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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
"Grippers" The Famous Closure By SeoviII Compony On Our Super Shorts For
 50 Cents

No more buttons 10 come off no more froyed tempers-o Ioun- dry proof - service proof-style proof godset that has revolution ixed mems underwear and made them as independent of buttons as moth of company when busy in dark closet.
 "Grippers" reflect the ingenuity and progressive ideos of our local organization as we'll being q just tribute 10 the nimbIe fingered ortisons whose mechanical obiI- ity in turning out these sodsets each as perfect as the other to effect a proper closure, is q mor- vel in itself.
 "Grippers" -o mans modern moinstoy, hos sripped the notion from Maine to California and in one blow hos solved the button problem of America, for een- fury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Only one contest developed dur ing annual election of officers of Sheridan Council, "A, Knights of Columbus, which was held last night in the Columbus, Club, 79 North Main Street. Joseph Cronin defeated Edward Conlan for the office of Recording Secretary, which position the latter now holds.
 Charles E. Mcdonald, veteran member and office-holder, was advanced from Deputy Grand
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07
Board of Finance Plans New Economy Measures For City
Six Months Sentence
 Given Death Driver
Charles w. Meyer, IT,, Pleads Guilty to Auto Homi-
 eide -0akville Youth Misses Jail Term

Charles w. Meyer IT, 20 of Al Woodbine Street. driver of the which fatally injured Miss Catherine Brick 48 last March, pleaded guilty to automobile homicide when arragned before Judge Kenneth Wynne superior court yesterday afternoon as the criminal side for June got under States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald Miss Brick was crossing Baldwin Street at Washington Street when struck
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Erected at the airport in Karachi. India. q new signpost gives the fol- low mileage: Singapore 33e6, Brls- bane 7747. Alexandria 2O74, Durban 0a7l London 4oiB.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

Knight to Grand Knight. James F. Colwell, who has held the posi- tion of Chancellor for more than thirty years, was again reelected to office for another term.
 Other officers chosen were: Deputy Grand Knight, Joseph Carolan; Treasurer, Charles J. Bannon; Advocate, Joseph H. Robinson; Warden, George Daly; Inside Guard, Joseph Caron; Out side Guard, Vincent Saukas; trustee, Cornelius F. Maloney: board of governors of Columbus
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-07

{ Club, Thomas w. Scadden, Arthur J. Lunny, and Edward Horrigan.
 Upon receiving the resignation of MT. Bannon as member of the Board of Governors of the Colum- bus Club, the council proceeded to elect to fill out his unexpired term Frank Spillane.
 A donation of $50 was voted to the Visiting Nurses Association.
 Installation will take place in July, the date to be announced. A second degree will be eXempli- fled on June IS.
Evening star., 1939-01-21

and young.
Several motifs are used in this at
tempt to do something about the
appearance Of the heavy figure, and
all are logical and very practical.
First, they tell us, is Sle fit of the
Evening star., 1939-01-21
BY BARBARA BELL.

During the wintry evenings when
you're indoors lot anyhow, it's a
fine idea to make several sets of
this pretty design (1639-B) so that
you'll be well supplied with aprons
when spring comes. Put two or
three sets aside, too, as for the oc-
casional gifts that you frequently
need Unexpectedly.
These two pinafores, one with a
pointed bib front and the other
with double rows Of braid, fit ex-
ceptionally well. They're nicely
slim-waisted, with a flare at the
hem, and they stay put on the
shoulders. The little tie-around-
that you can finish in just about q
minutes a charming trifle. Each
Of these aprons requires such q
small amount of material that you
can make them out of the cotton
remnants left over from house
dresses.
Barbara Bell pattern No. 1639-B
Is designed for sizes 80, "a, 36, 50,
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Every Parent
Entitled to
Night Off
That Evening Leave
Relative in Charge
Of Your Family
BY ANGELO PATRI.

When the children come mother
is likely to lose her night out, and
that is not good either for the chill
dren or their mother and father.
They need to get out and away from
home and children, and they need
to go together. Mother must ad-
just things so this can be or she and
her family will be the losers as sure
as there are courts in Reno.
No mother wants to leave her
child without proper care, but it is
an unusual family that cannot pro-
duce one good caretaker among its
members. There is always grand
mother, or grandfather, aunt or
uncle, who has the right knack of
staying with the children. If it is
the unusual family, and there is no
relative with that gift, surely there
Is friend. or professional to be
had. Whatever or however, father
and mother must have that one
night off.
The children have to be taught,
right from the beginning, that al
though father and mother disappear
they are certain to come back again.
Children in infancy do not know
this, and experience must teach
them. A child always cries when his
mother Wlthdraws. If she makes a
point OF returning soon after dis
appearing, the baby will learn. by
positive experience, that he is sure
OF her. That is the first, and the
most important step in his training
Tor this particular experience.
When mother goes out she should
let the baby see her go. She leaves
him smilingly, assures him. and
goes out without looking back. She
shows no concern about leaving
MN. IT she should betray anxiety
he will feel it and be afraid and
cry.
On returning make the joyful
event more joyful by bringing the
child some little thing from the
shop or the party. This is not to
be done every time mother goes
shopping, but it will do no harm
once in a while as a pleasant sur
prise, but 1t can be done every
time she goes to a party or on a
long trip, just to show that she
remembered.
Many little matters of discipline
and training will rise out of this
situation. There is the child who
clings to his mother with shrieks
and chokings and pleadings. He
spoils his mothers evening, but she
will spoil his behavior for some
years to come If she lets him do
this. And there Is the child who
falls i'll the minute he sees his
mother has changed her dress. He,
too, must be dealt with after his
kind. His health will improve
when he finds illness brings him
nothing while cheerful resignation
is likely to bring a macaroon from
the party or a balloon from the
visit to town.
The thing is to teach children,
from little up, that they cannot
always have their parents with
them, close at hand. They have
to learn to live with other people,
to trust and obey them as they do
their parents; and the sooner they
learn 1t the better for them and
for their relatives. Father and
mother must have that night off,
together.
(copy1ight, 1e3o)
Evening star., 1939-01-21
The Sleeping
Hours Vital
ToaC Child
Help Him to Look
Forward to His
Slumber Time
By PATRICIA LINDSAY.

"Mommy, please may take my
football to bed?"
If you are mother you have
heard similar requests countless
times, and If you are an earnest
mother you have pondered over
your reply to your child's wish. For
some authorities have ridiculed such
indulgence at bedtime, while an
other school of thought claims that
a familiar and cherished toy as a
bed companion drives away fear OF
the night and inspires happy slum-
bers.
Though I am not a mother, am
inclined to agree with the latter
school. Your child's slumber hours
are his growing hours. While he
rests comfortably in bed he is stor-
ing up needed energy to carry him
through the next active day His
muscles should be relaxed, his baby
mind at ease, and his little body
clean and kept snugly warm in a
well-ventllated room. So if hugging
a toy makes him happy, let him
have 1t, providing there are nc
sharp edges to cut him or no danger
OF eye injury.
You want your child to grow into
q healthy, beautiful human speci-
men, that is if you are an earnest
mother. Then you must help him te
look forward to bedtime and do you,
best to make his sleeping hours
greatly beneficial to his future hap
plneSS.
Battle away the days soil and an
noint his skin with an oil or cream
If it is inclined to be dry or sensi-
tive. Brush the dust out of his hair
and give his wee head soothing
finger massage for a moment OF
two.
See that his mattress is COM
Portable, his bed long enough for his
stretching, growing body, and allow
him the pleasure of fresh, clean bed
linen! Too frequently mothers fail
In keeping their children's bed in
vitingly fresh and then wonder why
a sensitive child dislikes to crawl
into it come time for sleep!
His covers should be warm, but
not heavy. Pure wooden blankets, il
YOU can afford them, but not toe
many to weigh down on his relaxed
body. Fresh air, by all means! And
heat turned off.
Teach him to look forward to a
regular evening hour when he must
kiss the family goodnight ano
ecamper off to bed!
Evening star., 1939-01-21

each member of the family. When
they come home he'll leap or 4
feet into the air, just like dog.
Mr.. Winter has particularly nice
way of scratching a rabbits head.
All the time he's reading his paper
Trouble requires that he perform
this little duty. Mrs. Winter ap-
peals to his affectionate side. He'll
kiss her on the cheek like a child
who greets his visiting aunt and
then turns his head for the salute
to be returned.
For Betsy he reserves the doubt
ful privilege of being walked up each
morning by poking with his twin
king, inquisitive little nose. Her
house coat is a playground. He
chases around its hem, playing
games of catch.
Evening star., 1939-01-21

People in
A Home
Meals Are Taken
With the Family
Or Tray Is Set
BY FRANCESCA MCKINNEY.

Many people who have q tutor,
governess, child's nurse or registered
nurse for the first time In their
houses are little at loss to know
just how to handle the situation,
or just how closely associated they
are with the family's routine &C.
tivities.
The tutor and the governess are
treated in very much the same man.
ner, although often 1t seems that
the tutor has more social standing"
In q house than has the governess.
One reason may be that an extra
man Is usually more welcome than
an extra woman.
Another reason may be that there
are several grades" Of governesses.
tutor is the constant compan-
ion OF half-grown boys and there
fore eats all Of his meals with the
family when the children are at the
table. If the family have company
Tor dinner, then some arrangement
is made to take care Of the children
and tutor in some other. way. U.s.
ually the tutor is college man who
needs to make funds to continue his
education. In this case he some
times is invited to attend q dinner
party in the house If an extra man
is needed.
However, his first duty Is to his
charges, and he must know how to
conduct himself properly at all
times, whether he is ION" or "off"
duty. When the youngsters go to bed
he should excuse himself and 20 to
his own quarters unless expressly
asked to stay with the family.
There are various types of govern.
esses and a great deal depends on
this. In many cases the governess
is a highly educated woman with ex-
cellent family background, who has
been reduced in circumstances; the
only way she is able to support her
self is to 60 into some ones home
and help to educate the half-grown
boys and girls.
In any event. the governess eats
at the table with the family when
the children are there, and, if the
family so desires, for any meal that
they are not. Otherwise her meals
would be served in her room, or her
sitting room, if she has one. OF
course, in large establishment
where there are plenty of rooms,
both the tutor and the governess
should have their own sitting room.,
If this is not possible then the
bedroom should be attractively ar.
ranged with comfortable chairs,
desk and day bed.
The white nursemaid eats her
meals with the other servants If
they also are white and If the
schedule can be arranged properly,
otherwise she is served on a tray
in her room.
The registered hospital nurse eats
her meals either with the family
or has her tray sent to her, de.
pending on which the family prefer,
but under no circumstances does
she ever eat with the servants.
When "on" duty she wears her
white uniform, and when "od"
whatever she chooses.
Evening star., 1939-01-21

to any romantic advances. If the
girl is plainly bored with it all, or
amused, any worthwhile fellow with
pride and self-respect will realize
that his date" just isn't interested.
Males usually are timid creatures
when it comes to kissing any girl
they really like-bold, brave bull
session stories to the contrary. They
are easily discouraged, easily led.
Because most fellows clearly tele-
graph their amorous intentions, it's
simple to be prepared-ready to
discourage tactfully any unwanted
romantic attentions. It's a dull
girl who doesn't know when she's
going to be kissed!
A slap is childish and old-fash-
ioned. Often the too-familiar boy
is q nice enough fellow who has
been allowed too many liberties by
another girl. If you can let him
know, subtly, that you're different,
he'll either change his ways or stop
dating you. If the latter happens
you've lost nothing. But If he
does change his attitude, you will
gain a worthwhile friend.
Sometimes You Can
Try A Compliment.
A compliment can often serve as
a chaperon. The girl who wants to
avoid embarrassing situations can
convince young man that he's
different and chivalrous-that she
enjoys going out with him because
he doesn't insist on kissing and
petting, that it is such a relief to
meet a fellow with whom she doesn't
have to pet to reciprocate for the
money he spends.
Before the evening Is over, her
date will be bursting with chivalry
and intelligence. He'll protect the
girl, instead of making a pass" at
her, and have grand time doing
it, too. She'll make him feel that
he's such a fine, splendid fellow
that he'll come back again and
again to enjoy the role.
And it's up to the girl herself to
be entertaining and appreciative.
A great many worthy young men
tell us that it's a relief to discover
girls who have accomplishments
other than kissing ability. This
certainly wrecks the oft-repeated
feminine theory that a girl has to
pet to be popular.
OF course, prudes aren't wanted
but neither are indiscriminate
maids. The ones who desire respect
usually get it-with dates added
as interest.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Star Stah Photo.

Betsy's aunt, Miss Winter, has
him spoiled. She's always feeding
him. Immediately upon spotting
her in the vicinity he'll sit up on
his hind legs, begging. Then he
tears to his food dish, awaiting re-
suits. They happen.
Trouble rides back and forth in
the car and enjoys any branch of
entertainment which the family
may select. But he's perfectly con-
tent to stay home if furnished a
tasty bunch of kale.
In the springtime his mistress,
Betsy, graduates from American
University. At that event Trouble
will doubtless be among the audi
ence, sitting in the crook of some
ones arm, supervising the whole
business.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
My Neighbor Says:

Maple sugar mixed with
equal portions of chopped nuts
makes q good topping for tiny
biscuits to be served for tea.
AS soon as they are baked the
biscuits should be spread with
butter and served hot.
Roasts, steaks, chops and
most other cuts Of meat except
stewing and soup meats should
be cooked quickly for several
minutes to scar the outsides.
Soaring keeps in the juices of
the meat. I.
Few jobs are more firing than
filling Washtubs by hand with a
pail. If it is at all possible, use
a rubber hose extension that is
attached directly to the water
faucet and leads to the tub.
Evening star., 1939-01-21

They tell us that they have ad-
miration and respect for the girl
who Is fun to date-with no strings
attached. For them there Is the
pleasure Of knowing that the girls
they date rate near the top of the
list; that when the maids do, kiss,
1t means something; that they aren't
the subjects of a lot of crude re-
marks; that they are fun to know
and be with.
One discerning friend wrote us:
Il believe that girls who can't
contribute anything more to date
than mauling moments in a parked
car are popular with fellows of the
same type. They get what they
give-nothing more.
There Are Many Other
Roads to Popularity.
For every girl know who petted
her way to popularity / can name
three who got there through the
use Of brains, friendliness, and
charm. And they, the clever three,
aren't all emotionally bruised and
bent. Girls don't have to allow IA
miliarities in order to be popular
A fellow enjoys knowing that a girl
likes him we'll enough to allow some
kisses, but that doesn't mean pet
ting"
The general opinion seems to be
that masculine respect depends often
on the girls attitude toward kissing
and petting. A girl who respects
herself, allowing only few very
special kisses, commands the re-
spect of both maids and men.
And the happy truth is that kiss
ing and petting usually can be
subtly controlled by the feminine
half of the dating combination.
1t takes two to pitch WOO!
The girl can control the situation
by her response, or lack of response,
Evening star., 1939-01-21

dress. Since 1t is wise for the stout
person to have snug-fitting clothes
but not those that look as If she
had been poured in"-these dresses
are closely fitted at the waistline,
which is usually placed high and is
we'll defined. This makes the skirt
look longer from hem to waist and
gives height to the shorter figure. A
clearly defined waistline gives s.
more slender appearance in q taper
ing effect.
Shoulder Detail
Is Important.
Shoulder interest is another pri-
mary factor in these new dresses.
Experience has shown us that a
plain, unadorned expanse at the
shoulder makes 1t look heavy, and
for this reason, shiring, tucks, darts
and other details are featured at the
shoulder line. Sleeves, too, are set
in high and full, and both details
add the suggestion of youth and
smartness to any dress. 1t Is only
logical that such adornment would
detract from the bulky look so often
in the shoulders of ordinary large
size dresses.
Skirts, too, play an important
part in the program of slenderiza-
ton. . What are known as "ani-
mated skirts" are considered essen
tial-these are the styles worked
with pleats and tucks to give full
ness to the skirt. OF course, any
exaggerated style like the dirndl
is definitely taboo, but the general
idea of the dirndl has been incor-
porated into the becoming types
for larger women, and found to be
as smart and -the-minute as
fashion demands.
Darker Colors
Always Best.
In the new spring collections there
will be plenty of pastels and prints
in styles for stouter figures How
ever. the wisest plan is to stick
pretty colsely to navy, black, dark
green, dark wine and other subdued
colors. Naturally, you know the
necessity of ignoring bright colors
and lively, large prints. They are
fatal-details or no details.
The wonderful part of the whole
idea is that styles once frowned
upon for the overburdened lady can
be modified and adapted to becom-
| ing modes. Such details as low
V necklines, shirtwaist styles and
full skirts have been suited to the
woman or girl less than s. 6" ).
and look astonishingly well.
Even such ideas as using bolero
jackets on larger dresses has been
put to use and by this new method
of design are found most appro-
pirate and becoming. 1t is a won-
derful thing that the young girls
who are built bit more generously
than their Junior miss sisters can
now find frocks that are youthful
and appropriate. 1t is equally as
satisfying to know that the young
matron can still retain her charm
and chic through the medium of
these lovely styles-even though that
last piece of pie did add more
pounds . And it is third source
of delight to find that these clothes
can be bought reasonably -.
So, in addition to watching your
diet, exercising regularly and turn
ing determined eyes away from
sweet tooth tempters, it might be
splendid plan to give careful con-
sideration to these helpful details OF
dress -. They can do wonders .
Aside to the thin ladies: You have
your hoop-skirts, haven't you?
Evening star., 1939-01-21

40, AZ, A and 46. Size "a requires
for apron No. l, 2 yards Of 35-inch
material and IL yards Of braid;
for No. 2, 2A yards OF 35-inch ma
terial and 9 yards Of braid; for
apron No. 3, 1-6 yards of 35-inch
material and 8 yards OF pleating.
Send Is cents for the Barbara
Bell winter fashion pattern book.
Make yourself attractive, practical
and becoming clothes, selecting de-
signs from the Barbara Bell well.
planned, easy-to-make patterns.
Evening star., 1939-01-21

In order to conserve moisture
in pots or boxes in which seeds
are planted, place a piece Of
glass covered with a piece Of
paper over them until seeds
germinate. Most seeds prefer
darkness for termination.
Leftover coffee may be used
In making chocolate sauce for
ice cream. The resulting flavor
called mocha-is becoming
more and more popular.
Skinned milk contains SUI
gar, protein, minerals and sew.
eral Of the vitamins.
Rice or macaroni will not
boil over onto the stove II
the kettle in which they are
boiled Is creased three Of four
inches from the top.
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Smart Styles Large Sizes Are Designed for the More
Simple Matter for Girl to
Ward Off Undesirable
Masculine Advances
Slapping Face Is Childish;
Subtler Methods Include
Flattery and Ridicule
BY JOAN FORTUNE AND NORTON HU

BY JOAN FORTUNE AND NORTON HUGHES JONATHAN.
What do think about
anxious question which often not
accompanied by the questions Is all right
nght?" and How discourage
the time?"
ingly
Here's what they had to say
Most take kisses casually them well
and good Failure kiss doorstep after
the the that
doesn't endear her to them They're perfectly willing petit
the will let the-but they
ships the girl doesn't stand
n CHI
Evening star., 1939-01-21
Becoming Frocks Are Now
Available for a Young
But StOuter Woman
Form.Fitting Dresses Have
Well.Defned Waists and
Fine Shoulder Details
By HELEN VOGT.

Generally conceded tough
vice versa 1t is wonderful feeling to know that all not In vain
with
entirely add
and remove them from the plump ladies'
The latter particularly
they youngs matrony styles designed
the majority OF today under feet inches tall
slender Most of them they tell
desirous of being relegated to the stylish
So
designed
last they have their
doricnc aoka fn,.re el,s
Evening star., 1939-01-21

BARONESS PIANTON1
knitting cotton
cnar make
Whether furniture old
beauty of the The be
The pattern envelope contains complete
ated directions with diagrams also
crochet hook and what material how will
To obtain this pattern send for inclose
stamps service postage
Needlework Editor of The Evening
Evening star., 1939-01-21

At the sound of the beE-it is Trouble demand
ing that some one pay him some attention. This
unusually talented bunny. osvned by Miss Betsy
Winter. rings Slver dinner bell zvhen he zCants to
be beffed-only ome. of his many accomplishments.
Trained as an amdsing household pet. Trouble
bellies his mame-hes really none ht all.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-03-06

Inc governor SET the execution
date for May IL but is understood
to be giving serious thought to
committing the terms to life i'm
prisonment. He pointed out in his
reprieve message last week the
supreme court had recommended
clemency for the men and he want
ed to study the voluminous files
closely because of an adverse ruling
by the state advisory pardon board.
The first six reprieves were is
sued by former Gov. Frank F..
Merriam as the case was shuttled
back and forth in the courts and
state boards. The new governor.
While a candidate last fall, visited
with Siskiyou county officials and
others in the case at Yreka. where
the BriteS were convicted in a
sensational trial of numbering three
men in a gun battle.
The Brite brothers have been In
the Folsom prison death row since