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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
LISsOMENESs SPELLS YOUTH

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 One of the saddest spectacles in life is the man or woman of mid- dle age or even younger who per- mits himself or herself to become so dignif1ed and stark, so stiff and sedate that he or she cannot en- joy 8 dozen rolls before breakfast. It is indeed a sorry civilization that predisposes people to such precocious senility.
 It is not at all that sornersaults will reduce any ones bulk. I have never advised them for that pur- pose and I discount the occasional assurances of readers that they have reduced by rolling somer- saults. Of course thousands of persons have reduced after adopt ing the somersault habit, but in my opinion the reduction in such instances is practically never at- tributable to somersaults, but rather to reasonable regulation of diet and daily physical activity.
 On request, if you inclose a stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress, I am glad to send a copy of the By-Laws of the Somersaultau- qua which tells how to roll lem and what for. Here 1t is enough to say that daily somersaulting tends to keep the body Issome and iron out any kinks or stiffnesses which may otherwise occur from day to day.
 There is no definite border line between overweight and obesity. Ordinarily superfiuous or stacker flesh gets by as "plumpness" or ''stoutness" until it begins to ham, dicap the victim obviously in one way or another.
 In the first place, as I have pointed out many times, the tape measure and not the scales should be the criterion or guide in the matter of reduction. It is well to remember that muscle weighs more, yet takes up less room than fat. Thousands of pudgy young white collar men gained ten or twelve pounds in weight in a few months III army training camps during the World War, while their measurements, particularly the girth, diminished to something like the normal figure of youth.
 This may not be the time. or place to hail the revival of walk ing, but beg to report that the testimonials I receive nowadays from men and women who culti- vate daily walking as a pastime and exercise are as enthusiastic as any I have ever received about health habits or remedies of any kind.
 Certain persons tend to become too fat although they are not very hearty eaters, while others who eat more heartily remain about normal or even too thin. The difference lies in the basal metabolism rate, the rate of combustion or oxida- tion, and this determined largely by the ductless gland function which will be discussed later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Modern Menus
BY MRS. GAYNoR MADDOX

Here comes the midsummer bride. Give the little girl a rousing recep- tion. If it's an afternoon affair, try this menu: breast of chicken salad on fresh pineapple slices, garnished with whole berries, stuffed celery, potato chips, assorted tea sand- wiches, bridal cake, coffee, assorted nuts, candied rose petals, cream wafers.
 Breast of Chicken Salad
 (ServeS 6)
 Three cups cubed cooked breast of chicken, 2 cups diced celery, mayonnaise, salt, pepper.
 Mix together and season well.
 Cut fresh pineapple into six slices each IA inch thick. Peel, then cut slices in two to remove core. Put halves together again and sprinkle with a little powdered sugar. Stand on ice for one hour.
 Arrange six lettuce cups on a large silver platter. Place a slice of fresh pineapple in each nest and sprinkle with French dressing. Pile the chicken salad in the center of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
BEAUTY
.BEAUyY-- GIonfing
 Yourself
NEA Service Staff Writer
By Alicia Hart

NEA SerVlce StdU WTltcE
 A really smart woman never is a carbon copy. She doesn't try to look or act like anyone except her. self. She doesn't copy movie stars coiffure unless it happens to be as becoming to her as to the movie star. She doesn't adapt the manner isns of others. She doesn't change her accent every time she happens to spend more than three weeks in different section of the country.
 In other words, she is a person. And she would rather dramatize the person that she is than try to initiate someone else.
 If she is more-than-average in height, you never catch her wear ing platform soles no matter how much platform soles are touted. If purplish makeup isn't f1attering, she skips purplish make up-regardleSS of who wears it or who says it is the newest thing. HER WARDROBE
 FITS BACKGROUND
 She is ever mindful of the back ground against which she lives, as well as of her own coloring, figure and type. If she is a business wo- man, there are more simple, suitable day dresses than frilly afternoon frocks in her wardrobe. If her home is informally furnished and its surroundings slightly rustic, she buys, for leisure hours, streamlined house coats and smart lounging pa- jamas rather than trailing chiffon tea gowns or elaborately embroid- cred robes.
 She never over-works the lat est slang expression. She knows half a dozen synonyms for such
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Women Expect Courtesy From
 Men But Fail To Return It
WE, THE WOMEN

ize that a man is just as uncom- fortable when his wife talks loud- ly in public, sasses clerks, or lets her slip show, as a woman is when her husband gets drunk at a party or sits silent as a clam when guests drop in.
 It should be every bit as im- portant for women to have special manners for men-as for men to show special courtesies to women.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Movie Stars Don Picnic Togs
BY LUCIE NEVILLE NEA Service Staff Correspondent

NEA service StaH COrreSpOnuent
 Hollywood - Hollywood's teens and twenties are reviving a good, fashioned kind of entertainment this summer. They're piling into cars loaded with swimming suits, baseball bats and lunch baskets, and heading for picnics. They aren't dressing for their fans then, so they wear exactly what they like instead of what some studio designer has selected for them.
 At her picnic at Lake Sher- wood, Ann Rutherford wore over- alls-linen crash ones that reach- ed just below the knee = and a peppermint-striped linen shirt. Lana Turner, one of her guests, chose, a slacks suit, but feminine one of blue and white checked gingham with 8 baby bonnet but toned to its blouse; even her ten- his racquet had a gingham cover. She started a youngest fad lately with her matching socks and As- cot scarves, all dotted in white but in half dozen colors.
 Mary Beth Hughes, another guest, took along pinafore bath ing suit of pastel plaid, lined in white wool jersey, with a knee length jersey coat quilted and tufted in black wool. Jane Bryan's one-piece navy lastex suit was brief, but she took no chances on sunburning, with cellophane slacks and beerjacket to wear after the swim.
 SWEATERS AND SLACKS
 GO TO TENNIS
 Memories of Iowa days prompted the Lane sisters, Pat and Rosemary, to have a Sunday picnic at Crater Lake, as a joint celebration of their mothers and Pats birthdays. Mrs. Lane, who says "the girls talked me into buying pair of slacks just once," wore a navy blue sheer cotton dress, but both Pat and Rosemary wore fuzzy sweaters and white flannel slackS suits, taking along shorts for a change.
 Nearly everybody does that, especially at the tennis and bad hinton parties. Wendy Barrie, one of the best players in town, likes regular mems trousers of white flannel with a handkerchief linen shirt for tennis. Afterward she changes to white shirtmaker frocks with an accordion pleated skirt.
 Sometimes they just add a skirt and bolero, if the game hasn't been too hot. Anne Shirley's above-the-knee coat of navy blue desert cloth is made with short, puffed sleeves and buttons to the waist, covering the blue and white checked gingham bra, but showing the brief shorts in front Virginia Fields has several little quilted boleros, to slip on over her white tennis frocks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Hair on Legs
 Excess hair on my legs, fine and not noticeable except when I wead a bathing suit or play clothes. Artia cles for and against use of depilaa tory preparations, shaving, etC. Please give your opinion. (L. B.
 Answer-If necessary to remove hair best means is safety razor. Any method is temporary, of course. Haid may seem heavier after removals but removal by razor or depilatorY chemical has no permanent coarsens ing effect, as many girls find when they discontinue removing hair in the winter time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

STAR GOES FOR STRIPES
 Dorothy Lamour, radio and screen star, likes stripes used in distinc- tive manner. To wear when enter taining in her California home re- gently, Miss Lamour selected soft silk frock of sage green and white stripes-very becoming to her dark beauty. The design was simple, but unusual. Stripes were used vertical ly in the full cut bodice and dirndl skirt, and horizontally in the wide belt and set-in yoke with high. rounded neckline. Her jewelry-an antique gold pin watch set with dia- Inonds, was entirely in tone with her gown. With this, Miss Lamour wore white doeskin open-toe and open heel pumps. Her corsage was of three orchids.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

ters the cour- tesies men have a right to ex- pect in return.
 T. h e n for an evening, W h i c h costs him hard earned m ey, a man W oul d be shown some a ppr e c i a tio n, instead of hav- in g tn e xii, the dinner and t h e h ow a C. c e p tt e d by the Oir1 oc hor J,,a
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
 Iodin Ration

Some time ago you had an article on iodine rations. Would you be kind enough to print it again? (Mrs. J. D.
 Answer-For Instructions for Tak- ing an Iodine Ration send three cent-stamped envelope bearing your address. Postcard queries cannot be answered by mail.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

The little girl has been apt and quick ever since she was born, but now what with reading, spelling, arith metic and the rudin1ents of geography, Su- san is not get ting along well.
 Quizzed about the trouble, the : child merely says nothing. Yes, she hears all right and nor coa ns,f
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Salmon

Is red salmon more nutritious than pink? More fattening? Could you tell me how many calories in each? (J. M. O.
 Answer-Virtually no difference. Salmon yields from 800 to 100 cal- ories to the pound. Salmon fresh or canned is also excellent source of iodine and of vitamins A and D.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
ls as swell, cute. amusing.

words as swell, cute. amusing.
 Her political, economic and so- cial views are based on sounder reasons than My husband thinks" or John says"
 She can figure things out for herself. And she does.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

think of trckness capable playing such devastating tricks ourselves without being what doing Surely these brand college psychology physiology young people about-yong people understand that marriage
 wife can't her husband her relatives called already bull.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

London's famous home of musical comedy, the Gaiety Theatre, is to be razed after 35 years service.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
BY RUTH MILLETT

Men are taught, when they are little boys, how to treat wom- en. It would be swell idea if mothers would put just a much effort into teaching their daugh-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Ldtest Styles
Ho7c To Keeb WlelI
B DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

leave Saturday-for Wyoming!"
 Find many more helpful point CTS on writing charming letters in our 32-page booklet. Has samples of invitations and answers, thank you letters, notes of sympathy, other types of letters for business, social occasions. Gives correct usage, stationery, vocabulary helps.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of GOOD LETTER WRITING MADE EASY to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, AD- DRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
or Interest To Women

Nave you a household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad- dress, enclose a three-cent postage stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service Bu- reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th
 Street, Washington, D. C., for a personal reply.
 o. live in Illinois and wish to know the nearest federal hospital where I may take the drug cure. My efforts to break the habit have been unsuccessful.
 A. Write to the United States Public Health Service Hospital, Lex ington, Ky,
 @. My little girl is three months old and gets nothing but breast milk. Should she have other foods?
 A. Yes. She should have strained orange or tomato juice. Begin with 1 teaspoonful twice a day and grad ually increase the amount until she gets tablespoonful twice day. Give her twice as much tomato juice as orange juice. The orange juice should be diluted with an equal amount of cooled boiled wa- ter, which may be eliminated after the baby is accustomed to the taste Orange and tomato juice both con- tain vitamin c, which prevents scurvy. Egg yolk may be added. Start with one-fourth teaspoonful or less at her noon feeding and gradually increase the amount un- til the baby is getting whole egg yolk daily. If the egg yolk does not agree with her, do not give it again until you consult your doc- tor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27


 He would be thanked, too, for picking up her gloves, lighting her cigarette, pulling out her chair, helping her with her wrap.
 And girl would feel as obliged to repay his entertainment (by in- viting him to cocktails or dinner) as she does the hospitality of another woman. :.
 Marriage, too, could stand better woman-to-man manners. Men don't go around saying their wives looks are cracking up. But it is common bridge table conversation for wives to talk about their husbands ap- preaching badness, their newly ac- quired bay windows, and their ter rible taste in clothes.
 It's also common for wives to break into their husbands stories with corrections, to tell everyone they know that their husbands couldn't get along without them, and joyfully to point out what dopes they married in the belief that they are making amusing conversation.
 Most wives do not seem to real
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
: RAISING A FAMILY
- RAISING A FAMILY -
 "SlOWneSS'' In Child Need Not Be Taken As Stupidity

By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON
 That Susar1's last poor report card was due to real slowness in all of her little brain processes may be true, but let us see if we cannot find other
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27


 Congratulations madame coming out of the fog before that letter will lift the veil old The trouble usually unless happens that she into buta frank physician psychatr who coming mile Naturally profess patient that she's game; tell
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27


   All confidence
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

TYPE: The aiing wife walking bands stupidity and her cupidity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Is Letter-Writ A Struggle for You

Sally's in despair! She has writ ten that letter four times-and it's just too dull to send.
 Cheer up, Sally! Lively letters are simple to write when you have a few letter-writing tips.
 Do you give dry catalogue of incidents: Went for drive yes- terday-tomorrow we go out to din- ner-Tom has a cold"?
 Better to select an item or two, give more of your thoughts and feelings. How I did revel in our ride yesterday-all those green fields-I wanted to go wading in the grass"
 Don't use "dressy" words just be- cause you're writing. In talk you wouldn't say, T endeavored to pur- chase 8 new dress" Write as you'd speak, T tried to buy. Be na- tural, easy.
 And how you can spice up let ter by knowing few punctuation tricks. We leave Saturday for Wyoming" sounds matter of fact. But try writing it this way, We each pineapple slice. Garnish the top of each salad with whole fresh raspberries or strawberries and 2 or 3 Sprigs of fresh watercreSs.
 Open Lobster Sandwiches
 Cut bread in circles and butter lightly. Spread generously with lob- ster salad mixture. Decorate center with small leaf of watercress.
 Open Chopped Egg and Caviar
 Sandwiches
 Butter rounds fbread lightly. Spread with chopped hard-cooked eggs well seasoned and mixed with mayonnaise. Garnish with caviar around edge and in center.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
TODAYS POPULAR DESIGN z1L<
 DAFFODIL APRON

TODAYS POPULAR DESIGN z1L<
 DAFFODIL APRON
 Design No. 4023
 Nothing gives a brighter outloon or brings . promise of spring closer to home than daffOdiIs and SO our designer has combined the artis~ tic and the practical by giving these lovely flowers to you on an apron you will wear from day to day. A handsome gift too; easy to work stitches are used throughout.
 Pattern includes transfer of the design together with cutting pattern for the apron in one size, and easy to follow sewing instructions, stitch chart and color suggestions.
 Miss Aimes receives at least 200 votes for each design before it is ac- cepted for this column. Send us your votes. We print all the popular de- signs.
 Send 15c, coins preferred. PATTERN ORDER FORM-to pe used when ordering patterns and voting for popular designs. To: Waterbury. Democrat.
 Needlework Department 119.
 18th Street. New York City Design No. 4023
 Name .................s Address ...,......::............. I suggest the following as popular ..'......... ................'s All Reproduction Rights to This
 Design Reserved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Jane Wyman's suspender suit combines tailored and Iittle-girl styles. The full shirt, gathered to
 a round yoke, is wcarable with
 skirts as we'll as shorts. Rose and blue polka dotted material is used in reversed coloring.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

Suddenly light quit piyng myself and quit calling husband had his heart give plenty couple husband troubles family when they invited This
 testimony which other ang thinking
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27
Caroline Chatfield
Correspondent Believes filling Wives and Middlinl
 In-Laws Two Chief Causes For Divorce.
Says To-day
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MISS CHATFIELD:

DEAR CHATFIELD:
 I've never written before sit still dorces pouring through courts without gv testimony believe the principal of divorce AILN alng wife little and the naw troubles pampered overgown baby of bued and factory and wouldn't have the comfort a waing wall when mother
 complained, trying to get attention from went family with against they naturally criticised him for negectng he knew wasn't called him account and the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-27

All Reproduction Rights to This
 Design Reserved.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-08

BRIDGE OUT"
WE HAVE 3x12 Redwood "a IT.
long, 3x10 Fir 90 ana 18' and
2x12 Fir 12' to 32' long, all good
used lumber cheap. Build that
bridge now.
Ell CENTRIC LUMBER 81
TRADING co.
1909 Adams st. Phone 1902
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-08
Situations Wanted

COOKING FOR MEN or mother
less home by widow Il mile So
county hospital 6.9
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-08

WANTED-PASTURE for 3 saddle
horses during summer. Ferguson.
phi 1890 G.1
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Wanted 10 Rent
10 Summer Homes, SdIe-rent

INGLEWOOD-10 minutes from
beach, 40 minutes from down
town L. A. Well furnished 7-room
modern stucco for rent during
summer. $50 per month. Write
B. Griffin, 1904 w. 18th st. 6-12
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-08

SAVE MONEY on used pipe, fit.
tings, valves and plumbing by
buying here. Largest stock in
valley. Everything guaranteed.
National Auto Wrecking and Pipe
Co, IA South G. ST., San Bernar.
dino, Cal. 6-tf
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also rooms, air cooled G5l Com
mercial 6.12
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-08
a Want Ad Brings Results Your Way =
When You Want Something Done Efficiently and Economically
CALL AN EXPERT 7
PLUMBING WORK
Priced Reasonably

PRICED feaSOIlaDly
BUILDERS SUPPLY co.
Phone 553, Imperial Ave. & Euclid
GLASS - GLAZING = MIRRORS
WINDOW GLASS REGLAzED
IMPERIAL VALLEY GLASS co.
445 Main Phone 1l34
WHY WORRY? Why be wet? 10
20-30 year roofs. Repair work
Hartze!l and Son, Phone 251W.
IF YOU WANT safe reliable men
to handle your furniture, call a
man with 27 years experience.
Phone Ed Royce, 123W at 666
Broadway.
BAUER'S SHOE REPAIR
447 Main
Quick SerVice-All Work
Guaranteed
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s PesOnals, Special Notices

NOTTCE-W L. Gather is no long
er with the Office Supply Co. 6-12
Imperial Valley press., 1939-06-08
5 Houses for Rent

ROOM FURNISHED house. Ad-
ults only. $22 so month. 534 Holt
6-3tf
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
Theater Party Held
 For 1000 Children
East End Community Club Distributes Gifts to Young.
 sters of NeighborhoOd at Annual Christmas Party

More than 800 children thronged the Hamilton theater this morning for the annual Christmas theater party of the East End Community club. More than 100 other young- sters unable to attend the party re- ceived holiday bags, containing gifts and goodies, at their homes.
 The theater party program In. cluded stage show, moving pic. lures, distribution of gifts, fruit, candy, nuts and other items, carol singing and other features. Santa Claus was on hand to give out the gifts.
 The party Is e yearly event on the community club calendar, with this years being the most elaborate yet arranged. Joseph Brophy was chair man of the committee in charge.
 Committee members were as fol- lows: Lawrence Kenny, Edwin Bol- ger, Harry Cashin, Raymond Burke Joseph T. Phelan, Bernard Molas- key, Albert Scl,avone, Benjamin Mover, Charles Beyube, Adolph Rey- mond, Dr. Edward Post, John Hart- Icy, William Ladden, James Gan. dy John McKenna, James Green James Farren, Alfred Weihn. Paul Kunkel. Harry Leary, Clarence Waite, Peter Kelly. John P. Brophy William Cavanaugh, J. c. Brophy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23

The ruins of Pompeii continue to be floodlit twice 0 week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-23
MRS. CLIP PACKER,
 .NAUCATUCK, DIES.
Waterbury 0rOttO Auxili- ary Member to Be In.
 tered Tuesday

Naugatuck, Dec. 2S.--Mrs. Mar- garet Trestrall Packer, 6i, wife of George I. Packer, died suddenly last evening ct her home, 05 Carroll street.
 Besides her husband, she is sur- vived by a son, Merwin L. Packer of Naugatuck: two grandchildren of Naugatuck; two brothers, Edmund and John Trestrall, both of Nau- gatuck; and two sisters, Mrs. Minnie vanBuren of New Haven and Mrs. Mary Jackman of Passaic, N. J.
 The deceased was Q member of Columbian Rehekah lodge, odd Fel- lows: Beacon Valley grange, Ever green chapter, Order of Eastern Star, and the Orotto auxiliary of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Tles- day afternoon at 3 o'clock from the Alderson funeral home, 20i Meadow street, with Rev. Arthur P. Lewis, rector of St. Michaels Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside cemetery.
 The funeral home will be open to friends Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 o'clock and Monday evening from ' to 2 o'clock.