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Evening star., 1940-12-29

~ to a duel at a hundred PAGES. He
crouched, eyes glowing like freflies, and
watched the two dogs romping on the big
enclosed lawn next door His long gray fur
ilutfed out to make him seem bigger, more
terrifying.
Lynn Jamison combed electric crackles
from his fur. "Yowl at them" she urged him.
Get them excited. Then maybe Hoby will
come out and at least glare at me.
Even glare, she thought, would be better
than nothing Iioby Brant, the young man
who lived next door. hadn't spoken to her
for year. Not since the afternoon when she
had cost him the Yacht Club Championship
-lor star boats He had needed partner for
the final race of the season, and she had
assured him she was an expert sailor. Of
course she really hadn't known pinnacle
from barnace but things would have
gone very nicely if the boat hadn't jounced
around so much. She had been seasick
Eioby had taken the lost race very hard.
Ever since he had been big enough to chin
himself on his play pen, he had been inter
ested in nothing except winning assorted
she had spoiled his plans Looking back on
things she realized that he had been very
patient. She had always tagged along with
him as persistenty as a Cinder in his shoe.
Time after time she had CoaXed him to be
her partner in one sport or another.
Time after time he had discovered that she
didn't know anything about the sport. His
i. -, ,I, tLn,,
childhood when she had won the role of FIJI,
the wild woman in his backyard circus, by
claiming to be an expert tree climber He
had had to get ladder to rescue her
Life would have been much easier for both
of them if she had wanted some other young
man Other young men told her she had lovely
blue eyes. but all she wanted was for Hoby
to say, Keep your eyes on the ball. =" Other
young men tried to slip their arms around
her: Hoby wouldn't even feel her bCeps.
Other young men asked her to dinner and the
theater Hoby wouldn't even ask her to mend
an old crew sock. She was just idiotic enough
to yearn for Hoby instead of the other young
men
But she could never even hope for an old
crew sock as long as Hoby wouldn't speak to
her. Nowadays he refused to come out of
his house if she were within sight. He was,
obviously, afraid she would want to be his
partner in new sport he had taken up, now
that he had tired of winning all the local
championships in golf and tennis and squash
and single sculls. He was training his brace
Of English settlers to win the Autumn Field
Trials for bird dogs.
All during the summer Lynn had been
reading dozens of books on bird dogs But
this time she was determined not to do any
blutmg. She wasn't going to pretend to be a
Evening star., 1940-12-29

bird-dog expert She merely wanted chance
to show Iioby she could discuss the sport in
telligently.
The trouble was that she couldn't get with
in discussion range of Hoby. She had tried
dozens of methods of bringing him within
range - all unsuccessful. Then she had an
inspiration. Hoby hated cats. If one yowled
around his house and disturbed his settlers,
he would certainly come out So she had bor-
rowed George.
But. darling Georges mistress had said,
are you sure you want to borrow George?
Perhaps you don't know his reputation. By
an odd coincidence nearly dozen girls who
have borrowed George - or kept him for me
when I've been away - have Immediately
snagged themselves a man. A permanent
man.
Il never heard of his reputation and it
sounds like sheer superstition Lynn said.
Il can do my own work in getting a man.
All | want is cat whose yowng will bring
Hoby out of hiding"
I'm sure George can do that" her friend
murmured. The question in my mind is,
will George be satisfied with such an easy
job? There's a certain danger darling, in
using tiger to hunt mice
LYNN looked at George now, and smiled
He didn't seem capable of dealing with any
thing more dangerous than good big ball of
yarn. He was still working himself up about
~ 10 hoe ctr;
in his throat. The growing noise rose in
pitch suddenly like car acceerating in sec
ond gear. He began to stalk the dogs.
Lynn followed him to Hobys picket fence
and hid behind an evergreen. George Sidled
up to the barrier. His growl went up and
down the scale like a police siren. The two
dogs bounded to the fence, and Lynn waited
happily for an uproar of barking and yowling.
Nothing happened.
That is, worse than nothing happened.
from her point of view. The two dogs seemed
delighted with George. They romped along
the fence and invited him to play She sup
posed that was because they were very young
dogs and had never met cats 1t wouldn't
have been so bad if George had done his part.
But George was puzzled. He sat down, curled
his feathery tail around his paws like
steamer rug and stared off into the distance.
The settlers became practically slavish. They
struck beautiful on-point poses. They rolled
on their backs Finally one of them sat down
against the fence and wagged his tail. The
tail slipped between the pickets.
George observed the tail with interest 1t
was long and fluffy, much like his own. He
tapped the tail and was pleased when it
fluttered. He was disposed to treat the tail
as something apart from the dog and to make
friends with it.
Lynn said bitterly, "A fine pftt column
you are! Well, if you won t yowl, will. And
you'll be blamed for it.
She cleared her throat and began. At first
her yowls were feeble because she was EN-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
SHIRTWAISTER FOR
SMART NATIONS
PATTERN 229

American women love the short
waister for its casual youthfulness
it's all-day smartness its
becoming to-every- style. And
Claire Tilden brings you the shirt
frock at its very best in Pattern
229-a welcome newcomer for win
ter. You'll appreciate its easy max
ing, with the Sewing Guide for
step-by-step assistance. The front
bodice and the f1attering optional
revers-collar are cut in just one
piece, with the collar meeting in
back (see small sketch, for COM
Portable, smooth fit. If you like the
effect of contrast, use facing on the
revers. You might have the buttons
and belt buckle in gay contrast,
too. Parkway seams at either side
give the illusion of a yoke without
the bother, and serve to hold in
gathered fullness below. There's a
slenderizing front panel in the skirt
which may be f1anked by pockets
for extra style. Your sleeves may
be either long or short, and lace
edging would add dainty touch
Make this frock in cotton, in spun
rayon or in a soft wool. wear ii
everywhere!
Pattern 229 is cut in women's
sizes "a, SO, 80, 40, 40, "A, As and 48
Size SO requires 2 10 yards 54 incl
fabric.
Send FIFTEEN CENTS (15c) il
coin for this pattern. WRITE
CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS
AND STYLE NUMBER.
Send orders to Waterbury Demo
crat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
STRAND

Ending tomorrow evening al the
nonular Warner Bros. Strand the
ater is "The Great McGinty" WIZ
Brian Donlevy, Muriel Angelus ane
AKIN Tamiroff in the leading roies'
also the hilarious comedy Turn
about" with Adolphe Menjou, Carole
lands and John Hubbard. II yot
haven't seen this show to date plat
tn do so before the closing perform
ances tomorrow evening.
Starting Wednesday the Strane
will present the spectacular teen.
nicolor production "The Return Il
Prank James," an exciting and stir
ring film which concerns the DARING
exploits of the most famous outlaws
the world has ever known.
1t is expected that the millions OF
movie fans the world over VINO
thrilled to last years Jesse James
will find even more sensational en-
tertainment in the new hit, ana at
the same time will find that the
cast holds many familiar faces as
."Jesse James" players fill the greater
part of the important roles.
Henry Fonda, who created tne
part of Jesse's brother Frank, has
the title role in the new production
and his performance is superb,
while featured players Jackie Coop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
"A LIFE OF ACTION


Maybe 1 am only kidding myself,
but honestly believe / am younger
today than I was ten years ago. But
in the past ten years, besides adopt
ing the practice Of supplementing
my diet with an optinal ration of
the most important vitamins Cd and
B-complex) daily, have been sub
ject to two other notifications of
living or environment namely, more
sunshine in the winter months and
four or five afternoons of the ancient
game of lawn bowls remember?-
the game Sir Francis Drake remain
ed to finish before he went to take
care of the Armada.
I regardr the game of bowls, as
played for centuries in England, Scot
land, popular today in Canada and
most of the far-f1ung British Domin-
ions, and now rapidly recruiting en-
thusiastic participants, not mere
fans" as the ideal natural outlet
for the energy released by emotions
or, as people commonly say. the
stress of living, high tension or do
nestle or business cares and respon-
sibilities. Persons from thirteen to
ninety can and do play lawn bowls
well and with never-failing keeness
and enjoyment. 1t is a game to
which the players thrill, not the
spectators paying to sit and watch
Salaried professionals at work. Here
I put a finger on what deem ma
jor evil in modern American life -
spectatoritis. Watching others per-
form, whether the performance is
considered work or play. Sitting OF
even standing in gallery, bleachers
grandStand or stadium, INDUCING in
hysterical capers, screaming, shout
ing, trying overy startling thing you
can think of to get for yourself ever
momentarily the attention Of a few
of the people around YOU in short
in your schoolgirlish fantasy enact
ing the role of the hero of the mo-
ment-this is a vicious Yankee GUS
tom which, in my opinion, vies with
tobacco and alcohol, lately adopted
as props for the failing charms Of
femininity, in fastening racial dec
adence. The antidote people need tt
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
GRADUATED
LAST JUNE
Clarifying
Yourself
BY Alicia Haz1

|
Your feet are encased-often too
tightly encased-in leather about
sixteen hours day. More often
than not, during this entire time
they are held in unnatural posi-
lions.
They are bathed hurriedly, dried
haphazardly, and, except when they
actually hurt, are given about one
tenth the attention accorded finger
nails or hair.
And, considering the amount OF
work you expect them to do every
day during a lifetime, you treat
your feet pretty badly.
Foot experts say that if you are
a high heel addict the arch which
crosses the foot just above the toes
takes quite beating. To relieve
the congestion and strain caused by
constant pressure, they recommend
muscle-deep massage. Here are d.
rections:
Place fingers under center OF the
transverse arch, thumbs above,
pressing in deeply. Now work out
ward with circular movement,
spreading toes wide apart as you do
so. Return to center Of the foot
and pull across the foot, pressing
outward with fingers, down with
thumbs.
Cover your feet with hand or spe-
cial foot cream before you begin
the massage treatment. The mem
tholated type of foot creams nave
a cooling, relaxing effect.
A good exercise that has much
the same effect as the massage is
one that ballet dancers use. sim.
ply stand, barefoot, on the rung OF
a chair, grasping the chair arms 10
maintain balance. Balls OF the 1eet
should be on the rung.
Now turn toes and heels down
toward the floor as far as possible.
Relax feet, letting toes and heels
come back to normal position. Re
peat ten times.
If YOU have callouses, get pedl-
c1rs kit which contains callous re-
mover as we'll as tools and prepara-
tons for identifying toenails. Mois-
ten pad of cotton felt with callous
remover, fasten it over the CAL
loused area with adhesive tape and
leave on for five minutes. After
ward, rub the spot with rough
towel.
Keep a piece of punice stone neal
the bath tub and go over rough
spots on back of heels and callouseS
on sides of feet three or four times
a week. Rub gently, OF course, anc
don't try to remove completely any
Jealous during one treatment.
| Don't forget to dry between you
toes after bathing and to use httl'
foot powder to keep the between
toes space free from moisture. L
Won always seem to have quantities
of drv skin betewen toes or II ther'
are small cracks between them, by
Iall means see your doctor. A loC o.
wisecracking is done about so-calleo
athletes foot, but any infection OF
irritation around toes, however
minor, is no laughing matter. II
demands medical attention immedl'
ately.
walk barefoot whenever you car
and IS often as you can. See thai
your shoes are long enough ane
wide enough. Put on clean stock
ings every morning. And let YOU
pedicures be as gentle as your mani
cures-no vigorous scraplng witr
steel instruments and no deep cut
ting of cuticle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30

counterfeit the injuries affects Of
restrained or repressed emotions in
everyday life is ACTION Of one sort
or another, DOING SOMETHING;
not watching it done or doing it
vicariously, in imagination. And SO
as health student, specialist, ex-
pert, authority, if I may be so con-
ceited, look upon every new bowl
ing green provided for the use of the
use of the men, women and older
children in the community as a ben
eficence.
Formerly I believed daily walking
the ideal form of ACTION to absorb
the energy released by everyday en-
otions and steady the function OF the
body machinery. Hiking, or stroll
around the block or walking to and
from work is still a fine health in
surance, especially for sedentary folk.
But in many communities walking
has become hazardous, what with the
licensing of millions of morons mad
other millions of cocktail imbibers
as drivers. However, if one can walk,
hike or stroll in lanes, fields or parks
or dorests beyond the range Of motor
traffic, oxygen on the hoof is still a
most effective prophylactic and cor
receive for what ails sad gray youth
in America.
Old Timers Still UNIFORMED
Have asked two doctors and both
are against injection treatment.
They think should have an opera
ton. My hernia is a small one OF
two years standing. Is. %
Answer-They are probably two
old timers. On request, if you inclose
stamped envelope bearing your adj
dress, I'll recommend a physician
who is skilled in the ambulant (in-
jection) method. Despite what uIl-
informed practitioners or would-be
surgeons think about it, in your
place I should choose the injection
treatment.
protected by John F. Ollie Coz
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30

er and Gene Tierney also turn in
memorable work. Other important
roles are handled by Henry Hull,
John ..rradine, J. Edward Brom-
berg, Donald Meek, Ernest Whitman
and a host of other favorites.
The story of the stirring film
relates how Frank James sets out
to avenge the murder of his brother
Jesse, shot in the back by the COW
ardly and traitorous Ford Brothers
and the film is packed with excite
ment and daring episodes, tender
romance and suspense.
Co-featuring the program will be
Thomas Hughes absorbing story OF
schoolboy life, tom Browns School
Days" with Sir Cedric Hardwicke
Freddie Bartholomew and Billy
Halop.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30

A job many a girl yearns fora
secretarial post. But it all may
seem as far away as Tibet to the
girl without training, who can quail
ify only for more poorly paid, in
secure jobs.
So few realize that the first big
step-learning shorthand-can be
taken at home.
The principles of Pitman short
hand are really simple. When youl
EMPLOYER dictates a word, you dom
think of it's longhand spelling but
YOU lust write a symbol for it,
sound.
And. no matter how many word:
your employer uses, the same
sounds occur over and over again
for there aren't many sounds II
our language. Naturally, you have
MT many symbols to learn.
Practice a few every day, ther
have someone dictate to you. To ge
skilled in reading your notes, pu
them in longhand after each "olc
tation period"
With such practice you soon cal
add shorthand to your qualncatlon
when you ask for a job; you get i
| line for the secretarial plums.
Learn Pitman shorthand iron
our 32-page booklet. Has step-oy
step lessons, exercises, pointers o.
acquiring accuracy and speed. III
cludes abbreviated symbols LOT Oh
ten-used words and phrases.
Send 10c coin for your copy Q
| SELF-INSTRUCTION IN SHORT
HAND to Waterbury Democra
Home Service, 635 Sixth Ave, NeN
York, N. Y. Be sure to write plalni
your NAME, ADDRESS, and tn
NAME Of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
Of Interest
To Women

Have you a household problem
to solve? Write your question
clearly, sign your name and ad.
dress, enclose a three cent postage
stamp and mail to The Woman's
Editor, Washington Service Blu
rcau, The Democrat 1913 18th
Street, Washington, ID. c., for a
personal reply.
@. How may remove perfume
jstains from clothing?
A. On white materials, remove
the spots by sponging with per.
oxide of hydrogen; on colored fab
RIGS, if the color has been removed
by the alcohol in the perfume, moth
ing car be done.
@. How many children are killed
and injured in automobile accident
annually?
A. The Hospital Research In
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
. McKENNEY'S BRIDGE QUIZ
Amateurs Play Keen, Fast Game in Cup Tourney
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY
Americas Card Authority

The presidents pair event at
Asbury Park, which could correctly
be called the masters or anna
teur pair championship, drew an
entry this year Of 80 pairs. After
three sessions of play, the result
gave William Vanderporten and A.
B. Stark of Brooklyn the champion
ship.
Just because this event is played
by non-masters, don't for moment
think that the play is not keen and
fine. The players in this game are
the masters of tomorrow. The win
ners become masters and are eligible
to play in the world championship
master pair event for the next two
years.
Vanderporten certainly handled
today's hand in splendid fashion to
make his contract of three no
trump.
The opening lead was won by
the queen Of hearts. The jack OF
clubs was led and ducked all
around. West led the jack of spades,
which South won.
South returned spade, and West
was in with the ace. The next trick
was won by the ten of clubs, and
dummy cashed two more clubs. On
a diamond lead South played low
and the king won.
West cashed the queen of spades
for his eighth trick, put South in
with a spade, and East made the
king of hearts at the end when
South had to lead from the ace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
TAKE UP FENCING TO FOIL POOR
HEALTH, ADVISES GIRL CHAMPION
Ancient Mems Sport
Helps Give Poise

list of top honors.
Strong, healthy, and fortnight
Helena is a splendid example of
the kind of femininity American
colleges are turning out these
days. She was graduated only
last June and learned to fly under
the new c. A. A. program for col
lege students.
Asked what sport (and she is
good at most of them) she thought
would do the most toward making
Miss America a strong healthy
poised young woman Helena re-
piled promptly, Fencing"
FENCING GIVES
YOU POISE"
She had reasons for her answer
Fencing not only develops you ply
sically, but gives you poise. And
it seems to generally spruce you up
When she takes up fencing a wo-
man doesn't have to worry about
developing great, bullying muscles
Fencing does, however, do away with
all f1abbineSs.
"I've found that fencing helps
you in everything you do. That
may be why so many business
women are taking fencing lessons
after work. Why, it is surprising
how much fencing has helped me-
in flying, for instance. That i
because it quickens your reac.
tons. You learn to think fastel
in any kind of emergency.
Eyes, if she is looking for thu
sport that will do the most for he
both physically and mentally
recommend fencing to Mis-!
America"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30

ANSWER:
Sorry but 1 wouldn't will these questions
perhaps you cans a reasonably good conclusion
Are YOU personally dainty smelling?
Are you you thin that
undernOurished?
greedy: with and words for personal
lead to ove-makng and discussion OF
marriage?
YOU without of humOr unable
to ggge gay the fun in situations unable to
laugh at yourself?
Are you egocenc constantly discussing yourself dsap
pOntrnens ambitions: bidding for pity?
aggressive invariably moving front
to speak piece literally fguraivey the
date is pushed into the background?
Are YOU carrying undesirable family always
evidence they expect they join up?
Are keeping reading thinking
conversational leads thrown out?
Have hattery hatter
questions rather than compliments by nuendo rather than by
statement?
intimate little home at which
connecting tempting dishes
a cosy atmosphere that makes the cat purr?
Or entertaining the dates trusting their
tiatve generosity to make the hours pasanly
Check and check, boys they
leave em. CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
in Of
newspaper
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
@. What is ribcfavin?

@. What is ribchavin?
A. It is vitamin G, one of the
more recently isolated vitamins. 1t
has an extremely wioe natural dis
tribution and is found in milk,
eggs, meat, green ieafy vegetables,
whole cereals. and legumes. Gland
ular meats such as liver, kidney and
heart are better sources than the
muscle meats. Dark meats contain
more than light ones.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30

stitute of Chicago, ILL.,. reports that
motor car accidents took toll OF
approximately $500 children in
1899. 1t is estimated that 10000
children were injured seriously,
many of them Perhaps permanently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
GRAMMATICAL ERROR

An error in an English Greek
grammar, used for years in the
schools of Cyprus, a Mediterranean
island, is responsible for the natives
greeting you with 'goodby' instead
of Hello"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
ORCHIDS

In England about so different
varieties of orchids are to be found.
The most common in that country
is the Bee orchid, which is found on
cliffs and open spaces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30

Hoe TO Keeb Well
b Dr.. WILLIAM BRADY, ND.


envelope h enclosed letter. .hS.d se Se
number O. tetters secevs@
n this column No reply mnae
national MadlsOn street ChlcagO u
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
Caroline
Chatfield
Says Today

Catechism for Girl Whose Dates Don't Stick
DEAR MISS CHATFTELD
am 90 attractive good figure and am Ked by
we'll have number OF girl friends VINO seem
the problem nave oates
that can't get to stick am
peng parties Don't mlsnderstand me- pc
but that younger
For instance go three months rather regu-
ary then drop want to know is thswhy do they
that way?
DISGUISED.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
Helena Mroczkowska
Proves Her Claim
BY RUTH MILLETT

Young Mr.. America is going to
get a thorough physical build-up by
spending a year in an army camp.
But what about young Miss
America? If war is so great pos
sibility that it is necessary to get
young men ready to fight, isn't il
also important for our young
women to become strong and
healthy?
For they are the ones who will
take over mems work-should the
men be called from their jobs tc
fight. Not only that, in modern
war civilians need as much
strength and endurance as the
men who are waging war.
I asked Helena Mroczkowska
(You had better call her Helena)
one of the country's leading
sportsWomen, what she though
about it and she agreed that it il
as important for the young womer
to be strong and healthy as fol
the young men.
She added though: Il don't be-
lieve that it is important only be-
cause at present there is the posi-
bility of war. think it is Away
important"
GRADUATED
LAST JUNE
Helena, who is licensed pilot
is the national women'S fencini
champion-having taken top honor
in both the 1910 Junior and senic
nations. She recently added tn
Worlds Fair championship to he
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30
FIRST CHRISTMAS CARDS

FIRST CHRISTMAS CARDS =
Sir Henry Cole of England is
credited with having sent the first
Christmas cards. He had them de-
signed by j. C. Horsley of the Royal
Academy Of Arts, in 1886.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-09-30


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