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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

A strange dream for grown up to have, yet it's surprisingly common-that you're back in school taking Q test and scared stiff that you'll funk
 Some fear or other is percolating in your "subconscious"l It may be just a natural anxiety before meet- ing new boss-or not SO naturally, 1t may be part of fear pattern you realize but dtr1liy.
 Perhaps a dangerous feeling Of inadequacy is hampering you, you may imagine that people are judging your every action.
 When your dreams follow any such pattern it's advisable Co find out why. Knowing why, you may solve many problems.
 Constantly dreaming you're late shows you fear you're running your life inefiiciently. Dreams of being imprisoned show you're giving way to a feeling of Encouragement.
 or do you dream of falling, flying, appearing nude in publlc9 Our S2- page booklet by a psychologist in- ternrets lhaae and nAanv oaAaF enaa-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

mon dreams; shows their relations to your daily life and your problems Discusses sex dreams, prophetic dreams.
 Send 10c in coin for your copy Of "The Meaning Of Dreams" to The Waterbury Democrat, Home Service 635 Sixth Ave-, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your name ad- dress, and the name of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

For flyers, consider a pilots wal. let that holds his license and rating card without folding. A pocket flight log case that has q flexible leather binding. And of course, he'll welcome warm mufflers and gloves, fine boots, goggles or c spe. ciai airman's watch that can prac- ticaliy navigate Q plane.
 Tn service or out, he'll warm 10 one small thing Of luxury If that thing is something he really needs, What he wants, ono thoroughly practical lad says aptly, ig what l think I don't need--that is, what l consider less Important than what I buy myself" Like c really hands Bono cocktail siiaker, he exempll. fled, or ike some sensible, though inexpensive, new gadget.
 If he has . hobby, especially,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
PING PONG PAYS

Camp Funston, KaS. (UP)-ping pong playing pays dividends in the army'-if you happen to Do stationed at Camp Ft@ston. Each week the Uso club offers c prize for the winner of the soldiers ping pong tournament The prize is . long distance telephone call anywhere iIl the United States.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
THREE.HIT RECORD

Bedtime Story" Columbla'8 latest comedy, which co-StarS Loretta Young and Fredric March, is Dl- rector Alexander Hall's third pics tlire of the year, the first two Dc. ing "This Thing Called Love" and Here Comes MT. Jordan.D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

There's an electric tooth bruth that looks oil the maker calls 1t the first scientific advance since the ahorigine invented the tooth. pick.
 There are nackinawS, scarfs, country jackets, slippers, gloves, every conceivable piece of wear ing apparel la new textures, and especially new combinations and colorS.
 Any man can use, and likes to get, new jewelry. There are some interesting new items this year. Of course here, as everywhere, the defense motif is prominent. There are cuff-links, tie-claSps and col- lar pins bearing tlle insignia of different branches of the service. One unusual item Is c clip that is c miniature gold-finish sAber scab- bard. It sheaths Q tiny saber, which actually pulls out and can be used as . knife and nail file.
 GADGET COMBINES
 CALENDAR AND KNIFE
 A. bright gadget for the other end of his watch chain iS c now calendar knife. This Is c gold-fln- ished disk, bearing or one side, his initials, on the other, on ingenious 6-year calendar. Inside, there is Q knife blade with nail file.
 
 And of course there Is that good old standby, the necktie. If you know his taste and the usual col- ors of his suits, you can get him ties from half c buck to aS much of q strain as your budget will stand.
 If he's in the U. S. service, your problems simple, because the stores nave thought 1t through for you, and completely. There are two ver- Slons of the sleeping bag at two prices, one for the officer, the oth. CT for the soldier = and, seriously,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

At least one woman who al- ways had to Dc told what had been bid. l.
 At least one woman who got e peculiar satis- faction out of saying gently "In your hand"
 At least one woman who in- sisted on quot. ing her faVorite c x D c r [ as tIaAii0ia hia VAlaa were the law.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
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PATTERN A4S BASQUE BODICE NEWS FOR MATRONS

Here's good news-C Claire Tilden dosignG Q style just for rnatrons that has ail the verve of younger modes Pattern AS centefs All interest on the subtiy-cut bodice, thus mininti2- ing Q larger hipline. The bodice sec- Hons dip below the waist for a basque effect and are becomingly gathered Into the center panel. Acc cent the effect with a TOW of tiny buttons, and repeat them on the gathered sleeves. The little bow is optional below the pointed collar \. make both collar and bow of contrast if you like. White pique would be stunning on Q dark green arDclEl A sash in the back adds to the slim-waisted effect. Choose eth. ar the short or the three-quarter length sleeve. :. the Sewing Guide Will help you stitch this mode Up quickly and easily. If your figure is larger than average, make 1t in softly -draping crepe to show off the @atharg on the bodice and the gracefully 1lared skirt. Such 6 frock Sb perfect for afternoons in town, when you go shopping and to the saeater later: and such 6 becom- snR silhouette will never go out of atyle.
 Pattern zlB Is cut in misses and @unen,s sizas 10, 16, 70, 54, S6, sS, A0. A. 4A and %. Sire 36 requires
 yards so ixch fabric.
 @assa FIFTEEN CENTS tI6cl in IFS for thi& pattern. WRITE
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
NAYY,s sWEETHEART

Because Lupe Velez Is the sweet heart of the navy, her latest Col- uf1bia picture, Honolulu Lu," will receive one of It's first showings ct the Pearl Hrabor Naval Base in Hawaii, on the island which serveu as a background for the romantic filrms.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

The smart new mems JcwelFy plcs tured above won't make m T Q h dent in your Christmas budget. TOP. 4 new gaAget fer the end Of his watch chain. The gold.lin'
 Ished disc holds owners initials on one side, tricky slxsyeaF cal. endaF on the other. Inside N . knife that's also n. I file. CENTER, RIGHT, The Military motif In a new tic clasp. The miniature gold finished scabhaFd holds tiny sabre which also Is knife and nall file. CENTER, LEFTi 4 set Of links, collar pin and tic ciRsp featuring . western decorative motif. BOT TOM. New jumbo knot golden cuff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
PRESSED GLASS COLLECTED

Hammond, Ind, (Up)-Coilecting early American pressed glass is the hobby of Mrs. L. l.. Caldwell. Her collection includes more than 200 pieces boosting some so patterns. raYignig from the valuable and w0ll known Westward 1zo'' to the eAoilc
 gyptlanH and the delIenbely traced HQge in MEan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
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one which he pursues by himself, by al means give him something for that
 Of course, the way Co find out what that kind of man wants is Listen to him. Conscluosly or dEl~ consciously, he'll tell you, and very likely he has done so long ego and ell you hAve to do is remember.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

Remember about the heart being where the treasure & We'll works People spend their money on and their to those they love Mighty seldom the down path where the heart travelled first All of we hmea that poor and pde-
 hoping legacy from his rich wife can't get 1t py arg. making himself dear to her that se provides him death provided for him while lived
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

s certainly that who loves her second husband very much will of her hidrens mouths 10 feed him comoablbC That's cprehensbe But when husbands falling out with hs wife Dc. hdren expectancy Insure him against her death that's attitude for sefrespectng man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

Ever figure children have already made liberal eonf eon n who onfeses that their mother has ooted all bills without Ever think how they would feel ano n collect after gone9 Say husband nunber two should provide for his old age and accept gracefully whaecer contribution the wife may care to make nm M h will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
WOMAN,S REALM


 "ClothAs before novelties mans ChEas hls axck expeTts This lucky fellow has both HIS vey10 I0ungng rehe b oe spum hanne That's case" m hs right hand Next M the MO0F sOf brilliant mack inaw On Of n M sweater and Norwegian Ills clothes gifts include sh mOcassn-type slippers, seevees sweater M sock gloves e The shoehnng kt In hs eft hand his economy g the portable radio his luxrFy present.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
Household Hints
QUIZ THIS TAx-STRlcKEN YEAR
 THAT'S, ANSWER TO CHRISTMAS
k * # x & N
BY MARGUERITE YOUNG NEA Service stan Writer

New dictionary calls Swift define pres ent'
 attention anyone about into Christmas shopping list for
 definition "sonethng he wanted fond which could easily gotten What Swift HIS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

Maybe digging keeping books would be easier living and provide for the future 50 he pick and shovel the pen and ink and 70 to work
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
Ho1c To Keep We'll
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.

RlErad mn1y enclosed nuuheR 9s answeEed Ih. coumn no FsR sS s av Madison chicago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
ANsWER;

Every nov and then comes Outandsh that I'm sus- uous s put-up bait Yours of thse Can pc osble that would to the mat wh ms wife wng him her former husbands prop erty which 70 t0 his children?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

RAlsms ReMevuI Letters unsuitable for VII es anssrsd envelOp confidence Write Miss cAatAsd In care of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

Here's c merry miss we had de- signed for your ChrBtmaS table. She's c love or Q snow girl.
 SNOW GIRL AND SLEIGH
 HEAD. crush two sheets white tissue Into bali 3 inches In diaff1- etor. Wrap smoothly with 4 inch strip of white crepe paper cut across grain,
 Legs and bOdyi Cut two heavy No. IS wires each l2 inches long for each leg. Wrap two wires toe gether with narrow strip Of paper leaving 2 inches undrapped ct one end. Separate unwrapped wires and faSten with summed paper tape 10 top Of 6 cardboard oval 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. Pad log and inStep with tissue and wrap Snlooth- ly with strip of white crepe paper. Continue wrapping and padding uil- til legs are nice and chubby.
 Wind medium weight No, 10 wire around center of head leaving the ends extending below the ball 10 start the neck. Then place two log wires on either side Of medium wire and tie oil together with spool wire. Wrap body from neck to hips with white crepe paper, padding with tissue aS you wrap.
 Arms: Gut one heavy No. l6 wire 12 inches long. Pad with tissue and wrap with white crepe paper. Place arms at right angles to dolls body and tic together with spool wire. Wrap oil together with criss. cross wrapping. Then brush paste over figure and cover with white crepe paper which has been stretched and crushed.
 Dress: For skirt cut e strip of bright green crepe paper across the gran s Inches wide and IS inches long. Fold strip in half lengthwise ard shirr folded edge over knitting needle. Slip onto e piece of spool wire loEg enough to go around dolls body. Twist ends of wire together to bold In place. Repeat for neck ruff, cutting paper inches wide.
 Hat: Gut brim to fit head out of light weight cardboard. For the crown make e tube of double thick ness of white crepe paper. Paste folded edge to hat brim. Gather open edges at top together with needle and thread. Then flatten to form top circle of crwon. Decorate with ribbon bows.
 SLEIGH
 Gut two side sections for sleigh out of white cardboard. Join sides to strip If cardboard s inches wide with gunimed paper tape. Brush paste over outside and cover with red crepe paper which has been thoroughly stretched to prevent wrinkling. Decorate edge Of sleigh with gold seals folded in half. Wrap several packages cr gifts and place in sleigh.
 Handles; wrap a heavy. No. IS wire 20 inches long with Q strip of red crepe paper, Easten ends to underslde Of alelsh with suInmed eapgT bapo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
WE, THE WOMEN.
----WE, THE WOMEN
 There's One At Every
 Bridge Game
BY RUTH MTLLETT

BY WUTH MELEIETE
 Yt wouldn't be feminine bridge party if there weren't present. At feast one tIght.llpped woman who firmly put hAphagard, haps py-go-lucky player in her place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
Caroline Chatfield
Sqys Today
Title Registered, U, s. Patent office
pEAR MISS CHATTTELD:

We Give and Leave Our Money to Those We Love DEAR MISS cHATT1E1D:
 When was widower fores married widow several most excellent business woman
 didn tell poor when were married and gng he credit she has without murnur Moi our marriage shout to 20 blink because asking her to secure my 1 do whereas she insists that h ps0p0A" ~ o WORRIED HUSBAND
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
} MODERN MENUS
Snow Girl Gets Invited
 To Dinner
ToMoRRoW's MENU

BREAKrAST: Tangorines, oatmeal griddle cakes, syrup, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Black bean soup with frankfurGer rings, hard enriched rolls, baked applies, cookies, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Tomato juice, pane broiled chopped round steak, mashed potatoes, carrots with parsley, lettuce and green pep- per salad, Boston cream pie, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN STARTS

| nylofB nave orc HuDlt WHICH " peS iaooyeS them to part with now, for the sake Of their beauty and their budgets. mean the habit Of waSh- ing stockings and putting them oil within c few hours. That was all well and good with All-nylon hose because nylon dries fast.
 "But rayon takes ionger to dry --and wet rayon b IS PERISH ABLE"
 You'll be hearing the same ad. vice-pE SURE YOUR PART RAYON STOCKING IS THOR oUdHLY DRY BEFORE YOU PUT IT 0N-frofn your favorlte store soon, probably, because ail educational campaign ofl that point is coming. But why waltz Begin ai3' plying 1t now, before any of your "combinationB' go.
 This buyer points out that prob. ably there will Dc plenty of "coEl- binations" to go ground at Christ mas-but there is c scarcity of all. silks and Ail nylons. After that August stocking stampede wherein we oil got stocking -paIlic and sofilt went hogwild. we came down tt earth with . thud. The retailers TO. plenIShed their stocks, and nov some stores seem to have Substan- tial supplies.
 Right now, the market is . little chaotic because of wonder about how much silk Uncle Sam needs tc keep our powder dry and to make parachutes, how mulch of the cilenl- lcals that 60 into nyior will 90 into munitions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
GlorVing Yourself
Ay AlieA HaEl
NEA RorYlce RtaR IVrller

NEA bervice Bthn WfItef
 Are you wearing combinations" yet2
 That's the new retail word for an outstanding legsglamor garment in this era Of frozen silk. Combine tons" means stockings with c leg made of nylon or silk, sole ard top-foid made ct least party Of iisle or rayof1.
 September shipments of these "combInatiors rose 07 per cent over the August total-whcih means e mighty lot of women gre wearing them or soon will Dc.
 Then, look to the sage words of man. He doesn't wear 'eiIi, but you just know ile understands them. He's lived with them for fifteen years. He's L. J. driggs buyer Of a group of stores scattered continent- wide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18
BY MRS. aAYNoR MADDOX NEA Service Staff Writer

Here's G merry miss we had de. signed for your Chr9tmaS table. She's c love or c snow girl.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-12-18

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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Chapter Night
To Be Jan. Is
Women OF The Moose
Plan Instructive Program

At the recent meeting OF
the local chapter of Women
of the Moose. Miss Bernice
Petersen, chairman of the
membership committee, an
nounced her committee would
hold a chapter night program
on Jan. l3.
This program is designed to re-
fleet the aims. detectives and
activities of the committee and at
the same time convey TO the public
the philanthropic work being car
ried out Dy the Women of Moose,
which is bringing benefits to homes
and communities everywhere.
Over $500, 900 has been con-
tributed to Mooseheart, the most
famous Child City" in the world,
in addition to over million dol
lars. which has been sent 10
Moosehaven. the home for the aged
at Orange Park, Florida.
Aside from these contributions
over 10000 books have been sent
to the Mooseheart libraries. Thou
sands of small contributions: quilts,
clothing, toys and wearing apparel
have been given to Mooseheart
and Moosehsven.
The Friendship members will be
hostesses for the installation. Mrs.
Abbot Read will be senior regent;
Mrs. J. E. Mccormick, past senior
regent: Mrs. Charles Dawson.
chaplain. Mrs. Ed Thomas, junior
regent; Mrs. Charles Stone, guide.
Miss Doris Gardner will have
charge If the entertainment, to be
followed by refreshments.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
julia Dent Grant Tent
Holds installation

Julia Dent Grant tent No. 3
Daughters Of Union Veterans, held
an installation Of officers Tuesday.
Officers installed were
Mesdames A. A. Woelfel presi-
dent; H A Woods. senior vice
president; Mile Ball, junior vice
president, Mary Newell treasurer;
Frank Harding council; viii Hen
dry. council. f. G. Savage, coun-
Gil; Ruth Call, patriotic instructor,
B. T. Bryan. secretary; Edith Col
Inns, guide, Anna Bergey, guard
w. L. Campbell assistant guard
T. n. Conner. color bearer; Angus
tus Fieck. color-bearer and Ray B.
Smith, musician.
Mrs. Ray B. Smith was Install
ing officer. Mrs. W. NJ. Leavens
was installing guide. assisted by
the members OF Lydia Phelps tent
No. "a.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Gladys Iverson Is Bride
OF Martin Stenbak

Simple but charming in its ap-
pointment was the wedding Of
Miss Gladys Iverson to Mr.. Mar
tin stenbak, solemnized Dec. %
by the Rev. Reihold Jaeck, pastor
of Faith Lutheran church.
For her wedding the bride chose
an afternoon frock of mission rose
and a corsage of gardenias and
bouvardia. Her only attendant
was Mrs. f. Freigang. who wore
frock of everglade green and q
corsage Of white carnations
A reception was held on Sun
day afternoon at the home Of the
brides mother, Mrs. signe 1ver-
son.
Mr. Stfnbak is the son NJ Mr.
and Mrs J. Stenbak of Bowman,
N. n.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Shower Honors
Bride
Miss Vera Hall Is feted
Al Party Monday Evening

A bridal shower was given
Tuesday evening at the home
of Miss Florence Stang, hon
oring Miss Vera Hall. who will
become the bride of Mr.. Mil
ton Downing on Saturday eve
ming.
Hostesses for the evening of
games and late supper were Miss
Stang. Mrs. Glen Shearer and Miss
Bernice knudson.
Appointments for the home. at
tractively decorated for the occs-
sion, were in pink and white. Hon
ors for the games were won
by Miss Mae Floystead Miss Grace
Mattson and Mrs. Richard George.
Guests for the evening included
Mesdames Christopher Myrdahl,
Cyril Hall. David Hoff, Fred An
gus. Jr., Richard George. Clarence
Faith. and the Misses Marie Bage-
itch. Margaret Healy, Edna Beahm,
Mae Floystead, Helen Stang, Es-
ther Meyer. Mary Ann Wilson and
Grace Mattson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Luncheon rionorS
Mrs. Sunstin

Mrs. Jacob Sunstin was honor
guest at luncheon on Tuesday
afternoon at the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Theodore Elmer.
The occasion was the 10th birth
day OF the honor guest.
Friends invited for the informal
afternoon were Mesdames Victor
Nelson, Anna Bonn. Otto Carlson,
Victor Sutherland, Minnie Berg,
Carlton Peterson. Alex Wallsten,
Frank Gratias, o. p. Pierce, Uno
Carlson. Helmer johnson. Leonard
Olson. John Lunstrom. ]. Lund-
berg, p. Left, Van Sunstin. Tom
Abshire. Anna Elmer and II.
Hagedorn.
Misses Judith and Venessa Sun
stin. Marlcne Wallsten, Nancy
Olson. Judith Gratias. Mr. Richard
Elmer and Mr.. Robert Elmer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Student Nurses
Receive Caps
Class at Tacoma General
Honored Monday Evening

Thirty-six students in the
first year class at Tacoma
General h spital received
their caps at the impressive
Gaping ceremony on Mon
day evening. White chrySan-
themums and acacia arranged
in large white baskets orna-
mented the improvised altar
of pine boughs and silvered
leaves for the service per-
formed by candlelight.
Miss Jean Stacey played the
professional. after which Miss Lily
Stromme gave the invocation. Mr..
s. NJ. Jackson welcomed the stu
dents. Miss Dorothy Isaacs, &C
companied at the piano by her
mother. Mrs. L. r. Isaacs. played
a violin solo. Mrs. Carolyn Nelson
sang several selections, accompa-
MED by Mr.. Carter, before caps
were presented to the students.
Mrs. Mary Kitto. director of
nurses, gave short talk on Sc
curity and Success" before the
presentation, at which she was as
sisted by Mrs. lone Croft and Miss
Ruby Elson. educational director.
Mr.. w. A. Heath, newly-appoint-
ed director Of the hospital, gave a
talk on Fear and Doubt" The
evening closed with God Bless
America and reception for the
mothers, fathers and friends Of the
students. Of which over 200 at
tended
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Birthday Party Is Surprise

Mrs. John Branchick was pleas
sntly surprised on Saturday by
friends who dropped in at her
home at Fern Hill to bring her
birthday greetings
After a l o'clock luncheon, the
honor guest was presented with
complete set OF china Guests
for the informal afternoon includ-
ed Mesdames Floyd Laycock. So
phis Hayes, Troy Crabb, Crissie
Wilder of Puyallup, Mrs. Fred
Farmhouse OF Milton, and Mes
DANES Roy Johnson. Fred Sellers,
Albert Pitt, Lloyd Berry, Virgil
Ward. Russell Meade and Miss
Helen Elder.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-01-10
Agate Club
Names Officers

The Tacoma Agate club met
Thursday at the home OF the presi-
dent, Mr.. d. L. Ross and elected
new officers for the new year. Mr..
Ross was reelected president, Mr..
Irving Beal was chosen vice-presi-
dent and Mr.. Roy Meridian re-
elected for secretary and treas
urer. The club is composed OF
amateurs whose hobby is collect
ing and polishing rocks. minerals
and petrified wood. Field trips
are held often and anyone inter
ested is always invited to 60 along
The next meeting will be held al
the home Of Mr.. Arthur Him., at
1915 South Ainsworth Thursday.
January 18th, and all rock minded
persons are invited TO attend. The
secretary may be reached al
broadway 1862.