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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
CATHOLIC PUPIL
 WINS $lO PRIZE
Catherine Flaherty's Es- say on Constitution
 Judge dBest

Miss Catherine Flaherty of the senior class at Waterbury Catholic High School has been awarded 8 prize of ten dollars for her essay on the Constitution. The local girl received here check and a con- gratulatory note fro mthe New York Times, sponsors of the contest, yes- terday. Her essay was picked by the judges as the best one from the local school and as result of this she will be eligible for further awards in the nationwide contest. Edward Brennan, a senior at Cros- by High school, was also named yes terday by the committee for prize for the best essay from that school. He sthe son of MT. and Mrs. George Brennan of S2 Lexington avenue and a graduate of Kingsbury school.
 The sophomore class at Water bury Catholic High school will pre- sent a special Memorial Day pro- gram tomorrow morning at 1l:1S o'clock in the school auditorium for the rest of the student body. The presentation is an annual affair and this year the entertaining will be done by the second year girls.
 The session will open with an ap- propriate song by the entire as- sembly. Following, Sophomore Rhythm orchestra will render Mo- zart's symphony in E flat. The next part of the program will be a talk on Memorial Day, followed by a Song to the Flag" by the sopho- more class members. The program will close with the singing of the star -Spangled Banner" by the en- tire student body. School will prob- ably be dismissed following the as- seimbly program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
SENIOR HADASSAH
 CLOSES SESSION
Delegates Hear Criticism of MnssOIini's Policy
 By Rabbi MargOIis

Rabbi William Margolis of New York, speaking at the annual state session of the Senior Hadassah here in Waterbury yesterday, declared that Premier Mussolini was imitat- ing Hitler by warming Italian Jews to refrain from any criticism of Nazi Germany. The speaker con- tended that this brought about the ironical situation of. Mussolini 'imi- tating his imitators."
 Officers chosen at the election yesterday were: President, Mrs. Benjamin Lourie of New Haven; first vice-president, Mrs. A. Slavitt of Norwalk; second vice president, Mrs. George Cans, New Britain; third vice president, Mrs. s. H. Oldham, Hartford; treasurer, Mrs. Harry A. Cohen, Norwich; recording secre- tary, Mrs. A. Paerlman, Bridgeport; and corresponding secretary, Mrs Saul Zetser.
 The visiting rabbi further stated that the Jewish people of Italy have been loyal to their country and to the Fascist regime, right or wrong. One of the main arguments of the speaker was that once a govern ment begins to persecute minor ity within itself, that government is demonstrating that it is not sure of itself.
 The morning meeting yesterday was opened by Rabbi William Green field of Waterbury, with greetings delivered by Mrs. Joseph Ruskin, president of the local Senior Hadas- sah. Rabbi Moses D. Sheinkopf opened the afternoon session. Mrs. Myron Fox of the local Szold group was named chairman of the meAn- bership committee by the newly elected president at the session yesterday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

avoid standing in line during the evening performances. Because of picture commitments, including many of the biggest productions Hollywood has scheduled for the summer months, this show must end Tuesday night. Claudette Colbert in T Met Him In Paris" starts Wednesday,!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
WOMAN CLAIMS
 FIRE INCENDIARY

Moodus, Conn. May 27-(UP)- A large barn on the property of the Machimoodus house, adjoining the volunteer fire station, was de- stroyed by fire today at an estim- ated loss of $4000.
 The blaze had gained too much headway to be checked before fire men arrived.
 Proprietress Mrs. Sadie Goldstein of the Machimoodus house, a sum- mer boarding place, complained to Chief William Nichols she believed the fire of incendiary origin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27


 Following were the graves decor ated this morning: Riverside cem- etery, former Chief Samuel 0. Snagg, Deputy Chief Dilliam Doods, Cap tain Henry N. Hull, Captain George c. Doderer, Private Charles Kirch- baum.
 Pine Grove cemetery: Private George Whitaker.
 Calvary cemetery: Chief Henry H. Heitman, Terrence J. Denehy, Pasquale Croce, Raoul Pronoyost, Michael J. Conway, James J. Mur- '|phy, Charles E. Lynch, John J. Nit chell captain, Lieutenant Edward J. Loughman, William F. McDcnald, Michael D. Shea, John F. German, James 8. Crough.
 Old Saint Joseph's cemetery: Captain Edward J. Kane, Captain John Moore, Lieutenant Edward McLeanney, Privates Frank F. Hosey, Frank J. Sutton.
 New Saint Joseph,s cemetery: Privates John H. Kennedy, John J. ORiely, Timothy Howard, Frank P. Ryan, Maurice F. Fitzgerald, James O'Connor, Martin A. O'Con- nor, John F. Frederick, James J. Parker, John J. Kiely, William J. Brick, Elmer Johnson, Lieutenant Michael J. Kilbride and Maurice J. McGrath.
 Naugatuck cemetery: Private lawrence Shea.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

When John Bardy, aged two, fell into a ten-foot manhole contain ing water, at Clones, Irish Free State. Dolores Davey, aged eight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27
Bremen Visit Graves
 of ofDeceased Comrades
Chief Thomas Cavanaugh, Aides Decorate Last Rest. ing Place of Late Members of Local Fire Department

Graves of deceased members of the Waterbury Fire Department decorated this morning for Memorial Day. following the annual custom The graves decor ated by delegation consisting of Chief Thomas Cavanaugh Lieutenant Michael F7aherty Prvates Frank Moore and Jeremiah Griffin.
 Among the graves decorated those of Chief Henry Fl Heitman Chief Samuel c. Snagg, and Deputy Chet William Dodds z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

One of the thrilling scenes of RKO Radios Behind the Head lines" is descriptive broadcast by Lee Tracy, who plays opposite Diana Gibson, from the roof of burning building in which several persons are trapped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

saved his life by seizing him by the hair, a rescuer finding Dolores exs hausted, but still gripping the boy5 hair.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-05-27

Germany's General Goering had better look to his hard-woll laurels as the most resplendently uniformed man-Emper0r Hiro- hitO of Japan may take them from him. His tunic nearly con- cealed by gold braid and medals, the bespectacled ruler of Nippon is seen as he reviewed troops in Tokyo.
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Stir Capricious Appetites
With Spiced Cereals

Spice instead Of a spank is the
remedy that the modern mother ap-
plies to the child who "just won't eat
his cereal" When the wholesome dish
Of hot rice and milk or the supper
time farina pudding are firmly refused
as only youngster can refuse, the
rejected dish may be enveloped in
spicy glamour that makes it not only
acceptable but relished.
Cinnamon blends particularly we'll
with both rice and farina. Try sprin-
king the ground cinnamon over the
rice, and use several small pieces of
whole cinnamon while boiling the
farina.
When plain milk pals new entice-
ment can be given it by mild mixture
OF spices. Into two cups of irradiated
evaporated milk and two cups of
water stir vigorously one-half tea
spoon each OF cinnamon and nutmeg,
one-fourth teaspoon salt, and three
tablespoons sugar. If rotary beater
is used for the stirring q nice foam
appears. This recipe can be served
hot or cold and is enough for four
large servings.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

be softened and the Screaming" new
look disappear. Unless we could afford
genuine Oriental rugs we were at a
loss for a floor coverings that would
be perfect background. But this
year We find plain colored rugs in
glorious deep but soft colors, with in
terestlng designs woven into the sur
face. With the prevalence of formal
furniture there is return to floral
patterns and conventional designs in
rugs. I saw few days ago a soft
beige rug with scroll and rose border
that was so fine in design that until ]
was within few inches from it, ]
thought it an old Aubusson carpet in
perfect condition. Manufacturers and
designers now understand that rugs
with that muted grayed tone which
comes after few years wear will sell
for good price.
nRAPERY and upholstery fabrics
are lovelier this year than ever
before. I think the rayon manufac-
turers have had good deal to do with
it. At first we would not buy rayon
because we had been brought up to
know real silk and to refuse limitations.
1t was not until rayon and similar
fabrics were presented for their own
intrinsic worth and the acetate man.
ufacturers employed the best artists in
the world to design their fabrics that
we became interested. It was necessary
that the silk and cotton manufac-
turers improve to compete, with the
result that fabric design has gone
ahead by leaps and bounds and mate
rials formerly worthy of a prince are
now within reach Of the average pock-
etbook.
Few of us wish to be of that un-
easy type that must do over" their
house every six months, but it is very
easy to allow house to become dowdy.
mainly because we are close to it. A
trip to several furniture shops this
time OF year is enough to excite you
for several weeks. Let the excitement
wear off $50 that you will not have to
1--we with an unwise purchase), then
SIT down with a pad and pencil and
work out budget-a system of buying
through the year-so that you will ac-
quire new lamp, or firesidf chair, or
living room draperies gradually, which
will be much easier on the finances
and will also keep your home alive
with a little new interest from time
to time.
Evening star., 1937-09-14

and he becomes conscious of slight
feeling Of nausea. Usually this sugary
telephoner likes to talk; she feels it
is not being refined to have brisk,
to the point conversation. No, she
toys with her victim and wanders
through a maze of inanities before
tackling the immediate business in
hand. And, if she runs true to form,
the business itself isn't very impor-
tant, anyway.
Dead-pan voices are hard to take.
too. They leave one overwhelmed
with the futility of it all. There is
nothing more apt to sour a Monday
morning than one of these hopeless
voices on the other end OF the wire
They create an atmosphere that
closely resembles a pail.
There are the people that never know
what to ask for when they call up to
get some information in stores, busi-
ness concerns or similar organizations.
They won't stop before calling the
number to figure out just what they do
want. They ask the switchboard oper-
ator the question in such q way that
they get transferred through four or
five departments, sometimes, before
reaching the right one. Then they are
mad, the operators are disguised, and
the wrong persons called definitely are
resentful. A little rehearsal with them
selves beforehand would save these
telephoners lot of time and trouble
X 4
THIS wrong number business has a
lot to do with discourtesy and bad
telephone manners, because people ap-
parently have an exaggerated idea of
the mistake. 1t isn't half as important
as lots of other errors encountered daily
in our lives, but, for some reason or
other, it assumes the proportions of an
outrage-all one-sided on each side, If
you see what mean! The person who
gets the wrong number Immediately
develops violent hatred for the in
dividual on the other end of the wire,
and either slams the phone in his face,
SO to speak, or proceeds to bawl him
out for daring to be wrong number.
And the person called gets just as
furious, and aggrieved, because he has
been disturbed. He takes the angle
that the caller did 1t on purpose Just
to annoy him. They both snarl, and
slam the phone, and either take it out
on the operator or stink into a corner
and brood. Why they can't be cour-
teollS and forhea RING poodnocc- oplv
knows. But wrong number seems
worse than red rag to bull in its
effect on two otherwise decent, polite
people!
There ought to be course in tele-
phone manners taught in schools these
days! 1t certainly would make life
pleasanter for everybody and render
the telephone less of a battle weapon.
And it would make the ringing of the
bell welcome sound-rather than a
signal for temperamental outburst
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Manners
of the
Moment

ONE of the first things a college
freshman has TO learn is what
to do if she draws snoring roommate.
We've known girls who timidly did
nothing, lost sleep for the first six
weeks of college and then flunked out.
These are the girls who spend their
later years picking old papers out of
ashcans and muttering to themselves.
It's much better TO go at the thing
boldly, the very first night. Stack the
sofa pillows right by your bed so that
they will be handy when the snoring
starts. Then pelt the offender with
one pillow after another until she
turns over.
If she should wake up and raise a
row, don't try to argue with her. Just
let her think you're crazy until after
breakfast. Then, when you think
she's pretty wide awake, explain to her
that snoring always causes you to
throw things. And that If she'd only
look at it philosophically, she'd see
that you were really preparing her for
happy marriage.
Either you'll have bosom friend
after that, or new roommate. And
either one Is better than q snorer.
JEAN.
tcopyrisht, 1879
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Treatment
For Very
Dry Hair
Apply Warm Oil and
Massage Before
Shampoos.
BY ELSIE PIERCE.

YESTERDAY We took inventory and
decided to concentrate on those
features which needed homework most.
Suppose that your hair has become
very dry, coarse, harsh, brittle because
of exposure to the sun. We warned
about protection and we emphasized
the wisdom of wearing kerchiefs and
hats with crowns, but there was too
much temptation in the little open
crown hats and in the completely
hatless trend.
Once a week for the next four
weeks give yourself warm oil treat
ment the night before the shampoo,
whether you shampoo your own hair or
have it done. Warm olive oil or half
and half olive oil and pure castor oil
will do the trick beautifully. Apply
on scalp with pad of absorbent cotton
or eye dropper along partings of every
inch or so. Massage carefully. Allow
the oil to remain on as long as possible
overnight if convenient, wrapping
hair in large towel or the new oil skin
caps to avoid soiling bed linens.
apply the oil generously to the hair
ends, or use a pomade, rubbing a wee
bit between the palms of the hands
and then rubbing the hands briskly
over the hair ends. If you are PLAN
ming to have your hair cut somewhat
shorter the best you can do is have
the ends shipped off a half inch or
more. Don't permit any one to SINCE
your hair because hair that Is dry
is highly infammable and singeing
can do nothing better than burn your
hair.
For the shampoo, make sure that
the water is soft and that the shampoo
you use, preferabl. in jelly or liquid
form, is pure and bland. And remem-
ber, above all. to rinse every bit Of soap
out Of the hair.
If the sun has streaked or over
bleached your hair, or if your natural
color seems washed out or drab, you
would do we'll to have color rinse
or better yet shampoo tint-one that
incorporates soap and oil and color
and reconditions, cleanses and tints
in one treatment. You can buy the
shampoo tint and use it yourself at
home, but a much wiser plan, and
good investment, too, is to have it done
by an expert.
My hair cure bulletins (yours for a
self-addressed, stamped Scent en-
velope) cover brushing and sham
pooing directions and helpful hints for
daily hair care.
tCopyright. 1872
Evening star., 1937-09-14

true of the telephone. You may think
you sound as radiant as a May morn
ing-and actually you are whining in
a muffled way that sounds like rainy
Winter.
Bad telephone manners cover a
wide field. There are the offenders
who shout so loudly that ear drums
cringe and suffer. Also, when they
yell at the top of their lungs that way
they set up such a vibratory COM
motion that YOU can't understand a
single word. All you get is head
ache and no information.
OPPOSED to the shouter is the
whisperer This ailment is almost
worse than the other one-for the
person on the listening end has to
strain every nerve to catch one syl-
liable BY the time the conversation
is finished, he or she is sitting on the
edge of the chair, muscles tensed and
telephone embedded in the jaw in the
effort to hear. And the funny part
about these whisperers is that they
get very annoyed if asked to speak a
little louder! I suppose they think
they are being ladylike or something.
Or maybe they are scared Of the tele-
phone. Anyway, it's mighty exhaust
ing for the other fellow
Then there is the crouch. He, ap-
parently, has personal grudge
against every one who uses a tele-
phone, and the ringing of the bell is
just a signal for his bad temper to
go into action. He snarls and growls
his way through the conversation and
though you may be dear friend, or
offering him good business, he still
sounds as If he wished you sudden
death or worse. He never does relax,
and hangs up with bang that makes
you jump. And then you go about
with semi-hurt feelings for the rest
Of the day.
THE too, too sugared" voice is
almost as bad When some one
COOS affectedly into the mouthpiece,
with an utterly artificial cordiality
displayed in rising infections and
genteel laughs, the listeners hair is
apt to rise on the back of his neck
Evening star., 1937-09-14
w Wedding
Problems
S DIV e d
Friends Bridal Gown
Probably Ordinary
White Dress.
BY EMILY POST.

nEAR MRS. POST: A close friend
Of my fiancee has told her that
she is going to wear her wedding dress
to our wedding and reception, and
my flancee thinks this is inconsiderate
since it will detract from her own
bridal appearance. If you agree, will
you tell us how we can discourage her
wearing this dress.
Answer - Evidently the friends
dress, like that of many brides. was
chosen with thought for its future
usefulness, and without vefAor orange
blossoms becomes just an ordinary
white dress. I can't imagine that she
Is intending to wear it otherwise, un-
less she Is being married the same day
and wants to hurry to your wedding
Immediately before or after her own
And this would certainly not be very
practical.
YEAR MRS. POST: My sister is in a
dilemma. A silk stocking shower
was given for her and now she is no
longer engaged. She believes these
presents ought to be retained but
because it isn't possible to tell which
pair came from whom, she doesn't
know how this is possible. Will you
please help us.
AnsWer-The only suggestion l can
think OF is that your sister ask her
friends to come in and see her at a
certain time and, explaining the stu
alton. frankly ask each one to pick out
the pair she gave. But before doing
this she might better ask her most
intimate friends whether they think
the stockings ought to be returned or
not
YEAR MRS. POST: really don't
know what to do about situation
into which ! feel have been un.
Willingly pushed. I was asked to sing
at wedding several months ago. and
oid. After / consented, the family
sent me an invitation to the reception
They were not personal friends: ]
know them only through church con-
necuons. I went to the reception
however, and l sent no present. And
10 GATE have received no fee whatso-
ever, although I know that the clergy
man and sexton have been remem-
oered. Do you think I may send a bill,
Answer-1f you were engaged to sine
as a professional, which you must have
peen since you say they are not
personal friends of yours, then it woulc
oe entirely proper to send bill. Ir
TACT, they are probably wondering why
you haven't sent it.
| tCopyrieht, 1872
Evening star., 1937-09-14
Cultivate
Your Inner
Resource
For the Times During
Your Life When You
Must Be Alone.
BY ANGELO PATRI.

COMMUNITY feeling. community
action are fine and necessary
contributions to life. But after the
community has expressed itself, after
the meeting has broken up and the
members turned their faces toward
their respective homes, the individual
man (and woman) has to look squarely
into the fact that he is an individual
and that he must suffer in himself,
rejoice in himself, endure in himself.
We come into the world as individuals;
We have to live that way. and we are
compelled to die that way. This
being the case it is wise to train
children to keep friends with them
selves, to nourish their inner resources
to the utmost so that in time of need
they can go alone, as they must.
Education as it is cultivated in the
schools overlooks this too often. The
teacher can concern herself little about
the inner resources of a child because
there is no time allowed her for so
leisurely pursuit as the search for
the soul OF child Her task is to
drill in the neat little packets of
information within the time allotted,
and there is never minute for any,
thing else.
High schools and preparatory schools
are in no better form for this most
essential educational duty. They must
prepare students for college entrance
examinations and make no mistake
about that preparation. Parents see
no other way out. The children have
10 go to these institutions and the
entrance requirements are laid down.
That is the end of the matter.
Who then, is to help the children
and the young people to cultivate this
inner resource, this spiritual power
that they are certain to find as neces-
sary to their endurance on this earth
as any other kind of power they
are ever likely to have out of their ex-
periences in school and society? Par
ents have no time Schools have no
time. The few men and women who
might have the time and have the
desire to 90 their duty in this par
ticular discover to their dismay that
the young people have no ears to
hear them. How could they have?
Ears like those required for this hear
ing have to be trained in childhood,
and these deaf ones were never trained
that way Nobody had the time.
The church cannot live without
support from its members. Ask the
nearest minister about the support
his church gets from its belonging
community and see what he thinks
about it. He never gets half enough
support to do half the work that is
needed. Everybody is busy getting
job and holding it, making money and
trying to hold on to it. striving to make
enough to support a family and edu-
cate the children. But If the heart
of the education is omitted what good
comes of it?
I don't know the answer. I only
know the need. The primary schools.
the schools of greatest importance in
the education of our children, get the
least support, the least recognition.
and the least consideration. 1t is
here we ought to concentrate our
teaching power 1t is in the primary
schools that the expert teachers are
needed, the expert supervisors, and the
devoted social leaders. Teach him in
the primary grades and when he is
old he Will not depart from it,