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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

ure follow the dotted lines in our diagram. Start at A, allowing 3 inches for seam at top back, at B for tuck-in where back and seat joins, at c where top of flounce joins apron.
 Allow another 3-inch tuck-in be- tween arm and seat at D. Double the measurement from D to E is needed for both arms. Box-pleated flounce takes 2 to 3 times the meas urement around the chair.
 If material has pattern, allow full width for both sides of separate seat cushion.
 Shop for one of the lovely new fabrics. Our sketch shows stun ming cretonne in lemon-yellow, gray, eggplant, and green.
 And you'll find making your slip cover almost as easy as measuring for it if you follow the clear step by-step directions and diagrams in our 32-page booklet. All styles of chairs and sofas.
 Send 10c for your copy of HOW TO MAKE SLIP COVERS to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service. 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of book let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
POL.l'S

The first story of English under graduate life to be filmed in Eng land with a cast of American stars sent abroad to act in authentic locales comes to the Loew Poi screen starting today with the showing of "A Tank at Oxford" with Robert Taylor playing the title role and with such American and English film favorites as Lionel Barrymore, Maureen O'Sullivan, Vivien Leigh, Edmund Gwenn and Griffith Jones filling prominent supporting roles.
 Aside from presenting a story re- plete with excitement, humor, thrills and romance, "A Yank at Oxford" offers the American filmgoer an un- usual insight into the traditions and colorful life of English undergradu- ate life. Such unfamiliar episodes are shown as the Oxford Cambridge track meets and boat races, the May week ceremonies, the Jumping" races, the rite of "Sconcing" and various other intimate glimpses of Oxford life.
 The plot centers about the TO- nance between Taylor and Miss O'Sullivan and the feud which Tay- Tor has with Miss O'Sullivan's brother who is a rival undergradu- ate. The popular English actress, Miss Leigh, enters the scene to com- plicate matters. The picture is based on an original story by Leon Cor don, Sidney Gilliat and Michael Hogan and on an idea by John Monk Saunders and was directed by Jack Conway.
 When you watch "A Tank at Ox- ford" on the Loew Poli screen, you will be observing the newest experi- ment of Hollywood, an an interna- tional scale. Metro Goldwyn- Mayer established its own studios, equipped them with the latest modern devices and sent it's leading stars across the Atlantic to play the leading roles. Nothing of the sort had ever been attempted previously.
 Paid to Dance" with Don Terry, Jacqueline Wells, Rita Hayworth and a large supporting cast makes up the balance of the program.
 Attend "Uproar Hour" every Thursday evening at the popular Loew Poli theater.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Democrat Fashions
SLIM SHIRTWAISTER TAKES TO GAY PRINTS

Always smart, always flattering .. that's why the shirtwaist dress is so universally popular. And if you want one that will serve you well on many occasions, choose the one pictured above. Claue Tilden has designed 1t on the simplest pos sible lines, yet the effect is strik- ingly smart and pleasing. Note the neat tailored air about the collar and trrn-back cuffs which is in in- teresting contrast to the graceful swing" of the panelled skirt. Make this dress up in a bright tie silk for early Spring gaiety and later on use the same Pattern 553 for tub silk, linen, shantung and all sorts of colorful cottons. Detailed Sewing Guide accompanies this pattern.
 Pattern 553 is cut in misses and women's sizes IA, 16, IS, 20, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 and A. Size 16 requires 3 3-4 yards 39 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS 15c) in 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., 1938-02-19

himself out at times, behaving as best he may without a bugaboo, real or imaginary, trailing him. Only the child with a broken will and a broken spirit needs the spur of fear.
 Learn Self Discipline
 Here, perhaps, is a good time to talk about parents themselves, re- garding this matter of discipline, and their methods of applying it.
 I think that many of us are afraid we won't be obeyed, and this makes us bear down harder than necessary. There is a satisfying magic in our knowing that the chil- dren are going to mind. We have to have the qualities of leadership, if we are to be leaders, and the real leader never gets jittery about others doing as he says. He takes that for granted.
 Some parents, on the contrary, have an overdose of authority, and believe themselves invincible. This Is bad extreme, too. But no child respects a door-mat.
 Then there is still another matter that prevents us from being good leaders. We take responsibility too hard.
 The mother and father who give too many orders, expect too much perfection and get set look about the mouth, are not slave drivers intentionally, but they worry too much about their jobs of running the family. They take it too seri- ously.
 Keep Sense of Proportion
 We have to take it seriously, to be sure, but why be habitually wor- ried? Children grow up and do well. Many things come out in the rinse anyway.
 Tomorrow is tomorrow and today Is today. It is the time to enjoy our families, not make an unbearable burden of them. The real leader has his bad moments, but he won't make mountains out of mole hills, or stacks out of straws. He never overplays little things.
 Then, too, the good executive takes is for granted that God gave brains to his men as well as to himself. He knows what authority is, but he tempers his authority and issues commands that he knows can be obeyed, and will. He does not expect more than the traffic will bear. Never should we expect our children to do the impossible. Copyright, 1887, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

Except an amazingly large parcel of nostrums, which have to promise magic in order to catch the sucker trade, nothing has been found to penetrate the unbroken skin, and no one pretends to believe anything is absorbed by the unbroken skin un- less he expects to be well paid for it..
 Sunshine, however, does get through your skin if you give it a fair chance. At least the rays of direct sunshine penetrate far enough into hte skin to produce a chemical effect upon a fat-like substance known as ergosterol which is nor mally present in the skin Ultra violet rays of sunshine of short wave lenght convert this ergosterol in the skin into viosterol, which is vitamin D, and the vitamin D so produced is carried by the blood to all parts of the body where it is needed
 Sunlight is richest in the precious ultraviolet rays in midsummer, nearest the equator, at greatest al- titude where the atmosphere is dearest from fog, cloud, dust or smoke, any of which screens out or prevents more or less of the ultra violet from reaching the earth
 Sunlight or skyshine is richest in ultraviolet at or near the monday when the sun is highest overhead and the rays most nearly direct; poorest in the early forenoon or late afternoon when the sun is nearer the horizon and the rays more oblique.
 Ultraviolet rays are excluded by ordinary window glass almost en- tirely. Happily three is now avail able at reasonable cost a special kind of glass which transmits the invisible rays of sunlight or skylight (indirect sunshine) and is much used in the solarium or sunbath room in hospitals, sanitoria and pri- vate homes where daily sunbaths are desired even when the weather out side is too cold for exposure. Fine Mouth Wash
 Canker sores and sores on gums (possibly Vincent's angina or trench mouth) disappear like magic when l use the mouthwash you kindly sug- gested-teaspoonful of sodium per- borate powder in half glassful warm water, and apply directly to sores for few minutes the pure perborate in paste made by moistening a bit with water. I certainly thank you for this suggestion. co. E0
 Answer-It is good remedy for the purpose, also for occasional use as tooth powder if you brush your teeth. I never brush mine because I hope to keep them until I'm through with them. I think the pre- servation of the teeth depends wholly upon (A) nutrition and (B) the regular care of the teeth by ones DENTOR.
 Wheel Chair Stage
 For about two years have been confined to wheel chair with hard ened arteries. (N. c. R)
 Answer-I admit I'm good, but when the arteries are as bad as that I'd rather leave you to your own doctors care.
 ] Copyright, 1888, John F. Dille Coo
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
TENDER ROASTERS

When preparing fowl for roasting, singe and remove all pin feathers and wash thoroughly inside and out with a mild baking soda solution. Rinse with clear water and dry with a clean cloth. Stuff, truss and rub with olive oil or any fat which does not contain salt. Place in baking pan breast side up and roast until ten der, allowing about one hour for a three pound chicken. Tough poul- try requires a little longer cooking per pound, should be roasted lit tie slower and in covered pan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
M T'he Local TheaterS
STATE

Gold Is Where You Find It." an outdoor action drama dealing with the colorful war between the Cal- ifornia farmers and the hydraulic miners of the sos heads the spec tacular doublehit program which may be enjoyed over the weekend by local movie-goers at Warner Brothers State theater.
 Filmed all in technicolor and co- starring George Brent and lovely Olivia DeHaviland the cast includes such screen favorites as Claude Raines, Margaret Lindsey, John Li- tel, Barton MacLane and Marcia Ralston.
 The cause of this ancient warfare was this: The hydraulic miners, who used powerful streams of water to tear away the hillsides in their search for gold claimed that they had had a right to search for gold in any way they pleased to. The muck and debris that resulted from this process, poured over fertile fields and crops. AS a result, con- flict started and many were killed.
 Included on the program as the second hit is "Penrod and His Twin Brother" starring the Mauch twins, Billy and Bobby, in their first star ring roles. The story surrounds the doings of Booth Tarkington's im- mortal Penrod. It is the type of show that will provide interesting entertainment for grownups as well as children.
 Due to the fact that next Tuesday is Washington's birthday, the man. agement of Warner Brothers State theater has arranged special holi- day program which will beyond a doubt provide excellent entertain- ment for local movie-goers.
 The two outstanding hits which have been booked for this program are "Penitentiary" with Walter Con- molly, John Howard, Jean Parker and Robert Barrat in the leading roles; also Joe E. Brown in his latest comedy hit "Fit For A King" Make date to see this show.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
.NEAUIx-'-- GIOriying
 Yourself
By Alicia Hart
EA Service Staff Writer

NEA Service Staff Writer
 A thoughtful look around at the faces of mature women should con- vince anyone that grandmother's quip about handsome is as hand- some does was a profound remark indeed.
 Lines are inevitable, of course. But there are lines and lines. The ones which laughter and Sympa- thetic dismay, even tears, put in her face never make any woman unattractive. But lines caused by a sulky disposition, temper tan trums, envy, greed, hat, self-pity and so on certainly do.
 By the time you are fifty, your face shows more clearly than any diary you have kept exactly the kind of person you have been. While you are worrying about warding off lines and wrinkles and creams and lotions and ex- ercises, you might as well face the fact that you probably won't be able to avoid them entirely and that this doesn't really mat ter so long as you get nice ones.
 How about giving at least as much thought to inside beauty treatments as you do to exterior ones? Every time you refrain from passing on a bit of malicious gossip you lessen your chances of getting a hard look about the eyes. Every time you are glad genuinely glad about some other persons success-you have de- feated, for the moment at least, the inner imp who enjoys making the corners of your mouth turn down instead of up.
 You shouldn't even want to greet your f1ftieth birthday with face like a mask-unlined, un- expressive. Worry occasionally - not about the lines you are get- ting, but about the KIND of lines you are getting.
 How long has it been since you spent as much time looking at a beautiful painting as you did se- lecting a lipstick? Did you ever consider reading the story of great opera while you are wait ing for mask to dry? It might be a good idea to start the biog- raphy you've been meaning to read the next time you sit under the drier in the beauty shop. Or you could-it would do more to keep you from getting the wrong type of lines than you perhaps realize-take some stationery with you and write a note to someone who is ill or lonely or just always happy to hear from you.
 NEXT: A perfect manicure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
MIDSEASON HATS

Smart Fifth Avenue shops show early Spring millinery which will give a lift to mid-season costumes and can be worn well into the Spring with your Easter suit; buc- caneerish beret of black milan straw flares wide and high above the fore head; tailored hat of fine navy felt bound with grosgrain, brim rolled at the sides, wide band and bow of sheer yelling at the back, is remin- iscent of postillion days; a bowl brim rose-berry felt model has a shallow crown. dips rakishly over the right eye, rolls high toward the back and finishes with clever cock ade; a small gay sports hat of Indo Clay felt has slanting medium height crown, twisted wool band and Tyrolean brush at the side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
STRAND

"Tovarich" starring Claudette Col bert and Charles Boyer also Daughter of Shanghai" with Anna May Wong current attractions at Warner Brothers cozy, clean and comfortablbe Strand theater con- clude their engagements tonight after a successful run of four days.
 Opening tomorrow at the popu- lar Strand is Alice Faye in You're A Sweetheart" the swing-sational show surprise of the year, which is the feature attraction of this pro- gram.
 Starred in this hit are numerous stars from the screen and radio in- cluding George Murphy, Ken Mur- ray and his stooge Oswald, Charles Winninger and Andy Devine.
 Alice Faye, more glamorous and beautiful than ever before, sings the hit songs of the year, and for the first time on the screen dances the art which brought her to the screen in the beginning.
 George Murphy in the hilarious role of a waiter who becomes a mill lionaire for week, wins the love of Broadway star and figures in the headline romance of the cen tury! He dances as he never danced before.
 Miss Faye sings three hit num- bers, You're a Sweetheart" 50 It's Love" and "Scrapin' the Toast"
 Toe tempting tunes, singable songs, and glitter and whirl of Broadway after dark! That's only portion of what's in store for you. Plan to attend the opening perform ance tomorrow.
 On the same program as the com- panion feature is Charlie Chan At Monte Carlo" starring Warner Oland, the worlds greatest detective at the worlds gayest playground who takes a million-to-one chance to solve triple murder.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
SAFE MILK

Milk and cream should be kept in the coldest section of your refriger- ator, and should be placed therein as soon as possible after they are delivered. Cleanliness in handling milk is of the utmost importance. Always wash the outside of the con- tainer, particularly the neck of the bottle and the top, before putting 1t away, since it may gather dust, dirt and bacteria. A temperature of about fifty degrees or colder should be maintained to keep milk and cream safely.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
SUN SHINES THROUGH YOUR
 SKIN

SUN SHINES THROUGH YOUR
 For twenty years or more readers have been assuring me that am in error when I assert that nothing is absorbed through the unbroken skin, for their physicians or some physi- clans have told them that when mercury ointment is carefully rubbed into the clean skin it is ab- sorbed, as can be proved by finding mercury in the urine shortly after ward.
 I'd hate to have a doctor of that type of mind on the jury if I were on trial for my life and circumStan- tial evidence were offered against me.
 In my callow days in practice I prescribed inunctions of mercury ointment in many cases. Never had any doubt and have none now that the patient who receives an inunc- tion, that is, an application of mer- cury ointment to the skin with con- siderable rubbing, abSorbS some of the mercury. But every intelligent physician knows perfectly well, if he isn't under subsidy, that the mer- cury sue ha patient absorbs is ab- sorbed by inhalation of the volatil- ized mercury-the mercury volatil- ized by the warmth of the body and by friction. Moreover every intelli- gent physician knows that, in order to obtain an appreciable effect from mercury so administered, the patient must remain unwashed for at least few days and nights, for if the ointment is washed away shortly af- ter the inunction is given the pa- tient will have no apparent effect. It is precisely for this reason that administration of mercury by inunc- tion is now practically obsolete. The method is too dirty and too crude or uncertain to justify its use today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
"RuLe ThyseB to Rule YOMMgSteES
By Olive Roberts Barton

don't give a snap for the child who pussy-foots around saying, Yes, mother" No, mother"
 Something is wrong. Either he mas no spirit or he is afraid. Very prob ably the latter is the case.
 Maybe he hasn't too much of which to be afraid, but he thinks
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

first vea but she's called only by the name of Norwegian but she took the Russian ballet Having studied dancing since early ballet at 1S and became baerina Later sensation dancer in actress we'll Zna then became prima the Ballet Russe repeated her uphs when America three Now at 2 she double picture Goldwyn Fol
 and is under contract for future films.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Household Hints -:- WOMANS REALM = Latest Styles
New Transparent Hat Covering
Quite the

Quite the
 newest in transparent hat cOUers gives dust protection to bottom, as weH as top of ehGpe0ux put auOdy on cIoset
 shelves. Made of double thickness Of "CeNOphone" cellulose film. dome shaped.
 with snap fasteners, t is reenforced rDith colored tope of U0rious hues and, folded Rae, tt can be
 packed for
 tr0Oeling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

he has, and it amounts to the same thing. If he is not afraid of his parent, then he is afraid of something else, perhaps of himself.
 I a m no t averse to a good, wholesome fear of consequences in a child, be- cause this is normal and to enough m ora l --- A 4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

Easy Directions For Trim Fit
 Give shabby chairs a break. Mod ernize them with year-round slip covers. Your tape measure shows how little it costs to bring your liv- ing-room up to date with fresh gay color.
 The average chair takes about 2 yards of 50-inch material. To meas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
H0ze To Keeb WeU
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

health hygiene should
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
CAROLINE CHATFIELD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

to think that long face and becoming refuse adopt it. long take interest in what's stick finger the won't admit that life adjusted myself to the and life it lasts, provided aren't bitter'
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19

People to You must be terribly lonely living by yourself fits of the blues when feel desperately mysef-but good deal of friends church belong club two and still eo cup spiced juicy bit of gossip and love to read
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-19
Caroline Chatfield Says To-day


 Sweet as Long It Lasts Provided We Are No
 Bitter.
 upper sixties who's had her share of troubles But sense Of of life of the comfortable ground She saying the the matter of enduring what life hands us the thing that counts how enduring the frame mind in when of the gloom
 lost first baby and l thought being rebelOuS that don't didn't because everything had been part off, shut into geve to be comfOrted.
 that had been bereaved didn't that anybody anything that had obligation to go on child born did become normal
 
 I husband and home, didn't stage the with the bad end of the bargain it. had learned that whatever dsapponments have life is sweet if aren't
 
 People terribly lonely living by yourself the blues when feel desperately for
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
Start Tour
OfNOted
Homes

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Oct. 28.
The annual tour Of historic
homes in this city opened to-
day under auspices Of the
St. Paul'S and Christ
churches, with homes never
before open to the public be-
ing shown.
Included in the exhibits
to be shown visitors this year
is a silver cup which was pre-
Sented to the late President
Wilson and Mrs. Wilson by
the Virginia delegation in
Congress. The cup, presented
to the wartime President as
a wedding gift, has been
loaned to the annual tour by
Mrs. Wilson.
The tour, which will be
conducted today and tOmOr-
row, will begin at Christ
Church and end at st. PauPS
Church. AlthOug h many
homes not previously included
in the tour will be shown this
year, most of those shown in
the past again will be open.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
VOTERS RALLY
Liberal League Meets
In Montgomery

The first rally Of the new Lib
eral Voters League Of Montgomery
County, Md, will be held in Rock
vile, November 81, according to
Mrs. Olive Clapper, president.
The organizations purpose is "to
see that the delegates to the 1910
Democratic National Convention
will support and work for the nom
nation of a liberal, and to organize
and be effective to the end that a
liberal is nominated and elected
United States Senator from Mary
land in 1940."
The other officers are Eugene
Casey, first vice president; Harry
Martin, second vice president; T.
Oromade Nichols, secretary, and
George w. Davis, treasurer. The
board of governors includes Mrs
Jane Latimer, Judge Harry Hunt.
]. G. Faircloth, B. Stone Leizier.
G. C. Stagg and Thomas P. Bones.
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
TRAVEL AIDES
PLAN ELECTION

Candidates for officers of the
Washington Passenger Association
will be named by the newly elected
seven-member nominating COM
mittee at the November meeting,
it was announced today.
w. C. Spencer, chairman Of the
committee, assisted by c. w. Nick
less, j. A. Macdonald, r. T. Smith,
Frank Masi, L. L. Chamberlain,
A. M. Collins.
The association which includes
representatives Of various rail-
roads, steamship and tourist
agencies has been invited to two
forthcoming events, according to
announcements from Joseph D.
Healey, jr..
The Washington times., 1938-10-28
Civil Service Week
Celebration Planned

In keeping with a long-standing
custom, the American Federation
Of Government Employees will
again celebrate Civil Service
Week, beginning January is, 1889.
Anniversary of the National Civil
Service act is January 16.
Preparations are under way to
bring to the public platform some
Of the leading authorities on the
merit system at a meeting to be
held on the night Of January 16
Other celebrations will be held in
most of the large cities of the
country.