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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-01
one of n,,zzlement.

one of puzzlement.
 They stopped at a roadside stand and had hamburgers and pop.
 Returning to the Chase home Dugan got out of the car and stretched. You folks excuse me, won't you. I want to check into some reports before I go to bed"
 Larry took Barbara's hand in his. How pleasont," she said mockingly. This is the first de- cent attention you've paid me in weeks"
 He laughed. Relax, beautiful. No time for romance. Got to get home and doctor that sick pony again. However, I want to tell you 8 little secret. Your friend, the Chief he isn't much more of an Indian than I arn.'
 She sat bolt upright. What do you mean?"
 I've been trying to place MT Dugan Blake for two days now, and I've finally got it. A man doesn't have his picture in the paper as often as he did for me not to remember him. He was a whale of football player down in Oklahoma few years back ."
 T know" Barbara interrupted.
 They called him Indian Du- gan Blake" Larry continued, "but actually his percentage of Indian blood is very, very fractional As I recall it. however, some kind of tribe had made him an honor- ary chief, and the papers had made quite a fuss over 1t Yknow, nearly everybody down in Okla homa has some Indian blood in him. Why, we even had an Indian vice president once. Remember Curtis"
 Barbara nodded remotely. "So," she murmured. That's 1t? Larry, I begin to get the idea and I have 8 strong hunch that my darling Uncle Hank is at the bottom of this act. Yes sir, I get 1t now. Tell me, Lar ", should I be mad or glad?"
 Well, Dugan being the hand some devil that he Is, and me being something of suitor-mind you, I said 'something-I'd advise you to be mad. But sooner or later you'll have to smoke the peace pipe, and anyway, don't want complications just now"
 What do you mean?"
 "Our friend from the great open spaces is also one hell-for-leather polo player, If remember cor rectly again, and the inter-club matches start next week. Rules say each club can mount one out- slider, and we can use the Chief over at Briar Hill"
 He feigned yawn and pointed to a spot on his cheek. TX marks the spot. Kiss me, darling, and let me go home"
 She flashed him a chilling look and he bent over and gave her a peck on the cheek.
 Sure you could spare it?" she said. "Or are you afraid the blood will rush to your head and make you dizZy?"
 He laughed and stepped on the starter. Nothing like the dole system to make a gal appreciate your kisses
 One of these days" she. warn ed, we'll do away with the dole and trade you in on new system"
 "A red one?" he grinned.
 "It's an idea,' she admitted, and as she walked upstairs to her room she gave the idea a second thought. At least, she figured, Dugan Blake might be the means
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-01
MOTOR SQUEAK IS GOPHER

Waller, Mont. -(UP)-- Archie Id- so's car was running all right but his motor had 8 squeak in 1t. So he took it to a garage for Q checkup. The mechanic listened to the motor, lifted the hood, and out jumped the squeak--a large gopher.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-01
LONG, LONG WAY TO R. A. F.

London-(UP)--After travelling 7,- 900 miles from the United States to join the R. A. F., Edward Gum, a young American, arrived in London on his Fist birthday. He left a job in California and sailed for Britain as a deck boy on 8 Norwegian steamer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-01
# bringing Larry Grover into

or bringing Larry GroVer hto line.
 But then, she told herself, she wasn't in love with Larry Grover. So why bother with Duan Blake? Anyway, she still hadn't decided what course she would pursue now that she'd discovered Uncle Hanks protege wasn't the blood thirsty savage he'd set himself up to be.
 (TO Be C0ntinued)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-01

Girls in England are being ad- vised to eat more potatoes, then take calisthe11iicS to keep down un- wanted fat,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-01

YESTERDAY: Gossip column tsts link Barbara rOmantically with Dugan, after Dugan's ap- pearance at the Starlight Ter race i'm Indian costume. Barbara ls rcsentfuL so when Dugan ad- vises Uncle Hank on a business deal Barbara vaguely suggests that Uncle Hank should look into Che matter personally to check on Dugan's judgment. Later, Uncle Hank lectures Barbara about Du- gan's honesty, tells her she ought to be spanked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-01

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
IDR.N.A.TOWN ON
 MEDICAL BOARD
Formerly Was Alternate Examiner; ; D. of J. Meet-
 ing Called

Naugatuck, Sept. 1l.-Dr. N. A. Towne, who has been acting as an alternate medical examiner for the selective service district here during the vacation period has been ap- pointed a regular member of the medical board for this district, Har- ris Whittemore, Jr, draft board chairman announced today.
 Private Richard Enamait of Cor man street, who was inducted Sept. 5, has been transferred to Fort Knox, Kentucky and Private Harold R. Peterson Of Aetna street, alyso inducted September 5, Is stationed at Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, 1t was announced today.
 A meeting of Kennedy Circle. Daughters of Isabella, will be held tonight at 7:30 at Hibernian hall. Important business is to be trans acted and all members are urged to atetnd.
 William Holmberg, son of MT. and Mrs. Albert w. Holmberg of Sweeney street has left for Beth lehem, Penn, to enter Lehigh uni- verSity.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
OFFICE CHANGE
 ISN'T LIKED
Street Supt. Murtha Does
 Not Want to Use Yard Office

Naugatuck, Sept. 11-Superinten- dent of Streets Harold Murtha is not in favor of the proposal, made Monday night at the welfare board meeting, to move his office from the town hall to the yard off1ce of the street department.
 He said the yard oftice even though renovated would not be large enough. He pointed out 1t is used partially now for storage of tools and these take up large part of the offlce.
 MT. Murtha also reminded that WPA as well as street department records are kept in the present of- ice and visitors to the office are frequent.
 It had been suggested that the chief of police be given Murtha's present ofilce, but MT. Murtha feels that his need for his present ofiice is at least as much as that of the police chief. MT. Murtha and a sec- retary, Miss Margaret Gilbert, oc- cupy the office.
 The suggestion, which was made by Richard T. Parkinson, was re- ferred to the town hall committee of the board. There was no discus- sion of utilizing for offlces the now vacant office, formerly rented by the Naugatuck Building and Loan association and the Western Union company. Some ofticials feel bor- ough of1ices should be moved to this office,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11

The American aircraft industry's production for the first half of le4l reached TAPS military planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
MORE CLAMBAKES
 ARE ARRANGED
U. s. Rubber Co. Depts. to Hold Events During
 Month

Naugatuck, Sept. ii.-Clambakes continue in popularity as Club l7 and the U. s. Rubber Tennis Pack ing Department plan outings for this month.
 The male members of the Packing division will hold their outing Sat- urday, September l3 at Nettleton's s Farm, Beacon Falls. The days events will begin at 10 e. m., with Athletic competitions, under the di- rection of Joseph Maron as the main attraction. Others on the out ing committee are James Nardello, in charge of Food, Thomas Welch, refreshments, and Albert Pettoriai transportation.
 About 30 are expected to attend.
 Club l7 will meet at Joseph Wall oniS' Grove, Naugatuck on SepteIn- Der 2l. Paul Smey, ping pong eX- pert, will arrange sport matches and William Case, well known for his prowesS in cards, is scheduling card games. Robert Wood will provide musical entertainment.
 The committee Is: Paul Touran- geau, Joseph Tourangeau, William Hill, Henry Rodman, Matthew Jan kowSki, Furman Dinsmore Charles Johnson and Harry Sabia.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
Union, Company To Sign COntract
Defense Council
 Work Is Outlined
Cooperative Action Only Way to Secure Results;
 Praise for Air Raid Warden Given

Naugatuck, Sept. II - Clarence E. Jones, defense council chairman gave brief outline of the duties oi each division of the council at a meeting of the entire council last night. "Regardless of how we may view defense, there can be only one conclusion of purpose, and that is that by cooperative action, we can provide to the best of our collective ability for the welfare of all," he said.
 "Our immediate concern is to pro- tect our fellow citizens from and re- lieve distress due to, the conse- quences of war, If such disaster should occur in our midst" he ex- plained. Let us not make the mis- take of believing 1t cannot happen here. It may not but 1t can. Let us provide for all emergencies whether 1t be from the dropping of incen- diary or explosive bombs, or the landing of parachute troops, or sab- otage, or conhagration, or epidemic of illness, or probably some other disasters which may be conceived in the minds of evil persons and aa yet unknown to, or even unthought of, by us," Mir. Jones said.
 MT. Jones praised Edward J. Weaving, who has just been named chief air raid warden for Naugatuck saying the council and the citizens of Naugatuck should feel extremely grateful that he has offered his services and that tn eofficials of the Naugatuck Chemical have cooper ated wholeheartedly with the coun- ell He said the duties of air raid warden are not confined only to air raids but MT. Weaving and the dis- trict air raid wardens will perform services and that the officials of the of disasters due to the consequences of war which are not due solely to air raids.
 It is expected each division will organize Its forces and activities, he added. He said he does not yet know how necessary expenditures are to be financed but we should know more about requirements before he matter of appropriations for eX- penses can be discussed intelligently with the proper authorities, he said. He suggested each division submit to the chairman an estimate of its requirements. The matter of & head
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
Borough Briefs

A public card party will be held by the auxiliary of Crusader post Veterans of Foreign Wars tonight at s:30 in the post home on Rub- Der avenue. Tables will be re- served. Mrs. Edna c. Gladding heads the committe in charge.
 A public smorgasbord supper will be held tonight from 5 to ' O. clock by the Ladies Aid society of the Salem Luthern church in the church hall. Mrs. Alex Lundin heads the committee in charge.
 Albert A. Jones, son of MT. and Mrs. Clarence E. Jones, will leave Monday for Lyndon, Kya where he will enter the Kentucky Military Institute.
 Albert Roplnson, son of MT. and Mrs. Albert Robinson of cliff street, will leave soon to enroll at the Uni- versity of Connecticut
 Vincent Cuddy, son of Police Lieut., and. Mrs. James J. Cuddy of Cherry street, will soon resume his studies at the University of Connecticut, where he will be member of the junior class.
 The American aircraft industry's production for the first half of loAl reached 7A23 military planes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11

quarters for a report center will be acted upon soon, he indicated.
 Weaving Talks
 MT. Weaving in a talk stressed 1t must not be @ case of hit or miss in an emergency, it will be a case of each man knowing what to do and how to do 1t. There will be for dis trict subdivisions in Naugatuck, he said, and notification of damage to any district will be made by phones or runners.
 He pointed out incendiary bombs have not beaten England and will not beat this country in the event of war, he said. He warned there is Is much work ahead
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11

MT. Marchiando added that agree- ment on major points had been reached. It is believed that the contract includes a provision under which there would be no strikes or work stoppages during the length of the contract.
 The strike at the T. P. Butterfleld Company continued today. This strike started Monday noon and was called because union members of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
GRANGE NAMES
 NEW OFFICERS

Naugatuck, Sept. 1l.-Ohicers of the Past Masters and Past Lectur- CTS association of Beacon Valley Grange were chosen at a meeting Tuesday night at the home of Myron Noble, Beacon Valley. Mrs. Marie Price. was elected president, succeed ing Elmer Tucker. Others named were: Mrs Josephine Downs of Bethany. vice-president: Mrs. June Saunders, secretary; Miss Ida Hotchkiss, treasurer. A booster cele- bration is planned for September 26.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11

the pressing department refused t0 work with union employees. AS far as is known, no settlement iS yet in sight. It is believed thre0 non union employees in the depart ment have still refused to join the union.
 Policemen are still on the scene in case of trouble, although none had occurred yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
CHURCH HELPERS
 ENJOY OUTING

Naugatuck, Sept. li.-An outing of the Church Helpers of St. Mi- chael'S Episcopal church was en- joyed yesterday afternoon at the Andrew summer home, Andrews Mountain, with Mrs George A. Bar wick, president, presiding at a brief business session. In charge of the affair were: Mrs. Barwick, chair man; Mrs. Leroy S. Andrews. Mrs. J. CurtisS Russell, Mrs. Harold l.. Goodwin, Mrs. George B. Lewis and Mrs. Tracy Notle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
Rubber Workers To Decide On
 Matter Friday
Butterfleld Strike Still Going On; Rubber Co. Dispute
 Nears End as Major Points Are
 Agreed Upon ~*
Correspondent: wm. J. Bazter-PhOns Naugatuck ss4S

Naugatuck, September II. - Signing of contract between the U S. Rubber footwear plant here and the Local 45 United Rubber Workers of America expected soon it was learned today The executive committee or the union, which authorized by union members to sign if certain ma or points were agreed upon Will meeu tomorrow to decide whether to sign, John Marchiando organizer for the union, said today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-11
Borough Funerals

Naugatuck Sept. 1.-The funeral of Mrs. Charlotte Johnson Beddoe. widow of Frederick Beddoe, na- tive of Naugatuck. was held this af- ternoon at o'clock at St. Michael's Episcopal church. Rev. Arthur Y. Lewis. rector. officiated. Burial was in Hillside cemetery.
 Bearers were: Edward Saunders. Jacob Keeling, Walter Norton. Har- ry Carter. Walter Pease and Har- old Brown.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Fitting Children for
Good Citizenship

In her latest book, Your Child
Meets the World Outside" published
by D. Appleton-Century. Elizabeth
F. Boettiger has provided guide
that will be most valuable to all in
tellgent and far-seeing parents
Destined, as described in the fore
word by Jessie Stanton. consulting
director of the Harriet johnson
Nursery School. to ''f1t our children
to undertake more fully and sue
cessfully the responsibilities of citi-
zenship in a democracy" it offers
in simple and readable form the
fundamentals of Just such training.
Miss Boettiger assumes that there
are four basic worlds" outside the
home and family which the average
child must encounter-the world of
nature, of machinery, of people. and
the community world. In helpful
chapters, full of workable ideas and
sound advice, the author points out
how parents can best prepare their
children to meet them fearlessly and
happily.
The book is lavishly illustrated by
fine photographs, which add greatly
to its charm and forcefulness. At a
time like this, when thoughtful
adults are studying the upheaval of
all the things held dear to citizens
of other lands. it is particularly
timely to study the best approach to
building better and surer citizens
for America. BIC.
Evening star., 1941-10-20

, some instead of crowd. and when
he wants to stay at home of an eve
ming and talk instead of going out
to dance or to the movies.
AS long as he wants to run with
the gang, there Is nothing doing
and one girl with a pretty face and
pair OF nimble heels is as good rs
another, but when he begins to cut
a girl out Of the herd and to be with
her alone he is thinking of putting
his brand on her.
The next sign boy gives that he
is in love is when he begins to take
care of girl. So long as he will let
her combine lobster salad and ice
cream for supper and 90 out in the
rain in satin slippers. and so long
as he takes her out on wild parties.
he is just amusing himself with her
and he should worry what she does.
So when John begins to chaperon
you stricter than your mother, it. is
all over except sending out the wed
ding invitations.
The third indication that a man
Is in love is when he rolls up his
sleeves and goes TO work for a girl.
Never believe that q man is in love
with YOU unless he is able TO prove
it by hard work.
And. finally, the real proof that a
man gives that he loves you is vher
he asks you 10 marry him All the
balance may be talk. but that is a
proof Of sincerity that YOU can draw
money on at the bank.
Evening star., 1941-10-20
By Barbara Bell

When you see this little dress on
your daughter you will find it hard
to believe that anything so pretty
and fattering could be made with
such little sewing effort. The ola
gram shows you how simple it is
to sew in the darts front and back,
stitch up the side seams. add the
short puf1ed sleeves and the cunning
round collar and there YOU are
with a little dress which will suit
her to IT.
The buttons in front and on the
sleeves are for decoration only
there is a placket in back which
allows room for the dress to go on
over the head. The skirt is full cut
30 that it flares in that pert way
which is so attractive in well-made
frocks for little girls. Pattern No.
l4S4-B may be finished in either
Of two ways: One, with an adorab ble
round Peter Pan collar or, two. with
an open, sweetheart shaped neck
line.
This pattern is suitable for cham
bray, glngham or percale, or any
washable cotton you may choose
Evening star., 1941-10-20
Mems Eyes Sometimes Tell es So Don't Mistake in Then
Shape ofCup
ayCause
Dripping
Ring in Saucer No
Real Indication
| Of Untidiness
By Emily Past

[ DC Il mIr i OSf
The young owner OF new house
tells me that she is sure I would
nave rated her table manners good
until lstelvl Just now" she .Y-
| plains. for the life of me I can't
drink my breakfast coffee without
letting a drop form between nv
lips, and then run down the front
Oh my cup when 1 set it down. and
gradually make a ring in the sau-
Ger. I'm sure it is new trick 7
| nave acquired lately. NV husbands
saucer gets coffee ring in it. too.
He says perhaps l copy him. but
, don't know how we can cure our
selves OF this untidineSS."
Since my reader says it is a new
trick, the cause probably is the cups
/ they use. If they are quite thick,
and If, moreover. they have straight
sides, l think that if they will
. change 10 thinner cups. or best of
all. those which fare outward at the
rim. that the husband as well a,
the wife may be completely cured.
Dear Mrs. Post For almost a wear
I have been employed a. a secretary
10 man whose wife has been des-
peratelv i'll for months. I am told
/ that the end cannot be long DELAYED.
and I am wondering what will be
suitable for me 10 do when that sad
day comes. Should I 90 10 the
house 10 extend my sympathy and
offer to Go whatever I can for the
family? Or should I write a note 70
my employer or to his oldest daugh-
ter? Or should I telephone mis-
house? Or since my employer is free
10 call upon me for anything he
wants done, should simply wait 10
be told?
Answer-You should certainly 90
TO the house. If a member OF the
family is in the hall. as is usual.
/ you ask what YOU can do 10 be Of
use. Or If YOU can't be spared at
/ the office, you perhaps send up a
note to YOUR employer simply say
ing. Il will STAY here within call for
whatever you may want me to 90"
If given no duties. YOU might per-
haps take your place a. the tele-
phone. II any important messages
come that have to be answered. then
take them 10 him and answer them
as directed
Write out general messages Of
sympathy that DO not require an
answer. and when quite a number
have collected, send them, or hand
them TO him, or 10 other members
Of his family. Don't talk about svn-
pathy, but just show it by being
ready TO help any one in any way
that YOU can.
So many requests have been
made for copies Of nv article on
details concerned with training
camps behavior Of visitors and
presents for the mem. that I
have had il printed as 4 Ieaf1et
and will be very glad to send II to
any one who sends me self.
addressed. Scent stamped en-
velope in care of this paper.
Leaflets cannot be mailed unless
self addressed envelope bears
correct amount Of postage.
Evening star., 1941-10-20

puzzled as to whether | should &C.
cept or decline his invitation. Are
girls II am 49, considered nice to
DO such things, not knowing any one
at the college except the boy friend'
Also. please advise what sort OF
clothing TO wear on the bus trip
there, to a football game in the
afternoon. to the movies in the eve
ming, to hike in the mountains. and
to attend church on Sunday morn
ing.
Il know fall clothes will be ap-
propriate, but please tell me the
exact type of dress. hat. shoes, coat,
jacket, hose. etc. to wear, and when.
My boy friend said he would take
care of my bus fare to and from the
college, reserve me room in a hotel,
and get me meal ticket at the
college cafeteria. Since I have a
regular job, should I insist on paying
my expenses. OF let him foot the
bills? His father is sending him to
college"
Well, Louise, We see no reason at
all why you should not accept this
invitation. Thousands of nice girls
will be making such trips to colleges
all over the country throughout the
academic year.
Regarding clothes. you can get by
with only two outfits, with different
accessories. For the bus trip and
football game, we'd suggest light
weight woolen suit-jacket. skirt and
harmonizing blouse. Choose acces-
sories that match each other and
look well with the suit-tailored felt
hat, oxfords, leather bag. Your
gloves might be beige or chamois
color. Wear hose, not ankle socks.
Take a topcoat that will match or
harmonic with the suit.
For the hike. wear your suit and
a sweater, with socks and saddle
oxfords or other stout shoes. For
the movies and church. a simple
crepe dress in color that looks
we'll with your coat. a somewhat less
tailored hat, and pumps would be
nice.
If you wish to take only one set
OF accessories, choose an in-between
type that will look we'll with both
your dress and your suit. Have
several pairs of washable gloves, or
one dark pair, so that they will
always look fresh.
AS for finances, the custom of
paying for the room varies at dif-
ferent colleges. However, you should
take care of your own bus fare both
ways, and be prepared to pay for
your room. If your friend has al
ready paid for it. and If this is the
general custom at his college, don't
worry about it. It's quite proper
for him to pay for your meals.
We've sent you our Week Ends on
the Campus" leaf1et. which covers
this whole subject of visits to COL
leges for dances and house parties
Any other reader who is interested
can also get copy by writing to us
and inclosing S cents in stamps or
coin.
Here's letter from n 3. on the
question of girls smoking.
II would be very much interested
to know what the average boy