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Evening star., 1941-09-28
Oilcloth Covers for Books
Will Prevent Undue Wear
By ELMA WALTNER.

Now that you are carrying your
books home from school, it's good
time to consider making covers for
them. We all dislike to have the
covers of our books get rain-spotted
or dirty from lying at the side OF
the football field, so its good
idea to make gay oilcloth jackets
that can be easily slipped over the
regular covers.
Oilcloth, scissors, glue, thread and
needle are all the equipment re-
uuired. And an hour or so OF your
spare time will be sufficient to turn
out all the covers you will need.
Oilcloth comes in so many colors
and patterns that selecting one
especially suited to your tastes.
should be no difficult matter. No
doubt you can find pattern which
contains your school colors. There
are two widths of oilcloth and it Is
best to decide first how many
square inches will be needed. Then
buy the width which will cut to the
best advantage.
With a tape measure, determine
the length of the fpiece you will
need. Hold the tape at one edge of
the cover, then bring the tape
around the back Of the book to
the edge of the other cover. Add
3 inches to this. The width OF the
piece should be inches more than
the book cover measures from top
to bottom.
Turn down / inch of the material
at the top of the piece and glue the
oilcloth, back to back. Do the same
at the bottom. Turn back an inch
and a half at each side and stitch
along the edges, to. form . pocket
at each side.
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Tackling Dummy and Stride Boxes Are
Aids in Developing Gridiron Ability
Coaches Devote
Bulk of Time to
Fundamentals
By ROBERT COOK.

At this time of year, high school
football players are always objects
of the envy of younger boys, and
fellows whose parents want them to
develop bit more before they go out
for the team. Usually the lads VINO
can't make the squad take their
football in informal pickup games,
waiting for the day when they'll be
able to go out for the team.
But that, in some respects, Is the
wrong approach. Getting a few
fellows together and playing an inli-
tation of the real thing may be fun,
but it won't necessarily improve
your game or prepare you Tor tne
the team.
Successful football is about flve
parts hard work and practice, to one
part actual participation in games
and scrimmage. Coaches devote
most of their time to teaching their
men fundamentals and drilling
them in preparatory routines, not
practice games between teams Sc
lected from the squad. You can
do the same thing on your own,
If you're serious about readylng
yourself for what may be your big
day.
The first necessity is a tackling
dummy, which also can be used Tor
blocking practice. If you can, get
a gymnasium mat or an ordinary
mattress. roll it up and fasten 1t
with leather straps. Then build a
frame. You'll need several pieces
of sturdy timber, two single pulleys
and a double pulley, two weights,
and some rope.
Erect two uprights about 10 feet
apart, so you can also practice block
ing without danger of hitting post.
Securely nail or bolt a horizontal
piece at the top. Attach the single
pulleys at each side, and the double
at the center of the top piece. Then
suspend your dummy in the center,
running the ropes through the single
pulleys at the side, and hanging a
weight on each one. The weights
will keep the dummy off the ground,
vet will allow it to give a little
when you make the tackle.
Dig a pit behind the dummy. fill
ing it with some soft mixture. Sand
sawdust, and fine dirt are all good
Spade it frequently, so that it doesn't
get packed hard.
If you can't afford the more elabo-
rate dummy, you might hang one on
a heavy branch of tree. Use
two single pulleys, one at the juno
ture of the trunk and branch, the
other above the dummy. That way
Evening star., 1941-09-28

you need are needles, paint, ribbon,
thread and. of course, the main
part of your necklace CT bracelet.
Materials for the jewelry can be
found anywhere, and it is usually
when I'm not looking for ideas that
they come to me.
While walking in the country I
came across acorns, dried corn, baby
pine cones, watermelon seeds,
cantaloupe seed and sycamore balls.
1 have used all these and secured
the best results possible. The stores
offer plenty of ideas, too. Macaroni
comes these days in all shapes and
sizes, dog biscuits are nice, too,
but please don't eat them.
Since shell macaroni is so popu-
lar, why not use that for your first
necklace. Get a needle, place a
cork on the blunt end and put the
sharp end in the flame on your
stove. After it is hot stick it through
the macaroni. string them up and
you may paint or leave them their
natural color. Possibly you have
seen these necklaces before and mis-
taken them for snail shells, as many
people have mine.
Making this jewelry has given me
many hours Of pleasure and I'm sure
you, too, will enjoy this inexpensive
but interesting hobby. AS well as
making extra money by its sale you
will receive many compliments from
your friends. So start today and
turn out your first article. I'm sure
you're already bursting with ideas
Then when some one exclaims over
its uniqueness, you'll truly be proud
to say. much to their surprise, -
made it."
Both my sister Miriam, II, who
goes to Truesden School, and I wear
litter jewelry, and Miriam is learn
ing to make it, too.
Evening star., 1941-09-28


Blackie's pet hate is Satan, who
is always trying to bother him by
springing from behind or choosing
a suitable elevation so that he can
spring on top of him. But the odd
thing is that their moods always
are in harmony. For instance, one
night we came home from the
movies and found them sleeping
side by side.
Satan has no respect for anybody
else's feelings. He came up to our
rooms at o'clock in the morning
and meowed until we paid him some
attention. He often crashed into
girls garden parties by strutting
around majestically to focus atten-
ton upon himself. Blackie would
never think of doing such a thing
He's girl shy, while Satan is tre-
mendous f1irt.
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Mars Inhabitants,
If Any, Are Cold,
Light and Thirsty

Mars is our nearest neighbor In
the direction away from the sun. 1t
gets as close to us as 35,000,000 miles
which is pretty close for two
planets. AS we Whirl around the sun
at a speed of 1875 miles per second
we pass Mars in its 15-mile-per-
second journey in the same direc-
ton.
For a century we have been study
ing Mars, wondering about its
strange markings. We can see the
white polar caps which form on the
frigid side away from the sun and
which disappear when the sun
shines on it, and we can see long
lines which look like canals that
some creatures living on Mars have
built across the desert.
Mars is an older planet than the
earth and great deal colder. 1t
also has less air and less water than
we have, so living on it wouldn't be
comfortable. The water supply
seems to come from the melting of
its polar caps and to flow toward the
Equator.
The diameter of Mars is 1882
miles, which is hardly twice that
of our own moon. Its day is 40
minutes longer than ours and its
year twice as great. Its seasons are
similar to ours, but twice as long
It has two moons, which move very
rapidly, one making its circuit in
IN hours and the other in 80 hours
1t is possible that life could exist
on Mars, so for many years scien-
lists have been trying to signal it
Some have tried to use radio, be-
lieving that, as Mars is an older
planet, the people there must know
something about wireless. Others
have suggested signals with power
full lights.
Sometime, perhaps, we may be
able to get messages to and from
Mars, and can find out what sort
of life is there. If you or I coulc
land there, one curious thing we
would find is that, due to its smaller
mass, we would weigh half as much
Is we do here. Think how small
We would feel!
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Posers

l. Horticulture is (stamp COL
lecting; the science Of growing
plants; group of germs.
2. A toastmaster is Zone who pre-
sides at banquet; person with q
sharp tongue; baker,.
8. An oligarchy is "a butter sub
stitute; an oil we'll; a government
Of the few.
4. An amendment is "a change; q
garment; form of sewing.
5. An embargo is "a piece of whale
blubber; restriction Of commerce;
steel rod.
6. A seismograph is "a scale; q
letter. writing device; an earthquake
recorder.
7. A pundit Is "a learned man; .
boat; play in footbalD.
8. Olfactory pertains to (the sense
Of smell: steel mill: an oil re-
finery).
Evening star., 1941-09-28
The Junior Stars
Radio Program

Boys and girls who write for
The Junior Star have a radio
program all their own-the
Junior Star of the Air" broad
cast every Saturday from
WMAL through the co-opera-
ton of the National Broad
casting Co.
The program is adapted from
the stories, articles and poems
submitted to the editor of The
Junior Star under the rules of
the weekly contributors con-
test. These rules are published
elsewhere on this page.
Remember, boys and girls
the Junior Star OF the Air.
WMAL-1o:15 am. next Satur-
day.
Evening star., 1941-09-28

SWIIIlIllliIS pOO4I gymnasium anu
museum.
A ceremony at which colors were
presented was held on Worden Field
on May %. 1t was a beautiful
sight to me as I watched several
thousand midshipmen as they pa
raded across the grounds in their
full-dress uniforms.
Almost equally interesting is the
old state Capitol Building, located
just behind the new one. II was
in the chamber of the old Capitol
that George Washington resigned
his commission as commander in
chief of the Continental Army. The
room now is almost exactly the
same as 1t was 200 years ago.
Also in the old Capitol is an
ancient fire engine that was drawn
by horses, interesting by COMPARE
son with our modern motorized fire
engines. There are several lovely
old homes in Annapolis. One Of
them is the Harwood House, which
is famous for its architecture.
A tour of Annapolis is very en-
tertaining, because it is one of the
+ truly fine capital cities of our g.
States.
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Riddles

1. There were II men in boat.
They crossed river and when they
reached the other side not single
man was left in the boat. What
happened?
2. Why can't q man with long
legs travel any faster than one with
short legs?
8. Why is Z hungry man like q
turkey?
4. Two bananas were angry at
each other. Why didn't they fight?
Evening star., 1941-09-28

to Satan. You see,
Satan is only a
coal-black kitten
W no is goin g
through that in
evitable mischiev-
GUS period of a
c a t. S life. Of
course, he can be
very nice, espe-
cially when he is
begging for food,
but not quite as
dignifed and ser
enc as Blackie,
Demetra's other
cat, who is old
enough to know
Evening star., 1941-09-28

Serpent Mound
Is in the shape
of an uncoiling
S erpe n t. 1t S
mouth is open,
and a ball of
earth resembling
an egg is placed
in its jaws. 1t is
possible to crawl
into the mouth.
The length of
the mound in a
S t r a i G h t line
from the end of
the egg to the
outer coil of the
tail is 1877 feet,
Evening star., 1941-09-28
A ns,pers to Posers

/. The science of growing plants.
2. One who presides at a banquet.
3. Government of the few. 4. A
change. 5. A restriction of COM
merce. 6. An earthquake recorder.
7. A learned man. s. The sense Of
smell,
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Annapolis Is
Interesting
Capital City
Girl Thrilled by
Color Presentation
At Naval Academy
Prize Contribution
BY NANCY KAY LONG, IA,
Powell Junior High School.

Annapolis is the capital of Mary
land, the State that borders the
District Of Columbia on the north
and east. Although not large
city, it contains many points of
Evening star., 1941-09-28

! n I e T e S I , tne
most important
being the Naval
Academy and its
parade grounds
and lovely old
buildings that
ver m a n y
acres.
A m on G the
buildings are
M a h a n H a !,
where classes
are conducted.
Bancroft H a ! l,
a dorm i I ory,
and McDonough
H a IL, with a
swimming OOOl
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Satan, Pet Kitten,
Plays Tricks on
BlaCkie the Cat
Prize Contribution
By MAG0ALENE LOUIS. a.

SuIlHiIL' ". D.
When I was invited to visit my
cousin. Demetra Bacas. IA. of Cool
idge High School, in Washington,
little did know Of my introduction
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Prize Contribution
By CONSTANCE ANN WEBB, IA,

Have that would
spending money pleasure? There
people wanted this thing no exception
making
long before found could
Utter wey anything from the kitchen stove to safety pins
Socaned ewelry All
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Ohio Mound
Is Shaped
Like Serpent
Creation of Early
Builders Is Now
A State Park
Prize Contribution
BY ANNA E. MOORE, IS,

On of the most interesting places
I have ever visited is Serpent Mound
State Park. in Adams County, Ohio,
where the Serpent Mound is located.
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Slightly FiSky

Imagine him asking me if I like
Goldfish balls! He knows l never
went to one in my life!"
Evening star., 1941-09-28
ArfhrifiS?

Bank Teller-Good morning. What
can do for you2
Boy-I want o checkbook tor .
lady that folds In the middle.
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Riddle Answers

(. They we're all married. 2. They
both can 60 but one foot at time.
3. He gobbles. 4. They were yellow.
Evening star., 1941-09-28

Slip one of the covers into a
pocket. Then, when you open the
book and bend the other cover well
back, It can be easily slipped into
the other pocket. Nor will the
covers slip out of their respective
pockets.
Evening star., 1941-09-28
Three Dots and
A Dash
Prize Contribution.
By SUSAN CORNELIA JONES, IL,
Western High School.

BY SUSAN CORNELIA JONES. II,
Western High School.
This poem was written while I
was listening to Beethoven's Fifth
Symphony Gin c minor. composed
during a war in Europe struggling
as 1t is today. The opening notes are
-. which is our modern symbol
for victory, coming from the letter v
of the Morse code. In this SYM
phony that theme carries through
wildly turbulent music to a mag
nificent, triumphal ending.
A prophetic symphony
Written in the soul of yearning,
Yearning for freedom for all men,
A freedom of conscience and Of life.
Orderl Order! Order!
A governing cry for freedom
Runs through this symphony
OF many instruments in one WORK.
So should our dominant goal
Bring order to a chaotic world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Earbenders Reelect
 Conway President
Entire Slate of Present Officers Persuaded to Serve Another Term; Bridge Opening May Be Celebrated
WASHINGTON HILL

The Annual meeting of the Ear benders Club was held at the Wash. ington Park Community House yes terday afternoon.
 The annual report of the activities for the year were read and accept ed and a vote of thanks given to the officers for the good work.
 After Q discussion on the good and welfare of the club the election of officers took place. Thomas Conway president expressed his desire to re- tire but the members unanimously requested him to remain in office. He finally consented to continue in office if the rest of the officers would also accept their offices.
 The result was the unanimous election of Thomas Conway as Pres ident, Henry A. Hayden, vice-presi- dent, Edward Leach, Secretary and Arthur Dulac, treasurer.
 MT. Leach is the only new officer. He Is taking the place made vacant by the death of Arthur Frageau.
 The annual 45 tournament will start next Friday evening at which time the captains and teams will be selected.
 Religious instructions for High School students will be held at St, Francis Parish Hall this evening at T o'clock. Instructions for Grammar School children will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the parish school, and on Saturday at 9 o'clock in the lower church.
 There will be meeting of the Ladies' Guild Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, in the Parish Hall. Plans are being formed for the Harvest Supper, to be held on Thursday eve- ming, October 30th, at the Parish Hall.
 The St. Francis Holy Name Socie- ty will receive Holy Communion next Sunday at the T:30 o'clock mass. The Holy Name 45 Team will re- sume their card playing. next Mon- day evening October 18th.
 october devotionS will be held during the month of October, at St. Francis Xavier Church, on Tuesday and Friday evenings at 7:30 o'clock.
 Regular business meeting of the Washington Park Community Club will be held tomorrow evening at the Community House at 8 o'clock.
 Troop g Boy Scouts of America, Aeld meeting of the Fathers of the scouts at the Community House yesterday morning. Plans are being made for the Father and Son Ban- met to be held Nov. Sth, at St. Erancis Parish Hall. The Troop Is Ilso sponsoring a play to be pre- rented at the Community House Ecv. 18th.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Woman Hurled Through Window Of Restaura ant

Estella iLakos of Cherry street who required 12 stitches in her arm and two in her fingers after she was thrown out of Q restaur- ant window on Friday night, was admitted to St. Mary's hospital for further treatment and was re- ported this morning to be fairly comfortable".
 Harry Duffy, who weighs 200 pounds and more was fined $5 on an intoxicatiOn charge and re- ceived . fine of S1O and costs on Q breach of peace charge when he was arraigned before Judge John L. Gaffney Saturday in munich pal court as Q result of the dis- turbance In the City Lunch on East Main street.
 The 41-year-old Duffy, power- fully built, was arrested by Pa trOlman Frank Smith after he seized Estella Liakos who weighs under 100 pounds and flung her through the window pane. Duffy who lives at 17 Cherry street, was ordered to leave the lunch room and became abusive and instead of replying with the request, grabbed the woman and lifted her into the air and threw her out Of the restaurant.
 The injured woman landed on the sidewalk among the debris of shattered glass and was immedi- ately taken to Dr. Frank Bowes for treatment. Later at home she complained of pain and went to tlle hospital for further treat ment and observation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06

Friends of Bernard Coffey, son of Mrs. Peggy Scadden Coffey, of Whittlesey avenue, will be surprised to learn he is now a student at Suf- field Acadamey, Suffield, Mass.
 MT. Richard and David scadden of Whittlesey avenue, were weekend visitors at Newark, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank A. McGrath of Sylvan avenue, have just return ed from a motor trip through the Catskills and New York State. While travelling they visited John J. Me- Grath, a student at St. Bonaventure College. Also paid @ visit to Mrs. Clara M. Pendy of Kenmore, N. Y. who is a cousin of Mrs. McGrath's
 The latest news about the Baldwin street bridge is that the bridge will be opened the latter part of this week, probably Friday-if the wealth erman is good enough to keep this good weather up. The news of the opening of the bridge will be a
 GOA~SCAAQ OV tAAC 4AAOSO4 Act to uP e4Ao way-especially with the lower part of South Main street closed for traffic and Baldwin street being used by people from Naugatuck and down the valley-the detour is getting on everyone's nerves now.
 It seems too bad that something in the line of a celebration couldn't be in order for the opening of the bridge. But 1t does seem strange when some people have SO much en- thusiasm that others couldn't work with them for something of this kind, instead of putting Q damper on 1t. Washington Park Community Club were very enthusiastic for a celebration, but people living In and around the bridge resented the Community Club taking 1t over-but then if they felt that way about it, why couldn't they get together and run Q celebration themselves. If tho Board of Works were really on the iob, they should and could make q big thing out Of this wonderful tn- pToyemehk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Get Better Used Car Now For Safe Winter Transportation
Legol Notices
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY, ss, PROBATE COURT, October lth, A. D. 1941. ESTATE of JOHN B,
 JONES, late of Waterbury, in said
 District, deceased.
 Upon the application of The CITI- ZENs 6 MANUFACTURERS MA TIONAL BANK of WATERBURY, Executor, by THOMAS F. MOORE, Trust Officer, praying that It may be authorized to sell, certain real estate belonging to said Estate, as per application on file more fully
 oRDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office In Waterbury, in said District, on the 9th day of October A. D. 1941 at 10 o'clock in the fore noon .(Standard Time), and that no. tice be given of the pendency oi said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing this order one time in some newspaper having 8 circulation ir said District, on or before the 9th day of october 1941.
 Attest:
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY,. 10-6-1t Asst. Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIs- TRIcr of WATERBURY, ss. PRO- ESTATE of JULIA VERONICA BYRNES aIkla JULIA V. BYRNES, late of the town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis trlct Of Waterbury, hath limited and allowed six months from at date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit thelr claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly at- tested. within said tinse, will Dc debted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 MARY MURPHY.
 ExecutFlx. 1te Cooke St.,
 Waterbury. Conn. 1e-s.S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06

SANDING MACHINES-For rent Inquire Waterbury Paint & Wall paper Co.,. l97 North Main St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
NOTICE

This is to give notice that I, Joseph Edward Shreder, of 70 Well land Ave, Waterbury, Conn, have filed an application dated Sept. 29th, 1941,. with the Liquor Control Com. sale of alcoholic liquor on the prem ises, 161 Washington Aveo Water- bury, Conn. The business is owned by Joseph Jakubauskas, of iS6 Con- gress Ave-, Waterbury, CQnn., and Shreder, of 70 Weiiand Ave, Water bury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 JOSEPH EDWARD SHREDDER.
 Dated Sept. 29th, l941. 9-30-10.6
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Legal Notice
 NOTICE

S 5SO SEC. SS F Meeting for Admission of Electors
 Waterbury, Conn. The Selectmen and Town Clerk shall hold session in the Alder manic Chamber from Tuesday. October T, to Tuesday, October IA, inclusive from a. m. to 8 p. m. to examine electors.
 There shall also be Q session of the Board of Registration in the town clerks office on Monday, November 3, to examine any per- son who shall mature between oc- tober IA and November {.
 ALBERT RICE
 ALEC KOSKEY
 WALTER A. SMETHURST
 Selectmen. MARY c. KILMARTIN, lO-4-2t Town Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
NOTICE
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE OF RATIFICATION
 This is to give notice that !, Pasquale DiCesare,, of 64 sylvan an application dated Sept. 27th, 1941, with the Liquor Control Commission for a Package Store Liquor Permit for the sale of alcoholic liQuor on the premises, 68 sylvan Ave-, Water bury, Conn. The business Is owned by Pasquale DiCesare, of 64 Sylvan Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, and will be conducted by Pasquale DiCesare, of GA sylvan Ave, Waterbury, Conn.,, as permittee.
 Dated Sept. 27th, 1941. 9-29--10-6
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Merch0ysdise

FOR SALE - An office desk, two chairs, cahinet-radio, battery charger and Norge heater. McCas- key Cash Register. S-75S7.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-10-06
Feed and Fuel

-EXCAvATING CONTRACTOR - Phone for rates. Complete equip ment. Salvatore Cocchiola. Dial 4>4023.