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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-23
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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-10-23

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
. McKENNEY's BRIDGE QUIZ
Players Will Miss Friday Waltman, Tourney Director BY WNI E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority \MJ1o864S

Tournament players throughout tEG nation were shocked recently at the sud5en death Of c. F. CFriday) Walsmsn of Reading, Pa. Friday WIS one of my national tournament directors, and was also secretary of the Keystone Bridge Association, tts American Contract Bridge league unit of eastern Pennsylvania. Much of the success of the tourna- Inents he directed may be attributed to his genial personality.
 Occasionally he had an oppor- tunity to enter into competition himself and when he did, he was on his toes. Just recently at. the Eastern Pennsylvania Tournament at Reading everyone was talking about his fine defensive play on tosiay's hand.
 sValtman sat West. His partners opening lead was won in dummy with the king of diamonds, and declarer cashed the ace and king of hearts and ruffed heart. The spade was led from dummy, Walt man played low and declarer also played low, hoping to drop one of the three honors from the East hand; but East won with the nine spot and returned the jack of dia- mondS.
 Waltman ruffed the ace of dia- monds with the queen of spades,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
PARENTS, PLEDGE YOUR
 CHILDREN

A medical colleague who has prac- ticed forty years occupies the pulpit today. I, OF Doc Brady, believe there is good deal of truth in what he has to say.
 Smoking does not improve your health. It has weakened many per- sons eyes. You'd enjoy better health and more efficiency if you did not smoke. When young persons begin smoking cigarets they start a habit they are unable to stop. You can't concentrate on your work when you are a slave to smoking.
 "A>young man knocked his mother down, took her last twenty-f1v cents to buy cigarets A girl aged twelve years stole her grandmother money earned by doing washings and bought cigarets with it. A laborer spent twenty-five cents for cigarets, although it was the last money he had to buy a meal with. A woman took her daughter to church, but she herself had to remain in the auto- mobile outside, smoking one cigaret after another-She couldn't stand a whole hour or more in church with out a smoke.
 Eighty per cent of forest fires are caused by cigarets. A man pleaded for work, claiming his family was starving. He got a job picking aj- ples. He was ordered not to smoke on account of dry grass; three times his employer found him smoking and dropping his butts in the grass under the tree. He was discharged finally"
 Amen, loudly and perhaps a bit hastily shouts OF Doc Brady, barg- ing in to take over for the last min ute or so.
 If I were king I'd impose a se- were penalty upon any person less than twenty -one years of age caught smoking or drinking or having to- bacco or alcoholic beverage in his or her possession, and severer penalty upon any one convicted of giving, selling, offering or providing to- bacco or alcohol in any form to,any person under twenty-one years of age.
 Yet I do not blame cigarets or cocktails wholly for the moral de- linquincieS my colleague describes. I think a considerable part of the blame for such sad, and only too frequent, occurrences attaches to the parents, teachers, religious and medical or health guardians or in- Structors who have failed to see to it that children are taught the truth about the effects of tobacco and al- cohol in their formative years, and especially the parents or guardians who have failed to exact from each child before he or she enters the teens a solemn pledge that he or she will not smoke or drink alcoholic beverage before he or she shall have attained adult development of body, mind and character-that may be at the age of IS or 19 in a few instances but nowadays is not before the age of g to 24 in most instances.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
STATE

Coming to a close this evening at the WsrnNs Bros. State theater is "The Letter" starring the screens greatest dramatic actress, Bette Davis; also Dancing on a Dime" with Grace Mcdonald, Robert Paige and Virginia Dale in the leading roles.
 Tomorrow the State ushers in an- other double hit program with the exciting adventure film South of Suez," starring George Brent, as the headliner.
 Those who intend to view the off, fering are guaranteed cor tinual suspense as this intriguing tale of greed, and jealousy in the South African diamond mines, flashes across the screen.
 Brent in the starring role is said to give dynamic performance as a mine foreman who can meet tropical heat, murder, and theft without losing his head. His cool ness is lost when he meets lovely Brenda Marshall and falls deeply ia love with her. Brenda keeps the list of her first rate performances up to date with her portrayal of a girl who sets cut to prove that her lover has been framed with the murther of her father.
 Also in an important role is George Tobias, the man who has never had the same type of screen role, who again comes through with still another great characterization in the part of ruthless, greedy and jealous mine owner.
 In supporting roles are Lee Pat rick, as Tor,ias' wife, James Ste- phenson and Eric Blcre.
 An outstanding cast of stage, screen and radio stars together with new hit tunes and grand story make Hit Parade of 194l", second big attraction, the musical comedy sensation of the season.
 The all-star cast includes Kenny Baker, Frances Langford, Hugh Herbert, Mary Roland. Ann Miller, Passy ely, Borrah Minevitch and his Harmonica RaScalS and score of other celebrities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
STRAND

Performances this evening at the popular Warner Bros. Strand the ater conclude the engagements of Pat O'Brien in "Knute Rockne-All American" and the co-feature Dance, Girl, Dance" with Maureen OHara, Louis Hayward and Lucille Ball.
 A rapid-fire series of trials and tribulations will keep Strand patrons in an uproar of mirth when Third Finger, Left Hand" opens its three day engagement on Sunday with Myrna Loy in the leading role and Melvyn Douglas heading a brilliant supporting cast.
 The film is comical romance of a marriage mix-up and presents Miss Loy and Douglas together for the first time. Myrna abandons her role as the perfect wife" in this picture to keep Douglas. the man who made Garbo laugh, in continu- ous hot water.
 The fun starts when the sophisti- cate Myrna invents Q mythical hus- band for business reasons. Douglas, itinefant landscape painter, learns of 1t. poses as the husband to the dismay of the helpless Myrna. and keeps her other sultors away.
 She gets even by plunging him
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Additional Society

Mrs. Louis Dadario, Mrs. John McAree, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs. Joseph McArdle and Mrs. Francis Whelan were hostesses at the card party and social given this week at. Poresters hall by the Pride of Welch Circle, Companions of the Forest. Prizes were awarded the high scorers and refreshments served.
 Those attending were Mrs George Coffin, Mrs. Thomas Buck ley, Mrs. Joseph Dunne, Miss Dor is Griffin, Mrs Joseph Seery, Mrs. Joseph McArdle, Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs Robert Garret, Mrs. Harry Sizer, Mrs. Everett Cook, Mrs. John Byrnes, Mrs. Ed ward Wethered, Mrs. William Horn becker, Mrs. Harold Hughson, Mrs. Blair Graves, Mrs. Louis Bryant, Mrs. George Grenier, Mrs. William Platt, Mrs. Emma Moran, Miss Josephine LaChance, Mrs. William Rooney, Mrs. Francis Whelan, Mrs. James German, Mrs. John Mc- Aree, Mrs. James McAree, Mrs. Harry Truelove, Mrs. Frank See ", Mrs. William Dunlavey, Mrs. William Moore, Mrs. Louis Dadario and Mrs. Edward Martin.
 Kenneth Carroll Griess and Stephen Phillip Griess, sons of MT. Cheshire, formerly of Westwood and Mrs. Arthur J. B. Griess of avenue, are both patients at the Waterbury hospital where they are suffering from pneumonia.
 Miss Lucille Wright of East Main street is spending the weekend in New York.
 MT. and Mrs. William O'Neill have returned to their. home on Wash ington street after spending a few days in New York city.
 MT and Mrs. Louis Carson, of Philadelphia are the guests of MT. and. Mrs. Arthur Weston of Water town avenue for several days.
 Many advance reservations have been made for the Notre Dame Alumnae Bridge and Fashion Show which is to be held at the Hotel Elton on Wednesday, December 4th. The affair promises to be one of the outstanding social events of the pre-holiday season.
 Members of the alumnae will act as models for the event.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Dixie Songbook A Hit

More popular than ever-the airs of the old South, the beloved Steph- en Foster ditties. These Winter evenings you can have such fun with your friends, getting out your songbooks and singing away.
 What a catchy swing to Fosters "Oh, Susanna" its unforgetable re- frain:
 "Oh, Susanna, oh, don't you cry
 for me-,
 I've come from Alabama wid my
 banjo on my knee"
 Another Stephen Foster song that everybody loves is 'Massa's in the Cold, Cold Ground" Sing with lots of feeling:
 Back in de cornfiel6 Hear dat mournful sound. All de darkies am a-weeping Massa's in de cold, cold
 ground"
 Your crowd will want to sing a spiritual too. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" is a favorite: "A band of angels comin' after me, Comin' for to carry me home"
 Then there are the beautiful love songs "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" Darling Nellie Gray"
 Words and music of these and many other favorites are given com- plete in our songbook. Has 27 airs among them spirituals, ballads and eight stephen Foster songs. All have guitar diagrams.
 Send Ice i'm, coin for your copy of SONGS FROM WAY DOWN SOUTH to the Waterbury Demo- crat Home Service, 635 sixth Ave-. New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Hygieua 0f Redr00vn

Is it necessary during the winter months to sleep with bedroom win. dow open? have the bedroom door open and windows in living room open, right next the bedroom.
 (W. BJ
 Answer Tt is generally safer (against possible asphyxiation) to sleep with window open in the bed- room. Use a window screen made of unbleached muslin to exclude wind, rain, snow, dust. Cool or cold night air favors more refreshing sleep: free circulation of air--a moderate draft, promotes refreshing sleep, prevents nightmares. Several layers of very lightweight covers are warmer and more comfortable than a few heavy blankets. Use warm socks or if nec- essary artificial warmth for the feet ara enjoy the refreshmsnt os breathing cold fresh air all night.
 Freight
 My husband would like pamphlets on dizziness, hard of hearing and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
M The Local TheaterS
POLI'S

Bitter Sweet" which is now showing at the Loew Poli theater, will end it's engagement there to- morrow evening, according to an announcement made this morning by Manager Ed Fitzpatrick, instead of the previously announced date of Tuesday. This change has been made because other important book irgs will not permit the hold-over of the picture, so if you haven't been among the thousands that have already seen and acclaimed this brilliant hit, make your plans to attend either today or tomor- row.
 Bitter Sweet" filmed entirely in brilliant technicolor is the screen vers.on of the operetta for which Ncel Coward wrote 10th words ard music, and it contains some of the most charming songs ever to reach the screen. Bitter Sweet" presents Jeanette Macdonald as London belle of the Gay NinetieS who elcpes with her singing teacher. played by ECdy, and who returns with him to Vienna, city of song. To make both eroS meet they become street sing CTS. Then she is hired as a cafe entertainer and he as an orchestra leader. They live an idyllic life until an officer of the Imperial cav- Then comes the sudden, dramatic airy begins paying her attention. Genouement. The stars are heard, either singly or in duet, in eleven of the Noel Coward songs, songs which you yourself will be hum ming when you leave the theater. In the cast with them are George Sanders, Ian Hunter, Edwayc .A4sh- ley, Curt Bois, Sig Rumann. Felix Bressart, Fay Holden, Diana Lewis, Lynne Carver and Janet Beecher.
 Bitter Sweet" is being hailed as one of the most tuneful, romantic, colorful muSfcals ever to delight an audience, so remember-if you haven't already seen it, today and tomorrow will positively be your last chance to do so
 On the same program is another smash hit Charter Pilot" with Lloyd Nolan and Lynn Bari, and as further added treat, a Walt Dis- ney comedy-"Goofy's Glider"
 Opening a three day engagement at Loew's Poli on Monday is num- Der six in the delightful Kildare series, "Dr. Kildare's Crisis" in which Robert Young appears as guest star with Lew Ayres, Lionel Barrymore, Lorraine Day and Nat Pendleton.
 On the same program is ''The Girl From Havana" with Dennis O'Keefe, Claire Carleton, Stein Duna and Victor Jory.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Nae1eN E
DOLL WARDROBE IS EASY FUN TO MAKE
PATTERN 184

6. and I want some pretty new clothes for dolly!" Every little girl considers a new doll wardrobe among her very incest gifts. And Pattern 184 by Claire Tilden is one of the most attractive and original doll outfits you've ever seen! Each garment is marvelously easy and quick to cut and stitch, with few pattern parts or details. And the Sew Chart that accompanies the pattern gives concise instructions for first sewing lesson. It tells how to whip on lace, how to sew on a button, how to make field seams-all important items for a young dress maker to learn. Reading from the top of the tree down, there's first an adorable little panelled frock with bow trim and back skirt gath CTS. A one-piece, stitched bonnet like hat goes with the dress. Then just below, see the ruffle-edged rompers for dolly's ''playtime". Next in line is a dainty princess slip. And last of all come the panties with their elastic waistband. The whole wardrobe can be made from scraps of fabric left over from your own dressmaking or from the youngsters outgrown clothing. Do order this style now--in time for the holidaysl
 Pattern l84 is cut for dolls meas uring IA, l6. IS, 20 and 22 inches. For individual yardages see pattern.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS ll5c) tn coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE. NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to tine Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York. N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

A pan of fudge, a batch of fancy cookies, and wrapping and trim mings of celophane provide the makings for these distinctive and toothsome Christmas gifts.
 Candy lovers will be delighted with the formalized Christmas tree deisgn which the young lady in the picture is just finishing. To make it, arrange pieces of fudge on triangle of cardboard, wrap in plain trans parent sheet, and edge with blue and silver garland of slit film and tinsel. Wrap again, bind the edges with silver tape, and top with a pompom of the garland.
 The frilly candy package also has a cardboard base and clear wrapping. To decorate, lay a piece of amber
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

head noises, if you will be good enough to send them to him.
 (Mrs. G. J. M Answer-I have nothing on dizzi- ness. Send stamped envelope bear ing your husbands address, for monograph on Deafness and Head Noises.
 Oily Scalp
 How can I correct the excessive greasiness of my hair? It makes no difference how often I shampoo.
 (Miss w. R.) Answer = Sparing application to scalp, not hair, of resorcin or sah- cylic alcohol solution. Send stamped envelope bearing your address and ask for monograph Care of Hair" tprotected by John F. Dille Col.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

film under a larger Christmasy sheet, place package in center, and pleat the extending corners. A new transparent wrapping, with ap- pliqued red holly design, is used here Red and silver ribbon of the film ties the package.
 An amusing idea for child's gift is the cookie cart with red band under the wheels and a clear -color overwrap. The pull" of red trans parent drinking straws has a trian- gular handle of printed Scotch tape. The little packages of cookies in star, crescent and oval shapes are for tree decoration and can be saved for Christmas nibblers when the tree is stripped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

into every comical scrape she can think of-but in the end they dis- cover they've been in love all the time.
 Included in the clever supporting cast are Raymond Walburn, Lee Bowman, Bonita Granville, Felix Bressart and Ann Morriss
 New laughs and new thrills will highlight the co-feature, Sky Mur- der", another of the popular Nick Carter mysteries. Walter Pidgeon will be seen in the role of the mas ter detective and others of the cast include Karen Verne. Edward Ash ley. Joyce Compton, and Tom Con- way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

and at this point made his smart defensive play.
 He returned a heart, and you can see what happened. Although declarer was out of hearts in both his own hand and dummy, so was East. So East made his king of spades and Waltman made his ace, thus defeating the contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
KNITTING STAR

Ann Sothern in the maids cos- tune she wears in "Maisie Was A Lady was busily crocheting on the set. Seated next to her was her standin-in, also in maids costume. also crocheting. Only difference was Ann was working on an enormous afghan. The stand-in was making 0 tiny collar.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Marriage Intentions

The following marriage inten. tions have been filed at the office of Town Clerk Mary c. KllUar- tin:
 Ward D. H0bble, 920 Walnut street, and Rosetta N. Currie, 36 Courtland avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
GIOrting Yourself
ny Alicia Had

Practically every beauty expert now advocates special exercises as well as regular use of softening lo- tions to keep hands young looking, soft and smooth. If they are to re- main graceful and youthful, hands, like legs or arms, need exercises to ward of: stiffening of the joints and general tenseness.
 One of the best exercises for the hands is the shaking water from fingertips' routine. Simply hold hands at waist level in front of you, with wrists relaxed, then make be- lieve that you are shaking water from f1ngertips. Shake vigorously, letting fingers flop loosely back and forth,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

He is just man. more and no less attractive than he before he became husband. ITS DIFFERENT WITH WOMEN
 But the attitude of toward girl changes the minute she marrieS. And she should be prepared for the change that she won't feel that she has turned from attractive girl into either uninteresting who is assumed to be ready for any kind of silly firtation-accordng to which type of she knows.
 The who figure married woman is red woman-ard monkey business-wil treat her with as much interest as they would show her grand mother matter how attractive they found her before This is true of both bachelors and married who used to think she was cute enough.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
LEMON JUICE
 REMOVES STAINS

Dig your fingers into hc!f of a fresh lemon to remove stubborn stains. Rub callouses gently with a piece of wet pumice stone. Don't pick at rough cuticle. Simply snip off the jagged bit with cuticle clip pers and massage oil into the irri- tated spot.
 During winter months hand lotion should be used after each washing, Cuticle cream or oil ought to be ap- piled at least two nights 8 week. And, if you are going in for skiing and skating, by all means consider using 8 special, rich hand cream now and then. Massage a cream of this type into hands and wrists, then wear clean, loose cotton gloves while you sleep.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
BOOKKEEPING" IS ANOTHER ONE

Now open and close fists rapidly ten or twelve times Bend figures on left hand back as far as possible. Reverse, bending fingers on right hand backward.
 Rest elbows on tble and pretend, that you are pulling on extremely tight gloves. Massage the fingers of one hand with the other, from tips to wrists.
 Keep a nail brush handy and use 1t once a day. Furthermore, remem- Der that wearing dark polish gives you no license toNskip daily cleaning underneath nails with an orange stick.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

woman's jacket must be unbuttoned with the right hand without dis turbirig the child.
 o. How should a corsage be worn?
 A. It is customary to place all flowers with the blossoms above and the stems below. However, there is no hard and fast rule, and they may be worn to suit the individual taste.
 o. What is the significance of a ump bid in Contract Bridge?
 A. It calls partners attention to hand of unusual strength and sig na1s him not to pass until the hand making the ir:.1p bid has chance to bid again.
 o. When was alcohol first used?
 A. About 20 CA. D., by the Rom ans.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
Of Interest To Women

Have you household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, sign your name and ad dress, enclose three cent pnstage stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service Bu- reau, The Democrat. 1913 18th Street, Washington. D. C., for a personal reply.
 o. What is the origin of the ex- pression The Four Hundred" in New York Society?
 A. The term originated about forty years ago when Ward Mac Allister was asked to select the guests for party given by the Van derbilts. He chose 400 whom he thought qualified to attend.
 O. Why do women's coast button from right to left?
 A. This custom is said to have originated because woman holds a baby in her left arm. Therefore the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
"Cool Courtesy" of Former Beaux Needn't Worry Bride
BY RUTH MILLETT

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-11-30
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