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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21

If you would dream of your true love, then eat hard-boiled egg with salt on Halloween night and go to bed without taking a drink.
 If you burn letters from your sweetheart, you will burn your love.
 If you kiss 8 person over, the backyard gate, you will never kiss that person again.
 To compel an absent lover to re- turn, sprinkle salt on an open fire for seven consecutive mornings.
 If a girl breaks a needle while sewing a garment, she will not mar " until that garment is worn out.
 If you wear . lock of your lovers hair, he will always be true to you.
 Lovesick people have an ap- petite for pickles.
 Count 100 gray horses and the first person with whom you shake hands will be your future mate. If a boy and girl wash and dry together, they will live and die to- gether.
 If . girl looks over another girls shoulder into mirror, she will be able to steal the first girls sweet heart.
 After a cat finishes washing his face, the first person he looks at
 in . group will be the first of the
 group to marry.
 University of Texas co-eds did not originate the old tradition of turning a photograph of a disliked individ- ual upside down, but they rather like the idea. If Joe College dates out" on Betty Coed, or otherwise annoys her, she turns his picture upside down with the fond hope, if not the actual belief. that such an act will bring a headache to the subject of the picture. NEWT. A6axaa.z .zanaxz4i&Aasas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21

 has one of the largest collections of superstitions in the world: He points out superstitions will work for both sexes, as the follow ing examples will testify: Find a woman's glove and you will be able to win her hand in mar riage.
 If one can touch little finger and forefinger across the back of his hand, he can marry whom he I wishes.
 If you step on 8 cats tail, you will not be married for a year. If girl wears yellow garters, her lover will remain true to her. If a butterfly alights on you, you will have a new romance.
 If . girl eats . five-leaf clover, the first man who kisses her afterwards is the man she will marry.
 A red-bird flying across your path is a sign you will be kissed twice before midnight.
 To dream of dancing is sure sign of a new romance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
N CAMP ENDS.
 SUMMER SEASON
Closing Ceremonies Held Yesterday Camp 0lynl-
 pics End Day

The boys at the Y. M. o. A. camp ct Smiths pond, Watertown, today reluctantly packed up their things and headed for home for the rest of the summer, after another very successful camping season. The final event was the banquet held at the camp last evening, at which Direc- tor Calvin J. Martin spoke, and said the current season had been the best since he took over the management of the camp four years ago. He paid triubute to the councillors for their qualities of leadership, and for their willingness to work, to make the program 8 success.
 To close the season in a fitting manner, Art Charpentier read the last will and testament of this years campers, and J. William North read the camp prophecy. The banquet consisted of an excel- lent turkey dinner, following which the boys gathered around the camp fire for the concluding ceremonies.
 During the afternoon, the boys engaged in their final athletic com- petition, the annual camp olympics. Winners were as follows:
 Juniors: 100-yard dash, first, Charles Reymond: second, Edwin Platt; third, Richard Todd.
 50-yard hurdle: First, Edwin Platt; second. William Crane; third, Charles Stein.
 Mile run: First, Charles Ray mond; second, Edwin Platt; third, Charles Stein.
 Shot putt: First, Richard Todd: second, James Walker; third, Clin- ton Peck! 5O-yard dash: First. John Jessell, second, Richard Gelgud; third, William Starr.
 Baseball throw: First, Peter Bow man; second, Thomas Lyon; third, William Atkinson.
 Middlers: Shot put-first, Thom- as Heating; second, Fred Thornley; third, Jefferson Smith. Baseball throw: First, Fred Thornley; second, Jeff Smith; third, Fred Murphy.
 100-yard dash: First, Fred Thorn ley; second, Thomas Heating; third Jeff Smith.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21

for the second time in four days.
 The boat, carrying passengers be- tween Fishguard, Wales, and Ross lare, Erie, avoided the shower of bomgs by zig-zagging and prove of the three attacking planes with its two defense guns. The attack oc- cured yesterday. The three German planes were believed the same ones which machine-gunned the 40O-ton steamer Rose Marie of the south coast of Erie yesterday, wounding one member of the crew.
 A 3,000-ton Great Western Railway Mail steamer, the St. Patrick, had been bombed and machine-gunned by a German plane Saturday while plying the channel with 70 passen- gers, and one member of its crew had been killed. Yesterday, the 50 passengers including women and children, were herded below decks and were put in life belts during the 29-minute battle.
 Bombs fell perilously near the ship and it shuddered, but there was no damage or casualties. An officer said most of the passengers remained calm, although a few. women were
 German Plane Washes
 A German airplane crashed near Cloghane, County Kerry, yesterday, striking the side of mountain in a fog. Villagers found the wreckage ablaze. The German crew of six, two of them wounded, surrendered their guns and maps and were interned, becoming the first German internees of the war in Fire.
 The Rose Marie, registered at Rotterdam, was slightly damaged in the machine-gun attack. John Knott member of the crew, was wounded in the neck and arm. The skipper, Capt. Grootf1eld, said the German planes glided down noiselessly at the ship and that when we first saw splashes of water we thought 1t was raining" In moment, he said, they heard machine guns firing. Each plane fired one burst and sped away northeastward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
WOMAN SEEKING TAX REDUCTION
Alice Buckner Hall Be. Iieves 5000 Excessive
 For Property

Alice Buckner Hall, as executrix and individually. today brought suit against the City of Waterbury seek ing reduction in taxes on local property owned by herself and for mer husband. The plaintiff is a res- ident of Litcfield and her husband, willis M. Hall, also resided there prior to his death. The plaintiff is named sole legatee, as well as ex- ecutrix, under the will of her de- ceased husband.
 The property involved is at 16O Prospect street and the local as- sessors on the 1899 list placed a valuation of $11,750 on the land irl- volved and Q value of $5,4O0 on the house located on it.
 The plaintiff claims that the tax called for $600.25 on the property is excessive and asks the superior court to reduce the tax to such an amount that the court shall deem fair to justice and equity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
Fairgrounds to Hold Circus At 2:3O Thursday
Cool Weather Moves Per- fOrmance Up From Eve-
 ming Schedule

The inter-playground cir GUS which concludes the reg ular season playground &C., tivity will take place tomor- row afternoon at 2::30 o'clock, instead of in the evening, as was previously scheduled. The change is the result of the sudden advent of cool weather, which makes it i11- advisable for the children taking part in the show to have to perform in the evening, in their light costumes. The block dance, which was originally planned to start immediately after the con- clusion of the circus, will take place from to 10 in the evening.
 Visitors to the park can also enjoy side show and handicraft exhibit in in addition to the prin- cipal attraction. The handicraft exhibit will be in the Hamilton Park pavilion, and will be open from noon until five o'clock. All the work done by the children in the various handicraft classes during the playground season will be on display. The pavilion will also be open in the evening between 2 and g o'clock.
 For the benefit of those who feel that the principal attraction of any circus is the side show, with its fantastic assortment of freaks, the circus management has planned 8 sideshow which will open at p. m, and close at 2:30 o'clock, when the ''big show" starts.
 Ten of the city'S playgrounds will contribute participants of the most varied sorts to the show. Super visor Tom Ritucci of South End will send up a contingent of elephants; Bob Kenney of Fairlawn has been training ponies 10 rthe ballet; Hugh Gallagher will send odwn some cow boys and cowgirls from Waterville; and Joe Murphy of Fuller street will COIlb1lpuGS d SlAldl1 LIlUE VI 4IluldIlo Ed ODea of Hamilton Park will furnish some Spaniards; John Mo- Grath of Town Plot, a band of gypsies; Ray Cronan of Fulton Park, some clofns, and Edward Conlan, of Charse Park, a troupe of gym nasts. John Scully of Division street will send 8 trained ostrict down to perform. George Larrivieri is the circus property man.
 The enlarged WPA-Park Depart ment Band will furnish as musical accompaniment for the performers, and after a respite of few hours, vii lreturn to duty at eight in the evening to play for the block dance.
 Everyone is invited to attend, to see what the city's playgrounds have bean doing during the season, and to witness the sort of performance that they are able to put on, after a good deal of preparatory work and effort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
DRoWNS HERSELF

Thompsonville, Conn, Aug. 21- (UP)-Police recovered the body of Mrs. Harry W. West. 54, Enfield, from the Connecticut river last night, several hours after she leap ed into the water from bridge rail- ing. She will be buried at Worces- ter. Mass, after funeral services here Thursday,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
ONE WAS KILLED

Wareham, Mass, Aug. 21-(UP)- Miss Maxine Stevens, 21, of Hyannis was killed and Miss Doris Beauchce- min, 21, of Wareham was injured seriously early today when their auto was wrecked by 8 Hyannis- New York express train at a New Haven railroad grade crossing in Onset.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Bridget M. Brennan wish to thank their many friends, relatives and neighbors, es- pecially the Girls Club of Scovill Mfg. Co.,, for the beautiful floral tributes and the sympathy and kindness shown us during our re- cent bereavement.
 (Signed) HER FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
OLD PASTOR DIES

rittsfield, Mass, Aug. 2l-tUP)- The Rev. James W. Mcurath. es, pastor of st. Charles tCatholicl church since io2e. died at 6 hospital today after c long illness.
 4 native of Adams, he was 6 grad- uate of Grand Seminary, Montreal He was ordained ct Boston in Ieo3 and formerly held pastorates es Bcndsville and Turner's Falls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21

CtUbklKQB VIII ay~ tract beaux, pro- vid ed there aren't any wasps In It. A sprig of yarrow pinned to her dress will charm her a lover.
 Pity the poor man who be- lieves in magic influences on lovel To evade capture, he must be constantly alert, says Dr. B. A. Cartwright of the University of Nl1aA~~ -.L
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21

MASS SPURWAY-Month' mind mass of requiem will be celebrated Friday morning, at 500 o'clock, at the Immaculate Conception Church, for the repose of the soul of the late Mrs. Josephine Spurway.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors for the beautiful floral tributes and the sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavement, the death of our beloved wife and mother, Mary Reardon Coyle.
 (Signed)
 BERNARD c. CoYLE and FAMILY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21

sons who presume to represent the state" The tsiai was recessed at l
 o'clock until a'so o'clock thas after npsu.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21

Bolivia is building up fund to care for any economic trouble aris- ing from cessation of hostilities in Europe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
Are You SupersEitious . ABOUT
 <. LOVE?
BY RUTH FARRAR NEA Special Corresponaent

A Chinese jade necklace worn on Friday will bring a woman what she wants, be it husband or dog. A wasp nest concealed in a girls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
WAR MOVES ON
 TODAY'S BOARD

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-08-21
ITALIAN TROOPS
 CONCENTRATING

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
CHAPTER x.

The sorority house gay with
laughter, singing, and after-dinner
conversation. Anne and Georgette
refused an invitation to join a
bridge game and retired to their
room to study.
Anne closed the door and began
aimlessly sorting out books and
papers.
aFor goodness sakes, settle
DOWN." Georgette exclaimed. i
never saw anyone so restless"
Anne laughed a little absent
fnindedly. II keep thinking about
what perfect idiot I have been"
"Forget it. Everyone's entitled to
be a fool once in a lifetime. Where
on earth is my chemistry note
book?"
81 don't know. You had 1t under
your arm this afternoon"
A frantic search of the room
failed to reveal the missing book.
ooh my gracious!" Georgette
said suddenly. IT must have left
it out at the airport. That's just
what did do-probably in the res
taurant when we had coke, just
before we came home"
They stared at each other in dis
may, then Georgette hastily put on
her coat.
"Well, there's nothing to do but
drive out and get it. I've got to
have it if I'm to get any studying
done tonight. Want to come along?"
st don't think I'd better. I must
get at French Lit. Don't be long"
After Georgette had gone, Anne
found it hard to bring her mind
down to the mass of notes and
papers spread out on the desk be-
foSa her. No matter how much she
tried to concentrate, her thoughts
kept going back over the past few
weeks.
Dick had praised her aptitude for
flying. Later, when she'd told him
of her determination regarding
Tony Scott, he'd said as he shook
hd7 hand, "Good girl" There had
been friendly sympathy in his
tone. Nothing more though.
She brought herself back from
her reverie with a sudden start
DID she want to hear more thar
honest friendliness in his voice? She
felt her cheeks growing warm.
Once more she tried to focus her
attention on the studying that had
to be done for the next day. Down
the hall, a pledge called her to the
phone. AS she ran to answer 1t, she
had depressing premonition OF
danger.
She was totally unprepared fol
the loud, shrill voice that came over
the wire, but she recognized it al
most at once as that of Clarice, the
dice-game girl at the Villa Aloha.
) "Yes, this is Miss Norris" A frowr
puckered her brow. What on earth
did the girl want?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
c. AMIaIM
C.gACKEn
A WORD TEST

A WORD TEST
Here are five multiple choice ques-
lions to test your knowledge of
words. You should be able to an
swer all of them.
/. The technique Of painting in
which the pigment is applied to
fresh plaster is known as (a)
fiasco; CD fresco; (c) frieze; Cd
pastel.
2. The smallest part of any
substance which can exist alone OF
in combination with other particles
is called an (a) atrium; (b) item;
Co atom; Cd totem.
8. The cup additionally be-
lieved to have been used by Christ
at the Last Supper and the object
of quests by knights in the Middle
Ages is known as the (a) Cruel;
(b) griffin; Co gloria; Cd grail
4. One of the narcotic drugs
derived from morphine is known as
(a) heroin; (b) heron; Co heroine;
Cd herpes.
S. An ircome-returning Office
or position with little or no work
attached to it is known as a Ca
cynosure; (b) sinecure; (c) cygnet;
Cd sirocco.
Answers on Back Page
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
o. STAMP NEWS

NEWEST addition to philately,
will be tiny little Norfolk
island in the South Pacific, ac-
cording to a report from London
stamp circles. Norfolk has always
used Australian stamps. The
island is only 10 miles square, has
a population Of less than 1000,
many of whom are descendants
Of the Bounty mutineers of Pit
cairn island. Pitcairn is also due
shortly to issue its first stamps.
.
The u. S. Post Office Depart
ment is again warning postmasters
it is not permissible to precancel
commemorative.
Word from the West Indies in-
dicates collectors may expect
new airmail values in the near
future. The Indies include Bar
bados, British Guiana, British
Honduras, Trinidad, Tobago and
the Windward Islands.
Among new overprints arriving
in the United States from Europe
recently are the values of the
Netherlands series showing Queen
Wilhelmina. They have been
overprinted, ironically, for the
Permanent Court Of International
Justice.
Mexico's airmail and regular
postage stamps marking the Tooth
birthday of the postage stamp,
were good for postage only dur,
ing May. Only 5000 complete,
sets in each series were printed.
U. S. postal revenue for April.
totaled '$65, 169,287, a gain of $4,-'
100000 over April, 1889. This
was the second highest normal
month in postal history, accordingI
to Postmaster General James A.
Farley"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
DANISH FREEDOM
/. TO Be DISCUSSED

G. II. W. Hasselriis, director Oh
the American Friends Of Danish
Freedom and Democracy ano
chairman Of the American Denmark
Committee at the Worlds Fair, is
to be the guest speaker of the Ro-
tary Club of Hartford when it holds
dts luncheon meeting on Monday at
the Hotel Bond.
The American Friends of Danish
Freedom and Democracy, with head
quarters at 400 Lexington Avenue
has been organized nationally fol-
the purpose of giving to the Amer
lean people facts and opinions upon
which to base their judgment, SC
that American public opinion and
world opinion may express itself in
favor of Danish freedom and de-
mocracy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
. SERIAL STORY
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Clarice Reveals Dicks Danger

eoPYRi0HI. 1910,
NgA SERVICE. INC

mean disaster to Dick. Somehow
she gathered strength to go in.
The interior of the hangar was
almost completely dark. Slowly and
quietly she crept in the door, stay
ing as close to the wall as she could.
Through the dark her quick ears
caught the murmur Of low-pitched
voices.
There was the cabin ship that
Dick was to use, a great dark bulk
in the shadows. Near it moved two
dim figures, almost like shadows
themselves. Once or twice she
caught the tiny beam from a little
flashlight.
She had seen enough. Still NOV
ing cautiously she started back to-
ward the door. Yet, careful as she
was, she tripped against piece OF
metal on the floor.
"Who's there!"
It was Tony's voice. In terror she
ran, desperately, toward the door.
But Just as she neared 1t, just as
she was gathering her breath fol-
scream for help, there was sud-
den explosion of pain in the back OF
her head, a moments binding light
before her eyes, and then utter
! darkness.
Ito Be Continued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25

Taxable value of the county OF
London, England, has been estimat-
ed at $500, 680,830.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-25
CAST OF CHARACTERS

ANNE NORRIS-wealthy col
Iege student, looking for thrills,
enrolls in CAA flying course.
GEORGETTE PARKER-Anne's
friend. Learning to fly is seri-
Gus business with her.
TONY SCOTT-college playbOy,
son Of a gangster, envies Anne's
social position.
CAPTAIN DICK DOUGLAS
Instructor of the student flying
course at Midland University.
YESTERDAY: Tony plots with
Jumps Daley to damage Dicks
plane. Meanwhile, GeOrgette solos,
comes through without trouble.
She is thrilled as Dick promises
her night flying soon. He intends
to get few night hours himself.
Anne confesses she loves flying,
regrets all the things she said
about Captain Douglas.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Enieriains Tor
Former Tacoman
Mr.. Harrison hionors Mr..
Nekon OF Santa Barbara

Nrs. Rose Harrison enter.
tanned On Wednesday evening
in : very unique manner for
= former Taeoman. Mr..
Ralph Nelson Of Santa har-
hara. who i here on a visit
with her parents. and also
for Miss Elfreda Frnhmader.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs ].
frohmadef. September bride
to=hs.
Miss Frohmader. Who i
planning an early September
marriage to Mr.. Russell Post.
son Of Mrs. George Post. sas
surprised with a shower Of
gifts for her new home
Ms iiaFfl.oS waa assisted ~
Mr. Walter suffer Shass unusual
and beautiful home 80 opened fsf
tins affair During The evening
court whist waa enjoyed. after
which NJ. Walter suffer talsssi
Informally IN he fafs Chinese
collection and sfneA pile which
has an International reputation.
The table ON which the buffet
supper waa served. had = center
piece II a Chinese ceremonial wed
ding scene. very Appropriate and
cisvefly arranged
In addition 10 the hostess and
hannfed guests. those present Wsfe
the Aes1amea Everett zlemsr. q
T. Craig. J. FrohmAdsr. Fred
Frohmsdsr. r. o. Johnson. Mar.
Joria Hatfield. Nora Mac smyths.
Walter suffer and Misses Phyllis
wlnklsr. Elizabeth nushko. LOUISE
Frohmadsr vergie Ekvall. Rhoda
Carlson. Cora Issyenhagsn and
Gertrude Eaaeft.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Miss Lillian Keil
WEEDS This Month
VIII Be Bride of Mr.. Walter
e. Nelson August rs

Formal announcement il
being made today of the en-.
gagement and Forthcoming
marriage of Miss Lillian Sara
Louise Keil, youngest daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert J,
Keil of Collins, to Mr.. Walter
E. Nelson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. T. E. Nelson of 6421 So.
Orchard, Tacoma.
The wedding will be an
event of August % in Bethel
Lutheran church, So. 54th
and | SITS.
Miss Keil is a graduate of Taco
ma General Hospital School of
Nursing and has most recently
been located in Seattle. Her fiance
attended the College of Puget
Sound, where he affiliated with
Sigma Mu Chi fraternity.
The bride will be attended by
her sister, Miss Alva Keil, and Mr.
Nelson by his brother. Mr.. Gordon
Nelson, at the afternoon ceremony.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Miss Bjorke WEEDS
Mr.. Williams
Ceremony Read Quietly
In Seattle July 10

Announcement i bslng
made today by Mr.. and Mrs..
Nels niorke af the marriage
on July 10 Of their daughter
Miss Judith. u Mr. Darwin
+. Williams Of Seattle. The
simple ceremony as per-
formed At The home of Mr..
and Mrs. Walter /. Marshall
in Seattle IN The presence Of
frN elnse friends and rel
atives
Ths bride attended f1ncntn nigh
sehaai sna ~ College u Puget
Sound And her husband attsnsisst
Vest Seattle hlEh .shaal naslnss
Western INSTITUTES. ana lhs INT
vsfsitY - Washington. he i :
member - lhs Seattle Ianlaf
Chamber Il eammsnas and i Il
the present time = ranger IN IA.
nlsf national pafk. stationed nsw
n Paradise valley Nhsrs ina eua.
pc i laeassd temporarily
Later n ne season thsy an
tahs thsir wedding trip.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-08-12
Cardinal Cruise
Anticipated
Catholic Young People Of
Tacoma Plan Trip on Sound

The evening of August II
will be a summer high point
for members of Cardinal club
and their friends since on
that night the annual summer
cruise will be held with the
group of Catholic young peo-
pie as hosts. Mr.. Joseph Gleva
is chairman of the affair and
has announced that the group
will leave from the Municipal
dock at 8 O'Clock and will 20
TO Lisabeula on the west side
of Vashon island for dancing
and a wiener roast.
The trip Will be- made on the
8. s. coneordia. Tickets for the
four-hour cruise may be obtained
on board the boat.
Among those assisting with
plans for the affair are Mr.. Bill
Brady, Mr.. Leo Corners. Miss Lucy
Goyette. Mr.. Frances Eltr1ch. Miss
Esther Ranger. Mlss Angelina Cru
blsa, Miss Ruth Schroeder. Miss
Rose Columbine, Miss Margaret
Gaffney, Mr.. Ray Gogan, Miss
Mary Gleason. Mr.. John Mccarthy
and Miss Helen Goyetts.