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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

of the skin with little fresh olive oil or better fresh sesame oil if 1t Is available will cleanse 1t, that is enough and no soap or water need be used. So far as the complexion and the hygiene or health of the skin are concerned, the use of any soap ct all should be regarded only as an evil made necessary by the filth or grime of civilization.
 The application of oil before the soap and water bath is as great c protection for the newborn babes skin as the application of oil after the bath Is for the mature adults skin.
 The skin of the healthy youth can stand c vigorous soap and water scrubbing every day, perhaps be improved by such treatment. Older folk should keep some suitable oil on hand and use 1t daily on the skin, especially when the skin Is irritable. tr' tt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Claire Tilden PATTERN ASA

The latest and gayest In home- wear frocks, is Pattern 464-an easy-to-niake Claire Tilden model that even e beginner" can stitch up in a jiffyl Sum up its clever tricks and jaunty accents, and what have you9--A practical coat-frock that may be donned in no time and will look well all day long: a style with pointed collar, long or short sleeves, adjustable belt, and handy patch pocketl And if it's uniform you need-nurse, manicurist, or professional will find this frock Ideal. You've wide choice of fabrics including cotton broadcloth. per- cale, chambray. or calico. Detailed Sewing Guide accompanies this pattern.
 Pattern ASA is cut in misses and wolnen's sizes 16, IS, 20, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, A and 46. Size 16 requires 3 l-2 yards 36 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS t15c) fin coins or stamps (preferably coins) for this pattern. WRITE CLEAR. LY SIZE. NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
THE SKIN or A NEWBORN
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 Over e period of six years, pr. H. N. Sanford, Chicago, studied the skin condition in $500 newborn babes.
 He concluded that improperly laundered linen is the commonest cause of skin eruptions or irritation in the first few days. After the first week, circumcision was Q com. mon cause of skin irritations. The skin of newborn babies is sensitive to the antiseptic used to prepare the field for, circumcision. The skin of some infants is sensitive to the petrolatum used in the dressings
 Intertrigo, that is irritation or inflammation occurring betwen two folds of skin or where opposing skin surfaces are in contact, causes little trouble. Buttocks reddened or irritated by loose stools heal promptly if exposed to the air and the heat from an ordinary incat1- descent bulb at 6 distance of 20 inches.
 Some babies cause considerable irritation of the skin by rubbing the face with the hands. This will quickly clear up if the baby,s hands are kept encased in silk mittens.
 Tn 1935 Dr. Sanford decided with some hesitation to leave the skin of the newborn baby entirely un- treated. The skin is merely wiped of after the baby is born, and noth- ing further is done to 1t until the baby is ten days old, when 1t may be cleansed with olive oil or with liquid petrolatum. No water or soap and water bathing in the first nine days.
 The skin of the babe so neglected is much more pink and healthy looking than is the newborn babys skin washed with soap and water or with olive oil.
 Not that I am constitutionally opposed to all bathing, but, after all. man is the only mammal that bathes its young in the first few days of life, and, as this extensive study of Dr. Sanford's shows. the natural protective covering of the skin is better than any substitute we can apply.
 The less soap used for the bath at any time, for infant or adult, the better. Whenever . mere mopping
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
BY ALICIA HART NEA Service Staff Writer

Anyone who needs further proof that the time and effort spent beau- tifying eyes are not worth while has only to look at Q Hollywood star be- fore, then again just as she Is ready for a screen test. What the make- up artists ir the studios can do to make merely so-so eyes appear larg- CT, more luminous, really lovely, Is nothing short of miraculous.
 Naturally, no woman of good taste wants to follow the screen technique of eye makeup. One cannot go around during daytime hours, or evening either, for that matter, with layers of mascara on lashes, false lashes to make her own seem longer, more luxuriant, or quantities of eye- shadow on eyelids. However, she can appreciate that shiny lids, subtly darkened lashes and neatly grootned brows enhance the appearance Of anyone's eyes.
 For instance, do you brush a tiny speck of cold cream lightly over eye. lids right after you have powdered your face and applied rouge? You should, you know. The resulting gleam creates the effect for you that eyeshadow does for the motion pic- ture star before the cainera-with- out making your face seem hard or too made up.
 When you powder around eyes, its @ good idea to spread slightly the skin at outer corners, then press the powder on firmly. This way, fine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Paris Styles

From Lelong comes a distinctive brown silk jersey evening gown be- ing worn by Mrs. San Carlos. With bodice draped to an inverted V, straps come from the sides of the low V-neck, reversing the halter treatment. Following the neckline movement, gores are set in at the back of the skirt and the waist rises at the front to outline the draped bustline. A fiat bow at the center back and three emerald and gold clasps, lining the center of the bodice at the front, are the only trim.
 Silk jersey again follows the brown theme in Mrs. San Carlos wardrobe in a draped daytime frock from Lelong. The diagonally -draped bodice is fastened at one side with Q series of gold clips from an off, center V-neckline and draping crosses at the back to form a swathed sash which loops at the side-front and hangs in single panel. Sleeves are of bracelet length.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

 simply putting paper the criticisms o the comahoments that the world Is busy living. Why is absurd for Junior he thinks that thy neighbours wife oumoded than for his tell world that he planning to marry MIS- So-and-so just she gets a divorce2 Thou shalt not cov thy nghbors goods the mother saying 1t when she her husband because have
 Don't wisely college students Or don't for least the commandments thought And that's something
 (Copyrght, l937 NEA Service Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
By DOROTHY CAREW United Press Stan Correspondent)

United Press Stan Correspondent)
 Paris (UP)-Silk and wool jerseys in black and colorS are leaders among smart daytime fabrics. Lady Mendl has chosen Mainbocher's black faconne jersey frock of mold cd tunic design with which she wears an exquisite set of diamond buttons down the center front from the high neckline.
 Ruth Chatterton ordered a black jersey dress with red velvet ribbon belt and gathered fulness ct Q low line in the front of the skirt.
 Mrs. Richard Barthelmess also selected . black jersey at Main bocher. Mrs. Barthelmess' dress was made with shlrred bodice and front fulness marks the distinctive skirt in contrast to a close-f1tting waist line.
 Black jersey is Madame Massigli's choice for dinner gown in the Pa- tou winter collection. Of nodded lines with detail marking the waist, the only trim is a large bow of tub- ular embroidery which fastens the high draped neckline. The floor length skirt is designed with a draped panel at the front and sleeves have a "pushed-up" effect just above the elbow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

oEut xOuF way 70 POpularlty
 Impress your crowd. Shine on 6 date for two. Teach yourself to tap!
 Complicatedp Not 6 bit. Even the smartest movie routines are based on simple steps you can learn with diagrams at home;
 BALL TAP. Strike ball of foot against floor. NBe careful heel does not touch. Keep weight on oppo- site foot.
 HEEL TAP. With weight on ball of foot, lower heel to floor for one distinct tap sound.
 TOE TAP. Extend leg backward with relaxed knee and strike floor with tip of toe.
 FLAT. Step on entire surface of foot. The Flat is often accented into 8 stamp.
 Combine these tap sounds with saucy steps like the strut" shown in our photograph. Push ball of left foot against floor: swing righy arm forward and left arm back. Do the opposite with right foot.
 Our 32-page booklet diagrams and explains basic steps. Simple prac- tise routines for beginners. Full length routines for entertaining waltz. buck. military.
 Send Ice for ycur copy of TAP DANCING SIMP LIFTED to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service. 6s5 sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS. and the NAME of book let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
WONlAN,S REALM @ Latest Styles
BAN1sI1AU '-'
 Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

Long to be remembered, as the stories 10 Christmas. Every child should be able to look back in later years, when the dolls and sleds are forgotten, to Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, when the family sang carols and listened to the trl- mortal tales of the ages.
 There should be time, amidst all the hustle and hurry, for the fam. ily to sit down quietly and rever- efitly, and in the hush of candle light, sing some of the beloved tunes we know so well. It does not mat ter about ages, as the spirit of Christmas knows no age. Little star of Bethlehem" is as appropri- ate for grandfather as for Baby Kay. No melody IS sweeter than silent Night" Very possibly 1t is oversuH1g on the radio at Yuletide, but for the family to sing 1t together, ah, that Is different. There's Q Song in the Air." "While Shepherds watched Their Tlocks by Night" God Rest You Merry Gentlemen Tt Came Upon Q Midnight Clear" and Noel" all are old friends.
 Bible Story Still Is Tops
 There are lovely stories to read, but none can compare with the Bible Story of the journey from Nazareth, and the Bible Story of the journey from Nazareth, and the tired Mary and Joseph finding shelter in over- crowded Bethlehem. Tn a stable with the COWS and the sheep keeping watch, the Baby Jesus was born. And read of the star that stood in the sky to guide the Wise Men of the East, coming to present their gifts. This is the real story of Christmas.
 "The Other Wise Man," by Henry Van Dyke, is one of the finest of Christmas stories. Older children will love 1t. The "other wise man" was the one who started with his companions, but lost his way. He spent years trying to reach the master, to present his priceless gifts. But there were 50 many poor people to help on his wanderings that he spent his store little by little light- ening the burdens of these others.
 Dickens Christmas Carol" we ell know. Yet Tiny Tim Is new each year. We cannot seem to let him go, splendid little Tim.
 "The Christmas Apple" by Ruth Sawyer; "Christmas in the Woods" by Beatrix Potter; "The Coming of the Prince" by Eugene Field, are other suggestions.
 Accent the Meaning of Christmas
 All these things bring the mean- ing of Christmas closer to children's hearts. The candle in the window, the voices of wandering minstrels singing their carols under the stars beneath the windows of the sick and the lonely; the quiet pause, after the hurry of preparation, in the my. sterious after dark of Christmas Eve, bring each of us rest, and spiritual peace.
 Children have a long road to travel. What things will they eX. perience in distant years? No one knows. But one memory will cling when all others are forgotten. The family at home on Christmas, the soft lights on Christmas Eve, the songs above ell else, as music and memory are almost interchange. able. And the stories that mother or dad read when the world had halted to take breath, and Christ and the Little Child had seemed SO near.
 Copyright, 1897, NEA Service. Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
 DwlndIe Time

This is the best time of year to follow a reduction regimen. don't you think? Anyway, it is high time for me to get rid of about fifteen or twenty pounds I have taken on in the past year or 80. am 42 and weigh l5l pounds. According to the table I should weigh iS4. (Mrs. L. FD
 Answer-The ideal reduction regi- men will take nearly if not quite as long to reduce you as took to accumulate the excess. If you mean to attempt any fast reruction, I advise you to stay as you are.
 Lead Poisoning
 Daughter, seven and one-half years old, has twice been seriously i'll with encephalitis, which doctors say is caused by lead poisoning. She seems well now, attends school, but I am worried. Where did 1t come from, can it be cured, Is it fatal? (F. B. J.)
 Answer-Infants sometimes con- tract chronic lead poisoning from habit of gnawing on crib, chair. woodwork or toys painted with lead paint. Chronic lead poisoning in young persons likely to produce brain symptoms. It is cgrable. (Copyrieht 1887, John ?. Dille coJ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

lines do not show up as cracks in the powder. As 0 finishing touch inoisten your mascara brush with plain water, then brush eyelashes and brows. If either is absolutely colorless or painfully pale, apply 6 very thin coat of mascara, and be sure that you use waterproof va riety.
 If your lashes stick out here and curl under there, get one of the eye. lash curler gadgets and use 1t to make them curl upward and stay that way. If you are miserable every time you have to pluck out a stray hair near your brows, you might consider an automatic tweezer. DO not, however, get overly enthusiastic every time you have Q tweeEer in your hands. It Is not smart to pluck brows into thin, unnatural lines. Let them grow as nature intended, re. moving only struggling hairs that grow across the bridge of the nose, on lids, and so on.
 For holiday parties (mostly for fun, however,, there are silver and gold eyeshadows to be applied light- ly on the lids. Also 6 new bluish- green mascara that makes lashes shine nicely and look longer. Either of these is well worth 6 trial and both make excellent small presents for the toe of some glamor girls Christmas stocking.
 An airplane, flying at 2 speed oi 0an miles an hour. could fiy around
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
TABVtEAEzp EACH ONiEf SING Ikl
 CEl2AT TEguTS.
BY PAUL HARRISON NEA Service Stan Correspondent

NEA SeEvhce St8W OVEEespVnuens
 Hollywood = Short takes: Good domestic help is 50 hard to get in talkietown that an actress recently gave her husband two weeks no. tice, because he couldn't get along with the cook.
 A woman stepped up to Gene Ray mond as he was waiting for Q bou. levard light the other day. She exclaimed, "Its perfectly amazing you look just like Gene Ray mondl" He said, "Yes, and it's Q lucky thing, too. I once got 6 part in Q picture because resemble him so much"
 Interoffice memo at 20th-F Fox: '"Title of the song, 'We-Dee, Wee. Dee, Wee-Dee, Woo-Ho,' in Love
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
MIND Your MANNERS

Test your knowledge of correct social usage by answering the fol. lowing questions, then checking against the authoritative answers below:
 1. In speaking to Q woman, should you ever say, "rheres a man l want to introduce you to"P
 2. Which is correct, Mrs. Moore, this is my husband" or Mrs. Moore, this Is MT. Brown?
 3. If you are introducing your mother and husband to e group of people, which name would you speak frstr
 {. What rule guides 6 woman in deciding whether or not to offer her hand to Q man who Is intro- duced to her9
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
VILLAGE OF CHESS PLAYERS

Berlin (U.P)-A village where chess is g compulsory school sub- ject has been found in the Hartz mountains. There are i.4O0 people living in the village of strobeck and every one, babies in arms excepted, is an expert chess player. Tiny chil- dren are given dolls made like chess pieces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

S Just good rule today aS It was t1ousHI!us UI years ago. all but twelve of the l485 students agreed
 Many of the "jury" however questioned the sountness of the commandments dealing with mans attitude toward God and the rules for sex conduct.
 Not Q single commandment was endorsed by every student. A few even took exception to "Thou shalt not kill" and "Thou shalt not steal" old commandments are pretty good rules to follow. At least they didn't have any better suggestions
 On first thought mothers and fathers will prob- ably either laugh or grow indignant about group of inexperienced young people having the nerve to condemn or condone the respected ten command ments Their attitude will depend largely on whether they have more hunor than religion or the other way around.
 But if they give the religious poll second
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
ANSWERS

ANSWERS i. No. "There's Q man l want to introduce to you" tFor a man is always presented to Q womanJ 9. "Mrs. Moore, this is my hus- band.
 3. Your mothers.
 {. This Is entirely 6 question Of . woman's own preference. Best "What Would You Do" solutlon--ta). Copyright, i937, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Ho1c To Keep WeN
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

peanlag p..scns! haih .ra hys'ens no: enclosed Letters shoud be erie
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

The literal meaning of the word "ventriloquism" is 'Soelly speaking" since 1t is derived from the Latin venter, or bally. and loquor. T speak"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06


 Gives Sensible Suggestion for Fifty-Fifty Mar
 riage: Keep It Fifty.Fifty in Finances, Friends
 and Fun.
 was much impressed recently by a dinner table conversation of SrraSe Tey are hard working thrifty pair of debt, in the clear and picking up speed
 Questioned about experiment husband frank a hs M had & % over sss ,h % n ss Sss % o ths when half sick and should be in bed But when your Dud- get Is based on both salaries you have to grin ana pear
 Of course no wife could take lying implication being hurt eyes occasion Well dear think we have got Sns T nS and Ii @ Ss' Sp h osp & % you wouldn't had such hard time Now that they are all pao iee very rich"
 honey and someday yo1ll wear damond he re-
 so you nftyniy marage2" asked one know exactly put learned much should like around featuring the subject and here's what would say
 First. accounts checking account and each deposng In this both feel m- portant neither pushed out of the picture Second make necessities There always doctors bi think Third a over pet exrvagance extravaganza
 rhen think social life is one biggest problems work couple friends entertain have to return ana before you know parties debt have discovered that the way money that have We belong to group like ourselves All the wives work and none of them makes qS @ Wne h % % na m divide the In this way an evening never costs us more ma two dollars and usually much less We have plenty or fun ana no headache at the first of the next month
 getting recreation that they can en!oy together In the e separated all day and the husband spends h of other We can't afford to belong club: so we Ire flushed we ride hOrseDack-but that's not often. have to work your keep 1t Ayhfty a the through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
WE, the WOMEN
Commandments Find Youth
 Critical, Not HypOcritical
By RUTH MILLETT

0 ludlcFouS hnK cUE- ege students voting the commandments as rules for modern living happened at New York University
 But interesting the commandments stood up under 70 thought"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

Hundreds of plants secrete nectar but only about two dozen ,Hpecie furnish 1t in worthwhile quantities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

ProbIema discussed unsuitable publication be
  A held In confidence Write Miss chath In care "s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

All the flower gardens in one of our large cities would not maintain more than c few dozen bee colonies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
ToDAY's FASHION TIP

Striped jackets are shown with solid color frocks in Patous collec- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

think hy.Afty marriage grand life but certainly do have your head to keep hfyAfy oil the way through
 CAROLINE CHATF1ELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
ToMORROW's MENU

BREAKFAST: Grapefruit on half shel, dry cereal, soda but- termilk biscuits, apple butter, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Split pea soup, minced chicken sandwiches, baked winter pears, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Fresh fruit cup, southern fried chicken, spoon bread, okra and tomatoes, water- cress and orange salad, Lady Baltimore cake, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

An airplane, flying at 2 speed of 280 miles an hour, could fly around the moon at It's equator in 24 hours.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

The 1895 farm population of the United StaeS was 3i,800,e07.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Household Hints
MODERN MENUS
By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX
 NEA Service Stan Writer

NEA SeEVtce bSem WElter
 A short time ago, the American Dietetic association got together in Richmond, Virginia, and tore into Southern fried chicken, spoon bread and Lady Baltimore Cake just like people who never heard of dietetics. Blanche Tansil, Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, Sally Hill of the Progressive Farmer and Janet Cameron, food and nutri- ton specialist for the state of Vir- glnia, planned the banquets. And this is how 1t was done.
 Southern Fried Chicken (Allow at least Ia fryer to each serving)
 Select flyers not over 2 pounds each. Dress carefully and cut into attractive pieces. Chill thor oughly before frying. Add salt and pepper to flour and roll pieces of chicken in this. Then drop into deep layer of hot fat (376 degrees FJ and fry until golden brown. Re- move chicken and drain on unglaz- ed paper. A gravy is made from part of the fat to which milk and flour are added to thicken.
 Soda Buttermilk Biscuits
 t4 to 6 servings)
 Two cups flour, Ia teaspoon soda, 2-3 teaspoon salt, 3 table spoons fat. buttermilk to make soft dough Approximately 3-4 cup). ....
 Sift flour, soda and salt together. Add fat and cut or rub 1t into flour. Add buttermilk to make sof' dough. Knead lightly and roll l-2 Inch thick. Gut out and bake in hot oven (450 degrees F) until delicately Drowned.
 Spoon Bread
 (4 to 6 servings)
 Three.Quarter cup cornmeal, l teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons but ter, cup boiling water, l cup milk, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 3 eggs, well beaten.
 Mix cornmeal, salt and butter. Add boiling water, beating mix ture until smooth. Add milk, beaten eggs and baking powder. When well mixed, turn into Q greased baking dish and bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F) for from 40 to 50 minutes.
 The American Dietetic associa. ton girls certainly must have en- loved their serious convention. watch this page for @ few more of their gustatory antics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

"sck to me honey. omeday you'll diamond he plcd paenty the b of health she him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06
Caroline Chatfield @ Says Today

One Who Has Tried It and Found It Satisfactory Gives Sensible Suggestion for Fifty-Fifty Mar. riage: Keep It Fifty.Fifty in Finances, Friends and Fun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

was much impressed recently by dinner table co young couple that pulling strong to make the grade marriage. They hard working thrifty pair much m of debt, in the clear and picking up speed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

"so you would recommend the Afyhfty marragep" asked her listeners Indeed would she shot back land next time know exactly put have learned so much shou no around featuring the subject and here's what would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-12-06

"Tirst: have two bank accounts, . checking lnRs account, one in the wife's and the other in
 each of them deposlting In both accounts In th portant and neither is pushed out of the pict' budget In busncssllke way and set aside large necessities. There are always doctors bills, thi every expenditure before writing the checks beca pet extrayaRance, only he never recognizes it as
Evening star., 1937-06-14
POPULAR Hits Revived
"Dancin g L a dy"
Back to Play Little.

Sl~ AECING LADY" was q top
rotch, all-star Hollywood
musical when 1t first hit
~ the screen three wears agO.