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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Best play While the judges had time trying to decide which the best domestic play of this season on Broadway they had difficulty in their decision that "The White Steed" was the best foreign play "The Little Foxes" "Abe Lincoln in Illinois," My Hearts In the Highlands, and others among those mentioned in the American play list Paul Vincent Carrops, "The White Steed', however, was an unanimous choice. This play has been having successful all season. Some consider it better play than Shadow and Substance, MT. Carrolls play of last season. Others consider Shadow and Substance the better play By virtue of his ability to present play that presents true picture of life and that has something of religious background MT. Carroll has to be reckoned of the best play writers of the day And oo the acting profession iE Ireland has turned out excellent actors Barry Ftz gerald in "The White Steed' does of the best acting in New York City this season. the critics say People becoming interested in and appreciatve of plays that have religious theme, such as Murder in the Cathedral" Shadow and Substance" Father Maachys Miracle, and others that have figured in the drama recently. This point was brought out by Emmet Lavery foremost Catholic playwright of this country in
 recent address the social force of the theater in
 Boston lecture In this respect Mr. Lavery thinks that
 the Irish heaer has been great force in presenting plays that are mirror of life
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

good choice. Postmaster General James A. Farley has proved himself veritable Solomon in his selection of subject for the proposed threecent stamp to commemorate the tooth anniversary of base
 hall. On the stamp therell be Abner Doubleday or Alexander Cartwright any of the recognized stars of the game past and present Instead typical sandot game with kids participating will be the central motif The pitcher will be ready to deliver the ball to the batter with taking lead off first base. Crossed bats, glove and ball, all inside wreath will add to the design And while the sub- ject of phatey the proposal to dedicate World Peace Stamp to EIihu Burritt the learned blacksmith" of New Britain is all right, but why not have Burritt included in the list of American NOtabes whose cOunte
 nances will adorn special issue time this year?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

have a good snicker every time his name is mentioned.
 The other day this writer dis cussed this subject with a very fam ous foreigner, who knows Chamber lain well, has had many occasions to proble his mind and to see him in action. His considered, objective picture of him was:
 That man has as much good iron backbone as the whole plucky British public put together"
 Now that is a different portrait than the one the .cartoonists draw of the old umbrella man. The way my informant saw 1t was:
 His position and actions are very much like those of your President Wilson"
 What he meant is pretty obvious, although Chamberlain and Wilson came from very different back grounds.
 Confronted with the war in Eu- rope. Wilson tried to keep out of 1t. When American ships were sunk, he wrote notes to Germany, to the disgust of many patriots" Words he spoke were torn out of their context and his famous "too proud to fight" made many people at home and abroad say he was a coward. But Wilson knew his countrymen. They were not ready to send their sons to battle in Europe. When that memorable April day in 1917 came
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

This and that . A nationwide movement is afoot to put Sidney Lanier the poet, in the Hall of Fame pet tion is now being spread around the nation with Blanche Shoemaker Wagstan as chairman of the movement Among the fine books on the stands rgt now TOT those who are pictorialy inclined is Eyes America" by w. s Hall Containing 25O illustrations, eight of them in color you can see your country besknown artists see it and paint it. And also not to be passed by too quickly, especially here in Connecticut is Life Along the Connecticu Rver from the familiar stephen Daye stream up in Canada and ending with the ghtho at Saybrook Point the reader and the locker can well imagine
 boat trip from to mouth on one o the nation really great streams Here too 200 pictures of beauty and interest
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Do you remember The days when Mike Dwyer and Johnnie Kelly were the wrestling heroes of Water bury? They had many battle and plenty of money Today they say wrestling is the "screwiest" of all athletics. Carson City at the old auditorium when roller polo was the big event for winter enjoyment? The old Auditorium is now occupied by Albert Furn and thousands of people at all kinds of events. believe some years ago Caruso the famous tenor was the big attraction one occasion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

mutual assistance pacts in favor of 'appeasement" of the dictators. Then he scrapped "appeasement' in favor of a Stop Hitler" move ment. Now he has apparently resur- rected "appeasement." the first step being the return of Britain's ann bassador to Germany.
 History alone will decide whether, by doing all this, Chamberlain has been ar-sighted, supervise statesman or, ah his critics declare. a doddcring, frightened old Tory.
 In America many think he ought to give way to younger, braver and more vigorous man. They think he should never have gone to Munich last September to palaver with Hit- Ter and Mussolini. Or, if he went, that he should have talked turkey to the dictators even at the very grave risk of war. They think he rather went hat in hand-a new pose for representative of the hitherto proud British lion. They believe he is so weak. that things have gone from bad to worse in Europe since last fall. They are convinced that all the dictators
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
EN PEASANT

Perhaps the lack Of knowing how to live Presages need for greater men to guide Our hearts to teach our hands to gently give New hope to those to whom life boldly lied Destruction Is the end tor all who place The necessary things beyond the reach . Of those upon whose work the pen will trace The message which they vainly sought to teach. And history will sadly mark this page That walks the path of hatred gone afiame. In future times the wise will scan our age And castigate the ones who gave war fame
 -Nakhona.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

and when Wilson said at last that patience and forebearance were at an end and the country must fight Germany, he had the whole United States back of him. The feeling was that when this patient man said SO 1t must be so.
 Chamberlain is confronted with a menacing situation in Europe. Like Wilson he loathes the very idea of horrible destructive world war. Just as Wilson wrote notes to Ger many, Chamberlain conveyed oral notes" by journeying to Godesburg and Munich to talk to Hitler. More over he knew Britain was not in a mood to fight for the Czechs and also that it was not prepared to fight. It would have been like
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
UP AND DOWN

Skirts won't stay short,
 At least not very long, That's the long and short Of 1t, And not far from wrong. Quick change IS the thing,
 And 1t does no good to froWn, For skirts that go up
 Eventually come down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
SPRING MUST BE HERE
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

Spring must be here For saw spot of green, And almost any day now They'll crown a May queen. Spring must be here Because birds have sung, And just today
 Many awnings were hung' Spring must be here, There's inattention in class, And do 1 see sign? Don't walk on the grass" Spring must be here, Lift up your hearts; Along by the road Stand the ice cream carts. Spring must be here, Say what you choose, The young folks are wearing Their white sports shoes. Spring must be here, Hark, mark, the lark! Cherry blossoms are blooming All through the park. Spring must be here, Yes, 1t really must; Lots of folks are on their way Worlds Fair or bust!
 FEM. EM.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Todays Answers te
 cRANIUM CRACKERS
Questions on Comic Page

The three false statements can DC made true as follows:
 The man in the iron mask" was a mysterious French state prisoner during the reign of Louis XIV.
 Edgar is the son of Gloucester in Shakespeare's King Lear"
 Latten is noun describing metal in thin sheets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

Chamberlain himself tackling Joe Louis. Chamberlain saved the peace then.
 He has gone on trying to save the peace. He has won the trust of his people just as Wilson did.
 The result was that when he an- nounced England would defend Po- land, if it were attacked, all Britain applauded. If he has to take Britain into the dreadful ordeal of war, he will have the whole nation at his back irrespective of parties just as Wilson had.
 The British like him because he Is safe and sane and sound. They know he will do all he can to keep the country out of war. They also feel that if war comes, he will do all that is possible to win that war.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

heard with the Dorsey on various occasions Waterburians who her during the recent personal appearance in Hartford agree that she is of Holly woods most likatle and talented stars. Edna ODel
 heard regularly over WATR-Mutual on the Music Counter" gets fat commercial assignment starting July A. She'll be featured with Alec Templeton blind pianist and Billy Mills Orchestra on the summer re- placement for the Fibber McGee show for nine weeks Y. . John J. Anthony, director Of the Original Good U i, t1atv,y hv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Chamberlain Again Puzzles Observers With Apparent Return to 'Appeasement'
Friends And Foes Still Divided Over Question of Whether He's Statesman Or DictatOrS' Dupe
BY MILTON BRONNER NEA Service Stan Correspondent

London April sudden and unexpected decision
 
  spotlight often contradictory  scrapped Europes security
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
AnssUers To
 Test Questions

Below are the answers to test positions printed on page 6.
 l. Tn the Mediterranean sea, south of the island of Corsica. 2. Texas. 3. Golf.
 {. Mt. Ararat In Armenia. s. Yellow. blue and red. 6. At.takt'; not at-tak'-ed. { !. stephen c. Foster. s. Colorado.
 Q. 32.
 10. Horta. in the Azores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
Dance Music Tonight

6:15-WJZ, Adrian ROllini.
 6:45-WICC, Richard Timber.
 7:15-WTIC, Richard Timber.
 8:30-WTIC, Tommy Dorsey; WABC, Paul Whiteman.
 9:15-WOR, Woody Herman. 10:0O-WTIC, Kay Kyser; WDRC, Raymond Paige. 1l:00-WEAF, Larry Clinton. 11:15-WOR, Frankie Masters; WABC, Charles Baum. 11:30-WATR, Frankie Masters WEAF, Russ Morgan; WIZ, Horance Heidt; WABC, Ozzie Nelson. 1l:45-WATR, Frankie Masters. Classical Music Tonight
 6:30-WTIC. MelOdic Strings. 7:i5-WATR, Petite Musicale. 8:OO-WOR, Carlo Morelli, baritone.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
THE AIR WAVES
Dial Doings
By JIM PARKER

bring Shirley Ross to the Tommy Dorsey Shirley heavily Society," Some Like
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26

the Commodore those houong Sat looked automatically cancelled for few months Dance fans needn't
 good oP dependable Mutual has found hn in the spot It's Bill McCune whose melody has been great favoe with Mutual or time a,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-26
l29O Kilocycles

The state of Florida has 19,800,- acress of swamps and wet lands.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
Fur Ensemble Now
Is Important News

You have seen a fur-clad trap
per with his bushy fur hat, fur
gloves and fur jacket. Add big
muff to these items and you have
somewhat of picture of the first
impression ladies of fashion make
in their dramatic fur ensembles.
The Importance of fur millinery
cannot be overemphasized. What
ever you do, be sure that you keep
in mind that your fur coat or jacket
or cape must be matched with a
spectacular hat of the same fur.
AS to muffs this season, they are
huge or of novel design. You can
even get fur trimmed gloves.
With cloth suits and coats the
smartest thing is an "as costly as
thy purse can buy" neckpiece the
long fur stole being especially chic,
and don't forget that matching fur
muff is inevitable this season.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

THE Swing" technique persists
1 in costume styling throughout the
later showings of winter coat and
dress collections. The fact that full
ness has become an important fac
tor in the new silhouette is no bar
rier to a slenderizing outcome.
Thanks to the cunning craft and
consummate art of modern design
ers the problem has been so vic
toriously met that whether you be
sylphlike or more or less rotund in
figure you will find that the smart,
new fashions that are saying it with
a swing are actually very fatter-
ing.
In the illustration three highly
successful modes are shown each
of which makes Swing it's theme.
The long coat and dress ensemble of
gray wool to the right in the group
is typical of the trend to fitted sill
houettes that take on fullness about
the hemline. 1t is just such wool
classics as this that are finding ac-
ceptance with best dressed women.
The flair for daytime dresses made
of pastel woods Gust the type to wear
under your fur coat done in the
simplest possible fashion with fit
ted waists and faring skirts is a
pleasing gesture which fashion is
making.
Conferred in the picture is frock
of sage green wool featuring fitted
slenderizing princess lines that
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
The AnsUers

/. DC.
2. His salary as President is not.
Any other income he may have,
is.
3. Alexander the Great.
4. The War of 1872.
S. The eighth verse of the 18th
Psalm.
6. Joan of Arc.
7. The white races of the world
are doubling their populations ev-
cry 80 years, the yellow and brown
races every 60 years and the black
races every 40 years.
8. Although trees and other
green plants require light to devel-
op, virtually all of their growth
takes place at night. Those in
dark or shaded places grow faster
than those exposed TO brighter
light.
9. Far from the madding
crowd" from Gray's Elegy.
10. Despite the widespread change
in the governments since the
World war, eight hundred million
persons, or 40 per cent of the en-
tire population of the globe, still
are governed by kings, queens,
emperors and other monarchs.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

adopt an interesting tuck technique.
Here again a generously full hem
line swings into sprightly grace. A
chubby mouton bolero complement
ed with a green feather-trimmed
pill-box hat made of matching
mouton sounds an ultra chic note.
The exceedingly goodlooking tunic
dress to the left in the picture DEM
onstrates what happens when dis
tinguished designer such as Molly
neaux of Paris takes the swing idea
and multiplies it by two. This very
pleasing dress with it's double swing
silhouette is of stiff black faille "a
high fashion fabric this season.. Its
tunic and skirt zip up the front.
A gold clip finishes it's heart shaped
neckline. Here is a grand example
of a basic black dress that invites
stunning jewelry ensembles or
dashes of color which this season S
accessories exploit.
Speaking of the new fullness in
skirts, topic of utmost significance
in current styles, the question has
often been brought up as to it's posi-
tioning, whether it should be at the
back or sides or brought to the front
The answer is no matter where the
fullness, just so there is fullness
somewhere. So far as the sports
swagger coat is concerned the news
is definitely that of back flares con-
trived via pleatS or cores or cir
cular cut.
Dress coats are made with fitted
waists and skirts that often flare all
around. So widespread is the favor
for flares even the newest fur coats
are made with fitted waists and full
skirts.
! (Released by Western Newspaper Union.)
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

as his own eight-year-old, and to
look upon salads as mere woman's
nonsense! It isn't strange, if Jun
ior, who adores his Dad, begins to
proclaim his likes and dislikes in
no uncertain terms. Like father,
like son! So coax father to keep his,
'I-don' t-likes' to himself-at meal
time.
But there are salads and vegeta-
bles that father really enjoys. You'll
find suggestions in my booklet,
Feeding Father" for preparing
them, and recipes, too, for his ia
vorite meat dishes and desserts.
But to get back to vegetables,
have you ever wondered why the
very people who love to nibble on a
raw carrot, fresh from the garden,
are the ones who need to be coaxed
to eat them once they're cooked?
You'll find one solution to the prob
lem of getting Dad and Junior to
eat their carrots, right there. Why
not serve them crisp, raw carrot
sticks for a vegetable? Or make a
crisp, colorful salad by combining
shredded raw carrots and shredded
raw beets with the tender young
leaves of raw spinach? Mix lightly
with sour cream salad dressing or
french dressing, and serve from a
salad bowl so that the boys may
help themselves.
Perhaps just changing the meth
DDS of preparing and serving them is
all you need to do to arouse family
interest in vegetables. Here are
some recipes that are just bit out
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES think your
family will enjoy.
Onions Baked in Tomatoes.
(Serves 4 or 81
21a cups canned tomatoes
~ bay leaf
"a teaspoon salt
2 cloves
IS teaspoon pepper
/ tablespoon butter
l tablespoon flour
6 onions (smalD
Combine tomatoes and seasonings
and cook for 10 minutes. Then re-
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
ASK ME
ANOTHER
The Questions

1. Can you write 600 in Roman
numerals?
2. Is the income of the Presi-
dent taxable?
8. Who cut the Gordian Knot?
4. Which of our wars was known
as Mr.. Madison's war?
5. Which is the middle verse of
the Bible?
6. Which woman has had more
statues erected to her memory
than any other woman?
7. Which race is increasing its
population the fastest?
. 8. Do plants grow more at night
than during the day?
9. Which is the correct quota
ton: Far from the maddening
crowd" or Far from the mad
ding crowd?
10. What per cent of the world S
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

soning and stir into the first mixture.
Cook for about 2 minutes over a
very low flame, stirring constantly.
Combine hot sauce, cooked bacon
and chopped raw spinach. Serve
warm, garnished with slices of hard
cooked egg.
Lima Beans en- Casserole.
/ pound lima beans, dry
~ cup brown sugar
~ teaspoon salt
tablespoons onion (minced)
/ tablespoon prepared mustard
l tablespoon vinegar
cups water
l pound pork sausage
Cook beans in boiling water ap-
proximately l hour-or until nearly
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
D $50 Gee.
IAl FAAAAA

rails like faille, MORE, fiat crepe
and velveteen are excellent
choices for this.
If you've done scarcely any sew
ing, this design is heartily recon-
mended as a good one to begin on,
because it's so easy. A step-by-
step sew chart is included to help
you.
Pattern No. 1916 is designed for
sizes IL, IA, 16, Is, 20, and 40. Size
IA requires 45s yards of 39-inch
material without nap; 5s yard con-
trasting for each collar and cuffs.
"a yard ribbon.
Send your order to The Sewing
Circle Pattern Dept, 149 New
Montgomery Ave, San Francisco,
Calf. Patterns Is cents Tin coins)
each.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
Style and Comfort
In New Stockings

The long-hoped-for has happened,
in that silk stockings that are WOOL
lined are announced for winter
wear. They might properly be
classed as a necessary luxury in
that being up to date, they are sell
ing only in the higher-class shops
In appearance they look as if they
might be fine silk service type
but the wearer knows of the warmth
and glow that the wool lining i'm
parts.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

ions, place in casserole and add
tomato mixture Cover and bake
in a moderately hot oven (37O de-
grees) for l hour.
Golden Potatoes.
Pare potatoes and cut into cubes.
Add sliced raw carrots, using about
equal amounts of potatoes and car
rots. Cook in boiling, sailed wa
ter. Drain and set over low flame
for few minutes to dry out. Force
through potato ricer or mash thor
oughly. Add hot milk and beat I'M
til the potatoes are light and fluffy.
Add tablespoon or two of butter
and season to taste.
Pennsylvania Dutch Spinach.
(Serves 4-5)
4 slices bacon (diced)
3 tablespoons flour
11s cups water
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
l egg yolk (beaten)
IA teaspoon dry mustard
" teaspoon salt
Few grains pepper
cups raw spinach (chopped)
2 hard cooked eggs
Cook bacon until crisp. Remove
from the pan. Add flour to bacon
fat and stir until smooth. Mix wa
ter, sugar and vinegar and add to
the -four mixture; cook until thick.
Combine beaten egg yolk and sea-
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
Prosecutor Had Grounds
For Objection, 1t appears

Counsel for the defense was
cross-examining the witness, a
lovely blonde with big blue eyes.
"Where were you," he thun-
dered, ION Monday night"
The blonde smiled sweetly.
"Out for a run in a car"
"And where were you," bel
lowed counsel, ION Tuesday
night?"
"Out for run in a car"
Counsel leaned closer.
"And what" he said, "are you
doing tomorrow night?"
Prosecuting counsel leaped to
his feet.
"Your Honor" he protested, 81
object to that question.
And why do you object?"
Because l asked her frst!"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
Send for Copy of Feeding Father

About this time of year the
family supply of jams and jel-
lies runs very low and we begin
to hoard the few remaining jars.
Next week Eleanor Howe will
give you some of her favorite
recipes for mid-winter jams and
marmalades, which can be pre-
pared right now, to supplement
your stock. She'll give you, too,
recipe or two for delicious hot
breads to serve with them.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

cry man has a
little black list of
his own-vegeta-
bles he just will
not accept gra-
ciously. Father is
apt to be as chary
of spinach and
other vegetables
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
We're Sorry

In a recent article on home
made bread which appeared in
this column, the recipe for Yeast
Bread should be corrected to
read "seven to eight cups bread
flour"
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

move bay leaf
and cloves. Melt
butter, blend in
the flour, and add
to tomato mix
ture. Cook, STIR
ring cons family,
until miXtur e
thickenS. Peel on
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
Velvet Trimmed Fedora

A black felt fedora with an I'M
derbrim faced with velvet and a
black velvet snood is new crea-
ton shown by Reboux to accom-
pany dressy street costumes.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

tender. Pour IN
baking casserole.
Meantime, place
sugar, salt, on
ion, prepare
mustard, vinegar
a n d w a t er i n
S a u C e p a n an
bring to boiling
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
SnakeSkin Accessories

Snakeskin, dyed brilliant cleo
trio blue, is used to make an I'M
usual bolero and beret worn as &C.
cessories to a rich chocolate-colored
crepe frock.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
Silver NaiIheadS

Rows of tiny silver nailheads sewn
to collar, cuffs and hemline are the
effective trim suggested by one de-
signer for a plain black dress.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28

MAKE yourself this pretty prin-
W. cess (8576) for town wear,
business and general runabout, in
dark shade or your favorite
bright color. The double collar
and cuffs give you a chance to
work out daring and delightful
contrasts, in a season when adj
venturous color combinations are
so extremely smart. And you can
trust this dress to make your fig
ure look slim and youthful, small
and supple at the waist. Mate
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1939-12-28
W Stands for Vegetables

Vegetables are not apt to be prime
favorites with men; practically ev-