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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
New John Selby Novel Looks
 Like Another Prize Winner
'Tsland in the Corn',, Written by Well-Known Connecticut Author, Published This Week

August 28.-'ISland in the Corn" by John Selby of Westport, Conn, published this week, gives promise of being another prize-winntng novel by this now well-known author. island in the Corn" con- cerns the history of a prominent family who lived in Missouri, Min nesota and wisconsin in the latter part of the 18th century.
 John Selby has the peculiar ca pacity for making one live with his characters. They have that full, round, sculptural quality that John Galsworthy was able to create in his Forsytes. In addition to mak- ing one feel as though one knew intimately his principal characters, John Selby possesses the art of play ing down the others, so that the fortunes of the immediate Trace family are played against a tap estry background of their fellow townsmen, servants, factory ern- ployes and distant relatives. It. is the ability to analyze character, and the capacity to make his reader feel an integral part of the family'S life, that makes Island in the Corn" such notable achievement.
 Coming to Connecticut in 1880 after recuperating abroad from a pulmonary condition, John Selby became literary and musical critic for the Associated Press. His daily column 'The Literary Guidepost" is carried by many papers through out the United States. Born in Gall latin, Mo, and educated in Mis- souri and Kansas, Island in the Corn" represents first hand knowl- edge of the characters and yagaries of Middlewest families of that era. While the characters are patterned on the history of one of the un- usual families of Missouri, the events depicted, while completely imagin- ary, are typical of the times.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Youths Escaped

Two youths, suspected of hav- ing been implicated in robberies of gas stations on LeavenwOrth street and In WatertOwn, were reported by New Britain police to have strewn the contents of a filing cabinet and the cabinet in a vacant lot there. It Is be- lieved by Capt. Joseph P. Stew ems, head of the local detective bureau, that the cabinet Is the same enc stolen from the Wa tertown filling station.
 After the theft of the Water town station, Capt. Stevens said, an attempt robbery was made on the Leavenworth street station, but the would-be thieves were frightened away by the approach of Pntr0lmen Chris Luddy and John Pannone. The two gave chase and fired several shots after the fleeing youths. but they made good their escape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Market Slowed Down In Business Today
Leading Stocks Stood Still, While Few Special
 Issues Had Small Gains; No Real Live Trading
BY ELMER c. DAVIS United Press Financial Editor)

New York, Aug. 28-tUP)-Lead- ing stocks stood still today while a few special issues fluctuated outside a one-point. area.
 Bethlehem Steel held unchanged at 70 while U. s. Steel was oil 1-8 at 57 7-8. Chrysler had a small gain while General Motors was at the previous close. Santa Fe held at 2S 1-2 unchanged, while Southern Pacific lost 1-8 to IA 1-4 and Chesa- peake & Ohio gained 1-8 to 38.
 Non-ferrous metals were up small amounts. Oils were mixed with Amerada at 57 1-2 oil l; Standard oil (N. J.) 43 IA up 3-4 and Texas Corporation A 5-8 unchanged. Al- lied Chemical and Du Pont each gained 1-2 point. Boeing made a new high while Lockheed eased.
 Pepsi Cola featured in volume and at its low of 27 7-8 was oil 1 1-8 points. Richfleld Oil was mod erately active at Il oil 1-2. Pitts burgh Coal preferreds gained 2 points and more and few other issues were up a point and more including Atlas Powder, the Fair National Enameling & Stamping and Ligget & Myers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Joins Marines

Benjamin A. Palumbo, son Of MT. and Mrs. Carmello Palumbo of 90 Powe street, Ansonia, enlisted today in the United States Mar ines. He is 8 graduate of Lincoln School, and also attended the Charles N. Pine manual training school. Previous to his enlistment at the local station, Palumbo was employed as a fireman at the An- sonia plant of the American Brass Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
MAYOR CURSED,
 WAS GIVEN FINE

Gardner, Mass, August 28-(UP) Mayor Fred E. Perry of Gardner was fined $5 in district court today when convicted on a charge of us- ing profane and abusive language in public.
 The mayor had been arrested Friday after allegedly using such language in reprimanding workers for "loafng" on a Pleasant street highway project. It was charged that 8 number of persons, includ- ing women and children, heard the profanity to which the mayor gave vent over period of a half hour.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Cooler

Cooling off still further from the weeks peak of 90 degrees which was reached Tuesday aft- ernoon, the temperature at 2 o'clock this morning was down to the 50-degree level. In subsequent hours it rose slowly, but had only reached the 66-degree mark at one o'clock. Yesterdays high point was a temperature of 76 in mid- afternoon.
 The forecast is for more cool weather, with a possibility of frost tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Catherine Talbot
 To Wed In October

been safety manager at the local footwear plant of the U. s. Rubber company, left today for Charlotte, N. C., where he will start his new duties as personnel manager of the Kendall Mills.
 MT. Calhoon has made many friends here and all are sorry to see him. leave. James Mics is the new safety manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Spotlighting Brass CityNews
Delay

Construction of a new building by the w. T. Grant Co. on the old Immaculate Conception oh property, which 1t recently pur- chased, may be delayed by 3 shortage of material, 1t Is report ed.
 The McElligOtt Fuel Corp, pre- sent occupant of the premises on East Main street, is constructing 9 9ne-stOry office building. It is said that an agreement has been reached to allow the office build ing to remain until the Grant Co. begins construction of large new building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
MENARD WILL BE
 TAKEN TO VERMONT

Hartford, Conn. August 28-CUP) Charles A. Menard, B, Water town, completing a 30 days term in the federal penitentiary at Dan- bury for failing to register as an alien and for the draft, awaited removal to Vermont today for ar- raignment in U. s. District Court on a charge of illegally entering the United States from Canada.
 Menard was held at Hartford county jail awaiting the arrival of a deputy marshal to take him to Vermont.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Minor Fires

Bremen responded to two "flatiron fires. this morning, one on Burton street and the other on WOOdIawn terrace.
 Three companies of firenlen were called out at 9:39 this morning to the home of Joseph Rinaldi at 72 Burton street when an Overheated iron, left unattended, did slight damage.
 The other alarm was to the home of J. Mama on 3 Wood lawn terrace when 8 short cir cult caused a slight blaze in the kitchen. Four companies of firemen answered this call which was turned in at 10:56 from Box 27l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Lads Injured

Lester Ayotte, 10, of Bucklngs ham street. Oakyiile. was admitted to the Waterbury hospital shoft- ly before 1880 o'clock this after. noon with injuries to hls right leg when . truck which had beeii parked in his back yard rolled down tho hill and ran over him, hospital authorities reported.
 Attendants Also sepofted thai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
Anti-IckeS?

An unidentified thief who must have taken the business of rationing gasoline as a challenge to his ingenuity, last night broke into a filling sta tiOn at Cooke and Groove streets, manipulated the electric motor that operates the pumps, and filled his car tank, after un- locking the pump with 8 key.
 Investigating, Detective Lieut.. John Calvin found that small sum of money in a cash drawer had been left unmOlested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
No Change

Arthur Frageau, 56, of 392 Syl- van avenue, was reported "un- changed" by attaches of St. Mary's hospital this afternoon where his name is on the danger list. Frageau was seriously in- jured when he was struck by; an automobile on Sylvan avenue Monday night, a short distance from his home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
REV. VINCENT KELLY DIES

Winsted, Conn, Aug. 28 -f(UP0 Word was received here today of the death of Rev. Vincent Kelly at Butler, N. J. Father Kelly, a Fran ciscan priest, was pastor here from 1919 to 1922 and again from 1881 to 1885. He was ordained in 1903. Funeral servces will be held Satur- day at Butler.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
EARLY BIRD ON DRAFT LIST

Fairbanks, Alaska tUP) - A strange assortment of names crops up in the far north where many years ago white men 'sold" dis tinguished handles" to natives. The selective service board records, among others: the names of Early Bird" Bishop George Washing. ton." "Benjamin Franklin" and Abraham Lincoln"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
INSURANCE STOCKS
BAIT FLIES; GULL HOOKED

ogdensburg, N Y. (UP)-A Ire. mendous yank bent Mrs. Norvin c McCadam,S pole as she Ashed fol muskalonge, and then the bait flew up in the air. Mrs. McCsGam reel ed In a SeagulI. .
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
MORNING ARGUMENT
 SETTLED BY COURT

Naugatuck, Aug. 28.-Joseph Ewi- jauSkes of 538 South Main street was fined $21.26 in borough court today and Michael Rutkowski of New Haven road was fined $28.22 Each was charged with intoxication and breach of the peace. They were arrested about 2 a. m. today by Patrolman George Smith.
 It is believed they became involved in an argument. Judge Martin L. Caire presided.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
JUDGE NETERER LONG ACTIVE

Seattle. wash. tUP)-u. 8. Dis trlct Judge Jeremiah Neterer. with 2e consecutive years on the federal bench. is one of this nations veteran iliristK. Prior Co hls federal appoint. Inent in 1913. he served eight years ~ superior court judge. end for the pat s0 years has served throughout ihe west. the Hawaiian Islands and Rev York.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
CONNECTICUT SECURITIES
 The R. 2. Gr,sgs GA ', s
PUBLIC UTILITY STOCKS
INDUSTRIAL STOCKS

Bid Asked Ann. Hardware Go. 23 1ss s2s51k Arrow Hart & Hege :. 39s 19s Bristol Brass Corp. com, A H Colts Pat. Fire Arms co. 7S 56 Eagle Lock Go. s 101a 13M Eastern Malleabie Iron j171s I9& Landers, Frary & Clark 20M 22tz New. Brit. Machine Co.
 com. ................. 441a 46as. North & Judd Mfg. Co. 38 40 Peck, Stow & wilcox Co. 8 10S Remington Arms ...... 1 Scovill Mfg. Go. ......... N s29 Stanley Works co. com. A 46 Torrington Co.,. .....-.. 26 2B:A Veeder Root .......... 52 s54 Wtby. F. F. & Mich. :. 30 B
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
MaIIoy Pledges Aid In Cleanup Campaign
President of State CIO in Public Letter Charges To- baCco Growers With Creating DisgracefuI Conditions

Cooperation with the State Labor Department in it's campaign against substandard living and working condi tons in Connecticut tobacco fields pledged today by the CIO In letter written to State Labor Commissioner Cornelius Danaher President Thomas R. Mooy of the Connecticut Industrial Union Council promised all possible aid from his organization to wipe out the existent evils
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28

hia three-year cd brother. Rod. noy was struck by the truck and silfeged bruises but did not Fe- aulye hespllailzaiion.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28

Efforts are. being made to revive the whale fisheries of Newfound- land, the Department of Commerce reports. ..s..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28

Finland consist of about 35 per cent forest and Il per cent lakes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28

Paul Locher, Q member Of the Cheshire Academy faculty, has re- turned from Ashland, Mass, where he was councillor at q boys camp.
 Hezne From l. ong Island
 Mrs. Q. Alfred Ward and Mrs. Gordon Gwebiluis of Brooksvale road have returned from Q visit in Manhahset. l.. ].
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28
BOYS CLUB DROP
 SATURDAY FARLEY
Legion Group Forced to Make POstpOnement Due
 to Holiday Weekend
CHESHIRE NEWS
 Cheshire Phone 334 Hubert Rigney

Cheshire, August 28. = John 0. Goddard, 3d.. leader of the Junior Boys Club, sponsored by Richard A StorrS Post, American Legion, an- nounced the meeting scheduled Saturday afternoon, this week, will be omitted. The. meeting was can celled because number of boys will be away over. the holiday weekend with their parents.
 Mrs. Arthur G. Hull of South Main street, has returned from Cape Cod where she spent the past two months She will again conduct the cafeteria at Humiston School this year.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert F. McCor- mack of Lanyon drive have re- turned from a visit in ManhaSset l.. I.
 Meeting Tonight
 The first meeting of the fall sea- son for members of the Marion Re- bekah Lodge will be held this eve- ming in Odd Fellows Hall at o'clock.
 MT. and Mrs. Theodore E. Davis and son, Ralph, of Maple avenue have returned from. e visit to Chat ham, Cape Cod.
 Mrs. Milan Goen of Fenn road ii visiting her daughter, Mrs. Fred M Willetts of Oiono and her brother George L. Gamble of Fairfield Maine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-28

Bees are sold by the pound,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
Coiffures FIatter
Every Face

DESIGNERS OF coiffures
have done themselves proud this
season. They have planned and
plotted all manner Of arrange
ments.
Certainly there's no reason
for sticking TO styles that are
out Of date. Keeping up with
the times boosts morale.
Hair should form a becoming
frame for the feminine portrait.
The shape Of the head should
DO considered, and the lines Of
the neck, when a hairdress is
arranged.
II the forehead and hairlines
are blessed with pulchritude they
should be displayed.
But the skinback effect and
plain arrangement is pretty try
ing when the forehead has rail-
road tracks across il. Soft waves
and an undulated f -ge will
prove friendly.
The severe hairdress Is also a
mistake when nature has be-
slowed on the face a nose that
Is a size larger than necessary.
Those who have not the knack
Of smart hair arrangement had
better place their problems be-
fore an experienced stylist who
will know at a glance what de-
sign will prove becoming. impart
an air of distinction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
School Girl
Wins Style.
Honors
By JOAN DEAN

HIGH, SCHOOL girls OF today
learn a great many things be-
side the three RS Of our school
DAYS thing they like and find
very helpful is what-to-wear ana
when-to-wear-it advice.
This was the thought that
prompted Detroit store TO
form its Fashion Board made up
of high school students repre-
sentative OF various income
groups.
TO ENCOURAGE these girls
In their work credit system
was set UP :. credits awarded
for outstanding work in fashion
show communicating MODEL
ing designing and all
constructive fashion accomplish
ments.
Catherine Caughlin, during
her senior year at st. Theresa's,
amassed the most credits and
therefore was awarded trip to
the fashion markets OF New
York.
She has Just returned after a
tour of the apparel markets and
did some actual buying from the
lines.
rarurpyNr SHOWED very
good judgment in her selections
and they range from school
woods to the frothiest OF evening
things.
The school toys include plaids
in weskit and jerkin styles
pastel wool suits -. date dresses
and prom gowns.
We show Catherine dressed
In one Of the models she selected
one she liked so well. in fact,
that she has bought it for herself
and will be wearing 1t to the
Tower Dance at Marygrove,
where she is a student. :
The gown has a red velvet
bodice and a full swishy skirt
of white taffeta, which is a-blos-
som with red velvet poinsettias
il may also be had with
black bodice and white skirt.
WE THINK Catherine used
good judgement in her decision
on this dress as IL will be ap-
propriate for holiday parties
which are in the offing it is
a gay dress to delight the
younger set.
All of the things which Cath
crime bought are being rushed
from New York and will be
available in one Of our High
School shops.
In all of her buying Catherine
kept in mind what her class
mates needed what they like
>. and what would be in har-
mony with the family budget.
Training like this will make
the student of today who Is
the buyer OF tomorrow a
better manager when she con-
trolls the family purse.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
Women Look Older Than Their Husbands

them had priceless furs slung
around their shoulders, or
draped about them in the cur
rent cape effect.
OF course, the time to begin
working on yourself is while you
are still in your sos. 1t is so
easy then to take up a pro-
gram that will keep you men,
tally alert, physically fit, during
the 40's and sos.
Low Celorie Food
The first thing is to make up
your mind that you will not let
yourself get fat. Then you must
learn TO appreciate, il not like,
the foods that are low in Gallo
ries and high in the protective
elements.
And finally, you must take UP
some activity that will keep you
in shape. Walking is fine-pro-
Vided you do enough of it
regularly.
Golf is better, because II gives
you a certain amount Of arm
and waist exercise.
But, best Of all. have a set Of
calisthenics which will exercise
all the figure controlling muscles.
every day. II you follow these
faithfully you can have fig-
ure and present an appearance
that will do you proud.
Copyright 1871 By King Features
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
Independent
Wife Stands
ByHusband

CoMRADEsHTP Is the only
ship that will carry your mar
rage safely all the way to q
happy landing.
There are no limits to what
a woman can do with man--so
long as she makes him feel that
she can do without him.
The clinging vine type OF
woman may hang onto a man
until he forcibly brushes her OF.
but it's the independent girl.
who sticks to him through thick
and thin, who permits him to
ruin her life While she goes right
on mothering him.
A. MAN once used to drink. q
glass of beer that he didn't
want In order to get substan-
tial free lunch; now, he goes to
a tea and eats lots of rich ca
napes he doesn't want in order
. to get a few free cocktails.
When a man Is deeply In love
with himself 1t doesn't partic-
ularly matter whether the girl
is in love with him or not; be-
cause the general balance Is SO
satisfactory that he won't no.
tice 1t.
THERE ARE limits to what q
dumb animal will stand, but a
woman will endure almost any
thing on earth so long as man
will let her go on talking
about it.
Platonic friendship used to be
the shortest cut to marriage:
but, nowadays, the men are so
literal that when you offer to
be just a pal to one of them he
is likely to take you at your
word.
MEN ARE like pefsimmons;
they need a touch of frost to
make them sweet and tender.
Ever notice that it is always
the man you scarcely noticed at
the party who rings you up,
next day-never the one you set
out to STAY?
Never let yourself imagine
that man has lost his heart
after few cocktails when he
has merely lost his discretion.
Copyright. 1871. King Features synd., Ina
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
Beauty Tricks
To GIorify
EyeIashes

SOME OF the pretty ladies of
the screen have eyelashes as
never grew on human eye shut
tiers.
The false winkers are at
tached with an adhesive, mingle
among the home grown shafts.
You can do lot with yours.
in case they are light colored
or not as thick as you wish them
10 be.
Touch them night and morn
ing with mineral oil; they like II,
flourish like a house afire.
Then see what you can do
with mascara to make them
dark and glossy.
How TO Apply
Mascara comes in solid form.
or you can use the cream, which,
ever your little heart desires.
If you choose the solid SUBJ
stance, dip the eyelash brush in
water, pass lightly over the
cake, brush the winkers upward
to give them a tilt.
Persevere and you'll have
them curly. Once on, mascara Is
there for the day; no retouching
necessary.
We are taking II for granted
that you use a strong mirror and
a steady hand; don't get reckless
with makeup. A little glorifies,
too much looks smudgy.
When the cream Is used
squeeze a little from the tube
onto the brush.
o Use a second. clean brush TO
remove the surplus and TO sep
arate the silky threads.
Black Mascsra
The true brunette with very
dark hair and eyes can get away
with black mascara, but no girl
OF any type should use a black
eyebrow crayon; dark brown is
safer.
The blonde and the redhead
should apply dark brown TO
their lashes. And, what do you
think? There is a dark blue
mascara that looks heavenly
when the gay lights are on.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24

Just as hard and have worried
just as much.
II is only fair TO state that
the unmarried women or those
who were widows were over
weight 10 a much greater degree
than the homemakers. And they
did not give the impression of
being out for a stroll.
Too many Of them were head
ing for the boardwalk bench OF
the hotel porch rocker. But OF
them all, must say the most
disgruntled looking were those
who were being wheeled along
in the roller chairs.
Since we are committed TO
making comparisons, we might
as we'll go the whole way. The
majority of the husbands were
overweight. too. But not So
much as their wives.
Personal Upkeep
The bachelors looked even
more spruce. On the whole, the
men looked trim, walked
jauntily. and seemed to be en-
ioying themselves.
This does not seem fair. The
women were the ones who had
spent the most money on per-
sonal upkeep. Their impeccable
hair-do's. their beautiful clothes,
told that story. And most Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-10-24
BY IDA JEAN KAHN

THEY SELECT a Miss Amer
lea annually and there are fire.
quent II sporadic contests TO
elect a Mrs. America. But the
Mrs Average American of As
to SIS has cheated herself out of
her due recognition. At the
very time when she has the most
leisure and money TO spend on
herself, she does not measure up.
After watching from 1000 10
5000 women pass along the
Atlantic City boardwalk, II was
borne in on me that IS out Of
every 100 dress well and are
well groomed.
Look Older
But, by the same law OF av-
erages, they also carry their
heads forward at such a tilt
that they produce a double chin.
They are overweight through
the waist, hips and thighs. And
they are too thin through the
legs.
The total effect is: They look
five years older than their hus-
bands-and ii is TO be presumed
that their husbands have worked
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-02-16
Draft Unit Shifts
Ex-Sai|or Again

The draft status of Warren f,
Braschwitz. who recently COM
pleted a four-year enlistment in
the navy. onlylto face immediate
induction int& the army. was
changed again Saturday by his
draft board.
Braschwitz was ordered placed
in Glass 3 by Board Chairman
John T. Meier upon evidence that
BraschwitZ during his navy en-
listment had contributed to the
support of a crippled brother and
since his discharge last Fall has
helped the brother from his pay as
an auto worker.
The draft board originally put
Braschwitz in Class la. but he
was reclassified and placed in
Class IA, being deferred because
of his service. The government,
however, appealed the classified
ton and the appeals board put
him back into Class LA.
Unless the government again
appeals the draft board action,
Braschwitz will not be called 10
service. He lives at 1881 Grand
vile avenue.