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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
QUAINT NOTIONS OF v1TAM1Ns |

QUAINT NOTIONS OF vITAMINs
 Correspondent says her mother read an article about the effects of vitamin A on the eyes and decided to try 1t. She asked the druggist for some capsules of vitnin A, each con- taining 2500 units was too much for any one to take without consulting A dactor, and offered to sell her inc stead some tablets which contained 300 units of vitamin A and several other vitamins.
 Probably the correspondent meant 25 900 units of vitamin A. A tea spoonful of ordinary fish liver oil contains about 2,500 units of vitanin A, as a minimum, and some lots Of fish liver oil contain four or five times as much.
 Several years ago a few old timers who, from long habit in pronouncing things thus and so, uttered their half-baked notions about vitamins before they know quite what It was all about, and among the quaint no- tions was the one that vague dan- Rer dtUeIlu6 VbhAtB wv ANASA S~ this or that vitamin.
 As a matter of fact there is no evidence that indicates any Ill ef- fleets whatever from too much vita min, This applies as well to vitamin A as 1t does to all the other known vitamins, including D, and 1t doesn't matter whether the vitamin is taken on medical advice or on your own, or whether 1t is taken by infant child or adult.
 Had the druggist been prepared to supply the 25,000 unit capsules of vitamin A, 1t would not have been necessary to lead the customer around the store to the bargain counter where the joblot goods were on sale. If one Is going to try vita min A at all 1t is only good sense to take enough of 1t to give it @ fair chance, and for man, woman or child three capsules daily leach cap- sule containing 25,000 units Of na- tural vitamin Al would be only Q fair ration to take for a few weeks. ater, if the desired result were ob- Uulkleu, U 5AlBAS ouStA SukobAC AeAAy or even one every other day might be sufficient to maintain the benefit gained.
 To take a tablet or capsule con- taining only a few hundred units of yitanin A Is futile and eXtravagant even htat insignificant amount probably costs @ good deal more, per unit, than the 25,000 unit capsule, and 1t is not likely to give any ap- preciable results. Nutrition experts find that young child requires Q minimum of 5000 units of vitamin A daily and thrives better on 5000 or 1000 units daily. So 300 units is insignificant and 25,000 units Is not at all great
 Since even enormous amounts of vitamin In concentrated form do no harm in any circumstance, 1t should be clear that if one is going to take vitamins at all he should take the maximum daily amounts in the first few weeks in order to de- termine positively whether the vita inins can be of benefit.
 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
 Raw Meat
 My husband likes to eat raw meat. Is this harmful? What risk Is in.
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minute in the morning. indulging his every Whim and expecting noth- ing in return.
 He's been plenty comfortable at home-too comfortable, so far as you're concerned. HE'LL FIND ARMY LIFE MONOTONOUS.
 But wait until the army has had him awhile. Getting out of bed at the crack of dawn, eating the meals that mother didn't cook, not hay ing anyone around to admire him that life is going to get plenty mos notonous.
 If you'll just have some aren't you wonderful" letters arriving at short intervals, chances are he'll start to think of you in connection with his "When get out of here" plans. That's only natural.
 So don't feel too badly about this draft. 1t may not be an i'll wind, after ali.
 UNCL;; SAM
 MAY HELP
 Just go on and have as good a time as you can, spend plenty of thought on your letters to him, let him have picture if he asks for 1t.
 And, if you can save the train fare, "just happen to be in Q city near his camp sometime dur ing the year. Look your very best on that trip, so he'll be proud to show you of.
 Don't get annoyed with Uncle Sam for snatching your young man away from you before you were able to cinch the marriage deal.
 If you cooperate with him, the old boy may turn out to be Cupid in disguise.
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 Answer-If the meat is free from parasitic infestation or pollution 10 is all right. Chief risk is tapeworm infestation from eating "measly" beef. Then raw ham or pork may possibly contain the trichina larvas and that is painful, sometimes fatal disease. Thorough cooking is the best protection against such parasitic disease. Bunk Please give your opinion of thd scientific foundation for these statee ments:
 1. Food is more fattering if eaten
 before noon.
 2. In normal hair, oil flows
 through the hollow shaft in.
 stead of along the surface.
 tM. B.
 Aaswer--Nutritive value of food has nothing to do with the time of day the food is taken. Hair shaft is never hollow. Normal hair oil (se- bump exudes from oil or sebaceous duct mouth in well or depression around hair shaft and flows along surface of shaft in all circumstances. It is absurd to imagine that hair "bleeds" when cut or that singeing is necessary or in any way good for the freshly cut hair.
 Bad Habit
 Please explain what harm can re- suit from a tablespoon of salts every morning. took 1t five months. In three months lost 25 pounds, lost nothing next two months, so stopped taking it. Immediately began to gain, and in last two months have gained 15 pounds. (Mrs. H. D. Answer-Weight so lost is tho weight of water withdrawn by the salts, and the loss due to impaired digestion. Quit pampering yourself, Ma'am. Get on Q rational reduction regimen. Send twenty-five cents coin and stamped envelope bearing your address, for booklet Rules for Reducing" which will show you how.
 Protected by John F. Dille Col
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. McKENNEY oN BRIDGE
Mac Guesses Wrong "Powerhouse Is Caught in Squeeze WNI F. McKENNEY

At the recent Eastern Contract Bridge championships I kibitzed a number of tables.
 sat behind the West player in today's hand. Each time he passed I had to make an effort to keep 6 poker face," and when he let three no trumps get by undoubled was astounded. But when declarer made a small slam, had to admit that Wset was right and my un- spoken criticism was wrong.
 On holding the first lead, West decided that 1t would be too dan gerous to continue the suit, giving South Q trick with his queen. Then declarer could afford to lose a club trick to establish the suit if neces- sary, as he could then go game with six club tricks, one heart, the spade ace, and the diamond ace.
 So West shifted to the queen of spades. South won with the king, cashed his two clubs, then went over to the ace of spades to cash the rest of the clubs. South saved all three diamonds.
 On the tenth trick West found he had to discard from the jack of spades, the ace of hearts, and the tlng-queen of diamonds. To discard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
Argus Fashion ShoW
 Modelled By Students

A fashion show will be sponsored by the Argus, Crosby high school student publication.
 The students who will model are: Marion Bendler, Jack Price, Miriam Frank, Ted Meyer. Dorothy Barry, Dan Gentle, Doris Stevens, Chris Reilly, Jane Donovan, Jack Rich- meyer, Peny Anton and Jack Ram dolf.
 Also, Mary oDonnell, Robert Wakely, Lois VerVeer, Norman Me- Nerny, Renee Pickett, Bud Lowell, Dorothy Kane, Edward Harrington, Corrine Hennick, Alvin Movshovitz, Shirley Armstrong and Dick Weis- man,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
Alpha Omega Met
 At Goggins Home

The Alphat Omega Sorority held its weekly meeting at the home of Miss Frances doggins of Wyman street. Plans were made for the an- nual dinner dance which will be held in the near future.
 Those attending were Misses Heri- riette May, Rita Rasicot, Irene Pauloski, Sally McNally, Julie Sim oley, Grayce Darlington, Sophie Meleski, Mary David and Frances Goggins.
 The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Henriette May of Oak street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
Glorying Yourself.
By Alicia Hart
(NEA Service Staff Writer)

By looking at a girls hair and makeup can pretty well tell whether I would like to sec very much more of her"
 The reporter at the next desk said that today. Then he went on to explain, and I made notes WlEsa- ever he paused to breathe.
 Roughly, here are his ideas--and typically masculine they are.
 "If her hair is oily and stringy and half -combed, I know that a girl wouldn't be much of bargain as 8 wife. AS sure as anything, she'd put off having her hair done on the very day decided to bring the boss home to dinner.
 Or, worse yet, she'd go too, too intellectual on me-in some mis- taken notion that a man is more interested in brains than good looks. He wants both. But if he can have only one, he'll take the latter-you can bet on that"
 He continued, then, on the coif- fure there, pointing out that he is equally skeptical of the woman who is too chic, whose hair-do is too perfect, too severe in its outline. It seems that he likes hair which is neat, but neat and soft--not neat ai.d hard-looking.
 DOESN'T LIKE
 EITHER EXTREME
 At this point it won't surprise you a bit to hear that he had more than a little to say about mouths that look painted on: mouths that are colorless: eyelashes that are weight ed down with mascara: eyelashes which obviously need to be dyed once every couple of months; finger nails too short and those too long and claw-like: loose, babby clothes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19

Worry POisOnS The system
 Those dreadful days when every thing seems to go wrongl Your nerves taut, you could simply scream.
 If you're having many such days. it's time to ask yourself seriously "Is something wrong with me Is my health going to pieces?"
 Often nervous tension comes from worry over a problem you hate to think about, but which persist ently gnaws at you. Try to bring 1t out in the open, separate facts from fears. Then get your mind on something arnusing-plan gay party, see a funny movie!
 Wise to watch your general health, too. Wrong diet, lack Of sleep and insufficient exercise can play havoc with nerves!
 Just see how grand you feel go- ing to bed at nine for the next few nights. Take brisk walk first, then warm bath and warm glass of milk.
 Or you may find perhaps your nerves" are caused by arenia or other physical disorder. Our 32- page booklet explains the various causes of nerves, physical and psy- chological. Tells what you can do to overcome them, become radiant and vital. Also advises on diet, body care.
 Send 1Oc in coin for your copy of OVERCOMING NERVES" AND EVERYDAY HEALTH PROB- LEMS tO the Waterbury Democrat Horne Service. 635 Sixth Ave, New Yc:k. N. Y. Be sure to write plain ly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
} MODERN MENUS
By MRS. GAYNOR MADDOX iNEA Scrvicc Staff Writcr)

This is the fresh asparagus sea- son, so let's look for delicious ways to use left-overs. Tn Clare New mans and Bell Wiley's "A Cook Book of Left-overs" are the follow ing economical leftover asparagus recipes:
 SUGGESTIONS FOR USING
 LEFTOVER ASPARAGUS
 Tender, leftover asparagus may be added to any hot mixed vege- table dish, or a salad. Since 1t Is bland in taste and will not upset the balance of flavor of any dish, 1t can be used in meat and fish dishes which call for vegetables.
 The butt ends should not be thrown away. They must be cooked longer and will of course never be as tender as the tips but they can be ground and used in souffles or pancakes. -
 ASPARAGUS TURNOvERs
 Grind or chop fine leftover as- paragus or the butt ends. Mix l cup ground asparagus with l cup seasoned, mashed potatoes. Stir in q beaten egg. Fry as patties or as an omelet, sprinkling with cheese before folding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
CASUAL DAY.LONG STYLE FOR NATIONS

Even Q plain work-a-day cotton frock can be "line-perfect" and be- coming. Here's proof-in new Claire 'rilden design for the woman with Q fuller figure. With beautiful proportloning and delft, knowing de- tails. Pattern 288 makes you look slim and youthfully carefree at the same time. The bodice is soft-fit. ting and easy, with a to-the.waist buttoning for convenience in dress. ing and to give a nice "break.rp" effect on your width-across. Notice how darts have been used to create smooth, trim fit at the shoulders and above the waistline. You'll like the gay and feminine effect of the optional scalloped edges at both the short sleeves and the neckline. A slenderizing panel goes down the front of the well-cut skirt, and pockets at either side are both dec- orative and useful "carry- -alls". R!c- rae in a brilliant color makes an old-fashioned trim that's very charming. This frock will look crisp and bright throughout @ busy day. Its simple cutting and stitch ing, together with the Sewing Guides capable directions, will let you finish your task quickly.
 Pattern 288 is cut in womens sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, A, 46, 48 and 50. Size 36 requires 3-8 yards 35 inch fabric and 3 3-8 yards ric- rae.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5c) in coins for this pattern. WRITE CLEARLY SIZE, NAME, AD- DRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department, 70 Fifth Avenue, New York, N. Y.
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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 pWstage stamp and mail to The W0man's Editor, Washington Service Bu- reau, The Democrat 1913 l3tb Street, Washington. D. C., for ( personal reply.
 Q. How can be sure that no in- sects are on my salad greens?
 A. Vinegar or lemon juice added to the water in which the greens are crisped will draw out any lurking insects.
 o. Should the leaves be removed from cut flowers before they are placed in water?
 A. Cut off the leaves below the water level in the vase, as they will poison the water and cause the flowers to fade quickly.
 Q. How can tea stains be re- moved?
 A. Keep them moist with lemor juice and expose them to the sur for a day or two.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
Crisp New Neckwear Eases Dress Problems Of White Collar Girl
"BAsIC" DRESSES A NEW LEASE ON LIFE
BY MARIAN YOUNG NEA Service Staff Correspondent


 Important accessories in the wardrobe of the white-collar- girl are (you guessed it)-white collars. The young working woman can't find better insurance against her looking dull and dowdy than in a supply of crisp white collars end cuffs.
 The smart career girls finds that her collarless navy blue spring suit acquires a new lease on life by the simple addition of sailor collar in Swiss batiste, snowy pique or hand kerchief linen. Long before she IS tired of her be-flowered Easter bon net, she'll be looking around for a dashing, swash- h-buckling brimmed hat in pink or yellow to wear with her suit-and neat flat collar ana cuffs in pink or yellow.
 NECKLINES FOR
 DIFFERENT MOODS
 When it comes to basic dresses the very foundation of her work a-day wardrobe-she thinks again in terms of neckwear. A pointed Swiss organdy collar creates a plunS- ing neckline effect on the otherwise tailored navy blue sheer shirtwaister which came with flat pique bow. A good idea, when she's in an I'm just fresh -out-of school" mood, is the same dress, plus square sailor collar. And for days when she's feel ing feminine and fragile, there are stunning Regency collars with lace edgings.
 The older career woman knows that frothy, frilly lingerie collars and jabots are perfect for softening the brisk, brittle appearance she fights hard to keep from acquiring. She likes jabots of white Swiss or- gandy with lace insertions with her tailored day suits. Unless she Is Q raving beauty, she knows that frou- frou blouses are likely to be more flattering than severe shirts
 New this year are yoke-type col- lars which simply snap on and so eliminate the boring business of tackiny with needle and thread. Also
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ODD CUSTOM

By imprinting the dough with their fingers in their own individ. ual patterns, Arabs of Morocco brand their bread as ranchers do cattle. They do not bake the bread at home, but in neighborhood bakeries. The dough is left on the doorstep for any passerby to carry to the bakery, and then claimed there by the brands on the loaveS.
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This figure hamonlIag cclors. and stripes done sofes wool will atter your figure both coors used But only the darker
  well the enderng ribbed design produce this youthful sports dress-up sweater. Beige pink dark and spring green blue the lovely bnations possible.
 For complete knitting In ADDRESS NUMBER (522 Waterbury lo6 Seventh York City.
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. MODERN MENUS Asparagus Offer Generous
 Range Of Possibilities
AspARAGUs VINAIGRETTE

ASHAlLAOOS tINhIOhEA 1E
 Place several stalks of cold, cooked asparagus on lettuce leaves. Pile on the tips riceo egg yolk, chopped egg whites, chopped pickles or olives, and If desired little chopped pimiento and minced onion. Over all pour French Dressing
 CREAM OF ASPARAGUS SOUP
 (Serves 4 to O
 Two cups butt ends cooked very soft, quart thin white sauce, salt, paprika.
 Heat white sauce. Force soft butt ends thtrough sieve. Season and heat thoroughly. Garnish with as- paragus tips or whipped cream.
 THIN WHITE SAUCE
 (Yield: 1 quart)
 Two cups whole milk or light cream, scalded, 2 cups asparagus water, heated, tablespoons flour, 4 tablespoons butter, teaspoon salt, IA teaspoon white pepper.
 Scald liquid in double boiler. Melt butter slowly in a heavy pot, SO 1t does not brown. Stir in the flour, mixing thoroughly, until pre- ectly smooth. Cook slowly over a low fire, stirring occasionally, and allow to bubble for several minutes. Remove from stove and add scalded liquid slowly, stirring constantly. Put bacl, over low heat, and again stir constantly, until thick and smooth. Add salt and pepper.
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modern of the aggressive efficient but that old primitive instinct to the helpless hasn't been bred out of him. The modern certainly attracted to the aggressive female at and at payfor time But he kill place o leader
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Personal

Announcement is made of the birth of a daughter, Paula Diana, at St. Mary,s Hospital, to MT. and Mrs. Joseph Penzoni. Mrs. Penzonj is the former Mary DeCicco.
 Miss Blanche Riccardi, of Hamil- ton avenne, and the Misses Rose Ranaudo and Josephine Famiglietti. of South Leonard street, are spend ing the weekend in Washington, D. O., where they are registered all the Hamilton Hotel.
 A freshmen at Mills College, Oak land, Calif., Jennie Feinn, of Water bury was manog the members oa her class entertained by Dr. Aurelif Henry Reinhardt, president, in th@ traditional series of Sunday break facts at the home of the presiden
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 ting him in the mood for mar riage.
 M q m & has been spoil i n g him at home, cooking h 1 s favorite dishes every time he asked for them, seeing that his clothes W c r c sent to h c cleaners Q Il q his shirts laun- dered just so, l e { [ 1 n g him sleep until the 1 a 6 f noS,gible
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either of the first two would let dummy cash a nine-spot and squeeze West again. To discard a diamond would let south win the rest.
 Thus South made small slam against Vests imposing hand.
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THE WOMEN
I'VE, THE WOMEN | Uncle Sam | A Cupid
 In Disguise
BY RUTH MILLETT

He's going off for years train- ing in the army, and you're sure you could have had him in the mood for wedding bells, Q one-room apartment and you.
 Well, cheer up. Maybe the army will finish the job of get-
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STARTED TOGETHER

Lynne Oyerman, featured in Par- amounts New York Town," and Edward G. Robinson once worked together for Monta Bell in a Wash. ington, D. o. stock company. Be1 is now @ producer at Paramount.
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and skin-tight ones that wrinkle across the hipline.
 In other words. he likes the nat ural look--neither too casual nor too "all done up." He assures me that most men feel this way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19
MONDAY,s MENTJ

BREAKFAST: Stewed dried apricots, oatmeal mullins, bacon, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Cream of as- paragus soup, French bread, baked apple, ginger bread, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Roast beef hash, spinach with egg, catsup, as- paragus vinaigrette, rhubarb lattice pie, cheese, coffee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19

The committee announces a change in the time and place of the Communion breakfast of the Chill dren of Mary of St. Lucy's church. It will be held on Sunday. May {, at Boso's hall.
 There will be e special meeting
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On their way daughter mother "Wren of my being smart enough to the box?"
 the quick Always gives puzzle to work he hopes can't t. Then he must show the trick and in superior You must always the that he the big strong hc-man and helpless little woman"
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Club News
STUDY CLUB

STUDY CLUB
 The Catholic Study Club will meet on Monday evening at o'clock on Monday at the Diocesan Bureau, SC Church street. Miss Mary Me- Carthy, chairman, is in charge of the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19

college is uy He enjoys the philosophical
 But when they the soft pedal ks supcrors when they married she has softpeda continuously %
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-19

This collar and jabot of cut-Out embroidered Swiss 0rgandy will give last springs black or navy dress a fresh 194l air. The hat is black straw with black yelling
 and yellow ribbon.
 to wear with the increasingly popu- lar black, brown and navy summer suits of silk or rayon faille those with deep V necklines with ruffles at either side are chic.
 Some blouses have wide collars to be worn over the suit collars. Others are collarless, with perky jabots and huge, flat butterfly bows. One charmer has convertible neckline which may be worn mod estly closed at the throat during business hours and opened fiatter- ingly to e deep V for cocktails or dinner later in the day.
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witnessed off these clever gals at work with brand hus the They discussing of andapng which everything he knew nothing Surely thought him should be what thought a mistake, smiled sweey said right we'll
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Latest Styles
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wasn't right she It. b done the chesy he pleased with the ob pleased with himself with his bride What bit scapng comparison with conented husband? Nothing absolutely n0ahing
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TASTY TOME

Wayne Morris and Bill Ore arc preferred by men who like to try their hand in the kitchen.
 collaborating on book Of recipes
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of the Children of Mary after the o'clock Mass on Sunday. All mem bers are urged to attend.