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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
Chinese Report Continuous Earthquake in HOpei Area

(HEA) - This town in southern HOpei Province has felt earthquake trefnors every 10 days since Septerrl- Der ie4S, when a 50-ininute quake damaged 76 percent of the homes and buildings, but the people can't get the government officials at Man. king to believe 1t.
 Even the Communists, who were attacking the cty during the 6ep- ten1ber quake didn't believe 1t was an earth tremor. They thought that somehow the Chinese Nationalist forces had obtained an atomic bomb. Tn a sudden plea for unity they shouted: Don't, don't. We are all Chinese"
 There was no count of quake cas- taltieg at first because fighting be- tween the two forces resumed next morning. Later, during a truce. investigation revealed that there were 542A1O victims, including kill" ed. injured and people whose houses or other property was damaged by the quake. 4 total of 466,1T5 rooms were wrecked
 vet. when Nanking officials first were approached for relief appro- rriaAi0n to help rebuild the area. they denied any knowledge of the disaster. Deiegaes from Launshien asked the government for at least two billion dollars. Finance Mir- ister T. V. 9oong finally countered with an offer of $500 900 900 which the delegates refused to accept be- cause they considered it an insult to the people of Hopei
 The Province itself scraped up 22.OOO 900 Chinese Nationalist dol- lars toward the estimated s00.204.- O0O ON that 1t win cost at present price level to rebuild the homes. United China Relief has given a1l- other eiO,O0O, ,OOO. Both UNRRA and CNRRA have contributed medical supplies and other relief.
 The quake covered an area 30 miles north and south. 20 miles east and west of Launshien. A third Of the population of 1900 900 was die rectly affected. Most of those made homeless have moved in with al- ready overcrowded relatives or are living in mud huts or dugouts. 4 few have been able to effect enough temporary repairs to their damaged homes to make them livable.
 The kailan coal mines were part ly wrecked by the shock.
 It was not the first time that Launshien has been the center of an earthquake area. The last time was 100 years ago, during the reign of the Manchu Emperor. Tung Chin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
CHOICE MORsEL It Says Here
By B0B HOPE
RAP AT HOLLYWOOD

MAK All nUkkLWOOD
 Professor Zimmerman, of Har- ward, has hurled 6 mighty blast at Hollywood. It was such a shattering blow to the film indus try that the next day none of the studios opened. It was Sunday.
 when a Harvard professor talks he says a mouthful. I don't know what it's full of, but it's a mouthful.
 The film folks were determined to answer those professorial charges. So to do the job they meant to pick one of their own who was on the same intellectual level. They will be out of the meeting any week now.
 He calls the Hollywood people synthetic"
 If Grable, Lamour and Lamar are synthetic, then I'm going into the plastic business.
 The good professor sayeth that Hollywood is childless. Why there are so many babies being born here the storks are using giiders.
 There are 90 many didees in use in Hollywood that if they were laid end to end I'd hope Professor Zimmerman had the Job of picking them up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS. TRfcT Of WATERBURY, ss. PkO' BATE COURT, Dec. z5rd, islg. EgTATE of JOSEPH. KyZMlCH. iaga of fine town of Waterbury, in said district, deceased. ...- The Court of Probate for the Dis. trict of Waterbury hath limited and allowed six months from the date hersof for the creditors of said sstats to exhibit their claims Tor settiement. Those who neglect 70 present their accounts, properly at. tested, within said time, VIII pc dsbarred a recovrey. All persons inss debted to said estate are requsStsO fo make Immediate payment to VINCENT KUZMICH,
 Administrator. 2g Branch Street,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Per order of Court
 Attest. - vAxsv q, .. q. Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
Liedlich Promoted
 To Star Scout H0lDk

William Liedlicn of Boy Scout Troop 3S was awarded the rank of Star Scout following an examina- ton by the Board of Review meet ing in the council rooms last night. Harold c. Manning presided.
 Plaques will be awarded to the troops whic hhave made the great est advancement during 1946. David F. Babson. Scout executive aIl- nounced. The presentations will be made next month.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
NOTICE

STATE of CONNECTICUT, DIS Ttifc.T of WATERBURY, ss. PRO BATE COURT, Dec. ssrd, isas. M arlN. late of fine town Of water b1rv, in said district, deceased. Tha Court of Probate for hte Disss trict of Waterbury hath nmi.sa and allowed six months from tneg date hereof for the creditors Of sal0 esfate Co exhibit their claims fVr settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly ~. ~. tested, within said time. VIII pe debarfsd q recovery, All persons Indebted Co said estate are request ed to make immediate payment to
 JANE V. ooRANsoN,
 AdminiDtratrix. 90 Hillside Avenue,
 Waterbury, Conn.
 Per order of Court
 Attegt.-
 tz.zl.zt Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
|Heminwoy Corp.
 To Sfdqe Party

About i30 children between the ages of three and twelve will gather at the Brooklyn Y.MC.A.. this after noon, where they will be given a party by Heminway Corporation. The parents of the children are all employes of the Heminway Corpor- ation.
 The program will include several reels of moving pictures of Mickey Mouse, etc, and entertainment by Ira Williams, magician. Refresh ments of ice cream and cookies will be served and each child will receive a surprise package to take home.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
Attention! New Voters!
Waterbury, Connecticut.

Waterbury, Connecticut. Special Acts 1939-Senate Bill No. I (199).
 The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk will hold a session Thursday, January 2, 1947 from 9 A. M. to 6 P. M., in the Aldermanic Chambers, City Hall, to examine - for Electors - Citizens over 21 years of age.
 Naturalized Citizens must present Citizenship papers to registration clerk. Signed: Board of Selectmen,
 Joseph Hryniewicld,
 A. Stanley Voket,
 Andrew Sileo.
 The above is a true copy of the Warning for the session of the Board of Admissions, Thursday, January 2. 1947. Attest:
 Mary 0. Kilmartin,
 Town Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
St. Jokn's Rector To Take Refresher

The Rev. Francis O. Ayres, rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church. will attend 6 refresher course as a fel- low of the College of Preachers at the National Cathedral in Washing ton, D. C.. from Jan. 6 to Feb. IS. He will complete the writing of a book. ''The Ministry of the Laity,' as part of his study project.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
NOTICE

DISTRICT of WATERBURY,, ss.
 PROBATE COURT, Dec. Zlth, A.
 p. f9ls. ESTATE of PbLAGlA
 pREgIOPsKY, late of Waterbury
 in said District, deceased.
 The Administrator, having ex- hbiitsd his account with said estate to this Court for allowance, ano made application for an order Of dietribution of said estate. it is
 ORDERED, That the goth day ot December, AID. 194e, al 2:5O, in the afternoon, a lstandard Time), at the Probate office in Waterbury, be and the same is, assigned for nearing on the allowance Of said account, and application and the Court directs the Administrator. to give notice thereof, by publishing this order in some newspaper hav- ing a circulation in said District. and by leaving with, or by mailing in registered letters addressed 10 each of the persons interested, and residing without the Probate Dis trict of Waterbury, copy of this order, all at least three days before said day of hearing.
 Attest:-
 f2.z7.tt Asst. Clerk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

The nine-banded armadillo of the southwest bears its offspring in 4itters of four. those in each litter being always of the same sex.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
S Holiday Special
8 Household Articles

WASHING MACHINES-A few for immediate delivery, radio combina- tions, record players, electric heat CTS, irons. pressure cookers. milk coolers. deep-freezers. heating pads. radios of all types. clocks, chimes, Sllayers, coasters. All makes wash ign machines rebuilt to guarantee condition. Merry Xmas. Banks Electric, Bethlehem. Conn. Tel Woodbury 60-3.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

Ivory from hippopotamus tusks is more valuable than that from elephant tlIsks.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

ATTENTION -F Fishermen. Pom d sinners, all sizes. CRiverbait. cheap) Martins Ltchfield Rd.. Watertown Tel. l4O2-W4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

Lesl ana Reuna

PfNR And YFIIfyoW-oold lapel pin lost between Poplar o., DFaher Aye, and Barnard School. can Helen Lubiniskas Miller 4-4Se4.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

ASHES REMOVED - Cellars and attics cleaned. Ray Graves. Phone 4-6Olo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
Business Service

5I Business Services Rendered
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

RUGS - And upholstery thoroughly cleaned right in your home with out usual inconvenience and clean ing hazards. Duraclean Service Company. Dial 4-l78l.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

ALL TYPES - Ashes and rubbish removed. Prompt and reasonable. Harmon Bros. Dial 5-7303.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
AutomobiIes wanted

ONE THOUSAND CAfSS WANTED Top prices; spot cash want 33,s - 34's - 3Ss = 36's - SITS - 3e's - 3e's 4O's - 4ls and 42's Phone. write or drive ID today
 BILLIE FITZPATRICK 1880 East Main St. Phone 4-leAl
 OPEN EVENINGS
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28
You Can Results From The Democrat
MeehaMdlse
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A A~NooM oUTFTr ee furniture eonpaese with Bengal Continuation stove and eleetFte gefslkesNter. coet eMly ellooa at Aieegt& eeS SeAaeA Main Stree6 Waterbury,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

33-No. l4 DIAMOND NEW OPEN BACK INCLINABLE PRESSES Fourteen ton, Completely motor driven. Including Motors. 2" and 3" Stroke.
 AUSTIN D. LUCAS a COMPANY
 0ncorporate6 i25 Lindley St. Bridgeport. Conn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-12-28

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The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
Miss Rogers Feted
With Bridal Shower

Miss Ruby Rogers whose marri-
iage to Carl Wright MCGOWAN will
take place December 21st was
honored Tuesday evening when
Mrs. T. Hampton Noe and Mrs.
David o. Britain entertained a,
a kitchen shower at the home Of
the latter. h..
On arrival the guest of honor
was presented a bridal corsage OF
white chrysanthemums by the hos
tess. Bridge was played during
the evening with Mrs. Leroy Stan
land as high scorer and Miss Jose
phine Corbett second high. Afte-
opening of the gifts by Miss Rogers
refreshments were served.
Guest invited included: Mrs. A.
Pate Fish, Mrs. Lloyd C. Allen,
Jr., Mrs. Jean Bryan Heathcote,
Mrs. Tommy Skipper, Mrs. Leroy
Stanland, Mrs. Chster Hayes, MS.
Harold Horton. Mrs. Cecil Lee,
Miss Josephine Corbett, Miss
Newell Pendleton, Mrs. L. T.
Rogers, mother of the bride-elect,
and Mrs. Beulah Britain.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
Music Clubs Christmas
Luncheon Held In Great Hall

Greig and o Holy Night, by
Adolphe Adams, accompanied by
William G. Robertson and Mrs.
Charles A. Bergen who played,
Chopin's Etude in E major and
Fantasia Impromptu in c sharp
minor.
William G.. Robertson directed
the choral singing of a number
of Christmas hymns and carols
including, o Come All Ye Faith
full, Hark the Herald Angels Sing,
o Little Town of Bethlehem and
The First NOVEL;.
A short business meeting was
held before the luncheon and the
following names were voted into
the club, Mrs. Norman George,
Mrs. M. Pickard and Mrs. D. C.
North as associate members. Mrs.
C.. j. Powell, Mrs. Rose Picot,
and Mrs. W. B. Belois, Jr., as ac-
tive members.
Mrs. Charles Franklin Jones,
chairman of club publicity, an
nounced that in answer to an ap-
peal the club had voted to send
baskets of food to needy families.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
WE, THE WOMEN
Men Should Share House hold Tasks

night after night his wife works
three or four hours after his ar
rival.
When a man leaves his place
of business his wife still has din
ner to get on the table, dishes to
do, the kids to put to bed, the
living room to straighten. After
that-if she's lucky-she, too can
sit down and relax. But as often
as not when routine jobs are
done she must tackle ironing or
sewing or one of the other jobs a
busy mother often can't find time
to do during the daylight hours.
AS a man begins to 60 forward
in his business or profession, his
wife usually assumes that she must
be more and more of a help to
HMM such ways as entertaining,
seeing that their home keeps pace
with her husbands position.
But men are not so quick to
realize that as a wife takes on
more and more responsibility
children, a larger house, perhaps
the care of an aged parent-the
husbands working day shouldn't
end when his eight-hour day Is
over.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13

The Christmas luncheon held
yesterday in the Great Hall of ST.
James parish house by the Thurs
day Morning Music club was pro-
nounced a pleasure and a delight
by all of the Urge crowd, over
one hundred, Of club members and
their guests who were present.
The tables, decorated with holly
and red berries were lighted with
red candles and the luncheon,
served by the Woman's auxiliary
of St. Johns church, Mrs. David
Murchison, president, was de
licious."
Mrs. Conrad VESSEL, president
of the music club called on the
Rev. Mortimer Glover for the
blessing and after lunch spoke
briefly of the appreciation the
club felt towards the committees
for their part in making the affair
such a success.
Mrs. Jack Swart, Mrs. Ryssey
and Mrs. B. H. Thomason COM
posed the program committee and
the solo parts on the program
were handled by Mrs. Jesse Park
er, Jr., who sang, Morning, by
Obey Speaks, Elm Traum, by
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
BY RUTH MILLETT

More than one-fourth of the Wom-
en- in the United States are "articu-
lately, definitely disturbed about
their lot" says Margaret Mead,
famed antropologist.
Miss Mead claims these women
are unhappy because of their isola-
ton and loneliness in the home
and their "semi-voluntary slavery
to housekeeping"
Help for such women must come
from two sources. the a%nthropolo-
gist believes-from more labor
saving inventions and from their
husbands assuming greater re-
sponsibility in family home life.
Women will probably get the
inventions all right-but that the
man Of the family can be pre-
vailed upon to become more Of a
working partner inside the home
is less likely.
Too many men picture home as
a place they can come to in the
evening to put on their easy slip
pers, sink down in an easy chair,
and enjoy life in the spirit of a
guest. Such a husbands working
day ends when he walks through
the front door Of his house, though
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
Children OF Revolution
Hold Meet At Sunset Park

The Stamp Defiance Chapter of
the children Of the American Rev
olution held its regular meeting
with Misses jamie Anne and Chris
tine Cannon at the home Of their
mother, Mrs. w. A. Cannon, "a
Adams Street, Sunset Park on
Wedne sday afte n 90 n at 4
o'clock.
The new officers Of the club
are, President: Mray Lib Ais
brook, Vive-President: Mary Ann
Jenkins, Secretary: Betsy Williams,
Treasurer: Shirleigh w warner !,
Registrar: Lillian Williamson, Flag
Custodian: jamie Anne Cannon.
Following the business meeting
Miss Shirleigh Warner read the
Christmas Story according to St.
Luke, after which the group sang
Christmas Carols accompanied by
Miss Lillian Williamson at the
piano.
After the program, ice cream,
fruitcake and punch were served
by the h%ostesses.
Among those present for the
meeting were Mary Lib Allsbrook,
Betsy Williams, Shirleigh Warner,
Lillian Williamson, jamie Cannon.
Christine Cannon, and Mrs. w. B.
Boles, Senior President.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
.Sa|Iie johnson
Mary Dixon In
College Who sWho "

GREENVILLE, Dec. IL. -
Among the II students chosen to
represent East Carolina Teachers
college in the nationally known
publication Who's Who among Stu
dents in American Universities and
Colleges" are Mary Cameron Dix
on and Sallie Margaret Johnston
of Wilmington. Miss Dixon is presi-
dent Of the senior class, and last
year was president Of the student
government association. Miss John
ston is active in Y.W.C.A. work
and in musical organizations on
the campus.
Twelve women and five
men, seniors at the college, were
chosen by vote of their classmates
to represent the college in the year
book. All have been engaged in STU
dent activities and occupy positions
Of leadership at the college.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
S Cooking
BY CHARLOTTE ADAMS
NEW EGG DISH

Clam Broth
Eggs and Mushroom on Toast
Cheese Sauce
Vegetable Salad
Fruit Salad Fritters with
Fruit Sauce
(Recipes SERGE Four)
EGGS AND MUSHROOMS ON
TOAST WITH CHEESE SAUCE
4 h~ard-cooked eggs
4 chopped mushrooms
l teaspoon chopped pimento
2 tablespoons cream
IL cup soft bread crumbs
Salt
Pepper
Toast
Bacon
Cheese sauce
Cut ~hard-cooked eggs in halves
crossWise and remove yolks. Mix
mushrooms, pimiento, cream and
soft bread crumbs together, sea-
soning with salt and pepper to
taste. Heat mixture until very hot
over hot water and stuff into
whites Of eggs. Place them on
toast and cover with cheese sauce.
Place in $50 degrees oven until
sauce bubbles. Garnish with bacon.
CHEESE SAUCE
3 tablespoons bacon fat
3 tablespoons flour
l IL cups milk
IL cup cheese, grated
4 hard-cooked egg yolks
Blend flour and bacon fat and
when smooth all milk. Stir until
sauce boils and add cheese and
egg yolks rubbed through a sieve.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
VIEW Report Current
Projects Al Meeting

The regular meeting Of the
VFW auxiliary, 2573, was held
Tuesday evening in the Tide Wa
ter hall at which two new mem
bers received obligation of mem
bership into the auxiliary and the
application of others for member
ship were received.
The hospital chairman reported
that 40 packages had been sent
to veterans at Oteen for Christ
mas; also packages had been sent
to Wilmington men in Veterans
hospitals in Fayetteville, Rich
mond, Perry Point, Md, and Au-
gusta, Ga.
The welfare chairman reported
having sent baskets to needy fami-
lies at Thanksgiving; also that a
disabled teran's family had
been assisted with house rent.
The ways and means chairman
reported she had earned a profit
Of SOB on Christmas and other
occasion cards. Several members
who have been i'll acknowledged
receipt of flowers and cards from
the auxiliary during their illness.
During the business session
three important m a were
tabled until the first meeting in
January as further investigation
and discussion was deemed neces-
sary as the auxiliary will not meet
again this month.
At the close o. the meeting
sandwiches and chocolate were
served.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13

pulls an easy on d uA1'
check, while l hit the -ock-bottom
level. | would have to be n OF
those unlucky on such a day! But
knowing I'm not by myself is one
consolation, 'csflse the girl in front
pf me didn't do so hot either.
Such a circumstance OF a piece
Of hard-hitting bad luck came to
nne of our seniors at MINIS Thurs
day. l know that y'all will be sorry
tc learn that Jean Cross IS a
patient in James Wake memo
rial Hospital -%ecuperating from an
,ppendectomy. Jean was to be a
,pecial guest at the ROTC Ball Sat
urday. as she was chosen batta-
ion sponsor by the Officers Club.
We're real sorry that you're NOT
poine to be able to be at the first
ROTC dance which is ex~tra-speclal
Tor you, Jean; but we'll be waiting
Tor the day you'll be up and about
again, which I'm sure Will be very
COON.
Not only is today circIed as Fri
dav the thirteenth, but also TO-
night is marked as the date for
the presentation of The Lite
Minister" which was chosen as
the annual Dramatics Club Play
and let's hope these two thoughts
won't be the victim OF the pad
luck' thought. The curtains VIII
part tonight in the MINIS audi
to.ium at S:15 as Betty Walter,
Bobby Melton. and Jimmy Caudn-
take the leads. Betty portrays the
~ca-efree gypsy lass, a general dis
turbance in the small mining town
of Thrums, Scotland, in 1860, es-
pecially to the little minister, and
holds her own as she capabiy
handles the role Of Babbie. Bobby
Melton, who has more than his
share of dramatic ability, will play
the little minister and discovers
the troubles and worries that come
with taking over his new parish
in the town. Jimmy Caudill makes
his return debut on the high school
stage after about a year in the
Navy. He successfully played lead
ing parts in the operattas nd plays
a few years ago. Jimmy plays
the part Of Rob Dow, who is
known as the towns LATEST, and
he causes development Of various
circumstances throughout the play.
Willy Anne Ericsson, freshman,
makes an outstanding fist ap-
pearance on the high school stage
tonight as Margaret, mother OF
The little minister.
Robert McCarl excels as the doc
tor who is slightly deaf and a
little eccentric and doesn't do very
much to keep poor old Nanny
Webster from being admitted at
the poorhouse. Billy Quarles
handles the role of Lord rRintoul,
wealthy landowner of Thrums, as
he plays the part of the man who
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
CaudiH Feted
With Bridal Shower

Complimenting Miss Venita
Caudill, bride elect Of the holidays,
Misses Sylvia Spencer, Miss Mary
Lib Alderman, and Miss Margaret
Helms entertained with a shower
Thursday evening at the home Of
Miss Spencer on N. 5th street.
Upon arrival guests e greet
ed by Miss Spencer and directed
into the living room, which was
decorated with arrangements of
Chrysantheums and ivy.
The bride elect was given a love-
ly corsage of white gladiolas.
The hostess served ice cream
and cake assisted by Mrs. Spencer.
Guests ere in addition to
honcree, Miss Katherine Best, Miss
Phyllis Haa-, Miss Gloria Bruce.
Miss Peggy Sawyer, Mrs. Evelyn
Reavis, Miss Barbara Rivenbark,
Mrs. Mary Lee Gore, and Ms. R.
H. Caudill, mother Of the bride
n1erf
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
and
CLUB
dates TO remember

St. Armand, program .s.i,.
man, will entertain W.T.. ''
Christmas story.
800 p. m.-The Girls .uyili.
the Woman's Mi,,i,a
Union of the First p.,a!yy
church will hold their ,1s, -a
Coronation servic. 4'Sd
SUNDAY
800 p. m. The Girls auxiIj... :,
the Women's Missionarv ~, ~
Ion of the First s., .%'
church will hold their
nual Coronation ,.rvi.. az
the church. 10
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-12-13
Teen-Age
Tatt|er
y WINURED HA1RlsS

Walking around a n extra block to get to school may seem pretty
sill TO YOU homeroom teacher when you come strolhng IN oou zen
~ ffteen minutes late. But maybe if you slip her the word tnat
Friday the thirteenth has rolled around and you just had to mis- ina
YOU lust this once. She might have purposely missed walking unoer-
vo,+h hat ladder in front of the store that is being painted on the
front IN her way to school this morning. Then again she's probably
not the least bit superstitious and your Friday the thirteenth VII
duindIe wv a s. you listen longngly for the bell to ring for the end
of ninth period. ,.
A Friday the thirteenth doesn't phase some people in the least
.,cb az that bow across the aisle from me in one of my classes who