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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

On hands Of 4-3-3-3 or 4-4-3-2 distribution, @ player Is supposed to bid two no trump in preference to an opening two bid in a suit, even though he is strong enough for 8 two-bid. In. today's hand, South has the technical require ments for an opening two-spade bid in the Culbertson System, but is supposed to bid two no trump instead, as practically all expert players would.
 The requirements for raises have been slightly increased. Previously, a two no trump bid could be raised with one-half honor trick. Now more than one-half honor trick is required, and North, even with Q king, was correct under the 194l Culbertson rules in passing.
 Although both spades and clubs broke badly for him, South man. aged to make his contract by accu- rate counting. He won the opening lead with the diamond ace, and led a low club. West took this with the nine and led another diamond which South won in his own hand. Another small club lead by South was taken by Easts queen, and the jack of hearts was led, covered by Souths queen, and won by Vests ace. West now led the club king.
 South took the club ace, cashed three spades, then took his high heart and threw East in with the eight of spades. East had to lead & diamond, giving dummy the dia- mond king, and South his eighth trick for his contract.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
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PATTERN 15s SLIM, GRACEFUL MATURE STYLE

Whether you're graciously pre- siding at club meeting =. a par ty or just "at home" this Is the frock you needl Designed by Claire Tilden, Pattern 1858 is full of age- less charm, with softening, slim ming lines in all the right places The front skirt panel points up In Q very slenderizing effect-a treat ment that holds the fullness of the bodice up and away from your smooth trim waist. There's won- derful flattery in those bodice pam els with generous gathering above the point of the waist-seam and below the graceful curve of the yokes which are cut in-one with the back bodice. The nice V-shape of the neckline may be enhanced by 8 lovely flower trim. A belt from either side-front goes around to tie in back where the seamless waistline is darted-in for perfect fit. This dress may have choice of long or short sleeves and lace edg- ing Is an optional but very dainty and feminine trim. Send for your pattern now-and with the Sewing Guide to show you every easy step of the way you'll have this en- chanting frock finished in record timel
 Pattern 1858 is cut in women's sizes 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, A. 46 and 4s. Size 36 requires 4 yards 39 inch fabric.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5c) 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., 1941-03-01

Fine responsive petsl You sec at once that their master knows dogs, the proper but simple care that brings out the best in them.
 Lessons in manners begin witt, short words of command-"Come, "Go," "Down"-taught one at a time and by one person only, using the same tone of voice.
 No whippings! When a dog be. comes confused the thing to do is to pet him. Then, when he catches on, give him @ tasty bit of food as reward.
 The right diet for your dog is a sensible natural one. Meat Is IS mainstay from the time he's 6 pup of three weeks, for Q dog is :. carnivorous animal. Other foods he enjoys are milk fish, eggs, but go lightly on starchy foods. Toe many bring on stomach, skin trou- bles.
 Properly fed and cared for your pet should put up 0 jolly fight against such ills as distemper - that particular enemy of puppies which often strikes at grown dogs too. Do you know how distempei starts? Its symptoms?
 Our 32-page booklet explains symptoms and treatment of dis temper and many other doggish ills. Tells how to raise a dog from
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

sins as smoking and wasting time on trashy literature 1t wouldn't be so good to have them know that courts consider such idling a serious offense against husband.
 Because women have worked 1t so that they have things pretty much their own way today.
 It is understood in most families that just as soon as the budget per- mits, the wife will have some help with her housework and unless the budget Is really skinny she has all kinds of mechanical help from the start -- vacuum cleaner, electric Ice box, washing machine, toaster, and all the rest.
 FIGURES HER
 TIME IS HER OWN
 She just naturally figures that her days belong to her-and not to her husband-and that if she wants to read all morning with the dishes piled up in the sink, that Is her business.
 And, of course, she counts on get- ting every afternoon off for bridge playing, or whatever the ladies of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
Of Interest To Women

Have you Q household problem to solve? Write your question clearly, ssgn your name and ad dress, enclose Q three cent pnstage stamp and mail to The Woman's Editor, Washington Service Blu. reau, The Democrat, 1913 18th Street, Washington, D. C., for Q personal reply.
 Q. How many petunia seeds are in an ounce?
 A. Between 15o,ooo and 100000.
 o. How much do the height ant weight of thirteen and fourteen year old girls increase normally 1T year?
 A. The increase in height Is oft en as much as six inches, and II weight as much as twenty pounds.
 o. Would 1t be proper to give shower for an invalid?
 A. Yes; the shower may be giver when the invalid is permitted tt receive visitors. The shower may consist of puzzles, books, magazines fruit, flowers, jars of fruit and jel. lies, or fruit juices.
 o. Are parsnips which remain ir the ground during the winter poi sonous?
 A. No.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
GlOrifing Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Stan Writer

NEA Service Stan writer
 Nassau, Bahamas.-Here, as in Florida's most fashionable. resorts, color is the big news in the smartest wardrobes. I don't know what hap pened to all of the white and pale pastel shades that were supposed to be good for the south. All I know is that violet, sulphur yellow, cin- namon brown, scarlet, royal blue and other rich colors are much more conspicuous than white, baby blue, shell pink and the like.
 Even though you aren't mildly interested in what to wear for @ southern resort vacation, this color news should be important to you. It means that, no matter where you live, your late spring and sum- mer dresses ought to be thought of in terms of brighter monotones and flashing prints, rather than white and neutral tones.
 BANANA YELLOW
 WORN WITH RED
 Any woman, providing her make up is right, would be chic on a mid- June day anywhere in the United States, in banana yellow dress of washable silk such as the one that saw recently in the Palm Gardens of the British Colonial hotel. With 1t, reddish-rust alligator shoes in the new tissue weight and a red dish-rust homeSpun bag were worn.
 A roysl blue linen dress, on a tall blonde, was dramatized with a tiny calot of crisp white pique, white linen shoes and a scarlet linen bag.
 A PATRIOTIC
 COLOR SCHEME
 Parma violet, in linen or wash- able silk, looks cool as well as chic when hat, shoes, bag and gloves are snowy white. For city streets, the shoes could be navy blue instead of white.
 The patriotic color scheme-red, white and blue-looks both cool and new under tropical sunlight I like red jackets and white blouses wish navy slacks. And I like a white linen sports dress with big red coin dots that New York debutante wears with a navy linen bolero and @ navy homespun bag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
ANN's WAFFLES

Anyone who likes piping hot waf- fies had better watch Ann Sothern around noontime The actress, o past mistress of the art of waffle-making has had an electric waffle iron in- stalld in her dresisng room at the studio. There each noon she mixes batter for the delectables and sup plements the waffles with country shausage or crisp bacon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
1 I'VE, THE WOMEN-- Reno Would Boom If Wife'S
 Reading Of Trashy Stories
 Became Grounds For Divorce

the neighborhood are doing to amuse themselves.
 Why, running a house has be- come such a cinch in the minds of women that & great many girls working at jobs they don't like any too well, get married just to put themselves in the bridge playing in- stead of the clock-punching class.
 So we women had better hope that the judge rules mo grounds for divorce" If he doesn't the men of America might get out of hand.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
WOMAN,S REALM
Mrs. England "Peps Up" Her
 Wardrobe Without Extravagance
By ROSETTE HARGROVE

0y ROSEITE hAHOhOVE
 CNEA Service Staff CorrespOndent)
 London.-Extravagance is as out of place in. the British Isles today as golf shoes with dinner dress. But that doesn't mean that milady's wardrobe must maintain the status quo. The department stores, the fashion magazines and women's pages of the daily newspapers are chock full of suggestions for "pep- ping up" the wartime ensembles while still remaining within the bounds of decent patriotism.
 Because linen hate dowdy clothes and un cared . for compleXions, !" women are told that the griminess of the "blitzkrieg" is no reason for forfeiting all aids to beauty.
 Every Oxford street shop now has a beauty specialist to advise women on how to avoid "blitz-face" or shelter complexion" as we'll as the minor vacations caused by the neces- sity of having to sleep in Air-raid shelters. Beauty routines are given for just such emergencies.
 OFHsETTING
 WAR DARKNESS
 How to make said shelters warm, cozy and cheery is the job of the furnishing departments. And the clothes to wear in them, 1. e. shelter suits, are now an integral part of most women's wardrobe.
 But party frocks are being stressed, too. Men on leave or those carrying on at home under partic- ularly difficult wartime conditions will naturally expect their women to supply spot of color and gayety to offset the general drabness of things, so bright colors are advo- cated. Cherry, purple, blue are first favorites, with black relieved by embroidery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

the magazine table with shelves and flat for small radio at the other end These three lights will attractive Now word of warning about and of table Get that has sturdy pedestal or jar 2s inches high with well downward There small lamps but the living deserves two important table lamps.
 little tables essential they pleasant comfortable living You coffee table front table little higher than the table, tray placed Choose the
 
 Keep free from the newspaper the morning and tables built to hold records read the magazines you'll
 them Some the tables contaner sunk in end for plants and this type can be put near window altogether delightful table with the reversible board for of checkers with the children or chess board for xc the with the and suggest pleasant reaxa well fitted writing des with bter and ink with sight, invite send but remember tables placed chairs and scfas windows fireplace
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
Today's Surplus Foods May Run Short Tomorrow

canned lima beans, 2 cups boiling water, salted; l l-2 cups fresh, canned, or quick-frozen shrimps, cooked; 8 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 3-4 cups milk, 3-4 cup grated American cheese, 1 teaspoon salt, dash of pepper, 3-4 cup fine bread crumbs, buttered.
 Drop lima beans into briskly boil- ing salted water, bring again to @ boil, and boil 16 to IS minutes, or until just tender; drain. Cook, peel and clean shrimps; cut into 2 or 3 pieces. Arrange lima beans and shrimps in alternate layers in greased casserole. Melt butter in saucepan and stir in flour. Add milk gradually and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese and seasonings and blend. Pour over lima beans and shrimps. Cover with buttered crumbs. Bake in moderate oven (360 degrees F) 30 minutes, or until crumbs are browned. This may be baked in in- dividual ramekins.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
TRUE BEAUTY

One of the most beautiful faces ever photographed will be seen in "A Woman,s Face" Gwili Andre has just been added to tEe cast of Joan Crawford's new starring picture for Metro Goldwin- Mayer. She was once Ney York's most popular and highest paid model.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
LESSEY ROLE

George Lessey, who came to Holly wood after scoring hit in the New York stage production of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" has been se- lected for an important role in "Blosoms in the Dust" He will play Ted Keats, a brow -beaten husband dominated by a sharp -tongued wife
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

ter hope that the judge finds that those two 'ofenses' are not grounds for di- vorce.
 B eca use If they are, there are thousands of wives in Amer lea whose hub- bies could di- vorce them to- morrow.
 Even If the men wouldn't take advantage
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY Amcrica's Card Authority

In the l94l Culbertson System, the requirements for opening two no trump bids are very slightly re- duced, such a bid now being rec commended with as few as five honor tricks, provided all four suits are very strongly stopped.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
BY RUTH MILLETT

An Iowa husband filed suit for d1- vorce the other day charging that his wife smoked continually and read sentimental and amorous It, erature" while the housework wait ed to be done.
 The women of America had bet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

chair by an open fireplace with nearby sturdy but small table with good reading lamp on it.. It puts where you need t-on your book. It also lends that pleasant not-toobright light for conversation. Not that I'm for poor light. say light and good light but not glare, and lamps, number of them in a room, give control of light and very decorative quality as well.
 To have light where you want 1t, you need tables on which to put lamps and you need them in two to three places in average sized room. hear some murmurs about having floor lamp. Fine, you need one in room, placed perhaps at one side of the fireplace by an easy chair, but balance it with Q table lamp placed by the chair the opposite side of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
FEW DOCTORS ARE DENTISTS

Now and then @ qualified dentist is also q qualified physician or vice versa. Generally, however, doctor is not competent to decide whether, say, Q "devitalized" crowned tooth should be extracted or left to serve Its purpose. Likewise & dentist Is not competent to judge whether in- lection around the roots of the teeth is porsible for the patients systemic complaint.
 When the doctor says your teeth must be extracted as they are caus- ing or likely to cause rheumatiz or something, and the dentist refuses to extract the teeth as he does not believe they are badly enough dam aged to warrant extraction, 1t Is time for conference. If one or both of them cannot see the reces- sity for that, bid him or them good bye and find better trained dentist and/or a better trained doctor. But don't give up your teeth without a struggle.
 Maybe I take too serious a view of this question. think every useful tooth Is worth at least thousand dollars. But as soon as they open their months good many people, I can see, place no such value on their teeth They are content to limp along for years, If their health holds out that lorg, with from one to half dozen teeth missing-and 1t isn't because they can't afford functionally efficient dentures to re- place the missing teeth.
 The fate of pulpless or so-called dead" teeth-which are not dead but just undernourished in conse- quence of destruction of the pulp (vessels ard nerves in pulp chamber or root canaD whcih is the main but not the sole source of blood supply and nutrition-is e sad com- mentary on the waywardness of the dentists and the ineptitude of the doctors in reference to the return of dentistry, a medical or surgical speciality, to the parental medical profession from which they seeded Just & hundred years ago. Today
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

Third fact that this to whom have ascrbed all the the cataog full of faults and ugly traits
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
McKENNEY
 ON BRIDGE

This is the last of 8 series of 12 articles on the new bidding rules in the 1941 Culbertson Sys- tenn,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
TOP ROLE

Laraine Day has the outstanding opportunity of her career with tb leading role of Mary Dugaia in "Tb Trial of Mary Dugaii."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
H0zy To Keeb Well
Ry DR. WILLIAM BRADY. MD.


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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

puppyhood on, give him proper diet, grooming, training. Explains the teaching of amusing tricks.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy of HOW TO CHOOSE AND CARE FOR YOUR DOG to Water bury Democrat Home Service 635 Sixth Ave, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write your NAME. ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

deeply vanity have been njure pride because pride is that in dignity which build maintain destroy Then pride and refuse destroy 1t admitting that wrecked by loss of anohers love-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

Those unfit to serve in the Swiss Army must pay an annual exemp- ton tax.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

By joining a new pig club" in England one can town" anything from q quarter of @ pig up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
MONDAYS MENU

BREAKFAST: Grapefruit juice, cracked wheat cereal, toast, jelly, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Lima beans and shrimp with cheese, chopped lettuce salad, baked apple, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Beef hash, catsup, creamed potatoes. buttered broc- coli, orange Bavarian cream, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

the hurt must have the will to heal and willingness This largely inside with the mind imagination The starting point fact facing, always a disagreeable business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

 in this column Letters unsuitable for VIII be All confidence Write Miss Chaheld in care Of ths
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

First suffering play stage screen find book: historical contain tale of disappointment love- The experience universal and literature wouldn't these episodes (Epi though the girl in the midst of won't believe t0 What the endure and cure plain my dears your isn't different that firmly fixed in minds.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
Caroline Chatfield
How to Fall Out of Love.
Savs Today
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Advising girl of then advising with accomplishing
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

the fireplace have such will still need lamps which probably this
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN DECORATOR
By NeL..> Hat4:I>4- Director, Good HoWsksebing Studio

L0mpS 0nd T0bIeS Are PNrtneFS n DecOTNIOn trotng d I'm often surprised that the the decorative qualities of small tabes and table with lamps them not widely recognized
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

Fourth fact that shining the light lenghenng the spring breaking birds singing the earth greenng about sympathetic and congena right where they The good book is music turned Everything formerly pleasure everything that put the heart exactly usual only looking at with with half stopped feeling with Q bitter heart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-03-01

will again to bitter life and anybody be loved has to sweeten lose out letters that the could be hap oily married any twenty thousand women it's high time left off grieying herself to death one man.
Evening star., 1941-04-12
Larger Home Demand
Seen During Decade

A larger potential demand fol
homes is expected in the decade be-
tween 1910 and 1850 because of the
anticipated increase in the number
of marriages, the Federal Home
Loan Bank Review said today in a
study of new census results and
their effect on housing.
According to preliminary data of
the Census Bureau obtained by the
Review, the next 10 years will see a
considerable increase in the number
of persons in marriageable ages
The Review article said:
THE number of persons most
likely to marry in the early years of
the present decade-persons in the
age group from 20 to "a years-num-
bered 11,560,0O0 in 1910 as compared
with 10,870,0 900 persons of both sexes
in the same age group in 1890 The
number of persons most likely to
marry in the latter part of the pres
ent decade-perSons who were IA to
10 years old in 1940-numbered A.
100000 as against 13,930,000 in the
same age group 10 years before.
From 1850, however, the aging of
our population will have an adverse
effect on the demand for homes be-
cause progressively smaller number
of persons will reach marriageable
ages-a result of the declining birth
rate"
Evening star., 1941-04-12

I place with long nails driven through
the sides of the mortises to catch
the lemons.
Diamond Latticed Design.
The lower, right-hand design is
a traditional diamond latticed panel
supported in an or 10 foot span
by 2-by-4-inch upper and lower
rails. This design is suitable
for flower garden boundaries, short
screening fences and for yard 'front.'
ing of stately, formal homes. The
lattice strips are cut from l2-by-l p =
inch wood. They are nailed to
1-by-l -linch strips fastened inside
the top and bottom rails, as shown.
1t will be noticed that in none
of the fence designs shown this
week or in the last weeks column
on picket fences is the construction
carried down to the ground. Many
fence designs show Dashboard
closing the space between the
ground and the bottom of the pick
cts or the lower rail. Sometimes
this is desirable to make the fence
tight against small animals or
chickens, but this board is the first
thing to rot and, if it is added, this
should be done in such a way that
it is easily removable for replacing
with new board when it rots.
Protect Posts Against Rot.
Posts must be protected against
rot. Nothing smaller than a 4-by-
4-inch post is recommended for
substantial construction. Allow "a
inches for sinking in the ground
and coat this end literally with hot
tar, applying the liquid with an old
brush. Pre-heating of the wood will
help the tar make a good bond
Evening star., 1941-04-12

and the simplest way of doing this
is to stick the butt into hot stove
oven for a few minutes.
Line up the course of the fence
with a stout cord and dig the holes
for the end posts. A hole about
8 inches in diameter is large enough.
Set up the end posts carefully, test
ing for straightness with a carpen-
ter's level or a plumb bob, after a
bed of small stones has been packed
into The bottom of the hole.
Support the posts in position with
temporary braces while tamping
small stones into the hole. The
sectional sketch in the lower left
corner of the Illustration shows this
method of post setting. Another
excellent method is to fill the post
hole with concrete after a footing
of this mixture has been provided
at the bottom of the hole.
With the end posts in place the
cord is raised to the tops, stretched
tight and used to line up all the
others. When the posts are set
the construction of the fence can
proceed. A rail fence is fairly easy
to paint and should be given coat
ing of white lead Immediately after
it is completed. Fences cost money
and a little extra spent on top
quality paint will be a saving in
the long run.
When the lead is dry give the
fence at least two coats of good
outside paint, preferably one with
a lead base. If galvanized nails
are used in its construction and
seasonal repainting is attended to
a fence of this type should have
long life.