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The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
Test Blackout Goes
 Over Satisfactorily
Only Confusion Was Unfamiliarity With New Audible
 Signal System; I3 Towns Participate

was the most complete experienced here. However, several war plants sounded factory whistles sometime after the alarm contrary to regu- lations and confusion was created. War industries are permitted to resume normal operations and dis regard blackout regulations after 12 minutes of a test blackout have elapsed, but they should not blow whistles to notify employees to re- sume work, as was the case last night.
 Because several factory whistles blew before the all-clear signal nu- merouS lights were seen to go on and wardens then had to resume their warning tasks and tell vio- lators that the blackout was not yet over.
 Chief Air Raid Warden James J. Curtin and Mayor Vincent A. Scully said they were pleased with the test as whole but that numer- ous violations of the rules were re- ported and it was the duty of citi- zens to familiarize themselves with rules so as to avoid further miS- takes.
 Several parked cars were noted in the downtown section with lights on. Because owners were not about air wardens spent many frantic minutes trying to locate them or devise method of extinguishing the offending light. Numerous hall lights likewise were unattended and wardens had the task of turning them off or finding owners of the premises.
 Persons who stood on walks were ordered to seek shelter, the war dens warning that in the event of real afraid no one would be al- lowed in the streets. A number Of persons were reprimanded for fail- ing to put out lighted cigarettes. Residents of several sections of the city reported that flashlights were in evidence and tended to disrupt the otherwise effective blackout.
 Observing the local test were Arthur s. Wright of the State De- fense Council, and Henry Spellman, chairman of the state air raid pro- lection service. Both praised local officials for the effectiveness of the test. Workers at the district warn- ing center were praised for the speed with which they sent out calls.
 With lights of the American Brass, Chase Brass & Copper and Scovill Companies turned of, much of the glow previously noted in blackouts here was removed. Participation of the various smaller concerns like wise added to the effectiveness of the new audible sound method of the event.
 warning air raid personnel will con- tinue in use here, officials beinx satisfied that it would effectively replace the old method of warning through zone headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11

Despite the confusion of Water burianS who were unfamil'1r with the scity's new audible signal system, last nights surprise test blackout proved satisfactory and defense of- ficials stated today they were im- pressed by the speed with which lights disappeared The test was the first in which all industrial con cerns participated, and the city was literally one black spot.
 The first signal which was trans mitted at 9 o'clock was an alert or mobilization warning and sounded to call air raid wardens to duty. Many thousands of residents, how ever, mistook it for blackout alarm and turned out their lights. Gradually these lights were turned on again as occupants noted that street lights were not out and that the sirens could not have signltied 8 blackout.
 Twelve other surrounding con- munities participated in the test including Meriden, Bristol, wal lingford, Southington, Wolcott, Middlebury, Prospect, WatertoWn' Terryville, Naugatuck, Beacon Falls and Woodbury.
 The test lasted 25 minutes, the blackout alarm having been sound ed at s:17 and the all clear at 9:42,
 The preliminary signal served as a warning that a blackout would be ordered and merchants through out the city who had not made other arrangements for extinguish- ing store lights went to their places of business, and wardens reported that most of the business section was in darkness even before the ac- tual blackout alarm came.
 With war industries participat- ing for the first time the blackout
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
FUNERALS

Funeral services for Ernest S. Smith of g Leavenworth street were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at Alderson funeral home. Rev. Dr. John c. Walker, officiating. Burial will be at the' convenience of the family.
 The funeral of Mabel Line Fisher, of 26 Vine street, will be held tomorrow afternoon at Grace Bap- tist church at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in the new Pine Grove cemetery with Rev. Jonathan Reed officiating Friends may call at the Reyes home, 69 Pearl street, today from 4 to 1o:30 p. m. and tomorrow morning.
 The funeral of Arthur s. Parent will be held Friday morning at 8:lt from Mulville funeral home, 27( West Main street, to the Church o1 the Immaculate Conception at 9:0( o'clock. Burial will take place in old St. Joseph's cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p. I'll. today.
 The funeral of Frank N. D'Aversa took place this morning at 8:1s o'clock from the home of his par ents, 19 Aetna street, to the church of St. Lucy. The Rev. Felix Scogiie celebrated the Mass of the Angels Mrs. James DeVito and Mrs. Louis Rousseau sang the Mass, with Mrs Jerry Mascoli at the organ. The soloist rendered Softly and Ten. der!y Jesus Is Calling" as a reces- sional.
 The bearers included George Guerrero, Sando Spino. James Jan- netty and Michael Macherelli.
 Burial was in Calvary cemetery with services by Father Scoglio.
 The funeral of Francesca Gross of 188 South Leonard street, will bt held tomorrow at 9 o'clock from Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street, to Our Lady of Mount Car mel church at 9:45. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from ? ito Il D. m.
 The funeral of Mrs. Filomena Pericini took place this morning al 8 o'clock from her home, 157 Will low street, to the Church of Oul Lady of Lourdes at g o'clock. The Rt. Rev. Joseph Valdambrini cele- brated the solemn high Mass of re- uuiem, assisted by Rev. Edward Farrell as deacon, and Rev. Rocco Nadile as sub-deacon.
 Professor Gaetano Giaguinto played the musical program, with Mrs. Rose Petrillo singing the Mass . As soloist, Mrs. Julia Morrone rendered Pie Jesu" at the offer tory; Beautiful Land on High" during the Mass; and Nearer My God to Thee" as recessional.
 The bearers included Victor, AL bert, George. Patsy, and Patsy P. Mucci, and John Caputo, all nephews.
 Burial was in the family plot at Calvary, with services by Father Farrell.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many friends, relatives and neighbors. for floral offerings and the expressions of sympathy and kindness shown us during our recent bereavmeent. the death of our beloved wife, mother and sister, Mrs. Anna Kenausis. (Signed)
 KENAUsIS and STOKES
 FAMILIES.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
OBITUARY

DONOVAN-Mrs. Harriet s. Don- ovan, 81, widow of John Donovan of Elmwood, died at the Hartford hospital on Monday. A native of Trenton, N. J. she had been a resident of the North End section of this city for many years.
 Mrs. Donovan was member of St. Paul's Methodist church. She was formerly Mrs. Theron Beckley
 She leaves three children, Ralph H. Beckley of Elmwood, Mrs. Floyd Marsh of this city and Mrs. Ernest Ferini of Santa Monica, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. William l.. Clarke of this city and Mrs. Merton Taylor of Huntsville: four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nepheWs.
 Funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 at the Newkirk funeral home in West Hartford, and committal services were held at the old Pine Grove cemetery in this city at o'clock with Rev. Louis Higgins, pastor of St. Paups Methodist church, officiating.
 FITZPATRICK Lawrence J. Fitzpatrick, 73, died November 5 at his home in Flushing, N. Y. A native of Brooklyn, N. r., he was born on July 19, 1869,.
 MT. Fitzpatrick was well-known trainer of polo ponies, many of which were used in the American British matches. From 1889 to 1898 he trained many of the show horses of the late Ovier H. P. Belmont; and from then until 1918, for the late Harry Payne Whitney.
 MT. Fitzpatrick was member of the 7th Regiment, National Guard.
 He leaves a son, Philip J. F!tz- patrick of M;1dlebury.
 Funeral services were held Satur- day morning in Flushing, with bur- ial in Long Island City, N. Y.
 TREAT-Mrs. Ida Charlotte Treat 75, of High street, Middlefield, died Monday at the Middlesex hospital in Middletown.
 She leaves sister, Mrs. Aida Lar son of this city.
 The funeral was held today at Il a. m. at Roberts funeral home, 1e Broad street, Middletown, with burial | in Middlefield cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11

seph's parochial school student.
 John F. Dowd, A, of 19 Yale street, arrested yesterday by Patrol
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
GAG WARDENS
 MEET TOMORROW

There will be an air raid wardens meeting at Oronoke school on Wooster avenue of all Sector GAS wardens and messengers tomorrow evening at o'clock. Sector Warden Harold Warrington will preside. More wardens are neded and anyone in- terested in doing their bit either as wardens or messengers are inWt- ed to Thursdays barley.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11

man Conrad Baril on charge ot breach of the peace, was given suspended sentence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-11-11
Portugal Revolt Put Down

London Nov 1UPThe NazicOnroIed radio Paris broadcast reports from Lisbon today Cmmuni revolt movement in Portugal suppressed the government and 1000 revO Onaire forces Je revoOnares were said have been seeking nevntiOn in Portuga Large quantities und according to the
Evening star., 1942-12-23

soak. Take your time. Relax. You'll
feel like a pampered darling. And
you'll love it.
Pile into your warm bed i'm
mediately after. and don't lie awake
half the night worrying whether
the house slippers you bought for
Uncle Harry will fit him. He can
always take 'em back If they don't
and it's too late to fret about it
now. Get good nights rest and
sleep as late in the morning as you
can. II there are youngsters in the
household, you won't enjoy that
luxury on Friday morning.
Whether you open your gifts and
really celebrate on Christmas eve
or on the great day itself, plan to
look your prettiest and most "holi-
day-like' on this occasion. II you're
a hostess gown type" select your
very best one and dress it UP so
that it looks like a dinner gown.
This year hostess pajamas and robes
never are shown without the proper
accessories. This usually means an
ornament for your hair, a cluster of
fake pine cones and holly, bright
Christmas ribbon, colorful clip or
perhaps an ornament Of feathers.
Don't shuttle around in old slippers,
but put on your brightest evening
shoes to add to the gala appearance.
Needless to say, carefully applied
makeup, freshly coif1ed hair and
your favorite earrings and clips all
add to your glamour and make you
a decorative part OF the holiday
scene
II you prefer to wear q dress.
make it a gay, colorful one, also
properly accessorized. Watch your
little touches" and don't put on
those run-filled stockings just be-
cause you're going to be around
the house" You'll be surprised how
much more you'll enjoy the festiv-
tiles when you're conscious OF look
ing your best. And it will be evident
how much more of kick the whole
family will get out Of the day if
mother doesn't look as though the
whole thing has just been more
than she can bear.
Careful planning. sufficient rest
and little effort will do the trick.
Remember that the world looks to
women as the morale boosters this
year, and their role will be more
important than ever at Christmas.
So decide to dress up for the fam
ily's benefit, be calm, cheerful and
thoroughly charming, Dad and the
kids will have better holiday for it..
And so. for that matter. will you.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
WhyGrowOld?
QuestionBox
By Josephine Lo,cman

By Jose bhine LO,cman
I am publishing my question box
this week on Wednesday instead Of
Friday because the latter Is Christ
mas day.
l. II would like you to tell me
how could reduce large ankles or
what to do for swollen ones. Also
how to gain weight on the part Of
the leg between the knee and the
hip"
Answer have recently given ex-
ercises for slimming the ankle in
this question box and assume you
have seen them. In the case OF
swollen ankles consult a physician.
Certain organic troubles can cause
this. Vitamin deficiency also can
bring it on. Talk to him about your
diet. too, and the advisability of
vitamin tablets. Also rest with the
feet higher than the head and apply
hot and cold applications. Do this
exercise for upper legs. Sit on the
floor. Lean against hands. Drag
the legs apart and together.
2. What is the beauty angle?
Would the use of an astringent
make an already dry skin drier?"
Answer-When you rest in the
beauty angle you lie with your hips
and feet higher than your head.
There is a board for this which is
called the beauty angle board. Some
astringents are more drying than
others. However, would leave
astringents off of an extremely dry
face.
3. "I would like to know how to
improve my breathing through
breathing exercises"
Answer-The important thing to
watch in improving breathing is the
use Of the diaphragm. Many per-
sons breathe shallowly, letting the
chest muscles do most of the work.
In order to get the feeling of move
ment OF the diaphragm lie on the
floor and take this exercise. Bend
your knees and place your feet fiat
on the floor. Now pant vigorously
as though you have just finished
strenuous race. You will feel
your diaphragm moving up and
down like a bellows.
4. rs there really any merit to
enriched bread or is it just another
selling gag?"
Answer-There is great merit to
1t. Don't overlook this boost toward
health. Our own Government has
been behind this movement. Most
persons prefer white bread and thus
lose much of the vitamin B content
which they would have received from
whole grain bread. Enriched bread
replaces this vital element.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
What's NeW in IOWn?
BY Dorothy Murray

Cheerful Blaze -.
AS astminue Christmas gift welcome article for
home consider package be used In the fire
place These wrapped in transparent and there
which burn slowly with everchangng color genuine
types treated to give off these blue
yellow violet Their detected
they burn, in the
embers low and then sit enjoy the
and color.
South of the Border
That empty wall the hall table could be beautifully
filled with attractive by hand in Mexico 1t
sts of oblong heavy cardboard that has painted
this is placed bird feathers that
been dyed the board The rich
color and should be treasured possession.
Useful Gadget
Practical cleansing developed
accessories something resembling
to the boxes by
mirrors and glass trays which cosmetic necessities
the of kidney shaped Very
appearance, and not too expensive.
Perfect Match -.
you still gift new bride or
some who is fixing bathroom be to the
bathroom sets that dainty practical
four articles in the set including bottles with small
kind used to hold astrngents drinking
for cotton Each item is atracvey decorated with painted
flowers and ribbon tops
likes matching accessories.
Svissle Sticks -.
Here's last call" another metal display
the local stores although limited Latest hnd
drink swizzlers in the nbcks
tre golf-stck sirrers included they would
be novel item to sports
Of his bar accessories
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Beautiful Hands
Are Capable
INV Wartime
Good Grooming With
Massage Keeps
Them Lovely
By Patricia Lindsay
By Patricia Lindsay

There are many pairs Of work.
ing hands in America today, and
those same hands turn into play
hands when the days Job Is over.
What to do to Danish the CRIME the
hands have collected, is = major
and prevalent beauty problem.
Naturally \ beauty editor advises
that you wash your hands during
the working hours with warm water
mot hoD and . bland soap, and
rinse in cold water. When dry.
anoint with 4 little fast disappear
ing hand lotion. Such advice is all
we'll and good If there Is time for
it. But many working women are
lucky II they find time to wash their
hands once during the day and
that is before eating lunch!
Well, when you get home try this:
Heat little olive oil Ito make 1t
60 further) and rub 1t well into
your hands, around the cuticle and
under the nail. Wash with soap
and water If the CRIME does not
come OH, anoint the hands a second
time and brush them with soap and
water, rinse with cold water and
then use bit Of soothing hand To-
ton. This helps a great deal.
At night before going to bed. do
try to get into the habit of using
olive oil again, or cocoa butter, and
wearing washable gloves to bed. Do
this especially in chilly weather
when the hands get chapped. or
course you may use rich hand
or face cream instead OF the olive
oil If you desire, or a mixture Of half
cocoa butter and half olive oil. You
will also find that If you use your
hand lotion or cream before you
wash your hands, that the skin will
be kept soft.
To keep hands young looking
practice this simple exercise every
day-at any hour! Let the hands
hang Imply from the wrist and
then wiring them firmly for a cou-
pie of minutes. Then hold the
hands straight out in front of your
body but let them be relaxed After
a few seconds stretch the fingers
as much as you can. Relax. Stretch
again. Repeat 10 times.
To keep hands looking their best
you must keep nails strong II you
do not get sufficient phosphate and
calcium from your food take them
in concentrated tablets with your
doctors permission. If your nails
are strong. they will not break or
split, providing you keep them at
a sound working length and do not
file them at the corners. An emery
board should never touch the quick
OF your undernail when you use it
to shape your nails during a mani
cure.
Practice until you can paint on
nail polish evenly. 1t is a great
joy to be able to put on a fresh
coat Of pretty polish when you are
primping to go out to party. The
more vivid shades cover nail i'm
! perfections; the more natural
/ shades require two coatings.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Nj a nm RS
of the
Moment

Some mothers simply don't seem
to understand how humiliated a
girl feels when she's treated as
though she doesn't know a spoon
from a fork-and right in front Of
her Saturday night date. too. II
shes old enough to wear long
dress and go to a dance. it really
seems as though parents should be
able to control themselves about
giving childish advice to her.
II mother only knew! A girl
comes into the living room all
dressed up In her first evening
gown and starts out the door with
the most popular man in her class
At high school. and all of a sud-
den her mother looks up from the
latest novel and says. Now, be sure
to get home early" Naturally it
starts the date off all wrong. She'll
he kidded all evening and proba bly,
never will he invited out by boy
sgain-but never.
If mother has to say things
like that, she might At least come
to a girls room and say them quiet
lv and In private. But to simply
ruin girls date It's just posi-
lively mean. JEAN.
Evening star., 1942-12-23

Let the trim, slimming lines OF
this tailored style give you a newly
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The open, fiattering collar extends
into the button closing which con-
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belt. Shoulders are smoothed by
the yoke, bodice is cut with gen.
erous fullness.
Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1905
is designed for sizes SO, SO, 40, AZ,
A, 46, 48, so, ST. Size 80, short
sleeves, requires 42s yards 35-inch
material.
Find patterns for all OF your
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For this attractive pattern send
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pattern number and size wanted to
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Evening star., 1942-12-23

home beauty treatment.
Right after dinner, whip upstairs
and give your hands and nails a
good going g-over. Take your time
about a manicure; don't just slap
on another coat of polish over the
Clipped enamel. Then get busy
about all the bothersome little de-
tails like wedding out stray eye
brows. using depilatory or razor,
and giving yourself a pedicure.
BY this time you should be ready
for a hot, foamy tub. If you own
bubble bath" by all means use
1t. Fill the tub with rich, deep suds,
cover your face with good creamy
masque and then jump into the
delicious bubbles and Just plain
Evening star., 1942-12-23
Here's a Tip!

Use lukewarm water and borax to
wash out your refrigerator. This will
keep 1t sweet and clean.
When making toast. be sure the
bread Is at least a day old. Cut
1t even and rather thin, remove
crust, then toast slowly Cut the
crust in ia-inch pieces and use as
croutions for soup.
To slip cactus. break off slips
at the joints. Break off three or
four, as they do not always root,
and stick them in fine sand. Keep
them wet and In warm place and
they viii root In about three weeks.
Leftover fruit Juice, thickened by
cornstarch that has been dissolved
In cold water and cooked, makes
delicious sauce to serve on cottage
pudding.
Evening star., 1942-12-23
From a Woman's Angle
This Is Where We Came In and
It's Rather Comforting Idea
By Betsy Cas,reH,


the Wshrrton
the last few days before Christmas,
of Christmas
hustle and hustle they
were being announced last gifts
Where odays radios
hed with tempting buys in player pianos monographs
nt While
high behind Marmons auinev dis
played dounab
Evening star., 1942-12-23

which must be laced. Maybe tnlS
is the time to start a new kind OF
holiday, to get back to the real
meaning of things and start a new
collection of customs.
The house you live in stands for
something that never changes. The
struggle of each man and woman
to acquire place to live happily
has gone on since the beginning OF
time. Though primarily designed as
a place Of refuge and protection, 1t
is dear to us, too, for all Of its little
appointments. We have learned to
take comfort for granted. Home
means the color of the paint in
the living room, the wallpaper low
ingly chosen for the hall, the bios
soming plants in the dining room
window, the view from the top floor
at sunset and the exact placing OF
the deep chair before the living
room fire. These were all done for
purpose. They were all accom-
plished with loving thought and
understanding. Each one of these
small details seems more real than
does wall construction, roof insula-
tion or plumbing installation, i'm
portant as these may be.
This is the spirit within your
home which you have created with
your own mind and hands. 1t is
the same whether you live in
shack or a palace. It is the essence
Of your own personality transformed
into a tangible form for your fam
lily and friends to appreciate and
enjoy. Whether you have money to
spend as usual, whether your
Christmas tree is not overburdened
with gifts or your hospitality as
lavishly expressed, is not important
So. be happy this Christmas be-
cause the light from your house
may shine on the path outside as
CHEEKY greeting to your neigh
bors. Enjoy the luxury of coming
home to warm house with a
CHEEKY fire on the hearth. Nothing
is so depressing as being without
light and warmth. Having both
is reason enough to be joyful.
If part OF your family is fighting
war this year, and others are
kept away because transportation
is impossible, make a Christmas for
yourself and some one else by shar-
ing your home. If you like children
invite all the youngsters on the
block for "story hour and
party on Christmas night. Their
parents will thank you for taking
them off their hands, and you will
feel that the day is complete. If
you prefer adults, gather around
you the ones who can't get home
for the holidays All OF a sudden
you will remember that the real
spirit is giving and sharing
Make your house look it's very best.
Let 1t speak for you and for all
the men and women who have
struggled so hard to make our life
what it is today. Make it shine
with cleanliness, make its windows
sparkle and the door knocker glis-
ten. Get out the best table linen,
the best china and glass Don't
say. even once, Il shant bother be-
cause it is too much trouble" ="
Nothing is too much trouble this
year.