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Evening star., 1942-07-17
By Josephine Lowman

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The problem of making money
at home has become even more
important than usual to the women
of this country. More and more
men are taking their places in the
armed forces, more and more taxes
are to be felt. Increasing your in
come this year not only helps you
but aids Uncle Sam Many women
wish to help solve financial diff
culties at home while the bread
winners are away.
Here are some more suggestions
which have been tried and found
to be successful.
!. If you have typewriter and
can use it reasonably well you can
make money with it. You might
contact nearby universities or col
leges and offer your services for
tipping doctors theses, notes,
themes and various other manu-
scripts. You nigh send out bills
or address envelopes, or you might
start shopping column.
2. Fur repairing is always expen-
sive. If you are an excellent seam
stress you could make a specially
of remodeling coats and turning
collars and cuffs.
3. Make attractive and unusual
collars and cuff sets. These will
be more in demand than ever be-
fore, because women will be getting
along with fewer clothes and will
wish to make one dress look differ
ent for various occasions by the use
Of accessories
You can buy remnants for this
Evening star., 1942-07-17
By Peeev Roberts

By PegPy ROberfS
important present world economy and
of thought OF
patternnd with good assortment
will be different Silks
tons printed. be used
directions
Needle Washington
Star, p. O New York, N Y
Evening star., 1942-07-17
Here's That Fur Picture
For the Winter Season
Muskrat Remains Favorite
In Less Expensive Coats;
New Size Range Shown
By Helen Voet

Bring around with platinum
and tour We're off furersand the budget
Seriously with tempt
Ing sales conditioned thinking about that
future that deectabe bit of feminine
attire known the mood for mink don't
blame the
look at the and Jacket from all angles You dream
can't
Starting with themselves and
unprononcabe breeds
you'll there minks dyed ermine
unexplained furry
of
Evening star., 1942-07-17
Facial Radiance
Depends Upon
Good Health
Vigorous Exercise
And Balanced
Menus Help
By Patricia Lindsay

The girl or woman, who, thinks
shes can avoid exercising and still
have a radiant beauty is kidding
herself. No beauty can be had by
dipping into jars: and bottles which
stand on a dressing table Healthy
radiant beauty depends greatly upon
a body which is kept timber through
exercise and nourished through we'll
balanced menus.
And although 1t is preferable to
take ones exercising out in the open
in the fresh air and sunshine, 1t is
not absolutely necessary. One may
exercise indoors on a folded blanket
or mattress, in a room which is well
ventilated and derive much benefit.
These days all Of us are likely to
get service kinks for If We are not
doing extra war tasks We are getting
along at home with less help, or
working harder at our jobs because
of the emergency. And when one
gets exhausted from working one is
not inclined to change into easy
fitting clothes and go outdoors for
exercise! We are more likely to
take a bath and throw ourselves into
bed! Which is just the thing we
should not do if We want to keep
our health up to par.
When you feel terribly fatigued
try this routine which should not
lake you more than 80 or 40 minutes.
Slip out of any clothes which bind
you-shoes, girdle, etc.-lie down on
a hard mattress OF the floor for 10
minutes on your back, with knees
bent but feet resting on floor. Thor
oughly relax while you listen to the
radio or your favorite record. If
you can. fall asleep for 10 minutes.
Follow the rest period with Is min
utes of exercises-those which touch
the spots which ache or those which
generally timber the entire body.
Pause only when you need breath
for the workout should make you
perspire freely.
Then take warm shower or bath
and scent yourself with lush cologne
and body powder Slip into COM
Portable, gay housecoat and easy
slippers and take yourself nice,
long cool drink. I'll wager you can
meet whatever the evening may
hold or, if you go to bed early, that
you will sleep the better!
Leaflet No. IS offers keep fit
exercises for home practice. If
you request it, write Miss Lindsay,
care of The Evening Star and
inclose . self addressed envelope
bearing a Scent stamp.
Evening star., 1942-07-17
It's Never Wrong
For One to Say
Thank You
Certain Occasions
Perhaps Do Not
Warranf 1t
Rv Emily Post
Bv vEmiiy Post

Ordinarily when the editor of a
magazine tmore likely the treasur-
err sends check in payment for
an article a receipt slip is sent with
it, which the writer signs and re-
turns. If no slip is inclosed the
writer may take it for granted that
the signature on the check is suf1-
cient receipt.
I gave this answer early today
but now realize that the point of
the question sent me was whether
a young writer should write a
thank-yo note for the acceptance
of her first article I'd like to add,
therefore, that brief note telling
the editor that is was her first
check and thanking him for liking
her piece would have special inter
particularly if her talent is un-
usual and she may perhaps some
day become one of the profession S
great! But in any case saying
thank you is never wrong, even
though not saying 1t is on occasion
perhaps not necessary.
Dear Mrs. Post: About 10 miles
from here is an amusement park
which has always been great
favorite of the young people to
motor to because of the well-knoWn
dance bands which play there from
time to time. I am wondering
whether it is proper for me to let
my daughter of II go with another
girl and two boys tthey are all old
friends) by trolley instead of auto
mobile to dance on a Saturday eve
ming If they come home while it is
still very early? 1t is public place
open to any one with the price of
adrnission-and, of course, so is the
trolley.
Answer-This question seems to
accent the change from motor to
trolley. If this is SO, then from the
point OF view of propriety it seems
to me the fact that they take an
early trolley home" makes the
question much easier to answer
yes" to than it would if they were
coming back by motor.
Dear Mrs. Post: Can the bride
groom be unattended at his we'd
ding or does he have to have a best
man? If so, may this be his own
father, or is it better to have some
one his own age?
AnsWer-So far as legal require
ments are concerned there need be
only two witnesses to marriage
who may even be strangers if neces-
sary. But at all weddings" the
bridegroom should have a best man,
who is generally brother orr a best
friend. But it is entirely proper
and not at all unheard, of-that he
choose his father. -. .--.,
Evening star., 1942-07-17
Sponge for Woodwork

A large sponge. such as is used in
washing car, is excellent for wash
ing woodwork, as it drips so much
less than a cloth,
Evening star., 1942-07-17

Yes! 1t is that greatly admired,
always useful shirtwaist dress. de-
signed in women's sizes. which we
present in our easy-to-sew patterns
today. Every detail is Just right; the
notched, convertible collar, the
shoulder yokes, the easy bodice, the
neatly cuffed sleeves and the slim
fitting paneled skirt.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1918
is designed for sizes "a, 36, 38, 40,
AZ. A, As and 48. Size 36 requires
47s yards 35 or 80 inch material
Starting your fall sewing now7
The new fall Fashion Book is ready.
to inspire you with new styles, Is
cents per copy. Send for copy with
lucent pattern and the cost will
be 25 cents plus l cent for postage.
For this attractive pattern send
IS cents, plus l cent for postage, in
coins with your name, address. pat
tern number and size wanted to
Barbara Bell, The Washington Star,
Post Office Box IS, Station o, New
York, N. Y.
Evening star., 1942-07-17

muSkrat. Or, II you ike, tnere
caracul, Persian paw. seal-dyee
coney and lapins. If you re wonder
ing whatever happened to Jap mink
it's shyly appearing as Asiatic mini
what there is of it. which ism I
very much. And if you'd like tc
know about silver fox. Russian lynx
platina fox, leopard and other rare
furs, they're yours for the asking
and the paying. The reason they re
not more conspicuous is that many
furriers feel that people are buying
more conservatively this year and
that although there will still be a
great many of the more luxurious
furs sold, they will not be seen as
much as in the past. Which. in a
way, is a great break for those who
insist upon the unusual,
Chief point of interest in mod
erately priced furs in the new de-
velopment and handling of such
pelts as the muskrats. Now known
reverently as blended musNat, y
they appear in such new shades as
''baum marten" and ranch mink -
which, II you promise not to tell.
don't look too different from the
'mink-dyed" and "sable-dyed'
models Of l94l. Also interesting is
q recent size development called
Double A." coyly signifying Aver
age American" Seems that after
too many years the fur designers
and the manufacturers discovered
that the average woman is some
where around five feet three. even
though she may be size 20. So
now instead of having the coat
hoisted up and showed around, the
new sizes take care of the less
lengthy lovelies with almost no al
teration. Don't confuse these with
Junior sizes: it's something new.
At this writing, the propect looks
fairly happy for the devotees of furs.
First OF all. there seems to be small
difficulty about imports or the lack
OF 'em. Stocks are plentiful in this
country, with the exception of few
furs that. according to authorities.
dont really matter. AS for Innings,
there's enough silk on hand to take
care Of them. but even If there
weren't, rayon would be just as
snappy and Just as practical. And
as for the patriotism of buying "lux-
uries" in these troublous times, a
sure-to-b questioned practice, let's
only say that We all know what we
must do with our budgets. and if
the way is clear we'll have our furs.
Remember that normal buying,
"business as usual attitude. is a
helpful one for industry in general
especially when you consider the
employment and taxes involved in
the sale Of furs. So, If you want and
need and can have fur coat, you'll
find an ample selection this year.
Remember that the sales now in
progress offer fine values-and do
consult a reputable furrier. Tomor-
row we'll take up style and silhou-
ette in general-and other things.
Evening star., 1942-07-17

Leaflet No. IS offers keep fit
exercises for home practice. If
you request it, write Miss Lindsay,
care of The Evening Star and
inclose = self addressed envelope
bearing a Scent stamp.
Evening star., 1942-07-17
What's Ne1U in 7oWn?
Rv Dorofhr Mnyrop

Sweetness and light =.
Eliminate odors of fruits vegetables from regera
metal conaner with adjustable lid that be opened
closed to suit the requirements does require much
This purifier especially for eliminating the smell bananas
and various types of cheese.
A rebocketing job -. 5'"
every agree pockets quickly
than but don't much about this for they
be replaced easily local store features replacement
material already nicely stitched
cut the Stitching then attach the new pocket inserting the top
the band lining 1t is almost essential this by hand
replacement
designed especially for the sanng that the
standard style for mems trousers and topcoats.
Something ne,c for parties -.
Wright collection dinner
double db tray. 1t in all coo to match his
popular for added the rod handle
tray be used occasions
individually with the of the would be
excellent investment
Folder for ration books -.
Trying keep sugar
quite a problem
collection excellent idea keep them
all together in specially designed leather folder The case
stamped the front in god which
decoration will also tell at glance what
opened hurry the flap is held
place by Of narrow leather strap.
Regimenfed Sandwiches -.
gadgets in the novelty line is set
markers You might ask What in the world do
those?" think attractive
sandwiches with different tasty filings For
chicken the top of in the set and then
olive pickle and fish When not
fit into obong wooden holder to keep them cn
becoming separated and lost
For sentiments sake -.
you would like give grandmother
gift small trunk box containing spicy toilet water
acm and Your budget will not suffer collapse
recipient will certainly be pleased The boxes
gayy decorated with red and green Moral sprays and American
used later to hold pins ewey and an asor
ment of other small items
Evening star., 1942-07-17
Why Grow Old?

and put the finished product in a
store to sell on commission basis.
4. If you have sufficient room in
your yard build one or two tennis
courts. There are never enough in
any neighborhood, and players have
to wait and wait. If you play well
yourself you can act as instructor
for beginners. Have little stand
where you sell cold drinks. Rent
tennis balls.
II you wish to have my leaf1et
which lists more than 100 tested
ways to make money at home
send a Scent stamped, self-ad-
dressed envelope with your re-
quest for it to Josephine Low
man. in care of The Evening
Star.
Evening star., 1942-07-17
That Shrinkage Problem
Wash Unbleached Muslin Before
Making Up Your Slip Covers
Br Marearef NonceH


planning covers OF unbieached
would also like to dye the muslin
would the dyes
work for I G O material?-T d.
muslin sometimes
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
COMPLAINT FILED
 ON FIRE HYDRANTS
Board of Works Receives Receives Request for Bet-
 ter Inspections

Extension of West Dover street through to Benedict street was voted by the Board of Public Works last night. The project will make West Dover street, which now is dead end, a connecting link be- tween South Main and Benedict streets.
 A complaint from the East End Community Club about faulty hy- drants and request for better inspection went to the boards water committee for investigation. The club claimed taht defective hy- drant allowed the rapid spread oi a fire that destroyed two three- family homes and badly damaged a third on Meriden road 8 short time ago.
 An appeal to the board to decide 8 fence dispute was received from John Greco and Pasquale Lombardi, each of whom claims that the other $ fence infringes on his property on Prospect street. Board members will serve as "fence viewers.
 It was voted to ask for an allo- cation of 5000 for payment of the city's share of WPA expenses in June. The engineering department was instructed to ask for bids on construction of sidewalks around Tinker school. A complaint from Mrs. Carrie Fox that a wall be- tween her Pierpont street property and a nearby brook is likely to col- lapse was referred to the engineer ing bureau and the street commit tee for action.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
ACTION PLANNED
 ON CERTIFICATES
Firemen, Policemen Must Produce Evidence PrOv= ing Citizenship Status

A member of the board of police commissioners said today that g plan of action against members oi the police department who cannot prove their citizenship will bt mapped out at a meeting of the board this afternoon.
 Police Supt. William J. Roach will be called upon at today'S meeting for 8 report on the citizen ship status of each member of the department.
 Two weeks ago, in preliminary report, Supt. Roach advised the board that five regulars, including himself, and 14 supernumeraries had not filed proof of citizenship in the form of birth certificates naturalization papers, baptismal records or other acceptable aftIr davits.
 Chairman William Verriker rec commended at that meeting that a further opportunity of two weeks be given the delinquents. The probe has been underway since March when Patrolman Anthony Stango was discharged as an axis alien His discharge followed the dis closure that Stango registered as an axis alien and filed application for citizenship.
 One other veteran of the police department is said to have advised members of the board that he has been unable to find any evidence of his citizenship.
 Today is the deadline unless an extension is voted by the board to give additional time to those who have been unsuccessful in the search thus far.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
ANDERSON SCHOOL HONORS RELEASED
Acting-Principal Helen R. Hartnett Issues Monthly
 Scholarship Leaders

The scholarship honor roll for May at Anderson Grammar school was released this morning by Act ing Principal Helen R. Hartnett. It follows:
 Grade 8-A Group - Geraldine Somna, Arlene Vanasse. B Group - Nancy Adams, Audrey Ahlberg, Doris Armstrong, Howard Leavenworth Warren Helming Thelma Lynch, Joseph Mack, Pau line Rosario. Carmine Saturno.
 Grade 2 = A Group - Anthony Biancardi, Beverly Conrf l, Shirley Peterson,
 B Group = Myron Bazarian, Mil dred Geremia, Edward Mercier Leonard Posa, Sven Wiberg, Bar bara zecha.
 Grade - A Group - Joseph Macary, Mary Marine, Georgina MaSone.
 B Group - Nancy Clark, Marie Hilton, Francis Mercier, Joan Nay Tor, Ralph Saturno, Theresa Schia- vone, Marie Vanasse, John Wiberg.
 Grade - A Group = William Brennan, Julie Field, Barbara Sirica, Lillian Somma.
 B Group = Allan Ahlberg, Jean Hayward, Warren Leonard, Frank Merrill, William Taylor, Mildred Wooster.
 Grade 4 B Group - Jane Briggs, Judith Companaro, Donald DeSsereaux, Lois Hayward, Mary Lou Leitchle, Kathleen Mullin.
 The liver of polar bears is A~
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

the local folks are proud of her But Vivian hasn't the wherewithal to storm Broadway. Thus the old opera house is refurbished as the Little Theater and Vivian Jones is starred in "The Trial of Mary Dugan."
 Chorus Lines, Night Clubs
 'The money taken in at the box office got me to New York where I arrived as Vivian Vance," she recalled. T soon verified what II had suspected all along, Broadway was no cinch. So I sang into the mikes of a couple of clubs and hoofed in 8 couple of choruses. My first break - 1t was almost broken heart - came in Ed Wynns' 'Hooray for What I was a singing chorus girl and one of the principals washed out They had to find someone for the part ill seven hours. The authors liked the way I spoke lines and I got the job.
 But every performance 'dame actress sat out front studying my part and I could see myself being shunted aside which, praise the Lord, I wasn't. You see I had al- ready had one disappointment my part in Red Hot and Blue had been whittled down in re- member 1t. It was who Just try to emcte with one word.
 "Then I got into a legitimate role or two, notably in 'Skylark, where the critics liked me and in Out From Under"
 Par on Broadway
 Lets Face It" Is one of the high points in the Vance saga. It was in Anything Goes" another V!nton Freedley show that she got her chorus start and now in his current musical hit she is one of the featured players. She used to hoof in the anonymity of the chorus to Cole Porter'S tunes. Now she sings them.
 A fortnight lass, Miss Vance conceded that it took four years from Albuquerque to "Hooray for What" And she dropped 35 pounds to svelt 120 in the proc ess.
 But four years" she averred, lis a good par for the Broadway course"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
SCOUTS RALLY
 TO START AT 3
Rev. Francis Barrett One of Speakers on Stadium
 Program Next Sunday

The Amity Committee of the Clergy of Waterbury will speak at the convocation at the closing of the War Service Rally of the Boy Scouts of Mattatuck Council at the Municipal Stadium on Watertown avenue next Sunday afternoon.
 The three clergymen will speak on the four great duties of Scouts, as exemplif1ed by the Scout oath On my honor I will do my best to do my duty 10 God and my coun- try; and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight"
 Rev. Francis J. Barrett of the Blessed Sacrament Church will speak on Duty to Country. Rabbi William P. Greenfield, of Beth Fl Synagogue, will speak an Duty to Others" and Rev. Francis o. Ayres, fo St. Johns Episcopal Church, will speak on Duty to Self" Each of the Clergymen will show how these various duties relate to the fourth ideal-"Duty to God"
 The War Service Rally which will start at 3 o'clock will demonstrate the ability of Scouts to take care of themselves and others in the event of an emergency of a major disaster. The Stadium will be di- vided into eleven sections, each as- signed to . specific event such as ice rescue work; fire making and cooking; communications relay; First aid and stretcher bearing;
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20

Since Miss Vance did practically that - or a reasonable facsimile anyway - she was asked in the tumultous backstage activity at Lets Face It" what she thought about the whole matter now that she could look at 1t in proper per- spective.
 So this is in the nature of a summing up, report by the re- cipient of what the Albuquerque Fund accomplished.
 First, the story starts in Albu- querque in 1883. Vivian Jones is an actress of such promise that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
WOMEN DEMOCRATS. ELECT DELEGATE

The Women's Democratic Club of Waterbury last night nominated its president, Mrs. Henry A. Hayden, as delegate to the New England Conference of Democratic Women's Clubs at Boston June IS and 16. Miss Helen Quilter was named al- ternate.
 A large delegation from the club will attend country meeting in Meriden tonight.
 Miss Elizabeth Walsh is chairman and Mrs. Thomas O'Donnell CO., chairman of a committee arrang- ing for 8 card party at the clubs next meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-05-20
Don Is For DiUers
Practical Suggestions Offered by OPM in Con- nection With Tire, Gasoline CurtaiIments-
 NeighborIy Spirit Recommended.

winter make your motor run more efficiently.
 DON'T overlook your carburetor and ignition: If they are adjusted properly you will get more out of your engine with less fuel.
 DON'T grab for your hand choke: Your motor will generally start without 1t except on the coldest mornings.
 DON'T finger in first or second gear: If you get in high quickly you will save gas.
 DON'T drive with dirty spark plugs: Have them cleaned every 5000 miles; check and adjust the distributor points at the same time. DON'T put Up with a slipping clutch: Have it repaired quickly and conserve engine power.
 DON'T forget your air cleaner: Have it cleaned every 5000 miles. DON'T let your battery run down. A well-charged battery means easier starting and less choking.
 DON'T throw away gas: See that the attendant doesn't overflow your tank when filling.
 DON'T OVer-or under-inflate your tires: Proper air pressure means economical consumption.
 DON'T park in the sun: Gas evaporates under the sums rays.
 SAVE GASOLINE
 and
 KEEP AMERICA ROLLING