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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
WHITE WHALE IS SEEN NEAR TRAWLER

Boston, Oct. 4.-(UP).-A white whale-perhaps distant cousin of Moby Dick--was sighted a week ago of the northerly edge of Georges bank, Captain Michael Driscoll of the trawler Ebb reported on arrival here today.
 Driscoll said the 100-foot whale rose "like ghost" from the sea.
 "It swam toward my trawler and finally brushed along the side, caus- ..Slg the boat to tremble." A few seconds later, said Driscoll. 1t dived and was seen no more.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
SPOTLIGHTING G-- Brass City News
Dentist Meet

At q meeting last night at the Hotel Elton of the Waterbury Dem tai Society Professor Robert R. Sears of Yale University was the speaker. Professor Sears subject was Psychology of Modern Dem tistry."
 Dr. Max N. Matzlxin, president of the dental society presided. A large number attended.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
NEW WAY OF
 KILLING MAN

London, Oct. 4.-(UP).-Sir Reg inald Hugh Dorman Smith, minis ter of agriculture. told the follow ing story on a radio broadcast, say ing it was being whispered about in Germany:
 "The Gestapo tGerman secret po- lice) have found new way to carry out the death sentence. They blind fold the condemned man, make him stretch out his arms horizontally. Then they put a pound of butter in one of his hands and pound Of bacon in the other. They whip oil the blindfold and the man falls dead from sheer astonishment."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
On Deck

Charles Allen, director of pub lie relations for the Connecticut Light and Power company, return cd to his desk yesterday after an absence of several weeks due to illness. MT. Allen was in the hos pital for five weeks.
 His new assistant, Gerard Har- rington, former secretary to Con- gressman J. Joseph Smith assumed his position with MT. Allen on Monday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
2,OOO Cancer Deaths
 In State Annually
Scientific Methods, Concerted Efforts Bringing Reliei
 to Patients Announces State Director

One of the most significant phases of the statewide program which has as its objective the relief of those afflicted with cancer is to acquaint people with the importance of early diagnosis and treatment, said Mat thew H. Griswold, MD. chief, Di- vision of Cancer Research in the weekly broadcast of the state de- partment of health. Assurance that the public can obtain authentic in- formation about this disease is part of the extensive plan developed by the tumor committee of tbe Con- necticut State Medical society in cooperation with the state depart ment of health. Competent speak, CTS are available to deliver free H. lustrated lectures before groups in- terested in the subject of cancer and, Dr. Griswold announced, ar- arrangements for these lectures can be made through the state department of health in Hartford.
 Scientific Methods
 There are over two thousand deaths from cancer in this state each year, Dr. Griswold disclosed. With the modern scientific methods now available to reduce suffering and deaths caused by this disease it is strange, he said, that the pulp lie does not take wider advantage of them. The difficulty is that peo- pie who have cancer usually delay so long before they seek medical advice that it is too late to secure successful treatment. To overcome this obstacle the importance of an- nual health examinations is being stressed. During such check-ups, Dr. Griswold explained, the physi- clan can often find signs and symp- toms pointing to early cancer. If the efficient modern methods of treatment are then applied to the fullest extent possible the number of deaths from cancer can be re- duced materially.
 Concerted Effort.
 Past experiences clearly indicate, Dr. Griswold remarked, that the de- cline in incidence of and deaths from many diseases has resulted from concerted effort by medical men and the public. He emphasized that, to succeed, program of pop ular education in regard to cancer also must have the. support of the community. Cancer occurs almost always in adult individuals and, due to the fact that there is a larger percentage of adults now than form- erly, there has ben a corresponding increase in cancer. That there is need for the program to disseminate facts concerning this disease is ob- vious, he said.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Radios Taken

Two small radios were "re- moved" from the Wayside Furni- ttire shop on Watertown Avenue in 6 break last night.
 Detective Lieutenant William F. Pollard, who investigated, said the thieves broke into the estab- lishment through a rear window
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Trial Ends

The case of Mrs. Nora Yesinsky against Charles Schoemehl, which started in the Court of Common Pleas last Thursday was resumed and completed today. Judge John F. McDonough reserved decision.
 Mrs. Yesinsky was injured in a fall on an alleged defective stair way in 8 tenement on North Elm street. She is confined to her home as a result of her injuries and her testimony in the case was talk en at her home lost Thursday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Hillsboro, interested himself in Sarah's case at his own expense, but failed to trace her identity. He was sure, he said, that she had an English father and 8 Scotch Irish mother and that she was descended from nobility.
 In those days when a girl stood in line for an inheritance, she often was spirited away to make way for an over-ambitious male relative in the family. Sarah's scheming relative, Prof Sans thought, had had Ellen Dorney bring the child to America and lose her when the chance presented itself.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Hidden Taxes"

l Atty. Alfred 0. Frodell, well known tax expert, gave q talk on hidden taxes at yesterdays meet ng of the Rotary club at the Ho. tel Elton. He told of the amount of taxes that shoes, automobiles and certain merchandise are suS- jected to from the time they are raw material until they are worn out.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Auto Hits Woman
Injured in an automobile acci.

Injured in an automobile acci- dent at West Main stret and Willow stret last night, Mrs. Charles Brennan, of 351 West Grove street, was treated for abrasions of the hands and head at the Waterbury hospital and discharged.
 Motor Patrolman John Mur- phy. who investigated, said the woman was struck by a car as she crossed Willow street. Driver of the car was Alter Rosenfield, 52, of 369 Willow street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
JOCKEYS BIG DAY
 HAD SORRY ENDING

Salem, N. H., Oct. 4-(UP)-Jock- ey Kenneth McCombs had big day yesterday, placing in the first. win- ming the third, and showing in the eight race at Rockingham racetrack.
 Today he didn't do so well. Muni- cipal Judge l.. Wallace Hall fined him $5 and $4.70 costs for driving his automobile on the left side of the road. And the track steward suspended him for five days for trough riding" in the third race.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
NORWEGIAN BOAT
 SUNK BY MINE

Singapore, Straits Settlements, Oct. 4 = (UP) The Norwegian steamship Hoegh Transporter, of Oslo, 4,914, tons, was sunk by a mine as it entered Singapore harbor to- day, it was officially announced. Nine members of the crew were wounded and taken to hospital and 36 more were landed safely.
 It was said that the ship failed to obey the warning signals of Q British patrol as it entered a pro- tective mine field before the naval base here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Judgment

Judge Miles F. McNiff in the Court of Common Pleas today granted & foreclosure judment of $1699.46 in the case of Anna Bra culis against Peter Smotis ct al. The law day was set for Oct 9th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Suit Withdrawn

Announcement of the with drawal of the case of Cashin's Dairy Products, Inc, vs. Helen Mechin, ct al, was filed in the court of common pleas today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

tially dangerous as war hysteria.
 6. must we not assume that a democracy can make rational choice on matters of war and peace? If not, war already has defeated democracy on this continent" wrote Dr. Conant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
OPERATIC GIFT

A poSt-wedding gift from husband Everett Crosby, made Florence George the owner of twenty-five Of the most famous opera scores.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

Stockholm, Sweden, Oct. 4(uP) The Swedish steamship Kors- holm, 2,647 tons, with a cargo of wood pulp destined for Wilmington, Del, was halted near Sandman to- day and taken to a German port.
 It was reported from Luleaa. Sweden, that e German freighter with cargo of iron ore had been sunk by 8 mine near the island of Borkum, near Emden on the Ger man North Sea coast. This was not confirmed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
NO MORE BIKE RIDES

Because of his work in M-C-M's "Balalaika," Nelson Eddy has had to give up his evening bicycle rides through the Hollywood Hills.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Returns Home

Captain John Leary returned to his post at the Identification department of the Waterbury Detective Bureau, after attend ing training sessions at FBl headquarters in Washington. D. c.
 Captain Leary was recalled to Washington to receive instruc- tions regarding espionage and sabotage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

More than 5O,00o,oo0 passengers fly over the English channel afl- nually, following the same route taken by Louis Blcriot when he made the first air crossing somhe % years ago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

A rainbow may be seen all day long in a cloudless sky, in the cold est parts of Siberia. The rainbow is due to the reflection of the sun on fine particles of snow in the air
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
TONE TUNES UP

Dranchot Tone does a daily dozen" every morning on M-G-M's Fast and Furious" set before cam ara work starts.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04
Woman, 86, Knows No Kin;
 Wearily Asks, Who Am IF

Hboro Oct 4-(UP)-The mystery identity of the real of Mrs. Sarah Dorny Stroup abandoned 4year-od wa in A alroad ion here
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-10-04

For 150 years the members of a family in Nice, France, have been born ba'' and remained hair less all their lives.
Evening star., 1939-01-28
BY MARY ALLEN HOOD.

It was a cold morning in the
Sticks" AS usual, with the descent
of the thermometer, the furnace had
gone out and the alarm clock de-
cided to take a vacation. The lady
of the house rushed down to the
furnace room to make fire; phoned
to find the whereabouts of the maid;
tore into the kitchen to discover the
pipes frozen, then started looking
for the cat. No cat!
Now this feline was a citybred
gentleman. His advent into the
suburbs was comparatively recent.
His experience with life in the raw
or mature as she comes" negligible.
Therefore, his non-appearance was
a real calamity and boded no good.
Hair flying, the boss threw back
her head and started calling. From
somewhere came distressed meow,
but no cat. The man of the house
joined the search in slippers and
goosebumps.
Answering meows persisted, but
still no cat. They looked under
things and in them. Between put
ting coal on the fire, they conbed
the woods.
Finally they peered upward, and
there kitty sat, high up in an un-
climable tree, like some gigantic,
tiger striped bird.
Mr.. phoned the Office he'd be late.
He had a fiat tire. Mrs. phoned the
Fire Department.
Together they stood beneath the
tree and advised. mo, no, kitty
must stay where he vas. He couldn't t
Evening star., 1939-01-28

walks in town at the same time. The
enormous number of men needed
for this job would make the tax
payers squeal louder than ever.
Therefore, the sensible citizen will do
his own cleanup job, at little or no
cost, and throw in couple Of extra
shovelings off his own premises
just in spirit Of brotherly love
and civic pride.
And, attended to properly, keeping
the walks and pavements free of
snow, ice and slush isn't so stupen-
dous for the average person. There
are always men and boys glad, even
eager, to make small sum by
shoveling, If one cannot attend to
the matter oneself. Certainly, where
there are plenty of men employed
in the household, there is no excuse
whatsoever. And even the wage
Garner and business man, who has
to be his own yard boy, will find that
by doing the job right he saves him.
self lot OF back-breaking woe and
effort.
If possible, have the snow cleared
from the walks at intervals as it
falls. This prevents the heavy drifts
and icy crrsts from hardening. If
the fall takes place in the night,
get after 1t the first thing in the
morning, before the sun melts it
slightly to freeze later into a rock
like surface. Don't use boiling water
unless the temperature is well above
freezing, and the day fair enough to
insure quick drying.
Sprinkling with coarse ice cream
salt will keep thin, treacherous
layer of ice from forming, and will
also melt 1t at once II thrown over
a surface already frozen. This is the
most satisfactory method I know of
for keeping pavements slippery;
the only disadvantage is that the
salt has tendency to shrink leather
soles of shoes If used too thickly.
However, in Icy weather. most peo-
pie are wearing galoshes or over
shoes, and the salt does not hurt
them!
Sand, ashes and sawdust also
help, but may do more harm than
good if lumpy ice is left concealed
beneath them. They are also hard
on the floors and carpets when
tracked into the house.
But whatever methods are taken,
the main thing is to do a thorough
job! When the citizens of Washing
ton will get together on keeping the
sidewalks passable, snow will become
a cause for pleasure instead of dis
comfort-and our lack of thought
for others will not be advertised to
the passerby!
Evening star., 1939-01-28

possibly come down frontwards.
Either try it backwards, or not at
all, ETC."
Just as the situation began to
take on a deep gray hue, the hook
and ladder sped up the road. At
that crucial moment kitty gave one
terrified look, sprang an inconceiv
able distance to the next tree, lit,
lost balance and fell about Is feet!
Broke the descent by passing
through a limb, finished the tumble
and became a member of the cater
pillar club, all in one instant.
When last seen he was being fed
large chunks of breast of turkey by
shaking fingers.
Firemen in Washington answer
more calls to rescue cats from trees,
roof tops and window Lodges than
they like to think about, or have
mentioned. If they had their way,
each cat would be equipped with a
parachute along with the rest Of
the preparedness program.
1t isn't that firemen aren't willing
to the last hook and ladder to rescue
Fluff from the frigid upper atmos-
phere. Nobody could feel absolutely
cold to the terrible situations which
are related to them over the phone.
And many's the time they don't
know it's cat. They think they're
going to fire. Only often it's just
plain unnecessary.
The best thing to do is call a hu-
name agency. They've a great deal
Of experience and skill in handling
such matters. Lacking such assist
ance, procure q strong sack. Lace q
Evening star., 1939-01-28

start doing something ABOUT your
figure? Careful eating, exercise and
good new foundation will do won-
Worry Friend Husband until he
takes you on cruise?
Remember that one Of the main
issues for spring will be the lavish
use of color-but be careful in your
selections?
Comfort yourself with the thought
that if you get too weary Of bright
hues you can always fall back on
Navy?
Keep in mind that bright colored
wells are destined to be very popu-
lar?
Watch the wimple effects on hats?
Keep up on your fashion terms
SO that when Father emerges from
crossword puzzle to ask, What
is snood?" you can tell him?
Give plenty of attention and care
to your skin?
Remember that cold weather and
warm houses are injurious to the
same?
Have a new coiffure? You need
only an indication Of the up-trend-
by no means q "scalped" appear
ance 49,.
Sit down these long winter eve
nings and make list of the things
you will need for spring? You can
easily select basic color and plan
your wardrobe around it-adding
all the gay touches you desire :.
And the grief you will save your
self
See that your f1ngernails and lip
stick somewhere nearly match?
Plan to get smart new shoes in
some Of the fascinating colors? If
you get a shade that harmonizes
nicely, you can wear it with many
things.
Look at the gloves, hats, and
purses that match the shoes?
Remember that heel-less shoes
with small toe openings are fashion
favorites?
Veer away from toO-extreme
fashions that you will tire of in
week or two?
Buy no style just because it is
Evening star., 1939-01-28

ed tasks. 1t wouldn't have been
much more expenditure Of time and
effort, and certainly a really kind
deed would have been accomplished.
I can hear some one snarl-"Oh,
yeah? Well, what about those va
cant lots that seem to occur in so
many blocks in residential Wash
ington? Would you expect us to
clean them too?" Yes, I would. I
don't think it would hurt a group
Of neighbors to make themselves
responsible for the condition of that
strip of pavement, and if everyone
took crack at 1t, section at
time, it wouldn't use up too much of
anyone's energy and thought. And
the dwellers along that street could
glow with civic pride-which is a
quality we all need to develop a
little more, think!
Remarkably enough, it isn't the
less aff1uent residential sections that
are most to blame. Even though the
man Of the house is the general
chore boy and handy man, and must
wait until he can get home from the
office to take care of the premises,
the cleaning gets done with really
good results. No, the worst Offend
ers, in all too many instances, are
found in the wealthier districts
where large, fully stated homes are
the rule rather than the exception,
and where one can find no excuse
for the neglect other than thought
lessness on the part of the individual
who gives the household orders.
Here, over and over again, one finds
the narrow trail cut from door to
curb-and polar eXpanses on either
side Of it.
Under present conditions 1t is OBJ
viously impossible to expect the city
forces to undertake the gigantic task
Of removing snow from all the side
Evening star., 1939-01-28
Employment
Of Masculine
Duties of Butler
And Chauffeur
Are Exacting
BY FRANCESCA MCKINNEY.

The man of the house has his
chance now in the running of the
household, for it it his duty to
engage men employees, whether
butler, chauffeur or gardener.
However, they will take their orders
from the lady of the house after
they are employed. If there are
to be any assistants they are in
terviewed and employed by the
one that you have established at
the head of that department.
The buffers duties depend on
the number of domestics in the
house and the size of the home.
OF course, the butler who has not
an army of men under him must
use his hands as we'll as his head.
The pantry and the dining room
are his part Of the house to keep
in order, and usually the entire
first floor is included, if there is
only maid and cook to do the rest
of the work. He is in charge of
all silver, china and wine, as we'll
as making all the salads, and an
swering the telephone and doorbell
When serving dinner he passes the
main dishes while the maid serves
the secondary ones. The maid must
also help him to wash the dishes
afterwards
The butler wears a dark suit in
the morning, and in the afternoon
he wears cutaway. A dress suit
is never worn before 6 o'clock un-
less the butler has been hired for
daytime party. He never wears
gloves or a flower in his buttonhole,
while his jewelry must be simple
and only that which is absolutely
necessary. The evening clothes of
butler differ from that of the
head Of the house in the fact that
he never wears white vest, and
he has no braid on his trousers.
The chauffeur is the one member
of the household who does not
have a regular day of unless his
employer wishes to make such an
arrangement. However, it is only
fair to give him as much advance
notice as possible as to the day
he may have oil; after all, it is
the only way he can make any per-
sonal engagements!
| A chauffeur must be ready and
willing to serve his employer at any
hour of the day and night, but don't
ask him to be up all night waiting
to bring you or your debutante
daughter home from a party or
night club, and then expect him
back on duty at 8 or $3.50 o'clock in
the morning to take the. younger
children to school,
The robe in the car must be
neatly folded at all times ready for
the chauffeur to place it over the
knees of the occupants of the car.
Under no circumstances does he
ever stand with it over his arm; this
is only done by a footman. When an
order is given to the chauffeur he
touches his cap unless he is driving,
when he mods his head to let you
know that he has understood the
order.
The uniforms for the chauffeur
and the buffers clothes are fur.
nished by the employer.
Evening star., 1939-01-28
The Articles
Of Make>Up
Helpful
Authority Gives Us
Suggestions for
Looking Lovely
Bv PATRICIA LINDSAY.

Many motion picture star owes
a portion of her screen success to
Perc Westmore, a most engaging
fellow who has turned the art of
society makeup into an important
commercial science for the screen.
This dashing personality of the
film colony learned at very tender
age, from a father who was IA
nous wig maker. how to dissect
feminine beauty-to discover how to
make it photograph well.
To him every star who comes to
his makeup studio Is guinea pig.
Although he has a rowing eye for
feminine charm just like any other
male-he considers a woman's face
his laboratory! He studies it, de-
cides what will make it more beau
tiful. He firmly believes that every
woman should dramatic her nat
ural beauty, keep herself physically
fit and be so alluring that she will
be an inspiration to herself as well
as to those who know her.
SHOW a clean face and you re-
fleet a clean body and character" 3"
Is one of his favorite axioms.
Every woman has two vents for
the expression of her soul-her eyes
and her mouth. She should drama
tie them accurately.
Careless eye makeup disguises
the true personality.
Careless lip rouging coarsens her
appearance.
Every woman should analyze her
face, her profile, the shape of her
head, her posture. If one shoulder
is lower than the other, she should
part her hair on the side of the
higher shoulder.
"A stopped shoulder girl should
dress her hair at the nape of her
neck for balance. She with a full
chest must bring her hair forward
on cheeks or wear it in bangs to
make her figure appear more erect.
Always face a mirror which re-
fleets a background of neutral color
and light when applying makeup.
Cosmetics should neyer he Sc
lected hastily. Even shopping sends
unusual color to the face and a
/ woman frequently walks away from
a cosmetic counter with a too pink
powder and an unbecoming shade of
rouge or lipstick. Day cosmetics
should be selected in broad daylight
and held against the face to match
tones. Night cosmetics should be
selected under artificial lighting.
I'm making up the face, apply
powder fixst to the concaves or the
receding angles such as the chin,
cheeks and temples. The nose
should be last! Gll bet you powder
yours firstD
Rouge adds glamour to some
skins and robs others of a richness
of tone. If you can, do without it,"