first time in more
than thirty years. It saw its mayor,
Frank Hayes, reelected lieutenant
governor Of the state of Connecticut
for the second consecutive term. It
witnessed the reelection Of Con-
gresham J. Joseph Smith of Water
bury also for another two-year PEI
Rod Of service.
True, the political sun shone on
the democrat side. At the same time
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01
President.

operated in several successful sales
days, solved several perplexing sit
uations by united action and had
the satisfaction of seeing local re-
tail trade expand steadily in the
year.
The Waterbury Credit Rating
Bureau, with Miss Bernice Kolet as
secretary, continued its fine service
to local business men. 1t added sew
eral new members during the year
and won high commendation from
members for the work 1t performed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-01-01

REV. CHARLES e. COUGHLfN &
Thousands Of Waterburisns WIN
listen in at 5:15 o'clock this aft
ernoon to hear q familiar voiss
over the air, the voice " thu
famous radio priest, Rev. Charles
E. CoughIin Of Royal Oaks, Mich.
The national president Of National
Union Of Social Justice win speak
directly from the Shrine Of thu
Little Flower. Father CoughIins
will speak through the faciliti6S
Of the Columbia Broadcasting sta~
ton with approximately 50 stas.
tions in the coast-to- coast hookrn,
The occasion will provide Father
Coughlin with the opportunity n
give q New Years message TO his
great following.