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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

JONAS HI c H bought a nine-year-old child a doll, then asked a Baptist minister they met on the road to marry them.
 The loved each other, they said, and the juvenile brides mother ex- plained that her daughter had want ed to marry the tall boy ever since the family had come to live in the community.
 Neither the bride nor the bride groom's parents intend to contest the marriage, it has been announc- ed. Therefore, officials are powerless to annul it, the story continues. as there are no laws in Tennessee wl.ich regulate marriage ages when the parents of the contracting par- ties consent.
 Mature Outlook Is Needed
 Marriage is an adult union in which two people with a clear un- derstanding of the joys, trials and Vicissitudes of life agree that they want to share whatever the fateS end their own initiative bring.
 A little girl who is at the read ing, writing and spelling age-a little girl who got bigger thrill over a new doll than she could have felt over a circlet for her engage ment finger can have no conception of what 8 shared lille means. She is a child, too young yet to ask questions about a lot of things.
 Only one who has lived at least twice nine years can promise to cherish another in sickness and in health, in fortune and in diversity. R ,asoning and understanding, af- ter all, should have some part in a nuptial ceremony.
 We have walled much in our press and our pupiupits because the lands to the far east formerly followed a popular custom of marrying their children at the Kindergarten age.
 Yet, even in those lands, the T. rriage was little more than a ceremony announcing betrothal. Iseal matrimony began later.
 Now, in Tennessee, this child mar riage points the way to situation which shows the need of home mis- sionary work in the glorious land of the free.
 Laxity of Laws Blamed
 We are not so far removed from bondage in our marital setups, in spite of the privileges and rights which we, as citizens of a democ- racy, share.
 We permit people to marry so easily there is small wonder many marriages are failures. Then, in many states. we refuse to grant release to those who are victims of an intolerable situation. Not for one moment do believe that q man or woman should be free to marry and divorce, mary and di- vorce, in progression.
 If marriage rules were uniform and severe enough there would be less call for divorces. Then when the need came, there would be aI
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
The Family Doctor Public Health Work Has Stamped Out
 Disease On Large Scale

agree with him, and avoid them.
 He must practice a constant gen. eral cleanliness in all aspects of his life. All this requires knowledge.
 We cannot trust our instincts. Appetite frequently runs away with us. No instinct automatically will protect human beings from disease germs. The average person fears high places, wild animals, loud noises, and the dark far more than he does disease germs. Yet the last named are far more deadly. Our instincts warn us against visible and audible dangers; they do not warn us against the invisible ones.
 Furthermore, our feelings are not to be trusted. Many man who feels tired really needs exercise. Many a person who is very excited and wants action really needs rest. The eyes may create an appetite for food that is harmful.
 Thus, the sensations and emo- tions of the human body demand U OyPC Ol LlCAltdI COllIOl Wll1C4A uiuot be trained. Many of the feelings and desires arise from the action of glands must be understood if they are to be used to best advantage.
 It is necessary to study the con- stitution of the human being and his heredity. We are born with bod les which are the sum of all our ancestors. From our mothers we drive elements which enable us to resist certain infections; other ele- ments may be absent.
 There is much that Is unknown concerning the ability of the baby to resist disease at the time of birth. It often is possible by scientific tests, however, to determine the extent of the resistance and some times to supplement it artificially.
 In brief, the best type of personal hygiene involves eating a suitable diet, securing 8 sufficient amount of exercise and sunlight, and get- ting enough rest to give the tissues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
WOMAN,S REALM :
Delicate Fabric Smartly Tailored,
 Used in Fetching Combinations

also transparent narrow band of the 1ainage at the neck and waist ending in soft bow, elbow sleeves, moderately wide, complete this dress which Is sufficiently smart for the cocktail hour restau rant wear and not too complicated for tea and bridge parties.
 Paquin has charming model in fine black wool net and jersey but here the order is reversed and the net bands are encrusted in jersey from the neck to hips, giving tn dress hgh-busted, form-fitted princess line. The long, tight sleeves are also en- crlisted with the bands of the net.
 FOR AFTERNOON WEAR
 modernistc patteris for youthful two-piece cock tail suits dress and jacket ensemble for early spring. These come in burgundy red, royal blue, cinnamon brown and navy, and all have short skirts, slim, semi-fitted jackets with long short sleeves, or boleroS
 ably be applied in her next collection is the lace redingote for afternoon She shows this in dark brown simple dress of amber yellow crepe, with high draped neckline and semi-crcular skirt.
 Chanel combines chiffon and fine lace for ankle length afternoon dresses, the lace used in vertical bands both on bodice and skirt. Llcien Leong has an afternoon dress in black cire lace pasted black satin cut the lines of shirtwaist frock, with bodice buttonng down the center front little turned down collar and long, slim sleeves with cuffs Ardanse suggests blue gray lace re-embroidered in white peau dange for simple cocktail dress The model is high-wasted, with a skirt fitted over the hips, but rather full at the hem and 8 perfectly by Eton jacket of the same lace short-sleeved fin ished off with a narrow shawl collar. T to Paris afternoons of Francevramant. Of dark mes even to the draped neckline. Amber and orange more conventional of lace for blue gray cocktail
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Staff Writer

a NEA Service Staff Writer m Three meals day. Almanacs and the Bible are old American habits. In this year of our Lord 1887, "the Old Farmers Almanac" makes its 145th appearance, inter- preting much of the Bibles wisdom and imparting to farmers and their womenfolk a few dandy ideas on eating.
 Of course, the "new, useful and entertaining matter" contained within its familiar yellow paper covers, includes astronomical data, whether forecasts, a shot now and then of poetry" and much sound advice to practical farmes.
 Finnan Haddie Selma is recom- mended by this historical Ameri- can booklet. Just who is Selma" only scholar can explain. But ! it tastes right and that's recom- mendation enough for the ob- scure lady.
 Finnan Haddie Selma
 (4 to 6 Servings) one cup nnnan haddle, 1-2 cup boiled rice, 1-2 cup grated cheese, 1-2 cup cream, egg, white sauce. Soak finnan haddie in milk to cover for hour. Cook until ! tender and separate into flakes. Make a white sauce of table spoons butter, 2 tablespoons flour, cup milk, 1-4 teaspoon salt, dash of pepper.
 Mix finnan haddie, flaked, with white sauce. Add rice, cream and slightly beaten egg. Arrange in shallow buttered baking dish. Cover with grated cheese. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) for 20 minutes.
 Selma knew her finan had die. But sad to report, the Old Farmers Almanac, even in it's 145th year, does not suggest a salad to accompany this hearty recipe. We'll play Almanac writer for the occasion and stress the importance of salad made of grapefruit sec- tions, suspicion of shredded onion,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Modern Menus

a little thinly sliced green pepper, crisp lettuce leaves and a bland French dressing.
 Pittsburg Biscuits achieve novelty by their cooking. The Almanac recommends them.
 Pittsburg Biscuits
 Two cups bread flour, IA pound butter, 2 teaspoons baking powder, pinch of salt.
 Put ingredients together as for baking powder biscuits; moisten with a little milk. Pat out thin and cut with small biscuit cutter. Bake on griddle on top of stove. Brown on both sides.
 So much for the Old Farmers Almanac, Selma and Pittsburg. Time is slave to mans appetite.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
By DIR. MORRIS FISHBEIN Editor Journal of the American M ed ical Association, and of
 Hygeia, the Health Magazine

Hygeia, the Health Magazine
 Methods of preventing infection may be divided into those used by public health officials to benefit human beings and those employed by the individual.
 Public health authorities, for ex- ample, control water, food, air over- crowding, inoculation in times of epidemic, reporting of infectious dis eases, disposal of sewage and similar factors.
 These public health services have been of the greatest value in stamp ing out disease on a large scale. As a result of such work, yellow fever appears now only in a few isolated spots in the world. Typhoid fever has been fought so successfully that many young doctors never encounter a case.
 Cholera and plague are limited to remote places in China and India. Even malaria is gradually disap- bearing. Epidemics occur but rarely, and, when they do, they usually are brought promptly under control.
 
 The individual may prevent much infection in his own body by parti- cular attention to personal hygiene. A special personal hygiene associat- ed with each infectious disease will be described in this series.
 The most important factor In personal hygiene Is to keep the health at an optimum at all times. Every person must study his own powers, learn how much rest and how much sleep he needs, and find out how much exercise he may take without becoming unduly exhausted. He must learn the hazards associat- ed wit hthe particular industry in which he works.
 He must know when he is eat- ing too much and when too little. He must realize which fools dis
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
JESUIT CONDUCTS
 NOVENA SERVICES

The first service of the annual novena in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes was conducted last evening in the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes by Rev. John F. Cox, S. J. The lfloyena takes the place of the mission for the English speaking members of the parish and will be conducted entirely in English. Men and women of the parish are in. vited to attend.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Latest Styles
-RARElgE9'
Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

When Johnny sits down at the table he runs his eye over the dishes. He probably whoops when he sees the hot cakes and sausages. The sliced tomatoes or the applesauce get short shrift. He refuses to have .-.l truck with such stuff, as he calls them.
 So-Johnny loads up on cakes until his tummy looks like an ai- derman's. Or perhaps, after the firsa half dozen, his mother says he has had enough, and cut of his ra- tions. He may cry and say he's still hungry and leave the table feeling injured and sulky.
 What is to be done with the child who insists on eating too much potatoes and gravy, too many hot biscuits with jelly, or lives en- tirely on milk?
 He has to have a mixture of fruits and vegetables to balance his diet and give him minerals, proteins and starches, yet persist en.ly he refuses to get tissue and bone- building products into his Sys- tenn.
 Fool Elm With Snacks
 One way is to have him eat the undesirable first, when his appe- tite is willing to bargain a little. Maybe the applesauce or baked apples are mean for dessert, and the salad or greens are permitted to stand until all will power is gone. But there is no commandment or rule of thumb, that says the order of eating cannot be reversed.
 Another good way is to give the in-oetween snacks variety. When Johnny comes in hungry, instead of the everlasting cookie or piece see that he gets fruit, or a vege- table sandwich.
 I've seen youngsters devour vege- table sandwiches with dispatch, and ask for more, in between meals, that they would have scorned en- tirely at meal time.
 It depencs on how these are made, of course, but the mother who knows, can make ground-up beets, spinach and tomatoes, or even cold beans and peas and cabbage, into tasty confections.
 A few drops of onion juice (very little), enough salt and richness ada ed by oil or butter, and say a bit of chopped hardboiled egg, or chip- ped bacon will tempt almost any ap. petite, adult or juvenile.
 Between meals? Yes. Not close enough to meal time to ruin appe- tite for lunch or dinner, but long enough before that the stomach is empty. After all, milk takes longer to digest than the combinations I have mentioned.
 Then There's Soup
 A third way to get vegetables down small gullets is in soup. It also has the virtue of being serv- ed first. Think of the opportunity to get celery, barley, tomatoes, greens, and the whole gamut of nourishing tissue-builders into the child. Don't make it thin. Give n1m cup, or piate, OA Wlat ~ taAeSs And do 1t often.
 As for fruit, I think he may have fruit, raw or cooked, at almost any time. Bananas being 8 bit heavier, are not to be given before Q meal. Dried fruits are excellent.
 At any rate, the way to do is to watch and estimate the child's de- ficiency in variety, and supply the missing factors as best one may. He must have milk, cooked or raw, some meat, fish, poultry, eggs, starches, (macaroni, potatoes, bread), cereals, vegetables and fruits. Vitamins do him no real good without foods to work on. It takes both to make a sturdy child.
 Copyright 1897, NEA Service, 1nc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
MRS. HOUSEWIFE

The Waterbury Democrat maintains at Washington, D. C.. . special Question & An- swer Service for your free use. Consult it on household prob lems. etiquette. entertaining. Sec Question & Answer column on page 6 for details.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

There mystery equally that who has will permit to him. kuduggery naturally shy and wife codng he is meek and maly mouth be expected speak feocous upright boy who carries the key to the the groceries the bills put the queitus on but and talk and the sound and the talk There the bass voice of heard it, and when she hears she needs it.
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
TOMORROW's MENU

BREAKFAST: Tangerine sec- tions, powdered sugar, fried oat- meal cakes, bacon, syrup, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Black bean soup, frankfurter rings, buttered rye bread, canned peaches, sponge cake, tea, coffee.
 DINNER: Carrot sticks, finnan haddie selma, green peas, baked potatoes. grapefruit lettuce salad, chocolate pie. coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

E q u a fly important, in it's own way, is the l a W which w i Ill permit a lit tie nine-year- old to marry a 22-year-old man. Yet in T e n n essee the o t h e r day, a t all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Caroline Chatfield
The Meanest Wife Has No Weapons but Tears and Talk. The Sound of an Authoritive Masters Voice Will Dry Her Tears and Stop Her Talk.
Says Today
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DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

m appealing help friend who involved upright attractive happy lucky yet he victim of jeal
  greeted scoIdng h anything unpleasantness Now outsiders his family being ideal They have lovely home and present good that isn't for his wife him with questions all designed something spirit time until he begins to understanding sympathy words from may helpful
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
ANSWER:

First of all friend far and fine would have believe isn't going his family because his wife is suspicious pick their family burdens and oneswho them and off to invariably discover that saddd with burdens heavier and galing. Society to this.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
Ho7p To Keep WeU
By DIR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

Recommend your marriage Mary Todd Ia termagan there described This inspire him to endure classic husbands who afflicted Shakepeares Framing of the Shrew In Shakespeare told the world how husband could put stage bigger and his manly progaives and tell her get who can't take wild with this psychat for she's ang in the head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
HELEN WELSHIMER SAYS:--
.---HELEN WELSHlMER SAYS:------. Mother Goose Bridal
 Suggests Revision
 of Marriage Laws
By Helen Welshi,1er

Now and again little drama, which confronts page, convnces that still thousand miles from Cananns shore, though sing bhey of
 cous skies and our amber fields of grain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

It mystery that woman wht perfectly good husband supporting her coming home to be by badger daily dogs catechie cruelty affection the of her pieion Inevitably will And she will eventually dpe him, beaten him down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

free himself for life by simply ceasing to interfere with natures control of digestion.
 know the obstinacy of the lay mans motions about this, and no wonder, for how could he have any other ideas in view of what he has always been taught? But I know, too, how uniformly successful vic- tins of the habit are in gaining their freedom if they can be ca- joled or persuaded to resist the im- pluse to resort to the customary pill or other artifice for five days in succession. It takes a good deal of cajolery and persuasion that's why got out the booklet "The Constipation Habit which sets you back dime and a stamped envelope bearing your address, but then, what do you pay per month for physic?
 Here if I wanted to rub 1t in I might recite a list of side-effects from everyday laxatives, effects which often masquerade as chronic ailments of one kind or another, but this is still a health column and we've gone as far in that direction as is seemly.
 It is astonishing how uncon- cernedly many laynen dope them selves with drugs which may have harmful by-effects. A mother to- day says When either of my chil- dren, aged three and six years, con- tract cold, I immediately dose them with -" and she names a nostrum which benumbs sensation kills pain, but has no remedial value SO far as we know, and cer- tainly produces strange results ir not few instances-edema of lips eyelids, nose, face, swelling o1 tongue, hives, nausea, cyanosis Surely no physician would advise dosing children with such stuff in any circumstances.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Mumps
 Can a man who had humps com plicated with orchitis at the age ot 25 years become the father of chil- dren? co. A. E.)
 Answer-Yes. Rarely does such complication involve both glands.
 Dew of Sahara
 Please repeat the recipe and di- rections for the lotion you recon- mended for relief of excessive dry ness, itching and irritation of the skin, especially after bathing. (R W.
 Ar1swer-Powdered tragacanth one dram (teaspoonfuD; Phenol Glycer- in; Oil of bergamot, of each 5 drops; Olive oil four ounces: Distilled wa ter or boiled rain or snow water, enough to fill up the pint bottle Use warm, not hot water and shake frequently to form an emulsion. La- bel Dew of Sahara" and apply a few drops to the skin as often as needed.
 Stage Fright
 want to tell you how grateful l am for your remedy for stage fright. It has proved of inestimable value to me, as my position calls for fre- quent public addresses. (MisS w. 8. M.)
 q Answer Glad to send instructions to any sufferer who asks for 1t and inclose stamped envelope bearing his adress.
 Copyright 1897, John F. Dille Col of the body opportunity to recuper- ate from fatigue.
 Much infectious disease can be prevented by keeping as clean as possible, taking a bath at least once 8 day with plenty of soap and water. Thorough washing of the hands with ylenty of soap. before and after eating, will prevent the passing of millions of germs from one person to another.
 Remember that infectious diseases are spread by contact with persons who have the diseases or who may be recovering from them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04
FRIEND STANDS IN

Dorothy Lamour's stand-in for scenes of Paramount's High, Wide and Handsome" in which Mis- La motr is featured with Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott, is Ruth Spang- Ter. a gir lfriend from Dallas. Tex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

After flood, the sun will shine, the wa ters will recede, and mighty people will aid the destitute citizens in vital reconstruc- tion program, that we know.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

reason and we would not have the desire to bind two people in a wed. lock no longed holy.
 If marriage laws were strict, little Gir:s would read Mother Goose books instead of assuming responsibilities that they can not possible per- form. s Copyright, 1897, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-04

MAKE IT YOURSELF
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The Washington times., 1937-01-22
Co||eqe
Teams FaCinq
Stern Rivals
Cont. from First Sports PaEe)

Cont. from First Sports Page)
a tremendous task disposing Of
such a strong outfit as Columbus.
Great interest attaches to the
bout in the unlimited weight divi-
sion. This event will bring to-
gether Len Wilson, 200.pound
Teacher, and Morris Wolfe, Of the
Caseys.
Columbus students insist they
have ring-find in a newcomer,
Roy Lazear, who halls from West
Virginia. He is reputed to be a star
of the first rank in the 145-pound
class. Probable lineups:
BASKETBALL
MARYLAND Pos VIRGINIA
George Knepley... F...Jimmy Edmunds
AL Waters. Fred ZeisberE
Eddie Johnson... &. C....,.... Bud Abbtt
Fred Thomas......G... Bus Male
Bill Guckeyson. G ........ Harold Gist
Times O'Clock.
W.T. MARYLAND n. CAROLINA
lied Shegogue ........ Gene Woody
125-Tom Birmingham. ......Joe Murnlck
135-Benny Alperstein Tom Bass
145-1van Nedomatsky. T.. Walle Dunhsm
155-Mike Lombardo. julie Medwin
165-Bob Walton or Burke Ressler nr
Lancelot Jacques'.... Max Novich
17b-Jacques or Novich or
John Gormley...,.Tom Vanderford
H'y-Ed Egnell .Lanny Alderman
Time-About $50.
The Washington times., 1937-01-22
Commissioners Notices

COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA, January 8, 1937.-Public
hearings having been held by the Commits
sioners of the District of Columbia in the
matter of closing certain streets and public
alley as hereinafter described, and the said
Commissioners being satisfied as to the
equity. justice and advisability of said
ClosinGs and that the same are in the
public interests and not detrimental to the
interests OF abutting property owners,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN that the said
Commissioners have prepared the follow
ing order: ORDERED: That pursuant
10 the provisions of Public Act No. 307,
approved December 15, 1882, the street
and alley area as shown In green on plats
filed in the office of the Surveyor of the
District of Columbia, and numbered as
Maps 17S2 and 1905. is hereby ordered
CLOSED. same to take effect on and after
February l. 1887 the title to the land
comprised in said area so closed to revert
to the abutting property owners. as shown
on said maps; the said streets and public
alley hereby ordered closed being described
as follows: l. Closing STUART DRIVE
14TH STREET. NAYLOR ROAD. S. F.,
and a PUBLIC ALLEY. all lying within
Anacostia Park known as U. S. Reserya-
tion No 343 in the section lying north
westerly OF FaIrawn Avenue s, f. ..
Closing part of CHESAPEAKE STREET
between Linnean Avenue and Both Street,
n. w, involving also dedication of land
for highway purposes in lieu thereof
Any and all parties interested must file
OBJECTIONS to SAID ClOsings in writing be-
fore the effective date OF above order;
otherwise said order shall become effective
on February l. 1887. as aforesaid, and said
street and alley area shall on and after
said date become closed in accordance with
the provisions Of said Act. MELVIN c.
HAZEN. GEORGE E. ALLEN. DAN L
SULTAN. Commissioners. ID. G.