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matter OF personal nature to discuss with you.
'Oke, Skinny" Taylor smiled.
This is my friend, Stevie Blackwell, String
Beans kid" Skinny said.
Taylor acted quite glad to meet me and shook
hands and felt very proud. We walked along
with him across the quad. and hoped lots of
the town kids saw me.
Il hear you're about to be washed out at
mid-term because of String Beans course in
Medieval and Modern said Skinny.
"You know everything, you Yogi?' said
Taylor. i.
WELL said Skinny, I'VE are here with
proposition that should interest you. String
Bean always passes the guys that date up
Lucinda"
"Ha! Har' said Taylor mot String Bean!'
l knew he wouldn't take in line like that -
not about Father!
That's what you think!' said Skinny.
But parental love goes to startling extremes.
I'm prepared to guarantee that If you take
Lucinda Blackwell to the Spring Prom, you'll
pass History"
What gagr' said Taylor. That's not
true, is it, BLACKWELL"
hated to trap swell guy like Taylor, but
crossed my fingers and shot the works: Sure,
that's right - sure.''
well, sell me for horse meat! said Taylor.
But it's worth a try and no great sa1lflce
either. Lucinda'd be neat gadget to have at
dance even if it weren't profitable
so long," said Skinny.
so long" said Taylor land thanks for the
tip. Listen for your telephone tonight, Black
well. It'll be old Bonehead Taylor working on
his History -.
l was terribly nervous at dinner. Every time
the telephone rang wiggled around IN my
TW-&-0A2
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ENJY GARRISON was just as much dope
as any of the other Freshmen as far as l
- could see. And I've seen plenty of Fresh
men in the twelve years of my life. They clutter
up our house all the time - apple polishing,
according to my father, who is Professor Ste
phen Blackwell, only the students call him
String Bean. Or else, which is more sickening,
they sit around looking blurred at my sister,
Lucinda, who is somewhat pretty.
Benny wore plaid jacket that looked like
a horse blanket, and he said, "Hiya, kid to
me, and "How do you do, sir" to Father, like
all the rest. Only he looked different to Lucin-
da, guess. Anyway she got all flustered every
ting on lipstick and wearing her good dresses
for fear she'd meet him Unexpectedly.
Mother kept telling Father to funk Benny
in Freshman Survey, because she didn't know
how we'd survive if this kept up for four years.
Though of course she knew that Father would
never funk Benjy unless he deserved it.
Well, Mother is wacky all right, because after
complaining about Benjy she got almost as
upset as Lucinda when he quit coming. He
hadn't been at our house for days and hadn't
teiephoned, and Lucinda was dropping around
like DOPE One night l said, "Your boy
friend, Benjy's, got himself new girl"
Lucinda put down her fork and stared at me-
What do you mean by that?" she said.
Mother put down her fork too, and even
Father gave me respectful attention for once
"Oh, saw the guy" l said, down at the
Sugar Bowl, and he had yellow-haired babe
with him that looked like movie actress.
lot prettier than you" added.
Lucinda got up from the table and ran from
the room, saying. I'm not hungry"
Mother called after her, Lucinda dearr'
But Father said, Let her alone, Mary. She'd
rather cry by herself"
Mother looked very cross at me and said,
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A little campus comedy full of surprises
for practically everyone but Lucinda
by Louise Baker
NIvarutsd BY Iron Mowieke
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IOI the SpIlng FROM.
Il thought you were sick of the guy" said
"You told Father to funk him and now you
want him back, for goodness sake!'
''Oh. you don't understand. Stevie," Mother
said. "but you've broken her heart"
We'll, got to thinking about Lucinda and
the fact that she'd done some rather decent
things for me once or twice. felt sorry about
breaking her heart.
So tried to think of some way of getting
batting around town in that convertible of his,
with the yellow-haire girl along passed him
on the street, and I'd say, Hello there, Benjy."
But he'd just say ''Hiya, kid and pass right
on.
l finally took the matter up with Skinny
Lawrence, a friend of mine and also faculty
kid His dad is in Athletics so everybody ex-
poets Skinny to be good at sports. But he
couldn't connect a ball and bat if they were
lying in his lap. That's the way it is with pro-
fessors' kids. They never turn out the way
they're supposed to. I'm the guy that can ham
die baseball bat, and Skinny's got all the
answers to the history questions written down
in his head. He's also got the highest 10. in
town, too, because l heard Professor Barnes
tell my father so. figured Skinny, with his
mastermind, might be able to help me fix
things up for Lucinda. told him the whole
business.
Skinny stared at me through his glasses.
Evening star., 1942-06-14
Visitor Can Pick
Mexican Climate
Bv Altitude

MEXICO CITY, June 13-What-
ever gave you the idea that sum-
mers are hot in Mexico? OF course,
Mexico is farther south than Texas,
and If it's sunny in December it
must be sweltering in July-only 1t
isn't. Part of Mexico is in the
tropics; the Tropic of Cancer passes
almost through its center, so it
ought to be as hot as North Africa
only it's as cool as the Adirondacks,
because in Mexico there's always
altitude.
Two-thirds of the country consists
of an extensive plateau lying be-
tween immense mountain ranges
that line the sea coasts. In these
high places. the air is cool and in
vigorating. The altitude of the
greater part of Mexico varies from
5000 to 5000 feet Mexicans visit
ing the Middle West in summer say
it's never as hot in the deep tropics
as it is on the sunny pavements of
Chicago on an average June day,
and American visitors to Mexico
seem to agree with them.
One of the reasons it's easy to
keep cool in the tropics are the
summer rains. They obligingly last
about a half hour every afternoon,
Just long enough to cool the streets,
freshen the atmosphere, brighten
the flowers and lift the spirit.
South of the border one changes
attitudes as casually as you change
clothes, choosing ones level accord
ing to his inclinations. In a land
where towering mountains march
abruptly into the sea, and snow
capped volcanoes rise above fertile
valleys overgrown with oranges and
orchids, the visitor can 60 from
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tiles, its stah and standards can
deceive the parent whose visit Is
superficial. Another tried and
tested way Of finding q reliable
camp is through friends who have
had their children in camps and
can vouch for the methods by
which they are operated. Publica-
tions and lists known to be reliable
offer to another source Of contact
between the parent and the camps.
Among the pioneers in developing
trustworthy camps for youth Of the
Nation is the State of Maine, which
years ago recognized the value of
summer training for children and
passed laws to fix minimum stand
ards. This month, when schools
throughout the country close down
for the summer. thousands Of boys
and girls will begin their vacations
in the healthful atmosphere created
by State supervision. Periodic in
spections by Names health author
tiles are required under the laws.
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England's King and Queen Set
Style for Banf's Hiking Vacations

got out and walked on to the
modest summit of 5000 feet.
Circumstances having made of
motoring a mere memory, the
major vacation activities in the
Canadian Rockies will follow the
lead given by Britain's rulers.
Thousands of visitors in the
Banff area will walk, or ride
horseback or drive in old
fashioned carriages along the
trails and highways, Antaeus-
like regaining strength by touch
ing earth again. Their majesties
may smile at being suddenly
hailed as pioneers, yet theirs is
the credit for the current fashion
of vacation transportation in
Canada and elsewhere. Banff's
season opens with cowboy
flourish at the annual Stampede,
July ell in Calgary, Alberta,
in the foothills of the Canadian
Rockies.
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where facilities for sports are with.
in few minutes walking distance
from cabin and tenting areas.
The State Department of Com
merce Tourist Bureau has equipped
itself to suggest various types Of
vacations to various tastes
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famous Mexican vacation spots
in colonial Morelia; in Puebla. the
glamorous City of Tiles: in the twin
garden cities, Orizaba and Cor
doba in the silver-mining Cathe-
dral Town of Taxco; in Guadala-
jara, famous for its music, muralS
and horse drawn carriages; in sub
tropical Cuernavaca and Uruapan,
with their luscious fruits and
flowers.
The lake regions of Michoacan
and Chapala are especially attrac-
tive in the summer months.
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chance, though a relatively small
one, that priorities on buses and
trains will be attempted this year.
First, however, will come statements
tending to discourage travel-for in
stance, a stay in your own back
yard" campaign. But the fact re-
mains that trains do not bar the
vacation traveler-whose trips have
not yet been characterized as mon
essential" he is permitted to
scramble for space with others who
want to go in the same direction.
A way to cooperate with Gov
ernment authorities and the rail-
roads has been called to the atten-
ton of travellers, and it applies to
all whose plans will permit these
adjustments in journey habits:
Choose a midweek day for start
ing the trip and returning.
Avoid travelling on a holiday.
Go before the rush starts in July.
August also is peak month.
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Care in Selecting
Children's Camps
Is Recommended
Wartime Conditions
Create Interest in
Vacation Plan

Summer camps, offering the child
vacation tailored to his or her
interest or needs, promise to
gain increasing attention in the
first summer Of wartime America.
Attention to the idea Of sending
children away from the Capital
area was fostered earlier in the
year when the Children's Bureau
of the Labor Department began to
work out plans for the evacuation
of school age boys and girls and
their younger brothers and sisters
to rural sectors OF the country
should bombs begin to fall. Con-
ferences were held, and the views
of parents, teachers, pediatricians
and psychologists aired. In these
discussions, the place of the summer
camp was explored.
Uniform Regulation
Lacking in Nation.
One Of the phases Of camp life
for children that has been rec
ognized as a bottle-neck is the
lack of uniform regulation of health,
teaching and moral standards.
With the licensing of such camps
remaining outside the realm of
Federal Jurisdiction and some
States lax in building confidence
through protective laws, great
duty faces parents in selecting
camp.
The American Camping Associa-
ton has sought to develop RESPONSE
bility of camp operators toward the
parents of their charges. Books
and pamphlets have been published
listing camps in various sections
of the country. A number of such
listings, however, are open to all
camps which care to enter their
names and no attempt is made to
rate them for facilities and
standards beyond those that they
claim.
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sea level tropics to snowbound
heights in about ten hours, the
time it takes to drive from Aca-
pulco on the west coast to the
snowy Nevada de Toluca on the
great plain near Mexico City Hotels
equipped with modern alr-condi-
tioning or perched on rocky cliffs
where a cool breeze always blows,
make Acapulco with its golden sands
and coconut palms as popular in
summer as it is in winter. Inland,
any place on the great plateau is
cool in summer.
Mexico City, of course. boasts the
most perfect year-round climate in
the Western Hemisphere. There's
a crisp tang to the morning and
evening air, while afternoons are
luxuriouSly lazy.
This wonderfully temperate cli-
mate can be enjoyed not only in
Mexico City but in many other
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Personal Inspection
OF Camp Advisable,

Safest approach to the problem
of selecting a camp for young
America" is personal inspection,
although certain amount of win
dow dressing" as to a camps facil-
Evening star., 1942-06-14
Pennsylvania Finds
Interest Keen in
Outdoor Life

HARRISBURG. Pa, June 13.-
"The Plays the Thing" this year in
Pennsylvania.
Persons writing to the State De-
partment of Commerce for vacation
suggestions indicate that this year,
particularly, they desire to get away
from the 1912 strain by hiking
horseback riding, cycling and by
taking boat trips. Others prefer
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Trains Still Offer
Trips to Western
Scenic Areas
Fewer Conducted
Tours Available
For Summer

Railroad tours to the West, which
each summer for decades have fea-
tured the spectacular scenes In the
National Parks and the alurement
of the distant, blue Pacific, will be
available this year. although their
appeal will be submerged in a re-
Gently adopted policy of the major
lines of declining to dramatize such
a holiday to the public. But the
parks will show welcome" at the
gateways, hotel or lodge facilities
will be available, and the National
Park Service has indicated that If
further accommodations are nee
sary they will be opened up to meet
the demand.
A number of railroad tour oper-
ators, who in the past have made
arrangements for from one to a
dozen or more personally conducted
trips into the Western wonderland
and aggregating hundreds of thou
sands of recreation seekers. have
dropped out. 1t became apparent
that the railroads would have
to step up their schedules tre-
mendously to meet the wartime
freight and passenger movements.
The railroads generally backed away
from their own programs of con-
Quoted tours, ana travel sponsors,
big and little, have followed suit.
Some, however, have decided to go
through with their plans and there
L. 70 ftll nj
enjoyment. Then, too, the indi-
vidual may map his own itinerary,
with the reasonable assurance that
he can carry it through.
Crowds Thin Out
On Westward Trips.
A glance at any of the aStound-
ing crowds in Eastern railroad ter
minals, filled with yesterdays mo-
torists, uniforms, Government Of
ficials and business executives,
would tend to discourage the faint
of-heart. Yet, with certain plan
ming, a westward vacation is quite
as feasible as any other recreation
al trip by public transportation;
indeed, in many cases, more so. One
encouraging factor in Sun-down di-
rection is that west of Chicago, st.
Louis and other Midwest terminals,
passenger jams diminish in reas-
suring fashion. Not yet have the
transcontinental lines come as close
to the threat of rationed passenger
seats as in the East.
Even the Midwest this summer
might see, however, the disappear
ance of so-called "non-revenue"
cars-lounge. tavern and recreation
al cars-so that more day coaches,
chair cars and PullmanS might
be hitched on to carry the augment
ed passenger load. A number of
Eastern trains already have dropped
these luxurious phases of pre-war
travel. Catching the tide of popu-
lar fancy about the time the stream
liners made their debut to the pub
lie. the play cars would be greatly
missed in their last stronghold.
Such casualty in train pleasure,
however, might eliminate the pos
sibility of priorities in railroad seats.
Rationed Travel
May Be Avoided.
Critics of rationed rail travel have
contended the system would be un-
workable and would stir up a hor-
nets nest in Congress. Neverthe-
less, 1t stands as definite threat
against vacation travel. There is
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BANFF ALBERTA, June 13.-
The summer Of 1912 will go down
in history as the season when a
motorized world learned again
to enjoy simple things like trail
riding and trail hiking And in
the Canadian Rockies. where
natures wonders are best re-
vealed to the patient, unhurried
trekker, the rediscovery has the
look of a prophesy fulfilled.
For during their stay at the
Banff Springs Hotel, back in
1899, King George and Queen
Elizabeth decided to do few
simple things, the better to
remember the Canadian Rockies,
Jim Brewster, unofficial Mayor
of Banff, was quick to oblige.
He hitched a team of horses TO
his democrat wagon and drove
the royal couple up Tunnel
Mountain. Halfway up the King
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camping intents or cabins In Penn
sylvania's 50 or more State parks.
Vacationers seeking a complete
rest" lock to the quiet atmosphere
Of q mountain lake Inn, or small
hotel nestled in the woods-or per-
haps a rustic cabin in a State park
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Critics of rationed rail travel have
contended the system would be un-
workable and would stir up a hor-
nets nest in Congress. Neverthe-
less, it stands as a definite threat
against vacation travel. There is
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
JOHN O'DONNELL
 DIES SUDDENLY
Jones, Morgan Employe 5l Years to Be Inferred
 Friday Morning

John w. ODonnell, well known employe of the Jones, Morgan & Company, died suddenly this morn ing at his home, 16 Bank street.
 MT. O'Donnell had been a familiar figure in Waterbury, where he was born, the son of the late Thomas and Hannah (White) O'Donnell. For many years he resided in the East End section. Of quiet manner and friendly disposition he enjoyed large circle of friends throughout the city.
 His entire life had been spent in the clothing business. Through his association with the Jones, Morgan & Company which he had served for the past f1fty-one years, MT. O'Don- nell had become acquainted with hundreds of Waterburians.
 He was 8 communicant of the Im- maculate Conception church, and a member of it's Holy Name society. He also belonged to the Waterbury Lodge of Elks.
 MT. ODonnell Is survived by two nephews, Major Edward T. ODon- nell of Fort Belvoir. Virginia; and Francis c. ODonnell of this city; three cousins. Miss Helen White and Mrs. May Brown of Waterbury; and Mrs. Alice Hoey of Hartford.
 The funeral will take place on Friday morning at o'clock from the Mulville funeral home, 270 West Main street. to the Immaculate Conception church at 9:45 o'clock, Burial will be in old St. Joseph s cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening.
 The Elks will conduct Ritual of the Dead at the funeral home on Thursday evening at 8;30 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
KASKAS CONCERT
 PROGRAM READY
Lith-American Friends Are Bringing Opera Star Here
 November P

Preparations have been com pleted by the Waterbury branch of the American Friends of Lithuania, Inc. for a concert by Anna Kaskas. Metropolitan Opera star. Sunday, November 9, at p. m. at Bucking- ham hall. The noted contralto has appeared in Waterbury previously and is well known here.
 The officers of the newly formed sponsoring organization and the various committees have been an- nounced by Mrs. Matthey J. Colney, chairman of the organizing conl- mittee.
 Attorney Albert Bronsky is presi- dent of the organization. Other officers are: Vice president, Ernest Mazaika; secretary, Mrs. John K. Zemans; financial secretary, Jacob Treciokas: treasurer, John Klikna; assistant treasurer, Mrs. Jacob Ire ciokas: directors. Rev. Frank Tis- kins of Bethel, Mrs. Winfred Beecher and Mrs. Michael Devenis; publicity chairman, Dr. Matthew j.. Colney.
 The various committees will be as follows: general, Mrs. Nellie Wasilauskas, Charles Slokus, Mrs. Thomas Matas. Mrs. Peter Krugelis, Mrs. John V. Lasky, Mrs. Raymond Snyder, Mrs. Aurol Dorval, Mrs. Lawrence Bender, Mrs. Albert Bronsky, Mrs. George Lasky, Mrs. Anthony Lazdauskas. Anna Hill Alice Kutzner, Fay Clark and Jen- nie Penevich.
 Advisory and reception commit tee, Mrs. Winfred Beecher. Julia Smith, Mrs. Charles Audet, Eugene Oviatt, Mrs. John K. zemans and Mrs. Albert Bronsky; decorations and ushers committee, Ernest Mazeika, Jennie Penevich, Mrs. Lawrence Bender, Mrs. Anthony Lazdauskas and Mrs. John V. Lasky; tickets, Mrs. John K. zemans, Mrs. Matthew J. Colney, John Kilkna and Jacob Treciokas; programs, John Klikna, Mrs. John V. Lasky, Mrs. Peter Krukelis and pr. Mat thew J. Colney.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
ITALIAN CYO
 SPONSORS DANCE
Servicemen Invited Free to St. Lucy and Mount
 Carmel Event Friday

Friday night Nov. I3 the com bined Catholic Youth Organization of St. Lucy and Mt. Carmel Church. es will sponsor a donce at the Wa terbury Womens' Club. Music for the affair will be furnished by Nat Morris and his 13 piece orchestra. The church units are inviting all service men to attend the dance free.
 The committees for the dance are headed by chairmen Dom Schifellite and James Irranimo, supported by Tina, Caporasso, Patrica Corridio, Josephine Caporasso, Ed Mole, Rich- ard Nave, Leon Colletti, Frank Calo Edith Rossi, Doris Zurlo, John Thomas. John Deyino, John Tran imo and Guy Collella.
 There will be short committee meeting Thursday evening at 800 at Mt. Carmel Church.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
SISTER VINCENT
 TAKEN BY DEATH
St. Thomas Convent Mem= Der Dies in Hospital;
 Funeral Saturday

Sister Julia Vincent Mahoney of St. Thomas convent died this morning at St. Mary's hospital fol- lowing short illness. She was the daughter of the late Kean and Catherine (Creamer) Mahoney.
 Sister Julia Vincent had been a member of the Sisters of Charity of Convent Station, N. J., for 39 years. During the past A years she had taught at St. Thomas school.
 She leaves two brothers. Timothy of Genesee, N. r., and Denis of Boston. Mass; two sisters, ST. Maria Philippa of St Mary's Con- vent, this city; and Miss Mary Ma honey of Boston.
 The funeral will take place Sat- urday morning at 8:30 o'clock from St. Thomas convent, 79 Beacon street, to St. Thomas church at g o'clock. Burial will be in the Con- munity cemetery, Convent, N. J.
 Friends may call at the convent on Thursday and Friday afternoons and evenings.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
ANGELO DADDONA
 NOLLE RECIPIENT

The case of Angelo Daddona, 30, of S45 Cooke street, charged with violation of the rules of the road, whose case was continued until to- day, was granted an absolute nolle in municipal court this morning. Daddona was arrested when the car which he was driving struck and injured Eugene McEvoy, 8 St. Jo-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
EUGENE SYPHERS
 GIVEN FURLOUCH
Lexington Avenue Resi- dent Home From Marine
 Post at New River, N. (.

Corp. Eugene M. Syphers, son of Mrs. Gern Syphers of 52 Lex ington avenue, Is spending a five day furlough at his home. HeS en- listed through the local station on August 30, 1940 and received his basic training at Paris Island, s. c. He served for eight months in Iceland after completing studies at the Naval Air station at Pensa- cola, Fla, and San Diego, Cal. At the present time he is stationed at the Marine post at New River, N. C., and is due for promotion to sergeant on his return.
 His brother, Orlo o. Syphers joined the Marines in February, l940, and is now serving somewhere in the Pacific.
 Edward w. Anderson, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward H. Anderson of PAP Bunker Hill avenue is spend- ing five day furlough here. He enlisted August and was trans ferred to New River, N. O., after completing preliminary training at Paris Island, S. c.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
Full Weather Report

Boston, New. 1l (UP)--weatheF forecasts
 MASSACHUSETTS CONNECTH- CUT and RHODE ISLAND--C0ideF temaght with temperatures falling s0 memE freezing fm exposed places.