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The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
SOCIETY
Miss Meegan
 Party Guest

Mrs. Lena Diorio and Mss Jo- sephlnc Dsorio were hostesses re- gently at a miscellaneous shower. held At the Blue shutter. honoring MiSs Elizabeth Meegan. Providence. R. |. whose marriage 10 Peter Di- orio, Hawthorne Avenue is sIhed- uled for Dee. 2s-
 Attending were: Mrs. Joseph Diorio. Mrs. Michael Nateile. Mrs. Ada Iembo, Mrs. Maria Orsini. Mrs. Lucy Barb.no, Mrs. Mary Briglia, Mrs. Mary Santos. Fran ces Brielia, Mrs. Nicholas Bozzuto. Mrs Jane Powaleski. Mrs. Rose oaetano, Mrs. Maria Porzio. Jane Furfaro, Mrs. Louise Adduci. Lena Lembo, Mrs. Margaret RoSsi. Mrs, Rose HolickeS. Mrs. Joseph Forte, Mrs. John Fascia, Mrs. Angeline DeCarlo, Mrs. Lucy Marcella, and Mrs Rocco DiDonato.
 Also: Mrs. Nicholas BruScino. Mrs. John Deyito. Mrs. Anthony Piircaro, Mrs. John Cianciulii. Mrs. Marianina Lembo, Mrs. Ralph Lembo. Mrs. Ralph Altieri. Mrs Lena RosSi Mrs. Helen Denze. Mrs. Michael castagna, Mrs. Feiice Stango. Mrs. Caroline Mongelluzzo, Mrs. Frances Lago. Nancy DiBene- ditto. Mary Castagna. Mrs. Michael Genoya, Mrs. Mary Travisano, Mrs. Rose Geneva, Mrs. Barbara Guerrera, Mrs. Santo Chicarelli. Mrs. Madeline Corona, Jane Flam- mia, Katherine Fammia, Mrs. Anne Amodeo, r., Ann and Mary Colangelo, Mrs. Domenic Caruso, Mrs. oseDh Caruso, and Mrs. Dia Guidice.
 Also: Mrs. Michael Jamela, Mrs. Margaret Florio, Mrs. The resa Zappone, Mrs. Angelo Bar bino, Mrs. Olga Colangelo, Mrs. Madeline DelBuone. Mrs. Anna Hadden, Mrs. Josephine Misenti, Mrs. Lena Palladino, Mrs. Anthony Barbino, Mrs. Antoinette Piazza, Mrs Anthony Lupone, Mrs. Sadie Gingras, Mrs. Mary DiBeneditto, Mrs. Anna Forgione. Mrs. Cath arine Zappone, Mrs. Sadie Diorio, Mrs. John Ciprino, Mrs. Rita Morotto, Mrs. Lucy Mongelluzzo, Mrs. Saroline Lembo, Mrs. Mary Greguoli, Mrs. Alba Forgione, Mrs. Laura Mistura. Mrs. Antoi- nette Cucineilo, and Mrs. Rose Adessio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
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sY THE MAN n THE rown
Good Evening

Heard Around Town. Thanks. the same tO you. Yes. I've just about finished. all I'm going tO get and all there k tO get. Let's try this side Of Inc and stop every stOre then the other sde then let's call it a day. [ going O get my Christmas tree today bu spent much time looking at shoes and slips that Tl have tO put that oG until tomorrow Know what I'm going o do tomorrow. I'm com ing down town on an early bus. shop t noon and f don't finish then it's just too bad. IT hear I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" any more think I'll go nuts and won't be responsible for what I'll do fl they don't stop playing Jingle Bells. But dear, this pink tue very suitable and sophisticated enough for Betty and she's eighteen and you're only sixteen You don't want it. Well. I won't buy you the black Okay. stay at home. Well see you're not too sophis- cated tO cry. How about this sapphire blue! We'll look at that bus pulling out, it's not nearly filed and l KNOW that bus driver saw me. I'm next, please. I'll take pound of chocolate peppermints and a pound of Christmas candy None left? Well, that's good. l remember when kely's had fl right up to Christmas eve. Which do you like. the blue or the red? Which do YOU like? No, which do YOU like! So do l. let's take the red. Let's drop in here, before we drop in tracks for threedecker and cup Of coffee. Same to you and many of them!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
Ladies Aid
 Cancel Meeting

The Hebrew Ladies Aid Society will postpone their board meeting for this month, and will hold the next meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank Slomowitz, Herkimer St. on Jan. '. The following members were received by the society this month: Mrs. I. L. Drubner, Mrs. Milton Letsky, Mrs. Milton Cohen, Mrs. Irving Freedman. Mrs. E. John Gottleib, Mrs Jack Feitelson, Mrs. Sam Block, Mrs. Max Fischer, Mrs. Sol Luria, Watertown. Also Mrs. Robert Kosowsky, Mrs. Samuel Meyers, Mrs. Sam Meyers. Mrs. Perry Sloan, Mrs. Jack Sonnen- stein Mrs. David Swirsky, Mrs. Leo Oxen, Mrs. Moe Halberstan, Mrs. Max White, Mrs. Martin Rubin and Mrs. D. K. Lerner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20

Fence -Buding-B -Broadcasting has become iavorte diversion with Connecticuts ladies and gentlemen in Con- gress U & Senators McMahon and Hart heard prac- nation and their constituents. Congressman Joseph E Talbot is heard occasionally in his version of resde chat for the voters of the Fifth Congressional District Mrs Chase Going Woodhouse who has local friends, was spotlghted the nationwide program of Town Meeting last Thursday evening She colleague of another Connecticut resident Chester Bowles OPA administrator They did very we'll Not to be exceled by her Democratic associate the House of Representatives CongressWoman Clare Boothe Luce R is going the air Friday evening December 28th The glamour girl of Congress IS go- ing to speak Europes Children and various phases volunteer relief work being carried in the United States Her subject will be of great interest to large number of residents in Connecticut owing to the fact that
 they are vitaly interested in American efforts to feed and cothe the millions of victims in various parts ot Europe and Asia the former homeland of many fine Americans. Listening to your Congressman or Senator with the privilege of siencng him at will (what prvl- lege is times educational treat Senator McMahon has furnished very enghtenng information on the atomic bomb issue Senator Hart has offered many inter- estng for compulsory military service and the explanations of Congressman Talbot current egsatlon some his own work have been very interesting Radio has made the annual task of fencebudng less of task for Congressman they but for yours truly would prefer to the gentleman in the flesh and get his man. opinion things of vital interest in the community and the nation. Whats that? Oh wel if you insist, also something in which have interest. Every 5odys so suspicious these days!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
Accountants
 Hear Talk On Reconversion

William F. Burke, Controller of the Scovill Manufacturing Go. of Waterbury Who addressed large
 and enthusiastic group of mem bers and guests oT the New Haven Chapter, National Association of Cost Accountants at the Hotel Dun can, New Haven last night linked his subject "Reconversion and h. dustrial Cost Accounting with the Cooperation afforded all manufac- turers with governmental agencies in the orderly liquidation of their affairs. Stressing remark that as- seSts acquired under certificates of
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necessity during the war, today have probably higher value of usefulness that should be con- sidered before disposition. Replace able costs today are far in excess of permissible writeoffs under federal administration, or tax agency procedure.
 President Joseph Le May of Farrei-Birmingham opened the meeting, introducing R. s. Make peace, assistant to Mir Burke who handled a discourse of questions.
 Also introduced at the head ta- ble were Edward Helm, of Wire Rope Corp, Arthur Stinson, N, H. Railroad, Robert Brown of Berger Bros, and c. E. Hanlon of the Walker Rackliffe Co.,, and Horace Mumpher, of the Seymour Mfg. Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
BirenbaunlSHOh 4 AnnuaI Party

Mrs. Harry Birenbaum and Mrs. Max Birenbaum were hosteSses off the annual Christmas party of the Lorraine Shop employees held Tues day evening at the Hotel Elton.
 Those attending were: Mrs. Harry Birenbaum, Mrs. Max Birenbaum, Mrs. Joseph Maruszewski. Mrs. Car oline Pawloski, Miss Esther Marcuk. Miss Margaret Convard, Miss Edna Swirsky, Miss Shirley Manfredi, Mrs Harry Wilenchik, Mrs. William Gyu- ricsko, Mrs. Vincent Gerardi, Miss Irene Wiatr, Miss Victoria Copes, Mrs. Edward DeBisschop, Mrs James Glassman, Mrs. Marcel Ula- towski, and Mrs. Nick Verrastro, and Mrs. James Grady
 A grab bag was enjoyed by all ir the course of the evening.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
M. Barry Keegan.

Miss Jean Gaffney a student at Mt. St. Vincent College, Riverdale on the Hudson, arrive today to spend the holiday recess with her parents, Judge and Mrs. John L.. Gaffney, Tower road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
Ben Mazcr Girls
 Plan YnIe Party

At a meeting held recently at the home of Mrs. Martin Scal1o, East Main street, the Ben Mawr Girls Club made plans for their annual Christmas party to be held on Sun day, December 23rd at 300 p. m. at the home of Mrs Nicholas Augelli, Jr., 322 Bishop street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
Bradford Family Subject of Talk

Mrs. Enid Louise Fairbairn, Bos- ton, direct descendant of Gov ernor William Bradford, Colonial leader of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, was guest speaker at the Christmas party held yesterday at the Bunker Hill Church. sponsored by the Women's Society. In her talk, Mrs. Fairbairn outlined Christmas traditions of the Brad ford family in Massachusetts,.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20
TeenAgerSDance TOn1OrrOp, Night

The Teen Ayers Dance sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, in conjunction with the Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul Church, will be held tomorrow night at 8:30 in the Anderson School gymnasium. Mrs. Albert Sciliavone, chairman, will be in charge of the arrange mentS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20

Good Night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-12-20

Christmas Is a Time. Christmas is time when you engage in considerable mental and manual labor such thinking up people to remember, hack down trees, chop fruit, and pick greens. Christmas is time when folks want to go out and shop to the limit; stay in and cook to the limt out or stay in and sing Christmas carols at the drop of hat Christ is time when gifts going out measured in ac- cOrdance with those that in the knowledge gained stored up for reference the following Christmas. Christmas is time when the paper cutter received from Aunt Hattie twenty years ago and laughed to scOrn, out again for the annual envelope sltting which attends the reception of Christmas cards in every mail every day. Christmas is time to start saying, I'm going to take it easy and watch out not to eat too many sweets drink too many punches and cocktails, and then the day draws gradually start in the chocolates and the hard candy and the cocktails when you drop in to leave presents, are dropped in and sample your neighbours punch and vice versa you know just like last year and the before that Christmas is time to regret that you bought quite much, that you didn't buy more. that you didn't go South that you didn't stay home, that it is snOwng that it isn't showing, etc., etc. Christmas is time to listen to Junior nasally singing Christ song for every guest that enters the house. Christmas is distracting four weeks ahead on you time advances, and just swell when it finally rives. In short Christmas is happy and merry time or it should be-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
WYE. THE WOMEN
Adjustment To NelD Life IS TlUo- Way Proposition

her to devote her entire time to being a housewife.
 From being independent, shell have to go back to being depeIld- end. Jim may not like her new friends, either. Husbands often don't. While she has been lonely in his absence, she has planned her time primarily to suit herself. She doesn't feel in the mood for cook ing dinner Okay, she has a sand which at the corner drugstore. But try suggesting anything like that to a husband. and there1l be trou- ble.
 THEY SHOULD BE TOLD
 She has spent money without anyone's okay. So having hus- band question the amount she spends for a dress may come as a rude shock. She's plenty fed up with staying at home, and the quiet eve tnings which may seem like heaven to Jim may not fit in with her ideas at all
 Women are being well-prepared for the adjustments their return ing husbands are going to have to make. But do the husbands know that even the most faithful, lov- ing wives are going to have to do some adjusting themselves? That even for them a husbands home coming may not be the whole arl- swer to life? They ought to be told just as the wives are being told, what to expect and what not to ex- pect of their husbands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
By GAYNOR MADDOX
 NEA Staff Writer

For Sundays dinner you can make only half pound of pork satisfy from four to six good eaters with the delicious help of Victory Garden vegetables and light and fluffy dumplings.
 Lucy Maltby of Corning, N. Y,, an old friend of this column, dreamed up this way of easing the meat shortage problem.
 Vegetable Casserole and Dumplings
 Serves 4-6)
 One-half pound cooked pork, 1-4 cup onion, finely diced, table spoon butter or fortified margarine, l cup cooked corn drained, cup cooked peas drained, cup cooked tomatoes drained, cup liquid from vegetables, 1A teaspoons salt, ] tablespoon flour.
 Cut meat into small cubes. Brown meat and diced onion in the melt ed butter. Add corn, peas, tomatoes, liquid and salt. Heat until the mix ture begins to bubble. Pour into a two-quart heat-resistant glass cas- serole. Sprinkle the tablespoon of flour over the top.
 Dumplings
 One and one-half cups sifted flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons baking powder, 2 tablespoons mild favored fat, 3-4 cup milk.
 Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut fat into the
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t604Cos !
 The old gardener. realizing that many insects produce progeny to the third and fourth generation in one season, sprays and dusts to protect his crops from damage. He is especially watchful of beans, us- ing rotenone to control the Mexican bean beetle. Red spider and leaf hoppers have been much in evidence on beans this summer, causing un- told damage. Since, both of these in- sects work on the undersides of the leaves it is necessary to direct the sulphur dust from below so it strikes them as they work.
 Cucumbers. melons and squash remedies such as fixed-copper are favorable p lants of squash bugs, striped cucumber beetles and spot ted beetles. These chewing insects are disease carriers and, unless beat en to the punch. will ruin many vines. The smart gardener keeps his plants constantly covered with a light dust of Bordeaux or other di- sease resistant fungicide. Do not use a dust or spray containing sulphur, because it will burn the leaves and otherwise injure the vines.
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nerable, was rather optimistic in his overcall of two hearts. l was kibitzing and nearly gasped when East, with his eight-card club suit. passed-but it worked!
 South, afraid he might he done out of something. but two no trump. When the bidding came round to East after two passes, he nonchai- antly bid three clubs. South quickly doubled. If South had allowed the two-heart double to stand, he would have defeated the contract, but he did not have a chance to defeat three clubs
 He opened the ace of hearts and continued with heart, but der clarer won in duurny with the king an dled club. At this point. South made desperate play to beat the contract. He led the seven of dia- monds. East, remembering South's strong no trump, went right up with the king and led the club. All South could win was two clubs, a dia- mond and heart.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
Rationing Regulations

(The ration board headquarters at 119 West Main street will be closed to the public all day on Wed4 nesday, until further notice).
 MEATS and FATS
 Red stamps Q-2 through z-2 and All through K-1 in Book W, each worth 10 points, are now valid. Stamps Q-2 through U-2 expire Aug. 3l.
 Stamps va through z-2 expire Sept. 30.
 Stamps Al through E-1 expire Oct. 3l.
 Stamps Fl through K-l expire Nov. 30.
 PROGRESSED FOODS Blue stamps Y-2 through z-2 and Al through T-l in Book ", each worth 10. points, are now valid. Stamps Y-2, Z-2 and A-1 through Gel expire Aug. 31.
 Stamps D-l through H-1 expire Stamps J-l through NJ expire Stamps P-1 through IT expire Nov. 30.
 SUGAR Sugar stamp No. 36 in Book ", good for i've pounds. expires Aug. 3l.
 SOLID FUELS
 No delivery of any solid fuel will be permitted until the consumer files a consumer declaration with the coal dealer. The maximum amount of scarce solid fuel" per- mitted for delivery between April 1, 1945, and March 31. 1946. is 30 per cent of the annual require ments. Coal dealers are permitted to deliver 50 per cent between April 1 and Sept. 1. Scarce solid fuel" includes anthracite, eastern coke, bituminotls coal, and briquets.
 SHOES
 Airplane stamps l, 2, 3 and 4 in Book III are each valid for one pair of shoes indefinitely.
 GASOLINE
 A-l6 coupons. each valid for six gallons, will expire Sept. 2l. B-7 and CT and B-8 and C-8 coupons, each valid for five gallons, will be valid until further notice.
 FUEL OIL
 Period four and five coupons of the l943-44 issue and period one. two, three. four and five coupons of the l944-45 issue are valid to Aug. 3l. All coupons are worth 10 gallons per unit.
 RENT CONTROL All persons who rent housing ac- commodations of any type in rent controlled areas and have not reg istered. must register with OPA area rent offices.
 PRICE CONTROL If you are charged over OPA ceilings for any item. report the violation to the price panel of your local War Price and Rationing board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10

Beets, carrots, chard. lettuce, New Zealand spinach, on i ns, parsley, peppers and turnips are not usually attacked seriously. but one should be on the watch for aphids. those tiny green, pink or brown insects usually found in clusters on the undersides of the leaves. Best control for these sucking plant lice is a scant tea spoon of nicotine-sulfate (Black Leaf 40) in two quarts of soapy water.
 August is an important month in the vegetable garden. This year it is more important than ever. Gardens started late or held back by the weather still can yield an ex- cellent harvest if encouraged by reg ular fertilization, cultivation, wa tering, wedding, thinning and in sect and disease control.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
Liberty Magazine Purchased

New York, Aug. 10-(UP)-Atlas Corporation and Associates have purchased Liberty Magazine for approximately $2.0O00 900 1t was an- nounced today by Floyd B. Adlum. Atlas president.
 The entire capital stock of Liber- ty Magazine. Inc, was acquired from Paul Hunter, published and Cuneo Press, Chicago. Ownership vii change hands on or about Aug. 20.
 Hunter has entered into a term contract to carry on active man. agement of the business and with Edward Maher, editor of the pub lication. has taken a minority ir- terest in the purchase.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10

Housework is fun in a crisp cheer ful dress like this. You'll find 1t com fortable and practical not make up several in the gayest Of colors?
 Pattern No. s904 Is designed for sizes S4. S6, 3S, 70. A. A. 46 and 4s. size 36. requires { l-4 yards Of 35-inch material.
 For this pattern. send 20 cents, in COINS, your name, address. size desired and the PATTERN NUM- BEER to Sue Burnett Waterbury Democrat ,]so sizth Avenue, NsY
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sSoS See>0AS
 late h a r v e s t. c a b b a ge, ma- t UT i n g in 75 d a y s. bests in 30. c a r r o t s in 90. rutabaga in 90. may be plant ed with full as- sur ance of a worthwhile har- vest. Consult your local frost d a t e map and figure out the latest date you m a y still plant these vege-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
Your Health By pr. William Brady

Signed letters pertaining t0 per- sOnal health and hygiene, not to disease. diagnosis of treatment, will be answered by Dr. Brady h stamped seif-addressed envelope is enclose Letters should be brief and written in ink. No reply can be made to queries not conform ing to instructions. Address DF. William Brady. National News paper Service. s20 West Madison Street. Chicago. m.
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her own adjusting the wife is be- ing held responsible for helping her husband work out his problems.
 Take that beauty shop operator, for instance. She has worked ever since her husband has been over seas. And she likes working. But chances are that when her man comes home he is going to want
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
Current Comment

I can see nothing but conflict and recrimination for capitalism in America unless we provide a program which will insure em- ployment for all Americans who are able and willing to work. Sen. James E. Murray, of Mon
 tana.
 The Waves have released enough men for duty afloat to completely man a major naval task force. James V. Forrestal, Secretary of
 the Navy.
 Up to 1910, the total appropria- tions for all government purposes never had reached billion dollars a year-and we had a pretty good government.
 -Bute. Mont, Post.
 For months the Administration has been warning our own people that this country has neither the coal. nor transportation to supply fuel needs. Yet, they seem to have no difficulty in finding 6.000,000 tons of coal for Europe, including the NaziS.
 Sen. Styles Bridges of New Hampshire.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
By RUTH MILLETT

The pretty young beauty oper- ator talked as she worked: Its going to be hard to get used to having to stop and consider some body else before I do anything. Jim's been overseas two years, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10

THE STORY: When Sim Thompson becomes Doctor Halls assistant, he joins the Hall house. hold. Nancy Hall, spoiled and bOr- ed, Is fIattered by his attentions but cannot forget Drew Warner. Mrs. Hall would like Nancy to eli- courage wealthy Frank Edgar. Edgar. however, seems more in- terested in the other daughter, Emily, 2 Visiting Nurse intent on her job.
 Mrs. Han sees Nancy and Jim go alone to his apartment over the garage.
 ORDERS
 CHAPTER XIV HER voice was cool, controlled. II Emily said, with an effort:
 I know. He expects a call, she went over to make him some cof- fee"
 I'm not going to be stuffy about it." said Millicent, .'it doesn't make sense in this day and age. But I am very displeased with Nancy. She sighed. T don't know what she's up to--s boy like that-mind you, I like Jim. He's charming, he's attractive, your father thinks the world of him even in this short time. But" and she set her full pink lips firmly, T am not going to have Nancy encouraging him. It isn't fair to him if she doesn't mean 1t and if thought she meant it-I don't know what I'd do!''
 ''Why?" asked Emily after 8 pause. She turned her face a little away so that it was in shadow.
 If it were you I wouldn't mind as much,,,' said her mother, you I suppose you're cut out for that sort of life, you're like your father. But Nancy and I are alike. She would be miserable, married to a small town doctor, leading the sort of futile, boring life I've always led"
 You were in love with father" Emily reminded her, shortly.
 You're like him when you
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
BEAUTIES HINTS
BY ALICIA HART
 .NEA Staff Writer

Lying with your legs tilted higher than your head for 15 minutes will miraculously reduce the size of feet, which after pavement-pounding in hot weather, seem miles too big for your shoes.
 This kind of -hoisting yields numerous other benefits. By send ing healthy flow of blood to your head, it gives you scalp treatment that doesn't cost a thin dime. The elevation of your nethers can give you a deluxe
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l Ve D e C U III z used to coming and going as I please"
 Wives of sefv- ic e m en who have been away from home a long time must adjust t hem selves to a new way of life. But instead of any, ones recogniz- ing that fact, or warning the CT of it = all the talk is the other
 way. And in ad-
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facial says glamorite model Betty Jane Marshall, if you'll bathe your skin with cooling witch hazel after you drop your head to lowered 15-degree angle.
 Before she smooths on this skin freshener = which has a mildly astringent action Betty Jane cleanses her face. After the witch hazel is applied, she spanks her face with the palms of her hands, slaps under her chin with the backs of her hands, and taps eye areas gently with her finger tips.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-08-10
August Is Important Month for Gardens
BY HENRY L. FREE Written for NEA Service

President Truman has called for all-ont effort to produce and pre- serve food, so the wise gardener, with an eye to, the coming winter, will be sure to plant storable