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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
Ie McKENNEY oN BRIDGE
BY WILLIAM E. MCKINNEY Americas Card Authority

Quite often receive letters from readers criticizing the bidding or play of certain hands that appear in my articles. I had such a letter recently from J. F. Adams. Natur- ally all the bids that the experts make are not perfect. They are always trying to maneuver for a spot. It is sometimes true that If the opponents had done something else, they might have defeated the contract. Yet if a point is brought out by 8 misbid or Inisplay that will help you make contract some day, 1t has accomplished its pur- pose.
 I would like to criticize severely the bidding on today's hand. I do not think that North should jump to two spades over one heart, ir- viting & slam, because he does not have a 1t in hearts. His two aces are not sufficient to justify 8 slam try. South has a minimum heart bid, but he accepts the slam invita- ton by bidding four clubs. This bullish bidding. however, gave the pair a lone top because declarer managed to guess the location of the missing cards correctly.
 The jack of diamonds was played on the opening lead and held the trick. The ace of diamonds was played, then the ten of clubs. When East refused to cover. South took the finesse. A small club was then led and won with the ace, the Ansan of diamonds was led and
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 home nurse report to him both what she observes about the patient that is unusual. and what he tells her about how he feels. Provided, of course, that he is old enough to describe his feelings.
 It is never wise for the home nurse to try to diagnose the illness herself. Signs are often mislead- ing. A symptom may be far re- moved from the actual location of tho disturbance. For example, the pain caused by an infected ap- pendix may be almost anywhere in the abdomen, although the appen- dix is located in the lower right hand side. Great harm may be done if the home nurse decides the pain is nothing but indigestion and, instead of calling the doctor, tries some home remedy.
 TELL DOCTOR or CHANGES
 In these days of restrictions on tires and gas, 1t may be impossible for the very busy doctor to make a home visit just at the time de- sired. Tn such instances the home nurse should report to him by tele- phone. and keep him informed of any changes that take place. From the information she gives him he can decide whether 1t is really nec- essary for him to see the patient, and this responsibility will be re- moved from her shoulders.
 Failure to seek the doctors ad- vice in the early stages of illness may prolong the suffering of the patient and cause much unneces- sary hardship and expense. No one can afford to take risks where health and life may be involved.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
Beauties Hints
 Give Winter Face Spring Look With This Cream Care
BY ALICIA HART MA Staff Writer

Soon, a face that has been out all winter at the mercy of the weather will have to match fresh ness with 8 towering hat and a print dress that's a-bloom with posies. So, before putting your skin to this acid test, take 1t in hand for some needed repair.
 If you're a Soap-alld- water shouter. start tossing handfuls of water-Softener-crystals or powder into the basin before you scrub. Then, see how much more simon pure your skin looks when you mop 1t dry. A water softener makes wa ter--even so-called soft water more receptive to soap, and is quite often the only extra aid you need to rout blackheads from your skin.
 If you cleanse with a cream, be thorough about 1t and know your cream. The transparent kind that liquefles at touch is for the face that is inclined to shine. For the dry y-as-bones complexion, there is a dry-skin cleanser, extra rich in oils, specialized to do it's helpful bit.
 Your next step is to butter up face and throat with a softening cream. And the kind you use again depends upon the kind of skin you have; an almost greaSeleSs lubri- cant If your kin Is oily; one richly loaded with absorbable oils. If your skin iS dry Wear YO1lr cream around the house. when you're alone dur ing the day. Jut 1t on before your bath. Apply again before you go to bed. If you don't want to go around looking like a greased apparition, settle for & cream that does dis appearing act when you rub 1t on.
 To get more service out of a cream. stroke it on with upward and vigorous licks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07

would like them, there are new steps which will help.
 On manufac- tured goods, iln- porters' prices, some of which ming away, will be held down by new curbs. Such items as hand kerchiefs, bobby pi ns. novelty jewelry, hand bags, luggage and S W c a ters and sc arV $ coming mostly
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from Latin America, will be affected
 A new overall retail price regu- lation, long in the works. is promised for spring. How much 1t will do for the bewildered consumer is doubtful. It is expected to give the retailer a more familiar pricing method based on old inark-ups. However, the shopper will still find a variety of prices established for the same item in different shops.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07

work done at home, when well d o ne, to t h e S 8 m e d egre e that society re- spects su ccess- full careers in business and the professions.
 It cert ainly would be a boost for home-mak- ing if 1t could be accomplish ed. But 1t hard- 1y seems likely.
 Have you, for instance, e we r witnessed SIlch
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
FOREsIGHTED ACTRESS

When army jeeps are available to farmers after the war, William Gargan and Frank Morgan hope to be among the first to do the ploying on their ranches with one.
 They have put in a bid for deliv- cry of one of the first released to icivllianS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07

chilliness, pain or dizziness. are us- ually only evident to the sufferer.
 No one Symp- tom Is more i'm portant than an- other, because the doctor seldom de- p en ds on one alone to make his diagnosis, It is t Il e combination of symptoms that is significant to him. or this reason 1t is es- SeYltial that the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
&2I Gl0A @a. Z.NfchoN -&1S33 Cereal Foods Supply Energy For Youngsters
By GAYNoR MADDOX NEA Stan Writer


 Children of all ages past infancy should be given cereals at least one or two meals a day. That's the ad- vice of the noted American nutri- tlonist, pr. Lydia J. Roberts of the University of Chicago.
 A dish of cereal breakfast food with milk and sugar supplies the a close approach to 8 nutrittonally complete food - that is, If the cereal is whole grain, enriched, or restored to whole grain values of thiamin, niacin and iron. However, vitamin c is lacking - therefore add orange, grapefruit or tomato juice to the meal.
 Cooked oatmeal is one of the best cereal foods for children and one of the most economical. Whole grain and enriched breads are i'm portant cereal foods for children and should be served at every meal. All these cereals have some protein and 8 high degree of energy value so necessary in the diet of active young people. Cookies made with cereal suggest 0 welcome way to get more cereals in the diet.
 RaiSln-Nut Oatmeal Bars
 One-half cup shortening. 3-4 cup brown sugar (f1rmly packed), l cup flour, 1-2 teaspoon baking powder, few grains salt. 3-4 cup milk, cup rolled oats, 1-2 cup chopped nut meats, IA cup chopped raisins.
 Cream shortening, add sugar gradually, creaming well. Sift to- gether flour, baking powder and salt, add alternately with milk to creamed mixture. Add oats, nut meats and raisins. Mix well. Spread in greased 8-inch square pan. Bake in moderate oven 3-4 hour. Cool, cut in bars.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07

A fitted midriff frock which will make up beautifully in pastels, fower.printed silk crepeS or small patterned washable cottons. It's the sort of frock a little girl feels is a real party dreSs-and if made in percales 1t makes a fine school dress, too!
 Pattern No. 8507 is in sizes 3, 4, 5. 6. 2 and years. Size requires 7.8 yards of 39-inch material: 7-S yards machine made pleating or lace for trim.
 For this attractive pattern, send IS cents, plus l cent for postage, in coins, with your name, address, pattern number and size to Water- bury Democrat Today's Pattern Service, 1160 Sixth Avenue, New York l9. N. Y.
 Ready NOW, the Spring issue of Fashion, just 15c. Complete. Full of brand new wardrobe ideas.
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rORGETFUL ACTOR:

When he was a nine-year-old kid in Ogden, Utah, Robert Walker picked up small bent nail. He has kept 1t ever since. T don't know why-it isn't superstition, he says. Guess I just forgot to throw 1t away.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
TOMORROW'S MENU

BREAKFAST: Tomato juice spiked with lemon juice, whole wheat flakes, milk, sugar, scrambled eggs, enriched toast, butter or fortified margarine, coffee.
 LUNCH: Vegetable chowder. soya crackers, bacon sandwich on enriched bread, r aw carrot sticks, raisin nut oatmeal bars, tea, milk.
 DINNER: Fruit cup, boiled tongue, ralSin sauce, baked po- tatoes, buttered spinach, whole rye bread. butter or fortified margarine, Indian meal pud- ding with vanilla ice cream or whole milk, coffee, milk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07

when West covered, dummy ruffed. The ten of hearts was led, South went up with the ace and led the queen of hearts. West foolishly cov- cred with the king, and now de- clarer had only a club loser
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07

a scene as the following:
 A hostess brings a guest up to a middle-aged woman and says, T want you to know Mrs. Brown, who has such an interesting job. She's a very successful homemaker!'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
By RUTH MILLETT

In recent speech, Mrs. William Hastings, who is president of the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, urged that the public be taught to respect and dignify the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
By ANN STEVICK NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington, March 7-Although no one promises that prices of household articles and apparel will suddenly be adjusted just as you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-03-07
Observe Symptoms, Then Report Them To Doctor
By MARY BEARD
Director. Nursing Service,
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Signs of illness are commonly spoken of as symptoms. Some symp- toms, such as skin rash or cough, can be observed by anyone uses his eyes and ears. Others. such as
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Although Tom Brencman didn't sound weary on Breakfast at Sardi'S" on WATR ard the Blue last Friday. most any other per- former would have under the cir. cumstances, When the power was shut off at his home in Encino for several days as 6 result of tho storm, little did Tom realize that l0-year- Tom, Jr.. had turned on number of electrical switches to sec If they were working. So at 800 Friday morning when electri- city was restored, Toms radio start cd whooping 1t up, the washing machine started swishing and tho flood lights in hlS garden flooded the house and garden. The only member Of the family not startled by all the noise and lights was the guilty boy who slept on undisturbed until his usual rising time. four hours later.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-03-17

Wanuelda Jackson, Mary Sue
Hagee, Anna Joyce Busby, Jerry
McNally, Leona Spruell, Ray Henry.
Grade 7, teacher, Miss Emma
Holbein; first honor roll: Bill, Ste
ward, Ruth Carter. Second honor
roll: Billie MCMILLAN, Oscar Buneo,
Betty Harold, Sam Layn.
Grade s, teacher, Mr.. M. E. Mer-
rill; first honor roll: Earline Maui
din, Reba Rhodes. Second honor
roll: Leola Darlington, Juanita
Lewis, Melvina Turley, Betty Lar
ence, Rose Nasser.
Grade 8, teacher, Mrs. Nadine
Lanier; first honor roll: Ann Jel-
lison, Pauline Appel, Patsy John
son. Second honor roll: Helen
Wuertz, Rhama Sturgeon, Kenneth
Dyer, Bonnie Anderson, Vera Sell
lers, Bess Nassau, Gene Ong.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-03-17
One Hundred And Fifty Elementary
School Students On Honor Roll
Seventytwo students have first honor roll;
seventyeght make second honor roll for 4h x-weeks
period.

honor roll: Nancy Gammage, Ger
aldine Holland, Eileen Fassett
Jean Hohmann, Tony Wilson, Edith
Moore, Yvonne Chimits.
Grade 3, teacher, Mrs. Estella
Sheriff.; first honor roll: Dwight
Adams. Second honor roll: Joseph
Ashley, Nancy Hamilton, Betty 10
Ferguson, Helen Elan, Mildred
Henry. Nellie Smith. Grade g.
teacher, Mrs. Dorothy Simms; first
honor roll: Clyde Adney.
Grade 4, teacher, Miss Mary FL
len Allen; first honor roll: Jack
Cooper, Donald Macdonald, Elva
Aros, jeanne Christensen, Elodia
Gomez, Ilene Kent, Betty Bob Wad-
die, Edward Layn, Bert Slater, Vir.
ginia Carter, Mary Joe Duff, Char
lotte Hough, Betty Taylor, Lena
Farquhar, Dorothy Wellman, James
Patterson, Dicky Gordon, James
Nelson, David Valencia.
Grade s, teacher, Mrs. Sybil Gam
iudSCY LII o. diO1OA IOAA. MI
Farland, Kathleen McCleery. Sec
ond honor roll: Margaret Higgin-
botham, Bonnie Lee Patterson, Ella
inc Kent, Dick Ware, Buster Hol-
land, Coralie Clark.
Grade 5, teacher, Lois Wiese;
first honor roll: Betty June Turley
Allen Turley, Allen Thompson. Sec
ond honor roll; Melba Simpkins
Carlton Wright, Melvin Simpkins
Grade 4, teacher, Ralph Dyer; first
honor roll: Lois West. Second honor
roll Ada Lou Jordan.
Grade 6, teacher, Mrs. John
Rocker; first honor roll: Harold
Cashion, Glenna Nunnely, John
Rhodes. Second honor roll: Ray
Elan, Earnest Milan, Stella Nido
Grade 6, teacher, Mrs. Evange-
line Garrison; first honor roll:
Marylyn Carrel, Veronica Baker
Dayle Griffin, Doris Harmon, Joel
len Jones, Tommy Clark, Raymond
Campbell Second honor roll: Cliff
ford Haugh, Lee Earl Maudin, Don
ma Lettering, Sarah Simpson, Wayne
Ritchey.
Grade 7, teacher, Mr.. Andrew K
Osborn; second honor roll: Charles
Freelord, Wanda West, Betty Gill;
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-03-17

Coolidge elementary schools
honor students are almost even
ly divided between the first and
second honor rolls for the fourth
six-weeks period, according to
announcement this week of w. D.
Kirby, superintendent. OF the to-
tai honor students, the difference
is only six between the two hon.
or rolls, 70 having their names
in the top honor brackets and
rs follow with second honors. The
honor roll follows:
Grade 1, teacher, Miss Eva Har-
ris; first honor roll: Mareline Daw,
Reba 10 Higginbotham, Gregory
McCleery, Bertha Ann Harrel, Joe
Kent, Patricia Wrenn.
Second honor roll: Kenneth Ash
ley, Violet Horner, Bette Cullins,
Larry Scott.
Grade /, teacher, Mrs. Margaret
Ross, first honor roll: Fern Robber-
son, Ruby Woffard, Maxine Hol-
land. Second honor roll: Gary Nor
AASs o6L oCQQQCIs
Gather, David Pullen, Lillian Simp-
son, Leona Cooley.
Grade 1, teacher, Mrs. Alice Fay:
first honor roll: Harold Adney.
Second honor roll: Annette Loftin,
Louis Butterfield, Margaret HURT.
Grade 2, teacher, Mrs. Alice Fay:
first honor roll; Neil Loftin, John
Turley. Second honor roll: Viola
Hall, Jackie Stewart.
Grade 2, teacher, Mrs. Elene
Hicks: first honor roll: Onita
Clark, Harold Cooper, Marion Lin
coin, Darlene Cole, Clarence Gibson,
Ralph Sheriff. Second honod roll:
Jerry Ann Carroll, Alan Griffin,
Alta Mae Lawrence, Berneda Cash
ion, Eugene Hodges, Lenora Slater.
Grade 2, teacher, Avis Paul: second
honor roll: Jewel Potter.
Grade 3, teacher: Miss Lucille
Briscoe: first honor roll: Eearlene
Hicks, Richard Morris, Joyce Ann
Gideon, Margaret Baker, Ina Reed,
Eugene Smith, Dalton Cole, Gayle
Mcintyre, Penny Dawson, Sharon
Cleveland, Billy Woods, Florence
Ong, Martha Luellig, Betty Fore
man Eugenia Kirkland, zylpha
Waldrip, Joy Ann Dyer Second
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-03-17
Coolidge Locals

OMrs R. A. Dexter of Victorville,
California, returned home Saturday
after a weeks visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. Helen Dawson.
cit Charles Moody and 1t. Ray
Stallings, both of Williams Field,
spent Thursday afternoon with 1t
Moody's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. j.
Moody, and also visiting old
friends.
OMembers of Community Presby-
terian Church met in the church
recreation hall Tuesday night for
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-03-17

Phoenix Friday on business and
pleasure were Mrs. r. ]. Jones,
Mrs. Rodney Elsberry, Mrs. c. J.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-03-17

Friday in Phoenix on BUSINESS and
pleasure.
OR f. Cosgrove, Coolidge rural
mail carrier, is i'll at his home with
pneumonia.
The Coolidge examiner., 1944-03-17

Wells, Mrs. H. G. Richardson and
Mrs. George Dempster.
9Mrs. Gertrude Ellis, Miss Joyce
Ellis, Miss Betty Elkins, and Mrs.
Ellis father, John Hendricks, spent
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-04-13
TONNand
+ ARM in
WARTIME
Need For Manpower
Continues
Prepared by
OFFICE Of WAR INFORMATION

Although the United States
Army has reached it's planned for
peak strength of 100000 persons,
it will need $4,000 to 100000 men
monthly to maintain that strength,
according to the War Department,
and the Navy Department said it
would need 100000 additional per-
sonnet by September 1 to get the
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast
Guard up to peak strength of
3,500,000. Meanwhile, the Ma
tional Selective Service System
has abandoned the war unit plan
for determining agricultural defer
ments. Provisions concerning a
registrant's agricultural occupa-
ton or endeavor that will govern
are whether he is necessary,
whether he is regularly engaged
in it, whether that occupation or
endeavor is necessary to the war
effort and whether a replacement
can be obtained.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-04-13
peared to offer the farmer an

peared to offer the farmer an
opportunity to check up on him
self as to whether he was doing
his bit. But the 16-point system
ran on the rocks when it came to
deciding what sort of farm pro-
duction, and how much of it,
should be counted as unit.
Persons who never saw farm
had cause for wonder at some of
the decisions that have been made.
For example, suppose a farmer
raised eight acres of tobacco.
Under the 16-point system he
might be deferred. But ifSa farm
er happened to raise wheat, he
must cultivate 800 acres to gain
such useful status as to rate de-
ferment. A quick computation
thus made one cigarette about
equal to 70 loaves of bread. One
acre Of green peas equalled a COW.
So did an acre of rutabagas. This
was what Selective Service said,
anyhow.
Now, picking an acre of green
peas is a hard way to get along,
as any farmer knows. Few Of
them like to pick 16 acres in order
to be classed as an essential civil
ian. But raising rutabagas is a
great deal easier. The trouble is,
what to do with them?
1t is no wonder that Selective
Service finally gave up on the
16-point yardstick business and
turned the whole thing back to
the draft boards, who after all are
vastly more qualified to judge the
merits of individual local cases.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1944-04-13
Jobs For Discharged
Veterans

For men discharged from any
of the United States armed serv-
ices, a summary of job oppor-
tunities in la major industrial
centers will be placed in nearly
every local U. S. Employment
Service office, the War Manpower
Commission announces. These job
summaries give information on
types of jobs, scheduled hours of
work, hourly wage rates, avaiia-
bility of housing, cost of living,
and the adequacy of community
facilities such as schools, hospitals,
and transportation. The summary
will be revised bi-monthly and will
indicate the expected labor demand
six months in advance.