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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

(Every person who has SOcia Security Account card has an in- terest in the new features of Fed- eral OId-Age and Survivors Insur- ance which go into effect January 1, 194O. For the benefit of the readers of The Waterbury Demo- crat the Waterbury field office of the Social Security Board has supplied six brief articles each explaining one point of the new provisions. Following is the fifth of this serics.)
 The new monthly benefits which first become payable in l940 arc based on the average monthly wage of the insured person, and are coy cred by the federal program.
 To figure workers benefits, wC take 40 per cent of the first $50 oi his average monthly pay. To that wt add 10 per cent of the remainder c! his average wages. (Not counting average wages in excess of $250 pel month). In addition, for each veal that he worked in covered employ. ment and earned at least $200 pei year, he gets one per cent extra or his monthly benefit.
 For example: Jim Blank is paie $l00 month on a job covered bJ weight and complete exhaustion.
 Constant 24-hour nursing at.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
YOUTH IN LUNG
 8 TRYING YEARS
Has Also Suffered Half Dozen Other Ailments
 in Interim

Chicago, Dec. 8.-(UP)--An eight year existence in an iron lung by a PoughkeepSie, N r., infantile par alysis victim who suffered half a dozen other ailments in the interim is described by a contributor to the Journal of the American Medical association.
 Dr. Scott Lord Smith, the au- thor, described his patient as 2l- year-old boy who was stricken with infantile paralysis in 1881 and has spent most of every day since that time in respirator.
 During that time, pr. Smith wrote, his patient has suffered colds, hay fever, eczema, penu- monia, curvature of the spine, kid ney stones and eye trouble. He suf- fered one period of intense de- spair, during the sixth year of confinement, and became fearful of leaving the respirator for even a moment, even though he had been able to breathe without its air for nine hours at time pre- viously.
 Crossword puzzles, cards, check. CTS and chess provide chief amuse- ments, the doctor wrote. Eye strain resulted in prescription oi glasses in 1888.
 Dr. Smith said that although the patient often has shown sign. of improvement and heightened the period he could safely remain outside the respirator, he never had been Able to sleep without artificial respiration. Each at. tempt, he reported, has beer marked by digestive upsets, loss O.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

Canada will possess at least 5000 training ships by the end of the year, to supply the Canadian, Brit ish, Australian and New Zealand fledglings.
 It is expected that the majority will be imported from the United States and England, while Canadian factories utrn out combat ships.
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tention was maintained from the first" Dr. Smith continued. "The nurse had to feed him every mouthful, turn each page of the books he read and make the moves he indicated In playing games
 Dr. Smith said his patient has used the same respirator during the entire eight years, except for one period of two months when the mo- tor blower was being repaced by bellows.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
TREMENDOUS FILM

Vast settings, thousands of play CTS and a cast headed by Charles Laughton, Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Maureen O'Hara feature RKO Ra- dio's spectacular screen version of the Victor Hugo story, "The Hunch- back of Notre Dame."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08
GENERATION DEPICTED

With its stirring story laid from 1880 to 1861, RKO Radios "Abe Lin- coin in Illinois," starring Raymond Massey, depicts Lincoln's humble ar- rival in Illinois at the age of 2l and traces his line up to the presidential nomination.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

this equipment and other, more vital, Canadian home-front" needs are getting the first nod.
 Plane Program First
 The air scheme program, how ever, overshadows everything and active steps have been taken to start the ball rolling as quickly and smoothly as is possible.
 Officials say 1t is probable that
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Later 1t will be called upon to award contracts calling for the sup ply of the British forces with Can- adian products.
 These will include all types of arms, anti-submarine craft, fighting and training planes and other rle- cessary equipment. Britain, 1t is be- lieved, has no immediate need of
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reached heights effectiveness in the the Russian mines exploded automatically by contact and similar to those laid to guard The deonating triggers and connected with wires strung along the ground and explode when the wire
 attached apparently looking objects left for mine particularly in front Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-12-08

Three thousand five hundred vol- unteers attended air raid wardens' classes in Belfast, Northern Ire- land N
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

PrettineSs to the fore even in shirtwaist frock styles! And Claire Tilden's new bloused Pattern 790 will gladden. your heart-it brings so many fresh, lovely details to give you glamour! Can't you picture yourself dashing about all Spring from g til 6, in this most useful of classics? The making is easy, which is important if you sew but seldom. When you unfold the sewing guide sheet, you'll see that the scalloped yoke opens so that your frock can slip over your head. You may like the colarless neckline rather than the Peter Pan collar, and the cool. loose sleeves rather than the banded ones. In any case, this panelled-skirt style will be greatly admired whether you have Size 40 or Size 12 figure!
 Pattern 79O is cut in misses and women's sizes 12, IA, 16, IS, 20, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40. Size 16 re- quires 3 1-2 yards 39 inch fabric and 7-8 yard ribbon.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS 15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
 Tuesday: MatrOn's Afternoon Dress
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STAFF ANNOUNCED
 BY CIVIC THEATER

The Civic theater is presenting American Lanesscape' by Elmer Rice for its next offering. The play will be given March 30 and 31 at the Waterbury Women's Club auditorium. Kenneth Downey heads the technical crew and will be as- sisted by fly man, Walter Ahern, chief electrician, J. William An- drews; costume mistress, Beatrice Woods; prop manager, Clarissa Deming and book manager, Evelyn Alexander.
 Also assisting in the production are Mary Culleton, Henry Kaliss, Naomi Foster, Andrew Masone, An drew Monagan, Audrey La Ten dresse, Lucille Pasteur, William Ol- ander, James Dwyer, Louise La Ten- dresse, Eleanor Culhane, Henry Kulkenis, Dr. Edwin pyle, and Dr. L. H. Jordan.
 There are twrnty-two actors in the piece which presents the prob- lens of Communism and Nazism as existing in a Connecticut village.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

Betty plans to take up a special course in social work. She is so tired of this town" Also, Betty had letter from Mary this week Mary tells her everything. It seems that James Smith, who used to live here, remember, has another girl now, and Mary is simply wild"
 Mrs. Gray did not realize that she was betraying sacred things Mrs. Brown was good listener, and quiet. She did not repeat things too readily, but the trouble was that Mrs. Gray talked to everyone about her daughters private affairs. And many were not so reticent about re- beating.
 Betty often wondered why it was that a friend would suddenly drop her. Or why some relative of a friend openly cut her. It appeared that she was losing friends faster that she could make them.
 All this time Betty did not know that her mother was telling tales out of school. Poor Mrs. Gray did not realize it, either. She had a habit of forgetting what she had said to people as soon as the words were out of her mouth.
 Daughter Catches On
 In time it dawned upon the girl that the only one who could pos sibly reveal news was her mother. Betty was terribly fond of her every thought she had and her hopes and plans.
 A girls private affairs are very sacred to her. It is wonderful thing if she makes her mother her confidante and goes to her with everything.
 But word here and a hint there
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lOWd lOI d BOOO many years, planes the modern college youths tendency to roam from school to school on the way colleges are run. -...'.
 From the Foundations thirty third annual report you get a picture of American colleges so eager to swell their numbers that they cater to the current craze to take little education here, little there.
 Dr. Jessup cites as fairly typi- cal" a postcard appeal sent out by one college which said that if the recipent knew a studert who had at one time played in a high school band he might "have a year in college for as little as $280 by practicing economy and plying in the college orchestra. " The card also said, No credits are lost by transfer"
 Dr. Jessup thinks the only solution is for colleges to be- come choosy instead of fighting for numbers, to limit their enroll ment Gas a few dol instead of trying to grow bigger and bigger.
 We'll, most of us haven't any, thing to do with the way our col- leges are run, but we could en- courage the young people we know Cor whose bills we are foot ing) to pick out a school carefully and then stick with it until grad- uation-instead of seeking green CT pastures just because sorority or fraternity didn't open its door, or the course seems stiff, or the student gets into a few minor dif- faculties with the Dean
 If college students only shifted schools for legitimate reasons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

Perfect-that's the way you want your wedding, whether a grand af- fair or simple one. And so it will be, when you know answers to ques- tions of etiquette, dress, budgeting
 How many atendants? For an elaborate wedding you may have as many as ten bridesmaids, a maid of honor. Their dresses are in the same general style as your own, with dainty hats or wreath head dresses, bouquets to harmonize. At tendants usually buy own dresses, the bride may buy accessories. The groom selects enough ushers to take care of guests. At formal daytime ceremony they wear cut aways, striped trousers like the groom and best man.
 But at a very informal wedding the bride has only one attendant wearing like herself a simple after noon dress or suit, hat. gloves and corsage. Best man and usherS, if any, dress like the groom-in busi- ness suits, with ties and accessories uniform.
 What are the duties of a best man, maid of honor? How should guests be seated at the ceremony? These and other perplexing ques- tions are answered in our 32-page booklet. Tells who pays for the va rious items, the brides family ol groom. Gives etiquette for the en- tire ceremony, reception.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of PLANNING AND EDUCATING YOUR WEDDING to the Water bury Democrat Home Service, 635 Sixth Aye, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of book let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
NATURALIST CLUB
 MEMBERS TAKE HIKE

Sixteen members of the Water bury Naturalist club walked eight miles over the Metacomet trail Sat- urday afternoon, starting the hike from Southington. Members making the trip reported succession of fine views from the trial, which wound along high ridges for great part of its trip.
 The hike was in charge of Drucilla Littlehales. Others who went were Evalina Hauser, Earl w. Palmer, David H. Thompson, Walter P. Green, Monroe Wetmore, Jean Wet more, Monroe Wetmore, Jr., Harold G. Pierpont, J. T. Stacy, Richard A. Thorpe, Jean Seeley, Nancy Seeley, Mildred Karcher, Alice Pierpont and Richard Shaw.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
ANALYSIS OF CHARM


 Speaking of the cultivation of the cigarette and cocktail affecta- tion by young women, and the sad effect these social dissipations have upon feminine charm, we may well inquire what constitutes charm?
 The first step in analysis is to dig into trusty ol' Webster here for years kept Web standing right at my elbow for quick ser- vice, but an efficiency expert studied my plant and promoted Webster to raised throne directly back of my typewriter where I may consult him by barely raising an eyebrow and I fear Webster missed the essential point in composing de- finition. True enough, charm is that which attracts, bewitches, fasci- mates, allures, captivates, delights, enchants, commands admiration, love, or submission. But there is something else that is essential in the real thing (not the nnake-be- lieve of affected manners, express sion and speech modelled in Holly wood and that something is vite. Vite was coined, if you remember, from two words, "it" and "vitabjl- ity."
 There come to mind here the words a mother used in describing the effects of the iodin ration upon her 16 year old daughter who had been suffering from "a kind of chronic fatigue or lassitude" and a pensive, sober disposition. She was so tired and gloomy that she couldn't enjoy life as young people should. The result of few weeks on the iodin ration was simply un- believable. She is starting her col lege course this week and she is very happy she is bubbling over most of the time .''
 That's it - bubbling over-blessed with better than average nutri- tional condition-resilency- pep - vite.
 Charm is natural, unconscious. It is not confined to the feminine sex nor even to human beings. A puppy, kitten, a colt, a fawn, a fox, a bull, a bear may have it. Children generally have charm, but, oh, how soon most of them lost it in these unhybienic times. Some young men have it but few have the grace to hang on to it through the salad years.
 Of course, education, culture, breeding, training, character and personality or temperament or dis position contribute more or less to charm, but unquestionably ,vite is the paramount component. Cour- tesy or manners, meditation of voice, enunciation, culture, dress, even intellectually may be coun- terfeited well enough to deceive the unsophisticated for a time or until under stress of emotion the actor lapses into his real self. Vite de- flies imitation, fortunately.
 It is unfortunate for the well being and happiness of the race that so many individuals of limited intelligence are content with bur- lesque caricatures of health. Be- daubing themselves with grotesque makeup that startles even the casual beholders or resortihg to to tricks of attire calculated to con- ceal physical weaknesses or short comings, they lack a normal or healthy interest in the ways and means of cultivating health and vite; stumbling along in their tawdry world of make-believe they neglect or gloss over various in- sidious heterogeneous of health which are susceptible of correction if recognized and treated early but which develop into disabling or de- forming disease if long ignored.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Daughter-tO-MOther Secrets
 Should Be Sacred--And Secret

finally convinced her that the trouble lay right in the house. She did not blame this kindly mother of hers who spent her life in mak- ing her girl happy. But Betty did decide at last that she had better keep her thoughts and experiences to herself. She hid her letters. She became silent and uncommunicative
 Mrs. Gray said one day, Darling, you have changed so. I might as well be stranger for all you tell me. Why is it?"
 Betty could never tell her. She probably never will. But Mrs. Gray, through carelessness, has lost the loveliest privilege a parent can have. Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Inc)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
WOMAN,S REALM :
Glorifing Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA OCIVACC 0t0AA
 When getting film actress ready for work in a picture or advising her about applying cosmetics fol every day wear, no Hollywood make up expert ever fails to emphasize the importance of dramatizing the lips.
 If your mouth is of norma, size and in correct proportion witf your face," they say, stick to the natural outline, making sure thai edges never seem uneven ano blurred"
 However, if stars mouth is SC small as to be all out of propor- tion, with the other features of hei face, the makeup expert in hel studio advises her always to ust lipstick to make it seem larger. Ht doesn't want her to extend the color on white skin beyond the normal outline of the lips. But he does think that she can apply lipstick outward to the corners ir rather heavy line instead o1 tapering it upward and letting il disappear completely, leaving cor. ners of the mouth uncolored. Tt make a too-large mouth seen smaller the exact opposite technique is used.
 According to Jean Tennyson attractive opera star, and to tht majority of the glamor girls o! the screen, the best way to gel lipstick on is with a little brush Practically every actress in Holly wood carries lipstick brush as we'll as lipstick, comb and com pact.
 You know, of course, that lips which look painted instead of just naturally red destract from, rather than enhance, the appearance.
 Always color the upper lip first then press it firmly against the lower one and color the lower ac. cording to the outline left on il by the pressure. That is, unles! you want your mouth to look larger. In which case, color tht upper lip, then the lower one iron corner to corner.
 Do not moisten lips or pres them together for at least on' minute. Give the color a chance to set before plotting with cleans. ing tissue. Blotting, removes Jumps and in addition, makes th' lipstick stay on for hours.
 Thin lip lines and cupid's bow effects are out. Except in case: where the mouth must be made to look very full in orcer to har' monize with other features, tht natural outline is the one to follow when applying lipstick.
 Finally, whatever the shape and size of your mouth may be remember that turned down cor. ners detract from your appear. ance. Don't let the corners oi your mouth droop and sag. You don't want to wear a perpetua grin but neither should you assume down. -trodden, hang-dog expres. sion SO much of the time that event. usually your mouth will just stay down at the corners.
 Being good natured and looking it is an important requisite fo1 attractivenesS.
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such as the necessity of cutting epenses, or finding out that a school isn't all it was cracked up to be in a particular department, we wouldn't have the hundreds of thousands of itinerant students that Dr. Jessup says we have now.
 In all too many of such cases, in the opinion of Dr. Jessup, neither the student nor the college arrives at a very clear conviction as to
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she was not tell ing one thing off the record. Mrs. Gray, on the other hand, chat ted on, becoming more a n d more confidential about her Betty.
 Betty can't bear the Jones boy" :" she s a i'd. "He b o t h rs her to death, asking her to go here and there with him, b u t she simply won't do it." And.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
or Interest
 To Women


 Have you household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad- dress, enclose three-cent post age stamp and mail to The WOm n s Editor, Washington Service Bureau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. C., for a personal reply.
 Q. What pieces of furniture are suitable for a hall?
 A. A small table to hold a card salver and an ornament or two, and one or two chairs. A handsome mirror hung over the table gives an added air of distinction. Hat racks are out of date and most persons prefer to keep their outer garments in 8 closet and to allow the occa- sional visitor to lay his hat and coat on the chair or table in the hall.
 o. What is the average life of canaries when properly cared for?
 A. Twelve to fifteen years.
 O. Why should only cooked pine- apple be used with gelatin in des- serts and salads?
 A. Fresh pineapple contains 8 substance that acts on the gelatin and does not allow it to jell.
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ing educational diet for them selves.
 That is the way the picture looks to Dr. Wal ter A. Jessup, president of the Carnegie Foun- dation for the Advancement of teaching-Whose business it is to know.
 Dr. J es $ up, who was him. self president of the University of In.r-a fnn a rnn1i
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ANSWER:

Squabbles. squabbes, squabbs you
 
 he'd refuse take dances and he wouldn't willing with this of insanity foolish jealous that claim only refuge of doesn't jealousy y the girl where she willing this price for love. Are you one of then? CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
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either the capacity or purpose of the individual"
 It also seems probable that the young person who moves from school to school vii turn int the person who moves from job to job.
 There's no better time than the four years of college life for young people to learn to make a go of what they start. Copyright, 1889, NEA Service, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Household Hints
IZE-HUNGRY COLLEGES CONVERT YOUTH INTO STUDENT GYPSIES'
BY RUTH MILLETT

Because most colleges today are run like cafeterias, the great bulk of collegiate Americans are going from school to school and as- sembling anything but nourish-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Gray were talking about their daughters, as mothers will.
 Mrs. Brown seemed to be quite frank about her Kay, but actually
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
Latest Styles
HOze, To Keeb Well
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

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viewpoints Of the with love and marriage and the boy who just dividing his interest between off his begins thoughts about his position time apply the in liberal quantities.
 CAROLINE CHATFIEID.
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CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

S while him when I'm with him. after he leaves He loaths 
 I he can't live without interested boys of it if keep like this?
 ROSEMARY
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ANSWER:


 Not girl grit to through the plan it's strategy and from standpoint opportunity widen acquaintance and have missing while "n escrow; the idea that he's contest which will make under the wire. Further will heightened by display of nde pendence.
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 B B B B B Book

I have a new baby and would like to get one of your better baby books. My mother raised on your baby book. (Mrs. w. M
 Answer = Latest edition staggers under the title The Brady Better B bigger Baby Book. For copy send ten cent coin and stamped envelope bearing your address. Remember City" or 'LocaP' is not an ad- dress.
 No Clinic
 My symptoms are as follows co. O.
 Answer-Please read the instruc- tions. I cannot answer questions pertaining to diagnosis or treatment Best plan is to tell your symptoms to your doctor.
 Copyright 1889, John F. Dille Co)
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jealousy a rather boasts that 10 her out of his sight, day night
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Caroline Chatfield
Girls Healthy Independence Will Keep Best Boy
 Friend in Line.
Saps Today
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

DEAR MISS CHATFIELD burned steadily for two and naturally have
 
  this When returned from long visit he seeing much of each other didn't date others wouldn't know what sort of partner pended to Later kidding couldn't love anybody but and wanted believe he understands I'm not dope and dates That's it good one?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

Q. What is the average life of canaries when properly cared for? A. Twelve to fifteen years.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20

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