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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
THE SPURIOUS SPECIALIST

THE SPURIOUS SPECIALIST
 The man born in England lived there fifty years, then came to America and bought share in business. He began to have trouble with his eyes and vision. Business acquaintances recommended an eye specialist and the man consulted the specialist they recommended. The specialist had him under treatment of some kind for over year. The condition of the eyes seemed to be- come worse. and the sight steadily failed. The patient manifested some concern, so the specialist kindly re- ferred him to an eminent specialist in city 800 miles away. The pa tient duly consulted the eminent specialist, taking a letter from his home specialist. The eminent spe- cialist was very kind. He gave his general approval to the line of treat ment the home specialist had en- ployed, but of course made some es- sential notifications to meet the present requirements of the case. The patient remained under the eminet specialists care for several months, while his eyes and eyesight grew steadily worse. Eventually he encountered some old friends from England. who had learned bit more of the American way. They informed the poor man that his eminent spe- cialist was not a physician at all, even though the fellow paraded the title Doctor, and for that matter, the specialist back home was a bird of the same feather. So the victim had never had the advantage of medical advice at all. When he told me his story he was pretty bitter, and naturally he wondered why the law permits such people to practice the palpable fraud of calling them selves Doctor? I could only tell him that it is the American way, and if he would stick around for a while perhaps he would begin to un- derstand how the trick is worked and why.
 T have heard" writes a credulous young reader, "that there are Eye Doctors who can strengthen and im- prove the eyesight with exercises and diet" and will I kindly recom- mend such specialist.
 The near sighted eye suffers the least strain. the least damage or weakening of eyesight, if 1t is rested as much as possible in childhood and early youth. The near sighted eye Is best rested by (i) avoiding all near or close work with the eyes-- reading. writing, sewing, needle work In general--as much as possible: (2) spending as much time in the oper air ct work or play as possible, where the eyes have mostly distant scenery or objects to look at; (S) wearing glasses fitted by a qualified eye spe' ciaiist while the eyes are completely at rest under the effect of eye drop co that there is no uEieonscloul strain to be estimated or guessed al in determining the strength of lensei required: @ and by wearing th' glasses constantly and never tryinI to 90 without them.
 QUEsTfONs AND ANSWERS
 Hernia ExeFelsea
 do the hernia prevention exeT' cis described in sour pamphlet io times each morning end 100 time leach night ! wear 10 truss' 1h'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
By RUTH MILLETT

The wife who Hunks this test hasn't any business following her husband around the country from one Army camp to another. So before you put your furniture in storage and rent your house, ask yourself these few questions:
 Can I leave my home town be- hind me, instead of expecting every place I go to measure up to 1t? (Mrs. George c. Marshall, wife of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Simplicity Leads Ace Designers Fall Style Parade
By MARGUERITE YOUNG NEA Service Staff Writer

NEA 6CEWACG 5e8lI WIlbGk
 New York. Under the command of the nations top-fight designers, the great annual fall fashion parade stepped out brislSly here bearing plenty of style for Miss and Mrs. America.
 Beautifully simple sports clothes displayed at the first three open ings established an outstanding style point: unpretentious cos tunes for morning and afternoon. Other points featured in the early shows:
 SILHOUETTE: even simmer. It is Sapling- in the torso and at times at the knees. Delft pleats, tucks,. and draping keep it fluid, wearable, and some skirts are sud- denly wide at the hem. But where the slim dress of Autumn 1942 fits it fits like 8 precision gauge.
 WAISTLINE: drawstrings de- fine 1t and the neckline, too. The daytime neckline is high. Sleeves often are short, or elbow length. Daytime skirts are sometimes a little longer. Uneven hemhnes, especially beaded scallops, are re- freshing trimming.
 FABRICS: genuinely elegant :. tweeds of definite hauteur, mems wool suiting, georgette-sheer wool, velvet, crepe, and all of those tastefully combined with fur.
 COLORS: softer watch the deep ones like garnet, just brush- ed with brilliant accent of blue or brighter red
 The short dinner dress is grow ing in portent. for all formal events except the most significant, but the occasion" gown is un- abashedly exquisite, whether or not it covers the shoulders.
 The Bergdorf Goodman collec- tion--one for women who, facing these times realistically, still be- lieve in beauty and value 1t" - brought forward the city sports costume in a great many dresses and suits designed for multiple suitability.
 Best British slacks inspired the narrow skirt with straight back, and folded or pleated front full ness; nineteenth century penny purses made interesting trimming. Royal blue crochet gilet and gauntlet-like cuffs distinguished a black wool dress a rosy red dress had two deep, tapering folds in front, and, between those, a bright red underlay.
 Daylength dinner dresses and theater suits of this house were worn with small, above-all-be- coming hats, especially fur and velvet chou-hats, and tiny brim- med ones with a streak of ostrich. However, a big, slanting, sailor brimmed hat, of black satin, was worn with one of the most prophe- tic-looking dresses, a black-wool- over-satin affair. The slip was highnecked with a Low tie. This was revealed by a deep V in front of the long-sleeved wool over piece. The skirt was formed by four straight, separate panels.
 RUSSIAN ART INSPIRES
 JAY-THORPE DESIGNS
 Wilson Folmar and other Jay- Thorpe designers took their col- lection theme, imperial elegance or else distinguished practicality, from Russian art of. the past and the present. Jersey in a color called Russian-wine - not a plum color, but an amber-made typi- cal sports dress: front-full, easy skirt, tuck-in top; green lizard belt. and buttons on shoulder pockets and also down skirt front.
 Sally Milgrim used paillettes, beads, and braid on the afternoon and evening dresses of her vigor- ton. A red lace dinner and danc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
TOMORROW,S MENU
ACTOR. 90. STILL ACTS

Portraying aged French servants who aid the famous underground against the invading Nazis, George Hrest and Sarah Padden. veteran character ackers, were cast in Metro. 0cldwyn.Mayer's Assignment in Brittany" HFest Ia more than % years old. Sarah Padden left the fheateF in 1899 to start her screen career. Jean plere Aumont, French star. and ousan Peters. have the leading roles tn tho new film, with @igne Haaso, Richard Whort. Mar- earst Wycherly and Aeesnal1 Owen, 5aeY Conway directs. '. Walter Hal. ben ls pgo9neine
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

the U n l t e d States A r m y Chief of Staff , recently had this to say to Army W i V e s: You can't carry your home town with you. Don't keep thinking of the customs a n d W avs b a C k home.")
 Could I be happy living in a house or 8 roon1 that is far less comfortable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

and convenient than WhaC l nave been used to?
 Could I withstand the temptation to share all my small worries and problems with my husband, and be willing to assume all responsibility for running the house and taking care of the children? WIFE MUST BE
 GOOD SOLDIER, TOO
 Could I get along with the wives of my husbands associates?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
MODERN MENUS
Book On Wartime Cooking Stresses Essential Protein

about 25 minutes. Drain and miS lightly with peanuts, grated cheese and onion, place in a greased cas- serole. Season tomatoes with thu salt and pepper, and pour them ovel the spaghetti. Mix the melted buttel with the breadcrumbs. and sprinkle over the top. Bake 30 minutes at S5' degrees F.
 TOMORROW's MENU
 EAKFAST: Grape fruit juice, cracked wheat ce- real, raisin toast, coffee, milk.
 LUNCHEON: Peanut casse- role, green salad, fruit bowl. tea. milk,
 DINNER: Fruit cup, liver loaf with gravy. mashed potatoes, buttered beet greens, squash pie, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Caroline Chatfield
Says Todqy
Tltle Regls.srsd. ,. 5. Passnt on1ce

DEAR MISS CHATFTELD:
 Nobody kind and conderate
 few years ago misfortune to lose left leg In an auto mobile crutches the rest of my lie Before popular and had the swell time young girl expects ypit support myself ana mother fol m thankful after which sit at home
 destined to be an old maid Girl friends arranged double dates for but the boys never to have dates and shes got be can't be- Won't you help " III - CRIPPLED
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

Wilson FoImar designed this dress maker suit - champagne jacket,
 black wool skirt. Black velvet
 leaves at jacket edge are echoed
 by the matching velvet-Ieaf-calOt. ing gown had an extra apronlike drapery which the model but toned in front = or threw over her shoulders as a cape buttoned at the low neckline. A very straight, long black crepe dinner dress, slit high in front, was accompanied by lace square attached to a comb which was hidden by a red rose. The lace was tucked into the models hair as a mantilla or into her belt, floating drape.
 Quality materials, especially wool and silks, were cut with this designers characteristic st and detail. A black wool suit with mink cola1r was worn with sheer earth-brown blouse made of all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
LOTS OF MUSHROOMS

More than TOO species of musfa- rooms have been proved edible, and many others doubtless will be found fit for food according to authorities.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

 unsuitable publication will he anseed write Chatnelds of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16
Ho70 To Keep WeU
 D.. np NH LAM DID AnX Mn
By DR. WILLIAM BRADY, MD.


  envelope enclosed Letters should De S ony i'm this column reply m.de National Chicago
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

forming deep back V yoke . purple tweed wool skirt and green blouse, purple-and-green plaid jacket. A slim fawn-gray dress had an embroidered yoke in front
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

ing and turquoise satin jersey
 blouse black wool, straight skirt with four tapered tucks in front, taffeta hook-on blouse of two shades of gray, the darker one
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

ternating vertical bands and hori- zontal shirring. WOOL IS FAVORED IN MTLGRIM DRESSES
 Black wool with soutache braid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

good it doesn't you've had the fun of fighting the satisfaction of showing spun and you will have happ most useful and influential with about the male gender Where's of worries?
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

friend of mine that woman goes stale the minute she leaves planning something she can't afford: ur Kitchen cOnvenienes ticket to far place. equally true that stale when we leave impossible in getting around Fate fighting something better.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

Heavy silk stitching on jacket and skirt, and a pointed collar distin- guish this gray wool suit, designed by Sally Milgrim. The blouse is
 earth-brown. and in back. Heavy taupe voc made a handsome all-day dress, fitted from shoulder to hem bodice closed with four cartridge of the same wool.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

Perhaps boys won't give rush the day you discard the getting which being miser the experience have had with physical pain and disappointment understanding serenity of spirit is attractive to mature
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

intelligent accommodate herself to any sort of determination ambition and spunk So instead of going your with heart and hopeless attitude begin right pennies to buy artificial leg dextouy that stranger looking at would suspect the secret.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

ANSWER: ".
 MY girl sympathy won't help one iota let's pigeon hole the value of pun without which succeeds this life with leg two have known two persons nobody would guessed the ecret one of and the other danced like demon Both legs youth the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-09-16

! do the hernia prevention exer. cis described in youF pamphlet 100 times each morning and 100 times each night. wear 10 truss, Tifa
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30

Mr.. John II. Powell, the son of
Prof. Powell, Whitfield Mills Road,
is spending several days in the
city as guest of MS parents. Mr..
Powell Is employed at Library clerk
IN the Agricultural Building at
washington, d. c.. He plans to be
IN the city for about fifteen days.
Friends of Mrs. Bonnie Greg
DRY, Dalton street, are delighted to
know that she is up and able to
De out after a lengthy illness.
quite a number or senior stu
dents from Laalier High school
were guests at Parish Street Bap-
list church Sunday morning where
they were challenged by Reverend
Greer to accept Christ in their
daily life, rather than seek the
pleasures of the world. All pres
ent were greatly inspired with the
Soul-stirring sermon.
MIS-. Meta Strauder attended
the commencement exercises OF
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30
Income Tax Exemptions May
Remain At This Years Level

WASHINGTON-(S N S)-Pres-
ent personal income tax exemptions
may not be altered. Strong senti-
ment has been created in the House
Ways and Means Committee due to
deep concern over the impact on
the "little fellow" of income tax
collection at the source, as well as
possible sales tax.
Members said Saturday that some
committeeman who voted ter DAYS
ago for lowered exemptions would
take a different position when the
question comes up again before the
committees new tax bill is APPROX
ed finally.
In the earlier vote the commit
tee decided to reduce the single
persons exemption from s7oo to
5000 and that of married couples
from $500 to $1,000. 1t also has
decided tentatively that the normal
tax rate should be raised from q
per cent to 6 per cent and surtaxes
should be graduated sharply up
ward.
The committee probably will vote
MONDAY on Secretary of Treasury
Morgenthau's recommendation that
~ per cent of taxable in come
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30
|Fourteen-Day
Furlough Granted
DrafteeS

An automatic fourteen day fur
Tough permitting inductees to re-
turn to their homes to complete
business and other personal al
fairs is to be given following IN
duction, Major Lawrence w. Long,
acting state director of the Selec-
tive Service System, has an
nounced.
Under the new procedure, which
aeplaces the present system OF
granting inductees ten-daE fur
loughs, as soon as an inducted
man has been qualified at the in
duction station and accepted by
the armed forces, he will be re-
lieved from active service and al
lowed to return home for tile a.
day period at government expenses
"If an inductee wishes to. i'm.
mediately enter upon his military
duty following induction and not
take advantage Of the furlough
which is granted without any sort
of investigation by the Local Board.
he may do So" Major Long ex-
planned
This new policy is designed to
alleviate the hardship imposed
upon inducted men who do not
know whether they will be accepted
for military service until they have
completed their physical examina-
ton by the armed forces at the
induction station" the director
said.
Upon expiration of the 14-day
furlough period, the reservist vii.
be ordered to active duty with The
armed forces. The army will fur
ilish transportation! meals ane
lodging Of such reservist enroute
to the city in which the local boaro
is located and from that point to
the reception center.
MANY of the disadvantages OF
the present system will be elirni-
mated in the new procedure" Major
Long said. every man who wishes
to return to his home will be given
the opportunity to do so without
being required to establish his rea-
sons for returning. investigation
and recommendation by the local
board is no longer necessary. Re-
servists will be released from active
service at the induction station iE-
stead of the reception center"
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30
up AND DOWN Parish STREET
By PERCY GREENE

PARISH STREET SATURDAY
NIGHT:-It's been longtime
since 1 observed anything that re-
minded me of Parish Street long
time ago, but last Saturday night
up on the Corner of Parish and
Hamilton L walked up on what, a
long time ago, was not an UNI
familiar scene. There on the cor
ner a lady and her husband (sic)
was heatedly engaged in settling
of the family difficulties and
secrets" while letting everybody
around know all about them. Sud-
denly the lady drew out her trtisty
switch blade and loosed some hair
raising reenforcements of her
verbal armour, but when the smoke
had cleared away l tried to re-
member exactly the number OF
times she had been slapped, kick
ed and knocked down, without
thinking about how long it had
been since I had witnessed such e
scene on Parish Street - how
ridiculous such things look and
how they furnished the examples
by which all of us are judged.
Where there is any danger of
such things happening between
husbands and wives we suggest
that they at least until they get
home.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30

"Who Stole the Golden Locket."
The public is invited. No charge
for admission, a silver offering will
be taken. This is the 7th year OF
Mrs. Adams school and she feels
that she has accomplished more In
this year than any of the previous
years.
The participants of the Taylor's
Addition Dramatic club, under the
auspices of Mrs. E.. E. Adams
will be entertained Tuesday night
after the closing exercises of the
Adams Academy. All those who
received formal invitations will re-
main to enjoy the affair. The main
characters in the play are: Willie
Wynn, Julia l.. Williams, L. A
Townes, E. L. Reed, o. NJ. Smith,
Elizabeth Walker, Richard A..
Smith, T. j. Saddler, Henry
Moore, Gloria e. Smith, Percy
Newsome, Eddie j. Hoskins, Katie
Robinson, E. A. Kelly, c. Suggs
and Louise Tipping. Their last
performance will be given at Can
ton, Miss, on Tuesday night, June
10Th,
Mr.. A. NJ. Lovelace. Music Di-
rector at Jackson College, left the
city Tuesday, May 18th, for Chi
cago, to spend few days with his
relatives. He was accompanied by
his daughter. Mary Felice.
Mr.. and Mrs. Greenlee of Kos
ciusko and the parents OF Mrs.
Beatrice Baskin of this cry, cele-
brated their 50th Wedding, Ami
yersary last week, surrounded by
their nine children and their
families and a host of friends.
Dinner was served buffet style.
after which very interesting pro-
gram was rendered which included
piano and vocal solo by Mrs. G
w. Williams of Durant; and in
strumental solo by Mrs. Kither
Greenlee, and quartet by her
Tour children. Many beautiful and
useful gifts were received as a
token OF esteem and respect for
this delightful couple. Those from
jackson who attended the affair
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Essie Garrett
and brother: Mrs. D. D. Shep-
herd; Miss Gladys Winston, Mr..
and Mrs. William Baskin.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30
American Legion
Baquets Departing
DrafteeS

| A group of draftees scheduled to
leave Jackson Saturday Saturday
morning for induction into THE
army, were guest at a banquet
given in their honor Friday night
In the Cafeteria of Lanier High
, School.
Sponsored by the Henry Graves
Pest of the American Legion, the
banquet marked the first time in
which Negro draftees have been so
sonored In the city since the be-
ginning Of the war.
The banquet menu consisted Of
a delicious plate lunch, dessert and
ice tea.
In addition to the delicious plate
each man was presented with a
nicely bound dairy MY Life in the
Service" and a small phamplet en-
titled, Fall H." which was writ
ten to acquaint the new soldier
with the ordinary rules and regu-
lations of army life.
With Prof. T. s. Wilson as toast
master, short stirring remarks
were made by Rev. c. A. Greer,
Pastor Parish Street Bapt. Church,
Prof. I. S. Sanders, Principal LAM
or High School, Rev. j. I. JAN
uary. and Percy Greene. Editor Of
The JACKSON Advocate.
Included in the group enter
tanned were: Porter Horton. George
Jackson Zeeller, Guy Jones, Aaron
Sims, Jr., Jessie Jackson, Pete
Brown, Clarence Smith, John Mil
ton Black, Earnest Austin. Merelee
Brown, Eddie Soleman. Woodrow
Baggs. Herman Wright. Bonnie
West TORY, Earl Spell, Marcellus
Lucas, Jessie Lee Brown, Fred
Robinson.
Prof. T. B. Wilson and Mr.. w.
N. Carter served as the commit
tee fer the arrangement of the
banquet and in securing the spon-
sorship of the American Legion.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30

of Jackson local boys and a very
fine yolung man is in the city visit
ing his parents and friends for
several days. He is stationed With
the 25th Infantry Division at Fort
Huachuca, Arizona.
Mrs. j Morgan Stevens was the
delightful hostess to the Girls Sew
ing class at the William Johnson
Community Center last Thursday
Games and refreshments We're en-
joyed, after which a program fol-
lowed at Central Church. Guests
for the evening included most OF
the BOARD Of Directors. parents and
friends. Forty-four girls made UP
the class.
The Future Homemakers Club OF
the William Johnson Community
Center enjoyed a gay picnic at Liv-
ingston Park Tuesday evening, un-
der the direction of Mrs. Maggie
Dunson, and en- Thursday evening
the Kindergarten school enjoyed a
picnic at Livingston park, under the
direction of Mrs Dunson and Mss
Seaton. These events NAKED the
closing of this terms session.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Stevens
of Benton Harbor, Michigan, Is
spending short vacation in jack
son visiting their parents and
relatives. Mrs. Stevens is the for
mer dolores Greene, daughter OF
Mr.. Wash Greene and Mrs. Mablt
Greene Of Cohea street, who mar
ried Mr.. Stevens in quiet cere-
mony at the home of her mother
! here last year.
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WOMANLESS WEDDING

A wedding of much interest was
solemnized at the First Baptist
ChrNeh on Thursday night, May
81 when Mr.. E. L. Hackworth be-
came the bride Of Mr.. Myles Jack
son. The bride was beautifully
dressed in white crepe dress with
a 5 yard train caught up with
orange blossoms. She was given IN
marriage by her father, Mr.. Harry
Ross. The brides maids We're beau
fiful in their colo1ed dresses and
picture hats. The bridal party con-
sisted of the following: Messrs.
Tom Butler, King Rhodes, Lind
say Burnette, Willie George Liz
gins, Paul Moore, Robert Major
and Willie Thomas. IT love you
truly" was sung by Mr.. II. /. Y.
johnson. U. S. Jones, minister. the
amount raised was $500 for Mis-
sionary Society.
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IN MEMORIAM

LAWRENCE WRIGHT, who dleu
May Is, 1871:
I can not think OF him as dead,
Who walks with me no more;
Along the path of life I tread
He has gone before
And still his silent ministry
Within my heart hath place
AS when on earth he walked with
me
And met me face to face.
For He shall give His angels
charge DER thee
To keep thee in all thy ways
Sadly missed by mother and
daughter, Jean.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1942-05-30

above personal exemptions and 9TH
er credits be withheld at the source
OF facilitate collections and to
siphon off some of the purchasing
power economists say is contribut-
ing to the danger of initiation.
Some committeeman remarked
that the picture was shaping UP
too darkiy'' for people In the ex-
tremely low-income brackets.