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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

This is the first In . series in
 which Dr. Fishbeln discusses
 various forms of mental defec-
 tlveness.
 By DIR. MORRIS FIsHBEIN Editor, Journal of the American
 Medical Association, and oa
 Hygcia, tho Health Magazine
 Mental disease constitutes one of the heaviest burdens which the well people of the country carry on be- half of the sick.
 Definition of the mental defective Is not Q definition of mentality, but of the social capacity of the person concerned. We judge the defective ness of the individual, from the mem tai point of view. by his inability to get along with other people.
 It has been well established that dull people of low intelligence are likely to have children of low in. telligence. Some 7S per cent of people with lessened intelligence are derived from such stock.
 VI CVughG, ukA UCC1StOAhuA VWoC VI idiocy may develop even in Q family in which tho parents and the grandparents are found to be of . high order of intelligence. This merely means that normal people can carry, over several generations. 6 certain amount of defective strain.
 
 More than . million people in the United states are seriously handi- capped as wage earners. The list in. cludes 36,O0O blind adults, 4b,000 hard of hearing end speechless, and between Soo,0o0 and 400, 900 mentally incapacitated.
 Through occupational therapy, the blind end the hard of hearing ere able to earn small sums, but little has been done for the mem tally handicapped. It has been es- tilnAted that they represent on ec- onoInic loss Co the United States og $500 ,O00,O0o annually.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
QUESTIONS q ANSWERS Cnttine Teeth at 76

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 Have ell my lower teeth except one. For seven years have been without all my upper teeth. Lately two new teeth seem to be coming through in the upper jaw. One at back, one in front. win additional calcium in diet help2 A. o. B.)
 Arswer-At least it can do no harm to try following c diet includ- ing plenty of calcium--not less than Q quart of milk daily, plenty of any and every kind of cheese, peas beans, carrots, turnips, greens, ege yolk--and c good daily ration oi vitamin D to promote utilization of calcium. '% F. Dysmenorrhea You omitted one valuable thing in your answer to the query about treatment of dysmenorrhea . tive galvanisnl. I find 1t the most beneficial treatment in many cases. (D. o. J, M. .D,).
 Answer-Thank you, Doctor. The suggestion may help readers.
 Preparing for Maternity
 IS 1t necessary for an expectant mother to follow any particular diet or other rules before the baby Is born2 (A6ss. J. B.) Y
 Answer Send ten cents coin and stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress, for booklet Preparing for Maternity" which iiastructs about diet and other important things. q VT Freckles
 Enormous freckles have come at the half century mark. on my wrists and hands. Can you suggest any, thing to render them less conspicu- ous2 (Mrs. L. A. B.
 Answer them treated with carbon -dioxide snow-of course in the hands of Q physician skilled in such work. '''7'7''
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

A little girl of three or four was tot say a piece at the church ell- tertainnent. She knew 1t, but was sketchy about the times she would parrot the lines and the times she wouldn't. Her mother was worried for fear she would balk at the last minute and stand there mute on the platform calmly facing her audience without 6 word.
 Suddenly her name was called. Mama pushed her curly headed Temple into the aisle and hissed the first two wordsof the four line poem. Up marched Totty toward the steps and kind hands pulled her the rest of the way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
WE, the WOMEN
Friendship Put to Test
BY RUTH MILLETT

"A friend in need is a friend in- deed," we say. And the funny thing Is we believe 1t.
 We've repeated the old saying so many times that we honestly think e real friend is a person who shows his concern when we are in trouble. The person who pats us on the back and gives us his honest sympathy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

Well, we mlgnt as well realize that standing by in time of trouble doesn't necessar- fly mean friend- ship. The only way to konw a friend is to see how he talk e 8 your successes. How he behaves when 1t looks as thought you have the world by the tail. w en he knows you don't need any ones Aua.. a~ aS,s,aSSa ttHVy
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
SUN AND AIR MORE ESSENTIAL
 THAN SOAP AND WATER

1AAN SVAE ANW WA4BW
 Any one who fas observed cl1il- dren and adults under open air sun bath treatment for various forms of tuberculosis of bone, spine, joint, etc, will have been impressed by the fine, soSS texture of the skin that has become tanned mahogany under the carefully supervised ex- posture. One who visits such an in. stitution on Q cold winter day will be impressed also by the comfort such patients feel during exposure to air or sun and by the actual warmth of their skin to the touch of the skeptical investigator.
 I am not corstitutionally opposed to soap and water bathing. Frank ly relapse to 1t now and then My- self. But that is chiefly because of my moral cowardice I'm afraid to go as nearly naked as I would like, lest--well, I'm a nut now in the estimation of too many old-fashion- ed folk to whom any change or new idea is "freakish" or "crazy" or "a fad"
 After all, soap ana water is the least injurious application or agent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

page booklet. Convenient phrases. Small talk. Conversation betweeil girls and men. CongrAt Attllat ationg. sympathy. Applying for Q jcb.
 Send loo for your cepy e eE- CRETS or GOOD UONvKADA- TON Co tho Waterbury Democrat Home Service, OSB Sixth Ave. NeV York, N. N. De sure Co write plAiml, your NAME, ADDRRHB, enA AAs NAME oe booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30


 Talk your way into Q social whirl Stock your conversation with gra- cious phrases.
 Easy to be Q favorite guest when you add to your good-byes, such . delightful evening"" i've enjoyed every minutel" Or make a hit as hostess, with "So glad you could come" "You helped make the par ty fun"
 If you're shy with strangers, bet ter learn the encouraging little phrases that set . new acquaintance gaily chatting, "I'd love to hear about it." What happened nextp' T wish I could have seen you then.
 Have you an invitation to accept9 The answer Is, "What . treatl" "It's sweet of you to ask me-" Put an unexpected caller at case with, we were hoping you'd drop in"
 Take Q shortcut to poise and popularity. Learn the easy tricks of good conversation from our S2-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
MUSICAL IIr0ELIGKT

The diflicult aria sung during the mad scene" from Donigetti's opera, Lucia dc IAmmermoor," b one Of the musical highlights in Hitting Q New High," Jesse L. Lasky's RjSO Radio production starring Lily Pons, noted diva.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

for tho removal of grime, soil. grease or nth from the skin. Soap and water Is the most eflcient and safest disinfectant for the. skin, s,es- pecially for the hands. If had my way no person or firm could obtain Q license to sell or serve food to be consumed on the premises until he or it had provided satisfactory fa- cilities for washing the hands Eoot-pedals in place of hand fau- cets, as individual towels or other sanitary means of drying the hands. No 1avatories having old- fashioned hand faucets would pass inspection. Hand faucets are relics of the horse and buggy era. Like. wise the door of the lavatory should have no latch or handle or knob the patron must touch, but should open by release of Q foot latch or by kick.
 Ben Franklin enjoyed an air bath of two hours duration every morn- ing while he wrote or read. in his room. People who can combine such Q daily air-bath with q sun- bath are fortunate. In the southwest this is Q year-around possibility. In the north and east 1t Is comfortable only through the summer season. Some modern homes, however, are equipped with Q roof solarium where members of the family may enjoy their sunbaths in privacy and comfort, even in the winter on sunny days protected from the wind. Such c roof solarium need not be an expensive affair. A space as small as 8 by feet in the attic will suf1ce. For colder climates this may have Q sliding ceiling of special glass which permits the ultraviolet rays of sunlight or sky. shine to enter. Of course, ordinary glass excludes the desirable ultra- violet rays. Incidentally, daily ex- posture of the naked body to Slin- shine is most essential for the young infant, next for the growing child, then for the youth or young adult, least essential for old folk. Just the same, old folk never know the manifold benefits of sunlight on naked skin until they try 1t daily for . few months. It helps to preserve youth or postpone the "cold gradations of decay"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

Lovely Doris Donaldson has not only nm interesting face but . beautiful one. Her large blue eyes and soft brown hair lend . certain glamor to her appearance that puts her in great demand as . model Walter Thornton keeps her so busy she has dlffi- culty in finding enough free hours Co attend dramatic school. Foremrly from Philadelphia, Miss Donaldson now lives i'm New York. She Is very small, five feet without shoes, and Is called Pee Wee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
FuRNTsIIRp BACKGROUND

Among the many novelties h lsKO Radios "Crashing Hollywood" b . sequence depicting chase through a studio property department The film 0 c crook story with c movie background and stars Lee Tracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
] WOMAlVsS REALM
sHO1c TO Keeb WeU
By DR WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

psEtal.ss hselah enesed Letters shouid De hFtee
 
  Maonni seyIee S west Madison Street. Cheaso M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

indeed-but before you're sure, seo if he can be glad for you as easily as he can be sorry for you.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30

First: cultivate your gently the weaknesses of other Remember that in tho United states who has social ambition at a s keen o stick bl earth Likewise M United States his mind and heart set his business
 advertising that appears value the hound the trail of
 be less sensitive If your rich and famous friends sycophans shouldn't depths by passing Certainly you shouldn't lose faith in human nature in consequence
 business trouble getting congenial senogapher secretary her small businessmen who couldn't afford to employ an time enogaphe In few months she had letters than had employ assistants You may this obligation felt former bosses and their wives.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-30
Caroline Chatfield Says Toda,,
When Tempted to Lose Faith in Our Fellow Men Il Behooves Us to Look Within and Find That w. Ourselves Are Not Above Reproach
DEAR MTse CHATFTNf,D:

DEAR MISS CHATF2N[D:,
  incredible time he became rich and famous His internationally credit his wfes remain simple unod pair they have always been have spent much time their that theirs second home queer part of doing nothing which raises and the wife started which seemed all right
 friends and expected to had no idea of exploiting position and another with similar result; only this time employer who wished friendship for advertising purposes He with fall which his scheme quit this position
 Actually getting suspicious everybody beginning think grind All want to hold simple merit without trading friends What I do9 %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

The twenty separate park units coiflprising Canada's national park system have Q total area of l2,6o0 aniiarA milaA,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
TEST CASE AWAITS
 NEW REGULATIONS

lifting of the complete ban on the flying of gasoline-powered model airplanes has been assured by State Aviation Commissioner Charles l., Morris. A system of regulations drawn up by tho National Aeronau- tical association, with several adaptations for Connecticut, will be adopted.
 Meantime tho case of Err c Schmeer, charged with violating Commissioner Morris ban, will be held in abeyance. schmeer was ar- rested 50 that Q test case might be decided by tho courts of the state.
 The ruling of the commissioner was opposed by the Waterbury Gas Model Plane association, which re- tained Attorney Richardson Bronson to appear for Schmeer. No gas model planes shall be flown in the state until the new regulations are placed in effect.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Philco Dealers Adopt
 Christmas Cheer Plan
Voices of Distinguished Artists Choirs to Enter Homes of Waterbury Families Radios to Be Distributed Free

ket which the welfare department delivers at her squalid, impoverished home. Think what 1t will mean in the general sense of helping those worthy ones in need over tho hard time of knowing that all the world Is happy save, perhaps, themselves
 Spreading Cheer
 So, when you buy a ney Phllco radio between now and Christmas you can rest assured that you have done your part to make this Christ. mas happier, Q more joyous Christ- mas for some worthy family in your own city. Among the dealers of tho city who are sponsoring this movement are the Lincoln stores, Albert's Furniture store, MeCey's Music store, Hadley's Furniture Co.,, New England Music store. Boston Furniture company and MatHkinS Furniture company.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

The Cuff stream has . nnaxi' mum velocity of nearly five miles aii iioliF, which iS equal to that Of many inland streams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

Softly the music of "Adeste Fl. delis," or "lIark tho Herald Angels Sing" sung by world-renownetl choirs, will sound. spreading the universal spirit of gladness over the world at Christmas time.
 In some homes In the city, homes which, from the outside, you could never tell were bare and ugly, there would Do no music at Christmas time, no cheer which your radio brings.
 But @ way has been found by which you may share this great Christmas season with the unfor- tunate, the needy unemployed, the spirit of gladness spread to homes where happiness Is consideration of enough food to 90 around.
 Dealers Cooperate
 The Philco dealers of Waterbury, cooperating with "Uncle Harry" De- Vorken, of tho Waterbury Demo. crat, arc going to try to sec 10 it that the Christmas music will be heard over radios In many Q Water bury home where such would be otherwise impossible. They have pledged to Uncle Harry that they will recondition and turn over to him every radio turned in to them for trade against new Philco.
 And, every one of these recondl. toned radios will he given to worthy families on tho long list of those Ia need. Uncle Harry will see to 1t personally that these presents" will be delivered in tlmo for Christmas, too.
 Think what this will mean to many 6 child whose only answer tO c Santa Claus letter may Do c small bag of candy included In tho bas-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
LOCAL ATTORNEY
 HURT IN CRASH
Harry P. SpeIIman Sus. talns LaceratiOns When
 Auto Swerves Off Road

Attorney Harry spellman, of 90 Willow street, was under treatment at st. Mary'S hospital for injuries suffered ln an auto accident on the Thomaston. .Torrington road, In liar. winton, yesterday afternoon.
 He suffered q thumb injury, lacer. ations and bruises about the body, and possible internal injuries. He was reported resting comfortably ct the hospital today.
 State Trooper Theodore Strand of the Canaan barracks said the local mans car left the traveled portion Of the highway and struck Q fence.
 Miss Dorothy Proper, of Maple avenue, escaped without serious in. jury yesterday afternoon In Thom. aston when her car, forced off the highway, skidded on to the leo GOV. erIng the Naugatuck river. Miss Proper told 0facer James Ryan that another car cut in sharply and she had to Swerve away. As she did 50 the car hit . patch of ice and skidded on to the river. The front of the car imbedded itself in the ice but did not 90 through.
 The local woman was driving Q car owned by Q. 3. NaStri of this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
DIRECTORS ATTEND GIRLS CLUB PARTY
Annual Function Proves Popular Succe ess-Danc.
 ing, Singing Feature

The annual Christmas party or tho Waterbury Girls club was held at Tho Elton last night, with 100 girls attending. Among the guests were members of tho board or dlrcc- tors of the club.
 Mayor Frank Hayes wired his 70. srets at not being able to attend the party, It was tho first he had missed In the past i9 years. .,..
 Miss Kathleen Crowley. director of the club. was if charge. SevcrM dance selections were presented by Mrs. Arlene Coifey. Community sing ing was led by Mrs. Joseph Bendlor ad Miss A. Doris Cook
 Among those present were: Mafie Wango. Annc Piungis. Ailele V. Pun" ais. Josephine santoro. Agnes D'vil" eakls. Anne Harty. Mae Harty, Mar" aaret Deeiey, Mrs. Theresa Lane. Vile, Mrs. Agnes Padella, Mary Brialla, Lillian 0ianrini, Stacia Myeiska, Josephine Hardi, Jennie Riialdi. Catherine PetfuSzi. Louise denoVeae, Lottie Weller, Mary Solo" mita. Lucy solofilitA. ..
 Mabel 0. Mulvillc. Frances M o'Conneil, Anna eayard, Teresa Marseie, Lucy Biondi, Christine 0agiolne, Anna Labutis, Eileen Mal' Vaney, Annette Tarragoili, Carrie Di diacoino, Angeliilo Palladino Rosemary Qiacin. Anna zukowski. Cora Mae MacCaSland, Margaret | IarioW, Eleanor c. L0ahy, Dorothy piaekef, Aitoinette Cattaila, Mrs Norman Danais. Ann \. Danaher' Jesse @aftavenere, NoSaliiie L0ngo.
 Carrie Vieriiig, Margaret Daiialier' Mary Birmingham. Margaret Ma. honey, Stephaiiig QaVorek, Helen Peaaiey, Donna Platts. Mrs. Joseph conloii, Mary 9heehafi. Mary Mars aelc, Josephine Laiitierl. Mrs. Aiis aeiine Aiigeloiii, Emma Pivoiie, Alma ! Andreafo. Helen Bruno, Anna Bfus no. Marion Aubrey. Mrs. Julia F. sullivan. Mrs. Joseph Gieiiiiatkoski' Mrs. B. fl. Kelly, Laura yiroi, Mades line Monroe, Gertrude kaila, Mar' garet etiarikey, katllaleeii CoaklCy.
 Molly Mecca. Mary Cageiaiio, Margaret Coviiia, Anna epiiia. paul' inc liroWcheiikc, Aiiiil Woitke, Marie Chaniinard, Flora yaiiteinpo, Blanche Peiietief, Vivian Wilkow' ska. Mary Kaliegewski. Eleaiicr dagfioti, Mary Fitzpatrick, Marjorie Brooks. Mary Elkahan. Fraiices Courtney. Cassie Brennan, Hilda Monaghan. eadie 4. Ryaii, Mrs. Thomas Begnai, Mrs. Sarah gegnal. Jennie oeiiovese, Bfigida Bioiidi, Josephine Barber, Angelo Esposito, Rose Mastandrea Afid Lucy M' Russo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

Holly wreaths are significant as well as beautiful when shaped in Q triangle, the points of which represent the Trinity. The center of the triangular wreath is round, signifying the interMinable circle of eternity.
 Holly on Table
 For CenteFplooe
 A holly wreath makes c beau- tiful centerpiece for the Christi mas table when candles arc set In the wreath itself and lighted.
 If you are giving Q Christmas party put 0 holly houtonniere for each guest on Q silver tray In your entrance hall, and sec that each person who enters your house wears 0 spray.
 Bringing out tho beauty of your house as c decorative scheme ap. plies to the Inside as well as to tho outside. A built.in bookshelf, a small table in the hall or living room, or . mantle can Do made c Christmas beauty spot.
 You'll want Q tree, of course whether there are children in your house or not--and you might try lighting 1t with 6 combination of amber, yellow, and white bulbs. The effect Is beautiful and c pleasing change from the eonglomeration of ell tho rainbow hues used for 50 many years. And do have 1t near . window, so that paSSers.by can share Its beauty.
 White or Silver
 Decorations
 or you might prefer c snow- whitA tree lighted with all blue bulbs and hung with real pine cones which have been silvered (you can easily do 1t yourself> with aluminium paint.
 Pine cones, loft their natural brown, can be used effectively with holly and branches of any kind Of evergreen. A mantle banked to the ceiling with pine branches seems to bring Christmas right inside c living room, Red candles in brass eando. labra make Q bright spot against such Q background of greenery.
 If you hNVo money to spend you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
Veteran Fire Captain
 Praised For Service
Retirement Privileges Voted Captain Joseph E. Bag
 Iey-Pfivate Whitaker Seeks Reimbursement

Captain Joseph H. Bagleys application for retirement from the Fire Department approved yesterday after noon by the Board of Fire Commissioners His resignation will take effect December 29 which date he will have completed 70 years of service regular mebr of the apartment
 The board passed vote congratulang Captain Bagley his many years of service and the fine record he achieved as a member of the departnent
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

Captain Bagley was appointed q regular fireman December 20, 18S7. Prior to that he had served five years as Q call-man. He saw action in fighting many of the city's his. toric fires, and is the only present member of the department who was a regular at the time of the great downtown fire of 1902. He served for many years at the Burton street engine house, but in recent years has been commanding officer at the Watervllle station.
 Checks Received
 The board turned over to the pen- sion fund 6 check for S2S from The Waterbury Democrat, Inc, sent in appreciation of work done by fire- men in extinguishing Q fire at the newspaper building october 26. Similar disposition was made of Q check for $i0 from Ovid Rochon.
 Chief Thomas Cavanaugh of. ficially notified the board of the death of Private Michael J. Calvin, who succumbed to Q heart attack Wkltt6 dVteAiuut6 AAusso ANVVSANSA eO' The chief said that Private Calvin was "a splendid type of fireman" and was well-liked by officers and members of the department
 For Injuries
 The board voted to refer to the corporation counsel an application by Private Walter Whitaker for reimbursement for medical expenses which were incurred in treatment of injuries received on duty. Pri- vate Whitaker became i'll after in- haling sulphur dioxide fumes at a fire on Grand street, June l2, 1886. The expenses amounted to $Sl3.
 Applications for appointment as call men were received from the fol- lowingm: John Crowley, 62 South street; James Moran, S6 Bryan street; Sheldon Brown, 70 Meriden road; Merwin II. 0rohs, BIO Wol- colt street; Hugh F. Qilland, lS Wall street; Thomas Griffin, i87 Willow street: Thomas J. Gavin, 4e4 Washington avenue, Arnold Perillo, B Tudor street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
 CALL FOR IMAGINATION

Nv NEA Service

holiday to look though it belonged have agh within and without somhmess has place the gayest of the year.
 The principle idea in lighting your house women imagination longer string cood bulbs front ward spruce Christmas They mixing agna ton with lRhtnEand result charming Walt Disney of Christmas .
 live with gables try outlining the gables and corners outdoor lights for this wiring of the lamps be concealed by evergreen ropmg behind shbber them toward the whose windows made with holly wreatts
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

Balloons carry their young on their backs, jockey.fashion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
PIKE FLoPs INTO BOAT

West Branch, Mich. - tU.pJ "A 2S.inch great northern pike lost It's life through greediness. Edward Schlegel, East Toledo, O., fishing In Long Lake near here, was pulling 0 bluegill into his boat when Q pike broke water and leaped for It. The pike landed in the boat. Schlegel kept both fish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16
sWINDLER USES SMILE

London .-- tU.p) Scotland Yard detectives are looking for c mid. dle.aged woman whose charming manner has enabled her to swin- dle metropolitan policemen. Very agltated, she tells them sho hes come to London to visit her daughter in Q hospital and .ias left her handbag in . bus or trainway cur,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-16

can buy decorations for making your home gay for the holiday season. But If money is limited you can work out your own decorations-just as gay--with very little cost, and with much real fun. Most of uS never get too grown-up to get c kick out of planning and working to make the Christmas season the gayest, 1ner- TieSt, brightast time of the year.