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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28

dance studio and station wATR will follow.
 John White will entertain with stories, and Steve Delmonico will render several accordion solos.
 Following these will Dc the Great zajac, magician extraordinary, who will reach into his hat and pull out his baffling tricks.
 Completing the program will De George Gentle, and his Combel- lacks Military band, offering stlr- ring marches and music appropri- ate to the holiday season.
 After the entertainm mt refresi1- inents consisting of fruit, nuts, candy and ice cream, will be served,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28

After several weeks in which al- terations to the interior of the head quarters of the Lithuanian Inde- pendent Political club have been completed, the rooms will be ofi- cially opened for the convenience of members with Q special program Saturday. Mayor Frank Hayes, Su- perintendent of Police William J, Roach and many of the leading Lithuanian figures in the city will be speakers.
 Included on the committee in charge are Peter Valunas, president elect; Thomas Matas, retiring pres ident; John w. Jenusaitis, vice .3res- ident: Attorney Clarence V. Balan- da, treasurer; Anthony Lazdauskas, retring financial secretary; Albinas Marcelynas, newly elected financial secretary; John Adomelis, Frank Banis, William Bensevicius, William Bradunas, Attorney Albert J. Bron- sky and Joseph March.
 The affair will be a forerunner to the annual organization banquet at Nemunas hall on Saturday evening, January 22. John W. Jenusaitis is chairman of the committee, assist ed by Thomas Matas, Attorney Ball. anda, Vincent Urbanas, Joseph Ber- notas and William Greblunas.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28

Mrs. Joseph 0. Pernatozzi was reelected president of the Ital- Gan Sisterhood during the an- nual meeting and elections held last night at Moose hall. Mrs. Julia Capocchi and Mrs. Minnie Marinaro were appointed c0- chairmen of the annual social and dance which takes place at Buckingham hall In March.
 Others chosen were: Ronor- ary president, Miss Marie Damlani; vlce.president, Mrs. JullH Capocchi; orator. Miss Alice Paterno; corresponding
 secretary, Miss Julia lannito; financial secretary, Miss Lillian Ranando; treasurer, Miss Lucia A. Matarxxo; trustees, Miss Phyl- Us Esp0slt0 and Miss Mary Trumil0; councillors, Mrs. Minnie Marinaro, Miss Rose DelPrln- cipe, Mrs. Anna Trumii0, Miss Jennie Topazio and Mrs. Eva Briolo; hostess, Mrs. Josephine Cesarlello; sick callers, Mrs. Lucy Gixxe and Mrs. Laura Maxxeo; guard, Mrs. Phllomena Gizxe; society physician, pr. Rudolph A. Damiani.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28

not eb asceftnined.
 Dansn, co proprietor ol I||t 1 ieaeed it Co MeIIk 1n May 1I. Co be used ne a bath hotgI, lease was terminated ln 3llY. A and the defendant moved from store, Aliegedlg taking tae f'Kl which belonged Co the piaintlff. fEt thee establishment. Also nIIe4s forgetting Co pay some rent. hlI1fs fiey Prank Healey appeared for tI plaintiff with Attorney A. H. WH|ss man for the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
IBOYS' CLUB TO SPONSOR PARTY
Radio Entertainers and Military Band to Feature
 Program Tomorrow

The Boys Club Christmas party will be held in the gymnasium to- morrow evening at 2 o'clock. A di- versified and well balanced program will be offered. The opening fea- ture will be 8 Christmas pageant entitled the 'Three Kings. This will be followed by all attending singing Christmas carols.
 Several acts from the Universal
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
WE'LL sPOUTs INDIAN TOOTH

Mendota, Minn.-(Up) - Workers on an artesian well were surprised when. as the i65-foot well "blew in," showering heavy rocks and dirt, one of the number found e human tooth had been blown from the hole in the ground. Examination in- dicated 1t was the tooth of some Indian buried long ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
lEODERN sCRFBBEIN0 DE0n

Lancaster, Pa. (UPD = ChaFI '. Iaasch, 0S, depioreh the hand writing Of the present day on h'4 retirement after three decades seEVs ice in the local postoffice. He gAla incderns sacrificed good handWflts ing for speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
BRITAIN HAS 1SO-TON sIGNPOsT

London--(UP) More than 150 tons of concrete have been used to make Great Britair's laggest sign- post-ile aerial singnpost just com- pleted in the meadows of the Ova- line Dairy farm at Kings Langley
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28

Tn opening church bazaar in Staveley, England, w. L. Stephen son gave an address, then donated $10O ito make up for time spent in speechmaking."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
Students Party

Pritchard's pond, of Pearl Lake road, will be the scene of skating party tonight given by the Lithu- anian Catholic Students association. All planning to attend are advised that a special bus will leave from the Congress avenue school at 2 o'clock.
 The committee includes Anthony Kateiva, Hedwiga Stulginskas, Jo- seph Janush, Peter Bernotas and John Raugala.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28

Butchers of South Africa are dis playing wax models Of meat eul1 lf1 their windows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
K. of |. Meeting

Dr. Frank J. Hill was elected pres- ident of the Knights of Lithuania at the annual meeting last night at the cluhrooms. Dr. Hill succeeds Julius Vilciauskas who declined re- nomination. Others elected include:
 Vice president, John Raugalis; treas urer, Mary Mazeika: financial sec- retarN Mary Orintas; correspond
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
Political Club To
 Entertain Saturday
Renovated Rooms to Be Formally Opened -Lithuani-
 an Students Plan Skating Party Tonight
BROOKLYN NEWS

ing secretary, Charles Q.ee) Lizaus- kas: recording secretary, Marcelle Andrikis; and Rev. A. Edward Gra- deck, chaplain. Edward Yankaus- was was reappointed director of house activities.
 Directors of the club comprise Father Gradeck, Alexander J. Alek- sis, Julius Vilciauskas, Joseph Jan- ush, John Dougall and Paul Kau- neckis.
 During the progress of the meet ing plans were formulated for barn dance February 12. The committees consists of Father 0radeck, chair man; Albert Puzas, John Raugalis Joseph Janush. Gene Valuclkas, Vim cent Valuckas, John Mazeika, Albert Cherpuna, Mary Mazeila, Mary Orintas and Marcelle Andrikis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-28
Town PIOtters

Town PIOtteES
 An important meeting of the Town Plot A. c. will take place to- night at the new headquarters on Greenmount terrace, the site for- merly occupied by the Itam A. c. The meeting will begin at 8 o'clock with Anthony L. Purcaro presiding.
The Washington times., 1937-02-01
Green Light -
Brilliant Young Surgeon
Fights to Live Down
Others Mistake
By LLOYD G. DOUGLAS
tan Production to Appear in Warner Bros Theaters

WHAT Has EiAPPENED---
The Washington times., 1937-02-01

W7A FNO FNPPENED---
disguise Nathan Parker does not
companonshtp shall lead him into
difficult neWtound friend, Elise Graham
campaign OF altrus He DtH get her StarG
Immensely SUCCESSFUL
benedctor He promises to 90 to the
but her grandfather stricken Suddeny
uth heart attack.
"Paker" emergency calls his sure medical
knowledoe lite As Dr. Graham recoUerS
parker promises special vtSit to Trinity
Cathedral Easter to hear her sing 49,
NOW READ ON
Come here Sonia" said the Dean gently. My Phyllis
Dexter-and yours too, thinkhas been very badly hurt
Her father and bother both friends Of mine recently
She has Just returned from England Her only sister is in
the hospital convalescent from illness The other rea
tves live elsewhere There plenty OF friends to whom
she might 60 people who would welcome her, but"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
.CuCumbers
With Cheese

When friends get together, with
a cup of tea, a plate Of dainty
sandwiches, and a dish Of relisheS
at hand, there's sure to be much
lively. interesting conversation,
For tea is stimulating and sand.
wiches and relishes are refreshing.
They provide the bit Of food that
brings a lift before the dinner
hour.
The following recipe makes
sandwiches that are delightfully."-
pretty and deliciously tasty. RaiSin
bread is partly responsible for the
flavor success of this recipe. so
make sure to order it along with
any other of the ingredients that
you may need.
Bel PaeSe Sandwich ROyales'
p cup Bel PaeSe cheese tother
soft spreading cheese may be sub
Stituted)
/ finely cut canned red pinhento
MayonnaiSe
l cucumber
Raisin bread.
Combine cheese, pimiento and
sufficient mayonnaise to give
spreading consistency, and blend.
Peel cucumber, cut lengthwise into
very thin slices, and sprinkle
lightly with salt. Spread thin
strips of raisin bread with cheese
mixture and top each with a Gu
cumber slice cut to conform to
sandwich size.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
Graham Pie Crust

If everyday pie crust seems sort
of bland under your Hsavorite ba-
mana cream filling, try this trick
graham cracker crust. The touch
of peanut butter added here is
enough to snap a too delicate des-
Sert right up on its feet and make
man-sized dish of it:
Blend together
~ cupfuls graham cracker
crumbs
2 tablespoonful brown sugar
tablespoonful butter, melted
2 tablespoonful peanut butter
Pat into a pie pan. Cover with
sliced bananas and fill with
chilled thick custard. A fluff of
whipped cream finishes off the
top nicely.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15


Beginning with father, which is
only fair since he is the one who
will see the last of all this, how
about a really comfortable chair
to be dedicated with all proper
ceremony to his use alone? And,
when we say to his use, we mean
Just that. There is surely nothing
more exasperating than to have
a special chair that has become
almost a part OF us and have to
sit there grimly every minute one
is in the house or run the risk OF
an interloper if we even rise to
turn the dial of the radio. Give
Dad a break this Christmas and,
with the chair, make a firm mot
a New Years. resolve that it is
his, whether he is in or out of the
room,
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SILVER SERVICE
FOR TEA TABLE

Selinger's has anticipated the
coming social season in their gift
at the Washington Herald-Times
cooking school. A beautiful Shef-
field silver tea service will be do
mated by them to grace the tea
table of the lucky recipient dur
ing many occasions in the years
to come.
The service is fashioned in CO.
lonial shape with the graceful
lines of expert craftsmanship. The
complete set consists of sugar
bowl, creamer, tea pot and tray.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
Household Hint

Meringue that will not get
watery after standing is easy to
make if a few simple rules are
followed:
Pie Meringue
/. Use 2 tablespoons of sugar to
each egg white.
2. Beat the egg whites until stiff,
not dry, before adding any sugar.
3. Add the sugar very gradually.
4. Continue to beat 3 to 4 min
utes after all sugar is added.
S. Be sure the pie shell and fill
ing are thoroughly chilled before
spreading the meringue.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at
$50 degrees for Is minutes.
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Scotch Scenes
Secret Revealed

with dry ingredients several times.
Add butter and cut into the dry
ingredients with two knives or q
pastry bender, as for pie crust.
Beat eggs and add soured evap
grated milk. Add liquid to flour
and mix, making a soft dough.
Sprinkle flour on board, and spoon
out part of the dough at q time.
Knead or roll it out in flour, pat
into shape. Cook slowly on a grid
die. Let brown on one side thor
oughly, then turn and brown other
side,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
Spoil Mother

There are millions of things
that mother would like to have.
There are household things, like
electric mixers, ironers, new
vacuum cleaner, some coasters,
perhaps. Or, if she is to be spoiled
a little, and what mother doesn't
need a little spelling, give her
a good looking, thoroughly i'm
practical house robe. One of those
with feathers, suave lines and a
general air of pampered luxury.
It's amazing what garment like
that can do to relax harassed
nerves and make the world a
bright and CHEEKY place in which
to be.
Brother, of course, will undoubt-
edly bring up the matter of Christ
mas himself and set the family
straight in a firm but kindly way
as to what his somewhat elastic
heart desires. In the event, how
ever, that he is cratic enough to
be silent, may we suggest one OF
these very tricky and modern smoK-
ing sets that are to be found
so many places today. That is,
of course, if he is smoker. II
not, try again with some Eng
lish boots, if you want to spend
some money, or there are some
marvellous French flannel shirts
on the market which are soft
enough for a baby and very,
very smart looking.
Such "veddy veddy" lovely bags
on the market now. Suede still
seems to be a dearly beloved ia
vorite, but smooth leather can be
manipulated into amazingly mod
ern and happy forms. Stockings
we will hasten by with just a nod.
Every one knows Sister can use
all the stockings any one other
than Mr.. Rockefeller can buy.
There are such cute sweaters with
high round necks and trick mono
grams in front. That is. if she
has the "rah rah" inclination.
And let's hope she has. She has
long enough to be grown up and
sophisticated.
Well, merry Christmas. to you
and you. I personally leave my
shopping until the day before.
like the excitement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
Christmas Tips
Given Early
By VERA TYLER

Without wishing anyone pain or alarm or even
trepdation necessary to point out that Christmas IS
very nearly upon us again This the when it
far off as the Fourth of July day and with whlsk
and presto day it is right the backs OF cur
necks being the case suggest few ideas Tor the
uv housewives who must sandwich in their Christmas shop
1zhenerer in their everyminuteled daysI
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
Baked Spinach
Dish Featured
In Broadcast

The following recipe is suitable
for everyone from the school child
to grandfather. This dish was
made at the Electric Institute on
Mrs. Northcross' Home Counsel
of the Air Program. which is
broadcast over WJSV, each day,
Monday through Friday, at 3
o'clock.
BAKED LUNCHEON SPINACH
2 cupfuls cooked or canned
spinach
4 sliced hard cooked eggs
"a cupful grated cheese
% cupfuI buttered bread crumbs
cupful milk
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
y teaspoon salt
Dash Of pepper
Drain and chop the spinach.
Make a medium white sauce as fol-
lows: Melt fat over "low' heat:
add flour, salt and pepper. Blend
thoroughly. Pour in milk and stir
constantly until thick. Place a
few crumbs in bottom of baking
dish. Add half the spinach. a layer
of sliced eggs. and half the white
sauce. Sprinkle with half the
cheese. Repeat, and cover with
the rest of crumbs Bake in hot
oven, $50 degrees until brown.
Party Menu
Stuffed Tomato Salad
Sandwiches
Tiny Cheese Biscuits
Pineapple Bavarian Cream
Sailed Nuts MINIS
Coffee
Pineapple Bavarian Cream
package lemon gelatin
cub boiling water
/ cup canned grated pineapple
cup canned pineapple juice
Salt
cup cream whipped
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Add pineapple juice and salt. Chill
until slightly thickened, then beat
until frothy and fold in pineapple
and whipped cream.
Stuffed Tomato Salads
tomatoes
Il cup cottage cheese
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
y teaspoon salt
l tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons diced celery
} tablespoons chopped green
pepper
2 tablespoons capers
Peel medium sized tomatoes.
Remove thin slice from top of each
and scoop out center. Sprinkle
inside with salt, invert and allow
to drain. Combine cottage cheese
lightly with other ingredients.
Stuff tomatoes with cottage cheese
mixture and serve Well-chilled on
crisp lettuce with additional may
onnaiSe.
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Good for Mixing

Milk is not only one Of the most
important foods for physical we'll
being, it is also one Of the most
delicious to drink, and to use in
combination with other foods.
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butter. Then dates and dry In
gradients and floured nuts. Bake
$50 degrees-30 minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
Date Nut Bread

/ cup dates soaked in 1 cup
boiling water and "a teaspoons
soda Qet cooD
"a cup brown sugar
/ tbsp. butter
" cup nut meats
~ cups flour
tbSp. baking powder
Beat egg, add brown sugar and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15

FREE =. Valuable prizes daily -.
GRAND PRIZES HeraId.Times
Cooking School, RialtO Theater. Tues
day to Friday, inclusive, under the
direction of Frances Troy NOrthcrOss
No admission charge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-11-15
Haven't vou ALWAYS wanted toAWit

Haven't you always wanted to
know how to make Scotch sconesP
Well, here's a recipe for these
bonnie little tea "cakes"-as
Scotch as heather on a moor.
Scenes are really not hard to
make. The trick is to handle the
dough quickly. 1t is so soft
our baker friends would probably
call it "slack"-that when you pat
out the rounds and cut it in pie
shaped pieces, you have to make
a quick trip from the board to the
griddle or they don't retain their
nice even pie-shape. The shape
really doesn't matter, Of course,
for scenes taste good in any form.
In Scotland, scenes are served
with afternoon tea, but they're
equally delightful for breakfast,
luncheon or supper. They may be
served lust as they come from the
griddle, or they may be split,
toasted and buttered, and served
with jam.
Scenes
4 cups flour
/ tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. baking powder
l cup sugar
One-third cup butter
2 eggs
l cup evaporated milk, and
l tbsp. vinegar, combined
Sift flour, then measure. ReSift
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25
By MRS. ERNEST Gull.

ADJ 4SAAOn0s 4I1O1N1IO
The people in our community were
very proud indeed last Tuesday when
our line was completed and the lights
turned ON. So everybody could have
bright lights and all other commences
that go with electricity.
We wish to thank every one who
helped in any way, and especially Mr.
Cannon, who worked as faithfully
with not only one, but all of us in
making the line a success. I think
rural Decentralization is one of the
greatest things F. d. r. has ever spon-
sored, and we are very happy to be
among the ones served
Mrs Alma Harris from Richmond,
Va, was the weekend guest of her
lister here, Mrs. John Buchanan.
Mrs. Mccain and little son, Tommy,
from Richmond, Va, were the week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson
Vaughan.
Several of the teachers from Aycock
school were very pleasant visitors in
q number of our homes Monday aft
.,rnoon.
Please remember the parents and
friends of the Aycock school are Civ
ing a picnic supper at the Washou'
Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock com
plimentary to the Aycock faculty. This
has been regular social and get ac-
quainted affair with our school for the
last several years and very satisfac-
tory one.
Ollie Buchanan, Jimmie Tucker, Boil
Parrish, Walter Harris and Brodle
Gupton were some of our soys to re-
turn to their respective homes here.
rom Canada last week. They all re-
BORT a pleasant trip, and inform US
the Canadian weed is of a very good
quality this time.
Miss Eunice Bartholomew from
Henderson, spent "Wednesday night
with Mrs. Nat Faulkner.
Milton Stainback, Alvin Faulkner
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25

Since she was lacking in imagination
she failed to disguise her characters,
which led to disturbing times.
Shining Headlands" is Sara Ware
Bassett's last Cape Cod romance.
Alabama is the setting Of Helen
Topping Miller's Storm Over Eden"
Mrs. Miller has had North Carolina
for the setting of several of her
stories
Mattel H. Farnham's "Ex-Love' and
Faith Baldwin Cuthrell'G Twenty
four Hours a Day are two other new
romances.
Mystery and murder stories are up
to date in their settings. For the mys-
terry fans there are three new books
"Hongkong Airbase Murders" by Van
Wyck Mason, "The Kristiana Kill
ers," by Donald @. Burleigh and
Timothy Braces Murder Goes in a
Trailer"
Stories of the Missouri hills as told
by Mackinlay Kantor will long be re-
membered. His new novelette, 1.-THE
Romance of Rosy Ridge" will be as
popular as his "T'he Voice of Bugle
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25
Meeting Friday of
Vance C. E. Union

The Vance County Christian En-
deavor Union held a meeting Friday
evening at the Congregational Chris
tan church. Three of the four chur-
'ches We're represented. Rev. T.. J..
Whitehead had charge of the devo-
tionals. Miss Effie Lassiter made
short talk on Better Christian En-
deavors', then Edwin Beckham spoke
on Building with Christ"
E. M. Powell presided in the alb
sence of the president. The Union
voted to have a broadcast over w. p
I. F. in Raleigh, if time could be
had. The programs aim to promote
Christian Endeavor.,
Officers for the coming year were
elected: PRESIDENT Miss Elizabeth
Fox; first vice-president, Mrs. T.. ].
Whitehead; second vice-president, r.
a. Ayscue, Jr.; secretary, Miss Sue
Dunn: treasurer, Miss Lucille Basket;
reporter, Miss Josephine Langston.
Following the business meeting a so
cial hour was enjoyed.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25
Propaganda Idea
Is .Called Bunk
CONTINUED from rage One,

journalistic life in countries where
censorshpis prevailed. I know what
real censorship is like. We have not
any such thing in this country-not by
nearly 100 per cent. Our governments
press agents may be slightly niffed
if their "stuff" is strongly discounted.
but that's ALL
Sometimes, when Washington cor
respondent has broadcast something
emphatically anti-administration
a government press agent will call him
up and ask for the privilege of tell
ing him the administration side of
the case: 1 never knew o case in
which any undue pressure was
brought to hear upon him. / do, in
Decd know of q case in which Ma
tional Press club member was ex-
PEELED from the club for comment con-
corning the president personally. It
was done, however, on the ground
that the expelled member had UNI
justifiably slurred fellow-member
(the president).
thought it was an improper ex-
pulsion at that, and so did plenty of
us. We would not have acquiesced in.
board of governors.
Anyway, it was not the administra-
tons action. It was ours-the club
members
AS Stewart Sees 1t.
Now, a press agent is oil right.
All big interests have them in Wash
ington private interests, mean.
They are great convenience to
newspapermen. Information is readily
obtainable from them. The informa-
ton they give out is Chased, of course
Ev ry intelligent newspaperman
knows it and makes allowances. Hav-
ing informed himself from one sides
angle, he hurries to obtain the other
sides. He balances the two sides, one
against the other.
But the press agents are shortcuts
respectively
Henderson daily dispatch., 1937-09-25

Cor tsrnk.S iro~ Page One)
% Japan earlier this week, protesting
against indiscriminant bombing OF
large nor combatant Chinese popula-
ions, Wang condemned the Japanese
war machine.
. Meanwhile, the navy's Asiatic fleet
operated under orders to stand by for
the duration of the Sino-Japanese
conflict, if necessary, to protect Am
erica's 1850 nationals and its $780,
OO0.O 900 commercial stake in China.
Other Washington developments:
Politicians, particularly those who
think President Roosevelt may seek a
bird term, are watching closely for
official word of Postmaster General
Farley's future plans.
Some of them would regard his re
tiremenet from the cabinet, even
though he retained the Craftsmanship
of the Democratic National Commit
tee, as a tip-off the chief executive
had made up his mind not to run
again, despite any amount of possible
urgings.