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Evening star., 1946-12-21
Novs Moms-,a-,s-AA-s

able overhang of the roof along
the front line of the house, and this
might be made an interesting fea-
ture above a long front terrace. The
plan shows a large picture window
In both the front ard the side walls
of the living room. but as these are
expensive items they may be re-
placed by standard full-length win
dow sash.
The most expensive item Of the
construction is the massive chimney
Of stone. This can be replaced by
brick or cement block with terra
Gotta flue lining and covered with
stucco marked OF to simulate stones
The house as designed measures
little more than "a feet square, a
small area but capable of expan-
sion in almost any direction. AS an
Evening star., 1946-12-21
Two Rental Housing
Projects Approved

Two rental housing projects to
provide 102 dwelling units for vet
erans in the Washington area were
approved for FILA mortgage insur-
ance this week, according to James
A. Hewitt, director OF the District
office of the Federal Housing Ad-
nainistration.
They will be the Chevy Chase
Apartments, Bradley Hills, Be-
thesda. Nd, having 36 apartments,
to be built by Mildred w. Knoll
man, and the Sligo Terrace Apart
merts, Manchester road, Silver
Spring, Md, having 66 apartments,
to be built by Speridon S. Stamates
and Wade E. Graninger.
Evening star., 1946-12-21
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medicine cabinets are often fixtures
on which the cement IAN be used to
good purpose. It will permanently
fill holes in tiling, marble, wood,
metal and concrete.
It can also be used in the repair
of small household tools. If the
handle Of a hammer or broom has
become loose 1t can be fixed for the
rest Of its life by cementing with
this preparation. Loose rungs in
chairs and ladders can also be made
tight without any danger that they
will become loose again; in fact, any
type Of inclosed wood joint can be
reset.
The material can be used as well
tor casting plaques, figures or pic
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Wood
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tremely simple. The walls are of
stucco, clapboard. shingle or COM
position board. Windows are small
and set high in the walls and
although medium-size standard
sash for economy. they look well
with the general design of the house.
The roof is the most economical
possible; a plain shed-type with the
beams running from front to back
with no complicated or costly franz
ing or carpentry.
# the pitch of the roof is made
suf11cient, the very lowest cost roll
roofing can be used to good adyan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

The grass looks. greener to the north of Us and happy hunting for newsy inside stories of what's be- hind the headlines must be daily adventure. The next time Ye Editor of the Tower runs shy of stOres he has promised to assign me to this community that must be having great me but practically unnOtlced to the rest of the world and especially to the authorities
 taxpayer writes in and guides his communication with the captiOn "What Goes on in Our Town" Whether he intended it statement of fact or question we will let you judge, for here's his letter: Why all the shush-hush' about town affairs? There have been houses entered and articles and ewey removed recent Iy This is NEWS that should be published so as to caution home State police are available II called while trail is hot" to assist local cOnstabuary in apprehendng the cuprs. What about the free-fOr- all brawl at local tavern New Years eve? little pub licity would clamp the lid such taverns as permit undesrabIes from of town Recently six young lady students of high school publicly denounced be- fore the class as brats" for minor nfracOn of rules Why not erase such Professors They exist on your taxes and mine.-TaXpayer." For the brawls and breaks we have alibi excuse. For the third B, referring to the use of the word 'brats join the much perturbed taxpayer in saying such remarks are out of order at all times particularly in school circles For the good of the school we have Intentionally omitted the identity of the community but if Mr. Tax payer wishes the Tower broadcast warning so that the proper officials will sit up and take notice just let us know. It would under the classification of ''cOmmunity service" and do wish to be helpful m that respect
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Contract Bridge
CORNELL BRIDGE CLUB

The Monday afternoon tourna- ment conducted by Mrs. John Mor- iarty, SO Linden street, resulted in the following top scores, north and south; Mrs. Matthew Doyle and Mrs. John Dillon, 97; Mrs. James Duncan and Mrs. Clarence Byars, 85h-; east and west; Mrs. Vida Weaver and Mrs. Leon Mitchell, 8412; Mrs. Walter Dews and Mrs. James Abercrombie, 84; official standing; Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Dill lon, 223; Mrs. Duncan and Mrs. Byars, PIT; Mrs. John Collins and Mrs. Lawrence Ryan, 2l0; Mrs. Thomas Bane and Mrs. Thomas To- bin, POS.
 The Monday evening tournament resulted in the following scores: north and south; Mrs. Charles YoSe and Mrs. Florence Sullivan, 941a {; Mrs. Otto Bodden and Miss Julie Orsini, 90is east and west; Miss Kathleen Sullivan and Mrs. James Walsh. l02; Mrs. Richard Wooding and Mrs. Frank Woding tied with Miss Elizabeth Naka and Mrs. Jo- seph Maher, 99. Standing; Mrs. Walsh and Miss Sullivan, 28l; Mrs. Harry Platt and Mrs. Eugene CTeel, 275; Mrs. van Horsten and Mrs. Clayton Winters. 273; Mrs. Richard Wooding and Mrs. Frank Wooding, 272i2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Club Notes Club Sponsors
 42nd Banquet

Several hundreds persons, in- cluding many veterans, attended the 42nd annual banquet of the Lithuanian Independent Political Club Saturday at the clubhouse on Green street.
 Thomas Matas. president, served as master-of-ceremonies. Accordion selections were rendered by Frank Shinkus, who also led a community sing.
 Speakers included: Rev. Joseph J. Valantiejus, pastor of St. Jo- seph's Church; John Fitzmaurice, executive secretary to the Mayor; Supt, of Police William Roach, Chief Detective Inspector Joseph Bend- Ter, Alderman Edward Lasky, Fire Commissioner William w as on, Deputy Sheriff Albert Francis, Att torney Clarence V. Balanda, club treasurer; Albinas Marcelynas, fi- nancial secretary; Tax Assessor John W. Jenusaitis; Dr. Matthew J. Col- ney, a member of the clubs board of directors; and Alexander J. Aleksis, choirmasterat St. Joseph's Church.
 Veterans who spoke included Fritz BarIlauskasm Cal Pavilonis, John Yesulevicius and Edward BakutiS.
 The committee in charge included the president, and Anthony Sham baris, Peter Zukauskas, Joseph Ber- notas, John Jenusaitis and John Adomelis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Y G1b-FeSt'
 For Ski Club

Tonight at 8 the YMCA Ski Club will have its regular meeting along with a "gab-fest of the highlights of this past weeks ski trip to Pico Peck in Rutland, Vt Also, plans VIII be made by the Club to attend a Field Day sponsored by the Bristol ski Club which will be held on January 27. Six events have been scheduled for that day. Downhnl for men. women and juniors and Slalom also for men, women ana
 The place where the Field Day will be held will be located on Maple Avenue in Bristol. as an rounced by Norman R. Beckstedt' President of the Bristol SKI Clup' Inc. ,. tures will be shown to club mem bers and their friends, Winter Sports"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

styleS-unusual sleeves. rounded shoulders. subtle drapery and high handed color combinations-as do the dreamiest evening dresses or coats seen in winter collections. These clothes for private lives are sometimes so elegant and bear such a close style resemblance to formal dus that they are often quite able to assume both roles.
 Double fer Evenings Out
 Proof of this versatility is the designed butcher boy coat, shown lower right, Of chartreuse wool, sashed and girdled with mulberry wool and Roman gold. The boast of this butcher boy Is that it can step out as an evening wrap, or stay at home and serve as a hostess gown or dinner coat.
 Other stay-at-homes that whoop up this years brand of glamor are the hostess gown, right, and pa- jana suit. left. The gown of Dupont ribbed rayon tow and wool is fiecked by aqua and crushed mulberry tones. points of styling are a gracefully shirred bodice and tricky puffed sleeves, accented by gold piping note that's repeated in gold- trimmed buttons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Party Held At
 CataIini Home

Mir. and Mrs. Santi Catalani and Mrs. Onda Vernale, Maple Street, entertained at an engagement din- ner party Sunday in honor of their granddaughter and daughter, Miss Nettie Vernale. The guest of honor was the recipient of many gifts from the following attending: Mrs. Lena Lucisano, William Worden, Miss Dolores Lucisano. Rico Lucisano, Amelia B. Catalini Mir. and Mrs. Edward Catalini, MT. and Mrs. Frank Di Prim and son, Frank, Jr, and Mrs. Joseph Ricciardi, Joseph R;cciardi, Jr. Dolores Ricciardi Mrs. Rita Gismondi. MT. and Mrs. John DeLuca, Miss Ofelia Salvatori, Miss Nettie Vernale. Robert Lucisano, Charles Vernale, Fred Catalini, Al Russo, Tony Russo Joseph Oliver, MT. and Mrs. Santi Catalini' and Mrs. Onda Vernale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
rThirtyCInb
 Plans CODGnceS

The recently reorganized over Thirty club has issued invitations for two dinner dances at the Coun- try Club of Waterbury. Preceding the first affair scheduled for Friday evening, January 25, a cocktail party will be sponsored by the com nittee.
 Frederick R. Kellogg heads the new committee, which includes Chauncey P. Goss. 3rd, John B. Goss, Barlow L. Heminway, Henry Wellesley Wild, Mrs. John A. Coe, Jr.,- Mrs. Buckingham Goss. Mrs. edward Hinman, Mrs. Frederick R. Kellogg and Mrs. Donald s. Futile.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
-::- SOCIETY ':
Doris DOyOn Is
 ShOgCer Guest

Mrs. John Kelly entertained at her home sunday at a tea and shower in honor of Miss Doris Devon. A buffet luncheon was served Co the following guests who attended: Misses Marie Kllbride, Airline Connor, Mary oladney, Rita Cannon, Maureen Hanrahan, El- eanor Delaney, Kay Marinan, Har- riet Marinan, Helen Burns, Alice Calvin, Mary Horan, Florence st. Mary, Dorothy Calvin; also Mrs. James Nolan, Mrs. Edward Martin, Mrs. wesley Arnold, Mrs. James Cannon, Mrs. Ronald Benson, Mrs. Kingsly Eiolian, Mrs. Joseph Doyan, Mrs. John Sheehy, Mrs. Richard Northrop, Mrs. Joseph Kennedy. Mrs. Frank Anderson, Mrs. James McManus of Hartford, Mrs. Sher- man Grant and Mrs. John KellN
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Mothers Club
 Plans Meeting

The Mothers Club of SS. Peter and Paul Church, will meet We'd nesday evening at the SS. Peter and Paul school hall at 8:l5. A meeting will be held and Mrs. Mar eel Young, president, will preside. Plans will be made for the winter and spring activities and all mem- bers are urged to attend this im- portant meeting.
 Following the business meeting a social hour will follow with Mrs. Louis Reisinger, refreshment chair man, in charge of the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
CLUB
 NOTES
Young Peoples
 Night Enjoyed

Louis Stocking presided at the meeting of the Mattatuck Musical Art Society last night in the Tudor Room of the Waterbury Women's Club. Miss Mary Baker was chair man of the Young Peoples Night program. Choral numbers were pre- Sentee by members of the society, Miss Martha McNaught directing. Mrs. Frederick Nuhn accompanied the singers.
 Those included in the group were Elmena Accetura, Arlene Bauder, Leatrice Gerardi, Marion Johnson, Betty Mcdonald, Mrs. Chapin Dod- son, and Miss McNaught.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

MT. and Mrs. William Feest of l9 Beacon street today are observ- ing their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on January p, 1896 at the old Immaculate Concep- ton church on East Main street by Rev. John Kennedy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Feest are the par ents of ten children, nine of whom are living and who are helping them celebrate their anniversary with the exception of Corporal Edward Feest who is at Camp Philip Morris in France.
 At St. Thomas church this morn- ing a Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated by Father Kennedy and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Junior Women To
 Hear F. B. Tracy

The Waterbury Junior Women's Club will have as their guest, Wed- nesday evening at 8 o'clock, Edward
 B. Tracy, manager of the Export Department of the American Brass Co. MT. Tracy has travelled exten- sively in South America and will speak on South American countries and will show oolored sound movies. Miss Marion Burns and Miss Betty Bloom are in charge of the program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

attended by the couples children with their fifteen grandchildren and relatives and neighbors. They have resided at the North End for Mir. Feest who has been employed by the school department for the past thirty yaers was retired on January lst.
 Mrs. Feest who although not en- toying the best of health wrote weekly letters to all the boys of Beacon street while they were in the service and her letters made life in the service a little brighter.
 MT. and Mrs. Feest are holding open house for friends and neigh bors from four until eight tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
COnpnpMmityCIWb
 To Meet Friday

The Cheshire Heights Community Club will elect te46 officers at a meeting to be held, Friday evening, Jan. 25. All members are asked to attend the meeting to vote, and to offer suggestions for their next meeting place.
 It is announced that this meeting, will be the last one to be held at the Club House on Cheshire road, as the building reverts back to a place of business.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Barbara Renna
 Party. Guest

Miss Barbara D. Renna was en. tertained at a party recently in honor of her second birthday, Mo- ton pictures were shown and re- treatments served to the guests who included; Margaret Kramer, Evelyn Saunders, Maureen Martin, Lucille and Ruth Coughlin and James Mar tin, Jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
ELTON CONTRACT GLIB

The Monday afternoon tourna- ment conducted by Mrs. W. .Sher- man Smith at the Hotel Elton re- suited in the following scores; north and south Mrs. Helen Clarke and Mrs. Louis Lougee, l33; Mrs. Wal ter Norton and Mrs. Leon Lovejoy
 l26l2; east and west: Mrs. J. F. Ma her and Mrs. D. w. Rosebrugh, 130; Mrs. George Moeller and Mrs. Cliff
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

The Business Girls Club of the Y. w. c. A. will sponsor a sleigh ride tomorrow evening, weather per- mitting. Should there be no snow, the group will meet at the Y. w. c. A., for a roller skating party.
 Two new members, Miss Mary Goodson and Miss Lucille Sheehan were received by the club, last week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Booster Club
 Elects Officers

Miss Mary P. Hennessey was rec elected president of tho Democratic WomenS Booster Club, at 8 meets ing held last night in the Colonial Room in the Hotel Elton.
 Other officers reelected were:
 First vice-president, Mrs. Ger. trude Gordon; second vice-pres- ident, Mrs. Sarah Lynch; secretary, Mrs. Julia Marsh; treasurer, Mrs. Marie Beckley; parlimentariai1, Mrs. Marion Miller.
 Committee chairmen will be elect~ ed at the February meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Club to Hold
 Supper Social

The Waterbury Business and Pro- fessional Women's Club win hold a social supper at the club rooms, West Main street, tomorrow night. The supper is to be followed by a white elephant" sale. Members are requested to bring small gifts for the sale.
 The Ways and Means Committee will sponsor a dessert bridge on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
SOCIAL
 FUNCTIONS
OE.S. Officers
 Chapter Guests

Mrs. Lillian Rodeck, associate mas lron of Naomi chapter. No. 2s, Q. E. S., and James Burhoe, associate patron. were guests Of Excelsior Chapter, o. E. g., New Haven, re- gently, when Excelsior Chapter ob- served visiting associate matron and natrons night. Others attending were Mrs. Marion Melster, Mrs. James Burhoe and Felix Rodeck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

Bookings Just oodles of people are now reading "The Lost Weekend' by Charles Jackson. Regardless of any book of the month determined by particular
 group has been said the current book of the month re- gardess of changes the weather is Beamy Partridges "January Thaw." Daphne du Mauriers 'The King General one of the popular books of the day, also Frances Parkinson Reyes "The River Road. The lat ter author was doing autographing at New York bookstore last week Betty Macdonald tells lot about farm life in her amusing book "The Egg and r which deals with experiences wilderness chicken ranch
 Readers are busy doing considerable re-reading from H. brary reports Shakespeare is pulled off the shelf pretty much with two of his plays running in New York Hamlet and "The Winters Tale" If you like the sinister Hilda Lawrences "The Pavilion has plenty or excitement Thomas E. Costains "The Black Rose" is much thumbed by those who like romantic novel
 Some of the books of a season two are holding their own such as The Robe "The Valley of Decision, and from the record we know that Tree is still Growing in Brooklyn, and "The World, the Flesh and Father Smith" is pleasing and mpressing readers In short a book is a good companion when it is good, and as someone or other has put it. "A Blessed companion IS a book book that ftly chosen is lifelong friend"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

At a meeting held last night at the Hotel Elton by the Board of Di- rectors of the Waterbury Women's Republican Club, plans for a Lin- coin Day dinner were made. The membership meeting scheduled for last night was postponed due to in. element weather.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

Truth About Your Solons: There will be many vot- ing citizens in Waterbury who will carry a mental pac- ard through the next Congressional election It will read: 'Vote against the lawmaker who made it point o play hockey during the reading of the Presidents nual budget and State of the Union message While bustering Southern Democrats resting their throats Jerk read the 3200Oword State of the Union and budget message in the Senate The busters agreed to sit down only condition that they would not Jeop ardize their position in the fight against the Fair Employ ment Practices Commission. In the Senate chamber there were Republicans l3 Democrats and Sen Robert M LaFolette Progressive Wis Reading of the message began at 12 :06 in the House. few minutes after the clerk had begun the nonng Representative rose to hs feet "I want the Presidents to be heard by the House" he said M make point of order that there is no quorum present" About 40 Republicans and 50 Democrats were in the chamber The House speaker called the roll which requires about half hour. When the roll was completed at l2 33 303 members pres ent, a quorum As the reading progressed, members walked in and out and only l50 remained in the House After 30 minutes in the Senate the ranks thinned to IS Democrats l2 Republicans and LaFoette. An hour later in the Senate five Democrats and five Republicans were on the floor. Thus democratic action carried out With the nation thrown into the crisis it now faces on the industrial front voters ask how the lawmakers who have it within their power to bring solution out of the turmoil can be adamant and caOus to their consu- ents' pleas for help. Maybe Senator Thomas C. Hart made the accurate observation Lawmakers in the 7Os should be at home and not exercise controls the rens of the Government carriage Election time the hour to remember these incidents.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
Tall Tower
 Topics
Good Evening.
THE ATOMIC-LEss AGE
BY rHR MAN IN rHn TowER

When Grandma young it wasn't the rage To wear bandanas and the Atomic Age Was unheard of-Grandmas chief hope Was the success of a batch of soap. Grandma wasn't familiar with coumnss batter, But authority on all kinds of batter Such as into bread, popovers and cake, Grandmas three Bs were boil, baste and bake. When Grandma young you looked up to the sky To see clouds and stars, and birds soaring high, For the roaring of planes didn't come in her time, You got there when Granddad in his prime When Grandma you didn't talk of living wage But listened the folks in the Atomic-ess Age, Talk about mending fences, ping up logs, How to care for the cattle and slaughter the hogs
 FEM EM
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

Members of the servicemen's wives Club will meet tomorrow night at [ o'clock at Crosby High School. The room assigned for the meeting will be posted on the school bulletin board.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

ford Pettijean, 122; official stand ing; Mrs. Norton and Mrs. Lovejoy, 247Ia; Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Lougee 245; Mrs. William J. Dunphy and Mrs. Joseph Stevens. 240.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22
HOME OWNERS LAMENT

Why must taxes in ghosly fashion come To plague my senses and mounting figures hump Assessments Of old t0 tease my brain fJntil memories that lodge there winee in pain? Oh how last years valuation mockingy fingers m defiance Of my wrath At taxes rising from invisible ingersl
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1946-01-22

Jack stevens sends in following poem aprOpOs DnleO of day-Taxes
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West jackson
News

Miss Naomi B. Terrell, Reporter
Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Taylor and
Mrs. Evans, who is Rev. Taylor's
sister, left Wednesday for Chicago,
Ill, where they will attend the
funeral of Rev. Taylor's brother,
who lived in that city.
Pfc. Daniel E. Jones has received
his honorable discharge after two
years of service, eight months OF
which were spent overseas Hi:
family and friends are happy tC
have him home His mother is Mrs
Laura Jones, 1889 Jones st.
Our hats are off to Campbell
College, who on the 23rd of May
held its seth annual commence
ment. The program was as follows
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Hymn, Invocation, DR.. H. Miltor
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