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The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10
LEAP YEAR" KIN DEFY ODDS

Pasadena, Cal. CUP)-Mr. and
Mrs. William P. Welsh have two
children that are leap year" babies.
Arthur Welsh, 16, was born on Feb.
90, 1924, and his sister, Dorothy
Welsh, 8, was born on Feb. 20,
1882. A Pasadena professor who en-
deavored to calculate mathematical
~ the odds against two leap-year
babies in one family got up to the
10000, COOL point and then gave 1t
up.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10
-. Additional Society ..
Weddings
SHARKEY-ZETRANA

The wedding of Miss Concetta
Zetrana of New York and william
Sharkey of New York will take place
on Sunday, April 18th, at st. Francis
Chapel at 10th Avenue and 7th
Street, Mount Vernon, N. Y. Mr.
Sharkey is a former resident of this
city and the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James Sharkey of Sylvan avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10
CAROLAN-MILLER

CARULAN-WILL
Announcement is made of the
marriage of Alice M. Miller, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Katherine Kerr of
Spencer avenue and Joseph j.
Carolan, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
rick Carolan of Baldwin avenue.
The wedding took place on October
%, 1889. The couple are residing
o., Highland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10

Announcement is made of the
birth OF son, Bruce on Monday,
April 9th to Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Bradshaw of Oakville.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10

Paper Weighing 6,OOOtons was used
in printing England's new telephone
directory.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10

The Women's Get Together club
of the Third Congregational church
will hold a rummage sale on North
Main street on Friday. Friends
making donations are asked to have
them left at the parish house before
Thursday afternoon at a o'clock.
Mrs. D. P, Castaldo and Mrs. James
Donnelly are in charge.
A committee meeting for the
fourth annual dinner dance of the
Women's Auxiliary Lega Siciliana
G. Nell was held at the home OF
Mrs. Michael Caputo. The dinner
dance will be held on May Is at
Waverly Inn. Mrs. Michael Dichele
is chairman of the affair and is as
sisted by Misses Connie Burgio and
Carmella Vella as co-chai1men.
Others on the committee are: Mrs.
Michael Caputo, Mary Burgio, Mrs.
Charles Chillemi, Mrs. Daniel
Briotti, Mrs. Anthony Raneri, Yo-
landa Giattina, Mary Calvo, Mary
Diei and Mary Carpentieri.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10

Five hundred thousand additional
gardens will be planted in England
this year.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1940-04-10

Gold mined in the Transvaal in
a recent month weighed 1,1O2,212
fine ounces.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

HAY chrysanthemums and little M football charms make a festive centerpiece for your luncheon be- fore the seasons big game. If you have a crowd to entertain, be sure Co set a buffet style table and let the guests help themselves so you can thoroughly enjoy the party and the game afterwards.
 You can use your chrysanthe' mums both as a centerpiece and as individual corsages for the ladies to Din on their coat collars. The trick is to have the florist make them up as corsages with college colors and football charms and then arrange them in a circle on the buffet table. It's smart to combine different types and shades of chrysanthemums in one table arrangement. Cornucopias of fresh flowers are one of the novelties that thoughtful out.of' town guests can wire to hostesses. Dahlias, asters. roses and carna' tions are favorites for autumn party decorations; if the flowers echo the colors of the school you hope will win, so much the better.
 One tasty nourishing hot dish Is M good choice for your buffet lunch con before the big game. Chicken la la king. curried meat on piles of snowy white rice or an old fash ioned beef stew will give your Iguests energy to do their share of cheering. And be sure to give them plenty of piping hot coffee. A spice6 bunch of decaffeinated coffee will DO sure to score high popularity
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
PATTERN 25l

Santa Claus will be more beloved than ever by the small tot who finds this adorable doll wardrobe under her Christmas tree. What young ster could resist the piquant charm and gay originality of each small item in this Claire Tilden Pattern 251. Six garments have been in- cluded, to take dolly all through a busy day. The little princess frock so quick to stitch, can be turnde into tailored "schoolday' style with a button and collar trim, or party dress with the addition of pinafore ruffle and sash and bows of ribbon. Then there's cute play suit with pockets and ric-rac edg- ing, a bow and lace trimmed under wear suit and a captivating, shirred apron. Finally, see the Red Riding hood cape that might be made from scraps of leftover wool. In fact, remnants of fabric from a child's own clothing might be used for all of these garments-a twin" idea to delight any small girl. A most complete wardrobe that's so simple that even sewing amateur could make it by herself, using the Sew Chart for advice and directions.
 Pattern 25l is cut in dolls sizes IA, l6, IS, 20 and 9 inches. For individual sizes, see pattern.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS l5cl in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to Waterbury Demo crat. Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Glorityimg Yourself
By ALICIA HART

excessive oiliness should be washed or otherwise cleansed thoroughly at least every five days and set with plain water. No matter how excel- lent the shampoo or expert the finger wave, hair of this type is bound to look stringy and lifeless after the fifth day.
 SIMPLE COlFTURES
 ARE THE BEST
 The woman who dislikes having her hair washed and set so often can compromise by having sham poo once a week and cleansing both scalp and hair between times with a good tonic made especially to cor- rect an oily condition.
 The tonic is to be applied to the scalp with cotton, massaged in for moment or two, then removed with clean towel. When every inch of the scalp has been massaged and wiped, the hair should be brushed for at least ten minutes, the brush rubbed with towel after every fif- teen or twenty strokes.
 According to Jeanne Kelly, pretty motion picture actress who stars in "Riders of Death Valley" her own baby fine, blonde tresses react most favorably to simple hair styles. Miss Kelly has discarded fluffy kinks lacquered curls and exotic twists She keeps her hair free from oil by frequent shampoos and frequent brushing and wears 1t with only the ends waved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

honors and will enable guests to fortify themselves with extra cups without losing sleep later on. A re- frigerator cake makes a festive deS' sert and is a particular joy to the servantless hostess because 1t can be prepared ahead of time.
 spleed Football Coffee
 6 cups freshly brewed deeafSeinated h cup whipping cream, whipped
 ls teaspoon cinnamon
 # teaspoon nutmeg
 To hot coffee add a spoonful os whipped cream into which the spices have been folded. sSugar may be served with the coffee if desired.
 Victory Punch
 cups freshly made, chilled decaf.
 feinated coffee
 IF pints ice cream
 Grated nutmeg
 Pour the deca ffeinated coffee over a pint of ice cream in punch bowl or a big mixing bowl, and blend lightly with an. egg beater until the ice cream is partly melted. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg. Vanilla, coffee, or chocolate ice cream combines we'll with the coffee flavor.
 To make decaffeinated coffee by the percolator method, use heap. ing tablespoon decaffeinated coffee. regular grind, for each cup CM pint) of cold water. Pour cold water into pot. Set percolator basket in pot and put coffee in 1t. Cover. Let percolate slowly and gently IS to 20 minutes. (For a 4-cup percol6 tor, use F cup cofeea.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
FINE HAIR TENDS TO OILINESS
JIMMIE LUNCEFORD'S BATON
 WAVES AT RITZ SUNDAY

From California's Palomar to Broadway's Fiesta, the famed Jim mic Lunceford has electrified the nation with its swing dhythms, for tunate dancers in this part of the land will hear Jimmie and his boys at the Ritz ballroom in Bridgeport Sunday, November 10. Tn brilliant pre-ArmiStice Day dance. The un- forgettable baritone and alto num- bers of Willie Smith, the finished creations of the Lunceford Trio Eddie Tompkins, Sy Oliver and Will lie Smith and that symphony in brass the world talked oi Lunceford brass section. All com bine in happy flow of dance rhythms which has made the Lunceford band among the top ir colored dance music. Colleges, radio and theaters clamor for the dates of this business of bands. European royalty has applauded the magic wizardry of smiling Jimmie. Every other dance in thrilling three-quar- ter tempo, Saturday is waltz night at the Ritz ballroom with the Casa Ritz orchestra playing the enchant- ing waltzes. Pop Benson's Corn huskers vii lplay for square sets and waltzes at the Ritz Wednesday, Mo- vember 13. Pop is currently heard on VERY Thursday. Cecil Golly brings his Music by Golly" inter- spersed by some swell singing by the Three G's on Sunday, November II at the Ritz.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Of Interest To Women

Have you . household probleID to solve? Write your question clearly. sign your name and ad. dress, enclose a three cent pnstage stamp and mail tO The Woman's Editor, Washington Service Bu. reau, The Democrat. 1913 l3th Street, Washington. D. C., for . personal reply.
 What does "B & B" signify in nursery catalogs?
 A. Ball and Burlap." Nursery specimens so marked are shipped with a ball of earth in which the trees have grown and the ball is wrapped in burlap.
 e. Please describe the proper way to lay a wood fire in a fireplace?
 A. Make cradle of kindling on the andirons by laying some pieces lengthwise and others across them. On this cradle lay two logs with space between, and across them ar- range more kindling, and place one o rtwo logs of fair size over all. To start the fire put paper under the cradle. Fireplace wood should be sea- soned at least one year; green wood is hard to ignite and smokes excess sively, but a green log may be used as backlog.
 c. In Contract Bridge, what does the lead of @ King against a Suit Declaration mean?
 A. That the leading hand con" tains a sequence headed by King, or else the Ace, King of the suit led.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
CHILD LIVES IN OWN WORLD

"Her child says, Why does that woman look so sad, mother?'-and doesn't even wait for an answer. His mind has turned to something else. "
 Also, Dr. Vile points out, the child is so used to living in an imaginary world that the horrors of war, as he hears them, are to him only im- aginary, not real or terrifying.
 One important question pr. Vile thinks parents today should ask themselves about their homes: "Is our home a democracy? Or is 1t a dictatorship?"
 He believes that if parents want their children to value democracy they should learn what democracy is right at home, where every mem- Der of the family is allowed to eX- press his ideas and his opinions and to have a say-so in family affairs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

infections, catarrh, ozena, tonsils, adenoids, sinusitis, laryngitis, nasal polyps, etc. For copy send 25c and let. stamped envelope bearing your address.
 Fistula
 Please tell me if fistula can be cured without an operation.
 (Mrs. s. D. Answer-In some cases physician skilled in the injection method for piles can cure fistula by compara- lively painless office treatment. In most cases it is necessary to enter hospital and have an operation.
 Hi, Skinnay'
 If you can suggest anything to help. a "holy fright" acquire little padding for her sharp corners, for heavens sake, tell me. am 19, five feet six tall and weigh barely 101 pounds. (Miss T. McK.) Answer-Send stamped envelope bearing your address and ask for monograph "How to Gain Weight"
 varicose Veins and Ulcers
 Is 1t possible to have 6 varicose ulcer on the leg if one has never had varicose veins? What treatment do you recommend? I have had an ul- Ger for six years, and one doctor said 1t was varicose ulcer. (M. L. S) Answer-The varicose (dilated, en- larged, swollen) vein may not have ben noticeable. Of course leg ulcer may be due to other causes. Send a stamped envelope bearing your ad- dress and ask for pamphlet "Varicose Veins and Varicose Ulcers"
 Protected by John F. Dille Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
CHRISTMAS GREENS. FLOWERS

Santa Claus with a sleigh full of fresh flowers makes gala center piece for a Christmas table. White carnations, yellow pompoms, red roses, snapdragons and African raisies are q festive choice; and a roadway Of holly or fragrant eyer' greens down tie center of the table will add 10 the Yuletide spirit, Even if you can't get home for the holl' day at the last minute, you can wire the family's fay0Fite n0weFs and plants so that they may enjoy them during the Christmas season, bil- yered angels streamllned reindeer, white holly leaves and brightly cole ored cones are just q few of the novelties designed 10 add . gay touch to chTistmas centeTpIeces,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08


 The good dancers - the girls who never lack partners, the men who never hear excuses like I'm tired let's sit this one out"-how do they dance so ravishingly?
 There's no mystery. To shine in the tango and other smart dances you must really know your steps Learn them at home from diagrams get pointers on leading, following posture. Then you'll never be one of the stumblers, the blunderers good dancers avoid.
 You can easily learn a dance in one evening, with diagrams such as the one given for the Tango Three Step. Try it, remembering that in the tango you step crisply, definite ly lifting your feet.
 l-Step forward on right foot. D. Forward on left. AND - Quickly forward on left. Pause.
 No hesitations, no tangled feet if the man gives the lead with a firm pressure of his right arm, il the girl knows she should step 8 split second after him.
 Brush up on all the popular dances. Our 32-page booklet dia. grams basic steps and variations oi the waltz. fox-trot, Westchester rumba, Conga, tango and shag Gives pointers on smooth leading and following. graceful posture.
 Send i0c in coin for your cop, of HOME COURSE IN NEW BALL ROOM DANCES to Waterbur, Democrat. Home Service, 635 slxtl Ave, New York, N, Y, Be sure t' write plainly your NAME, AD DRESS, and the NAME Of booklet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Women who insist upon knitting

Women who insist upon knitting their sweaters are now III lucA, 4.4 the latest sweater jackets are only half knit anc half material. Anita Louise, appearing in "The Phantom Submarine" has been making one of these during lulls on the set. The skirt of her suit will be of soft blue wool as will the front of the cardigan jacket. The back of the jacket and sleeves are being knit in a cable stitch, from yarn the exact color of the material.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
CHILDREN REFLECT PARENTS EMOTIONS
EFFECT OF WAR NEWS OVERRATED

Dr. Vile thinks parents worry too much over the effect that war hor- TOTS may have on their children who see newspaper pictures of destruc- ton, sit through newsreels picturing the homeless and the wrecking of cities, and hear radios announcing that another ship has been torpe- doed and sunk.
 }"The actual effect on children of death and suffering and the horror pictures of the war is much less than adults suppose. Children have great residence. They throw off much that affects grown-ups. Adults suffer for the people who are suffer- ing abroad. Children can't do that. They have no experience behind them to enable them to realize how they would feel in the same situa- tion.
 "A mother sees the picture of a sad-faced woman trudging along dirt road carrying the few pos sessions she was able to salvage from her ruined home. The mother puts herself in that woman's place, senses her hopelessness and be- wilderment, and is depressed for a long time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
NEA Service Staff Writer

Soft, baby-fine hair usually makes practically everyone say, what won- derful hair!" But only the woman on whose head is the unmanageable, although silken, stuff knows how difficult fine hair is to control.
 In the first place, extremely soft, fine hair is more than likely to have a tendency toward oiliness. For this reason. brilliantine cannot be used on it. So, especially after shampoo, it flies every which way. FINE HAIR TENDS
 TO OILINESS
 Consequently, the softhaired woman, whether she is blonde or brunette, might just as well make up her mind at an early age that her hair, in order to look like any, thing at all, will require much more attention than the coarse-haired woman's.
 Fine hair with tendency toward
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
ealIy's choselate sponae

BaIIT'e GNoseIHEe Bpehoe
 2 squares unsweetsned chocolate, g tablespoons butteFj 1 cup sugar; M teaspoon saIti 1 tablespoon wateFI 2 egg whites, etlffly beaten,
 Melt chocolate in double b0ila., Add butter and stir nntll blended, Add sugar, salt, and water and heat 1 minute, Cool slightly while beating egg whites, BtF chocolate miKtHFe tnt0 eeg whites, gently but thoroughly. Turn into euslaFd cups. Place in pan Of hot water and bake ln moderate oven lsb0' VI 1 hour and ib minutes. Serve hot with whipped cream, Serves (.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

1T you want your perfume to carry through the evening, take this tip from Rita HaywoFth. She has had her Jewelef insert tiny mesh pockets on the backs Of her clips, pins, ear- rings, etc In these she places cotton scented with her perfume. The fra- granee will lasl z flil day and s0me- times longer by this method.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

Tacoma; you'll ord CT Saliy's c h o c o l a [ Q s pon ge when- ever you are able - this sweet brunette, this light des. 6 eFt, tn Is "0omph" dish Of the table,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Latest Styles
HozC To Keep Well
n1 pR. WILLIAM BRADY, M.n.

henth and hyEns .:t {:
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
FAST ASLEEP

FAST ASLEEP
 From a south central state comes this request:
 Can~you recommend Q doctor in this part of the state who is quail flied to give the injection treatment for piles? My son suffers frequently from attacks, but four different doc tors he has consulted here all in- sist he must enter the hospital and have the operation. They say the injection treatment is dangerous and w. Al
 Perhaps 1t just happened that the sufferer from piles chose the four least competent doctors in the conl- munity. It is hard to believe that all of the forty or more doctors in the town are fast asleep.
 Any doctor who has the temerity to tell patient that the injection treatment for hemorrhoids (piles) is dangerous" or mo good" and to advise the patient to submit to the crude old operation, and stay of a week or two in the hospital, Is simply unworthy of public confi- dence. Such 8 doctor betrays his ineptitude and unfitness to give medical advice.
 While we are on the subject l want to say that physicians who take a similar reactionary attitude towards the ambulant pr injection treatment of hernia are in little better case. To be sure, not every case of hernia (breach, rupture) is amenable to injection treatment, but most cases are, and moreover the injection treatment today gives at least as large 8 proportion of curses as the radical operation does. Therefore the doctor who tells 6 patient that the injection treat nient of hernia is dangerous" or mo good" and urges the patient to submit to operation simply does not give his patient fair deal.
 The injection method fails in some cases. But 50 does the radical operation. But the operation in- wolves the risk of life, confinement In hospital, absence from work, loss of pay, hospital expense. The in- lection treatment involves practical ly no risk of life, no Interruption of usual work, no other expense than the fee of the physician who gives the treatment. You pay your money and take your choice. But don't let any quack in ethical cloth ing tell you that the injection treat ment is not successful.
 If I had either of the conditions mentioned I'd have a whirl or two at the injection treatment before I'd even consider undergoing opera ton. And no doctor in this country can say I don't know what I'm talk ing about. I assure you that my years of experience in health column conducting taught me long ago that I must know what I'm talking about before I begin talking about 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Choosing Your
 Dessert

-By FYsnees Lee Bsrfon-
 IF you have ever seen it or I caught its lush aroma; if you have ever tasted it in Tulsa or
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS pIeaea Cal1 st Cri (Kreel

Lately seem to be very suscep- tible to the common cold. Starts with @ head cold and then cough. Please print a good cough mixture, also nose drops and something in the way of a tonic to build up re- sistance. (Mrs. M0
 Answer-A large order. do en-
 deavor to suggest such remedies, tell you how to prepare and use them, in the booklet, Gall 1t Cri," ," which deals with acute respiratory
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

of paying respect to bruish man who beats his wife church. be said probably respecting citizens warranted avoiding him about his piety and good ks giving him for what he s ard want of it. CAROLINE CHAIFlELD'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

family that meddles with other peoples business but sometimes picking telephone having him arrested We think much of his wife and their ch- darling Would you advise call the police or just let something should about It, those words that he uses and know children be better men and women training they getting from him. We are home owners and would like advice.
 ~ ~ A WORRIED NEIGHBOR.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
Caroline Chatfield
Slight Choice Between Hypocrtical NeighbOr and l Meddling Neighbor.
Sqw Today
@sns n.saasssA .. e RA@s 0Asss
DEAR MISS CHATFIELD:

think of neighbOr who comes t0 our work? On Sunday he gets Nn the religious Sunday; but that is only skin deep By the end O ne religion all hear him swearing cursng ana wife saying don't kick me so hard hurts We him going up town and on Sunday suit of clothes hat shoes while his
 finger nails in the dish water when old last years dress and hat year or old
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

 unsuitable for publication wI De confidence Write Miss ch"ned D Ot h'S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08
ANSWER:

Contempbe big hypocrite is the meddlng neghbor runs This is what would be If you mixed Tn the affairs of With winter coming the doors children will be protected against of the gents cursing and beating his wife, i s take it, should be able to-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-08

There delicate for the touch of the most friendly family that had the police sliced on Socaed friendly neghbors who sent out the willing take the kicking and uff- and it's well known fact that however her husbands hands she fights him. when turns him up she soe- times