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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
Feature Flashes

''Thrifties" is the new rank among the Camp Fire Girls. They are patriotic little ladies who help conserve the family's clothes. food and money these shortage days. One of them. winsome Nancy Moore of a New York troop. gives Inc family shoes the ol' shinola at 10 cents a pair weekly-the dimes going into War Stamps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
WOMAN,S REALM :
D GLORTFY
 YOURSELF
BY ALICIA HART NHA STAFF WN7NTNR


 Shoe ratlonlng may turn out Co be a blessing ln dlsgulse. Those Of us who have complained for years about how tired we were ate "a shopping tour downtown, may dls- cover that it was due Co nothing more than wearing the wrong size shoes.
 Today, saleSmcn are urging us Co try on a size large rthan we've been used to wearing, just Go sec lf they aren't Q mite more com fortable. They realize that your shoe coupon is far too precious Go be wasted on shoes that are too short or too tight,
 AS . matter of fact, one authority believes that most people should wear Q size larger and two sizeB wider than they do. Fit your foot, not your mind," Is the way . famuoS Fifth Avenue shoe craftsman puts it. And try this test Insert your foreflnger betwoen your heel and the back of your shoe. fs you can manage Go slip it in, then your shoes arc large enough t0 allow your feet to expand.
 Walking is wonderful exercise, But it can bc just plain torture if you don't walk correctly. Most Of your weight shoul abe borne on tho forward part Of your foot. And hit a good brisk stride if you want to streamllne your figure. strolllng will never do anything more for you than provide Q bit of fresh air.
 Today shoe stylists are concern tratlng on designing shoes that combine walking comfort and at- traetive styling. Make certain that tho pair you purchase not only can be worn with several ensembles, but really fit. And you'll probably And you're never as fagged-out or short-tempered as in the good old days" when you could buy all the uncomfortable shoes you wanted,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
THE WONTEN-- No, Men-HOuSekeeping
 Doesn't Just Do Itself"
THE WOMEN.

summer Isn't going to bc any va cation for tho little wOman-w what with gardening and canning add cd to Ra her other Jobs.
 Yes, men are developing a new respect for Mama's job. But then 50 Is Mama. She hasn't felt 50 necessary Co her family or 30 Lrn- portant in her life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
REFRESHER COURSE
 LECTURE CONTINUES

Glasses for q iO-hour refresher course will be conducted this eve- ming for men and women who have completed either the 30-hour or i5- hour first aid instructors course from 2 to D:30 in the auditorium Of the Connecticut Light & Power Co. This is the third in a series Of classes which began on Monday. di- rected by Edmond J. Monge0n, field representative for the eastern area of the Red Cross who will instruct. Alice Briggs. Red Gross first aid chairman. and Robert W. Rose. vice chairman.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
RALPH HAS BEEN AROUND

Ralph Sanford, who plays a lead- ing feature role in the Thomas Alaska Highway, was long on the stage before coming west, and once landed In the clink for playing n supporting role in a Mae West play Washington, D. C., considered indcsccnt. Playing the role of Money Johnson" Negro, Ralph had Go convince the judge he should have been booked as a white man.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
ROMANCE PRESENT

Warner Bros "MissIOn to Mos- COW" not only contains a romance, but a real one; that between Elnlen knight Davies. daughter of former Ambassador Joseph '. Davies who wrote the book. and Robert 0ros- lean. young Belgian engineer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

had to do to get q meal was fry some lamb chops and open a couple of cans,
 He thought the housework did It. self, simply be- cause his wife had n cleaning woman once n week who helped CT with the heavy work, or because in n m a gn anin Ous moment he had bough ht her R washing machine.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31


 WIPE, which banned production Df alarm clocks and made many . war worker late, row reyerSes it' self and permits manufacture Oe I.700. 900 new ones. Tw0 factories busy turning 'eIn out. "Br.r-r-Flngl Gt's 6 AMI"
 4 4 4
 Free half.plnt Of milk distributed Sally during Ave-minnto recess to i.B0O employees of a Trenton. V. T.. war plant is hailed as generally improving woFkers' health and re- duelng accident rate 90 per cent
 | q
 Rubber Boss JeffeFs. speaking as pgssIdent of Union Pacific. says eaiiruan travel wiIl be Tatloned soon. He oughta know.
 q q C
 Speaking of Fationing tas who Ian'tfl Pennsylvania's legislature h c0nsldering repeal of si00 annual license which prevents 60 per cent of che states retailers from selling margarine. now due in your Ration poQk Nes 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

TVliAT box you send to camp 10
 k your personal envoy, telling the soldier how much he's mlssed and thought oI back homo. Take care tn lllllng the package with worth. while goodies, and that done. wrap and package carefully 90 that what's inside will Do eye.appealing when it's unpacked. This week. try packing some Oatmeal Cookies . particularly luscious because of tho flavor of leftover coffee - that flavor which can't bo matched or initiated. There's no substitute for real coffeo and real coifee flavor.
 Leftover coffee provides Q flavor you can't afford Co overlook. Save any drops left in the pot after meals, and collect them In . covered glass jar ln the refrigerator. They are too good to wastel These c0tfee' favored Oatmeal Cookies will keep fresh for many weeks. When pack. ing for mailing. wrap three or four cookies together in wax paper and pack standing on end. Breakage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
CHARGE ADMISSION

Director sidney Lanfield thinks that admission should be charged to any set where Bob Hope is work ing. Currently megaph0ning "Lets Face It" at Paramount, Lanfield estimates that more than forty visl- tors q day check in on the sound stage for laughs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
Caroline Chatfield
Soys Tod4y
'sSometimes She Feels Like MotherlesS
 Child"
Isue Revatsred, U A Patent oHlc'
DEAR MISS cRATFEI.p.

girl lots when they married and Is only twenty ssepmothcr don't get along well don't do xctN she when she she pulses nc by keeping me n and M all right with her. have things but he loves his wife and he eont anything against punhng for nothing with boy friends # looking date she mustn't date with him any tempted home N'''-s S''"' " ~ MICKEY
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

will be avoided it the box is Ara lined with crumpled tissue paper Here's tho recipe for tho cookies; cosIes.Flaversd oatmeal coekles IM cupe slfted M cup shorten
 Hour tng
 'sesS sssspocn SSk. cup mcIsssss
 Ing soda l agg, unbeaten 3 teaspoons ctns V cup Iostover
 nalnon or coHeo
 Allsptco cups rolled oaSS
 e cup chopped nutmeata
 Mix and slft Aour. salt. baking soda, and cinnamon or allsplce. Blend shortening and sugar. Add molasaes and blend. Add egg and beat well. Stir In coffee and add oats and nuts. Drop from tablespoon on greasod baking sheets. Bake ln moderate oven (350S F.) about l6 minutes. Yield: about 2 dozen large cookies.
 Note: M cup seeded ralsins adds . delicious touch to this recipe lf you've spent your "polnts" Cor theml
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
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pollY PUT TIE KETTLE oN, WE'LL STILL 2
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hW. Q. 2. Pa. e.
 prepared foe VsUr Nswspspsr by Betty croeksr Home

P0alY PUT TIE KETTLE oN, WE'LL STILL HAVE SOUP ~You things that's going to bother most about raOnng giving canned told me the other day. soup-and you delicious when cannot afford the points" ] tried to console her. :. But making takes long! just wouldn't have the time thinking made from
  soups which can be made from leftover vegetables
 Like Cream of Celery Soup Take the stalks of celery and the celery leaves Once thrifty cook today in them delicious for ch supper seamng bowl of this with crisp rolls buea cheese sandwiches makes satisfying dish for meal Cab Follow this by pink hubarb and cookies and you have . wellrOunded saisfyng meal
 To Make Soup
 Simply those celery stalks and the leaves to- Ger until the stalks tender Put them through sieve and add
 CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP tbsp Sour spinach, corn, milk tatO. any desired N 0p. salt vegetabIe) h tsp.
 Melt the butter and blend the -four Add the milk gradually stirring constantly Jumping Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally Blend salt and vegetable pulp and cook for 2 minutes servings.
 Myoud like o make very special wh delighuy smooth blend of havon try this -
 POTATO SOUP esps mIk 1 cap cooked petsls ] tsp grated eaFvet tsp, salt lbsp ssTaped SnIOs Celery Salt tbap batter Pepper tbsp n0ur
 Heat milk butter o allow them Blend -four Stir and onion mixture into the hot milk Add potato cher mashed bold which and Cook hot water 20 mnute stirring occasionally Serve hot This makes 1 to servings
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

potatoes. E green pepper, z stalks celery, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 cups milk tor lh cups evap0rated mllb and lh cup water), salt to taste. Place diced salt pork and olis Ions cut in small pieces In bottom of soup kettle and brown slowly. Add carrots, pepper, potatoes, celS cry cut fine. Add water to cover. about 2 cups. Allow to simmer i6 minutes. or until vegetaklee are thoroughly done. Mix fIoul with cold milk and add to veg@ etable mixture. Add salt. Stir untl1 thick. Place in double boiler owes hot water until ready to serve. Thi4 may be made with one cup moro Oa milk If thinner chowder Is des sired. 0arnish with parsley or pap~ rika.
 TOMORROW's MENU
 BREAKFAST: oranges. scrambled eggs with chives, wholewheat toast, fruit but- ter. coffee. milk.
 LUNCHEON: Hot cream of spinach soup in cups, grapefruit and meat slaw, nut mullins.
 margarine, cream cheese. jelly. tea, milk.
 DINNER: Vegetable ch0wder. baked potatoes stuffed with creanod minced chicken. whole wheat bread. butter. or fortified
 margarine. lettuce nnd apple salad, chocolate pudding, tea, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
MILITARY SECRETS

Because. during the Aiming Of Warner Bros "Air Force" they they were permitted to sec certain things of possible military value 70 the enemy. eaat and crew members were administered an oath of se- crecy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

Don't Chid At need the protection OF family Even H me hard s don't know what valuable thing security Rnd Che Fst time short You'd nnd nTst lime tried jealous mother but the he'd and board and clothes there for
 CAROLINE CHATFIELD.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
ANHMER.


 Since wise enough to realize why father doesn't complaints should enough down with pmOher rS and with father after hat Cant explain Co her that he two O you'd be much happier she would view point would
 hers Tell her that realize she has hard Job and make Tell her that understand he's her duty hut feel she's just Co Omer with and ask her n return sympathetic your life with and girls
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
ODDS N ENDS:


 ODDS N ENDS:
 Remember your blue stamps A, E and c will not be valid after March 3l for processed foods save your identity stub for this winters heating ration as you'll need 1t when next winters rations are Issued the War Depart ment will allow the soldier on fur tough a half pound of sugar, and I6 points for processed food for each week Of his furlough |. farmers may recap their tractor tires with material made almost entirely of reclaimed rubber, and rcplaccments won't be iEaled for re-cappable tires grape juice is being made available to churches for religious rites.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
By RUTH MILI.ETT

Many a man Is developing n new respect for the job of housekeeping,
 In the past, such chap may have taken his wife'S work pretty lightly Hr imagined that nll she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

After melted little father wu complaining his wife but asking him help better with that lodging complaints but honestly trying for basis of understand lng he will be amenable
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

the declarer to make seven-odd, ob- viously an unfair advantage because of a minor infraction.
 Under the new laws, West will be allowed to pick up the deuce of diamonds or any dropped card of less than honor strength, and the hand proceeds without penalty.
 GIN RUMMY QUIZ
 Q. May players form sequences. SI,ch as 6, 2, 8, 9 In different suits? A. No. Sequences must be in one suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
Civilian Defense
 Calendar

Notlcsk for this column must be SeAt Co the Mayors oiIlce at least three days ln advance.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31

Y Iuss es hs.s any epehe eoekIns prehss ssns letter s:evss.ne Information Betty prompt pessens reply sass snsess ap postage
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-03-31
FREE

To help you plan will rationed foods 90 long send for Betty Cn0ckers bulletin STkEICHEkS Simply send and address with your request 70 Betty Cr0cker-n of this newspaper.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
Scores Discrimination At
Brooklyn Navy Yard

NEW YORK. y. y. - In answer
% charges o. GroSs d.scc. animation
q: the Brooklyn Navy Yard. TIC
Na:.ora, Negro Congress resolved
1cre his week. from the CoTnar-
dsri o. the Brooklyn Navy Yard
categorical denial 81 tic existence
Of any d.scg.m nation sgains; Ne
gro workers ~ TIC Yd:d and re-
used 20 >cuss nc mater with
Congress officials on The basis :ha:
such 4 discussion you'd serve no
Weia, purpose g.. Al i. could a>-
comphsA would be 20 ".e-AaSa'
scHe5alLes
Tic lc.;er rom Hea- Admiral
Kelly, Comnandaut Of TIE Brook
'y7 Navy Yard, was received in
reply 10 a rcqueS; foy conference
% ScuSS gross determinations IL
up-gsad.nE. work irg cord Sons
pract.ccd a: nc Yard sgsns; Negro
women workers Negro workers a.
:,e Yard reported 70 TIC 3 ook,Na
Coanc.l O. INC Na,oAa! Nesco Con-
gross continuing abuses whIc y
forced them TO work under coHd!-
lions detrimental 10 the.y hca,,h as
Wei as continued ass ENUcr.S not
n Inc with Their work o.asS fca-
tons ard abilities Complaints
ssa nSt these conditions, i was re-
ported. led only 20 lowered EN-
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
Mid Year Episcopal
Confab In Trenton

Spivy, Mayor Andrew J. Duck, DR..
Charles s. Wesley, DR.. E. A. Adams.
Dr.. D. Ormende Walker, the Rev.
frederick NJ. Adams, and the Rev.
w. L. Johnson.
Highlight Of the meeting was the
education night program at which
time DR.. Wesley, president OF VIII
berforce university, spoke from the
topic. Wherefore and the Realiza-
ton OF Christian Goals"
Reports from the districts were
very good with Philadelphia lead
ing by turning in Sl8,344. New Jer-
sey contributed Sl5.864. New York
sl05l5; New England. 1881 so and
Delaware S47o55o The general
officers reported $53,429.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
Neu Bethel
Baptist In
Anniversary

The third anniversary Of the Rev.
w. E. Ramsey az pastor OF New
Bethel Baptist church began We'd
nesday night with an initial adj
dress by the Rev. J. S. Williams.
pastor Of New M. Zion Baptist
church. Also taking part in the
opening program was the New Mt
Zion congregation. with music
furnished by the sen! choir Of
that church.
Other speakers 70 appear during
the celebration are:
Thursday night. Get. 7. Rev. r
w Wright. pastor, Mt. Zion church
and his congregation; Friday night,
Oct. 8. Rev j. S Mastin, pastor. Cal.
vary and his congregation; Sunday
morning the Rev. t. T. Andrews Of
indianapolis. Ind, viii deliver Q
special sermon; Sunday afternoon.
pm. the RevS. J. 4. Bruce and
J. II. Johnson OF Olivet and Friend.
ship churches respectively will be
in charge OF the service with Rev.
A. NJ. Martin, pastor. New Light
church, as CUES. speaker.
The evening service, ESQ pm.
consist OF a musical program by all
singing groups OF the church.
The anniversary will be terTni-
mated Monday night, Oct. II, with
huge banquet.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
SENTENCE
Sc R MONS
BY REV. FRANK c. LOWRY
For AMP

!. Nations axe not built upon con-
queS: and blood, bu: by homes.
churches, SCHOOLS and the word o..
God.
.. A gill looking Tor a husband
who Vii DC 10 her . real buddy,
VII pick fellow WHO has always
AIMED to DC somebody
3. Some women today act and
look 50 muca like men, even 20
hanging around bar. until il IS
impossible 20 tel jus, What they are
4, II lie 5 JUS. VIA: we make L.,
then why 60 So many people abuse
*; shake j. ard break -
5. A man mist cec dc against his
OWE wh.skey drinking no one rou1s
i down h.s throa: o.; himself
{. Men who are armies and leg
less without good excuse VIII
never forget The high COS; 20 ;hem-
selves for ;aeir mes gcrce and SELF
abuse.
: II an ounce Of prevention is
worth a pound Of cure. ;len il
might be well 80 ponder little
.onge' your problem, ava be suye.
6 A bid N nc hand IS worth
ihgee race horses on paper.
Q It is rca. happiness tor Inc man
who works hard all DAY. 70 81, down
az IS ciose and take stock OF tho
SPECIAL ;hlusS &c I'D w.ihou, pay.
10. No young man can - wrong
who VII. 60 on; Of his way 20 show
love 10 has own parents and help
cid folks -. sc; aloos
H. iSnt 70 strange taat re people
who wan; a. the breaks" seem 10
take Particular GclIa; IN breaking
down all o.: the chances cor otacrs9
l.. This Is INC reason why more
o, the Sp.r.; O, Christ is needed in
the earth today. that through the
efficacy OF HIS blood. sclhshncss.
avar.ce and greed, from the earth
n "a: be ban she'd away.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09

c,ency ratings and snmen.s %
more undesirable work.
The Congress in taking Up The
cases Wsh TIE CommaHodn; indi-
Gated IS GcS.yc 20 reHdc. assistance
n arriving Al satisfactory solution
- &c grievances wa.ch lover NOR
a.e and thereby lover the proddc-
ton 81 ;hese essential war workers
Although the .ni,al request fo- an
interview VAS ne: WITH complete
rebuff. the National Office OF The
Congress ana TIE Brooklyn Council
a; a resent neet.ag, indicated their
de.crn IA, on - Wo-N W.:h nc
Brooklyn Urban League. organized
labor ard other community orsani-
zst.ons for fa.l indignation and ut
..za;!on OF Negroes a. the Yard A
drive is nov under way 70 &c, COM
plants registered through the New
York Office 0! the Far Employment
Practise Committee
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
SchooLHead
SPrOnOted
In Phi lily

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
in The know we're not too pleased
wnen the board OF education recent
" created an Office in the superin-
tendence division for a former COL
ored school principal. Tanner G.
Duckrey. Duckrey's apparent e.e-
ya;ion was viewed with suspicion.
because circumstances had fingered
him as the logical and correct
choice for the principalship OF
mixed junior high school While the
Duckrey appointment was more
gh sounding and carried an ad-
d.tionsl $500 salary boost, the junior
high position was OF more value.
psychologically speaking.
Assignment OF principals in &C
cordance with the current school
roster revealed that Negro citizens
had gained SIX on one hand and lost
a hall a dozen on the other. George
Lyle. principal OF Walter George
school with 1850 pupils and 81
teachers. has been given the sddi-
;.vna! princlpa.Saip Of the James
Logan school with an approximate
350-s,udent body and II teachers,
To make matters worse, The Logan
Scaool caters 70 children OF sub
normal INTEL gence. These untor-
tunate youngsters need the super
vision OF one whose school time is
all theirs.
Righ;-;hinking citizens condone
the board OF eduestion's policy 10
economic. bu; they cannot appre-
cia;e Us decision TO tighten lis bud
get a: the expense OF lis coloyed sd-
hegents. The 81, 500 which il IS saw
!ug oy dissolving separate p-inci-
pa.Ship and adding il 20 an already
ou.dened school head affects none
o. It's white pupils. The principal
vacancy a; the logan school is me
indirect result OF Duckreys promo
ZION.
The consensus o. opinion is that
the board handed its colored chill
d-ea the same old double cross
dressed UP in new clothes.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
Church Council
Asks Rehearing
OF COlman Case

WASHINGTON. - (ANP) - The
Washington Buresu of the Frater-
nal Council Of Negro Churches
through lis director, Rev. w. H.
Jernagin issued a resolution call
ing for the retrisl of Capt. William
T. Coleman, former commanding
officer a.; Seltridge Field. Mich.
The former colonel was reduced
20 captain following an investigs-
ton OF the shooting OF Pvt. Willie
McRse. Negro chauffeur. The trial
at Seltridge Field took place Sept.
IL before high ranking army Of
fcers, Colmans name was ordered
placed at the bottom OF the list OF
captains and Of the % charges
placed against him. only four were
sustained. In addition 10 drunken
ness, The most serious was the
careless use Of firearms
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
L REPAYS CHURCH SO

LOUISVILLE.-(ANPl - II took
IS years for the conscience of q
Quinn Chapel AME. church mem
Der TO make an honest person OF
him, a letter addressed 70 the church
last week disclosed. The letter. com.
ing from a brother" who did not
sign his name, contained q money
order for go, along with the IN
formation that IS years ago the
sender took $40 from the collection
basket. Ten dollars after IS years
is some honesty. but $40 after Is
years should draw some interest
But the interest created by the let
ter, members agreed. about evens
up matters.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
Methodist Commission
Plans Drive For Funds

The Detroit branch Of the Chi
csgo District Commission. James
<. Trsylor. president. me; Friday
nigh, a; Scott Methodist church.
and worked out tentative plans for
$1,000 campaign in the interest Of
the Mitchell Memorial Church
Building Fund, Rev. E. T. Byrd.
pastor. Both lay and ministerial
representation from the Methodist
churches Of the city were present
and accepted substantial quotas 10
be reported on the date Sc: for the
c,asi0s. Rev William II. Williams
5 tie district. superintendent.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1943-10-09
BY Teresa Stats

TRENTON, N. J.-(ANP) - The
mid-year conference Of the First
Episcopal district OF the AME.
church its meeting in the Nj. Zion
AME. church under direction Of
Rev. l. Stanley Jacobs. pastor. the
Rev. J. L. Russ. presiding elder, and
the RI Rev. D. H. Sims. presiding
bishop. This years theme was:
Realization Of Christian Goals
Among the speakers during the
conference were Bishops George E.
Curry. r. r. Wright, NJ. H. Davis,
A. j. Alleyne, W. A. Fountain and
D. Ward Nichols; Dean Charles S.