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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
May0r or Waterbury SPEEDbOYS TOP NEW BRITAIN 5
Purifiers Outpointed in Final Period 34-26;
 Meeting Tonight

Though the first half of the game was closer than ham and eggs, Waterbury's West Side Speedboys came to life in the final period of play to win a 34 to 26 basketball game at the Central Y. M. c. A. Sunday afternoon, from the New Britain Furriers, winners of state tournament in this city seasons ago. and finished runners-up last season. Casey and Grey scored 12 points between them for the win ners, J. Melingonis getting than many by himself for the New Britain Club. The visitors led 16-14 at half time, the Speedboys 22-21 going into the final period.
 Tonight at 8:30 D. m. all members of the West Sides are together at the r. M. c. A., including all club members and members of the or ganization, who do not play basket ball, Summary:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
Spinning the Sports Wheel

chet Gladchuk pound young who has played College all long, lives TOM Bridgeport Believe doubt but the hero who who stole" ball Cman setting the ball for touchdown which scored offer the
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
"GHOST" GAME PLEASES 300
 IN TERRYv|LLE
St. Casimir's Open Season With I6 Point Win Over
 Bristol Tramps

Terryville, Dec. 2 = St. Casimir's basketball team of the State Polish League opened their 194O-41 season with a 39-23 victory over the Bristol Tramps last night at St. Casimir's hall before 300 fans.
 With Janser, Truskowski and Sle- vinski leading the way for the Saints with ten points each, and with Chizinski and Kohanski show ing great floor work, the Tramps were outclassed after the first period. The visitors were held to a single basket in the third period.
 The contest at times was marked by rough playing.
 A ghost basketball contest feat ured the program. It was the first time this novelty game has been played in this section of the state. Not a single light in the hall was used during this game.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
O'ROURKE TO GET
 LOWE CUP TONIGHT

Boston, Dec. 2-(UP)-Chuckin' Charlie ORourke, brilliant triple threat of the undefeated and united Boston College team, will receive the George (Bulger) Lowe Memorial trophy tonight as New Englands outstanding football player.
 The award, in memory of one of this sections greatest gridiron stars, will be made at the gridiron club dinner.
 Last year the trophy was present. ed to Gene Goodreault, Boston Col lege end and roommate of ORourke.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
Louis Stopped
 By Boston Cops

Boston, Dec. &UP)-World heavyweight champion Joe Louis, training for a title de- fense here against Al Mccoy, rested today after starting 8 fight he couldn't finish.
 Louis was boxing with spar ring partner George Nicholson yesterday when police arrived at Johnny Buckley's ringside gymnasium.
 Police halted the right and ordered the gymnasium cleared. They were enforcing a Sunday law which prohibits the sale of admission tickets to a boxing exhibition. Police said fans had paid 50-cent admissions to watch Louis. No arrests were made.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
MERIDEN CAPITOLS
 MOP UP MATTATUCKS

A team total of 1882 was good enough to take two, of three games and give the Meriden Capitols a 2-1 decision over the Mattatucks last night in a Southern Connecti- cut league match at the Mattatuck alleys. In the singles event. Kam- inski of Meriden was an easy winner over Benny Stokes 421 to 326 with strings of IA, 151 and 126. Tom Civitate had the only score any where near the 400 mark when he hit 394, the best bowling of anyone on either team.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
Purple Knights
 Win At Bristol

Naugatuck's Purple Knights had to bear down all the way to make their first game of the basketball season a winning one, but they came through nicely 28 to 24 on a foreign court against Bristol St Satns Sunday afternoon, after trail- ing i6-l8 at half time. No one in the game scored more than 8 points, but most of the players on both tealnes were good for a hoop or two, Ray Loman leading the scoring with 8 points. four of them free throws. and with 10 points scored from the foul lines the Knights gained the edge they needed to win.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
ONE-MAN TEAM

K. M. Wisner, track coach at As- bury Park High School in New Jer- sey, won the six-mile run and placed in the mile, half-mile, quarter-mile. shotput, both high and low hurdles and broad jump in an A. A. U. meet in 1909.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02

This weeks schedule: Tuesday, Americans at Boston; Thursday Rangers at Montreal; Detroit at Chicago; Saturday = Detroit at Montreal, Boston at Toronto; Sum- day-RangerS at Detroit, Boston at Chicago.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02

0COItS Uy peIIUuS. Torrington ...... 13 o 13 O-26
 Touchdowns, made by Soldoti, 2, Rosa, Geiger, Points after touch- downs, made by Pollick, Sabol (place kicks).
 Substitutes: Torrington-A. York. Bernie, OBrien, Wilusz, Gordon, Drozdenko, Ross, Barick.
 Winsted George OBrien, Rolli, Dodge, Nesbit, Daley.
 Referee-Eda Hart (Cheshire).
 Umpire-Chick Kelly (Waterhury)
 Linesman Connie Donahue ,Torrington).
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
SECOND TEAM

Player and College-POsition Severin, North Carolina, left end. Odson, Minnesota, left tackle. Alison, Nebraska, left tackle. Mucha. Washington State, center. Robnett, Texas A. 6 M., right guard.
 Hartmann, Rice, right tackle. Blalock, Clemson, right end. Evashevski, Michigan, quarterback. ORourke, Boston College left half. Foxx. Tennessee, riShthalf. CaStiglia, Georgetown, fullback.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
FIRST TEAM
Player and ColIexe-Position

Player and College-Position Rankin, Purdue, left end. Reinhard, California, left tackle. Suffridge, Tennessee, left tackle. Gladchuk, Boston College, center. Lio, Georgetown, right tackle. B m a n, Northwestern, rig h | tackle.
 Goodreault, Boston College, right end.
 Albert, Stanford, quarterback. Harmon, Michigan, lefthaf. Franck, Minnesota, righthaf. KimbroCgh, Texas A. & M. fuI- hack
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
O'Rourke Not On Cunningham All America Grid Team

Boston, Dec. 2. - (UP) Boston College was the only eleven to place two players on the annual AL American team announced today by Bill Cunningham, Boston Post sports columnist. They were right end Gene Goodreault and center Chet Glad chuk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
ONLY NON-wINNER

The University of Indiana is the only school that has never won the football championship of the Big Ten.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
WESTERN sUPREMACv

Only three times in sixteen years has an Eastern team won the Na- tional League pennant and in each instance 1t was the Giants.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
BOYS CLUB BASKETBALL

Three basketball games are on tap tonight in the Intermediate "A" league at the Boys Club according to schedule announced by phyhical director, John Ward as follows: Marbles vs. zephyrs at 6:45 p. m. to be followed by the Vikings and Clairmounts, with the final game Ito show the Volunteers versus Buckinghams.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02

Fordham team that could carry the mail in any league.
 Three obscure backs to watch If and when they turn pro-Marefos, St. Mary's; Knolla, Creighton; Hunt, Marshall. They are short on news paper clippings but long on ability.
 Best games remaining-Dec. q: Florida vs. Texas, Rice vs. South- ern Methodist, Southern California vs. Notre Dame. Dec. 28.-Georgia Tech vs. California.
 Hot tip on the Bowl games Boston College to knock off Ten- nessee in the Sugar Bowl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
TWISTED Il EASY
 FOR TORRINCTON
lSpecial to The Democratl


 Torrington, Dec. Scoring B points in the first period and re- beating that score in the third quar- ter. All-Torrington had no trouble trouncing the Winsted A. c. in 8 Sunday game attended by close to 1000 fans who were anything but comfortable, during the cold, windy afternoon. Soldoti, scoring two touchdowns, Sabol and Lestinsky were standout performers for Tor rington, Rose and Gieger also com- ing through for six pointers. On his second touchdown, Soldati ran more than 40 yards for a touchdown. evading several would-be tacklers en route.
 Next Sunday, the All Torrington team will stack up against the Bris- tol West Ends. Summary: All-Torrington (26) (O Winsted A.C.
 Left End Mascata ................... Carroll
 Left Guard OlScO ............ .............' Odpcl
 Center Salutarl .................. Dondera
 Right Guard Yammonica .. Bob O'Brien
 Right Tackle GnlQoSSl blanch
 Right End Gelger MOCIldk
 Quarterback odpol ..''.... -.:.''....'' oOVU'A .. Left Halfback SOIuOI1 0VCAAo
 Right Halfback LeSt1nSky GarOla
 Fullback
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02

Score at half time: Furriers 16, SpeedboyS IA. Refere: Santopietro.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-12-02
BOWLING SCORES

Roberts ............ 90 96 Ill
 5no 522 577
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
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PATTERN POI TOTS THREE-PIECE OUTDOOR ENSEMBLE

Let it rain, let it snow, let the North Wind blow-your child will keep warm and dry in this trim ou r of-doors style. Designed by Claire Tilden, Pattern POI would be perfect in 8 heavy tweed or chinchilla- cloth for stormy, cold weather; or in a lightweight wool for in between seasons. The cape is easy-as-pie to stitch up under the Sewing Guides directions, for the back is seamless. And two simple, finished openings serve as peep-holes for her hands. Now turn your attention to the two-piece hood-which gives a cute Little Red Ridinghood" effect. Its attached neckpiece keeps out the chillS and holds 1t down firmly be- heath the collar of the cape. The ensemble is smartly finished off by the school bag that's cut in just a few simple pieces and closes with a zipper. You may make it with a long shoulder strap or a shorter strap and let 1t match or contrast the rest of the outfit. Start this "must-have" kiddie style as soon as possible, and send your youngster off to school looking smart ant feeling warm ant comfy.
 Pattern POI is cut in children's sizes, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Size 6, cape and hood, requires 1 3-4 yards 54 inch fabric; sihool bag, 1-2 yard 54 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS C15c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AN DSTYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
CIRCLE
 HELPS CHURCH
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Women Contribute Large
 Sum of Money

Mrs. John Nygren of Oakville en- tertained the Iduna Circle of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church at her home on North Street recently. The society decided to donate a larger sum of money to the church. Reports on the supper recently served in the church basement were made by Mrs. Anna Thomas and Mrs. John s. Larson. Final plans were made for the supper to be served the clergy tomorrow evening who will be here in attendance at a district meeting in the local church. It was decided to make 1t turkey supper.
 Attending were Mrs. Fred Norl- ing, Mrs. Robert Feest, Mrs. John Wester, Mrs. Herman Johnson, Mrs. Signe Larson, Mrs. John 6. Larson. Mrs. Hannah Clausen, Mrs. Anna 0ustafson, Mrs. V. Einar Kron, Mrs. Anna Thomas, Mrs. Qustaf R. John- son, Mrs. Alma Malmgrer, and Mrs. John NyHren. The next meeting will be held Monday eevnlng, oc- tober 2, at the homo Of Mrs. John Larson on Edeewood Road in Oak vile. v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

vegetables in water the meat was cooked in! If too salty, add boiling water. Cook beets separately or use canned beets. This vegetable anc meat liquid makes an excellent sour if not too salty. To serve, place hot meat in center of large platter and arrange the vegetables attrac- lively around 1t. The cabbage should be cut Into eighths.
 STUFFED AND ERASED BEEF
 PLATE
 Four lbs. fires beef plate, small onion, chopped fine, 2 cups bread crumbs, green pepper, chopped fine, salt, pepper.
 Wipe meat with damp cloth, lay out flat In baking dish. spread with dressing made of bread crumbs seasoning, onions and green pepper Use enough dressing liquid to mols- ten. Roll and fasten with skewers Place in hot oven (lb0 degrees F.) Co brown for IS minutes. Reduce heat to moderate (ab0 degrees P.,l add cups boiling water, cover and cook for 3 hours. baating every half hour and turning two or hlres times io cook evenly on nll sides,
 ERASED bll0nT RIBS OF BEEF
 Place short FIbs of beef in e roasting pan. Season with salt and pepper, Brown ln hot oven (l0O de- efeea p.) for % minutes, Add is2 cup boiling water end cover cIonoly. Reduce temperature i0 hlow f1o0 d0s afeea F.l and eeoh slowly iniil lens deF, about l ls1 hours,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

9TH. 10TH AND 1lTH ROWS; Same as 2nd row. 12TH ROW: s ( in c, yarn over twice, insert hook under 1st bar below, draw loop through, (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over twice, insert hook under both bars of next joined tr1 and draw loop through; (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over draw through loops; skip . be- hind joined tr, c in 5 s c yarn over twice, insert hook under both bars of same joined tr. draw loop through.
 Repeat from across, ending row with a joined tr, skip be- hind joined tr, in 1 s c. Oh 1, turn. The last rows 18th to 18th rows) constitute the pattern. Re- peat pattern once more; oh 3 at end of 20th row, turn.
 FIST TO PATH ROWS INCL: l: D in each st across, oh 3, turn (ch 1 at end of 24th row).
 24TH TO 10TH ROW INCL: Re- peat 1st to 18th rows incl; then 5th to 8th rows incl. Oh at end of 10th row.
 41ST ROW: D in each st across. Oh 3, turn. Repeat this row for 9 inches. Work border to corre- spond with other end. Fasten off. HAT:
 GAUGE: 2 sts make inch; ' rows make inch.
 SIDE: Oh 15S to measure about g inches.
 1ST TO 4TH ROWS INCL: Same as 1st to 4th rows of scarf 158 sts). Continue in pattern as for scarf, decreasing 1 st at both ends of every other plain s crow until 134 sts remain to dec, work off 2 as c. NEXT ROW: Sl st across 1st 4 sts, work in pattern to within last 4 sts. Oh l, turn Repeat this row ? more times (70 sts remain. Fasten of.
 TOP: Oh 15; work in pattern, increasing 1 st at both ends of ev- cry 3rd row until there are 26 sts-' to inc, work 2S in c.
 Work straight in pattern until piece measures 4 inches. Dec. st at both ends of every 3rd row until no Sts remain. Fasten off.
 Holding right sides together, sew shaped edge of side around edge of top, having foundation chain of top at center front. Sew remain ing shaped edges together for back seam. Sew feather at desired angle on left side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
Household Hints
TIP FOR FOREHANDED CROCHETERS: CHRISTMAS IS COMING AGAIN
By NEA Service

By NEA Service
 New York.-A hand-crocheted hat and scarf set makes fine Christmas present for any college girl or the woman who likes tweeds and casual clothes. Start now and you can work on it without feeling rushed.
 The set is simple to make, Ma terials required for the scarf are: four balls q oz. balls) of shetland floss; 1 steel crochet hook No. For the hat, use balls q oz. balls) of shetland floss, the same steel crochet hook and feather orna- ment.
 SCARF:
 GAUGE: (Pattern st) ' sts make 1 inch; ' rows make l inch, 2 sts and rows of make 1 inch. Oh 57 to measure about inches.
 1ST ROW: s in End ch from hook and in each ch across. Oh l, turn.
 2ND ROW: s c in each st across. Oh l, turn.
 3RD ROW: Same as 2nd row. 4TH ROW: s c in c, yarn over twice, insert hook under bar of 1st s c on 1st row and draw loop through. (Yarn over, draw through 9 loops) twice; yarn over twice, skip next 5 c on 1st row, insert hook between fifth and next of first row, bring it out between next 9 S and draw loop through; (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) twice; yarn over and draw through loops Ca joined tr).
 Skip S behind joined tr, in 5 c, yarn over twice, insert hook under same c as 2nd bar of Vast joined tr and draw loop through.
 Repeat from across, ending row with joined tr, skip be- hind joined tr, in 4 s Oh l, turn.
 9TH, 9TH AND 7TH ROWS: Same as 2nd row.
 9TH ROW: Yarn over twice, in- sert hook under both bars of next joined tr, draw loop through; (yarn over, draw through 2 loops) 3 times. Skip of previous row, c in c, yarn over twice, insert hook under both bars of same joined tr, draw loop through: (yarn over, draw through loops) twice, yarn over twice, insert hook under both bars of next joined tr, draw loop through; (yarn over, draw through ? loops) twice, yarn over and draw through loops, skip s behind joined tr.
 Repeat from across. ending
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

Such a jolly pair of book ends painted red, white and blue, with boats gaily a-sail!
 You'll have fun making them and they're an inexpensive gift, Ordinary steel book ends costing only few cents are the base. Your design is traced from a pattern on two pieces of tan or brown linoleum which you may buy as scraps.
 Choose heavy grade, cut each of the pieces 5 by 5 1-2 inches and glue to 3-4-inch pieces of wood cut the same size. Next, trace your design on the linoleum, outline with a linoleum cutting tool and gouge out the background.
 Then glue the blocks to the steel book ends and paint. A cheery col- or combination is bright blue for waves, steel parts, backs and sides of blocks; bright red for ship, mast and flag; white (several coats) for sails and sea gulls.
 So many charming gifts you can make, using just odds and ends. Tin cans make a lovely candle holder, for instancel
 Our 32-page booklet gives com- plete directions and pattern for the linoIeum book ends. Tells how to make Q candle holder and smoking set from tin cans, gay serving plates from picnic dishes. Has directions for . Victorian footstooi, tea tile, many other pretty inexpensive gifts.
 Send iOc in eonl for yeur copy Of DECORATIVE ARD USEFUL OBJECTS EVERYONE CAN MAKE to the Waterbury Democrat Home BeFvlee. o3b sixth Aye, New York, N. r. Do sure Co write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME Of booklet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
Modern < Menus
BY MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX NEA Service Stan Writer

Brisket of beef is far down in the price range for meat nutrition. But intelligent cooking can place 1t high In family approval. The plate contains the ends of ribs and sections of tn breast-bone, some- times divided into two parts--the "short ribs" for roasting, and the whole plate" which is boned, rolled and can Do purchased either fresh or corned.
 Plate has plenty of good eating flavor. and Of course, like all cuts Of beef, is c rich source Of complete protlen and vitamlns.
 NEW ENGLAND BOILED DINNER
 Two lbs. eorned beef plate, small head young cabbage, c small ttr. nips. ( small carrots. c small beots, potatoes.
 Wipe meat and tie securely ln shape. plaeo in kettle and cover with cold water. Bring slowly to boiling point, boil for a fow minutes and remove film. Pini6h cooking at lower temperature
 When tender, remove late from WeioF and keep wafnl oook the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15


 And yet as citizens in a democ- racy we have as much right to ex- press disapproval as approval. The whole trouble seems to be, we have mt any polite way of expressing dis agreement.
 In conversation we've developed few tricks. We disagree like ladies and gentlemen with such smooth phrasing as You may be right, but :" and "Yes, see your point, but on the other hand . But we haven't thought up any way to disagree en masse except surly. had-mannered ways.
 TAKING A TIP
 FROM THE BRITISH.
 The English have adopted a new silent gesture to express undaunted
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
Gl0rfying Yourself
 Rw ARnaa M~wA
By Alicia Hazt
NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA Service Staff Writer Your voice tells others more about you than great many women seem to realize. Furthermore, an un- pleasant voice usually annoyS even your. best friends, whether they ad- init it or not, which of course, they won't. No hat, however chic, can draw attention completely away from rasping or definitely nasal voice tones. No coiffure and no makeup can quite make up for the fact that you talk in a loud voice which carries to the far corner of the restaurant.
 WARDROBE MONEY
 SPENT FOR VOICE
 It's no wonder that many people are wondering whether it wouldn't t be a good idea for many girl to spend part of this winters wardrobe allowance on some voice lessons. They seem to think she could put some of her clothes money into her voice instead of on her back for a few months in the consoling assur- ance that, come spring and new wardrobe, she'll have voice which measures up to her clothes.
 For those who cannot afford or are not interested in taking lessons in how to speak beautifully, voice teachers make the comfortable ob- servation that it's possible for the individual to do 8 great deal to im- prove her own voice.
 SPEAK, INSTEAD
 OF MUTTERING
 You can teach yourself to speak in low, controlled tones instead of high squeaks, they say. You can learn to keep your jaw relaxed and to hold the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth. You can correct the habit of shallow breathing, which mars voice tones.
 You can remember not to shout when you are excited or when the discussion turns into an argument. You can learn to pause between sentences instead of rattling on breathlessly. And you can learn to open your mouth when you speak instead of holding lips together and muttering through them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

plaud and yell our heads off. The more we appla u d the better.
 But what if we're a g a in s t him? If we boo or hiss we are people without manners. w e aren't breaking any laws, b u t we're trampling on the rules of etiquette to say nothing of. nAnl kacka
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15

know mother who the a twenty step-daughter She called the girl Now had wanted to be real mother plainly want me to stand in that relation to Until three Of us have got to live together this unhappy Your father the unhappy we to an understanding of sort that will enable home life The daughter agreed and from there smooth oldest child and the footsteps anybody anything nobodys feelings will be hurt when there any more
 CAROLINE CHATFTMD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
Miss Millett Turns Her
 Thumbs Down On Election Crowds BO0s And Kisses

courage. It's thumbs up." It ex- presses an attitude without word.
 We might get an idea from that.
 And, from now on instead of booing, or hissing any ideas that don't have our approval. we might indicate our feelings with a twist of the thumb. Only our gesture will be the ancient Roman one - thumbs down.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
WAR PROPHET CAsHEs IN

ciaremant, N H-fUP) - Her- bert pAppas ls c successful florist today because he was 6 prophet last fan. lie anticipated that the Low Countries might bs involved in tho European var. Iie inc ported 70 tons ol daffodil and tulip bulbs and mere than 5b00oo iFl1 bulb1, Nov Rappa nhas tho largest buIb nursery "a ihis seciloA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
Q. What causes soapsuds?

A. On shaking or stirring soap solution in contact with air, the air enters the surface of the liquid forming an emulsion or suds. The lather from soap in contact with water is apparently a similar emul:. sion. The suds or father might be said to consist of an infinite num- Der of air pockets. The film of soap solution inclosing an air bubble is obviously quite thin and contains a very small amount of soap.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:


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 STEP-M MOTHER.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-15
EXCUSE ODD FOR SALE

Nancucket, Mass.-(UP)--In arI-1 nouncing sale, shopkeeper here1 placed signs in his windows thats read Due to unsettled conditionsH in Europe beyond our control we .s are sacrificing our entire stock"