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shortages a Il d most Il r g e n t needs.
 Conhr m 1 Il g previous l o c a ] checks and in- dustry reports, the OCR survey s h o W e q that textile produc- tion must be in- creased, and ci- V1nanS perSuad- ed to use textiles m ore tIlriftily before textile ra- tioning can be said 60 be con-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
Current Rationing Regulations
MEATS AND FATS

MEATS AND FATS roun v~ and ~ stamps Ration will be valid through February 2e Stamp K" will effect February G. PROCEssED FOODS force through FepTuaTy oo stamns F I and NG stamps valid to March 2O
  " valid Marcn SA TOT pounds with 30 n front of Book w.
 SHOES tamn 18 in Ration Book and stamp "atpane" sheet of valid for purchase of one pair of shoes
 GASOLINE Mo- coupons through Febru ary - and B-l Gel valid for two gallons B-2 valid for five gallons
  will in force to March A. Glass gallons and five worth 50 gallons
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

has about two yards or material" [" says theatrical designer Helene Pons, who became Americas No. designer of the hostess apron when she creat- ed several for Helen Hayes liar riet."
 Make your hostess apron tricky" says Miss PonS, with big bow on the shoulder strap, an extrava- gant pocket, or trimmings made of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
PIN-UP GIFT

Nancy Kelly, starring in Gam bler's Choice" the William Pine- William Thomas production for Paramount received letter from 8 German prisoner of war in a U. s. camp asking for pin-up photo of herself. The actress obliged, but also sent along to enemy soldier copy of the Declaration of 1n- dependence.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

II ul8L SOuuQS foolish, or if you t h 1 n k y o u haven't { i m c for a daily let ter, e s k your self this ques- ton: |" w h c n my k d W a s home, did I feel silly sit ii n g down and talk ing to him a f c W minutes every day2 And was I too busy to give h i m that much time &hanN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
MODEL CONSUMER
 CENTER PLANNED
Information on Various Food Subjects to Be
 Available at COnfab

A model consumer information center, complete with display pos- ters, clothing and food demonstra- tions and sample pamphlets on con- sumner information will be set up at the Consumer Cost-of-Living Con- ference to be held Saturday in New Haven.
 The Connecticut Home Economics Association and the Consumer h. formation Committee of the Con- necticut War Council are joint
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
WE, THE WOMEN
sSAlI HE WUlAAsEN Parent Should Talk With Son Through Letters
BY RUTH MILLETT

Your son, who is still really "just kid" is overseas and you're won- dering how you can keep him from growing away from his home, his family, and his friends.
 Here is one fathers answer to that problem.
 He writes his boy EVERY day,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
ODD TASTE

Joan Fontaine, feminine star of ''Frenchman's Creek" has catholic taste in foods and never diets. But some of her preferences are strange ly timed. For instance, she likes apple Strudel for breakfast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
Pastel Jelly FrOsting (MakeS 3 1-2 cupS)

One-haf cup jelly, 1 egg white, dash of salt.
 Combine jelly, egg white and salt in top of double boiler, beat ing with rotary egg beater until thoroughly mixed. Place over ra- pidly boiling water, beat constant
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
HOME FRONT FORECAST
HOME FRONT FORECAST Survey Shows Shortage Of Inexpensive Clothes

preference to war industries.
 If all these efforts make head way in the near future. the bogey of textile rationing will disappear, but it is not out of sight yet.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
By ANN STEVICK NEA Staff Correspondent

Washington, Feb. 3.-The threat ening textile shortage and the pos sibility of textile rationlng were brought little closer home by the Office of Civilian Requirements na- tional sample poll on consumer
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
DEPARTURE FROM THE USUAL

Although 'Till We Meet Again" the 44th picture Ray Midland has made since coming to Hollywood, 1t 5 almost the first in which he as ,he Boy and the Girl do not Tive happily ever after"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03
ENDPLAYS OPPONENT IN CLEVER VICTORY
BY VIM. E. MCKINNEY
 America'S Card Authority

It Is safe to say that the 40,000.- 100 card players of the United States contribute more than $50.- 100000 per year to worthy chari-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

NOTE: Pattern for this Flor ence Gain0r blouse No. $500 may be obtained by sending 15c, plus 1c extra for postage, your name and address to Waterbury Democrat, 115O Sixth Ave-, New York 19, New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

This is the first of a series of Homefront Forecasts reporting on major shortages of consumer goods and new supply prospects for 1914.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1944-02-03

old lace, millinery flowers or scraps of ribbon"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

stared straight ahead, suddenly
filled with a sense of fear. II came
to her how accustomed she had be-
come to having Jack around. She
would miss him terribly - even
though she still would have Adam
North nearby, and her Job. Then
another thought came to her. one
that made her turn cold. Suppose
Jack didn't return? Suppose some
day there would come a message
like the one Mrs. Eden had re-
ccived? We're sorry to eport that
your son Is missing in action" OF
words to that effect. Suppose a
message like that should come to
her-only. of course, Jack wasn't
her son. But-but-
Hey, honey" said Jack, you're
shivering."
Eyes" said Ruth, struggling to
keep her teeth from chattering. Il
am a little cold"
Come on here into this little
drug store" Jack said. IN get you
something hot"
Ruth smiled up into his eyes.
Jack" she said, you are dear.
And I'm for you every step Of the
way"
Knowing that Jack said. II
can go out and lick the Japs with
one hand and the Nazis with the
other"
They stepped into the warmth Of
the little building, and saw Bren-
da and Adam.
Come on and Join U.s." said
Adam. When warden meets war
den they drink hot chocolate"
Just what I need" said Ruth.
ME too" said Jack.
They crossed over and drew
chairs up to the table where Adam
and Brenda were seated.
"A very successful blackout, I
should say" said Brenda.
"Ninety-seven per cent perfect. ]
just heard" Jack said. He watched
the soda jerker place steaming
cupG in front OF Ruth and himself.
then said. You folks must promise
to keep up the good work after Tn
gone"
Going some place." Brenda
asked.
"Off to war, that's ALL" Jack re-
piled. Passed my exams and have
the usual two weeks notice.
But thought working IN
Adams factory would keep you
OUT"
Don't want to be kept out" said
Jack. Adam doesn't want me to
stay out, either, do you Adam ?"
Adam shook his head. III miss
you, boy" he said, but can give
jobs to older men-those consid-
cred too old for combat service"
He laid his hand on Jacks shout
der. wish I were going to march
OF right beside you"
'Td like to have you there" said
Jack. But you're doing a big job
here, Adam-and a hne one. You
give me the tools, and I'll do the
scrapping."
Brenda lifted her cup OF choco-
late. Luck, Jack" she said, "and
God bless you"
Thanks, Brenda. That's swell OF
you"
And Ruth Moorehouse suddenly
put her head down upon her arms
and wept.
ITO Be Continucd)
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(By International News seryice)

(By International News Seryice)
Tho New York Rangers stock
was lower than ever today follow
ing singing 1873 defeat admins
tered by the Boston Bruins before
1878 fans in Madison Square Gar.
den.
The Bruins, paced by Herb Cain,
scored four goals in each OF the
two opening periods, then made
the shellacking a thorough one by
tallying five in furious final per.
iod,
The Rangers did not score until
Oscar Aubuchon tailed near the
close of the game. followed by Al
Demarco, who brought in both Of
New York's other two goals.
The game marked Boston's
fourth victory against the Rangers
in five games.
IN another National Hockey
League game at bet, oft. an audi
ence of 1926 saw Montreal score
its sixth consecutive win OF the
current season over the Detroit
Red Wings. 50.
A 20 tic. created by the scoring
Of Joe Caryeth OF Detroit. was brok-
en- when Elmer Lach followed
through unassisted. Other Mon.
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California Coast Champs

yard cut through tackle was the
longest run In Techs last victor.
ious drive.
Washington. a I 10 tAyor!te,
was made the victim when Use
conquered in the Rose Bowl at
Pasadena before a disappointing
crowd OF 5000. Jim Hardy. Who
had been denoted 20 the second
string because Of bu,ter.hugerS.
contributed three touchdown passes
TO the 80 TO 0 upset. The Trojans
opened up their aerial attack in the
second quarter, after sticking TO
overland drives because OF the
slippery neld. They scored a touch
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

New York. Jan. 3-INS-Uni-
versity OF Southern California.
which was subdued during the re-
gular gridiron season by two SER
vice teams In as many weeks, Is
today the football champion OF the
Pacific Coast Conference. The an
nexing OF the coast title by use
was Just one OF the surprises that
unfolded before a total OF approx
mateiy $4,000 fans In six bowl
games New Years Day, and II GER
tainly. provided only q portion Of
the thrills.
The richest and most turbulent
contest OF the day was seen by
$1,000 In the Sugar Bowl at New
Orleans when Georgia Tech smash
ed out a last-quarter 20 to IS VIC
tory over Tulsa. The Ramblin'
Wrecks were very nearly that in
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
CHAPTER FORTY-THREE


THEN, AS Brenda contacted
Adam again, she continued her
story. II haven't laid eyes on that
Zeb Rottler. I'd planned to get a
lot more information out of him
about those men who call them
selves hunters and hshermen-and
haven't seen hide or hair Of him.
So far as I can make out, the river
lust opened up and swallowed
him"
We'll, don't let II worry you too
much" said Adam. ~ think we
have been barking up the wrong
tree, anyway
How do you mean" said Bren-
ds eagerly.
I'm tell you when We meet the
next time" sale Adam. GO on,
walk your post
Brenda moved on. She quickened
her step. She made the end Of the
block as quickly as she could, then
whirled about. Adam met her once
more.
"All right" she said, go on.
Seems to me you sound unusually
cheerful
Good said Adam. That's the
way l feel The Army inspector
was down today. He went through
the factory, and he's tickled pink
at the way we're turning out tools,
and the quality"
How wonderful said Brenda.
I'm so glad"
Adam caught one OF her hands.
II thought you'd be-" he said, a
strange new huskines In his
voice. Anyway, I'm feeling a lot
better about things-my leg, you
know, not being in the thick of the
scrap. I'm having to let the tools
fight for me-and I'm darned hap
py they're up to notch"
But about barking UP the
wrong tree" said Brenda. What
did you mean about that?"
I've a confession to make" said
Adam. didn't keep my promise to
you-about letting you handle the
matter OF the boat. I took Jack
Vnton, and we secured the river
bank on both sides for miles,
Then that's why I've not seen
Zeb," said Brenda. you scared
him away"
Why should he be scared ?" said
Adam.
II don't know. but"
More later" said Adam. I'VE
can't stand here Cabling. We have
TO walk post until the whistle
sounds"
This" said Brenda, starting of
again, lis worse than a continued
story"
We'll make II quick walk this
time" laughed Adam. I'll meet
YOU right here on this spot in three
shakes Of a sleeps tail"
Make 1t two shakes laughed
Brenda
And in no time at all they were
meeting once again. There WAS
a lodge" said Adam. Jack and
found it several miles up the river.
where the quail hunting Is said to
be extra fine"
How do you know 1t was lodge
for hunters?" Brenda demanded.
ut had guns in it-hunting
guns. I mean" said Adam. Fish
ing tackle-and not another thing.
mean nothing TO indicate it was
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

Randolph Field featured what f.
probably the hnest aerial attack
in the country. but was locked by
Texas. which possesses a superb
pass defense. All.Amerlcan Glenn
Dobbs passed, ran aud punted IN
excellent fashion, giving the Filters
hrst-period lead. but he was not
able 10 score the hnal punch.
Texas tied in the second quarter.
and intercepted enough passes 10
stalemate the Filters
Almost 10000 saw the East tie
with the West. 1878. a. san Fran
cisco as three freshmen stole the
show. Herman Wedemeyer star.
red for the West. and Bob Hocrn.
schemeyer and Dean sensan.
baugher led the East Sensan.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

baugher paved the way for a nrst
period Eastern tally with a 56-yard
run; wedemeyer ran and passed
for a touchdown at the end OF the
opening period 10 tie the count
and Hoernschmeyer tossed a third
quarter touchdown pass. Wedemey-
or Is 10 years old and both Hoers-
schemeyer and Sensanbaugh are n
year younger All three outplay.
ed their older teammates and riv-
ais
Southwestern Texas took over
University Of New Mexico. 7 to o.
on a mai quarter pass. The Lobos
STAYED of the hlghly.specialized
ground attack OF Southwestern. and
then succumbed 10 passes with
eight minutes TO go.
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down in this period. two more
through the air In the third and
still another via the same route
in the fourth. in addition 10 4 safe
~.
Louisiana State whipped Texas
A and NJ before $1,000 IN the Miami
Orange Bowl game. 10 to IL, mainly
because Of steve Van Bureau. Van
was stopped in the regular season
by the same bunch. but this time he
walked all over them. scoring twice
and passing for a third.
Rain cut the Dallas Cotton Bowl
crowd in half as $4,000 saw Ran
dolph Field and Texas tie, -.
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an arsenal for an evil purpose.
Maybe it's a blind" said Bren-
da. "A lodge that's sort Of like a
movie setting. Nothing In back of
It,"
I'D thought OF that" Adam said.
so I've a man on the watch in
that neck of the woods"
Taking my job away from me,
I see" Brenda said. We'll, I guess
l deserve it,"
mo. not taking your Job at all.
You're still to be the lookout in the
tower" Adam paused a moment. Il
talked with the Army inspector
about the matter Of sabotage. and
he says all the factories are expert
cncing 1t in one way or another
And while he feels we should all be
on the alert. he thinks maybe it's
the work Of fanatics--you know,
people who like to send anonymous
warnings, do tricks that are sort
Of childish, and get people upset"
II don't care. They ought to be
hanged" said Brenda People like
that"
Just then there was the sound Of
shrill whistle.
Lights" someone called.
Lights" Adam echoed.
Others echoed 1t after him, and
here and there windows s0rang into
being where only black hes had
been. Street lights came OF. A PIN
point Of radiance here, and one
there. Linville came to life. The test
blackout was over.
ITS getting chilly" said Adam.
Let's go some place for a hot
chocolate"
I'D love it," said Brenda. She
fell into step with Adam, their
steel helmets swinging in their
hands. Il hate to see winter come.
And ] think November is the sad
dest time Of the year"
ITS not a very cheerful month"
said Adam. But I reckon we
ought to like 1t, since it has a
Thanksgiving Day among its so
gray days"
(which reminds me-" said Bren-
da." the play will soon be given.
Got your lines all learned, I hope.
Seems to me you had to be cued a
lot the other night"
Had a lot on my mind" said
Adam. "I'll be ali right, though"
He grinned. The moment I get my
makeup or. and the smell of grease
paint assails my nostrils, I'm per-
feet :"
SILLY" said Brenda. And she
went into a nearby drug store when
Adam held open the door for her.
AS they did so Ruth Moorehouse
and Jack Vinton turned into the
block. They. too. had been on air
warden duty. Jack eyed his helmet
and shrugged
Wont be long now" he said.
Long for WHAT" said Ruth.
Before I'll be wearing a differ
ent sort Of headgear," said Jack. 81
wish I'd taken up flying, like Peter
Platt." He slipped his arm around
Ruth's waist. Don't you think I'd
look ducky in a flying OUTFIT"
"You don't have to 20, you
know" said Ruth. You're in nee
essary war work. You can ask to
be deferred"
Jack looked at her. Would you
want me to do that"
Ruth didn't reply al once. She
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Sports Roundup

Utica Y-INs-Eddie manager OF the Bnsnmon Tip
lets 10, the two wears pilot the Utica Bra
the Eastern according announcement os'
bv Mrs Frances Mcconnell, president OF the Braves
OF the most important meetings IN oSseDs e MS
probably about the nth al
Chcsgo-when postwar committees OF the major
minor the first time to consider the same W
w setup Lands will announce the GATE
al the huddle.
. Yok-UP-Lghtweght Champion Beau Jack the rings 20
YORK at Madi
son square Garden Friday lOround none bout that a
lures this weeks National Boxing schedule.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
PREPAR EDNESS

LENISToWN, Pa.-INS- The
Lewistown YMCA is offering free
swimming lessons to men who may
enter service. An official declared
that the increasing importance
OF smphibious operations, and the
part they will have TO play In H.
nal victory, leads us 10 believe
that many lives now being lost
could be saved IL all the men in
volved could swim
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Guardians Of -
War Production Quality

lHESE young women from
school and college are the type that
help stand guard over the standards
OF quality in the war production OF
Chry,ler Corporation.
BY means of precision instruments
and spectrum photographs these
women are able to snalyze pieces Of
steel, aluminium or magnesium alloys.
II the chemical composition of these
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Surprise Victory Features
Six New Years Bowl Games

the opening stages OF the game as
the Golden Hurricane swept TO a
touchdown in the FIRST FIVE minutes
OF play. then scored two more in
the second quarter, II was only
when Geor ia Tech reverted TO a
brutal. bruising overland attack
that Ed Scharfschwerdt went over
the one.foot line for the victory In
the last period. Eddie Prokop's Is
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

vital metal compounds falls below
the rigid standards demanded - the
report goes in and any defective piece
promptly goes out.
Busy at widely different tasks 10
Chrysler Corporation are some
twenty-nine thousand other girl, and
women from many walks of life and
with varied amounts Of schooling.
They are helping to replace men
called to the eolors by the war.
This picture gives but a small
glimpse of the vast research and
laboratory background, EN-.
ploying hundreds Of men
and women experts, that aid
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
COLGATE WAR RECORD

HAMILTON. y. s.-INS-Col.
gate University announces that
1884 OF the institutions 1900 liY-
ing alumni are now in the armed
forces a total OF us are serv-
ing In the Navy. 165 in the Marines,
1852 in the Army, and 3s in the
Coast Guard. Twenty-one alumni
arc serving with the Merchant Ma
rine and auxiliary services.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
EVICTION, NAZI STYLE

LONDON-INS- A Netherlands
underground newspaper recently re.
ported that whom inhabitants OF
The Hague weer evacuated by Ger
man authorities as a part OF their
anti.invasion measures, they were
not allowed to remove from their
homes most OF their personal pos
sessions. Stoves, floor coverings
lamps, plumbing fixtures were
among the items which the Nalis
confscated At the time OF the
evacuation.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
ISAAC WALTON, ts43.sTYLe

ATLANTI CITY-lNS- When
over he got tired Of Army chow IN
Turisia, First Lieut.. Russell c.
williams would 30 hshing with
German hand genades. Il found
the grenades IN an abandoned Nazi
ammunition dump he said. I'd
throw a few in my favorite stream
aud the conclusion from the explo-
sion would stun the FISH. They'd
drift to the surface. Id haul
them IN and we would have fish
for dinner"
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
RURAL JUSTICE

GRERENSBuRG, Pa.-lNS-Be.
cause Henry Kramer. a.. OF Irwin,
r. d. .. refused to go inside his
home during daylight practice
air raid alert, Squire John f.
Irwin sentenced him TO 30 days
in jail in default of $50 fine.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
LIKE FATHER. LIKE SON

STATE COLLEGE, FANS
The proverbial like father, like
SON. took on new meaning this
year at Pennsylvania State Col
lege. Sons and daughters OF 80
alumni became freshmen. This is
the largest number ever admitted
10 a single class.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03
Singing Defeat Leaves New
York Rangers Stock Lower

treal scorers were Ray Gettlihe,
who Tailed three times, and Hector
Blake.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-01-03

in guarding Chrysler Corporation
quality. IL is a vigorous guardian
ship" which demonstrates itself in
the exceptional wartime service Of
some seyeu million Chrysler Corpo-
ration cars and trucks in the hands
Of owners.
Il insurcS high standards of quality
in enormous quantities of fighting
equipment from big tanks to small
ammunition) now being built by
Chrysler Corporation for the use of
officers and men at the battlefrontx
1IHt N niItl BpTu IGIi
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-30
Guest al Booth Farm

MELINDA BOOTH has as
her house guest at the Henry
s Booth farm near Fenton,
ketty Bell, who will spend the
week there.
Mrs. George F. Bragdon and
her nephew Robert knepper Of
Somerset. Pa. are spending
several weeks a. the guests Of
Mr. and Mrs Henry c. Duff
field on route Ia Mrs. Bragdon 5
summer home IN Colorado.
Mrs. Vincent Anderson
fDodo DuffiPldD Will leave
Wednesday n Join Sgt Ander-
son for a month in Gulfport.
Miss.
Mrs. NJ. J. Dwyer who has
been visiting her brother-ln-lsw
and sister. Mr. and Mrs. G. Ed
ward Price Of Lone Pine Road
left Wednesday for her home
IN Elizabeth. y. j.
Bill Saunders and Billy Buell.
are guests for fortnight of
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin p Hills
AZ their home near Graylng on
the Au Sable River.
Mrs. Harry HOey OF YoungS-
town, O., and Fort Lauderdalc
Fla. is The guest Of her son
and dauchier-ln-law. Mr. and
Mrs Harry d. Hoey Of Gran
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-30

Mrs. Robert II. Flint are Al
Mrs Gilhert's summer home al
CharleVolX for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. {. Hadley
and their three attractive
daughters will be Al their farm
near Wheaton. Ont, during
August
Mrs. Leslie c. Altman is chair
man Of the bridge luncheon
which will he given for the la
dies Of Pine Lake Country
Club Tuesday. Assisting her
will be.
hssdares
stars y Jacobs
Vernon & Abbott , FRANKLIN
Mr. and Mrs f.. r Breech
are expecting their Son, AvIs-
ton Cadet William II Breech,
home for A leave Wednesday.
Marjorie Smith OF Lebanon
Mo Will also aFrtte-rErty IN the
week for a visit al the BreeCh
home on Manor road
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-07-30
Ray Spi+zIeys Returning

Mr. AND MRS. RAY l.
SPITZLEY are expected home
early next week from stay
~ Lake of the Woods and Sioux
Lookout IN Canada