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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
TODAY's COMMON ERROR Do not say, "T wish one of my brothers were coming; say, twas coming"

@. How much has the popula, ton of Washington, D. o. increased since the l940 census2 A. The Washington Board oi Trade estimates that there has been an increase of at least 56,000 since tho census was taken in April, l040, making the present population about 7l8,000. .rs
 e. Did the same actress whs played the role of Aunt Demetrla' in "On Borrowed Time" also play the part of the witch In "The Wiz" ard of Oz'? A. No; Ely Malyon played the aunt and Margaret Hamilton the witch.
 c. What is the lowest tempera- ture ever recorded in Canada2
 A. The Meteorological Division oi the Canadian Government says that -78.B degrees F., at Fort Good Hope iri the Mackenzie River district, Dc. cember 1910 is the lowest.
 e. What Is the composition Of hens eggs?
 A. On an average, the white ac- counts for about 58 percent by weight of the egg, the yolk about 32 percent, and the shell about 10 percent. The white consists of near- ly 87 percent water, nearly i2 per. cent protein, and very small quan- titles of fats, sugars, minerals, and other substances. The yolk contains about 40 percent water, about 32 percent fat, about l7 percent pro- teln, and comparatively small quan- titles of sugars, minerals, and other substances. Tho shell consists mosL- ly of calcium carbonate but contains some organic matter, water, and mineral substances other than cal- cium carbonate.
 e, What percentage Of the moy- able goods produced in tho United States is exported2
 A. Exports In 1889 amounted 10 7.7 percent of total production and the estimate for i040 Is about 0 per- cent. ,,-
 
 @. How k the game called Elves played9
 A. It is an English game, usual- ly called handball in the United States, in which the ball is struck against Q wall with tho hand. usual- ly protected by q glove. It is played either in closed or In open courts of various shapes and proportions. In England there are two varieties, tho Eton and the Rugby games.
 If you want . copy of tho latest booklet, FAMOUS COMPOSERS OF MCsIC', send to The Watcr- bury Democrats Washington Bus reau, 1913 Thirteenth s., Washing. ton, D. c. Enclose ten cents postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Press Comment
A SLIGHT PROBLEM
Boston Post)

(BoSton PoSt)
 Two California dentists have given parents new reason to discourage little boys and girls from making faces. They say grimacing habits can cause such facial distortions as "buck tee.h,' misshapen jaws and warped smiles. This is interesting news but the job of stopping young sters from making faces is some thing else again. It has been a juvenile form of expression from time immemorial. Any number of exasperated parents will be delighted if someone will tell them how to stop little Junior from sticking out his tongue at little Sister, and vice versa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05

One man who concentrated upon 1t, venerable Bernard Bar uch, charged down War Depart ment corridors the other day and into the office of Judge Robert Patterson, able Under Secretary of War. At President Roosevelt's request, Baruch chairman of the War Industries Board in l9l7-l8, comes to Washington for few days every week to prod defense production.
 This time, shaking a long, bony finger at Undersecretary Pattcr- son, Baruch asked @ score of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Selected Poem
FISHERMEN

(Harod Willard Gleason in the New York Times) The snowy-b bearded Saint perused the page, Foreflnger tracing-shook his tonsured head. Looks bad Since you arrived at manhood's age, You're listed as irregular" he said, Tn church attendance, specially in Spring ." The supplicant. lean brown, quiet man, Glanced at the One Wide River murmurng Blissfully past; then humbly he began, That's so . When red buds burst and big trout
 rise,
 Some Sundays I've missed meeting. yet 1t seems (Clear rang his voice, though reverent his eyes) I have known God among those mountain
 streams 70"
 Smiling, Saint Peter closed the record He Recalled one Sabbath morn on Galilee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05

o { h c r times called H a l 1 Nelson because the government usually had one on his bankroll - threw down his paper and s t @ r t ed for work. He had just read [ h e Treasury est l. mates of what increased taxes were going to cost him. He k CIV 1t was coming and l1e
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
A Thought for Today

And if the whole congregation of Israel sin through ignorance, and the thing be hid from the eyes of the assembly, and they have done somewhat against any of the commandments of the Lord concerning things which should not be done, and are guilty; when the sin is known then the congregation shall offer Q young bul- lock.-Leviticus 4:l3-14.
 When thou art preparing to commit a sin, think not that thou wilt conceal 1t; there is a dod that forbids crimes to be hidden.-Tibullus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 2:17 a. m. daylight time). Sun rises 5:46 a. m; sets 7:52 D. m. (day- light time).
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 The moon entered it's first quarter phase yesterday morning shortly before o'clock Cstandard time). The bad weather signs are still flying, but apparently we're In weather cycle that calls for little or no change in the fair but dry weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05

dered obsolete the old highway which wound la boriously around the sides of the high hills and over the moun-
 tains. But there are many people who do not like the new high way becau s c, they maintain, 1t Is lacking in interest, It Is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Whats Your I. o.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn tO back page for the answers.


 1. Do men or women predomlnata In the population of the United States?
 2. Are rcd flannel and white flannel undergarments of the so ne grade and weight equally warmp 2. The first aviator to fly across the English Channel was @ French- man, Louis -----.
 1. Name the capital of Italian East Africa. .n.r 6. Who were the parents of Galas had in the Arthurian romances? 6. Tn the famous race between tlla steamers Robert F. Lee" and "Natchez" on the Mississippi River. which won? [. President Andrew Johnson was acquitted or convicted of the charges on which he was im- peached?
 8. Whom did King Peter ol Jugoslavia displace as official head of that country? 9. Are national records kept of individual deaths in the united States?
 10. Who composed "The I.css Chord?"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
thought about its two Main streets hafk hne failnd kn sa..aan Alnn .asl..A

thought about its two Main streeta but has failed to press the point. -
 It would probably not do muci, good anyway. The state could hard ly foot the bill for the upkeep Ui all city streets which are a part of route highways. We were lucky to get Broad street done over as a by. pass and Waterbury will be sirni- larly in luck when 1t has tho new road that is to take through traffic outside the city.
 Meanwhile Meriden doesn't do too well by its Main streets which have been torn up and then neglected Car owners have g right to expect good returns from their city taxrs as well as from the big paynnenlE they make to the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
STRENGTH FOR THE DAY
By EARL L. DOUGLASS, D. D.

HOW ARE YOU ON HILLS?
 A great highway has recently been put across q stretch of country in one of the eastern states, and because 1t Is distinctly an all-year- round highway, 1t has almost re1-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
TRYING TO NICK THE STATE
Meriden Journal)

Alert Waterburinas moved on Hartford to have the state take over the maintenance of the Brass City's four Main Streets which four years ago were formarly adopted as parts of tho state highway system.
 Tbe thought behind the movement was that through traffic makes heavy use of these city streets and therefore the state should bear the expense of paving and repairing thom. Meridon hes had the came
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
National Spotlight
So You Wont to Know Whot New
 Foxes Will Meon- We'll Reod This.
BY PETER EDISON Waterbury Democrat Washington COrrespOndent

Washington, May - Thomas Nelson Taxpayer an imaginary guy who was sometimes called TT. N. T. because he was worse than dynamite when aroused and at
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Washington Merry-G Go-Round
DREW PEAR s 0 N ROBERT $. ALLEN

WASHINGTON May The latest Naz b which tanks payed such vital
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
Questions
 and Answers
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YOUR QUESTIUNb ANHWEEshW
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser. vice Bureau will answer for yOG free, any question of fact or in~ formation, not involving extens siye research. Write your quesn tlon clearly, sign name and ad- dress, enclose three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water. bury Democrats Washington Scr. vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05
d. What tIme is hlgh noon

A. Precisely noon--l2 o'clock U the daytime. Originally the word noon denoted the ninth hour of the daytime, that Is, 300 ?. m" but th1 use is now obsolete.
 e, What do the five stars on thu fly of the Australian flag stand for1
 A. The Southern Gross, . cone stellation.
 O. What is the difference be. tween monoplane and a biplane9
 A. Airplanes with one set ot wings are monoplaneS and biplanea have two sets of wings, one above the other.
 e. Is it possible to get a dupli- cate of my deceased husbands rat- uralization papers which were lose after his death? I must have them to prove that I am e citizen.
 A. You cannot get @ copy of your husbands papers but you can ap' ply ct the nearest naturalization of, flee, or United States District Court for certificate of derivative citit zenship. The certificate will cost five dollars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-05

If you want . copy of tho latest booklet, FAMOUS COMPOSERS OF MCSIC', send to The Watcr- bury Democrats Washington Bus rcau, 1913 Thirteenth s., Washing ton, D. c. Enclose ten cents postage.
Evening star., 1941-01-30

IN both jaws are identical, being
long, narrow and pointed with a
spur at either side near the base,
and smooth-edged.'
In the warmer waters of its range.
the sand shark sWims close to the
bottom in shoal water, and is so
fearless that it comes right up on
the beaches almost to tidewater
mark, sometimes entering the
mouths of rivers. This practice is
oisconcerting to bathers. though
there is no authentic record of a
sand shark paying the slightest at
tention to them.
This inland journey is because
the shark has a one-track mind.
1t sees through what it undertakes,
and a school of fish, perhaps men,
haden, cunners, mackerel, hakes,
aleWives, butterflsh and others, hav-
ing discovered that their arch foe
was out to dine, raced madly before
the monster without considering
where they were headed.
Although it is said that this shark
Is sluggish in temperament, in COM
parison with its cousins, one or a
half dozen of them working in
unison will surround a great school
of bluefiSh or a net full of them
and hardly single bluelsh is per-
mitted to escape.
The sand shark has no CONNER
cial value, unless we mention its
habit Of occasionally destroying nets.
1t is known to take the hook read
lily and, therefore, affords sport to
Evening star., 1941-01-30

Ever hear Of a granulated soap like DUZ be-
fore? A soap so powerful it gets towels up
to $50 winter than many other washday
soaps we've tested. A soap that actually
soaks dirt loose in 10 minutes without
scrubbing. Yet DUZ is so safe that the
daintiest washables nice rayons and
fluffy part-wool sweaters-wash up looking
pretty as can be! That's DUZ-DUZ does
everything and does it grand.
pUz IS DIFFERENT! DUZ is made from
Evening star., 1941-01-30

Soldiers Handbook will help him.
Some parts of 1t, officials said, he
would do we'll to memorize.
Of chief Importance are the in
structions relative to the care of
his health in camp and in the field,
how to march without blistering his
feet and how to protect himself on
the battlefield from ground and
air attack.
The handbook departs from dull
military phraseology and substitutes
an informal, direct style in the
second person. Besides being up
to date as possible and varied, 1t is
also correlated with the latest
teachings contained in other Army
training publications.
The public may buy the hand
book for IS cents a copy from the
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Natures Children
Sand Shark
(Carcharias littoralis)

many anglers. It's family life, where
its eggs are laid and the young
hatch, is not of sufficient impor-
tance to take the time and the great
sum needed to follow through the
life cycle. Females with immature
eggs have been taken at Woods Hole
in July. At Nantucket sand sharks
are SO abundant that some seasons
shark fishing is one of the chief
sports during the summer.
Evening star., 1941-01-30

Sand sharks always have two dor
sal fms which are spineless and of
almost equal size. The upper lobe
of the tail is much larger than the
lower, and there are no caudal keels.
The teeth are pointed and sharp.
Sand sharks range the coastal
waters of the United States from
Maine to North Carolina. They are
dark gray above and lighter below,
family spotted with darker brown;
the margins of the fins sometimes
etched with black.
An adult sand shark will meas
ure 4 to feet in length, even
longer. On rare occasions some have
been found to be feet, and a few
9 feet long.
Fins and tails of sand sharks
make identification easy. And if
you are an investigator. the teeth
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Army 10 Print 100000
New Soldiers Handbooks

A gift from the Government,
copies of the new Soldiers Hand
book will be distributed to every
officer and enlisted man of the
Army after it is published early in
February.
Containing basic military in
formation for the enlisted person.
mel of all arms and services, the
edition will have a printing of g.
100000 copies.
The War Department is acting on
the premise that each enlisted man
is anxious to make good in the
Army and prepare himself for ad-
vancement. Diligent study Of the
Evening star., 1941-01-30

fense housing co-ordinator, revealed
yesterday.
He issued a document setting
minimum standards under the
housing program, which disclosed
that use of portables is contem-
plated where the immediate pro-
vision of shelter was absolutely es-
sential in order that defense ac-
tivities should not be slowed up"
Evening star., 1941-01-30
GuutemuIun to Speak

Senor Giron-Cerna, Guatemalan
writer, will speak before Centre
Hispanoamericano, Spanish club of
National University, tomorrow at 8
pm. at Kilshimer's, Thirteenth and
H streets NV, on The Latin
Evening star., 1941-01-30

superintendent Of public documents.
Like all Army publications, it bears
a number-FM-2l-100.
Evening star., 1941-01-30

Whether Washington would receive
any of the portable buildings was
not made known.
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Portable Houses Planned
For Defense Emergency

Portable houses will be used near
defense industries where an acute
shortage exists, G. F. Palmer, de-
Evening star., 1941-01-30
Ideal for the Small Family

. Here's how to have more than
one kind of bread on your table
always fresh!
Just get the new Bond Half &
Half Bread! Half of each loaf is
wholesome, delicious wheat
bread, and the other half is rich,
full favored white Bond Bread
Evening star., 1941-01-30

both contained in one wrapper!
Satisfy the taste of every men,
Der of the family with this "com-
bination" loaf-enjoy variety and
freshness. No matter which kind
of bread you prefer, you won't
find better buy at any price. So
ask your grocer for it today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

with devastatingly attractive results.
 For instance, really different summer afternoon dress could be made by using inserts of eyelet em- broidery on plain white pique a combination he has used most suc- cessfully in matinee" or morning about-the- -house, costume from the film.
 Plain net, embroidered In a swir- ling, unstudied pattern in chenille thread Is something any woman could make without & great deal Of effort-and think how delightful 1t would be for Q summer evening dress.
 Chenille embroidery belonged to iB45, and 1t is brand new to the eyes of today. And the use of lace, In bands and insertions, for lingerie touches on suit blouses IS another of his suggestions, stemming from three different evening dresses in "The Flame of New Orleans"
 OLD FABRICS FASHION RIGHT
 A nightgown, At for the nattiest troussea, could easily be desinea after one look at a nightgown Miss Dietrich wears in the film. Of heavy peach crepe, 1t has square neck line, outlined In Alencon lace, fitted body lines and a deep hem of the same Alencon, appliqued all around Tiny ribbon roses make delicate trimming notes. What could be more intriguing to the l94l bride?
 And don't forget the beautiful fabrics of the past" Rene Hubert urged. "Bengaline may still be bought. Taffetas have never lost their appeal and are as fashion. right as ever. Marqusettes and sheers of all varieties were part and lA,rcel of the costumes of the belle of ls45. Today's belles could do much worseW
 Added proof of Hubert's conten- tions on the relation Of yesterdays styles to today's IS that Marlene Dietrich has bought the gold lame ball gown she wears in the picture, removed the huge puff sleeves and is wearing 1t for gala evenings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
You Just Pin On Goods and Sew

You Just Pin On Goods and Sew
 The smart housewife's answer to Summer dust and heat-a cool, flowery slip cover for each chair
 You can make covers easily yourself, professicnal-looking ones, though you may be just an amateur seamstress. Your only cost Is the material and there are such pretty inexpensive kinds---a small -flowered green chintz, for instance.
 To start, you remove the cushion and pin fabric to top of chair with large pins. Then you smooth and pin fabric down the inslde-bacls and seat, allowing a 4-inch tuck-in be- tween, and next cut outside pins, leaving l i-2 inches for seams.
 In the very same way, smooth and pin fabric over back, sides, front and arms Gas in our sEetch |.
 Now you're all eet to pin pieces together, remove cover from char, baste, then try on. Does 1t fit? Good now sew 1t together, make plack- cts and the jcb is donel
 Our 32-pase booklet explains and diagrams each step In making smart slip covers the pin-on way for chairs, sofas, also auto seats. Tells how to e6d flounces, other trimmings. Suggests co!ors.
 Send i0c in coin for your copy of HOW TO MAKE SLIP CoV- FRS to Waterbury Democrat Hcme Service, c35 sixth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME, ADDRESS, and the NAME of booklet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

Authority for that Is no less person than Rene Hubert, noted European designer whose costume creating career roted among Paris, London and Hollywood for many years. His first American film was Monsieur Beaucaire" with Rudolph valentino his most recent is the latest Marlene Dietrich picture, "The Flame of New Orleans"
 NEWER THAN TOMORROW"
 And 1t is the costumes he made for Miss Dietrich, playing a gay ad- venturess of 1845, that inspired Rene Hubert to adapt them to modern needs. A first glance at this exten- siye film Wardrobe-l6 of the most luxurious goWns-is deceptive. Each might have stepped out of a mu- scum showcase, 50 authentic IS 1t to the spirit of its day.
 But how wrong" said Rene Hu- bert, smiling broadly. Look at this organZa afternoon frock With which Miss Dietrich wears Q sweeping brimmed hat, trimmed with black and white ostrich feathers. The fashion importance here is the ap- plique of fiimy black lace flowers set between shirred bands of mar row black velvet ribbon. That Idea isn't dated at all-its newer than tomorrow!"
 And to prove his point he used the very same applique idea for q fitted- jacket-effect on modern evening gown of pure white crepe Modelled by young Ann Gwynne oi the cast of right Shoes" here < a dress to make the fashion writers sit up and take notice, Place 1t be. side the 1845 original and you car see at a glance what Rene Huber means.
 Designer Hubert stresses hand work-unusua handwork--for thu coming season. It is his opiniof that any clever needleWoman, work ing at home, can learn tricks iron these Dietrich clothes and appl! them to her own summer dresse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
WE, THE WOMEN
With Party Guests Like These, Any Party Will "Click"

any hurt feelings in the course of an evening.
 And on top of all that they have good time themselves, for even though their minds are alert to what Is going on around them, they know how to relax and take 1t easy. BRIGHTS ARE UNIQUE GUESTS
 It isn't surprising that there are so few guests like the Brights - because to be that kind of guest takes brains, imagination, and a feeling of responsibility for the success of somebody else's party.
 And most guests think their re- sponsibility for an evenings success ends when they have dressed them selves in their best and arrived on time at their hostess house.
 From then on, they figure, ifs Up to the hostess to make them have fun in spite of themselves.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13
PATTERN 3e4 NEAT SUMMING PRINCESS STYLE

You'll want to sew something simple something fresh and pretty BUT siEnple-to wear about your daily tasks during the sum- mer months. And here's just the dress you need, Pattern 36A by Claire Tildenl You can see Tor yourself by the open diagram view how very easy this style IS to cut and stitch, with its few pattern parts and no-fussy details. The front and back princess seams are wonderfully quick to do, for there's no waist scanning to interrupt the straight course of your needle. Notice that the neckline is shapel in gay scallops to make Q nice frame for your throat. You'll like the neat cuffs, too, each with its single scallop. Those well-shaped pockets are useful for holding hankies, change, l:eys and other odds and ends. Few buttons down the center, and on the pockets and cuffs, If you like, and use either colorful ric-rac or crisp ruffle edg- ing. Why not make one frock in a printed synthetic fabric for shop ping or visiting; another in a bright cotton broadcloth or percale for at- home wear?
 Pattern 364 Is cut in women's sizes 36, 38, 40, A, A, 46, 48 and 50. Size 36 requires "a yards 35 inch fabric and 6-8 yards ric-rac
 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 Fiftt Avenue. New York, N. x.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

you had urine and blood sugar testsp You should. Such abnormal craving for carbohydrate seems to disappear after the associated mod- crate vitamin shortage is corrected, in many instances. Send stamped envelope bearing your addrses, ana ask for further particulars Of this given In booklet on Vite.
 Shot In Appendix
 Neighbor, seized with severe ab. dominal pain, hurried to hospital, operated on. Numerous birdshot found in appendix. He had shot and eaten many rabbits, and they said the lead pellets swallowed in the meat had lodged in his appen- dix. (D.A.D.o
 Answer - Such foreign bodies, like seeds and sometimes fecal con- cretions resembling seeds, are free uuently found in the appendix, where they lodge as a result of, and not as the cause of, appendicitis. The normal appendix does not ad- init such foreign bodies; an appen. dix changed by one or more mild attacks of inflammation may do so
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-05-13

more than sit, make polite con- versation, and wait to be amused.
 They always have few good stories to tell (and often the joke is on one of them) ard they help put others at ease by starting in on one as soon as they arrive.
 If conversation grows a little dull. they pep 1t up by starting the kind of discussion in which every one has to take sides. Call it an argument if you will--but every body has a good time as long as he gets a chance to have his say. and as long as there is someone who can turn aside what might be an unpleasantness by a quick laugh or funny remark.
 Tine Brights krow how to jump in and cover up the tactless remark ok someone else so that there aren't